'VARSHAM'
Manorama News, Newsmaker of the year.
Even this year, we are trying to find
not a superstar or a political leader
but a person who has helped
several Malayalis to lead a better and happy life.
We've found six such men.
We'll introduce one among them to you today.
Anand group Chairman, Mr. P.K. Venugopal.
Hello, Mr. Venugopal. Please.
A few years ago
you were a different person altogether.
Today, you're a changed man.
You've grown as a human being and a businessman at the same time.
We'd like to hear your story from you, Mr. Venu.
Right from the horse's mouth.
When I look back, my life seems to be a story.
The story begins right from this house.
But it wasn't like this then.
I had told you not to hand over the responsibility to Venu.
Don't worry. Venu would've arranged everything.
Swami will reach on time..
Dog! - Close it. - Get lost! - Shucks!
What brings you here, Mrs. Omana? Isn't the program about to start?
Chain the dog.
Kashi, please take him inside.
He won't bite. He just barks. - Hello, sir.
This dog will scare people to death. Where's Nandini?
She just returned from the beauty parlour.
She is old enough to be Aishwarya Rai's mother.
But she's proud as a peacock.
Come in, Omana. Why did you stop there?
What are you hearing? - It's a peppy song.
Jimmy won't bite. Come in.
Why do you unleash it in the day?
If someone opens the gate by mistake..
I usually bolt the gate from inside once Venu and Anand leave.
Else, there will be visitors throughout the day.
Nandini, which beauty parlour do you go to?
Beauty parlour? - Yes.
Me? - Yes. - I hate going to a beauty parlour.
Am I not beautiful enough?
You're more than beautiful. - What?
Where's Venu? Omana is worried if Swami will reach on time.
Mr. Swami will definitely listen to Venu.
Have you seen the statue of Buddha that he brought from Sri Lanka?
Come inside.. - We have no time for all that. Please call Venu.
Venu is in the cowshed. - Cowshed?
Yes, Mori Sami, the veterinary doctor is here.
I see. Okay, then we'll see him there. Come.
Come here.. - Sambar must be boiling.
Just keep a tab on my parlour visits!
I'll do the cooking!
The function is at 6:30 p.m., Nandini. Come early.
She is going through too much pain. - That's natural.
Delivery date is approaching.
She cries all night.
So, I hardly get any sleep. Should we increase the medicine dosage?
That's not required. We cannot compel the cow to deliver.
We can only wait.
Venu, are you not done with the treatment of your cow?
It's time to start the program.
The president and secretary are there to start the program.
I'm the only one they have.
Nandini, get something for them to drink. - Yes.
Orange or rambutan?
Orange. Rambutan won't suit many in this climate. - No, thanks.
Should we send a car to fetch Mr. Kalyana Swami?
Won't he reach by 6:30 p.m.?
I completely forgot about it.
What are you saying, Venu?
Dr. Omana, you needn't worry.
He is like family to me. He'll come for sure.
He'll answer only my call. - I told you. - That's all right.
Swami, did you start?
When? What? For how many days?
Why didn't you inform me before leaving? All right.
Swami is in Japan. - Japan?
Yes, left last night. He's opening a shop in Japan.
Are there many Indians in Japan, Mr. Shambu? - I have no idea.
Who will give away the prize to her daughter in the program?
Is it more important than opening a shop in Japan?
We'll get someone to give away the swimming championship prize
to Dr. Omana's daughter.
I'll arrange someone.
We can request him to do the honour. - I'm in a hurry, Venu.
Your cow doesn't let anyone sleep.
A cow and a dog! Mr. Shambu, are you coming? I know what to do.
Don't get livid, Dr. Omana.
Even I don't sleep well at night.
But can I force the cow to deliver, Mr. Shambu?
It has to get the labour pain. - You're right.
What is wrong?
Why did Omana leave? - Nothing is wrong.
Your outfit is awesome.
Listen to my speech, Venu. Just a minute. - Thanks.
Is serving our mother a favour?
Never, gentlemen.
Serving our mother is like serving our motherland.
Serving our mother is as good as serving our political party.
We'll see good days this time.
How is it? - Mr. Shambu, you were better than the PM.
Please pacify Dr. Omana.
Okay, I'm supposed to deliver the opening speech in the program.
I must say I'm a little tense. It's difficult to speak on stage.
You could have reminded Swami.
I didn't do that deliberately. She is really arrogant.
And her daughter is the only swimming champion here!
Can't her daughter just study for MBBS? Why go for swimming classes?
She is too arrogant.
Her daughter does not deserve to be felicitated by Swami.
In that case, why did you take the responsibility?
She'll tell everyone that you don't know Swami at all.
Will Dr. Omana say that?
Who gave her the license to practise as a doctor?
Doctor? She is not a doctor.
Then why do you address her as Dr. Omana?
Her husband is a doctor in the Gulf.
Being a doctor's wife, she is called Dr. Omana. It's simple.
Is that the logic? - Yes. - Okay, I'll take your leave.
Wait, go after watching the program. My son will be singing.
I will miss that. Is that why Anand is not at home?
Is he busy practising? - No, he needs no practice. He sings well.
He has gone to karate class. He'll be back in a while.
Does he also learn Karate along with music?
Times have changed, Doctor. - True. - We never got the opportunity.
Let him learn what he likes. Jimmy.
His appetite is very low, Doctor.
Get him to my clinic whenever you're free. I'll examine him.
Okay - Bye, Venu. - Bye.
"Oh, gentle breeze, that's come in search of a companion"
"will you please sing with me?"
"On this full moon night"
"I walked down this path, humming a song."
"On this moment when the midnight flowers have blossomed"
"will you please sing with me?"
'Drinking and smoking are injurious to health.'
"As desires and aspirations fill my delicate heart"
"it looks for the old and lost memories."
"As the sun rays slowly caressed the sleeping flower buds"
"they blossomed into marvellous flowers."
"In this damp soil that spreads a fragrance around us"
"join me to sing the song of my dreams."
"Will you please sing with me?"
"Oh, gentle breeze, that's come in search of a companion"
"will you please sing with me?"
"On this full moon night.."
"Like the dreams I woke up to, the jasmine buds"
"waited to blossom and see the world around."
"As my music fills the air"
"the rhythm of it fills your lives."
"Its soothing melody fills my heart"
"and I find solace in it."
"Will you please sing with me?"
Waiter, get me some soda.
You think you are funny.
Waiter means the one who serves.
The one who gets the soda. - Really?
Dad, do you know when a person becomes a drunkard?
When? - When he sits alone and drinks like this.
Do you want me to sit with those rascals and drink? I don't like it.
Mr. Venu, I've washed the car.
Take this.
Should I bathe Jimmy? - Not now. Do it tomorrow.
Anand, you sang really well. - Thank you, Kashi.
You sang well.
But you need to work on your ragas.
Which raga are you talking about? Can you be specific? - Shut up.
Stop drinking. - Keep it back.
Dad, please stop it. - I will. But only on one condition.
What? - You will have to top your class in the next term.
You may drink.
The problem is that you've got all the facilities.
At your age, I'd taken over my family's responsibility
after dad's demise. I also managed my education in between.
Is it my fault that you're still alive?
How dare you talk back to me! You brat!
Anu!
I've told you so many times not to roam around with Shambu's son.
I'm scared of looking at him ever since I came to know he has cancer.
What's the problem, Mom? Blood cancer is not contagious.
It's in the initial stage. With proper treatment, he can be cured.
You have an excuse for everything. Did you see Omana's daughter
receiving the prize on stage?
You just sit and watch. Okay?
I'm fed up of you guys!
She was showing off a lot.
There's no use in complaining. My fate is to fail in everything.
Why are you blaming him?
It's of no use talking to you. Omana's husband
doesn't drink although he is in Dubai.
How do you know if he drinks or not?
He earns in lakhs every month. They even bought a new villa.
Do you want me to hang myself to death for that? - No, drink more.
I'm the one suffering.
A pregnant cow! Will you discard it?
It's so embarrassing in front of others.
Why are you blaming the poor cow?
It's not able to deliver because of your cursing. - Will you stop?
Mom, what do you want?
I want you to learn swimming. - What?
It's my wish.
You should win the prize next year.
Okay, everybody. Ready for clap.
Head-shake laughter.
Now, take a deep breath.
It was too bad that Kalyan Swami bailed on you at the last minute.
He eats Masala Dosa with Venu at Hotel Mani's every day.
Kalyan Swami and Masala Dosa, my foot!
Silence!
Okay, next is argument laughter.
Sir, the monsoon is fast approaching.
If you can give me Rs. 20,000, I'll get my house repaired.
I'll give you. Clean his back. It's so dirty.
Ma'am, which fish do I cook today?
Anu, which fish do you want to have today? - I'll have beef.
Cook beef. - Okay.
Beef! This is more like a meat market.
Close it gently, Hima.
Ma'am, did you see the new fridge at Dr. Omana's house? - No.
It's as big as a wardrobe. - How can a fridge be so big?
Really. Shall we go and see it once Mr. Venu leaves?
Will someone store fish in a wardrobe?
I don't want to see her bloody fridge!
She and Mrs. Omana! - She's so jealous!
So many people must've cast an evil eye on you last night.
God, ward him off from all evil eyes.
You need not know anything.
There's no place to store anything in our fridge.
It's as small as a match box.
Don't get anything to store in the fridge anymore!
My day ahead will be bad if I listen to your blabbering.
As if I'm living in a paradise.
What is it that you lack here? - I don't want to comment on this.
Kashi. - Yes? - Unleash Jimmy once they're gone. - Okay.
I'm getting late, Dad. Let's go.
India is my country. - India is my country.
All Indians are.. - All Indians are..
...my brothers and sisters. - ...my brothers and sisters.
I love my country. - I love my country.
And I'm proud of its.. - And I'm proud of its..
...rich and varied heritage. - ...rich and varied heritage.
Don't you know that cell phones are banned inside the school?
I forgot to take it out of my bag. - Roll up your trousers.
Now, kneel there till afternoon. Only then will you learn.
Good morning. - Yes.
Why does he suddenly want to become a swimming champion?
It's not his wish. It's my mom's. He wants me to play in IPL.
He is still a Tendulkar fan and I'm a fan of Kohli.
Don't you want to make him a doctor?
He can still play and swim, can't he?
He can do all this only at this age.
That's fine. But cricket, karate, swimming and medicine all together
will ruin his youth.
Is he an extraordinary kid to do everything at a time?
I don't think so. He is my kid after all.
I didn't know that your school taught only extraordinary students.
Dad.
This is the problem with you.
No father can hear anything wrong about his child.
This is what happens when a film-maker becomes a principal.
Exactly!
Ask your dad to see me. Only then will I allow you to attend classes.
I cannot bring my dad to school.
He has already put me to shame.
I cannot face people because of his ill deeds.
He is a smart boy. He will come up in life.
Of course, he will!
I would not have put him here had I knew the students were like this.
I'm waiting for this year to pass.
After the price of gold increased
many frauds have been happening. Hence, I'm worried.
I'm not satisfied despite rubbing it well.
You need not pawn my ornaments if you're so worried.
I'll approach some other bank.
We're not like the other banks.
This is Anand Finance. Don't you know that?
Aren't you talking about this shed? - What! - Get lost! Give it to me.
He isn't satisfied rubbing it. - Are you leaving?
My dear sir! Go there only if you have enough time to waste.
There are so many frauds like these.
What's wrong?
Experience it for yourself. One can pawn jewellery
and encash it within minutes nowadays.
This is some fraud establishment. Go and experience for yourself.
Fraud?
Devadas, the customers are cursing us.
What's the matter, sir?
Do you know whose name this establishment is in?
Of course, I know. It's your son.
You know that, don't you? My son is only 17 years old.
Why do you make everyone curse him at this young age?
I see. What do you want me to do?
You scold me if I accept a pawn for a lesser value and also if I don't.
You scold me if I call for an auction and also if I don't.
You scold me if I give a loan and also if I don't. - Stop it.
Where are the others? - Anto has gone to get tea.
Ramani was feeling sick today as she's pregnant.
Rajan and John have gone for collection.
What's today's stock value? - I was just checking that.
Sensex is 200 points up. We can sell Tata Motors if you say.
What's the price? - Let me check.
There's some problem with YouTube.
Wherever I press, it asks me to go home.
Is YouTube asking you to go home? - See, it says 'Go home'.
Let me see it.
Doesn't this mean go home?
Where did you learn computer from? - K.P. Appan Tutors.
His father must have..
What happened to Mr. Appan's father, sir?
Go and brush your teeth. You stink. - I brushed even this morning.
Breathing problem. - You won't listen to me, will you?
I'll brush again. I've kept a tube of toothpaste at office.
This problem can arise anytime.
Kurikode Majid had come asking for you.
I've asked him to come at 10 a.m.
Then? Did you tell him I'll be here, you fool?
But you're right here. What's the confusion?
Today is the last date to register my land in Kotambalam in his name.
Do you know how much loss I'll suffer if I register it today?
There he comes.
That's awesome!
Tell him that you haven't seen me.
But your car is parked there.
Give some excuse.
What shall I do?
Mr. Venu, why are you coming out the back door?
Hello, sir.
Isn't the committee meeting at 4 p.m.? - Yes. - Who all are there?
Everyone is present.
It's true he gave me an advance and made a contract for six months.
The rate was Rs. 4 lakh per cent. Now, it is not less than 7 Lakhs.
I'll buy it from you if you give it to me for Rs. 7 lakhs.
I'll easily get Rs. 8 lakhs.
He wants the land to be registered in his name for Rs. 4 lakhs.
The registration period will expire today.
I won't even refund the advance amount.
He will curse you, Venu. At least give him back the advance amount.
Don't forget that God is watching us all.
That is why he visits a temple every day.
He never had the habit of going to a temple.
A lot of things change in life.
Don't you wish to make money?
Good afternoon. - Hello.
When did you land from Dubai? - In the morning.
It is too hot there.
Have you started already?
Mr. Peter, look at your watch. It's 1:30 p.m.
I don't do such things during the day. Now, it's p.m.
Let's finish the drink, Mr. Peter.
What card did you deal?
I won.
Today is your day, Venu. - Mr. Peter.
He just escaped from Majid after putting him in the soup.
Rs. 4 lakhs per cent for 25 cents.
He'll earn Rs. 1 crore easily from this deal.
Mr. Peter, please lend me a cigarette. I didn't buy a pack.
Is this the place at Kotambalam? Have you sold it out? - Yes.
You owe us a treat, Venu.
Shall we go to Ooty for two days?
The climate there is superb now.
Ooty? - Yes.
My employees will sell my office and land in my absence.
Mr. Peter's Manavalan finance has branches all over the world.
Are you more worried than him?
That's because I only have one branch.
One is more than enough.
Venu is the only person amongst us who has ready cash with him.
Hello. How is that possible, Jayan?
It's been three months.
I'm running a business..
It's an utter waste to make money by exploiting others.
Although he is making it by wrong means
money is money after all.
It's your turn to play. - Yes.
Do you know why Mrs. Omana goes to the gym daily?
Be careful!
Why does she go? - Mr. Danny goes to the gym at the same time.
Do you know? - Really? Is that a unisex gym?
I don't know. People have seen them going together in a car.
I see.
Her husband is struggling in Dubai. Poor man!
The doctor called up when I was mopping her room the other day.
Mrs. Omana was in the gym.
When he asked me about her
I didn't know what to say.
I think he has got some hint.
I heard he is coming very soon. - You should not have done that.
Why? - We shouldn't spoil someone's marriage life.
Okay, then I'll go and wash the utensils. - Wait.
You can do that later. First, tell me more about her.
After David stopped selling fish, we go to the market to buy fish.
He is in real estate business now.
It's a field with a lot of potential.
This is the perfect place for a cowshed as per 'Vastu'.
I cannot help it if your bedroom is near it, Dr. Omana.
Excuse me. Will you please come here?
She was saying that it's an inconvenience for everyone
that your father stopped selling fish.
He now says that selling fish was better
when compared to the current situation of real estate business.
When you get a marriage alliance
you'll be proud to say your dad is into real estate business.
But your name, Hima David, doesn't suit your profession of a maid.
I wasn't born as a maid.
If you insult me
don't forget there's an association to fight for us.
Come here. Don't give others a chance to talk ill about you.
Omana, I've left the gravy on the stove. I'll see you in the evening.
Go ahead. It's time for me to go to the gym. - All right.
She is going to the gym it seems!
Mr. Danny and she go to the gym together.
Do you know that? - What are you saying?
Yes. If I see you talking to her again you will see my true colours.
Our maid is standing here.
If you could give me the beef, I'll prepare it and go.
I need to go to Dr. Omana's house to cook for her uncle.
How dare you flirt with her!
"When I went for a bath.."
Mr. Danny is a lucky bastard! - "The other women.."
I think this is the house. Wait here.
Dog! Don't bite me..
No! Help..
My dhoti.. Hey, dog..
Give that back. Somebody, help. - Jimmy.. - Who is that?
Get inside. - Jimmy, get into your kennel.
Give him his dhoti. - You fool! That rascal stripped me.
What if it had taken off my underwear as well?
Who are you? Why are you abusing me in my house? - Give it to me.
Uncle. - Omana. - Is he your uncle? - I had a narrow escape.
Too bad! - Jimmy only stripped him of his dhoti.
Really? I know you did this deliberately.
I won't spare you this time. I'll teach you a lesson!
Wait and see! - I was scared to death. I won't spare them!
You rascal! Were you watching all the fun and laughing at me?
I won't spare you.
Why didn't you lock the gate?
My uncle told me he'd never visit me again. Do you know that?
We've called for a meeting to solve this issue. Please be seated.
Venu, you must suggest a solution to this.
What solution? How will Jimmy know her uncle is a retired colonel?
Does a dog have brains?
The colonel was only a distant relative of yours.
What's there to feel so sad about? Right? - Yes.
Nandini.. - Mom, please come. Your pressure will shoot.
Come. - Everyone here knows what shoots up in the gym.
What did you say?
Will you please be quiet? I'm leaving. - Mr. Shambu.
Should we waste time talking?
My dog did not bite him in the middle of the road.
It's on my property. Who gave him permission to enter my property?
First, answer to that. - His cow and dog!
Why do you want to raise a cow in this small place?
I'll decide what I do on my property. Don't teach me.
I'll come up with a solution.
A dog is a necessity in these times for safety purpose. - Well said.
But you don't have to unleash it during the day. Right?
I'll decide when I should unleash my dog.
Gandhiji gave us the freedom to decide in the year 1997. - Right.
It wasn't 1997, but 1947.
Whatever the year is! It isn't a great discovery.
Do you understand now that it's of no use arguing with him?
If the committee cannot take a decision, I know what to do next.
Don't threaten me. I'll get scared! - What a nuisance!
Venu, please come here. - What? - Come, let me talk. - What is it?
What is it? - Till then, discuss the garbage issue.
I have nothing more to discuss.
Then go and sleep. Venu, don't get livid for such silly reasons.
It's difficult to deal with an issue related to animals.
There are so many associations to fight for their rights.
Shambu, it's my house, my land, my dog and my cow.
I agree.
If Omana informs the animal protection department
that you've been torturing the cow without giving it proper treatment
for the past one month, do you know what will happen?
It's a non-bailable offence. You'll be in jail.
How can I compel the cow to deliver?
Can you preach this philosophy in jail?
Won't that be embarrassing? To avoid that, listen to me.
We'll have to do something immediately. - You are out.
You are out.. Get lost! - Hey!
What the hell are you doing?
Children are..
I'm okay, Dad. It's all right. - Who is all right?
Ignore it. - He has to appear for the entrance exam next month.
If his back breaks, he'll lose out on one year.
I'm sorry, Mr. Venu. - Come here.. Why did you do that?
Sorry, Dad. - It's okay. - Mr. Shambu, please don't mind.
Take care of your son if he is ill.
Don't create trouble for others. Come, you've played enough.
He is better now, Dad. He is undergoing herbal treatment.
There's no herbal treatment for blood cancer. Are you fine?
Turn it to your left.
Yes, this side.
Okay. Now, take it further ahead and tie there. - Alright.
Hadn't I asked you to think twice before bringing her here?
She will be happy there.
No one will sue or complain in our village.
Go after lunch, Brother.
No. There are labourers in the field.
Bye, dear. - Okay. - See you. - Yes.
Mother's death anniversary is next week. Everyone must come.
Next week..
You forgot, didn't you? - It's not that.
It's all right. I know you're busy. I'm here to remind you now.
There will be no one after I'm gone.
But our parents' grave will still be there in our ancestral house.
I'll be there, Brother. It slipped my mind.
I'll take your leave. Let's go.
Hima. - Yes, ma'am?
Prepare Payasam today. My daughter has secured the first rank.
Does she work for Mrs. Omana as well? - Yes.
She is her full-time maid now. We're not important to her anymore.
To hell with her studious daughter!
I'm tired of this life, Mohanan. Get the chicken.
Why are you overreacting?
You won't understand because you're educated and works as a teacher.
You earn a good salary. So Mohanan respects you.
But I'm not like that.
I have to beg in front of my husband if I need a single penny.
You were the one who resigned your job at the bank.
Yes, I made a mistake.
It was right after my marriage. I didn't think it through.
There was no one to guide me.
Had I been employed now, I would've been so successful in life.
You shouldn't use your braces only at night. The gums will protrude.
Come to the clinic next week. I'll fix it properly.
Shut up! Her gums are perfectly all right.
If you fix it, I won't be able to take it off. - That's true.
I feel embarrassed to wear the braces during the day.
But I cannot avoid wearing it either.
When I went to Anu's school for the annual function last time
he was ashamed to introduce me as his mom to his friends.
It's because of this!
That's not true. You're imagining things.
I will spend all my life chopping onions and cooking.
I have a severe headache. Give me a cup of tea.
Tea, my foot!
I want you to take a final call about him right now.
What's wrong with him?
Do you think he'll study and pass the entrance exam with merit?
If he doesn't, I'll kill myself rather than facing Omana.
Are you not studying hard? - Oh!
After all, he is your son. Don't expect too much.
As if you are a genius!
Don't provoke me in front of them. - Venu.
That is not what she meant. - Then?
Shall we book a seat for him in Amala College?
We will not have to waste a year.
How much will we have to pay?
They take 40 lakh rupees. It's still a heavy rush there.
I can speak to the father about it.
He visits my clinic regularly. He may be able to help.
What is there to think? Who are you earning all this money for?
Will you give me some peace?
Won't you get admission on merit?
I'm not sure.
It's too tough. There are only a few seats.
It's better to book a seat then.
It's a good college. Also, it's nearby.
Hey! Go. - No..
Go! - No!
If you want to pay a capitation fee and admit him to study medicine
better go to Bangalore. You'll find better colleges there.
Bangalore? - Yes. And they charge less.
But he'll get spoiled there. Let him study here.
No..
You have never sent him even for a one day picnic till date.
Let him get used to the ways of the world, Venu.
Can you come with me to speak to Father Rectar?
He is saying that all the seats have been filled already.
I don't want to waste a year. The father will listen to you.
I'll come with you. Even I don't want to destroy his future.
But I seriously feel..
Hey! Help him out.
Come on, bring him out. - Anand! - Get him!
Are you all right?
I'm fine, Dad.
Where's the coach?
Don't worry. He'll have to suffer a little to learn swimming.
I don't want my son to struggle to learn swimming.
He is picking up very fast.
That's enough. Refund my money and stop coaching him.
Did you see what happened? We need to be alert all the time.
And you want me to send him to Bangalore! - Try sideways..
Father is helping us secure a seat for medicine.
Study well for the next five years, okay?
After that, I'll take a handsome dowry and get you married.
Do you have that plan as well? - Of course.
I'm worried about his wedding.
Kaustubham was a decent venue. But now, there's Lulu.
It's expensive to host a function there.
But I cannot make any compromise.
You don't have to worry about all that as you're a priest.
Is this new?
I got it changed recently. BIS 916 is reliable. 24..
Will you please be quiet?
He was very attached to our mother.
No matter how attached we are to someone
we must move on after their death.
The yields are less this year.
I'm making sure that no one takes away whatever is produced.
Take everything from the shed. - Okay, sir.
I'll join you, Kashi. - Okay.
Isn't Aunt Thankam at home? - There she comes.
Did Lohitakshan call you, Venu?
No, Aunt. Why did you ask?
He says he'll pay us Rs. 40,000 per cent if we give him the whole plot.
We're okay with it. But the road to that land is in your share.
Rs. 40,000? Are you crazy?
We'll easily get Rs. 70,000. Right, Brother?
There is no one to buy.
I don't intend to sell my share of land.
Prices are increasing. After his studies, we'll make a clinic there.
Who will come for treatment here? He won't earn a penny.
It's okay. He'll offer free treatment to all.
He just has to come for an hour twice a week.
Let him practise and earn in the city the rest of the days.
He hasn't even started studying for medicine.
But we need to plan everything well in advance. I've decided.
People who speak ill of me must stand in queue here.
Give it to me.
We're going to see our neighbours. Would you like to join us?
No, inform Keshav. It's only an engagement function now.
We'll come for the wedding.
I have a lot of work back at home. - I'll keep it.
Drive safe. Bye. - Bye.
Hurry up. I need to reach before the bank closes.
Mr. Venu
I'm going to my native place this week.
If you could give me Rs. 20,000.. - What are you talking about?
I'm struggling to make money and you want Rs. 20,000!
Please don't say that, sir.
If I don't go this week and get my house repaired
my wife and children will be homeless. What will I do?
Please give him the money, Dad. He has been asking for so long.
You can give him if you have the money.
It's easy for everyone to say it.
One should work hard and earn money to know its worth.
Get in. - Yes, sir.
Take some coconuts with you if you want. - Okay.
Clean this place before going.
Okay, ma'am. - God only knows when you'll return!
If he misses the bus at 4:30 p.m.
he'll stay here for another five years.
He came asking for work in Mr. Venu's company long back.
He broke a TV and to pay for it, he started working for you.
It's been so many years.
If you give this floor on rent, you'll earn good money.
I don't have to rely on the rent from this floor.
If you allow me to stay here, I won't have to travel daily.
Really? - Mom, has Kashi left?
Anu, don't get too emotional. I won't allow him to stay here.
Just shut up, Mom. - He is impossible!
Wasn't he the one who raised Anand? - Kashi?
No. I mean, he helped you..
Kashi. - Anand. - Keep the broom aside.
Ms. Nandini asked me to clean this place before leaving.
Keep the broom aside.
Don't you have to go back to your village and build a house?
Here's the money. - Huh?
Where did you get it from, Anand?
I got it from my swimming class. Dad asked me not to learn swimming.
You can take this money.
This is not right. He'll scold you if he learns about it.
I'll tell Dad. Don't mention it to anyone right now.
Go now. - But..
Leave it. Repair your house before monsoon.
Give my regards to Kanakamma and Mani.
Anand..
Where is he?
What's the matter?
What happened, Dad? - With whose permission did you give him money?
Whom did you ask? Did you think I won't know about it?
What's the matter?
Move aside. Come here. Do you think this is a joke?
Stop hitting my son. Tell me what the matter is.
Your son! You have pampered and spoiled him.
He gave Rs.15,000 that was refunded from the swimming class to Kashi.
Rs. 15,000! Is it true?
I saw so much money only when I was 30 years old.
Kashi has to repair his house. He'll return your money.
Are you Lord Buddha to help everyone?
He made me pay the fees of one of his classmate the other day.
I didn't object then. It was my mistake.
But Vivek gave you the money back. Kashi will return it as well.
He won't! He will never come back.
They're thieves. I got to know only when he called from Coimbatore.
I'm to be blamed for this. Will you repeat it?
Stop beating him. He did not even have lunch today.
Go and eat something. It's in the past now.
What past! Will your family repay my money?
Don't talk about my family.
They got me married to you by giving you enough dowry.
What did I lack then?
The marriage broker lied to me that you were a businessman in Dubai.
I came to know you were an accountant only later.
So what? I am a self-made businessman.
You better not tell me about your achievements.
"Why this anger?"
God! The devil is here!
I've told you not to sing while working.
Won't it be a nuisance to others?
Is he still asleep?
Visiting a couple of temples every day won't help. Be kind to others.
Today is Sunday. Let him sleep.
John's daughter wakes up at dawn to study for the entrance exam.
We've already booked a seat for him. So, what's the problem?
Your son won't become a doctor if he is so lazy.
He'll waste the money I spent on his seat. Open the door, Anu.
Open the door, I say! - Son, open the door. Dad won't scold you.
Anu.
He is so arrogant, despite making a mistake! I will teach him..
Anu, open the door.
Open the door. Hey! Open the door!
Venu, he'll open.
Son, it's me. Open the door.
- Anu, open the door.
Son! Anu..
Anu!
Anu, open the door.
What happened?
Anu! Oh, God!
Son.. Anu..
What's wrong with him? - Anu.
Oh, God! - Wake up.
What happened to him? - I don't know.
Anu.. - Whom do I call.. Which hospital..
Anu, open your eyes..
What should I do?
What happened to him?
Doctor, how is he doing?
Respiration.
Nothing wrong? - It's all okay.
Did you check his pulse? I think we have to defibrillate him.
Yes, ma'am.
Adjust the rate. Okay, we're going.
Ready, one, two, three, go!
One, two, three, go.
Okay, ma'am. - One, two, three, go!
It's over, Jayasree.
He is the father. We have sedated the mother.
He passed away, didn't he?
How dare you smoke in a hospital!
I'm sorry.
I heard that he was bad at studies.
Did he commit suicide?
It's all over.
He was perfectly fine.
He went to bed as usual.
He had no illnesses.
He was fine. What could I have done?
We'll wait outside.
Do you have a cigarette? This is empty.
I just need one. I'll send someone to buy more packets.
I have enough money.
What will I do with all the money?
Why is it taking so long to bring my son home?
Post-mortem is over. Father wanted to keep his body in school.
They've left from there.
Keep his body on the road too! Is he a showpiece to exhibit?
Who asked you to tear my son's body apart? He was so delicate.
The ambulance is here.
Son!
Venu!
Open your eyes. Anu..
Open your eyes, my son. Anu!
Wake up!
Dad won't scold you.
Listen to your mom. Please wake up.
Oh, God..
Venu! Our son..
Anu! Your father is here. Look.
Anu. - Sister. - Oh, God!
Wake up. Venu, our son..
Your dad is here, Anu.
My child, look at your dad. Ask him to look, Venu..
I didn't beat him so hard.
Everything that was mine was his too.
It's of no use talking about it now.
Anu..
Anu.
Mohanan, isn't the cremation today itself?
If we keep his body for long, it will be difficult to control Venu.
What should we do?
Let's take the body to our ancestral home.
We'll cremate him there. I'll speak to Venu.
Everything is over, isn't it?
Mr. Shambu, I'm left with nothing.
You will grow and be successful. You should.
My son turned into ashes.
Venu, go and take a bath.
He usually eats Dosas at this time.
Who.. Who will take care of him now?
Get up. His soul must be travelling to heaven now.
To make his eternal journey peaceful
his loved ones should be clean.
Get up and take a bath.
Ask Nandini too. She isn't listening to us either.
Our son.
Go, take a bath.
For his soul to go to heaven, our body should be clean.
Go.
You just have to wet yourself.
I forgot to shave my beard yesterday.
You don't have to do that.
I must. My son's journey should be peaceful.
Oh, God.
Venu! Nandini..
Nandini!
They haven't taken the newspapers. - Open the door, Nandini!
Venu! - Sir..
Nandini! - I've been trying to call them since last week.
I thought he did not want any calls from office. - Venu!
Nandini.. - Did the two of them take some foolish..
No! - Venu!
Venu! - Sir!
What has he done to himself?
Get inside. Go.
You scared us. We returned from Thiruvananthapuram this morning.
Here's Anu's post-mortem report.
I collected it this morning from the medical college.
The report says that his death was due to cardiac arrest.
Some children of his age have suffered silent attacks in sleep.
We find out about all this only when it affects us.
It may be due to food habits
or due to disorders by birth.
It's of no use probing further.
I called on the landline so many times to tell you this.
But no one answered.
What's the use? My son is no more.
The CD of the song he sang in the last Annual day function..
Mr. Shambu brought it when he came.
He has changed a lot after watching it.
I shouldn't say anything to him.
If I do, he starts scolding me.
My son is no more. He thinks I'm not affected at all.
I'll go mad.. If I live here, I'll really go mad.
I spray perfume on all his clothes every day.
This is his favourite perfume.
I don't spray it on this T-shirt.
He had worn this when he went to play that day. It smells of him.
I'd bought this gold-plated pen to gift him after his exams.
I couldn't give it to him. Instead, I scolded him.
He was very hungry that day.
I didn't even let him eat.
My child left starving.
Would he have been in pain?
Tell me.
It must have hurt a lot.
Why didn't you come home?
I came straight here.
His final resting place was full of weeds.
I had no time to come here as it was harvest season.
Aunt Thankam will return from Mumbai only after Baby's delivery.
They'll clean the place.
Shall we make a garden here?
He should lie amidst fragrant flowers.
Come, let's go home.
I feel calm when I'm here.
He is close to me.
Shall we construct a house here?
I don't care about the 'Vastu'.
A room for him.
A room for me next to his. That's all.
That's all I need.
Life is so short.
You can continue.
Okay. Let's continue. Big shake laughter.
One, two, three.
Come and join us, Venu. You'll feel relaxed.
I'll buy you a bike. Sure.
Kannan's count is normal now. We just got the report.
Kannan. - Hello.
Hello! Good morning!
There's happy news. Kannan's report is out.
Normal. His count is normal.
God has been kind to you. It's the result of your noble deeds.
He can go to school now.
Please take one, sir.
Venu, it's time to go to the bank.
Come on, Son.
Did you say that you won't sponsor the food for the children
in Anand Ashram from tomorrow?
Ashram, children and God! I don't believe in anything.
Do you want those children to curse you as well?
They're fraud.
They take the money for three Idlis and serve only two.
They think they can fool me.
Let them do what they want. We'll at least have some peace.
Yes. Giving everything away would give you peace of mind.
My son is no more. Does it hurt you?
You can celebrate and live your life.
Yes, think whatever you want to.
I have no strength to argue.
Don't utter a word more!
Let's go.
Venu, why don't you think of adopting a child?
I know children who are good at studies, but can't afford to.
They will be grateful to you. - Oh!
They'll kill me and take away everything I have.
One can trust only one's own child.
Others are frauds. Let's go.
I cannot see the company in my son's name go to ruins.
That is the only reason I agreed for this.
This is my last week here. Please tell Mrs. Nandini.
I cannot bear to see all this.
I'm just offering to help you out.
I can take over your entire business, including the employees.
I think that's a good suggestion.
You've lent some money that has to be recovered.
You also owe some money.
Won't it be difficult for you to deal with all that?
I only need your consent, Venu.
I'll take care of the rest.
Why don't you understand?
I can't give you such a huge amount for these ornaments. - God!
Please don't say that, sir. I'm in need of money.
This is all I have.
I need Rs. 70,000.
Rs. 70,000? - I'll fall at your feet.
Venu, you did not say anything. - Don't refuse my request, sir.
Why don't you understand? Get out of here! - Sir, please..
What's going on there? - Allah! - Oh, no!
Did you kill him? - No, he fell.
You're adding up to our miseries. - Hey!
What shall we do now, Mohanan?
Please help me lift him.
Bring him to the car. I'll drive.
There are no variations in his ECG. He is okay.
We don't want more trouble. We have more than enough now.
What happened?
He has completely changed.
Yes.
Doctor, Dad.. - There's nothing to worry.
He fainted. You may see him now.
What happened to you?
What happened? - He is all right.
Shall we leave? This place kills people.
Go ahead, Venu. I'll settle the bill and join you. - Okay.
Why are they screaming? Can't they be quiet?
His younger child is ill.
He needs to undergo surgery immediately.
Only then will he survive.
He must've come to your bank to arrange for the money.
Do you know them, Doctor?
He is Dr. Verma's patient.
We cooperated with them in every possible way, but..
Is it a boy?
I couldn't arrange for the money.
What are you doing here?
I don't want to live if something happens to my son.
I'll send the money. Continue with your son's treatment.
I'll only need half an hour to go to my office and return.
Don't stop his treatment. - Okay.
Don't worry. - Sir. - Everything will be all right.
God sent you here to help us.
May God bless you. Everything will be good by God's grace.
Venu.
Venu!
Move to this side. Move.
It poured heavily last night.
You slept peacefully last night. Didn't you? - Yes.
After a long time.
Get inside your kennel.
I need to go to the hospital early. The boy may need some help.
I couldn't ask him anything yesterday.
They were so touched that they could barely speak a word.
Tears of joy. Have you ever seen that?
Be quiet.
Dr. Jayasree? - Enquire in the duty room.
Then do one thing. Keep the OP post 3 p.m. - Okay.
I had no clue where to look for you. I'm glad I saw you here.
Hi. - I forgot to ask the child's name amidst the chaos yesterday.
Ameer. We call him Aamir Khan.
Ameer. When is the surgery scheduled for?
I want to see him. Will you allow me?
But they left yesterday.
Did they? - Yes.
His surgery is in Vellore. We don't have the facility here.
Vellore! But no one told me about it yesterday.
His surgery is scheduled for next Monday at Vellore.
It was a great help.. - I don't need your certificate.
I want to see him right now.
But, sir.. I told you..
I paid Rs. 75,000 and they disappeared with it.
How much commission did you earn? Is there really a child?
Was it a drama to fool me?
It's easy to cheat me as I'm good for nothing.
Sir, we were telling the truth. If you don't believe me
let's go to Vellore. I'll join you.
If he exists, bring him here. I want to see him right now.
Sir, please try to understand.
I understand your concern.
You won't understand my pain.
I have seen this world a lot more than you.
You are yet to witness the dark side of this world.
I agree you felt relieved after helping the child the other day.
But you cannot keep helping someone every day.
Kanna, go inside..
Let me play for some more time. - Go inside and study..
Half yearly exams are around the corner. He has a lot to study. Bye.
He fears I'll cast an evil eye on his son.
Don't think too much, Venu.
You needn't worry about her and me.
We won't commit suicide.
Not because we crave to live
but if we die an unnatural death, we won't go to heaven to our son.
That's what our scriptures say.
Mr. Venu.
Ma'am.
When did you come?
I was scared he'd scold me if I returned without money.
So, I worked in my village.
And all this happened in the meanwhile.
Here's the money. It's Anand's money.
I repaired my house and came here with this money.
Please take the money back, sir.
You must take it back.
The capitation fee you paid for Anand's admission
to the medical college won't be refunded.
That's their policy.
I tried every possible way.
If we give them some more money
they'll name the new block after Anand.
I told them I'd let them know after asking you.
How will naming a lifeless building after my son help?
It's not that. It's not a small amount to ignore.
I..
Do you know the worth of all these documents?
I was going through the accounts.
It's worth crores of rupees.
I earned all these by cheating and exploiting people.
I was proud of myself then.
But now, for whom am I earning?
Calm down. There are certain things that we can't control.
How can I stay calm, Father?
A breath.. If he had a breath left in him
I would've taken him to anywhere in this world.
God did not even give me a chance to do that.
Hello. I'm Jayasree.
I'm a doctor in the Metropolitan Hospital here.
I have four dogs in my house. I know to tame them.
What do you want? - Is Mr. Venu at home?
He is lying down.
He knows me. Will you please tell him I'm here? I shall wait.
Please come in. - Thanks.
Don't be rude to her. She is a doctor after all.
So, what? Do you want me to worship her? I have no peace.
Hey, look.
He is the one for whom you were looking for.
Didn't I tell you about him? He is Venu.
Hi, sir.
Aslam.
Come inside. Mr. Venu is here.
They came to our hospital after getting discharged from Vellore.
I brought them straight here
as I'd promised you.
I'll get something to eat.
No, thanks.
He has some food restrictions for a couple of months.
After that, he'll continue going to school. Won't you?
He is smart in studies.
I have no words to thank you for your help.
I'm not saying it for formality.
That's all right. Please be seated.
Is he your son, sir?
Go.
He looks so handsome.
Is he a doctor?
He couldn't become a doctor.
No matter how much I will have to struggle
I will return your money. Please give me some time.
Had I not given you, it would've lied in my bag. Right, Doctor?
I'm happy. Else, I would've kept brooding over it.
Why are you so sad, sir?
There are so many things you can still do.
Yes, you're right.
'Health, education and for marriage purposes'
'a special loan at the rate of ten percent interest.'
'Gold loan for Rs. 2,500 per gram.'
'Anand Finance.' Is he out of his mind?
If he gives loans for ten percent interest
won't that be lesser than the bank's rate? - Yes.
He is crazy. Can someone run a business on these terms?
Rs. 2,500 for one gram of gold!
What is he up to? - Let me call Venu and find out.
Hold on. Let's see the developments first.
Maybe this is the end of his business.
I'd offered him a reasonable rate
to merge his business with mine.
But he was too sentimental about his son.
I don't understand such sentiments. What is he up to now?
Who will approach our finance group if he gives loans so easily?
Can we do something legally?
The law is such that a private finance company
can only charge up to two percent more interest than the banks.
But do we follow that rule?
What can law do if he wants to give loans at a lesser interest rate?
You're right. Will he be a threat to us in future, Peter?
How far can he go?
His company will soon be mine.
It's just a matter of time. Wait and watch.
I was about to call you, sir.
So many people are calling to inquire about the newspaper ad.
They're all here to apply for a loan. What should I do?
Who is inside? - Your brother and brother-in-law.
They said they wanted to see you here.
Sir, what should I do?
Verify the documents. I'll tell you the rest.
After taking the documents..
What is it that you cannot discuss at home?
Nothing serious. We can talk to you freely here. Right?
What is it regarding? What's the matter, Brother?
We are concerned that you would
give away all your wealth to strangers.
They are not strangers.
I'm giving only to the needy.
When does money become worth?
It's only when it serves a need.
I understand the case of Aslam.
Do you think all these people are needy like Aslam?
Most of them would be cheaters.
Mohanan, won't we verify their documents?
What documents? What are you saying?
Not a single person will repay the loan taken from here.
I've taken the decision after giving it a lot of thought.
I'm not thinking about profits or loss. It's for my relief.
I need some hope and happiness till I die.
Shall I send my daughter, Mini, to your place for some days?
You will be relieved with her there.
Let her stay with you and resume her studies.
We'll come and see her often.
Mohanan, I was greedy towards money once upon a time.
But you know what happened.
I just said what I had to.
Don't forget that only we will be there in times of need.
Are you coming with me?
Don't keep anything to yourself. You may speak your heart out too.
Do whatever you feel is right.
Do what gives you peace. I'll be with you.
This was my playground when I was a child.
This company meant the world to my dad.
It's a surprise to see a doctor operating such equipment.
This is my dad's office.
I'm still afraid to sit on his chair.
Don't you find it difficult to manage this with the hospital?
I just come here for an hour every day.
We can manage that if we want to.
When dad left us, we were in a difficult situation.
Even though he had enough money, while buying fish
he'd buy only the cheapest. He was such a miser.
I met Mr. Venu on the 14th day after my dad's death.
Mom is here.
Have it. They are home-made snacks.
Didn't I tell you that she won't let you leave without eating?
Come again whenever you find time. - Sure. - Okay, bye. - Bye.
I suggested that Mrs. Nandini engages herself in something.
That is when we thought of the private college that's coming up.
Will she teach in a college? - Yes. - You don't know her.
Mrs. Nandini is quite confident. Wasn't she a banker once?
She can teach economics. She knows that well.
Will she teach Economics? - Yes.
Don't make fun of me. I'm going to give it a try.
I sit idle at home all the time anyway.
I must say, you've done a wonderful job. - Thank you.
Will you give the credit for this to Jayasree? - I didn't say that.
Please don't start fighting again on this topic.
We'll take your leave. - See you. - Okay.
"You are the ruler of people's mind."
"You are the dispenser of India's destiny."
Twelve people have withdrawn their gold loan this week.
He is doing business on his own terms and on seeing that
people are complaining that we're charging too much of interest.
Don't say that this hasn't affected Manavalan finance.
Call at your branch and find out. - Many are still unaware of it.
It will be good for us if we nip it in the bud.
There he comes.
You have stopped coming here these days. Take a seat.
How is your business doing?
It's good. Why did you want to meet me urgently?
It's to discuss business. I don't need to beat around the bush.
Do you think you can run your company
if you offer this interest rate?
After a few days of excitement
when the business volume increases, you'll be in a fix.
I have experienced it.
It's going good as of now. And the future..
I've stopped thinking about it.
It's meaningless.
If you have nothing to do after your son's death
go to some shelter home and indulge yourself in prayers.
Don't create trouble for others.
Joshi! I'll talk to him. I'll explain.
Venu, there was a tragedy in your life.
We are saddened too.
But even we do the same business.
If you do this, how will we survive?
It's not my intention to make you go out of business.
I understand your concern as I've done all this before.
But right now, this is all I can do.
It's only when I go to the office that I feel alive.
Please forgive me.
I will decide if I should go to a shelter home or pray.
My son likes what I'm doing now.
He is happy watching me from the heaven.
I believe so and that is my strength.
How long will you run the business after opposing all of us?
I want to see that.
Mr. Peter, I know that I'm not as influential as you.
I know my shortfall.
But I have one thing that none of you has.
The desire to die!
The thought itself is a strength.
The strength to live.
I'll see you.
He will make our life miserable, Peter.
We'll make his life miserable.
We study economics because
there is scarcity of many goods that we want.
This problem is common to individuals as well as a state.
That's why we say that economics
is a science of scarcity.
And scarcity is the basic factor of our life.
Prakash, how did you end up in the field of education?
This college was built by my grandpa.
My idea is an Engineering college, the work of which is going on.
It has a huge business possibility in Kerala.
It went well. I feared for nothing.
I said what I learnt by heart. I wonder if they understood.
You have ample time to improve.
This was only your first lecture. - He is right.
So, are you continuing here?
Why are you looking at me? - Yes.
Great! Very good.
Can you go out of the way to appoint lecturers like this?
Let her be in the post of a guest lecturer for now.
We'll see what can be done later.
I don't need a post.
I'll come here and teach for a while.
It's a pleasure to see children all around.
Shall we go? - I'll leave now.
Are the two of you in a hurry? - Not actually.
The college canteen is close by.
If you go there now, Kumaran will make great tea and snacks.
What do you say? - Oh!
We haven't had a tea together in a long time now.
So for a change, let's have tea together.
Yes. - I don't mind.
You're lucky, Jayasree is really good.
All the best.
I used to munch on lentil fritters while in college.
Yes, I know.
"On this full moon night.."
"I walked down this path, humming a song."
"On this moment when the midnight flowers have blossomed"
"will you please sing with me?"
"Will you please sing with me?"
I'll serve dinner.
'We, Malayalis, usually fall prey to the scams'
'of finance companies.'
'They offer to double your investment'
'and offer loans at low interest rates.'
'Such are the lucrative offers'
'finance companies come up with to exploit people. We doubt'
'Anand Finance is one such fraud company.'
'The company is promising offers'
'that cannot earn any profit to the proprietor.'
'Like the past events'
'it may give a share of profits to the first few investors'
'and then betray the customers that follow.'
'We suspect if the owners intend to abscond with all the money.'
'Mr. P.K. Venugopal is the proprietor of this establishment.'
'He had started it in the name of his only son.'
'After his son's suicide, it was on the verge of being closed down.'
'Since then, the company has made an unbelievable comeback.'
'The mental state of Mr. Venugopal after his son's demise'
'is what strengthens our suspicion.'
Hello. I'm fed up of this.
Hello. Yes, Anand Finance. - I want my gold back, right now.
There is no problem as such.
Here's your money. - Listen to us. - I want my gold back.
Let me first settle your accounts.. - Let me talk to him.
You may come whenever you want.
Your property is safe here.
We have no intention of cheating anyone.
Venu, this is what I warned you about. They're ungrateful people.
Not a single one of them is grateful for your favours.
We are with you. I came to say that.
If you want, we can approach the TV channel.
They decide our fate these days.
Just say the word.
They were so ruthless to say that your son committed suicide.
No, Mr. Peter. You have done enough for me.
Your words sound like a taunt, Venu.
Why did you say that? - Sir.
People are rushing here.
They want their gold and pawn back right away.
Give them what they want.
Just let me know how much funds you will require.
None of them should abuse or talk ill about my son while leaving.
Do you understand?
Settle their accounts
and then, we'll shut down the company. Tell them that.
Let them be happy.
Venu, wasn't that foolishness?
You will strengthen their doubts by shutting down the company.
But I am not cheating anyone.
I will settle everyone's accounts. I have assets worth much more.
But you have to convince the people
rather than giving up and being a failure.
I am a failure already.
I won't say I tried to help others.
I tried to help myself to survive.
To live. But I have had enough. I'm tired now.
You have Anand's post-mortem report. It's not a suicide.
That's what the paper says. The two of us killed him.
Cricket, karate, music, swimming, dance, medicine!
He danced like a puppet to fulfil all our wishes.
I imposed my desires on him.
That wasn't love, but selfishness.
My foot! Do you realise it now?
That's the fact, Father. - No.
I come across so many parents and children.
You know that I don't have to say this to appease you.
You said that he is happy seeing you do all this.
Then what happened now?
I am tired.
I have no strength to fight with everyone. I'm done.
Lock yourself inside your house and do nothing about it.
Why should I bother? I'm leaving.
But let me tell you one thing. If you do that, it will be
an injustice to your son.
You just told me you couldn't do justice to him when he was alive.
If that's true, at least do justice
to his death. He deserves it.
If you accept defeat at this point
they will be proved right.
No one will be able to rectify it.
Is that what you want to do to your son's memory?
Then, you may go ahead. Bye.
Father.. - My job is not to advise this moron.
No one can save someone who is hell bent on destroying himself.
Don't we have all the documents to prove the fidelity of our company?
Then what's stopping you?
Okay, hang up.
It's been a while since I came.
Only yesterday did I hear about everything that happened.
That's all right. - Here's Rs. 10,000.
Consider it as the first instalment of the money you gave me.
Please take it.
Please don't shut down the company. You help so many people.
Analysing both sides of the news that we aired
is our duty as a news channel.
Yesterday, we reported about the Anand Finance scam.
To clear his side, we have with us
the proprietor of Anand Finance.
Hello, Mr. Venugopal.
'Tell us, Venugopal. Is it really possible for a finance company'
'in Kerala, to run the business at such a low interest rate?'
'Here are the accounts of the past six months.'
'You may go through it.'
'Mr. Venugopal, if you could please explain it to us..'
'Seeing someone's business go down'
'gave me happiness once.'
'But that was before my son's death.'
'What you see in those papers are pure accounts.'
'And that is the ultimate truth.'
'Like you said yesterday, my son did not commit suicide.'
'He died of cardiac arrest.'
'Here is his post-mortem report.'
'You may check it.'
'These are documents to prove that the property owned by me'
'and my family are transferred to the name of my company.'
'It is worth more than double the investment in my company.'
'You may verify this as well.'
'I don't intend to cheat anyone.'
'Like you reported yesterday, neither do I intend to abscond.'
'If you check the accounts, you will understand'
'this is a business and we can run a business like this here.'
'All we need is the cooperation of people like you.'
'Mr. Venugopal, you've misunderstood us.'
'My son died as his heart stopped working.'
'I have only one thing'
'to tell you and all the viewers.'
'Please have the heart to understand what I am doing'
'and why I am doing all this. Be kind enough to think.'
'This is my only request.'
Although it's a local TV channel
it's a powerful medium, Peter.
Even though you held a share of that channel
but you shouldn't have committed this blunder.
Venu has won everyone's confidence.
He transferred all the property he had to the name of the company
and proved his point to the mass.
Satish, none of us imagined
that he'd approach the TV channel in his current situation.
Anyway, we'll have to find a solution to this. At the earliest.
As the labour welfare minister of Kerala, I have better things to do.
Please understand my position.
If Venu says that a finance company can make profit with this
rate of interest with substantiating evidence
isn't that an eye-opener?
No.
Without the help of Melpalam Satish Babu
let me see if I can get this ministry to do something for me.
Peter, I just told you a fact.
I'll be with you.
Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
we'll conduct a compromise meeting at the guest house.
I'll speak to Venu. Okay?
We'll settle this issue tomorrow morning.
Now, please smile.
To be very honest, I really respect you, Venu.
In the private finance sector
you have initiated a small revolution.
Today is my son's birthday. I've promised to go home for lunch.
I'll come to the point. With all due respect
the problem with what you have done is
you have upset the balance of the trade.
By ignoring an existing system
will you be able to win?
No, you won't be. It's a tragedy.
What do you want me to do, sir?
You must change the interest schemes
that you had introduced.
Let things become normal again.
That's why I insisted Peter that I wanted a one-on-one meeting.
Without any argument or chaos, we can sort it out amicably.
How can someone like you say this?
Am I doing something wrong? - I won't say that.
But others have to do business too. Let them survive.
The Government is taking action against finance mafias.
How could you say this in this situation?
Don't try to act smart with me.
I know you have cheated many to earn a profit of Rs. 10.
If there's nothing else to discuss, shall I leave?
There will be a strike in your company four days from now.
Do you want to see that? I will get it sealed.
I have no employees in my company.
Everyone working with me is on profit sharing basis.
I've amended the company's by-law accordingly.
I don't need anything. I just want the company to go on.
You will be in trouble, Venu.
Please don't trouble me. I will continue my work.
You may try to stop me.
But you won't succeed as the truth is with me.
"The sound of dark clouds"
"shaking their wings."
"The sound of the raindrops"
"falling on the leaves."
"The darkening clouds"
"came down as droplets of rain."
"To caress and wake me up"
"here comes the rain."
"Love and separation"
"are all part of life."
"Without shedding a tear, the breeze passed by"
"ignoring my pain."
"Oh, rain, please know that"
"you are the only one that soothes my pain."
"My heart goes all out to thank you."
"The sound of dark clouds"
"shaking their wings."
"The sound of the raindrops"
"falling on the leaves."
"The springs used to pass by"
"unnoticed all these years."
"But somewhere"
"hidden was a bud"
"that hesitated to blossom."
"Rain, water it"
"and fulfil its desire to bloom"
"into a beautiful flower."
A tragedy that took place in his life
was thus turned into a great success story by Venugopal.
He became the guiding light for many people around him.
Out of the six contestants
you, our viewers, have to choose the Newsmaker of this year.
All the best, Mr. Venugopal. - Thank you.
"The sound of dark clouds"
"shaking their wings."
"The sound of the raindrops"
"falling on the leaves."
"The darkening clouds"
"came down as droplets of rain."
"To caress and wake me up,"
"here comes the rain."
Oh, no! Venu!
No! - What happened? - Venu.
Venu. - Venu. - Venu.
What happened to him? - Venu!
Is it raining outside?
There's nothing serious. You'll be all right.
What's wrong with me?
Is it something that you cannot tell me?
Jayasree, what is wrong with me?
Sir, you are not well.
There were multiple blocks in your angiogram.
In one way, it's good that we diagnosed it at this stage.
Dr. Verma is here for one more week.
Before he leaves, we can get your bypass surgery done.
Just one week?
Lie down. You shouldn't move much.
You need to rest.
In all these years
I have never been admitted to a hospital even for a day.
All I have now is one week.
Will I survive after the surgery?
We can try, sir.
That means, I have only one week.
That's not true.
There's no point in arguing if science says so.
I want to go. I have no time to waste here.
What's this, sir? You're sick.
I know. I don't want to argue about that.
I won't consent to a surgery that doesn't promise my survival.
I'm not in that situation right now.
I have a lot of tasks to complete.
Please listen to us. I won't allow you to do this.
I don't need anyone's permission.
It's my life. I shall decide how to end it.
I was living all these years waiting for that day.
It's time to go to my son.
I don't want to die amidst these medicines in a hospital room.
In our home..
If possible, in our son's room, on his bed..
I want to go.
Friends, do you know something?
There are thousands of investors
in Anand Finance.
It's the result of their blood and sweat
that he has transferred to his son's name.
Mr. Venugopal is going to spend that money
on Anand Educational Academy, that he intends to start here.
Isn't this injustice? Should we encourage this initiative?
As an Ex-MLA and Minister of this state
I will fight against this injustice till my last breath.
It's my duty to protect the investors.
I won't go back
on my words and call-off this strike.
You needn't have rushed here. We are here to handle all this.
Why did you stop the work? We don't have to fear the politicians.
You needn't be worried thinking about that.
Do you think this problem will be resolved if I wait for my death?
I have no time, Father. Let the work progress.
A case is filed in the court
by the ones protesting. Our lawyer just called.
Ignore them, Father.
The work shouldn't halt. I don't want to see this.
Do you hear me, Brother?
It's not as easy as we think.
The lawyer told me that the court would issue a stay order
to stop the construction this week itself.
As a patron of Anand Trust
I've already spoken to everyone.
It's not the investors, but Peter and his gang that's behind this.
I'll try to have a word with them.
An initiative like this should not be left incomplete.
If this institute comes up, many students who cannot afford
to study will get education for years to come. - When did you come?
My dear! Why did this happen to you?
He paid us a good rate to buy our share of land for this college.
How could God be so unkind to him?
You made the right decision by not consenting for the surgery.
At least you can die without enduring more pain.
Hospital staff will extort all your money for no reason.
Krishnan Kutty also had the same disease.
He vomited blood while breathing his last in Vellore hospital.
Aunt, will you please keep quiet?
You have no sense to speak according to the situation.
You needn't worry. We'll find a solution to this.
Venugopal, do justice to us.
We object! If this organisation has grown this much
it's also the result of our hard work.
It was so foolish to have bought so much of land in a remote village.
We just didn't oppose you that day.
Is it practical to start an educational academy?
There are so many formalities to affiliate it to a University.
Sheela, that will happen.
This is just the first step.
Let us first build the institution.
No investor has to worry about it.
A margin of our profit will be funded to this project.
The accounts are audited. Any of you can cross-check it.
We've done such things even before.
Then why is everyone so suspicious now?
Things are not the same. What will be the future of this company
after your death? We need to take a decision immediately.
Don't think you can take a decision just like that.
As per the by-law, an election should be held. - Let's have it.
We don't fear.. - Stop it!
Five years ago
after my son passed away
I remember the day I came to this office.
I could've dismissed the few employees that I had then
and shut down this company. That was my idea actually.
If the company has come this far
the reason behind it were my dreams like the educational academy.
Without that dream, this company won't exist.
You cannot say that. We all are against the idea.
You must get the surgery done.
At least we will have a deadline.
If you also die suddenly like your son did
we still struggle to survive. Don't forget that.
Whether you get the surgery or not
everyone knows that you won't recover from this.
So you need to do the necessary at the earliest.
That's all I have to say.
We cannot blame them.
They also have a right to the share of the company's profit.
The hearing of the court case is on the 20th of next month.
I need to be present in person.
Can I go on your behalf?
That is all I can do for you.
Everything will be all right. We will set everything right.
Okay? - Yes.
That must be brother.
Hello, sir.
Ameer!
He came on the morning flight today.
What have you done to yourself? Where's Aslam?
I came alone. Just to see you.
Last year, Aslam and family left to Dubai after he got a job there.
Even dad wanted to come. But he did not get leaves as it's a new job.
How is your school in Dubai? - It's good. Better than here.
What is this? - It's my prayer for you.
Dad says, we've to sacrifice something if we want our prayer
to be answered.
This is the holy water.
May I give this to you?
You should get the surgery done.
It's a patient's confidence that treats his illness to some extent.
Why don't you rethink, sir?
We were talking about you, Venu. Take a seat.
Please don't hold any grudges against me, Venu.
I cannot consider friendship
when it's an issue affecting the public.
I have no choice, but to support them.
I may have made mistakes.
But please don't trouble me in this situation.
It's my request.
What are you saying, Venu?
You may consider it as my last wish.
The academy should run in my son's name.
It's about the future of many children. Please.
What can we do about a court case?
We're helpless.
Joshi, time does not wait for men.
Right now, I'm in a dire situation.
We know that, Venu. What do you want us to do?
Please withdraw the case and let the work continue.
Should only your desires be fulfilled?
We have children and they have to survive too.
What do you want from me? Tell me, Mr. Peter.
Go home, Venu.
In your current situation, let's not worsen things.
We cannot help it if people are against your project.
Satish, the academy will come up in the memory of my son.
That's the soil where he rests.
Hey! Venu.. - No.
My entire empire was built after my son's death.
I won't let anyone ruin it.
Mr. Peter, it's difficult to inaugurate it before New year.
Structure work is not completed as yet. - Speed up, Paul.
The election of the club is in March.
There are a few people who want overthrow my position in the club.
I want to shut their mouth. - Mr. Peter, come here.
What is it?
What? - Yes.
'Anand Finance, the biggest finance group in Kerala, is shutting down.'
'This decision could be a turning point for the banking sector.'
'The media was informed by'
'the proprietor, P.K. Venugopal, this morning.'
'Anand Finance is doing well and making good profits.'
'At this stage, my decision will have more impact.'
'Nationalised banks, Scheduled banks and Co-operative banks..'
'We have many finance institutions under the control of Government.'
'Why do we need private finances that charge more interest?'
'It's true that we tried to bring about many revolutionary changes.'
'But I'm sure our initiatives alone cannot improvise this field.'
'Every private finance company in Kerala should be shut down.'
'Instead, the existing banking system'
'should be made more customer friendly and accessible.'
'By using my powers as the chairman of Anand Finance'
'I have all the powers to arrive at this decision.'
'Employees and investors of Anand finance will get'
'an equal share of the profit.'
'If our Government can ban the private lottery system in Kerala'
'if they can shut down the private bars in our state'
'why can't it ban these private finance companies'
'that charge huge interest rates?'
'Last year, more than 500 families'
'committed suicide after they fell prey to private finance scams.'
'I lost my home after I took a loan from Manavalan finance.'
'After the demand of shutting down private finances arose'
'there was a tussle between the ruling and opposition parties.'
'Private banks in Kerala at the risk of being shut down.'
'Anand Finance is gearing up to shut down.'
Venu, what are you up to?
You could've told me if you had a problem.
I would've resolved it. - Peter! What a pleasant surprise.
Please have a seat.
Nandini, look who is here. Please get a cup of tea.
I'll have it later. First, take this.
Here's the court's order dismissing the stay on the work
of your institution, Anand Educational Academy.
You may build an academy or anything that you want there.
Let more children be educated. It's a good initiative, isn't it?
Thanks, Mr. Peter. I shall always be thankful to you for this.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Don't be so formal.
Why do you have to shut down your company for this reason?
It's an establishment that's doing so well.
In return for my favour
I want you to change your decision. - I see. So that is what you want.
Like the victims of your court cases withdraw? A compromise?
You're counting your days. And so, you can do anything.
But your decision will ruin our lives. Please understand.
Mr. Peter, I have no grudges against any of you.
This is not my personal decision.
This is what I feel is right for me at the moment.
You always wished to be the president of our club.
I'll withdraw from the post. You can be the president.
That was a desire I had long ago.
Are you still thinking about all that?
Bars are already shut down. Clubs hold no importance.
I beg of you, Venu.
I have already spent crores of rupees.
If this issue creates a bad reputation for my company
I will be ruined.
Nandini, please give him tea.
Have tea, Mr. Peter. There's a solution to every problem.
Mr. Peter. - Yes, Venu?
I won't step back from my decision.
I feel it will really help the future generations.
Venu..
Our life is too short.
Once you realise that, things will be easy and simple.
I'll sincerely pray that my decision does not trouble you.
Trust me.
Okay, you may go now. It's time to give my dogs a bath.
Okay. - Nandini, unleash them.
Everything will be all right, Mr. Peter.
Mr. Peter gave this to me. He is a good man.
Call Dr. Jayasree.
Are you not well?
I have a desire to live.
A strong desire like never before.
My heart says that there are many tasks for me to complete.
Won't our son be happy to see me do all that?
Ask Dr. Verma to fix a date for the surgery.
Nothing will happen to me.
I will come back. I am sure of that.
And we present Manorama News, Newsmaker of the year.
Mr. P.K. Venugopal.
Greetings.
My house, my family, my world.
My attempt to see the people and the world beyond that
has been honoured with this award.
But as I..
As I stand here today
I see only two people in front of me.
One of them left me years ago.
The life that I have got today
is the result of his prayers from the heaven above.
I wish that my son was here to see and feel this joy.
I will think of him only with a smile on my face.
That is the only promise I can make to him.
The other person is still with me.
She is right in front of me. She is by my side.
Even without my knowledge, she follows me everywhere
like a shadow.
If I have achieved all this, the reason behind it is
just the two of you.
You are the only reason.
I have my colleagues here.
Starting with the educational academy
Anand group still has many more things to do.
In that journey, I want you all with me. That is my strength.
Every second of my life
no matter for how long, I want to see our team
grow from the present number of 200 to 2,000, 20,000 and 2,00,000.
I will do all that I can physically and intellectually to achieve that.
Because my son will stay alive
in you all.
Thank you.
It'll be an experience.
It's a two-week-trip.
We don't even know their language.
I wonder how we'll manage. - You're going to have fun.
Hope you won't forget about the function on 25th. - I'll be there.
I'll remind you once again.
Shall we go? - Of course.
Okay. I'll call you once we land. - Definitely.
Okay, bye. - It was a pleasure having you here.
Everything will be all right. - See you, Father.