'Thoothukudi'
- Where is your father hiding? - I don't know
- Why hit the boy? - I was asking about his father
Aren't you ashamed of yourself, a police officer?
Let go of him!
He's the union leader's son Two blows and he'll talk, sir
Let go of him Go out
Don't be scared
You won't come to any harm as long as I'm here
Tell your father that no one will harm him
You'll be safe
Father
Sakthivelu
Did the police hit you?
Don't worry, I didn't talk
Why are the police after you? They say you're a terrorist
They said they'll kill you on sight
Why?
Is it wrong to be a union leader?
Father
Father!!!
'Bombay'
'Public Hero'
'Kamal Haasan'
'Introducing Saranya'
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
"O moon, do not disappear"
"Do not weep"
"Your tears will break my heart"
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
Get him Hit him
Run! Someone is coming
You bloody thief!
Hey! You're a Tamilian?
Why did you run away from Thoothukudi?
Failed your exams?
Did you fight with someone in your family?
I have no family
Did you make trouble?
Did you steal money?
Then what you did?
I killed a man
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
"O moon, do not disappear"
"Do not weep"
"Your tears will break my heart"
'Cinematographer: P.C. Sreeram'
'Music: Ilaiyaraaja (100th movie)'
"Who could have hurt him?"
Dad, can I ask you something?
You pray five times a day, and you go to the shrine
You never refuse money to anyone
But at night you use your boat for smuggling
Is that not a sin, Dad?
No, Velu
Anything that can help others is not wrong
'Story, Screenplay and Direction - Mani Ratnam'
The police? Here?
Get up! The police are here
Clear them out!
It's not your land
Evacuate the place!
Catch those scumbags
Clear out!
Clear out the footpath
Move...move away
Get lost
The land doesn't belong to you
What did he say?
- Tell me what he said - He abused your mother
What did you call my mother? Speak up!
Dastard Tell me
Speak up, you Madrasi
Speak up! Does it hurt?
Well, sonny?
Are you angry?
Want to hit me?
Go ahead, hit me
Hit me!
Come on, hit me
If I hit you, you'll die
What?
What did he say?
He's from Madras I don't know, sir
You Madrasi, talk in my language!
Idiot! The thrashing didn't teach him
Let's go
You slum insect!
Velu, did they hit you?
Are you hurt?
We just asked Velu, that's all
Brother
Why are you in this state?
Go!
He has fever, but he insists on going out to sea
- You didn't tell him - Talk to him, he listens to you
Dad, give that to me
I've given my word
Damn your word! Can't someone else do the job?
Tell him you're ill
It's not about Durai
Munusamy's mother has died and they've no money for the funeral
So you want to go to sea and die?
I promised money for the funeral
Hussain Bhai always keeps his word
So he will
- Go and rest - What are you doing?
I'll get the goods
Brother
I told him not to go, now you're going?
No, Velu Let my wrongdoing end with me
Dad, it's not wrongdoing
Helping people is not a sin
Shakila, take your father home
Go
Velu
This is your first trip Don't worry, I'm here
- Tie the salt bags to the tubes - What for?
Tie the salt bags to the tubes
- What are these bags for? Salt? - That's what I said
- Are we going to trade in salt? - Just do as I say
You Thoothukudi folk! Novices!
- I'm looking for the rope - It's there
Velu, what are you doing?
If we throw the goods overboard, who'll face Durai?
Velu!
Do you know what they're worth? They're gone!
When we land, our lives will be gone too
Keep steering
- Go! - What the hell?
We're in hot water now
The coast guards are here
If they find the goods, we'll get five years in jail
But we have nothing on board
You threw them into the sea
Greetings, brothers!
Don't over do it
We escaped the customs, but what will we tell Durai?
How do we retrieve the goods?
You threw them in
How do we get the goods from the water?
- What happens to salt in water? - It gets wet
- And? - It dissolves
The tubes will then float up
The tubes float up, with the goods!
Velu, you're a genius!
What are you doing? Hurry
Pay for the goods first
Throw him 200 rupees
Not 200 2,000 rupees
What? 2,000?
Dad usually takes 200 and you want 2,000?
Acting smart? If Durai hears, you know what will happen
Pay up and take the goods
- What if we don't? - I'll throw them overboard
- You threatening me? - No
Here
Fool! Don't you know what they're worth?
No Tell me
Stop it!
- Stop! - The money?
Okay, I'll pay your price
Hussain Bhai's men? 2000?
- Is that right? - Yes, boss
Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?
Call the Inspector Hussain Bhai must die
Got it?
What happened Velu?
So much money?
Your real wages
You risk your life every day
I don't need this much
It isn't for you, it's for those who you help
My wages are only 200 rupees
I took that for myself and Selva
This is yours
Velu, come
Velu, hurry up!
- Where are we going? - To have some fun
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"I am the garden that blossoms in the evening"
"I am like divine nectar"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"The sun never sets in my world"
"There is no day or night here"
"The sun never sets in my world"
"There is no day or night here"
"Everything that comes has to go"
"Even the moon fades away"
"Time is always in a hurry"
"I've realized the truth"
"Do not let this time pass, come to me"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"I am the garden that blossoms in the evening"
"I am like divine nectar"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"Do mountains and seas ever sleep?"
"Do waves ever cross over to the other shore?"
"Do mountains and seas ever sleep?"
"Do waves ever cross over to the other shore?"
"The veena does not see who plays it"
"Yet the music is always divine"
"In the hands of a musician, I am that veena"
"The diamonds shine bright in the sky"
"This moment shall soon pass, so come to me"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
"I am the garden that blossoms in the evening"
"I am like divine nectar"
"My smile is as bright as Diwali"
"Nights here pass without sleep"
Are you a Tamilian?
Can I ask you something?
Can you let me go early?
One o'clock will do
Why? So you can earn more money?
No, I have maths exam tomorrow
If you let me go early, I could study
You're a student?
In school?
Which school?
Dadabhai Naoroji School
- Which class? - 10th standard
Mid-term exams tomorrow
If you go now, they'll send another client in
Let me go at one I'll study here till then
Your books?
Study
Go on!
Last night the police dragged dad away
Dad?
He hasn't come back
Get out of here!
Look what the police have done to him
Dad...!
Brother
Why did they do this?
What harm has he ever done to anyone?
Why did they kill him? Tell me
Why did they have to kill dad?
I want my father back
You said you'd get me anything I wanted
I want father back now
Happy now? Satisfied?
The old man earned what he could, but you insisted on haggling
See what you've done
You got him killed and destroyed the lives of his dependents
- Who took dad? - That brute of an Inspector
- Where is he? - Who knows?
- Take care of Shakila - Get lost
Just take care of her
Don't drink so much
I won't drink
Who is it?
It's you? Have a drink
Go on
Come on
- What happened? - Beaten to death, sir
- Found any weapons? - Not yet, sir
- Any suspects? - We're investigating, sir
Remove the cover
Where are the witnesses?
The witnesses?
There are no witnesses, sir
- What do you mean? - They say they saw nothing
You speak Tamil Ask them in Tamil
They've killed a man in full view
And you say there are no witnesses?
I've threatened them
I've tried everything But no one will talk
So many people here And no one saw anything?
No one knows who killed him?
We'll make them talk
- Who murdered the Inspector? - I don't know, I saw nothing
- Who killed him? - I don't know, I saw nothing
It happened in front of your house, and you saw nothing?
This boy gets a thrashing till someone talks
Who killed him?
I don't know I saw nothing
Who killed him?
I don't know I saw nothing
I know who it is
I saw it
- You know who killed him? - Yes
Who is it?
If you're afraid to say it out loud, tell me in private
I'm not afraid, I'm proud
I'm proud a man here is capable of killing that animal
I'm proud that women and children will live in peace now
I'm proud there's another god here to whom we can tell our grievances
Why should we betray him? So that you get a medal?
We'd rather die than give him up
Sir, we know nothing None of us saw anything
Hitting small children!
You may hide the truth, but remember...
...we won't spare a police officer's murderer
I want a detailed investigation
Take in all the suspects
I want the report on my table
First thing in the morning
- I don't want any money - But we had two teas
That won't be necessary
Why not?
It's enough that you graced our shop
Velu, it will be the same everywhere, you'll see
Come
Namaste! My father is dead
My father is dead
Dead
He bled a lot
- Aunty, father's dead - Don't laugh, Ajit
He's been mentally challenged since his birth
Namaste! My father is dead
- What is it, son? - Father is dead
Is she Inspector Kelkar's wife?
I'm...
I'm indebted to Inspector Kelkar I've come to repay my debt
I'll pay you his salary every month Selva, explain her
- Velu, what is this? - I don't want it
I don't want the money
It is not for you, it's for the boy
If a young boy loses his father, I know the troubles he has to face
Father is dead
This boy shouldn't face trouble
Never forget that
I will pay my debt somehow
What's going on here?
- They're building a factory - What about our homes?
- They're demolishing them - Does this land belong to them?
They say they've bought it
- Who bought it? - The Seth
- Anyone here speak Hindi? - He does
- You speak Hindi well? - Yes
Okay, come
Sethji, can you tell us what's going on?
Can't you see we're busy? Stay out of it
So he's busy What's he doing here?
Ask him!
Forgive me, but we want to know what's going on
Do you think we're twiddling our thumbs here?
We're building a million rupee factory
You know how much that is? Get on with your work!
- Factory? - 10,000 live here
Who gave him permission to build?
They want to know...
Have you got straw instead of brain?
Who do you think you are?
Brothers, ask Durai whatever you want
He's handling everything Go and talk to him
You go, too
- An honour to see you, sir - How are you?
We were in a fix, Mr Durai Perhaps you can help us
Please sit down
Sit down
What is this?
- What's the matter, Velu? - They're building a factory
- The Seth has bought the land - But so many live here
The land belonged to the government Now the Seth is the owner
Can you help?
He showed me the deeds Show them to him
You can see the government seal
May I?
- What can we do? - We don't have a choice
We have never paid rent or taxes
Durai, how much did the Seth pay you?
How much did you sell us for?
Tell me
How much?
Durai saab, any problems?
No! It's nothing
- Come with us, then - I'm coming
You join me I'll go with the Seth
Who are you? Barging in like this
- What do you want? - Velu! What's all this?
The Seth has no idea what it means to have your home destroyed
Come
Brothers, stop!
What are you doing?
Who are you? Stop!
Stop breaking everything! Please, sir
I have small children
I don't want your land in Dharavi
- I don't want to build a factory - Listen to me
Let him go
Tell the Seth to tear up the deeds
Tear the document
Document?
Tear them up!
Tear it
Long live brother Velu!
Remember me?
How was your maths exam? Was it okay?
You don't like me?
Tell me and I'll go
That's not it
I'm scared I will cry if I talked to you
I'll fall at your feet and cry
I have no one Didn't I say I would cry?
Cry!
- Selva, I'm going to marry Nila - Marry her?
Here! Now
Why the hurry? Don't you need a sacred thread?
Tell the priest and arrange the wedding, go
- What's this, Velu? - Go
"You are the music of love"
"Divine is the best word to describe you"
"You are the music of love"
"Divine is the best word to describe you"
"You are the music of love"
"Two nightingales setting out on a journey"
"Singing the song of love as they fly"
"Their music engulfs us..."
"Their music engulfs us, soaking up our souls"
"The waves sound like Saraswati playing the veena"
"We revel in its beauty day and night"
"You are the music of love"
"Divine is the best word to describe you"
"You are the music of love"
"Why have you tied my soul like a flower in your hair?"
"Why have you set the sweet moon on fire?"
"O sea breeze..."
"O sea breeze, do not sweep me away"
"An angel walks by my side"
"O sea breeze, do not erase our footprints in the sand"
"May this journey never end"
"You are the music of love"
"Divine is the best word to describe you"
"You are the music of love"
What do you want?
I want to see Velu Naicker
- Father's bathing - What do you want?
Are you his son? What's your name?
- Surya - I'm Charumathi
When your father came to Bombay he was just like you
Tell me what you want
The police have arrested my son I must get him out
I'll call father
Father, come quickly
There are people waiting for you
Hurry up!
Get my clothes ready, go
Okay
Who is kissing my wife?
- Your daughter - Ah, I see
One minute
Now you can go
Okay
- Greetings - Greetings to all
You wait
Come here What's wrong?
- Greetings, sir - What is it?
The police have arrested my son, you must-
- What did he do? - Nothing
They took him away for nothing? What did he do?
I get it
- Which police station? - Chembur
- Who's the Inspector at Chembur? - Chembur? It's Mathur
- I'll handle it - Sir...!
I said I'll handle it
Okay, sir
- I'll take your leave - Go
Come
Why are you crying?
My father threw me out of the house
- What did you do? - I stole
I get it Don't steal again
- Iyer - That's me
Give her some money
- How did you hurt yourself? - I fell
Are you going to school?
Nila
- Why are you crying? - The maths teacher hit me
- What did you do wrong? - I did my sums wrong
- What's the teacher's name? - Kanaka
Iyer, tell Selva to go and hit the teacher
Are you all right? See me later
Come fast, run
What do you want?
- How dare you! - I was joking, father
Naicker sir, my son is dying Please save him
Save my child
- Who's there? - Save my son
Just a minute What happened?
He's been vomiting blood for two days, he's unconscious
I have no one to turn to
Save him, please
Vomiting for two days? Nila, pass me my shirt
- Where's the emergency ward? - Over there! It's closed
Greetings
The baby...high fever danger...urgent
You please
I'm sorry Come tomorrow morning
The child may die
I'm sorry, no admission now
The child may die
I've told you! Now what?
Iyer, ask the doctor his name
What's your name? Sir wants to know
Why?
Ask his address
Where do you live? Your address?
Address?
Ask how many children he has
How many children...?
Children?
If he wants his children to stay healthy, ours must be, too
Go! Attend to the child
Go
Sister
A child was dying Were you picking flowers?
Why didn't you call for an ambulance?
We did! They said they wouldn't come
Who said?
- We live in the slums - And so?
They won't come
No ambulance comes to the slums
- How old is your child? - Eighteen months
Will the doctor replace the child if it dies?
No one cares about the lives of the poor
How much does an ambulance cost?
40,000 or 50,000 rupees
We'll buy five! They will not serve the rich, but the poor of Dharavi
- Five times 5... - We'll buy them! Never mind
- Sit down - After you
Ask her what's happening, Iyer
Don't worry Everything will be all right
What she said?
The boy is out of danger But he must stay overnight
I'll pay the hospital
- It's fine - Don't be afraid
Thank him
Doctor, you are a king
We cannot save a life, but you have
Don't mind me
"The evening clouds bring golden rain on this auspicious day"
"It is the day when we can say: Our time has come"
"Joyous drums resound as chariots roll down our streets"
"When the chariots roll, the celebrations begin"
"All day long we revel in merriment"
"The evening clouds bring golden rain on this auspicious day"
"It is the day when we can say: Our time has come"
"You enrich every place you walk"
"Wherever we go, there will be no want"
"Who built the palaces and monuments? We did!"
"Who created a kingdom to be ruled? We did!"
"We are the roots of this country's garden"
"We are the flames of the beacon of sacrifice"
"Let us sing songs of joy"
"The evening clouds bring golden rain on this auspicious day"
"It is the day when we can say: Our time has come"
"Joyous drums resound as chariots roll down our streets"
"When the chariots roll, the celebrations begin"
"All day long we revel in merriment"
"Offerings of milk and honey have arrived"
"A God to be worshiped appears before us"
"Garland him, light the camphor and worship him"
"There is dancing all over town Pride and joy abounds"
"Good fortune has entered into our homes"
"Our hearts are filled with happiness"
"Let us sing songs of joy"
"The evening clouds bring golden rain on this auspicious day"
"It is the day when we can say: Our time has come"
"Joyous drums resound as chariots roll down our streets"
"When the chariots roll, the celebrations begin"
"All day long we revel in merriment"
"The evening clouds bring golden rain on this auspicious day"
"It is the day when we can say: Our time has come"
The man with the cap is Lala The light-skinned man
Brother Naicker is here
Careful! He is dangerous
Please come
Welcome!
Come, please come
Are you well?
With your blessings, I'm fine
He speaks Gujarati, he's one of us
Come
There are four big shots here, including Lala
Together they're worth millions
They're the bosses here We're locals, they're internationals
They've traveled the world, sold every kind of goods
They're on every police wanted list
We're number 5
Come, brother Velu Meet our friends
And meet my great friend
The don of Mahim, Dharavi
He's Velu Naicker Our own brother
I know him
Chandrakant Koli, the king of Versova and Madh Island
Fifty-two ports, 4 dhows and 400 men
He looks smart
Salaams
Brother Mustapha, the king of Kalbadevi and Byculla
Big company, one hotel in Dubai
Allah be praised!
The Reddy brothers, they control the harbour
No going in or out without their permission
It seems you know all about us
He's done his homework
- I can't speak Telugu well - Never mind
How can thousands of people be out of work for six months?
There's trouble!
Koli and Reddy are squabbling
The police have been nosing around the docks
Reddy wants to lie low for 6 months Koli says, 'Impossible'
Two ships are stuck with goods worth 3 million
Reddy says, 'Can't be done'
Reddy says it's not possible But let me try! One try
You'll do what Reddy can't achieve?
You're a child Be quiet
I'll unload the goods off the ships
How? If you're caught, that will be the end
If I'm caught, that's the end of it But if I'm not...?
Koli saab, I'll get your goods out
Very well, try it
No, impossible
Reddy, sir
If I succeed where Reddy has failed, the harbour is mine
- Translate word by word - If our boss succeeds...
- He will... - Go ahead
...he will be the king of the harbour, not the Reddys
- A thief dares to talk like that! - Calm down
It's below us to talk to such people
Mr Reddy, never mind Someone has to do the job
I've decided Let Velu try
- No! Well, Koli saab? - Go ahead
- And you? - I agree
This is my final decision
Velu brother, you do it
You've made it
Back at sea at last! We should've brought some booze
Why didn't you?
Damn! I should have brought a babe too
If you are so desperate, why didn't you?
- What did you say? - You could've brought a girl
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"All come dancing, looking for you"
"As night falls, one is in need of a companion"
"The dancing will stop only at dawn"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"All come dancing, looking for you"
"One of the many foxes is an old one"
"The other foxes dancing here are indeed cunning"
"One of the many foxes is an old one"
"The other foxes dancing here are indeed cunning"
"They fight over women and wealth in all corners of this hopeless world"
"One hungers for more than food Will food satisfy my appetite?"
"Oh my! This singer is your brethren"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"All come dancing, looking for you"
"I've seen sexy dances on the big screen"
"I've danced among that whistling crowd of men"
"I've seen sexy dances on the big screen"
"I've danced among that whistling crowd of men"
"I have toiled in forest and field"
"Should I not sing and dance?"
"I have seen the misery that poverty brings"
"Can I not admire your scanty clothes?"
"Oh my! This singer is your brethren"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"All come dancing, looking for you"
"As night falls, one is in need of a companion"
"The dancing will stop only at dawn"
"That moon up in the sky"
"Many things here on the boat"
"All come dancing, looking for you"
"What it was?"
"What it is?"
Greetings, Lalaji
I have brought Koli's and Mustapha's goods
Wonderful! You've done it
Well done, Velu brother How amazing!
Reddy, you've lost face
How much do we owe you?
Nothing! A present of mine for the Reddy's family
- A present? - A gift?
To Reddy
We can't let him get away with this
We even tipped off the Customs What went wrong?
They're a useless lot
Four of our men should've finished him off
What point now?
If word gets out, our reputation...
Reputation? We Reddys will be finished
The end of the family, too
Kill Velu Naicker
And his wife and his two children They must not live
'Intermission'
They're fast asleep in your lap
Look at Surya, he even sleeps like you do
He keeps saying he wants to be like you when he grows up
It is true
That's a mistake
Why?
Let this business end with me
They must not lead a life like mine
They must study hard
Send them to Madras
Shakila will look after them They can study there
They will come to no harm
What?
Can you bear being without them?
And you? Can you bear it? You dote on them
I don't matter they are important ones
Shall I tell you something?
If I were to die now, I'd die happily
Don't be silly
I mean it
Naicker, sir
Save this poor soul
My life is in danger
Naicker, sir...Naicker, sir
Please help me
Who is it?
Please call him
- Enough - Who is it?
Who's there?
Tell him not to come He's in danger
Nila!
Come inside
Dad!
Mom
Mom...!
Everyone is waiting Are you coming?
By the time Nila's ashes are immersed...
...every male in Reddy's family should not be alive
Who is it?
What do you want?
What are you doing here?
What is this?
Leave me
No, don't
Who are you? What is it?
The head of the Reddy family?
That's me
My sweet child, listen to me
Listen to me, dear
Surya, look after her
Go
Don't lose the tickets
Father, everyone says mother died because of you
Is that true?
Tell me, is it true?
Father! Tell me
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
"O moon, do not disappear"
"Do not weep"
"Your tears will break my heart"
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
Come, Greetings
Sir, my firstborn Please name the child
- A girl? - A boy
Call him Ganesh
Here
Don't fight, I will give you more later
The food has been blessed in Charumathi's name
Send her the offerings
Did you hear? It seems that Charumathi is still a child
She's always up to something Naicker will have trouble with her
Please stop
Go slow
- Don't just watch - You're getting old
- Drive on - Slow down
You'll end up in the sea
Dad, why are you getting scared?
Don't be scared
You don't stop
Hold the steering wheel
Keep going
Stop
Father
Father, are you hurt?
Naicker, are you hurt?
Father, are you all right?
Fortunately, I'm as strong as ever
Fool!
Stop showing off
Run! He's too old to catch you
- May I see Naicker? - Wait, he will come
I am Sankaran
Once I was very close to him Now not in touch with him
- I must see him - What's wrong?
Is he out? I just need a few minutes
Father is praying Tell me
You can tell him, he's Naicker's son
Really?
My only son has got a job after ages
And it's in Dubai
His passport and visa are ready, he is to fly out tomorrow
Calm down
Driving back from the passport office...
Go on
...he hit a child
- And the child? - Died on the spot
My son got scared of the mob and fled, abandoning his car
It wasn't his fault
The child was playing on the road
He didn't see the car Now my son's future is ruined
- What sort of car? - Sir
- What sort of car? - An Ambassador
- Who owns it? - I do
Inform the police that your car has been missing for three days
Put yesterday's date on the report
Leave it to me
Vellachamy, do you have a driving license?
Yes, I have
- Where was the accident? - Matunga
Tell the Matunga police that you were driving and hit the boy
Okay
Get the money from Iyer I'll look after your family
Father will get you released
Don't worry! Your son will fly to Dubai tomorrow
Dear!
Have no fear! I am Velu Naicker's son I keep my word
Thank you
Look at him!
Yesterday you were just a kid
Now you're solving problems like your father
You handled the situation like your father would
Naicker, did you hear what he did?
He'll be twice the man we are
- You have missed to see - I've seen
Surya
Don't be like me
But, father...
Go!
Ajit
Sir, I want to be an Inspector
An Inspector?
He wants to be like his father He tried joining the police force
I want to be an Inspector
They rejected him because of his mental condition
I know the police drill Shall I show you?
- No - See
Attention
Say 'Stand at ease'
Okay
'Stand at ease'
Make me an Inspector
Okay
From now you're my personal Inspector! Mine alone
I'll handle it
Naicker uncle!
The Superintendent of Police is coming
- Who? - Raghavan
- Raghavan? Why is he here? - I don't know
Let him come
- Anything else? - No, that's all
I'm Raghavan
I know! SP
I've known you for 20 years
Come
Welcome
I have no search or arrest warrant
People do not come here with warrants, but search if you wish
I am not here as a police officer; I've come to ask for your help
Sit down
Sit on the chair, I prefer sitting here
May I speak in private?
Go!
Tell me
My daughter was to get married next week
I know
Now she can't
She's in hospital
Oh God
She is like a limp rag
What happened?
I taught her, as a police officer's daughter, to be brave...
...to go out at any time without fear
Last night she went out to buy clothes
But she returned a limp rag
Four sons of important families...
...attacked her in the open
Oh God
But you have the whole police force behind you
Break their bones and throw them in the lock up
I know who they are But I cannot touch them
Why not?
- Minister's son - What?
One is a wretched minister's son
Otherwise I would've torn him to pieces, made him unidentifiable
I told my boss He asked for witnesses
There were none
He asked if I was rich I am not
But they are rich
He advised me to drop the case The rich can twist the truth
I can't let it go She is my daughter after all
I can't bear to look at her
I've tried everything Now I've come to you
- I understand your grief - It's not just that, those boys...
I have a daughter too
I'll handle it
Don't stay here too long I'll handle it
That's enough Let's go
I've come from the hospital The boy you attacked is still alive
But only just He'll be crippled for life
Satisfied?
She saw me
Not only you, but your brutality
An innocent boy, beating him in full view?
He deserved to be punished
Who are you to judge?
Charu, you don't get it The police officer's...
What?
Father, tell me
Who do you think you are? Are you God?
Who are you to decide what is just and punish others?
Why did you do it?
I gave my word
To whom?
To a father like myself
Really?
You gave your word to attack a boy mercilessly? Right?
He committed a terrible crime
However terrible, who are you to punish him?
The police and the courts exist; why not leave it to them?
Why do you do this?
You're educated, you've led a life of comfort
But we are not like you
We struggled to eat, we risked our lives to earn money
We shed blood to bring our earnings home
Never sure that we'd live to see another day
No
The idea of the police and courts never crossed our minds
We met blow with blow, wielded a knife to survive
So does that justify your behaviour?
I do what I think is right
Father, can I do what I think is right?
I think Selva was wrong to attack the boy, so I'll attack him in return
- How dare you - Don't do, Naicker
Let her go
Leave her
She's our girl
How dare you hit Selva!
- Where did she learn such tricks? - From us
Let it be
Let go!
Father, why did you hit me?
Why did you hit me?
You hit Selva
So it's wrong for me to hit Selva? It's right for me, wrong for you
What you think is right is wrong for others
I shouldn't have hit you
It's okay, but it's still wrong to harm other people
What should I do?
Stop all this It's enough
I'll be killed if I stopped
So you will never stop till you die?
I will! But ask them to stop
- Ask who? - All of them
Who?
The man who shot a union leader who asked for his rights
Ask that killer to stop and I will
They hanged an old man and said it was suicide
Ask them to stop and I will
The Seth who set bulldozers on people living in the slums
Ask him to stop and I will
The man who murdered your mother...
...ask him to stop and I will
Do we act like this willingly?
We had no choice
Ask your heart...Don't you believe what you do is wrong?
It is not wrong, if it helps even a few people
Must you kill a man to help a few?
- You don't understand - There's nothing to understand
Nor do I wish to understand
Let go!
Selva, ask him to go away Tell him not to talk to me
Go! It will be all right
Come
- I want to see Velu Naicker - Father is not well
It's urgent
Be seated
Father
Father, SP Raghavan is here He wants to see you urgently
Shall I bring him in?
- You're ill? - It's only a cold
The chair
Sit down
Do you know Pandiyan?
Pandiyan from Salem?
He worked for me for a short time
He's been arrested
Tomorrow, in court...
...he'll testify against you
He is a state witness
I haven't forgotten how you helped me...You're in trouble
As a police officer, I cannot prevent this, nor should I
I don't know how you can prevent this situation...
...but I thought I must let you know
Bye
My daughter is well now
Get Selva
He's not here
You told him to leave Bombay for a while
I'll handle it
Don't you trust me?
- Surya, this needs... - I know
If Pandiyan goes to court, he must not talk
We cannot use our men We'll hire outsiders
They shouldn't know about the victims details
The trail should not lead back to us
I'll handle it
Naicker!
I swear to tell the truth...
...other than the truth nothing else
It's Surya! Pandiyan is...
No
Not on the phone Tell me in person
OKay, dad
I didn't want you to worry
- Pandiyan is dead - Why come here?
He didn't talk in court The dastard is dead
I'll hang up
Surya...
Did you say something?
Come home
Okay, dad
I told you to send someone else for the money
Calm down! Those cops couldn't catch me in court
They can't get me here
You blew it!
Don't worry, sir
With all their jeeps, they couldn't get me
- Did you swap the vehicle? - No, why?
- Same vehicle - Yes
What brings you here at this hour, Iyer?
Inspector, no salute today?
Iyer, what's the matter?
Everyone has arrived so early
Superintendent, at this hour?
What's wrong?
Brother Velu
Brother Velu, God is testing you
Be brave
Tell me, is anyone hurt?
Brother Velu
Only Allah's will counts Man's will is nothing
I don't understand
Has something happened? Why so quiet?
Be brave My son is your son
I don't get it What has happened?
My son is your son
Where is Surya?
Surya
He was badly burned Don't look at him, Naicker
Don't look
Father!
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
"O moon, do not disappear"
"Do not weep"
"Your tears will break my heart"
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
Father, I'm going I'm leaving you
I cannot stay here any longer
First you killed my mother, then my brother
If I stay any longer, I will die
I don't want to be your daughter
Charu dear
I'll consider myself an orphan, I'll go back to Madras
Don't stop me Don't send your men after me
I do not want to know if you're dead or alive
Let me go
Think you have no wife or son And now no daughter
Imagine that you have disowned me
Let me go, father
As always, I've offered prayers in your daughter's name
Shall I look for Charumathi?
No, I promised not to bother her
Perhaps she is in trouble
She is my daughter She'll survive
Iyer, see who it is
If it's the new police officer, ask him to let us finish
- Tell him I said so - Naicker sir, I'll handle it
- They say we have no permission - Who needs permission to pray?
They say we need permission for the lights and loudspeakers
But we've prayed here for 30 years
They say we've broken the law for 30 years
How dare he!
- Who is he? - The new Asst.Commissioner
- Assistant - Commissioner
Who is it?
'Tamil Welfare Society'
Impound the vehicles
- But they serve the poor, sir - They serve other purposes, too
- Do what I say - Sir, this is Velu Naicker's area
A Tamil area We'll have problems
Who pays your wages? The police? Or Velu?
All them right now
'Tamil Welfare Society Bombay'
Who do you take us for? Naicker will throttle you
Who cares!
Who?
- Who dared to touch Selva? - The Assistant Commissioner
- Who is it? - Commissioner
They beat him in public and arrested him
Aren't you ashamed to tell me? Were you picking flowers?
No one has ever touched Selva Would I have allowed that?
Why was he arrested?
I don't know, sir
All right
You didn't ask? Did you lose your tongue?
The AC hits our men the moment he sees them
Is that so?
Aren't you tough? Why didn't you ask?
He'd throw me in jail
You coward Scared of a uniform
Look at these scars
Feel my arm
This is no coward's body
Where does this policeman live?
- Where? - Why must you go there?
What are you saying?
Our Selva is in jail Where does the AC lives?
Tell me, Swamy
Too scared?
Naicker, sir
I know
Is Mr.Patil at home? Call him
Call him...Go
Mr.Commissioner!
Who is it?
Father?
I knew no other way...
...to absolve the sins I've lived with since I was born
At least my children will be good That's why I married a police officer
- Does he know who you are? - No, I told him I'm an orphan
That's what he believes So do I
Mom...mom
One minute
Your child?
A boy?
Father, please leave him alone
He doesn't need to know that he's related to a man like you
You must leave
Mom
Please
Please go
See this? An arrest warrant for Velu Naicker
- Where is Velu Naicker? - Not here
- Where is he? - I don't know
Search
Search the place
Check that room
- Where is Naicker? - I don't know
- Where is Naicker? Speak up - I don't know
Look upstairs
- Haven't you found him? - No, sir
- Where is Velu Naicker? - Not here
- Where is he? - I don't know
Arrest him
Check the houses, search everywhere
Go...go ahead
Keep looking
Don't leave any house
- Where is Naicker hiding? - I don't know
Look in there
Inside!
- Where is Velu Naicker? - I don't know
- Speak up! Where is he? - I don't know
Round them up
Mr. Naicker! The police!
You better run
Police is coming
Go from here
Follow me!
Let go of me
Couldn't you arrest Velu Naicker?
No, sir
Why?
We're doing our best, sir, but the public sides with him
They protect him and refuse to talk, even when beaten
They'd die for him
I just saw a woman immolate herself for him
Why do they worship such a man like a God? I don't understand
Maybe it's not the public alone who is helping him
Someone is informing him where and when you're going to raid
Meaning?
Velu Naicker had two children
The son died in an explosion
And the daughter is still alive
He sent them to Madras as children
Few people know that he has a daughter
How's that relevant?
Why come here? We'll manage...Please go
Oh God!
God!
Iyer, what's this?
Not a word I didn't say a word
I didn't know I had the guts
Selva, put him to bed
- Are you well? - I'm fine
It would be an honour for me to die for you
Anjamma! It's Velu here
She's unconscious
She can't speak
The doctor said that she would not survive the night
Naicker, if you lose heart, what will happen?
O Mother, enough
Enough
- Where's the telephone? - Come
- Call the Assistant Commissioner - What are you going to do?
Call the AC
Their sacrifice will be meaningless
All that I have done is meaningless
I always thought it's fine to do wrong if it helps others
All these people, the children are suffering for an old man
This is not right
Velu!
Leave me
Father? Is that you?
Is that you?
Yes...
Velu Naicker speaking
Is the Assistant Commissioner in?
What happened? Are you hurt?
Apparently he is looking for me
Tomorrow is Nila's...
...your mother's death anniversary He can arrest me after the ceremony
I can't
Listen to me
You know what they'll do
I know...Tell him
I can't do that
Who was that? Who called?
Who were you talking to?
Tell me...who?
Who was on the phone?
- My father - You mean Velu Naicker?
Does he want to know where the next raid will take place?
And where to hide
- What did he say? - He told me to take you to him
He told me where you'd find him tomorrow
He said you could arrest him there
'Velu Naicker Arrested'
You must give evidence against Velu Naicker
He named my child...I will not stand in court against him
You've known him a long time, you must testify
- His trial is coming up - I know
You must stand witness for the prosecution
Don't be scared We'll protect you
Why not? You know the sort of man he is
That's why I cannot give evidence against him
Your husband, Inspector Kelkar
Do you know who killed him?
Velu Naicker
I know
And yet you won't testify?
- No - Why?
He gave my son a life
He made him a man That is enough for me
Let's go
Leave us alone
Sit down
Many say that Naicker never refuses to help
I need your help
I'm just an ordinary man in prison
You're a senior police officer
How could I help you?
I thought you were scum
I was desperate to throw you in jail
But so many hold you in high esteem, it seems I was wrong
Our aims are the same, with one difference
I wear a uniform and you don't
I need your help now
You're educated, you use big words
I'm uneducated
I will do what I can. What do you want?
The verdict is tomorrow
There's tension on the streets
If there's rioting, people will die
Only you can help us in avoiding bloodshed
I believe that you can do it
The verdict may be against you, perhaps it's a death sentence
I should've died when I was ten
There will be no trouble tomorrow
You can go now
I want to ask another favour
Would you bless your grandson?
Thank you
Long live Velu Naicker!
Why are you in prison?
Did you do wrong?
Are you a good man or a bad man?
Tell me, are you good or bad?
I don't know
Don't know
- What's your name? - Velu...Sakthivelu
Do you know my name?
No
The same as yours: Sakthivelu
O Lord!
Nothing will happen to you, we're all here
Okay, sir
Okay
Don't worry, sir
Go inside Nothing will go wrong
We are here for you
Nothing will go wrong
Everyone is here
You go inside
There are so many of us, no one can touch you
There's no evidence against Naicker
No witnesses
No one can do anything to our Naicker
Naicker...sir
Father?
Father?!
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"
"O moon, do not disappear"
"Do not weep"
"Your tears will break my heart"
"In the southern realm of the Pandiyas, on the streets where chariots race"
"He skipped along like a deer Who could have hurt him?"
"Who could have hurt him?"