This story is fictitious
IRUVAR 'THE DUO'
Sir, he is a student of New Boys company
He can sing, dance and act very well...
If you could use him in your film...
Call the driver...
- Good morning sir - Kasi told me
Come & see me tomorrow
I won't go tomorrow Let them send for me, if they want
Shut up Just keep trying
Work hard God will take care
Hero's friend costume Inspectors's outfit
It was stitched for Mahalingam for the last film
- Will it suit him? - Perfect
Your salary is Rs 10 You will be paid after the shot
The assistant director will give you the dialogues
Get him ready quickly He is the one
- Are you the Inspector? Come soon... Can you ride a bicycle? - No
Why didn't you say so earlier? Change the person
- I can ride a bicycle - Then come soon
- Are you sure? - Yes
Hey! Come here... Arrest this old lady, hang her
- Old lady - Is this Anand?
Come down
- Mother - I'm here
Did you earn this?
Name?
I'm Anand I have acted in many plays
I'll tell you if there is a good role Go now
- I can act well - Want to act as Hanuman?
Next... Cast him as 'Angadh'
Sir, do you remember me? I'm Anand from New Boys Co.
- They are waiting, move away - He is doing small roles in films
His mother does odd jobs to make both ends meet
- lf you recommend him... - Shut the door
Photography SANTHOSH SIVAN
Music A.R. RAHMAN
Direction MANI RATHNAM
This is not a walking stick? It is sword
I know how to hold a sword
I have learned from reputed teachers for 10 years
He has guts & spirit He will be the hero in our film
In a country where famished babies cry for milk
When will the tradition of bathing stones in milk end?
When will the religious fanatics learn to respect the poor & make them happy?
Aren't you the writer Tamil selvam?
When will this country reform?
- What is your course of action? - I have read your work
I admire your style, but can't agree with your views
It's obvious White handloom attire...
the local power hungry whiteman's dress...
A chain of beads... The Tamilan is ignorant of science
But he knows the God of death comes on a buffalo
Cows & men are defied alike...
Leave all this Cowdung in the forehead...?
- Is holy ash cowdung? Then God? - Does not exist!
- That which is in a temple? - Is a piece of stone
- Sacred vedas... - Sheer cheating - Scriptures? - Superstitious faith
- Marriage ceremony... - Enslaving women - Noisy band... - Job of the jobless
- Vermillion on lady's forehead - Foolishness -Wonderful, marvelous...
Applauding my views, or my mode of expression?
Neither of them, I'm lucky!
Your language and my histrionics How your words & my acting will match!
Will you write such stylish dialogues for our film?
The audience will be mesmerised by your poetry
- I too will be accepted as a hero - Calling me an imposter?
Only you can dazzle the audience with such beautiful words
Is this hero a dear friend or an esteemed foe?
A fan for the moment...
Endowed with a face like a full bloomed lotus...
With soft sandal like shoulders...
A set of teeth like buds of jasmine...
Ears like white flowers
Can this flowery softness hold a heart with stony toughness?
I pine for blissful moonlight You pushed me in to a dark blight
I craved for a feathery freedom But received prison and doom
Tuneful music, I yearned In stony silence you replied
I longed for the nectar of love But you gave me tears and affliction
All I got for a bed of flowers was a pyre of embers
I waited for day-break But you went into an eternal sleep
I came to offer my heart But you lie there with frigid hands
Why didn't you allow gentle breeze to enter my windows?
I waited with open arms You shut your heart for me
Like salt drained in sea...
My love pang finds no responses
Well done...
You have a bright future Mark my words...
How was that...
- A star is born... - All due to your dialogue
They talk of Patriotism of independence Call for revolution to attain freedom
Who wants this freedom?
Living as downtrodden slaves in our motherland
With a life of burden for a morsel of food
Emaciated of our valour & discretion
When will the Dravidan lot relish freedom?
Who should be the rulers of this land?
You... the poor simplemen... not the Aryans
Let the days of enslavement perish
Let the Dravidans awake from their deep slumber
and get ready to revolt unitedly
If other party's routes are wrong
what will you do If you're in that place?
If this country is entrusted with you...
...& you're its King, Minister or politician, what'll you do?
As of now, we haven't started a party of our own
Ask me after we start one Why dream till then?
If power is in your hands what'll you do?
- I'll reform everything - what?
Rules should be laid down to enter into politics
the rich shouldn't enter
Enough of the atrocities on the poor by the whites & rich
Will it be fine, if we drive the rich out?
Low caste, untouchables & slaves... should enter the ministry
Capitalism should be extirpated
Politicians exploiting the police should be stopped
Power, rule, status is a responsibility, not a weapon
Poverty should be eradicated
No one should starve for want of food
People should live happily
Fame of Tamil &Tamil Nadu Should spread far &wide
I'm proud of my friend
These dreams must become a reality
We should strive to make it come true I'll be there with you
- What's all this? - Politics
Nonsense
- 'Ayya' has come - Let it be
You've become a brave warrior
Get well soon and come
This is just the beginning
Tougher wars, imprisonments are all waiting for you
To bear all that with strength tone up your body & soul & come
I want a big battalion like you
For upliftment of our ideals, our institutions
...needs heroes, ready to sacrifice their blood
Get well & come...
You are in bed with a fractured face
He did not enquire about your recovery
But is inviting you to get your other leg contused
Ok how will my bride react to this?
A wedding with this face?
Look, tell me the truth, why are you here?
I told you, I got a telegram that Mother is unwell
They said that, did they? Look what I got!
To brother Kashi, from sister Annam
Anand & Pushpavalli are getting married on Wednesday
Come with family to grace the occasion
I am going back by the next train
- I will break your legs - Your are trying to make a fool of me
Its my responsibility to take you there
- Stand - Let me go!
Leave my shirt
- Come - Leave my shirt
What is this? Is marriage, a joke?
Your son has come get up...
As I had promised... Oh! Goddess Shakti... goddess
I am not marrying anyone
I am going back by the next train
Stop it, what are you getting this ready for?
There is no wedding here get up
No be seated
Am I a dumb lout?
I am obedient does not mean, I am an idiot
Who agreed to this marriage?
Have your bath & see the girl
We will leave if you don't like her
Have you bartered me for money?
I am not forcing you
If you don't like her you are free to refuse
Then why this haste? Why trick me into this?
Do you think I am a wastrel?
Or is she deaf, dumb, blind or...
Shut up...
Have you decided?
I am asking you What do you say?
I know I should not have agreed
I told them to proceed with the wedding
I gave my word that you will agree
If you refuse they will be shattered
What do you say?
- I have not even shaved... - I will get it done
If I agree, then you...
Anand has agreed... - Only if you agree to my...
What do you mean...? - Be patient?
It gives me great pleasure to conduct the wedding of...
Tamil Selvan, the son of Mr&Mrs. Sundaralingam and...
Maragatham, daughter of Mr. &Mrs. Sandanam
I, son of Mr & Mrs Sundaram accept Maragatham
...As my life partner from today
I daughter of Mr & Mrs Sandanam accept...
...him as my husband
Long live the couple
How can I talk to you if you don't look at me?
I can hear you
I can hear
Do you know, how this wedding took place?
Yes... - How...?
Against your wishes
Was it the same with you?
Tell me - I will tell you tomorrow
You won't... - Why?
Shall I tell you? - Tell me
You were mesmerized by me
You seriously think that?
Yes, I was mesmerized but don't tell anyone
I already did! - Oh I am doomed...
I am not a child to be pampered...
I am a husband wanting to share my heart & feelings
If you think I am a child take me in you lap
If I am your husband come to me
Why are you falling at my feet?
Mother told me, so...
Did'nt your mother tell you that man and woman are equal?
Should I also not fall at your feet then?
Don't say that
What should I say then? Shall I speak poetry?
Shall I speak love?
If that's what you wish...
No, your wishes are important too Your wants are important
Your needs are important tell me, what you like?
Oh! God! I don't know...
Why call God to the bedroom?
This omen is not good - What?
My saree, catching fire on our wedding-night...
The drape on you, was burnt not by the lamp's fire
but by the raging fire of desire
Your husband's desire my darling...
You seem to be intelligent too
Yes, I am - What do you expect from me?
You should be a good man - Am I not a good man?
However rich & famous you become you must not change
And if I do? - I will push you...
How?
Like this
O Fragrant bud, Please stop for a second near
Open your ruby-red lips and utter the words I wish to hear
On that night, in the moon light With water dripping down your forehead
Was it you, who bathed in the lotus pond?
On that night, in the moon light With water dripping down your forehead
Was it you, who bathed in the lotus pond?
Oh! Charming man, Please look for a moment nigh
You who came on a white horse... Yield to the inspired utterance of my eyes
In the moonlit night, while bathing in the lotus pond...
Wasn't it your eyes, that were roving over me?
In the moonlit night, while bathing in the lotus pond...
Wasn't it your eyes, that were roving over me?
Leave me
Why did your cupid-arrows, smite my heart?
Why did a glance at you make me crave for you?
The image in the moonlight Still haunt my dreams at night
I crave with longing for you
And the jewelled belt at my waist, refuses to stay in place
O Fragrant bud, Please stop for a second near
Open your ruby-red lips and utter the words I wish to hear
In the moonlit night, while bathing in the lotus pond...
Wasn't it your eyes, that were roving over me?
On that night, in the moon light With water dripping down your forehead
Was it you, who bathed in the lotus pond?
Though we were like aliens How did our hearts get enticed with love?
You and I are strangers, yet how did we unite?
You touched me only once, yet how my soul has blossomed!
Like a stream of water reaching fertile lands
How did our hearts entwine?
Should I repeat it several times?
What happened? - Go & see, everything's over
What's wrong?
They have given us our train tickets
Accountant was searching for you, go and meet him
What's wrong sir?
Sign the voucher & take your salary & ticket
The film has been shelved
Fate, it's God's will
Pay & send everyone back
Is it true that the film has been shelved?
Was I the reason? Was it shelved because I wasn't good?
No, a financial problem
They will start once it is settled
Don't say that, This is my maiden film as a hero
I am doomed if they shelve it
How can they stop when the film is half complete?
Look, I don't need a salary
I will even return what you have paid me till now
I will talk to everyone
We won't pay anyone till the films is complete
Let's start again...
What else can be done...
It's no use...
This film can't be completed
You don't give up, hard work always pays
You cannot help it if I am unlucky
I am delaying you...
Whatever happens I will never forget your help
Where is it? Your long strides of pride Your noble visions that guide?
Our film has been shelved
My first film as a hero
Your first film as dialogue writer
They have closed down everything
Films & money will come & go
Forget it
But they have wiped both of us off
A new history is born here today
A new party with new principles
A new path-community, language, intelligence, development
I am upset & you are talking politics!
Whit is important to you? Cinema or politics?
Your father's a teacher with a steady income
You learnt Tamil you are not starving
You eat at home & talk politics outside
Have you ever starved in you childhood?
Have you worked in drama troupes instead of going to school?
Ever watched your mother being slippered...
...because she couldn't repay loans?
- You have touched my heart my friend - Go man
If you ever enter politics, you will eat me alive
I am thinking of joining the army
Whatever you have obtained is only a handful
What you are gonna achieve is as large as the world
Choose one! Tamil cinema or politics?
Where is your long strides of pride, your noble visions that guide?
Where did your gallant sword go? And where is your valiant heart?
Those strong shoulders that never faced defeat?
Hope you won't be glum when I come back
I cannot solve all your problems
I am not a Goddess You can at least smile for me, can't you?
Get inside, dear
Why are you leaving me and going away?
- Your are the one who is sending me - Hey! You should not cry now
You hid something from me Why are you joining the army?
To get away from us?
Your are doing this to feed me
I can take care of myself
Don't sacrifice your desires for my sake
I won't go anywhere I will be here waiting
Yo must bring me back I won't come on my own
To accept small roles after being a hero is slightly difficult
- Mind your own business - I have seen many actors come and go
Director's coming...
Have you learnt your dialogue? Say it!
Is he good? He has destroyed my family
Killed my father, gave him a loan & then tortured...
Spoke ill about him for having borrowed...
To save his respect, he hung himself from a tree
You scamp! Even if an old man's corpse lies on the road...
You were happy with your... safe full of... money
You say the dialogue...
Is he good? He ruined my faimly killed my dad...
Come here, give his dress to him
Don't worry, you will get another role
Give him the Landlord's dress Veluthambi's doing the role
Then give him that constable's dress Get him ready before the Director screams
Don't be upset, accept any role that's offered
I will be branded 'Police Anand I am going home
Conceal your face with this beard
Let them think you are someone else Don't lose opportunity
Is he good? He has destroyed my family
Killed my father, gave him a loan & then tortured...
Spoke ill about him for having borrowed...
To save his respect, he hung himself from a tree
Where is the dialogue?
Came to see your son doing exra roles?
Pushpa...
Pardon me son-in-law Pushpa has left us
It was only a fever but it proved fatal
As we are alive
We have buried here and not cremated
I want to see her face
how could you do this?
Ask them to dig I want to see her face, how could you?
Come soon... Director Jeevaraj is waiting for you
- But he has seen me, before... - I don't know that, but he has called you
- For which role? - Role of a hero
- For me? Oh! God! - Hurry!
- Sir... - Come Anand, lost weight?
- Not exercising? - You asked for me...
Yes, I did, I didn't know then You were good in Arjundas' film
- But the film was shelved - I saw bits of it, you have potential
I have recommended you to the producer They are thinking about it
Go & meet the producer He is there outside
Ask him about the role
- What role is it? - The hero
- Go and meet him - Thank God!
Your daughter's unable to tolerate this pain
Go and get a saree and hot water
Where are you going? Your wife's in labour and...
- Your are going for a party meeting - He never told us...
Anand asked me to deliver this bring you along
We are about to attain one of our choices
Come soon - From Anand
It is a baby boy Look at you father...
Sir... writer Tamil Selvam he writes well...
I know, I have seen his plays
What kind of a job do you expect?
I write stories & dialogue...
- Can you write songs? - Oh! Yes...
A brave Tamilian has to rescue an abducted princess
A song by the hero on horse back
- Please repeat - A brave Tamilian has to...
We'll award this body for the land For Tamil, our life we shall grant!
- Let's say this loud & clear - Revolutionaly Hero...
To bind the races Let's take weapons of might that is new
And Princess should be brought back...
If cunning foxes intrude our winning path To heaven we shall feast fast!
We'll award this body for the land For Tamil, our life we shall grant!
Let's say this loud & clear
We'll award this body for the land For Tamil, our life we shall grant!
Let's say this loud & clear To bind the races...
Let's take the weapons of might that is new
If cunning foxes intrude our winning path To heaven we shall feast fast!
We'll award this body for the land For Tamil, our life we shall grant!
Let's say this loud & clear To bind the races...
Let's take the weapons of might that is new
If cunning foxes intrude our winning path To heaven we shall feast fast!
For a new born to walk Spare a spear to stalk
If a child is born dead, A soldier's funeral it shall get
When war drums start beating Our love-making shall cease
We shall fill the tanks with blood and pluck victory with ease
Legs which encroaches into our nation will become our land's manure
Hands that touch our women will become firewood
We'll award this body for the land For Tamil, our life we shall grant!
Let's say this loud & clear To bind the races...
Let's take the weapons of might that is new
VEERAPRADHAPAN
- Welcome... Hello... - Anand has come to join our party
Having adored Gandhi &Netaji as my leaders...
...I have been walking on the path shown by them
After them, I worship only you as my leader
I wish to join the party & serve the people...
If the star on the sky adorns a shoulder it pleases all
I am happy... Glad...
Poet Madhivannan, Tamil Arasan, Cuddalore Kannappan
The youth wing Rest are workers from Madurai, come...
Long live, leader
Tell me the truth
Why this sudden love for politics? Why did you join the party?
Are you the sole owner of Tamil Nadu Politics?
Do we have to enroll Movie stars in our party?
Does our party need this ostentation?
You're a success due to our principles and dialogues
To make it everlasting you've joined the party...
...and your sudden love for politics Am I right?
What have you got against films? After all we are all from the theatre
To exploit cinema for political aspirations is different
But using politics to rise in films should be condemned
I thought, you will be happy with my decision
If only we join hands, we'll be the monarchs of the world
Our party has grown due to orations, articles, philosophy & drama
Tomorrow can't films also be a tool?
Steps taken with the purest of intentions Will make us attain the unattainable
Let our horizons expand! Let our ambitions soar!
Let the world mutely wonder At our camaraderie!
Cinema is a science; not a demon
Let's use Anand for the party's upliftment. O. K?
Let us live to achieve this or else give up this life as tinsel!
You're unhappy with my decision
Serve him properly Give it to me
Is he doing it sincerely or pretending?
- He cooks well too Doesn't rely on anyone -Eat
They're all my relatives I've told them to remain in the kitchen
They want to see you If not interested, doesn't matter
- Go out - No, call them, -Come on
She is my niece, her sister where's brother-in-law?
- Then these kids... - Have you all eaten?
Speak to him... They wanted to talk to you
Get up... wash your hands... come with me...
He hasn't eaten...
Come soon
Go & see
This is power...
Lenin, Stalin, Hitler toiled hard to get this
The power to reach the hearts of the people
- I'm only an actor... - They don't think so
Look, they've your image inscribed in their hearts
They'll sacrifice their lives for you
What do you intend to do with this?
- What should I do? - Don't ignore this
Expand it multifold Exploit it for our party's principles
Everything relies on your face & that silver screen
Don't say no to reservations
Only solution to society's high & low is reservation
The enslaved should rule us in future
We'll arrest them if you say
This is what they want... Why are you lying down here?
The down-trodden & backward community
...should have reservations This is our aim
Enforce a rule in favour of reservations or else we fall dead there
- This is a hindrance to public - Let the public oppose our movement...
- Please get up... - Sounds of our request...
...or of the agony when we lie crushed under the train...
...should be audible to the power at Delhi
Long live Tamil...
Only solution to society's high & low is reservation
Long live Tamil...
Don't say no to reservations
Long live Tamil
Only solution to society's high & low is reservation
- Take them to the van - Long live Tamil Selvan
This protest will continue
Won't stop till we achieve our goal
The Flower is the stem's smile The wave is the river's smile
The rain is the cloud's smile And you are the smile of my love
The Flower is the stem's smile The wave is the river's smile
The rain is the cloud's smile And you are the smile of my love
The full moon is a month's smile
How in your approach does blossom my life's smile?
My life's smile...
The Flower is the stem's smile The wave is the river's smile
The rain is the cloud's smile And you are the smile of my love
If your shadow falls on the ground...
I will carry it on my lap
If your shadow falls on the ground I will carry...
She would have slipped
If your shadow falls on the ground I will carry it on my lap
When you get wet in the rain I'll wipe you with a gentle breeze
Test me one day and your wish will be my command
Your wish will be my command
Correct the sound and go to the earlier position
I am changing, please wait outside
Don't act smart with me
Why are you flirting with him?
Trying to seduce him?
Have you forgotten what I have done for you?
Remember my sacrifices to make you an actress?
But you are having a gala time and clad in colourful sarees
- Go out - Shut up
Who helped you to come up in life?
I've spent a fortune to make you a star What have your parents done for you?
- You have just used me - I'll thrash you
- I've left my wife & kids at home... - What are you doing?
Just for you...
- Ungrateful bitch... - Leave me
Flirting right under my nose?
How dare you? I'll teach you...
All are waiting... - Coming
The Flower is the stem's smile The wave is the river's smile
The rain is the cloud's smile And you are the smile of my love
The sky without its blue...
...is like a house without a roof
The sky without its blue is like a house without a roof
The horizon without the sun...
...is like a forehead without vermillion
And if you turn away from me...
My life has no guarantee
Sir come, let's go...
We were unaware of your public support outside
We have orders to release you
Long live the brave Tamil Selvan
I won't go there again
He's capable of anything
My parents are also on his side
They hit me
I don't want films or money
I want a place to live
This sword is not a gift for my achievements
But it's a foundation stone for my future work
Don't think, I'll crave for a golden sword, next time
After I sacrifice myself in this revolution...
...My leader will shed tears over my corpse
...This is the gift I crave for in this world
- Actor Anand will speak now - Why involve me? Oh! Poet!
Am I a stage orator? No
- Am I an eloquent speaker? - No
- Fluency over Tamil? - No
- Can I talk poetically? - No
But I know to voice my opinion
- I know to speak the truth - Yes
We've one leader... Veluthambi's our leader
One commander Tamil Selvam is our commander
Your friend's clever...
He knows, how to lure the mass towards him
If our commander orders us to rise...
If our blood is needed for the coming elections. We're ready...
Smart friend
I'm going to marry Ramani...
- Any luggage to lift...? - No
Greetings! The train has arrived so early
Selvam has sent us here
Senthamarai An own house in Madurai...
...employed at a Govt. school...
...and you're earning Rs 300/- Next year it will be Rs. 450/-
Father's pension is Rs. 150/- You've a comfortable family
We searched frantically for 2 months...
To find the whereabouts of my Senthamarai
They thought I was mad
Am I the only mad one here?
When I wrote to you to come to Madras...
...You left everything & came, Why?
For your four lines of poetry...
...You called and I came...
I walked out of home for you...
But who am I here?
My love...
My desire... My friend
Every moment that I spent with you...
...is unforgettable even in my death bed
90 minutes was all that we touched & embraced
But it feels in my heart as if 800 years have raced
A few minutes in glances A few minutes in fear
A few minutes embraced A few minutes in tears
Norms ignored on your body entire...
I planted kisses, a few minutes of desire
Every moment that I spent with you...
...is unforgettable even in my death bed
Did not bother about right or wrong
Did not realise whether day or night
Who should start & who should end We seemed to have no clue
We were in this together And that my love, is surely true
Apprehension I abandoned Your desire shone through
The moment I disrobed Shyness overcame you
What my eyes feasted on disappeared like a dream that flashes past
But the tears you shed in the end still moist in my palm are all that last
Delhi rule couldn't put an end to starvation
But we will, when we come to power
Because it will your rule
- What's wrong? - Just fever...
My small token for the coming election...
The party doesn't need your money Reach the common man
Votes will pile up automatically
I've become a star, because of this party
The party has decided to make you contest this time
Despite opposition 'Ayya' has decided
I was the one who opposed it
Many have served the party
Instead of giving them a seat...
...to give it to an actor though my best friend
...is not permissible
But 'Ayya' didn't accept that He said, you were our mascot
Enough of being a well wisher
Take a step forward
Whether we sit as the opposition or the ruling party in the Assembly
...relies on you three
Will I win if I contest?
Even if God is your opponent, you will win
- What's her name Kanchana? - No Kalpana
Hello Mr. Opposition! What's the answer to my question?
For a long time I've been waiting and right now I am 1 8
Hello Mr. Opposition! What's the answer to my question?
For a long time I've been waiting and right now I am 1 8
My love, my love... I won't let you go
I'll hold your hand forever I'll never let you go
Eyes are true, Beauty is true I won't let you leave me!
Hello Mr. Opposition! What's the answer to my question?
For a long time I've been waiting and right now I am 1 8
Darling, If we separate if our love withers...
A world war will erupt in our hearts
If you ever forget If you disappear from my sight
My eyes will become a desert
The union of young hearts is bound to end in desperation
But if opposite poles unite there shall never be separation
Our love shall inspire poetry
Hello Mr. Opposition! What's the answer to my question?
For a long time I've been waiting and right now I am 1 8
Even if roots are separated from the earth Even if the sky loses its blue
Even if the eyes lose their sparkle I will never leave you!
If literature & Tamil get dispersed If sound is separated from music
If rhythm is dispersed from tune I will never leave you
My mother gave birth to me to live with you
May be my fate is to unite with you
Was the day I saw you a golden one?
Hello Mr. Opposition! What's the answer to my question?
For a long time I've been waiting and right now I am 1 8
Tell him to stop
If not interested We'll book Girija Rani instead
She was getting stale So I thought...
- O.K. I'll tell her - What's wrong with you? She's good
- I don't want her Don't interfere -I like her
- You won't get one like her - You will feel sorry -Don't reject her
- She is educated -I am going Are you coming or not?
The girl is lovely, don't wait Pay her the advance immediately
- I will convince him - OK
I know, I am right Don't worry, everything will be fine
- Stand up Kalpana... - Why should I?
This is democracy All are equal here
School & Cinema are different
Nothing wrong in wishing a senior artist
This is not about democracy Get up
Why did you leave me and go away?
I loved you more than my life
I worship you daily in the temple of my heart
Have you forgotten my eyes?
Your lover questions you Answer me!
'Kneel down before your conscience & ask'
He has skipped the dialogue...
I won't come to the sets Do what you like
I neither want to act nor be in the movies
Look, Anand is waiting for you in the sets
It's a crime to laugh or talk I shouldn't sit or stand
Whatever I do is wrong I don't want this grandma
- Look, the producer has come - I'm not coming, Sir
- I don't like that man - Watch your tongue
He is constantly staring at me Am I a demon or a ghost?
I don't want cinema I'll go & study
- Are you coming for the shooting or not? - Say yes
I'm one among the thousand in a group
Order me, I'll be the commander of the troop
If I set my mind and wish something, it will fructify
After it fructifies faces of the poor will smile in mirth
If I call the mountains, rivers and seas
Will march along with me
If the world should shut it's doors...
...I'll kick it & it shall open...
If the burdened heart in courage rises
The doors of heaven to the poor shall open
I'm one among the thousand in a group
Order me, I'll be the commander of the troop
Be it a King...
Be it a Queen...
...I'll fight forjustice...
I'll always support the righteous
Before their sweat touches the earth
The toiling masses will be paid their worth
I'll forever stand by truth
If the world should shut it's doors...
...I'll kick it & it shall open...
If the burdened heart in courage rises
The doors of heaven to the poor shall open
I'm one among the thousand in a group
Order me, I'll be the commander of the troop
Let revolution blossom
Let happiness spread
Let the sun in every home sparkle on its own...
Let life dawn bright...
Let poverty disappear out of sight
The world belongs to the working class
This truth, let them cherish
So, let the rising sun, rise
Let the ignorant masses arise
If old rivals raise their heads
Use the sword & mind to stay ahead
Shouldn't you be there in your position?
Don't forget our symbol
- Anand was shot dead - What do you mean?
- Who did this? - I don't know
- Who said that he is dead? - That's what all are saying
Entire Tamilnadu is shedding tears over this incident
For actor Anand
There's just one way out of this
Let Veluthambi form the ruling party
This is a plot by crooks to threaten our foundation
Usually a dummy pistol is used while shooting a film
But to shoot in the neck with a real pistol...
...can't be taken as an accident. It's unbelievable
If we vote for the ruling party they promised us all comforts
But everything is barren here
Enough of public getting duped all these years
Don't get duped in the coming elections Don't forget your emblem
If only we join hands We will be the Monarchs of the world
Steps taken with pure intention will make us attain the unattainable
- Did your party win? - 158 seats for us
Have a look
Welcome
The brave knows no pain & a worker knows no rest
I knew, you'll be OK
I heard, you've taken a major decision
Don't strain, You'll recoup faster with complete rest
Our party, without you
I've decided to quit politics
How can we expect a teacher to appear for an exam?
The party's orphaned without you
My brothers are strong and wise
Select a chief from amongst you
Form a Govt. & make our dreams come true
You got discharged yesterday & without taking rest
Why has 'Ayya' decided to quit?
A few want Madhivannan as the chief minister
- Some want me to contest - You?
What's our chief saying? What do you feel?
Half the party's waiting for your decision
- What did Madhivannan say? - Ignore him
Leave the responsibility to me
Shall we go?
under the leadership of Veluthambi
Our party has won an overwhelming majority in the elections
As he has decided to retire from active politics
we've gathered here to select a leader
We can select one person unanimously
Voting becomes necessary in case of more than one
Now each one of us can voice our choice
I propose Madhivannan's name for the post of Chief Minister
I second that
- I propose Selvam's name - I second him
I support it support it
By the way, who is Pushpa?
You called her once when you were wounded
Once when you were semi conscious
Twice outside the hospital in all 4 times. Who's Pushpa?
What is the connection?
If I could picturise the reverse of her, that's you...
How...?
- Pushpa's very humble - I...
You don't know the meaning of the word "humble"
Pushpa's wise a lady of few words
One should pay you to be quiet
Pushpa's a homely girl with long hair, patient & soft
Very quiet, gives respect to elders, lovely nature
Continue...
You're arrogant as you're educated
Your hi-fi English proud that you are educated...
Always waiting to topple someone
Why did you call me Pushpa, then?
Why did you call me Pushpa?
You both have the same face
Same eyes, nose, mouth
An unbelievable resemblance
You're lying... I don't believe you
I can't bring her here to prove it
- Why? Is she dead? - The same face...
I don't believe that But it is good
Was she your wife?
- Careful - Were you deeply in love with her?
Are you going to fall in love with me too
Look, I have the same eyes, nose and face
Don't you feel the same love?
Tell me about Pushpa else I'll jump into the water
Then the film will be shelved
and the producer will go bankrupt
Sit here your dress will get wet
Then tell me...
If I had not married you what would you have done?
- I would have gone to jail - Jail?
With Gandhiji or with kasturba...
...I would be in morchas holding the flag
I wouldn't have gone on hunger strikes
Police would have arrested me...
- You're stuck with me instead? - Yes
I'll hit you
Mother my wife is hitting me
Then...
What's this glittering?
Meenalochani had put them on her cheeks
She was a princess How did it get stuck on my forehead?
- Did you stand very close to her? - Yes, like this...
Then...
Tell me more
The rain won't stop now Tell me
When you embraced her what did you think?
- About another girl - Who?
With big eyes, tiny hands cuts mouth, little sense
- Me? - Yes!
- What are you thinking now? - About her
- A mole. Can't be removed - Is it to ward off evil eyes?
You think you're a beauty? Shall I tell the truth?
Bulging eyes, blunt nose, flat mouth
Only this mole is round perfect & beautiful
- Shall I take it? - No, you can't
Oh! White moon...
I've fallen in love
In my eyes is the drizzle of wine
It was love at first sight
Baited like a fish O pure one you became
Am I the reason? Tell me
My man, what did you see to become bewitched
Why did your eyes look love lorn?
You were born elsewhere
I was born elsewhere
Yet at one glance, you drank my soul!
If I close my eyes, your eyes come & pinch my heart
If I go to bed, the night just extends on
From the roots I shiver
To whom this do I utter?
Turn the vehicle
- I'm Perumal speaking - Yes, tell me
C. M's going to Patel road house - He may be late
Ok
What are you staring at?
I am the same man. Haven't changed
No, in this one year everything is different
- What? - The way you walk, talk
Your thoughts Men around you, waiting with guns
Everything is changed
Your taste for love has also changed
You are not the same poet anymore
I've studied in an open air school in a village
But I'm the chief minister today
I'm ignorant about economics Unaware of industry
No knowledge about finance
but I'll be more popular than the previous Ministers
Turn...
Ask the I.A. S officers under me
Then what are you so worried about?
W o r r y...
Does it show?
Maragatham is better for me
This was the reason educated girls weren't preferred
Why are you worried, oh poet?...
Every moment that I spent with you...
Is unforgettable even in my death bed...
Remain the same... don't change!
Haven't changed, have you?
- About Pushpa... - No talk about her
Is C. M your dear friend?
How much do you like him?
How much do you hate him?
You didn't know that yourself, did you?
Forgotten Pushpa & now started with politics, have you?
Don't you wish to be the C. M?
Anyone in your position will wish for that
- Careful -Aren't you both friends? Now who is bigger than the other?
Why are you interested in politics? - Why shouldn't I be?
- Who brought you up? - No parents or kith & kin
I grew up on my own like plants and trees...
Careful... what is this?
Call me Pushpa or else I'll jump out of the jeep
Are you mad?
- Call me Pushpa or I'll jump - OK, jump
I am not hurt
I didn't get hurt, I'm alive
- What is this? - Nothing
Why did you put it on?
For fun, I'll wipe it off
Don't! let it be
Something chilly caressed the grass
A flower bloomed suddenly
Perplexed breeze enquired about it
Femininity revealed the truth Let's go
This is what I was scared of - What?
- I was scared this would happen - What?
While the bee dozed off with flower... - Keep quiet -Let's go
While the river dozed off with the tides...
While you were sleeping with me... Let's go.
The love in me bloomed!
It is time for the meeting They'll start at six
Who is the first speaker?
When is selvam' s speech?
Chief Minister will speak last... after Madhivanan
It'll take 1 1/4 hrs atleast
You should be on the dais, before he begins...
- I'll go when Selvam starts his speech - Ok sir
Are you deliberately going late?
Why are you going late?
Don't tell me! I understand...
Will you take me with you? I want to meet your friend
This party has ruled only for 3 years
But it is progressing with a youth's enthusiasm
This is the time for us to feel proud
How many vital plans...
I will take care...
Anand has come to meet you
Let him wait - No Ilango
While at Theni you have stayed in his house
Periyakulam Arumugam
Come in
- Why this sudden visit? - Any problem in the party?
Be patient, you will know when the time comes
I heard that you are going to expand the ministry
Who told you?
You should give me the portfolio of Medicine
Health Ministry?
'Ayya' has promised me a place
Am I not worth the post of a Minister?
Your services to the party are invaluable
When the ministry was formed initially...
I placed your name in the list
But the working commiittee said that...
If Anand were to be made a Minister...
...he should quit the films.
I argued, but in vain
So you won't give me the portfolio
If you quit films...
- Even tomorrow... - Tomorrow?
You will become the minister
He is doing it deliberately, he is jealous
We have given him the power
He is showing his true colours now
When the crowd mobbed you at the meeting
He was very upset
He has come to power because of you
He shouldn't forget that
I knew long ago, only you think of him as a friend
But he...
If ungreatful men get power...
Stop the car
Get out...
Aren't you ashamed trying to create a rift between friends?
One more word against the C. M I will hit you
Go home, walking...
Is she asleep?
Is it true, Anand was denied the post of a Minister?
The working committee decided that
Don't lie!
He is an actor! How can we make an actor a minister?
Are all the present members in the ministry geniuses?
You are a teacher teaching hundreds of children
Aren't you ashamed to ask me to offer a seat to an actor?
Shall I make him the industry Minister
Or the Minister of Educaton?
Shall I tell you what I think?
You are worried he may become your rival
He is a celebrity
Has the support of M.L. A's too
You are afraid he will supercede you!
Anand a C. M...?
What happens to the party?
You are not thinking of party, but yourself
Yes, I am I want to be known...
...as the best C. M!
Among my predecessors and successors
I should be quoted as the ideal CM
What is wrong wit h that?
- Is there honesty & justice in this Govt? - CM has to answer this question
A coin has 2 sides like this house
Head on one side & a tail on the other
Head without a tail won't give it a gloss
If the head is scrapped off, it ceases to be a coin
So with the intention of destroying the ruling party
Don't make baseless allegations
C. M with his rhetoric...
is trying to disguise the truth
C. M is trying to shield the guilty Minister
We don't want the niceties of Tamil
What we want is action
The tiger whose blood diffused the
fragrance of the spirit of revolution
The poet, whose immortal songs
are but translations of his ideals
...has been snatched away from us by sadist death!
Oh! great soul, whom shall we revere?
Oh! You, the giver of true wisdom & reason
Alas! have you become but an illusion?
I am not going to read a poem
Not going to shed a few tears and go away
I want an answer to my questions
Why should 'Ayya' leave us like orphans suddenly?
This condolence meeting and few tear drops won't do
We must prove our caliber to the public
Those in power should publicise their wealth
Corruption in the party has caused leader's death
Read this, you called him brother, didn't you?
See, what he has said
He spoke against the party again in Salem
He is angry that the party is not dancing to his tunes
He thinks only he is influential with the masses
He thinks no one can question his movements
He feels, he is superior to the C. M
The working committee is waiting for your opinion
Greetings! What have you decided?
It would be easy to decide with your opinion
A few want Anand to be expelled from the party
Others feel the party will be split, if he is expelled
I want to convey an important message
They have expelled you from the party
Who told you?
Our men have just arrived from the committee meeting
Don't know, whether it is temporary or permanent
- Leader - Long live
Silence
There is a news that you have been expelled
I too heard
We won't accept that
Is this news genuine? - I am happy if it is!
Today is a happy day in my life
Suppose you are expelled permanently...
Freedom...
What do you plan to do?
I am going to treat you all with sweet
- Leader - Long live
Have sweet porridge Then you will ask.
Have it
Have sweet porridge Take it.
Freedom...
Don't blind fold your eyes Don't believe all that you see
A crow can't become a cuckoo, my friend
Are all the bearded men Tagore?
Are all the moustached men Bharati? (Poet)
Don't get carried away by appearance my friend...
- There's no burden in your laps - There is no fear...
- There are no stains in our hearts - There are no smears!
Till we attain our aspirations
Oh friend!
The people are on my side...
The evening breeze is on my side...
The chirping sparrows are on my side...
The plants & trees are on my side...
The poor Tamilians on my side
The womenfolk are forever on my side
All directions are on my side Don't sigh!
Only the coward will brandish a sword
The brave will rely only on truth
If the working class unite...
Flags & fort will change in minutes!
Don't you ask me to stay away
Don't dream that I will fall
By throwing around money
You can never buy charity
The clouds that shower silver rain...
Will not pour at your call...
The public will not bend for money
They will not fall!
Fill the silver lining appears
Only darkness shall resign
Then east brightens
Darkness will end...
A new dawn it shall send!
Delhi has planned to topple this government
This govt has the people's mandate
CM is casting aspersions on Central govt
Those who were with us
stand today as our opposition in Delhi...
...and are plotting to topple our rule...
Shouldn't talk about those not present in house
We have come to the place where we belong
- Was I wrong in questioning them? - No
They can throw me out of the party
- Can they throw me out of your hearts? - No
In Vilathikulam, we are leading by 1 1000 votes
In Mayavaram leading by 8000 votes
Messages are pouring from all places
We are leading in Aruppukottai by 25000 votes
- 27 - That is Vilathikulam
I am coming after voting for the first time
For the anger I have for you
I should have gone away from you
Or I should have died
But I have come after voting for you
I know why you didn't come to the temple
In a weak moment you said that you will marry me
But afterwards you regretted it
Don't use Ramani as the reason I won't believe that
Your colleagues would have advised you...
...that you have started a party and election is in progress
...that it would be bad for your image...
...to have an actress as a 2nd new wife
with crying or sobing...
...the dead won't return
What happened?
Come, what happened?
- Our party is leading in 62 seats - They?
158 leading Recounting in 4 places
Don't want...
We are leading in 62, they in 158
Recounting in 4 places
That is our way too
I feel light...
I have an intelligent daughter
I feel like watching you
Let Anand keep that crown of thorns
I am the opposition
Can't you let it go
Now I will be asking the questions...
And that actor will have to reply
When I open my eyes you stand in front of me
When I close my eyes
You are the cynosure of my dreams
It is your turn now
Mother... - Me?
The gentle breeze that caressed us will visit tomorrow also
I keep me awake with hope...
- Today left alone ...My heart is too feeble to receive it
It is my turn...
Greetings sir! We've got the Gupta commission report
This is enough to dismiss the Govt
If we play it right
What happened to Gupta commission?
Home minister was not hurt
But the congress leaders were hurt
Tomorrow when the Prime Minister arrives...
...under Selvam's leadership...
...they are planning a procession
Promulgate 1 44 order
If they breach that...
Arrest Tamil Selvam...
- lf we arrest him - lf we do?
How could they arrest you?
They expected problems in many places
If I am to say You have emerged victorious
What do you call a victory?
To arrest an old friend and jail him?
I did not mean that
- Have you eaten? - No
Please come - No sir -Come
Why did you resign?
I wish to say something as a party member
Did I tell you that I will not listen?
Last week, I was offered Rs.60 lakhs for my signature
If it is 60 lakhs for a 10crore project...
...then in a budget of 7500crores...
...how much would the other Ministers be getting?
The people trust you Atleast for that faith...
...the people around you should not be corrupt
That is why sincere men like you are in the Council
To lend a blind eye to a mistake is wrong
Have people given us power to benefit the ministry?
Why did not you raise this in Selvam's regime?
Why are you raising it now, when you should have done so, then?
We came here as we knew what happened was wrong
So I left that party and joined your party
The Treasury was empty We said that they plundered the state
What do you think is happening here, now?
It is happening ten times more than that
Do you include yourself in the scam...
...or am I included too? - No... I mean...
My esteemed leader's lovable public...
Today, on his death Anniversary...
We expect your help
Tell Kalpana that I want her to return
Don't come to Madras without her Shall we go?
He has not been cheerful for a long time
He has called you for a good reason
- I think, he has big plans for you - Stop praising me unnecessarily...
There is a rumour that C.M. is refusing to meet the press
Have the people entrusted an ordinary responsibility to me?
We are the mirrors of the ruling party, are we not?
Just as a fan's applause for an actor...
...people's vote to a politician ...only these are mirrors
- Then we are? - Magnifying glasses...
Magnifying everything out of proportion
We will write whatever you say, without magnifying
Did C.M. feel, that the two parties should not have separated?
Why did this friendship terminate?
- A car on Ooty Road... - Who...?
- Nambi was also in it... - Who?
- We have found the Nambi's body... - Kalpana? - We are searching
- That would be all - One last question
One last question
It is our family function
Today is a happy day for all of us
C.M. is coming, they wanted you to know...
You take care of your C. M I will take care of myself
Marriage is an agreement between two persons
This idea was not accepted on those days
Had not Veluthambi struggled for it...
...several of us would have gone unnoticed by the public
But for him we are holding certain posts
If he has not done hard work... If he has not start this...
Greetings!
It is a pleasure to have the ex-C.M. and the present C. M...
...and others in such an idealist's family's wedding
- Come - I will sit there
These leaders have come to grace this occasion
Amidst difference in ideologies...
It is 5:30 You wanted to go for the campaign...
They will be waiting...
What's wrong... what has happened?
Wake up
Open your eyes...
What happend to you?
Wake up
Open your eyes
- Sir C. M... - Call me C.M. after I win
C.M. Anand is dead
Must be a rumour
No, Arivazhagan had phoned But it has not been declared officially
Dressing is going on Please wait
Hello Sir, the crowd is increasing
It may become a security risk... so...
My dearest friend... My alter-ego!...
A precious shower of gems... Where are you wandering?
Once upon a time, in the prime of our youth...
...we ate together, we dreamt together
Those memories... Tears well up, And I choke with emotion!
Our gazes differ, But our dreams cohere
Our desires differ, But thoughts are similar
Our bastions differ, But our policies are similar
You are a legend... who yearned to be ever victorious
Are still in the vanguard... even in death
Where are the hands that crowned my victory?
Where are the fingers that wiped away my tears?
Where is the voice that sounded like the sweet melody of the flute?
Where are those lips that wore the pearl-words of my dialogues?
Where are those shoulders that held me aloft?
Alas! Will you never deign to see me again?
No trace of bitterness left
No stamp of enemity felt
No anodyne equals death in cleansing the heart...
I longed to speak with, but I could not...
I yearned to caress and comfort you...
But I could not...
Today, I long to kiss your rose-face...
But I cannot...
I want to check the flow of my gushing tears, but I cannot
Good bye, my friend!
Spare a little space for me by your eternal bed
For this earthly sojourn is bound to end in death
If another golden moment. comes in search of me...
...if another opportune time, blesses me with the scepter...
Yours dreams and my dreams...
...will be realised in a trice
And that happy news, will reverberate inside your grave!