Thandel (2025) Movie Script

1
Please, Raju.
Don't go fishing.
I won't leave you.
-Promise?
-I won't. Okay?
The storm shows no signs of letting up.
Pile them up in the storage deck.
You promised!
What's this?
As soon as I return from fishing,
we'll get married.
Daddha, the waves are getting stronger.
Turn the boats around, now.
If you're leaving now,
it's not just to go fishing.
You're leaving me for good.
Hey, Raju!
Think again.
Let's go home, dear.
-Dad.
-Yes, dear.
Find a groom for me.
What did you say?
You know I think carefully
before making a decision.
Not the studs, sister.
Give me the hangings.
What is it?
When he wasn't in the village,
I didn't care about how I looked.
When he was around,
I wanted to look the way he liked.
But now that
he's no longer in my life,
I feel like
looking my absolute best.
Are you angry with him?
When there's no love,
how can there be any anger, sister?
So, what does
the groom do for a living?
The name is Murali.
Isn't there a finance company
in our village?
He's working as
a recovery agent for them.
Election Agent?
As the recovery agent,
he collects monthly installments.
If not, he confiscates the goods.
What's all this
fuss about recovery
when we're heading
for a wedding proposal?
-First, hold on to it tight.
-Keep going.
What is it?
What's the wait about?
Show us the girl quickly.
I can't hold my patience any longer.
I've a few recoveries
to complete. I need to go.
Whoa!
She's so beautiful!
Does my face deserve
such a good-looking girl?
She must have been
pressured into this meeting.
This won't work out anyway.
Please sit.
Sit down.
If you need some privacy,
go over there. We are okay with it.
-Dad.
-You have something to say?
-I agree to this wedding.
-Sathya!
Think it through.
That's good!
Clearly, the groom is double okay.
Look at him gape.
Let's hurry up then, brother-in-law.
Hand us your daughter's horoscope
and we'll fix an auspicious date.
Sure.
Hey! What are you saying, Dad?
Have you looked at my face?
In seven generations of
our family line,
has there ever been a girl
as beautiful as her?
The horoscopes must have matched,
that's why the girl agreed.
No matching the horoscopes, etc.
Let's fix the wedding straight away.
Amazing!
Isn't your Shiva mighty?
Is it true your heart's desire gets
fulfilled the moment you wish for it?
Why did you want to meet?
I need to tell you something.
Sure. Go ahead.
Just say it.
His name is Raju.
There you go!
I was wondering how everything
fell into place, surprisingly.
You agreed to the wedding
and got me flying into heaven.
With just a word, "Raju,"
you dropped me down like that.
But I'll marry you.
What are you saying?
Please be clear.
For you to understand,
I'll have to elaborate.
As wages are high,
our men travel 2000 kilometers
from our village, D. Matchilesam,
to the Gujarat port
on contracts to catch fish
for nine months.
After one month of fishing,
they reach the port and
hand over the lot to the owner
before returning to the sea.
During this one month at sea,
they won't even have
proper network connectivity.
So, once they come to port
they'd call us.
he is the Thandel.
Siddha.
They're coming back
after fishing for a month.
Oh my God, they caught us.
We're dead.
Recovery guys are coming.
Here comes
the nasty gang to loot us.
We either have to hand over the
stock or part with 50,000 rupees.
-We can't escape this time.
-Just wait.
Hey, Raju!
He's in his own world.
He is waiting for Sathya's call!
He is totally lost in his mobile.
Why would he care about the
stuff on the boat?
Come on, have it.
Hey!
His phone is out of coverage.
Not yours. Don't worry.
He'll call you anyway.
Brother! Brother!
-Please wait, brother.
-Please, brother.
Give me the money,
or part with the load.
This is our final hunt, brother.
-These are just boys. Please leave them.
-Hey!
Get the load.
Brother! Please leave us this one time.
Please, brother.
-Just once, brother.
-Just wait.
-No, brother.
-Brother, wait!
My precious?
My precious!
My precious.
My precious!
Raju!
My--
Raju!
Raju!
Raju?
Hey, Raju.
My precious.
Hey! Raju.
Tell me. What's up!
What's this, Raju? You called after
so long and don't even speak.
The signal tower is troubling me.
-So, I'm setting it up.
-What did you say?
-Setting up?
-Yes, my precious.
How dare you touch my Bhavani?
You goofball!
What's wrong, Raju?
Can't you wait to die?
More than the unstable signal,
it's you troubling me without talking.
Raju!
Raju!
Please be on the line for a minute, dear.
Without speaking.
Drive the boat to the jetty, Siddha.
Let's rock this show!
Siddha, forget a rupee,
not even a little fish
must leave this boat.
After a month's fishing,
this is the first time
we're hearing his voice.
I'd spend a month
just to hear him speak this one day.
My precious one.
It's so refreshing to have
a hot water bath.
Raju, tell me something.
Do you like taking a hot water bath?
Or spending time with me?
I'd enjoy it even more
if you were the one bathing me.
What are you saying, Raju?
Dad! If he hears
Despite the countless distances
We've traveled together
I'm never tired of this journey
Despite the countless shores
That lie between us
They are no obstacle at all
Time flies when I'm with you
It's so unjust when you're away!
Even the second hand on the clock
Slowed to an hour's pace!
With you, time melts away
Without you
Even the dates on the calendar
Seem to stand still
As if it's been a year
Oh my love, my love, I turned
My ship's sail towards you, dear!
Oh my love, my love, I adorned
Myself, awaiting your arrival!
I will soar through the skies
And sail through the clouds
Until I rest in your embrace
I'll be restless
Adorned in hues so bright
Dazzled by spots
Until I see you
My eyes cannot sleep
Your words sound like
The waves crashing to me
This gentle breeze touches me
Like your call
You totally refrain from eating meat
when he's away for nine months.
You don't even eat eggs.
-How do you control your urge?
-I'll eat again when Raju comes back.
What kind of romance is this?
You shouldn't eat when he's away,
hoisting a flag
on the lighthouse
What nonsense?
It's not like that, mother-in-law.
We've seen a lot of regret from childhood.
While I was away for my studies,
I used to visit the village
only once every six months.
Hes been away for nine months,
busy with fishing.
That's the reason for this romance.
What is this boss?
What will I tell my guys
if you pay so less?
Don't worry,
I'll take care of it.
As soon as I return,
we'll eat only in hotels.
What do you talk about for so long?
-Just hang up and sleep off.
-Buzz off.
What time will you arrive?
Eight more hours, dear.
Raju, just eight more hours!
Can't wait to see you!
-Hey, Lachi. Give the bags to Mom.
-Okay, bro.
-What about the payment?
-I'll distribute it later.
-What's with him?
-It's love!
Oh my love, my love, I turned
My ship's sail towards you, dear!
Oh my love, my love, I adorned
Myself, awaiting your arrival!
Hey!
The three months I spend here
are equal to nine months for me.
That means each day
counts as three days.
Oh my God! We shouldn't leave a gap.
Let's get wild!
Hey, aunty. Leave it.
I brought hot water.
What are you looking at?
Give him a bath.
You wouldn't like it if I did.
We've got more time for that, anyway.
Oh, wow!
What is it?
Why are you glowing like that?
It feels like I'm dying
And I swear on you
When you, who are in my dreams
Appear before my eyes
As if there is no difference
Between the earth and the sky
I could walk among the stars
With you by my side
In love without any challenges
Is there true love?
Only after enduring these pains
We can appreciate the
Sweetness of love
Oh my dear, my dear, I've sailed
Across oceans for you, dear!
Oh my dear, my dear, I've
Poured all my love for you, dear!
Hey, Rambabu.
They're long dead.
They aren't going anywhere.
Eat slowly.
Or you may choke.
Yes, darling.
You're a big fan of
meat, aren't you?
Why do you take a vow
to give it up till I return?
I won't from now on.
I'm unable to stop myself
from eating meat.
-Have it.
-This is the final time.
Raju is just like his father, Veerayya.
He was a leader
to all the fishermen in our village.
He lived for his people
and also died for them.
Raju took after his father.
He believed that if the woman of the house
took charge, the home would thrive.
He'd hand over every penny
he earned from fishing to the womenfolk.
He'd stand strong
whenever his team faced challenges.
Siddha!
Get me a quarter.
Here you go.
What's wrong with Siddha?
What's wrong, Siddha?
They stopped fishing in
our neighboring Munugudu
and started mining sand.
The contractor bribed
and got the government's permission.
We got the permissions to mine here.
You know very well, sir,
what happened when you mined sand
where you shouldn't.
-The entire vi--
-The entire village drowned.
You should've taken measures
to save your lives.
And I'll pay compensation
when lives are lost.
I'll give it. Go away.
He doesn't care about our lives.
It feels so humiliating that
I don't want to be called a leader.
He undermined our dignity.
He dishonored our place.
After letting go of all of this
What do we know?
We don't know anything.
He even mocked our dialect.
Your worthless lives,
and your broken accent.
Even after the entire village
begged him,
he spoke demeaningly about
our profession.
Get lost!
You losers!
Guys, come on!
Dear.
I'll take care of it, dear.
Your son?
The taste of water
changes with the region,
the smell of soil shifts, the wind,
and even the accent and language.
That's what defines us.
They're as pure as a mother's love.
My father told me this
when I was ten years old.
He'd be over thirty now.
Doesn't he know
how to say even this much?
If this is how it is with Munugudu,
imagine what it'll be like
if it reaches Matchilesam.
A festival of chaos!
Raju's speech about our community's
survival and roots
touched everyone in the village.
They decided to shape Rajus legacy
to be as remarkable as Veerannas.
A true leader is someone who sees
the village's problems as their own.
In our language, Thandel!
Raju stood strong for
each one of us today.
By tradition, this festival crowned
Raju's father and me
as the leader of this village.
From now,
Raju is our leader!
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Hey, dham dham dam
The crazy rhythm
Beating the damaru aloud
Shake the eight directions
O Lord of Dance
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Start with the
Rhythmic 'bham bham bham'
Pour out your elixir
Let my heart be as pure as silver
O Lord Kundaleshwara
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
All hail Lord Shiva!
Hail, hail, hail to Shiva!
Open your third eye and
Burn down our sins
All hail Lord Shankara!
Shiva Shiva Shiva Shankara!
Twirl your trident and
Show us the right path
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
You're the first lover
Is there a match?
There's no one in this world
Who can come close to you
The desires of millions
Of your devotees
Are fulfilled by you, yourself
For Mother Parvati,
You gave half of your body
O Ruler of the Cosmos!
You shield us from all sorrow
You're our constant companion
You are the best husband
O Maheshwara!
You're the beginning and
You're at the end
You're the protector
At all times
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
Shiva! Shiva!
Shiva! Shiva!
Salutations, salutations
Salutations to Shiva
This is your gift till your birthday.
Look at it tick away!
-Don't listen to him. Let's go.
-What's this Chandra?
I'm talking here.
Why are you dragging her away?
Stop with your useless gifts.
You sweet talk her and leave for work.
I'll have to deal with her
for the next nine months.
Sister, it's her birthday.
Brother-in-law only gets
three months with her.
Shut up!
He'll pamper her now and leave.
Later, I'll be dealing with
her tantrums and health issues.
You won't get it now.
Wait till you get married to Raju.
-You'll know what that worry feels like.
-Chandra!
How's it going, brother?
Brother, you've had enough.
Give me some.
-Leave her alone!
-Sister!
It's done.
Don't make that face now.
Why don't you share a peg with brother?
Everything will fall into place.
She used to be worried even when
I went fishing from the village.
When her brother-in-law is going
fishing for months together,
you can understand how she'd feel.
Here comes your call.
Go on.
Not just the movie,
we're also going to buy new clothes.
Bujji
You go to bed early as it is
It's getting late.
Look at your eyelids drooping.
You're sleepy. Go to bed.
Hey
I wanted to stay up all night
talking to you.
But you're asking me to sleep.
Don't you like spending time with me?
I love it.
You're always the same.
You keep saying this
and that about your friends,
and disappear while I'm talking.
You don't love me at all!
Thandel!
-Mom?
-Raju?
My journey as Thandel has started.
You'd say Dad is always with me, right?
I don't think so.
He's within me, Mom.
-Hello?
-Raju.
I'm going in, dear.
The signal will drop.
-My precious!
-At least talk until then.
Raju, tell me something.
What's that?
How can you go so many days
without talking to me or seeing me?
Don't you miss me at all?
Just for the day I talk to you,
I spend a month in the ocean.
For those three months I'm with you,
I'd happily endure nine months.
My precious.
My precious?
-Hello?
-Hello?
-Raju? Raju?
-My precious one!
-Raju?
-Can you hear me?
My precious?
Raju?
Mom?
Mom?
-Chandra?
-Hello, Mom?
-Chandra?
-What's wrong, Mom?
What happened, Mom?
Brother
What?
Brother
What happened to brother?
All of us were catching fish.
All of a sudden,
a big wave washed us.
The boat collapsed.
We searched all over.
We couldn't find the boat,
we could only find his corpse.
I don't know how to console you, sister.
Don't stay like this.
What's it, dear?
Unable to sleep?
You attended a death.
It's okay to feel like that.
Dad, clarify one thing for me.
Those born in our caste,
have to go out for fishing, isn't it?
Then why do you always
stay back at home stitching nets?
Why don't you go out
fishing in the ocean?
Why, Dad?
Why aren't you saying anything?
I used to go fishing, too, dear.
I was crazy about fishing.
Like Veerayya, Raju's father,
I also wanted to become a leader.
Both of us had this competitive streak.
One day, we went fishing
and came back home
Saraswathi.
Where are you?
Forget about Saraswathi, Somaiah.
She died from a heart attack.
Forget seeing your mom
for one last time,
I couldn't even recognize
her final resting place.
Gowramma.
She used to let you sleep in her home.
If I went fishing,
who would take care of you, dear?
That's why
I stopped going fishing from that day.
But in Raju's case,
why didn't you stop me, Dad?
My wish is for you not to marry him.
But marrying him is your wish.
Even now,
I'm leaving the choice to you, dear.
I hope Raju doesn't remain just in
people's memories like his dad.
Like Raju's mother
I don't want you to live in memories.
-My precious!
-You always came back in thirty days.
Why are you late by six days this time?
Do you know how my hands tremble
once I'm done with the kajal?
You're the leader, right?
You could've come back faster.
What's wrong with you, dear?
Why are you restless?
Missing me, huh?
Come quickly, Raju.
I'm worried.
Alright, don't worry. We'll start tonight.
Rangai's skilled with the net.
-This time, hunting would be awesome.
-Raju.
Alright, we'll be over there.
Raju, will you give me your word?
Just word?
-I'll give you my life.
-Please don't say that.
My heart beats faster to hear that.
What's bothering you?
What has happened?
-Chandra sister's
-I got to know.
Is that the cause of your worry?
Don't worry.
Come on, my precious.
We used to run for the flag.
Now, were walking in fear.
Raju.
I wanted to ask you something.
Before that, I've got to
share something with you.
As always, the boss held back
seven months of wages.
I don't understand the pleasure
he gets doing so.
Let him do so, but
he gave a boat for the next fishing.
I'm not sure how to express
this fear which started within me.
Goodness me!
They way you look
when you put on this color, my dear
Just great!
Stop praising me.
Will you always stay around
for me to wear new clothes every day?
Our lives are measured
in nine months and three months.
Felt so happy if Raju is here
for just three months.
What if he stays for the whole year?
-It feels so great.
-Not at all.
-Aren't you worried?
-A man has to work!
-Here we go again.
-How will we eat, then?
Yes, enjoy it all by yourself!
Dear.
Why don't you sit here?
I tried my best.
He doesn't understand why I'm like this.
And I have no idea how to tell him.
Ask him directly. He'll agree.
When has he ever said no to you?
My dear,
see how fast
the days have passed.
Don't be like this, please.
I can't handle this, Raju.
After what happened
to Chandrakka's family,
I've been feeling terrified.
Please, Raju, don't go fishing.
What's this out of the blue?
Such things happen. So what?
I can't just stay home.
Please, Raju, don't go.
Think whatever you want.
I just can't live without you.
Look.
I've spent three months of your stay
here with so much joy.
But the nine months that
you're gone fishing,
I'm unable to live, in fear
of what might happen to you.
Forget all of this.
To be honest, the last month
is more painful than childbirth, Raju.
Please understand my fear, Raju.
Don't go.
So this is why you've been
silent and upset all these days?
My dear.
Death can claim anyone,
even when theyre at home.
I'm Thandel Raju now.
I'm stronger out at sea
than here on land.
Even if the boat sinks, this Raju won't.
I've been fishing for ten years.
Look, has anything ever
happened till now?
-Why are you scared?
-No, Raju.
No matter what courage you talk about,
you're not going.
Stay back.
Come, sit.
Bujji.
Don't be like that.
Please don't be like that.
Alright.
I'll always stay with you.
Bujji.
Okay, I won't go.
Please don't be like that.
-I won't leave you.
-Really?
-I won't leave you.
-Promise?
Do it.
-Really?
-I said I won't leave.
Smile now.
Just smile!
My angel!
Why isn't Raju bro answering
my repeated calls?
Maybe he is with his girl!
Three months is fine.
But if you stay back for the entire year,
what am I supposed to do with you?
Raju, come to the
station by 7 am tomorrow.
-Alright?
-Okay.
Did you tell your friends
that you aren't going?
Why are you silent?
Don't start worrying
about finding work from tomorrow.
Work will find its way to you, you'll see.
Wherever you are,
you're always the king.
I don't have to stop eating meat.
We can go wherever we wish.
Raju, tell me one thing.
Should we keep this phone?
Or throw it away?
We have nothing to do with it anymore.
My precious.
Are you falling asleep?
Yes, dear.
My eyelids are closing.
Alright, then, sleep well.
Hold me tightly.
Everyone, hurry up!
What's going on, huh?
-I'm coming too, uncle.
-Are you tagging along too?
-What's this, Siddha?
-Actually
What can we say?
His dad is greedy
for just one day's wages.
He isn't listening to us.
I'll keep an eye on him.
Alright, come on.
Let's rock! Okay?
Load up fast!
Just loitering around.
Raju!
Raju!
Raju!
You promised!
-What are you doing now?
-My precious!
I thought you'd understand
what I meant and said that casually.
Understand my foot!
I don't need all that.
Just tell me
are you staying with me or not?
Fine, dear. Let's step aside and talk.
Everyone's here.
I don't care about them!
Are you staying or not?
Darling, come here.
All these years,
I've been going and returning.
Has anything bad ever happened?
Look
after this trip, we'll get married.
We can finally be one!
I'm the Thandel!
I have to go. Just smile
and send me off this time.
Please, dear.
If you're leaving now,
it's not just for fishing.
You're leaving me for good.
-Why are you saying things like this?
-Because that's how I feel.
What now?
Are you worried about losing
your title and honor?
22 people rely on me
as their leader.
And through them,
70 more in our village.
To keep them fed for 12 months,
we must work for nine.
I don't care about all that!
Me? Or Thandel?
To me, nothing in this world
matters more than you.
Every time I return, I come to see you,
even before visiting my mother.
Then why don't you stay back?
Stay back, Raju.
Please.
Just for me.
Raju.
Swear on me.
I'm asking for the last time.
Are you staying or leaving?
I can't stay back.
Don't cry, dear.
I can't bear to see you like this.
-Please, just smile once.
-Bro, the train's leaving. Hurry up.
You always send me off
with a smile.
I can't bear to see you like this.
-Just this once, dear.
-Brother, time's up! Hurry up.
-Dear, the train is moving.
-She'll calm down and call, brother.
Get in! I'm coming.
Everyone, in.
Siddha, get in.
Darling, listen to me.
The train is leaving.
-Come on, brother.
-Come fast, Raju.
They all trust me.
I can't leave them.
Please understand.
I'll call you.
-Hey!
-Don't feel bad, dear.
-I'll call you as soon as I get off.
-Hey!
-Raju!
-Don't give me that look.
-We'll speak on the phone. Right away!
-Hurry up!
Don't be like that, dear.
I'll be back soon.
Hey, smile a little!
Darling,
you're part of me.
We're not apart.
How can I say I like you
this much and that much?
Not hollow words.
Give me a straight answer.
-How much do you like me?
-Who is speaking hollow words?
Let's go, dear.
Like a flickering flame in the wind
My soul sways yearning to reach you
Like the moon cloaked in stormy clouds
My world darkens
Without a word from you
Like a boat caught in the whirlwind
Rising and fall
I'm struggling to stand straight
Just for you
My soul waits
O precious
Just for me
Speak a single word
My precious
Like a fish without water
Like a sky without stars
Where's life within me?
Without your words
This time, I'll come right on time
Fall at your feet for my crime
I'll slap myself, my heart will grieve
I promise to you, I'll never leave
I can conquer the tides of a salty sea
But drown in tears you shed for me
Sathya
-Raju
-Darling! Darling!
There's one bar of signal left.
Say something.
Please, just say anything!
At least say, "Raju," and hang up.
That'll help me get through a month.
Darling! Can you hear me?
Please, say something!
Why are you punishing me
with your silence?
Please don't be so stubborn.
Darling, the signal will be lost.
Please say something, darling.
Just for you
My soul waits
O precious one
Just for me
Speak at least a single word
My precious
All this time apart we've stayed
Sweet longing in my heart has stayed
Life turned bitter
Without your love
What gift will win your heart today?
How do I persuade you?
Tell me the price to end this fight
I'll pay the bribe to make it right
No storm stirs around me
Yet I'm drowning endlessly
Show me the way
Raju!
Hey, Raju!
Stop calling me.
Go, mind your business.
Bro.
-Sorry, bro.
-It's okay, bro.
Here.
Why all this?
How long can you keep doing this?
I've got to, sister.
This is the only way to show him
the fear and pain in my love.
I didn't smile when he left.
I didn't even speak
when he called from the boat.
Wait and see. As soon as the boat docks
in 30 days, he'll run straight to me!
What if he doesn't?
My soul awaits
O precious, just for me
Speak at least a word
For me to live, my precious
Hey, what's this?
Will you speak to him or not?
-Continue writing. B - A - T, Bat.
-Hey! She doesn't want to speak.
Put me on speaker, Mom.
Here, you're on speaker now.
Speak louder.
-Here.
-Please, dear. Speak, at least now.
I've been calling for so many days.
Not a single word from you yet.
See, if you don't speak now,
swear on me!
We need to go fishing, dear.
Raju, are you getting on the boat?
The boat has started, sister.
Ask her just to say one word!
Talk to him!
My precious!
Darling, please don't sulk like that!
Hey, Sathya! Sathya!
Oh no, she's leaving!
Just for you
I soul awaits
O precious, for me
Speak at least a word
My precious
I was done with Raju that very day.
He couldn't stay away from the sea.
And I couldn't stay calm when he went.
Love comes with fear and trust.
But in our case,
fear consumed our entire love.
I don't want such a love anymore.
After Raju left,
I felt like
I was gathering the remains of my life.
If there's one person left
in this world for me, it's my father.
The only thing that can bring him joy
is my wedding.
Before I marry you,
I need to say three things to Raju.
I need to tell him I didn't betray him.
Make him understand why
I don't want him.
And that hes no longer
a part of my life.
These three sentences
and three minutes,
that's all there's left between us.
I got it.
From this moment on,
I'll be waiting
for Raju to come back.
Siddha!
The storm is intensifying.
Ask everyone to stay alert. Speed up!
Hey, Suri!
-Dad!
-Look after everything at that end.
-Careful!
-Okay!
I'll take care.
This storm isn't stopping.
Move everything into storage.
Okay, Dad!
Go near the engine!
Come to this side!
Hey! Be careful!
Hey, Kittu!
Careful!
Hey, Bhairi!
-Hold on to Kittu.
-Okay, Siddha.
-The wind's picking up. Stay alert!
-Stay back.
Kittu!
Kittu!
Kittu!
Hey!
Why don't you be careful?
Hey, Bhairi. Take Kittu into storage.
Hey, hurry up.
Get in.
All boats, listen up.
Turn South to 42 degrees!
Siddha, 42 degrees towards the South!
The waves are growing stronger.
Turn quickly, turn fast!
All boats align in a single row
and move fast!
Turn quickly!
Siddha!
Look over there!
That small boat seems stuck in the waves.
It looks like it's out of control!
Siddha!
Hurry up!
The big ship is about to crash
into the small boat!
Raju, what are you doing?
Think again, it's dangerous!
Hey, why are they going that way?
Let's move that way.
Turn fast. Turn!
Appanna! Drop anchor now!
-Hey!
-Yes, Raju!
Yes, alright.
Hold on tight.
Hold on!
Careful, guys!
Lachi, pull!
Faster!
Pull, guys. Faster!
Pull faster!
Pull, guys.
Gowramma.
Yes.
You got a letter from the RDO office.
Take a look at this.
Jai Durga Bhavani.
Mother, two months ago,
at the Veeravalli port,
22 people were
on a boat fishing.
All of us were caught
up in a dangerous storm.
Where are you from?
What's your name?
Where do you belong, brother?
Where are you from?
-What's that ship doing here?
-Why did they come towards us!
After capturing us at sea,
they took us to their court.
Until they conclude
if we're fishermen or terrorists,
or if we arrived with some other plan,
they ordered us to be jailed.
--
While saving someone in the storm,
he crossed the border unknowingly.
Pakistani navy police arrested them.
Everyone, remove your clothes!
Strip down completely.
Don't do it, sir.
-My son and grandson are also here.
-Strip!
Hey! Get lost!
Certain characters in the film
speak Urdu according to the story.
However, to make the story easily
understandable for Hindi audiences,
we have changed those
characters' dialogue to Hindi.
We sincerely thank you for
your understanding
and support
in this endeavor.
-What is it, dear?
-Raju,
if you take longer this time,
we'll get married,
and by the time you return,
I'll hand you two children.
-What do you say?
-Two kids?
Of course. A girl
in my mother's memory
and a boy in your dad's memory.
One in my uncle's memory too
One in your uncle's memory,
another in my grandma's memory,
if we keep having kids,
I'll just run away someday.
Will you?
Where to?
Do you think
I'd let go of you so easily?
Even if you're across
the seven seas,
I'll pick you up and
drop you right here.
Where will you drop me?
You can't even swim properly.
What if I can't swim?
I've got loads of love for you.
Hey!
Get up!
Get up, I say!
Move it!
Everyone!
What's happening, bro?
[Urdu] Whoever comes to
our country from India,
-Rakim bhai!
Today, it's your turn.
Hey!
All of you salute him.
What are you guys looking at?
Salute!
Your national song,
"Vande Mataram."
-[in Hindi] Can anyone sing it?
-I know, bro.
Kittu!
Mashallah!
Come on.
Come on.
Awesome.
-You can sing, right?
-Yes.
Come on.
Sing.
Sing louder.
If you sing here,
it should be heard in your India.
Salute!
Sing now, son.
-Sing.
-I will.
[singing "Vande Mataram"]
Hey, you. Aren't you feeling bad?
Or have you gotten used to ignoring
whatever we do to your country?
That's no big deal.
Even a street dog feels like
urinating when it sees a wall.
Well said!
Then write "Pakistan" on that wall.
If any Indian present here has the guts,
let them urinate on it.
If all the street dogs
in our country turn towards yours and go,
the country will vanish from
the world map.
There you go!
Hey! What are you doing?
Started with the fights already?
Who's starting a fight, sir?
Can't you see who's
waiting to kill whom?
Hey!
Even I feel like killing you guys.
He's a terrorist.
Won't he feel like it?
Hey, move it.
Everybody, keep moving.
Wait up, Rakim.
This is your last warning.
Those 22 men out there
are in remand and the court records.
Mind it.
Remember where you are and
what's at stake.
Don't get worked up for no reason.
Would you care
for your pride or your life? Idiot!
Go.
Hey!
Are you Thandel?
What does Thandel mean?
Owner?
No, sir.
Leader!
It's been months
since I heard your voice.
I don't remember the last time
I saw your photo on my phone.
I'm unable to
control myself, darling.
[sobbing]
-Welcome, Uncle.
-How are you, uncle?
Dear! Son-in-law is here.
-Bring some water, dear.
-That's alright, uncle.
The engagement went well.
How are the wedding preparations?
We completed the rice ceremony
for Lord Ganesha this morning.
We'll be taking up work one by one.
Dad, here.
Can the wedding be postponed
even after the rice ceremony?
Why do you say that?
Any problem?
The thing is
If one buys gold in installments,
one has to clear
all the installments to own it.
Similarly, even Sathya
has some unfinished installments.
Those three words with Raju.
Here, uncle. There's nothing to
worry about, uncle.
More than me marrying Sathya,
what matters most is
Sathya marrying me happily.
Ladies! If your men are stuck
in Pakistan, come and gather here!
Sathya.
Come here.
-This way, lady. Please stand here.
-Let's get our photo clicked.
Come.
Three months after we received
a letter from the jail,
we are writing these replies.
When our folks receive
these letters,
it would be worth
watching their faces.
They'd be beaming as if we're
standing in front of
them and speaking.
We're writing that
we are approaching our MLA and MP
to request them to get our folk
out of the jail.
To all those broken hearts,
these letters bring courage.
Raju, everyone wrote a letter to
everyone here.
Even your mom did.
Why didn't Sathya
write anything for you?
Who told you she didn't write to me?
My darling poured her heart out
with just one tear drop.
Your love is too vast for words
Thats what you made me realize
In the darkness that surrounds me
Your tear-stained letter
Is my only light
My guiding light
-Hey, come on. Else we'll be left with nothing.
-We'll see, come on.
Hey! Only you two are coming.
Where's Kittu?
He came 30 minutes ago
saying he was hungry!
What 30 minutes ago? He was
with you and should come with you.
He said he'll come here.
Can't you dimwits
take care of a child?
If he left 30 minutes back,
why isn't he here yet?
Hey, Suri!
Kittu!
Kittu!
-Go and search near the bathroom.
-Okay, bro.
-Let's go.
-Hold on.
Kittu!
Kittu.
Kittu!
Hey, Kittu. Dear!
Get up!
Get up!
What happened?
-Get up.
-Kittu!
-What happened?
-Hey!
Kittu!
-Kittu.
-Tell us what happened.
-Say something.
-Kittu.
-Kittu.
-Get up.
Suri, take him to the doctor fast.
-Get going!
-Kittu.
Hold him tight!
I did it, guys.
Cleansing.
Raju!
Daddha, he's calling us.
Even the stray dogs pee. Don't they?
There should be a difference
between us and dogs. Isn't it?
That's why it's not a mistake.
My, my!
Breaking the Manja thread isn't
as easy as speaking big words.
I've already sent your plea
to the central government.
I'll do everything I can.
I also sent the file
to the collector office.
We, too, would be happy
to see your men return home.
It's all in the hands of
Ms. Suseela Swaraj in Delhi.
Everything will be alright.
Just be brave.
Though he offered no help,
the minister's verbal assurances
gave us hope and courage.
It is difficult to survive
without money.
Eat up, dear.
Look. The child is unable to eat
tasteless food.
All those days
our men were working hard at sea,
we thought they were away from us.
With them not at sea now,
our lives changed within six months.
Lend me money this one time.
I'll return it once
my husband is back.
You'll get it. But you don't have to
return the favor with money.
I'll accept anything you give.
Think about it once.
Give it! Get lost!
-I beg you. Please spare us.
-How long do I wait?
Have you lost it?
Won't you even spare
a pregnant woman for money?
I can't remain hungry
just because this woman is pregnant.
How much does she owe you?
Tell me, I'll pay.
Really? You may pay for this month.
What about the next one?
And the next one?
And the one after that?
What are you thinking?
Look at her always ready to ask.
Another six months
and our dead bodies too
won't be found in the village.
Get lost!
He won't even leave anything.
-Hello, Sathya?
-Can you help me with something?
-What is it?
-I need to go to Gujarat.
Why Gujarat?
As always the boss held back
seven months of salary.
I don't understand what he gets
by keeping our hard-earned money.
Come in.
-Who are you, girl?
-I'm from Matchilesam.
Why are you here?
I'm here to collect our men's
seven months pending salary.
Have you got any shame?
What makes you think
you can demand this?
I'm not asking you for loans.
I'm asking you
to pay for our men's hard work.
Lower your voice.
Yes. I did hold back
some of their money.
But I won't give you.
What will you do?
Your anger and your sad story
aren't going to
extract anything from me.
Get lost!
Your face irritates me.
Sathya
when it comes to paying money,
this is how these people behave.
Don't take it to heart.
Even your men couldn't get him
to pay up the dues.
How can we do it?
Come on. Let's go home.
Oh my! What's this?
Are you protesting?
This is my area.
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
-Freedom
She's related to Raju,
who's been arrested in that country.
She came here for
the pending salaries.
For the money? Right!
As if the Seth is going to pay.
[in Hindi] Listen, girl.
Nothing will happen.
No one will help you no matter
how long you protest.
I don't mind, brother.
Only when our fishing net
drops into the sea
will the counters of
these businessmen fill.
And do you know
what he said when I asked
for our money
to save our kids from starvation?
Hardworking people
like us need your support.
-Breaking the shackles
-Freedom
-Freedom
-Hey, come on.
-Hey, he's calling us.
Freedom
Freedom!
In a war without an army
Courage is the only weapon. March on!
Who dares to stop me
If I question these limits?
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
All our boats have stopped
because of you.
Settle her dues
and send her from here fast.
Here's everything I owe you.
A Telugu girl came to Gujarat
and fought a long battle
against the Seths
to recover her due payments.
While we're spending
our days in tears,
how could you be so brave, Sathya?
Why should we leave our men's
hard-earned money with someone else
and cry for hunger?
My kid got his tonsils
removed, guys.
My oldie got a new set of glasses.
I was afraid she'd sign those
property papers all these days.
Nothing to fear now.
I own all the property.
We thought we'd dry up
by the time they return.
We are able to eat today,
thanks to you.
Bless you.
Calm down, aunt.
My heart is beating happily, Raju.
I thought my baby would die
because of hunger.
Sathya, if my kid lives,
its only because of you.
If it's a boy, I'll name him Raju.
And if it's a girl, I'll give her
your name, Sathya.
Freedom
Freedom!
Rajulamma is protecting us
through Sathya.
Hey, Raju. If you're Thandel Raju,
Sathya is Thandel Rani.
They're from my village, ma'am.
We raised a plea.
It's still under process.
Your involvement
would speed things up, ma'am.
Getting them released would increase
our party vote bank in my area.
We must work for the well-being of
our people, not for votes.
Nation first, party next, self last.
This is what I believe.
If those men are innocent, initiate
efforts to get them released.
Thank you, ma'am.
-Hello?
-I'm calling from the office of
external affairs minister
Suseela Swaraj.
22 men struck in that country
have received release orders.
Your men will be
released on August 15th. Okay?
Thank you! Thank you, sir.
-Aunty! Gouramma Aunty!
-What is it?
Our people are coming
home on August 15th!
-Raju too!
-Is Raju returning?
So, shall we fix the wedding date?
The time when you're going to tell
those three words to Raju is here.
The area court issued an order
to release 22 Indians who
were captured on this country's soil.
YEAH!
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom
Freedom!
Freedom!
Freedom!
Freedom!
Why are you laughing, sister?
You're doing precisely what
Raju would do in this situation.
What's the matter?
I'm only bringing our money.
How's this similar to what Raju did?
I'm doing all this so that
our children can go to school
and so that we can have
enough to eat.
Sister, whether you
believe it or not,
my love for him died when he left me
without even caring for me.
If your love for him is dead,
why won't you eat the meat then?
What's the connection
between the two?
I don't like him anymore.
You don't like him.
Right?
Then, eat this.
Eat it!
Just eat it!
If your love for him is dead,
what's the problem
in eating this fish curry?
Eat it.
Sathya!
His good luck started when
your girl agreed to marry my son.
Good times are running
in his life.
He's unstoppable now.
The priest said that September 2nd
is a very auspicious day.
Shall we fix the wedding
on that day?
What do you say?
What do you say, dear?
Alright then,
brother-in-law.
Alright then,
brother-in-law.
It's Sathya's wedding card, Siddha.
Why shouldn't we tell him?
If he comes to know,
his heart won't just stop. It'll explode!
What shall we do?
Hey, when is the wedding?
September 2nd.
We'll get released on August 15th.
Raju will be with us, won't he?
Who else deserves to marry
Sathya if not Raju?
He can't know a thing about
this until then. Take care.
Given bilateral relations,
these 22 Indian fishermen,
on August 15th, 2019,
are being released on court order.
-We are leaving, Siddha.
-We'll be home soon!
-Please take care of them.
-Yes, sir.
Keep moving.
Move fast.
Move outside.
Move. Move.
-Sir?
-Take them away.
-What happened?
-Move, everyone.
-Sir, what happened?
-Hey! Get down!
-Sir Sir
-Sir Sir
-Sir
-Sir, what happened?
Sir?
Kashmir has always been a part of India
and it will continue to be so.
What are you talking?
The article 370 which allows special
status in Jammu and Kashmir,
has been abolished by the
Government of India, created
a lot of havoc in the neighboring
country.
The decision taken by the Government with
regards to independent Jammu Kashmir,
is requested to be taken back by
the country or will lead to consequences.
India has abolished Article 370.
It's chaos outside.
Article 370?
What is it?
Kashmir is our heart.
You Indians have stolen it from us.
Kashmir is always ours. Right, sir?
Kashmir is our heart.
They have stolen it from us.
We'll not spare these Indians.
If they know Indians are with you,
-Mashallah!
We won't leave you, Indians!
We can't control the mob even if the
entire nation's army is deployed.
Out. Everyone out.
Brother, they're our prisoners.
At a time like this,
everyone is the same. Come.
What?
What are you hiding?
You, Indians?
Are you all Indians?
Hey!
All of them are Indians!
Kill them all.
All of you, come in.
Hey, come along.
It's an emergency, sir.
In the ruckus outside,
22 fishermen out there are stranded.
Keep pushing, guys.
Keep pushing.
Siddha, be careful.
Hey, you guys come along.
You guys leave.
Where far have you made it?
We tried our best, sir.
It's a huge crowd. We're sorry.
It was beyond us.
Raju and all his men are
running away from us.
But they won't stay alive
in this country.
What are you talking about?
Sir, Raju and his friends
are either dead already
or may have escaped to their country.
Sir, the higher authorities
will take action against us
and suspend us.
We thought you guys might run away.
We have done
nothing wrong to flee away.
We got lost and ended up here.
-Hello?
-I'm calling from Matchilesam
-Srikakulam Veeravali port
-Yes, Ms. Sathya. Tell me.
We heard they're delaying our
people's release
due to the situation outside.
Please let us speak to
the minister once.
Ma'am isn't here to speak to you.
She died.
-Hello?
-Sir
Can you do something about our
people's canceled release orders?
To revert the release orders
passed by Suseela Swaraj,
you should go to Delhi and try to
meet her daughter, Bansuri Swaraj.
If there's anyone who can
help you in this matter, it's her.
-Please go to Delhi.
-Thank you, sir.
You have nothing to worry about.
When we return from Delhi,
we'll return
with our village people.
can I call you Bujji Thalli?
I know you don't like it
when anyone other than Raju
calls you that.
Once we get married,
I won't be a stranger to you. Right?
Ma'am
Ma'am
Ma'am
Why do you want to stay in an inn?
I said I'd book rooms in a hotel.
I'll stay outside if you wish.
You tell her, at least.
It's alright.
It's better if we stay here now.
She'd got to settle
some issues with Shiva.
That's why.
Siddha.
Our women in the village
will be disappointed to hear
that our release orders
got canceled.
I wrote in the letter
that the release
would be in a week or ten days,
so they should be patient.
Just mail it and come back.
-Siddha.
-Huh?
We wanted to take Kashmir from you
and make your country headless.
Nonetheless
congratulations to you all.
Congratulations!
Let's celebrate your
Independence Day.
On this special day,
we'll give a gift you'll never forget.
To the Bharat Mata of yours
will be bathed with my urine.
And as per tradition, you will be
singing the national anthem,
Jana Gana Mana
You will sing. Right?
If you don't sing properly,
just like this little guy,
you'll get the same treatment.
Got it?
Move!
Rakim bhai!
Tear that flag into pieces.
Shoaib
beat them to pulp.
Close block A.
Close block B.
Hey, block C.
Close all the blocks.
-Yes?
-Someone's hoisting the Indian flag, sir.
What do you mean
by an Indian flag?
Alert all the security personnel.
I'm on my way.
Control them till I get there.
Okay?
Go back!
Go back!
Move!
Move!
Sir, the situation is
out of my control.
Listen. Close down all the gates
connecting block C.
Sir, this is a little urgent.
-We've got to get back fast.
-Okay.
-Yes?
-It's a mayhem here.
Indian prisoners are
creating trouble.
The situation is out of control.
Hurry to block C now!
-Coming sir!
-What happened sir?
Everyone, get in fast.
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Even when a bullet aims for the heart
And danger lurks, ready to strike
If it's time for the flag to fly high
We stand unshaken
Surrounded, outnumbered
Caged in steel
Yet, through fire and fury
Salute the tricolor with honor
To the land that gave us life
Your very breath is a debt unpaid
Let's raise our voice
And stand as one to say
Vande Mataram
Vande Mataram
Raju, be it a man or a flag,
the final honor is to merge
with water, earth, or fire.
Vande Mataram
Freedom
Vande Mataram
Freedom
Vande Mataram
Freedom
Vande Mataram
Freedom
When our entire nation is in chaos,
is this where you choose
to show your patriotism?
Idiot!
Jai Hind!
Hey, beat up this rascal.
Lock him up in the dark cell.
For the first time
in independent India's history,
the Indian flag is hoisted in
this country, alongside Kashmir.
Salute!
Ma'am? Ma'am?
Sathya.
We were able to come this far
with the help of that PA and others,
but do you think she'd meet us?
I'm clueless about
what's going to happen
and what we need to do.
-Hello?
-Is this Sathya from Srikakulam?
Yes. Who's this?
I'm calling from
the Area Central Jail.
-Central Jail?
-Be on the line for a minute.
Hey, Raju. Here. Speak.
It's your Sathya. Speak to her.
Not like this, brother.
The day I get released
The moment I step off the train,
I'll grab her hand and run,
breathless, until we reach
the lighthouse, hold the flag,
I'll pull her close,
hold her tight, and kiss her
I'll cup her face in
my trembling hands,
My Bujji Thalli.
You have to see her then
tears glistening in her eyes,
her cheeks flushed red with emotion
That moment, that sight...
it's the reason I've held on
through everything and lived.
-I still have hope on life.
-What's this, man? You are so mad!
He's not willing to speak to you.
What happened?
Sathya!
How did you get wet?
Why don't you wipe off?
I'm famished. Shall we eat?
It's already late.
It's mom.
-Yes, mom.
-Kannaiah.
Have you guys started?
What are you still doing over there?
You've got a lot of things
to do back here.
That's alright, Mom.
I'll take care after I return.
We're not done here yet.
We'll start as soon as we're done.
Hand that to me.
How can you not start
with your wedding in three days?
Let me speak to
the daughter-in-law once.
No, Dad. I said we'll start
when we're done. Right?
-Listen to me--
-Hang up first.
They're worried
about the pending tasks
Sathya, the wedding
is in just three days.
But we're still right here.
She's not even noticing us.
His parents are worried back there.
Your dad will feel dishonored
if we're late.
What do we do?
Think about it.
The wedding is in three days, right?
Prepare me as a bride tomorrow.
-Who's that girl?
-This is a publicity stunt, ma'am.
-You can ignore it.
-Find out the truth before you speak.
Unless a girl is so desperate,
she wouldn't be here in this pouring rain,
dressed as a bride.
Open the gate.
[In Hindi] I understood the entire
thing. Go back to your village.
Get married.
You believed in me and came so far.
I'll try my best. Alright?
Go.
Ma'am my wedding is in three days.
I promised the villagers I'd get
married once everyone came back.
It's not as easy as you think.
Your folks are in that country.
There are regulations and protocols
to get them released.
A lot has changed
between the two nations
after Article 370 came into being.
You know it. Right?
Go back to your village.
I'll take care of everything.
Okay?
The nation has boundaries,
but our bad luck has no barriers.
Without us asking, you understood
the pain faced by our men
and passed the release orders.
That was your
mother's last signature.
With your mother,
our hopes too have faded away, ma'am.
Wait
When is your wedding date?
It's September 2nd, ma'am.
I assure you, dear.
I'll speak to the concerned
minister and try my best.
Thank you, ma'am.
Won't my face glow
with a tilak, Sathya?
All this happiness is
because of you.
Worried about your brother-in-law,
I was scared about Chinni.
I'm not worried anymore.
The entire village
is celebrating, you know?
Why are you crying?
I'm scared.
His heart will burst the moment
he steps out and learns the truth.
The two years of torment he endured
in that country pales in comparison
to the punishment I inflicted on him
by agreeing to this wedding.
What have I done?
Hearing him speak about me
on the phone the other day,
all I wanted was
to run to him and hold him tight.
But, sister, it's not as easy as
placing the oath aside
and indulging in fish curry.
After all this,
looking Raju in the eye...
It's over.
Everything is over.
Sathya.
You stand before Lord Shiva himself.
Seek his blessings with
all your heart, and he'll answer.
Seek his blessings for
one last time.
What should I wish for?
A man goes to work
for his family.
If we send them off with our tears,
this would be the outcome.
If I ask for anything more,
even Lord Shiva would say
I'm unworthy of Raju.
Everyone is happy.
Come on. Come on.
-Did they give you sweets?
-Give me half of it.
Look at that baby.
She's so cute!
We had lunch in this country.
Let's have dinner in India.
That won't be an ordinary record to beat.
According to the bilateral agreement
between India and that country,
the innocent people who are
imprisoned in both countires,
should be freed to go
home to their countries.
In a moment,
the country government
will announce a list of Indians
to be released.
After their release from
the Area central jail,
they can reach the
border tomorrow morning.
-Sir?
-Yes.
Nakka Bhairavudu.
That's me!
Nakka Bhairavudu.
Doodangi Lingaiah.
Siddha. That's you.
Take your card.
I'll take your leave.
Kesam Yerraiah.
Mailapalli Kanakam.
Mailapalli Kanakam.
Bommadi Raju.
Bommadi Raju.
I'll leave, sister.
Yes. Let's go.
Brother-in-law is coming after two years.
Stay back, sister.
Once back, he'd find me anyway.
I need to be with you right now.
Come. Let's go.
Panta Krishna.
Lakshman, come here!
They'll read it.
Come here.
They didn't call me.
Ma'am, the list is completed.
List completed.
Sir, what about my name?
Sir, where's my name?
Please check it.
Sir, they didn't call
Lakshman's name.
-It's over.
-[In Hindi] I don't know.
Sir, why did you stop only me?
-What's going on?
-Close it.
Sir, please let me go.
-Sir Sir
-I don't know. I'm helpless.
Jailer, please talk to them.
-What is this ma'am?
-Please send me, sir.
Didn't the court order the
release of these 22 men?
Why is he being held back?
The Indian Embassy has sent
clear identities for everyone.
[In Hindi] Lakshman's identity is
the only one we didn't receive.
It's an order not to release
anyone without an identity.
Gentlemen, how can this happen?
This will become
an international issue.
Please take care of it.
Sir, please.
What wrong has he committed?
He was caught along with us.
He took the same route as us.
Sir, please do something.
-Sir!
-Ma'am, please.
If they don't release him,
I'll stay right here.
Guns down.
Raju brother.
You leave.
All of this is my karma.
My grandma kept on insisting me
on getting an Aadhaar card.
I didn't listen to her.
It's my mistake.
Nothing will happen to me.
You go ahead.
You will be released in
three or four days.
If my grandmother asks
about me, tell her I'll come.
Where should I go?
Where?
22 of us arrived here.
All 22 of us should leave from here.
All of us should
step foot in Srikakulam.
I should be the last one
to step foot there.
Do you get it?
Raju, listen to me.
No matter how many
Indians arrived before,
they suffered for many years
and stayed back. Do you understand?
Since the women back home
are strong hearted,
you are going back after two years.
This is a great opportunity.
All of you leave.
The next release might happen
in seven to ten days.
I'll send him back then.
Okay, sir.
Only seven to ten days, right?
I'll stay here until then.
Raju, what are you doing?
Raju.
Everything doesn't happen
as we want them to.
We should adjust to
situations accordingly.
He will return.
Come with us, Raju.
-Get up.
-Why are you talking like this?
Did we stay with them for two years?
Can't I stay back for him
for another two days?
You guys leave.
Raju, listen to me.
You get started.
I'll stay back instead.
You should return to the village now.
Get up. Come.
Hey Lakshman. Don't worry.
We are going together. That's it.
How do I tell you?
If you don't come now,
to listen to everything you say,
you cannot be with
Sathya from tomorrow.
She's getting married tomorrow.
Shut up, Siddha.
She would have said it
out of anger on me.
She won't marry.
Hey! Give me that card.
Look. Look here.
Siddha
What was my crime?
Why this cruel sentence?
You silenced my breath
Signed my fate, and cast me away
I swore no distance
Could tear us apart
Yet today, I see my own foolish heart
You vowed to cross seven seas for me
But left me drowning in sorrow instead
Just for you
I waited all these days
My precious
Just for me
All I have left now are my tears
O precious!
She pierced my heart, Siddha.
I didn't see this coming at all!
Her heart must've been hurt so much
for her to take such a decision.
Whatever the reason.
You should never make a woman cry.
She will hurt you real hard.
Whatever.
Why didn't any of you tell me?
Hey, Raju.
Don't be disheartened.
Stand in front of her once.
If you are with her,
how can she marry someone else?
Start right now.
Come. Let's go.
Come with us, Raju.
Come on.
Raju.
-Brother
-Hey, Raju!
-Raju.
-Raju!
Ma'am!
Ma'am!
-What's happening, sir?
-Let me handle this. Please.
Guards, guns down.
Back to positions.
Lakshman, come, sit here.
All this love and marriage
are confusing to me, Siddha.
Until Lakshman doesn't
move, I'll stay put.
What's he doing, Siddha?
There's no confusion in this.
Raju.
Once the clock strikes twelve,
we can't release you guys.
Who knows
when they'll release you again?
Think again.
[In Hindi] The girl you love is
getting married back there.
Think about it once.
Our love decides my marriage.
But I won't leave him stranded here.
Raju, will you come with us or not?
He won't come.
He's the Thandel!
Leader!
His self respect was more important,
even when he was in that country.
He didn't spare Rakim.
Even though it was this country's citizen
who was drowning, he saved him.
How could you expect him
to leave behind one of you?
He won't.
If they're not coming,
we're not moving and inch from here.
-Sit.
-Stay seated.
[In Hindi] Ma'am, you are
witnessing all of this.
Tell us what do we do now?
What's the procedure?
We will not let him pass without
his proper Indian photo identity.
Indian embassy.
It's up to you now.
Okay.
If we don't get them released now,
the authorities will make it
difficult later.
Hey! We had lunch in that country.
Let's have dinner in India.
That won't be an ordinary record to beat.
Do anything before 12 am.
Yes.
Sir, having an iris and
thumbprint scan
is mandatory to
create an identity card.
Please, sir.
You have to do something.
They are innocent people, sir.
Sir
We're running out of time, sir.
We have only one hour left
to get the fishermen released.
Ma'am!
Okay. Okay, sir.
[In Hindi] What happened,
Nizamuddin?
Sir, it's past 12.
For the record, write the
release time as 11:55 pm.
Sir?
It's not yet 12 am in this country.
-Open the gate.
-Yes, sir.
Please update the same
in your records.
Okay, sir.
Raju.
Yeah! Lakshman!
Let's go home.
Come running to us!
Raju
The one who takes the first step forward
to protect his team.
While rescuing the same team
to the shores,
the last one to set foot on the shores,
is the Thandel.
Yes. He's here.
Come. Please come.
Come, dear.
Come.
How are you, dear?
Where's Chinni?
Hey! We are getting married
in 30 minutes. Are you ready?
What now? You were
ready in Delhi, right?
If the flag isn't there,
that means Raju has reached, right?
When we asked in Delhi
about you becoming a bride,
I thought I'll be your husband.
But I realised later
it is to get rid
of all the obstacles for Raju.
I paid for the flight ticket
and got him here.
You should only take as much as
you can afford the installment.
It's not right to wish for
things beyond that.
It's sad to let go of
a girl like you.
But I can't help it.
If you want to do
something or gift me,
pay for the flight ticket
charges and other expenses.
I'll settle all that with uncle
I mean, your father.
Look at all the smiles.
Can I leave now?
When did you ever stay back?
Like a flag dancing wild in the wind
My heart sways in joy at your return
Like a boat finally reaching the shore
My world erupts, seeing you once more
Ive waited forever
Longing to see you
One glimpse is all I need
Just for you
I've been waiting with all my heart
This precious one
Just for you
Has hidden every ounce of love
Your precious
Sorry for bringing it till here.
You too apologize now.
I thought of going straight
to the wedding and having a feast.
But your dad is a miser.
So, the food won't be that good.
That's why I came here directly.
Get lost!
Yeah, right!
Just to get lost, I have rushed
from D Matchilesam to Delhi.
I went till Wagah border.
I picked at fight at Veeravalli port.
Prayed daily to
our Shiva and Parvati,
asking them to set you free!
All for what? To leave you?
Hey!
How many tanks of water
do you hold inside?
I don't understand!
Streams of tears
are flowing from your eyes!
-Bujji!
-Leave me. Let me go.
-I was joking, dear.
My precious!
I'm here now.
Please smile.
Raju
Hmm?
The whole village is buzzing
with rumors.
If people talk about us,
doesn't that mean we're famous?
Hey!
They're saying all sorts of things
about our intimacy.
Let it be.
Don't we know what
happened between us?
What makes them think things
when nothing happened between us?
What are you trying to say now?
Everyone is talking
about us anyway,
so why not give them something
tangible to talk about?
My dear
I'm just saving it all up
to steal it later.
A devoted husband's
cooking is so good
it's said to stay fresh
for ten days.
Huh?
What next?