Thanks to God Almighty and my Ancestors
Thanks to Mathipalayam Village & its Villagers
Thanks Grandpa
SEVAPPI
Chinnakkaampatti, 1990’s
[Men singing devotional song]
The flour is so dry. Why did you mix it this way?
Why can’t you pass a day without scolding me!
Oh Please!! Just pour some ghee
Check if this is fine.
Enough
[Men singing devotional song]
My friend in the neighbouring village got her daughter married to an outsider
Oh really?
[Kumaran]: Mommy Oh really?
[Kumaran]: Where are they going with the Pot?
[Boomi]: But why? [Kumaran]: Where are they going with the Pot?
[Kumaran]: Where are they going with the Pot?
They are all going to take bath
You foolish brat, Teach him the Truth if possible
But never teach him these kind of false things
If that’s so.. You teach him
My Dear, they are going to “Kumbam Thalikkum” ceremony
Kumbam Thalikkum?
Means, they are going to get the “Kalasam” energised
Kalasam?
The Copper Pot that the Main Priest was holding in his hand is called “Kalasam”
A day before the festival, the Kalasam is carried around the village
And placed on the banks of the lake
Water from different rivers
Is poured into the Pot and Prayers are performed to it
The Prayers shall calm the gods
and the Gods will bless us in the form of rain
The blessed and energised Pot is what we pray to as God
If it doesn’t rain?
It will definitely rain
If not, they will wait until its rains
[Paruthi]: Boomi
[Kili]: Kumara
[Boomi]: Come in Paruthi
Hey Kili
Boomi
Take Care of my Kid for a while
I will go watch the “Kumbam Thalikkum” ceremony and be back
Sure Paruthi. Come Kili
[Kili]: What’s this buddy?
Kumara take this
Take
Where is mine?
Take
Mom, It's tasty
Kili, be with Kumaran. I will be back soon
Okay
Aakatti tell some good stories
Okay Okay
Kili, did you have dinner?
[Men praying and talking]
Please be seated, until the Gods shower their blessing,
Please go and be seated
[Crowd dispersing]
In competion to other villages, Please don’t spend too much on the decorations
In case of any unforeseen natural calamities, we will need money
Save the money allocated for decoration in the Temple treasury, for future expenses
Sir
Yes
You take care of the Village
You are a learned man,
It would be great if you can bring a school to our Village
I have written a letter to the Government on the same
Soon, We shall get a School
Thank you
Have you informed the Film Operators?
Yes
Ask them not to use the road via "Oththa Paarai" (Huge Monolith Rock)
Sir, do you also believe in the stories of Oththa Paarai?
Forget whether I believe or not
The Village folks are already scared about the place
In case something bad happens to those guys, while travelling that way
Won’t it add to the fear and belief of the village folks!
Yes
Does anyone has some lime powder?
I will just get it, Sir
Sure
[Crowd Talking]
Do you have some lime powder?
Brother! Do you have some Lime powder?
No, I don't have
Hey Oldie! Give me some lime powder
Why don’t you give me some beetle leaves!
Are you kidding me?
Not really
If you really need lime go scratch some wall and take it
Come again
I couldn't hear
You couldn’t hear?
Seems like you are also partially deaf like me, Come sit beside
Get lost oldie
Hey! Do you have some lime powder?
[Natarajan nods]
Where is the lime powder?
Lime powder?
Please don’t kid me. Sir needs it
Sir?
Our Krishnasaamy Sir
Who's he?
Oh God! Priest,
Do you have some lime powder?
Thanks
In all these years
I have never waited so long for her blessings
This year, If she is delaying her visit
There is something wrong
Folks!
[Crowd addressing the priest]
Be careful this year!
Don’t speak what’s not to be spoken
Don’t do what’s not to be done
[Crowd agreeing to the priest]
[Thunder rumbles]
Oh Rain goddess, get down to our land & bless thy souls
Bless thy souls to raise from the dust
I offer thee a pot of cooked rice and sprouts
With the water from the southern rivers,
Please protect my generations for times to come
Thy souls abide by the morals, for a peaceful life
Thee, our goddess, Kaaliamman exists in all five forms
Sky, Earth, Water, Air and Fire
“Kumbam Thalipattu” is performed to continue our traditions through generations
Is that for me!
Will all our dreams come true?
What happened?
I'm worried because
We both are from different castes
Till date, our village has always stood against caste differentiation
Our dream will definitely come true
Don't worry
Kaaliamma, please bless our lives and livelihood to flourishment
May thee come down to bless our village and its crops
Men search for their Women amongst the crowd
While the cooked rice “Pongal” will be shared with everyone
As a Mother teach us love, and as Father teach us Courage
Please be present here for the complete entertainment
[Men talking while playing cards]
Bomma, Shall I also join you in the game?
Oh 'Kaali'
How is your mom?
She is all fine
Okay come sit
Include him too
Brother, ask him to leave
Hey
Come on. It’s just a game
Brother
ASK HIM TO LEAVE!
Oh
Come on
Hey Kaali,
Do you have money?
Yes
Then come sit down
'Paratta' make some space for him
Take that!
Done & Dusted
How was my finish?
Kaali, seems like It's raining good luck for you
Congratulations
You are the best gambler
Hey
Move
MOVE
What's this?
Hey
Is this how you won these many games
Those are not mine
What the hell was that?
What!
[Bomman] Don’t man handle an old man
This is the reason I asked you shoo him off
[Kaali]: What the Hell
Why do this?
You filth
Those are not mine
Mooda, don’t hit me
What! What was my name again?
Say my name again,
[Disturbed crowd]
[Speaker]: Please dont fight in the temple premises
Stop it
I said, Stop it
Mooda, listen to me
Whatever may be the problem, no man has the right to man handle another man
Zameendhar, please don’t poke your nose into this
Watch your words!
SHUT UP
Bomma, what happened?
Sir
Kaali cheated us all in gambling, by hiding few cards
He is guilty
[Chaotic crowd]
STOP IT! STOP IT!
Gambling in itself is immoral.
And you wanna talk about morals!
Everyone
Just forget this fight
All of you go to eat
Go
'MAVADI'
Send them off
Go
Go, All of you go to eat
Zameendhar, make sure not to poke your nose in my matters again
Get lost
[Crowd dispersing]
[Karnan humming a old Tamil song]
Dear Boomi
Brother
Dear Boomi
Brother, come inside
How are you?
I’m good
Coming
How are you?
I'm good
How is sister in law?
She is good too
Didn’t she come?
She is on a 21 day fast
Okay
Until it's completion, she decided not to go out of the village
Good
Take
She has given some snacks, take it in
Brother
Was this really necessary?
He did ask with a lot of love
Whatever
Glad you came
Why
Since the time you have gone he has been talking about you
In fact he only talks about you
Where is he?
Not here?
'Paruthi' has taken Kili and him to market
Okay
They should be back anytime
[KUMARAN shouting “Uncle”]
He is here
Oh my dear nephew..
[PARUTHI]: Wait
Come my boy
Wait wait, lemme stop
Paruthi, wassup!
Oh my cutie pie
For me
[Paruthi]: Wow
Uncle Uncle, Uncle, Uncle
Just a minute, lemme talk to him first
Paruthi, How are you?
I’m good, how are you?
Good
Paruthi wait, Have some snacks and go
No Boomi.. It’s late already
Uncle Uncle, Uncle, Uncle
Just wait my dear
Paruthi
Just because you are here, We are able to live peacefully
No mentions
Bye Karna, Bye Boomi
Okay.. Take care
Come Kili
Bye
Bye Kumara
Bye Kili
What's up
What did you do today?
Uncle, today at the Market I saw
Small, cute & beautiful chickens
They had small legs, small feathers
It was small, fluffy and cute
Will you get one for me?
Sure
Hey
Why do you need a chicken now?
Just to play
oh
Forget about your mom
I will get you one soon
Brother
Why do this?
I have bought you something now
What is it, Uncle?
Come Come,
What is it? Tell me
Lets see what it is..
Tell me
Dear Boomi, show it to him
Take a guess
Surprise
Slowly open your eyes
Oh wow!
It’s a kite
Is it good?
It looks fabulous, Uncle
Please don’t damage it my dear
Okay mommy
Brother
Can't you leave early tomorrow morning?
How will she manage being alone?
I will come back soon
Okay
Give this to sister in law
Fried Rice Cakes?
Yes
After these many years, Finally she is now pregnant
Please pray to Kaaliamma for her support
Bro
Everything will fall in place
Don’t you worry
Okay
I will leave then
Take care
You take care too
Bye Uncle
Okay my dear
Take care of mommy
Okay
Kumara
Wake up
Show your teeth
Say your Prayers to your Dad and then go to play
Dad
Please be my guiding light
I shall forever be good
Please get me a CHICKEN to play with
[Kili] - Kumara
Yes
Bye Ma
Take care my dear
Kili, how is this new Kite
It’s good
He flew like a kite on the barren lands
He offered prayers to the Protector Gods
Pearl drops of sweat emerges while playing with the Coconut wheelie toy
Board game was more fun When played with cute little girls
It’s always a hush & rush to fetch some Palm fruits
Boys get together mostly for the game of Top
Your blood line shall safegaurd you
Forget that void of your father and run care free
Choose your friends wisely, because they are the ones to guide you
[Kumaran crying]
Does it pain?
It will be fine
It will be cured
Now on, the God shall protect you
Okay mommy
He always yearns for Coconut Jaggery balls
Roams around the entire Village on a bullock cart, like a Groom
For some delicious tamarind, we go to the neighbour’s farm
We are the ones who chained the might Dragon fly
Nothings taste better than the mud for him
Frog Pond is where they reach to quench their thirst
Together they worked hard for some mixed rice
It’s just friendship that’s stays strong
It’s in the soil where everything takes birth
Even stone can turn in to a beautiful sculpture if offered with proper hard work
Mom
Tell me my dear
Inside SEEKAAIYI granny’s old house
Yes
There, I saw a boy kissing a girl and tickling her
Get up
Why did you go there?
I went to pluck some Palm Sprouts
Don’t you dare go that side again
Why mom?
I said a no and that’s it
What were they doing?
Get up
Go sleep inside, it’s getting cold here
Move
What were they doing?
They were just playing
When will I get to play like that?
You shouldn’t be playing like that. It’s bad.
Why only that boy gets to play like that?
Kumara
Come here my dear
That fellow
is a very BAD BOY
But you are my goodie cutie pie
You shouldn’t be playing like that
Okay
Shall I play that way only with SEETHA ?
What!
Is this what you have been doing all these days?
[Kumarana pleading his mom not to hit him]
Don't even dare to think of going that side ever again
Boomi
Wait
Boomi, why are you hitting him? Please don’t.
[Kumarana pleading his mom not to hit him]
Aakaatti, come solve this
[Boomi scolding Kumara]
Boomi, stop hitting him
Hey oldie, mind your business and get lost
Don't trash and kill the only kid you have
Come in
I will complain about this to Karnan
[Boomi]: Shut up and go
[Aakaatti]: Open the door
Open the door I said
[Boomi] Won’t you just get lost
You get lost
Dad
Mom has hit me hard
It’s paining a lot Dad
Mom hit me in all possible way
See here
It pains
Please ask mom to not hit again
My dear
Go
Wow
Mommy
Is that Milk Pudding?
Who get this pudding?
Me, Me, Me
Nah! It’s only for those who wash their face and brush their teeth
Okay
Yumm
Mommy, Come here
What is it?
Mommy, Come here
Mommy, was it wrong to kiss you now?
No my cutie pie, you can kiss your mom
Its not wrong
Mommy
It keeps getting untied
Okay, lemme tie it tightly
Boomi
Come in Oldie
Now on, It will stay untied
You made pudding
Yes
Come sit
Why the hell did you trash him so badly yesterday?
Oh forget it! You want some pudding?
No
Why
I will have later
Guess what
What is it?
Sankaran’s Son & Kali’s daughter
are in love with each other
Oh ho
Both the families are now into a fight now
Panchayath [Village Court] is arranged to solve this
Oh
Come let’s go to the Panchayath and come
You keep going. I will bathe Kumaran and then come
Okay
Boomi
Yes Grandpa
I can smell the flavours of Milk Pudding from here
Yes grandpa. Wait, will get you some
These oldies are like dogs! They came sniffing all the way
Oh just stop
Poor souls
You gotto be kidding.
Natarajan is still bearable
That bloody Narayanan is just too much
Won't you just stop
Wait, I will come
Grandpa
Boomi
Take this
Give me
Keep drinking. I will be back
Come soon Boomi
Okay
Hey Aakaatti
Do you have a Cigar?
I will smash you face you oldie
Okay little girl
Where are you going? We will also come
I’m going to dig a grave for you guys
Dude! Get up lets go
Come, Come
Walk slowly my dear
I’m gonna whack you both
[Crowd fighting]
Just stop it
Stop it
Why is it such a big deal?
Both are in love
and the girl is pregnant.
If you get them married they will lead a happy life.
Don’t be fools to consider your caste above the individual interests of your children
How will it be possible?
Why won’t it be?
It's just that
It’s okay to be equal on public grounds But inside the family Caste is important.
Mom, What are they talking?
We lived undivided all these days
But, why is caste a problem in Marriage?
Sir, the girl got pregnant even before marriage
Yes
Isn't your son is responsible the same
Hey
Ain’t you the reason?
Yes
Dear Selvi
Are you interested in this marriage?
Yes
If you guys respect me, please stop fighting
and unite them, Let them be happy
Let go of this problem
What's your decision?
Sir, I agree for the Wedding
Sir, I agree for the Wedding too
[Crowd Clapping]
Mom, why are they clapping?
Just shut up
'Sankara'
You are a disgrace to our Caste
Hey
As soldiers at Army if we were divided by Caste, you guys would all be dead by now
Please, no more problem here
No free advises for me, Please
I’m talking to him
Mooda, watch your words
It’s my decision about my son’s life
You please stand out
Hey
Parent's have agreed! Don't poke your nose here
Hey
Watch your words boy
Or I shall burn you all to ashes
Come
Sankara, forget him
Please confirm the marriage in front of the Villagers
Kali, from the wedding till the time she has a kid
All incurred expenses will be borne by me
Don’t worry
Everyone leave now
[Priest]: Be happy
[Crowd dispersing]
[Aakaatti]: Let's go
[Kili]: Kumara come let’s go to play
[Aakaatti]: Let them go and play
[Kumaran]: Mommy, shall I go?
Okay
Kili take care of him
Wait oldie
Kili, why were everyone clapping there?
That's because
The girl and the boy we saw that day, are getting married
Marriage? But why?
Because that girl is going to have a baby.
A baby?
Yes dude
Why is that girl going to have a baby?
Remember, we saw that day
That boy kissed that girl It's because of that
If you kiss, You will have a baby?
Yes dude
Dude, How was I born?
Your dad would have kissed your mom
and by that kiss you were born
But my dad is dead
He would have kissed your mom before he dies
How were you born then?
My dad would have kissed my mom
and that's how I was born
But your Mom is already dead
Dude! I was born before my mom dies
My mom used to say that I look like my father
See, I do look like my dad
I also look like my Dad right?
Not just you, if you have a kid it will also look like you
Come dude
Dude
What are they doing there?
I dont know dude
Hey
You guys should not be here. Leave now
Hey Kili
Oh mighty spirit
I have come to offer you, what you asked for
Take this pregnant pig as a sacrifice
and give me that Treasure
Hey, Lift it
Oh mighty spirit accept my offering
Oh evil lord accept my offering
[Wizard grunts]
Everyone leave now
Leave
Kumara don’t go
Kumara stop, listen to me
Kumara stop
[Kumaran vomits]
Dude come let’s go. I’m scared.
Boomi
Come out soon
'Kumara'
Kumara
What happened
Wake up my boy
Kili
What happened?
Though I cautioned him not to, He still went near the Oththa Paarai.
He puked and fainted there.
[Aakaatti]: Boomi
[Boomi cries]
[Aakaatti]: What happened?
What happened?
[Boomi cries]
[Aakaatti]: Please tell what happened?
He went near the Oththa Paarai
[Aakaatti]: Oh my god
He is not conscious
[Aakaatti]: Don’t worry
First let’s bathe him.
Lift him
Come
Go inform your dad to get a Doctor
Easy
[Kumaran Vomits]
Boomi, how is he now?
Nothing stays in his stomach
He just drank water
and that’s out too.
Doctor is gone out of station
I’m not sure what to do
What was so **** important to the Doctor than the villagers
Take him inside and place him facing east. I will come in a while
Open your mouth
[Aakaatti removes all negative vibes off Kumaran by chanting a traditional verse]
[Paruthi]: Boomi, I will leave now
Okay
[Paruthi]: Kili come
Boomi
How is Kumaran now?
It’s still the same Paruthi
So, Kumaran won’t come to play with me today?
No, he is not well
You go play
Okay
Kili take care
The Evil lord’s is still thirsty for blood
Even after so many Sacrifices he is still hungry?
Huh
What next? When will we get the treasure?
This is a never ending loop.
Let this go
Why?
What's the problem?
The villagers were right,
To quench his thirst we have to sacrifice a pregnant Cow
I will get it ready
How is it possible?
Sacrificing Chicken, Goat and even Pig was not a problem
But a pregnant cow, that gives us milk
If we sacrifice that
The villagers will kill us all
This is the only way to Gold and Diamonds
Dude, I will take care of it
I will let you know
Brother
Why is she going there?
For her offering
Oh might lord!
Unintentionally if our kid, had disturbed you
Please pardon him
He is a small kid
Pardon him for his unintentional mistakes
Kili, dont disturb Kumaran
Okay dad
Aakaatti, where are you coming from?
I went to perform prayers to the Oththa Paarai for Kumaran's wellness
Why did you go there?
I'm the most daring person in the village
If not me, who will do this
Whatever
You shouldn't have been there granny
Paruthi
This is surprising!
She called me 'Granny' instead of 'Oldie' for the first time
I rarely respect you
If you dont want that, you can leave
Now I feel like I'm talking to Boomi
Okay
You guys deal with yourselves, I will leave
Kili
Come we will go
Kili, go dear your Dad's calling
You come my dear
How is he now?
Its better now
It will be all fine
Granny
Will you tell me a story
What story do you want?
What shouldn't we go near Oththa Paarai?
What lives there?
Hey
Why do you need that now?
Let him also know about it
I will tell you
A very long time ago
The time when my great grand parents,
Were a small kid like you
There lived a King named 'Ichcha Varman'
He was very greedy
He was greedy to get more Gold, Diamonds and precious Gems
He wouldn't even share his wealth with his family members
He was that greedy
One day, he was ill
He was bedridden
Doctor analysed him
and confirmed He wouldn't live long
Now the King,
wanted to hide all his wealth, before he dies
He burried all his wealth
and placed a huge rock on top of it
The King who was concerned about the safety of his wealth,
brought got a Wizard and unleashed a demon on the stone
Esteemed Master
I'm your Kilimandu
King of Demon's
I'm your servant
The King commanded the Demon to protect his wealth from everyone, except him
and the Demon agreed
I just a few days, the King is dead
The King's family decide to unearth the wealth
Finally, they found the place where the wealth was burried
and tried to break the rock
But it was too difficult for them
Tired and dejected
the King's family went to the Wizard for help
The Wizard was sure that it's gonna be an impossible task
The Wizard was deceived with a share in the wealth
and thus he decided to help
The Demon was unleashed again
The Demon agreed to return the wealth only if they offered him with few sacrifices
the Wizerd asked the Demon 'What do you want?'
The Demon initially asked for a hen that was pregnant & was about to lay a egg
The King's family offered
next the Demon asked for a Pregnant Goat
and the King's family offered that too
next the Demon asked for a Pregnant Pig
and the King's family offered that too
not fulfilled by all these,
the Demon asked for a Pregnant Cow
Since the King's family worshipped the Cow as a God
They didn't agree for this sacrifice
The King's family thought it was immoral to kill so many lives for wealth
Thus they dropped their hunt for the wealth
Till date,
Nobody so cruel, have been born on this soil
Was it the demon who attacked me?
Yes my dear
It assumed that, you have also come to unearth the wealth
and thus it attacked you
Now on, don't dare go that side
If you try to go, the demon shall attack you again
[Boomi]: How do you know so much?
[Aakaatti]: to my age, I have seem this village a lot
Kumara
Wake up
Nephew
Buddy
Wake up
See what your uncle has bought for you
Wow!
It's a Hen
Kumara,
Did you like the Hen?
I love it
Okay my dear, go play with it
Hey Stop, Stop!
Boomi, seems like the Hen will lay a Egg today
Just take care of the Egg
Granny
How are you feeling my boy?
Shall I ask you something
Go ahead, my dear
If I Kiss somebody, Will I have a baby?
You spoilt brat
Don't you remember you mom hitting you for the same
Oh please, Just answer
answer
[Boomi]: Kumara
Yes
Kumara
You ran so fast to come here?
Come let's go
Take you amazing son and get lost from here
Oh
Why do you act so weird?
Come
Come my dear
Why did you run so frantically?
Going forward, don't run like this
or you will hurt yourself
[Paruthi]: Boomi, where did he go?
[Boomi]: To Aakaatti's house
[Paruthi]: Why did he run so frantically?
[Boomi]: As if I know,
[Paruthi]: Kaali inquired about you in his daughter's wedding
[Boomi]: Oh really
[Paruthi]: Once Kumaran is fine, please go visit Selvi once
[Boomi]: Okay
[Karnan]: Boomi, seems like the Hen will lay an Egg by evening. Take care of it
Okay
Dad, Please forgive me
By mistake, I kissed the hen
Dad, I'm scared
Even if I think of a Kiss, mom will beat me to death
Please make sure the hen doesn't lay a Egg
I will never kiss anyone in my life
Hey
It's surprising to see you silent
Kumara
Come
Come soon
Kumara
Look, the Hen has laid an Egg
Hey Kili
[Paruthi]: Move
Hey Kili
Dad, wash this
[Paruthi]: I'm gonna whack you [Kumaran]: Come here
Wassup
Dude, come with me
to where?
You come, I will let you know
You lemme know, I will come
Kili, my hen has laid an Egg
Can you get that out?
oh that's easy
Hey Hen, Hey Hen
Move, Move
I'm gonna take the egg
Won't you listen to me, Move
[Hen frantically flapping its wings]
[Kili]: You think I will be scared?
[Kilimandu being attacked by the Hen]
Dude, it poked me
It poked you too?
What do you mean?
I tried to take the egg, It poked me too
Why do you need that Egg now?
For no reason
Be truthful
For NO reason
Will you tell the truth?
or I shall report this to Boomi
Dude, I will tell you
But, promise me that you will keep it a secret
I promise
Dude,
I kissed the hen
Oh my god!
The hen laid an Egg
If a kid comes out of the Egg my mom will kill me
Don't worry
You try going one more time
Dude, it will poke me
Make sure your face is visible
She will be silent, if she knows that the father of her Egg is come
If she doesn't see my face properly and pokes me?
Just hug her and kiss her
My dad used to do the same to my Mom
Hey
See here
Hey, see here
You have the Egg only bcoz I kissed you right
That means, its my Egg right
Please give my Egg to me
Dude, What do we do with this?
Shall we break it and drink it
No dude
we might have our stomach swollen like Selvi
Oh god!
Dude RUN..
oh god!
Kumara, did you Kiss the Hen?
My son would never do something like that
Then, who is responsible for this?
Ahh.. Your son would have definitely done this
Sir, I have my doubts on Kili
But Kumaran wouldn't have done this
You too Brutus!
IS there any witness who saw Kumaran kissing
Sir, I saw
Kili, what did you see?
He is the one who kissed the Hen, He is the father of the Egg
After saying so much, You still went and kissed
Would you repeat this again?
[Boomi]: Kumara, Kumara, Kumara
[Kili laughing]
Kumara
Kumara, come here
come soon
Kumara, come here
come
See
Mommy, it's so cute
Yes my dear
Its cute, small
Just like you
Is it like me?
Yes
It's just like you
Mommy, shall we name it?
Sure
What do we name her?
Mommy, It's kind of reddish in color right
So, shall we name her Sevappi (meaning Reddish)
Nice
We will name her that
Sevappi, Sevappi, Sevappi
[Calling the name thrice is the main custom in a naming ceremony]
Sevappi, Sevappi, Sevappi
Protect my Sevappi, Like you have always protected me
She will be a good girl
The queen of our home is here
and I love the way she peeks
With her big round eyes
She lovingly stares at me
The queen of our home is here
and I love the way she peeks
With her big round eyes
She lovingly stares at me
Now on, the God shall protect Sevappi
With her beautiful bun like tail, She looks at me
Slowly walks and lands on my chest
She rests on my shoulder, and takes me a long way
She has added meaning to my life
She has taken me through all terrains
She has given me new experiences
[Booman]: Kumara
Sevappi, Oh my Sevappi
I shall gaurd you, Oh my Sevappi
Shall I take you along with me forever
Sevappi, Oh my Sevappi
I shall gaurd you, Oh my Sevappi
Shall I take you along with me forever
Dude, Why did you name her Sevappi?
That's because, she was reddish in color when she was born
Why did they name you Kili [meaning Parrot]?
When I was born, I used to shout like a Parrot so they named me 'Kili'
Day and Night, We play like a Kite floating in air
I wish to see you the moment I open my eyes
You should have more babies like you
You should enjoy playing with them
We will go far to sit on the hill top, and I shall show you our Village from there
With the sacred thread of the Protector Gods, I shall protect you..
Sevappi, Oh my Sevappi
I shall gaurd you, Oh my Sevappi
Shall I take you along with me forever
[Cow mooing in pain]
[Karnan]: Go watch the deweeding at Bomman's place tomorrow
Okay, I will go
[Karnan]: Kumara [Boomi]: Kumara
[Boomi]: What happened my dear?
What?
'Oththa Paarai'
Boomi, take care of him
[Kumaran]: Cow
[Boomi]: Take care brother
[Boomi]: Why did you go there again?
Oh mighty spirit accept my offering
Oh evil lord accept my offering
Everyone leave now
Leave
Zameendhar Sir
Come in Karna
Sir, I wann talk to you for a minute
Please come
Sir
Moodan and his gang sacrificed a pregnant Cow at the Oththa Paarai
They are also doing some witchcraft
It needs you immediate attention
Are you sure?
Is it Moodan?
Yes, Its him
Take the lamp
Give me the shirt
Sir, here
I will be back
What happened?
Will let you know
Go
Sir, Its here
look there
Look at this
Schedule a Panchayath [Village Court] for tomorrow morning
It's unacceptable that you never follow the rules of this Village
I can't let my efforts go in vain
Hey Mooda
We have a Village Law that restricts us from going near the Oththa Paarai and performing any ritual there
I'm minding my business
You guys mind your business
Stop it
Intially its was a Goat,
Then a Pig
and now
You have killed a Cow, an animal that we considered as family
A Life is a Life,
It's all the same, a Cow or a Goat both are same
But you have killed them while they are pregnant
Oh, So killing them while they are not pregnant is fine
A Killing is a Killing
Animals do have the basic knowledge to not disturb another animal while it's pregnancy
But, you didn't even have that consciousness
You have killed so many lives, including a pregnant Cow
If you call me a Murderer
Then what would you call a butcher, or people who sacrifice animals for the Divine
The reason is more important
The killings done for food, is a part of the Life cycle
But killings done for personal benefits is a crime
He always does this, confuse people by his so called intelligence
Watch your words Mooda
Don't mock him
Remember who you are talking to
Have I ever troubled anyone by doing this,
When I get the treasure, I will share some with the Village
Oh Stop
Who said there was no problem!
Kumaran saw your last sacrifice
and it took a long time for him to recover from the shock
Now on, no blood shall be shed at the Oththa Paarai
If we let this go, He might even kill a Human in the future
He should be outcasted
What's this?
Will you outcast him for these small reasons?
File a penalty on him
and that money shall be useful for the temple
Outcatsing is a bad idea
Can a penalty, correct all his mistakes?
but outcasting is..
[Narayanan]: Was that Bomman?
He will be ready to walk naked for money
[Men laughing]
[Mavadi]: Stop it, Stop it
Hence forth, Moodan and his men
will be outcasted
Sir
Give me an opportunity to correct myself
Look who is talking of becoming good
I swear he shall never change
Sir
I'm sorry for all my mistakes
Now on, I will cause no harm to this village
Not to me, Promise to the people
I shall not go near Oththa Paarai
I'm sorry for all that I did
Live to your words
[Crowd dispersing]
Everyone, please come to the Baby Shower ceremony of Selvi
[Crowd agreeing]
He is the one responsible for all of this!
Boomi
Dear Kumara
Why are you holding Sevappi like a Kid
You are responsible for all of this
What?
What happened?
What else is left
My son has gone mad
Watch your words, He can hear you
Let him listen to it
Atleast my words will reduce his madness
Your words are just gonna increase it
Why are you like this?
Kandan Brother
had asked for the sale of Sevappi and it mother
I was about to give
That's when he landed a bomb on my head
He is been raising it like a child
How did you even think of selling it?
Oh god!
Not 'Like' a child
He says Sevappi is his child
He says, he kissed the mother hen and thus Sevappi was born
Kumara
Is it true?
Wait
Sevappi is yours,
You keep her
I will handle your Mom
Brother
Okay my cutie pie
Get me some water
Come
I wanna talk
Let go of this for now
He will be fine
I'm scared
You please tell him, that you cannot have a baby by just kissing
Okay, I will go tell him
Do you think he will understand?
Rather he will ask me, How is a baby born?
What will I say?
This is not the age to know all that
A kid is born by tying a saced thread to the girl
or when a girl and a boy Hug each other
say something like that
Okay
Consider I say that
What if someday he hugs a Goat and that delivers a baby?
What will you do then?
He is a kid
He will laugh at himself when he grows up
What happened to the Mother of Sevappi?
Kandan brother, bought it from me
Look at your son, he is not worried about his wife
How did he agree to give that?
Not sure, I was surprised too
I get it
If the wife is not around, every male is happy
Brother
He is just like his Dad
Okay,
We have been invited to the 'Baby shower' of Selvi
Shall we go?
I will get ready
Kumara
Get up and get ready
I'm ready
Okay
Hey
Leave her at home
No, I will bring her with me
Won't you ever listen!
Stop hitting him
Dude
Come
Kumara
At the function, there will be a lot of people
If someone steals our Sevappi there?
Oh my God!
I suggest, we keep her safe here
Okay
This is the way you handle him
Oh right!
Sevappi will be safe here
We will go to the function and come back soon to Sevappi
okay Uncle
[Crowd talking]
It was delightful to watch Selvi being happy
Yes
Paruthi
Tell me
What do you think about Boomi?
Sorry
I mean
She's also single now
You are also single now
I think
I thought, you would never ask this
But, you have
Just happy that you have not spoken bad about our friendship
I didn't mean it that way
I want her to be happy
So
How do you know she is not happy?
She is happy, just being Kumaran's Mother
I know her since a long time
She is happy with Kumaran
Don't worry about this
Dont tell her about this conversation
No,
I have already forgotten it
Kili
Yes
Wait
Okay
She was wearing so many jewels
It's all brand new
[Boomi]: Really
Come
Go
Bye Boomi
Okay Paruthi
Bye Boomi
Go to sleep
Dear Boomi
I will leave then
Okay
Take care
[Boomi]: You too take care [Aakaatti]: Take care
[Boomi]: Come
[Boomi shouting]
[Villagers shouting]
Boomi
What happened?
[Kumaran crying]
[Chaotic voices]
[Boomi]: Somebody has stolen everything!
[Karnan]: Please dont cry
[Kumaran]: Sevappi
[Kumaran]: Sevappi is gone
[Karnan]: Calm down my boy
[Chaotic crying]
Paruthi
Hey Paruthi
My Wife's wedding chain
That was the only thing I had in her memory
[Paruthi cries and Karnan consoles]
[Villagers running frantically]
[Villager's crying loud]
[Zameendhar]: Calm down, Calm down
[Mavadi]: Please stay calm
[Zameendhar]: We will get back our belongings
[Zameendhar]: Just calm down for a minute
This is not the time to cry
Seems like the theft happened just a while ago
Together
If we, form small groups
and search in all 4 directions
We will definitely be able to catch the dacoits
If we catch them,
we can get back our belongings
Let's get going
[Villagers running chaotically]
[Karnan]: Boomi.. Boomi..
[Boomi]: Bro
[Karnan]: Where is Kumaran?
[Paruthi]: What happened?
[Karnan]: Check if he is there inside the house
[Paruthi]: Lemme check
[Family searching for Kumaran]
[Karnan]: Paruthi, is he there?
[Paruthi]: No, he is not there..
[Karnan]: Give the torch
[Karnan]: Search behind the house
[Kili]: He is not here Boomi
[Paruthi]: Let's go this side
[Karnan]: Keep searching
[Boomi crying]
[Karnan and Paruthi shouthing 'Kumara']
Karna
Let's not search together
You search towards the east
I will search towards South
'Kumara'
Hey
'Kumara'
Just shout out if you are there
'Kumara', am I audible?
'Kumara'
Just shout out, if you are there
Just shout 'Uncle" and I will be there
Kumara
shout my name
'Kumara'
[Paruthi]: Hey Karna
[Karnan crying]
Karna, don't leave hope
[Karnan crying]
He is somewhere here
Come let's find him
[Karnan]: What will I answer to Boomi?
[Paruthi]: Be positive
Do you know any place to which he goes regularly?
Some unique place
Think..
Karna, be careful
Kumara, Uncle will be there I promise
I'm coming for you, Be there
[Kumaran crying]
Kumara, I'm coming..
[Karnan consoles Kumaran]
[Villagers talking]
Mom
Kumara
My God
Where did you go my boy
Where were you my cutie pie
You promised to protect my Sevappi
Where is she now?
Oh my cute red 'Sevappi'
Where did you go?
I'm searching around your nest all day
But, no trace of you
Oh my cute red 'Sevappi'
[Kumaran]: 'SEVAPPI' Oh my cute red 'Sevappi'
Where did you go?
I'm searching around your nest all day
But, no trace of you
I'm staring at the deserted doors
I enquired the plants about your whereabouts
Oh my dear, where did you go?
I wait each night
Even the moon waits for you
Oh my dear, where did you go?
Where is Sevappi?
When will she come home?
Who has taken you away from me?
I'm burning inside
My eyes have not slept for days
[Kumara]: Where did you go?
[Kumaran]: Come home soon..
My eyes have not slept for days
Oh my cute red 'Sevappi'
Where did you go?
I'm searching around your nest all day
Wow
Sevappi
Mommy
We got our Sevappi
Oh yea
where did you find it?
It was kept in an open cage at Bomman uncle's house
I took it and came running
Why do you do this?
You didn't inform them?
No, I didn't.. It's our Sevappi ma..
Oh god!
Come lets go
[Kumaran pleading]
Just come
[Kumaran pleading his mom for Sevappi]
[Boomi]: Don't shout
[Kumaran]: Its our Sevappi Ma, Please give it to me
[Boomi]: Just come [Kumaran pleading]
[Kumaran crying]
[Boomi]: Stop crying
Brother
Come
Where have you guys been?
[Boomi]: When did you come?
[Kumaran]: Leave me
Why are you crying?
What did she do?
I asked, Why are you crying?
We got our Sevappi back
As he saw Sevappi at Bomman brother's house
He immediately picked her and rushed here
Before it becomes a problem,
I thought it was safe to leave her back
[Boomi]: Stop crying
Why did you do this?
Its our Sevappi..
Okay stop crying
[Boomi]: Bro
[Boomi]: Brother
If not today, someday he will repeat the this again
It will be a disgrace
Shall we request Bomman brother?
Come Uncle, Let's go.. Come Uncle, Let's go..
What are you thinking?
Shall we buy it from him? That would be better
Come Uncle, Let's go.. Come Uncle, Let's go..
Okay, Stop crying
Stop crying
We will go
Talk to Bomman uncle
and get our Sevappi back
Simple
Uncle, See there.. It's Sevappi..
Come, Let's take it and go
We will ask Bomman uncle and then take it
[Kumaran]: Okay
[Boomi]: Watch out
'Bomma'
Who's that?
'Bomma'
Welcome,
Brother, Welcome
Is Bomman there?
I will just call him
Boomi, come in..
Yes, coming
[Kumaran playing with Sevappi]
My love
Karnan has come to meet you
Come soon
I will be there
[Moodan]: Why has he come here?
I don't know..
Lemme go check out
[Moodan]: Okay
[Arani]: Boomi, What did you cook?
Rice Porridge
Is all your work done?
Yes
Welcome Boomi
Brother
How are you?
[Boomi]: I'm good
Where is Karnan?
He is waiting outside
okay
[Arani]: Boomi, sit down
'Karna'
'Bomma'
What brings you here?
[Karnan stammering]
[Bomman]: Sit down
[Karnan stammering]
Where did you buy these hen?
You came to my home just to ask this?
Not exactly
Kumaran raised a Hen
Recently when the village got robbed , 'Sevappi' also was lost
Okay
[Karnan stammering]
One of those hen's
is Sevappi, raised by Kumaran
What do you mean?
I robbed your hen?
No,
Bomma,
Theives might have sold it somewhere,
from somewhere it might have reached the market and then reached you,
How are you so sure it's Sevappi?
See it
It has a red thread tied to its leg
It was tied by Kumaran
Buddy, he raised it.. He definitely knows it well..
I'm not sure if you know this
After Sevappi was lost, he was heart broken
Please help
Let him be happy
Hey
Do you like that hen alot?
[Kumaran nods 'Yes']
[Bomman smiles]
Please Bomma
Whatever it is,
I have bought it
may be you need to rephrase your request
Bomma, if you don't mind
You are gonna sell it some day
I will buy it from you
I will pay double the price
seems okay
Brother
Come here
I will be back
Tell me
Are you so low in standards?
What!
Mind your words
You just act heroic
But, you blindly agreed to him
Then
I got a good price, I agreed
Is money so important?
You have enough and more!
Respect is more important
He is not even eligible to stand equal to us
If he buys that hen from you,
then it's equal to you burying youself in disgrace
Go, deny him..
What are you thinking?
Dude
He's come a long way for this
I don't want to deny him
Now, he has just reached you
If you give the hen, then he will grow beyond you
Go
I pity the boy
He is been crying
Today he will pay double for the hen,
In future he will pay 4 times for your wife,
You hit me!
You will feel for this
What happened?
What?
You leave
Why Bomma?
Just leave
Bomma if you are thinking about money
I will pay 3 times..
What!! Just leave!
You think I will do anything for money?
Get lost
[Arani]: My love, stop it
Get lost
[Boomi]: Kumara come
[Bomman]: Let me go..
Slippers ah?
Get lost
[Boomi]: Bro, come let's go..
Am I dependent on you?
[Crowd talking]
[Boomi]: Come let's go
[Kumaran]: Uncle, Sevappi
[Boomi]: Kumara, shut up..
[Kumaran]: Uncle, Sevappi
[Boomi]: Bro, Come
[Bomman shouting]
[Boomi]: Let's leave
[Kumaran crying for Sevappi]
Stop
Stop it
Bro
Just stay silent
Hey
He is been crying for a while, Console him..
Wow Sevappi
Sevappi, finally you reached home
I knew you would come
Come let's go in
Bro
Bomman will come home searching for Sevappi
What has to happen, shall happen.
Eat
'Kumara'
Will you listen to me?
Yes
Tomorrow morning Bomman Uncle will come
He will come asking for Sevappi
What will you do?
Stop crying
I will not give Sevappi
Listen to me completely
Let's do this
Before he comes
Shall we hide Sevappi somewhere
Okay
I will take Sevappi
and leave it with your aunt
Uncle, I will also come with you
Hey
Buddy, Sevappi is making a lot of sound
hold properly
What next?
I'm warning you for the last time
Drop this treasure hunt
No
I have come so far
I cannot drop it now
Why do you need this?
Say the truth
My ancestors ruled this land
These villagers were at our feet
My bad luck
I lost all my wealth in gambling
Since then, they stopped calling me 'Chakravarthi' [King]
and started calling me 'Moodan' [Fool]
I want my respect back
For that I need this treasure
I shall do anything for the same
Okay then
One last
Sacrifice
What is it?
A pregnant women
should be sacrificed
When?
Day after
this has to be performed at Midnight
Mooda
You take care of this
I don't want this anymore
Why? What happened?
I'm not able to overcome the killing of that Cow
I shall not do this Human sacrifice
I will leave
Mooda
Forget about yesterday
I acted in haste
That's okay
I have forgotten it
Bye brother
Hey Arani
Arani
Hey
What happened?
A Hen is missing
I didn't see that
I didn't call you for your answers, go search
[Arani murmuring]
My love, it's not here
Get lost
It's that red hen, which they came asking for
Karnan must have robbed the hen
Yesterday they approached like buyers
and at night they have robbed the hen
My love, please don't
See what I do to them
My love
You just wait and watch
You stay quiet
What is he gonna do!
Boy, come here
Ask Moodan uncle to come to Kumaran's house
[Boys playing]
Let's sort it today
[Villager] Its too hot today
'Karna'
Where is your brother?
Where is that hen?
Oh! He ran away after robbing my hen
Bro
Why do you speak like this?
Oh
In what way should I talk to you thieves?
Bro
Sevappi was ours
and we need not steal it,
If we had to steal it, we would have never come asking for it
Since you couldn't buy it
You have robbed it today
Since you were not able to console your LUNATIC SON
You robbed my hen
Brother
Don't talk ill about my son
I shall and I will
Get out of my home
Get out
[Moodan]: How dare you..
[Moodan]: You filthy b**ch
[Moodan]: How dare you!
[Bomman]: Stop it Mooda
'Boomi'
you filthy b**ch
'Boomi'
[Moodan]: Come on, dare to disrespect him now
[Bomman]: Stop it! Its a sin to hurt a woman
[Men fighting]
[Paruthi]: Get lost
[Men fighting]
Boomi, are you okay?
[Bomman]: Dude, get up and trash him
[Bomman]: Show him what we are made of
[Moodan]: Dare you hit me
[Bomman]: Hey stop! Hey stop!
What happened?
He messed with us
Everyone, please come soon
Please come soon
[Men gathering]
Hey
Tring to show your strenght?
Show him ours..
Paruthi & their men are hitting our men
Paruthi & their men are hitting our Bomman
[Villager]: I saw this coming
Dude, our men are in danger
Paruthi & their men are hitting our Bomman
[Chaotic fighting]
Stop it
What's the problem?
Have you all gone mad?
Sir, please stay out of this
Stop it
What's the problem
these shameful creatures,
[Men fighting]
Hold you calm
Mooda, watch your words
What's the problem?
Boomi's family have robbed Bomman's Hen,
and when Booman went to ask about it, they trashed him
Is this a fight for a HEN?
Bomma, I offer you 10 hens
Let this fight go
Sir
It's not just about the Hen
I went to ask my Hen,
and he trashes me
Dare you touch me
They were the one's who started
[Moodan]: Stop it
Sir
We don't want to be living on your donations
[Mavadi]: Mooda, watch your words
[Villager]: Why do you always keep scolding our men
Stop it
Wait
Boomi, did you rob that Hen?
No
She denies
What's the problem now?
oh
Because she said no, truth can't be hidden
Yesterday, they came asking for the hen
I denied
Thus they robbed it at night
I confirm, they robbed my hen
It's true, we went and asked for the hen
But we didn't rob it
She denies of robbery
But you are sure, it's them
What's the solution?
Ask them to return the HEN
Listen everyone
Bomman is sure that Boomi is the culprit
But Boomi denies this
We have thought a harmonious solution for this
That is, Booman and their men
in a good way, I repeat, in a good way
will search in all possible places linked to Boomi and Karnan for the Hen
Deadline is till tomorrow morning
after the search, if you still dont find the Hen
You should let go of this issue
If we find the Hen?
If you find it,
then the thief will be punished according to Panchayath norms
Okay
Tomorrow he will have his answers
Get going
[Moodan]: Go start searching soon
[Moodan]: We should have the hen in our hand by evening
[Moodan]: Don't dare to return without the hen
Booman and their men will search in all possible places linked to Boomi and Karnan
If you find the Hen, then the thief will be punished
Brother
Boomi
Be careful
Why are you running?
Brother, get ready
Why?
Bomman bro, made a huge issue when he found Sevappi was missing
Villagers are fighting amongst themselves
Everyone is searching for Sevappi
Sister-in-Law
Villagers are coming in search of us
Please manage them
Brother, I'm scared
You be with her
Kumara, bring Sevappi
What are we gonna do?
Oh god!
Buddy
Come soon
Hey
Uncle, Sevappi might be hungry
Just shut up
Get on
Careful
I will also come with you
[Mob fighting]
Bro
Why have we stopped?
Where are we going?
Get on to the vehicle
It's scary mom
Bro, why did you come here?
[Boomi]: I'm scared
[Karnan]: No one will come searching here
Let's please go away
'Kumara'
Get down
Please lift me mom
Come
Wait
What are you doing?
I'm actually scared
Be safe
Watch out for thorns
Watch your step
Sit
What a disaster!
In future
How will be live peacefully in the village
Don't worry
Tomorrow, If we meet the Zameendhar and convey everything
He will protect us
Okay
Can't we do that today?
Today we can't
Why?
Tomorrow, will they let us go
If we go there now, they might harm all 3 of us
Forget about Bomman
If our folks get to know, we had Sevappi
Will we ever be respected again?
When we are in need
will they stand for us?
What do you want me to do now?
Bro
We will leave Sevappi here and go
Zameendhar had said
If they don't find Sevappi by morning, he has ordered to let go of this issue
You are right
No one will come here
If we leave Sevappi here
all our problems will be sorted
We need not bare any blame
Are you guys planning to leave Sevappi here?
Get lost, I will take care of her
Kumara stop!
'Kumara'
Boomi, go stop him
Stop
'Kumara'
Don't run
'Kumara'
[Kumaran]: Let me go
Won't you ever listen to me?
Shut up
Come
Stop crying
Be silent
Come, let's go
Silence
Be silent
'Boomi'
[Woman suffering]
Oh mighty spirit accept my offering
Oh evil lord accept my offering
[Hen crows]
Mooda
Don't
Do pity her
Let her go
'Brother'
Hey
Stop
Where are you running to?
Die
Get up`
You filthy b**ch!
oh no
Mom
You!!
Stop..
Don't run
'Kumara'
Don't run
'Kumara'
Where are you my child?
Dear Boomi
Kumaran is missing
Kumaran know this place well, He will be back
She is pregnant and needs help
We should soon, leave from here
Muneeshwara [Protector God], please save our boy
They are not here
Would they have gone into the Village
We are dead, If the villagers get to know, we burned their houses & kidnapped this girl
Go, search inside the Village
Go
Boomi, You and Selvi be here
I will go inside the village to find some help
okay
Be here
I will be back
Take care
'Karna'
Bomman and their men burned down our houses
Punish them all
Grandpa, it's not Bomman
[Chaotic Mob]
As planned, they are fighting within themselves
[Moodan]: Kill as many as you can
[Chaotic crowd]
[Aakaatti]: You will die a bad death
Oh my Nataraja
[Aakaatti]: You guys will perish
Uncle, do you also like Sevappi so much?
Please dont fight for Sevappi
You can have my child
I'm scared, Uncle
Please don't fight., Please don't fight.,
Does it pain?
It will be fine
Is everyone done with their rage?
Tell them
Tell them everything
Yes
I provoked Bomman and made this a big issue
I lit up the huts and kidnapped this girl
I shall do much more for that treasure
Did you all listen to it?
Did you?
For his personal benefits, he has kept you all divided
and you guys have been his puppets
Hey
Why do you bow down to this man
In future, he will make you bow to them
What has he done for our community?
If we get the treasure,
We need not bow to anyone?
Shut up!
Wont you ever change?
[Mob hitting Moodan]
[Zameendhar]: Stop hitting him. Control your emotions & handle the situation
[Villager]: Sorry Sir, He need to be punished
'Kumara'
Mom
Where did you go?
Mom,
Let Bomman Uncle have our Sevappi
No Kumara
Sevappi is forever yours
I'm sorry
Stop hitting him..
Brother, please hold him
[Mob hitting Moodan]
Paruthi
Did you see my brother?
No
Brother is missing
Boomi wait, I will also come
Brother
Karna
Brother
Karna
Brother
Karna
Brother
Karna
Brother
Karna
Brother
Bro
Did you get your Sevappi?
Yes, my dear uncle
Oththa Paarai, the sole reason for all the recent problems will cease to exist
[Crowd discussing]
Kumara, come let's go
[Karnan]: Come my boy
This film is a dedication to all those Maternal uncles, who value their nephews and nieces more than themselves
An individual's life and his lifestyle, is decided both by his Desires and the path he chooses to attain his desires.