Some holy water(sobbing)
For me?
Oh, no! What are you blabbering.. It's for grandma.
She is such a tough lady!
Just yesterday morning, she was enjoying Eating many laddoos.
Everyday, she would exercise like a mad woman.
I never imagined that she would slip and fall as she was exercising
I thought I'd get her to do the Ribbon-cutting for my new business
Now I have to cut my own ribbon.
My sister!
Where have you gone?
She's not gone yet.
Where have you gone?
She's still with us, wait.
Please go stand over there.
Let her take some breaths
Grandma...
They say that it is very good it you take God's name one last time before leaving the material world.
Please say 'Narayana' once.
Grandma...
Grandma?
What happened to you now?
Why are you turning on the TV now? Are you crazy?
Don't talk. Wait.
I made a huge mistake all these days, Sita Mahalakshmi.
Today, I finally understood you.
I want to ask for your forgiveness...
and make you mine today.
Sita!
-Sita... -She's been missing since this morning.
We found this letter.
Don't come looking for me.
Your wife, Sita Mahalakshmi.
You idiot! How long will you extend it?
You bloody idiot!
You moron!
Don't you have shame, rascal?
I hope you die, go to hell and rot like a bug there!
Just get done with it without twisting the story.
Flash! Flash! Flash!
The union of Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi that you've all been waiting for years is going to happen soon.
Very soon.
On our Mega Serial 'Janma Janmala Bandham' Do not miss it!
No matter where you are, do not miss tuning in to your TV at 09:00 pm
No matter where you are.
Bro, bro, the mic.
Hi, hello. Namaste.
Welcome back to your favorite program 'Dial your Phone; Grab your Gift'
This program is brought to you by Janani Matching Center,
Kamala Chicken and Sri Sai Welding Shop.
Without any further ado, let's begin the game!
Our first caller is ready.
-Hello, sir. -Srinu, it's me, Pedda Puli.
Pedda Puli, it's you again?
-Yeah, I'll keep calling continuously until I win the gift, Srinu.
Okay, Pedda Puli. I know that you know the rules.
Still, let me explain one more time.
Observe the screen carefully. A video will be played.
As soon as its over, I'll ask you a question.
-Okay, Srinu.
[Upbeat Song Playing]
Okay, Pedda Puli. Here comes your question...
How many times did the heroine raise her eyebrows?
Damn it!! Srinu, I only watched the hero. Please play it again.
Oh noooo ! You know that's against the rules, Pedda Pulli.
Anyways, better luck next time.
Dear, take a look
-It's ringing. -Wow! -Its connected?
How many bangles is the heroine wearing?
Which color socks is the hero wearing?
With which chutney did the hero eat the idli?
Shit!
Look at your face
As you've seen, dear viewers, no one were able to win today.
But don't you lose hope, Don't stop, keep calling
Your home of entertainment, Mana Town Cable TV's Most popular program...
'Dial your Phone; Grab your Gift'
See you all next week. Signing off, yours truly, Srinivas.
Uff! My throat hurts from all the shouting!
Hence, I have been saying that you should not take so much trouble
Leave the anchoring bit to me.
You're the owner, bro.
You think anchoring is some kind of joke to you?
Mana Town Cable TV's popularity Is all because of our program.
Srinu, there are star-like pixels on the TV screen since last night.
-Star-like? -Yeah.
Well, you can see stars in the night only, right?
-Come on, Srinu! -Anyway, I'll send Bunty. Don't worry.
Dude, today is new moon day, right?
Play Bhoothala Dhibba (Ghost's Castle) Part 3 tonight.
Okay, bro.
Gayatri...
But today is a Saturday.
Then you don't eat it. But cook it for me. He left it again
Left overs again..
Dear, the mixie is broken.
Can you please get it fixed?
Your hands still work, right? Use the grinder stone.
It gets you moving as well.
Don't put your hands, lady!. I said I am coming, right?
-Peanuts. Anything else? -Nothing else.
-30 rupees. -Mark it as credit.
If everyone buys on credit, waht should I eat?
Do you remember Thulasi's aunt, dear?
The one who left both her husbands.
The one who causes a rift between Thulasi and her husband.
The one with curly hair. Ring a bell?
Hey...shhh..shhhh
Who are you talking about?
About that serial called 'Maa Inti Thulasi'.
-Serial. -Yeah. Tell me
Thulasi's aunt wore a mirror-work blouse in the recent episode.
-I've always wanted a mirror-work blouse too. -Hey!
You said she left both her husbands.
Why do you want to follow her style?
Not needed.
Please think about it.
Dear Brother!
-Will you please call the girl?
She's almost here.
She's almost here.....
Stay quiet, mom!
It's okay, no problem. We will wait.
Brother, can you play Chiranjeevi movies in the evening.
Not a problem at all. Not just Chiranjeevi's, we will play Pavan Kalyan's movies as well.
Namaste! Namaste!
Why are you so late dear
Sister-in-law, will you please help her get dressed for the occasion. And bring her
Why? Why dress up now? It is too much effort now to wear a saree and flowers....etc..its ok
Another 30-60 minutes will be wasted.
She looks fine as is.
Sure.
-What did she study? -She has studied till degree.
MBA!
I have completed my MBA.
I work in the loans section at the Cooperative Bank.
She will continue working only if you are okay with it.
If you want to talk to her privately, please go ahead.
-Will this be around 500 litres? -No, it'll be 1000 liters.
Oh!
But, why did you get a plastic one installed?
Water will get spoilt under the sun because its plastic.
It would have been better if you had made it in cement
Cement tanks catch moss easily.
If you maintain it well, it will last for years.
Actually, cement is the best option.
Cement tanks need frequent repairs like patches etc.
Plastic is best... See....
Well...
They've been gone for a while.
You know how kids are these days.
They won't come back until they get to know each other completely.
If there's a cyclone, the whole tank will blow away.
Okay. What if there's an earthquake?
You'll be safe even if a plastic tank falls on your head.
Jus in case it's a cement tank, then you'll die.
Anyways, tell me when will such a big earthquake hit our town?
Then, will there be such a big cyclone that Uproots a tank in our town? Hahaha...
Well said!
Hey, dear...
Coming, mom.
Oh, no! We discussed everything but the important stuff.
Oh yeah, you're right.
Umm... To tell you about me... Nothing special
I run a simple cable business.
I have loans worth 7 lakh with the bank.
Just loans, right?
It's okay. We'll repay them together.
What's wrong, mom? Everything is fine right?
Do you know how girls behave at an alliance?
They don't even lift their head up, and they respect their elders.
Firstly, she came late.
On top of that, she doesn't respect elders.
She sat there like a Queen in command.
She won't fit in this family.
Mom, give it a break!
That's how educated girls are.
Moreover, she's a working woman.
She must be under a lot of stresses.
Forget all that. Take this.
Listen to me.
I have decided to marry her.
Call them and confirm it right away.
-Hey, Srinu! -Also, dad...
I'm getting the cement tank replaced with a plastic one.
Apparently, that's the best.
Greetings to the wonderful people of Bheemili!
I have great news for all of you.
As an antidote to the so-called Cable TV virus,
Dish Kumar is introducing Dish.
You can now watch serials in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali.
Star Movies for people like Suresh uncle,
M TV and F TV for people like Charan,
Pogo, Cartoon Network and Disney for our kids.
Dish Kumar is going to place the world at your doorstep.
Woah!
Dish, my foot!
I've seen many such stunts before.
Mr. Prasad, you haven't paid the bill in 2 months.
-I will pay soon. -You said the same thing last time.
Careful dude, this is a plasma TV
-Srinu, what's all this? -I'm setting up grandma's room.
We need a separate room after marriage, right?
'Just loans, right? It's okay. We'll repay them together.'
That's the moment I fell for her.
Let's repay together means that she will also give you money to pay off the loans.
Which means that are taking her help to repay your loans.
What's wrong in taking her help? She's my wife, after all.
Bro, it's time. Which movie should I play today?
Play whatever you like.
-Bunty... -Yes, bro.
Bunty, play nice love stories on Mana Town Cable TV this whole week.
-Maniratnam movies. -Love story!
Now’s the time to tell him… Come on, say it.
When you come home from office
How will you ask your wife for coffee?
I will ask normally.
Enact it for us.
-Why? -Just do it once, man.
-Stop it! -Show us, dude!
What's with you guys?
Ok ok...I'll close my eyes and do it.
Sri Valli, if you're not busy,
Can you please make me a cup of coffee
Only if you're not busy. Otherwise, I'll make it myself.
Err... Do you want biscuits?
Bunty, get him a biscuit.
Are you done?
Do you know how I ask for coffee?
Coffee.
He at least has to say the word.
But I...
You are bloody psychos! What is wrong with you both?!
Take a seat...Sit down
The knowledge I'm about to share with you now cannot be found in any book or in the history of mankind
It's been passed on from our great grandfathers to grandfathers, ``` It's been passed on from our great grandfathers to grandfathers,
grandfathers to our fathers,
our fathers to us, From us to our kids
our kids to our grandkids... -Stop..Stop! Come to the point.
There are two types of males.
One, the common guy.
Two, the alpha male.
Wait, what?
Alpha male!
Means..He's a top brand.
Oh, where do they live?
What do you mean where?! They're right in front of you.
He's one alpha and I am one alpha
Ehh..What are you guys saying?
Let me say this clearly
The main qualities of an alpha male are...
No.1, he's always dominating.
Doesn't fear anyone.
No.2, his word is a commandment at home.
He's unopposed.
No.3, he doesn't seek anybody's help.
Especially that of his wife. - Just like you
And the last and final one.
He has his emotions under control.
He doesn't feel scared or shy. He doesn't apologize either.
He doesn't do any such things.
Now...that Alpha, What is one is not an Alpha male..what's the big deal?
Simple.
What's there? If you are soft like this to her like a puppy
She will see for a few days and try to tolerate you
Until she is sick of you
She'll see an alpha male like us next door and she'll elope with one of them
Ehh....what nonsense is he saying?
Are to you think what is this they are talking we're not trying to scare you.
We love our wives too.
You know that I mine was a love marriage, don't you?
Our love for them will always be the same.
But if you want them to love you, this is how you should behave.
Alpha.
TRUTH!
Alpha.
Wow, you did such a beautiful job.
-Did you learn from someone? -My foot!
I learnt it from watching serials.
-Serials? -Yeah.
You can learn 40 makeup looks by watching just 4 serials.
I've always wanted to open a beauty parlor.
Why don't you do it? I can help you with the loans.
If it isn't greed, what's the need for both of you to earn?
What's wrong with both the partners earning?
That brings to me the question... Valli, how much do you make?
No matter what she makes,
she should ultimately give all of it to her husband.
She wouldn't give all of it away.
She would keep a hundred or two for herself.
Isn't it, Valli?
Are we finished here? It's time for the wedding.
Keep some money for yourself.
You look so beautiful, Valli.
"Bye ba ba bye bye, now It’s goodbye to single life, now"
"Ah-ah, come on, king of kings, The wedding band has started playing!"
"Till yesterday, you were the king"
"But after this, it’s the wedding ring Your whole life scene will change"
"A brand new queen has now arrived"
"Be careful, oh man (oh man)"
"Watch out, oh man (oh man)"
"What happened to all your swag from yesterday?"
"Walk in style, wear a garland of flowers"
"Place the wedding chain around her neck without bowing down"
"Listen, listen, I’m telling you like a brother"
"You’re an alpha male, don’t lose your edge in front of anyone!"
"Don’t turn into a tail-wagging puppy circling your wife!"
"Don’t get trapped in her beauty and charm like a fool!"
"Stay cautious, keep your pride under control"
"Let the whole world know you're still the boss!"
"A real alpha male should make his name echo!"
"In the world of men, you must stand tall!"
"There’s no real ending, my friend, it’s a never-ending story!"
"Don’t be in a rush, take it slow!"
"If you get stuck or trapped You won’t be able to spread your wings and fly!"
"The first few days will be sweet, After that, there’ll be only tears"
"You can’t even show it outside, And you won’t be at peace inside!"
"Every morning when you wake up, You’ll be getting orders nonstop!"
"That’s why, oh dear man, Even you will be trapped in married life!"
"Be careful, oh man (oh man)"
"Watch out, oh man (oh man)"
"What happened to all your swag from yesterday?"
"Walk in style, wear a garland of flowers"
"Bow down and place the wedding chain around her neck!"
Sit down, Valli.
You don't have to take my permission.
My mom said something.
-It's okay. You go first. -No, you speak.
-You speak. -No, you speak.
-It's okay. You speak. -No, you speak.
My mom said something to you before you entered the room.
-Let's not talk about that now. -It's okay, Valli.
She said, 'My son is totally naive.'
'And kind of dumb.'
'He doesn't know anything.'
'You should lead the way', she said.
My family doesn't know me completely.
They think I'm soft because I'm always smiling on the outside.
But on the inside, I'm quite rough and tough.
-Hey. -You got something there.
Like I said,
I am like a ball of fire, all the time.
People in town...
What is it, Valli?
I thought I would munch on as I listen.
-Am I telling stories here? -No, it's not like that.
Hear me out.
Do you know why Mana Town Cable TV has no competition in Bheemili?
Nobody dared to compete with me. That should tell you the power I hold.
Listening to all this, I'm sure you see me as courageous,
as someone who knows no fear.
You're from the same town. You probably know...
Oh, that's the new TV I bought for us recently.
Mom tortures us with her serials every day.
I can't end the day without watching English films.
Titanic, King Kong, Rings of the Lord, many more.
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
Why did you tune in to the serial?
Tune in to our cable channel. We have nice love songs playing.
We need to search the whole town.
Call her friends and get some leads.
I will enquire with her relatives.
Do you also watch this serial?
She left without saying a word.
Imagine how badly I must have hurt her.
Valli, what is it? Isn't the channel changing?
Why don't you help , brownie?
She used to take such good care of you.
Don't you know where she is?
Is this the time to watch a serial?
This is such a memorable moment.
I misunderstood her and mistreated her for 3 long years.
Sri Valli?
She never said a thing to me, hoping that I would change.
Sri Valli.
I can imagine how desperately she must have waited for me.
Sri Valli!
Is this the time to watch a serial?
Are you going to sit through the whole episode now?
Hey...
-Mom, I am full. -You don't eat properly. Finish it.
Do you want another one, dear?
You went to bed pretty early last night.
-Were you tired? -Yeah.
Enough.
Mother-in-law, can you make a dosa for me too?
I am running late for work, so...
The hot topic in every household is Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi.
We cancelled our Kodaikanal trip to watch the serial's climax.
I am breaking 100 coconuts in the hopes that Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi meet.
The hype for our serial's climax is unbelievable in our State.
Are they for real?
They are obsessed with the serial.
Here.
Wow! They're wafer thin.
The chutney is yummy too.
Are you done eating?
Go take your medicine.
Mother-in-law...
Can you make another small dosa for me?
Mom, I am full. No more dosas.
-Valli... -Hmm?
All of this belongs to me.
It's our town.
Oh, is it?
Dear...
What's that?
- Here 999 channels - There 50 channels we have 999 channels
Valli, get down.
Hey, Dish Kumar!
-You Dish Man! -Brother, welcome.
Are you here to buy a Dish?
Super decision, brother.
Now that you're married, you need some color in your life.
I'll get you a discount.
I don't want your stupid Dish.
It comes with 999 channels and amazing clarity, brother.
I don't care. First take the board down.
It's placed on my house, right? What's wrong in that?
It's placed on your house only.
But it's a cheap ad roasting my business.
You can be upset if the hoarding is placed on your house or office.
How is it wrong if it's placed on my house?
-You can't do anything about it. Forget it. -Did you just say that?
Who do you think you're talking to?
He may be smiling on the outside but he's like a ball of fire on the inside.
Oh, is it acidity? Should I get you buttermilk?
Hey, watch it!
You're being sarcastic on top of placing the board?
No, sister-in-law. We can mind our own businesses.
To hell with your stupid business!
Does anybody in this town have the guts to stand up to him?
I do. I am standing right here, sister-in-law.
Sister-in-law? Does he think he's your brother?
[indistinct yelling]
Take the board down right now!
I don't want to see you in this town ever again.
-Then don't come to this area. -You shut up!
What the hell is wrong with him?
-Take the board down! -Yeah, take it down immediately.
Why did you lash out at him like that? I would've handled it.
How could I keep quiet after all the stuff he said to you?
You're not as soft as you seem.
I thought you were soft-natured too.
You aren't, are you?
Me? I guess not.
We used to have singing competitions back in college.
I was singing once and some guy passed a comment.
I got down the stage, grabbed his hair and beat the daylights out of him.
Why didn't you tell me before marrying you?
I was a rebel with no cause back then.
-So, you're a singer. -Didn't my family tell you?
I would come second in all the singing competitions.
Oh!
Why second though?
Well, our Principal had a daughter.
She would come first on recommendation.
Otherwise, I would win.
Let me be the judge of that.
-Sing a song for me. -What, here?
Yeah.
Not now.
I'll sing in the night.
Okay
Leave now
Sri Valli...
I will be waiting.
I got thinking about something at work today.
Yeah? About what?
About adding new programs on our cable TV.
We can solve this Dish problem once and for all.
What's the idea?
If we move the 6 AM show to 7 AM,
Err... Valli, Valli...
Let me handle all that. I've understood.
You were going to sing, right?
Come, sing for me please.
Why don't you sing, Valli?
I've been waiting for your song since this morning.
Alright.
[singing faintly]
Hey, what's wrong?
I can't sing with you looking at me like that. Close your eyes.
It's okay. It's just me here. Sing.
I'm feeling shy. Please close your eyes.
You can sing in front of everyone at school but now you're shy with me?
Never mind.
Sing now, Valli.
Valli...
Why don't you begin?
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
Raja Babu!
Are you watching that serial again?
Sit Mahalakshmi was spotted near the temple.
You seem to be obsessed with serials.
Near the temple?
What is she doing there?
We were having a good conversation, Valli.
It's not fair if you isolate yourself and watch the serial every night.
I have to meet her.
I have to apologize.
Listen!
Let's go! Hurry up!
What's up with you, woman?
Sita Mahalakshmi!
Hey, have you seen Sita Mahalakshmi?
She was here, sir.
She even got a ritual done for your wellness.
My Sita got a ritual done for my wellness.
Don't you have respect for your husband?
I will find her wherever she is.
And then, I will beg for forgiveness.
I will redeem myself as a husband.
To hell with redemption!
The serial shouldn't stop!
It won't, it won't.
O' lord!
Please find my Sita Mahalakshmi.
Why are you pacing like a cat on steroids, man?
What's up? Tell us.
-Last night... -'Janma Janmala Bandham.'
Have you ever heard of that serial?
Have you also started watching serials?
No, listen, dude.
The whole time the serial played on TV,
my wife acted really strange.
I didn't know what was happening.
What do you mean by strange?
By strange, I mean, like someone else.
Yeah, she was extremely violent.
-Extremely aggressive. -And scary.
What are you guys talking about?
The cricket semi-finals were on last night.
I tuned into that channel and hid the remote.
The very next moment, I was buried under all the rice sacks!
I couldn't breathe.
I was stuck under them.
I struggled to pull myself out.
My experience wasn't that bad but it was similar.
That's how women are, guys.
They act hysterical while watching serials.
What's up with you, man?
You were the one who said men should be strong.
Why are you folding now?
Learn from me, guys.
Dude, what are your factory timings?
You know it's from 7 PM to 6 AM.
That's it. You would know if you were home when the serial is on TV.
-I'll be home. -Alright then.
Don't go to work. Stay home tonight.
While the serial is on,
you love coffee, don't you?
-Ask her to make it. -Yeah.
We dare you.
If she makes coffee for you, we'll accept that...
-You're an alpha male. -That's right.
Don't you know who you're dealing with?
Do I look like the kind of husband who fears his wife?
I'll do exactly like you told me to. Okay?
I'll give you a demo on how an alpha male should be.
Just follow me.
She's dragging the chair.
What if she breaks his head with the chair?
Shut up, man!
She's grabbing the remote.
What if she shoves it in his mouth?
I said, shut up!
Since the day I met you,
my life has been full of sunshine.
Can't you see? Where's my coffee?
-He asked for it. -Yeah. He acts macho in front of us.
the humiliation,
they make my heart weep.
It's burning!
-What is she doing? -I am waiting for you.
Yours truly, Raja Babu.
I asked for coffee and you're sitting here?
Will you die if you don't watch TV for a day?
As soon as I meet you,
Will you die if you don't watch TV? Huh?
Will you die if you don't watch TV?
Dude, he pulled the batteries out.
-Why didn't we think of this? -I know, right.
Go get me a coffee. Go!
He pulled the batteries out.
Now watch.
Are you on it?
Bloody serials!
Messing with me, eh?
Can't you hear me?
Go to the kitchen and get me a strong coffee.
The kitchen is that way!
What are you staring at?
Batteries!
What's with that stare?
Why are you advancing forward?
Batteries!
-What are you looking at? -Batteries!
-How dare you raise your voice! -Tell him, man.
Batteries!
If you want the batteries, go get my coffee.
Then I'll give you the batteries.
-Give her the damn batteries. -No way!
I want my coffee.
Go get my coffee.
Otherwise, I'll punch you so hard, you'll go flying in the air.
Batteries!
What are you doing? I am your husband for God's sake.
You should listen to me. That's the rule.
Batteries!
Don't look at me like that. It's scary.
I'll give you the batteries.
Batteries!
Search in the kitchen.
Go inside!
Batteries!
Kitchen.
Batteries!
-Batteries! -Hold on, let me find them.
Batteries!
Don't scare me. I'll find them.
-Batteries! -Don't make me panic.
-Batteries! -Just a minute.
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
Dude, I think that serial is cursed.
People are getting possessed by watching it.
What if we told them the truth?
What the hell are you saying?
If they find out that they beat us up and we live in fear,
they will take us for granted.
Let's not tell them.
Let's solve the problem by ourselves.
Otherwise, they will look down upon us.
Why is this happening only to our wives?
Did the three of them go out together recently?
Maybe they stepped on a lemon, attracted some spirit or were prey to black magic.
Like someone is controlling them from inside, making them do things.
Like a ghost.
Ghosts?
Is she acting fine with you?
Nothing strange, is there?
-What do you mean? -Come here.
I went to get her to help with bringing in the dry clothes last night.
At what time?
Around 09:00 to 09:30 in the night.
Did she scold you? I hope she didn't hit you.
Why would she scold or hit me?
-I'm just kidding. -To hell with your humor!
She was watching some stupid serial called 'Janma Janmala Bandham'.
You asked for brinjal curry. I'll send your dad to the vegetable market.
-Add masala, mom. -Yeah, right.
You and your dad want only masala curries.
“Look at this scene, Oh no, poor thing — hasn’t everything fallen apart?”
Take a look at this. This is too much!
'Wishing Sita Mahalakshmi and Raja Babu unite in the climax of Janma Janmala Bandham, people of Bheemunipatnam.'
“Oh no, poor thing hasn’t everything fallen apart?”
Face pack.
“Look at this scene, Oh no, poor thing — hasn’t everything fallen apart?”
“This whole thing feels so strange, Who knows what’s going to happen — let’s just act now”
'Phone us Swift; Grab your Gift'
“Something new a strange fear and panic everywhere”
You drink warm milk before going to bed, right?
-Am I not making it for you? -You are.
No, you're lying because I'll be hurt.
What's gotten into me?
“Day by day, the life of a man is turning into a disaster like this...”
Looks like it's going to rain.
Yeah, rain!
Thunder!
It would be lovely to make fritters and watch a movie.
Yeah. Lovely, indeed.
There are good love casettes at our cable office.
Let me go get them.
-You stay with this feeling, okay? -No, listen.
Thank god, I got out of there!
Guys, there's so much happening and not a single man in the village has said a word.
Don't you get it yet?
It's a secret the whole village is privy to.
But none of them will speak.
When do I sleep every night?
You're going to bed early.
I'm missing my serial since a week. You know it.
Everyone knows.
Here you go, brother.
Dear, you're not waving goodbye to me these days.
Oh, bye.
"There is no end to this terror"
Can you give me 100 rupees?
I will get Kalamkari work done on a saree.
Take 500 rupees.
Manager...
Please continue my night shift this week as well.
-The night shift is mine this week! -Please let me do it, sir.
[overlapping voices]
Deliver these groceries home tonight. It's urgent.
Tonight? We don't do night deliveries anymore.
"This is like sitting on a bed of hot coal"
-What happened? -The fuse went out last night.
Before I could go and put it back,
"What is this twist of fate?"
"Every day is a death sentence"
"The fate of the male race is doomed"
-I didn't see it there. -Of course, you didn't.
-Mom, calm down. -But, look.
Hear me out. I am sorry.
Something you want to tell me?
Well...
There's nothing to tell. Why?
Did mother-in-law tell you anything about me?
Umm...
Doesn't she like me?
Why would you ask that, Valli?
It's nothing like that.
I want to help with the house chores.
But I've been occupied with school, college and then the job.
I never really got to learn any of these chores.
But I want to learn if you'll teach me.
Me?
Like I know anything!
Mom will teach you.
It's no big deal.
Are you hiding something from me?
No, no.
What's there to hide?
Sometimes, you're sweet to me.
And sometimes, you act like you're keeping something from me.
If there's any problem, come and talk to me directly.
We can solve things together if you let me.
From now on, you come to me when something is up.
-Got it? -Okay, okay.
Where are you taking us? You just keep on going.
To find the solution to all our problems.
How far is it?
Hey, hey, careful!
-What are you trying to do with us? -We've reached.
-Where did you bring us? -What is this place?
That person is here.
-Is it a baba? -No, she's Maya.
She knows alot about these things..
Shh!
What does that mean?
She's saying you'll be dead.
Me? Why would I die?
Why did she say that?
She lifted her arm up again.
I don't want to die alone.
You're safe. He's going to die.
Oh! Both of you are going to die.
Did you bring us here to hear that we'll die?
Even if we're going to die, why would you tell us to our face?
Maya madam, we came looking for a solution.
We're facing a big problem.
Problem.
Do you know why a problem is called a problem?
Because it's a problem.
Hey, why is it called that?
Pro means Society.
Ble means Everyone.
M means Escape.
-Maya madam, now... -Now...
N means in this moment.
Ow means You Do It.
Just do it!
Hey!
What did you understand?
We didn't understand.
But there's a lot to understand.
What the hell!
Maya madam, you have to show us the way.
The way!
-W means... -Maya!
Maya Sri...
We'll come back and listen to everything you have to say.
Right now, we're in big trouble at home.
-Our wives... -Shh!
Is it the 9'o clock ghost?
Yes!
Absolutely!
Maya, you're extraordinary!
-You're powerful! -I told you!
You're looking at us and predicting our lives.
-You're out of the world, Maya. -You've got to help us.
Yeah, please.
Give them B255.
Bro, no tiffins, please. We've eaten before coming.
No formalities, it's okay.
Hey! She sent him for something else. Not tiffins, you idiot.
Your problem isn't ordinary.
I know.
To face it,
you need sheer dedication,
relentless conviction,
and a strong willpower.
You need all this.
We have all those qualities, Maya.
-We have them, Maya. -Yes, we do.
That's good.
Take this mantra and recite it a million times.
A million times?
Seriously?! A million times?!
No concession?
It will take us 2-3 months minimum.
-Or you could... -Or what?
My people will handle everything.
-It will cost you 10,000 rupees. -10,000 rupees?!
-That's a lot. -Yeah, man
Maya, give us the mantra. We'll go home and recite it.
Until you finish this task,
you should skip eating, drinking, and you stand on one leg under the scorching sun.
Turn towards the East and recite the mantra.
-How much did you say? -10,000 rupees only.
Pay him the amount. We can't recite a million times.
Where should I get the money from?
Remember one thing.
Ghosts always appear with one desire.
They don't care who you are or what you do.
They're not interested.
They’ll just torture you…
and show you the way to hell.
Maya...
Give her the 10,000 rupees.
-Maya, we'll pay up. -Give 4000 as your share.
-Tell us what to do next. -Give the money.
Cut their hair strands and mix them in this liquid when they're possessed.
Hey, how do you even cut a ghost’s hair?
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
Hail, Goddess!
Hello, Mr. Ramakrishna, is Sita Mahalakshmi there?
No, she's not here.
Okay. Please let me know if she comes there.
No, no, no!
I don't know where she is, and what she's going through.
Look, look, look!
Raja Babu, she's behind you. Are you blind?
Look behind you. Come on.
Behind. Front.
Sita Mahalakshmi is right there. That way. This way.
Raja Babu, Sita is right behind you, idiot!
I can easily tell when Sita Mahalakshmi is closer to me.
The air she breathes calls out to my heart beat.
Okay, aunty. I'll call the relatives in Vijayawada and Kakinada.
Hail, Goddess!
I don't see anything.
This is why we shouldn't believe in this stuff.
This is stupid. Maya is a fraud.
There's smoke! And fire!
Faridha!
MUST WATCH EVEN IF YOU'RE DEAD
Damn it!
They watched the serials the whole time they were alive.
Did they have to come back to watch now?
It's not one or two grandmas.
All the dead grandmas are in town.
I would've given them a connection up there to leave us alone.
My grandma used to carry me in her arms and take me out when I was a kid.
Now she picked me up by the throat and flung me across the room.
I'm really scared, dude.
Do something, guys.
What did Maya say?
What did she say?
Ghosts always appear with one desire.
They don't care who you are or what you do.
They will torture you and put you through hell.
You're right. What do we do, Srinu?
There's nothing we can do. Only the lord can fix this.
O' lord, save us from our grandmas!
I don't have that problem.
You know how tough my grandma is. She will live up to 150 years.
106 years, dear.
There you go. My wife says 106.
We have nothing to worry about for the next 40 years.
Look there.
She's exercising right now as well.
Brother, have you seen the woman in this photo?
No.
Why did you stop?
You won't find her! No way!
You won't find her!
You won't find your wife.
To hell with you and your photos!
Get lost!
Guys, listen to me.
Let's go meet Maya.
We'll get a discount if the whole town goes.
I can't give any discount.
It's fixed price. I stick to it.
What's that, brother?
Sir, it's a 'Wife Protection Kit'.
It has three sacred threads.
Tie one to your wrist. One to your wife's ankle.
And the third one to your TV remote.
That's it. All the ghosts will stay away.
Silence! Stop bothering me!
Don't eat my brain.
Hello.
-How much for the kit? -We have an offer running today.
3999/- only.
3000? Damn! Why so expensive?
Listen, we'll give you 500 rupees for three kits.
No way, sir!
Okay, not your price or mine, okay?
Let's do a round figure. 999/-
Not at all possible, sir.
-How much money do you have? -Don't do it, man!
Breaking News!
'Janma Janmala Bandham' Mega Serial Climax!
The one you've been waiting for since many years.
Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi's union, this Friday.
Don't miss it!
Dude, the serial is coming to an end!
Only three days to go till Friday, man.
-All our problems are going to be solved. -Damn right!
We don't need him anymore.
-You may go now. -Sir, sir, sir.
-1000 rupees, sir. -No serial. No problem.
Sir, give 10 rupees at least.
-Sister, two more plates of noodles. -Make them spicy.
Raja Babu!
Sita Mahalakshmi!
They're coming together.
We can also be together then.
One last episode
Hey, oldie. Don't stare at me. This is the last episode.
Watch it!
Allah-Hafiz!
Watch the climax and leave.
Don't come back.
Miss you.
Sita Mahalakshmi!
What I wanted to tell you was...
-Say it. -Make it quick.
The words you wanted to hear from me all along...
Say it.
I'm going to tell you those words today.
Just say it, man!
I'm a changed man now, Sita Mahalakshmi.
-There's one more thing. -Say it.
You did...
Oh, no!
Oh, dear!
What happened, dear?
Please wake up, man.
My dear...
What happened, dear?
My dear...
What happened, dear?
Oh, dear...
My dear...
Who are you?
What? Did he forget this past?
The story of 'Janma Janmala Bandham' doesn't end here.
The serial will go on.
No!
Why did you prolong it, you moron!
May you rot in hell, and may bugs infest you!
You deserve hell!
Hey! How long will you prolong it?
Raja Babu got hit on the head by a tree branch,
causing a chemical reaction in the nerves of the brain.
Hence, he has forgotten his past.
-Raja Babu... -Hmm?
Do you recognize me, dear?
Dear, it's going to be my first day at the new job.
Bless me.
Had your lunch, dear?
If you come home late from work,
who did you think was going to serve me?
Sita has won 'Employee of the Month' three times in a row.
I think she's the smartest one in your family.
Are you still working?
Yes, dear.
I'm the one who paid the hospital bill as well.
I am not in such bad a condition that...
I rely on you to pay my hospital bills.
This is a medical miracle.
Raja Babu remembers everything that happened till last year.
Mom, dad, getting married to you, living with you, etc.
But he has forgotten everything that happened in the last year.
Doctor...
Do I have to change him from square 1 again?
Yes!
Do I have to change him from square 1?
She said towards the end that she has to change him from square 1.
That's where the whole story lies, man.
They will make 300 episodes of Sita being tortured,
300 episodes of Raja Babu's transformation,
and finally 1000 episodes until their union, man.
Ghosts will keep showing up at 09:00 like clockwork.
When can we be intimate with our wives then?
Namaste, friends.
I just got the good news that our favorite serial 'Janma Janmala Bandham'
is being extended.
Do you still plan on watching the upcoming episodes on cable TV?
Ask this to your conscience.
During the beautiful scene where Raja Babu and Sita unite,
There might be a power cut at the cable TV office.
The cable TV wires might get chewed off by rats.
Then there's a risk of never getting to watch the serial.
I don't have to tell you what the consequences of that are.
So, change to Dish.
Change to Dish.
I'll kill him, bloody idiot!
Why is his ad playing on my cable TV anyway?
I should get hold of Bunty.
-I'm going to kill him! -Stop!
You can deal with him later.
First let's solve our problem at hand.
This is important.
Let's go to Maya. She's our savior.
Are all the men in town going to die?
Ghost...
Gh means 'from the body'.
-O means... -'Flown away'.
'Flown away'.
St means...
A soul that has flown away from the body.
Maya, all the men in town can't just die.
You have to help us out here.
There's Blood Moon in 10 days.
As it approaches,
the ghosts will gain more strength
Rich, poor, superior, inferior...
No one can escape this.
The whole town...
Maya...
You've only been scaring us.
You're not giving us a solution.
It's not that easy.
You need sheer dedication,
relentless conviction,
and a strong willpower.
10,000 rupees fee, is it?
We will pay.
Give us the bottle and we'll be on our way.
There's no bottle this time.
The solution to this is in your hands.
-What do the ghosts want? -What else?
That goddamn serial.
They want to watch it even after they're dead.
Once it's over,
they will leave.
The serial won't end anytime soon. They extended it.
I guess you're not following, as there's no TV connection.
Maya, you have to do something.
I can't tell you anything.
You need to figure it out.
Once you do, it will change the world for good.
All is Well.
Srinu dear, please play the serial.
What happened, Valli? Show me.
What are you doing here all alone?
Why don't you tell me if there's some problem?
I asked you the same thing the other day.
But have you ever shared anything with me?
Nobody in this house is speaking to me.
I feel isolated.
It's not like that.
No matter what all I do for you, it's just not enough.
What else do you expect me to do, huh?
Listen to me once.
Then you decide what to do. Come here once. Come.
Sit down.
Here.
Do you know what these are? These are porcelain tiles.
The strongest of all tiles.
But, ceramic tiles last longer.
That's true.
But, you see this scratch here?
How do you think the bed scraped the top half inch of such strong tiles?
Shall I tell you how?
With your right hand,
you simply dragged it like this.
It moved from here to there.
When did I push the bed?
Let's say I did push it.
Is it moving? No, right?
Look, I don't mean you did it.
Don't panic, okay?
Earlier, this used to be my grandmom's room.
I didn't know.
Now my grandmom visits at 09:00 every night.
What do you mean by visit? She's dead, right?
Exactly! She can't come directly.
Her soul is possessing you,
watching the serial, and then off she goes.
Look,
if you think I'm doing something wrong, be honest about it.
Stop cooking up stories about ghosts, gods and serials.
Why would I lie to you?
Weren't I honest about my loans at our first meeting?
Don't worry. You're not the only sufferer.
Your friends Faridha and Gayatri are also possessed.
The whole town is possessed actually.
You should be scared if I were possessed.
It's you. There's no need to worry.
A ghost?
-Don't panic. -What are you talking about?
Don't worry. I'm here for you.
I'll do something to solve this.
That stupid serial is to blame here.
It's a piece of crap.
Don't bad mouth the serial!
Damn! I told a ghost that she's a ghost.
Brownie, when will he become a good man?
Sita Mahalakshmi!
You simply dragged it with your right hand.
It moved from here to there.
What did you guys do from 09:00 to 9.30 PM last night?
09:00 to 9.30 PM
If I'm being honest, Valli...
these days I don't remember when I'm falling asleep.
My husband said I'm getting tired from being under the sun so much, and dozing off.
You know what my husband said?
I sleep so well because I don't go under the sun at all.
The sun! That reminds me.
Did you take out the fries dough I left on your terrace to dry?
-No, sister. -Oh, no! It also rained the day before.
He doesn't eat fries that are more than 2 days old.
It's okay. The more they dry under the sun, the better.
-You don't know my husband. -Will you shut up about your fries!
Let me tell you what's happening.
What the hell have you done, man?
You've ruined my alpha male reputation.
Hear me out.
We decided not to tell anyone, right? We had a deal, remember?
You've embarrassed every man in the village.
Listen to me first.
Don't say anything to Sita!
She widened her eyes...
and collapsed suddenly.
Seeing my wife like that is making me cry.
-Please don't cry, man. -Don't cry, dude.
We should do something.
-Don't cry like a little girl. -We'll figure something out.
I peed myself last night. You should've been there.
I have an idea.
What if we unplug the TV when the serial is on?
Not a good idea.
What if we take out the remote batteries?
Batteries!
This idea will work out, dear.
"We offer prayers, right? Show some mercy"
Srinu, what were those noises from upstairs last night?
Shhh! It's not something you ask your son.
No common sense!
Relaxing, is it?
All of Gandhi Nagar has switched to Dish TV.
Start selling fish with all this free time. You'll earn profits.
Get lost!
"Don't punish us for no reason"
"We beg for your forgiveness"
Spare me! Spare me!
Have you seen Brownie?
You're only a waste of space. Don't get me started on the dog.
I sold it!
You sinful moron! What has Brownie done to you?
Srinu, what's with the noises from upstairs?
-It's nothing, mom. -You avoided the topic last time as well.
Dad wants to know the truth.
Your mom is possessing my wife every day...
to watch that stupid serial and then leave.
Hey, dear. Shall we go catch a movie tonight?
-Which one? -A new horror film of RGV's is out!
Let's go.
Be ready by sharp 9'o clock.
I'll be ready by 08:30.
-It's not AM. It's PM. -Okay, okay.
Hey, hey, hey.
Dear, there's rice in the hot pack.
There's also chicken fry.
Help yourself, okay?
The serial is going to be on soon.
If you give me such shitty coffee next time,
I'll splash it on your face.
Hey!
"Don't make our family lives living hell"
Dude, it's so red!
-I guess today's Blood Moon. -Yeah. Maya mentioned it.
Mahalakshmi!
-Why did you buy the washing machine? -The current one is broken.
I bought it with my bonus salary.
You did this to belittle me, didn't you?
Quit the job and stay home.
You've become entitled ever since you got the job.
Please open the door, dear.
I need to get rid of her somehow.
I want to kill her!
I will kill her...
and frame it as suicide.
Sita Mahalakshmi...
Your chapter is...
over!
There she is. Sita Mahalakshmi.
Your chapter is over!
If Sita Mahalakshmi gets hurt,
I will kill you!
Not just you.
I will kill all the husbands in the village.
I will kill everyone!
-Do you understand? -I do, I do.
Something extreme has happened, sister.
The house was a mess. It felt like hell to reorganize stuff.
Her eyes and this part turned white completely.
Her face and hair...
My house was in the same condition, Faridha.
My husband paced for a while, said it's nothing and left.
My husband was also quiet this morning.
I can see fear in his eyes whenever he looks at me.
She used to be so well-mannered.
But once she got possessed,
she picked me by my hair and beat the crap out of me.
Do you think we're hitting or kicking them maybe?
I know we won't do it.
Hitting them? Lord, no!
Poor him! He won't even tell me if I hit him.
It's a serial.
Just a bloody serial!
Why are they so worked up about it?
What's up with our husbands?
When we're dealing with such a big problem,
why don't they sit down with us and discuss what to do?
What do they think of themselves?
We're first class husbands.
But, I took beatings from my wife because of him.
I can hear his voice.
He's sloshed.
Dude, we're drunk.
Don't be surprised if you see him in a while.
Hello, Miss Vani. How are you?
I am good. I am blessed.
What, dude?
You lived in the role of Raja Babu.
Thank you so much!
If you keep encouraging us,
we'll do another 1000 episodes of this serial.
Please keep watching and supporting us.
Thanks for calling.
Stop! Stop that!
What the hell, man!
Hello. My name is Sri Valli.
Miss Sri Valli. Hi.
You loved Sita Mahalakshmi for so many years.
She left everything behind to be with you.
Shouldn't you be taking the most care of her?
Instead, you scold her, hit her and torture her.
What's all this?
Ever since Raja Babu started torturing Sita Mahalakshmi,
our viewership has been at a new high.
Our TRPs are soaring.
That's not all.
Our serial takes the no.1 spot now.
Our lady fans are also increasing in number.
What the hell are you saying?
In the 432rd episode,
you went down on your knee and gave a rose to Sita Mahalakshmi.
We supported you then, didn't we?
Similarly, in the 2232rd episode,
you give her 500 rupees on her birthday to buy whatever she wants.
We supported you when you showed her so much love.
We don't remember these details. But you do.
-Thank you so much! -Oh, no! Oh, no!
Damn, her knowledge, man! How does she remember so much?
Also, how long will the serial go on?
It first aired when my mother-in-law hit puberty.
My husband is applying pain balm to his hand every day.
Even his knees are hurt, poor man!
Earlier, he would make me press his feet daily.
Now he's taking beatings from me.
Oh, no! She's embarrasing me on National Television.
The story is in your hands, right?
Why don't you tweak it and be more loving?
Nobody likes a loving husband, ma'am.
Not just in the serial. It's the case even in real life.
Women like a rough, dominating husband like Raja Babu.
Isn't that why we have so many fans?
Useless fellow! You're good for nothing!
-Hello! This is LIVE. Mind your words. -LIVE, my foot!
Which idiot told you that women want dominating men?
Tell him to show himself.
Hey, what are you talking about?
How can you make a sweetheart like Sita cry every day?
I will continue torturing her. So what?
I won't just torture her.
Wait and watch how I'm going to kill Sita Mahalakshmi in the next episode.
What did you say? You'll kill her?
If something happens to her, I'll kill you!
Are you threatening me?
We'll do whatever we want with our story.
Respectfully, to hell with you and your story!
It's a useless story.
If you think our story is Useless, watch some other serial.
How ironic to name it 'Janma Janmala Bandham (The Eternal Bond)'!
Name it 'Murders and Torture' instead.
I will do exactly that!
-Cut the call. -Idiot!
You and your stupid interview!
My wife exposed my vulnerable secrets on National Television.
-She embarrassed me! -Stop it, dude!
'The solution to this is in your hands.'
'Figure it out.'
'Once you do, it will change the world for good.'
'All is Well.'
That's the plan.
It's a bad plan. It's not going to work out.
-Why not? -Because it's not practical.
How can you decide that?
I've thought this through, okay?
[overlapping banter]
Tell me what it is, man. I've climbed all the way up.
What do you want to know?
He thinks we should shoot our version of the serial and telecast it.
Will you do it, huh?
He comes up with the most absurd ideas.
Talk to him.
So you'll go to Hyderabad,
shoot with Raja Babuand Sita Mahalakshmi, and telecast that here?
What did I say to that?
He won't shoot with them.
He wants to shoot with new actors.
You want to convince the ghosts that they're the same actors?
Tell him, dude!
He'll get a makeup artist and manage it.
Ugh, that stare!
Think about possible ideas, not the impossible ones.
Let's say you get the makeup done and manage.
You also completed the shoot.
But, how will your serial play at the same time as the original?
He has some tips and tricks up his sleeve when his comes to cable TV.
Okay, let's say we somehow managed to make the serial.
But, what's so good about our serial that the ghosts would leave?
What do our elders want? The serial climax.
They want Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi to meet.
If we unite them in the serial we are going to make,
and then display 'Shubham-The End' card,
the ghosts will feel happy and leave.
True! Maya also said 'All is Well' in the end.
We can't get away with fooling ghosts.
Did you forget what happened last time?
Dude, you called yourself an Alpha male.
Are you terrified now?
I am still an Alpha.
But only in front of women, not ghosts.
This is quite risky, man.
Did you forget Maya said?
Their power will intensify with each passing day.
Raja Babu is scheming to kill Sita in every episode.
He just said he'd kill Sita, and the ghosts went bonkers.
What if he killed her for real?
Not doing anything is the risk here.
Okay. Let's do as you say.
-But, who will shoot the whole thing? -Yeah, who's going to shoot?
Not us.
There's someone for the job.
Who?
The CinemaBandi people
Stop, stop, stop!
Namaste, brother.
-Was it you who called me, brother? -Yes, I am Srinivas.
-Are these guys going to make the movie? -Yes, brother.
I'm Veera Babu. The Director.
He's Ghana. The Cameraman.
-Dude, come here. -What?
They look strange. Are you sure they can shoot?
-Have you seen their faces? -Guys, don't you know about us?
Tell me which shot you want.
First get up there and pose like this. Come on, do the Titanic pose.
Titanic pose against a beach background is mind blowing.
Stop it. Get down, brother.
When will you move on from the Titanic pose, man?
Come here, bro.
He's still a kid, bro.
They will get to know my talent.
Calm down, buddy.
Bro, nobody can make a movie at this budget in this area.
You'll see for yourself. Just trust us.
By the way, what movie are we making?
Will Raja Babu succeed in killing Sita Mahalakshmi?
If you want to find out, stay tuned for tonight's episode.
Don't miss it!
Why are we making a story that's already made?
Well...
We don't like the serial they've made.
We want to make it again for our villagers.
That's the matter.
Just like how we made a film for our villagers,
they're making a serial for their villagers.
You're right.
You just watched the show, right? Can you film something exactly like that?
It can be done. It's not a big deal.
Will you make it look exactly the same?
We've made a film, boss.
A serial is nothing.
We'll show you how it's done.
We'll take care of it. Call the actors and we can roll.
We can't get those actors. We have to shoot with someone else.
Why someone else?
-We have our guys. -Our guys?
Our guys, dude.
Who are they?
Brother...
Maradesh Babu fans might not accept him in a serial.
If there are any fight sequences, I'm ready, bro.
It's a serial. Please come and act for me.
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
[chanting]
Please make them accept the new Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi.
Light it, come on.
One.. Two.. Three!
Come on, try again.
Raja Babu! It's the same shirt and pants!
Sita Mahalakshmi. She's wearing the same saree.
Raja Babu-Sita Mahalakshmi.
Oh, no! The gas cylinder is leaking.
What if Sita Mahalakshmi dies?
Sita Mahalakshmi... One.. Two...
Dear, I forgot to tell you.
The gas cylinder got empty this morning.
Can you please come and change it?
Oh, my god! Damn it!
He deserves it!
We're the first ones in the world to fool ghosts.
You're right.
When I said they're Raja Babu and Sita Mahalakshmi,
she nodded her head saying, Yeah!
He does a good imitation.
The whole village is watching our serial now.
If we take the story forward with caution, our mission will be successful.
You're right. 100%.
Srinu...
I want to switch back to Mana Town Cable TV.
Please get me a connection.
Why all of a sudden, Pedda Puli?
I heard that you've changed the serial plot for our village.
That's why.
Go to Dish Kumar.
Please don't say that, Srinu. Please.
-I'm in a bad position, Srinu. Please. -Okay, okay, get up!
-I'll send Bunty in the morning. -Thank you, Srinu.
Let's see who will stop Mana Town Cable TV now.
Mana TV is now everyone's TV.
Now that people are convinced, let's unite them.
It can't be sudden.
He was almost going to kill her.
People won't be convinced if it's forced.
Are you saying you'll also make 1000 episodes?
No, but we can't shoot senseless stuff either.
They're scared that all the women will whack them if the storyline goes wrong.
Hello, don't underestimate us. We're alphas.
-Who are alphas? -He's after my life, bro.
We need a solid reason to unite them.
You need a solid reason, is it?
I'll give you one.
Hey, hey, hey, Maradesh!
-Hey, Maradesh! -He's losing it again.
One lonely night, it's raining outside.
Sita Mahalakshmi is dressed in a white saree inside a room.
Raja Babu catches a glance.
Suddenly, there's a thunder.
Sita Mahalakshmi gets scared and yells, 'Dear!'
She hugs him tightly.
They stare deep into each other's eyes.
Raja Babu looks at her lips with passion,
gets under the blanket and...
Stop it!
Brother, he's crossing the line.
I'm not going to perform.
You need to be in character, woman.
We're making a family-oriented serial, brother.
Come on, guys! You've got zero taste.
We're family audience, man!
-I have an idea. Hear me out. -Go ahead.
Raja Babu slips and comes rolling down the stairs.
He suffers multiple fractures.
That's when Sita Mahalakshmi will take utmost care of him.
She will feed him,
give him medicines, an occasional massage, etc.
And then, Raja Babu caresses Sita Mahalakshmi's forehead.
She's been tending to him since 3 months and he's been hitting her.
It should look believable. Otherwise, we'll be screwed.
Let's zoom back. What's the root problem?
Sita Mahalakshmi's husband doesn't want her to work.
Let's make her quit the job. It's perfect!
Is her job more important than her husband?
No, no.
She'll quit her job, become a stay-at-home wife and live happily everafter.
But Sita loves her job.
-If we make her quit and sit at home... -Sit at home?
Do you think being a homemaker is easy?
Are you insulting housewives?
Are you insulting house mothers?
You're insulting the entire female race.
What the hell are you talking about?
Answer this. Do we respect our moms for their contribution or not?
-Do we respect them or not? -We do.
-Louder! -Do we respect them or not? -We do.
-Of course, we respect them. -Then my idea will work out.
We're making Sita Mahalakshmi quit the job in today's episode.
We're uniting them in tomorrow's episode.
Super idea!
Dear...
I need to speak with you.
I don't have time. I'm heading out as you can see.
It's just this one thing.
I'm going to a friend's party.
Please, dear.
What is it?
I quit my job like you said.
I'll stay home and take good care of you.
I'll earn the title of an ideal wife.
That is my Mahalakshmi.
I don't like this.
-I don't like this. -Hey, take it easy.
You'd know the trouble if you ever worked.
Did you work? Did your mother or grandmother?
I don't like this!
What don't you like?
That is why we made her quit her job and happily sit at home.
Should I quit my job...
and beg you for 5-10 rupees whenever I need them?
Hey, why are you hitting me?
Instead of taking good care of her, you made her quit?
Let her live how she wants, Raja Babu.
I don't like this!
She's going to break the TV, damn it!
Don't you dare break the TV!
This is a mistake.
I don't like this!
It can't be this way!
How can she quit her job for him?
-Sri Valli... -How can she quit her job for him?
What has he even done for her?
I don't like this!
You'll fall!
No! No!
Did they give you the medication?
-Does it hurt? -I am okay.
Look here. It hurts a little.
What happened?
Hey!
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying, dude?
Yes, I am crying!
Because I feel like crying.
To hell with your alpha theory!
Why are you upset with him?
He's responsible for everything.
He didn't listen to me the other day.
Now look what happened.
It's okay. Let it go.
Why is he acting like I did it on purpose?
He's in pain.
I didn't expect this to happen.
Things won't always go to plan.
It's okay. They're out of danger.
Let's not fight among ourselves.
-Leave this topic here. -Whatever.
Let's move on.
Come inside.
You go, I'll join.
What? You shot the serial here for us?
All this destruction was because we didn't like what we watched?
Show us what you've made.
No, no!
No, come on!
There's so much happening...
and you didn't even tell us about it.
My mom...
She's not coming to visit me,
but she can't miss the serial, now, can she?
A few days into our marriage,
mother-in-law came to me once...
and asked if I wanted to pursue an education.
I said no.
She asked me if I wanted to do a simple job instead.
I said I want to stay home...
and take care of everyone in the family.
Srinu, she was so progressive back itself.
Until now, three men decided what women want.
We never involved you.
It's our mistake.
We wanted to solve this by ourselves and impress you.
Nothing more than that.
Sita Mahalakshmi and Raja Babu must unite in the last episode.
You suggest what Raja Babu should do.
I've followed this serial from the beginning.
I know what to do. I'll write the script.
What do I write though?
What does Sita Mahalakshmi want?
Sita Mahalakshmi wants what we want, right?
You're right.
Yeah, true.
Valli, what are you planning on shooting?
Move. You'll see in a while.
-Hold this. -Should I do a pony?
No need. Just rehearse the lines you're given.
Deliver them with emotion.
Let's go. It's time for rehearsals.
Lord, make sure everything goes well.
I wonder what they've planned.
Do well, okay?
Ready!
What's the bill amount?
Your wife has paid your bill already.
I will pay my own hospital bills.
I'm not living on someone's sympathy.
Return the money to her.
Return it.
Woah!
Super!
Now all reals. Come on.
Shooting, shooting!
Mom's coming.
My mom's coming.
Srinu, come fast.
[humming the Serial Theme Song]
-Sri Valli, everything will be fine, right? -Don't worry. It's a super climax.
-Mother-in-law... -Yes?
Father-in-law, you also come.
What is it, dear?
Oh, no!
I prayed that if everything goes well,
I'll offer your hair at all the pilgrimage centers.
Let's go to Ooty from there.
Wait.
Sit down.
Srinu, I want to sit beside my mom today.
Okay, sure.
I will also sit beside mother-in-law.
It's been so many days.
Oops! I'll be right back.
[Humming the Serial Theme]
[Continues Humming the Serial Theme]
Oh, snacks!
Hey! This is for mother-in-law.
Alright, Valli... You start.
Picture isn't playing, dear.
There's only noise.
Oh, no! What happened, dear?
What's with the noise?
Check what happened.
Did you check the red wire in the back?
Everything is intact. Don't panic.
Picture isn't playing.
The problem isn't with the TV.
Oh, dear! It's 08:50.
I'll call him.
Let me call Srinu.
-Dear, it's 08:53. -I got this. Don't panic.
Do something quickly.
Srinu, our TV isn't working.
There's no signal. I can only see noise.
-Check if the picture is seen. -Can you see the picture?
I can't see it either. Let me check.
Please do something, dear.
Srinu, does this mean mom isn't going to come?
-Only three minutes left. -Stop bugging me. Hold on.
I have an idea. I'll go out. You all go inside and hide.
What should I do outside?
Oh, god! Just go!
-Please go right away. -No, listen to me.
If the serial doesn't play now,
we can't imagine the consequences that will follow.
You can't stay here. Both of you leave right now!
All of you leave. Don't stay here.
Gayatri, be careful.
You be careful. Go.
Lock the door.
Don't open the doors no matter how hard I knock.
I repeat, don't open the doors no matter what.
I can't do this! I'm leaving!
-Oh, no! Tie me up to the chair. -Mom, pull tighter.
You guys go upstairs. I'll come and join you.
-It's 08:55. Get out of here. -I'm almost done.
Go upstairs quickly and hide.
Go, go!
Srinu!
Everything will be fine. Yes.
-Ammulu... Ammulu... -Hide inside.
Valli! -Go quickly and hide.
Faridha...
Gayatri! Gayatri, what are you doing?
Why is the chair moving? Huh?
[chanting]
[chanting continues]
You wanted to see your mom, right? Look what happened!
Why isn't the serial playing?
Dude, what happened?
The serial has ended.
What happened, man?
Dude, what happened?
It's all ruined!
Hey!
Look.
This is definitely him.
Hey, Dish Kumar!
We're done with you and your Dish. Leave us alone.
The Cable TV serial is ending in 2 days.
You sit at home, watching serials on your Dish.
Hey!
-What happened? -Yeah, what is it?
Talk to us!
-Why are you looking at us like that? -I can't find the transmitter box.
I know what to do with this.
We can't show our footage to the villagers without that box.
It's over for us!
Our village will be the first place to go extinct because of a TV serial.
-Let's go, guys. -Where?
Our wives' lives are in danger, man.
I have a plan.
Where are you going, man? -Come with me.
Hey!
[Serial Theme Song Playing]
Come fast!
"Fear is going to end soon"
"All is Well in the end"
"It's all good going forward"
"Let the celebrations begin"
"The day that you'll sleep well is here"
"Let's roll the End Cards for this story"
What's the bill amount?
Your wife has paid your bill already.
-What's your name? -Swaramanjari.
Look, Swaramanjari...
I will pay my own hospital bills.
I'm not living on someone's sympathy.
Return the bill amount to her.
You can return the money.
But...
What about her blood?
Doctor?
Yes, Raja Babu.
You got a critical brain injury,
due to which, you lost a lot of blood.
We couldn't find your blood group anywhere.
Your wife donated blood beyond her capacity...
and saved your life.
In a way...
Your wife is the Goddess who gave you a second life.
Sita... Sita...
Sita Mahalakshmi...
Dear!
Forgive me, Sita Mahalakshmi.
I could never be a good husband to you.
You saved my life, while I wanted to kill you.
But from today, I will try to be a good husband.
You can live however you want.
Don't quit your job. Enjoy your work.
It's not just about that, dear.
I wish you spoke to me before doing anything.
I wish that we discuss things and reach a mutual decision.
That's the beauty of...
a wife and husband's relation, right?
When it comes to money; the monthly expenses,
let's have a conversation and make decisions together.
If I'm doing the chores around the house,
it doesn't mean I'm doing them out of fear for you.
I love you and respect you.
All I want from you is a little bit of love.
And a little bit of respect.
That's all, dear.
From today, I will work towards being your ideal husband.
I will make you say that I'm the best first-class husband.
I love you, Sita!
Dude, I realized something after thinking thoroughly.
Being an Alpha Male isn't the way to go.
We should be Sigma Males.
I'll kill you if you mention Alpha, Beta again.
Sigma, my foot! Don't be silly.
Didn't you learn your lesson?
Okay, tell me this.
Now we fully understand what our wives want...
and how we should behave with them, right?
Not yet. We just started working on it.
There's a lot more to understand.
Shit!
-Faridha... -Yes, dear.
I don't want to take loans.
But I hope this is enough to start your beauty parlor.
Gayatri!
If you're not busy, can you make me a coffee?
Finally the Dish guy is out of the picture.
Someone else will take his place, dear.
The world is ever-changing. We can't stop it.
Let's change with the world then.
We'll plan new programs for our channel.
That's not the way.
There's something called the internet now in the big cities.
If we are the first ones to bring it to our village,
everything will change for good.
Let's do it together.
Hey! What are you doing here?
I don't know what to do, brother.
Why are you crying? What's the matter?
-My grandma... -Is she dead?
She's back, brother.
She has possessed my wife. She is speaking strange things.
With wide eyes...
What do you mean?
My wife's life is in danger, brother.
I need your help.
Please help me, brother.
How did she die?