Kinaru (2025) Movie Script
Hurry up, Pethappa.
Just dive before someone comes.
C'mon dive, Pethappa.
Just wait.
Don't rush me.
Hey, Saibol
What?
Hand me the bomb.
Take it.
THE WELL
I feel tired.
C'mon, let's go.
Bathing in this water
cures all my ailments, Salidappa.
Is this tender coconut water or
water? I can't tell the difference.
Heyspeak louder.
I don't think he heard you.
Is this tender coconut water
or water? I can't tell the difference.
Mani, you go first.
Come out.
Come out.
I've warned you not to
come here, you piece of shit!
You better run.
Get lost!
Run away, Salidappa.
Come out.
How dare you glare at me!
Come here.
Brother
- Brother
- Come here.
I am the village priest's son.
Oh! So you're his son.
Then, you should've come out first.
You better run away.
C'mon, hurry up.
Don't act scared.
Come out.
Come here.
Turn around.
- Turn around.
- I have a boil on my backside.
Just run, Pethappa.
Come here.
Heystop.
- Brother, please don't...
- You dare run away?
Please let go, brother.
Hey
- I've warned you enough.
- Please don't, brother.
So disobedient!
Please don't, brother.
Let go. I will not come...
I have a submersible
electric pump in there.
What if something untoward happens?
Who is answerable to your parents?
We won't come here anymore.
Please let go, brother.
Don't ever come here again.
- Scram!
- Get lost, baldy!
Run, keep running
The horizon is within your sight
Run, keep running
With speed and all your feet's might
Fly, keep soaring as high as an eagle
Leap and flow like a mighty river
Your force should pierce through air
March ahead
Let the sound reverberate in all directions
Thorns could prick our feet
As we pick up the pace
We don't care about muck in the way
Let the troops come in
We will show them our strength
Impeding obstacles
Let's overcome and run
The spirit of humanity pervades
Put your wishes out there
Big and small
Even the 'study guide' for that matter Read
through and toss it away, doesn't matter
Do charity and lead a virtuous life
Educate the generations to come
Let's spin the top
And make a dent on the earth
Let's fight over
Whose dent is deeper
Like a waterfall
We will cascade down the hill
We hunt for a pan to cook the quail egg
In a daring ball game
We show our courage
There's nothing called a quick shower
The well's water
Ain't for one's reflections to hover
We show no hesitation to bend the rainbow
For our life to prosper
Obstacles and reluctance there's none
Run, keep running
The horizon is within your sight
Run, keep running
With speed and all your feet's might
Fly, keep soaring as high as an eagle
Leap and flow like a mighty river
Your force should pierce through air
March ahead
Let the sound reverberate in all directions
Thorns could prick our feet
As we pick up the pace
We don't care about muck in the way
Let the troops come in
We will show them our strength
Impeding obstacles
Let's overcome and run
If I hadn't
mentioned my father's name
he might've
stopped with a beating
You are to be blamed, Pethappa.
Did I give birth to you?
Why are you blaming me?
It was your suggestion
to swim in the well.
We could've gone
to the lake instead.
Pethappa, we don't own land.
But, you do.
If you had a well, we wouldn't
have had to suffer this humiliation.
What do you say?
It was your antics
outside the well that caught his attention.
We could've had
a jolly time swimming otherwise.
If it was your well
you could do anything.
No one will dare question you then.
I have throbbing pain
because of the beating.
I got a beating too.
I didn't weasel my way out like him.
Fine, let's go to the lake from now.
You're more interested in
the mango than our problem.
No!
Pethappan's mango looks bigger.
Take it and get lost!
Please wait.
Don't go.
- I hope you choke on the seed and die!
- Please wait.
FatherI'm going
to fetch water from the river.
Okay...
Really!
As if you're going to fetch water
He will follow you as if to help!
And we sit and watch this!
I wonder
what kind of husband material he is!
It's such a bore.
Love and its nonsense.
It's just typical adolescent behaviour.
These jobless fellows keep peeping.
A bunch of bald-headed men!
Pethappabring me some water.
My vision seems blurry.
My arms and legs ache.
If you turn off
the TV, you'll be fine.
I fetched
four pails of water this morning.
It's all empty now.
Here, take it.
Fetch some water please.
Grandmother
Grandmother
Do you want to keep living this Life?
Have you given it a thought?
Won't you do anything for me?
You've lived your life.
So nothing matters anymore.
Shouldn't I live my life now?
Live your life.
Who stopped you?
Dig a well for me then.
He starts nagging...
There will be a drought and our
fields will be ruined. Wait and watch!
You'll regret it then
That you didn't dig a well.
Even villagers who
don't own lands, have their wells.
While we don't even have
an irrigation channel in our land.
Keep depending
on the rains, old lady.
And then forever we'll only drink the
water that people use to wash themselves.
Keep some distance
while you sit.
Just in case it splatters.
I have an upset stomach
from eating mangoes.
Even breathing seems hard.
This is unbearable.
I feel the same way.
What a relief
Saibol, how about you?
It is unbearable.
He would have
eaten the mango and the seed.
Here, take it.
Hey, be careful
while you throw the line.
Saibol is out there.
What if something else
gets caught in the hook!
It doesn't matter.
I'm fine with anything edible.
Heygive that to me.
How about Kondan, 'the castrator's' well?
Shall we go there?
Hey!
He catches those who
come to his well and castrates them.
That's why he's called
Kondan, 'the cast rat or'.
Were you thinking
he was castrating goats?
If we go anywhere near his well
we will be dealt with.
How about the President's well?
We have to for ego
the food we've been getting.
Keep quiet.
How about uncle Govindan's well?
That won't work out.
My grandmother
has already warned him.
Your uncle is the only one
who owns four wells out here.
I have an idea.
What is it?
Go on.
Let us ask your uncle Govindan
For workers to dig a well
And get it dug in your land.
You went to wash up.
Didn't you?
How do you
come up with such ideas?
- Let go of me. Don't mess with my saree.
- Please come, grandmother.
- Let go of me.
- I want to tell you something, grandmother.
Let go of me. I'll come.
Where are you taking me?
Please come, grandmother.
- Where are you dragging me to? Tell me.
- I'll tell you, grandmother.
- Why are you dragging me like this?
- Please come, grandmother.
You better tell me now.
C'mon, speak up.
Uncle Govindan had
an electric shock and has seizures.
- Let's go see him.
- Oh, no! I saw him only yesterday.
Get on the bicycle, grandmother.
We'll go see him.
I'll keep to my pace.
You follow mine.
Keeping to your pace
will be like riding in a slow-race.
I'll walk at my pace.
You keep up with mine.
The bogeyman is on his way in a train
Oh, already here!
I'll walk at my pace.
You keep up with mine.
You seem fine.
Did you come running?
You're out of breath!
I need men for digging a well, uncle.
In whose land?
In our land.
Don't go.
I'll jump into the well otherwise.
Shall I?
- Son, don't!
- Hey!
- Hey!
- Look at how I dive headfirst.
- No, wait.
- Shall I?
HelloNarayana.
I need to dig a well.
Sure, when do you want it done?
Is the commission based on
the depth of the well or the total cost?
Is the well for our land?
Why would I
ask a commission for my land?
The well is for my aunt's land.
It can be easily done
to make the water gush out.
Tell them the cost
will depend on the depth of the well.
Propose a deep one then.
Okay, hand the phone.
Hang on.
- Take it.
- Okay.
Tell him the details.
Hello
I am Narayanan, the well digger...
Place the device on your ear.
How deep a well do you need?
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
How did you
convince her to come here?
Just like that!
She's my grandmother.
Of course she'll listen to me.
So, her life is in your hands.
I don't care.
I want a well.
That's it.
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
What are you saying?
Hellohellocan you hear me?
Oh, God!
Was that my phone?
Yes, it's mine.
I have nothing to do
with that old woman, uncle.
Hey, you!
You were my darling.
My only daughter.
You were washed away by water.
Tragedy befell the family
and we were cursed.
Water became a death trap for us.
How do I keep him away from water?
Where is this boy?
Hey, you!
Hey, boy!
Where have you gone?
HeyPethappa.
Where have you gone?
Pethappa
Where are you, dear?
Pethappa
O, Goddess.
Please protect us.
Where did this boy disappear?
Pethappaare you here?
Where did you go?
Where would one go
at this time of the day?
I had to relieve myself.
So I went up to our fields.
It took you
so long to just wash up?
As if the lake
is right next door
To return in a jiffy!
You could have let me know.
I just went to wash up.
Why would I tell you?
Why are you asking?
Hey
C'mon
As if you pooped from your head!
How can you speak such things
while I am eating?
How can one continue to eat?
Water can be
a cause of danger for you.
What if something untoward happens.
Stay away from water.
After what happened to your mother
we're a little weary of water.
Please try and understand.
My darling
My dear please wait.
Hey
Pethappa
Pethappa please eat.
Please eat, dear.
Please eat.
Where did the food go?
Who would have eaten it?
Where did the food go?
O Mother
Why did you do it?
My grandson is at fault.
I am helpless.
I didn't play along.
O Mother
Why did you eat the leftovers?
The whole family is cursed now.
In the upcoming festival I'll make a
votive offering of cooked rice and
A sacrificial rooster.
O Mother, please forgive us.
Please forgive us.
Please forgive us.
Hey I found it.
I found it.
None of you believed me.
Come here.
Take a look.
Come here.
Won't you believe me?
- Let go of my hand.
- Come, take a look.
- Hey
- I found it.
Hey
- Take a look.
- What is it?
Really!
Annoying!
Take a look.
I told you so. Didn't I?
I found it.
Heyensure the tyre pressure is full.
This will do for you!
Where is he?
Did he leave already?
Hey I have to pay.
Have I ever
taken money for fixing a puncture?
Pethappan hasn't come to fish. Rather
looks like he's holding the water in place.
Hey, Pethappan
Even the fish have figured out
that you're Rasammal's grandson.
No wonder they're acting cheeky.
He's been eyeing our fishing line.
I don't think the fish will take his bait
as long as his grandmother is around.
Salidappa, throw the
dry twig into the fire.
Pethappa, don't worry.
You can have my fish.
His grandmother is
the reason he couldn't bait a fish.
Why not kill your grandmother?
I was kidding.
Just wanted to see your reaction.
Any ideas on how to kill her?
Insecticide poisoning?
There'll be frothing at the mouth.
Pethappan will get caught.
How about electrocuting
her with a live wire?
It will give out a burnt smell.
You are right.
Toss it.
It's not burnt.
It must be done.
How about 'Kolinji' juice?
How will a juice work?
Pay attention
to what I'm going to tell you.
My grandmother's sibling
ended up a loafer.
He went in search of better work prospects
and returned home with a woman.
My father has to thank his lucky stars
because the couple couldn't have children.
With this in mind my father
planned to usurp all the property.
C'mon, go on.
My father and I
used to visit them every week.
Finally
I figured out my father's plan.
He struck down two 'Kolinji' fruits!
Crushed it and made a juice!
My grandmother gulped down the juice.
It just took the time
of eating a mango.
What happened then?
Drink it.
Grandmother
Grandmother
I'll go to the ration shop today.
Keep the card ready please.
Grandmother
When did you last ride pillion
on the bicycle with grandfather?
Oh, are you feeling shy?
I'm surprised.
I'll remember that.
Grandmother
Grandmother
Why do you keep me away from water?
Take the card
and go right now to the ration shop.
The four of us
will do it together.
Pethappan and I
will be in the front.
Mani and you at the back.
It will be perfect.
Why should I?
I'll take the front and you be at the back.
Clever indeed.
Okay, let's do it.
I agree with you.
I'll stay in the front. You take the rear.
Perfect!
What are you both discussing?
I'm clueless.
Pay attention now.
When Pethappan's grandmother
is laid on the funeral bier
The head will be towards you
and the feet towards us.
Which is heavier?
The head or the feet?
Pethappan is walking this way.
He's walking at such a fast pace.
Maybe his grandmother is dead.
I told you. Didn't I?
Yes, you did.
So, you better go by
what I suggested for the funeral bier.
What happened?
Is your grandmother dead?
Did my recommendation work?
C'mon, what happened?
His silence makes me think
she was dancing after having the meds.
Tell us what the hell happened, Pethappa?
I came prepared for the funeral.
Look, I'm wearing my best pair of slippers.
Nothing happened.
What! She didn't die?
She didn't die?
I wanted to gather information.
So I took it easy.
She is hiding something from me.
I don't have the heart to kill her.
What should I do now?
Hey
Work has piled up.
Ravi is waiting to hand it all to you.
Hurry up!
- As if a meeting is the need of the hour!
- Please wait, brother. I'll come along.
C'mon, let's go.
Hurry up.
Until school reopens
the only place we'll get
to eat meat is at the chieftain's house.
Hurry up, boys.
Boys, listen.
If your work
is shoddy like last week's
I'll feed you only the bones.
Even last week
you gave us only the leftovers.
I'll break your jaw.
Eat now.
They order us to work
right after feeding us.
He ate heartily.
But grumbles when he has to work.
Hey, Salidappa
You mixed the milk porridge
and mutton curry. Are you okay?
Yuck, I think he had spinach yesterday.
I can see the waste.
If the coconut tilts
it indicates the presence of groundwater.
Okay!
So that's how they
know where to dig a well or a borewell.
What are they watching?
This is a scam.
A scam?
Why do you say so?
My science teacher
showed us this at school.
Then why do the educated
still follow this method, Salidappa?
They might not have studied science.
Hey
Can we just try this once, for my sake?
It's just a coconut.
What are these boys up to?
Hey, Pethappan.
All of you come here.
Come here.
Grandmother is calling us.
What is it, grandmother?
Wait, I'll be back.
Why did the old woman call us?
Give it.
UTTERING A CHANThe coconut is tilting!
Did you see that?
The coconut will tilt
when it senses water.
We don't have water to even clean ourselves
and you are out there looking for water.
Can I try once...
Get lost! Try it with
a vessel of water at your house.
C'mon, do it again.
Pethappa, wait.
Pethappa, wait.
Where are you going?
Hey, wait!
Hey, Pethappa
Please wait.
There is groundwater in your land.
I can't find the smelly shirt.
Where is it?
Let's see how much he's got?
My father seems broke
and in a state worse than me.
Where are you going?
To earn wages for you!
Loafer!
Hey, Pethappa.
Please wait.
Hurry up.
Sit.
Let's go.
Hurry up.
You go first.
There seem to be no customer around!
Is everyone flying these days?
Let's see.
Do you need a puncture fixed?
Wait, let's eat some fritters.
Okay. Let's go.
Let's go.
Park near the shop.
Pethappa, lock the bicycle.
Can I have a fritter please?
Here
It's such a tiny piece!
Really?
Have some.
I'll tell you.
The bicycle?
I'll tell you.
Wait.
They'll be giving tickets now.
Hurry up.
Hey, Rasamma!
Why are you
walking down the thorny path?
Why aren't you using the bicycle?
Hey
Wait, you old woman.
Hey, old woman!
I've been shouting
at the top of my voice
And you pay no notice.
Balaji said he'll pick me up.
But he didn't turn up.
So I'm going by myself.
Step aside.
Who's next?
- How many tickets?
- Three, please.
Take it.
Where are they?
- Will there be bedbugs inside?
- No.
Have you found it?
Not yet.
Did you see?
Did you mean him?
Get down.
Careful.
Hold it.
I'll ask your son to drop me at home.
You can leave now.
We could have
bought spicy puffed rice.
Yes, it was tasteless.
That's because
you always have a cold.
Keep quiet.
Let's go.
You are unable to
sit in one place
and chew the cud.
You are roaming
the streets shamelessly.
And the looks she gives!
Like she could gulp down
all the water meant for the fields.
You keep eating
and filling your stomach.
But you give less milk.
Who will take care of
the calf after you?
How about
writing off 50 cents of land?
Look at how he jumped.
Can you?
If I had a horse I would too.
Doesn't the villain
look like Kuttakunju's father?
Yes!
Saibol, did you like the...
You dare park your bicycles in my space!
Suffer!
Heyis the tyre punctured?
A flat tyre?
Check yours.
Mine is punctured too.
How come?
I don't know how this happened.
Okay, let's go.
Let's go.
Fold the stand.
Do we have to walk now?
Let's try filling air.
Hello, mother.
You threw away my phone
the other day. Wasn't that enough?
I had to walk into
so many shops to repair the phone.
I could have walked up
seven hills instead to pray to the deity.
The idiot in the shop
tells me to put the phone in rice.
Is my grandson visiting you often?
No, why are you asking?
I don't know.
But, I've been having bad dreams lately.
Bad dreams?
Why? Did something happen?
He's gone crazy about digging a well.
You have to change his mind.
Motherhe is at an age
where he won't listen to anyone.
We wouldn't know what movie
he is watching at a theatre right now.
I see nothing wrong in his demand.
Why won't you support him?
How can I?
Why don't you understand?
I agree.
Tell me what to do.
Somehow divert his mind.
You'll be blessed.
OkayI'll see to it.
Got it?
Don't take it to heart.
You will not have peace of mind then.
Got it?
Wait
Look at me.
I'll make sure
your grandson stays away from water.
Do you get it?
Just drop this subject.
Do you understand?
Go.
Just forget it.
Forget it.
Yes, I have.
Forget it.
Can we go to the well?
Why? Weren't those beatings enough?
Do you want more beatings?
I can't join you henceforth.
He met my father straightaway
and complained.
If we want to play in a well, it either has
to be the one with crystal clear water
Or
It has to be the one
which will be dug in your lands.
The well with crystal clear water
has water snakes now.
Hey
Is the tyre punctured?
I don't think it's a puncture, brother.
I think there is an air leak.
Can you please inflate the tyre?
I only fix punctures.
I don't inflate tyres...
It's a puncture, brother.
Please fix it.
We don't have
even a paisa in hand. Let's go.
You shut up!
Please fix the puncture, brother.
How do we pay if he demands?
I know him well.
I'll manage.
Careful...
The stand doesn't support, is it?
Try again.
Sit down, Pethappa.
You are going to
squash the pump, brother.
What?
There's no puncture.
So, the air has leaked.
There is no puncture.
Please check again, brother.
I'm sure it is punctured.
Try again, brother.
Pethappa, do you have a safety pin?
Why do you need a safety pin?
Do you have money?
- No.
- Then, give me the pin.
How many times do I try!
I don't see a puncture.
Pass it on.
I'll do it.
I found it.
I found it.
I'll keep finding more.
I found it.
I found it.
Heyhe is crying.
What happened now?
Why are you crying?
He was about 10 years old.
A dusky complexion
His name was Balaji.
I went around looking for him.
But, nobody knew.
Like the wind
he used to freely roam around.
But today
I live in
the memories he has left behind.
He was at an age when
one would want to spread their wings.
So, I let him be.
Nine of them went.
They had a good time.
But, only eight of them returned.
My son was missing.
I searched high and low for him.
Do you want to know
what everyone said to console me?
They said
"your son will definitely come back".
But my son
Could be patient
just for two days.
He came up.
That day
Two out of the eight
If you come out
you'll get us into trouble
So you remain inside.
They tied a rock around him
and sunk him down the water.
My son who understood my pain
Came up.
But
He would've thought
He didn't want to be my son.
He asked me to let him go.
And gave me a pain that
I can never let go.
I got a phone call
from where I registered a complaint.
When you visit the maternity hospital
To see the new-born baby
there is a feeling of excitement.
That's how I felt at that moment.
But when I reached there
What is this?
You said you found my son
But you're showing
a 40-year old man.
This is not my son.
Would any father say such a thing?
But, I did.
I said that he wasn't my son.
Do you want to know
what the doctor said?
Must be an orphan.
Keep the body in the mortuary.
The villagers made up
their own stories about my son.
The bicycle my son rode
The air in the tyre will know
My son is still alive somewhere.
The air my son breathes
I feel it everyday.
It tells me he is alive.
We left work halfway.
Do you think he'll give the number?
He is more trustworthy than your uncle.
Brother
Brother can we have
the water diviner's number?
I serve you all
piping hot food and
you boys act smart with me.
Go on
Complete the work first.
Then, I'll get the number.
Leave.
Useless fellows
8
Hey, Mani.
2
I won't tell you.
Hey
Hello.
I am calling from
EB Kumar's house.
How much did you charge for locating
groundwater movement in the neighbouring land?
Who is speaking?
I'm at the chieftain's house.
He gave us your number.
I am calling from brother Ravi's phone.
Ravi?
Is he the one who cleans the dung?
What is it?
Tell me.
We want to locate
groundwater movement for digging a well.
What will be the cost?
Which village?
Korangu puliyamaram.
Okay
Is it agricultural land?
I have no idea. But when we dig
the well, water should gush out.
How much will it cost?
It will cost 1000 rupees.
One thousand rupees!
Tell him that's okay.
Tell him it's okay.
Tell him now.
That's okay, brother.
O Lord, everything should go well.
O Lord.
Keep quiet.
Brother, please carry on.
That spot is where
your grandmother relieves herself.
He wouldn't know.
The coconut method is working.
Is he going
to hunt birds with that catapult?
Heyhold him.
Give him a hand.
- Brother, did you trip?
- Please be careful.
Hey I didn't fall down.
I slipped on water.
Our first win, Mani.
Let's dig the well right here.
This is the spot, boys.
Dig this spot.
Water will gush out
Your grandson used
the water diviner's service and didn't pay.
He got hold of me through Ravi
and took the money.
How much was it?
I'll pay you back.
I don't want the money.
I know a person.
Let's have a talk.
I've given him the details.
Don't go to sleep.
Come and join us.
Okay.
You keep saying 'okay'.
Let me ride.
Sit properly.
Do you think
it's possible for us to dig a well?
C'mon, it's not essay writing
in English for us to study and prepare.
It's just digging a well.
Let's do it.
This peepul tree
is supposed to be the landmark.
Stop by the eatery.
Let's enquire.
Let's go, Pethappa.
Brother where does the well-digger live?
Go straight
The road will fork into two
You'll find a garbage container
and the stench of rotting.
Keep following the stench
Then, take a right turn
and keep going.
You'll reach
the village of 'shameless people'.
Turn right
and keep going round and round
It will be slushy
with overflowing sewerage.
When you look at the far end...
I don't want these eggs.
What the hell do you think?
Please buy some eggs.
Brother
Brother
Where does Narayanan the well-digger live?
Hey
Who are you?
Why are you looking for me?
We are from Korangu puliyamaram.
We want to dig a well.
How deep?
It should be deep enough
to dive in headfirst.
What?
Deep enough to get water.
That's it, brother.
Has the groundwater movement been located?
Oh, yes.
At your place
the depth has to be at least 60-feet.
How many of you
will come to work?
About four of us.
How many days will you work for?
We have to start digging
on a full-moon day.
It will take 15-20 days
to complete the work.
Fifteen days!
Will you also build
the steps inside, erect the wall...
Yes, we will do everything.
Will you erect
the wall high enough for us to dive in?
The mason will do a good job.
How much will that cost?
Why are you asking such questions?
Okay, brother.
Goodbye.
Hey when do you want it done?
I'll let you know after we dig the well.
You can come and have some snacks.
We have to dig
the well before school reopens, Mani.
There are catfish in my uncle's well.
When it gives birth
I'll bring the baby catfish.
Catfish have a macho moustache.
Then how can they give birth?
You are right.
Heylook there.
Kuttakunju is fishing.
Pethappa, that's brother Ravi.
Stop the vehicle.
Have you located
the groundwater movement?
Oh, yes!
Now, I can dig
a well in my land.
You can only dig your nose.
What do you mean?
You can dig a well
only if you have land, no?
The old lady and your uncle
are on their way to sell the land.
Where, brother?
They are on the way
to Pokangadu. Hurry up.
Pethappa, let's go right away!
Are the documents in order?
Yes, we can go ahead.
How many acres?
Twenty cents short of three acres.
The house sits on nine cents of land.
We have road and sewer access.
Sit down.
Is the old lady hard of hearing?
Sit down, mother.
Is the parent title deed with you?
Yes, she has all the documents.
We brought
the copies for you to take a look at.
It's agricultural land.
Do you think
the neighbouring owners will object?
They will not, sir.
The land owner is right here.
Who will dare to stir up trouble?
You will.
People like you
who will not keep up their word.
I just wanted to help you.
But you speak in this manner.
Come to the point, sir.
Listen
Six hundred rupees for a feet.
Are you willing to sell or not?
What is he saying?
He said the current rate
is three hundred rupees for a feet.
He says he's proposing a good rate.
He says the value
will go down with time.
It seems, people are selling
and moving out of town.
It seems they are selling
their land for rock-bottom prices.
But, he is proposing
a good rate for our land.
He just spoke two words.
Why did you speak so much?
She's lost her hearing.
Yet, she remains focussed.
Okay, you speak.
Please make a good decision.
Mother
Your grandson's life comes first.
Who crashed in?
Break the old lady's head, Pethappa.
Don't, Pethappa.
Listen to us.
They say it's a sin
to harm a toothless old lady.
If something untoward happens
you will suffer without food.
As if I get to eat a hearty meal now.
Better keep quiet.
Please don't, Pethappa.
Wait.
I've cooked hot rice.
Please eat, dear.
Hurry up.
Hop on.
What happened?
He broke the pots.
Not her head.
Let's go.
Why did he break the pots?
He should have cracked open
the old lady's head.
After 24th and 25th
It's a full-moon day.
One, two, three
We've got three more days.
We can do the digging.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
How do you know
it's being sold at the farmers' market?
I noticed the crowbar shop when I
went with my grandfather to buy a basket.
Why should we believe you?
Shall I bring the basket to prove it?
We know you bluff.
Swear on your mother.
I swear on my mother
I'll bring the basket now.
Hey
You said you saw the shop.
Swear on that.
Swear on your mother again.
I swear on my grandmother.
C'mon, swear now!
Swear on your mother.
I swear on my grandfather.
Wait.
That's enough.
You better swear now!
What if the shop
is not put up when you go?
So, you don't mind
your grandparents dying.
I don't mind.
He's not going to swear on his mother.
Salidappa, go ahead and curse him.
The person who
is making false promises
- he, his mother and everybody...
- Please don't.
Will die.
I'll do it now.
I take it back.
C'mon, do it!
I swear on myself
Oh that's our Puncture.
Take it.
I felt very sad listening
to your story the other day.
Can I have some more?
You haven't found
what you've been looking for.
Yet, you seem happy.
How is that possible?
Man can bear any pain.
Nothing is unbearable.
As long as we don't lose heart
we have nothing to lose.
Take it, Pethappa.
As if your uncle Govindan
wouldn't have crowbars.
I'm sure he's got plenty.
Why not ask him for one?
He wouldn't say no.
Instead, you want to waste money.
There's no need to ask him.
We just have to rough him up a bit.
Then he will gladly give it to us.
No way!
He was the one who persuaded
your grandmother to sell the land.
There's no point talking to him.
Let me know
if you can't do the job.
I'll tell my father
and he will get it done.
Really?
Your father will ask for
a bottle of alcohol. What do we do then?
As if your father
is a man of integrity.
Let's think
about how to raise the money.
To buy the bottle of alcohol?
Hey!
No, about buying the crowbar.
Instead, you speak rubbish.
Do you have brains in your head
or is it just clay?
Clay!
Clay?
Clay?
Brother
Is anybody home?
What?
PRAYER FOR LORD GANESHA
Hail Lord Ganesha the Protector.
What is it?
Brother
We are making
an idol for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.
We are collecting donations.
The festival is three months away.
What is the hurry
for an idol now?
Brother
Like the North Indians
we plan to make a big idol this time.
That's why we're collecting
donations earlier than usual.
It's an idol of Lord Ganesha sitting on
a lion and lifting a mountain in his hand.
Brother
It's an idol of Lord Ganesha sitting on
a mountain and lifting a lion in his hand.
Brother
The idol is from Bombay.
From Bombay?
Wait here.
Keep it.
This is just two rupees.
What is it?
Note down my name.
You better not come near the temple.
You worthless scrap!
Brother
Brother
Is anybody home?
Let's catch a bus
and go to the farmers' market.
Buy the crowbar.
Dig the well and
Dive headfirst into the well.
I think he will reach by then!
Go on.
Grandfather
We need money for digging a well.
Sorry!
We are making
an idol for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.
Give us some money.
Is he saying 'yes' or 'no'?
Why is he
nodding his head vigorously?
Be loud.
Grandfather
We are making an idol
for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. It's from Bombay.
Give us some money.
I'll use this money
to buy the crowbar, Mani.
We will, Pethappa.
It will be just enough for the bus fare!
Three full tickets and and a half
to the farmers' market.
Three full tickets and a half?
Yes.
But there are four of you.
Look, he is so short.
Short?
Looks like the offspring of a vampire!
Where is it?
Can't find
the shop we came looking for.
It should be around here.
Let's find it.
Look there.
They have soap holders.
Why don't you buy some okra?
No, sister.
This is the location Kuttakunju gave.
But there is no shop here.
Hey
Look
Let's go.
I've got ropes
to restrain cattle, nylon ropes
And all kinds of ropes.
Come, take a look.
What do you want?
Brother
How much is the crowbar?
Do you have money?
As if we will leave without paying?
Pethappa, you pick one.
Hey
Place it back.
Right now!
Brother
Please tell us the price.
There are various lengths.
Which one do you want?
Please tell us the price, brother.
One hundred rupees for 1-foot.
Wow!
This one must be 1-foot?
Oh, yes!
You'll get one slap.
Please tell us the price, brother.
The one you are holding is 5-feet.
The price is five hundred rupees.
Five hundred rupees!
That's a huge amount.
What do we do?
We'll come back to buy it.
You'll be here, right?
Bring the money first.
Please don't sell it to anybody.
We'll be back.
I have ropes to restrain cattle.
Come and buy.
I don't think they'll leave.
It's worth Rs 150.
What?
Rs 150?
Brother, it's a new bicycle.
What?
A new bicycle?
The tyres have no tread.
The brake pad is worn out.
I have to fix it
and that is an expense.
Brother, please consider.
Take it for a better price.
I can do one thing.
I'll dismantle the cycle
and give the parts to you.
Sell it at a scrap yard.
You'll make some extra.
Please don't, brother.
Give us Rs 500.
That will do.
Rs 500?
Please consider it, brother.
Take it for a better price.
This is Rs 150.
Keep it.
Just Rs 150?
Please consider giving extra, brother.
Here is an extra Rs 10.
That's it.
Such a thick-headed fellow!
Oh, no!
Hey
We've got only Rs 260.
How many ever times you count
the amount will be the same.
I only had a bicycle
and I've sold that too.
There's nothing left.
What do we do now?
Pethappa, you wait here.
The three of us
will go home and come back.
Let's go, Mani.
Could it be rat droppings?
Take it, brother.
We bought the crowbar.
What do we do for
the spade and head pan?
There are so many fools in our village.
We'll find more like us.
I'll search the house
and you try to find something out here.
Be discreet.
Don't be seen.
Saibol, you check inside the house.
Yes, I forgot.
Saibol, I found one.
Let's go.
Wait
Heywho are you?
What are you up to?
Aren't you Manikam's son?
You're a thief just like your father.
Look here.
Your father is
the reason for this scar.
Get lost!
Run away, Saibol.
Of course I am Manikam's son.
Stop.
Don't make any noise.
Lord Jesus, we admit to wrongdoings.
Nothing should go wrong now.
Please protect us...
Hey look for something
that'll be of use to dig the well.
Something that we can carry.
Instead, you talk to Lord Jesus...
Who is there?
Let's hide.
Who is it?
Who is it?
In the name of Lord Jesus
I command you
Protect me from
the evil spirits lurking here.
The Satan who is hiding here
My Christ knows your hiding place.
Come kneel down.
You better come out.
Will you not come out?
So, you won't come out?
Wait and watch.
You'll come out now.
Come
Come, kneel down before the Cross.
In the name of
the Father and Son
Amen.
Amen.
Salidappa, run.
Don't get caught.
Hey, let go.
Pethappa
Where are you?
I last saw you lying in bed.
Where have you gone?
The door is locked.
He's locked the door.
Where has he gone?
Pethappa
Hey, Pethappa.
Pethappa
Open the door.
Where have you gone Pethappa?
Pethappa
Boys, please don't do it.
Listen to me.
Hurry up.
We have to dig deep.
C'mon, Saibol.
I don't know
why they want to do this?
He doesn't listen.
Please open the door, boys.
Please don't do it, Pethappa.
Please don't
Pethappa please stop.
Please listen to me, Pethappa
Please don't
Pethappa
That's it.
I'm done.
Me too.
Fetch some water.
Hurry up.
Get it.
Oh, no!
Boys
Stop
Boys
Stop
Instead of digging that spot
we've been digging here.
What are you saying?
My grandmother made a fool of us.
Let's close this one.
Give the crowbar.
Your grandmother took her revenge on us.
Salidappa, I don't care
whether we can dive in headfirst.
We will dig
a large well to avenge her.
Yes, I agree with Mani.
Fetch some water please.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Wake up.
Boys
Come here.
Mani
Is he crying
because we dug the wrong spot or
because his grandmother died?
Even I don't know.
Why don't we
quietly bury her in the hole we dug?
Mani is right.
Right from the beginning
he's been telling us to kill her.
If I tell you
to eat shit, will you?
Will you?
Tell me.
Stop it, Mani.
Why don't you
tell Salidappa to eat? He definitely will.
Why put the blame on me?
Don't bring me into this.
Both of you go to hell.
In anticipation of her funeral
you were the one
who wore a pair of new slippers.
I know you stole the new pair.
Pethappan knows who stole it.
Why don't you ask him?
Let me go, I'll ask him
Shall we inform
the villagers? I am scared.
No, they'll hold
us responsible for her death.
Saibol himself
will accuse me of killing her.
But we didn't kill her.
Uncle Govindan will tell
the whole village that we killed her.
He knows that Pethappan
and his grandmother don't get along.
Yes, Mani is right.
I'll break your jaw.
I really mean it.
They'll say we plotted to dig a well
And plotted to kill her as well.
Uncle Govindan will spread this
rumour around the village.
Shall I cover up the hole then?
No need.
She's my grandmother
and I know what to do.
Just do as I say.
Looks like she's just
a bag of bones.
But she weighs a ton!
Pethappa, lift it up.
Wait.
Pethappa, hurry up.
Pethappa, run away.
What's happening?
Pethappa, run away.
Saibol, run.
Grandmother.
Balaji
I found him.
I found him.
I found him.
Just dive before someone comes.
C'mon dive, Pethappa.
Just wait.
Don't rush me.
Hey, Saibol
What?
Hand me the bomb.
Take it.
THE WELL
I feel tired.
C'mon, let's go.
Bathing in this water
cures all my ailments, Salidappa.
Is this tender coconut water or
water? I can't tell the difference.
Heyspeak louder.
I don't think he heard you.
Is this tender coconut water
or water? I can't tell the difference.
Mani, you go first.
Come out.
Come out.
I've warned you not to
come here, you piece of shit!
You better run.
Get lost!
Run away, Salidappa.
Come out.
How dare you glare at me!
Come here.
Brother
- Brother
- Come here.
I am the village priest's son.
Oh! So you're his son.
Then, you should've come out first.
You better run away.
C'mon, hurry up.
Don't act scared.
Come out.
Come here.
Turn around.
- Turn around.
- I have a boil on my backside.
Just run, Pethappa.
Come here.
Heystop.
- Brother, please don't...
- You dare run away?
Please let go, brother.
Hey
- I've warned you enough.
- Please don't, brother.
So disobedient!
Please don't, brother.
Let go. I will not come...
I have a submersible
electric pump in there.
What if something untoward happens?
Who is answerable to your parents?
We won't come here anymore.
Please let go, brother.
Don't ever come here again.
- Scram!
- Get lost, baldy!
Run, keep running
The horizon is within your sight
Run, keep running
With speed and all your feet's might
Fly, keep soaring as high as an eagle
Leap and flow like a mighty river
Your force should pierce through air
March ahead
Let the sound reverberate in all directions
Thorns could prick our feet
As we pick up the pace
We don't care about muck in the way
Let the troops come in
We will show them our strength
Impeding obstacles
Let's overcome and run
The spirit of humanity pervades
Put your wishes out there
Big and small
Even the 'study guide' for that matter Read
through and toss it away, doesn't matter
Do charity and lead a virtuous life
Educate the generations to come
Let's spin the top
And make a dent on the earth
Let's fight over
Whose dent is deeper
Like a waterfall
We will cascade down the hill
We hunt for a pan to cook the quail egg
In a daring ball game
We show our courage
There's nothing called a quick shower
The well's water
Ain't for one's reflections to hover
We show no hesitation to bend the rainbow
For our life to prosper
Obstacles and reluctance there's none
Run, keep running
The horizon is within your sight
Run, keep running
With speed and all your feet's might
Fly, keep soaring as high as an eagle
Leap and flow like a mighty river
Your force should pierce through air
March ahead
Let the sound reverberate in all directions
Thorns could prick our feet
As we pick up the pace
We don't care about muck in the way
Let the troops come in
We will show them our strength
Impeding obstacles
Let's overcome and run
If I hadn't
mentioned my father's name
he might've
stopped with a beating
You are to be blamed, Pethappa.
Did I give birth to you?
Why are you blaming me?
It was your suggestion
to swim in the well.
We could've gone
to the lake instead.
Pethappa, we don't own land.
But, you do.
If you had a well, we wouldn't
have had to suffer this humiliation.
What do you say?
It was your antics
outside the well that caught his attention.
We could've had
a jolly time swimming otherwise.
If it was your well
you could do anything.
No one will dare question you then.
I have throbbing pain
because of the beating.
I got a beating too.
I didn't weasel my way out like him.
Fine, let's go to the lake from now.
You're more interested in
the mango than our problem.
No!
Pethappan's mango looks bigger.
Take it and get lost!
Please wait.
Don't go.
- I hope you choke on the seed and die!
- Please wait.
FatherI'm going
to fetch water from the river.
Okay...
Really!
As if you're going to fetch water
He will follow you as if to help!
And we sit and watch this!
I wonder
what kind of husband material he is!
It's such a bore.
Love and its nonsense.
It's just typical adolescent behaviour.
These jobless fellows keep peeping.
A bunch of bald-headed men!
Pethappabring me some water.
My vision seems blurry.
My arms and legs ache.
If you turn off
the TV, you'll be fine.
I fetched
four pails of water this morning.
It's all empty now.
Here, take it.
Fetch some water please.
Grandmother
Grandmother
Do you want to keep living this Life?
Have you given it a thought?
Won't you do anything for me?
You've lived your life.
So nothing matters anymore.
Shouldn't I live my life now?
Live your life.
Who stopped you?
Dig a well for me then.
He starts nagging...
There will be a drought and our
fields will be ruined. Wait and watch!
You'll regret it then
That you didn't dig a well.
Even villagers who
don't own lands, have their wells.
While we don't even have
an irrigation channel in our land.
Keep depending
on the rains, old lady.
And then forever we'll only drink the
water that people use to wash themselves.
Keep some distance
while you sit.
Just in case it splatters.
I have an upset stomach
from eating mangoes.
Even breathing seems hard.
This is unbearable.
I feel the same way.
What a relief
Saibol, how about you?
It is unbearable.
He would have
eaten the mango and the seed.
Here, take it.
Hey, be careful
while you throw the line.
Saibol is out there.
What if something else
gets caught in the hook!
It doesn't matter.
I'm fine with anything edible.
Heygive that to me.
How about Kondan, 'the castrator's' well?
Shall we go there?
Hey!
He catches those who
come to his well and castrates them.
That's why he's called
Kondan, 'the cast rat or'.
Were you thinking
he was castrating goats?
If we go anywhere near his well
we will be dealt with.
How about the President's well?
We have to for ego
the food we've been getting.
Keep quiet.
How about uncle Govindan's well?
That won't work out.
My grandmother
has already warned him.
Your uncle is the only one
who owns four wells out here.
I have an idea.
What is it?
Go on.
Let us ask your uncle Govindan
For workers to dig a well
And get it dug in your land.
You went to wash up.
Didn't you?
How do you
come up with such ideas?
- Let go of me. Don't mess with my saree.
- Please come, grandmother.
- Let go of me.
- I want to tell you something, grandmother.
Let go of me. I'll come.
Where are you taking me?
Please come, grandmother.
- Where are you dragging me to? Tell me.
- I'll tell you, grandmother.
- Why are you dragging me like this?
- Please come, grandmother.
You better tell me now.
C'mon, speak up.
Uncle Govindan had
an electric shock and has seizures.
- Let's go see him.
- Oh, no! I saw him only yesterday.
Get on the bicycle, grandmother.
We'll go see him.
I'll keep to my pace.
You follow mine.
Keeping to your pace
will be like riding in a slow-race.
I'll walk at my pace.
You keep up with mine.
The bogeyman is on his way in a train
Oh, already here!
I'll walk at my pace.
You keep up with mine.
You seem fine.
Did you come running?
You're out of breath!
I need men for digging a well, uncle.
In whose land?
In our land.
Don't go.
I'll jump into the well otherwise.
Shall I?
- Son, don't!
- Hey!
- Hey!
- Look at how I dive headfirst.
- No, wait.
- Shall I?
HelloNarayana.
I need to dig a well.
Sure, when do you want it done?
Is the commission based on
the depth of the well or the total cost?
Is the well for our land?
Why would I
ask a commission for my land?
The well is for my aunt's land.
It can be easily done
to make the water gush out.
Tell them the cost
will depend on the depth of the well.
Propose a deep one then.
Okay, hand the phone.
Hang on.
- Take it.
- Okay.
Tell him the details.
Hello
I am Narayanan, the well digger...
Place the device on your ear.
How deep a well do you need?
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
How did you
convince her to come here?
Just like that!
She's my grandmother.
Of course she'll listen to me.
So, her life is in your hands.
I don't care.
I want a well.
That's it.
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
Have you checked
the groundwater movement?
What are you saying?
Hellohellocan you hear me?
Oh, God!
Was that my phone?
Yes, it's mine.
I have nothing to do
with that old woman, uncle.
Hey, you!
You were my darling.
My only daughter.
You were washed away by water.
Tragedy befell the family
and we were cursed.
Water became a death trap for us.
How do I keep him away from water?
Where is this boy?
Hey, you!
Hey, boy!
Where have you gone?
HeyPethappa.
Where have you gone?
Pethappa
Where are you, dear?
Pethappa
O, Goddess.
Please protect us.
Where did this boy disappear?
Pethappaare you here?
Where did you go?
Where would one go
at this time of the day?
I had to relieve myself.
So I went up to our fields.
It took you
so long to just wash up?
As if the lake
is right next door
To return in a jiffy!
You could have let me know.
I just went to wash up.
Why would I tell you?
Why are you asking?
Hey
C'mon
As if you pooped from your head!
How can you speak such things
while I am eating?
How can one continue to eat?
Water can be
a cause of danger for you.
What if something untoward happens.
Stay away from water.
After what happened to your mother
we're a little weary of water.
Please try and understand.
My darling
My dear please wait.
Hey
Pethappa
Pethappa please eat.
Please eat, dear.
Please eat.
Where did the food go?
Who would have eaten it?
Where did the food go?
O Mother
Why did you do it?
My grandson is at fault.
I am helpless.
I didn't play along.
O Mother
Why did you eat the leftovers?
The whole family is cursed now.
In the upcoming festival I'll make a
votive offering of cooked rice and
A sacrificial rooster.
O Mother, please forgive us.
Please forgive us.
Please forgive us.
Hey I found it.
I found it.
None of you believed me.
Come here.
Take a look.
Come here.
Won't you believe me?
- Let go of my hand.
- Come, take a look.
- Hey
- I found it.
Hey
- Take a look.
- What is it?
Really!
Annoying!
Take a look.
I told you so. Didn't I?
I found it.
Heyensure the tyre pressure is full.
This will do for you!
Where is he?
Did he leave already?
Hey I have to pay.
Have I ever
taken money for fixing a puncture?
Pethappan hasn't come to fish. Rather
looks like he's holding the water in place.
Hey, Pethappan
Even the fish have figured out
that you're Rasammal's grandson.
No wonder they're acting cheeky.
He's been eyeing our fishing line.
I don't think the fish will take his bait
as long as his grandmother is around.
Salidappa, throw the
dry twig into the fire.
Pethappa, don't worry.
You can have my fish.
His grandmother is
the reason he couldn't bait a fish.
Why not kill your grandmother?
I was kidding.
Just wanted to see your reaction.
Any ideas on how to kill her?
Insecticide poisoning?
There'll be frothing at the mouth.
Pethappan will get caught.
How about electrocuting
her with a live wire?
It will give out a burnt smell.
You are right.
Toss it.
It's not burnt.
It must be done.
How about 'Kolinji' juice?
How will a juice work?
Pay attention
to what I'm going to tell you.
My grandmother's sibling
ended up a loafer.
He went in search of better work prospects
and returned home with a woman.
My father has to thank his lucky stars
because the couple couldn't have children.
With this in mind my father
planned to usurp all the property.
C'mon, go on.
My father and I
used to visit them every week.
Finally
I figured out my father's plan.
He struck down two 'Kolinji' fruits!
Crushed it and made a juice!
My grandmother gulped down the juice.
It just took the time
of eating a mango.
What happened then?
Drink it.
Grandmother
Grandmother
I'll go to the ration shop today.
Keep the card ready please.
Grandmother
When did you last ride pillion
on the bicycle with grandfather?
Oh, are you feeling shy?
I'm surprised.
I'll remember that.
Grandmother
Grandmother
Why do you keep me away from water?
Take the card
and go right now to the ration shop.
The four of us
will do it together.
Pethappan and I
will be in the front.
Mani and you at the back.
It will be perfect.
Why should I?
I'll take the front and you be at the back.
Clever indeed.
Okay, let's do it.
I agree with you.
I'll stay in the front. You take the rear.
Perfect!
What are you both discussing?
I'm clueless.
Pay attention now.
When Pethappan's grandmother
is laid on the funeral bier
The head will be towards you
and the feet towards us.
Which is heavier?
The head or the feet?
Pethappan is walking this way.
He's walking at such a fast pace.
Maybe his grandmother is dead.
I told you. Didn't I?
Yes, you did.
So, you better go by
what I suggested for the funeral bier.
What happened?
Is your grandmother dead?
Did my recommendation work?
C'mon, what happened?
His silence makes me think
she was dancing after having the meds.
Tell us what the hell happened, Pethappa?
I came prepared for the funeral.
Look, I'm wearing my best pair of slippers.
Nothing happened.
What! She didn't die?
She didn't die?
I wanted to gather information.
So I took it easy.
She is hiding something from me.
I don't have the heart to kill her.
What should I do now?
Hey
Work has piled up.
Ravi is waiting to hand it all to you.
Hurry up!
- As if a meeting is the need of the hour!
- Please wait, brother. I'll come along.
C'mon, let's go.
Hurry up.
Until school reopens
the only place we'll get
to eat meat is at the chieftain's house.
Hurry up, boys.
Boys, listen.
If your work
is shoddy like last week's
I'll feed you only the bones.
Even last week
you gave us only the leftovers.
I'll break your jaw.
Eat now.
They order us to work
right after feeding us.
He ate heartily.
But grumbles when he has to work.
Hey, Salidappa
You mixed the milk porridge
and mutton curry. Are you okay?
Yuck, I think he had spinach yesterday.
I can see the waste.
If the coconut tilts
it indicates the presence of groundwater.
Okay!
So that's how they
know where to dig a well or a borewell.
What are they watching?
This is a scam.
A scam?
Why do you say so?
My science teacher
showed us this at school.
Then why do the educated
still follow this method, Salidappa?
They might not have studied science.
Hey
Can we just try this once, for my sake?
It's just a coconut.
What are these boys up to?
Hey, Pethappan.
All of you come here.
Come here.
Grandmother is calling us.
What is it, grandmother?
Wait, I'll be back.
Why did the old woman call us?
Give it.
UTTERING A CHANThe coconut is tilting!
Did you see that?
The coconut will tilt
when it senses water.
We don't have water to even clean ourselves
and you are out there looking for water.
Can I try once...
Get lost! Try it with
a vessel of water at your house.
C'mon, do it again.
Pethappa, wait.
Pethappa, wait.
Where are you going?
Hey, wait!
Hey, Pethappa
Please wait.
There is groundwater in your land.
I can't find the smelly shirt.
Where is it?
Let's see how much he's got?
My father seems broke
and in a state worse than me.
Where are you going?
To earn wages for you!
Loafer!
Hey, Pethappa.
Please wait.
Hurry up.
Sit.
Let's go.
Hurry up.
You go first.
There seem to be no customer around!
Is everyone flying these days?
Let's see.
Do you need a puncture fixed?
Wait, let's eat some fritters.
Okay. Let's go.
Let's go.
Park near the shop.
Pethappa, lock the bicycle.
Can I have a fritter please?
Here
It's such a tiny piece!
Really?
Have some.
I'll tell you.
The bicycle?
I'll tell you.
Wait.
They'll be giving tickets now.
Hurry up.
Hey, Rasamma!
Why are you
walking down the thorny path?
Why aren't you using the bicycle?
Hey
Wait, you old woman.
Hey, old woman!
I've been shouting
at the top of my voice
And you pay no notice.
Balaji said he'll pick me up.
But he didn't turn up.
So I'm going by myself.
Step aside.
Who's next?
- How many tickets?
- Three, please.
Take it.
Where are they?
- Will there be bedbugs inside?
- No.
Have you found it?
Not yet.
Did you see?
Did you mean him?
Get down.
Careful.
Hold it.
I'll ask your son to drop me at home.
You can leave now.
We could have
bought spicy puffed rice.
Yes, it was tasteless.
That's because
you always have a cold.
Keep quiet.
Let's go.
You are unable to
sit in one place
and chew the cud.
You are roaming
the streets shamelessly.
And the looks she gives!
Like she could gulp down
all the water meant for the fields.
You keep eating
and filling your stomach.
But you give less milk.
Who will take care of
the calf after you?
How about
writing off 50 cents of land?
Look at how he jumped.
Can you?
If I had a horse I would too.
Doesn't the villain
look like Kuttakunju's father?
Yes!
Saibol, did you like the...
You dare park your bicycles in my space!
Suffer!
Heyis the tyre punctured?
A flat tyre?
Check yours.
Mine is punctured too.
How come?
I don't know how this happened.
Okay, let's go.
Let's go.
Fold the stand.
Do we have to walk now?
Let's try filling air.
Hello, mother.
You threw away my phone
the other day. Wasn't that enough?
I had to walk into
so many shops to repair the phone.
I could have walked up
seven hills instead to pray to the deity.
The idiot in the shop
tells me to put the phone in rice.
Is my grandson visiting you often?
No, why are you asking?
I don't know.
But, I've been having bad dreams lately.
Bad dreams?
Why? Did something happen?
He's gone crazy about digging a well.
You have to change his mind.
Motherhe is at an age
where he won't listen to anyone.
We wouldn't know what movie
he is watching at a theatre right now.
I see nothing wrong in his demand.
Why won't you support him?
How can I?
Why don't you understand?
I agree.
Tell me what to do.
Somehow divert his mind.
You'll be blessed.
OkayI'll see to it.
Got it?
Don't take it to heart.
You will not have peace of mind then.
Got it?
Wait
Look at me.
I'll make sure
your grandson stays away from water.
Do you get it?
Just drop this subject.
Do you understand?
Go.
Just forget it.
Forget it.
Yes, I have.
Forget it.
Can we go to the well?
Why? Weren't those beatings enough?
Do you want more beatings?
I can't join you henceforth.
He met my father straightaway
and complained.
If we want to play in a well, it either has
to be the one with crystal clear water
Or
It has to be the one
which will be dug in your lands.
The well with crystal clear water
has water snakes now.
Hey
Is the tyre punctured?
I don't think it's a puncture, brother.
I think there is an air leak.
Can you please inflate the tyre?
I only fix punctures.
I don't inflate tyres...
It's a puncture, brother.
Please fix it.
We don't have
even a paisa in hand. Let's go.
You shut up!
Please fix the puncture, brother.
How do we pay if he demands?
I know him well.
I'll manage.
Careful...
The stand doesn't support, is it?
Try again.
Sit down, Pethappa.
You are going to
squash the pump, brother.
What?
There's no puncture.
So, the air has leaked.
There is no puncture.
Please check again, brother.
I'm sure it is punctured.
Try again, brother.
Pethappa, do you have a safety pin?
Why do you need a safety pin?
Do you have money?
- No.
- Then, give me the pin.
How many times do I try!
I don't see a puncture.
Pass it on.
I'll do it.
I found it.
I found it.
I'll keep finding more.
I found it.
I found it.
Heyhe is crying.
What happened now?
Why are you crying?
He was about 10 years old.
A dusky complexion
His name was Balaji.
I went around looking for him.
But, nobody knew.
Like the wind
he used to freely roam around.
But today
I live in
the memories he has left behind.
He was at an age when
one would want to spread their wings.
So, I let him be.
Nine of them went.
They had a good time.
But, only eight of them returned.
My son was missing.
I searched high and low for him.
Do you want to know
what everyone said to console me?
They said
"your son will definitely come back".
But my son
Could be patient
just for two days.
He came up.
That day
Two out of the eight
If you come out
you'll get us into trouble
So you remain inside.
They tied a rock around him
and sunk him down the water.
My son who understood my pain
Came up.
But
He would've thought
He didn't want to be my son.
He asked me to let him go.
And gave me a pain that
I can never let go.
I got a phone call
from where I registered a complaint.
When you visit the maternity hospital
To see the new-born baby
there is a feeling of excitement.
That's how I felt at that moment.
But when I reached there
What is this?
You said you found my son
But you're showing
a 40-year old man.
This is not my son.
Would any father say such a thing?
But, I did.
I said that he wasn't my son.
Do you want to know
what the doctor said?
Must be an orphan.
Keep the body in the mortuary.
The villagers made up
their own stories about my son.
The bicycle my son rode
The air in the tyre will know
My son is still alive somewhere.
The air my son breathes
I feel it everyday.
It tells me he is alive.
We left work halfway.
Do you think he'll give the number?
He is more trustworthy than your uncle.
Brother
Brother can we have
the water diviner's number?
I serve you all
piping hot food and
you boys act smart with me.
Go on
Complete the work first.
Then, I'll get the number.
Leave.
Useless fellows
8
Hey, Mani.
2
I won't tell you.
Hey
Hello.
I am calling from
EB Kumar's house.
How much did you charge for locating
groundwater movement in the neighbouring land?
Who is speaking?
I'm at the chieftain's house.
He gave us your number.
I am calling from brother Ravi's phone.
Ravi?
Is he the one who cleans the dung?
What is it?
Tell me.
We want to locate
groundwater movement for digging a well.
What will be the cost?
Which village?
Korangu puliyamaram.
Okay
Is it agricultural land?
I have no idea. But when we dig
the well, water should gush out.
How much will it cost?
It will cost 1000 rupees.
One thousand rupees!
Tell him that's okay.
Tell him it's okay.
Tell him now.
That's okay, brother.
O Lord, everything should go well.
O Lord.
Keep quiet.
Brother, please carry on.
That spot is where
your grandmother relieves herself.
He wouldn't know.
The coconut method is working.
Is he going
to hunt birds with that catapult?
Heyhold him.
Give him a hand.
- Brother, did you trip?
- Please be careful.
Hey I didn't fall down.
I slipped on water.
Our first win, Mani.
Let's dig the well right here.
This is the spot, boys.
Dig this spot.
Water will gush out
Your grandson used
the water diviner's service and didn't pay.
He got hold of me through Ravi
and took the money.
How much was it?
I'll pay you back.
I don't want the money.
I know a person.
Let's have a talk.
I've given him the details.
Don't go to sleep.
Come and join us.
Okay.
You keep saying 'okay'.
Let me ride.
Sit properly.
Do you think
it's possible for us to dig a well?
C'mon, it's not essay writing
in English for us to study and prepare.
It's just digging a well.
Let's do it.
This peepul tree
is supposed to be the landmark.
Stop by the eatery.
Let's enquire.
Let's go, Pethappa.
Brother where does the well-digger live?
Go straight
The road will fork into two
You'll find a garbage container
and the stench of rotting.
Keep following the stench
Then, take a right turn
and keep going.
You'll reach
the village of 'shameless people'.
Turn right
and keep going round and round
It will be slushy
with overflowing sewerage.
When you look at the far end...
I don't want these eggs.
What the hell do you think?
Please buy some eggs.
Brother
Brother
Where does Narayanan the well-digger live?
Hey
Who are you?
Why are you looking for me?
We are from Korangu puliyamaram.
We want to dig a well.
How deep?
It should be deep enough
to dive in headfirst.
What?
Deep enough to get water.
That's it, brother.
Has the groundwater movement been located?
Oh, yes.
At your place
the depth has to be at least 60-feet.
How many of you
will come to work?
About four of us.
How many days will you work for?
We have to start digging
on a full-moon day.
It will take 15-20 days
to complete the work.
Fifteen days!
Will you also build
the steps inside, erect the wall...
Yes, we will do everything.
Will you erect
the wall high enough for us to dive in?
The mason will do a good job.
How much will that cost?
Why are you asking such questions?
Okay, brother.
Goodbye.
Hey when do you want it done?
I'll let you know after we dig the well.
You can come and have some snacks.
We have to dig
the well before school reopens, Mani.
There are catfish in my uncle's well.
When it gives birth
I'll bring the baby catfish.
Catfish have a macho moustache.
Then how can they give birth?
You are right.
Heylook there.
Kuttakunju is fishing.
Pethappa, that's brother Ravi.
Stop the vehicle.
Have you located
the groundwater movement?
Oh, yes!
Now, I can dig
a well in my land.
You can only dig your nose.
What do you mean?
You can dig a well
only if you have land, no?
The old lady and your uncle
are on their way to sell the land.
Where, brother?
They are on the way
to Pokangadu. Hurry up.
Pethappa, let's go right away!
Are the documents in order?
Yes, we can go ahead.
How many acres?
Twenty cents short of three acres.
The house sits on nine cents of land.
We have road and sewer access.
Sit down.
Is the old lady hard of hearing?
Sit down, mother.
Is the parent title deed with you?
Yes, she has all the documents.
We brought
the copies for you to take a look at.
It's agricultural land.
Do you think
the neighbouring owners will object?
They will not, sir.
The land owner is right here.
Who will dare to stir up trouble?
You will.
People like you
who will not keep up their word.
I just wanted to help you.
But you speak in this manner.
Come to the point, sir.
Listen
Six hundred rupees for a feet.
Are you willing to sell or not?
What is he saying?
He said the current rate
is three hundred rupees for a feet.
He says he's proposing a good rate.
He says the value
will go down with time.
It seems, people are selling
and moving out of town.
It seems they are selling
their land for rock-bottom prices.
But, he is proposing
a good rate for our land.
He just spoke two words.
Why did you speak so much?
She's lost her hearing.
Yet, she remains focussed.
Okay, you speak.
Please make a good decision.
Mother
Your grandson's life comes first.
Who crashed in?
Break the old lady's head, Pethappa.
Don't, Pethappa.
Listen to us.
They say it's a sin
to harm a toothless old lady.
If something untoward happens
you will suffer without food.
As if I get to eat a hearty meal now.
Better keep quiet.
Please don't, Pethappa.
Wait.
I've cooked hot rice.
Please eat, dear.
Hurry up.
Hop on.
What happened?
He broke the pots.
Not her head.
Let's go.
Why did he break the pots?
He should have cracked open
the old lady's head.
After 24th and 25th
It's a full-moon day.
One, two, three
We've got three more days.
We can do the digging.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
How do you know
it's being sold at the farmers' market?
I noticed the crowbar shop when I
went with my grandfather to buy a basket.
Why should we believe you?
Shall I bring the basket to prove it?
We know you bluff.
Swear on your mother.
I swear on my mother
I'll bring the basket now.
Hey
You said you saw the shop.
Swear on that.
Swear on your mother again.
I swear on my grandmother.
C'mon, swear now!
Swear on your mother.
I swear on my grandfather.
Wait.
That's enough.
You better swear now!
What if the shop
is not put up when you go?
So, you don't mind
your grandparents dying.
I don't mind.
He's not going to swear on his mother.
Salidappa, go ahead and curse him.
The person who
is making false promises
- he, his mother and everybody...
- Please don't.
Will die.
I'll do it now.
I take it back.
C'mon, do it!
I swear on myself
Oh that's our Puncture.
Take it.
I felt very sad listening
to your story the other day.
Can I have some more?
You haven't found
what you've been looking for.
Yet, you seem happy.
How is that possible?
Man can bear any pain.
Nothing is unbearable.
As long as we don't lose heart
we have nothing to lose.
Take it, Pethappa.
As if your uncle Govindan
wouldn't have crowbars.
I'm sure he's got plenty.
Why not ask him for one?
He wouldn't say no.
Instead, you want to waste money.
There's no need to ask him.
We just have to rough him up a bit.
Then he will gladly give it to us.
No way!
He was the one who persuaded
your grandmother to sell the land.
There's no point talking to him.
Let me know
if you can't do the job.
I'll tell my father
and he will get it done.
Really?
Your father will ask for
a bottle of alcohol. What do we do then?
As if your father
is a man of integrity.
Let's think
about how to raise the money.
To buy the bottle of alcohol?
Hey!
No, about buying the crowbar.
Instead, you speak rubbish.
Do you have brains in your head
or is it just clay?
Clay!
Clay?
Clay?
Brother
Is anybody home?
What?
PRAYER FOR LORD GANESHA
Hail Lord Ganesha the Protector.
What is it?
Brother
We are making
an idol for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.
We are collecting donations.
The festival is three months away.
What is the hurry
for an idol now?
Brother
Like the North Indians
we plan to make a big idol this time.
That's why we're collecting
donations earlier than usual.
It's an idol of Lord Ganesha sitting on
a lion and lifting a mountain in his hand.
Brother
It's an idol of Lord Ganesha sitting on
a mountain and lifting a lion in his hand.
Brother
The idol is from Bombay.
From Bombay?
Wait here.
Keep it.
This is just two rupees.
What is it?
Note down my name.
You better not come near the temple.
You worthless scrap!
Brother
Brother
Is anybody home?
Let's catch a bus
and go to the farmers' market.
Buy the crowbar.
Dig the well and
Dive headfirst into the well.
I think he will reach by then!
Go on.
Grandfather
We need money for digging a well.
Sorry!
We are making
an idol for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.
Give us some money.
Is he saying 'yes' or 'no'?
Why is he
nodding his head vigorously?
Be loud.
Grandfather
We are making an idol
for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. It's from Bombay.
Give us some money.
I'll use this money
to buy the crowbar, Mani.
We will, Pethappa.
It will be just enough for the bus fare!
Three full tickets and and a half
to the farmers' market.
Three full tickets and a half?
Yes.
But there are four of you.
Look, he is so short.
Short?
Looks like the offspring of a vampire!
Where is it?
Can't find
the shop we came looking for.
It should be around here.
Let's find it.
Look there.
They have soap holders.
Why don't you buy some okra?
No, sister.
This is the location Kuttakunju gave.
But there is no shop here.
Hey
Look
Let's go.
I've got ropes
to restrain cattle, nylon ropes
And all kinds of ropes.
Come, take a look.
What do you want?
Brother
How much is the crowbar?
Do you have money?
As if we will leave without paying?
Pethappa, you pick one.
Hey
Place it back.
Right now!
Brother
Please tell us the price.
There are various lengths.
Which one do you want?
Please tell us the price, brother.
One hundred rupees for 1-foot.
Wow!
This one must be 1-foot?
Oh, yes!
You'll get one slap.
Please tell us the price, brother.
The one you are holding is 5-feet.
The price is five hundred rupees.
Five hundred rupees!
That's a huge amount.
What do we do?
We'll come back to buy it.
You'll be here, right?
Bring the money first.
Please don't sell it to anybody.
We'll be back.
I have ropes to restrain cattle.
Come and buy.
I don't think they'll leave.
It's worth Rs 150.
What?
Rs 150?
Brother, it's a new bicycle.
What?
A new bicycle?
The tyres have no tread.
The brake pad is worn out.
I have to fix it
and that is an expense.
Brother, please consider.
Take it for a better price.
I can do one thing.
I'll dismantle the cycle
and give the parts to you.
Sell it at a scrap yard.
You'll make some extra.
Please don't, brother.
Give us Rs 500.
That will do.
Rs 500?
Please consider it, brother.
Take it for a better price.
This is Rs 150.
Keep it.
Just Rs 150?
Please consider giving extra, brother.
Here is an extra Rs 10.
That's it.
Such a thick-headed fellow!
Oh, no!
Hey
We've got only Rs 260.
How many ever times you count
the amount will be the same.
I only had a bicycle
and I've sold that too.
There's nothing left.
What do we do now?
Pethappa, you wait here.
The three of us
will go home and come back.
Let's go, Mani.
Could it be rat droppings?
Take it, brother.
We bought the crowbar.
What do we do for
the spade and head pan?
There are so many fools in our village.
We'll find more like us.
I'll search the house
and you try to find something out here.
Be discreet.
Don't be seen.
Saibol, you check inside the house.
Yes, I forgot.
Saibol, I found one.
Let's go.
Wait
Heywho are you?
What are you up to?
Aren't you Manikam's son?
You're a thief just like your father.
Look here.
Your father is
the reason for this scar.
Get lost!
Run away, Saibol.
Of course I am Manikam's son.
Stop.
Don't make any noise.
Lord Jesus, we admit to wrongdoings.
Nothing should go wrong now.
Please protect us...
Hey look for something
that'll be of use to dig the well.
Something that we can carry.
Instead, you talk to Lord Jesus...
Who is there?
Let's hide.
Who is it?
Who is it?
In the name of Lord Jesus
I command you
Protect me from
the evil spirits lurking here.
The Satan who is hiding here
My Christ knows your hiding place.
Come kneel down.
You better come out.
Will you not come out?
So, you won't come out?
Wait and watch.
You'll come out now.
Come
Come, kneel down before the Cross.
In the name of
the Father and Son
Amen.
Amen.
Salidappa, run.
Don't get caught.
Hey, let go.
Pethappa
Where are you?
I last saw you lying in bed.
Where have you gone?
The door is locked.
He's locked the door.
Where has he gone?
Pethappa
Hey, Pethappa.
Pethappa
Open the door.
Where have you gone Pethappa?
Pethappa
Boys, please don't do it.
Listen to me.
Hurry up.
We have to dig deep.
C'mon, Saibol.
I don't know
why they want to do this?
He doesn't listen.
Please open the door, boys.
Please don't do it, Pethappa.
Please don't
Pethappa please stop.
Please listen to me, Pethappa
Please don't
Pethappa
That's it.
I'm done.
Me too.
Fetch some water.
Hurry up.
Get it.
Oh, no!
Boys
Stop
Boys
Stop
Instead of digging that spot
we've been digging here.
What are you saying?
My grandmother made a fool of us.
Let's close this one.
Give the crowbar.
Your grandmother took her revenge on us.
Salidappa, I don't care
whether we can dive in headfirst.
We will dig
a large well to avenge her.
Yes, I agree with Mani.
Fetch some water please.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Wake up.
Boys
Come here.
Mani
Is he crying
because we dug the wrong spot or
because his grandmother died?
Even I don't know.
Why don't we
quietly bury her in the hole we dug?
Mani is right.
Right from the beginning
he's been telling us to kill her.
If I tell you
to eat shit, will you?
Will you?
Tell me.
Stop it, Mani.
Why don't you
tell Salidappa to eat? He definitely will.
Why put the blame on me?
Don't bring me into this.
Both of you go to hell.
In anticipation of her funeral
you were the one
who wore a pair of new slippers.
I know you stole the new pair.
Pethappan knows who stole it.
Why don't you ask him?
Let me go, I'll ask him
Shall we inform
the villagers? I am scared.
No, they'll hold
us responsible for her death.
Saibol himself
will accuse me of killing her.
But we didn't kill her.
Uncle Govindan will tell
the whole village that we killed her.
He knows that Pethappan
and his grandmother don't get along.
Yes, Mani is right.
I'll break your jaw.
I really mean it.
They'll say we plotted to dig a well
And plotted to kill her as well.
Uncle Govindan will spread this
rumour around the village.
Shall I cover up the hole then?
No need.
She's my grandmother
and I know what to do.
Just do as I say.
Looks like she's just
a bag of bones.
But she weighs a ton!
Pethappa, lift it up.
Wait.
Pethappa, hurry up.
Pethappa, run away.
What's happening?
Pethappa, run away.
Saibol, run.
Grandmother.
Balaji
I found him.
I found him.
I found him.