Perumani (2024) Movie Script

1
Long, long ago.
A very long time ago.
That is to say...
When Perumani River used to
leap and hop in Perumani village
the people of Perumani caught
a notorious thief named Kichli
and banished him from the village.
Kichli ran away from Perumani
but kept his revenge alive.
He learned sorcery from a foreign land
and returned to Perumani
in the dead of night.
The people were in for a rude shock
the next day.
Perumani had turned upside down.
The rat had the cat's head
and the cat had the rat's.
The cow had the goat's head
and the goat had the cow's.
The temple turned into the mosque
and the mosque into the temple.
The people were dumbstruck.
They met under the banyan tree
to find a solution.
Finally, they decided to
do namaz in the temple
and offer puja at the mosque.
But the large cow couldn't fill its tummy.
With the tiny goat head
it ate 24/7 and fell sick.
What about the goat?
It couldn't bear the bulky cow head.
So it put its head down
and lay exhausted.
That night, a notice appeared
at the foot of the banyan tree.
"Four days hence, ustad (cleric)
will have pujari's (priest) head.
And pujari will have
ustad's head - Kichli."
The people got terrified
and prayed earnestly.
That's when they saw a Thangal (saint)
coming along Perumani River
riding a giant turtle and
holding a pitcher in hand.
Thangal listened to their problems.
Then he sat down by the river bank
and started to drink the water.
The river dried up and
a tunnel appeared at its bottom.
Thangal took a string from his waist
and threw it towards the tunnel.
It turned into a large rope
and entered the tunnel.
When Thangal pulled the rope back
there stood Kichli at its end.
Thangal spewed the water
in his mouth onto Kichli.
As the water touched Kichli
he turned into a dwarf.
Thangal put the dwarf into his pitcher.
And everything in Perumani
went back to the way it was.
The people were overjoyed.
Perumani women prepared a feast
of pathiri and mutton roast for Thangal.
Thangal loved the food.
He promised the people that
he will save Perumani from all dangers
until the end of the world.
And went up Perumani hill.
Since then, Thangal has been guarding
Perumani from atop a huge rock.
[azan: call to prayer]
Nair, do you think we will goof up?
Don't panic, Kuttikka.
We need to bring customers to our shop.
The bananas are going bad.
These folks are forcing us to do it.
Of course!
Do you know what is wrong with Perumani?
Nothing much happens here.
So everyone stays at home.
This place needs a riot.
Folks should flock to the junction.
There should be discussions.
Then they will feel like having tea.
And smoke a cigar.
That's what we want.
Once Perumani is on fire
our trade will flourish.
Come.
Stick it.
Here.
Oh Perumani Thangal, forgive us.
In the name of Allah, the Merciful!
"Nassar will not marry Fathima.
Damn sure!"
[knocking on door]
Fathima?
Fathi?
Wake up, girl.
-Fathi?
-Yes, umma (mother).
-I'm up.
-Azan has been heard.
Sleeping like a log!
Allah!
Muji, a thief!
What is it, umma?
A thief!
-In the well...
-Thief? In the well?
It's not a man.
Is that a goat?
Mangalan?
There is a riot in the junction.
A riot? Then I'm going with you.
With no clothes on?
Then it will be a riot fest.
Hey, wait for me.
Take me with you, wait.
Kuttikka?
-Yes, Basheer.
-Come here.
Who saw it first?
Give me a cigar.
My dear Basheer...
Nair and I came to open
the shop this morning.
"Kuttikka, look!" Nair cried
and thumped his chest.
I glanced at the notice.
Then I felt faint.
Poor Fathima!
She must be shattered.
I feel sorry for her.
Can I get you some tea, Basheer?
Extra strong?
Sure.
Whoever saw it first
should have torn it up.
Why this riot?
Stop rambling and get lost.
Go away, wretch!
Oh dear Perumani Thangal!
This is going to blow up.
When Nassar comes to know... Allah!
[phone ringing]
Yes, mukri (preacher)?
What do you think about
Thekkekara Moideen's daughter?
What?
What is wrong with Fathima?
-Oh!
Haven't you heard it?
No, I was sleeping.
Come to the junction.
There is a riot.
A riot?
Why?
Hello?
Hello, mukri? Hello?
Won't let you sleep peacefully!
I tried my best to calm down Nassar.
And then?
He is in a mad rage.
Nassar is coming.
-Nassar?
-Allah!
Oh God, can't imagine what will happen!
Nassar, it's over there.
Nassar, you should forget about it
and move on.
Someone stuck something for fun.
And you tore it up like a real man.
Case closed.
Can I get you some tea, Nassar?
Extra strong?
No, I'd want to poop.
The culprits should be among us.
They must have come here
to learn what is going on.
Tell me who did it.
I swear I won't do anything.
Say it out loud, right?
How will they own it up, Nassar?
They will fear for their lives.
I swear to Perumani Thangal
I won't do anything.
After all, these are our people.
How can I...
Right?
Even though you are smiling
your face looks stern.
We have celebrated so many weddings
in our village.
We will celebrate so many more.
Why is there so much fuss
about Nassar's wedding?
Especially the phrase, "Damn sure!"
That is strong language!
So this is no joke.
-Rest of the story is happening there.
-Where?
Nair, extra strong tea for me.
-Tell me where, Kaaliya.
-At Fathima's house.
Someone threw a dog into the well.
-A dog! -Why? -Who?
The ones who stuck the notice!
Kaaliya, don't talk rubbish.
So many dogs and cats
jump into wells in Perumani.
Who is responsible for that?
-No wonder crows attack you.
-Then tell me.
Why didn't this dog
jump into any other well?
Only Fathima has a well in this village!?
Tell me, come on.
Here is what I think.
To know the truth of the matter
we must see the dog in the well.
That's true.
Then let's go there.
Nair, cancel the tea.
Why don't we discuss it here?
So you do good business?
What business?
We just manage to scrape by.
Where did that damned dog come from?
So what?
Look around you.
Perumani has come to life.
PERUMANI TEASHOP
Come, let's go.
Apropos quandaros
Blabberos slobberdigos
An empty cup is it
Drink it
Eat it
Weary am I
O valiant hero of Perumani
Save me, from flaws I'd like to be free
A hole, 'tis a hole
Dig until it's whole
Local breed.
But a stud!
If it's a stud, then...
Why do you fuss over such a silly thing?
The dog ran and fell in.
That's it.
In that case, it's sorcery.
That is certain.
To break off the wedding.
Where is Fathima?
Is she grieving?
She is heartbroken.
She hasn't stopped crying.
What is wrong with all of you?
It's not the first time
that a dog has jumped into a well.
I came here after my marriage.
It's the first time
a dog has jumped into our well.
Who in the world would have done this?
Latheef, Shukoor and Shaji.
Those dogs are behind it.
I suspect every dog in this village.
Muji?
Do you have any objection to this wedding?
What is wrong with you, Nassar?
We start inviting people in two days.
You go.
I've to get the dog out
and drain the water.
What a shame!
You move. Sukruthan?
Are you sure Fathima likes you?
Here is the thing, Nassar.
You have been here for a while
but Fathima didn't come out.
To see you or talk to you.
Dud!
Sukruthan, come here.
You move.
Sukruthan, you give it a try.
It's simple.
You have a gold tooth and an excavator.
You have made it big here.
But...
Education?
She knows me quite well.
We see each other all the time.
Yes.
But it seems fishy.
This dog, that notice!
I think there is someone behind it.
Do you think
she has kept secrets from me?
Dear maiden, like gold so bright
Your radiance blinds my sight
My heart, like tears, gleams so clear
Come, like dewdrops
to a desert rose so dear
In fields of red rice,
where harvests sway
Your smile, a string of pearls,
lights the way
Your wedding day, it draws near
Come, my dear, without a fear
[Friday sermon at the mosque]
May peace be upon you.
May Allah's peace and mercy
be upon you.
[azan]
Look, the controversial notice board.
Shall we click a selfie?
Why?
Get lost, girl!
Come on, sis!
Ya Allah, my pleas to you overflow
His quirks, like untold tales,
only You know
This place is going haywire
Oh Thangal, pray give us a ceasefire
Abhi, hi!
Perumani has visitors, Kaaliya.
-Abhi!
-What is happening in Perumani?
The usual.
Here, umma.
Rest of my luggage is up there.
Excuse me, my luggage is up there.
God is up there.
Go get it, quick!
Won't you bring it down?
Me?
Are you kidding?
-I'll get it.
-No, it's okay.
-Be careful, son.
-Hold this.
Allah!
-What?
-What happened?
-Up there...
-What is it?
-A dead body!
-Dead body?
There is a dead body.
Dead body? Who?
[man sneezing]
That guy was a nutcase.
Got worried for no reason!
Kuttikka?
Aren't they Abubakkar Haji's
estranged wife and son?
Are they moving back?
Who cares?
Will that help my business?
If two wives set their minds to it
this village will go up in flames.
Talk about your business!
-Kaaliya?
-What?
There isn't a single crow anywhere.
Look!
That's true!
Where are the crows?
It's a miracle!
How did this happen?
Umma, has Perumani changed?
Oh yes!
For Perumani to change
one must drop an atom bomb
and build it all over again.
I didn't want to come back.
If it wasn't for him...
Here she goes.
Now I've two mothers, man.
I've to find a way to look after them well.
How does she become your umma?
Just like how our parents
make new relationships.
-Am I right?
-Abhi!
Stop annoying me.
Why are you mad at me
for what vaapa (father) did?
Umma, please don't fight
with ilayumma (stepmom).
If she comes at me, I'll hit back.
It's a give and take.
-I'm warning you.
-Save me, Perumani Thangal!
Hello, ilayumma.
Oh no!
My mother had asked
to buy fish for dinner.
Or I'll have to eat the plate for sides.
I'll come back later.
Wait.
I'll go with you.
I...
I'll take a stroll with him.
Hey!
Abhi, stop there.
You two catch up with each other.
Okay.
-Hey, don't go...
-I'll be back soon.
Come in.
Vaapa got me into a real mess.
Oh Allah, my Friend and Protector
my Guiding Light
Oh Allah, my Beloved
O Friend of Allah...
Don't fry crows anymore
or they will start pecking you again.
Oh no, never again!
Oh Allah, my Friend and Protector
my Guiding Light
Oh Allah, my Beloved
O Friend of Allah...
I'm surprised people still perform
Duff Muttu in Perumani.
It's no ordinary Duff Muttu.
They are singing the heroic story
of Perumani Thangal.
The people of Perumani
can never get enough of this story.
Your vaapa had a peculiar habit.
Every night, after dinner
he would bring that chair out
and put it here.
Then he would lie back
and gaze at the sky
listening to this.
O Friend of Allah
Exalt the name of the Most High
After some time
he would start talking about you people.
He liked you a lot, son.
He wanted to see you
before he died.
I didn't want to hurt umma.
That's why I...
Can't blame your umma, son.
There are other reasons
why he married me.
None of you knows about it.
Abhi...
Please don't hold a grudge
against your vaapa.
May peace be on you, vaapa.
[man sneezing]
Who is visiting at this hour?
I'll check.
I found him on top of the bus today.
What is he doing here?
I'm seeing him for the first time.
Bhai (brother)!
-Bhai!
-Don't wake him up.
-Let him sleep there.
-But...
Come.
We are going to hand out
wedding invitations.
Give the first load to Gopalan.
He keeps calling me.
You will see a bhai over there.
He is messing up the well
instead of mending it.
Just tell him what to do.
You speak Hindi well, right?
There is something fishy about him.
Keep an eye on him.
Hey, put your legs down.
There are women in this house.
Didn't you come from Bengal
to stop my wedding?
Can't you write Malayalam?
Wasn't it you who posted the notice?
Nassar?
I like honest people.
What happened, Nassar?
As if you know nothing!
Who posted that notice?
What notice?
-Cut the drama.
-Drama?
[bhai sneezing]
-Why did you take a selfie?
-Selfie?
Stop pretending.
In front of the notice board?
Just for fun.
Just for fun!?
There are so many beautiful places
in Perumani.
Why the notice board?
[bhai sneezing]
I left milk on the stove.
-May I?
-Hey, Fathima!
I'm not done talking.
Why did you sneeze?
[in Hindi] Why you...
Hey, hit the brakes!
Oh no!
Give me a hand.
-Are you alright?
-Yeah.
You want to die?
No brother, we just want to live.
Who is this philosopher?
Don't you recognise me?
I'm Abhi, Abubakkar Haji's son.
Why are you here?
To paint the house.
Paint the house?
Here?
Why?
For the wedding, brother.
-Who told you to?
-I did.
When did you come?
-When did I...
-Two days ago.
Yeah, two days ago.
What is wrong?
Will you finish the work today?
How is that possible?
-So you will be here for a few days?
-Yeah.
-What?
-Yes, a few days.
See you then.
Come.
Is he crazy?
Nothing.
Hey!
Pick the cheapest colour and tell them.
Is the sorcery working on you?
Hey!
Tell them what colour you like.
I heard you, umma.
Thangal!
Get up now, pick a colour.
[whistling]
Knock, knock!
-Who is there?
-Me.
-Me who?
-Perumani Thangal.
Let me see Thangal's face.
Here.
-Oh dear Thangal! Is that you, Abhi?
-Yeah.
What are you doing here?
-Painting the house.
-You? -Yes.
-Here?
-Yes.
-No way!
-Yeah.
I'll come outside.
-When did you reach Perumani?
-Yesterday.
When Tinto told me
about your wedding, I was stunned.
By the way...
I just met Nassar.
But this is a big surprise.
Women love artists and singers.
He will sing while painting.
He will enter the house
to paint the walls.
Don't worry.
Her umma is there.
And when umma goes to bathe?
They will be left alone in the room.
Thangal!
Did your umma come with you?
Of course, she did.
Thangal! Both of them under one roof?
Not getting along at all.
But I butter them up
and make it work.
It's fun.
Look at this, Abhi.
Pick a colour.
I know nothing about Perumani colours.
That's okay, just pick one.
-Is this your room?
-Yes.
I'll fix it.
But do it on a budget, Abhi.
This paintwork is with my money.
How did you make so much money?
I raise some goats and hens.
What about your marriage?
Marriage? Me?
Come on!
What? You must get married.
But find a girl from Perumani itself.
Let me first make my house a home.
Then I'll think about marriage.
But...
What?
You will paint my house for my wedding!
Hey.
I'm sure it will be fine.
They might talk and laugh together.
That we can ignore.
There are so many women in Perumani
with whom he can talk and laugh.
Why did he come at this last moment?
Nassar is highly efficient.
I've been doing business
with him for many years.
He is 100% trustworthy.
He is a little impulsive though.
But some doubts still remain.
As a matter of fact
nobody is perfect.
It's hard to find a guy
who doesn't smoke or drink.
Moreover, he has a few gold teeth
in his mouth.
The world is changing at lightning speed.
Countries are competing over inventions.
But people here are
going back to ancient times.
That's the point I'd like to raise.
Well said!
Have you invited everyone, Muji?
No, we just started.
What about the food, Mujeeb?
Perumani's pathiri and mutton roast!
My mouth waters when I think about it.
It's quite famous.
Thangal!
That reminds me...
Mukri, we didn't place order for meat.
Remind me on the way back.
My dear Muji, will you blow this wedding?
We can order meat here.
Kabir will deliver the best meat
if I tell him.
That too at a low price.
-I'll talk to Kabir.
-What for?
-They will order it in Perumani.
-Pathu!
Why do you interfere in everything?
You come with me.
That's okay.
We will order at Anthru's place
in Perumani.
Come on.
Such decisions should be taken carefully.
Where in Perumani?
Is it near his wife's house?
Yes, near Pathutha's house.
Just two houses away.
-How many kilos do you want?
-About 120 kilo.
Kabir?
I've beaten the heck out of him.
I also broke a table or two.
Knocked him down with the table.
One more thing.
No more dealings with him.
I'm done collecting your bad debts.
It won't happen again.
Is the wedding on Sunday?
Saturday night.
Shall I deliver by Saturday afternoon?
-It's a busy day.
-Okay.
No need.
You can pay him later.
-What do you say, Kabir?
-Yes, of course.
If sir says so...
Don't try to belittle me, young man.
Alright then.
Why didn't you take the money?
We can't haggle with Mr. Ismail.
It's like a bank deposit.
Safe and sound!
Fathi, there was something
I wanted to ask you.
Why didn't Muji get married?
Waiting until you get married?
He loved a girl but it flopped.
What happened?
Oh boy! They were so madly in love.
Muji was waiting to get a job
and marry her.
That's when our uncle's son...
You know Karim, don't you?
-Yeah, I know Karim.
-He married her.
And Muji didn't react?
You know how Muji is.
Poor guy!
He bottled up his feelings.
But not Ramlu.
She kicked up a fuss.
She told Karim she loved Muji
and can't forget him.
But Karim said
"Past is past!"
And then?
He started harassing me
on our wedding night.
I don't want to hear this, Ramlu.
I came to invite you to Fathi's wedding.
Go and call aunty.
Why don't you answer my calls?
Someone will hear you, Ramlu.
Then come inside.
Where is aunty?
Are you afraid of me?
You call aunty.
You answer me first.
-What?
-Phone call?
I won't answer your call.
Why do you want to talk to me?
If Karim comes to know...
Whenever he calls, he swears at me.
He talks badly about us.
It's over.
We can't do anything about it.
We were such a cute couple, right?
Those were such good times.
Thangal!
I don't think about it anymore, Ramlu.
Then why don't you get married?
I will.
Once Fathi settles down.
-You will?
-Yes.
Will you?
-Be quiet or aunty will hear you.
-Oh yeah!
Is that Muji?
Muji?
Are you here to invite for the wedding?
-Yes, aunty.
-What?
-Yes, aunty.
-Okay.
I'll surely come.
But I don't think Karim will let her come.
You stop hanging around
and leave immediately.
Otherwise
Karim will get on a plane
and land right here.
[reciting the first chapter
of the Holy Qur'an]
Didn't I tell your son
I'm in love with Muji?
Go on, be loud and clear!
Fathi?
How about I draw a pair of deer?
-Deer?
-Yeah.
Why not?
A buck with a doe next to it.
But...
Will Nassar have a problem with it?
Hey no.
Who doesn't like art?
You draw.
-Abhi?
-Yeah.
Do you love someone?
Is that why you don't want to marry?
Love!
I'm not in love with anyone.
Really?
Then why are you blushing?
Me?
Tell me.
I'm scared of falling in love.
Scared of falling in love?
-Why?
-The thing is...
My maama (uncle)!
He was a tough guy.
We used to stay with him.
He used to punish me
even for the smallest mistake.
He doesn't hit me.
That will leave scars, right?
I didn't want to upset umma
so I never told her.
Whenever ilayumma invited us here
I'd be really happy.
But umma didn't want to come.
Do you see my hair?
Maama's order is to cut my hair short.
A few days ago...
Well, it's my fault.
I took a nice haircut.
He didn't say anything in front of umma.
Later
he took me behind the house.
Grabbed my neck under his arm.
And using his elbow...
he punched...
While tears dry in my eyes
Heal my doubts and fears
Allah's wisdom rules everywhere
The hidden and the manifest
The Heaven and the Hell
What happens, happens for good.
That's why you are here with me.
Right?
Forget about it.
I'm fine now.
What transpires now
Is destiny's decree
The light of victory
Who asked you to sit here?
This is the seat of our Perumani Thangal.
He guards Perumani from here.
Get up!
Bhai?
Are there mosques in Bengal?
Are you a Communist, bhai?
How are Bengali Communists
living these days?
Are you a Muslim?
Why did you come to Perumani?
Seems like you have a hidden agenda.
Come and do the morning namaz.
[azan]
[azan continues]
Have this.
Bhai?
What on earth are you doing, Mangalan?
If you go on feeding him
he will become lazy.
Speak of this man with respect.
Respect?
Will he hit me if I won't?
No, Basheer, it's something else.
I'll tell you.
Go and do ablutions.
Alright.
Giving free food
and spoiling workers.
What are you thinking?
What is on your mind?
What do you see on Thangal Hill?
Allah!
Help!
Help me up.
I slipped.
I'd warned mukri there was mold here.
Then why didn't anyone else slip?
Come to Thangal Hill
after the evening namaz.
Kaaliya will tell you
more about this man.
O desperado, master of mess
O desperado, master of mess
You are a dreadful judge, a menace
O desperado, master of mess
Ignorance in cadence
Kaaliya?
Where are you going?
Following the truth.
That ignoramus nuisance!
Wherever you go
make sure you come for the wedding.
I'll be there, Muji.
I've not been to a wedding in a long time.
No one used to invite me
for fear of these darned crows.
Ambutty, you should also come.
Why don't you get rid of this flag?
I'll be honest with you, mukri.
Without the crows and the din
I feel quite lonely.
What keeps me going
are this flag and Ambutty.
See you then.
O desperado, master of mess
O desperado, master of mess
You are a dreadful judge, a menace
O desperado, master of mess
Ignorance in cadence
Fathima?
Fathima?
Come here.
What?
What?
Did any new friend tell
you not to come near me?
New friend?
Painting is almost over.
Do you feel uneasy?
Uneasy?
Why should I feel uneasy?
Leave it.
Who drew these deer?
Deer!
Abhi?
Maybe, I don't know.
Why do you lie to me, Fathima?
Who is this buck?
This buck?
Is it me?
I don't know.
It's not me?
Tell him...
Tell him not to show off
his talents here.
All he needs to do
is dab some colour and scram.
Nassar?
Yes, Muji.
Where is your vehicle?
At Elias's place.
Take him there and show it to him.
He repairs vehicles.
Repairs vehicles?
-This guy?
-Yeah.
I studied automobiles.
I've worked in that field.
-I can fix excavators also.
-Then open a garage here.
That will help many people like us.
-Right?
-Yeah.
Settle in Perumani itself.
Right?
Come.
So you are an artist?
What?
I said you are an artist.
Nothing like that.
I saw your painting of the deer.
Yeah, it was just for fun.
I didn't find it funny at all.
What?
Your drawing.
I don't want it there, okay.
What if I draw a bear instead?
-What happened?
-Get off.
-Let's go.
-Get off.
What do you mean?
What is wrong? Let's go.
Son...
I'm not talented like you.
I can't sing a song or draw a deer.
I can't even draw its horns.
Suddenly you show up
sing songs and draw deer.
If you are trying to impress my girl
I won't allow that.
Brother, you got the doubting disease.
You two can do whatever you want.
That's not an issue, right?
Not an issue at all!
-What?
-Hey...
My tipper lorry is fine.
I came there to find out
what you two are doing.
Now I've seen it for myself.
And you are blaming me, isn't it?
There is nothing between us.
She is a nice girl.
Please don't ruin her life.
Go and see a doctor immediately.
Just wait until the wedding.
You will be in a state
where no doctor can help you.
Psycho or doubting disease?
Abhi, are you angry with me?
No.
Why should I be angry with you?
Shall I tell Muji about it?
Tell him.
Tell him Nassar is out of his wits.
If he gets help now
you don't need to worry.
But there is no point telling him.
Nassar acts like a gentleman.
If I tell Muji about this
he will laugh it off.
Nobody will believe me.
I'll leave when my work is done.
If we don't see each other
there will be no problem.
I'm really scared.
Just imagine.
Spending a lifetime
with a nutcase like him!
What will I do?
Thangal! I'll be worse off than Ramlu.
What can I say, Fathi?
Hey!
-Abhi?
-Yeah.
Can you do me a favour?
Tell me.
Can you...
Can you stop this wedding?
What!?
I can't tell this to anyone else.
Why don't you tell Muji?
If he takes medicines, he will be fine.
But you...
You want me to stop this wedding?
-I'm out of here.
-Abhi, please.
There is no point telling Muji.
-He won't understand.
-I'm scared, Fathi.
If something goes wrong
my mothers have no one else.
Abhi!
Abhi, wake up.
Abhi, come here.
What is it, umma?
Abhi!
What is it, umma?
It's nothing, son.
I feel a bit dizzy.
Don't worry, go back to sleep.
Why are you staring at me?
Go and call a vehicle.
Didn't you tell your son
you ran out of medicines?
Why are you smiling?
Abhi, do the MRI scan tomorrow.
Let's see what the situation is.
Are you trying to scare them off, sir?
I'm fine.
Abhi, let's go home.
You go, ilayumma.
Doctor, please give it in writing.
I'll do it tomorrow.
Do it immediately.
I suspect a growth.
Growth?
Have I become a nuisance to you?
What happened?
Kunjamikka doesn't have money.
He can't lend until Muji repays him.
Until when?
After Fathi's wedding.
A week, maybe.
-Will that do?
-No, man.
Doctor asked to do it tomorrow itself.
What will I do?
-You think Fathi has slept?
-Let's go and see.
Go there, get the money and scoot.
Don't hang around.
Why should I hang around at this hour?
-Muji hasn't slept.
-Where?
Allah!
Why is he still awake?
What is he doing at this hour?
He must be thinking of Ramlu.
If Nassar finds out
he will call off the wedding.
Lights are off.
Come.
Allah! Get down!
Who is that?
Thangal! It's Nassar.
Nassar?
Oh my God!
What is he doing here?
Is he gone?
Take cover.
He has the doubting disease!
Doubting disease?
What is he looking for?
Did he lose something?
No way, man!
He is looking for footprints.
My God!
How will she live with this nutcase?
I don't think he will leave tonight.
Let's wait here.
And see if he will leave or not.
He is leaving.
You follow him.
Make sure he is really gone.
You never know.
He is crazy.
Nothing suspicious tonight.
This is risky business.
If we had a pair of binoculars
we could have watched from a tree.
But I don't have any money.
What about the money
from your goats and hens?
Thangal! I gave them to Muji.
-You gave?
-Yeah.
It's okay.
I'll manage somehow.
-You go to bed.
-Abhi, wait.
I thought l'd never see you again.
Me too.
This was an emergency.
-Okay then.
-Wait!
Do one thing, take this.
[azan]
Allah!
Azan at midnight!?
Thangal! Ustad lost track of time.
Azan at midnight!
Has mukri gone mad?
Who is doing azan at this time?
Ustad?
[azan continues]
Let's go.
Who is doing azan now?
Whoever it is, he woke up Muji.
-Did he see you?
-No, let's get going.
-Did you get the money?
-One minute.
-Oh no!
-What?
Oh my! Her waistchain.
-Waistchain?
-Yeah.
I lost Fathi's waistchain.
What can we do if he acts dumb?
Why did you do azan?
Hello?
Why don't we discuss this from our teashop?
-Right?
-Your darned teashop!
These folks have spoiled him
by giving him money and food.
He doesn't do any work.
He is always outside the mosque
staring at Thangal Hill.
Move aside, ustad.
Let me talk to him.
Why did you do azan at midnight?
[all arguing at once]
-Hey stop! Stop!
-Relax!
-I want to say something.
-What?
What is the time in Mecca now?
In Mecca?
-Why do you want to know Mecca time?
-I'll tell you why.
12.30 a.m.
Half past midnight. Why?
Then listen.
Somewhere in the world
it's time for morning prayer.
No one should harm this man.
That is all I've to say.
Are you happy now?
You brought that nutcase to the mosque.
Nutcase?
Careful, Muji!
Who does azan at night for no reason?
Exactly!
-We have been following bhai for a while.
-Right.
And we have learned many truths.
Truth? What truth?
I'll tell you.
When he first came here
you said he was dead.
What happened then?
The dead man got up
and puffed out his chest.
Tap! He flapped a cloth.
And he looked at me.
I shook with fright.
At that moment
all the crows flew away.
That is how the crows stopped pecking me.
Do you get it now?
Oh dear Thangal!
Doesn't bhai look like
our Perumani Thangal?
Oh dear Thangal!
Please forgive him.
As the secretary of this mosque
here is what I think.
Pack him off to Bengal in the morning.
-Understood?
-Who are you to decide that?
If you don't believe in him, it's fine.
But we need him.
Mangalan, take him.
Please don't promote such superstitions.
-Oh!
-But we believe in him.
But we won't allow it here.
Come!
[riotous commotion]
Oh dear Thangal!
I don't want to hear anything.
If you lost it, find it.
It's Nassar... and my waistchain!
Things will fall apart
on the wedding night itself.
Be quiet!
If you don't find it, it's okay.
Just stop this wedding.
Shut up!
Search everywhere tomorrow morning.
-You will find it.
-What if I don't?
No ifs and buts, just find it.
Or I'll do whatever it takes
and get you a new waistchain.
But I can't stop this wedding.
We should send the Bengali
back to Bengal at once.
Or Perumani will become a madhouse.
The Bengali needs a full-time guard.
Or they will send him to Bengal.
We have to lock bhai inside.
First, let's win over the people.
Once bhai gains followers
they can't do anything to him.
You should blow like this.
Don't spit, just blow.
And when someone gives you something
open this drawer and put it inside.
[in Hindi] Understood?
BHAI PROTECTION COMMITTEE
PERUMANI
Where did it go?
I woke up early
and searched the whole yard.
Do something
before this gets out of hand.
-But...
-Hey!
What are you doing here?
Buying eggs.
Among the bushes?
No... over there.
Who? That guy?
Son of a gun!
What are you doing here?
I...
I came to buy eggs.
Can't you buy eggs
from somewhere else?
These are organic eggs
that's why.
Don't you get them
anywhere else in Perumani?
Why buy from here itself?
Go inside now!
Eggs, my foot!
Your egg business is over.
Can I eat eggs?
Go now but I'll catch you soon.
My dear brother...
you are imagining things.
Only you will marry her.
Nobody has a problem with it.
Put some sense into him.
Nassar?
Do you understand what he meant?
He doesn't want to marry her.
Got the point?
He will use and throw...
No!
Umair?
Don't go for work
till my wedding.
-No.
-We must keep an eye on them.
I'll pay the salary.
You will watch this house
to see if he is coming here.
I'll be at his house
to check on him.
No!
Me here and you there.
That Umair is a snitch.
How will I find money for scanning?
What will I do?
I'm in big trouble...
-Abhi?
-Yes, ilayumma.
Please keep this jewellery with you.
No need, ilayumma.
Keep it with you.
No, son, I get a rash from this.
Keep it in a locker.
I'll ask you when I want.
Let it be with you, ilayumma.
Please, ilayumma.
-Tinto, please keep this with you.
-Sure, umma.
Why did you accept it straightaway?
I wonder if she heard us talking.
What do you mean?
You need money.
"For cure from fatigue, mental stress
laziness, financial difficulties,
skin diseases
menstrual problems in women
evil eyes and exorcism.
Visit Bhai
C/O Bhai Protection Committee
Near Jama'ath Mosque, Perumani"
O Blessings Divine
All these days
he slept on our verandah.
But we didn't realise, did we?
How quickly bhai became a saint?
We should definitely visit bhai.
He will heal you.
Come on, change your luck
hit the jackpot
Dodge evil eyes, chase your dreams
grab the dosh
Score straight As, bid goodbye to laze
end fights in haste
Cook gourmet, get wiser by the day
alter what's in your way
If this goes on, I'll kill myself
in front of the notice board.
Varghese is selling peanuts like hot cakes
near bhai's house.
If we had a cart
we could have set up a tea-stall there.
O Gracious Companionship
Excuse me!
Can you predict
if the ration shop has stocked rice?
I don't want to go there for nothing.
"Animals will also be treated."
Dr. Sebastian P.K. (MBBS)
Not a single crow in sight, Kaaliya.
Ambutty?
What is the best revenge one can take?
Loneliness!
Then let's fry one and eat it.
Now I love them
as much as I love you.
I won't be able to do that.
Then tell bhai about it.
He will tell the crows to peck you again.
O Blessings Divine
O Blessings Divine
O Blessings Divine
O Blessings Divine...
They just want to fill their pockets.
So they will promote superstitions
and destroy Perumani.
At this rate, I'll have to eat my cowries.
Tell me what I should do, ustad.
Let me make this clear, ustad.
If the people follow superstitions
without seeking medical help
everyone in Perumani will fall dead.
Do you know?
We run this mosque with donations.
If they trust bhai more than us...
the mosque will be closed.
Perumani Thangal won't let any harm
befall Perumani.
Thangal knows how to lock such people.
If we don't lock you up
they will send you to Bengal.
Don't get me wrong, bhai.
Only 54 tokens today.
Perumani needs a rude shock.
Then the number will cross 154 at once.
Our services should include
finding the ideal position
for building wells and houses.
Life has found a meaning.
Where is Kaaliya
who will guard bhai tonight?
Sukruthan?
What is he doing here?
Lucky beast!
Come!
Hey, this way.
It happened!
It happened!
What happened?
Sukruthan went to Ramlu's house.
-Thangal!
-Why?
To pray for her!
Are you coming or not?
-Where is bhai?
-He is locked inside.
Then let him guard bhai.
Come!
Come on!
Hurry up or the show will be over!
For the time being
I'll get you a gold-plated replica.
I'll buy the gold somehow.
Just give me some time.
Get your waist size.
Stopping the wedding was far easier.
Fathi...
Get the measurement.
Get it yourself, bugger!
Move closer.
Can you stop squirming?
Okay.
Get lost!
Shall we catch him red-handed?
He will beat the shit out of us.
Sukruthan is Perumani's macho man.
You want to confront him?
Then why did we come running
in the middle of the night?
To watch him in action?
Look!
How proudly he walks out!
Anyway, Sukruthan is lucky.
This will be bhai's first blank shot.
Blank?
Shot?
Perumani will tremble tomorrow.
And bhai will cement his position.
"Sukruthan's stunt at Ramlu's house."
"Yours truly bhai"
How could you, Ramlu?
Bhai woke me up at midnight and told me
"Basheer, Perumani has been disgraced."
My heart broke!
Poor Karim is slogging
in that hot desert.
Isn't what she did terrible, Nair?
In all fairness
who thinks of the desert
in such a heated situation?
A woman's heart...
cannot stay in one place.
Mujeeb?
Don't be sad.
-Ramlu...
-I heard, mukri.
So what?
It's her choice.
Don't tell Karim about it.
You know how he is.
Hey! Do you think I'll do that, Muji?
Alright then.
Lord, I forgot.
This is unfair, Basheer.
What is unfair?
How did a nutcase
who doesn't know Malayalam write this?
Why should he know Malayalam?
-He can give a sign, can't he?
-Right!
So what sign did he give
to tell you about the affair?
This!
-Ugh!
-Ew!
How dare you, Kaaliya?
[all arguing at once]
Why do you look so sad?
I'm not sad.
Why should I be?
Then get up and take bath.
Calm down, Karim.
It's true that Sukruthan went there.
But we don't know why he went.
Maybe they were just chatting.
Chatting?
Chatting, my foot!
I'm breaking up with her, mukri.
Before marriage, she was with Mujeeb.
I'm tired of beating her up.
-No wonder she cheated on you.
-You know, mukri...
Once during a Kabaddi match
Sukruthan picked me up
and ran around the court twice.
Now she is with that guy!
He is fit as a horse.
No doubt about it.
But we still don't know
why he went there.
To have himself circumcised!
No... I'm done with her.
I'm getting a divorce.
Don't do anything rash, Karim.
Calm down, we will sort this out.
Hang up, mukri.
I want to talk to her
before I cool down.
My dear mukri...
Tell our bloody folks to stop calling me.
Tell them I already heard.
Friends indeed!
He is deliberately avoiding calls.
Why are you calling me now?
This is Fathi.
Oh, it's you? What is it?
-Where are you?
-I'm in Angadippuram.
Angadippuram!
When did you go there?
A few days ago.
What is the matter?
A few days ago?
So you are not at Karim's house?
Hold on, Karim is calling.
If I don't answer, he will be mad.
-Hello
-Pff!
Will you stop fighting?
Ustad is going to Karim's house.
Did Sukruthan go there?
If yes, why?
We can ask Ramlu herself.
Problem solved.
Can't we discuss it here?
Close the shop and follow us.
Come!
Karim, just a minute.
I'll tell you what really happened.
Let me hear your excuse.
Please forgive me, Karim.
I made a mistake.
When I saw Sukruthan's strapping body...
I promise it won't happen again.
Alright?
Even when I sleep with you
I think about someone else.
I think of Muji.
If you are powerful
you can move mountains.
But you can't control
someone else's thoughts.
There is only one solution, Karim.
Love!
Love me like Muji loved me.
Am I right, Karim?
I can't hear you.
What is the matter, mukri?
Oh Almighty Lord!
This is such a headache.
Why did Sukruthan come here last night?
Where is Ramlu?
-Ramlu?
-Excuse me!
Ramlu went to her house two days ago.
Lie! Sukruthan was here last night.
Sukruthan came to see me.
-To see you?
-Yes. -Why?
Should I tell you
why my husband came to see me?
Do you really want to hear?
Are you satisfied?
Bhai has ruined a girl's reputation.
We won't let him stay here any longer.
Come on, president!
To heck with his bhai!
Stop there!
Everybody, stay put.
I met Ramlu's vaapa.
She is at her house.
We know that, ustad.
Bhai is ruining this place
so we are chasing him off.
That's not the problem now.
Someone called Karim
and told him what happened here.
Without a second thought
Karim called Ramlu's vaapa
and lashed out at him.
Just because some gossiper said something?
Has Karim lost his mind?
Doesn't he know where she is?
One needs sense to think clearly, mukri.
Anyway, things are getting out of hand.
Ramlu has decided to give 'faskh' to Karim.
Dear Lord!
But...
Flask?
What is that?
Oh! You don't even know that?
Faskh!
It means she will seek divorce from him.
Are you satisfied?
Your bhai will be darned!
Smart girl!
She was waiting for something like this.
Now she can marry Muji.
Both weddings can be held together.
Is this what bhai meant?
Of course!
Bhai doesn't do anything without reason.
See what happened?
They have finally been united.
Do you understand now?
Bhai is a man of his word.
Muji!
It's all due to bhai's blessings, Muji.
You should invite bhai to the wedding.
Don't turn this place
into a madhouse, Kaaliya.
Send him away before it's too late.
What do you mean?
Let me warn you.
If you don't invite bhai
we won't attend the wedding either.
That's okay.
But Muji won't support superstitions.
Muji, if he curses you
even the wedding won't happen.
-Mind you!
-Alright.
Let's see if you and your bhai
can stop Fathi's wedding.
-Then I'll believe.
-Absolutely right!
If you can stop Fathi's wedding
we will also believe in bhai.
Try to stop the wedding.
-We will see!
-Yes, we will see!
Wait a minute.
If the wedding takes place
will you send bhai to Bengal?
We want to discuss it with Mangalan.
You don't trust bhai either, do you?
He will be send away.
And if that happens
it will be a big loss for Perumani.
-Alright.
-Alright.
Wedding will happen, right?
Is everything ready?
Gold? Clothes? And Nassar?
The wedding is in two days, president.
Preparations are done.
What will go wrong now?
Can bhai stop this wedding?
If bhai can't stop this wedding
we will stop it at any cost.
It's a matter of survival for us.
It's a matter of pride for Perumani.
The wedding should take place
at any cost.
Don't worry.
Perumani Thangal will take care of
Fathi's wedding.
He won't let any harm befall Perumani.
The wedding will take place.
Damn sure!
The goldsmith said he can't make it.
What will I do now?
Cancel!
He refused so how can I cancel?
I mean cancel the wedding.
How many times should I tell you, Abhi?
I got a great idea.
Come home tonight.
I'll keep my window open.
Ask Tinto to tell Nassar about it.
I'm sure he will call off the wedding.
And then?
Where will I go?
Back to my uncle's home?
Try to understand my situation, Abhi.
Do you want me to marry a nutcase
and ruin my life?
They are standing close to each other.
That's what bothers me.
Judging by their behaviour
they are likely to run away tonight.
Run he will but alone
or I'll chase him away.
W-what is he doing now?
Now...
Now he is wiping her tears.
Tears!
Why?
I've no idea, Nassar.
Tell the truth, Fathi.
Do you love someone else?
Who else?
Why would I agree to marry Nassar then?
Tell me.
Let me get this straight, Abhi.
-I'll do anything to stop this wedding.
-Meaning?
Meaning I'll tell everyone
that you stole my waistchain.
Allah!
If there's nothing between them
why did he wipe her tears?
Is that also just a doubt?
Relax, man.
Let's ask Abhi himself.
We came to invite for the wedding.
I asked Abhi to tell you.
But I wanted to invite personally.
Oh, that's alright.
Abhi always talks about Fathima.
What does he say?
Nothing in particular.
Casual things.
What does that mean?
Jokes and such...
Jokes?
What jokes?
Where is he?
He has no time to sit at home.
He is always on the go
as if his tail is on fire.
Along with Tinto.
Did he...
Did he say he was going away?
Like on a trip?
With someone?
No.
He didn't.
We will get going then.
Try to remember.
Come, Nassar.
-Remember anything?
-No.
Here he comes.
Abhi?
Come here.
Is anything going on
between you and Fathima?
With Fathima?
-Nothing.
-Are you sure?
Can I trust you?
Yes, brother.
Trust me, there's nothing.
What are you doing?
-He said there's nothing.
-Doesn't matter what he said.
Why did he wipe her tears?
-Hey! -Tell me why.
-Move back.
Move back, Nassar.
Leave it.
You should come for the wedding.
Sure, brother.
Never mind him.
He is short-tempered.
I'm alright.
If I say something
you will take it the wrong way.
So no!
No point saying it.
Why don't you get married on the same day?
-You can save time and money.
-No!
Let Fathi get married first.
It's all due to bhai's grace.
Oh yeah? Bhai!
After Fathi's wedding
I'll kick him out myself.
And bhai gang will go out of business.
Muji, don't invite trouble.
I'm afraid this wedding will be stopped.
Hey Muji!
Why didn't you order the meat?
You forgot, didn't you?
Don't worry.
I've kept the goat ready.
Andru, the thing is...
He placed the order with Pathu's relatives.
That's so awful, Muji.
Every Sunday, you buy meat from me.
But give big orders to outsiders.
Alright!
See you next Sunday
when you come to buy meat.
Hey Andru, don't be mad.
Things are going pell-mell.
Muji, we have two more days.
Shall we call Mr. Ismail and cancel it?
How can I do that?
-I feel odd...
-Give me his number, I'll call him.
I don't have his number.
Do one thing, mukri.
Stop at Pathutha's house
on your way home
and get his number.
I'll have to listen
to Mr. Ismail's lecture.
Oh dear Thangal!
So Andru, prepare about 120 kilo of meat.
Nice and tender mutton.
Done!
Otherwise he will give beef
instead of mutton.
Excuse me?
I want to talk to you.
Are you done here, mukri?
See you, Muji.
Muji...
Nassar is a psycho.
He is very suspicious of me.
He says I've an affair with Abhi.
He erased the deer painting in my room.
He says that I'm the doe
and Abhi is the buck.
What is wrong with you, Fathi?
I met Abhi yesterday.
I also talked to Nassar.
It's Umair who provokes him.
I'll deal with that guy.
Wait until the wedding.
But I...
I'll end up like Ramlu.
That's why I'm telling you.
Nassar is nothing like Karim.
Do you have any feelings for Abhi?
Muji, I...
I'm not talking about Abhi.
I'm talking about Nassar's issue.
What's the problem, Muji?
She is just assuming things.
Tell me what it is.
Nothing.
See you tomorrow at the mosque.
"Danger: Fathima is in love
Nassar won't marry Fathima."
"Damn sure!
Yours truly bhai."
Allah!
Nassar, stop!
-Ya Allah!
-Oh no!
Goodness me!
I don't want to see this crap here.
Bhai didn't write this, Nassar.
You know he can't write Malayalam.
It's not bhai.
I know who did this.
Never mind, Nassar.
But we have to find out
about Fathima's lover.
Crows peck but an excavator
can dig your grave.
You want to see?
Listen everyone.
Even if the earth splits in half
Nassar will marry Fathima.
Damn sure!
Where have you been?
Don't you dare talk to me.
Why the heck did you do that?
Nassar will think it was me.
I won't let him get away
after what he did to you.
I don't know what's going to happen.
I came here at a very bad time.
I'm afraid of her also.
What if she tells someone
about the waistchain?
It will be over.
Ufff! What will I do?
Shall we go and see bhai?
Nassar!
If you raze the house
the police will catch you.
The wedding will be called off.
-I'll go to jail.
-Where is he?
And he will marry Fathima.
Nassar!
Allah!
What do you want, Nassar?
Where is your son?
He went out.
Tell that rat...
No matter where he hides
Nassar will find him
and tear him to pieces.
I warned him many times.
He wants my girl.
Got it? Nassar's girl!
I'll chop him to pieces
and dump him in a landfill.
Even Perumani Thangal can't save him.
Allah!
Hey, what happened to you?
Nassar?
Scoot!
Hey! Abhi...
Bhai?
Please help me.
Bhai?
May Allah bless you
And shower His blessings upon you
And unite both of you in harmony
Houses are decked up
Gifts neatly wrapped
Our hearts are aflutter
With the wedding's glee
Guests come from far and wide
Frying, grilling and roasting aside
Listen, son.
Whatever happened, happened.
You should allow Zubair to sing a song.
Not just one, mukri.
I want to sing many songs.
I've a dairy full of them.
No way, mukri.
You know what he did last time.
How can you say that?
-Zubair is a popular artist in Perumani.
-Mukri?
There is a riot in the junction.
Riot? Between who?
Bhai Protection Committee
and Bhai Banishment Committee.
Why?
Will they marry or not?
Will they marry or not?
Oh dear Perumani Thangal!
Houses are decked up
Gifts neatly wrapped
Our hearts are aflutter
With the wedding's glee
This used to be such a wonderful land.
After spreading superstitions
it has become like our country.
It's all because of your greed.
And what about you?
Sticking the notice was your idea.
Get lost!
Perumani comes alive with the buzz
Rice pots brim with satisfaction
Food is cooked to perfection
Everyone dressed in their finest
Planning to enjoy to the fullest
Everyone dressed in their finest
Planning to enjoy to the fullest
May Allah bless you
And shower His blessings upon you
And unite both of you in harmony
You are the essence of truth
Everywhere You command
O The Most Merciful,
The Most Beneficent One
O The Most Beneficent One
O The Most Merciful,
The Most Beneficent One
O The Most Beneficent One
Listen to me, girl.
Don't marry someone you don't like.
I had a narrow escape.
I seized the chance I got.
Don't worry.
Perumani Thangal will show you the way.
Why do you act like a lunatic?
I've seen many kinds of people
but you...
Think about it, Pathu.
When we go inside
carrying the meat...
imagine the joy on Mujeeb's face.
His respect for us will increase.
Moreover, other guests
will admire what we did
and speak highly of us.
Do whatever you want.
I'll get someone to help.
We will carry it ourselves.
Only then will love flourish.
Come, come, come!
What was the need to do this?
Ouch!
Can you please call Mujeeb?
There is only one way out.
-Tie Abhi to your waistchain.
-What?
Get on the stage and cry that
Abhi stole your waistchain.
-There will be a riot.
-Let there be.
-Abhi will be trapped.
-Let him be.
-What about Muji?
-He will understand.
Hello, Mr. Ismail, Pathutha.
Why are you standing here?
Come inside.
Meat! Meat!
Meat?
What for?
Stupid boy!
I brought the meat you ordered.
-The meat I ordered?
-Yes.
It's getting cooked in that pot.
I've booked a train ticket for him
tomorrow at 12.30 pm.
How will we survive if bhai leaves?
Got beaten up for nothing!
Why is he always looking at Thangal Hill?
The problem is that...
Everyone will realise
bhai has no special powers.
Kaaliya?
Kaaliya, a riot in the wedding house.
-Riot!
-Why?
It's something about meat.
Meat?
Will the wedding be called off?
I don't know but a fight is likely.
We were so wrong.
Bhai indeed has special powers.
-Let's go and feed the fire.
-Yes!
Let's show them what bhai is capable of.
-Yes!
-Come!
But who will look after bhai?
Bhai can look after himself.
You come.
[traditional Duff Muttu song]
Hello!
-Nassar?
-Yes.
My friends.
-How are you?
-Did you have food?
Hey...
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
You stay here.
[Duff Muttu song continues]
Nassar...
Come to the nearby plot.
I want to hit you.
-Are you alone?
-One on one!
-Got any tools?
-No.
With bare hands.
You wait there.
I'll come.
Things are going pell-mell here.
Mr. Ismail, I'm sure I called
and cancelled the order for meat.
-Yes!
-No, you didn't.
I didn't receive such a request.
-Yes!
-We are sure.
-You forgot, mukri.
-Yes!
Bhai gang needn't interfere.
-You had boycotted the wedding.
-Right!
We are with Mr. Ismail.
-So we will interfere.
-Yes!
Save your lip service for your bhai.
Nassar will marry Fathima
no matter what.
-Damn sure!
-Yes!
[cymbals clanging]
Can you shoot that lizard?
I've killed a thousand crows with this.
A tiny lizard is no big deal.
Watch me!
Have you really shot any crows?
I don't think I can't hold out any longer.
I'm not sure if I cancelled the order.
Oh dear Thangal!
-Mukri, how could you...
-I went to get his number.
That's when I saw
someone like bhai walking alone.
So I followed him.
Bhai made me forget it.
Bhai will be darned!
What do you want, Zubair?
They are not allowing me to sing.
Can you get me the mic, mukri?
My dear Zubair...
Things are spinning out of control.
You can sing later.
You go now.
Go, go, go!
-Good gracious!
-What do we do now?
What to do?
We stick to our story.
If it was beef, I'd have told the truth.
But I can't afford mutton.
You think God will forgive me?
[cymbals clanging]
Sons of a gun!
It's not like that.
I can't hit him
after he marries Fathi.
I should settle the matter now.
If you can't keep up, run away.
Don't feel ashamed.
Only I'm here.
Muji is saying
he didn't order the meat, Kabir.
Frigging liar!
He placed the order directly.
I'll make him puke his gut.
Listen, Kabir...
What bothered me was that...
he accused you...
of mixing dog meat with mutton.
Dog meat? Bloody...
-Umair?
-Yes.
Give me my sandals.
This place is full of thorns.
Here.
Nassar?
Ask him to step aside.
Tinto will also stay away.
This is between us.
-Alright.
-Shall we start?
Why waste time?
Nassar, your cap.
Come!
You have been getting on my nerves.
My neck!
Let go or my neck will snap.
Let it snap, bugger!
Let it!
That buck was you, right?
No, it was your vaapa.
My arm! My arm!
Let go of my arm!
Hey, put me down!
Put me down, you...
I'll bite!
You bit me!?
Umair, get him!
But I'm holding your coat and cap.
Leave it there and join us.
Why?
No, thank you. I'm okay.
Don't stop, man, keep going.
How dare you hurt my mothers?
I'll clear all your doubts today.
Don't punch my face.
-Don't punch my face.
-What?
My face will swell.
There is a photographer.
I've to take photos.
[all arguing at once]
Come, Sebastian!
I'll feed him to the dogs.
Who said it's a dog?
Pathutha, who said our goat is a dog?
You gave a lecture
when he came to pay the advance.
I knew it would end up like this.
You!
Did you say my mutton has dog meat?
I didn't say that.
All I said was I don't want the meat.
Then why the heck did you order?
Yes, I ordered but cancelled it later.
It's not your dad's shop
to keep changing your mind.
-Watch out...
-What is going on here?
Wait until the wedding is over.
I'll make her pay
for what you did to me.
If you hurt her because of this...
Why?
Are you in love with her?
Will you see her even after her marriage?
You are such a rascal!
You wait and see.
See what I'll do to her.
I'll squeeze her so tight
that she won't be able to cry.
You will see.
-You wretch!
-I was just kidding.
No!
-Hey!
-Let go of me.
That's enough, come.
If you touch her, I'll kill you.
This guy is hopeless.
We must save Fathi somehow.
How?
We will see.
We have to do something drastic.
Hello, hello.
Hello, mic checking.
Hello, hello, hello.
Hello, mic checking.
It's not a religious sermon, ustad.
Make it quick.
A buffalo is waiting for slaughter.
What...
What is it, Zubair?
It's a life-or-death situation.
You can sing once it's over.
Ustad?
I've something to say.
Let Subramani speak.
Tell us, Subramani.
Why don't we discuss it
after eating pathiri and mutton roast?
First, my dead body!
And then, mutton roast.
Fighting like animals
in the name of meat
is like returning to the primitive world.
Pff!
Relax, child.
There is only one solution
that I can think of.
First of all...
[mic squealing]
Hello.
Has it no bass?
Awful sound system!
It has, ustad.
-Let me try a song.
-Give me the mic.
Here, ustad.
My dear ustad
please think about my sister.
-And tell us what to do.
-I'll say.
There are so many people here.
Let everyone buy a kilo each.
That will solve the problem.
-We will say no.
-Impossible!
-If we agree, the wedding is on.
-That's right.
Say it.
Say it!
We don't have money
to buy meat at such a high price.
-But we didn't tell the price.
-Basheer?
Whether you buy the meat or not
this wedding will take place.
Your bhai will be banished.
It's not about bhai.
They want the meat at a low price.
We don't want your meat.
Take it somewhere else.
Bhai gang needn't buy the meat.
What do you say, president?
What to do?
So Mujeeb...
In this case, the mosque committee
supports bhai gang.
We will buy if the price is low.
-That's a fair decision.
-Yes!
So price is the problem.
Okay.
Kabir?
What is the price of your meat?
Just Rs. 750 per kilo, ustad.
Will you buy the meat for Rs. 750?
No, but we will consider
if it's Rs. 250 per kilo.
Who said that?
Tell me who said that.
Someone shared an opinion.
If you don't like it, leave it.
You can sell it elsewhere.
They are trying to milk a dead goat.
Whatever you say, we don't want it.
-Yeah, don't want it!
-Hey!
Please stop shouting.
As the cleric of our mosque
I propose a suggestion.
Each of you will pay Rs. 400 per kilo.
Mujeeb will pay Rs. 125.
And Ismail who mediated the deal
will pay Rs. 125.
So Kabir will get Rs. 650 per kilo.
May peace prevail.
Umair?
How do I look?
There is slight swelling.
Ask the photographer to leave.
Here, put on your cap.
Loser's cap!
Those who want to buy meat
must follow a few conditions.
-One... -Yes?
-Ready cash! -Yes.
-Two...
-Yes?
-Form a queue.
-Yes.
-Three...
-Yes?
Those who want to buy meat
should bring the leaf of taro, banana,
teak or any other plant.
Yes!
Everyone...
get your leaf and other items
and come quickly.
First come will be first served.
Yay!
What happened here?
Where is everyone?
Oh no!
What is happening here?
Basheer, I think I plucked itchy taro.
Itches like hell!
Put some ice in your mouth.
I lost my footing
and suddenly slipped.
What happened?
I beat up Nassar.
You?
-Did you get hurt?
-Hey no!
He went after my mothers.
I couldn't let it go.
I didn't think about you at that time.
Beat the hell out of him.
Good! And then?
He said he will take his revenge on you.
Good grief!
-Why?
-He is crazy, that's why.
Fathi...
There is only one way for you
to escape from him.
Think carefully before you decide.
-Let's run away.
-Yes, let's run.
-What about Muji?
-Ramlu will take care of him.
-Ramlu?
-Full support.
Who thought you would agree so quickly?
I didn't plan anything.
You can't back down, Abhi.
-Where will we run?
-Bombay.
-Who is in Bombay?
-No one.
We have to run to some place.
My dear Fathi...
Here's the plan.
We run away to Perumani junction
and wait there.
Someone will find us and bring us back.
When Nassar finds out you eloped...
he won't marry you.
-Damn sure!
-That will do.
But...
-How will I...
-Come on, Abhi.
Don't overthink and change your mind.
But how can we run away
in this commotion?
When will this meat madness end?
-Special attention.
-Yes!
-Come this way.
-Yes!
-Give the money to Ismail.
-Yes!
-Sign the paper.
-Yes!
-Then go that way.
-Yes!
-Buy meat from Kabir.
-Yes!
-And leave this way.
-Yes!
Do you understand?
Let it go, Ambutty.
It's not your cup of tea.
Stupid lizard!
There is only one way.
-Cut off power?
-Yeah!
We will run when you cut off power.
You also escape.
Why the heck did you come here?
-To get me killed?
-Man!
What about me?
What will happen
when everyone finds out?
And what about my mothers?
I better stop thinking.
I'll take it as it comes.
That's it.
Come.
These wretches will ruin
my sister's wedding.
This is due to bhai's curse.
-That's right.
-To hell with your bhai!
Buy the meat and get out of here.
Are they selling it or not?
Don't we need a weighing scale or what?
He says it's time.
Perumani has seen so many weddings.
Have such problems occurred before?
This is bhai's curse.
What is this?
Nonsense! Just wait, mukri.
After the wedding tomorrow
I'll send bhai on the first train.
He is a troublemaker.
I don't trust anyone here.
Give me your share first.
Then we will start the sale.
I don't have any money now.
-I'll pay you in two days.
-Two days?
Give me the money, man!
Try getting it from me.
Take your damn meat and get lost.
This is your last chance.
If you lose, I leave.
Big boss upstairs
had his tail in a blaze
Couldn't snuff it out
so pals rushed in a huff
Held it out and gave a mighty puff
Phoo phoo
Someone threw firecrackers
in the meat curry.
Thangal! Firecrackers?
Phoo phoo...
Run, girl, run!
Kabir?
Forget what happened.
I'll buy your meat.
That's not what you said earlier.
"Take your damn meat and get lost!"
Right?
Kabir doesn't want
to sell the meat to you.
-What the...
-Muji, stop!
I'm at my wit's end.
This is a request.
I'll buy your meat.
That will solve the problems.
Are you trying to scare me?
Ruby, Sebastian...
Get the sack
and dump the meat.
Let him have it.
Don't you feel sorry for him?
Okay, I'll give the meat.
Thangal!
Everyone return to your seats.
Others may wait outside.
All problems are solved.
Muji?
Our Fathi is missing!
Come.
PERUMANI TEASHOP
What is happening here?
Is what Kaaliya said true?
Tell me if what he said is true.
She made a mistake, Nassar.
It happened just five minutes ago.
Why is everyone sitting like this?
We have to look for the girl.
Why?
I don't want her.
That wretch who eloped with a low-life!
I don't want her.
Victory to bhai...
Control your happiness.
Or everyone will turn against us.
We don't mean to hurt anyone.
I hope you understand
that it is bhai's doing.
Bhai has nothing to do with it.
I'd my doubts from the beginning.
But everyone doubted me.
Now what?
Just a minute.
She was such a beautiful girl.
Gone!
You lost her by a whisker.
Let her go.
She was probably meant for him.
But how would you feel
when you see them together?
I feel sad when I think about it.
Oh!
Fathima's beauty!
Her sweet talk!
Oh!
Muji...
is like a brother to me.
For his sake...
I'll wait till 12 O' clock.
If she comes back by then
I'll marry her.
-What do you say?
-Yeah.
What?
Vaapa?
Kochaapa (uncle)?
Maama?
Kochaapa?
Let them go.
It's you who should win Fathima.
Not them.
Your vaapa will also do the same thing.
You relax.
Sit down.
Sit.
What's happening?
Why is no one coming to look for us?
Do you think no one knows
we ran away?
Abhi?
What will you do if they catch us?
They will beat you up.
Anyway, we have eloped.
Whatever happens
I'm ready to face it.
But...
I'm worried about my mothers.
-You get into trouble because of me?
-Hey no!
What kind of a friend am I
if I leave you to suffer with a nutcase?
I can't imagine what Muji
and umma are going through.
They will understand, won't they?
Oh dear Perumani Thangal!
Please help them understand.
Thangal!
They will understand.
Thangal will protect you.
Don't worry.
Why isn't Tinto calling?
He was to tell us what happened.
Tinto! He must have escaped.
Abhi?
You see this notice board?
Actually...
this notice board saved my life.
Even if I've to sell my goats and hens
I'll build a new notice board here.
Wait!
You are a runaway girl now.
What is your future plan?
That's alright.
I don't mind living alone.
At least I can live in peace
without fearing anyone.
So...
What is your plan?
Nothing in particular.
I want to set up a garage.
And then live happily in Perumani...
with my two mothers.
That's all.
Abhi?
What if I wait for you?
Do I stand a chance with you?
Hey... you will wait...
What can I say?
Will it be called off?
Can't say anything now.
Let me try to shake things up.
What is happening here, mukri?
Mujeeb, I told you to invite
bhai to the wedding.
But you insulted him.
Now look.
Go see him secretly
and apologise to him.
Umair, why hasn't anyone returned yet?
Will they find her?
Don't worry.
Nassar?
Nothing will happen before 12 O' clock.
Especially in this tense situation.
They won't feel like it.
That's the only relief.
[mic squealing]
This is for our bridegroom Nassar
and bride Fathima.
I dedicate this song to them.
It's called, The Rutting Elephant.
Thangal! I'm dead.
Thank God!
Finally, someone's here to catch us.
Sebastian, Ruby...
Get them!
Where have you been all this time?
Please help me, bhai.
Bhai.
Hello.
Found?
From where?
Are they with you?
Who are you, bhai?
Why did you give yourself up?
I ran away to avoid marrying Nassar.
Now I can marry him.
But Nassar is still ready to marry you.
What do we do now?
Please pull up.
We will get off here.
Whether Fathima marries you or Nassar
or nobody gets married at all
I don't care.
I just want my money.
They caught them from Perumani junction.
They will probably kill him.
Hurry up and come with me.
Oh God! My dear son!
'Peace be on you'
'Peace be on you'
'Peace be on you'
'Peace be on you'
O soul, unseen
Light, concealed
What transpires now
Is already foreseen
Wrap me in warm embraces
To calm my searing soul
While tears dry in my eyes
Heal my doubts and fears
Allah's wisdom rules all
The hidden and the manifest
The Heaven and the Hell
The world's deception et al
You...
Didn't I ask you earlier, Abhi?
I swear we had no such intention.
We ran away to save her from him.
But now...
Fathi and I...
We will live happily together.
Can you marry her to me?
Get out!
I'll deal with you later.
Is this how one runs away?
Such a unique way to elope!
Abhi, what you did was wrong.
Being a kind man, Nassar forgives you.
What if he wasn't?
-Nassar?
-Yes.
Listen...
Please don't bother the girl
because of this.
You must promise.
I promise I won't do anything.
Abhi, go home with your mothers.
Let's go, Abhi.
Why, ustad?
She is an adult.
Doesn't she have a say?
Who are you?
What do you want?
Mess with me and I'll chop your...
-Stop fighting.
-Hey!
Say you slept with him.
-Say it!
-Say it!
Don't you like him, Fathima?
Then why did you agree to this wedding?
I liked him, ustad.
But he started doubting me
when someone stuck that notice.
It got worse with Abhi's arrival.
His doubts grew and now he is mad.
Why should I marry a nutcase
and ruin my life?
So these are just my doubts?
And I'm mad?
I've nothing to hide, Fathima.
Listen everyone.
Do you know who stuck the notice?
Do you know?
She!
After sticking the notice
she took a selfie from there.
The proof is on my mobile phone.
I started thinking.
Who is her accomplice?
I called ustad
and offered a special prayer.
The next day, he was brought before me.
Who?
This guy!
Do you know who painted her room?
Ask me.
Who?
He did.
Do you know what he painted?
It's shocking.
A buck and a doe snuggling together.
I asked her.
Fathima...
who is that buck?
No answer!
I don't care.
Because after marriage
she will be in my control.
I'll make her confess.
She will spill the truth
like a parrot.
Now you tell me.
Am I mad?
-Nassar?
-Yeah.
Go home.
Let's give it a thought.
I'll talk to your vaapa.
Muji, do you understand what happened?
Yes, I understood everything.
Umair?
-Take him home.
-Come. -But...
Muji didn't say anything.
What is left to say?
They understood.
We can find another girl.
-Get him!
-But...
-Come on!
-No, wait...
-I'm not done talking.
-That's okay, come.
Where?
Muji!
Muji!
Go, go, go!
Oh Allah, my Friend and Protector
my Guiding Light
Oh Allah, my Beloved
Smart girl!
We only have one life.
We should live it
according to our wish.
Oh Allah, my Friend and Protector
my Guiding Light
Oh Allah, my Beloved
O Friend of Allah
Exalt the name of the Most High
It is what it is
In it is what is in it
Allah...
All's well that ends well, right?
Alright then.
I don't have an outfit
for our wedding tomorrow.
I've to arrange something.
Shouldn't I look handsome?
Okay.
Abhi?
When all around is darkness
You are the light
You are the Master of mankind
In the Holy month of Ramadan...
I found it in the yard the next day.
This chain was my only hope.
That's why I didn't tell you.
You will pay for this
after our wedding.
Feels like we fought a battle of Badr.
I think bhai came
to get both of you married.
Could bhai really be Perumani Thangal?
Don't you believe in bhai?
Answer me.
Did you all see that?
The crows started attacking again.
I was feeling so lonely.
I cried and begged in front of bhai.
Bhai also cried along.
Why are you all sitting like fried crows?
-Haven't you heard, Kaaliya?
-No, what is it?
Bhai is missing since morning.
Thangal's pitcher is also missing.
So he was a thief
who came to steal the pitcher.
Stop talking nonsense
or I'll knock your teeth out.
-Get lost, loony!
-Go!
Go away!
Although bhai took the pitcher
he has blessed us
with his cap and robe.
That's the only relief.
I think he is Perumani Thangal himself.
He must have gone to a distant land
to trap a sorcerer in the pitcher.
UTTAR PRADESH, 2.30 am
[azan]
Time went on.
But oblivious to the world outside
the people of Perumani live
clinging to their beliefs & superstitions.
Dear maiden, like gold so bright
Your radiance blinds my sight
My heart, like tears, gleams so clear
Come, like dewdrops
to a desert rose so dear
In fields of red rice,
where harvests sway
Your smile, a string of pearls,
lights the way
Your wedding day, it draws near
Come, my dear, without a fear
Dear maiden, like gold so bright
Your radiance blinds my sight
My heart, like tears, gleams so clear
Come, like dewdrops
to a desert rose so dear
In fields of red rice,
where harvests sway
Your smile, a string of pearls,
lights the way
Your wedding day, it draws near
Come, my dear, without a fear