Pallaburusu (2026) Movie Script

Grandpa. Open your mouth.
Wider.
Wider still.
Hold still.
Just open your mouth.
Don't make any sound.
Is your toothache really bad?
How much longer?
My jaw hurts!
Hold on. Let me get a proper look.
It's almost done.
Give me two minutes.
Grandpa.
Your teeth have become very sensitive.
You need to slow your chewing.
Got it?
What's your name?
Shambo.
Grandpa, you'll find these over there.
I've prescribed a toothbrush
and some painkillers.
Use them regularly.
I don't understand.
Brush? Brush!
What do you mean?
You use it to clean your teeth.
A neem twig?
Not a neem twig.
Yeah. This one. A toothbrush.
Oh! You mean this?
A Pallaburusu (toothbrush)?
I've never used one of these before.
You'll have to start now.
You need to brush properly.
On the inside... the upper side.
Only if you brush properly
will your pain subside.
- Got it?
- Yeah.
You can get up now.
Do you use a toothbrush every day?
Yes.
No wonder your teeth are so white.
Brother, give me a toothbrush
and these pills.
Here.
Why are you giving me
your Aadhar card?
- Don't you need it?
- No.
They ask for it everywhere these days.
Are you sure?
- Here you go.
- Is that everything?
Yes.
All I did was ask my son
to bring these medicines.
He's dragged it out for four months!
Such is my fate!
We don't have these though.
Grandpa, we're out of these.
Try elsewhere.
What? You don't have them?
You don't even have a toothbrush?
Then why the hell is your shop even open?
A neem twig is much better.
I could find one anywhere.
You can find everything
at the town square.
Now where all do I have to
wander looking for this?
- You're heading to the village, right?
- Yeah. Get in quick!
Are you in?
Yeah. Let's go.
- Hey!
- What is it?
- Is this Boinapally gate?
- Yes.
Then pull over for a minute.
Hey! Hey!
Hey!
I wonder how long he'll take.
Listen, make sure you get this
by tomorrow morning.
- Wait a moment, Dad!
- A toothbrush.
Why are you always
in such a rush? Damn it!
A toothbrush and pills!
- The doctor prescribed them.
- So what?
Bring them by tomorrow morning.
Don't you forget.
You only remember me
when you need something.
I'm leaving the prescription right here.
- I'm leaving.
- Fine. Go!
Hey, hurry up!
Such a miracle.
He let me off without a fight.
Hey! Stop! Stop! My goats!
Put it on my tab for now.
It's always the same with him!
My goats.
When my wife was alive,
I had someone to talk to.
Now she's gone, and I'm all alone.
When I talk to you, all you do is bleat.
Just keep moving. Enough talking.
Hey, Grandpa!
Heard you went to
the town today?
I went to the hospital.
The doctor prescribed a toothbrush.
What's the point of brushing teeth
that are already ruined?
Yeah, right.
- Tell me.
- Why are you still not home?
- I'm on my way.
- It's already late...
I'll be there in ten minutes.
Why are you making such a fuss?
Alright.
Hey, Shankar. Take care of it.
One sip of this,
and I can sleep peacefully.
Here, brother.
Mom! Dad is here.
Hmm... Good job guarding the door.
Mom! He's been drinking again!
- Did he drink again?
- Should have run into cops instead.
At least a bribe would
have kept them quiet.
- It seems you were born just to drink!
- Like you were born to nag?
Had that been the case
you would have had it from me!
You won't stop drinking despite me
constantly telling you not to, right?
Now drink this!
I don't know when you will understand.
We have a daughter
of marriageable age in this house.
How can you just sit
in a liquor shop and drink?
You and your rants!
I'm the one stressing over her wedding!
I want the same thing!
Just marry me off and be done with it!
I'm going to the neighbours to watch TV!
Can't watch a thing.
Can't do anything. Ugh!
Don't you know how to lower the volume?
That boy and his family
are coming to see Rekha tomorrow.
I hope it works out this time.
A few proposals
have already fallen through.
People are demanding 50 lakhs
just because she has a dark complexion.
So the people coming tomorrow are also
going to ask for 50 Lakhs?
Well, that groom is also dark-skinned.
I spoke to his mother to find out.
They might ask for 20 lakhs.
If they're both dark-skinned,
the kids will be dark-skinned too!
Anyway, where will we find this 20 lakhs?
Does you father have it or mine?
Leave my father out of this!
Stick to yours!
Right. So let me tell
you what my father did.
He handed me a prescription chit
this morning for something he needs.
What chit?
We already have a lot on our hand.
Don't start some new drama now!
Our daughter's wedding is our priority!
If you start some new nonsense again
you will get it from me! I won't spare you!
All we have right now is 10 lakhs in cash
and three tolas of gold, right?
But a wedding costs a fortune.
There's food, music, shopping...
They're coming to see her
tomorrow evening.
Tomorrow is your day off, isn't it?
Go get some sweets and snacks.
And borrow some chairs
from the neighbors.
Since you have money to
spend on booze, but not on chairs!
Are you done? I'm hungry.
Did you even cook?
Damn! I left the stove on!
This damn Chotu!
Can't clean hair in a barbershop!
Brother!
- What is it?
- I need a haircut.
- What's this?
- I want it exactly like this!
It's for my reels.
I need a unique look for my followers!
Did you tell your parents?
Just do it brother! I'll handle them!
Hold this. Kids these days!
Raviga style!
Take a look. How's it?
It looks amazing!
- Of course it'd be...
- Alright then. I'll pay later.
Hey! You little brat!
Desham brother is calling.
Brother! Namaste.
What's up? How are you?
Did you get the package?
- Yes, I received it, brother.
- Didn't it arrive early this time?
- What is this, brother?
- You don't know what that is?
That's Alexa!
Hand that and the T-shirt over to my dad.
You're confused, aren't you?
Even Trump back here uses one!
Look for a button.
Yeah. That's the one.
Turn it on.
Hey Raviga!
What is it, Grandpa?-Looks
like someone's there.
Are you using the neem twig again?
Didn't you get the toothbrush
the doctor prescribed?
I'll get it today.
How do you know about that?
Old man Bugappa announced it
to the whole village last night.
Hey...
Rambha!
Hey, Moguli.
You're still alive?
I thought you were long gone!
Hey! Is that Rambha?
Wait, damn it!
I'm still alive.
I'm not dead yet.
I heard you left your in-laws' place.
Yeah. My husband passed away.
What's left there for me?
Damn, Rambha!
You haven't changed a bit.
I'm leaving. I can't waste time here.
Oh boy!
What's this?
Fair-skinned.
Round and round... what a thrill!
Damn this surgery! I don't know
when I'll see properly again.
Can't make out anything.
Everything is so blurry!
Always glued to their phones and movies!
Always up to no good!
Their heads are buried
so deep in their screens!
They won't even know if
a real person is next to them!
Here you go.
There isn't any hair in the tea, right?
- Pick it out if you see any.
- Damn you!
Hey Grandpa Jill.
Are you ever going to put that
stove out?
Are you going to
keep blowing into it all day?
What do you mean "stove"?
My dad and a Sheikh from Dubai
once smoked from this very pipe.
You just started holding
a pair of scissors.
I used to get the haircuts
you're doing now when I was a kid.
You're way behind the times.
- Is that so? Whatever you say.
- Yeah.
Here.
Here you go, Grandpa Bugappa.
Are your hands only good
for holding scissors and carrying tea?
Of course not! I also carry my mug
to the fields every morning.
That's not what I meant, you mughead!
What the hell are you doing
with your youth?
At your age, I grabbed
everything I could.
Women used to chase after me
just to be held.
Who knows? Maybe you chased them instead.
Thanks to your sleazy behavior,
neither of us got Rambha!
I told you to let me have her.
But you never listened.
- Mom!
- Hey Ravi,
What's gotten into you?
What kind of haircut is this?
He was the one who went on
about his reels! So I gave him the cut!
So you'll blindly do
whatever a kid asks?
Shave it all off!
Mom, please don't! It looks nice.
I'll lose my followers!
Get in!
- Is it loosening up?
- Yes.
Turn it.
How many times
is your motor going to break down?
Why don't you just buy a new one?
That thing spends more time
at your house than in the water.
Tighten it harder.
That's it.
Where's my toothbrush?
Where is my toothbrush,
paste, and the pills?
What all this?
Bolts.
Raju's motor broke down,
so he asked me to get some bolts.
- Didn't I?
- Yeah! Just this morning.
Are this fool's bolts more important
than my toothbrush?
Yeah! So what about it?
You're always asking this and that.
Do I have to run errands
for you every single day?
I have a toothache.
I can barely eat.
Is it so hard to bring
the toothbrush the doctor prescribed?
Enough!
His motor needed repairs, Dad.
Exactly! You don't care about my pain!
This fool's bolts
are more important to you!
I won't get them!
I just won't do it!
Do whatever you want!
The moment I step into this village,
he's at my throat!
Move aside.
What are you staring at?
Always picking a fight for no reason!
I don't have the time
to fetch everything you ask for!
You're always embarrassing me
in front of people!
Once this is done, apply some powder.
You'll look great.
Turn around.
Let me see.
Since they like each other,
we can talk about the rest.
We already told you our terms
over the phone. That's final.
Brother, 20 lakhs
will be difficult for us.
Then tell us what you have in mind.
These days, even an unemployed guy
gets 20 lakhs.
My son works as a civil engineer.
He even runs a hardware store.
There is nothing he lacks!
That's true.
But we can only manage up to 10.
On top of that, we can give
two or three tolas of gold.
Anything beyond that
will be very difficult for us, brother.
Come over here.
Where did you put
the toothbrush and toothpaste?
Are you going to brush now?
In front of the guests?
Didn't you brush this morning? Exhale.
That's not it!
And I did brush in the morning!
Do you remember the toothbrush
I brought for my dad?
I bought it so I can get him off my back.
Where did you put it?
Do you think we asked for too much?
But 10 lakhs is too little.
That's great. But why the
hell would I know?
With all this work,
how am I supposed to keep track?
Hey!
Oh God!
What have you done?
This is a medical prescription!
You put paste all over it?
Who asked you to take it out?
I'll kick you!
I'll hit you!
Hey. They have an i20 car.
- Really?
- Yes.
Which color?
This color.
- The girl seems nice.
- Yeah.
Looks like he likes her too.
- I was thinking the same thing.
- But the father seems strange.
I feel the same way.
Okay!
15 lakhs and six tolas of gold.
We already reduced it by five, right?
Why are they huddling again?
They are asking for 15 lakhs
and six tolas of gold. What should we do?
We'll manage somehow
and make it happen.
Finding another match would be hard.
Try to understand.
Dad, they have an i20 car as well.
We'll reduce it by two more lakhs.
We're fine with that.
Alright. It's settled then.
But the wedding
should take place in a month.
Start the wedding arrangements.
- What do you say?
- Okay!
This one?
All done.
My beard's gotten long, hasn't it?
Yeah! It has.
So what?
Who's got eyes for you now?
Well, how would you know?
Take me to Raviga's shop.
I need a trim.
Oh! Shambo grandpa!
Is Shambo here?
I heard your granddaughter's wedding
has been fixed.
Swetha just got back from there.
Rekha looked really beautiful today!
Is that so?
Why do you sound surprised?
Didn't you know?
The Sarpanch's son
is getting married tomorrow.
Are you coming?
He didn't even tell me
his own daughter's marriage was fixed?
And I have to hear about it
from outsiders?
Goodness!
Is it the Sarpanch getting married,
or his son?
That poster is massive!
Well, even the next village
should be able to see it.
I never expected Malli to get married.
They found a nice girl.
I hear he's the one giving the dowry.
Your father is here.
You should've told
him the wedding was fixed.
Do as you wish.
Why are you making faces?
If we don't include him,
what will the villagers think?
How are you doing, Amrutha?
Didn't they give out return gifts?
We're supposed to bring gifts
for everyone,
but no one gives anything to us.
Oh no! He's going to nag me
about that toothbrush.
Best to stay away!
My goodness!
Their line up is as long as a train.
Aunt! Take this.
- Hey!
- Yeah.
Listen. Are our ladies here?
Yeah, they are.
Has the Sarpanch
from the other village arrived?
She did.
Oh my goodness!
She dressed up so well!
Damn! I can't see now.
Couldn't this wedding happen
before my eye surgery?
Wow! Look at him blow.
It's not like we have a choice.
The wedding has to happen, right?
I'm running late. I have to leave.
Hey! Let's go. It's time.
Wait a minute.
I'll meet you later.
Always in a rush!
Can't you stand still for a second?
- We're running late.
- Please eat before you leave.
Damn it.
Alright. Let's leave.
I heard Mutton soup is good.
I really want to try it!
I haven't even eaten yet
and you're dragging me away.
- Let's eat at home.
- I didn't even cook at home.
I'm not cooking anything at home!
Take me to a restaurant!
That's my granddaughter.
She's studying in the town.
She'll become the collector...
of our village!
Really?
I've never seen her
in the village though.
She's pursuing higher studies.
She studies 28 hours a day.
Wow!
One has to read that much?
Of course! You thought
becoming an ASS officer is easy?
Yeah, tell me.
You have so many doubts!
Huh? That? Well...
Just check Article 24/7. It's simple.
Did you hear that?
She's killing it with her English.
She asks me all her doubts!
Of course. Because you are brilliant.
Listen Raviga.
I suspect my granddaughter's
been talking to someone on the phone.
Stop it! Just because
she's on the phone...
Does it mean she's eloping with a boy?
This is the 'generation gap'
between you and us.
What did you say? A generator?
- Yeah.
- Whatever, generator or motor...
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Until my eyesight gets better,
keep an eye on her for me.
Hey.
It's making a sound,
but there's no breeze!
Alright. I'll hang up now.
Shall we leave?
The generator gap!
Watch the steps.
Watch it.
Yeah, yeah.
Yes, further up.
Yes, keep it like that.
Finally... some peace.
- I asked you to bring them up, didn't I?
- Brother!
What's this, brother?
Why are you rushing the wedding?
You didn't even gift me and your
brother-in-law wedding clothes.
By the way,
who is designing Rekha's blouses?
You gave it to
Padmaja Tailors, didn't you?
I didn't even cross your mind, did I?
I see. I finally get it.
Listen, there wasn't enough
time to get them tailored.
We bought them ready-made.
Don't make excuses.
Kavitha, you're here!
I was so worried you wouldn't show up.
Look, we even bought wedding clothes
for you and your husband.
It was your brother's selection.
I had nothing to do with it.
Don't mind I couldn't bring these
in person. I didn't have the time.
Yeah, I knew you'd bring them.
They're amazing.
How do I look in this attire?
I've got work to do. I'm leaving.
I heard you're offering a huge dowry.
Of course! Dad left
us a fortune, didn't he?
I'm giving it all to them!
Speaking of... Did you
invite dad? Is he coming?
Why would I?
Don't you remember
what he did at my wedding?
Oh God! Both of you always
have something going on.
Well, that's how Dad is.
Brother-in-law, I've been working
since morning and I'm totally exhausted.
- Lend me a hand.
- Ouch!
It's nothing, brother-in-law.
I crashed my old bike this morning.
It hurts like hell.
It's nothing, brother-in-law.
A little booze and you'll be alright.
Let's go.
You picked a good brand, right?
Hope this isn't like the cheap one
you brought last time.
What do you mean?
I poured you branded
liquor last time too.
Forget it. Just go and have a peg.
- Tirupati!
- Hey, Raju!
How can you come so late?
- Where is the booze?
- There is enough. Go on.
Oh, that's good.
Uncle, where should I stick these flowers?
- Flowers?
- Yeah.
You want to shove them up my -?
- Stick it wherever you want.
- This guy is always making a face!
Hey, hurry.
Wow! Desham brother sends
the best clothes!
Look at how they stand out!
Keshav Grandpa. Here you go.
Look what your son sent.
What's with the flashy clothes
you have been wearing lately?
The old fellow has sharp eyes.
- Are those really yours?
- Of course!
This is how they dress in Hyderabad!
Forget that.
Look what Desham bro sent for you.
What's this box?
That's no box! That's Alecha!
Huh?
It's Hailessa, man.
Hailessa?
- We've seen them all.
- You geezers...
It's not Hailessa.
It's Alecha.
A... lecha... Alecha.
Hailessa!
Whatever!
- So, is this that popular massage box?
- No.
There's nothing in the world
it doesn't know.
- Really?
- Keshav, give it to me.
Now watch carefully.
Alecha!
- That's it?
- Yeah.
Will it answer anything I ask?
Let's see.
Hailessa,
I haven't been able to fart for two days.
Will I let one out today?
Ugh! You...
What was that? It made a sound.
That's her farting back at you!
Oh! I know about this.
My dad played with toys like
these in Dubai when I was a kid.
You are way behind the times.
Wow! Desham bro sends so many things.
Hey, listen. My son's the best.
He takes such good care of me.
He gets me everything I need
and sends these on top of that.
- Yeah.
- Oh, I forgot!
Apparently, Shambo's granddaughter
is getting married.
They even exchanged rings.
Didn't Shambo go?
Right? Weren't you invited?
No, he didn't.
Don't know what's gotten into my son!
He didn't even get me a toothbrush!
Why would he care about me anyway?
Hey, Shambo grandpa!
Still haven't got that toothbrush?
Why not get yourself a set of dentures?
Damn it.
Hey, Uncle!
Yeah, what is it?
Tirupati sent the wedding invitations
to distribute in the village.
It's a wedding.
- A toothbrush?
- It's Rekha's wedding.
A toothbrush?
It's a wedding!
- That fellow didn't bring it!
- It's day after tomorrow.
Damn it! They won't even listen anymore.
It's your own granddaughter's wedding.
Why am I bothering telling you about it.
He won't bring me a toothbrush,
and this pain won't go away.
Hey, Chotu. Clean up here.
Hey Raviga, get me some tea.
Why do you look so down today?
You already know it.
My granddaughter's wedding is tomorrow.
They must be celebrating
the Haldi ceremony right now.
My son didn't invite me yet.
Huh... You need an invite?...Why?
Is it your granddaughter's wedding or is it
someone else's granddaughter getting married?
For a wedding in your own house...
And that too your own granddaughter's,
do you really need an invitation?
You should be the one
taking all of us to the wedding.
- Really?
- Yeah!
Correct!
Why should I wait for his invitation
to my own granddaughter's wedding?
Exactly.
You might be younger...
But you're pretty wise.
Oh no!
I don't even have a new dress.
Leave that to me. Go now.
So many moonlit dreams
Are glowing in my eyes
Leaping like a rushing tide
A restless excitement
I've never known before
Keeps urging me ahead
Like a cuckoo's endless song
This journey never seems to pause
Blooming all the while
For years to come
Hailo, Hailo, Hailessa
I'll carry bride in a palanquin
Hailessa
Hailessa
Hailessa
Hey hailessa, hailessa
Hailo, hailo, hailessa
Hey hailessa, hailessa
Hey hailessa, hailessa
Hailo, hailo, hailessa
Hey hailessa, hey hailessa, hailessa
Where's the head of the family?
Everyone's asking
You're the elder for this wedding
They'll say and hand you the honor
Where's the little one's grandpa?
The groom side will keep asking
He looks just like his granddad
Everyone should praise me
My child's wedding what a day
It has to be truly magnificent
If only his mother were here
The son will bow his head and say
So many moonlit dreams
Are glowing in my eyes
Leaping like a rushing tide
A restless excitement
I've never known before
Keeps urging me ahead
Like a cuckoo's endless song
This journey never seems to pause
Blooming all the while
For years to come
Hailo, hailo, hailessa
I'll carry bride in a palanquin
Hailessa
Hailessa
- I've arranged all the flowers.
- Everything's taken care of?
Yeah.
Greetings, Uncle!
Why are you sitting here?
Because no one bothered to invite me.
He even invited an idiot like you!
It's my fault for striking
a conversation with you.
Uncle, where do I stick these?
What's with you and these damn flowers?
It's always the same.
Stick them wherever the hell you want!
- He never says it right.
- Why is your dad outside?
- Really?
- He refuses to come inside.
- Where is he?
- He's right over there.
Don't tell him I told you,
or he'll curse at me.
I'm not sure what he is up to.
Hello.
Dad, why are you sitting out here?
Come inside!
Why should I?
It's Rekha's wedding.
Don't make a scene. Come inside.
Do I look like someone
who would cause a scene?
"Rekha's wedding," he says!
Why don't you invite me when...
Rekha has a baby
and needs help changing diapers!
Forget all that. Just come inside.
Come on, Dad!
Please come inside.
Come on. Sit here.
Namaste, namaste!
Is your husband here?
Have your kids come too?
Hope everyone is doing well.
Brother! How are you doing?
You must eat before you leave.
Did you see that?
He threw a grand celebration!
May you live a happy life!
Old man. Sir is calling you.
What happened?
Officer, I want to file
a complaint against my son.
Why? Did he hit you? Or Did he stab you?
No, sir.
He didn't buy me a toothbrush.
Huh? What?
A toothbrush, sir!
Must be a toothbrush, sir.
Oh.
I went to the doctor
because of a toothache...
She prescribed a brush and some pills,
but he never brought them!
So you want me to file a case just because
your son didn't get you a toothbrush?
It's not just that, sir.
He didn't invite me when they fixed
my granddaughter's marriage.
He didn't even invite me
when they were exchanging rings.
He also didn't invite me to the wedding.
Not even to the post-wedding ceremonies.
He didn't call me up to the wedding stage.
In the end, I didn't even get a picture.
Go ahead, sir. Please file a case.
Look, old man.
We can't file a complaint for this.
There's a court next door. Go there.
They'll tell you how to do it. Got it?
So then what's the point of you
and this damn police station!
Look, there are some forms to fill
and formalities to be done.
I charge 20,000 rupees.
I usually charge much more.
But just for you,
I'm giving this discount.
20,000 rupees?
The money from the harvest
barely covers my daily expenses.
And 20,000 on top of that?
Well, you don't have to pay it right now.
Okay?
Give me 5,000 as an advance.
You can pay the rest
once we win the case.
I'll be right here.
You can come see me anytime.
How much?!
How much for two?
Fifty thousand for two.
Fifty thousand?!
Here.
Give me two for ten thousand.
Ten thousand for two? Get lost.
That won't even buy you their manure!
Here. Give me both for 15,000 rupees.
What now?
I'll give you one for 15,000.
Oh! You're quite smart.
Alright, here's the money.
Give them to me.
Hey, load them inside.
Hey, give me your card.
A card? What card?
You know, the government card.
They call it Aadhaar or something.
An Aadhaar card?
Why do you need that?
People ask me wherever I go.
Why shouldn't I do the same?
Of course you'll ask!
Hey! Bring that lamb too.
Come on, load them inside.
Yeah, do it.
I'll be back.
Aadhaar card!
An Aadhaar card?
Why do we need this now?
No need. Keep it.
Consider it done.
We'll send a court notice to your son,
giving him a few months.
We'll settle this in court.
Until then, ease up. Okay?
Son, don't sell me for harvest
I'll live and struggle
For you till I die
Hey! Stop singing!
I can't hear anything.
You and your nonsense!
I filed a case against my son.
I filed a case against Tirupati.
- Tirupati? You mean your son?
- Yeah.
Good lord!
I saw this movie on YouTube
the other day.
The Indian.
I wondered if anyone would really
treat their son that way.
My god! We've got a real-life
Indian walking among us!
He doesn't respect me one bit.
So you'll sue him for that?
- Anyway, what exactly is the charge?
- A toothbrush case.
A toothbrush case?
What does that even mean?
That's the case for kids
who neglect their parents!
The toothbrush case, huh?
That's a good one.
Who is it?!
Coming!
Here.
Bill for the tents, carpets,
side walls, and the cooking pots.
Here!
Bill for the lights, decorations,
and flower garlands.
Namaste sir, I'm the cook.
Forty thousand?!
With forty thousand rupees...
I could've bought the equipment
rather than renting it!
So you should have bought it!
Why rent from me?
Labor charges...
Three thousand in labor charges?!
Yes, Uncle.
The boys worked quite hard
for the wedding.
So they had a few drinks.
- That's what the bills are for.
- They drank 3000 rupees worth of booze?!
Uncle, it's like our sister's wedding.
So they ordered a couple of Teacher's.
Even I don't drink that.
Your boys have expensive taste.
But why should I have to pay for it?
Uncle, they drank like
it was their own family's wedding.
- And I owe you 80,000?
- Yes, sir.
Okay. Listen...
Here's what we'll do...
Come back in two days.
I'll pay you the full amount.
No, no, no!
I need the money today.
The boys need to get paid!
What do you mean "no, no, no"?
I don't have the money right now.
I'll get money in two days.
Come back then.
It's always the same run around
with you people.
Hey, Venkat...
The bulb's gone. Have a look.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Just have a look at it.
- Let's go, boys. That's enough.
- Why are you staring at me?
Who do they take me for?
As if I'll flee with their money!
How much is it?
Counting the people who just came...
The photographer, and the grocery store,
it's two lakhs total.
Where am I supposed
to find two lakhs right away?
We spent five lakhs just days ago.
Who's going to lend us now?
Even combining the chit fund money
and the PF won't be enough!
And even if we wanted to sell something...
We have nothing but the
one acre land in the village.
So are we sitting on
about eight lakhs of debt?
Yeah.
If we want to be debt-free
we may have to sell that land.
Go to your Dad and get the land
transferred in your name.
Worrying won't get us anywhere.
I have to teach you everything!
How will you live without me?
Are the land documents in order?
I wonder who knocked...
Namaste, brother!
It's Kirana Shetty,
here's the grocery bill for the wedding.
- Who else is left? They keep coming like flies!
- 35,000.
Okay!
Here.
Careful!
Brother, how long will you keep
stealing electricity?
You think I enjoy it?
Then why not take a new connection?
I'm already tired chasing the folks
at the electricity office.
It's all too complicated,
you need to file an application.
How do I handle that, you tell me?
We have sister-in-law for that!
- What sister-in-law?
- The sister-in-law, brother!
What are you on about?
The ASS sister-in-law!
She's practically a collector.
Why not ask her?
What a brilliant idea, Chotu!
Oh no! Sorry, man.
- I saw how you looked at her.
- You're pretty smart!
- I need to fill an application first.
- But do you even know how to write?
Serve tea!
I need to speak to you in private.
'Current connection...
Help, madam'
What's this?
By the way, I heard
you're some kind of ASS?
No! It is not ASS!
SAI... AIS... No, no.
ISI! It's ISI.
Oh! ISI... got it.
So after all that training,
will you come back to the village?
Why not?
I'll be ISI in our village.
Then... will you do something for me?
What is it?
Can you get my shop
an electricity connection?
Your shop doesn't have electricity?
No, it doesn't.
Every day, I just steal
from someone else's line.
- Huh?
- Yeah.
That's illegal!
- Get a meter installed.
- I know.
That's why...
Could you talk to the 'gormint'
and get my shop a connection?
Ugh! It's not "gormint."
It's "garment."
Garment is it?
Garment!
Yeah, tell me.
Another doubt?
Look at the garment order no. 1.45 PM.
Everyone keeps coming to me
with questions.
Seeing you like this reminds me
of the movie "Sooryavamsham."
Meena.
Venkatesh.
Wait... are you flirting with me?
What?
I mean... are you trying to woo me?
Me? Woo you?
You're going to be a collector.
How could I? Not a chance.
Well, I have my doubts.
Doubt?!
Tell them Hydra has reached
our village too. That'll scare them!
That's it!
I'll call you back, brother.
Brother, namaste!
- Namaste.
- Shankar brother sent me.
Oh!
Shankar and I drank ourselves
into a stupor last night!
I've got some land, brother.
I'm in a bit of a financial crunch.
I need your help selling it.
- Who is this Shambo?
- My father.
- But the property's not in your name.
- Yes, that's right.
If we go ahead with this,
would he mind?
Not at all, brother!
My father does whatever I say!
He gets mutton when I ask for mutton.
And chicken when I ask for chicken.
We're practically best friends!
So, there's one acre...
- You want to sell the whole thing?
- Yes, all of it brother.
Quote them ten lakhs.
Alright.
I'll find a buyer.
You and your Dad be ready.
Okay. We'll be ready.
Grandpa Shambo... here.
Take it.
I was in town a couple of days ago.
Picked this up on the way,
since you asked for it.
How much was it?
Don't worry about it.
Looks like you've got enough
on your plate.
By the way, you haven't been singing
any songs lately.
Alright.
I'm heading to the shop.
Customers must be waiting.
I'll see you soon.
2-Tirupati!
- Yeah!
It came from the court.
Is everything alright?
From the Court?!
So you've started drinking at home now?
Someone once said,
"Give them an inch, they take a mile."
That's you, exactly.
Great! Now you'll make this a habit?
I took a mile when you gave me an inch?
Wait...
Here. Read this.
If you read this...
You'll pour yourself one too.
Come, sit and read.
What does it say?
- The old man's crossed all lines.
- Huh?
He filed a case against me!
What kind of father files a case
against his own son?
A case?
Father-in-law?
Yes, a case against me.
Filed by your father-in-law!
It's a maintenance case.
He says I'm not
supporting him or caring for him.
So...
We won't get that land either?
Yeah, you can forget about that!
We can keep dreaming about the land now!
Oh God!
The expenses just keep piling up,
day after day!
- Can I tell you something?
- Go ahead.
Our Rekha is three months along now.
Huh?
What wonderful news!
Rekha is three months pregnant?
Curb your excitement. She's going to be
moving in soon for the childbirth!
We'll have to take care of everything.
You think she'll just be
sitting home all day?
Hospital visits, tests, fees, delivery...
Hot water, cold water,
and the whole nine yards.
And since it's her first pregnancy,
it all falls on us.
This wedding just keeps
giving me new headaches.
We'll figure it out.
We'll manage something.
Yes! We can fight.
My usual fee is around 40,000.
Arrange it.
Sir I already told you about my position.
I'm already stretched thin.
40,000 is a lot no?
Fine. Make it 30,000.
But you must appear in court tomorrow.
- Huh?
- Okay!
My Daughter's wedding
and my Father's nonsense.
There's no end to my troubles!
That is not the one. In IPL...
Check for Section 360 degrees.
So next is Politics?
- You're killing me with your doubts.
- Why is it so hot in here man?
- Huh? In here?
- Yes.
- Inside me?
- Not inside you.
I know there's no heat inside you!
At your age, your blood
should be boiling, you fool!
How many lanes does this village have?
You have no idea.
Seventeen lanes.
And I've had a lover
in every single one.
Back in the day...
In the lanes, behind houses, under trees,
in the middle of the sugarcane fields...
What a time that was!
You don't even know your own lanes.
What are you doing with your youth?
Hey, Chotu.
- Yes!
- Cool drink.
Give it to her.
No, about the physics...
Back then, I had my ways to charm them!
Every girl fell for me!
Did you send?
Did you find it?
You and your doubts!
No. It's something to do with...
Yes, the physics.
Alright. Call me back
if you have any more doubts.
Grandpa, have these.
Hey, put it on my tab.
- You look great.
- Well, that's who I am!
That's how it is.
What happened, brother?
You didn't give her the biscuits?
Damn!
She's putting on an act.
She's faking everything!
Ugh!
Shambo Gaddappa!
Shambo Gaddappa! Shambo Gaddappa!
Tirupati Gaddappa!
Tirupati Gaddappa! Tirupati Gaddappa!
Remember everything I told you?
Do exactly as I say.
- What's the delay? Let's go.
- Yes, yes.
- Sir... My client...
- Sir!
Mr. Shambo Gaddappa,
son of Bhairi Gaddappa, has filed a case
under the Maintenance Act,
Section 144 of the BNSS.
The case file is before you, sir...
Mr. Shambo Gadappa claims that his son...
Mr. Tirupati Gaddappa,
son of this elderly gentleman...
Has not shown any care for him.
He is suffering greatly in his old age.
Yet his own son has never once
asked if his father has eaten.
Old Man, please tell us.
Sir, it's your turn to speak.
Greetings, sir.
That is my son.
He never once...
Never once bought me
a pair of underwear, sir.
I can barely afford my own.
How was I supposed to buy his, sir?
Sir...
He didn't even buy me a toothbrush.
He didn't invite me
to my granddaughter's engagement.
And in the end, he didn't invite me
to her wedding either, sir.
Is that so? How could you do that to him?
You couldn't even manage a toothbrush?
He must've had severe toothache.
And you didn't even invite him
to your own daughter's wedding?
Sir, I did buy him a toothbrush,
but some kid stole it.
- Really?
- Yes, sir.
Are you sure it was a kid and not a crow?
Sir, it's been a year
since my wife passed.
Since water was scarce,
the crop only yielded half.
I was barely surviving on
what little was left.
And he didn't even buy me an underwear?
Not even a shirt.
I only have one.
I wash it and wear it again.
Over and over.
And he has a government job!
What do you do for work?
I'm a railway gate man, sir.
You work for the central government...
And you can't
buy your father an underwear?
I have my own expenses too, sir...
Recently, I got my daughter married.
All the money I had, went into that.
- On top of that, the dowry...
- You gave dowry?!
Mention dowry again
and I'll put you behind bars!
No, sir. I didn't pay it.
He has money for booze every single day.
But not a rupee
for underwear or a toothbrush.
I don't drink every day, sir.
Alright. Why didn't you invite your father
to your daughter's wedding?
Why should I?
He looks innocent,
but he is a real headache.
He is always causing trouble.
At my own wedding...
The moment I was tying the
nuptial chain, he wasn't there.
When everyone went looking for him,
he was outside the village...
Playing drums
and dancing with women.
I was humiliated in front of my in-laws.
The looks they gave me...
I haven't forgotten it to this day.
If he couldn't be bothered
to care about his own son's wedding...
Why would I expect him to care
for my daughter's wedding?
So I didn't invite him.
And yet he showed up!
What more does he want?
The night before his wedding,
I went to bed on an empty stomach!
He never once asked if I'd eaten.
So why would I go to his wedding?
I'm adjourning this case
to next week.
In that time, both parties will have
a chance to reach a compromise.
You may also settle
this outside of court.
Come to an agreement
and submit it to the court.
Talk to them, convince them,
and counsel them.
- Okay, milord!
- Okay, milord!
Your father's case is strong.
If you can, reach a compromise.
- Get to a settlement.
- And if I don't?
Then you'll need to arrange
another 40,000.
- Hey, stop here! Stop!
- What happened?
Stop the auto, man. I need to go.
Good lord, you're impossible.
Finish it off soon.
His stops are more than the bus stops.
Make it quick.
Hey, step back! I might pee on you.
Dad!
The judge told us to reach a compromise.
Drop the case.
Why should I? I won't.
Do whatever you want.
All I do is just sit under
a tree and gossip, right?
All I ever do is cause trouble, right?
And I drink
every single day it seems, right?
I'm a real headache, right?
Did you ever buy me
underwear as a child?
And you expect me to do?
I had to go around wearing
my friend Raju's underwear!
Right. I didn't buy you underwear.
You ran around half-naked
since childhood it seems!
I came all the way out here
to make peace with you...
That was my mistake!
I'm not dropping the case.
Do what you wish!
We'll see!
How long is he going to take?!
Why did you stop?
Get in!
Wait, damn it!
My son didn't let me in peace!
You kept saying that and now
I have to go too, damn it!
Come on!
This old man travels for free.
The rest of you, relieve yourself
now if you have to. I won't halt again!
- Hey, Ravi! Get us some tea.
- I wonder when my eyes will get better.
- Coming right up.
- I don't need it.
- Hey, Bugga.
- Yes!
I suspect Raviga
is eyeing your granddaughter.
- I sense something fishy.
- Is it?
Who has a phone at your house?
- Everyone does.
- What does your granddaughter usually do?
Well, she eats, studies,
and stares at her phone.
How long has it been
since she spoke to you?
You're right.
She's spending a lot of time
on calls lately.
So, if your granddaughter
is on the phone...
Does that mean she's seeing someone?
This is what they call
the "generator gap."
What?
- Generator gap?
- Generator gap?
Here's your tea.
Here.
Hey Grandpa, heard you filed a case?
Raviga.
Get me some tea.
I haven't eaten since last night.
Raviga! Get me some tea.
I haven't eaten since last night.
What? You want tea, right?
It went cold. Let me heat it up.
Listen. It may take some time.
Don't file a case against me for it.
- Hey, what?
- Wait.
- I need...
- You need what?
I need to get married again!
- Huh?
- Huh?
I was married twice when I was young,
but it didn't do me any good.
Both of them left me.
What's with marrying at
this age old fellow?
I'm all alone at home.
I can't manage the household chores.
I slept hungry last night too.
So, you want me to find
an old lady for you, right?
I don't mind if she's young too.
What?!
What's with him man?
Okay.
Look!
I know a woman in the neighbouring village.
She is really something.
She lost her husband two months back.
Let's go see her tomorrow.
Sounds good?
- Okay.
- Wow!
Feeling shy now, are we?
- You geezer!
- Is she really stunning?
Then once my eyesight gets better...
I want to get married as well.
Find a match for me too.
You worry about your eyes first!
That old man who was once
Confined to bed
Now sparkles with youthful charm
He's acting like a young buck
Showing off all his vigor
Bouncing around with excitement
Just look at him, dear
Look at his swagger
Look at his pride
Look at that crisp white dhoti
A brand-new style has taken over
He's splashed himself with perfume
Oh my, look at him
He's put on his glasses
Yet he's blushing with shyness
If there's an eligible bride
Just point her out to him
We'll fix the wedding tomorrow
And send the newlyweds home
A new obsession has hit him
Now the whole village is buzzing
He's twirling his moustache
With swagger
Let it be known across the village
How much longer must he wait?
He needs a lovely companion
Where is she? Where could she be?
The one who'll serve him a warm meal
Whether she's rich or full of charm
He's splashed himself with perfume
Oh my, look at him
He's put on his glasses
Yet he's blushing with shyness
If there's an eligible bride
Just point her out to him
We'll fix the wedding tomorrow
And send the newlyweds home
He doesn't care about anything else
He's all spruced up and looking sharp
He doesn't care about anything else
He's all spruced up and looking sharp
Just mention a wedding
And he's ready to jump
Leaving all his chores behind
He goes roaming from village to village
Elele
Elele
He searches through fields and streams
Looking everywhere with a sieve
Wondering where his future in-laws live
He grows restless
He asks every grandma and aunt
Along the roads and footpaths
He questions everyone he meets
Searching for every clue
Find out where Grandpa's bride is
Come on, tell us
Track that girl down
The poor fellow can't wait
He's splashed himself with perfume
Oh my, look at him
He's put on his glasses
Yet he's blushing with shyness
If there's an eligible bride
Just point her out to him
We'll fix the wedding tomorrow
And send the newlyweds home
Hey Raviga! Where's our gang?
They didn't come yet.
I've been wondering the same.
Look at you, all dressed up!
I'm going to see a bride.
Ah... bride hunting! You look sharp.
Keep your voice down.
Wow! Now you're showing off.
- Let me go find my friends.
- Sure, sure!
That's it!
How are you, dear?
Yes! Everyone is doing great here.
Is that so?
How are your classes going?
Damn!
- She does look stunning.
- Hey.
- She is? How stunning? Tell me.
- Hey, wait!
Hey, Rambha!
Hey! I see you checking me out lately.
- Two marriages aren't enough for you?
- Nope.
You were my first love.
I feel a spark the moment I see you.
Oh boy!
Back then, you never made a move.
Now you're reminiscing?
I'm leaving.
If my son catches me
with you, I'm dead.
Fine. Where can you run off to?
Shambo!
The "toothbrush" case again?
Haven't you guys settled this yet?
Sir! This old man is doing
all this deliberately.
He ignored his son
and gave all his money to his daughter.
Now he's harassing Tirupati,
who is completely innocent.
- According to the IPC section...
- Milord!
Mr. Shambo has every right to claim
maintenance from his son.
What can he possibly do
all alone at this age?
You should note this point.
Sir! People go to the USA and send money,
clothes, and "Hailessas" back home.
He is right here. What has he done?
I barely get a proper meal every day.
I never asked for anything else.
It's been ages since I had a decent meal.
Is it too much to ask him...
To get me chicken, mutton, mince
and roti once in a...
I don't like my Father Sir!
I don't like my Father.
My mother was a good woman.
He never took care of me properly
when I was a kid.
He was always there for my sister.
He only ever pampered her.
If he had taken good care of me...
I would have taken good care of him.
How much do you earn?
40,000, sir.
After PF and other deductions,
I get 35,000 in hand.
With all my expenses...
I don't have
a single penny left by the 20th.
He's making up stories!
He spends so much on alcohol!
He has an open tab
at every liquor shop in town.
Sir, I don't drink every day.
He's the one making things up!
He complains constantly.
He keeps nagging and humiliating me...
In front of my friends, family,
and total strangers.
Sir he only remembers me
when he needs something.
But I don't care Sir.
Whether he's dead or alive
makes no difference to me.
Hey!
- Yes, Grandpa.
- Can you help me out?
- With what?
- I need help with digging.
Sure, let's go.
- What grade are you in?
- Third standard.
Grandpa, what are you digging?
- I'm digging a hole.
- What for?
When people die, they bury us, right?
- This is that hole.
- Really?
- And then we become trees?
- Exactly.
You're a smart boy.
Listen.
You must dig your own hole.
Ask your father
to get some land in your name.
And dig your own grave.
I realized that for someone
of my generation...
No one will make the time
to dig a grave for me.
By the time you grow up...
Who knows how much things will change with
phones, "Hailessas," and whatever comes next.
People might not have the time
to look after one another.
So, ask your father
for a piece of land in your name.
And dig your own grave.
Look, right now you don't have a phone
or gadgets like Hailessa to distract you...
So you came to help me.
But would you have come
if you were busy on a phone?
My father doesn't let me touch
his phone, even for a minute!
His eyes are always glued to it.
You're better off not having that.
Because once you have it,
your life will be miserable.
One more thing...
You come into this world alone.
You leave this world alone.
Don't trust anyone my dear.
Your son...
Your daughter...
Your friends...
No one will have time for you.
In the end...
Your time, your self, and your grave...
That's all there is.
That's all you truly have.
Listen, Grandpa.
- You said you will go into this grave, right?
- Yes.
But how will you bury yourself?
Tell me when you're going in.
I'll come and bury you.
Wow! Very well!
At least you had that thought.
It's okay even if you don't show up.
Your words are enough for me.
- Didn't we plug it in last night?
- Yes!
- It looks burnt.
- Hey, Chotu.
Some people keep talking on the phone
even when no one's calling them.
What curries did you bring?
They act like they
only ride in luxury coaches.
But all they can afford are cheap rides.
- Let's go!
- My wife used to cook mutton every day.
- Hey, Keshav.
- Yeah?
I have something to tell you,
but don't overreact.
This "Hailessa" suddenly turned off.
It's not saying a word.
- I think it got offended.
- What did you ask it?
Hailessa.
My childhood love, Phooleswari,
who was as sweet as a flower.
She had my heart!
And a face like the moon!
Where is she? What is she doing?
How is she?
Let me know.
Sorry, I can't understand.
What?
Where is "Andhra stand" in Telangana?
Okay, let's move on.
Hailessa!
I had a neighbor named Jogeshwari.
She was fine, like a bottle of wine!
Where is she now?
Sorry, I can't understand.
Where the hell is this "Andhra stand"?
Not Andhra stand, Hailessa.
Hailessa.
Hailessa.
Hailessa!
If you ask it questions like that,
how would it answer?
This thing gets angry, too?
You idiot! Give it to me!
- Hey Raviga.
- Yes!
Take a look at this.
What's wrong Keshav grandpa?
What happened to it?
Hey! The battery died, that's it!
Just plug it in.
- Hey Raviga!
- What do you want?
Where is this "Andhra stand"?
Andhra stand?
Oh, I know what that is!
It's a new hairstyle!
Come on, let's get you that cut!
Hey, wait!
What's this about a hairstyle
for a baldie like me?
Just sit down!
- I'll give you a great fade on the sides.
- Leave it! I don't need it.
Keep your styles to yourself!
Trust me, I'll give you
the real "Andhra stand" look.
Hey Shambo!
Why isn't he responding?
Hey! Shambo seems to be heading
somewhere awfully early.
What happened to him?
He doesn't even talk to us anymore.
Where's my money? It's been so long!
You won't answer my calls.
Are you going to pay me back at all?
Give me a week. I'll get your money.
I have a case going on in the Court.
That's taking all my money.
Sir, I have employees.
I need to pay them to get the work done.
It's getting difficult for me!
I swear on my mother, I'll pay you back.
Just trust me once.
Khaja brother!
Can you spare me 200 rupees for petrol?
I'll add it to my debt
and pay it all back together.
Please.
I'll see your end today.
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Hey! Take a tent over to his house.
Why my house?
I'll camp outside your house
until you pay up.
One week. Wait just one week.
There won't be another time.
I'll definitely return it.
Please understand.
Alright.
But if you don't return it in a week...
I'll camp right outside your house.
I will take every pot, pan,
and stove from your house!
Okay! If I don't pay you back in a week,
do whatever you want.
It's almost time for my job.
I have to go, please.
- Hand over the keys.
- Here.
- Hey, son!
- Yeah?
Can you carve a headstone?
Name?
Mr. Shambo Gadappa.
- You want me to add "Mr." too?
- Yes, it's important.
Date of birth?
I don't know. Make up something.
Who is this for Grandpa? You are
adding 'Mr.'. Sounds like a big shot.
Yeah he's a big shot.
Date of death?
I'll write that in myself later.
- Leave it blank for now.
- Huh?
Wait, he isn't dead?
Who is he to you?
I'm Shambo Gadappa.
Hey!
How can I carve a stone
before death? I can't!
He's at death's door anyway. Just do it!
I've never taken an order
like this before.
- Look here!
- Yes!
It's a six-by-three grave.
What materials will I need?
One load of bricks...
Four bags of cement,
and ten bags of sand should do it.
I almost forgot. Here.
I need this slab of rock this big
to be put on top.
Okay.
Here.
- Send it tomorrow morning.
- Sure thing.
Put a garland on it.
Garland?
You aren't even dead yet.
How can I get it done after I die?
What kind of flowers
do you want in the garland?
Do you know
how expensive flowers are these days?
Are you planning to use real flowers?
What kind do you want?
You'll give me whatever I ask for?
Yes, just tell me.
Some marigolds, some jasmine, some roses.
Tie it all together with a shiny thread.
That's it? No chrysanthemums?
Don't press down on the photo.
The flowers will wilt!
What's with you?
Why are showing attitude?
And ignoring me?
What did you say the other day
while we were walking?
You used to give me cold drinks.
Why have you suddenly stopped that now?
Tell me!
It's nothing.
By the way,
I gave you an application, remember?
What happened to it?
Oh that one?
I mailed it through the post box.
- Post box?
- To the electricity board.
Never mind.
A-ASS. I mean...
What is ISI?
- ISI?
- Yes!
Do you think I'm studying
without knowing what it stands for?
- Indian Service India.
- Wow!
You really know your stuff!
It's called IAS!
Alexa told me.
You and that old man
have been playing me!
And those fake phone calls
on top of everything!
Well...
I was just showing off in front of you.
Just to impress you.
Is that so?
Even so...
Why claim to be a collector,
specifically?
My dad told me to.
Hoping I'd land a good match...
And they'd ask for less dowry.
But don't take it out on my grandpa.
He's innocent.
- Damn geezer!
- Drop the act.
You think I don't know
about your antics?
You give people terrible haircuts!
You steal the clothes sent
to Keshav grandpa by his son...
And pretend you bought them from town?
Wait...
What do you go to the town for?
Me?
Beauty parlor training.
Facials, threading, face wash,
makeup, haircuts, massages...
Exclusively for women.
Alright.
So,
What's next?
You...
You do it for women and I do it for men.
No.
I don't trust your haircuts.
I'll get better at it!
Brother, get me a cold drink.
[in unison] Generator gap.
I need money, brother.
Please help me sell that plot.
You'll be doing me a huge favour.
I was just about to call you.
There's a potential buyer.
He wants to visit the site.
Let's do it tomorrow.
I'll let him know.
We'll meet at Ganesh hotel,
grab some tea and visit the site.
Okay, brother!
I'll get going.
- Take a look at this.
- It's awesome.
Old artists!
This looks great too.
Have you seen Shambo grandpa lately?
I haven't seen him in a while.
There. Speak of the devil.
Shambo grandpa!
Hey! Shambo grandpa!
Shall we get started?
I'll show everyone who I am!
What are you up to Grandpa?
Looking for buried treasure?
Buried treasure?
As if I have nothing better to do!
I'm digging a grave.
A grave? Whose?
Mine!
What's he saying?
Gosh!
Hi, friends!
This is Rockstar Raju.
Look here, friends!
An old man from our village
is digging his own grave.
Have you ever seen
anything like this before?
Take a look, friends.
An old man from our village...
Hey! Raju has posted a video.
Shambo is in it, too.
Something's going on. Let's go.
- Hey, hey.
- Hey, just come. Such a nuisance you are!
Where are they all rushing to?
- Hey Chotu!
- Brother.
Hold this.
I'll be right back.
- Stop here!
- Right here?!
Get down.
Careful. Slowly.
- God.
- Here.
You see the borewell?
From that borewell to the teak tree...
And all the way to the riverbank.
- Hey, walk slowly.
- What's with him?
What is he doing?
Hey, what is he up to?
Hey, Shambo.
What are you doing here?
Are you building a new house?
And why build it here
instead of the village?
What? He's already raised the roof?
Of course! It's the
housewarming ceremony!
- Step inside with your right foot first.
- Then why didn't I get an invite?
Hey, wait up!
All of this is ours.
- Tirupati. Look over there.
- Yeah.
Something's going on over there.
Seems some people have gathered there.
Let's go see.
What has gotten into you?
You don't talk to us,
You don't meet us anymore.
Speak up man!
Why are you building a house here?
Are you out of your mind?
It's not a house.
It's my grave.
Hey, why on earth
are you talking rubbish?
Not rubbish! I am actually
digging my own grave!
What is he even saying?
What's gotten into him?
I think he's lost his mind.
What's all this Dad?
What are you doing?
Are you building a house?
Not a house.
A grave.
Your dad is digging
his own grave.
A grave?
Tirupati!
What is this? A grave?
You said 'My Dad gets
mutton when I ask for mutton...
Chicken when I ask for chicken'!
Then what's this?
Dad! How can you dig a grave
on the land you promised to give me?
Hey, Tirupati! Both of you can sort
this out later in your own sweet time!
Let's go back first!
We're already running late!
I'll show you another plot.
You're just here to ruin me.
Now I'll show you!
By the way, why are you
digging a grave here?
When I'm gone...
Nobody will have time
to carry me to the graveyard.
That's why I'm digging my own grave.
I'll see myself into it.
Hey! Why wouldn't we make time...
When do you have the time?
All of you are always
glued to your phones.
And he just sits around blowing smoke.
So where's the time?
I asked all of you to get me married,
but nobody showed up!
So who's going to show up when I die?
I told you I needed a companion
to look after me. But you didn't care.
Come on, let's go! He's lost his mind.
He doesn't listen to anyone.
He's been like that since childhood.
Who knows what he'll do next.
Don't you people have work? Get lost!
Go on, scram!
Here Sarpanch (Village President) sir.
I know you love mutton kebabs,
so I had them made specially for you.
My Dad is giving me such a hard time.
You know what he did this morning?
He dug his own grave!
I saw it!
I watched it live on Facebook.
- I laughed so hard my stomach hurt.
- Here, have some more.
Eat up.
By the way...
Is it true your dad filed a case on you
because you wouldn't buy him a toothbrush?
Yes brother.
There's a hearing next week.
I have to go to court.
I'm afraid I might lose my job over this.
Brother! Please call a panchayat (Village
council meeting) and make sure I get my land.
You've got only one acre, right?
If you get me that acre,
I'll give you 10,000.
Consider it done.
- By the way, you've got a sister, right?
- I do... a younger one.
Is she on good terms with you?
Yes of course!
She cooks chicken or mutton
however I like it.
She always listens to me.
- Bring her tomorrow.
- Okay, I will.
That way we can put more pressure
on the old man.
- Hey, Kavitha!
- What is it brother?
I've asked for a panchayat tomorrow
to settle Dad's land.
- You know how Dad is.
- Yes, I'm aware.
- You must come tomorrow.
- Okay!
- I'll see you.
- Okay!
She'll be here.
Sarpanch sir.
Please make him fill up that grave.
Otherwise, no buyer will touch the land.
How can he dig a grave
on the land he promised me?
I'm his only son. What is he
even going to do with that land?
Tell him to transfer the deed
to my name, Sarpanch.
What do you have to say old man?
Can't I even claim a six-foot plot?
Once I'm gone,
this land will be his anyway.
I am not denying that.
But if he sells this land now,
where is he going to bury me?
I don't care about any of that!
That's my land!
I need my one acre!
I'm drowning in debt.
Who's going to buy land
if you've dug a grave right in it?
I'm planning to sell the land
to clear my debts.
Otherwise, tell him to do one thing.
Ask him to clear all my debts instead,
Sarpanch Sir.
What do you say, old man?
Will you pay off his debts?
Where am I supposed to get
that kind of money?
You tell me.
What's there to say?
If the entire acre goes to my brother,
what about my share?
What?
What do you mean?
- Haven't you received your share yet?
- No, I haven't!
I thought that's why I was called here.
And he wants the entire acre for himself.
I want my equal share of that acre!
Look, Shambo!
You own a house, right?
Gift that house to your loved ones
before you go.
But you must divide this land equally
between these two...
Hey!
You had eight kids!
If you divide it equally
what am I going to be left with?
If you rule in favor of an equal share,
I'll suck your blood all my life!
My father just had a heart attack!
Mr. Narsaiah, go ahead
and give your verdict.
How on earth did he manage
to have so many kids?
- So, are you expecting a share?
- It has to be divided equally, doesn't it?
It's my fault for bringing you here.
There's nothing else to do.
Divide the land equally...
And leave the house
to whoever you please.
This is the panchayat's final verdict.
Measure the land and divide equally.
We'll measure it ourselves, too.
Understood?
Unbelievable!
What's all this?
What's even happening here?
He was so hear broken that
he dug a grave for himself...
And now they're trying
to take that away from him too?
I am an orphan. I have nobody.
I grew up seeing
the whole village as my parents.
I don't even know
what parental love feels like.
It was not in my fate.
But those who do have parents...
How can they treat them
as if there is no bond at all?
I don't get any of this.
- Are you doing Rekha's baby shower?
- Of course!
I'm struggling for money.
I was planning to sell the land
and clear my debts...
But you had to swoop in
and grab half!
What do you mean, "grab"?
That's my right!
"Right," she says.
You only remembered that now.
By the way, where is the borewell
located on that one acre?
Under the tamarind tree.
I want that part.
How much will we get if we sell?
You're only doing this because...
We didn't come to you
to stitch Rekha's wedding blouses.
It's not that! Your brother-in-law's bike
is completely out of shape.
We need a new bike.
Which one should we get?
So you want to sell the land
to buy a bike?!
Here I'm dying trying
to pay off my debts...
And all you care about is a damn bike?
I guess this is what they call
a fool's errand!
That sarpanch and his ridiculous ideas!
It's not just about splitting the land!
You have to split
the responsibilities too!
'I want my share' she says!
How can you leave me alone
in the middle of the road you idiot?
And you're the one lecturing me
about morals?
Ugh!
What's this? What does it say?
I sent an application
for your shop, remember?
- Yeah.
- The meter's sanctioned.
Really?
God! So...
I don't need to steal
electricity anymore!
Yes. Instead...
It would be good if
You could "steal" me.
Look!
Don't ever say you dont' have anybody.
There's a hotel nearby. Stop!
Stop. Let's get some tea.
Hey, stop!
Yeah, okay. Hold on.
- Goodness.
- Hey! Get down.
You made me sit all the way in the back.
My bones are aching
due to the metal rod.
- Okay, let's grab some tea.
- It'll be alright.
Your shop is small,
but you've got plenty of stuff.
Give me something to eat.
Grandpa.
Who is Tirupati's father?
Why aren't you saying anything?
You're looking at me
as if I'm asking for your property.
Which Tirupati?
The gatekeeper by the railway tracks.
The same guy
who just married off his daughter.
- That rascal?
- What?
How do you know he's an rascal?
See? Our guy has a reputation!
What happened?
Nothing much.
He threw a massive wedding
for his daughter...
And hasn't paid a single penny.
I'm the caterer, he's the tent supplier.
He made us set up tents everywhere...
And now he's dodging us
when we ask for payment!
Even our cooking pots
and glasses went missing!
He owns the grocery store.
He took loads of tamarind,
onions, garlic...
Took everything required for the wedding.
And never repaid a single penny!
Total scoundrel!
We heard his father is selling his land...
So we came to collect.
Do you know him?
What happened?
Why are you so quiet?
Alright.
Here.
Call me for weddings,
birthday parties, or funerals.
I'll give you a 20 percent discount.
When you pass away...
You have to give me the contract
for lighting, decoration, and all that.
But I wonder... How will you
contact me once you die?
Just tell your son to give me a call.
Tirupati was the one
who sent you here, right?
Give this to him, he'll make the call!
- Him?
- Why would he do that?
Why would Tirupati call us?
Oh!
So you are Shambo!
- Yes, that's him.
- Whoa!
Get the money out,
we're already running late!
"A hungry dog is looking for leftovers...
And the cat shows up
asking the dog for a treat."
Hasn't that rascal taken enough
from me already?
Now he's sending
loan sharks after me too?
Pay my bill here and clear my tab!
Just add it to what he owes you!
Like father, like son!
Let's go!
We're never getting our money back.
Hey, Venkat! Mark that side, not this one.
Narasimha!
Make sure it covers the edge!
Keep it straight!
Don't leave an inch of space!
Everyone should get their fair share!
Yeah, that's all he ever says.
Move aside.
Ramulu!
Sweep away all the soil
on the edge.
Level it out from there to here.
Nothing should be visible!
Here, take the shovel
and the pickaxe.
Fill it.
Hurry up!
Put your thumbprint here.
I won't!
I'm not giving my land to anyone.
Put your thumbprint down!
And come to MRO office
for the deed transfer.
I'll give you one week.
You sent loan sharks after me!
What else do I do?
How else you would know I am in debt?
What did the Panchayat decide?
To give me my share.
Give me my share
so I can pay off my loans!
Listen...
When we grow old...
I'll go before you.
I can't deal with all this.
I can't be alone like this.
So this is how you repay
the parents who raised you.
What do you gain by hurting them?
Just as they are responsible for us
from the moment we are born...
We should be responsible for them
in their old age until their last breath.
Those who Ignore their needs,
causing them emotional distress...
Those who abandon them in old age homes
or on the street...
Such people have wasted their lives!
This is about basic humanity.
Don't we even have that now?
People who do this don't deserve to live.
They deserve to die
alone in the streets!
Take the order.
Tirupati shall pay his father, Shambo
5,000 rupees every month
directly from his salary account.
This has to be done immediately,
and effective from next month.
How can we survive
if we keep paying every month?
I'm going back to the judge!
How can I possibly pay?
There's nothing we can do now.
The verdict has been passed.
Did I get justice, Sir?
We won, right?
I didn't file a case because
he didn't get me a toothbrush.
I did it because he couldn't
even spare the time to get me one.
When he didn't invite
me to the wedding...
It meant he doesn't have love for me.
I thought filing this case...
Would somehow bring me
closer to my son.
I don't want his money.
I just want his love.
I just want him to spend
some time with me in the village.
That's the only reason I came to you.
But now I've lost whatever was left.
We've grown even further apart.
It didn't bring us closer at all.
Who's going to bring me his money?
Will it be him?
Will he come see me then?
No.
The funds will transfer automatically
from his salary account to yours.
No sir.
I don't want his money.
Give it back to him.
He's already deep in debt.
This is more than what you owe me.
Deduct your fee...
And give the rest to my son.
I can't accept this, sir.
I'll appeal to the High Court!
There's no need.
Your father says
he doesn't want your money. Here.
He told me to give this back to you.
Why?
Why did he do all this?
Wasn't it for the money?
You two figure that out later.
Pay my fee first!
Such is the way of the world
Your sorrow is yours alone
Nothing truly belongs to you
What bond is truly yours?
What family will stand by you?
My own blood has turned into strangers
Asking me who I am to them
The ones I nurtured and raised
Have grown cold and heartless
Denying and abandoning me
The One who gave them wings
Now watches them clip His own
Those born of your own flesh
Strike like thunder upon your head
The hands that once lit the lamp
In this humble home
May soon be gone forever
When no soul stands beside you
Life itself becomes a heavy burden
With no companion
Without even a shadow by your side
Even death refuses to come
With no companion
Without even a shadow by your side
Even death refuses to come
Want some water?
Put it here.
Put these oil cans inside.
What's all this?
Fruits and paper plates.
- Why?
- For the baby shower.
- For whom?
- Me.
Stop playing around!
Tell me the truth!
Why did you order all this?
They're hosting a baby shower for me.
Why didn't you tell me?
You seemed busy with the court case
and had a lot on your hand.
So what? Shouldn't you have told me?
Well, I'm telling you now, aren't I?
I should be the one arranging it!
You don't have any money, right?
So you'll decide for me
whether I do or don't have money?
Shouldn't you consider
that you have a father you can ask?
Didn't it cross your mind?
You have a father...
Yes, you have a father.
You should ask him.
You should tell him.
How could I not know?
Why quarrel anymore
With those who were never truly mine?
My debt to this earth
And to the breath of life
Has finally been repaid
Hey, Maruthi.
I brought mutton
It's Dad's favorite.
Marinate it in spices.
I'll cook it myself and take it
to him in the morning.
My pain is my own
And mine alone
They come for the pleasure
They vanish in a crisis
In a world that's always racing
Even breath loses its meaning
Needed by no one
It's just a fading old life
Once filled with a parent's joy
Now I've become something bitter
Why drag this heavy burden?
If I must go, let's go now
So now, I bid myself goodbye
And take my quiet leave
Whether I stay or fade away
No one comes and no one asks
Not a single trace around
Not a soul in sight to be found
Whether I stay or fade away
No one comes and no one asks
Not a single trace around
Not a soul in sight to be found
That's incredible.
Hey, Raviga! There's no TV signal.
I think the cable's snapped.
Go check it out. Hurry!
I seem to have become
an errand boy! Fine!
He passed away!
Shambo grandpa is in the grave!
He's gone!
Hey, slow down.
Who lit the lamp?
It was already here.
He lit it by himself.
What happened?
Come here, I'll explain.
Hey!
Look at him.
He prepared everything well in advance.
Did you inform Tirupati?
They don't get along!
So what! We have to tell him!
Call him!
Hello, Uncle? Greetings.
What is it?
When?
Are you serious?
How did it...
I'm on my way!
Hey.
- His toe is moving.
- What?
He isn't dead. His toe just moved!
- Let's get him out!
- He's alive.
- Lift from that side!
- Quick!
- Hold him.
- That side.
- He isn't dead. Let's leave.
- Let's go.
Lift him up, carefully.
Careful!
- Grandpa!
- Shambo!
- Shambo! Shambo, wake up!
- Grandpa!
- Shambo!
- Grandpa!
- Wake up, Shambo.
- Grandpa!
Hey, Shambo!
Am I... still alive?
I thought I was dead.
- Get up.
- Get up.
Get up now.
In the end... you only came
because you thought I was dead.
- Hey, just get up.
- What nonsense!
- Sit him down slowly.
- Sit right here.
Watch your leg.
Hey, give him water.
Here, drink some water.
What's gotten into you?
Why are you doing this?
Who digs a grave inside their own house?
Why would you dig your
own grave to start with?
My son and daughter carved up my land.
They even fought over my grave.
So what do I have to live for?
This house is all I have left.
That's why I dug it right here.
I've seen good times.
But times have changed now.
None of you will have the time to bury me.
Forget the grave!
What is it that you want?
A small piece of land?
I'll give you that land!
If I pass away before you...
I'll instruct my family
to reserve a plot right next to mine.
I'll give it to you
in writing if you want!
Please, don't do something like this.
It's hard for me to cook
for myself at this age.
I've gone to sleep hungry so many nights.
I'll send three meals a day...
From my house!
And I'll send free tea from my shop!
Dad!
Dad!
Dad!...Dad!
Have you eaten anything?
Here, eat.
You must be starving.
I brought this for you. Please eat.
Eat.
Come on, eat.
The food is delicious, but...
My teeth hurt when I chew.
Didn't you bring my Pallaburusu?
Dad, come home with me.
I actually bought that toothbrush.
But when the family came to
see Rekha, a kid misplaced it.
How much would it have cost
to just buy another one?
Around 300 rupees.
But I didn't have the prescription with me.
- How much did you pay the lawyer?
- 40,000 rupees.
That's a lot of money.
- How much did you pay, Dad?
- 20,000 rupees.
Wow!
- So 60,000 in total.
- We spent way too much.
How are you even going to make ends meet?
Dad, I took the land by force
when I needed it, right?
I'll find a way to return it to you.
What am I going to do with it now?
I couldn't contribute to the wedding.
Consider this my share.
Just clear your debts.
Okay, Dad. I'll get you a toothbrush
first thing in the morning.
Forget the brush.
Let's go back to court!
Why do you want to go back to court?
I haven't scolded you
since you were a boy!
How dare that judge yell at you like that?
We're filing a case against the judge!
Drop it, Dad.
Let's get you a new underwear!
Don't bother.
It's nice and breezy today!
Kamala...
Kamala...
I'm here. I'll handle it!
Hey Grandpa. Wake up!
Enough with blowing kisses!
You told me to find a girl.
Well, I found her.
Seriously?
How crazy must the girl be
to fall for you?
Look!
- Swetha.
- Swetha?
What are you doing here?
Go home. I'll come later!
Swetha is the girl.
Tell him.
Listen, we're planning
to set up shop right here.
Don't come complaining later.
I'm warning you now.
I told you to find a girl...
And you poached one from my own house?!
Look. Bugga...
You've got one foot in the grave anyway.
Why do you even care?
All these years,
I've been fighting for a little love.
If they love each other,
what else matters?
Who else does Raviga have?
He follows us around all day,
showering us with love.
Who could be a better match
for our Swetha than him?
Fine! Do what you want!
What was that?
I've got one foot in the grave?
Give it all! Give it all!
Give it everything we've got!
Be it a feast or a wedding parade
A street brawl or a wild celebration
Give it everything we've got!
We'll let everyone learn their lesson
We're the gangsters, oh, sayo!
Let's raise a party canopy, oh, sayo!
Raise a toast and lose ourselves
Oh, that's a vibe
No fear, no hesitation
We care about no one
Let's go! At a buddy's wedding
We'll fire up the DJ and dance all night
We'll show intruders their place
When a pretty girl walks by
We'll show off
Till we're dizzy and out of breath
We'll dance without a care!
Oh-oh-oh... let's dance
Oh-oh-oh
Thick as thieves, our crazy gang
We'll pound the drums
And stomp the ground
We'll set the whole town shaking
Show them what we're made of
Give it all! Give it all!
Give it everything we've got!