"The memorials.. " - Do you know
how many people have sacrificed their lives
for our country, its citizens and their political parties?
With the blessings of our great leaders who paved the way for us
I announce with pride and self-respect
that I too am a communist.
That I too am a comrade.
"The chants uttered by everyone across the world"
"would come together to form a single song."
"A collective dream of equality"
"would be sown in our hearts."
"Abandon the old norms"
"and throw away the shackles of ancient beliefs."
"The chants uttered by everyone across the world"
"would come together to form a single song."
"A collective dream of equality"
"would be sown in our hearts."
"Abandon the old norms"
"and throw away the shackles of ancient beliefs."
"We must vanquish hunger first."
"For that, one should dare to dream."
"Ignite the lamps of dreams"
"and keep the wick burning till the end of time, fellow comrades."
"We must vanquish hunger first."
"For that, one should dare to dream."
"Ignite the lamps of dreams"
"and keep the wick burning till the end of time, fellow comrades."
"Dream of a world with no divisions"
"and racial differences."
"For a world without partiality"
"we will work together"
"and reach the goal."
"We are not alone, millions will follow us."
"With bright red light"
"the sun of dreams will show us the way."
"The place we reach in the end"
"will be the paradise where everyone is equal."
"The chants uttered by everyone across the world"
"would come together to form a single song."
"A collective dream of equality"
"would be sown in our hearts."
"Abandon the old norms"
"and throw away the shackles of ancient beliefs."
"The chants uttered by everyone across the world"
"would come together to form a single chant."
"A collective dream of equality"
"would be sown in our hearts."
"Abandon the old norms"
"and throw away the shackles of ancient beliefs."
There is a hair in this.
Kichu, what are you doing?
Why can't you be a bit more tidy? - Kichu! - Just..
Kichu!
Where are you going?
I am leaving. - Have dinner. - I don't want it.
Where are you going at this untimely hour?
Two more Dosas, please.
There is no water in this. - Hey, give him some water.
Fry the chicken. Dosa, right? - What?
You want Dosa, right? - Yes.
Do you want chicken? - Yes.
"From the soil where blood was spilled.."
Mahesh. - Where are you, Kichu?
I've been waiting for you. - I have reached the town.
I'll be there soon. I am eating.
How could you pig out on food while I am waiting for you here
on an empty stomach! - Haven't you had dinner yet?
Since it is late, I thought..
Okay. Where are you? I will come to you.
Well, I..
N-No, I am done.
I will buy food for you. Okay? Okay.
Do you want Dosas as parcel? - Yes.
With chicken? - No.
Just Dosas and Chutney. - Okay.
Don't you have soap? - Hey.
People don't use soap nowadays.
They like the aroma of spices on their hand.
I like it too. But not today.
You should have at least bought an omelette. - There weren't any.
It had finished. - What did you eat?
I had Dosa and Chutney.
I swear.
What? - Were the Dosas made out of soap?
Go back and eat. We have to make plans.
Gosh!
Maybe I imagined it.
Do you know what the basic qualifications of a politician are?
Well, the public..
Not that.
Listen carefully.
Point number one.
We should have complete faith in our abilities.
Believe that what we are doing is correct. - Okay.
Point number two.
We should have complete knowledge about our weakness. - Okay.
We should be well aware of weaknesses.
But never overlook them. - Never.
We should find a way to overcome those weaknesses.
What about shamelessness?
The mimicry artists use it to ridicule us. - Really?
Politics has nothing to do with shamelessness.
Confidence is what we should have.
We should be confident that no allegations can bring us down.
Do not abandon political power no matter what.
Never. - Just find some excuses
in the loopholes of the law. - Okay.
Point number three.
The ability to stick to your decisions.
In short, we should never change our stand.
Why are you saying it now?
Don't jump the gun. That is point number four.
Don't reply or react immediately no matter what others say.
Point number five.
The reason why we are here.
We should clear all the obstacles which stand in our way.
If we procrastinate, the obstacle might get bigger.
So, at the right time..
Clear the obstacles without any trouble to anyone, right?
We shouldn't be in trouble. Don't care about others.
Got it?
He is Rajeev. He's doing his post-graduation at SA College.
I know him. He is the district vice president of our party.
Yes.
You are right.
But he might become the district secretary in the future.
He might.
There's a possibility.
So?
We have to take care of him. - How?
By any means.
Do we have to kill him? - Hey, no.
We just need to scare him.
Will he get scared? - I am not talking about silly threats.
Just an intervention.
He should be scared of getting too involved in party programs.
Is that possible? - We have to make it possible.
An attack would be the best option. - Can we really do that?
We need not attack him directly.
That is why we need Mr. Benny's help.
Who, Chekidadi Benny? - Yes.
Will he attack our own party member?
He will. - I am not getting you.
Listen carefully.
No, watch carefully.
Rajeev is coming to the market junction.
Red salute. - Red salute.
Come, let's go. - Sure.
Stop! Where do you think you are going?
Goons from the opposition party!
Catch him.
Take him.
Kichu, be careful.
Hit me. - Aren't we on the same side?
Hit me.
Oh, no. He cracked my skull!
Are you all right? - Go and attack him, idiot.
You! - Oh, no!
Hey!
Beat him up. - Kichu.
Hit him.
Please don't attack innocent politicians.
Beat him to death.
Help!
Why are you hitting me? - Don't know. We'll tell you later.
We will take care of you.
Don't beat me. Who are you?
We told you. - Don't beat me.
If you continue public service.. - No.
...we will kill both of you. Understood? - Never.
Sorry. - Was that good?
Let's make it believable.
I'll crawl towards him.
Rajeev, are you hurt?
You! - I got it. You are hurt.
I have made a decision, Rajeev.
I won't get involved in party politics.
Or else, they'll attack us again. I am quitting, Rajeev.
You are right, Krishna Kumar. - What?
I can't do it. I am quitting too.
I am quitting, Krishna Kumar.
You are over doing it.
Here. Look here.
You are overacting. - Am I? - Yes.
I don't care. - Sure.
What is more important is planning, not acting.
Wasn't it successful?
I made him quit.
That's enough. We can change later.
It's good. - Thank you. - Can I ask you something?
Move.
Suppose.
I won't get involved in party politics.
Or else, they'll attack us again. I am quitting, Rajeev.
Krishna Kumar!
Are you a coward?
Are you going to leave the party you loved the most?
I can't do that.
This attack gives me the strength.
The strength to stand up and lead the party.
Long live the revolution.
This may not be the exact dialogue.
No, he won't say that.
What if he does?
Are you on my side or his? - Your side, of course.
Then he won't say that dialogue.
I know what to do if he indeed says that.
Okay. But he has to be at the spot to execute the plan.
We will bring him there. - Who will call him?
Me. - Why the hell would he listen to you?
What if he makes an excuse?
That's never going to happen.
It won't be easy for him.
It's the both of you!
He will come if I call him.
He is my close friend.
Rascal!
Are you going to order a hit on your close friend?
Point number six.
There are no friends or family in politics
if they are hurdles to us.
Haven't you heard
if the tree grows above the house, it must be cleared
even if it is fruitful? - Will you do the same to me..
I won't hurt you.
I know that you won't grow much.
There are a lot of good members in our party like Rajeev.
Will you sideline them all?
If it's necessary.
As you know, I am afraid of no one.
Rajeev!
Go and open the door. - No, I won't.
Open the door.
I won't. - The followers should obey the leader.
I am scared, really. - Go.
Is it Rajeev? - Shall I open it?
Okay. Open it.
Comrade, it's you.
Him! - It's you two!
I came since I saw the light.
Are you not planning to sleep?
We were about to sleep.
You are.. - District joint secretary of SFK.
Not that. What do you do?
Are you studying? - Yes.
DTP. - DTP? - Yes.
I mean.. Computer software.. C Plus Plus.
I am pursuing a law degree at the academy.
Okay then. - Okay.
And
you don't need to continue your studies to stay in SFK.
Like he decides what I should do!
Isn't he right?
Aren't you continuing your course just to stay in SFK?
Right? - Of course, I am.
Why though? Isn't it better to work in the party?
M-Mahesh. - Yes?
As I told you, timing.. Accurate timing
is very important.
If I leave SFK right now, it will badly affect me.
I will leave, but not now.
After two years.
I will become the state secretary of SFK by then.
And also the state committee member.
Then I will slowly make my way into DYFK.
I will get the party membership by then.
With the contacts I make while I am on the state committee
I will be able to join DYFK district committee directly.
And may be the state committee.
Assembly election will be held after one and half years.
According to the thesis approved by the last party congress
youngsters will be given importance in the election.
So, youngsters will be preferred as candidates in this constituency.
Because there are not many experienced leaders here.
Since this is a constituency with a prominent Nair community
and since all the previous victors were from the Nair community
the party will obviously choose
a youngster from the Nair community as the candidate.
Three men, including me, will have the highest chance.
Of those three
I know how to take care of the other two.
I have plans to reach positions like an MLA, a minister and so on.
Will this ever happen? - We'll make it happen.
We'll have to work hard.
Not for the citizens, but for ourselves.
We must use our brains in the right way, at the right time.
The attack on Rajeev is the first step of that plan.
This is politics.
Shall we sleep? Switch off the lights.
Blanket.
I've told you not to drape the blanket. - Should I go naked?
I can't see.
We have to meet Mr. Benny tomorrow.
Can you please move?
The followers must sleep on the floor. - Shall I call them?
Oh, God!
Can't you achieve all these by following
the path of other comrades?
Yes, but it will take time. I don't have patience.
Kichu.
Yes. - Don't hurt me in this pitch black.
I will be your faithful servant forever.
Shut up and sleep. - Kichu.
What!
Was there no chicken available? - You..
God! - Sleep there.
Great! - Stay there.
Kichu!
Are you not done yet?
Point number seven.
A politician must always carry his phone. Here.
"From the soil where blood was spilled.."
Yes, comrade.
No, at the east office.
I will arrange it.
I will send you a number.
Yes.
Well.. I have some work..
Well.. H-Hello..
What is it?
Trouble.
Hello.
I am at the medical college.
Where is the patient? - I think it's that way.
Please give way. - It might be there. - How long will it take?
Maximum of 15 minutes.
I have work to do. - Just 15 minutes for drawing blood?
Exactly 15 minutes.
What? - Point number eight. Have a clear idea about your work.
How will it be done in 15 minutes?
Annoy them. - Excuse me?
I will annoy them till they kick me out.
Come on.
Watch and learn. - I always do. You are my role model.
Start.
Who wants blood?
Kichu, this is a hospital. Everyone needs blood.
Okay.
Which patient needs blood?
A comrade.
Area Secretary Kuriyachan sent me here.
SFK usually conducts blood donation campaigns.
In the district level, we have almost..
Come. - What?
Let's go to the lab.
I am not done yet.
As a member of SFK.. - It's okay.
We can submit it for cross-matching. - Oh.
Okay.
I have to admit.
Because of your performance, things are happening fast.
Do you have any problem if it takes 30 minutes? - Why?
We can ask him to pay for our breakfast.
I was about to say that. But I forgot.
Hey!
Shall we have food before going?
Why don't we wait till you donate blood?
There shall not be vitamin deficiency in the blood.
Besides, this is the norm.
And we haven't had breakfast. - Please buy us food.
So.. - We only have Paratha, Chapatti, and Masala Dosa.
Paratha it is. - For all three?
No, get me a cup of tea.
No wonder! So you had breakfast.
Your stomach is full. - No, I'll eat later.
That will do. Food for two.
What about the curry? - Chicken?
Beef. - Beef.
It's not ready.
We've egg and vegetable curry.
Okay, bring eggs. Bring three boiled eggs extra.
For both of you? - Yes. - Not for him.
Since I am the donor, I should eat more.
Kichu! - Oh!
For him too.
What if he comes in handy? - For blood.
Blood is a really important thing for us.
For both the donor and the receiver.
After all, blood is a part of the donor.
So, the donor will be weak after donating blood. - Yes.
So, eggs are necessary.
The yolk in the egg is full of fat and the white is protein.
But since we get protein from milk..
Oh, no! We forgot to order milk.
Yes, we did. - Yes.
Hey, we want milk. - Milk, please.
Don't make noise. He will come. - Okay.
'Water is precious. Don't waste it.'
Are you happy? - Yes.
This is called a political move. - I see.
Nothing can match the gratification of eating food
at the expense of others. - No. - Yes.
Kichu, will you donate blood?
I haven't decided yet. - What?
Move.
Kichu, wait.
Won't it affect your image if you annoy them too much?
Image, my foot!
Why should we worry about what these strangers think of us?
Point number nine.
Act good only in front of those we need.
And stay good in front of them no matter what.
Got it?
Come on.
Bend your arm.
Is that all you need?
Take a little more since someone is in dire need of it.
What if he needs more? - This is for cross-matching.
I see. - Mr. Benny is on the phone.
Hello, Mr. Benny. Give me a second.
Can you find out my blood group?
Sister.
I just asked you my group, not your phone number.
What are you saying, Benny?
I got it.
I can assure you that no one will find out.
It will affect me too.
N-Not another word.
You have to do this for my sake.
I am right, aren't I?
My need is yours too, isn't it?
You have to execute the plan today. Okay?
We will discuss the details later. Okay.
- What happened?
He is afraid if Kuriyachan will find out. Not anymore.
He was no match for my persuasion skills.
Don't we have to call Rajeev?
Yes.
Let's go and meet him.
No, let's call him.
Let's go and meet Benny. - Okay.
Let's get out of here. Come. - Yes.
Yes? - Did you see the guy with a moustache? - Who?
The guy who had accompanied us.
A big dark man. - No such man came here.
What? - I see!
I see!
Hey, mister!
What have you done?
You made us wait there, and you came back here.
That's because you left.
Who, when, where?
We wouldn't have come if we had wanted to leave. - Yes.
I will make this clear.
I didn't come to you asking for blood.
Instead, I came to you with a rare blood group.
O negative. - Yes.
Do what I said. - Okay, Doctor.
You don't know how busy I am.
I am the district joint secretary of a student's union.
Hey, look at me.
I-I am a comrade with several commitments.
Why can't you wait for us if I could change
my hectic schedule for you? - Hey.
Yes? - What is the matter?
Not your concern.
You are a doctor, aren't you?
Doctor, make them understand
about the availability of O negative blood.
If this is the condition of the district joint secretary of SFK
what will be the condition of the students at a blood donation camp?
Come, we will talk in my room.
No, that is not necessary.
I was just trying to make them understand.
Why don't you come?
Why not? - Why not?
Is he really a doctor? - Yes.
He must have accidentally become one.
He doesn't have the looks. - I thought so.
I have to talk to him alone. - Oh.
It might be to ask for my help. Wait.
Come. - Wait.
Lots of bottles!
This is not your consultation room, is it?
I don't need a special room for this.
I didn't get you. - I will help you.
What were you doing there?
What!
Oh, threats.
Are you the only one who can do it?
Do you know who I am? - I don't care who you are.
You are messing with a comrade.
I heard you say it the first time.
Even I am a comrade.
If you drag the party's name into this issue again
I will beat the living daylights out of you!
If you're here to donate blood, you better stick to doing that.
A leader, my foot!
Are you a comrade?
No wonder. I thought so.
Is the doctors' association doing good?
Go on.
Well, the doctors' association.. - Go!
He..
Red salute.
He is a comrade. - I heard.
Everything? - Yes.
He shouldn't have scolded you. Why didn't you talk back to him?
You noticed it, didn't you? - Yes.
Good. Point number ten.
A politician should not be indiscreet or short-tempered.
A doctor can be.
A social worker should never interfere in serious business.
Especially, not inside a closed room.
No one will know even if we react.
Got it? - No.
It's politics. - Why are you slapping me?
The 30 minutes are over.
Really? - Yes.
Let's donate blood and get out of here. Come on.
You just donated blood. - So?
It will take time to identify group and get result.
But the group is not an issue..
My group is O negative. - Saying it won't do.
Don't forget that I am a comrade.
Come here. The nurses' association is a great strength for us.
So what?
Drat!
Hello, mister.
Why is she not taking my blood?
She just gave you the reason.
So? Don't you want my blood?
Just say it. - They have so many patients.
It will take time. - But it's been a while!
It's not that. She is doing it since this is a public hospital.
I know what I should do.
What is the use of saying this to me? - Then?
The doctor is coming. Ask him. - Okay.
Oh, no!
Good morning, Doctor.
Red..
Why should I talk to him?
Why should we bother him?
Let him do his job.
Talk to her and make it fast.
See, Mr. Prabhakaran, why do we need to know the group?
Just take the blood. Right, Kichu? - Yes.
Then test it whenever you want.
Right, Kichu? - Yes.
Don't use it if it is useless. Right, Kichu? - Yes.
Feed it to the dogs. Right, Kichu? - Yes.
What?
How dare you feed my blood to the dogs!
Sorry, my mistake. Throw it away.
"From the soil where blood was spilled.."
Oh, no! It's Mr. Kuriyachan.
Did Mr. Benny do anything?
Did he get wind of everything?
Attend the call. We haven't done anything yet.
Hello, comrade. I mean, sir.
Krishna Kumar, where are you? - I am at the hospital.
I'll come wherever you want.
You are at the hospital, right? Stay there.
That comrade is very important to us.
I just came to know that you're the one donating blood.
Well, it will take time.
Can I go and come and give blood..
Go where?
Do you have any important work? - Yes.
N-No. No, sir.
Okay. Stay there. I will call you for updates.
Okay.
This has become troublesome.
Shit!
Who might be the person admitted in the I.C.U?
Excuse me. - Yes.
Let her rest in the room for some time.
It's okay. I will wait here.
Let's do one thing. Let's freshen up.
You leave.
No. Come along, Mother. Come.
Did you have your breakfast? - Yes, we did.
Thank God. They did not recognise us.
Why?
If they had, they would have slapped us.
But, they spoke well to us.
"Bheem.. Bheem.."
It's the circle inspector of police.
Hello, sir.
To register the F.I.R..
I don't know.
Hello. - To enquire about the comrade.. - Speak.
Hello. Sir. He briefed me on things.
Let me take your leave.
Okay, sir.
Sir, I am.. S.F.K's..
Okay. Let me continue.
"Bheem.. Bheem.."
Hello. Tell me. - Hello, Rajeev.
I wanted to meet you. - Sure.
Are you free now? I am at the college.
Shall we meet at the party office?
No. No. We shall meet at night.
At what time?
Do you mind meeting late tonight? - 10'o clock.
Around 11 p.m.? - Okay. Fine.
I will inform you of the venue later.
Okay. - Will he come?
Of course he will. Come.
We must have Wi-Fi in government hospitals. - The results are in.
It's normal. He is fine.
She..
Who is she?
Is she a doctor?
I showed it to the doctor. He said it was okay.
I will let you know after talking to the doctor.
Do you know that old man? - Give way to the patient.
Aishwarya.
Hey, Krishna Kumar.
Why are you here?
Hospitals are like homes for social workers.
Is your home nearby? - What? No.
Tell me how come you are here.
I am working as a nurse here.
Oh, is it? - Yes.
We haven't met for a long time. - Yes.
How is your social service going on?
So, you still remember it? - Of course.
I had taken a break. Now, I am active again.
He took a break when he failed the 12th grade.
He is Mahesh, my friend.
He's an S.F.K activist. - I see. - I'm the district joint secretary.
Don't you know that? - Yes. I read in the newspaper.
Really? - Yes.
Do you read the newspaper so thoroughly?
He is also the party's comedian.
Don't you have a uniform, Aishwarya?
Have you taken things lightly as it's a government firm?
No. Actually, I'm not working today.
I have come to meet a relative admitted in the I.C.U.
Isn't he the comrade? The people you were speaking with?
Yes. Do you know him?
What a silly question!
I came here to donate blood to him.
How's he related to you?
I know.. He is.. He is my everything.
He's the one who taught me nursing.
Was he your teacher?
No. - I am sorry. - Keep quiet.
He is my God.
He is the one who funded.. He funded my education.
May I know his name?
He is Krishnan. Comrade Krishnan.
Krishnan.
He was a good social worker like you.
Like me? - Yes.
A kind man who helped many. A great human being.
You are doing a great job.
You are donating blood to save his life.
Our love and prayers will be with you.
Thanks.
Thanks a lot.
They are in the room. Let me meet them. - Okay.
What's happening?
Earlier, the doctor shouted on us for no reason.
Now, it's this girl who cried for no reason.
We only asked her the name. She should've said just that.
Am I correct?
It struck me now that his name and your name matches.
Comrade Krishnan. Comrade Krishna Kumar.
Krishnan. Krishna Kumar. Krishna Kumar. Krishnan.
Did you hear what she said? - What?
She said he was like me.
I don't think that's correct. - Why?
He is a kind man.
Come here. - Why?
Let me hug you.
They say they will take blood only in the afternoon.
At least, follow the formalities before that.
I am not aware with the formalities.
Let me know what you want.
Sir, don't increase the quantity by adding ice. - Okay.
Are these seedless oranges? - Yes.
Why don't they have seeds, sir?
They don't. That's it. - He has doubts, too.
I don't mind a few seeds, sir.
These are the formalities.
You have already said it.
People pay to get rare blood groups. - True.
But, we aren't like that.
He is a comrade, just like me.
Doing good for others. That's my aim.
A good deed..
Excuse me.
I will come, too. - No. Stay here.
Go inside. I will be back soon.
He fears that you may leave. So, he asked me to stay back.
Why don't you move?
Dear.
Who's ringing you, sir?
Check it. It might be someone in need.
As I'm at the hospital..
As if.. You would have picked it otherwise.
You are so ungrateful.
You kept calling me for a month from the same phone.
Did I ever ignore the calls? - But, dear.
Once your purposes are met, you tend to forget the aid.
How's your daughter's job going on?
A job in the cooperative bank is a great thing.
I was planning to pay you.
But then, she fell sick. - You will have lots of excuses.
I pleaded with many to get her the job, but you shun me.
I paid Mr. Sukumaran Rs. 25,000. - So?
Mr. Sukumaran helped you get the job.
He should be paid for that.
You agreed to pay me Rs. 5,000 if I arranged a meeting with him.
Now, you make excuses.
Don't you value that? - No. It's not that.
The director board has members other than Mr. Sukumaran.
Keep in mind that things can turn worse in no time.
No, dear. Don't say that.
I have Rs. 2,000. I had saved them for medicines.
Keep it with you.
I see. Are you trying to blackmail me emotionally?
No. I don't want it. - Keep it. I may get your curse.
Never. I am paying you willingly.
This is too less.
I will pay the rest after getting her salary.
Okay. - How are you? - This is why I refrain from doing good.
Continue giving him the same medicines. - Okay, sir.
Move aside.
Ma'am. - Yes. - Do you feel better?
Yes. - Get well soon.
Isn't she your granddaughter? - Yes.
My dear little one.. Do you want blood?
Okay. Let me leave. I'll call you on the first of next month.
Pick my call. - Okay. - Okay.
I hope you didn't curse me while paying. - Never.
Good.
It comes on the left..
We.. - Hey. - Really? - Hey, come here.
I'll catch you later. - What is he up to?
Come on fast.
Where were you?
I.. I went to pay someone.
I made some enquiries.
Comrade Krishnan is a great personality.
No way! He must be a party state committee member.
Not more than that.
He's not an M.L.A or an M.P.
He must have been admitted here at the request of Kuriyachan.
He has influence only up to an area secretary level.
Stay aside!
Stay aside. - It's the chief minister.
Stay aside. Move.
Move.
Krishna Kumar.
- Yes.
What's happening?
What happened to you?
You usually get excited on seeing state leaders.
I don't understand anything.
One thing is certain.
There is truth in what you said.
He.. He isn't just another commoner.
The surgery is scheduled for the afternoon. Am I correct?
You have already said that.
I am ready to wait, even if it is scheduled for the night.
It's the matter of a life.
The one admitted..
The comrade.. People say he is a great man.
Aishwarya, who came in the morning, is my classmate.
She told me.
The comrades who came said the same.
We.. we are eager to know.
Just for curiosity, sir.
I am not in a mental state to speak with you. - Okay.
It doesn't bother us whoever he is.
Anyway, it's hard to recover. He is in the I.C.U.
We won't be benefited in any way.
That's true. - Yes.
Who can he be?
Brother. - Do one thing.
Brother. - Get inside the I.C.U. - Okay.
Ask him directly.
Anyway, the surgery is set for afternoon. There's enough time.
It's time for Him to come.
Who's there? - 'The tree which bloomed..' - It's Rajeev.
Hello, Rajeev.
Let's meet at the market.
No. I'll wait at the market
and we'll leave for the party office from there.
Okay.
I will inform you if there are any changes. Okay.
What is it?
I should get rid of him today.
It's hard to survive.
'Has he come to hit me?'
Were you serious? - What?
Do you really want to know about the comrade?
Yes. Of course.
He would always say one thing. We should help others
not when we want, but when they are in need of it.
It's not just that. Everyone must know of him.
Especially you.
I have learnt a lot from him.
There is much to be learnt from him.
You are Krishna Kumar. Right? - Yes.
Your talk reminded me of him.
He was pretty much like you.
A politician who was always busy and engaged.
The term social worker or community servant
suits him more than a politician.
Your look and speech resemble his.
He is my best friend.
I was in the police department.
I met him first at Peermade.
I was the sub-inspector there.
He was there to promote the Communist Party.
He must have been your age then.
But, he was very mature.
His eyes reflected his confidence.
His body and mind were filled with revolution.
His ideas spread in Peermade like forest fires.
Keep quiet. - No, sir.
Get in quickly.
It's not me, sir. It's not me. Don't hit me, sir.
I am innocent.
I didn't do it.
Get him into the vehicle!
It's not me, sir. Don't arrest me, sir. I am innocent!
Keep quiet.
I didn't do it, sir.
Get me a soda.
Okay.
Why was he beaten?
You are new here. Aren't you?
Mr. Eerali doesn't need a reason to thrash anyone.
This is common here.
Where are you from?
I haven't seen you here before. - You will see me from now on.
I was a school teacher. - Okay.
After my retirement, I got actively involved in politics.
Yes. Come in.
Eldho. - Yes.
Shall we have a discussion? - Yes. - Come. - Okay.
You must be familiar with Comrade Krishnan.
He is Comrade Dasan. He is Comrade Senthil.
He is Comrade Basheer.
He is Comrade Eldho.
Comrades, the Kottayam District Committee has appointed
Comrade Krishnan here to boost the Communist Party's activities.
He will explain things in detail.
Then, we will discuss. I invite the comrade to speak.
Can't we start after the others join us?
That.. Comrade.
Our party isn't strong here.
There are only five of us as party members here.
What about the labour union?
It is there. But, only for namesake.
The labourers aren't organised. - Yes.
The union and party are meant to organise the unorganised.
What has the party to do with it?
Which is the book you are reading, comrade?
'Karl Marx - Puthuyugathinte Vazhikatti'.
written by Comrade E.M.S.
Other than revolutionary ideas, the party needs
just like you said
a platform to communicate with the people.
That platform is none other than people's hearts
which goes unnoticed and unknown.
It's not a labourer's work or wage
that has to be known by a communist.
But his heart.
The heart which comprises his family, work, concerns and griefs.
The heart which contains his happiness and sorrows.
We should sow the ideas of communism right there.
The party will grow only when he realises them.
It must start from the hearts of people
from the base level of this society.
The slogan, 'Long live revolution' must be instilled in him.
We have some restrictions, comrade.
There are many reasons for that.
There are no limitations for a communist.
In the beginning of the 1940's
when a communist party was formed in Kerala through graffiti
when revolts broke in different areas of Malabar like in Karivellur
Morazha and Karuvumbayi organised by the communist party
and other agricultural firms
when Kunhikannan, Kunhiraman and Kumaran turned martyrs
the party had to overcome many hardships and troubles.
It was the will of the labourers which inspired every communist
and the trust of its members.
That trust led to the government led by Mr. E.M.S in 1957.
We can. We will, comrades.
Ten years back, Mr. Mehta from Mumbai bought this estate
along with two others from the British company, Morison.
Elappara, Kallar and Peermade.
This estate is the biggest and has largest number of workers.
It's been only three years since this manager came.
His cruelty is intolerable.
Why doesn't anyone react?
Out of fear.
Don't stare at me, comrade. That's the truth.
He has a henchman. Garudan. Garudan Kankani.
Hey. - Yes, sir. - Come here.
Why didn't you come yesterday?
I went for my kid's admission.
Did your kid finish learning everything?
That.. - I will teach. Shall I?
No, sir. I won't repeat it.
You should be punished.
Run. Go. Run!
Don't kill me.
He has been here for quite some time.
He is from Kodagu.
He arranged workers for this company.
He pays wages given by the company according to his whims.
No one opposes him.
Why can't they complain to the police?
Whom? You mean Mr. Eerali?
How are you, Garuda? - Greetings, sir.
How's life?
Cheers!
In these circumstances, how can we strengthen the party?
The union can do nothing.
We fear to stay here as communists.
What is a union? Union means an organisation.
To organise or to get together.
If the labourers don't join the union
the union must join the labourers.
Ideas alone won't do.
Practical actions are required.
In 1951, the central government passed a bill.
Do you know about it? - The Indian Plantation Labour Act.
The Company Act was passed for the welfare of the plantation workers.
The land cultivated in twelve or more acres
or estates worked by 15 or more workers
comes under the Major Plantation Company Act.
According to that, the workers working here
should be paid the wages and other benefits by the company.
How many of you are paid directly by the company?
Leave it. How many of you avail your rightful benefits?
What benefits?
The provident fund is paid half by the worker and half by the company.
Bonuses given as the profit share of the company.
Gratuity and increment.
The sick leaves and casual leaves taken with and without pay.
Sir, what are you talking about?
I am talking about you.
I am talking for the workers, including
Muthu, Mani, Raghavan, Selvin and Nalini.
People like you, who haven't even heard of such things before
have worked for the company for a very long time.
The company, which grows on your blood and sweat, is exploiting you.
This exploitation is responsible for the poverty of the workers.
They take advantage of your fear and ignorance.
The company is not our enemy and we aren't against it.
But, the rights of the workers should be met at any cost.
How?
We must organise a labour union.
And it should be strong.
It's for your good. - No, I don't want.
It's okay.
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
A major population of the workers is ready to join us.
What is our next action plan?
Let's talk. Let's talk with the management.
Let's explain things to them.
What do you mean? They will never agree to it.
I know.
Both us and them should never regret
not solving the problems through mutual talk.
We want to meet the manager.
What is it?
We need to talk.
You can't meet him without a prior appointment.
We will meet after taking the appointment.
You won't get it easily.
The manager is busy with his schedules.
Tell him the representatives of the labour union have come to meet him.
You can't meet him. He is busy.
It's okay. We will wait until he is free.
I told you. This won't work.
As we didn't get an opportunity to speak..
If we have decided to speak, we will.
But, we are not allowed to meet the manager.
We got it.
Our wait today is our permission for tomorrow.
Where are you going?
Be seated.
These seats are meant for us.
What do you want?
Get out.
It's okay.
You must be in shock on hearing things you aren't used to.
The labourers are seeking only their lawful rights.
You will have to agree to it someday.
Think about it.
Do you think I will agree the moment you ask for it?
Yes, I think so.
No one can keep people in the dark for long.
There is room for hope.
There are more than 3,000 workers here.
Then, their families and dependants.
How many of them will support us in a strike?
There are workers working for other unions as well.
A majority of them are used to this lifestyle.
They will adjust to any situation until they know the truth.
It's out of ignorance.
Our duty is to let them know of their rights.
Just one person is enough for the success of a strike.
A communist idea is a flame.
Exploiters will fear it, no matter how small it is.
They must fear it.
Because a spark is enough to burn an entire forest.
I don't understand what we are waiting for.
Will he oppose us?
Garuda, let's see how far he goes.
Look. He is here.
Remove the chairs.
I don't want him to sit before me.
Sir. They are here.
Come. Come in, comrade.
Be seated. Let's sit and talk.
Come on. Let's discuss things.
Anyway, I am not going to agree to your demands.
But, it doesn't mean we can't discuss them.
Sit.
Sit down.
If a round table conference is customary for a decision
let it be then.
You! - Don't you dare!
Also..
If you still haven't understood our rights
you soon will.
You will understand what we are
and what we are capable of.
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union..
Long live the revolution!
We want our justice! - We want our justice!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution! - Do you see that?
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
The management should be just! - The management should be just!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Get out of my way!
Move aside!
Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the revolution!
Move aside! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union!
- Long live the workers union!
Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union!
'You are requested to maintain peace.'
'You aren't allowed to gather around the company'
'nor are you allowed to disturb the proceedings.'
'I request all of you to leave this place at once.'
'Else, we will have to disperse you by force.'
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
'Leave this place at once!'
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution!
- 'Charge!'
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union!
Move aside!
Walk!
Move aside! - Long live the revolution!
Move! - Oh, God! - Long live the revolution!
Don't beat me! - Move!
Move!
Get them inside!
Move! - Long live the revolution!
Move! His bloody communism!
No! - Get back in there!
Get in!
Get them all in! Their bloody strike!
Get in! Close the door.
Let's not take them to the station right away.
His bloody strike!
Sir, he'll die if you thrash him anymore.
Seriously? Are you talking about him?
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Enough..
Are you fine? - I'm fine.
They hurt you a lot, didn't they?
Just leave it.. - Let's leave for Kottayam.
Aren't they.. - No, they are not.
All you need is a bit of rest.
Don't we have others to take care of the rest?
We will decide. - No.
This is.. - We will have to take care
of other matters while this matter is hot.
My presence is vital for that.
It's not my pain that must have a solution.
But of the workers.
We must stick to the plan.. - This is Mr. Rajan.
Greetings. - He is the assistant labour officer.
He was once a comrade.
Nothing has changed.
Being referred to as a former comrade
inspires me.
Not just us, but.. - Comrades.
We must devote ourselves to the strike.
Let's make the company realise that we won't
back out without justice.
Our future generations must learn from us
that a police force can't stop us from attaining justice.
Long live the revolution! - Long live the revolution!
Long live the workers union! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union!
Long live.. Long live the revolution!
"In this land"
"we are here to change the world."
"We will strive to save our land."
"Come on.."
"Let's lead the right path"
"for a better tomorrow."
"Let's take this steady and strive for a better life"
"as time passes."
They might do anything to move the products from here.
Some of us must be awake. - Okay.
Comrade.
What's wrong? - Kankani..
What happened?
Four to five men tried to..
They even hurt my children.
They might have tried
to hurt them while the men weren't around.
Were you scared, dear?
Why must we fear them?
It's Kankani who must fear us.
Who is there?
Who is it?
Who is there?
Show yourself!
If men aren't ready to join your interests
is it right to
force them into it, Garuda?
Who is that?
If you do that
do you think a communist would sit idle?
Show yourself rather than hiding in the dark!
Is it me or you who is in the dark?
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"I'll never stop the fight against anarchy."
"I will be a comrade who is as blazing as the sun."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"The blazing sun witnessed the intensity of our revolution."
"The slogans reverberated in my heart."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"When the red flag.."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"I hold the commoners"
"close to my heart."
"I will make everyone who made"
"them suffer pay."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"The streets where the mob expressed its protest"
"witnessed the courage of comrades."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"Like the garland of victory that kissed the sky"
"I am the truth that the world will always remember."
You have forgotten the truth, Garuda.
You are a worker as well.
Let this remind you.
Long live the revolution! - Long live the workers union!
Long live the workers union!
Long live the revolution!
"The courage that arises in the heart"
"will gather momentum with time."
"Let's unite for a new age"
"where the earth would bleed red."
"When we come together.. When our hands hit the air.."
"Let's hold the red flag with pride."
Comrade Krishnan. - Yes? - This is Rocky, my friend.
This place is good for tourism.
The land and music..
We are welcome to development.
However, no one can change things around here.
"Our slogans would echo on the streets."
"We'd put everything at stake."
"We shall come to the rescue of the tormented"
"during tough times."
"We won't be intimidated by their words"
"and we'll take the fight to our enemies."
"Let's support each other and let"
"our slogan echo in the atmosphere."
"When we come together.. When our hands hit the air.."
"Let's hold the red flag with pride."
Kavalam Pattar is a well-known landlord.
In a place only suited for tea plantations
he had cultivated paddy on it.
Denying us from our right to work, he has
recruited farmers at low wages from Kambam and Theni.
As long as we have no farmers union
I advise that the workers union and the party must interfere.
A wage of Rs. 5.
They are entitled to one twelfth of the share. Let them work.
That's not fair, Pattar.
A wage of Rs. 8 And the share will be one tenth.
And the quarter of that will be the final settlement.
I suggest that you leave.
You know that I'm not here to stay.
We will do the needful.
What was your name?
Krishnan. - Is that so?
Is that all? Don't you have a surname?
Something like Krishnan Namboothiri or Krishnan Nair..
Or even..
If you want to know my caste and beliefs
I don't need a surname.
It's right there.
Comrade.
Comrade Krishnan.
Didn't Pattar's farmers show up for work?
No. - Excuse me?
Agriculture is nothing like trade.
Every situation has its own method of striking.
We can't strike for our needs like how we did for the company.
We must strike by working
until we get what we want.
We must not stand with the landlord's harsh decision.
No one can stop you from working here.
You can either work or leave.
But, I guarantee you that our farmers would work on this land.
Not only do we need a worker's union but a farmer's union as well.
Comrade. - Yes.
Pattar says that there won't be cultivation this year.
He has sent back the workers from Theni.
Pattar won't be harmed
if he decides not to harvest
his fields for a year.
But the poor would suffer.
Let's start where he has stopped.
"This book was written by time."
"We shall write a chapter"
"of happiness and change."
Until this comes to a decision
we must be able to feed the farmer's families.
"We shall protect each other"
"until the sun is on the horizon."
"Let us remember"
"all the martyrs who fought for us."
"When we come together.. When our hands hit the air.."
"Let's hold the red flag with pride."
I can't agree to this.
There is something that you haven't understood yet.
They haven't even asked anything for themselves.
I see.
Who permitted them to grow crops on my land without my consent?
Which is why they had appointed me
to give the harvest to you.
Let me make this clear.
The farmers have been very decent.
If you try to bring up other issues
you can get into trouble as per labour law.
The farmers aren't asking for anything more.
Neither must you.
Wages of Rs. 7. The share will be one tenth.
That's final.
A decision that would favour both of you.
You may sign it if you are willing.
Else, you'd lose the harvest and your land.
Here.
Do you really want to be adamant now?
Please proceed.
Here.
That's done.
Here you go.
I wish you all the best.
Overdoing anything
always ends badly.
I would've killed them if this was Kavalam.
No one would have found out.
If you can take care of the resulting chaos
I can ensure that he won't be seen anywhere
in Peermade.
Where is it, Muthu? - We are close.
Where are you off to when wild pigs
are roaming loose?
Are you here to save someone who is hurt?
No.
No one is hurt or has lost their way in the woods.
If you are wondering why am I here..
Weren't you talking about
wild pigs roaming around?
One among them needs to be taught a lesson
and disciplined right here in these woods.
It may cause a nuisance if it ever finds its way to the village.
You need not set your eyes on him.
A loyal worker
would never be able to abandon the one he serves.
If Eerali thinks he's the reason I'm here
it's because of myself.
Isn't it wrong to beat up an SI
in public, Eerali?
Though your presence is here because of me
or your mighty intelligence
you have no return.
Do you know what a genuine communist craves for?
To become a martyr.
For those who fear the shadow of death
would require a gun to stand fearlessly
in front of a comrade.
It's not that I fear death, Eerali.
But, having to die at the hands of a wimp like you..
Oh, God!
Having said that he was a great friend
he ended up getting thrashed.
Has he lost it?
Oh, God!
Hey.. - I can't get enough..
Oh, God!
I can't take this anymore. - Hey! Cut it out.
Sorry.
That was unbelievable.
Didn't he say that he was a good friend?
Would anyone beat up their best friend?
Sorry. - What for?
For talking about beating up his friend.
"From the soil where blood was spilled.."
Hello? Yes, Benny.
Yes, tell me.
I'm in between something, Benny.
I shall send Mahesh.
He will explain things to you.
Okay? No, Benny. Mahesh would be there to assist.
I assure you. It's confirmed.
Okay?
I want you to go and meet Benny. - Okay.
You must explain him the plan in detail. - Okay.
You must wait for me at the market. - Okay.
I'll be there with him at a time between 11 and 11.30..
Or else, I shall come in a bit late.
I'll be there by noon. - Will you be here until then?
I was talking about being there with him.
I'll leave soon. Get going then.
Well, wouldn't I have to buy him food?
Such a dear. I shall
take care of that. - Is it?
You leave..
What about my meal? I am hungry, too.
Here you go. Get going now.
Won't you be there by noon?
I will, but you must settle everything by then. - Sure.
Mahesh! - Yes?
We've been told to go easy on him.
Okay. - Go on.
I'm sorry. My friend doesn't know how to behave. That's why.
When you were thrashed back then..
Are those marks from the fight?
Yes, it is true. I was the villain at first.
Krishnan and I never encountered each other
for a while after that fight.
It was for a long while.
I was hospitalised for months.
I got a transfer and moved to Malappuram.
Krishnan had to be in and out of jail because of the fight.
It was only later that I realised that it was only for good.
It wasn't only a few who were suffering.
Everybody is late to realise the consequences of their actions.
How did you become his friend later?
Didn't I tell you? I retired as a DySP years later.
After that, I settled in Kottayam.
My grandchild had fallen ill.
Her treatment was done here.
Krishnan had turned out be the saviour of the men of Periyar.
Age was never a matter to him.
However, he was paralysed due to a stroke.
He wasn't that old either..
After all, he's a man who had dealt a lot with policemen and goons.
Ever since then
he became ill and needed constant support.
He and his family returned to Kottayam.
That's when I found my new neighbour.
We weren't on good terms at first.
In time..
Friends turning into enemies could be dangerous.
But, it's not true the other way round.
Many years passed by.
He has always offered help
to all his friends and family without any distinction.
What happened, advocate?
As expected, the registration was over without any hindrance.
Are you all happy now?
The Thekkumpara tea estate is going to be reopened after years.
The company will now run as before. - Yes.
The person who was desperate to hear this good news is..
He should've been the first one to hear this.
This cost us his life.
Let me tell this to Janaki. - Okay.
Our company is going to be reopened.
The registration is done.
The company that was given to us by our dear comrade.
'Who is this comrade?'
'I am sure about one thing.'
'I've heard only a part of the story.'
'The real story is yet to be heard. Isn't it?'
Comrade Krishnan! Red salute!
Have you suffered from any diseases in the past?
Of course! - I mean any communicable diseases? - No.
Are you having any medicines now? - No.
Have you taken any antibiotics in the past three months? - No.
Have you travelled out of Kerala? - No.
Recently? - I don't think so.
I had taken a bath in hot water two weeks back.
Just for a change. Would that be a problem?
Here, sign it!
She is just creating a fuss for no reason. - Show this there.
You scared me. - What do you want?
I came to donate blood.
Everyone is here for the same purpose. Wait here. - Okay.
Where were you?
I'd been to the blood bank
to donate blood. - I could've accompanied you.
Oh, that's all right.
Did you donate the blood? - No, it's a long queue.
So, I was waiting.
This is usual here.
There are very less staff members here.
What if someone else takes your place?
I have reserved my seat by placing a towel.
Then, come on. Let's eat something.
No. I am not hungry.
Why? Do you always skip lunch?
No, it's just because I'm not hungry.
Okay. Tell me when you feel hungry. - Sure.
"From the soil where blood was spilled.."
Yes, Mahesh? - Hello.
Benny says that polytechnic should be used..
What are you saying? My phone is running out of charge.
Wait a minute. What's the name of that material?
That was.. Poly.. - Is it Nivin Pauly?
Shut up and get lost!
Hey! What was that material? - Which material?
The material used to make weapons in cinema! - That's polyform.
Polyform.. - Right.
Weapons made of polyform look very original. - What?
Are you sure? - It's a material similar to styrofoam.
Hello? Hello?
His phone ran out of charge.
Anyway, let us start making it.
Point number three.
A hare has three horns!
That is of great importance to politicians.
Have you woken up?
This is Krishna Kumar. He came here to donate blood.
I'd seen him.
He was my senior in school.
He was a students' leader those days. - I heard you.
I didn't mean to boast. - I didn't say so.
Only a patriotic person can become a politician.
I am the district joint secretary of SFK.
You can approach me for any help. - Sure.
Shall I serve you tea? - No, thanks.
Ms. Neethi was also an activist during her days in JNU.
Really?
Nowadays, girls are active in politics. Were you a party member?
Yes, I was a central committee member. - What?
I gave up everything after my studies.
It's really great to become a central committee member.
Give me your phone. Let me plug it for charging.
Shucks!
I see. Why do you want to know about father?
Do you have any plans to write a novel?
No. Actually, when I got to know about him..
That's how my father is.
As you get to know more about him
you tend to feel that there is a lot more to know.
His life story can be made into a novel.
One parcel. - Okay.
Meals? We have 'Biryani', sir.
No, I am fine with meals.
Chicken Biryani comes with an egg as well.
If you want, I'll get you extra eggs. - No need.
Where's your friend?
Just get our meals fast! - All right.
What am I going to gain by making you eat 'Biryani'?
He was a father that every
daughter would wish for.
Dad has never tried to control me
or interfere in any of my decisions.
But each of my decisions
were influenced by my dad.
When I was studying in grade seven, there was a protest in our school.
It was a protest regarding the food provided in school.
I didn't even bother to know who organised that protest.
I took part in the protest.
Normally, girls never
involve in protests.
Forget girls, even boys used to just peek through the windows.
We cannot blame them.
Being small kids, we saw everything out of curiosity.
In that curiosity, I shouted slogans and joined the protest.
You can imagine the after-effects.
The principal got hold of me.
She told me to bring my father.
I used to get to see my dad only once or twice a month. - Oh.
I was scared to tell my parents.
Honestly speaking, I'd expected these words from my dad.
I am fine with you taking part in protests.
But you need to study along with it.
I told my mom about this.
But the next day, I got to know from my friends
that my dad was in the office.
I admit that you are a politician.
Do you have to drag your daughter into politics at such a young age?
Let the kids study.
Don't you wish to see your children employed well?
Parents have a major role to play
in their children's behaviour.
I want your assurance that this won't be repeated.
You don't have to beat her for this reason.
Why? - Nothing.
I knew that you would support your daughter.
You are absolutely right, ma'am.
That's the only way you can think.
But, don't think that your way of thinking
can be right for others as well.
Politics is not a game.
Politics is not mere garbage to be thrown away.
Politics!
Politics has nothing to do with age or legacy.
We are a part of politics from the day we were born.
When children use black and blue pens
you use red ink to correct their mistakes.
Isn't that politics?
You've been using green ink to attest documents.
Isn't that a part of politics?
Black or blue has no value, ma'am.
If the ink in a pen can be political
then why not a child studying in grade seven?
My daughter..
She is an individual.
She did something that seemed right to her.
It's not just my daughter.
It's for every child who was a part of that protest.
You cannot deny that fact.
Children should study not with a purpose
to just get employed.
As I said before
they should be educated to be able to differentiate
between good and bad.
The work they do is not important.
How they do it matters.
A school should be a medium to teach this.
The most important education that is required in our life
is to become decisive.
To become smart.
To be able to smartly decide how to lead our own lives.
My dad never taught me how to live
but he showed me how to live.
His life was a lesson to me.
Comrade Krishnan was not only a great comrade
but a great father as well.
The best father ever!
Hello! What a surprise!
When did you come? - Just a while ago. - Is it?
Where is Ms. Suja? - She is in the room.
She is Sreekala, granddaughter of Mr. Prabhakaran.
Hello. - Hello.
She is mentally retarded.
Don't say that. She is differently-abled.
Isn't it, dear? - Yes.
She is a good singer and a painter.
Come, let's go inside. - Okay.
Aren't you coming? - No.
After eating, you need to wait for two hours to donate blood.
How can you say that? - That's how it's done.
Who told you to leave?
But, I..
Come after an hour.
Are you doing this intentionally? - What did you say?
Nothing!
The police had come home to enquire.
I didn't say anything. - What is it, Krishna Kumar?
I wanted my phone. - Oh.
I'll get it. - No need. I'll take it myself.
Let me sit outside the ICU.
What if they need me?
No need of that.
People are there for that.
She won't listen to you.
It is only now that she came here to rest.
The surgery will be only in the afternoon.
You don't have to wait from now itself.
This wait is just nothing!
That's right.
Once dad leaves for some purpose..
Listen to me, Ms. Suja.
Once, dad left for Kumily.
For 60 days!
He returned exactly after 60 days.
You mean two months? - Yes!
When he reached Kumily
he saw one of his old friends who was a doctor.
He took dad along with him.
Not for a leisure trip!
He observed that something was wrong with dad.
He brought him here directly.
When examined, he was suffering from stomach ulcer.
He never used to eat on time.
Or was it because you never prepared him meals on time?
Get lost! - Then?
What else? He was given free treatment for 60 days here.
After the treatment, he paid for my dad's fare and sent him home.
For two months? - Yes.
Weren't you worried about his absence?
Dear Krishna Kumar, that was not his first absence.
I'll give you the best example.
My parents' marriage was itself a big comedy.
Comedy? - Exactly!
You need to hear this story.
Aren't you trying to know more about dad?
You should know this face of Comrade Krishnan as well.
What is that?
Tell him, Mom. It would be good if you say it.
Hey, what is wrong with you?
I wanted to ask you.
Amidst his party activism, did he have
time for his family?
He gave equal priority to his party and his family.
He has always taken good care of us.
He was the best husband and the best father.
Mom, tell us about your marriage.
Marriage..
Everyone was always enthusiastic
to work with him.
Along with protests, we took part in various other programs as well.
"The sun rose high in the sky."
"It adorned the whole earth with its light."
"All the desires started thriving within."
"To the places beyond our reach"
"the sun spreads its light of happiness."
"To the places beyond our reach"
"the sun spreads its light of happiness."
Our parents are known for superstitious
misconceptions and misunderstandings.
But, you can bring a change.
You need to do it!
New beliefs and changes
are essential for this generation.
"Along the paths of pine trees"
"the wind blew with a soothing effect."
"The sun rays embraced the flowers."
"The dew drops on the petals"
"shone like gems in the light." - Come on!
Go fast.
There are some more people. I'll drop them home.
Comrade Janaki is going to be of great asset to our party.
Where is Comrade Janaki? - She won't come.
Please don't feel bad.
She won't come anymore. - But why?
Her marriage proposals were cancelled
because of her party activism.
We will always support the union.
But, please don't force her to take part in other programs.
Is that all?
It's not just Janaki.
I've never forced anyone for anything.
But for this mere reason
you shouldn't stop your smart daughter from living her dreams.
Have you felt that your daughter has done something wrong?
No. - Comrade Janaki has many more things to do here.
You should be proud of your daughter. - Yes.
That is the reason I told you.
The farmers' protest is going to begin in Kumily.
I need you to be an active part of it. - Okay.
Shall I leave? - But, what about her marriage?
Her marriage will happen at the right time.
What about her future? - Oh!
If nobody is willing, I will marry her. Okay?
We'll meet tomorrow for the meeting.
Shall I leave? - Okay.
"The flower that forgot to bloom"
"was embraced lovingly by the breeze."
"The sun rays made your eyes shimmer"
"and spread wisdom into you."
"With a slogan that we need need to arise"
"the birds fluttered and hovered around."
"The whole world immersed"
"in the red colour of the sunset."
Don't you have an opinion, Comrade Janaki?
Aren't you asleep, comrade?
Oh, Basheer!
What are you doing here at this time? - Nothing.
Actually.. - Yes?
Amidst your busy schedule, you might've forgotten.
But, they are worried.
Whom are you talking about? - Janaki.
You never said anything about that matter.
It's been almost a year now. - About Comrade Janaki? - Yes.
What about her?
Hadn't you mentioned marrying Janaki?
That was just a slip of the tongue.
But now, I am here
not to make an excuse or to step back from this.
Even though it was unintentional
I was a reason for your grief.
If the solution for this problem is to marry Janaki
I am ready for that.
You can decide the rest and let me know.
What is it, comrade?
Even though you made such a declaration
I know that you have no such feelings for me.
I can make my parents understand.
You don't have to forcefully agree to this marriage.
I disagreed to this marriage, not because I don't like you
or because I am in love with someone else.
I have never thought about a woman in my life.
My party is my world.
I sacrificed my family life in order to devote
my whole time for my party.
But, this marriage should happen.
I know that I can never be a good husband.
I can never be a good father or a family man.
Even though my wife Janaki can't understand me
I believe that Comrade Janaki can understand.
What about the plates? - Yes. - Make a note of it.
Two big vessels.
Why do you need all this?
This is not just a party marriage for us.
This is a celebration!
Where is her heading to at this time?
"With a single"
"dream." - Show him some light. - Come with me. - Okay.
"In our path of life"
"I have only a single tune in my heart."
"I had been waiting for this moment."
"It's the time for snowfall."
"It's time for the evening breeze."
"With a single dream." - Come on.
Bring all the chairs. "In our path"
"of life."
Greetings.
Where is Comrade Krishnan? - He'll come now.
Where is Comrade Krishnan? - Be patient.
Where is Comrade Krishnan?
Did something happen to him or did he cheat?
He was disinterested in this marriage.
People have started gossiping.
Did he tell you something?
Let us eat something now.
It's past 3.00 p.m. Come on.
I hope you are not in a hurry.
What happened?
There he comes.
Comrade..
What happened? - The discussion got extended.
Amidst all that, he forgot about his marriage.
Did you think that I betrayed you?
If I had thought so
I would've not waited for you until now.
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"This is the beginning of love."
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"Whenever I see you"
"I feel like looking at you forever."
"Your mere look is enough"
"to enter into my heart."
"Thousands of flowers bloomed"
"and looked charming."
"But your heart was the prettiest of all."
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"This is the beginning of love."
Get me that flag!
It's not just because of my promise.
A companion to hold the flag during my protests.
To stay beside me shouting slogans until the last breath.
To be by my side in the freezing night
on the banks of river Periyar.
To be my support if at all I get tired.
I thought you could be such a companion to me.
Only you could be such a companion to me.
"My love, you should always be by my side"
"as a companion at every stage of my life."
"Along the paths of life.." - Are you done with your work? - Here.
What is this? - My wages. - "You should always"
"be by my side." - That belongs to you.
Keep it. "Thousands of flowers bloomed"
"and looked charming." - Red Salute!
"But your heart was the prettiest of all."
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"Oh, my beloved!"
"You look so beautiful."
"This is the beginning of love."
Here. - What is this for?
This is given to everyone here.
Can I leave?
You are supposed to rest for a while.
Thanks a lot. - For what?
You donated blood for our comrade.
We are indebted to you.
I just donated some blood.
Everyone does this.
Moreover, they would've already gotten the blood for him.
I just made a replacement for that. - Everything done for our comrade
is precious for us.
We will support our comrade until our last breath.
Comrade has now
become someone very dear to me.
Someone very close to me.
I wanted to know something. - What?
Actually, what happened to him?
What is the need for this operation?
I saw police enquiring about it.
If you don't want to reveal it..
We've told everyone
that comrade is unwell
and he needs a surgery.
Comrade was adamant about not telling anyone the truth.
Comrade..
'My life itself is a protest.'
'A protest for my fellow beings.'
'A protest for the right to live.'
Dad.
Sit down.
What did the doctor say?
As usual, to continue with the medication.
Everything else is normal.
Did you meet the physiotherapist? - No.
He was on leave today. That's okay.
I'll go and meet him tomorrow.
Dad! Dad! You've got a phone call!
The caller is on hold.
Hello? - Activism is a good thing.
Can't you just deal with matters like
justice for rape victims
or to arrest teachers who rapes students?
You won't even get media attention if you work on their behalf.
And this is a habit for them.
Look at them! They don't care that they are in police station.
You can leave now.
I'll let you know if I find anything with news value.
What are you going to do with them?
I won't be eating them alive!
We can't be sure about you. That's why I asked.
I'll take them to court after the case is filed.
What about the people who were arrested with them?
Anyway, a girl can't do immoral trafficking on her own.
I- I'll take them to court, too.
I'm very sure that they are not in this station now.
Even if they are here, they will be out of this web
using their money or influence before reaching the court.
Didn't you talk about the justice for a rape victim?
Including the women in your house
live without the fear of getting raped to an extent is because
there are women like this to satisfy the sexual desires of men.
You'll arrest them for entertainment.
The court will put them in jail or a rescue shelter.
Will it put an end to prostitution here?
You can only mess with these poor women.
The same thing happens in five-star hotels.
Can you do anything about it?
I need to take them with me.
I can't do it without your permission.
You will give me permission.
Are you commanding me?
Damn!
A police officer getting slapped for misbehaving with a woman
will have good news value.
Hope you can understand.
I can promise you one thing.
At least a few of them will be doing other jobs in their lives.
Go to LIFE with them.
I have to get my father's blood test results.
I'll come there after that. - Okay.
Take some rest. We'll talk later.
Maya, stop!
Maya?
It just happened, comrade.
I didn't have another option.
It's been eight years since the company shut down.
No one has any work.
The youth left looking for other jobs.
Many of them left the village for good.
Only a few of us are still there.
I didn't know what to do.
We are starving there.
It was because we didn't have another option.
Your condition was not..
It was my mistake that I didn't take time to enquire about it.
It's been 10-15 years
since I climbed that hill during winter.
I..
I want to go there.
Comrade.
"Close your eyes.."
Don't you want to sleep? - Yes. - "On your.."
"mother's chest.." - Periyar has changed a lot.
Now, their lives should change, too.
Who are you? - Is Mr. Mathew here?
He is sleeping. What's the matter?
I wanted to see him.
It'll be evening by the time he wakes up.
You can either wait here or come in the evening.
We'll wait. - No, we'll come in the evening.
That'll be better.
We'll come in the evening. - Okay.
Tell him Comrade Krishnan was here to meet him.
Okay, I'll tell him.
Mr. Mathew can do it.
In this condition
he is the only one who can do it.
Sorry. Dad asked me to bring you to him right now.
You prevented a big loss that I might've had due to a confusion.
Never hesitate to come to me for any help.
Thank you for your kind heart.
Let's hope everything goes well.
I knew you would never come to me with a personal request.
Well, you can't say this is entirely for the public.
It is for a village which includes me, too.
I understand
what you are saying.
But, to buy a plantation..
Well, not only that plantations are not profitable these days
they are running on a huge loss.
And the labour issues, legal cases..
My children take care of everything now.
Let me think about it.
Mr. Mathew is ready to sell the plantation to a good buyer.
They might have felt this is better than wasting the land.
Didn't we have any other buyers after that?
Many people came to see the land.
It went until the registration formalities a few times.
But later, it got cancelled.
Don't worry. We'll look into it.
There will be other buyers, too.
Else, we'll request Mr. Mathew to re-open it.
I'm not worried.
I feel an anger towards myself.
I have protested for that company a lot.
It shouldn't be abandoned like this.
We have reached a decision.
Job's Group is ready to buy Thekkumpara tea estate.
We'll make sure the company is working, too.
People will get their jobs back.
Sir..
I don't know what to say.
But, I have a small condition.
It's not a big matter.
But, when I'm investing such a huge amount..
It is a new business for me.
And a new location.
You should be there in the company when it starts again.
It's not because I don't know about your health issues.
I'm getting old, too. I'm a little worried.
The company shouldn't shut down because of another labour issue.
You should be there on behalf of the company.
Think about it.
You can take a decision later.
There is nothing to think about.
I'll be there on behalf of the company.
For the workers.
Didn't the doctor tell you? In that cold..
He was younger back then.
I'll talk to Mr. Mathew.
You can manage the company from here, too.
If he has agreed to buy the plantation on our request
it is a big deal.
He only wanted me to be there in return.
If people
are still calling me comrade without any discrimination
that's because they still believe in the party.
The belief that a comrade will be there to help.
Here, the precedence is not for Krishnan as an individual
but for the Krishnan the communist.
It's not just to help them.
It is important to me that I should be there.
I have to be there.
Periyar's cold cannot defeat
the warmth of communists' blood.
Okay.
It was Sanjay from Mumbai.
Yes? - They got some threats regarding the plantation sale.
They are some silly excuses.
They are not excuses.
I have a feeling.
Also
there is no point in lying after all this.
Something is..
I didn't want to tell you.
I got such threats, too.
About the consequences of buying the plantation.
They even threatened my life.
Haven't we heard this a lot?
But, isn't this a good thing?
Who is against this? - Hey!
Do you have a light?
A match box?
Sorry. No one smokes here.
Oh, that's okay.
Hello, comrade? There is a small issue.
We have to meet.
In that area..
If it is not yours
even if it is a small needle
we shouldn't wish for it.
You wished it and you took it.
We should get it back.
I don't understand what you are saying.
To understand what I am saying
you need to learn a lot more.
In the Thekkumpara estate which was closed for eight years
there was an encroachment two years before.
There are two resorts on the company property.
The company wants that property back for this sale.
Why are you telling me all this?
Those resorts are under the name of a Tony Manakkal.
We were told you are that Tony.
You won't get that property, no matter what you do.
You won't be able to sell that property legally.
You have only one option now.
You should demolish those resorts.
You'll get something useful from there if you do it yourself.
Has it come to this?
That's great!
We'll do it.
You can leave now!
It was my duty to tell you.
Doing it is your duty.
Never before in history
has a thief been asked to returned stolen goods
in such a decent manner.
I expect the same in return.
I don't understand why we have to beg him.
We should demolish it!
Let's not make a rash decision. We'll wait for him to do it first.
Either he won't take this seriously
or he'll get a court order against demolishing the resort.
I don't think he'll do it himself.
They are today's generation.
We never know what they'll do.
Was that you? I didn't know.
Have you been waiting for me for a long time?
We'll talk whatever you want tomorrow.
Move your vehicle.
My jeep has a problem.
It's very difficult if someone comes in the opposite direction.
That's because you only think from that perspective.
From here, your jeep is on the opposite direction.
I was planning to meet you.
And you are right in front of me.
What is it to you if the company works or not?
To be very honest
I would have done it if it was your personal issue.
Damn! I have invested a lot in it..
I'm making some profit, too.
It's true that I made a mistake earlier.
I didn't care that it was someone else's property.
It will be difficult to demolish it after investing so much.
In that case, whatever you are doing now is a mistake, too.
Yes, it is a mistake.
It's because I don't have any other option. You should help me.
To offer you money will only make me a villain.
That's why I asked it as a request.
It will be a problem for everyone if you stay here.
For you, too.
So, are we parting ways in friendship?
Take your hand away, Tony.
Take your hand away!
Start the vehicle.
I know they won't buy the company if you are not alive.
It is because I have no other option.
You are destroying Krishnan
not a comrade.
It didn't begin with a Krishnan. It won't end with a Krishnan, either.
It won't end if you kill me.
There will be 1,000 more comrades in my place.
With brave hearts!
You'll be dead if I just move my hand.
I'm not doing it
because I don't want your blood to fall on this land.
Two days. I'll give you two days.
Leave this place after demolishing the resort.
Else, my boys will destroy it.
You won't get another chance.
Because this is the promise of a communist.
A promise of a comrade.
Get lost!
He did it for us..
He was ready to sacrifice his life for us.
Even the small things that you do for him is important for us.
The person in the ICU is not just a human being.
He is the belief and love of an entire village.
That's when Krishnan becomes a real communist.
A real comrade.
Mr. Basheer. - Yes?
The doctor's asking for you. - We can't be certain now.
We have moved him to the OT.
We need to start the surgery.
There is nothing to worry.
It is just continuation of what we did yesterday.
The wound that I mentioned is on the right kidney.
Since he has only one kidney..
Sir..
What is this? - Father.
It's all because of me.
It was for me.
It was all for me..
It wasn't for anyone else. It was for him.
What is this? - Don't cry.
Mr. Prabhakaran's granddaughter had a problem with her kidney.
He moved her here for her treatment.
Krishnan's kidney was given as a replacement.
There is no law that
more intelligent people should live longer.
We won't get more air than what we get.
Why are you standing here?
Can't you sit somewhere?
That's okay.
Is there a relative of Krishnan?
You should buy this medicine.
You'll get it from the IP pharmacy. - Okay.
We need this medicine now.
How much is it? - You can show it at the IP.
Didn't I tell you? There are no issues.
He'll be moved to the post-surgical ICU after some time.
Didn't you leave yet? - I- I was about to leave.
I think it's fully charged now.
Well, aren't you leaving? - Yes.
Are you guys sitting here?
Thanks.
For donating the blood and for being with us.
I..
Hey. - Yes?
They moved him to the post-surgical ICU.
You can see him from outside. - Okay.
Come. Don't you want to see him?
Krishna Kumar? - Yes?
Don't you want to see him?
No.
He is in my heart now.
Let me be Comrade Krishnan for a little while more.
I'll visit him later.
'It's not when you declare yourself to be a comrade'
'but when you stand strong with'
'the oppressed and the exploited people'
'that they'll call you a comrade from their hearts.'
'Nothing can replace that name'
'in the entire world until now.'
Hey, what is it? - Don't worry. It's my phone. - I didn't.
That's Krishna Kumar. - Who is that?
Hello. Where are you?
I.. Where are you? What happened to the other thing?
What did you think about me?
Did you think I'll cancel it if I couldn't contact you?
Hey, you can trust me.
Benny and gang are ready here.
You can come here. - Hey, Mahesh!
There is a small issue. - What issue?
Let's not do it today.
What? - I'll tell you later.
We should cancel it.
Tell this to Benny.
We'll discuss it later.
I'll hang up now.
Hello.
Hey, Rajeev! Where are you?
I'm near the market.
Where are you? - There is an issue. Move away from there.
It's dangerous. - Is it?
There is nothing to worry. Go back.
We'll meet tomorrow.
What is the issue?
I'll tell you tomorrow. - Okay.
Okay.
Hello? - Mother.
Where were you? I called you many times.
The phone was switched off. - Where are you now?
I..
I'm coming there now.
I'm really hungry. Is there rice at home?
Yes, but there's not much left. - That's okay. I'll have that.
I'll be there in a minute. - Be careful.
Okay.
Who is it?
Who is that?
Is it right to destroy someone because
that person did not do what you wanted, Tony?
If you did that
did you think we communists would not do anything about it?
Who is it?
Come before the light if you are a man.
It's not me. It's you who is in the dark.
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"I'll never stop the fight against anarchy."
"The blazing sun witnessed the intensity of our revolution."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
We are going to finish what Comrade Krishnan started.
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"They are the seeds of revolution."
"They are the echo that resonate in the hearts of people!"
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"Even when the whole world marched against them"
"A comrade stood up for what is right!"
"I'll never stop the fight against anarchy."
"The blazing sun witnessed the intensity of our revolution."
"The slogans reverberated in my heart."
"I'll never stop the fight against anarchy."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me.."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"The blazing sun witnessed the intensity of our revolution."
"Your wicked plans won't get the better of me."
"The blazing sun witnessed the intensity of our revolution."