'1 Year Earlier'
'Chithamur'
'Nagesh Theater'
'Today'
Are all girls like this?
Will you eat breakfast without brushing your teeth?
'He is our film's hero'
'His name is Naga'
'His job is what a jobless chap with great difficulty gets his hands into'
'I mean, broker'
'His friends ridicule him to such an extent for not clinching a single deal'
'...because integrity is his motto'
You owe me 500 bucks
- So far you've lost 10 times - Why did she lose to you?
She said I would take a commission some day
As usual she lost the bet
Hey! Lakshmi Finish your breakfast
I am totally broke
Will you give your bro 500 bucks?
What an easy way out!
Bless you, bro
Has he taken a vow not to earn at all?
Ma, jobless officer is here
'I will keep in mind your mind voice'
Drink your coffee
One who lacks intelligence is a fool
You know how intelligent you are
But though he is intelligent he doesn't know to earn
He is a real foolish fool!
Why are you raising your voice now?
Your younger brother owns a car You ride a bike
That too, the bike he bought for you
He paid only the initial payment
I'm paying the EMIs
Those who dotted the i's never prospered!
The silent ones achieved their goals
I'll give you an idea to come up in life
Will you listen to me?
Ma, is this your brilliant idea?
You'll know tomorrow
Ma, many didn't progress in life because they got married
Only if you get a wife you'll lead a good life
- Whose pearl of wisdom is this? - Astrologer!
I'll get married only after I find a groom for my younger sister
If she pins her hopes on you
...she will end up only as 'Avvaiyar'!
I know how to find a suitable boy for Lakshmi
Zip your lips!
I won't look at any girl
I'll just say I don't like her and leave
- You'll be dead meat then - What is our groom saying?
You're busy with your 'mixture'
If you call the bride we can meet her
I get this rare chance to eat only on such occasions
Let me call her
Aramana Gayathri Suba Sree Himaja
She has a long name You can shorten it
'This is our heroine'
'Not just her name Her wish list also rolls to a mile!'
'Recently a few girls insisted on the groom landing in a helicopter'
'And give the bride 500 sovereigns as dowry!'
'She belongs to that list'
'She wants to marry a software engineer'
'And not just USA, she wants to settle down in Jupiter!'
Take a look
Hey! Look at her
'Another slave for life bites the dust'
'My daughter seems to sail in the same slave boat!'
'He refused to look and now he's all eyes!'
'Don't embarrass me, sit down'
Do you work in Infosys or TCS?
I'm Nagesh
My friends call me Naga
Aren't you a software engineer?
Sir, is it 2 BHK or 3 BHK?
I have a soooper party, sir
We can close the deal tomorrow
Please remove the 'To Let' board, sir
'What 'To Let' board'?
My mother said my life will change if you're my wife
She was 100% right
The moment I saw you I concluded a deal
Where do you work?
Where is 8th street in Lakshmi nagar?
Give him directions to Lakshmi nagar
I don't know
She doesn't know it seems
You're this area's broker's daughter? And you don't know?
Give him directions Broker's daughter!
How long? I'm starving
Just 5 more minutes and I'll be done
Why did you marry him knowing he's a real estate agent?
His parents lied to me saying he is a bank employee
'As if she is a collector!'
My blessed fate I'm living with him
You put up with him
If I had been in your shoes I would have strangled him
I'm being teased wherever I go as 'broker's daughter'
I feel so humiliated
Let this torture end with me
I've found the perfect boy for you
He is too good to be true
I was told you are a software engineer
That's why I agreed to meet you
You don't like me or my job now?
I don't like your job
So I don't like you either
Then girls prefer the profession to the actual person!
Not knowing whether it is day or night...
...working like a madcap in cool comfort and ruining their health
To set that right they will spend beyond their means, borrowing money
- You want only them? - Yes
Earning 50,000 per month and paying EMI to the tune of 55000
...is a software engineer's job
A broker lies through his teeth and exaggerates to the core
Sells his soul for a commission Isn't that your job?
Hey! Even if God orders me...
...this gentleman broker Nagesh won't sell his integrity
Then you wouldn't have clinched even 1 deal?
'Even she knows, huh?'
Not just a house broker
You aren't fit to be even a hustler!
I don't like you
Good bye, miss Aruvamanai Gayathri Suba Sree Himaja
Aruvamanai means 'chopper'
They grabbed the fritter from your hands, huh?
Listen to me, all ears
Nowadays girls are very shrewd
They show their smart-ass side even to the smartest groom ever
Sir being jobless-
Ouch! It hurts Wait, dear
If I take a dig at him...
...don't know from where your anger erupts, clear off now
You can have your 'anna' all to yourself, see you
Will I get the perfect match?
In your dreams!
They hang up on me as soon as I mention your job
Don't know where I'll find the perfect match for him!
Only if the eldest son is settled well in life...
...the whole family will prosper
Please listen to me
Take up some other job
Okay, right?
In my times though you won't find too many literates around...
...they were all intelligent
Now the literate and the illiterate are a bunch of nincompoops!
If you must work here...
...you need an intellect beyond normal intelligence
A grandma in Coimbatore and one in Ooty steam 'idli'
...in the same vessel at the same time
Which 'idli' will first get cooked?
I've asked this to 2883 people
Not one answered it right
- Ooty, sir - How?
More than Coimbatore Ooty is 7300ft above sea level
Atmospheric pressure there is low
Moisture in the air evaporates faster
Then won't the 'idli' in Ooty cook earlier?
This was a question in the 1979 IAS exam
The way you answered the most complicated question
...I know what a genius you must be and how much you would've studied
If I scrutinize your certificates even after this
Tell me, dear
I got a super job just as you wished
I am so happy for you
- Tell me - I studied MBA, correspondence
You can ask me any question you like, sir
Why waste time asking questions?
Being a girl is your most favourable qualification!
But you're so unlucky
I selected a boy for this post just now
Sir, did you select him of all people?
Indeed
Can I meet this genius just once?
This is very important
You'll find me a bride fairer and taller than her
I'll marry her
If the groom has a cushy job sky is the limit to find the right bride
I'll call you later, ma
Okay
Just like He heaped beauty on girls...
...God must have blessed men with intelligence
Didn't I mention the genius I appointed? That's him
Hello, Mr Broker Nagesh How are you?
- 'Broker?' - How could you appoint him?
Did you read his résumé thoroughly?
- No, I didn't - 5 attempts to pass his 10th grade
Passed his 12th grade after failing thrice
He took twice the normal time to secure a degree, that too scored around 40%
'She blew the whistle on me!'
He passed every time we held an election
So you want him? Or a gold medallist like me?
I am Aramana Gayathri Suba Sree Himaja
Good lord! You aced it
God seems to have blessed you with both beauty and brains
You'll be a real asset to this company, my dear
'You are the right choice'
You can keep this, my dear lad
If you don't get me wron-
Sir, the lamb always trusts the one who slaughters him
'Go ahead and employ this English madam'
I'll take leave, sir
'One day I'll get even with you!'
Not just 'that' job You aren't fit for any job!
Only the jobless will come to a park
What's so special about parking ourselves in this park?
I don't know We'll know soon
But whatever you say
...I won't spare that gold medallist who snatched that job from you
Thanks, friend We'll get even with her
Sir, take a look at this book It has all the details about this world
Please buy at least 1 book, madam
Is this some prize job? And she snatched it from you, eh?
Do I look like I read books?
Useful book, sir
Use or news Clear out!
How will I make out with my wife!
Did you get hurt in a delicate spot?
- Will you buy this book, bro? - No need, clear out!
- Yes, Himaja - I couldn't sell a single book
I don't want this job
If we provide 3 square meals a day and proper accommodation...
...500000 unemployed graduates are waiting in a queue
Try to adjust
It's okay I'll manage
So many unemployed graduates, huh?
Buy just 1 book, sir
- I'm not interested - 'Blockhead!'
Don't disturb me Go away!
Don't be a pain Clear out!
Will you buy a book, sir?
Got a book on the popular sex education show on TV?
Will you bring an aphrodisiac next time?
- '7 hours' - No, sir
'And what do you mean you haven't sold a single book?'
'If you don't sell those 100 books by this evening...'
'...don't step into our office'
'Popsicle is melting at 'kulfi' ice cream's dilemma!
'Disconnect now'
That's my father-in-law's cash
Give me 5 books
I need coaching for IAS exam
I'm considered a lucky mascot All your books will sell like hot cakes!
Himaja, where are your books?
I sold the entire lot
- Sold out? - Yes
Who bought them?
Look at this, we are stuck with the whole lot
'Wonder who was today's 1st buyer He is our lucky mascot!'
'I am considered a lucky mascot The books will sell like hot cakes'
I'll be back
'One book for all exams'
Book priced Rs 5000 at a discount of Rs 3000
IAS, IEES, TNBSC Govt exams, 1 book for all
'He holds a PhD in tricks of the trade'
Sweeping discount, sir
You won't get it for less anywhere else, sir
If you sell a book worth Rs 300 for Rs 3000
...knowing passers-by will make a beeline to her, your plan is too good
You are a genius, I swear!
Upright IAS officer Sagayam read this book
The book in Dr Abdul Kalam's library
Even if it's the last pie you must buy it from the Govt outlet, sir
Give me one of your books
Read this, you'll secure a Govt job
- 'Govt job at this age!' - How much is it?
Special rate by our firm, Rs 3000
Don't buy
A girl in there is selling the same book for Rs 300
They bought it from her and making a killing
- 'He hit the bull's eye!' - Go in and buy
Look how they con innocent people
If you had enhanced your job like this, you would be a bigshot by now
Your brain works extra bright only to hook the girl you flip for
Go light on this Come...buy this book, sir
Enough of studying for IAS exam!
Your cash...hold
'My father-in-law's cash is safe, thank God!'
"When our eyes meet secretly"
"My thoughts flee from me"
"Just looking at you will do"
"This thought besieges me somehow"
"Fresh time drizzle showers to dazzle"
"Will it drench the shoots right up to the roots?"
"2 hearts that unite as 1 soulfully"
"Reach a love-silence ever so lovely"
"When did you climb into my heart nimbly?"
"Even before I could see you became 'me' easily"
"This is a mere dream of delight"
"In a reverie, I yearn for it outright"
"I fall asleep only when I know it is not a dream but all so true"
"What will I do without you, my love?"
"If you merge with me I'll live on earth blissfully"
"Shall I wilt thinking of that day?"
"Or look for a place in your lap to stay?"
"When our eyes meet irresistibly"
"My senses get the better of me"
"Just looking at you is all I want to do"
"This need nourishes my mind anew"
Yov! Go and dry the rinsed clothes
- Don't be so rude to dad, ma - Why are you on his side?
Refer to him as 'mediator' decently
He has become as thin as a rake serving the whole town
You go dry the clothes
- Is there some hidden agenda in this? - Not at all
"The enticing evening glow"
"Involuntarily wanes its halo"
"My eyes search only for you voluntarily though"
"For the first time to a random stranger"
"I ask to share with fervor his name and address forever"
"To light the lamps auspicious"
"I will share your home as your princess"
"Tell me now Shall I, my love?"
Don't cry, you'll also find a dumbass husband who can cook
Add onion, onion 'dosa'
Mix egg, it's egg 'dosa' Roast it with ghee, ghee 'dosa'
- Don't add anything it's pan 'dosa' - Very confusing
From your 1st cup of coffee to massaging your feet at night
I'll take care
"Why does the path I take daily"
"Turn into a new route today differently?"
"Looking for you whole way through"
"My eyes are disappointed by the view"
"The moment I saw your smiling face I changed my wayward ways"
"I yearned to find a place on your loving lap always"
"As the gap widened, in pain I pined"
"Renouncing life a better option I opined"
"O' beautiful girl, my forever-find"
"This cloud caresses me gently"
"I didn't want to see this cloud right next to me"
"Monsoon showers only within me silently"
"Drenching me pitter-patter my fever shot up faster"
"When our eyes meet secretly"
"I somehow lose my sanity"
"Just looking at you is all I want to do"
"This urge ushered in my heart anew"
She loves you, right?
Tell him
- Why has she brought him here? - No clue
Doesn't look too good
What is love, sir?
Love is a physical outlet Whole world knows that
- What, sir? - He'll explain
Love isn't like a link between landlord and tenant
More like the ties between tenant and landlord
Inseparable bond
What do we call people who don't accept love?
There isn't any special term for them
Brother, don't join him and bore us to death
Come to the point
He is in love with a girl
But her family hasn't accepted
She is refusing to opt for a registered marriage
It would be great if you can convince her
Now she is turning you into a different kind of broker!
Serving love is as good as serving God
Who is that crackpot who refused to support this 'Arvind Swamy'?
Her family is very strict
That isn't a big deal Give me the details
She has 2 brothers She's very scared
Identify them to me We can kidnap them
Sing my praises to her, dude
He was the one who got me married
But I'm still celibate!
That's off topic
Point the girl out to me
We'll kidnap her tomorrow and get you married at once
You praised him sky high saying he's like 'Arvind Swamy'
He nailed your coffin tight!
Our story takes a terrific twist, eh?
What happened?
I swear I had no idea she is your sister
But we love each other truly
I swear on God even I didn't know
My sister is very gullible
He must have sweet talked and brainwashed her
Sit down
You said serving love is equal to serving God?!
Does it pain to help unite your sister and her lover?
It hurts, dude
Only a brother will know the pain of his sister falling in love
You're a single child You're clueless
If only he had fallen in love I would have broken his teeth
But your sister has reciprocated
You know my sister can't speak
If she gets married to him all his relatives will deride her
My mother won't be able to bear that disgrace
If he truly loves her...
...ask him to come home with his parents and ask for her hand formally
Or else ask him to forget my sister
Come along
My sister is a beauty!
Naga, if Lakshmi is ready ask her to meet our guests
Come soon
Why are you standing aloof?
Erase all superstitions about widows not participating in an auspicious event
He's right Come, ma
It isn't enough if parents save money for their children
They should support in the choice of spouse too
My son hit the nail on the head and convinced me
I endorse this alliance completely
We haven't come to sell our son to your family
I won't demand any dowry from you
We have too many friends and extended family
You won't be able to handle it
So we'll handle the entire wedding expenses
We've been living as a joint family for generations
Your daughter should live under the same roof with us
And I don't know...how to say this?
Words spilled from your mouth till now like a water fall, say it in the same flow
Both my daughters-in-law walked in with 150 sovereigns of gold
If your daughter can also fall in line-
'Keep quiet!'
If the 3rd daughter-in-law also falls in line with the other 2
...they won't have any conflict
The families won't split either
True, my son means the world to me
But family is important much more than that
If you are willing to give jewelry worth 150 sovereigns...
...we can conclude this alliance as final formally
It is every parent's duty to ensure a good life for his or her children
If 150 sovereigns of gold will fetch my daughter a happy life...
...I am most happy to do so
Hey Shakthi!
- How can we, ma? - I'll manage
How could you even accept? Whom were you depending on?
You thought he'll pitch in?
He is a worthless additional baggage
I'm running this household singlehandedly
150 sovereigns of gold is about 4 to 5 million
If I take a loan...
...I'll die paying up the EMIs for a lifetime
I can't afford to do this
Find her some other groom
We can't do that
Why not, ma?
Lakshmi and that groom love each other
They fell in love, eh?
You're trying to pass it off as if you arranged it traditionally
You acted so innocent and had the gall to fall-
Hands off Shut up!
How dare you hit our sister!
You are the main culprit
I knew when you brought him home there must be some obstacle like this
Whether you get her married to the groom of her choice or not...
...because I'm duty bound as her brother I'll contribute 30-40 sovereigns only
I can't spend a naya paisa more than this
Then it's your goddamn wish!
'Your father suddenly suffered a heart attack when you were a kid'
Why are you being so morbid?
You'll be fine, dear
Only I know about my health condition, dear
Still...this house is all we possess
How can our daughter inherit it?
Our daughter is special She has a speech disability
You'll find it very difficult when you have to get her married
That's why I've willed it in her name
What about our sons?
If they expect to live on their father's assets...
...they are not fit to be men
But they shouldn't suffer because of our daughter
Till Lakshmi gets married keep this as a secret
'Will you have a baby with Ashok or not?'
'No, akka'
'But 2 years ago you were dating him'
'I should make out a new episode in between her favorite episodes'
1 track mind 24x7
I'll slice you into 2
Not letting me watch a serial in peace
One day I'll show you how virile I can be!
'Looks like only you'll be with me my whole life through'
'Same feeling'
Hey, Sumathi
When we were dating you didn't let me touch you
18 months since we got married and not even once have we made out
Even I'm feeling sorry for myself
Aren't you feeling sorry for me?
1st get up
'Even if he falls at your feet...'
'...make him sleep only in the hall'
Don't fall all over me 1 minute, I'll be back
'Who is it?'
This useless fellow, huh?
She left me high and dry kneading my hands
Go away
- Why...? - Your loser friend is here!
- What does he want? - His sister's wedding, right?
He must have come to ask you for a favor, go
Talk to him and send him off
Wait, dude
I'll be right back Be patient
Only your friend's sister is getting married
Not your sister's wedding
If you ask me to bring coffee and snacks I'll rip your intestines out
- Go - I won't ask
- Then we can continue where we left - Get lost!
Kaala, my dear friend-
You come out first
Why...?
You are too young to understand even if I explain
Tell me why you're here
My sister's problem got solved
I'm so glad to hear it
Why didn't you just call me?
We must go to my hometown I came to fetch you
- Come - Why suddenly?
You could've told me earlier
If I call, you'll tag along like the Vodafone pup
No dog will come out at night in January
I'll come in the morning, go now
- Better get ready - I have odd jobs to do
You don't have to do any job odd or otherwise, come along
I'm not coming
How often you've said I don't know how to survive
Now you don't become like me! Total value of this property is 10 million
Your commission alone is 0.2 million
In just 10 days!
2 lakhs in 10 days!
Are you coming or not?
Think about it
Even if you give me 2 million, I can't leave my wife
Kala...?
Drink coffee, bro
Why are you standing outside and chatting?
Please come inside, bro
It's okay
I've fixed my sister's wedding I came to take him along
Sure, please take him along
Okay
Why are you staring?
Consider your friend's sister as your own
Go and help my 'brother'
From your wife's mouth to God's ears
Go and get ready
Okay, machan Give me 5 minu-
Wait outside for 10 minutes
You come inside, let me change and pack my bag-
Are you seeing a bride or what?
You can go like this
'I am not even wearing my brief'
Okay, we'll take leave
Come on
- Brother...? - What...?
He isn't too good with money
Please give that 0.2 million commission money to me, bro
'Blessed wife of mine!'
Is this pay off more important than your husband?
Thank God!
'Chithamur'
Hey! The gate is locked
Let's call out to him
I can see the lights are on but nobody is around!
Call his number
Phone is completely wet Can't turn it on now
Give, let me try
Forget it, let's go to the theater and meet him in the morning
Okay, come
1st find a place for us to sleep
So much space here
Let's sleep in this corner
I'll check inside if there's place to sleep
It has been shut for a long time Watch out for snakes and lizards
Let us sleep here to one side
Wait, I'll go check
You're such a stubborn mule!
Listen to me
This theater was closed long ago
There may be some creepy crawlies, sleep here
Scaredy cat!
I don't get scared that easily
- I'm only scared of you - Why...?
I know the outcome if a bachelor sleeps next to a married man!
So you sleep alone there
[excerpts from 'Exorcist']
[indistinct overlap of voices]
Hey, Naga
'I've sent you the location by WhatsApp, check it'
You dumbass!
Very close to Chennai
Hey! I'm feeling very sleepy
Your eyes are like Miss World Aishwarya Rai
Deepika Padukone's lips
All this combined is my precious princess
I know you're lying
But...
...I feel like hearing it over and over again
Repeat it once more
- Again...? - He was here just now
Your eyes are like Miss World Aishwarya Rai
Deepika Padukone's hips
Like Katrina Kaif-
You made me sleep with a ghost
And you're busy flirting with your girlfriend?
What...?
It's very cold I can't sleep alone
What's going on?
Sorry, Miss World I'll call you in 5 minutes
I'll just put my arm over you
Otherwise my leg
My family deity Sunny Leone, only you should save me
If my parents get me married to some other boy...
...what will you do?
"Wherever you are, I wish you from the bottom of my heart true"
"Beloved, lead a happy life without any strife"
I'll sing and bless you
After I'm married...
...if I find out on my wedding night my husband is a software psycho
If he stubs me with his cigarette and I have burns and scars all over...
...if I come back to you
At that time if I'm not married...
...I'll consider you
So you have an idea to dump me and get married to another female
You can ditch me and marry some other chap
Why can't the same hold good for me?
'I happen to love you'
'Instead of seeing me as your wife...'
...you'll think of some other female as your wife?
Typical male attitude!
You asked me a question and you answered it, huh?
I got it, some girl is your ticket for thoroughfare!
And I'm just a pastime for you!
Hey, you got me wrong
'Listen to me, will you?'
No, dear
Pooja, listen, don't get tense
Are you with some other female now?
Hey, you misunderstood me I didn't mean it in that sense
Hang up now
Pick up, damn you!
She answered her own question and then switched off the phone
Sunny Leone won't hit me, only hit on me!
Is it Sunny Leone or Sumathi?
Why would my lips sting if I was kissing her?
[loud bang on door]
[banging continues]
[loud thumping]
Don't open
Let's escape by the other door
When I first saw the theater, I was spooked
[banging continues]
Don't, listen to me
Don't open
Move aside
'Why did she come here?'
- Where is she? - Who...?
You packed her off before I landed?
What are you blabbering?
One girl to love and another to gratify your urges!
Oh gawd!
Have you lost your senses?
You just let your imagination run
I've been with him
With him?
Yuck! How disgusting is that!
Hey, I'll slap you
Himu, wait
Nothing happened the way you imagine
There's no other girl in my life other than you
I swear on you
- Nothing happened, right? - No, not at all
Because this loser hasn't consummated his marriage as yet
...was dreaming of Sunny Leone and making weird sounds!
How could you suspect my love for you?
I'm her fan
I misunderstood you
I came here on a spur of the moment
I'll leave now
How will you go alone at this hour?
Stay here tonight
You can go tomorrow morning
What do you think?
Let her leave in the morning
You'll have a ball even within a small phone
In this big theater I know what you'll be up to!
Move away from her
You must listen to me Come along
You thought I was asleep?
Even I pretended to be asleep like you!
You'll tempt him even if he keeps his hands to himself
I'll kill you if you fool around
Nobody should experience what I didn't
'Soft cotton over there'
'Ball of fire here'
'Kala, you're nailing me in the coffin not knowing my adrenalin is rushing!'
Last night I slept like a log
A mosquito bit me while I was asleep
When I hit it, blood smeared all over my face
Not on the mosquito
When I sat up and looked around...
...there was a huge spirit right next to me
I stared daggers and it ran away terrified
I'm brave even though I'm not from Madurai, I've visited it
Why this holy crap?
- Leave now - I kept strict watch last night
As if you can have a ball now
Leave us alone
Even if I trip on my foot my moustache will be intact!
'Nagesh Theater'
'Naga's girl, my sister'
Please give the phone to him
- Where are you? - At home
Hom-
How did you travel alone at night?
Why should I be scared?
Won't you get scared at all?
1 minute
Go fast and give the phone to him
I'll give it to him
We had a small fight
After that I didn't talk to him
Did you see how possessive my girl is?
No one on the line
Are you day dreaming or what?
Your father was mad about Nagesh
That's why he named you and his theater after the legendary comedian
Very unfortunate he died so young
But your mother was so strong and educated all of you so well
- When did you come? - Last night
Why didn't you come here? Where did you stay?
You weren't here, so we slept in the theater
- What is it, uncle? - You spent the night in the theater?
- Yes - Nothing happened?
Er...no, why do you ask?
The theater is haunted
Haunted?
Everyone here is aware it's haunted
I tried to screen some films but I failed in my attempt
I knew this news would scare your mother
This must be a ploy by someone here to reduce the rate
It isn't what you think, son
Just as it is true you are alive now
...same holds good for the spirit in there
No one will come forward to buy a haunted place
Let's go back
Somehow you escaped last night
But you can't always be this lucky
Feel free to stay here
If we fear what doesn't exist...
...we have to lose whatever we own, uncle
I don't wish to lose anything
My sister's wedding hinges on the sale of this theater
Only if I stay there I can convince people it isn't haunted
I can find a buyer who will offer a decent price
- Listen - It's alright, uncle
Don't be scared I can take care
Let's go
He's right you know
So be it, don't you want the commission?
Not me, take him!
It's just my phone
I thought it was a banshee!
- Hello, ma - Where are you staying?
In the theater
- Why? - Why inconvenience them?
What about the electricity and tax issues?
Soundarapandi uncle has paid to the last paisa, ma
- Come back soon - 'Okay, ma'
[humming]
Who are you?
Don't you recognize me?
No, I don't
Now do you know?
Not one bit
Google Ganga
Ladies' broker, huh?
Hello, I'm a land broker
How will we know if you're so ambiguous?
We are also brokers
Do we wake up everyone and tell them?
Customer is waiting
Soundarapandi sir sent them
Come soon Hurry up
- Can we trust her? - No harm trying
Hello, sir
Electricity and water tax bills are clear
We have a clear Encumbrance certificate
Let's inspect the back yard
8 grounds, sir
- Is there water in the well? - No water problem, natural spring
No damage to the roof The building is strong
Needs just a coat of whitewash
My sister's wedding Why will we sell a good theater?
Good but seats need to be changed
Screen is in good condition
Lucky theater, sir
If this deal is clinched I can get the commission
MGR inaugurated this theater, sir
I am all in favour of closing this deal tomorrow
So we can sign the agreement right away?
I have to ask my guru
- Who is your guru? - Come with me
Swami?
Don't buy, this place isn't auspicious
Leave this place immediately without even turning back
Let's go
Sir, if you like we can offer a goat as redemption
The affluent people depend solely on a soothsayer or seer
[maniacal laughter]
[indistinct chatter]
My head is splitting
That goddamn God-man let me down real hard
Give me 2 pots of toddy
Drink this and cool down
This heat won't go without getting laid
- You won't understand it - Here you go
Drink our national relief-drink!
You'll cool down head to toe
Go away
I think he's mad
Give me 1 more
What's wrong? Stop staring at him
Look at me Hold this
1 minute
Hey! Wait
Who is he?
I've heard of strong tea
These 2 are drinking tea with a straw?
What can I serve you, sir?
What is hot and ready to serve?
- Only tea - That's all?
- What else do you want? - Only water
But you're stopping its flow with your goddamn dam!
Who are they? Why did we scare them away?
You're staying in Nagesh Theater
That's why they are terrified of you
- What can I get for you, sir? - 1 glass tea
The men here are so weird
'Who is the murderer? Youngster found dead in a bathroom'
'Heroine Keerthy Suresh Wedding bells soon to be heard'
My heart exploded when Nazriya got married
If Keerthy gets married I wonder which part of me will burst now?
A law should be passed prohibiting heroines from getting married
Hey! Stop
He's another pain in the wrong place
Don't run
Wait...don't run
Wait, I say
Who are you? Intend telling me or not?
Who the hell are you?
Why are you laughing madly at me?
If you don't tell me I'll strangle you now
Don't interfere, he has been bugging me from this morning
He must have started this rumor of our theater being haunted
He is connected to the events here but he is refusing to open up
He won't respond to blows favorably
Last year our Govt closed 60 shops on the East Coast Road
All that remained was only this shop
Only spot where youngsters could booze
Money overflowed in the cash box in this shop
The owner of this bar planned to buy the surrounding land
This year only you should buy all the property around this area, brother
Only you should be the landlord of this village
It's my wish too, bro
Anna
Please take a seat, sir
Sit down
All you have to do is sign this tomorrow
This place is yours
"Howdy, my dear 'sangi-mangi' lady"
"I copied the white beard of Kabali Every Tamil film's top cat rowdy"
"Howdy, my lady I fancy Every man's fantasy"
"I sported the white beard stylishly Copying the style of big gun Kabali"
"Girls kindle desires in every young male"
"Blessed Anjala, you wicked female!"
"Close your window, belle Don't lure me as well"
"Even the villagers are under your spell"
"Without our female clan what can you do, blessed man?"
"You are half-woman"
"In search of liquor you go everywhere ruining your family's welfare"
"No one is sincere Up to no good here"
"Cutting, cutting, cutting, da"
"If you guzzle it down raw you'll have a date with Lord Yama!"
"Howdy, my dear lady With eyes that lure me"
"Welcome, my floozy who makes me go crazy"
"I copied the white beard of Kabali Every Tamil film's top notch rowdy"
"Earth will have no miseries if there ain't any missies"
"No need of God either to run to in rough weather"
"To sharpen the horns of men women are needed, amen"
"She's Goddess on earth, get lost, man!"
"Even if you marry a spirit you can be happy, dammit"
"A maiden if you marry rest of your life, you’ll be a zombie"
"A sacred thread is a noose around a girl’s neck hanging loose"
"Fully aware she sticks out her neck She's a deity indeed, what the heck!"
"Don't take vows for my sake No offerings to redeem my mistake"
"Just leave me in peace Walk out of my life please"
"Chinaman, Chinaman dude May I know, where are you off to?"
"Cul de sac siren, full of grace I got lured by your serene face"
"I was fooled, I was such an ass Get lost, you no-good lass"
"You have no spunk, you stinky fellow"
"My life will be zero if I marry you, just go"
"To the Govt toddy shop exclusive you're the sales representative"
"Our mistake totally to have hit on you, girlie"
"You are just a junk piece fit for the trash can please"
"I am a rare prize pricey You can't hold a candle to me"
"Let's not go in for a brawl Nor throw innuendoes at all"
"Let's close the shutter tight and go away, good night"
"Howdy, my lady I fancy Every man’s fantasy"
"I sported this white beard stylishly Copying the style of big gun Kabali"
"Women kindle desires in every young male"
"Blessed Anjala, you wicked female!"
"Close your window, belle Don't bewitch me as well"
"Even the villagers are under your spell"
Without our female clan what can you do, wretched man?"
"You are half-woman"
In search of liquor you go digging your family's grave, you hobo"
"No one is sincere Up to no good here"
"Cutting, cutting, cutting, cutting, da"
"If you guzzle it down raw you'll have a date with Lord Yama!"
"Howdy, my dear 'sangi-mangi' lady"
I copied the white beard of Kabali Every Tamil film's top cat rowdy"
'When he sent his goons to the theater to take over, you know what transpired?'
This is really superb
I didn't know this is such a big theater, bro?
No owner for this property
You gave that Govt officer just Rs 300000 and procured even a fake document
And usurped this place You beat a fox hollow!
We can screen 'those' films in our theater tomorrow
And our cash box will overflow
Such films are easily available online and in smart phones
Who will bother nowadays to come all the way here?
Poor Govind, the bar owner
He got a fake document The ghost sealed his fate
Don't go anywhere near the theater
It is haunted
I might fall for this ghost story
But my friend here, no way
To prove there are no ghosts...
...do you know how many haunted houses he has stayed in, right?
You must work hard for 3 square meals
To lead a cushy life...
...only stealing another's assets will reap rich rewards
Are you asleep?
No
You think I'll let you sleep, huh?
Hey! Get up
'I won't come, dear'
Get up, dude
How did we land here?
Hey! Don't ditch me
Jogging, huh?
I got a soooper buyer for you
If he likes this place next moment you'll be loaded
Shall we show him the place?
Fine, let's do it in high spirits!
Only you and I know about the ghost inside
It isn't a crime if we zip our lips
Not just between us This whole town knows
That's why no one here will buy it
Good idea to dump it on some chap from abroad
You want Lakshmi to get married or not?
And my commission Please call him here
Please come
Yes, sir
He looks like a foreign blockhead
Good idea to dump it on his head
Go inside, sir
Go in, I'll just make a call and join you
Good morning
I've come to India to buy a property
I'll talk to you later
How many grounds is this?
Around 8, sir
How many owners?
Only us
Single ownership?
It's quite a big screen
Yes, sir 70 MM
Movies can be screened?
We have a run-down projector
Reels are torn Can't screen a film, sir
You're mistaken, sir You can screen a film
Don't we know our own theater? You are wrong, sir
Want to watch?
'You'll run for your life once you buy this place'
'We'll watch that if you like'
'Thinks he's Will Smith!'
'Look at his stride'
Is he really loaded? Or is he taking us for a ride?
Don't leave me and scoot
What's up with them?
Google, run
I'll call you back
Where are you, sir?
Vanished into thin air?
Sir, can you hear me?
What do you mean? People you dream of end up dying?
Let's leave this place
Staying alive is more important than anything else
Let's go
My mother
Wedding date has been fixed
3rd week of May
Invitations are getting printed
When will you conclude the deal?
'Can you hear me?'
Any problem, son?
Nothing of that sort
Will be through in 2-3 days
Okay, dear
'Hey! 1 minute'
'Tell me, ma'
Your sister has wagered a bet with your brother saying you'll clinch this deal
This is a question of her life she says
'Without messing at least this'
I am hoping you'll see the deal through
Don't worry, ma
I'll finalize it
There's a place called Kalitheerthan Kulam
[humming a song from 'En Annan']
Sir?
How do we go to Samiyaar madam?
What is the issue?
A spirit has to be exorcised, sir
Which ghost is this?
The one in Nagesh theater
The ghost in Nagesh theater!
- What's the matter? - I want to live!
Tell us and then run
Brother
Stop
- Isn't someone calling us? - I heard him too
Come here
We came all the way only to see-
I am aware of everything
Keep this near your pillow at bedtime
Everything will fall in place
'Where are you, man?'
I've just finished my duty and come to my friend's guest house
'I guessed right'
'Whom are you having a ball with?'
I just completed my rounds and came here to meet my friend, dear
'Oh yes! You always speak the truth!'
'Send me a selfie as proof'
What's the use of being a policeman and ending up so henpecked?!
She'll ask snaps in all the angles possible!
'Police officer murdered mysteriously Widespread panic'
Who is the murderer?
All our men are dying one by one
Even I am baffled, bro
The entire police department is perturbed
All the murders have been horrific
And no trace of the slightest evidence
I feel this isn't the work of any human being
There's something else to it
Let's meet a Malayali seer
I know the reason you met me did not fructify
The same problem has cropped up again
Swami, this is the lemon you gave us
Place it on the sacred plaque
You met me last night You took this lemon
None of those happened!
You met an evil spirit that came in my form
Swamiji went to the temple in Kasi and returned only this morning
This is the sacred ash given by the Aghoris in Kasi
...after praying to Lord Shiva
At bedtime, sprinkle this in a circle around you
No evil spirit can evade this power and come anywhere near you
Alright, swami
Take it from him
You still don't trust me
If I was indeed the bad spirit
...this powerful deity Kali would have scorched me to cinders
Here he is
1 minute
What a surprise!
- Come along - What's up?
Birthday today
Give this as if it's your gift
Bullshit!
Today is your birthday He doesn't even remember that
Bad enough you waited for so long and made me also wait!
'You screwed up'
Let's go
I don't know how I forgot your birthday
It wasn't intentional
Hear me out
'This is what will happen if girls run behind guys'
I was too tense It skipped my min-
'Listen to me, Himaja'
'Must have skipped his mind, forgive him'
She walked off in a huff and you're cool as a cat
If she is mad at me being the possessive kind...
...like last time she'll come back in the middle of the night
And knock on this door
One more night with my sweetheart
If you disturb me this time, I'll kill you
Like that night?
That wasn't your possessive girlfriend
It was a spirit that came to possess you!
If I hadn't barged in, you would have made out with a spirit
She would have crucified you
Why didn't you tell me right then?
Were you in a mood to listen?
At least now listen to me
The spirit kills whomever I dream of
If we figure out the link between the 3 murders...
...we can find this ghost's motive
In broad daylight the murder of a girl in Nungambakkam railway station is unsolved
You think you're the hero of 'Ramana' investigating a crime
They will nab you and imprison you Even give you shock treatment
You should go about your job, find a buyer, get your sister married
Pay me the commission
1 track mind about the brokerage Friendship is more important than money
'Praise be to Lord Shiva'
Whatever fix you may be in you won't stop flirting!
What now?
It's alright
What's your problem?
'Why were you kind of weird?'
Won't you tell me?
Forget all that
You aren't mad at me, I hope?
I misunderstood you
Slept, dumbass!
'Ghost it seems!'
[dogs barking]
'Youngster's head exploded to bits Mid night horrific tragedy'
'I feel this isn't the work of any human being'
'There's something else to it'
You said no evil spirit can get into the sacred ash circle
But 1 more victim-
Despite the sacred ash 1 more victim, right?
What happened is different
God won't quietly watch all the sinners in this world without taking action
You came to prevent this
But no one can prevent what will now ensue
People will continue to be killed
What is the motive?
Who is the culprit?
Why should I dream all this?
Before the wee hours of dawn you will know all the answers
Go
Don't come in search of me hereafter
You can't find a buyer till the spirit is driven out
I called you over to convey this
I will find a way to drive away the spirit
Don't stay in the theater
You can sleep here
Uncle, I don't mind-
Listen to me
You're wrong in taking it lightly
I'll handle this
- Did you give them food? - Yes
Go to bed Treat this as your home
Good night
'I am worried for these 2 lads, dear'
'Mysterious death of bachelor in a guest house'
'People will continue to be killed'
'Before the wee hours of dawn you will know all the answers'
If I sleep, I dream
If I dream someone is killed
- If I don't sleep? - Super, dude
We'll see how anyone gets killed if you're awake?
We shouldn't fall asleep
We shouldn't sleep
Don't sleep
We slept so restlessly in the theater
That's why I felt drowsy
Only you shouldn't sleep
I can doze off
Let me catch up on some sleep
You don't sleep, machan
Naga, where are you?
In my father's friend's house Why?
You said you wanted to share something important with me
'You asked me to come to the theater and why did you go there?'
I am in front of your theater
Theater?
'When did I ask you to come there?'
Who would have asked her to go to the theater?
Himaja?
Where is she?
HIMAJA!
Naga, wait
What are you doing?
When did you come?
Why are you here?
Last night when we were on the phone
...you slept
I dreamt all this
- You did? - Yes
I saw this in real life in front of me
In reality-
- How did you see my dream? - I don't know
I recorded our call
Then am I the one who killed everyone?
What happened? Tell me
WHY...?
WHO IS IT?
Tell me
Tell me now
WHO ARE YOU?!
WILL YOU TELL ME NOW OR NOT?
Tell me
Why aren't you letting me out, huh?
WHY AM I YOUR TARGET?
Only if I'm alive you'll kill everyone?
What will you do if I'm not alive?
'A place inhabited by orphans is said to be a temple'
'Even this house is a temple'
'None of us had parents'
'Dr Sakunthala 'amma' raised and educated us'
Come and eat
- Grandma! - Come, my dear
You should study well and do well in life, okay?
'She will always be checking Tamilselvi's page in Facebook'
'And follow it to a T'
Before 1950 there were no major diseases in our country
We used organic fertilizers for our agriculture
We ate healthy food
We were hale and hearty
Only then foreigners decided to use us as a tool to mint money
He tempted us and threatened us to use chemical fertilizer
Our produce turned toxic
Consuming all that poison we lead a disease-filled life
And now
We buy medicines from him to cure ourselves!
He is minting money in millions using us
Hereafter we should eat only organic food
And lead a healthy life
Who said this?
- Tamilselvi - Who is she?
She is a famous writer
She exposes all the injustice happening in our country by posting the news online
Wait, I'm coming
Let me get hold of this naughty imp of a female!
[song from 'Vedalam']
Watch this!
[song from 'Chennai Express']
"To the night club if I arrive"
"Who will stop me and why?"
"I'll dance if I'm in the mood to do so"
"I won't be scared though of anyone's dad you know"
Who are you? You look decent
But barging in without any etiquette
Who lacks manners?
I was ringing the bell for 1/2 an hour
You know how tough it is to find a rural type of house in the city?
I found it for you hunting high and low
I helped you settle in
I came to collect the brokerage of 50%
Grandmother and granddaugher are taking me for a ride
How much is your commission?
Way too much
A patient is here to see you, madam
Wait, I'll be back
What about my commission?
It's only a small tumor You'll be fine after a surgery
- I don't want an operation - Why?
I went to another hospital The doctor said it will cost 150000
I can't afford to pay so much
That is why I came to you for a 2nd opinion
Okay...okay Don't cry
I have to fend for my daughter
I won't charge you for the surgery
But you must pay me only my fees as the doctor
'Too good to be true!'
- How much, doctor? - Rs 10
You mean Rs 10,000?
No, just Rs 10
That's all? Here, doctor
You drop it in my donation box
Bless you, doctor
- Akka, I'm Raveena speaking - Yes, dear?
They have brought a whole lot of us from the orphanage to a bungalow in ECR
I'm terrified, akka
'Somehow come and take us back, akka'
- Do you know the address? - I know, sis
Don't be scared I'll be there soon
Take your commission
Hereafter if you barge in unannounced I'll be really mad at you
Let this be my humble contribution to the surgery you'll be performing
What do you mean?
Nowadays you can't even buy a tablet for 10 bucks
But you are willing to do a surgery for 10 rupees
You are like God, ma
- Accept it - No, it's okay
- Don't refuse - No need
Please accept it
I'll take leave
'Why is this 'iPhone' calling me, huh?'
- Tell me - Are you coming?
I'll pay you 2,000
- Only for an hour - This chic chick wants to pay me!
Tell me, yes or no?
Okay...er-
Why did you select me?
If I see certain faces I can find out at once
Start your bike
Just because I immediately responded...
...don't mistake me
Worse than a snail!
This is...
...first time for me
When there are so many waiting...
...why selecting me?
Hello, stop your bike
- Get down - What's wrong?
I will clear your doubt right away
- Sit behind me - You know to ride a bike?
You crawled at snail's pace
Watch me now
Girls these days are in a tearing hurry!
Hold on to me
Get down
How can we? Right here, huh?
Yes, now get down
In case there's a police raid or-
Keep quiet
Naga, oblivious to the fact girls nowadays have forged ahead...
...you've been such a greenhorn!
Come Come here
Didn't you hear me?
Stand still
Hold on to this
She is a fast one Beats me hollow!
What are you waiting for, dude?
I'll prove I'm a bull who cannot be tamed that easily!
Sit down
Oh! 1st should I sit, huh?
- I asked you to sit, right? - I am ready
Move your hands
What do you intend doing up there?
Please wait here I'll be back
This is a love issue, right?
No, serious matter
Why did you drag me to solve your problem?
Please don't talk Give me my bag
You will coolly go inside What will I do standing here?
- Listen to me, give it - Get lost!
In our lingo this is called 'holding the light for the act'
Go and do your job!
I need that bag Give it to me
- Wait, I'll be back - Will I at least get that 2000?
Yes, I will
Assistant commissioner sir I clinched the foreign deal
I have a treat for you Wait upstairs, I'll join you
It's a superb project, sir
You got your way 100%
- What, uncle? - Come
Let go of my hand
Is she okay?
Sir, will this girl suit your needs?
Take her to the room
Let go of me
Grandma, I'll join that big orphanage
I'll study well and become a doctor like you
I want to be known as 'Rs 10 doctor'
But akka and you should visit me every week without fail
Definitely, dear
We'll take care of them even better than the love you showered here
Okay, take good care of her
Godspeed, sweetheart
See you, grandma
See you, akka
I think that girl is about to die
Extract all the blood from her body before she dies
Okay
Who is she? Get hold of her
Start your bike
- Why are you flustered? - Hurry up
Go...faaast!
'Our country which has 25 million families'
'...has 25 million orphans too'
'Even if 10 families adopt 1 child, it's good enough'
'Our country can boast of zero orphans'
'But we don't reach out'
'That's why orphanages have mushroomed in our country'
'Some good samaritans run these orphanages with humanitarian concern'
'But many use this as a tool to earn money the short-cut inhuman way'
'Like how soil and cattle have been misused and pockets lined...'
'...now corporates are minting money using orphans as baits'
'They remove the plasma in the blood from children above 10 years'
'Blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and...'
'...plasma'
'It is a fluid containing nutrients essential for the body'
'It is used to make anti-D injection'
When the mother's blood group is RH+ and the baby has RH- blood group
'Anti-D is injected in the 28th and 34th week of pregnancy'
Otherwise the mother's blood will kill the embryo
'If this injection is administered...'
...the baby will be hale and healthy
It is made from plasma content obtained from the human body
'This plasma which is used to save lives...'
'...is used by many affluent people'
'...for cosmetic surgery to beautify themselves and look younger'
'Not only that'
'Plasma is also used in their facial creams and beauty masks'
'Plasma is in great demand'
'That's why it is very expensive'
'To remove this plasma...'
'...many Govt rules and regulations have to be followed'
'But many ruthless people with adequate power and authority'
'...have brought our orphanages under their control'
'They extract blood once a week from the children here'
'They remove the plasma and re-inject the blood into them'
'Without even their knowledge they are being used as a plasma donor'
'Plasma obtained in this manner is powdered and exported illegally'
'This illegal act is worse than smuggling cocaine, marijuana and heroin'
'The blood from these orphans with wrinkles on their stomachs...'
'...help to remove the wrinkles on faces of many rich people'
'This is a curse for humanity'
'The most staggering fact is...'
'...Chennai holds the first place in this business'
'I have brought to your notice one such gang's illegal activities'
'I have uploaded the videos of all those involved in this racket'
Shalu...?
Wait near the front gate
- Hurry up - Okay
The girl who knows all our secrets...
...is none other than
Tamilselvi!
'Posting controversial truths on Facebook...'
'...one who is very popular among people'
'It is her account, sir!'
She's very dangerous
She shouldn't be alive
'As usual let's finish her off by using catfish'
Does she hold any evidence against us?
'No, sir, I've destroyed everything'
'Can we kill her now?'
I should do the honors
- Don't be in a rush - Okay, sir
I'll come with catfish
Where is she?
Is this how you guard her? Go and look for her
Tell me, sir
The girl who barged into our bungalow today-
Let it be Tamilselvi or any celebrity
No need to worry at all
That theatre is under my jurisdiction
I'll ensure the police department doesn't bother you
'But make certain no one gets the dead body'
Brother?
What happened, bro? Please forgive me
"I bow and seek refuge in the Lord of the Universe"
"Praise be to Bairava Fearful form of Lord Shiva!"
"Oh Lord, salutations to you Lord of the 3 worlds"
"Shiva, 3-eyed Lord Greatest of all Gods"
"He who gives enlightenment beyond Astral, Physical and Spiritual worlds"
"Epitome of fury with a vast body like the blue sky and sea"
"Lord of all beings, consciousness which is untouched by the universe"
"Peace for all"
"Peace for the living and non-living"
"I trust in the divine essence and nature to form the immortal, eternal Lord"
"Lord Parvati and Uma Lord of wild animals"
"I submit myself to you"
"Lord of knowledge Lord of all that exists"
"Lord of Brahman of supreme knowledge"
"The universal Spirit, I am Shiva, I am the eternal Shiva"
For that spirit
...to transmigrate to another place
...it needs a body with breath intact
Only with the aid of his body...
...it has killed each and everyone
"I continuously bow to that Linga of Shiva"
"Honored by Brahma, Krishna and Indra Adorned and resplendent by clear light"
"Which destroys the grief born out of birth"
Her blood...
...is mixed with his blood
Only if he is killed...
...and his body is cremated
...that spirit possessing him can be destroyed
Otherwise...
...that spirit will kill all of us!
Sakthi
Finish him off
It's fine even if we murder
Using orphans who have no family to question us...
...we can achieve our target
- Who is that girl? - Which girl?
The girl on your bike you were going around with
Doctor's granddaughter, Shalu!
Wanted me to find a house for rent
'Why are you hesitating? Finish him off'
Don't hit him
'You made a mistake'
"Peace for everything in this cosmic manifestation"
[Holy chant continues]
"Praise be to the Remover of Obstacles"
"I worship Thee Greatest of Gods full of mercy"
"Lord Shiva as Rudra present Drive out the evil predominant"
"I am consciousness and bliss I am Shiva, I am Shiva"
Kill him!
"To be blessed with prosperity let me meditate on Goddess Lakshmi"
"O' wife of Lord Vishnu, give me higher intellect"
"And let Goddess Lakshmi illuminate my mind"
"We bow to the highest principle, Hanuman"
"Manifestation of the reliever of suffering"
[Holy chant continues]
"Lord Vishnu who is also Shiva and Brahma the authority of every knowledge"
"May He help us at all times"
Get that blood without smearing it on your hands
"God, give me higher intellect and let God Rudra illumine my mind"
Let go
"I seek refuge with God full of grace who is Brahman, who has six faces"
"Hail Muruga with peacock as vehicle son of Lord Shiva who performs miracles"
"Protector of our universe Lord of the eternal heavens"