1 00:02:57,375 --> 00:02:59,750 Hey. We reached the Mad Teacher's house. 2 00:02:59,917 --> 00:03:02,792 Oh, look. He's asleep outside. 3 00:03:02,875 --> 00:03:04,208 Wait, boys. 4 00:03:12,417 --> 00:03:16,167 Watch how Gnanam will come running to save him! 5 00:03:16,333 --> 00:03:17,375 Be careful. 6 00:03:18,708 --> 00:03:20,083 Careful. 7 00:03:20,500 --> 00:03:21,958 Alert me if someone's coming. 8 00:03:25,833 --> 00:03:27,292 Be careful while tying. 9 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:29,833 He might wake up any moment! 10 00:03:29,875 --> 00:03:30,917 Keep the plates ready. 11 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:32,000 Got it. 12 00:03:32,458 --> 00:03:33,500 Hurry! 13 00:03:33,875 --> 00:03:34,917 -Give me that. -Here. 14 00:03:47,042 --> 00:03:48,708 Unlock a lock… 15 00:03:49,083 --> 00:03:50,292 …with a key! 16 00:03:50,708 --> 00:03:52,042 Unlock a mind… 17 00:03:52,125 --> 00:03:53,875 Hey, that Mad Teacher's grandson is here! 18 00:03:53,917 --> 00:03:55,417 Run! Run for your lives, boys! 19 00:03:56,042 --> 00:03:57,833 How dare you tie a fallen coconut leaf around him? 20 00:03:57,875 --> 00:03:59,333 You, grandson of that Mad Teacher! 21 00:03:59,417 --> 00:04:00,792 I'll deal with you in school. 22 00:04:00,875 --> 00:04:03,208 Call me that again and I'll screw you all! 23 00:04:03,292 --> 00:04:05,250 Where else will you hide but at school? 24 00:04:05,292 --> 00:04:06,625 -What happened? -Mom! 25 00:04:06,708 --> 00:04:10,042 They constantly tease me by calling me "Mad Teacher's grandson"! 26 00:04:10,167 --> 00:04:12,542 And my head feels like it will explode hearing it! 27 00:04:12,583 --> 00:04:14,917 If they call me that again, I'm not stepping into school! 28 00:04:14,958 --> 00:04:16,458 I feel humiliated, Mom! 29 00:04:18,542 --> 00:04:21,417 -I'll ask Dad to teach them a lesson. -My head still aches hearing it. 30 00:04:29,042 --> 00:04:31,542 Look, that fellow's grandson eating peacefully. 31 00:04:31,667 --> 00:04:33,625 Nerve of him to throw stones at me. 32 00:04:35,667 --> 00:04:38,583 They kicked sand into my plate, Sakthi! 33 00:04:39,208 --> 00:04:40,083 You! 34 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:43,125 Don't spare them! Solai, Karuppa, come! 35 00:04:44,458 --> 00:04:45,792 Bash them to a pulp! 36 00:04:45,833 --> 00:04:48,042 This is payback for teasing me! 37 00:04:52,333 --> 00:04:54,625 Damn, they're bashing them to a pulp. 38 00:04:59,917 --> 00:05:02,208 I didn't do it on purpose, sir. 39 00:05:02,250 --> 00:05:05,542 I was passing that way when I tripped over and sand fell. 40 00:05:05,625 --> 00:05:07,708 These two are lying, sir! 41 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:11,542 -They're lying, Dad! -Gnanam… 42 00:05:12,083 --> 00:05:13,250 Step forward. 43 00:05:16,875 --> 00:05:19,250 I'm innocent, Dad. 44 00:05:20,208 --> 00:05:22,875 It wasn't my fault! Please don't punish me, Dad! 45 00:05:22,958 --> 00:05:25,208 It hurts, Dad! I swear I'm innocent! 46 00:05:25,542 --> 00:05:28,583 Don't, Dad! It hurts! 47 00:05:38,625 --> 00:05:41,583 Why did you beat him up 48 00:05:41,667 --> 00:05:43,667 when he kept telling you he wasn't at fault? 49 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:48,208 Kamatchi… 50 00:05:48,958 --> 00:05:50,417 A teacher's child 51 00:05:50,917 --> 00:05:52,250 must neither make mistakes 52 00:05:53,125 --> 00:05:55,292 nor be in a place where mistakes are made. 53 00:06:00,833 --> 00:06:03,125 Hey, why isn't he waking up? 54 00:06:03,167 --> 00:06:04,083 Oh, yeah. 55 00:06:04,167 --> 00:06:05,250 I wonder why though. 56 00:06:05,417 --> 00:06:08,167 Oh, crap. Gnanam's here. Run, boys, run! 57 00:06:08,250 --> 00:06:09,625 Damn it, I forgot my bag! 58 00:06:09,667 --> 00:06:11,208 If I see you setting foot in here, 59 00:06:11,333 --> 00:06:12,542 -I will screw you all! -Gnanam! 60 00:06:12,583 --> 00:06:15,542 -Mom, they're at it again! -What are you doing there? 61 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:18,292 Why do you always pick a fight with them? 62 00:06:18,333 --> 00:06:19,792 They were trash talking us. 63 00:06:19,833 --> 00:06:21,417 Why do you care about what they're saying? 64 00:06:21,500 --> 00:06:22,458 Gnanam… 65 00:06:22,583 --> 00:06:24,625 We don't have to act the same way. 66 00:06:24,958 --> 00:06:27,500 -Rather, we come from a family of teachers. -Dad? 67 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,583 So whatever they speak about us, 68 00:06:29,875 --> 00:06:31,333 learn not to take it to heart and let go. 69 00:06:31,375 --> 00:06:32,833 -Alright? -Okay, Mom. 70 00:06:32,875 --> 00:06:33,792 Dad? 71 00:06:35,083 --> 00:06:36,000 Dad… 72 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:38,125 What's wrong, dear? 73 00:06:38,167 --> 00:06:39,083 Dad? 74 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:40,458 Father-in-law? 75 00:06:40,583 --> 00:06:41,875 -Father-in-law? -Dad? 76 00:06:42,125 --> 00:06:43,542 Oh, no. Father-in-law? 77 00:06:43,792 --> 00:06:44,708 -Dad! -Please, no. 78 00:06:44,833 --> 00:06:46,167 -Father-in-law? -Oh, Dad! 79 00:06:46,542 --> 00:06:47,792 Father-in-law! 80 00:06:49,500 --> 00:06:50,708 Dad! 81 00:06:54,167 --> 00:06:55,875 From now on, 82 00:06:55,958 --> 00:06:58,417 I won't be teased with his name. 83 00:07:20,917 --> 00:07:22,417 Who passed away? 84 00:07:22,708 --> 00:07:24,833 Annadurai Teacher passed away, sir. 85 00:07:29,125 --> 00:07:30,333 Sir! 86 00:07:30,417 --> 00:07:32,667 Annadurai Sir is no more. 87 00:07:35,208 --> 00:07:36,375 Sir! 88 00:07:37,333 --> 00:07:39,292 Mad Teacher is dead. 89 00:07:44,792 --> 00:07:45,875 Grandpa? 90 00:07:45,917 --> 00:07:48,542 Why do we call Gnanam's grandfather 'Mad Teacher'? 91 00:07:48,750 --> 00:07:53,417 Only our people must be the intelligible group of our village. 92 00:07:53,458 --> 00:07:57,667 But that Teacher wanted everyone to be intelligible. 93 00:07:57,708 --> 00:07:59,708 Pettasaami wasn't happy with his decision 94 00:07:59,750 --> 00:08:02,458 and made him unintelligible. 95 00:08:07,750 --> 00:08:08,917 Arasan… 96 00:08:09,875 --> 00:08:12,000 Don't think that you're setting me on fire 97 00:08:12,958 --> 00:08:15,125 but a beacon of light I'm leaving behind. 98 00:08:15,833 --> 00:08:17,917 You must never stop the spark 99 00:08:18,792 --> 00:08:20,833 of educating each and everyone 100 00:08:21,625 --> 00:08:23,417 whatever hurdles may cross your way. 101 00:08:25,208 --> 00:08:29,958 Make sure to read every day. 102 00:08:32,458 --> 00:08:37,333 Don't betray anyone's trust. 103 00:08:38,583 --> 00:08:39,833 PANCHAYAT MIDDLE SCHOOL 104 00:08:39,917 --> 00:08:41,250 [in unison] Long live! 105 00:08:41,458 --> 00:08:42,500 The language of Tamil! 106 00:08:42,583 --> 00:08:44,208 The language of Tamil! 107 00:08:44,292 --> 00:08:45,750 Long live! Long live! 108 00:08:45,792 --> 00:08:47,417 Long live! Long live! 109 00:08:47,500 --> 00:08:48,458 As old as the skies 110 00:08:48,500 --> 00:08:49,833 As old as the skies 111 00:08:49,917 --> 00:08:51,000 and spanning all lands! 112 00:08:51,042 --> 00:08:52,333 and spanning all lands! 113 00:08:52,458 --> 00:08:53,958 Long live our beautiful language! 114 00:08:54,167 --> 00:08:55,750 Long live our beautiful language! 115 00:08:55,833 --> 00:08:57,083 Surrounded by water bodies all over. 116 00:08:57,208 --> 00:08:58,750 Surrounded by water bodies all over. 117 00:08:58,792 --> 00:08:59,958 With pride swelled hearts, 118 00:09:00,042 --> 00:09:01,583 With pride swelled hearts, 119 00:09:01,667 --> 00:09:03,292 dancing to tunes of the land! 120 00:09:03,375 --> 00:09:04,958 dancing to tunes of the land! 121 00:09:05,083 --> 00:09:06,542 Long live our language of Tamil! 122 00:09:06,625 --> 00:09:08,250 Long live our language of Tamil! 123 00:09:08,292 --> 00:09:10,000 Forever and always! 124 00:09:10,042 --> 00:09:12,250 Forever and always! 125 00:09:49,083 --> 00:09:51,292 Ma'am, you can stop class and clear them all out. 126 00:09:51,333 --> 00:09:53,833 -What's the matter? -We're going to demolish this so clear out. 127 00:09:53,917 --> 00:09:55,500 -Come out, children. -Take down the roof, first. 128 00:09:55,625 --> 00:09:57,167 -We can raze the rest down later. -Hurry, children. 129 00:09:57,625 --> 00:09:59,000 -Get over here, Madhan. -Coming, brother. 130 00:09:59,042 --> 00:10:00,583 -Start dismantling the roof. -Take your books and leave. 131 00:10:00,625 --> 00:10:02,833 -Come here, ladies. And help him out. -Move out quickly, children. 132 00:10:02,917 --> 00:10:03,792 Ma'am… 133 00:10:04,917 --> 00:10:07,458 -Hurry. -Start with the walls, first. 134 00:10:07,583 --> 00:10:09,083 Don't break too many bricks while you're at it. 135 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:10,583 Sure, I'll take care of it. 136 00:10:10,625 --> 00:10:11,625 Stop right away! 137 00:10:11,667 --> 00:10:12,875 Mari! 138 00:10:28,750 --> 00:10:30,875 Get down from there! 139 00:10:40,667 --> 00:10:41,792 -Welcome, Brother. -Hey. 140 00:10:41,875 --> 00:10:43,375 -Why did you halt the work? -Hey… 141 00:10:44,083 --> 00:10:45,458 What is going on? 142 00:10:45,833 --> 00:10:50,333 I received an order to demolish the building since it was old, sir. 143 00:10:50,458 --> 00:10:52,667 -I can show it to you if you'd like. -No need. 144 00:10:53,583 --> 00:10:55,667 -You'd demolish… -And build us a new one! 145 00:10:57,125 --> 00:10:59,417 Crap. Did I talk out of turn? 146 00:10:59,458 --> 00:11:01,833 -You will, right? -I'm fine with the demolishing. 147 00:11:02,500 --> 00:11:04,167 But when will the order to rebuild it come? 148 00:11:05,083 --> 00:11:06,750 Why is he thinking twice about it? 149 00:11:07,708 --> 00:11:09,708 You're unsure about it, I see. 150 00:11:10,167 --> 00:11:13,708 Do you see the children on the verandah? 151 00:11:13,875 --> 00:11:15,833 And the rest stand on the roads. 152 00:11:17,167 --> 00:11:19,417 Bring the rebuild order, first. 153 00:11:20,083 --> 00:11:21,542 You can then demolish the school. 154 00:11:23,083 --> 00:11:24,042 Sir… 155 00:11:24,458 --> 00:11:25,708 It was a government-sent order. 156 00:11:25,792 --> 00:11:27,667 I'll deal with the authorities. You can leave from here. 157 00:11:27,750 --> 00:11:29,083 Leave, all of you. 158 00:11:29,125 --> 00:11:30,583 -Get going. -Sorry, sir. 159 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:35,125 Teacher, take the children in. 160 00:11:36,458 --> 00:11:37,958 All of you go back inside. 161 00:11:38,208 --> 00:11:40,083 Sir, you can resume the class. 162 00:11:51,875 --> 00:11:53,250 Petta Saami! 163 00:11:54,458 --> 00:11:56,292 I entrust you to flourish this town with its riches! 164 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:58,083 I make this earnest prayer in Your name! 165 00:11:59,792 --> 00:12:01,375 Take care of us, please! 166 00:12:01,542 --> 00:12:03,792 Why can't we visit that temple, Uncle? 167 00:12:03,875 --> 00:12:06,625 This is their temple and we're not to enter it. 168 00:12:06,750 --> 00:12:08,083 He is Periyasamy. 169 00:12:08,208 --> 00:12:09,708 Kolautchi's eldest. 170 00:12:09,958 --> 00:12:12,208 He has been assisting people possessed by God for 20 years now. 171 00:12:29,625 --> 00:12:31,000 This is Sakthivelu. 172 00:12:31,042 --> 00:12:32,708 Kolautchi's favorite grandchild. 173 00:12:32,750 --> 00:12:35,125 His father passed when he was small. 174 00:12:35,167 --> 00:12:37,000 He's very much like his grandfather. 175 00:12:37,083 --> 00:12:40,000 They say that he's going to take after Periyasamy. 176 00:12:46,333 --> 00:12:48,083 This is Kaariyam. 177 00:12:49,167 --> 00:12:51,917 He’s a loan shark and a clever trickster. 178 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:54,083 -Is this the time to ask for money? -Why are you getting angry now? 179 00:12:54,167 --> 00:12:56,708 Get lost! Who the hell let you inside the temple? 180 00:12:56,792 --> 00:12:57,833 Brother… 181 00:12:57,875 --> 00:13:00,292 That teacher refused to let us demolish the building. 182 00:13:03,417 --> 00:13:06,375 And the panchayat leader that we set up, left as well. 183 00:13:11,333 --> 00:13:13,542 Don't anger the deity! 184 00:13:18,375 --> 00:13:21,833 DON'T ANGER THE DEITY! 185 00:13:46,750 --> 00:13:49,500 Make way for Petta Karuppu! 186 00:13:53,417 --> 00:13:54,958 Where is my path? 187 00:13:55,208 --> 00:13:56,708 What is this in my way? 188 00:14:13,375 --> 00:14:15,125 Where the heck is my path? 189 00:14:15,708 --> 00:14:17,750 Restore my path! 190 00:14:20,125 --> 00:14:21,375 My path! 191 00:14:24,792 --> 00:14:26,458 Where is my path? 192 00:14:28,292 --> 00:14:30,542 Restore my path… 193 00:14:38,292 --> 00:14:39,667 Where is my path? 194 00:14:39,708 --> 00:14:42,042 'The learned are said to have eyes But the unlearned have two sores in their face' 195 00:14:42,125 --> 00:14:44,500 Where is the path for Petta Saami? 196 00:14:45,375 --> 00:14:46,917 My path… 197 00:14:47,333 --> 00:14:48,708 Greetings to all the villagefolk. 198 00:14:48,917 --> 00:14:51,625 I remember how this used to be a small school earlier. 199 00:14:51,708 --> 00:14:55,500 I also remember how his father and him 200 00:14:55,583 --> 00:14:57,875 struggled to make this school even bigger. 201 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:02,625 I pray to Petta Saami for the continued growth of this school. 202 00:15:02,667 --> 00:15:04,000 Thank you one and all. 203 00:15:06,583 --> 00:15:08,000 Please say a word or two. 204 00:15:12,958 --> 00:15:14,208 Greetings, everyone. 205 00:15:15,125 --> 00:15:17,750 When a teacher comes to a new town, 206 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:20,958 everything is new to them. 207 00:15:21,333 --> 00:15:23,083 The town accepts them 208 00:15:23,292 --> 00:15:26,542 as one of their own and nurtures their lives. 209 00:15:27,167 --> 00:15:30,333 In return, that teacher imparts knowledge to their kindred. 210 00:15:31,500 --> 00:15:34,583 A teacher has never had any such expectations. 211 00:15:35,125 --> 00:15:38,542 My father built a small school at first. 212 00:15:39,917 --> 00:15:43,208 After I took over him, I made this into a middle school. 213 00:15:44,542 --> 00:15:48,000 I feel dissatisfied despite having done so much. 214 00:15:49,708 --> 00:15:51,208 When I was still in service, 215 00:15:53,083 --> 00:15:55,792 I dreamt of turning this into a higher secondary school. 216 00:15:57,500 --> 00:15:58,667 But in vain. 217 00:16:01,917 --> 00:16:03,000 Anyway… 218 00:16:03,708 --> 00:16:04,750 My son… 219 00:16:05,542 --> 00:16:08,417 now works as a teacher at Ramanathapuram. 220 00:16:10,708 --> 00:16:12,750 I have gotten his transfer out of great difficulty. 221 00:16:13,792 --> 00:16:15,917 And will now work at our school. 222 00:16:19,625 --> 00:16:22,375 I strongly believe… 223 00:16:23,833 --> 00:16:25,667 …that he'd fulfill my dream and ambition. 224 00:16:57,625 --> 00:16:58,583 Hey. 225 00:16:58,667 --> 00:17:00,375 Hey, listen up. 226 00:17:08,875 --> 00:17:09,875 Excuse me! 227 00:17:10,875 --> 00:17:11,875 Umm… 228 00:17:12,583 --> 00:17:13,917 I've come from afar. 229 00:17:14,208 --> 00:17:15,292 I'm feeling tired. 230 00:17:15,417 --> 00:17:16,750 With Ilaiyaraja's music playing 231 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:18,208 and the chill breeze blowing… 232 00:17:18,375 --> 00:17:19,833 If you could sit on this side, 233 00:17:20,042 --> 00:17:21,792 I'd happily doze on the window bar. 234 00:17:22,583 --> 00:17:28,417 I caught this seat for the exact reason that you wanted, an hour ago! 235 00:17:29,042 --> 00:17:30,292 Buzz off, you. 236 00:17:33,625 --> 00:17:36,208 The nerve he had to ask me that, despite my frightening mustache! 237 00:17:36,750 --> 00:17:38,333 Get down if your stop is Karuppukurichi! 238 00:17:38,833 --> 00:17:40,208 Halt for a minute, brother! 239 00:17:42,542 --> 00:17:43,625 Ah, he finally fell for it! 240 00:17:44,667 --> 00:17:45,833 Hop on. 241 00:17:46,208 --> 00:17:48,583 Damn, such huge steps for a bus. 242 00:17:48,750 --> 00:17:50,792 Stash that load elsewhere, ma'am! 243 00:17:50,833 --> 00:17:51,917 Goodness gracious. 244 00:17:53,500 --> 00:17:54,917 Get up, you mustache fellow! 245 00:17:54,958 --> 00:17:56,417 -Why? -How dare you sit at the women only seats? 246 00:17:56,500 --> 00:17:58,042 Are you that blind to read the sign? 247 00:17:58,125 --> 00:18:01,292 -I caught this with my towel. -Aren't you ashamed of being brainless? 248 00:18:01,375 --> 00:18:02,583 Move your bum elsewhere. 249 00:18:02,917 --> 00:18:04,458 Ugh, the people I deal with this early. 250 00:18:05,917 --> 00:18:07,083 Take your seat. 251 00:18:17,125 --> 00:18:18,333 He's so screwed. 252 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:20,042 Buddy? 253 00:18:20,500 --> 00:18:22,292 -Sir? Are you headed home? -Yeah, I am. 254 00:18:22,417 --> 00:18:24,375 You must have come from afar and are tired. 255 00:18:24,792 --> 00:18:27,375 With Ilaiyaraja's music playing and the chill breeze blowing… 256 00:18:27,583 --> 00:18:29,958 Are you thinking about asking me for the window seat? 257 00:18:30,167 --> 00:18:32,292 -It's all yours. -Thank you! I wonder how you knew. 258 00:18:33,958 --> 00:18:36,792 -Thank you so much. -I hope you don't make me get down. 259 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:38,708 You did me a huge favour, how could I? 260 00:18:38,875 --> 00:18:40,292 Alright then. 261 00:19:01,208 --> 00:19:02,875 We've reached Mangollai. Get down. 262 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,250 Let's move. 263 00:19:29,167 --> 00:19:30,208 Stop. 264 00:19:54,583 --> 00:19:56,125 Welcome, Teacher! 265 00:19:56,500 --> 00:19:58,333 -Welcome! -Hey! 266 00:19:58,417 --> 00:20:00,417 Sakthi! How are you, bro? 267 00:20:01,125 --> 00:20:02,917 Did you forget about us 268 00:20:03,208 --> 00:20:04,500 after going out of town? 269 00:20:04,583 --> 00:20:06,500 Why are you saying that? 270 00:20:06,708 --> 00:20:08,792 I stayed there to escape my dad. 271 00:20:09,208 --> 00:20:10,917 "Do this. Do that." 272 00:20:11,083 --> 00:20:13,208 "Wake up early. Get some work done." 273 00:20:13,333 --> 00:20:15,292 "Go to school early…" He'll kill me with his complaints. 274 00:20:15,333 --> 00:20:17,208 I have to get a transfer and leave this city soon. 275 00:20:17,292 --> 00:20:18,958 Let's do that later. Now, let's enjoy the dance. 276 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:21,083 So, the party's for him? 277 00:20:21,167 --> 00:20:22,458 -Of course! -Okay, okay. 278 00:20:23,208 --> 00:20:24,208 Shall I start then? 279 00:20:24,292 --> 00:20:25,167 Go ahead. 280 00:20:25,750 --> 00:20:26,708 ♪♪♪ 281 00:20:33,292 --> 00:20:35,208 Come on, girls! 282 00:20:42,500 --> 00:20:45,958 ♪ Man with a heart of gold In the village, his tales are told! ♪ 283 00:20:46,292 --> 00:20:49,417 ♪ No one can compete With your smile and charm ♪ 284 00:20:49,667 --> 00:20:54,083 ♪ His love speaks In grand gestures! ♪ 285 00:20:54,167 --> 00:20:57,458 ♪ With honor and pride His tales are sung! ♪ 286 00:20:57,583 --> 00:20:58,500 Hey! 287 00:20:58,708 --> 00:21:00,708 Enough about me. 288 00:21:00,792 --> 00:21:02,167 Now, make my buddy happy. 289 00:21:02,333 --> 00:21:05,167 ♪ Hey, you girl in A puffed silk blouse! ♪ 290 00:21:05,417 --> 00:21:08,208 ♪ Draped in eight yards of silk So pretty! ♪ 291 00:21:08,708 --> 00:21:11,208 ♪ Shall I linger in anticipation for you? ♪ 292 00:21:11,500 --> 00:21:14,208 ♪ Or should I sleep alone With your thoughts as my company? ♪ 293 00:21:14,500 --> 00:21:17,625 ♪ In a dhoti so bright With an undone shirt ♪ 294 00:21:17,708 --> 00:21:20,208 ♪ Your charm took flight! ♪ 295 00:21:20,417 --> 00:21:23,167 ♪ But I won't be swayed Not by words so light! ♪ 296 00:21:23,917 --> 00:21:25,292 ♪ In the cane farm ♪ 297 00:21:25,458 --> 00:21:26,917 ♪ Where the water pump hums ♪ 298 00:21:27,125 --> 00:21:29,833 ♪ Come with me there Where only nature's whisper clings! ♪ 299 00:21:30,042 --> 00:21:31,292 ♪ Keep dreaming That's not happening! ♪ 300 00:21:31,458 --> 00:21:32,833 ♪ So hush your schemes! ♪ 301 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:36,083 ♪ Under the sun's bright glare This world belongs to every single soul! ♪ 302 00:21:36,250 --> 00:21:38,250 You would've known if you had studied something. 303 00:21:38,292 --> 00:21:40,167 You're a dumb duck, after all. 304 00:21:41,208 --> 00:21:43,750 ♪ No school for me Why do you think? ♪ 305 00:21:43,917 --> 00:21:47,125 ♪ Doors stayed closed, It never called me in! ♪ 306 00:21:47,208 --> 00:21:50,125 ♪ I did a sin Says the holy priest! ♪ 307 00:21:50,208 --> 00:21:53,333 ♪ Because knowledge lifts It threatens those who seek control! ♪ 308 00:21:53,667 --> 00:21:54,500 -Hey… -Sir! 309 00:21:54,542 --> 00:21:56,208 ♪ Is saying this a sin? ♪ 310 00:21:57,375 --> 00:22:00,375 ♪ Will the Gods show mercy for my sin? ♪ 311 00:22:00,458 --> 00:22:02,375 ♪ Is saying this a sin? ♪ 312 00:22:03,250 --> 00:22:06,000 ♪ Will the Gods show mercy for my sin? ♪ 313 00:22:06,125 --> 00:22:09,083 ♪ Hey, you girl in A puffed silk blouse! ♪ 314 00:22:09,417 --> 00:22:12,167 ♪ Draped in eight yards of silk So pretty! ♪ 315 00:22:24,875 --> 00:22:27,583 ♪ In the shadows of a theater ♪ 316 00:22:27,750 --> 00:22:30,167 ♪ A racy scene unfolded! ♪ 317 00:22:30,208 --> 00:22:33,875 -♪ I ran to you to be in your arms ♪ -Okay? 318 00:22:33,958 --> 00:22:36,500 ♪ Darling, let me hold you! ♪ 319 00:22:36,917 --> 00:22:39,625 ♪ Green chili gleams ♪ 320 00:22:39,958 --> 00:22:42,417 ♪ It is shiny and bright! ♪ 321 00:22:42,750 --> 00:22:45,708 ♪ Break it You'll have tears in your eyes! ♪ 322 00:22:45,792 --> 00:22:48,333 ♪ Spicy sting, Unveiling pungent surprise ♪ 323 00:22:48,417 --> 00:22:51,083 ♪ My pretty darling! ♪ 324 00:22:51,250 --> 00:22:54,167 ♪ What if I run the government? ♪ 325 00:22:54,250 --> 00:22:57,042 ♪ I discarded you You're a rusty walnut! ♪ 326 00:22:57,250 --> 00:23:00,042 ♪ Why do you persist in teasing me, my boy? ♪ 327 00:23:00,167 --> 00:23:03,083 ♪ Hey, you girl in A puffed silk blouse! ♪ 328 00:23:03,458 --> 00:23:06,042 ♪ Draped in eight yards of silk So pretty! ♪ 329 00:23:06,708 --> 00:23:09,167 ♪ Shall I linger in anticipation for you? ♪ 330 00:23:09,458 --> 00:23:12,583 ♪ Or should I sleep alone With your thoughts as my company? ♪ 331 00:23:39,083 --> 00:23:40,042 Didn't I tell you? 332 00:23:40,250 --> 00:23:42,208 They've started it again. 333 00:23:43,833 --> 00:23:45,833 He reached at four this evening. 334 00:23:46,792 --> 00:23:48,208 Instead of coming home directly… 335 00:23:48,417 --> 00:23:50,333 Oh, please. 336 00:23:50,875 --> 00:23:54,583 You got him a red scooter simply because he liked it. 337 00:23:55,042 --> 00:23:58,042 He was at peace when he was out of town. 338 00:23:58,583 --> 00:24:00,958 -Why did you bring him here? -Hey… 339 00:24:01,958 --> 00:24:03,333 What are you talking? 340 00:24:04,333 --> 00:24:06,417 You have no idea how much effort it took 341 00:24:07,208 --> 00:24:10,292 to get him transferred here, even harder than making him a teacher. 342 00:24:10,833 --> 00:24:14,208 My father worked for this school. Then I did. 343 00:24:16,250 --> 00:24:17,583 And now my son's turn. 344 00:24:19,000 --> 00:24:21,292 I am now at peace, Kamatchi. 345 00:24:26,125 --> 00:24:27,208 Dear? 346 00:24:27,917 --> 00:24:29,000 Gnanam! 347 00:24:30,083 --> 00:24:32,125 It's your first day at school. 348 00:24:32,250 --> 00:24:33,292 Wake up, son. 349 00:24:33,625 --> 00:24:35,250 -What do you want? -Wake up. 350 00:24:35,917 --> 00:24:37,917 Why are you waking me up early? 351 00:24:38,125 --> 00:24:40,125 The rooster that woke up before you is getting cooked for you. 352 00:24:40,167 --> 00:24:42,667 ♪ May it be the good's reign or the evil's… ♪ 353 00:24:42,750 --> 00:24:45,167 ♪ I don’t care! ♪ 354 00:24:45,583 --> 00:24:48,333 ♪ I am the ruler of my heart! ♪ 355 00:24:48,458 --> 00:24:49,917 ♪ Every one of you 356 00:24:52,458 --> 00:24:55,292 ♪ May it be the good's reign… ♪ 357 00:24:55,333 --> 00:24:56,417 Gnanam… 358 00:24:58,583 --> 00:24:59,583 What is this? 359 00:25:00,042 --> 00:25:02,250 Dad bought a shirt and dhoti for you. 360 00:25:02,333 --> 00:25:03,708 He wants you to wear this to school. 361 00:25:04,917 --> 00:25:07,958 Yellow-bordered dhoti and towel. Just like his. 362 00:25:08,375 --> 00:25:10,792 Where do you think I'm going? Move now. 363 00:25:35,125 --> 00:25:36,375 MOM! 364 00:25:36,667 --> 00:25:37,917 What happened? 365 00:25:40,792 --> 00:25:42,333 My God, what a sight! 366 00:25:42,917 --> 00:25:44,833 Look, how beautiful it is now. 367 00:25:45,750 --> 00:25:48,333 So, this was what he was up to last night! 368 00:25:49,417 --> 00:25:51,125 It was my favorite red scooter. 369 00:25:51,333 --> 00:25:52,750 And he ruined it! 370 00:25:52,792 --> 00:25:55,000 He painted my favorite scooter in the color he likes! 371 00:25:55,542 --> 00:25:56,500 Look at this. 372 00:25:56,708 --> 00:25:57,833 He didn't even spare the keys. 373 00:25:57,917 --> 00:25:59,833 Why did he leave out my face? 374 00:26:02,083 --> 00:26:03,917 I can never be myself. 375 00:26:04,625 --> 00:26:07,417 He wants me to be exactly like him, right? 376 00:26:12,458 --> 00:26:14,833 ♪ From the egg laid by a goat… ♪ 377 00:26:15,042 --> 00:26:16,667 ♪ Came a chick ♪ 378 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:17,667 Gnanam! 379 00:26:17,833 --> 00:26:19,500 Hey, Rani! How are you? 380 00:26:19,750 --> 00:26:21,750 When did you come back? How are you? 381 00:26:21,917 --> 00:26:23,500 I'm good. You? 382 00:26:23,750 --> 00:26:25,083 How is it going, brother? 383 00:26:25,167 --> 00:26:27,208 -All good. You? -I'm doing well. 384 00:26:27,333 --> 00:26:29,542 It's been a while since we saw you. 385 00:26:30,125 --> 00:26:33,083 Seems like your house is in a festive mood! 386 00:26:33,292 --> 00:26:36,167 We would’ve come for a feast if you had invited us. 387 00:26:37,875 --> 00:26:39,875 Celebration? At my house? 388 00:26:40,125 --> 00:26:41,417 -What are you blabbering? -Look. 389 00:26:41,500 --> 00:26:42,958 Your scooter has come of age. 390 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:44,583 Even gave it a turmeric bath! 391 00:26:44,708 --> 00:26:46,500 Why didn't you invite us for it? 392 00:26:47,333 --> 00:26:48,750 Thanks, Dad. 393 00:26:48,958 --> 00:26:51,667 Yeah, right. Ask your husband to come home 394 00:26:51,708 --> 00:26:54,458 with gift plates for my scooter. 395 00:26:55,708 --> 00:26:58,250 I greeted you because you were my classmate. 396 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:00,000 And you go on to tease me? 397 00:27:00,167 --> 00:27:02,583 I'll deal with you when I teach your son in school! 398 00:27:04,625 --> 00:27:06,750 Subramani, don't close the gates! I'm here! 399 00:27:08,208 --> 00:27:09,417 Welcome, son! 400 00:27:09,500 --> 00:27:10,542 Late today? 401 00:27:10,625 --> 00:27:11,750 -Yes, a bit. -Okay. 402 00:27:11,875 --> 00:27:13,500 Your dad said you'd be arriving. 403 00:27:14,167 --> 00:27:16,167 It's just the first day. Why are they kneeling? 404 00:27:16,208 --> 00:27:18,333 The school’s reopening after a month off, 405 00:27:18,458 --> 00:27:20,333 yet they’re irresponsible by showing up late. 406 00:27:20,958 --> 00:27:23,750 Only the students, not the teachers. Please, go in. 407 00:27:34,167 --> 00:27:35,167 Sakthi! 408 00:27:35,292 --> 00:27:37,000 Catch me if you can! 409 00:27:37,542 --> 00:27:39,167 What do you want to be when you grow up? 410 00:27:39,250 --> 00:27:41,625 I want to be a well-known priest like my grandpa. 411 00:27:41,792 --> 00:27:43,000 What about you? 412 00:27:43,208 --> 00:27:47,208 My dad wants me to become this school's teacher like my grandfather. 413 00:27:50,958 --> 00:27:53,417 This is an inter-district school competition. 414 00:27:53,667 --> 00:27:56,958 Sports is the only thing that unites children despite their disparities. 415 00:27:57,208 --> 00:27:59,750 So, make sure all students participate. 416 00:27:59,917 --> 00:28:01,167 This is your responsibility. 417 00:28:02,583 --> 00:28:05,125 Brother, he forgot that he has retired. 418 00:28:20,708 --> 00:28:24,500 I worked wholeheartedly here for 30 years. 419 00:28:25,750 --> 00:28:27,458 I came here out of habit. 420 00:28:28,208 --> 00:28:29,625 Please forgive me. 421 00:28:53,667 --> 00:28:56,083 PANCHAYAT MIDDLE SCHOOL MANGOLLAI 422 00:29:11,208 --> 00:29:12,917 -Your dad always started from this class. -Okay, sir. 423 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:14,833 -You can start from here. All the best! -Thank you, sir. 424 00:29:16,750 --> 00:29:18,458 [in unison] Good morning, sir! 425 00:29:18,500 --> 00:29:20,208 Hello! Good morning! Please sit down. 426 00:29:20,458 --> 00:29:22,042 How are you all doing? 427 00:29:22,208 --> 00:29:24,708 [all] We're fine, sir. 428 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,833 But your faces tell a different story. 429 00:29:37,208 --> 00:29:40,833 Why do they sit there like they're plotting an evil scheme? 430 00:29:41,917 --> 00:29:42,917 Let's see. 431 00:29:49,750 --> 00:29:51,500 They're definitely planning something. 432 00:29:52,083 --> 00:29:53,333 But what is it? 433 00:29:55,750 --> 00:29:56,792 You… 434 00:29:57,042 --> 00:29:59,542 I was also a mischievous student who studied here. 435 00:29:59,833 --> 00:30:02,500 Don't try to play your acts with me. Understood? 436 00:30:02,625 --> 00:30:04,500 Yes, sir. 437 00:30:04,625 --> 00:30:08,042 -Shall I introduce myself? -Yes, sir! 438 00:30:08,083 --> 00:30:10,625 My name is… Sivagnanam. 439 00:30:10,708 --> 00:30:13,000 I am your new class teacher. 440 00:30:13,167 --> 00:30:15,500 Okay. Since it's the first day, 441 00:30:15,708 --> 00:30:18,667 we'll get started with a Bharathiyar song. 442 00:30:18,750 --> 00:30:20,000 Okay, sir. 443 00:30:20,083 --> 00:30:21,542 "Live forever…" 444 00:30:21,625 --> 00:30:23,250 [in unison] "Live forever…" 445 00:30:23,542 --> 00:30:25,458 Buddy, don't. You'll get caught. 446 00:30:25,625 --> 00:30:26,833 "Long live my Tamil language." 447 00:30:26,917 --> 00:30:28,583 [in unison] "Long live my Tamil language." 448 00:30:29,083 --> 00:30:30,542 Hey, there! 449 00:30:30,583 --> 00:30:33,083 Told you I'd catch you. 450 00:30:33,542 --> 00:30:35,208 Proud of my fast reflexes. 451 00:30:35,542 --> 00:30:36,667 Please, sir! 452 00:30:36,708 --> 00:30:39,667 -Sir… -How dare you splash ink on me! 453 00:30:40,042 --> 00:30:42,750 -Please leave me-- -I'm sparing you only because it is my first day. 454 00:30:42,833 --> 00:30:44,375 Sit and listen to the class. 455 00:30:44,917 --> 00:30:47,208 I've also had my fair share of splashings. 456 00:30:49,542 --> 00:30:50,375 Hi! 457 00:30:50,458 --> 00:30:51,292 I am Annamalai. 458 00:30:51,375 --> 00:30:52,667 -Hello, sir. -You didn't face a lot. Not bad. 459 00:30:52,792 --> 00:30:54,083 Be glad they only splashed ink. 460 00:30:54,208 --> 00:30:57,708 They stuck a devil's thorn to my chair, and I hurt myself. 461 00:30:58,125 --> 00:30:59,208 Look at those devils laughing. 462 00:30:59,292 --> 00:31:01,042 Such tailless monkeys. 463 00:31:01,125 --> 00:31:02,292 Are you an English teacher? 464 00:31:02,375 --> 00:31:03,833 No. Ainglish teacher. 465 00:31:04,167 --> 00:31:05,375 Yeah, I can tell. 466 00:31:05,458 --> 00:31:07,833 That's because I have a native accent. 467 00:31:07,917 --> 00:31:09,042 Okay, bye. 468 00:31:09,083 --> 00:31:10,042 Okay, sir. 469 00:31:10,083 --> 00:31:12,333 I pity those who have to learn the language from him. 470 00:31:16,125 --> 00:31:18,500 Gosh, we came back to school. Come on, guys. Let's run. 471 00:31:22,250 --> 00:31:23,750 "Live forever…" 472 00:31:24,125 --> 00:31:25,750 "Long live my Tamil language." 473 00:31:26,042 --> 00:31:26,958 Repeat it. 474 00:31:28,458 --> 00:31:29,375 Where are they?! 475 00:31:29,417 --> 00:31:32,625 [in unison] They heard a car's horn and ran to it. 476 00:31:33,708 --> 00:31:35,792 She shouldn't come to our class. 477 00:31:36,667 --> 00:31:38,417 What are these guys looking at? 478 00:31:44,958 --> 00:31:46,667 -Hey, move!-Let me see. 479 00:31:46,958 --> 00:31:48,125 Come on. Move. 480 00:31:48,458 --> 00:31:49,458 Let me see. 481 00:31:49,750 --> 00:31:51,375 Who is it between my legs? 482 00:31:54,083 --> 00:31:55,000 Hey… 483 00:31:55,500 --> 00:31:58,542 -You boys want to see this oldie so badly?! -Valli… 484 00:31:58,833 --> 00:31:59,833 Sign here. 485 00:32:33,083 --> 00:32:34,167 You brats! 486 00:32:34,208 --> 00:32:35,542 What are you all doing there? 487 00:32:35,625 --> 00:32:36,542 Off to your classes. 488 00:32:37,583 --> 00:32:39,583 Gosh, why is this man standing here? 489 00:32:43,875 --> 00:32:45,292 Hey, get down. 490 00:32:45,417 --> 00:32:46,500 Go to your class, everyone. 491 00:32:47,333 --> 00:32:48,708 Where are they? 492 00:32:53,333 --> 00:32:54,500 Congratulations. 493 00:32:54,542 --> 00:32:55,625 -Thanks, sir. -Thank you, sir. 494 00:32:55,750 --> 00:32:57,042 -Thank you. -My pleasure. 495 00:32:57,083 --> 00:32:59,250 Mom, you leave now. I'll be back after class. 496 00:32:59,292 --> 00:33:00,333 Gosh! 497 00:33:06,208 --> 00:33:08,208 God, I wonder which class she's going to handle. 498 00:33:10,958 --> 00:33:12,875 Sir, when will you continue the lessons? 499 00:33:12,917 --> 00:33:15,167 Like you're going to be attentive like a hawk if I did. 500 00:33:15,333 --> 00:33:17,208 Aren't you my classmate Anantharaman's son? 501 00:33:17,250 --> 00:33:18,167 Sit down. 502 00:33:18,250 --> 00:33:20,083 Even your dad never scored above zero. 503 00:33:20,167 --> 00:33:21,833 Are you going to be any different? 504 00:33:21,875 --> 00:33:23,250 Without knowing my situation… 505 00:33:45,500 --> 00:33:46,458 Good morning! 506 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:48,667 [in unison] Good morning, teacher! 507 00:33:51,792 --> 00:33:53,042 Sit down. 508 00:33:53,708 --> 00:33:55,875 Finding your village was a task. That's why I was late. 509 00:33:55,958 --> 00:33:56,875 Okay? 510 00:33:56,958 --> 00:33:58,208 I am Vallinayagi. 511 00:33:58,292 --> 00:33:59,917 -Sweet name! -I'm your class teacher. 512 00:34:00,042 --> 00:34:01,167 Now, will you introduce yourself? 513 00:34:01,208 --> 00:34:02,708 [in unison] Okay, teacher. 514 00:34:02,750 --> 00:34:04,167 My name is Gnanam. 515 00:34:04,500 --> 00:34:07,083 Mangollai Ponnarasan Sivagnanam. 516 00:34:07,125 --> 00:34:08,167 Isn't my name sweet? 517 00:34:08,208 --> 00:34:10,792 -Worst name. -Did they tease you on your first day? 518 00:34:11,000 --> 00:34:13,792 See what they gave me. They didn't even mind the white shirt. 519 00:34:13,875 --> 00:34:15,125 What did they give you? 520 00:34:15,208 --> 00:34:16,208 Sir… sir! 521 00:34:16,833 --> 00:34:18,583 -What do you think you're doing? -No ink splashes. 522 00:34:18,625 --> 00:34:21,042 Let's check for thorns on your chair. 523 00:34:22,083 --> 00:34:22,958 No thorns as well. 524 00:34:23,958 --> 00:34:25,500 I wonder what they've planned. 525 00:34:26,583 --> 00:34:27,417 What do you want? 526 00:34:27,500 --> 00:34:28,917 -Hey… -Sir! 527 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:31,167 What do you have in mind for this teacher? Tell me. 528 00:34:31,208 --> 00:34:32,958 We won't tell you, sir. 529 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:34,958 Asking you politely won't get me anywhere. 530 00:34:35,083 --> 00:34:36,542 Look what I do to you. 531 00:34:40,583 --> 00:34:41,458 What is this? 532 00:34:41,542 --> 00:34:43,083 God! My hand's stuck. I can't move it. 533 00:34:43,250 --> 00:34:45,917 Removing it is not an easy job. 534 00:34:46,083 --> 00:34:48,708 It's got the devil's thorn gum on it. 535 00:34:48,792 --> 00:34:51,167 You have to soak it in water to remove it. 536 00:34:53,583 --> 00:34:54,875 Nasty brats! 537 00:34:57,708 --> 00:34:58,667 Madam… 538 00:34:58,708 --> 00:35:00,917 They let you off with applying gum. 539 00:35:01,125 --> 00:35:03,792 They stuck a devil's thorn to my chair, and… 540 00:35:03,833 --> 00:35:04,833 -they punctured me! -Sir… 541 00:35:04,875 --> 00:35:06,583 Stop repeating it. 542 00:35:06,792 --> 00:35:08,125 Doesn't know how to talk with women. 543 00:35:08,167 --> 00:35:10,417 Jealous fellow. Doesn't want me to talk with her. 544 00:35:10,458 --> 00:35:11,750 Ma'am? 545 00:35:12,292 --> 00:35:14,917 Can I send you my cane? I'll take this. 546 00:35:15,542 --> 00:35:16,667 -Go ahead. -Thank you. 547 00:35:19,333 --> 00:35:22,125 [radio program plays] 548 00:35:26,583 --> 00:35:27,750 Are you coming from the farm? 549 00:35:27,875 --> 00:35:29,375 Yes. We're plowing. 550 00:35:34,250 --> 00:35:35,667 [vehicle honking] 551 00:35:40,458 --> 00:35:41,375 Son, stop honking. 552 00:35:41,583 --> 00:35:42,708 Hey… hey, Vellaiya! 553 00:35:42,792 --> 00:35:44,000 Sevala, it's alright. 554 00:35:44,167 --> 00:35:45,000 Go that side. 555 00:35:45,042 --> 00:35:46,250 Gosh, it's broken. 556 00:35:46,333 --> 00:35:47,958 Damn! That's okay. Leave it. 557 00:35:49,167 --> 00:35:50,583 Hey, stop it. 558 00:35:50,792 --> 00:35:51,750 Okay, sir. 559 00:35:51,833 --> 00:35:52,833 Look how they behave! 560 00:35:52,917 --> 00:35:53,917 What is it? 561 00:35:54,083 --> 00:35:55,042 Two teas. 562 00:35:56,583 --> 00:35:58,833 Arasa… how many times should I tell you? 563 00:35:58,917 --> 00:36:00,625 The two cows don't get along. 564 00:36:00,792 --> 00:36:03,583 Why can't you sell the unruly one and get a different cow? 565 00:36:03,750 --> 00:36:05,625 What if it attacks you? 566 00:36:05,792 --> 00:36:08,042 Hey, what if I have two kids, 567 00:36:08,250 --> 00:36:10,875 and one is unruly? Can we throw them out? 568 00:36:10,958 --> 00:36:12,458 We'll talk to them, right? 569 00:36:12,958 --> 00:36:14,083 This isn't any different. 570 00:36:14,292 --> 00:36:15,875 -I'm taming it. It'll get tamed. -Hi, son! 571 00:36:15,917 --> 00:36:17,542 Hi, uncle! Is your collection over? 572 00:36:17,667 --> 00:36:18,625 Yeah, yeah. 573 00:36:20,708 --> 00:36:22,208 Hey, Saravana… 574 00:36:23,458 --> 00:36:25,375 -What do you want? -Give me four idlis. 575 00:36:26,500 --> 00:36:27,625 Dad, bring the vessel here. 576 00:36:30,917 --> 00:36:32,375 Brother, don't get angry and listen to me. 577 00:36:32,458 --> 00:36:34,208 I have to go to Singapore. They're asking me to pay. 578 00:36:34,625 --> 00:36:36,000 Please give me back my money. 579 00:36:36,458 --> 00:36:37,333 Huh? 580 00:36:37,500 --> 00:36:38,458 What money? 581 00:36:38,833 --> 00:36:39,708 What money?! 582 00:36:40,083 --> 00:36:41,958 Stop playing around. 583 00:36:42,250 --> 00:36:43,250 Give me back my money. 584 00:36:44,417 --> 00:36:45,958 You lent it to me for interest, right? 585 00:36:46,875 --> 00:36:49,000 Did I get it to lock it up in my house? 586 00:36:49,208 --> 00:36:51,000 Your money is in rotation. 587 00:36:51,083 --> 00:36:52,542 I've lent it to a two percent loan shark. 588 00:36:52,625 --> 00:36:54,792 He must have lent it to a four percent lender. 589 00:36:54,833 --> 00:36:57,167 And that guy must have given it for seven percent interest. 590 00:36:57,667 --> 00:36:59,667 The seven percent guy should return it to the four percent guy. 591 00:36:59,750 --> 00:37:01,417 And the four percent guy to the two percent guy. 592 00:37:01,458 --> 00:37:04,208 And when it comes back to me, I'll return your service. 593 00:37:04,333 --> 00:37:06,292 -Understood? -This isn't the first time I'm asking you. 594 00:37:06,375 --> 00:37:07,792 I've been behind you for three months. 595 00:37:08,375 --> 00:37:09,750 Shameless man, can't return what he borrowed. 596 00:37:09,875 --> 00:37:11,625 Instead, shows off around town, striding his mustache. 597 00:37:11,667 --> 00:37:12,583 You, stray dog! 598 00:37:12,625 --> 00:37:14,000 How dare you talk to me like that? 599 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:16,333 -I'll slit your throat. -Leave him. 600 00:37:16,500 --> 00:37:17,833 -Slit it if you can. -Don't get angry, son. 601 00:37:17,875 --> 00:37:19,667 Hey, did he ask something wrong? 602 00:37:20,250 --> 00:37:21,750 Won't the lender want his money back? 603 00:37:21,833 --> 00:37:23,000 Teacher… 604 00:37:23,208 --> 00:37:25,083 You don't have anything to do with this. 605 00:37:25,292 --> 00:37:28,833 The town was perfect before you and your father came in. 606 00:37:29,500 --> 00:37:32,750 We lost our respect, power, and position because of you guys. 607 00:37:33,125 --> 00:37:36,000 And today, we're forced tobeg to these guys. 608 00:37:36,167 --> 00:37:39,958 Do they even know what a passport or a visa is? 609 00:37:40,708 --> 00:37:44,042 You made them study, work, and earn a handful. 610 00:37:44,083 --> 00:37:45,833 Now, they've grown bold to touch me. 611 00:37:45,917 --> 00:37:46,833 Teacher… 612 00:37:46,917 --> 00:37:48,833 Don't take the townfolk that easily. 613 00:37:49,208 --> 00:37:50,333 They'll show you… 614 00:37:50,500 --> 00:37:51,917 in a way you'll never forget. 615 00:37:54,125 --> 00:37:55,667 How dare you touch me? 616 00:37:55,792 --> 00:37:56,917 I'll show you who I am. 617 00:37:57,042 --> 00:37:58,083 Come on. 618 00:38:00,750 --> 00:38:02,833 -Get him. -Stop right there! 619 00:38:48,542 --> 00:38:50,292 SARAVANA! 620 00:38:52,458 --> 00:38:54,250 Saravana! 621 00:38:59,750 --> 00:39:01,250 -He's gone. -Hey, step back. 622 00:39:01,417 --> 00:39:03,417 I said, step back! 623 00:39:03,958 --> 00:39:05,333 Step back, lady. 624 00:39:05,625 --> 00:39:07,958 -Go back. Step back. -Climb up. 625 00:39:08,667 --> 00:39:11,125 Climb up. Make way. 626 00:39:11,708 --> 00:39:13,667 This is what happens when you show off your money. 627 00:39:13,917 --> 00:39:16,500 I wonder how many deaths will follow. 628 00:39:26,542 --> 00:39:28,250 Saravana! 629 00:39:40,833 --> 00:39:42,375 You should've raised him better. 630 00:39:42,417 --> 00:39:44,167 He made a decent income in Singapore 631 00:39:44,208 --> 00:39:45,917 and clashed with everyone due to his stubbornness. 632 00:39:45,958 --> 00:39:47,417 He leered behind women to make matters worse. 633 00:39:47,542 --> 00:39:49,667 He messed around with someone's wife from the next village. 634 00:39:49,708 --> 00:39:51,500 He must've killed him and thrown him in the pond. 635 00:39:51,583 --> 00:39:52,917 What's the point in crying now? 636 00:39:52,958 --> 00:39:55,292 I know how I had raised him. 637 00:39:56,250 --> 00:39:59,042 I raised my son properly. 638 00:39:59,167 --> 00:40:01,208 I know it all too well. 639 00:40:03,083 --> 00:40:04,667 Pick up this body. 640 00:40:04,750 --> 00:40:07,083 -Make way. Move. -Clear the place, people. 641 00:40:07,125 --> 00:40:09,292 Go over there. Hey, clear the crowd. 642 00:40:09,833 --> 00:40:12,042 -Move away. Get going. -You heard him, get going. 643 00:40:12,500 --> 00:40:14,792 -Get going. Nothing to see here. -Oh no! My son! 644 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:18,458 -Make way. Make way. -My son! 645 00:40:19,792 --> 00:40:21,458 -Saravana! -Silence. 646 00:40:21,958 --> 00:40:26,167 Only two languages in this world 647 00:40:26,625 --> 00:40:28,125 are recognized as the oldest. 648 00:40:28,333 --> 00:40:30,333 One of those languages is Chinese. 649 00:40:30,375 --> 00:40:33,750 And the other is our mother tongue, Tamil. 650 00:40:33,792 --> 00:40:35,458 Therefore, we should… 651 00:40:35,500 --> 00:40:37,250 [in unison] Good morning, Teacher. 652 00:40:37,292 --> 00:40:38,667 Good morning. Good morning. 653 00:40:38,833 --> 00:40:41,667 -Have you all completed your homework? -Memorize it, students. 654 00:40:41,708 --> 00:40:43,917 -[in unison] Yes, Teacher. -Now, look at the board. 655 00:40:44,917 --> 00:40:48,167 Nalan and Damayanthi. 656 00:40:49,250 --> 00:40:50,833 Does anyone here know about King Nalan? 657 00:40:50,958 --> 00:40:52,375 [in unison] We don't, Teacher. 658 00:40:52,458 --> 00:40:55,750 I'll tell you his story. Nalan ruled over the land of Nishadha. 659 00:40:56,083 --> 00:40:58,292 He was the most handsome of all kings. 660 00:40:58,375 --> 00:41:00,542 -Better looking than me? -His wife, Damayanthi, 661 00:41:00,583 --> 00:41:01,750 was very pretty. 662 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:04,792 Not just women, 663 00:41:05,042 --> 00:41:06,583 but even men used to adore Nalan. 664 00:41:06,833 --> 00:41:08,542 Do you know how he looked? 665 00:41:08,625 --> 00:41:10,375 Was he anything like MGR? 666 00:41:10,458 --> 00:41:12,667 Did he look like Sivaji? 667 00:41:12,917 --> 00:41:15,625 Or like Sudhakar, the hero of Kizhakke Pogum Rail? 668 00:41:16,167 --> 00:41:17,083 No. No. No. 669 00:41:17,208 --> 00:41:19,833 He looked like… 670 00:41:23,333 --> 00:41:25,042 Your tea's here, Teacher. 671 00:41:28,417 --> 00:41:29,958 There's no one like him here. 672 00:41:33,208 --> 00:41:35,125 Nalan was an excellent king. 673 00:41:35,750 --> 00:41:37,917 -Hey. Did you look at your marks? -Sir? 674 00:41:38,083 --> 00:41:40,542 -Hundred out of seven, sir! -Seven out of a hundred, you fool. 675 00:41:41,042 --> 00:41:42,500 Now, it's 70 out of 100. 676 00:41:42,583 --> 00:41:43,750 Double the pass mark. 677 00:41:43,833 --> 00:41:44,875 What's this, sir? 678 00:41:45,500 --> 00:41:46,792 Why have you given me so much? 679 00:41:47,042 --> 00:41:49,667 Yes. She's from out of town. 680 00:41:49,750 --> 00:41:51,875 -Huh? -She hardly knows anything about our village. 681 00:41:52,083 --> 00:41:53,458 She was looking for someone like Nalan, 682 00:41:53,542 --> 00:41:55,208 and said she couldn't find anyone. 683 00:41:55,458 --> 00:41:57,292 -Why, don't I look like him? -Yeah. 684 00:41:57,375 --> 00:41:59,917 -Why don't you tell her that? -I'll tell her right away! 685 00:42:00,083 --> 00:42:03,583 -Go on, then. -Teacher! How could you say that? 686 00:42:03,875 --> 00:42:06,625 You think there's no one like King Nalan in our village? 687 00:42:06,875 --> 00:42:08,792 Take Gnanam sir, for example. 688 00:42:08,958 --> 00:42:13,000 People here call him King Nalan instead of calling him Gnanam. 689 00:42:13,250 --> 00:42:15,208 -Isn't it, sir? -I don't like bragging about it. 690 00:42:15,333 --> 00:42:17,875 I thought people used to call me that. 691 00:42:18,833 --> 00:42:21,750 -Take thrice the marks. -Ninety marks? 692 00:42:22,125 --> 00:42:23,458 -Sir? -Go on. 693 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,167 -Can I add some more to that? -Go ahead. 694 00:42:26,750 --> 00:42:27,792 Teacher. 695 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:31,375 You're looking good like Damayanthi, too. 696 00:42:31,458 --> 00:42:33,375 -Is that fine, sir? -You've done more than what I could ask. 697 00:42:33,500 --> 00:42:35,625 At this rate, I'll ace all the tests. 698 00:42:36,500 --> 00:42:38,167 Why is Damayanthi giving me that look? 699 00:42:38,208 --> 00:42:39,958 What are you all looking at? 700 00:42:40,042 --> 00:42:43,542 -Get back to the lesson! -Uh… The story of Nalan and Damayanthi… 701 00:42:43,958 --> 00:42:46,208 Damn it, I forgot what I was teaching. 702 00:42:47,875 --> 00:42:50,833 -Teacher, have you finished your portions? -Yes. You? 703 00:42:51,250 --> 00:42:54,708 Teacher, the house you're staying in belongs to my friend, Sakthi. 704 00:42:54,833 --> 00:42:56,208 Do you find the place comfortable? 705 00:42:56,583 --> 00:42:57,500 It's fine, 706 00:42:57,583 --> 00:43:01,292 but there isn't a toilet in the village where King Nalan stays. 707 00:43:01,750 --> 00:43:03,583 What about showers then? 708 00:43:03,708 --> 00:43:05,708 We head to the pond early in the morning for a bath. 709 00:43:05,917 --> 00:43:10,250 -You're off by seven o'clock, early in the morning? -Seven? Early morning? 710 00:43:10,417 --> 00:43:12,250 Early morning means four o'clock, brother. 711 00:43:13,625 --> 00:43:14,792 Four o'clock? 712 00:43:15,292 --> 00:43:17,750 That's almost, like, midnight! 713 00:43:20,792 --> 00:43:23,083 Hey, why are you setting the alarm for four o'clock? 714 00:43:23,542 --> 00:43:26,917 -I've got to meet someone important, Mom. -Like a ghost or something? 715 00:43:27,750 --> 00:43:29,292 I'm going to meet your daughter-in-law. 716 00:43:29,375 --> 00:43:31,167 -What? -Don't forget to wake me up if I continue to sleep. 717 00:43:31,375 --> 00:43:32,875 -Daughter-in-law? -Yeah. 718 00:43:33,333 --> 00:43:35,792 -Don't forget to wake me up. -Dumb kid. 719 00:43:37,750 --> 00:43:38,833 Hey… 720 00:43:39,792 --> 00:43:40,875 Son… 721 00:43:42,208 --> 00:43:43,708 Gnanam? 722 00:43:44,375 --> 00:43:45,833 Wake up. 723 00:43:46,667 --> 00:43:48,667 You said you wanted to meet a ghost. 724 00:43:49,417 --> 00:43:51,292 Oh! Is it four o'clock already? 725 00:43:51,667 --> 00:43:53,042 -What's wrong with him? -Thank you, Mom! 726 00:43:57,417 --> 00:43:58,958 Where the hell is everyone? 727 00:43:59,458 --> 00:44:01,958 She made me wait in the dark. 728 00:44:02,542 --> 00:44:05,792 I know of at least 10-15 people who jumped into this lake and died. 729 00:44:06,250 --> 00:44:07,458 Oh, no! 730 00:44:07,542 --> 00:44:09,583 I don't want to be a part of that list. 731 00:44:11,500 --> 00:44:13,500 Is love this hard, Gnanam? 732 00:44:13,875 --> 00:44:15,833 It's cold too. 733 00:44:19,500 --> 00:44:20,958 Damn it! 734 00:44:21,292 --> 00:44:22,583 The water's as cold as ice! 735 00:44:22,667 --> 00:44:24,583 How do I take a bath in this? 736 00:44:30,417 --> 00:44:32,458 ♪♪♪ 737 00:44:43,125 --> 00:44:47,125 ♪ The personification of beauty The walking moon! ♪ 738 00:44:47,417 --> 00:44:50,792 ♪ The river comes to bathe in the pond ♪ 739 00:44:51,667 --> 00:44:55,583 ♪ A storm dressed in a saree ♪ 740 00:44:56,000 --> 00:44:59,333 ♪ Is she the peacock That shines amongst birds? ♪ 741 00:44:59,833 --> 00:45:03,917 ♪ Like flowers in a gust She adds fragrance to the air! ♪ 742 00:45:04,250 --> 00:45:08,167 ♪ Her voice gives me the shivers ♪ 743 00:45:08,458 --> 00:45:12,333 ♪ There's nothing beautiful On the other side ♪ 744 00:45:12,708 --> 00:45:17,292 ♪ After seeing her Nothing really stands a chance ♪ 745 00:45:32,542 --> 00:45:36,333 ♪ The fragrance of flowers That moves my soul ♪ 746 00:45:36,792 --> 00:45:40,500 ♪ Moves like the daughter of the King ♪ 747 00:45:41,083 --> 00:45:44,833 ♪ On the drops that fall from her feet ♪ 748 00:45:45,333 --> 00:45:49,292 ♪ I can see the falling stars ♪ 749 00:45:49,667 --> 00:45:53,458 ♪ If you put a price on her beauty ♪ 750 00:45:53,958 --> 00:45:57,917 ♪ Not even God can afford it ♪ 751 00:45:58,208 --> 00:46:01,667 ♪ As she moves, The world spins ♪ 752 00:46:02,375 --> 00:46:06,083 ♪ Anything's possible Thanks to her! ♪ 753 00:46:06,833 --> 00:46:10,208 ♪ The Perfect Woman ♪ 754 00:46:10,958 --> 00:46:15,000 ♪ I saw her! ♪ 755 00:46:15,375 --> 00:46:18,708 ♪ Despite the breeze ♪ 756 00:46:19,667 --> 00:46:23,625 ♪ I burn on the inside ♪ 757 00:46:23,917 --> 00:46:25,708 ♪ In bliss! ♪ 758 00:46:28,083 --> 00:46:30,833 ♪ In bliss! ♪ 759 00:46:32,333 --> 00:46:34,500 ♪ In delight! ♪ 760 00:46:36,750 --> 00:46:39,708 ♪ In delight ♪ 761 00:46:42,792 --> 00:46:45,375 He wants me to handle both classes four and five. 762 00:46:45,625 --> 00:46:47,125 Oh! How's that possible? 763 00:46:47,375 --> 00:46:50,250 -I told him I can't do it. -You are correct. 764 00:46:50,875 --> 00:46:52,000 -Yawn. -Brother! 765 00:46:52,042 --> 00:46:53,708 Hey, Priya. What's happening? 766 00:46:53,792 --> 00:46:55,917 What are you doing here at this hour? 767 00:46:56,000 --> 00:46:58,417 Don't you know? I'm up by 3:30 every day. 768 00:46:58,500 --> 00:47:00,542 I work out for an hour. 769 00:47:00,750 --> 00:47:03,000 After a shower, I do yoga. 770 00:47:03,292 --> 00:47:07,333 By 6:30, I prepare for lessons that need to be taught. 771 00:47:07,458 --> 00:47:10,167 And by 8 o'clock sharp, I'm in school. 772 00:47:10,250 --> 00:47:12,333 -I'm a very disciplined person, basically. -Yeah. I know. 773 00:47:12,375 --> 00:47:14,417 Unexpectedly, I'm half an hour late today. 774 00:47:15,792 --> 00:47:17,625 -Come on, Valli.-Why is she giving me that look? 775 00:47:17,667 --> 00:47:18,750 Did she figure it out? 776 00:47:18,792 --> 00:47:21,000 -Quiet, Gomathy. -Based on the wind pressure, 777 00:47:21,833 --> 00:47:22,958 humidity, 778 00:47:25,667 --> 00:47:27,000 -and the temperature… -Teacher, tea. 779 00:47:27,125 --> 00:47:27,958 Hey. 780 00:47:28,250 --> 00:47:30,667 -Where is your teacher? -He's not feeling well. 781 00:47:30,792 --> 00:47:33,042 -He's on leave.-And never in this whole world… 782 00:47:37,250 --> 00:47:39,458 Bye! Don't forget to do your homework. 783 00:47:39,792 --> 00:47:41,292 -Bye! -Bye-bye! 784 00:47:41,958 --> 00:47:43,083 This way, Valli. 785 00:47:44,917 --> 00:47:46,833 -Aunty? -Welcome, Priya. 786 00:47:47,250 --> 00:47:49,375 She's the new teacher in our village. 787 00:47:49,458 --> 00:47:52,375 We heard he was sick and wanted to check in on him. 788 00:47:52,417 --> 00:47:53,708 He's inside. Go. 789 00:47:53,875 --> 00:47:55,833 Damn it, this ration rice won't cook! 790 00:47:56,125 --> 00:47:58,167 When my own son won't budge, 791 00:47:58,250 --> 00:47:59,792 how would this rice? 792 00:48:00,375 --> 00:48:03,458 -Priya, I'll bring some coffee. Wait. -Brother? 793 00:48:04,667 --> 00:48:05,708 Brother? 794 00:48:08,042 --> 00:48:12,625 -What happened? -I've never seen him up before 8 o'clock in his life. 795 00:48:12,667 --> 00:48:14,083 Oh, no! It's Valli. 796 00:48:14,792 --> 00:48:17,125 But he woke up to the alarm by 4 o'clock today. 797 00:48:17,500 --> 00:48:18,500 This damn blanket. 798 00:48:18,708 --> 00:48:23,208 When I asked him why, he said he was going to meet my daughter-in-law! 799 00:48:23,250 --> 00:48:26,625 I wonder what ghost he saw by the lake today 800 00:48:26,875 --> 00:48:28,792 -that he's shivering with fever!-She's giving me that cold look. 801 00:48:28,958 --> 00:48:31,750 -Shut up, Mom! -Oh. 802 00:48:32,500 --> 00:48:34,208 -So, that's the reason. -Teacher! 803 00:48:34,708 --> 00:48:35,958 -Keep quiet, Mom. -What do I say? 804 00:48:36,167 --> 00:48:38,667 -Teacher. Please wait! -Kids these days never listen. 805 00:48:39,125 --> 00:48:41,292 -Hey, Valli. What happened? -They act in a way that makes them mad. 806 00:48:42,750 --> 00:48:44,375 Hey, Priya! Why are you leaving? 807 00:48:44,667 --> 00:48:46,042 I'll be back, Aunty! 808 00:48:46,667 --> 00:48:47,667 Hey, Valli! 809 00:48:51,458 --> 00:48:52,958 Why did they leave? 810 00:48:53,042 --> 00:48:55,208 That's because you gave it away. 811 00:48:55,417 --> 00:48:58,125 -When did I do that? I still have it!-Comedy? 812 00:49:00,583 --> 00:49:02,542 The one I was talking about. That's her. 813 00:49:02,833 --> 00:49:04,167 Your daughter-in-law. 814 00:49:07,375 --> 00:49:08,833 Yes. What do you think? 815 00:49:08,958 --> 00:49:10,167 She's beautiful. 816 00:49:15,417 --> 00:49:17,375 I have a lot of respect for you. 817 00:49:19,583 --> 00:49:21,125 That includes your family. 818 00:49:23,042 --> 00:49:24,500 When I was six years old, 819 00:49:26,083 --> 00:49:27,458 my mother's caste-obsessed relatives 820 00:49:28,375 --> 00:49:32,375 hacked my father dead right before my eyes. 821 00:49:34,708 --> 00:49:37,125 My mother could only save me. 822 00:49:39,208 --> 00:49:40,792 My mother's only wish 823 00:49:41,833 --> 00:49:44,500 was to see me become a teacher. 824 00:49:45,333 --> 00:49:49,875 I became a teacher from a community that hardly knew what a school was. 825 00:49:51,792 --> 00:49:54,125 My job is to teach students, sir. 826 00:49:56,708 --> 00:49:59,333 I'll continue to teach till the end of my breath. 827 00:50:03,125 --> 00:50:05,542 Marriage isn't something that'll suit my life, sir. 828 00:50:09,292 --> 00:50:11,833 Please forgive me, sir. 829 00:50:17,625 --> 00:50:18,542 Teacher. 830 00:50:18,667 --> 00:50:19,875 Please don't cry. 831 00:50:19,917 --> 00:50:23,458 I'm so deeply in love with you that I can't bear to see you cry. 832 00:50:25,167 --> 00:50:27,000 Teacher. What's the problem? 833 00:50:27,167 --> 00:50:29,417 You'll stop crying if I tell you I'm not in love with you? 834 00:50:30,000 --> 00:50:31,833 I'm not in love with you then. 835 00:50:32,500 --> 00:50:33,875 I want you to be happy. 836 00:50:49,250 --> 00:50:54,917 -Aristotle was born around 384 BC…-She shot me down and started talking philosophy! 837 00:50:55,542 --> 00:50:59,375 -He categorized plants… -Have you all completed your homework? 838 00:50:59,458 --> 00:51:00,958 -[in unison] It's done, sir. -Bring it here, then. 839 00:51:01,250 --> 00:51:02,208 Look at the board, everyone. 840 00:51:02,333 --> 00:51:03,208 Sir. 841 00:51:04,042 --> 00:51:06,708 Hey, did you complete the homework? 842 00:51:06,792 --> 00:51:10,083 Hey. See how the arrow passes through the heart? 843 00:51:10,125 --> 00:51:13,750 -Yeah! -I draw stuff like this to keep him in a daze. 844 00:51:14,083 --> 00:51:17,000 If he sees this, I'll get good marks! 845 00:51:17,042 --> 00:51:18,708 Shall I draw this too? 846 00:51:18,750 --> 00:51:20,750 Go ahead. 847 00:51:24,083 --> 00:51:25,833 Make it fancy! 848 00:51:27,208 --> 00:51:28,208 Sir. 849 00:51:28,833 --> 00:51:29,708 Sir. 850 00:51:30,750 --> 00:51:31,583 -Hey, Pandi! -Sir? 851 00:51:31,625 --> 00:51:33,333 Do you need to be told separately? Come here. 852 00:51:36,875 --> 00:51:37,792 Well? 853 00:51:39,375 --> 00:51:40,958 -Hey, come here. -What is it, sir? 854 00:51:41,042 --> 00:51:43,042 -What is it? -An arrow through the heart, sir. 855 00:51:43,167 --> 00:51:45,750 I told you to do your homework, but you're doing this instead? 856 00:51:46,125 --> 00:51:47,458 -Will you do this again? -Sir! Ow! It hurts! 857 00:51:47,750 --> 00:51:48,958 -Will you do this again? -Sir! Ow! It hurts! 858 00:51:49,167 --> 00:51:50,500 It hurts, sir. 859 00:51:50,583 --> 00:51:52,250 It hurts, sir. 860 00:51:52,292 --> 00:51:54,458 -It hurt, sir. Ouch! -Go. 861 00:51:54,542 --> 00:51:55,667 Kneel outside. 862 00:51:56,583 --> 00:51:57,792 Hey, come here. 863 00:51:57,875 --> 00:52:00,708 Oh, no. I've been caught. 864 00:52:04,500 --> 00:52:06,833 Pandi gave the idea, sir. 865 00:52:09,500 --> 00:52:13,792 -Ow! That really hurts, sir. -How dare you? Go, kneel with him. 866 00:52:14,583 --> 00:52:15,750 Bloody rascal. 867 00:52:16,083 --> 00:52:17,750 Hey, Sangeetha. What lesson did we cover yesterday? 868 00:52:18,167 --> 00:52:20,583 You were talking about Murugan and Valli from Skandapuranam. 869 00:52:20,625 --> 00:52:22,750 There'll be no more talk about Valli or a wedding. Sit down! 870 00:52:24,500 --> 00:52:29,458 Today, I'm going to teach a lesson about Hanuman from the Ramayana. 871 00:52:29,625 --> 00:52:33,042 He was a bachelor till the end! 872 00:52:33,125 --> 00:52:35,458 Tomorrow, I'll teach you about Ganesha. 873 00:52:35,542 --> 00:52:38,583 And about Kamarajar, the day after. 874 00:52:38,625 --> 00:52:41,667 And about Vivekananda, the next day. 875 00:52:41,750 --> 00:52:44,333 We're talking about bachelors this week! 876 00:52:44,417 --> 00:52:46,708 -Why, sir? -That's because… 877 00:52:47,208 --> 00:52:49,250 I'll lead a bachelor life, too! 878 00:52:49,625 --> 00:52:52,542 Looks like they had a fight. 879 00:52:52,917 --> 00:52:55,625 My back hurts, thanks to you. 880 00:52:55,708 --> 00:52:56,958 Hey, sorry. 881 00:53:05,042 --> 00:53:08,083 Hey, why did you hit Muthupandi's son for that? 882 00:53:10,542 --> 00:53:12,917 Hey, Teacher! Didn't know you could get so angry! 883 00:53:13,042 --> 00:53:14,500 Don't get mad at us. 884 00:53:18,625 --> 00:53:19,542 Hey! 885 00:53:20,792 --> 00:53:22,208 What are you joking about? 886 00:53:22,375 --> 00:53:23,875 He has come to us to pour his heart out. 887 00:53:24,375 --> 00:53:25,583 And you find it funny? 888 00:53:25,667 --> 00:53:27,208 Hey, is she some beauty queen? 889 00:53:27,542 --> 00:53:29,042 Why do you even regret losing her? 890 00:53:29,333 --> 00:53:30,375 She's just a woman. 891 00:53:30,417 --> 00:53:32,833 Give her a child, and she'll spend the rest of her days at your feet. 892 00:53:33,000 --> 00:53:34,917 Why do you even regret this? 893 00:53:35,500 --> 00:53:36,667 You want us to kidnap her? 894 00:53:37,833 --> 00:53:38,833 I'll take care. 895 00:53:46,792 --> 00:53:48,250 -Teacher? -Yes. 896 00:53:48,667 --> 00:53:51,208 -I want to tell you something again. -Tell me, sir. 897 00:53:51,500 --> 00:53:54,667 -You won't cry, right? -No. Tell me. 898 00:53:54,917 --> 00:53:57,375 -The thing is… -The thing is? 899 00:53:58,375 --> 00:54:00,042 For the last two days… 900 00:54:01,042 --> 00:54:02,917 I pondered over this without any sleep. 901 00:54:03,500 --> 00:54:05,375 -I… -Here's your tea, Teacher. 902 00:54:16,875 --> 00:54:19,667 Let's read about declarative verbs today. 903 00:54:19,750 --> 00:54:21,542 [in unison] Okay. sir. 904 00:54:23,667 --> 00:54:27,417 -What are the types of declarative verbs? -What are the types of declarative verbs? 905 00:54:27,458 --> 00:54:30,458 -Simple declarative verb. -Simple declarative verb. 906 00:54:30,583 --> 00:54:33,125 -Compound declarative verb. -Compound declarative verb. 907 00:54:33,208 --> 00:54:35,000 These are the two types of declarative verbs. 908 00:54:36,042 --> 00:54:38,750 Time's up, the next teacher will be here soon. 909 00:54:41,125 --> 00:54:42,708 I am a gentleman. 910 00:54:47,625 --> 00:54:48,750 Hi! 911 00:54:50,125 --> 00:54:51,958 I'm basically a very disciplined guy. 912 00:54:52,000 --> 00:54:55,125 You should lead a happy life. Mine is a bachelor's life! 913 00:54:57,958 --> 00:55:02,458 ♪ With your impressive mustache so black ♪ 914 00:55:03,125 --> 00:55:07,708 ♪ You urged me to chat! ♪ 915 00:55:08,125 --> 00:55:12,750 ♪ Like a fish in the muddy pond ♪ 916 00:55:13,208 --> 00:55:17,625 ♪ When alone, you're all I think of! ♪ 917 00:55:17,667 --> 00:55:22,375 ♪ You're a garden with flowers so neat ♪ 918 00:55:22,417 --> 00:55:27,417 ♪ I waited for you, my love's complete! ♪ 919 00:55:27,500 --> 00:55:31,583 ♪ Your eyes, they did the trick! ♪ 920 00:55:32,292 --> 00:55:36,583 ♪ With your impressive mustache so black ♪ 921 00:55:37,375 --> 00:55:42,083 ♪ You urged me to chat! ♪ 922 00:55:43,417 --> 00:55:45,292 One minute, sir! 923 00:55:49,125 --> 00:55:50,375 Teacher? 924 00:55:51,250 --> 00:55:52,583 What is it, Teacher? 925 00:55:53,667 --> 00:55:55,250 I spoke to Mom about us. 926 00:55:55,625 --> 00:55:57,333 She accepted for our marriage. 927 00:56:01,292 --> 00:56:02,417 I'll… 928 00:56:02,625 --> 00:56:03,958 I'll also talk to my parents. 929 00:56:04,042 --> 00:56:06,500 ♪ My confused heart ♪ 930 00:56:06,542 --> 00:56:08,917 ♪ Sensed clarity for the first time ♪ 931 00:56:09,083 --> 00:56:12,042 ♪ And you became my world! ♪ 932 00:56:12,750 --> 00:56:16,625 ♪ We lived like lost letters, all alone ♪ 933 00:56:16,750 --> 00:56:22,208 ♪ We finally united Ready to become one! ♪ 934 00:56:22,250 --> 00:56:27,083 ♪ Oh, enchanter! You're my true treasure! ♪ 935 00:56:27,125 --> 00:56:32,500 ♪ Oh, I wish to lay on your chest! ♪ 936 00:56:32,542 --> 00:56:38,125 ♪ Will we live together forever? ♪ 937 00:56:38,167 --> 00:56:42,833 ♪ With your impressive mustache so black ♪ 938 00:56:43,125 --> 00:56:48,042 ♪ You urged me to chat ♪ 939 00:57:08,500 --> 00:57:10,417 ♪ In your heart, A fire burning bright ♪ 940 00:57:10,458 --> 00:57:13,000 -Give way to King Nalan! -Why are you all loitering about? 941 00:57:13,333 --> 00:57:15,833 ♪ I want to live there, Day and night ♪ 942 00:57:15,917 --> 00:57:18,208 Hey, you. Get me that stick. 943 00:57:18,625 --> 00:57:22,500 ♪ Swooning like a hike, It feels so right ♪ 944 00:57:22,542 --> 00:57:28,000 ♪ His rugged look, Swept me off the floor ♪ 945 00:57:28,083 --> 00:57:32,750 ♪ Ask anything, I'll give it all ♪ 946 00:57:33,042 --> 00:57:37,958 ♪ But I can't bear to let go of you ♪ 947 00:57:38,167 --> 00:57:43,875 ♪ In your arms, Forever I wish to be! ♪ 948 00:57:44,042 --> 00:57:48,750 ♪ With your impressive mustache so black ♪ 949 00:57:49,125 --> 00:57:53,833 ♪ You urged me to chat ♪ 950 00:57:54,167 --> 00:57:58,833 ♪ Like a fish in the muddy pond ♪ 951 00:57:59,208 --> 00:58:03,625 ♪ When alone, you're all I think of! ♪ 952 00:58:03,667 --> 00:58:08,375 ♪ You're a garden with flowers so neat ♪ 953 00:58:08,417 --> 00:58:13,458 ♪ I waited for you, my love's complete! ♪ 954 00:58:13,500 --> 00:58:17,250 ♪ Your eyes, they did the trick! ♪ 955 00:58:29,042 --> 00:58:30,250 -Greetings, sir. -Greetings. 956 00:58:30,292 --> 00:58:31,500 Oh, God! 957 00:58:51,667 --> 00:58:52,958 Tell him, Mom! 958 00:58:53,875 --> 00:58:56,792 There's a teacher working in his school. 959 00:58:57,083 --> 00:58:58,583 He likes her. 960 00:59:01,958 --> 00:59:03,167 So… 961 00:59:03,917 --> 00:59:07,083 What are you doing, dear? Please finish your meal. 962 00:59:19,708 --> 00:59:20,625 Son… 963 00:59:20,917 --> 00:59:22,708 don't you like being a teacher? 964 00:59:23,708 --> 00:59:24,792 Dad… 965 00:59:25,500 --> 00:59:28,000 So, why didn’t you act like a good teacher? 966 00:59:29,500 --> 00:59:31,583 Do you know what "aasiriyar" means? 967 00:59:32,875 --> 00:59:34,833 "Aasu" means mistake. 968 00:59:35,125 --> 00:59:37,500 "Iriyan" means one who corrects. 969 00:59:38,167 --> 00:59:40,292 You don't act like one. 970 00:59:41,292 --> 00:59:43,792 We can earn from a lot of jobs. 971 00:59:45,083 --> 00:59:48,042 The only job where you get paid for doing a service… 972 00:59:48,708 --> 00:59:50,417 …is being a teacher! 973 00:59:50,792 --> 00:59:52,708 There are things that a mother can't teach 974 00:59:52,750 --> 00:59:54,750 and a father can't make you understand. 975 00:59:54,792 --> 00:59:57,875 But a teacher can do both. 976 00:59:58,625 --> 01:00:03,125 That's why a teacher is celebrated after parents and above God. 977 01:00:04,875 --> 01:00:06,375 A teacher is one… 978 01:00:07,417 --> 01:00:09,500 …who becomes an example for a society… 979 01:00:09,958 --> 01:00:12,208 …the minute he takes up that job. 980 01:00:13,667 --> 01:00:17,250 We cannot live like ordinary humans. 981 01:00:17,500 --> 01:00:21,500 My dad wished for something he knew he wouldn't be able to achieve. 982 01:00:22,125 --> 01:00:24,125 He wanted to see it through my eyes. 983 01:00:24,750 --> 01:00:26,375 Just like he wished, 984 01:00:26,625 --> 01:00:27,708 I changed a primary school 985 01:00:28,458 --> 01:00:30,333 into middle school. 986 01:00:31,542 --> 01:00:33,042 I also wished 987 01:00:33,792 --> 01:00:36,417 you'd change it into a high school after you joined here. 988 01:00:37,792 --> 01:00:39,792 But that's not going to happen. 989 01:00:40,792 --> 01:00:43,375 It's not just me you are fooling. 990 01:00:44,625 --> 01:00:46,292 But also, this society… 991 01:00:46,958 --> 01:00:48,792 and the future generations. 992 01:01:11,458 --> 01:01:13,958 Looks like Petta Saami is still furious. 993 01:01:14,042 --> 01:01:16,042 He'll calm down only when he reunites with Karukkaayi. 994 01:01:16,083 --> 01:01:17,917 Do we have to shut down the school for that? 995 01:01:25,583 --> 01:01:28,667 God struck him on the head, leaving him in a pool of blood. 996 01:01:28,917 --> 01:01:31,917 If a godman ends up like this, imagine our fate. 997 01:02:32,792 --> 01:02:35,542 ARIGNAR ANNA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL 998 01:02:35,917 --> 01:02:37,333 His life isn't in danger. 999 01:02:37,667 --> 01:02:39,375 But he's in a vegetative state. 1000 01:02:39,792 --> 01:02:41,708 We call this vegetable. 1001 01:02:42,625 --> 01:02:46,542 His severe head injury caused him to forget many things. 1002 01:02:46,667 --> 01:02:48,792 He might not even remember you. 1003 01:02:49,083 --> 01:02:51,208 He may cry for no reason or get angry suddenly. 1004 01:02:51,708 --> 01:02:52,958 The reason behind this 1005 01:02:53,208 --> 01:02:55,708 would be things that are stuck in his subconscious mind. 1006 01:02:57,125 --> 01:02:59,542 Gnanam, he's like a child. 1007 01:03:00,042 --> 01:03:02,958 Patients like him have recovered. 1008 01:03:03,292 --> 01:03:06,750 But few don't. I'm sorry! 1009 01:03:07,708 --> 01:03:10,083 He should live under your care. 1010 01:03:25,750 --> 01:03:26,958 Give him a hand, brother. 1011 01:03:31,292 --> 01:03:32,292 Oh, God! 1012 01:03:33,167 --> 01:03:34,375 Careful. 1013 01:03:40,042 --> 01:03:41,208 Come. 1014 01:03:56,792 --> 01:03:58,875 What is this? How did this happen? 1015 01:04:00,292 --> 01:04:02,583 You can grow your intellect if you live under a neem tree. 1016 01:04:02,875 --> 01:04:05,875 Of course, you'll lose your mind if you live under a tamarind tree. 1017 01:04:05,917 --> 01:04:07,625 That’s why the son lost it, like his father. 1018 01:04:07,667 --> 01:04:11,458 When I was a kid, they said his dad was punished by God. 1019 01:04:12,000 --> 01:04:14,792 -He roamed the town like a madman. -Oh, is it? 1020 01:04:14,833 --> 01:04:17,125 The whole town then decided to chain him. 1021 01:04:17,208 --> 01:04:20,417 He's in the same state. God knows where this is heading to. 1022 01:04:21,500 --> 01:04:24,208 Hey, Sir has lost his mind. 1023 01:04:24,292 --> 01:04:26,667 -He's the talk of the town. -Yes. 1024 01:04:29,333 --> 01:04:31,917 -They say he's gone mad. -Really? 1025 01:04:32,000 --> 01:04:33,417 It seems he's gone mad. 1026 01:04:38,208 --> 01:04:40,417 -Has he really lost it? -Yes, sister. 1027 01:04:40,458 --> 01:04:42,542 The doctor's have confirmed he's a lunatic. 1028 01:04:45,125 --> 01:04:47,625 You can grow your intellect if you live under a neem tree. 1029 01:04:47,708 --> 01:04:50,792 Of course, you'll lose your mind if you live under a tamarind tree. 1030 01:04:51,000 --> 01:04:55,167 -I'm no longer the mad teacher’s grandson. -It seems he's gone mad. 1031 01:04:56,750 --> 01:05:01,042 -Isn't he the mad teacher's grandson? -I feel ashamed. I won't go to school anymore! 1032 01:05:01,292 --> 01:05:03,292 Hey, Mad Teacher's grandson! 1033 01:05:04,708 --> 01:05:07,792 I can't even remember what I'm studying, Mom! 1034 01:05:08,375 --> 01:05:10,083 They say he's gone mad. 1035 01:05:12,750 --> 01:05:14,417 It seems he's gone mad. 1036 01:06:36,917 --> 01:06:38,417 Hold yourself together. 1037 01:06:39,250 --> 01:06:41,208 If you don't, how will you console Mom? 1038 01:06:42,292 --> 01:06:43,375 Sir… 1039 01:06:44,083 --> 01:06:45,917 I didn't expect this to happen, sir. 1040 01:06:48,958 --> 01:06:50,750 He was a fantastic teacher. 1041 01:06:50,833 --> 01:06:52,917 We all loved him. 1042 01:06:53,958 --> 01:06:57,625 I heard your grandpa also… had a similar condition. 1043 01:06:58,083 --> 01:07:00,208 Now, Sir is also like this. 1044 01:07:00,292 --> 01:07:02,875 What if this is genetic? Get yourself checked, sir. 1045 01:07:03,333 --> 01:07:05,708 -Hey, Annamalai… -Sir, let go. 1046 01:07:05,792 --> 01:07:07,083 -Sir, please. -Aren't you educated? 1047 01:07:07,292 --> 01:07:10,333 The villagers and the uneducated aren't aware of these things. 1048 01:07:10,458 --> 01:07:12,250 You are educated. Don't you have any sense? 1049 01:07:12,375 --> 01:07:16,000 My grandpa fell and injured his head. 1050 01:07:16,083 --> 01:07:19,625 The villagers spun a tale saying it was God's wrath. 1051 01:07:20,125 --> 01:07:24,125 My dad injured his head falling in the field during plowing. 1052 01:07:24,500 --> 01:07:26,292 Would you also brand him as crazy? 1053 01:07:28,333 --> 01:07:30,125 He's a vegetable now. 1054 01:07:30,375 --> 01:07:32,083 Do you even know what it means? 1055 01:07:34,125 --> 01:07:35,750 He's like an infant. 1056 01:07:36,000 --> 01:07:37,792 -Do you get it?-Oh, like that? 1057 01:07:37,917 --> 01:07:39,167 But you call him… 1058 01:07:39,250 --> 01:07:40,500 Get lost! 1059 01:07:41,333 --> 01:07:43,042 I've understood it very clearly now. 1060 01:07:44,542 --> 01:07:45,917 How can he talk like this? 1061 01:07:47,083 --> 01:07:49,125 Arrogant fellow! Look at his actions. 1062 01:07:49,208 --> 01:07:51,333 How will the villagers understand when the educated talk like this? 1063 01:07:59,083 --> 01:08:00,458 I feel awful! 1064 01:08:00,958 --> 01:08:02,833 Okay. Ask if you need anything. 1065 01:08:03,125 --> 01:08:04,083 We'll take care. 1066 01:08:04,333 --> 01:08:05,833 I'll come by later, Mom. 1067 01:08:20,125 --> 01:08:21,875 They commit suicide for love. 1068 01:08:22,000 --> 01:08:23,625 They don't even listen to us. 1069 01:08:25,083 --> 01:08:27,708 I wonder how many more bodies will turn up in this pond. 1070 01:08:37,917 --> 01:08:39,792 Are they serious about demolishing the school? 1071 01:08:40,042 --> 01:08:41,458 That's what I've heard, dear. 1072 01:09:00,792 --> 01:09:02,375 Careful. Don't break it. 1073 01:09:02,458 --> 01:09:03,417 Okay. 1074 01:09:15,292 --> 01:09:17,792 Will they demolish it at least today? Let me see. 1075 01:09:32,917 --> 01:09:35,375 Every attempt to destroy this building gets interrupted. 1076 01:09:35,417 --> 01:09:37,250 -Demolish it completely. -Sure, brother. 1077 01:09:40,208 --> 01:09:41,500 Stop! 1078 01:09:45,250 --> 01:09:49,417 It's the town's school. Don't demolish it. 1079 01:09:49,625 --> 01:09:51,000 Stop it! 1080 01:09:52,542 --> 01:09:54,333 Please, don't! 1081 01:10:01,250 --> 01:10:03,167 -Don't do it. -Dad… 1082 01:10:03,250 --> 01:10:04,750 Get lost! 1083 01:10:06,500 --> 01:10:07,875 -Dad! -Sir, sir! 1084 01:10:08,208 --> 01:10:10,917 -Crazy fellow. -Ask them not to demolish it! 1085 01:10:11,625 --> 01:10:13,500 Sir… Sir, don't. 1086 01:10:14,125 --> 01:10:15,333 Valli, take care of him. 1087 01:10:15,708 --> 01:10:17,208 Don't you have any sense? 1088 01:10:17,625 --> 01:10:19,167 How could you push an elderly man down? 1089 01:10:20,750 --> 01:10:21,750 Get lost! 1090 01:10:21,833 --> 01:10:25,458 -Hey, you… -We've received an order to build a school. 1091 01:10:26,333 --> 01:10:28,583 This is an order to build a new building. 1092 01:10:29,125 --> 01:10:30,958 What do I gain from demolishing it? 1093 01:10:31,625 --> 01:10:34,500 It's an old building. What if it collapses and something happens to the children? 1094 01:10:34,625 --> 01:10:37,708 You'll just walk off. I'm the Panchayat head. 1095 01:10:37,958 --> 01:10:39,250 I'm answerable. 1096 01:10:40,417 --> 01:10:43,167 And you support this madman. Take him away. 1097 01:10:43,917 --> 01:10:46,292 Crazy guy! Chain him up. 1098 01:10:46,417 --> 01:10:48,000 Making things difficult for others! 1099 01:10:49,833 --> 01:10:51,708 -Get lost! -Sir, please don't. 1100 01:10:51,750 --> 01:10:52,917 Come on, Dad. 1101 01:10:53,292 --> 01:10:54,417 Come on, Dad. 1102 01:10:54,917 --> 01:10:56,333 You continue, guys. 1103 01:11:05,667 --> 01:11:07,042 Come on, Dad. 1104 01:11:31,583 --> 01:11:35,583 -"To forget a good turn is not good" -"To forget a good turn is not good" 1105 01:11:35,667 --> 01:11:37,708 -"and good it is" -"and good it is" 1106 01:11:37,792 --> 01:11:42,083 -"To forget at once what isn't good." -"To forget at once what isn't good." 1107 01:11:54,375 --> 01:11:56,625 Why are you behaving like this? Come inside, Dad. 1108 01:11:56,833 --> 01:11:58,125 Come inside, Dad. 1109 01:11:58,375 --> 01:11:59,625 Take your hands off. 1110 01:12:00,583 --> 01:12:01,958 Come inside, Dad. 1111 01:12:02,583 --> 01:12:03,750 Come on, Dad. 1112 01:12:04,375 --> 01:12:05,625 What is your problem? 1113 01:12:05,833 --> 01:12:06,792 Come inside, Dad. 1114 01:12:07,208 --> 01:12:08,125 Come, Dad. 1115 01:12:08,167 --> 01:12:10,542 -Oh my God! Dear… -Mom… 1116 01:12:10,708 --> 01:12:11,708 Where did you go? 1117 01:12:11,792 --> 01:12:13,958 -What happened? -Why didn't you lock him inside? 1118 01:12:14,292 --> 01:12:16,042 He came to the school, and they humiliated him. 1119 01:12:18,917 --> 01:12:19,792 Dear… 1120 01:12:51,000 --> 01:12:54,875 From now on, I won't be teased as 'Mad Teacher's grandson.' 1121 01:13:37,292 --> 01:13:40,458 How long will you keep bowing down to others just to make a living? 1122 01:13:40,667 --> 01:13:42,000 Don't our kids need an education? 1123 01:13:42,167 --> 01:13:45,083 Those guys just spout nonsense and send the teachers away. 1124 01:13:45,167 --> 01:13:46,917 We can't let him go, too. 1125 01:13:47,000 --> 01:13:48,958 Come out with the kids. 1126 01:13:50,500 --> 01:13:53,542 Hello! Why are you all sitting like this? 1127 01:13:53,583 --> 01:13:55,833 All of you sit cross-legged. Don't worry about anything. 1128 01:13:58,792 --> 01:14:00,125 My name is Annadurai. 1129 01:14:00,167 --> 01:14:03,042 I'm a retired headmaster from a government school. 1130 01:14:03,208 --> 01:14:07,792 I heard there are no schools within 35 miles of here. 1131 01:14:08,167 --> 01:14:11,625 I want to build a school here to educate your kids. 1132 01:14:12,292 --> 01:14:14,417 I need your support for that. 1133 01:14:14,583 --> 01:14:16,000 Good or bad… 1134 01:14:16,167 --> 01:14:19,417 We've always bowed down and saluted the village heads. 1135 01:14:19,958 --> 01:14:22,708 For the first time, you earned it by respecting us. 1136 01:14:23,042 --> 01:14:25,875 We believe you'll do good for us. 1137 01:14:26,042 --> 01:14:29,333 -Tell us what to do. -Hey, you are a young lad. 1138 01:14:29,500 --> 01:14:32,917 You'll talk your heart out. But there are certain practices in our village. 1139 01:14:33,000 --> 01:14:35,250 We have the village elders. They are the deciding authority. 1140 01:14:35,333 --> 01:14:37,667 We can't do anything without their approval. 1141 01:14:37,708 --> 01:14:40,292 Okay. I'll talk to them. 1142 01:14:42,333 --> 01:14:43,958 What? You want to build a school? 1143 01:14:44,042 --> 01:14:45,708 You need land to build a school. 1144 01:14:45,875 --> 01:14:47,792 All of this land belongs to God. 1145 01:14:47,875 --> 01:14:51,333 The nerve of you to build a school in the path of Petta Saami! 1146 01:14:51,500 --> 01:14:55,458 Don't you know what would happen if you mess with Him? 1147 01:14:55,500 --> 01:14:58,750 Everything within 30 miles belongs to Him. 1148 01:14:58,833 --> 01:15:01,250 Don't you ever mess with Him! 1149 01:15:01,625 --> 01:15:04,500 How arrogant you are?! You won't get even a small of land! 1150 01:15:04,542 --> 01:15:06,042 Everyone, get back to your work now. 1151 01:15:06,292 --> 01:15:08,292 You're all here to earn a meager living. 1152 01:15:08,375 --> 01:15:09,958 And now you want to study? 1153 01:15:10,000 --> 01:15:13,083 Stick to the work you are given. 1154 01:15:13,458 --> 01:15:14,917 How dare you think otherwise? 1155 01:15:15,083 --> 01:15:16,333 Get going now. 1156 01:15:20,333 --> 01:15:24,750 They dare to ask us for land, listening to this teacher. 1157 01:15:25,708 --> 01:15:28,375 We'll have nothing left if they get an education. 1158 01:15:28,583 --> 01:15:30,208 Don't give away a piece of land! 1159 01:15:33,375 --> 01:15:36,042 Sir, we knew this is what they'd tell. 1160 01:15:36,083 --> 01:15:37,833 This is not the first time. 1161 01:15:37,958 --> 01:15:40,583 We couldn't study. But our kids should get an education. 1162 01:15:40,833 --> 01:15:42,792 You are our last hope. 1163 01:15:43,375 --> 01:15:45,375 He has a brother, sir. 1164 01:15:45,458 --> 01:15:47,167 And he also owns a land here. 1165 01:15:47,542 --> 01:15:49,500 I'm sure he'd be ready to give his land. 1166 01:15:49,917 --> 01:15:51,458 He's different from them. 1167 01:15:52,042 --> 01:15:53,583 Let's go meet him, sir. 1168 01:15:58,833 --> 01:16:00,000 Let's go. 1169 01:16:03,792 --> 01:16:06,750 Clean this place with a disinfectant. 1170 01:16:07,667 --> 01:16:11,250 What is this, sir? Would I be an obstacle to a good deed? 1171 01:16:11,458 --> 01:16:13,083 You want the land to build a school, right? 1172 01:16:13,292 --> 01:16:15,792 I'm not against their education like my brother. 1173 01:16:16,000 --> 01:16:17,167 I'm like you. 1174 01:16:17,333 --> 01:16:18,917 I want everyone to get educated. 1175 01:16:19,458 --> 01:16:20,958 Why must you fear him? 1176 01:16:21,417 --> 01:16:22,958 Why do you think he built temples? 1177 01:16:23,500 --> 01:16:25,042 Why do you think he introduced you to religion? 1178 01:16:25,250 --> 01:16:27,000 Do you know who God really is? 1179 01:16:27,125 --> 01:16:29,292 Our forefathers, great-grandmothers, 1180 01:16:29,375 --> 01:16:31,625 grandparents and our parents… They are our God. 1181 01:16:31,750 --> 01:16:36,375 All other Gods were made to fool us. 1182 01:16:36,458 --> 01:16:38,750 They'll understand this only if they get educated. 1183 01:16:38,875 --> 01:16:40,792 Enlighten them. That makes you a God, too. 1184 01:16:40,917 --> 01:16:44,083 I'll give you this land, a family possession, as a donation. 1185 01:16:44,292 --> 01:16:45,833 Let's have the registration tomorrow. 1186 01:16:46,042 --> 01:16:47,958 -Start building the school immediately. -Thank you, sir. 1187 01:16:48,000 --> 01:16:50,042 [all] Thank you. 1188 01:16:50,458 --> 01:16:51,500 Come on. Let's go! 1189 01:16:57,958 --> 01:17:02,375 Don't betray anyone's trust. 1190 01:17:04,958 --> 01:17:07,958 They've finished building the school. 1191 01:17:08,500 --> 01:17:12,583 My brother… that black shirt fellow gave them his land. 1192 01:17:13,500 --> 01:17:16,833 He's someone who won't think like us. 1193 01:17:17,125 --> 01:17:21,167 Kaariyam, that school shouldn't exist. 1194 01:17:21,208 --> 01:17:24,125 Uncle… Shall I kill that teacher? 1195 01:17:24,167 --> 01:17:26,958 Do you think murder is a solution? 1196 01:17:27,583 --> 01:17:29,875 We should first demolish that school. 1197 01:17:29,917 --> 01:17:32,750 And we should make the villagers do it. 1198 01:17:33,333 --> 01:17:36,375 ♪ Pettakaaran is here! ♪ 1199 01:17:50,917 --> 01:17:52,708 ♪ I'm coming around ♪ 1200 01:18:08,917 --> 01:18:10,750 You made a mistake! 1201 01:18:14,792 --> 01:18:16,375 Valli… 1202 01:18:16,417 --> 01:18:19,208 Get me to Karukkaayi! 1203 01:18:21,625 --> 01:18:22,667 SCHOOL MANGOLLAI 1204 01:18:22,708 --> 01:18:25,333 What did you think about this town? 1205 01:18:25,417 --> 01:18:28,750 This God guards a 35-mile radius. 1206 01:18:28,917 --> 01:18:33,208 We, brothers, are the government of this town. 1207 01:18:33,333 --> 01:18:36,250 The people living here are laborers. 1208 01:18:36,333 --> 01:18:37,875 They came to farm… 1209 01:18:38,042 --> 01:18:39,708 They are cow rearers. 1210 01:18:39,792 --> 01:18:43,458 We've given a piece of land even to our mistresses. 1211 01:18:43,542 --> 01:18:47,542 This is the town, Teacher! 1212 01:18:47,750 --> 01:18:51,375 Do you know what it's like to educate them? 1213 01:18:51,625 --> 01:18:56,000 A cow asked its customer… 1214 01:18:56,417 --> 01:18:59,667 "Why don't you pull this cart 1215 01:18:59,833 --> 01:19:01,958 while I sit inside?" 1216 01:19:12,125 --> 01:19:14,958 What is this new habit? Why are you sitting cross-legged? 1217 01:19:15,083 --> 01:19:16,375 Sit on your feet. 1218 01:19:16,625 --> 01:19:20,250 How could you forget how to respect? 1219 01:19:20,333 --> 01:19:21,750 Will you change your practices? 1220 01:19:22,292 --> 01:19:25,875 Look at what's happened for having listened to youngsters. 1221 01:19:26,875 --> 01:19:28,708 Petta Saami wants to reunite with Karukkaayi. 1222 01:19:28,792 --> 01:19:31,000 We built a school in his path. 1223 01:19:31,583 --> 01:19:33,958 That angered God and took the life of Sadayan's son. 1224 01:19:34,042 --> 01:19:36,417 We built the school listening to his words. 1225 01:19:36,500 --> 01:19:39,083 God is furious, and now the entire village is burning. 1226 01:19:39,417 --> 01:19:45,458 We must demolish that school to calm our God and live peacefully. 1227 01:19:45,542 --> 01:19:48,125 We have to ostracize that teacher. 1228 01:19:48,833 --> 01:19:52,833 Come on, all of you. We shouldn't let that teacher stay here. 1229 01:19:53,667 --> 01:19:54,708 Come on! 1230 01:19:56,833 --> 01:19:58,083 Come on! 1231 01:19:58,958 --> 01:20:03,125 Come, come. Let's beat up that Teacher. 1232 01:20:09,167 --> 01:20:10,333 Stop! 1233 01:20:17,625 --> 01:20:20,792 Welcome! I knew you'd all come. 1234 01:20:21,000 --> 01:20:22,875 I've been waiting for you! 1235 01:20:23,792 --> 01:20:24,875 What happened? 1236 01:20:25,208 --> 01:20:28,083 Did the fields burn? 1237 01:20:28,667 --> 01:20:30,875 Did Sadayan's son die of blood vomiting? 1238 01:20:31,375 --> 01:20:33,625 Didn't Ramasamy die of a heart attack? 1239 01:20:34,083 --> 01:20:36,417 Your huts would have gone up in flames. 1240 01:20:36,542 --> 01:20:38,875 They'd have told you it's God's wrath! 1241 01:20:40,250 --> 01:20:41,333 Hey… 1242 01:20:41,625 --> 01:20:44,000 Where did all this happen? 1243 01:20:45,250 --> 01:20:46,833 At Kizhatheru. 1244 01:20:49,000 --> 01:20:52,417 Wouldn't God punish the people living in Melatheru? 1245 01:20:53,667 --> 01:20:57,542 You think the school is in God's path and want to demolish it. 1246 01:20:57,708 --> 01:20:58,875 Right? 1247 01:20:59,375 --> 01:21:01,958 Won't God take another route? 1248 01:21:02,250 --> 01:21:04,875 Or doesn't God have another path? 1249 01:21:04,958 --> 01:21:08,000 Will your God demolish a school and take only this path? 1250 01:21:08,292 --> 01:21:10,250 How is it a good God then? 1251 01:21:11,042 --> 01:21:15,500 All these aren't your God's doing. But of the family who've been ruling you. 1252 01:21:15,917 --> 01:21:20,583 They only wish to stay in power and have you serve as their subordinates. 1253 01:21:21,125 --> 01:21:24,042 If your children get educated, that will change. 1254 01:21:24,667 --> 01:21:26,083 That's their fear. 1255 01:21:26,458 --> 01:21:28,667 And that's the reason they are stopping your education. 1256 01:21:29,125 --> 01:21:33,458 They have instilled fear in you in the name of God. 1257 01:21:33,875 --> 01:21:36,875 I'm standing here to impart knowledge 1258 01:21:37,125 --> 01:21:38,583 to change your kid's life 1259 01:21:38,708 --> 01:21:40,250 and not yours. 1260 01:21:40,333 --> 01:21:41,208 Times will change. 1261 01:21:41,292 --> 01:21:43,542 And your children will also study. 1262 01:21:43,583 --> 01:21:49,417 Even then, there will be gangs that will encourage them to take up violence. 1263 01:21:49,625 --> 01:21:50,958 That shouldn't happen. 1264 01:21:51,292 --> 01:21:54,917 Do you wish for your children to be slaves like you? 1265 01:21:55,042 --> 01:21:58,042 Or do you wish they become educated? 1266 01:21:58,417 --> 01:21:59,542 Give it a thought. 1267 01:21:59,833 --> 01:22:02,833 A man's true beauty lies in his honor and intelligence. 1268 01:22:02,917 --> 01:22:03,917 Go now. 1269 01:22:05,417 --> 01:22:09,083 How could you blame God after burning our huts? 1270 01:22:10,042 --> 01:22:12,208 How could you do this? 1271 01:22:12,333 --> 01:22:13,583 You'll burn in hell. 1272 01:22:14,042 --> 01:22:15,375 Shouldn't our kids study? 1273 01:22:16,083 --> 01:22:19,208 Good that the teacher exposed you! 1274 01:22:19,250 --> 01:22:21,750 Our kids will study! All our kids will receive education. 1275 01:22:22,042 --> 01:22:23,625 Our kids will study. 1276 01:22:24,042 --> 01:22:25,417 Our kids will study. 1277 01:22:25,833 --> 01:22:28,583 Pettakaaran is an angry man! 1278 01:22:28,917 --> 01:22:33,083 That teacher didn't know he'd slay 1279 01:22:33,292 --> 01:22:36,167 anyone in his path. 1280 01:22:36,375 --> 01:22:40,542 This is the punishment if you go against God. 1281 01:22:40,875 --> 01:22:43,042 Now get back our path. 1282 01:23:04,792 --> 01:23:07,833 Welcome! I've been waiting for you! 1283 01:23:08,500 --> 01:23:10,000 My name is Arasan… 1284 01:23:11,792 --> 01:23:13,458 Annadurai teacher's son! 1285 01:23:14,042 --> 01:23:15,958 I'm here with the government order. 1286 01:23:16,083 --> 01:23:18,667 You can't even come near this school again. 1287 01:23:21,958 --> 01:23:25,667 The whole village branded your grandfather a madman as a punishment… 1288 01:23:26,333 --> 01:23:29,250 Your father decided to punish himself in the same manner. 1289 01:23:54,792 --> 01:23:57,375 It's not just me you are fooling. 1290 01:23:58,500 --> 01:23:59,917 But also, this society… 1291 01:24:00,917 --> 01:24:02,500 and the future generations. 1292 01:24:07,292 --> 01:24:11,083 He said they couldn't afford to build the new school. 1293 01:24:11,292 --> 01:24:13,458 -How can you be so casual about it? -Then? 1294 01:24:13,500 --> 01:24:16,167 The kids are already struggling to study. 1295 01:24:16,375 --> 01:24:18,375 You demolished it. So, you have to build it. 1296 01:24:19,583 --> 01:24:22,083 I can't build it out of my pocket. 1297 01:24:22,542 --> 01:24:24,542 Talk to the one who canceled the order. 1298 01:24:24,583 --> 01:24:26,292 -Hey, listen… -Forget it. 1299 01:24:26,375 --> 01:24:28,125 We'll talk to the District Education Officer. 1300 01:24:28,625 --> 01:24:30,208 We shouldn't let these morons escape. 1301 01:24:30,417 --> 01:24:31,833 T. SENTHILVEL, CEO -The school building has grown old. 1302 01:24:31,875 --> 01:24:33,458 If it collapses, the students will be in danger. 1303 01:24:33,500 --> 01:24:35,417 I have a petition from the villagers 1304 01:24:35,500 --> 01:24:38,417 asking for the school to be demolished. 1305 01:24:39,000 --> 01:24:40,292 I haven't received any petitions 1306 01:24:40,333 --> 01:24:43,250 asking for a new building or changing it to a high school. 1307 01:24:43,417 --> 01:24:46,708 No, sir. They've been submitting petitions for years. 1308 01:24:46,792 --> 01:24:48,958 -Where are those petitions? -I'll have a look, sir. 1309 01:24:49,458 --> 01:24:50,583 What are you looking for? 1310 01:24:53,000 --> 01:24:55,083 They instead destroy petitions from people demanding justice. 1311 01:24:55,333 --> 01:24:56,333 What do I do with them?! 1312 01:24:56,375 --> 01:25:00,583 Furthermore, the government won't approve anything for a school with few students. 1313 01:25:00,667 --> 01:25:02,875 -Be it higher classes or new buildings. -Sir. 1314 01:25:03,125 --> 01:25:05,417 More than 100 children around my village 1315 01:25:05,458 --> 01:25:07,083 cross the river to get to their schools. 1316 01:25:07,125 --> 01:25:08,208 Do this then. 1317 01:25:08,292 --> 01:25:11,708 Get a petition from the villagers who once asked 1318 01:25:11,917 --> 01:25:15,542 to destroy the school, now requesting a new one. 1319 01:25:15,708 --> 01:25:16,917 Can you do that? 1320 01:25:18,167 --> 01:25:19,250 We can, sir. 1321 01:25:19,333 --> 01:25:24,083 We cannot, sir. We dream of sending our kids to college. 1322 01:25:24,458 --> 01:25:26,750 But the buses to our village aren't regular, sir. 1323 01:25:27,208 --> 01:25:28,833 The kids have to walk across the river, 1324 01:25:28,917 --> 01:25:32,042 to get to Avudaiyarkoil to study. 1325 01:25:32,458 --> 01:25:35,333 It gets dark by the time our girls return home. 1326 01:25:35,583 --> 01:25:39,167 Despite her pleas, Kamakshi's daughter was adamant about attending school. 1327 01:25:40,667 --> 01:25:41,667 But… 1328 01:25:41,917 --> 01:25:44,875 When she was crossing the river while returning from Avudaiyarkoil, 1329 01:25:45,042 --> 01:25:46,500 -I want to study, brother! -Okay. Okay. Come with me. 1330 01:25:46,583 --> 01:25:48,458 -It's just school, right? -Please let me go. I want to study! 1331 01:25:49,208 --> 01:25:52,208 -I want to study. -She's my only child. 1332 01:25:52,583 --> 01:25:55,625 I want my daughter to remain alive and to live with her honor intact! 1333 01:25:55,833 --> 01:25:57,417 My daughter needn't study, sir. 1334 01:25:57,458 --> 01:25:59,875 I hope you understand our plight now. 1335 01:26:00,542 --> 01:26:02,167 This is the state of our village, sir. 1336 01:26:02,250 --> 01:26:05,833 If you put your heart into this, our village will get a secondary school. 1337 01:26:06,250 --> 01:26:08,250 ♪♪♪ 1338 01:26:11,208 --> 01:26:13,500 Even my father had filed a lot of petitions. 1339 01:26:13,917 --> 01:26:15,917 But it never reached you. 1340 01:26:16,250 --> 01:26:19,000 ♪ We'll go to school… ♪ 1341 01:26:19,208 --> 01:26:20,583 See you later, sister. 1342 01:26:21,083 --> 01:26:23,917 ♪ We'll go to school… ♪ 1343 01:26:25,833 --> 01:26:29,458 ♪ After school ♪ 1344 01:26:30,708 --> 01:26:34,375 ♪ We'll make a living ♪ 1345 01:26:35,083 --> 01:26:39,667 ♪ When you study You'd know what's right and wrong ♪ 1346 01:26:39,917 --> 01:26:44,375 ♪ The darkness of a thousand years Should be lifted! ♪ 1347 01:26:44,708 --> 01:26:49,333 ♪ When you study The world opens up to you ♪ 1348 01:26:49,625 --> 01:26:54,292 ♪ Even if the world is against it Don't ever back down! ♪ 1349 01:26:54,792 --> 01:26:59,292 ♪ Don't lose hope, my dear Your time will come ♪ 1350 01:26:59,583 --> 01:27:04,083 ♪ A cork deep in the water Finds its way up ♪ 1351 01:27:04,375 --> 01:27:08,917 ♪ If the skies come crashing Have strength in your heart, my diamond ♪ 1352 01:27:09,083 --> 01:27:13,542 ♪ We're on the brink of change Wipe those tears ♪ 1353 01:27:13,958 --> 01:27:16,208 If our village had a secondary school, 1354 01:27:16,792 --> 01:27:18,583 your daughter wouldn't have met this fate. 1355 01:27:19,000 --> 01:27:21,917 This should never happen to girls from our village again. 1356 01:27:22,042 --> 01:27:23,333 Sign the petition, sister. 1357 01:27:33,167 --> 01:27:37,458 ♪ We'll go to school… ♪ 1358 01:27:37,917 --> 01:27:40,792 ♪ We'll go to school… ♪ 1359 01:27:42,792 --> 01:27:46,333 ♪ After school ♪ 1360 01:27:47,625 --> 01:27:51,458 ♪ We'll make a living ♪ 1361 01:27:52,875 --> 01:27:57,000 Your school has been permitted to run classes nine and ten from next year. 1362 01:27:57,167 --> 01:28:00,250 -Hope to see your school transform soon. -Thank you, sir. 1363 01:28:00,375 --> 01:28:06,583 ♪ Parents who've never seen schools Now send their kids to school ♪ 1364 01:28:06,708 --> 01:28:09,417 ♪ They're about to scale new heights ♪ 1365 01:28:09,542 --> 01:28:11,917 Let’s see if you ever get to pull this off. 1366 01:28:12,292 --> 01:28:14,333 ♪ …they're about to hold pens ♪ 1367 01:28:14,625 --> 01:28:16,208 He was supposed to get this contract. 1368 01:28:16,292 --> 01:28:19,083 I roped you in. That's why he's mad at us. 1369 01:28:19,458 --> 01:28:23,917 ♪ The waves struggle at the shore As the shore laughs with her spray ♪ 1370 01:28:24,167 --> 01:28:28,875 ♪ Before you win What else do you have but pain? ♪ 1371 01:28:29,042 --> 01:28:33,542 ♪ It might seem as big as a mountain It could be daunting at first ♪ 1372 01:28:33,792 --> 01:28:37,333 ♪ Once you take the first step It's as easy as walking ♪ 1373 01:28:38,208 --> 01:28:39,333 Tell me, Teacher. 1374 01:28:40,625 --> 01:28:43,042 Instead of standing behind you when you win, 1375 01:28:43,458 --> 01:28:45,625 I want to stand by you, as you struggle. 1376 01:28:47,708 --> 01:28:48,958 Marry me, Sir. 1377 01:28:49,417 --> 01:28:51,417 In the current year of Raudhri, 1378 01:28:51,500 --> 01:28:53,292 on the 19th day of the month of Aavani, 1379 01:28:53,542 --> 01:28:55,125 Thursday, during the period of Panchami tithi… 1380 01:28:55,167 --> 01:28:59,542 ♪ When you study You'd know what's right and wrong ♪ 1381 01:28:59,875 --> 01:29:03,958 ♪ The darkness of a thousand years Should be lifted! ♪ 1382 01:29:04,708 --> 01:29:09,292 ♪ When you study The world opens up to you ♪ 1383 01:29:09,583 --> 01:29:14,375 ♪ Even if the world is against it Don't ever back down! ♪ 1384 01:29:15,375 --> 01:29:19,250 Dear, your son is now engaged. 1385 01:29:19,458 --> 01:29:20,833 Bless them. 1386 01:29:22,833 --> 01:29:24,083 What is it, dear? 1387 01:29:24,292 --> 01:29:25,833 I just met with the DO. 1388 01:29:26,208 --> 01:29:28,958 He even told me about the monstrosity without hesitation. 1389 01:29:29,417 --> 01:29:32,958 Did you think you abolish education just by demolishing a school building? 1390 01:29:33,875 --> 01:29:37,833 Of course, you'd target education to keep the oppressed, oppressed. 1391 01:29:38,000 --> 01:29:39,667 And you targeted the girls as well. 1392 01:29:40,458 --> 01:29:43,125 Educating a girl is equal to educating a family. 1393 01:29:43,458 --> 01:29:46,250 Educating all of them is equal to educating a town! 1394 01:29:48,375 --> 01:29:51,625 The thought of you destroying a school to deny the children education. 1395 01:29:51,833 --> 01:29:55,208 I will prove it to your face by educating them in that very school! 1396 01:29:55,542 --> 01:29:57,167 Do whatever you can to stop me. 1397 01:30:01,708 --> 01:30:03,958 [popular Tamil song plays] 1398 01:30:22,667 --> 01:30:24,458 Are you alright, sir? 1399 01:30:36,333 --> 01:30:39,500 -Who hit me? -What are you talking about? We didn't hit you. 1400 01:30:39,625 --> 01:30:41,000 It wasn't you'll? 1401 01:30:42,042 --> 01:30:43,917 Someone's hitting me from afar, brother! 1402 01:30:43,958 --> 01:30:46,583 What happened, sir? No one's hitting you. 1403 01:30:49,542 --> 01:30:52,667 -Someone's hitting me. -What is he saying? No one's hitting him. 1404 01:30:53,458 --> 01:30:55,375 Why is he shouting like he's been hit? 1405 01:30:56,542 --> 01:30:58,833 Can't you see? Someone's hitting me! 1406 01:31:03,292 --> 01:31:07,250 -It hurts! -Mani, look around and see if anyone's hitting him. 1407 01:31:07,500 --> 01:31:09,792 He's blabbering like a madman. Don't waste my time. 1408 01:31:19,292 --> 01:31:21,208 Will he turn out like his dad? 1409 01:31:26,500 --> 01:31:27,458 Gnanam, 1410 01:31:27,708 --> 01:31:31,042 they've hit you with BB pellets from afar. 1411 01:31:31,125 --> 01:31:34,167 They were deeply embedded in your head. I've removed them all now. 1412 01:31:34,292 --> 01:31:35,292 No need to worry. 1413 01:31:35,333 --> 01:31:38,375 Don't do any strenuous work, or the stitches might open up. 1414 01:31:38,583 --> 01:31:40,167 He needs to rest for 15 days, ma'am. 1415 01:31:40,458 --> 01:31:42,208 -Take care of him. -Thank you, Doctor. 1416 01:31:54,792 --> 01:31:57,083 I have no idea what happened. 1417 01:31:57,542 --> 01:32:01,458 -That'll be 150 rupees, brother. -Hey, why is he hurt so bad? 1418 01:32:02,083 --> 01:32:03,917 My parents were talking to each other. 1419 01:32:04,375 --> 01:32:06,542 He has become like his dad. 1420 01:32:06,875 --> 01:32:09,250 He fell on the road and cried. 1421 01:32:09,667 --> 01:32:12,792 No one hit him, but he screamed like someone hit him. 1422 01:32:16,792 --> 01:32:18,958 Why is he staring here instead of going home? 1423 01:32:19,292 --> 01:32:22,042 -Yeah. -What are you looking at? Take the kids inside. 1424 01:32:33,875 --> 01:32:36,833 -Hey, come on. Let's hide. -Come here, Sangeetha. 1425 01:32:48,250 --> 01:32:49,417 What are you saying, sister? 1426 01:32:50,208 --> 01:32:53,583 Yes. His dad has taken the place of his grandpa. 1427 01:32:57,708 --> 01:32:59,000 And it'll be him next. 1428 01:32:59,292 --> 01:33:02,708 I wonder what other curses Petta Saami will bring upon this family. 1429 01:33:21,417 --> 01:33:22,750 Park up ahead. 1430 01:33:30,417 --> 01:33:31,750 I'll meet him. 1431 01:33:32,042 --> 01:33:33,042 Take this. 1432 01:33:38,583 --> 01:33:40,042 -What happened? -Come in. 1433 01:33:40,708 --> 01:33:42,333 -Come in. -How are you? 1434 01:33:43,250 --> 01:33:44,208 Sit down. 1435 01:33:45,000 --> 01:33:46,292 How are you? 1436 01:33:46,500 --> 01:33:47,333 I'm fine. 1437 01:33:47,875 --> 01:33:49,792 I told you to stick to just teaching, but you never listen. 1438 01:33:50,333 --> 01:33:52,333 You've crossed so many people to build that school. 1439 01:33:52,625 --> 01:33:53,917 See what they've done to you. 1440 01:33:54,583 --> 01:33:57,458 Take care, I'll see you on the way back from the market. 1441 01:33:57,542 --> 01:33:58,750 Get some rest. I'm leaving. 1442 01:33:59,167 --> 01:34:00,125 No, I'll see you out. 1443 01:34:07,042 --> 01:34:09,042 You think the Panchayat leader hit me? 1444 01:34:09,500 --> 01:34:11,542 I'll ask the guys to check. 1445 01:34:11,792 --> 01:34:13,333 Stay clear of any trouble. 1446 01:34:13,917 --> 01:34:16,375 Stay home instead of roaming around. 1447 01:34:18,750 --> 01:34:21,250 Get going. See you around. 1448 01:34:23,500 --> 01:34:24,542 Son… 1449 01:34:34,917 --> 01:34:38,042 -To save Tamil, -[in unison] To save Tamil, 1450 01:34:38,125 --> 01:34:40,500 -she came like an elixir. -[in unison] she came like an elixir. 1451 01:34:40,542 --> 01:34:43,333 -Seethalai Saathan, -[in unison] Seethalai Saathan 1452 01:34:43,500 --> 01:34:46,000 -to sing his praises -[in unison] to sing of his pride 1453 01:34:46,167 --> 01:34:48,875 -with his eloquent speech -[in unison] with his eloquent speech 1454 01:34:48,917 --> 01:34:51,417 -he called us forth. [in unison] he called us forth. 1455 01:34:51,500 --> 01:34:53,833 -The fragrance of wildflowers -[in unison] The fragrance of wild flowers 1456 01:34:53,958 --> 01:34:56,458 -and the smell of plants -[in unison] and the smell of plants 1457 01:34:56,542 --> 01:34:58,917 -comes wafting -[in unison] comes wafting 1458 01:34:58,958 --> 01:35:01,667 -as a sign of his leadership. -[in unison] as a sign of his leadership. 1459 01:35:10,375 --> 01:35:11,375 Eat up. 1460 01:35:16,333 --> 01:35:17,958 Why hasn't Valli come to meet me? 1461 01:35:20,583 --> 01:35:22,792 It's been a week since she visited. 1462 01:35:37,667 --> 01:35:38,958 Where did Valli go? 1463 01:35:39,167 --> 01:35:41,667 -Her house is locked. -I asked around, too. 1464 01:35:42,042 --> 01:35:44,250 After she found out what happened to you 1465 01:35:44,708 --> 01:35:46,792 she took a transfer and left, they say. 1466 01:35:54,250 --> 01:35:56,667 ♪ Like a thorn ♪ 1467 01:35:56,917 --> 01:36:00,958 ♪ She tore open my heart ♪ 1468 01:36:01,042 --> 01:36:03,875 ♪ Her thoughts burn like fire ♪ 1469 01:36:04,958 --> 01:36:08,958 ♪ My broken heart ♪ 1470 01:36:09,250 --> 01:36:11,667 ♪ Makes me reel in pain ♪ 1471 01:36:11,750 --> 01:36:14,625 ♪ It kills my sleep ♪ 1472 01:36:15,083 --> 01:36:19,750 ♪ Your beauty never leaves my eyes ♪ 1473 01:36:20,542 --> 01:36:25,083 ♪ How could I hide my tears in them? ♪ 1474 01:36:25,333 --> 01:36:30,417 ♪ I stand in silence On the streets ♪ 1475 01:36:30,625 --> 01:36:37,542 ♪ Oh, why did you leave me In the middle of everything? ♪ 1476 01:36:42,458 --> 01:36:43,583 Gnanam? 1477 01:36:44,625 --> 01:36:45,667 Gnanam? 1478 01:36:46,625 --> 01:36:47,625 Gnanam? 1479 01:36:49,750 --> 01:36:50,917 Valli? 1480 01:36:51,917 --> 01:36:52,958 What is it? 1481 01:36:54,875 --> 01:36:56,708 -Valli… -Valli? 1482 01:36:58,375 --> 01:37:00,000 I thought I heard Valli call me. 1483 01:37:00,292 --> 01:37:02,000 I didn't hear anything. 1484 01:37:05,167 --> 01:37:07,167 Go back to sleep, Gnanam. 1485 01:37:28,125 --> 01:37:30,250 Hey. Hey. What is this? 1486 01:37:30,500 --> 01:37:32,375 -Where are you off to? -To the school. 1487 01:37:32,708 --> 01:37:35,083 Why don't you go after you've fully recovered? 1488 01:37:35,125 --> 01:37:36,792 It's been two weeks since I went. 1489 01:37:36,833 --> 01:37:38,792 The doctor told me to rest for 15 days. 1490 01:37:38,875 --> 01:37:41,333 It's not a problem. The half yearly tests are coming up. 1491 01:37:41,500 --> 01:37:43,250 I don't know how the kids have been studying. 1492 01:37:43,625 --> 01:37:45,250 We had asked permission for a high school. 1493 01:37:45,417 --> 01:37:48,458 I wonder what happened to that. I've got to take care of things. I'll see you later. 1494 01:38:01,750 --> 01:38:02,625 Hello, sir. 1495 01:38:04,042 --> 01:38:05,000 Hello, sir. 1496 01:38:08,833 --> 01:38:11,208 Attention! Time for theTamizh Thai Vazhthu. 1497 01:38:12,625 --> 01:38:15,375 -Long live -[in unison] Long live 1498 01:38:15,417 --> 01:38:18,083 -the language of Tamil. -[in unison] the language of Tamil. 1499 01:38:18,125 --> 01:38:19,875 The language of Tamil. 1500 01:38:20,208 --> 01:38:23,667 -Long live! Long live! -[in unison] Long live! Long live! 1501 01:38:23,792 --> 01:38:26,000 -As old as the skies -[in unison] As old as the skies 1502 01:38:26,458 --> 01:38:28,708 -and spanning all lands. -[in unison] and spanning all lands, 1503 01:38:28,917 --> 01:38:32,000 -Long live our beautiful language! -[in unison] Long live our beautiful language! 1504 01:38:32,167 --> 01:38:33,417 Prayer, disperse. 1505 01:38:48,542 --> 01:38:51,167 Why didn't you take some more time off to get better? 1506 01:38:51,208 --> 01:38:53,167 Sir, I'm feeling much better now. 1507 01:38:53,875 --> 01:38:56,625 That's not the problem. The people in town are… 1508 01:38:57,167 --> 01:38:59,542 -Shall I sign the attendance, sir? -Yes, go ahead. 1509 01:39:20,875 --> 01:39:22,958 -I'll go to the class, sir. -Go ahead. 1510 01:39:30,875 --> 01:39:32,042 Good morning. 1511 01:39:37,417 --> 01:39:41,708 Were you guys happy that I wasn't in school for a week? 1512 01:39:42,083 --> 01:39:43,375 I won't let you guys off easy. 1513 01:39:43,583 --> 01:39:45,083 The exams are almost here. 1514 01:39:45,208 --> 01:39:47,917 Today, we're going to read about a scientist. 1515 01:39:48,083 --> 01:39:50,042 The Sun never revolved around the Earth, 1516 01:39:50,250 --> 01:39:52,792 it was the Earth that revolved around the Sun. 1517 01:39:52,917 --> 01:39:55,583 This was discovered by the scientist Galileo. 1518 01:39:55,792 --> 01:39:58,542 But no one accepted it when he said it. 1519 01:40:00,375 --> 01:40:02,333 The whole world 1520 01:40:03,083 --> 01:40:05,417 called Galileo a madman 1521 01:40:05,750 --> 01:40:07,375 when he went against what the whole world believed in. 1522 01:40:07,958 --> 01:40:11,708 "How could you question our faith and beliefs," they asked. 1523 01:40:11,917 --> 01:40:13,500 He was imprisoned for this. 1524 01:40:14,708 --> 01:40:15,958 He, too, had to bear it. 1525 01:40:16,875 --> 01:40:18,792 He died a dejected man. 1526 01:40:22,083 --> 01:40:24,458 But only after his death, 1527 01:40:24,833 --> 01:40:26,833 did they realize that Galileo was right. 1528 01:40:27,167 --> 01:40:29,250 The Earth indeed did go around the sun and… 1529 01:40:31,292 --> 01:40:33,042 The world finally accepted it. 1530 01:40:34,250 --> 01:40:36,208 Whoever speaks the truth 1531 01:40:36,333 --> 01:40:38,292 or works for the betterment of the world, 1532 01:40:39,292 --> 01:40:41,875 is called insane by the world. 1533 01:40:43,042 --> 01:40:43,958 Okay. 1534 01:40:44,167 --> 01:40:46,458 I hope you all thought that this lesson was boring. 1535 01:40:46,667 --> 01:40:49,958 Next, shall we move to a math lesson? 1536 01:40:51,042 --> 01:40:52,000 Sangeetha? 1537 01:40:52,208 --> 01:40:53,667 You like math. 1538 01:40:54,083 --> 01:40:56,333 Come here and write what I say, on the board. 1539 01:40:58,875 --> 01:41:00,167 Come here, Sangeetha. 1540 01:41:01,917 --> 01:41:03,000 Come here. 1541 01:41:03,167 --> 01:41:04,333 I don't want to, sir. 1542 01:41:05,167 --> 01:41:06,500 I'm scared, sir. 1543 01:41:11,000 --> 01:41:12,083 Sangeetha? 1544 01:41:12,208 --> 01:41:14,375 What are you scared of? Don't be scared. 1545 01:41:14,583 --> 01:41:16,792 -Come and write on the board. -I won't come, sir. 1546 01:41:18,042 --> 01:41:20,833 -Come here. Why are you afraid of me? -Don't come close, I'm scared! 1547 01:41:20,917 --> 01:41:22,417 -I don't want to. Please don't come any closer. -Come. 1548 01:41:22,458 --> 01:41:24,333 -Come here. -Please don't come any closer. I'm scared, sir! 1549 01:41:24,583 --> 01:41:26,125 Mummy! 1550 01:41:26,208 --> 01:41:27,250 Wait, Sangeetha. 1551 01:41:28,792 --> 01:41:29,958 Don't run. Wait. 1552 01:41:31,500 --> 01:41:32,542 Sangeetha! 1553 01:41:33,000 --> 01:41:35,833 You are scaring me, sir. 1554 01:41:36,000 --> 01:41:38,708 I will never come to this school again, sir! 1555 01:41:44,083 --> 01:41:45,458 Hey, Sangeetha. 1556 01:42:22,500 --> 01:42:23,500 Son? 1557 01:42:23,708 --> 01:42:25,958 What's the matter? Why are you back so early? 1558 01:42:28,042 --> 01:42:29,125 Gnanam? 1559 01:42:29,958 --> 01:42:31,333 -What is it? -Mom… 1560 01:42:32,917 --> 01:42:33,792 Am I alright? 1561 01:42:34,000 --> 01:42:36,167 Hey! What kind of talk is this? 1562 01:42:38,750 --> 01:42:41,083 Everyone was looking at me weirdly at school. 1563 01:42:42,167 --> 01:42:43,875 This kid, Sangeetha, 1564 01:42:44,000 --> 01:42:46,583 she… she ran away from me, all scared! 1565 01:42:48,375 --> 01:42:49,500 Am I alright, Mom? 1566 01:42:49,667 --> 01:42:52,208 Hey. Why are you imagining things? 1567 01:42:52,750 --> 01:42:54,000 What's your problem? 1568 01:42:54,375 --> 01:42:55,625 You are perfectly alright. 1569 01:42:56,292 --> 01:42:57,375 Get back to your work. 1570 01:42:59,792 --> 01:43:00,875 You better stay home. 1571 01:43:01,208 --> 01:43:02,667 No need to go back to that school. 1572 01:43:26,083 --> 01:43:27,167 Mom? 1573 01:43:27,792 --> 01:43:28,750 Mom? 1574 01:43:29,500 --> 01:43:30,375 Yes? 1575 01:43:31,625 --> 01:43:32,500 I'm coming. 1576 01:43:37,583 --> 01:43:41,167 They've hit you with BB pellets from afar. 1577 01:43:45,458 --> 01:43:47,667 Someone's hitting me from afar, brother. 1578 01:43:50,792 --> 01:43:53,208 Don't you see? Someone's attacking me. 1579 01:43:57,833 --> 01:44:00,292 I'll make sure you don't completethe construction. 1580 01:44:52,958 --> 01:44:54,917 Hey, hey! Catch him! 1581 01:45:32,208 --> 01:45:33,667 Hey! Hey! 1582 01:45:34,083 --> 01:45:35,583 Why did you hit me? 1583 01:45:35,667 --> 01:45:36,875 Tell me… Why did you? 1584 01:45:37,000 --> 01:45:38,375 I didn't harm you in any way. 1585 01:45:38,417 --> 01:45:40,083 -Then why did you hit me? -Listen to me. 1586 01:45:40,417 --> 01:45:42,917 -Hey… Hey, stop it. -Why did you hit me? 1587 01:45:45,625 --> 01:45:46,833 Tell me. 1588 01:45:48,167 --> 01:45:49,417 Why did you hit me? 1589 01:46:01,708 --> 01:46:03,667 HEY… HEY! 1590 01:46:03,833 --> 01:46:06,542 Hey, let him go. 1591 01:46:07,708 --> 01:46:09,125 I didn't hit you. 1592 01:46:15,042 --> 01:46:16,333 Sakthi… 1593 01:46:18,208 --> 01:46:20,250 Bro, where is Sakthi? 1594 01:46:22,042 --> 01:46:24,000 -Sa… Sakthi… -Close the door. 1595 01:46:25,792 --> 01:46:28,000 Sakthi… I need your help. 1596 01:46:28,042 --> 01:46:29,125 Will you? 1597 01:46:29,167 --> 01:46:31,333 -What is it? -It wasn't one person who hit me, 1598 01:46:31,417 --> 01:46:33,167 but four or five men. 1599 01:46:33,750 --> 01:46:37,500 One guy hit me from atop a palm tree in the moor forest. 1600 01:46:37,625 --> 01:46:40,042 And one guy has hit me from a neem tree. 1601 01:46:40,292 --> 01:46:43,000 -They were hitting me from all sides. -Who did? 1602 01:46:43,167 --> 01:46:46,208 Who… Who did… I don't know, bro. 1603 01:46:46,250 --> 01:46:48,542 We need to find out. We have to find out. 1604 01:46:48,625 --> 01:46:52,042 The Panchayat head said it wasn't him. We need to find who it was, Sakthi. 1605 01:46:52,292 --> 01:46:53,958 Sure. You go home. 1606 01:46:54,125 --> 01:46:56,083 -We have to find them. -I'll take care of it. 1607 01:46:56,375 --> 01:46:59,125 -You go home now. -We have to find them, bro. 1608 01:46:59,917 --> 01:47:01,417 Hey, pour some water. 1609 01:47:13,125 --> 01:47:14,292 [door knocks]Gnanam… 1610 01:47:15,792 --> 01:47:17,000 Gnanam! 1611 01:47:18,083 --> 01:47:19,125 Gna… 1612 01:47:24,042 --> 01:47:25,417 -What happened? -Mom… 1613 01:47:25,708 --> 01:47:27,833 -Valli is here. -Valli? 1614 01:47:28,458 --> 01:47:29,917 Shut up and sleep. 1615 01:47:30,750 --> 01:47:32,375 No, Mom. Valli is here. 1616 01:47:33,458 --> 01:47:35,042 -Listen. -Valli… 1617 01:47:37,792 --> 01:47:38,792 Valli? 1618 01:47:40,500 --> 01:47:41,500 Valli? 1619 01:48:55,417 --> 01:49:00,792 You must be wondering why I kidnapped you, right? 1620 01:49:01,458 --> 01:49:03,042 Years of rivalry… 1621 01:49:03,750 --> 01:49:05,417 You got caught in between. 1622 01:49:06,458 --> 01:49:09,417 My grandpa… My God… 1623 01:49:09,750 --> 01:49:11,875 He ruled this village… 1624 01:49:13,375 --> 01:49:16,042 Until Annadurai Teacher came here. 1625 01:49:18,792 --> 01:49:22,875 All these aren't your God's doing. But the family who've been ruling you. 1626 01:49:22,917 --> 01:49:27,625 They only wish to stay in power and have you serve as their subordinates. 1627 01:49:27,667 --> 01:49:30,167 People who obeyed him had started questioning him. 1628 01:49:30,292 --> 01:49:31,958 How could you do this? 1629 01:49:32,000 --> 01:49:34,292 Our kids will study! All our kids will receive education. 1630 01:49:34,333 --> 01:49:38,250 He avenged his humiliation by killing Annadurai. 1631 01:49:40,833 --> 01:49:43,375 This is not over, son. 1632 01:49:43,542 --> 01:49:50,000 I don't care if your uncles demolish this school. 1633 01:49:50,208 --> 01:49:52,250 But when God descends over you… 1634 01:49:52,500 --> 01:49:53,958 My grandson… 1635 01:49:54,083 --> 01:49:56,958 This school shouldn't exist. 1636 01:49:57,292 --> 01:50:02,583 Backstab them! Backstab them! 1637 01:50:04,042 --> 01:50:05,333 Grandpa! 1638 01:50:06,750 --> 01:50:09,542 That vow is deeply ingrained in me. 1639 01:50:09,875 --> 01:50:12,583 I waited for my uncle to demolish that school. 1640 01:50:13,083 --> 01:50:14,708 But that didn't happen. 1641 01:50:15,750 --> 01:50:17,583 The day came when I had to follow our tradition. 1642 01:50:17,625 --> 01:50:20,125 Why did you descend on him? What do you want? 1643 01:50:20,500 --> 01:50:21,833 I need to get God-possessed. 1644 01:50:21,917 --> 01:50:25,500 I've faked the villagers' signatures and submitted many petitions to demolish it. 1645 01:50:25,708 --> 01:50:27,917 Yet, you still couldn't get it done. 1646 01:50:27,958 --> 01:50:31,083 Times have changed. It's a school run by the government now. 1647 01:50:31,125 --> 01:50:32,458 It isn't that easy. 1648 01:50:32,583 --> 01:50:35,125 So, you went on to bless the school. 1649 01:50:36,500 --> 01:50:38,667 You might have forgotten your promise to my grandpa. 1650 01:50:39,250 --> 01:50:40,750 But I haven't. 1651 01:50:42,083 --> 01:50:44,000 It's my turn now. 1652 01:50:44,083 --> 01:50:46,500 You can't take the forefron when I'm alive. 1653 01:50:49,167 --> 01:50:51,500 After that, I ruled. 1654 01:50:53,708 --> 01:50:56,250 Even if they tried to get close to girls from my caste, 1655 01:50:56,583 --> 01:50:58,458 I made sure they lay dead in the pond. 1656 01:50:58,583 --> 01:51:01,583 -Shameless man, can't even… -How dare you? 1657 01:51:01,625 --> 01:51:04,083 -If they talk ill about my caste… -I'll kill you! 1658 01:51:04,167 --> 01:51:05,958 If my caste is in trouble… 1659 01:51:10,125 --> 01:51:11,042 Sakthi… 1660 01:51:11,083 --> 01:51:12,375 I don't care about friendship. 1661 01:51:15,333 --> 01:51:17,333 A mustache might be just hair to you. 1662 01:51:18,583 --> 01:51:19,958 But that's our identity. 1663 01:51:20,000 --> 01:51:21,583 It was my day. 1664 01:51:21,833 --> 01:51:24,792 I asked Arasan Teacher to leave this village, respectfully. 1665 01:51:25,542 --> 01:51:29,375 The reason I ignored all that you did and stayed silent 1666 01:51:29,708 --> 01:51:32,167 was not fear. But it was my profession. 1667 01:51:32,292 --> 01:51:33,833 The respect I gave to my profession. 1668 01:51:34,042 --> 01:51:36,333 Are you trying to act like your grandpa? 1669 01:51:36,667 --> 01:51:38,750 I won't leave this village. 1670 01:51:40,250 --> 01:51:42,333 Arasan Teacher paid no heed to my words. 1671 01:52:00,500 --> 01:52:03,458 I mistook Gnanam to be naive. 1672 01:52:06,750 --> 01:52:09,250 Gnanam transformed into a mix of Annadurai and Arasan. 1673 01:52:09,917 --> 01:52:11,417 And I didn't like it. 1674 01:52:15,083 --> 01:52:17,625 I made him wander the streets in a frenzied state. 1675 01:52:22,958 --> 01:52:26,833 When he stood broken and alone… 1676 01:52:26,958 --> 01:52:28,542 You came into his life. 1677 01:52:28,750 --> 01:52:30,333 That's why I kidnapped you. 1678 01:52:38,708 --> 01:52:40,083 God will descend on me today. 1679 01:52:40,250 --> 01:52:41,708 God won't forgive him. 1680 01:52:41,875 --> 01:52:43,417 And now the God in me wants 1681 01:52:44,250 --> 01:52:46,292 to take out his entire family. 1682 01:52:51,458 --> 01:52:53,500 Get that mad teacher into the village. 1683 01:52:53,750 --> 01:52:56,292 Sir, someone is demolishing the school! 1684 01:52:56,917 --> 01:53:00,208 Please! Please come and save it! 1685 01:53:16,292 --> 01:53:17,333 Come on. 1686 01:53:29,625 --> 01:53:30,875 Oh my! What happened? 1687 01:53:31,667 --> 01:53:33,125 -Who is it? -Him?! 1688 01:53:33,417 --> 01:53:35,667 Oh, God! My son is bleeding. 1689 01:53:36,208 --> 01:53:39,375 Please come and save the school, sir. 1690 01:53:39,417 --> 01:53:40,750 Who threw the stone? 1691 01:54:05,125 --> 01:54:06,917 Hey, come out! 1692 01:54:08,583 --> 01:54:10,125 All of you keep quiet! 1693 01:54:42,167 --> 01:54:43,875 -Dad is missing, Mom. -Huh?! 1694 01:54:57,417 --> 01:54:58,833 My dear… 1695 01:55:10,417 --> 01:55:12,167 Hey, don't fight. 1696 01:55:14,833 --> 01:55:17,250 Ostracize this mad family from our village. 1697 01:55:19,917 --> 01:55:21,750 Don't spare them. Thrash them. 1698 01:55:21,792 --> 01:55:24,083 My son could have died. 1699 01:55:24,125 --> 01:55:27,292 His family shouldn't live in this village. Send them away! 1700 01:55:37,542 --> 01:55:39,917 He tried to stone a young boy to death. 1701 01:55:40,000 --> 01:55:43,875 He's hurt that old man. Set this whole village on fire. 1702 01:55:43,958 --> 01:55:45,375 Are they fools? 1703 01:55:45,417 --> 01:55:48,083 -Send them out of this village. -He's right. 1704 01:55:48,125 --> 01:55:50,042 Come on, everyone. Thrash them! 1705 01:55:51,500 --> 01:55:53,583 Oh, you, wretched people! 1706 01:55:59,625 --> 01:56:02,917 -Please save my son. -Sakthi… 1707 01:56:04,167 --> 01:56:06,458 -Sakthi… -Spare my son. 1708 01:56:10,042 --> 01:56:13,667 -Sakthi… -Let's go. My uncle will take care of the rest. 1709 01:56:27,333 --> 01:56:30,250 Oh my, son! Dear, look at our son. 1710 01:56:31,667 --> 01:56:34,833 Don't beat him up. Spare my son. 1711 01:56:42,708 --> 01:56:44,000 Hey, let him go. 1712 01:56:44,375 --> 01:56:48,125 Leave my son. Please… Spare him! 1713 01:56:49,917 --> 01:56:51,000 Gnanam… 1714 01:56:51,792 --> 01:56:52,958 Sakthi… 1715 01:56:53,583 --> 01:56:54,750 Did you… 1716 01:56:55,208 --> 01:56:56,917 Sakthi… 1717 01:57:00,375 --> 01:57:02,333 I trusted you blindly! 1718 01:57:04,333 --> 01:57:06,458 How could you? 1719 01:57:10,667 --> 01:57:13,125 Hey… Leave him. Let him go. 1720 01:57:13,833 --> 01:57:15,667 Go… Move away. 1721 01:57:18,208 --> 01:57:20,167 Hey, don't thrash him. 1722 01:57:20,458 --> 01:57:23,042 Oh, my dear son! 1723 01:57:24,333 --> 01:57:26,667 Please spare him! 1724 01:57:29,333 --> 01:57:31,125 He's a lunatic. 1725 01:57:31,375 --> 01:57:34,250 Don't stain your hands by killing a madman. 1726 01:57:34,583 --> 01:57:36,083 Please spare him. 1727 01:57:46,625 --> 01:57:49,250 What are you all waiting for? Thrash him! 1728 01:57:51,417 --> 01:57:55,917 -Why are you being so unfair? -Please, sir. Spare my son. 1729 01:57:57,083 --> 01:58:01,083 Sir, please. Don't beat him to death. 1730 01:58:03,750 --> 01:58:05,667 Hey, out, everyone. 1731 01:58:05,875 --> 01:58:09,083 Leave now. Move… Give me way. 1732 01:58:09,250 --> 01:58:11,917 Move, stop. Stop it. Leave now. 1733 01:58:12,125 --> 01:58:15,875 -Leave everyone. Go. -Sir, he shouldn't be spared. 1734 01:58:16,500 --> 01:58:18,833 Move away, everyone. Go, move. 1735 01:58:18,875 --> 01:58:21,583 Get going. Come on. Go! 1736 01:58:21,625 --> 01:58:22,917 Make way! 1737 01:58:23,875 --> 01:58:25,958 Get going. Should I tell you separately? 1738 01:58:27,333 --> 01:58:29,750 Hey, clear everyone. I don't want anyone standing here. 1739 01:58:31,000 --> 01:58:34,208 Go, go. Go back home. Clear the crowd. 1740 01:58:34,292 --> 01:58:37,208 Send them all home. Hello, stop it! 1741 01:58:37,625 --> 01:58:42,500 Listen now. If this continues, the villagers will burn your family alive. 1742 01:58:42,750 --> 01:58:44,292 They are that furious. 1743 01:58:44,500 --> 01:58:48,542 It's better you vacate from here and skip town. 1744 01:58:48,583 --> 01:58:50,625 -Okay, sir. -Do you get it? 1745 01:58:50,917 --> 01:58:53,250 Who the hell was that? Send him away. 1746 01:58:54,750 --> 01:58:56,125 Gnanam… 1747 01:59:08,667 --> 01:59:10,083 My dear… 1748 01:59:11,125 --> 01:59:12,500 My dear! 1749 01:59:13,750 --> 01:59:15,000 My dear! 1750 01:59:15,500 --> 01:59:16,833 Wake up, dear. 1751 01:59:21,875 --> 01:59:22,750 Dear… 1752 01:59:22,833 --> 01:59:25,667 You said things will change if you teach them. 1753 01:59:25,833 --> 01:59:27,583 Nothing ever changed! 1754 01:59:29,083 --> 01:59:31,708 You couldn't change a thing, dear! 1755 01:59:34,667 --> 01:59:38,750 Nothing will ever change here, and no one will either. 1756 01:59:38,792 --> 01:59:42,167 Look. None of your students stood for you! 1757 01:59:44,208 --> 01:59:45,875 Oh, my dear! 1758 01:59:48,292 --> 01:59:50,417 Let's not live here anymore. 1759 01:59:50,583 --> 01:59:52,125 Come, let's go. 1760 01:59:52,250 --> 01:59:54,583 Why should we stay here when the people have no gratitude? 1761 01:59:54,625 --> 01:59:58,750 They made me call my son a lunatic. 1762 01:59:59,333 --> 02:00:02,042 My dear, please get up. 1763 02:00:02,917 --> 02:00:06,500 Let's not live here. 1764 02:00:06,625 --> 02:00:08,083 We'll go somewhere else. 1765 02:00:08,250 --> 02:00:11,833 Gnanam… look at your dad! 1766 02:00:12,958 --> 02:00:17,542 He taught the entire village. But now, he's lying all alone. 1767 02:00:17,625 --> 02:00:20,417 We don't need anyone. Let's go. 1768 02:00:22,250 --> 02:00:27,083 You don't have to teach anymore. Let's move somewhere else with our son. 1769 02:00:28,875 --> 02:00:29,833 Dad… 1770 02:00:31,792 --> 02:00:33,292 What's wrong with you? 1771 02:00:33,500 --> 02:00:35,083 -What happened to your dad? -Dad… 1772 02:00:35,250 --> 02:00:37,875 -Dad… Dad. -Get up, dear. 1773 02:00:38,000 --> 02:00:41,458 -Mom… -What is it? What's wrong with him? 1774 02:00:41,542 --> 02:00:44,583 -Dad died on us. -Oh my, dear! 1775 02:00:50,667 --> 02:00:52,333 DAD! 1776 02:01:04,208 --> 02:01:07,208 I thought the entire village would have thrashed him to death! 1777 02:01:07,250 --> 02:01:08,583 Sollai! Bash him! 1778 02:01:20,542 --> 02:01:21,792 Slash him! 1779 02:01:54,833 --> 02:01:56,083 Come on! 1780 02:02:40,875 --> 02:02:43,167 ♪ Like a wave of life… ♪ 1781 02:02:43,458 --> 02:02:45,125 ♪ You caressed me! ♪ 1782 02:02:45,250 --> 02:02:47,583 ♪ This thorn-like heart… ♪ 1783 02:02:47,667 --> 02:02:50,500 ♪ Embraced by your gentle love ♪ 1784 02:02:51,500 --> 02:02:53,792 ♪ It burns me, my love ♪ 1785 02:02:54,125 --> 02:02:55,667 ♪ With memories of you ♪ -Valli! 1786 02:02:55,750 --> 02:02:58,292 ♪ This sweet breeze… ♪ -Valli? 1787 02:02:58,458 --> 02:03:00,167 Valli, what happened to you? 1788 02:03:00,500 --> 02:03:01,583 Wake up, dear! 1789 02:03:01,625 --> 02:03:04,458 ♪ That beautiful, silver moon! ♪ -Valli? Hey, Valli… 1790 02:03:04,583 --> 02:03:06,458 ♪ Brought me back to life ♪ 1791 02:03:07,292 --> 02:03:11,792 ♪ How do I get my heart To rest a while? ♪ 1792 02:03:11,875 --> 02:03:13,833 -Valli? -Gnanam! 1793 02:03:21,250 --> 02:03:22,625 How did you end up here? 1794 02:03:25,167 --> 02:03:27,083 He isn't as good as you thought to be. 1795 02:03:36,250 --> 02:03:38,167 He's going to do the sacred ritual. 1796 02:03:40,000 --> 02:03:41,458 The deity's path… 1797 02:03:42,042 --> 02:03:43,792 …has no school in sight. 1798 02:03:44,042 --> 02:03:46,125 Eradicate every other school! 1799 02:03:48,458 --> 02:03:51,208 PANCHAYAT MIDDLE SCHOOL, MANGKOLLAI 1800 02:04:21,542 --> 02:04:22,792 Destroy everything! 1801 02:04:23,000 --> 02:04:24,833 Prepare the entrance for our God! 1802 02:04:29,792 --> 02:04:32,125 Clear all traces of this school. 1803 02:04:32,375 --> 02:04:33,958 Demolish everything! 1804 02:06:02,375 --> 02:06:04,917 I wish to become a God manifester just like my grandfather. 1805 02:06:05,000 --> 02:06:06,500 Welcome, Teacher! 1806 02:06:18,125 --> 02:06:20,125 Welcome, grandson of Annadurai! 1807 02:06:20,250 --> 02:06:21,292 I dare you! 1808 02:06:22,375 --> 02:06:23,708 If you can become like your grandfather, 1809 02:06:24,333 --> 02:06:26,083 why can't I though? 1810 02:06:27,042 --> 02:06:28,417 I made a promise! 1811 02:06:28,708 --> 02:06:31,542 I promised my grandfather to demolish this for him! 1812 02:06:32,875 --> 02:06:34,292 I'll make sure to fulfill it! 1813 02:06:38,542 --> 02:06:40,292 This is a grudge that’s lasted for years! 1814 02:06:40,417 --> 02:06:42,583 And I'm ending it with you! 1815 02:06:43,958 --> 02:06:46,625 Anything I say, the villagers will blindly believe. 1816 02:06:47,292 --> 02:06:48,542 They will! 1817 02:06:48,750 --> 02:06:50,958 Because I am their God! 1818 02:06:53,792 --> 02:06:56,125 I am going to demolish this school! 1819 02:06:56,250 --> 02:06:58,667 I'm the grandson of Kolautchi, after all! 1820 02:06:58,708 --> 02:07:01,250 His spirit will rest peacefully. 1821 02:07:06,083 --> 02:07:08,125 I'm putting an end to it all with you! 1822 02:07:10,583 --> 02:07:13,083 Nobody should enter this town like you did! 1823 02:07:13,167 --> 02:07:15,875 Make way for Petta Saami! 1824 02:07:21,792 --> 02:07:23,958 I'm going to clean my path. 1825 02:07:24,042 --> 02:07:27,083 This school was built in the path of Petta Saami. 1826 02:07:30,000 --> 02:07:31,667 I will tell them that I destroyed it. 1827 02:07:31,708 --> 02:07:33,458 And these morons will believe it. 1828 02:07:33,500 --> 02:07:35,875 Keep your rage away from the school! 1829 02:07:36,167 --> 02:07:37,917 It should cease to exist… 1830 02:07:38,708 --> 02:07:40,125 It should cease to exist! 1831 02:07:40,583 --> 02:07:42,250 No one should study! 1832 02:07:43,167 --> 02:07:45,583 Don't! Don't do this! 1833 02:07:50,583 --> 02:07:53,083 There should never be a school here again! 1834 02:07:59,542 --> 02:08:01,167 Hey, Sakthi! 1835 02:08:07,417 --> 02:08:09,333 No one must ever study again! 1836 02:08:09,375 --> 02:08:10,792 They will get educated. 1837 02:08:15,750 --> 02:08:17,458 I will make sure of it. 1838 02:09:08,917 --> 02:09:11,000 I cleared our path! 1839 02:09:21,708 --> 02:09:24,833 MANGOLLAI SCHOOL AT PRESENT 1840 02:09:25,250 --> 02:09:27,292 ♪ Let us get educated… ♪ 1841 02:09:27,375 --> 02:09:29,250 GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL (BOYS AND GIRLS) 1842 02:09:30,000 --> 02:09:33,750 ♪ Let us get educated… ♪ 1843 02:09:34,833 --> 02:09:38,500 ♪ You've done your part ♪ 1844 02:09:39,625 --> 02:09:43,417 ♪ Now, let us live… ♪ 1845 02:09:43,958 --> 02:09:48,625 ♪ With education, we discern good from bad ♪ 1846 02:09:48,792 --> 02:09:51,667 ♪ Let the dawn break Ending a thousand years of night ♪ 1847 02:09:51,708 --> 02:09:55,167 Teachers enlightened us with new concepts and knowledge. 1848 02:09:55,375 --> 02:09:57,708 Discovered a whole new world within us. 1849 02:09:57,917 --> 02:10:00,083 By debunking superstitions, 1850 02:10:00,500 --> 02:10:02,500 they illuminated our minds and refined our thinking. 1851 02:10:03,125 --> 02:10:07,917 Teachers do more than just write with white chalk on blackboards. 1852 02:10:08,417 --> 02:10:14,167 Many have even sacrificed and shed blood to shape our lives. 1853 02:10:14,625 --> 02:10:15,833 From Abdul Kalam, 1854 02:10:16,042 --> 02:10:16,958 Sivan, 1855 02:10:17,000 --> 02:10:18,250 Mayilswamy Annadurai, 1856 02:10:18,542 --> 02:10:19,583 Veeramuthuvel, 1857 02:10:19,667 --> 02:10:20,750 to Nigar Shaji. 1858 02:10:21,042 --> 02:10:25,333 Every remarkable scientist emerged from government schools. 1859 02:10:26,000 --> 02:10:27,500 Teachers who have shaped numerous leaders, 1860 02:10:27,750 --> 02:10:28,750 geniuses, 1861 02:10:28,917 --> 02:10:30,083 business tycoons, 1862 02:10:30,292 --> 02:10:32,708 and engineering prodigies 1863 02:10:33,000 --> 02:10:35,833 often remain modest and never boast or seek recognition. 1864 02:10:36,333 --> 02:10:38,333 The wisdom you provide 1865 02:10:38,667 --> 02:10:41,667 will continue to stay with us as a lifelong asset. 1866 02:10:42,542 --> 02:10:43,917 This film is a dedication 1867 02:10:44,333 --> 02:10:48,083 to the revered teachers who impart knowledge on truth and integrity. 1868 02:10:48,292 --> 02:10:50,875 Subtitles by QUBE 1869 02:10:51,458 --> 02:10:54,500 ♪ You've done your part ♪ 1870 02:10:56,333 --> 02:11:00,167 ♪ Now, let us live ♪ 1871 02:11:01,125 --> 02:11:05,458 ♪ The father grew unlettered ♪ 1872 02:11:05,542 --> 02:11:07,458 ♪ His child now strides to school ♪ 1873 02:11:07,500 --> 02:11:10,250 ♪ He's set to reach greater heights ♪ 1874 02:11:10,792 --> 02:11:14,917 ♪ Father carried trees for his daily bread ♪ 1875 02:11:15,125 --> 02:11:17,500 ♪ Son marches on with a pen instead ♪