Eliamma's husband worked for Chakkala builders for a lifetime
He died at work, falling form a building under construction
They turned their back on her
Let it be.. but they don't even admit that he worked for them
Is this builder legally registered?
Hmm..are they..?
No worries, I will take care of it
She does not have the money to run the case
Devout prayer only won't help, where a legal fight is needed, right?
That's when I thought about you
You don't worry, sister..we will devoutly fight the case
[MOBILE PHONE BUZZES]
I shall call you, off you go..
Hello Father, it's me Aishwarya
Tell me, Aishwarya
Could you help with some story idea? Some thing we could break
What happened to the story I gave you last time- the one against the Bishop?
Wasn't it taken down after the first run?
That won't happen, this time.
Are you sure? A hundred percent
OK, then I will give you a story on quarrying..
Call me in the evening OK
[VOICE OVER]The quarry, that violates the forest act is proving dangerous ..
.. to the lives of the people and the environment of the Chamankunnu village
It is owned by Babuji, the leader of Jana Congress party
That woman's sound bite should come right here, after my voice over
[PHONE LINE RINGING]
Hello Hello, this is Aishwarya from Kottayam
Minister's sound bite from Trivandrum should be inserted in the story
I am a trainee.. Then pass it to somebody else
It's Aishwarya ...
What's it? - Brother George..
The quarry story is ready, Minister's soundbite will be ingested from Trivandrum
You may please insert it from the desk - OK, will do
[PHONE DISCONNECTS]
It's an auto-man, not the Ottoman [CORRECTING THE COPY]
Sorry, Sir..sorry
MINISTER: If somebody is violating the law using political clout...
.. it will be strictly dealt with, no matter how powerful he is
So, you will be going gaga over this, the whole day
Huh..my sleep will be definitely ruined.
Really? Will Babuji act out?
No doubt, aren't we the party that grows as it splits ?
Have tea, before you leave..
I need to be at Chalakkudy before 4 PM
[NEWS TRACK MONTAGE PLAYING]
Hello and welcome to the show, 'News track'
'Kerala - A state ruled by the Quarry mafia'
Yes..yes..I am just switching it on
Dad, Father Purampokkil is a panelist in this discussion
ANCHOR: You are not only a quarry owner, but an MLA as well..
So what? This Father is an ass-kisser of those foreign funded environmentalists
ANCHOR: Please don't use abusive language - Seems our Father is being targeted
..or else you stop talking He will give a befitting reply
Oh..God, the power has gone, how could we grind this now?
This Father Purampokkil is nothing but an utter nuisance
..son of Satan
Stop it..I've been listening to your crap for quite some time
Look, don't make me, a priest to swear at you
Your run the quarry violating all the rules and regulations, isn't it?
If you go on with it, the protest will intensify
You can't simply getaway bitching me on a public platform like this
Then you come marching on with your flag.
I have gun on me, will shoot you full of holes
By the way, what did he say, Minister Thommi?
He wants to put me away, right? He will be utterly disappointed
The Minister didn't say so - He certainly did
No, he did not - He did [BABUJI ARGUES]
Don't try to confuse the viewers..let's listen to his words once again
The District Collector has issued notice to the owners of the illegal quarry..
If somebody is violating the law using political clout....
..it will be strictly dealt with, no matter how powerful he is
Don't you listen? Didn't he just threaten to put me away .. Huh.!
Babuji, what do you hear with?
[FATHER CHUCKLES]
His sensory organs have gone for a toss Must be Satan’s handiwork
[VEHICLES WHOOSHING BY]
Hello, Kuru.. Is your Minister Thommi around?
No, he is in a meeting - What 'mating'?
I will put an end to all of his 'matings', got me?
Better you tell him, if he dare bothering me again..
I will have his ass blasted with gunpowder
Got me..you.! Yep..ah..
News track ends here, coming up next is 'Crime stopper' with P V Rajesh
Huh...excuse me..
[HURRIED FOOTSTEPS]
Huh..
[WASHROOM DOOR OPENS]
[CHANDRAPRAKASH PANTS]
[PHONE VIBRATES]
Hello Bro, I am already off..
Pradeep's bike is in the garage I'll pick him and come to the club
OK - OK
Bro, why don't you switch it off before peeing?
The sound is ear-pounding
Never mind your ears, my bladder was about to blast
Hey..your chitty installment is due - Will pay later
[DOOR SLAMS SHUT]
Was it you who opened fire today?
What firing?
'Barcelona opened fire, thrice in to Real Madrid's goal post'
[SHE CHUCKLES]
Manjari, football is no gunfight Why should we use war terms in a game?
Referring our style book once in a while won't hurt
[MOBILE PHONE CHIMES]
Yes..I am coming ..
[NOSTALGIC FILM SONG FROM A DISTANCE]
Your English daily fired 12 journalist at a go
Did you even lift a finger against it?
Else ways, y'all play rebel on face book, all the time
Answer me, don't you have anything to say?
What should I say, bro?
All of them have been working for more than two decades
Many of them are in their fifties. How could they possibly find another job?
[INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER & MUSIC]
Answer me..
What should I do? You don't have an opinion!
[BAR CHATTER & MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND] - Is he gone?
Hmm...hey..
What's you opinion?
[CAR MUSIC SYSTEM PLAYS] Track: ♪Thannathan by Mudiyan ♪
♪ Whom to blame if my theatre of desire falls flat ? ♪
♪ It’s me and me only ♪
♪ At the top of you ladder of dream.. ♪
[SONG STOPS ABRUPTLY] [PHONE CHIMES]
Hello Are you free now?
I am in a meeting, will call you later
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR SHUTS]
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING AFAR]
Don't you dare rubbish the union!
Oh.. you guys react selectively
The public may not be aware of that, but all the sane journalists are
As if you are the sanest of the lot
I am perfectly sane, that's why I question your insanity
What's Pillachettan's issue today? - Nothing spicy...
He says all the union guys are good for nothing
[HE CHUCKLES]
[MOTORBIKE APPROACHES]
Don't you have cigars? No, I thought you might have some
No issues, we can get some from Kuttettan Oh..will have to beg from him
Park here
[MOTORBIKE HALTS]
You are one of them, who attend press conferences for some gifts
Shame on you..
After all, it's hard to make the shameless feel ashamed.
Stupid bugger..
You've been irritating for while
Hey..it will get even worse, if we step in I will punch your pulp out..
Do it then. Why did you back off? Come on, punch me...
Come on, try me.. Don't make me do that
Leave him.. Brother Pillai, come on He never understands..
Brother Pillai.. I've left my soul memoirs there
Manu bro, get his glass.. Bro, you're hitting the bottle everyday
When did you turn up? Just now
Mathew, get me a peg of..
Aren't you the superstar of the news television, the face of your channel !
Why couldn't you conduct a debate on the sacked journalists?
Did you even carry a news story?
We'd carried the news, bro - Who watches your channel?
[PHONE CHIMES]
Mr.Gossip monger, you have no right to criticize him
Your yellow online journalism is a shame for the entire Malayali community
Better you stop messing with me, like you do with everybody else
Leave it, as a family does - When did he become my family?
This is how it becomes, isn't it? How true!
[CHANDRAPRAKASH CHUCKLES]
[PARODY SONG MOCKING THE NEWSPAPER LANGUAGE]
♪You are an angel, alien to the 'press language'♪
Patros bro, aren't you going home?
Please, don't force me to.. I'm not coming back to India
Don't say so, come and visit your Prime Minister friend
Look Hussain, let me say..
MT Vasudevan Nair, KG Sankara Pillai P Govinda Pillai...[Malayalam authors]
.. M P NarayanaPillai, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillaii [Caste Hindu surnames].
You got me? Oh God..got it
Are you talking about some karayogam? [Upper caste organisation]
Chandran, rumours are doing rounds that you are....
..all set to replace Kurup as the Chief Editor
Dear brother, please don't talk nonsense
The top brass of all the media houses are afraid of the young guns
History has it that..
He knows that you have the firepower Dear bro, spare me..
I don't want to be the Editor or anything What was it about?
His Chief Editor, Kurup has an affair
I see, it must be the cleaning lady
Suits his taste
I was just joking. Don't pull off a story of it
Let me tell you something, it's true, half of of it
Would you run the story with that half? Why not?
Hey, Chandran..
Can you invite my bro- in- law for some debate and give an earful ?
It would be a big push for him ! Shall try
Alright, then
Hey Chandra, your first discussion was good
You should have let Babuji loose Why did you interrupt?
He was in terrific form Will see next time
Hello? - Isn't he around?
Yea, he is here - Can you give the phone?
Sure..
[INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER & MUSIC]
It's for you
It's Athira
Did you tell her that I am here? - Yes
Hello
Why did you come here at this time? - I've been trying to reach you whole day
I was busy today
What's the matter?
You could wish me a happy birthday
Sorry that I forgot, It's 15th today!
It's 16 th, not 15
Happy birthday
Are you free for a ride?
I am not..
It's sweaty
Alright, then
[MORNING SHOW MONTAGE PLAYING]
Welcome to Pularmanju (Morning Mist)
On this lovely morning we are here to talk about good words
Many fights could be avoided if we think twice before using words.
No medicine can heal the wound caused by a harsh word
What do you think, Dhanya? You are absolutely right
Words should be sweet as honey...
As raindrops,they should stimulate your ossicles
[Interrupting] Of course..let's listen to Prof. Anandakkuttan's words on this topic
Pradeep, you are making this a habit, interrupting me on live shows..
Better you stop it..
Aren't you ashamed of spitting words like ossicles on a morning show?
Even medieval poets would not have used those kind of words
Get lost, you I will say whatever I like
Hey.. 10 seconds
The story on three handed banana tree from Idukki is yet to come
You may go faffing for a bit more
I have nothing to faff around with her
[TV AUDIO] If you feel it stressful...
Dad.. ..you can do it...
Dad.. ..keeping your arms at your side
Have you slept?
I am meditating
[HE STRETCHES]
Hope the Yoga class has woken up your mind and body
Roopa, I really love rap songs
I grew up listening to rap music, for lullabies
Now Malayalam too has its own rap music
Of course. Have you heard about Mudiyan? - No I have not
Then, here he is.. Mudiyan, the long- haired, as the name suggests
[HE CHUCKLES]
Welcome to the show, Morning Malayalam - Thank you
Let me start with a simple question, how did you get his nick name, Mudiyan?
Back then, I had long hair, so people started calling me Mudiyan
And that's been your name since. - Yea, now I drip in this name
Let me clear a doubt, a public perception, in fact..
Is it true that you rappers are drug addicts??
No..no, people always say things ..sis
As far as I am concerned, I am allergic to smoke
My body is weak since childhood
I don't have any such habits
Your song 'Thannathan' has gone viral these days
How did you come to create this song?
I am from Idukki. My parents are plantation workers
They used to sing songs, and I just followed their steps
It's been a while, since I reached Kochi
I started listening to rap music from here only
This song simply happened like that.. I just hummed into it, quite naturally
Let's watch Mudiyans latest song, Thannathan
Of course, we should ..
♪ Whom to blame if my theatre of desire falls flat ♪
♪ It’s me and me only ♪
♪ Whom to meet at the top of you ladder of dream? ♪
♪ ♪
Hey, Isn't that you on the TV? ♪♪
Yep..both are me only Your Thannathan rocks, congrats
Thanks, counsel.. The show is pre-recorded
What's the issue with the resident's association?
What issue? It's their usual moral policing, nothing more
Oh...OK
Hey Meera, there is a complaint that you made the...
..pick up vehicle wait at your gate for long this morning
Do not repeat it...
How could I get up early, if you keep texting me till the dawn?
Pradeep.. Sir.. [PRADEEP CHUCKLES]
Let me finish this
Dhanya, your morning show anchoring was really good
Especially that quote from Sankaracharya, so touching it was
Thank you, Sir
You keep on quoting Sankaracharya..
The youth were having a ball with Mudiyan's show
Hmm..
Come, let's have a time out
I will join you in a moment
Do you remember any of yesterday's drunken rants at me?
Rants are fine, but dubbing me as a lackey was too much
It hurt me dearly
Haven't you promised to pay the salary yesterday?
Now nobody has anything to say
Like you guys, I am also getting it in installments
You are well off, you wife and children are employed
That's not our case, financial troubles are real
I am even thinking of joining some yellow press
Don't even think of it. You will end up being another Kuttettan, the gossip monger
If we could break a couple of good stories, we'd be back on track
For that, we need to pay our reporters first...
..vehicles need to be fueled
When ignorant idiots launch news television, this is what happens
At least we have an owner who does not interfere in anything
The owner must interfere in salary related matters
He started this out of sheer passion
When I tell my creditors about this passion they do not get it at all
My friend Manu is taking care of my food and bed..
But there is a limit for exploiting friends, isn't it?
You might not have shame, but I do have
News Malayalam is breaking a story on Maoist posters in Thiruvananthapuram
Did you call our Trivandrum bureau? - No, should I?
[KEY PAD TONE]
[CALLER TUNE] ♪ Far, far away..♪
[PHONE DISCONNECTS]
They are far away, as usual. You try this..
Change the rundown, lift their story and make it the lead
Grab their footage too, if it is not watermarked
Yes..do that Do what?
Shall give you a breaking news for the time being
Yesterday's was not a drunken rant, I was totally sober
[PHONE RINGING]
[SPEAKING TAMIL] Now we can run it, right?
OK
Sir, can you say something?
Sir, audio check Hello..hello
Can you hear me? Yes Sir, OK..
Do you still visit the club daily?
Of course, a drink or two in the evening is the routine
The leader of opposition is still in a meeting, his PA just called..
Excuse me, Sir He will join the show in a while
OK.. Count down 5 seconds
5..4..3..2..1..On air
Hello and welcome to the show, News track
Maoist presence reported in the Capital city
Red slogans spotted right under the nose of the home Minister
Serious security lapse, alleges the opposition
[OLD MALAYALAM FILM PLAYING ON TV]
Switch on the news
I have just started this
There was no lapse from the Police in this case
We did remove the posters immediately after it surfaced
You are a retired Director General of Police
Additional DGP says there was no lack of vigilance in this case
Then how did these posters appear in front of the Home Minister's residence?
This is nothing but security lapse. Lack of vigilance from the Police
It's understandable if this happened in some remote places
But this is right in front of the Home Minister's residence
Budhimon, run it on the ticker
Ex-DGP blames the Police for security lapses
Type it OK
Hey bro, increase the volume
[TAMIL] Coming are the days of revolt says one of your posters..
..stuck in front of the Minister's house
What are you trying to convey through it?
When the state work against its own citizens, such actions are quite natural
It's foolish to think of wiping out the Maoists with the help of the Central Govt.
We believe that a revolt against the state is inevitable
News24x7 is airing an interview with Maoist leader Thankam Selvaraj
Shall we grab it?
Which bureau is it from? Not from any bureau, it's Pradeep John
Is it live?
I don't think so
[EXHALES HEAVILY]
[CAR APPROACHING]
[DOOR SHUTS]
Theirs was hell of a breaking story
Nobody might have watched us tonight
In fact I too was watching their show on YouTube
Kurup Sir (the Editor) has come He wants to meet you at his cabin
OK
You are the bureau chief of Kochi and the head of the entire region
Khadi attire and a long beard won't make you anything
It's hard work that's needed Got me?
This is what happens when I trust you guys
I am not sure what you're getting at
George, where were you?
Had to go home urgently - Are you aware of what happens here?
Wasn’t it a fake interview?
What fake interview! Save your drunken rants
A channel with zero infrastructure
Their YouTube views have spiked by over 1.5 lakhs
They don't get paid, don't even have a decent camera..
What facilities do you lack here?
All the National media outlets are carrying their story
I have already had an earful from our investor
That's why I am here at this time of the night
[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]
Listen Chandraprakash, your hour-long debate- shows are no good
You might have a fallacy, that you are the superstar of this channel
That lad, Pradeep John did that story all by himself
There are some complaints against you in the News desk as well
You don't do anything else apart from your show
I have not heard anything of that sorts
You won't, but I have..
Let me be very clear
Don't think that you are the only face of this channel
[SOFT WHOOSH OF NIGHT TRAFFIC]
Chandraprakash, your shine seems to have faded
Look at him- Pradeep, he is the 'thug' now
What he did is real journalism
You can have a couple of extra drinks, that will help you cope
..and that will be on me
You have this
Have what ever you want.. Today's rounds are on me
You too..No.. no, not you. You are with the other channel, right?
Is it true that you got roasted by the Editor?
[INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER]
I am least interested in politics but..
Let me have a word with him about the sexual life of the Maoists
We should know about their real shooting skills ..heh!
Hey Pradeep..
[DISTANT CHATTER, SONG]
[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]
[RINGING CONTINUES]
Hello.. Hey..listen
What's the problem with you? Why do you keep calling me?
Don't call me anymore. I am not interested in continuing this relationship
May I know the reason, the least?
There is no reason, that's all
My response won't be the same if you call again
[HEAVY BREATHING]
[MOBILE PHONE RINGS ]
Sir.. - This is from the Special Branch Police
Pradeep, what about that Maoist source?
I have already made it clear.. It's not going to happen
Please don't call me again for this
Peeing after peeing...seems my blood sugar is on the higher side
Please bear with me for one last month
The owner has promised us salary with arrears from next month onwards
He always says so, it won't work this time
Everybody should get at least half of their salary by this evening
Otherwise, I won't air this story Don't do that, Son
We are slowly picking up..
If we keep on doing this they will definitely fall
I am not bothered about their rise or fall
Half of the salary must be credited in our accounts today
Sure, you please air the promo of the story
Please..
'We have guerrillas all across the campuses in Kerala'
An exclusive interview with Maoist activist Janaki
Tonight at 7.30, only on News 24x7
Look..
I won't take your silence for an answer
Their second breaking news, the interview, will be aired at 7.30, this evening
Prime discussion at 8 PM
What's our news track discussion topic tonight, Sir?
We are yet to decide on a topic
How about a debate on house-farming by the assembly speaker?
We can invite an observer, a lawyer and a retired agriculture officer..
Our viewership will sky rocket
Don't you have anything to say?
Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?
Aren't you getting enough money and advanced equipments?
If you have something like a spine, go get some solid stories
Get a voice clip of that absconding Maoist, the least
If you can't do any of it, better you quit
I know how to run the show with new young guys
I need some days off, Sir
If you are so particular, even after all I have said, you may take leave
[MACHETE STROKES ON COCONUT LEAFLETS]
[CAR APPROACHES]
[DOOR OPENS, SENSOR BEEPS]
Where have you been for the last couple of days ?
You didn't even pick up the calls
[CROWS CAW] Hey..
Have you drunk at this hour of the day?
No..it's from yesterday's night out
[CLEARS HIS THROAT]
[MACHETE STROKES CONTINUE]
Have you eaten something?
No, let me have a shower first
Ahem.. [DOOR CREAKS OPEN]
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
[DOSA SIZZLES ON THE PAN]
[UTENSILS CLANG]
Look..
Can you find a job for Gopalan's son in your channel?
Poor thing comes here everyday
Hmm..
[SPATULA CLACKS]
That girl had called me
Which girl? Athira
I am done eating
[GLASS THUDS]
I too would have said the same, had I been in his position
Investors always want profit..
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
I know you ditched your girl friend
... knowing you wouldn't get any of her fortunes
That's the right thing to do
When I married your mother, I too was eying the same, her wealth
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
[GLASS THUDS]
So, what's your decision?
Going back to work, or..?
Kurup is a tough nut to crack, It won't work if I go back
It's the number one channel. You are drawing decent salary
You are safe now, got me?
Don't take risky decisions just to satisfy your ego
When an opportunity comes, hit him hard
If you step down now, you are nothing but a big zero
Mom, please switch on my channel
Increase the volume
Mom.. She won't listen
You go do it, if you want, Huh..
This is my Rum and that one is your Brandy
Don't mix'em up like you did last time
Better I take it with me
[MONTAGE PRELUDE PLAYS]
Pradeep: Hello and welcome to the show, News track
Kerala's Kannur district becomes a killing field yet again
Spine chilling spate of political murders rocks the area
Is Kannur turning out to be the land of blood and tears?
Why Sujith got hacked 61 times in the broad day light ?
How did his wedding venue become a house of mourning?
Will there be an end to this game of killing?
Our Kannur bureau has this special report
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello Where are you?
I have been trying for two days
I am at home. Phone was switched off
So, you know it, right?
They were waiting for you to take some days off
He brought Pradeep in, that too in a night's time
He is given your same designation with an increased salary
By the way, Babuji wants to meet you
Something urgent, it seems
See you, once you are back Hm..
Pradeep bro, where is yakshi of Malampuzha (the iconic nude female statue) situated?
[MOCKS] It must be anywhere but Malampuzha - Oh..I see
Hi..
I was on leave for a couple of days
Manu and I tried calling you several times to tell you about my joining
Your phone was switched off - Yea..
I would not have left our channel
..unless they played us, promising the salary..
Got the call from here precisely when I was put out by their rebuff
Let me meet the Chief
[KNOCKING ON THE DOOR] Yes, come in
Come on in
When did you come back? This morning
You looks awful, haven't you slept well?
Hey, it's nothing
Good that you came
Finally the Chief Minister has agreed for an interview
They will inform the date and time later.
Here is what you should do
Prepare some questions for the interview
[PAPER RUSTLES]
Heh..
What is this? Resignation letter!
Is it because we brought Pradeep in?
If he performs well there, wouldn't it affect us?
Could anyone refuse an offer when he is struggling there?
Take it as part of a competition strategy
You need to understand that you are still the face of the channel
Chandraprakash..
Journalism is not an ideal field meant for emotional beings
He doesn't have your calibre
This stays here for the time being
Listen up
Prepare the questions for the C M's interview
[PHONE LINE INTERNAL RINGING]
What's happening there?
I was dead serious handing over the the resignation letter..
He took it with a sardonic smile and..
.. asked me to prepare questions for the interview with the CM
He has not given a single interview in the last five years
This is how it is ..your editor needs you
Any how, your pressure tactic seems to have worked
Inform me when the interview will be telecast
[INDISTINCT NEWSROOM CHATTER]
[DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN]
Sir.. Ah..is it done?
Pradeep Sir..
This will be of use for your CM interview, take the relevant ones
So, where were we?..Yes..go on
What the heck are you thinking?
Babuji is still on the wait.. meet him
Babuji: Brother Hari has been living in the US for almost 5 decades
This is K K Nambiar, he has business in Canada and the US
This is Jaleel. Even though a Malayali, he is born and brought up abroad
He has all sorts of business including manpower, hotel chain, imp-ex and whatnot!
[CHUCKLES]
One second..
Hope Babuji has given you a brief on or project
We've been discussing about the scope of a new channel for two three years now
According to our studies, there is a clear scope for it
Kerala market has an advertising revenue of 7 billion..
In this 1 billion is taken up by the news channels
As you know, News Malayalam has the monopoly
Where have you gotten? Have you discussed it?
There are two more investors as well
They will join us in the next meeting
..also, we don't interfere in editorial matters
They are not expecting an immediate answer
You give it a thought and decide
They will be happy if the answer is YES
If you say NO they will have to look for other options
Is this offer an expression of sympathy for me?
Then I would have done it in a phone call
You journalists often speak about freedom, but..
However big a journalist you are, your freedom ends where the owner draws the line
Wealth, power and the privilege of journalism- with absolute freedom
Have you ever thought of such a combination?
Consider this offer like that
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[CAR APPROACHING]
[ANDERSON COOPER, US JOURNALIST, ON TV]
[COOPER] We've a president. He knows how to ..
... grab people's attention in front of the camera
Mind should be focused
No storm could break or weaken you
Sun is alone, but it still shines with the power of its inner strength
You could also be a shining sun, even when you feel lonesome
Could you shrug off the shadow and come out of the depths of darkness?
I don't know
CP, this negative answer is as worthless as the snivels of the hopeless
As despicable as throwing the fighter in you to the death
I am low in confidence
During the battle of Kurukshetra, seeing his relatives on the other side..
.. a skeptical Arjuna cries out to Krishna, his charioteer..
My bow Gandiva is slipping out of my hand..
My whole body is trembling, my skin is burning
My mind seems to be whirling
CP, this sums up your present crisis
Can I ask you something?
Can you kill someone?
No..
If you decide not to fight a war relying only on your ego..
..that decision would not be materialised
The nature would definitely assign you for it
[KNIFE SCRAPES]
You should always keep an enemy in front of you
Be it an individual, community, organisation, idea or a country
[WELDING GUN BUZZES]
Hi, I am Kevin Jose, 26 years of age, I am from Nemmara, Palakkad
I am working as a reporter with Zee news for the last two years
..and I look forward to join the new team, Thank you
[TRAFFIC WHOOSHES]
I am bored of you..
So..no more reminders and stuff
[VOCAL EXERCISES]
You believe in yourself only
It's me and me only- that should be mantra you should be repeating all the time
[GROWLS]
This world will tremble and surrender before you for ever
Take one more..
[GROWLING]
[VOCAL EXERCISE CONTINUES] Put more..
Stab it..stab it
Spit it..
Stab it..stab it..Stab it..stab it
Stab it..stab it.. stab it..
Don't they have trial run? It's been two days of 'stay tuned'
Even they might not be sure..that could be the reason for this 'stay tuned'
George bro, we should not under estimate Chandraprakash
Pradeep is right. We can't judge him by watching from outside
Do you have any idea of their plan of actions ?
Laxmi Balachandran? Sir..
Father's name?
Balachandra Menon
Caste is a reality, why don't you own it?
Only a few are experienced..
Everyone else is a fresher
Why don't you ask Manu? Aren't you room mates?
He left the room after joining Narada
Isn't it unfair to ask him, about their plans?
Narada was the first pracharak, propagator of news
From now onwards, you are taking over as pracharaks
Camera is your weapon for the creation of a new Kerala
They are launching the channel on 27 May
We too plan a facelift and relaunch on the same day
We will air our explosive item in the 9 AM bulletin itself
Besides, every bureau should pitch in an exclusive story each through out the week
Then why don’t we re-launch on 26 ?
No, no..no
It will backfire if we go early
A day's time is more than enough for rivals like them
They could even do a total overhaul
We should air our exclusive item only an hour before their launch
The power to decide what should people know, and when..
That's what we should use
Today's TV news make tomorrow's newspaper
This is an era of bet journalism Allegations first, explanation later
So, forget about your classrooms
Emotions are more sell-able than facts
27 May, our cameras expose another face of Kerala
Stay tuned for that explosive news
News Malayalam, the mind of modern Malayalai
Always number one , in news and success
According to this data 51 journalists have been killed in India since 1992
I don't want the courage of those old school journalists
What I want is ...
Your energy to be the number one
..then, absolute loyalty
Countdown..5..4..3..2..1.. go
[SIGNATURE TUNE]
Welcome to the show, Third Eye..
Corruption, human rights violations, work place harassment...
We are opening a third eye of truthful journalism to your day- to- day life
Kerala should watch this and be ashamed
We are exposing three incidents of corruption from three districts
First report is from Kasaragod
This is the village office in Thenga of Kasargod district
The conversion of land, which is illegal otherwise, can be done with ease..
..if you know Mr. Sadanandan, the peon of this office
[HIDDEN CAM AUDIO] Sir, what about the matter we discussed?
Rs 5000 and a bottle of liquor for the village officer
..and mine is up to you
Isn't the amount a a bit too much?
Then you may farm and lose out the whole
No..no.. I shall pay, no worries
Thousands of acres of agricultural land is being filled by bribing the officials
It's surprising that no political parties are reacting against this
Ready stand by
4..3..2..1
On air
[CHANNEL MONTAGE PLAYS]
Welcome to the new era of truth
Narada was the first pracharak (propagator) of news
From this moment onwards we are taking over as pracharaks (propagators)
[MONTAGE PLAYS]
This is our first news story from a state that boasts over..
...renaissance and political consciousness
This is Thomman Varghese, minister for forest
A political leader who has completed over fifty years as member of the assembly
Please excuse me..
If your children, especially girls are watching, please ask them to refrain
This voice is also his..let's listen
I arranged this program only to meet you, honey
Is it?
What do you want? I don't want anything now
Do you know what I feel now?
What's it?
I want to pamper you, honey.. Hmm...
You know what? It's been long since I got a good night's sleep
Stop the video..
We are forced to stop this visual here
We cannot take this sleaze into our prayer-filled households
It's a shame for entire Kerala
[PERSONAL ASSISTANT WHISPERS]
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
I leave this issue with you for an open discussion
Joining me on the debate is Sreeja Marar from Thiruvananthapuram..
Tharat Thambi, political observer form Kottayam..
... and Prof. Viswambhara Menon, spokes person of Indian Thoughts
We expect Kanjikkadan MLA also on the show
Let me start the discussion with you, professor
How do you react to the news of a senior minister..
..forcing himself on a hapless girl?
I don't know how to respond..
Only a man with pervert mind could behave like this
It's nothing but vice
Sreeja Marar, Professor says this is perversion
What's your opinion? Isn't it a moment of shame for all of us ?
CP, it's in deed criminal, if he forced himself on that girl
.. but if she is an adult and the act of love was consensual..
How can we find fault with them for sitting together or even having sex?
Are you even a woman?
Have you given birth?
We have a culture..this is the land where women are worshipped as goddesses
Let me explain..
Women like you who encourages sexual anarchy...
..you are the enemies of this culture..
I did not mean that
What do you have to say?
You are justifying a minister who sexually exploited a girl..
..who sought help from him
Let me complete
How can you say that consensual sex between individuals are OK?
It's a pity
I said consenting ADULTS
What does that mean? You want the sacred family system to break ?
Do you want monogamy to end ? Are you advocating free sex ?
How could you say so?
Are you a mother? Are you even a woman?
Would you please let me complete my answer?
Mr. Tharat Thambi, you may comment Let the whole world hear it
This woman is even worse than the minister..
No woman with family values would say this ..
I have more to say..let me.. - One minute
This is nothing but a media conspiracy against our party and the minister
No such campaign can malign our party
My reporter Asha Panicker has reached Udyogamandal
[PROTESTERS CLAMOURING]
REPORTER: CP, the minister is holding some official discussion, we gather
Jana Congress activists are staging protest out side the gate
The minister's presence here in Udyogamandal club also raises suspicion
[SLOGANEERING INTENSIFIES]
CP, minister is coming out after the discussion now..
The Police here is struggling to control the Jana Congress workers
[SLOGANEERING CONTINUES] Minister for lust must resign
The situation is getting tensed as the protesters are trying to block the minister
Our news break on the minister's shameful act has triggered a massive protest
Jana Congress workers are fighting it out on the street
Minister's vehicle is getting out from the compound..
[PROTESTERS CLAMOUR]
The Police are unable to control the protesters
REPORTER: The minister's vehicle is leaving from here to the capital
[INDISTINCT SHOUTING, HONKING]
Lecherous minister, you better resign
[SLOGANEERING CONTINUES]
[POLICE SIREN BLARING]
Asha, is he heading to Thiruvananthapuram?
REPORTER: CP, He has an inauguration function at Thiruvananthapuram
..but given the circumstances it is unlikely for him to attend the function
Follow him..
Let the icons break, towers of pseudo dignity come down
This is what real journalism is
These are the news breaks that Kerala has been waiting for
[MOBILE PHONE CHIMES]
Hello..
Is it? OK, sir
Sir, there is a problem..
There could be demonstrations all the way, says the Police
They are advising against traveling to Thiruvananthapuram
[SIREN BLARING]
REPORTER: CP, We are traveling alongside the minister's vehicle
We can see him drinking water and also...
..his body language clearly suggests that he has given up the fight
What we can see is a frightened man inside the car
He is seen wiping the sweat from his forehead
CP, the protest seems to be flaring up across the state..
Jana Congress is adamant that the minister must resign immediately
Comfy Government guest houses to sleep..
Obedient servants at service...
Do we need to tolerate these smutty men of power?
Do we?
You the people should think of it
Will be back after a small break before the big change
Minister under pressure Does he have to resign?
Is the Minister a porn addict? Where are we heading to?!
Is he the minister of lust? Minister's sexpeditions
CP opens the Pandora's box
Narada to rule Kerala.. Chandraprakash aka CP- the rising star
#NaradaNews #NationalTrending
[PHONE CHIMES]
Sir.. - Why have you been ignoring my calls?
I was a little busy, Sir..
Just wanted to check on...
Make a call once in a while
I will call you back OK..
[PHONE RINGS- DIFFERENT TONE]
Sir.. Pradeep..
Please come to my cabin Yes sir
[COASTER CLATTERS]
Chandraprakash has taken the show to a dirty low as a porn film
Can we stoop that low?
Pradeep, this is a do or die situation. Media ethics and stuff can wait
I don't want to leave this chair for a while, the least
With out this job, even your wife won't give you a damn
Sorry Sir, I can't stoop to that low as Narada
Nobody asked you to, either
But something.. we need to do something
The minister have not responded yet
Good..that's it, that will be enough
That's exactly what we need
We should get an interview of him, ASAP if not, even a sound bite would do
Do it before somebody else pick it up
Please, do it man
OK
[SLOGANEERING] Minister must resign
What you are watching is the protest outside the Kochi residence of...
..minister Thomman Varghese. The protest seems to be spreading across the state
Jana Congress workers are not willing to budge unless the minister steps down
Watch this.. the state is burning
Minister is immoral, the skirt- chaser must resign !
[SLOGANEERING INTENSIFIES]
[EFFIGY BURNS DOWN]
Bundle up all the reactions as a package. Babuji's sound bite should go in full
Roopa, our reporter Asha hasn't even peed for the entire day
Field reporting is like that, some times we can't pee for a whole day
All of us have gone through it
[PHONE CHIMES]
Yes..Pradeep
Minister will be at his uncle's house in Thevara..will send the location
What ever the minister says should go as breaking news
Just a moment, Sir Kottayam bureau
What's the emergency there? Ask them to call later.
Why are you even here?
Aren't you supposed to go on air now? I was looking for my lipstick
What hell is going on here?
Pradeep,..please be on line for a moment
George..run the promo
There is an issue with the graphics time line
There is an error in the time line
What time line? I don't want to hear your technical jargon..
Shoving these technical terms into my throat wont help.. nonsense
Sorry, I was talking to someone else here
Run whatever you have at hand
[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]
Tell me
[MINISTER TO OPEN HIS HEART IN NEWS TRACK]
Today's News track begins with our investigation to reveal the truth...
Over to our correspondent Pradeep John
Is the audio OK, bro? Yes, it's good to go
How's it? All good, sir
One minute..
Hello I have sent an image to your phone
It's a complaint written by your 'honey'
Hello The complaint says that you raped her
You can now decide whether to open or close your heart
[PHONE CHIMES]
Yes..Pradeep.
We were all set to go, but he just walked out
His assistant says he won't talk What should we do?
F**k [HAND PHONE CLANGS]
The interview with the minister couldn't be telecast due to some technical reasons
The inconvenience caused is regretted
Bro, please ask him to give me a real boost
That depends on how you treat us
I will do whatever you want, bro..
[SARCASTICALLY] I have seen it many times..
You are the one who jumped the ship at the last moment, when I split the party
You played me nicely
Past's past, I am sorry about that - Hmm..
Wow..it was way above our expectations Take your seat
Sit..sit.
It was my duty as a party man to defend him, you know..
Given the situation, I had no other option ..but now I need your help
Bro...
Yesterday we nailed it.. I am getting a flurry of calls
Just a moment...
[MANU KISSES]
I was about to come yesterday, but got tanked early
Good 'morning' Sirs..
Excuse me for a minute..
[DOOR OPENS]
This my personal space, I don't entertain my subordinates here
Bro, I..
Call me C P
You are not paid to play friends with me, but to obey
Sorry..
[DOOR SLAMS SHUT]
Arh..
Chief Minister has taken a stance in favour of the minister
It would be great, if we can float Kanji's name at this juncture
Just help me sit on that chair, and I will do whatever you say to
He will be with you as the most obedient
[NEWS MONTAGE PLAYING]
The most important development of this hour
If Thomman Varghese steps down as minister after the sex scandal ..
Tomy Kanjikkadan will be considered for the post, reports our bureau..
Our correspondent Deepak Namboothiri has further details
Deepak, update with the latest developments from the capital...
Roopa, according to my sources, there is no uncertainty in this regard..
A section of leaders in the party say that the minister will step down immediately
Youth leader Tommy Kanjikkadan is the front runner to replace him
Run this as breaking news..
Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister
Sir, can you please repeat?
Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister
ANCHOR: Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister
The C M is of a view that the forest minister need not resign..
.. unless and until the allegations are proven, say sources close to the minister
So. like I was saying..
The nation needs such minds...
This guy is a f***ing corporate in a journalist's suit
Real OG
We are impressed
Thank you, Babuji
You made the right choice Thank you
[PHONE BUZZES]
Hello Hello
Bro, the News Malayalam is reporting that Thommi will not resign...
Let them..
If one channel says the mom's dead, the other will say it's the dad who's dead
This is what news television is all about
Anyhow your name is actively on air. You just relax and have a drink or two
OK
Are you sure that he won't resign?
Kanjikkadan is making some moves behind the curtain, but it won't work..
Are you that sure? Yes..it's not gonna happen
[NEWS MONTAGE PLAYS]
CP: It's curtains for the most shameful act that Kerala has ever witnessed
Forest Minister Thomman Varghese resigns
The value based journalism we upheld has been rewarded
This is the meaningful culmination of our news break
Wrong doings should not be justified We will point out all the wrong doings
..until the final verdict is pronounced
Sir, Narada is running the story.. what should we do?
YOYO PIMPING- The hotel booking network facilitates immoral activities
YOYO PIMPING- Students as customers
Hideouts for lovemaking- our new investigative series
CP, this is one of the hotels belongs to the Yo Yo chain
Their customers are mainly college students
Usually they prefer twin rooms
Girls come together and their boyfriends join them later
The couples go to their respective rooms through an inside doorway
This is not America or Europe...
..this is Bharat (India)
Think for a moment, a single moment ..
Where is our Nation, our youth headed to?
Are our girls losing their way?
These visuals are really upsetting
How can we sent our girls outside with confidence?
The girls in these videos are of your age
Is your's a generation misguided?
I don't go to hotel rooms with my boyfriend
So, you have a boyfriend?
Yes Does your family know?
Obviously they will know when they watch this
Have you had sex with him?
We have not, yet
That means you will have in the future
Aren't we all humans, bro?
Nobody knows nothing
Anything can happen instinctively
Romantic love can transform into mere lust in a blink of an eye
This is the terrifying reality
Do you have a romantic affair?
Yes Would you marry him?
I am not sure..
What about the caste, religion?
He belongs to another religion
Everything is uncertain in this era
This Kerala with diminishing morality scares me
Mr. Joby we have just heard the sorrow of a Mother ..
We saw a generation falling in love irrespective of caste and religion
You work in the tourism sector Yes..
I want to hear you, tell us
The concept of YoYo is to provide common people with....
..good hotels at an affordable price
This is not only a business.. We...
[INTERRUPTING] That's not my question..
Are you justifying the prostitution happening in these hotels ?
No..Sir, please listen to me
Are you married?
Yes, sir..
Do you have daughters?
Yes
How old?
Er..she is 15 years old
And yet you justify the 'hotel pimping'?
Please listen to my words [INTERRUPTING] Are you a father?
Shame on you Please, what I am saying is...
Some people do whatever it takes to make money
Hotel chains are not the only face of pimping, there are many other avenues
Dating applications are one among them
They are trying to push us to an inferior culture, in the name of sexual freedom
Is he going to burn down Tinder?
There are many other things happening around the word
Try watching those too
Common man likes this only. They are not bothered about the Ozone layer and stuff
What I was talking about..
Going into another important development..
A group of angry young men has taken the streets to protect our culture
My reporter is with them...
[BELLIGERENT SLOGANEERING] Keep in mind, this is Baharat
Down with dirty bitches We will chase you down
We will spread this across the state and chase down...
..those who misguide our sisters
Scoot off..you
REPORTER: Bharat Garjan Sena says that they too have the responsibility
..to protect the Indian culture just like 'Narada' is doing, CP
[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]
Tell me, whats up?
A group of students are planning a protest against the Marine drive issue
Be on line for a moment..
Pradeep, Some students are planning a protest against the Marin drive incident
Shall we go live with them? That's a good idea
Get ready for a live appearance
Stupid CP shouts in the name of culture
[SLOGANEERING AGAINST CP]
We won't back off, we won't budge
Mathew, are they affiliated with any organisation..
..or a spontaneous coming together of people protesting against this?
Pradeep, these people have no backing of any organisations..
They have gathered here to protest against the morality hooligans
Do you see a conspiracy by a media organisation to incite violence?
Of course we do.. This is yellow journalism in the name of culture
Down with yellow journalism, Down with Narada News
[SLOGANEERING AGAINST NARADA NEWS]
Ah..I will call later
[PHONE RINGS]
Hello, Chandraprakash
Stop the live telecast
[KURUP CHUCKLES]
It's my prerogative, right?
Now, I am the one deciding.. [KURUP CHUCKLES]
Son, I have been into this trade for long enough
You leave that topic
No father would like to watch the nudity of his own daughter
No matter how seasoned he is
I like the daring Editor in you than a cowardly father
Stop the show..stop the live..
..are we walking backwards?
What to do , brother George?
Run something else from the chart
[CAR APPROACHES]
[APPLAUSE]
[LOUD CHEERING]
[CLAPPING STOPS]
We have conquered all the three worlds with only three steps
Thanks to my warriors
I want dirt
Dirt is there in each and every one
It's there in intellectuals and idiots as well
It is the dirt that a journalist should find
The lotus of our success will blooms in that dirt
I remind you..
What I want is not the initial enthusiasm...
..but hard work, discipline and trust which could take you to the heights
I repeat..
Absolute loyalty
Have fun
[APPLAUSE, CHEERING]
[CAR COMES TO HALT]
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
[ELEVATOR DINGS]
[DOOR SLIDES OPEN]
[ELEVATOR DOOR CLOSES]
Hello, sir..
I am a fan of yours [CHUCKLES]
Let me ask something
Isn't it voyeuristic to plant spy cams in bedrooms and washrooms, sir?
What sort of behaviour is it?
CP Sir, why are you not responding?
Sir, say something
Aren't you the roaring tiger in the studio?
Open up.. Kerala wants to know!
Sir..Is this your brand of journalism?
[ELEVATOR CAR HITS THE BASE]
[DOOR DINGS] Sir, don't go
[DOOR OPENS]
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you.. Ahem..
[BABUJI CHUCKLES]
We have nothing to say formally, but..
All the credit for this proud achievement goes to you only
[BOARD MEMBERS CLAP]
All the best from the board of directors
Three years to reach break-even and profit from thereon
This was our original project plan
I have made Narada on top in the very first month
Which means, Narada will be profitable from the first financial year itself
[APPLAUSE]
Fifty percent of that profit should come to me
[MOBILE PHONE RINGING]
Excuse me
What's the matter? CP, I have sent you a link
Please check it.. That Mudiyan has played a trick
Let me ask something
Isn't it voyeuristic to plant spy cams in bedrooms and washrooms, Sir?
What sort of behaviour is it?
CP Sir, why are you not responding?
Sir, say something
Aren't you the roaring tiger in the studio?
Open up.. Kerala wants to know!
Sir, Is this your brand of journalism?
Look CP..
Don't you think 50% is a little too much?
I'm not your slut..
Don't bargain with me
[KNOCKING ON THE DOOR]
[REPEATED KNOCKING]
[DOOR OPENS]
Who are you? This is a raid..
What raid? What's the issue, sir?
Shut your mouth.. - What's this about, sir?
Behave.. Why are you going there?
Shut up... What's going on..?
Shut your mouth Sir, got the stuff
What's this all about? Get off my hand, sir
Nothing is there, Sir..
Coming in is the news of a narcotics raid in Kochi..
Malayalam rapper Mudiyan has been arrested for possession of drugs..
Let's go into the details ..
Is Kochi in the clutches of drug mafia?
The excise party conducted the raid at a flat in Vaduthala after a tip off..
Rapper Mudiyan was taken into custody from the flat...
A sizable amount of MDMA and charlie (Cocaine) have also been seized
According to the excise this catch worth Rs 15 million in international market
The drugs were concealed inside musical instruments
He was in an intoxicated condition when arrested, said the Excise
The Police have gathered information about some girls who frequented his flat
The are suspected to be carriers of drugs
Suspicion of possible terrorist links will also be investigated
I am not feeling good, physically. Haven't told Dad about it
So, aren't we fighting the case?
I have not done anything wrong
We will fight
He is worried about Mom
I will make her understand..
People will find the truth one day
[POURING COFFEE INTO THE MUG]
[UTENSILS CLING]
[GLASS THUDS]
[SIGHS] This is your third coffee
Don't ask for more
Don't get angry, Mr.Chef..
[CHUCKLES]
What is this? It's been a while now
I'm preparing the bail application for Mudiyan
Oh..how is he?
He is very weak.. and his mom's yet to recover from the shock
CP..afterall, guys like him hardly have ethics
Dad, I'll be going to Peerumedu in a couple of days
Don't you have back pain?
I was on my period, now it's okay
Won't you be coming back soon?
Mmm.. Mom's death anniversary is nearing
Friends say that I don't inherit your culinary skills
[CHUCKLES]
We just wanted to ask you some thing
Can we do anything in this matter?
Only the court can do something now
You can do one thing..
..provoke him
♪ ♪
Yes...
♪Hey dude, why can’t you get a lil’ better? Why can’t you let the scene improve? ♪
♪ It’s the time, If you are to do something good ♪
♪ Bro, we’ll see you.. this is our time - ♪
♪ We the local boys have it, the burning ember in us ♪
♪ ..and we know it, the people are in this hell-hole ♪
♪ That time is long gone, where morality was honoured ♪
♪ We’ve seen the bigot in you ♪
♪ Your words have given us heart burns ♪
♪ We are the farm hands who plough the land, grow the crops ♪
♪ Don't try to price tag our crops from the causeways ♪
♪ Don’t grind your teeth, either ♪
♪ I drink, I swear and I smoke weed- who're you to judge? ♪
♪ Hey you, self-boasting, lying losers, now tell us... ♪
♪ Who are you ? Who are you ? Who are you ? ♪
♪ Who the heck are you, Who the heck ? ♪
♪ Who the heck? ♪
♪ Who..the..heck..are.. you? ♪
♪ Who the heck? ♪
Hello, I got bail today
I am with my friends now
Thank you all for your support
A recently started new channel and it's head are responsible for my plight
I have something to share with you about it..
But now is not the time, I will disclose it in the coming days
You should be with me
I don't understand
He has something to say
So?
Shall we take an interview of him?
Wasn't it a drug case?
He went to the jail not for protesting against the national emergency
What's happened to you, man?
You are afraid of Chandraprakash, aren't you?
If you have some ego problems with him..
..sort it out, outside the compound
I will decide what should be done here
We didn't have big money in my, old channel, so was the extravaganza
But still there is freedom, which I lack here, and a spine too
[NIGHT AMBIENCE]
If you want his interview, ask him
I had contacted him, he asked me to talk with you
I have quit News Malayalam now I am with my previous channel
Are you trying to get some rating points?
Nothing like that..
I just wanted to do this interview because of the ingenuity of the case
Oh, you guys know the word genuine !
He asked CP the questions that people had for him
That's why he was implicated
He got the bail this quickly because the court understood it
He don't even smoke a cigarette
His blood results came back clean
Did any of you report it?
Did you show a minimum courtesy to apologise for your false reporting?
You can play with anybody's life.. no one will ask you
You are accountable for nothing
What you said is right, but not everyone is like them
Most of you are..
We always try to do something, ethically
You can ask Father Purampokkil I have taken up many of his issues
Pradeep, I am not saying that you are one of them
This is the natural reaction against the actions of your professional community
What about the interview..?
I will tell him OK
Is the drug mafia getting away?
The Mudiyan menace - live debate from Peerumedu
Sunday 5 PM
Rigged ratings..
What is the truth behind TV channel ratings?
Exposing soon, the back room stories of the television rating scam
Stay tuned..
Idukki reporter is online
The venue should be near his house
There is a school near to his house. We can do it there
We can arrange Police protection too
No need of Police..
Let there be chaos OK, sir..
[ECHOING] Rigged ratings
What is the truth behind TV channel ratings?
Exposing soon, the back room stories of the television rating scam
Arh..
Hey..
Hey..Kuttettan
Why are you having so much of this Mixture? Are you some Mixture India?
Give it back, don't pick a fight with me
I have asked your friend many times to change the name of his show
He is maligning the name of the great journalist, C P Ramachandran
If he don't change it, I will barge in to his studio and slap him
[MOBILE PHONE CHIMES]
Hello..
[INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER]
[AUTO RICKSHAW APPROACHING]
[RIKSHAW DEPARTS]
How is he?
I am yet to meet the Doctor
Have they identified the vehicle that hit him?
No, says the Police
Hmm..
I quit ..
Pradeep's condition is critical
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
[FOOT STEPS DEPART]
Yes..
Sir..
We have got a legal notice from Mudiyan against the show at Peerumedu
Is this the first time we are getting a legal notice?
No, but this demands a reply in two hours and withdrawal of the promo
What if, we don't?
There will be a defamation suite
That's what your senior Govindan sir has been hired for, right?
Do I need a Supreme Court lawyer to argue against a drug case accused?
You don't need to give the reply
I will do it
Will the drug mafia get away? Live from Peerumedu, Sunday 5PM
Large scale drug dealing in the guise of rap music
An open debate on drug deals
Please switch the channel
Sunday 5 PM Live from Peerumedu
Sir, Peerumedu Munsif court has issued a stay order for CP's live show
Did he move via Munsif court? Mmm
Who is his lawyer?
One Shakira Mohammed
Shakira Mohammed!
She is one of the founders of the Your lawyer comrade movement
..and the one who appeared in the Pozhiyoor eviction case
Ah..
[PEN CAP CLICKS]
CP, you may postpone the show for some days
Or else, remove his mugshot from the promo and do the show
Oh..such a great piece of advice!
Look, my dad used to say..
You should finish the buffalo coming at you, and eat it
If I spare him now, many more bitches will dare to come at me
Hey..will your father bring the soda?
[BOTTLE THUDS ON THE TABLE]
[SODA BOTTLE FIZZES]
This gag order from the Munsif court is no child's play
It's just a Munsif court, not the Supreme Court of India, is it?
CP, hear me out calmly
We had sent a usual reply in this case too
But they filed a suit in the munsif court, Peerumedu..
..and got an ex-party order
The notice did not have the details of the court
A munsif court is enough and more for such hindrances
Look, I don't get your jargon- ex-party, tea party or whatever
I am telling you in pure Malayalam
He, that bloody nigg** Mudiyan insulted me on the face
..punctured my pride
[EXHALES]
Chandraprakash became CP after enduring a great deal of insults
I never had dreamt of any thing lesser than a king's life
If some low-lives dare to mess with me, I will finish them off..
Listen, move a petition in the High Court
Bribe anyone and everyone, if needed Money is not an issue at all
I want to shoot the show right under his nose
I must do it, at any cost CP, it's not that easy
District court won't take it any soon if we file an appeal
Next option is to file an OPC in the High Court for a stay..
But the court could direct us to argue the case in the Munsif court itself
Better we don't take the risk
I've already told you that I don't understand this language
I know only one language, the language of the winner
This show must be done at any risk
I don't like blockades, even if it's my own father
Your lordship, Media is the fourth estate of the democracy
Here, not only the fundamental rights of the speaker but also the..
..right to information of the people have been denied by the munsif court
This will adversely affect our democratic practices
This is an order to keep the drug mafia out of the news.
This should be stayed
There is no stay order for any news against the drug mafia
The stay order is against the practice of judging somebody...
..even before a court of law convicts them
Besides this case is posted to Thursday, you can argue there
[MOBILE PHONE CHIMES]
Hello ...
The High Court refused to vacate the stay Our petition has been dismissed
That's why I said, it's pointless
Anyways, we shall try another way
Shall sent one of the juniors to the Peerumedu munsif court tomorrow
Let's try revoking the order
[BIRDS CHIRP]
OS 10/2020..Plaintiff Jais John, defendant K. Chandraprakash
I am appearing for the defendant May I submit your honor?
Yes..
Honorable court may kindly revoke the gag order passed in this case
The complaint is of defamation
However, no defamation has occurred here
The order violates the freedom of the media to...
... discuss serious matters pertaining to the society
Free media is the spine of our democracy
The honorable court should not make any interference which may violate it
Why don't you stick on to the merit of the complaint?
Your honor- I, CP is a show with millions of viewers
That show has been stayed on the basis of a complaint by a criminal
I have filed a counter affidavit on it
The honorable court may kindly examine that
Narada News' Chandraprakash aka CP have been denied of their fundamental rights..
...on a complaint founded on mere apprehension
If at all defamation occurs, let them file for compensation then
The stay may be vacated, your honor
I am appearing for the petitioner, may I, your honor?
Yes..
Reputation and dignity are the assets that cannot be replaced by wealth
Those who teaches us democracy in their prime time debates, should understand this
It would be good for you to refer the SC order in the famous Puttaswamy case
This issue must be heard in detail, your honor
Yes, it should be heard in detail
Then, senior counsel Govinda Menon will appear tomorrow
Kindly adjourn the matter to tomorrow
The matter will be heard tomorrow
[PAPER RUSTLES]
I submitted in detail about the CP show and all
Most courts tend to revoke these kind of orders when they see us as defendants
But, this guy seems different
He wants to hear the matter in detail
What's his name? K P Chothi
It's on tomorrow, right?
Let's see OK
[CAR ARRIVES]
[DOORS OPEN]
[DOORS SHUT CLOSE]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
Good morning, Sir Good morning
This is from the High court
Good morning, sir.. - Good morning..
Everything set? Sure
Else you'll lose your job, that's all
[TABLE BELL CHIMES]
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
OS 94/2017
Batta (has been) paid, your honor
What's the delay?
Case has been posted to 23rd
[GOVINDAMENON CLEARS THROAT]
Ah..senior counsel himself has appeared!
Your honor, I am appearing for the defendant
Petition to vacate the interim order may be heard
I’m ready for hearing, your honor
Will take it as the first item after the roll call
OS 107/2017
OS 41/19
I am seeking time for filing the objections, your honor
Case posted to 8th December
You can argue
Normally a preface of this kind is not necessary in a court room
However, as laid down in the Constitution of India..
..fundamental rights are of paramount importance
..especially the right to freedom of speech and expression
Your honor, my client..
.. the defendant, is a media organisation
The media is entitled to gather and disseminate social issues..
..and to conduct discussions on relevant topics
It's their right, responsibility and obligation as well
Here, an accused in a drug case, Mudiyan, a nobody..
How can a duffer claim defamation..
.. if his photograph is used in a TV discussion?
After all defamation shouldn't be an obstacle for telling the truth, your honor
Here, the cause of action...
.. has not yet occurred. The said discussion is yet to be happened
But even before that they have come to a conclusion that it is against them
..and hence this case
Your honor, this channel is functioning at Kochi
The broadcast of the same is also from Kochi
Then how can a Peerumedu court have the territorial jurisdiction?
This also needs to be looKed into
Your honor, let them withdraw the case and file it in Kochi
We'll fight
Your honor, This show is viewed by Malayali community all across the world
Which means cause of action is occurring in the jurisdiction of this court also
So the contention on the jurisdiction of this court is inappropriate, your honor
The venue of the show, which is very near to the house of my client..
..is selected deliberately in order to assassinate the character of my client
The screen grab of the video, the cause of action here, is submitted as exhibit
In this, the header Drug Mafia is imposed on a mugshot of my client
A complaint, alleging that the drug case was a fabricated one..
..is under the consideration of the honorable court
It's the court that pronounce one guilty or not after careful examination of ...
..evidences and proper trial. Conducting this kind of discussion..
..using images of the accused is nothing but a parallel media trial
The accused is presented as a convict before the society, even with out a trial
As the presenter himself has appeared, hope we'll have better clarity in the matter
Right?
Even if the court acquits him, the defamation caused will be huge
No compensation amount could repair it
Dr Nambi Narayanan (ISRO scientist) is a living example for that
What nonsense?
We have not said anywhere that the accused is guilty
If this is the situation, can we conduct any kind of discussion for public good?
That's not their argument
No photo shall be used so that it could create prejudice in a discussion
That's the contention
That means, discussion could be conducted without using a photo
Isn't it, counsel?
It's the prerogative of trained media professionals to decide how to..
..treat a news item, or how to conduct a discussion
Nobody else has anything to do with it, be it a layman, his lawyer or even the court
Let them decide
Your honor you might have studied, or read..
..but might not be remembering
Your honor, there is a famous case..
Maneka Gandhi v The Union of India
It must be 1978, right?
There is a legendary observation by Justice. P N Bhagawati in this case..
..that an open debate and free discussion will strengthen the democracy of the nation
Your honor, indeed there is a supervisory body, the press council of India
With powers not to punish, chide or chastise, with no judicial teeth
They can only admonish, advise or counsel the media
That's all your honor
Even the Government has no authority to the dictate the media how to do their job
That's the sacrosanctitiy of the freedom of media, your honor
In Indian system
You should have tried to understand these..
...before rushing to the court when you get a case
Your honor, I agree with the learned senior counsel
Are you agreeing with his argument that the court has not authority over media?
Yes, your honor
We have rules and regulations for the TV media in this country
It clearly states that what should not be aired
..not only in news shows but in the advertisements as well
I shall read the relevant parts from the cable TV net work rules of 1994
No program should be carried
Which contains anything obscene,
.. defamatory, suggestive innuendo and half truths
[REPEATING IN MALAYALAM]
It is good for the senior counsel also to know things before running into the court
They were saying about half truth..
What Narada says is no half baked truth, but absolute truth
People have the sense to differentiate between truth and falsehood
They love me, recognise me
That's why we are on top, in a short span of time
We are not like some dishonest never- do- well lawyers
If it was at me, I don't need to canvass cases for some rating points
Personal remarks should be avoided
Come to the point Pardon your honor
Imposing the header, drug mafia on a mugshot of an accused, is innuendo
Even though they don't directly say that he is guilty
..they are implying that, making it a clear case of innuendo
If a discussion, program or advertisement contain defamatory half truth with..
.. with suggestive innuendos,
..it's the duty of the civil court to ensure the legal protection
This court too has that duty Am I right?
What do you say, Counsel?
So, the court can interfere, right?
Your honor, Merivale v. Carson 1887
Fair criticism has been defined point by point in this case
Have you ever heard of any of it?
Any media activity done with out an ulterior motive or previous enmity
..has the protection of that verdict
Here neither the channel nor the anchor has any previous enmity towards him
Then how come this case hold water?
That verdict is not applicable in this case, your honor
CP, the head of Narada news, who is not averse to shout at anybody on TV
..was confronted by my client in an elevator with some hard questions
It went viral on the social media
My client has been targeted because of it
This does not fall under the ambit of fair criticism
I too have seen it
Do you have anything to say, Mr. Chandraprakash?
He was intruding to my personal space and insulting me
He did not enter your bedroom or wash room to ask questions
Wasn't it an elevator? It's public space, Mr. C P
I have my privacy
Not only you, all the people have the right to privacy
..and it's where you plant your cameras
If you could speak with the same vigor as you do in your show..
We can quickly finish the court proceedings
Everything stated here is absolutely false
This is personal attack on me in an unrelated case
There is no criminal case against me till date
Not even a complaint
Objection, your honor. There is a complaint
See, this is what false statement
I challenge her to prove that there is a complaint against me anywhere in the state
I don't conduct channel discussions to wage personal vendetta
If this is the case, you will say that the drug case also is fabricated by me
I had taken up this complaint before the court earlier
..during the bail hearing of Jase John aka Mudiyan
Don't blather any crap to win an argument
Oh..it must be your exclusive privilege to do all the crap!
No more personal attacks
Pardon your honor
CP has been fearlessly presenting this show before millions of viewers
That's just because he does not have anything to hide
I challenge you to substantiate your statement
Your honor, there is a complaint with the Police against Chandraprakash..
..and others for allegedly conspiring to abuse a girl
What the.. [STOPS ABRUPTLY]
Your honor, unnecessary accusations shall not be permitted in this court
Isn't it serious if there is such a complaint?
Your honor, as I have already submitted
This court has absolutely no jurisdiction on this matter
This court has no authority to hear this matter, your honor
Need to ascertain whether the channel's motive behind the show..
.. is personal or public interest
The antecedents of the defendant are also important
Will hear it in detail tomorrow
Have some other duties today
Tell him that it's not possible I have to travel today
My client has to travel tomorrow
Hey..you are just a beginner
We have been doing this for years
Have seen may court rooms and corridors
You know what? The bats hanging on the church ceiling for ages...
.. do not get to lead the holy mass, but the priest, however new may be, does
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
Do something..
Don't expect me to bow down before that lower caste Munsif
I am an aristocrat Menon by birth
Let me send my junior
She was repeatedly saying that there's a case against you
You just make a call to the Police and have it ruled out
In case..
[LUNCHBOX OPENS]
He need to go to Dubai, today, right? Yes, sir
I don't intend to ruin his show
Wait.. let me see
OK, thank you, sir
Sir, he has the additional charge of the Judicial Magistrate
Magistrate is on medical leave.The order from the High Court came this morning
Good morning, Sir Good Morning
This is from the High court
[PAPER RUSTLES]
C P..
Make absolutely sure that there is no complaint against you any where
I will definitely know if at all a finger is raised against me
[TABLE BELL CHIMES]
CC 43/19
Accused is absent
Posted to 24 th August
CC 67/18
A1 and A2 present, your honor
Ask the Munsif to call our case
He is not Munsif, but the Judicial Magistrate now
Whatever be it, ask him to call
Case posted to coming 27th
CMP 03/2019
Your honor, I am appearing for the complainant
This is a private complaint under section 191 of CrPC
The offense was committed when the complainant worked for the accused
Your honor, it was traumatising to say the least
She needed long term therapy to recover, that's why the delay in complaint
Medical documents are attached with the petition
Your honor may record the statement of the victim
Ask her to come in
[COMPLAINANT TAKING OATH]
CP..CP.. [OATH OVERLAPPING]
Do you know this girl?
This must be some bogus case
Haven't I told you to inquire whether there are any new complaints?
I already told you that I will know if something like that happens
Better you be Yes..
[EXHALES IN RELIEF]
Then no need to worry. He can do nothing if there is no complaint in the Police
Ask what's the ground for a private complaint
Your honor..
The court may kindly inquire about the ground for the complaint u/s 191 of CrPC
Is it because of the inaction of the Police on her complaint or not?
A complaint had been lodged, your honor
The inspector had received the complaint sent via registered post six days ago
The acknowledgment card has been submitted as exhibit
She had to file this private complaint as the Police did not act on her petition
Your honor, the court can cross verify the signature of the Inspector from the records
CP, call your Idukki reporter
Ask him to check whether the Peerumedu Police had gotten that registered post
There is nothing
Just ask him to make sure
We don't have time
[INDISTINCT PHONE CONVERSATION]
Call the Peerumedu station
Call the Peerumedu Police station
Just a second
Complainant can record her statement in confidence, if needed
No, I will do it here
OK
Go on..
I joined Narada News with lot of expectations
One day during the training period C P called me to his cabin
Manu, the cameraman was also present
What if a minister behaves inappropriately to women who come to him seeking help?
What if he exploits them?
..and gets away using his power?
[BLAZER FLAPS]
Denaika became the best news magazine in India because of their sting operations
A journalist can do whatever it takes to reach the goal..
.. if the intention is pure
Some phone calls, some hidden cam operations
We are planning to launch the channel with such a story
You are from Peerumedu, right? - Yes..
This is your camera
You have two weeks
Target, Thomman Varghese
I will say what and when to do
Do what I say, only that
Manu will be with you for everything
I did it all exactly like he said. Two days before the launch ...
Manu took me to CP's place as he wanted to meet
Then.. [PAUSING]
They showed me my nude video
He asked me to write a complaint against minister Thomman Varghese of raping me
He threatened me to leak the video if I did not heed
I did what he said
Thank you
This will remain safe with me
Don't try resisting
If you do, then it won't be safe
They fired me from the job, after that
It was no complaint but a blank paper in that registered envelope
What's that? Nothing, a blank paper
Crazy lot, trash it
A witness statement may kindly be recorded, your honor
[MANU TAKING OATH]
What she told here is absolutely true
As directed by Chandraprakash It was me who planted the camera..
..in room 205 of the Zero Planet resort in Peerumedu to shoot her nude video
I transferred the footage to CP who was in room 108 via phone on the same day
No..
Shut your mouth..this is a courtroom, not your news floor to shout
Go on..
It was CP who instigated the flat residents to complain against Mudiyan
The drug seized from his flat was also planted
CP is behind that too
It was me who covered the raid, replacing the bureau cameraman
Do you know the consequences of this confession?
I am ready to accept the punishment, whatever it might be
I want to submit something else before the honorable court
I suspect Chandraprakash is behind my friend Pradeep's accident
He is leveling baseless allegations
How dare he bullshit me like this?
Shut your mouth
I have already warned you
Sit there
You should speak for me, you must
This case is different, I have no right to interfere
Your honour
A case should be registered under sections 67 A of the IT act and 509 of IPC
Electronics evidence is crucial in this case
The accused is certainly a flight risk
So, if the Police don't act swiftly to secure evidence from the accused...
.. this too will go cold like many other cases
Your honour, I am extremely sorry to interfere
Your honour, realising that the civil suit won't hold water,
.. this bogus complaint is being cooked up against my client
Your honour, my client is willing to fully cooperate with it, if an inquiry is ordered
My client will never make any attempt to flee the country
Isn't he flying to Dubai this evening?
Didn't you send one of your juniors to inform me of this?
[CHUCKLES]
People know the history of big guns who fled the country
I am ordering an investigation into the matter
OK, sir..
Inspector, a case should be registered and the complaint should be investigated
Arrest or no arrest is your prerogative
If you do not arrest him today..
..you will be answerable to the judiciary for all its consequences
You can take both of them in custody, now itself
My honesty is being questioned, so is the freedom of the media
I'll be defamed before millions of viewers who love and trust me
The court should give me an opportunity to prove my innocence
All these accusations against me are fabricated
Court may reconsider its decision which is against the entire media of this country
Do you think you can say whatever you want if you have a television channel?
If you open your mouth again..
I don't need any complaint or witness to slap a case under 228 IPC
You have been screaming about your self esteem
Do you journalists only have self esteem?
Not only the rich and privileged, the poor also have prestige and self esteem
They don't file defamation against you only because they have no money
Mister, I am doubtful of the greatness of your media world..
However..
I have no doubt that our constitution is one of the best in the world
It's the life breath of democracy
Freedom of speech expression which the constitution ensures
..is same for all the citizens and media organisations
No media organisation has greater rights than citizens do
We have a stated criteria for how not to report something on media
It's an individual's right to chose whom all can see their nudity or not
If somebody records it violating this right, it's certainly a criminal offense
Besides..
Better you don't conduct trial and pass judgment in TV studios
There are courts in this country entitled for the same
[GAVELS]
Take them
Sir
[CROWD CLAMOURING]
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