Sweeping, sweeping" But still the mind is not clean yet..
Won the lottery?
Have your tickets ever won?
You come with your tickets Only to fool people
lam going" I have work
Check ifl have met with any luck..
If only there were a 6 or a 9!
Sorry: these are duds..
Everything cleaned up?
Though the inside is cleaned And the outside
How to clean it inside out?
Stop spinning yarn..
Now lock the shop and hand over the key to Rashid
A tea for me
HORIZON
No chance: dude..
Better look for someone else to sing, You won't get Naila
Her mom says she is not sending her to school again
But we've the program next week!
No use talking about it now
Now how do we find someone to sing?
What about me? You?!
Why are you upset when you heard Naila is not there?
Nothing
Tomorrow, go and check at her house
No, her father is a bully
Then you contact her over phone
No balance left.
Even othenuise, you have no balance..Com e, let us go..
Have you got 100 rupees with you?
A strong cup of tea for me
You come at midnight and leave early in the morning
Hoping for visa, how long have you been Running after that Rashid?
Do you ever think of your home?
Ever bothered whether there is rice or groceries?
Why should you...?
You can always get your belly filled here, isn't it?
Please give her whatever she wants"
Great way to start the day!
250 grams of sugar
HORIZON
What is it? It is for me
That's why I asked
Ok: check for yourself
Don't think I can't read? Itoo have learned English
Your dad knows what you are up to
That's why he has asked you to stop going to school
But how can he alone decide that?
What?
That I need not study anymore
You studied too much, that's your problem
Don't you know your dad!
He got to know you went with someone on the bike
And nothing else?
Don't make me talk more..
What is it?
Look at this! I don't understand anything of it
Naila
What is it, dad?
What is this?
It was sent by my friend
Look! Enough of this mobile message business!
Remember: you are engaged
No: dad. It is about that music program at college
From now on: no college, no music, ok?
So they say they'll hit back
Let us wait and see
Just give me your word, and I will take care of the rest
Even if it is a legal case or whatever We will see when it comes..
If we can solve these issues without much trouble.
Hey, who is this?
Now: everyone needs the dates of Premlal
TV channels buy the film only if there are super stars
I have already discussed the subject
He'll give you the date But won't come in time..
Today, he was supposed to come at 8 AM But hasn't turned up yet..
Sir: will you please check?
One minute
Sir: tea"
Where to, Vasuettan? I will call you after I reach there
Come on, let us go to West Hill
I will call you after I reach there
Terribly hot..
Yes: it is me, Vasu Have you packed her off?
She is gone. Ok
It is ok. We can manage all that
Don't worry about it I will come and take it from there
Ok.
Hey, look ahead and drive.. Don't ram into anyone"
Understand?
This is why I told you..
HORIZON
Sir: you won't come?
Day after tomorrow?
It is the song scene that day
Ok: sir: lwill inform: sir..
Sir: He has not yet come.
Now you can expect him only tomorrow or day after
So: I need not wait? Yes
Ok: then
See you. Ok
Who is it?
Don't you know? No
He is Manoharan, film director
Very experienced and knowledgeable about films
But not in the field now Unlucky.
He started a film: with Subhasree as heroine
But she died in the middle of the film
The film also came to a halt
If it had come out, Malayalam cinema would have been different
She died more than 10 years ago" Didn't he make any film after that?
He didn't want to. He's a peculiar character
He will make a film only if he has confidence
Now he has hit upon some new subject
If it comes through: it will be good He needs Premlal's date for that
If he gives a date, it will be a super film
Ok: Madhu, everything ready?
You go ahead
Who is it: Vasuettan?
Hey: don't get the wrong idea about everyone who comes with me
She has come to act in the film
So, you also supply people for films?
Then what?
So: you don't have any other stock?
There is enough with me.
Only that you can't afford them
Why so?
Look: for college girls: it is Rs 3000 plus a churidhar
Can you afford that?
If it is a cinema or TV serial party: the rate is still higher
Can you afford it?
So: you are really busy
Yes: I have no time to breathe"
Your phone number is the same?
How can I, when I've so many customers calling me?
I too will call you once in a while
Keep this. Usually I don't pay This is because it is you
Auto..
Where to?
Maharani Hotel Ok
Stop it Why?
I forgot my phone..
One minute"
Sir, Forgot your phone?
Thanks, what's your name?
Jose Kaithapuzhayil. I had met to you once
lam Bhanu's assistant.
When is your new project?
Planning to start by April end
Sir, I would like to work with you..
I will call you
Lets go
HORIZON
Hello. Where are you?
I had been to a location.
To confirm the dates...
But he hasn't come..
Cinema is like that, you know?
Are you on duty tomorrow?
We will meet, ok?
Ok: we should
Oh: you are in films?
A little bit..
Direction?
Somewhat"
Which is your new film?
Isn't it enough if I tell you when I start it?
There are no good stories in Malayalam now
That's why all our films go bust..
Then why don't you write a good story And save Malayalam cinema?
But it is not my field Then what is your field?
This: the auto"
Then better proceed straight through that field..
Do you know Babukka?
Which Babukka?
He is from my place He has done some good songs
Oh, M S Baburaj?
He is a big man
Where is your home-town?
All places are like my home-town
True.
Any songs in your films? Or, is it an award movie?
No, there are songs in it
There should be songs in films
- Othenivise, what is a film without songs?
You like songs?
Of course.. Songs are my...
Your...'?
My...
HORIZON
Hello: Rasheed
Where are you? Driving the auto?
Tell me
On your way: can you go to that travel agency
- And confirm my tickets?
I had asked them to prepare it
Just go and collect it? Yes. It is ready there
Ok: then don't worry about it
I want a new SIM card"
What? SIM card?
Yes. I want to change my old number
You need an ID card to get one now
What card? Identity card.
There are many. Which one do you want?
Buy the best one available Do you want to tell me which one?
You do what is necessary I will pay you when I come
So: she doesn't even listen to Rasheed?
That's my only consolation She always listens to her dad
You very well know his tem per..
Good. The girls nowadays are unpredictable
There is one there, The whole day in front of the computer!
True. And we know nothing about it
It is not like our school days
These days: they exchange messages over phone
What do they write in it?
It is coded. We don't understand anything of it
They use a different language
Code? What code?
Hey: why are you hiding inside when there are guests?
But when did you become a guest?
Oh: so you consider me your relative!
I am haPPV
Want one?
Why do you worry unnecessarily?
These girls understand everything
I hope so..
Why this engagement all of a sudden?
One can't trust girls these days
They roam around with boys, make calls"
Suhara is worried. And lam not here too
So we thought we will get her married
Then we found Moideen' son He is doing good business there
True: there is no point in educating girls these days
How much?
You pay as you wish
Tell me how much
We: Kozhikodans love footballers and artists
You can pay whatever you wish
Ok sir: I am leaving
Oh: it got through? I had hopes. It is a great relief..
Do one thing. Go and inform Avukkar also
They were close to our dad
Where is Naila? She is inside
Tell her we have left
HORIZON
There was no need to show your hostility with my people
You invite whoever you are close to I never said no to it
About Jamal, I've told you I won't call him
And you know the reason
What did he do there? He stole the money my kids earned
Did I ask you to invite Jamal?
But you have to invite my mother and sisters"
You go and do that
Do women go and invite When there are men at home?
I never considered him a gentleman You call him: if you want.
So that's what you think about my people
You do whatever you want I said I can't do it
Hey
Where is he: your boss?
How many times have Itold him
- Not to repair vehicles in front of my shop?
Move it..
Then donate five cents of land to me
The shop is closed: isn't it?
Don't worry whether it is open or closed
I've given you a space on rent, You go and work there
Then you better evacuate me too
I will. That's why I have filed the case
Let the court decide it, not you
Please move that vehicle aside
Go mind your business Can't you see me working?
Why don't you work in your own place?
So: there is your and our space here: eh?
You better move that vehicle from here Othenlvise I know how to
I have dealt with bigger things".
You may be a big man in Dubai..
But those tricks won't work here, ok?
If you don't, I will destroy it..
Then you will get beaten up too
Don't play with me Go and mind your business
Did you hear him?! Isn't he inviting trouble?
Wait: I will show you who I am!
HORIZON
Late today too: Su ra?
By the time the vegetables reach the market They will start rotting"
What to do? It is the heavy traffic
Feeling thirsty, coming for a drink? No: you go ahead
Ok: then you load fast.
Come on: hurry up
Give me a watermelon juice
I had forgotten my bag in an auto
The driver was a baldy with a little beard"
Rem em ber the vehicle number?
No,
From where did you get it?
From West Hill, and I got down in Maharani
If you got down at Maharani, No use searching here
Anyway: you inform the traffic police
Don't worry, you won't lose your things"
HORIZON
Hello, how are you, sir? Still remember me?
How can I forget you? Where are you now?
I am in Kasaba station now. It is a punishment transfer
How come you remembered me now?
Is it cinema or something else?
It is something else I have lost a bag in an auto"
Bag? When?
Today morning, in front of Maharani Hotel
I had been there to meet Hari Nair, our camera man
Do you remember the vehicle number?
No
Don't worry, in Kozhikode You never lose things left in an auto
Anyway I'll alert the traffic police station
Was there any cash in it?
No. but there were some important papers Should I file a complaint?
No. It will only complicate things
And you won't have time for anything else..
But I needed those papers urgently"
I will take care of that, sir
We should meet up sometime" What's your plan for the evening?
Didn't I tell you: I have some work..
Do you know what time it is?! Where the hell are you?
I am here only.. driving"
Sasi and Soman will come by evening
When will you bring the stuff?
I'll be there by evening
Don't be late
There will be a huge rush there It is month end..
It is already 6 PM You have money with you?
Don't worry about money..
Tell me whether you have money or not
Yes: I have Othenlvise, I will send someone
Don't worry, bro. I will get it there
Do what is necessary I will pay you when you come
Ok. Ok
Move your leg, man
How much do you need now? 2000 will do for now
Will you finish the work before the wedding?
Don't worry
Let me go now The workers are waiting
Have some tea" No, brother
Ok
Come on, let us 90..
HORIZON
Sometta: take this
You park the vehicle there
Tomorrow morning, clean it and check the air, ok?
Please drop this at my home Kids are waiting there..
Tell them I'll be coming soon
Are you coming here straight?
If you call: what else can I do?
What is this? Everything is over?
This is yesterday's left overs. Not even enough fora lick..
I thought you'd have already started
lfl go home, I can't come out
It is one week since I left home
Isn't it out of love for you?
What love? Nonsense!
Where is your friend Sura? You and your friends!
I asked him to be here by 7
Must be standing in the queue... There is a terrible rush..
Go and stand in the queue
Sir: one minute There is an envelope for you
A boy brought it
Boss was asking whether you'd pay at least
- A part of your outstanding rent..
Don't worry, I will settle it next week
HORIZON
You are on duty?
If so, will you call back after duty?
Ok
You are in the room?
I am in the car below
Can you come out if you are not too busy?
I can't climb up..
I just came in. Let me change my dress
All the stuff you brought: are they over?
Long back. Don't you remember?
Yes: I do, that was like water. You get such stuff here too
You should have asked me.. I'd have brought you real stuff
HORIZON
Where were you?
Don't you know about the queue there?
Ration shops are much better
That is a point
What is that bag with you?
From where did you steal it?
Today a film chap got into my vehicle
First he lost his mobile: but he got it back
Then he left this bag in my vehicle
These artists are like that. absent-minded
But I am not absent-minded
When did you become an artist?
Leave it. Check what is inside that bag..Maybe there is money in it..
Take it outside and open Maybe it is some bomb..
True.. it is bombs everywhere
Listen: recently, in Mangalore"
Are you still in Mangalore?
I am scared. If it is money in it..
If it is money: he will return it
He is a Kozhikodan.
Don't you remember last time he did the same?
Why do we need others' money? It won't do us any good
Keep it there. lwill return it tomorrow
These are only papers.
This is my special setup.
I can't go to bars;and my kids won't allow me to drink at home
Here: have one..
Usually: I..
Come on: have one For company's sake
Cheers
When you say cheers, you should look at the other in his eyes
That means I trust you
Cheers
How are things progressing? Did you meet Premlal?
It seems he is not back yet
He became a super star only recently
It was with my film 'Nishagandhi' that he came to films
Now that I am broke, he doesn't even answer my calls
Cinema is like that.
He had listened to my script and agreed to do it
But the problem is with his dates
When someone like you calls him for your movie
- Dates should not be a problem He knows that too
I remember the days of stars like Nazir
I had just finished a disastrous production
At that time: there he calls:
'I came to know about your film. Don't worry
Come with a good subject, I will be with you..'
That is Nazir sir
Those were great times"
No, I didn't forget. By that time, Prabhu cam e..
Prabhu is an old producer, He is in a bad shape at the moment
No: no. For company's sake: that's all
Rasheed: you have guests
Who is it?
Some women along with kids
Naila, please call your dad"
HORIZON
Mom: he has not taken his phone..
I don't carry my phone when I come for programs like this
If I carry: I'll have to tell the truth
Now: lam relieved of that.
Isn't it a point?
Yes it is
But I never thought of it.
And she calls me every minute
As if I am about to run away"
When we have our own private things like this"
Yes, that too is a point
See: I've to go to Ernakulam tomorrow night
Can I meet you before that?
I may need your help.. ok?
How come you are in a romantic mood?
Nothing" it is my friend.
Fﬂend: eh? Now everyone is called a friend..
What's the point in being a movie man?
This life of ours is a flash in the pan
If you die, it is ok.. But if you get sick like me..
That's why I said you need some support
Hey: you are going to have a big event in your house
- And you haven't even informed us about it
Do we need to be formally invited?
A marriage in Rasheed's house is like one at our house..
It is not marriage: only an engagement
Bridegroom is from Muscat.
He will come in June And the marriage will be conducted then
Is she old enough to marry? Isn't she studying?
Enough of it.
Do you know how old my wife was when I married her'?
She was 14
Really"
Yes. My daughter is 17 now.
See: we've to do things at the right time
- Otherwise it will lead to tension Especially if it is a girl
Come on: pour.. That's a point
In our community: girl has to be at least 18 There are new laws"
To hell with laws! I decide things at my home
As for me, once I make a decision, I don't have second thoughts
Don't stand there.. come on: lock it
Our case is still in the court, othenlvise: I'd have shown him...
Didn't I warn you not to give him the shop?
Now you are in trouble" What use talking about it now?
I know how to throw him out
Let the case take its own course Give me a nod, and I will do the rest
Give him one good twist at the middle
- And he will be like a vehicle without centre bolt
Don't be rash.
You have to handle these things tactfully
If Ravi interferes: he can solve it In fact I had talked to him about it
But you went and filed a case"
If you sell your shop now: you will get double the amount
No, I don't want to sell it
When I return here, I've to have some business..
True.. moreover, it is in front of your house And it is easy to manage"
That is a point
If you have such plans, I will give you an idea
Beauty parlor business is really doing well..
It is a good business..
Women today spent a lot on makeup
It is only here. You come with me
Once you cross the border: it is full nature
What? I mean natural beauty"
Listen. Today, someone like that was in my auto
She was with Vasu.. And wants to be in films..
Which Vasu? Pimp Vasu
Oh: then I know what it is.. No: she is not that type..
I tried" but I can't afford it
Present rate is 3000 plus a churidar: it seems..
3000 rupees! Get lost!
If you have any doubt: lwill call him now
That is the rate for college girls: If it is a film or serial: it is much more..
Didn't I tell you? the cost of living in our land is very high
Even if it is 3000: it is worth it!
Dear Sura: come with me to Nagpur There you get lots of fine girls
The other day: while I was coming from Gundelpet
- There was a "bird" on the way..
Then? Then what? Usual mischief,
we took her down the valley and gave her Rs 50, out of love
Don't try to fool us, ok? Me? Fool you?
Look here: this is Kumudam,
- And that is Santham ma: she is a Malayalee
Really?
Yes: you come to Gundelpet with me There are many there
You are really smart Come with me, once..
Now: who is this?
Not from Gundelpet: but from nearby"
Don't worry about the bag
You left it in an auto, isn't it? You will get it
Do you remember that song from my film, The one that never got made?
Yes, it is a good song.
Tonight I write the saddest of my poems..
You remember it? Then what?
Don't mistake me. It is also not out of desire for money
Can't you include that song in your new film?
It is a good song, let people enjoy it..
I don't know...
Anyway, listen to that nice song"
"Tonight I can write The saddest verse"
"The night is shattered And the blue stars shiver in the distance"
HORIZON
"My sight searches for her, My heart looks for her: she's not with me"
"The night faded away The waves covered the moonlight"
" Under the boundless sky..."
- "She loved me: sometimes I loved her too"
"So: this night, this dark night.."
" Love is so short, forgetting is so long"
"How deep The memories of love"
"ln the distance, someone sings in the night"
"My soul trembles with deepest sorrow"
"So this darkened night: this night.."
Did you get another one?
I have no grief about saying no to you: sons..
I don't think he can manage it
Sura: go to Joy and get one more
But he charges too much
Don't worry about it. We'll share it..
Look, I am leaving. I have work early in the morning
You don't have to leave because you have to share
I will pay your share too
Hey, there is no need for any share"
No drinks for the next two days - So, this is on me
You proceed then I am leaving"
Ravi, let me out"
If you want to leave, you can Why drag Ravi too?
You are not sharing, But why do you prevent others from it?
So, you are leaving us behind like this?
Rasheed, then why should we stay back? Let us too leave..
Sura: let us 90..
Don't close the shop. We need cigarettes
Sura, manage a pint from somewhere
You can: if you really wish..
It is too late You won't get it anywhere now
Why can't they keep the shop open till 12?
Do one thing, drop us to the bar..
It is too costly there.. Don't bother: it is my treat today"
Then: come.. Hell! Here she calls again!
What is it? lam on my way?
Kids have slept? Look: I will be there soon
Put the phone down
Not closed shop yet? I have some work left..
Rasheed: you proceed It was a call from my wife
lfl don't go now, I will have to fight with her
You were right, with this phone in hand: we cannot do anything
What if we drop it?
Anyway we started, let us go
HORIZON
What rush?, These people don't have anything else to do?
Shall we go?
Come on, get in
Sura Yes
Were you talking about this earlier'?
What?
The one you saw in the morning..3000 plus churidhal'?
Is that the one?
No, it is not her Come on, let us go
Hey, stop
What?
Why don't you go and give it a try?
It is not the case I talked to you about
She is from some good family"
So what? Are we too not from good family?
Go and have a look
Are you serious?
It is fun: isn't it? Give it a try
HORIZON
Where to?
Coming?
How many are there? Only one
For you?
No, not for me
Why? Can't you handle me? Not that. I've no need for it
It is for him
After getting there, if you say there are more: I will get mad
No, there is only one What about the money?
How much will you pay? At this time, 500 will do
- Othenlvise, it is 1000
After getting there, if you can reduce it a bit..
What?
No, I will bring the auto
Coming? Get lost
You are from the Gulf? Nice smell - Unbearably hot!
I was in Ooty, and it is very cold there
Hey: drive carefully.
Where are you going?
Hope it is not a long one?
Sir, got a room? No, it is full
Please check Sorry, no rooms..
No rooms! And they call it a hotel!
No room there
So you have no experience getting rooms?
Go to Hotel Krishnagiri
They charge only Rs 200 for an hour
Don't get tense..We will find a way
HORIZON
Pull it down..
No, this won't work, You said only one person
No, I am leaving now
If you leave, how will I go?
By that time, I will be back"
Ok: then you do one thing
When you come, buy some parathas for me From Durbar Hotel
Do you want? No? Ok
Get me two chilly chicken too
I haven't had anything since morning"
So, this is the room you were talking about
What kind of a setup is this?
What if we send her back? Don't worry..
No: this won't work, send her back
What are you saying? She had another booking
I brought her because you asked me to
Now if we say no: she will create a ruckus
You somehow manage her till 12
By then, I will be here with the food
Take this" Sura..
If the room were a little bigger,
- I could have hung these clothes to dry..
Is Maniettan here?
You promised to come: and you are here?
What if I am not there?
All the rest of our gang were there, isn't it?
Was 'share' Sasi there?
The moment we mentioned about sharing, He left
All these government employees are like that
He does it all the time Want to have a drink?
What are you doing after bringing me here?
Checking whether neighbors are asleep?
This is the problem with places like this
There won't be peace of mind
Your phone..
What is it?
But I am in Mysore now: in Taj Hotel
How are you?
But there are others here..
Hey: open the door Open up
I will call you later
You wretch: open the door
When the family head arrives home, you dare to keep the door closed?
When I come home, She closes the door and talks over the phone
You are a real wretch! I will show you..
I was waiting for your call
Why don't you pick the phone when I call?
Do I owe you anything? Then what did you tell Vanaja?
Don't talk to me like that, ok?
I too have enough experience in this field
And it is hard earned money: mind you
Not like yours: you son of a bitch!
Switch off that phone!
What? I can't let my customers down
So you have everything here
Would you like to have one?
Have one: it will perk you up..
Why are you so dull?
Have a little. No 'touchings' to go with this?
What a strange place?
Now: let me tell you something Business is business
Not that I don't trust you, Didn't that boy tell you about the money?
I liked you the moment I saw you
Your look: posture"
One doesn't feel the same with everyone
You really look smart
I won't give back anything from this, ok?
You are again climbing on top of that?
Look: I have to leave by 12.30
Will you keep quiet?
Mony: lam leaving" I am coming too..
You have to pack up all these"
I have something urgent to do
What urgent work?
Ok, you leave then
HORIZON
Didn't I ask you to have a swig? It would really perk you up
Did you bring me here to waste time sitting like this?
Parcel ten parathas and a beef fry
Sir, you forgot your bag in my auto
Hey, I've been looking for you everywhere?
Now where is my bag? I saw it when I returned the auto
I didn't have your address.
Come on, give it back now
But it is not with me now. I kept it somewhere else..
Then, let us go and take it
Don't worry. It won't get lost
Didn't I tell you'd get your bag today or tomorrow?
So: for the joy of getting it back,
Have one more..
You too: have one.. No: I don't want.
There is checking on the road Have it: man: just for pleasure.
Tomorrow you can say You shared a drink with a great artist
HORIZON
What? What is it?
Something ran past What?
Maybe a snake
Ora rat. Such a grand place this is!
There..
It is there"
You are unnecessarily getting worried
You and your rat!
What kind of a man are you? Getting scared of a rat!
But one won't believe it if one looks at you
What kind of a setup is this?
It is ok: when the boy comes with food, call me
I am going to sleep
You too can come and lie here Later: don't say it was a loss
Ok: Prabhu sir: we will meet tomorrow
Sir: there is a small problem..
What?
I can't take you to the place where I kept the bag
You stay in my auto: I will bring the bag
That's ok
What are you up to?
Somebody is waiting for me there It is 1.30 AM now.
The boy hasn't yet come with the food
He promised to come by 12 Did he meet with an accident?
Look: I have to go
Ok: then you get lost
How do I go without opening this? You do all these and"
Will you please keep quiet?
If I keep quiet, will you open it? You call someone and open it
He will come.
You will lose only that party's payment: isn't it?
Do you think it is a small amount?
I will pay that, ok? Will you? Then it is ok.
Anyway I will inform the party
We have to be professional: you know
He is a good customer
Lower your voice..
Is this ok?
I don't think I will finish duty today It is overtime today
I will call you tomorrow: ok?
That boy negotiated to reduce it to 300 I will take all this.
You forget your duty and waste time like this
Tomorrow don't blame me for this
HORIZON
Why don't you stop, when the police signals?
Hey: can't you hear me? I didn't notice it: sir
Blow
I came to buy food, sir Somebody is urgently waiting for me..
Stop talking and blow.. I didn't notice, sir..
Come on, blow..
Sir, it is positive Come on: get down
Take the documents of the vehicle
I have something urgent to attend to: sir
Look: we draw good salary now You keep this with you..
Come with us
Sir: you catch another auto This won't go today
If you release him now, I can use the same auto
He is drunk.
Drunken driving is not allowed: you know that?
In which case, I too am drunk I will travel only in this auto
Oh, you will travel in this auto only?!
Sir, he says he will travel only in this auto
Ask him to get down and take another auto
Sir, it was I who prompted him to drink
So, you can charge me for abetment
There is no provision to charge the passengers
Why is it like that?
But you do charge innocent people for abetment in murder cases.
If you want to get him discharged:
Come to Kasba police station tomorrow
Kasba!
Take another vehicle
How can I? We haven't come to a decision yet
Who are you to decide? Lawyer? My father was a lawyer
He is not a lawyer, but a filmmaker
Both are the same.
If you are so particular, get into the jeep
Take both of them
Don't worry, Kasba sub inspector is my man, I will manage it
Move, make space for everyone Move..
HORIZON
You two go and sit there
What nonsense is this?
A police station that doesn't have the Commissioner's phone number!
Listen: do you know who Palathingal Varghese is?
No, who is it?
It is me.
If I call, the Commissioner will rush hereAnd then your cap will..
Hey: keep it there
Look: then leave the commissioner alone
Let us call the Inspector General
Where do I sit? Here...?
Ask there
I am friend of SI Subashchandran What is this? Is today Friends Day?
LG's friend: Commissioner's friend Now here comes Sl's friend
They too were saying this
lam not getting him on mobile Please give me his land number
We have no provision to give it to you
After duty: he switches off his mobile
Don't the police have to be on duty round the clock?
So: the police don't have to eat and sleep, is it?
He is of a peculiar type. You can come and meet him in the morning
Now, you can go
Sir, can you get me out of here?
No chance: you'll have to wait till morning
Sir: I have to take this food to someone
No one will die if they don't take food once
In Somalia, people live without food for months
Don't say that, sir I have to go
You sit here. Let me try again
How much? 65 rupees
Turning police station into a garden?
No, I was passing through the college street
- and I found someone there
He says he was planting trees That too, at midnight!
Where is he?
Come on in
This is the man
This is our Shobindran master
What were you doing there at midnight?
Give him a chair
It is monsoon, and it is planting time
So I was planting saplings with students
By evening, they all went home
But as we had already dug the pits I thought I will finish planting them
Otherwise: someone may fall into those pits Then came your men
Greetings: sir
Hello
There are people who dig pits
- Not to plant trees But fall into it later"
You have shooting work here?
I may have to shoot, if things proceed like this
Master"
You are Sebastian, who did BA Economics?
There is only one paper left, sir..
And lam writing the exams this March: master
So, he is studying here
What do you do now?
Rasheed: I was caught while I was returning I had had a drink
Now I am at the station I don't think I will be out today
The key is with me How will you get out of there with her?
Rasheed..
HORIZON
Hey: what are you doing there? Trying to break the lock?
You won't even allow people to sleep
That boy will come and open in the morning: man..
Hey: move aside" You: son of a bitch!
I never thought you were that sort of a guy
You also don't look like one
It was a mistake on my part
Not one mistake, but two
First: you locked them from outside That is ok, we can always open it
But secondly, you informed home about it
I think you have done all this deliberately
No: I am not that sort of a person
Then what sort of a person are you: sir?
HORIZON
Will it happen like that? Now what shall I do?
What to do?
Any idea to escape from here? Idea from me?
If you have any trustworthy friend, call and tell him
Ask them to go and open the shutter
I have no such friends, sir
You don't even have a good friend?
Joseph, please hurry up People are waiting for the vehicle
Look: you didn't damage your vehicle after asking me
I have to take my tools"
HORIZON
Here is the tea Keep it there
Sir. tea Give them"
An unidentified body in the bypass
This newspaper guys are wandering all night
- In search of dead bodies!
To give trouble to the police!
Sir: I am going"
Don't worry, that news was printed yesterday night
Your news must be on TV nowYou will get to see it: when you get out
Have it
I have to take kids to the school The parents are calling me
What do I do, sir? What to do?
The kids have to go to school isn't it?
Call one of your friends to arrange it
Hello: sister
Suran? Where are you?
My auto is under repair
You won't come?
Don't worry, Sudhi's auto will come Please wait for 10 minutes
Where are you?
I am here No work today?
There is. No one has called yet
Can you do my trip to the school?
What happened to you? My auto got stuck
When will Subashchandran come?
It is duty first for him He will be here exactly at 9.30
That is, if he doesn't go for acting in some cinema
HORIZON
Whom are you looking at?
You started it the moment we came here
There is no water here even to wash one's face
Any chance of getting a tea? Will you shut up?
Why should I? Look if you love me, I am really good
But if you quarrel with me, I create a ruckus
I don't want to quarrel with you
Because you give me money whenever I ask
Even if I ask now, you will: isn't it?
I literally invited them to lock me up I thought you would be there
But when I went, you were not there
The clerk told me about your peculiar ways"
You switch off the phone after duty time, is it?
You know what?
Two months back, in Alleppey, I told a joke
- When that central minister was passing through
I said, I can go to sleep only after this son of a bitch passes by
Some journalist heard that
Then comes the suspension: and punishment transfer
After that, duty is duty: And after duty, no duty
That's nice
What happened to that bag? Got it back?
I got it
Didn't I tell you?
Most of the auto drivers in Kozhikode are gentlemen
When is the new project? In planning stage now
The old style is passe in Malayalam
Some new youngsters have entered the scene
They are really smart"
But that is ok, a strong subject is what you need
Sir, you know it inside this khaki uniform is a...
I know: the artistic mind within the uniform
Yes.. I had got a chance in Ranjit sir's last film
But there was no dialogue
I got a dialogue in Siby sir's film, "Don't shatter that magic mirror"
But there was no punch in it
If there is no punch: the dialogue is of no use
True: dialogue needs punch Is your script work over?
Do you do the writing? No: the script is by him
Really? But he doesn't look like it
Sir: please consider my case too A dialogue with punch
I am good at acting
Here they go early in the morning?
Don't they have any other work?
Look how happy he is!? No thirst, no hunger"
Don't forget the dialogue with punch, sir
- Script-sir, don't forget my dialogue
Sir, don't forget my role, I will call you Sure..
HORIZON
Stop it.. What are you doing?
Don't call anyone Then what? I have to go
Are you planning to kill me?
Who is it? Mind you job
Go straight from here,
Don't make noise..
Go straight from here, turn left And then straight.
What are you doing? Why don't you let me talk to someone?
Oh, he is gone"?
I will kill this boy today
Hey, get lost.. All the time, messing with that horn
You go and get me my bag
Sir: I am getting scared
Why should you get scared? You have the key with you.
Go: open it and let them out And get me my bag
But: sir..
The other shops will be open now
So how do I raise the shutter and bring them out?
What about my bag?
I need it to do my other things
You better hurry up..
You too come with me..
Me? For what?
You go and come I will wait here
I am scared to go alone: sir
Any idea"?
Do one thing. Don't go in your auto
Go by bus, and then observe the surroundings and come here
Or else: you cover your head with this towel
In films: that's what we do to hide.. How is it?
What do you intend to do?
To die of hunger?
I don't know I know what to do
What are you doing? Are you mad?
Move aside: lwill shout now..
HORIZON
Move aside: lwill shout now.. Blood?
It is not blood, it is paint. See? - It is paint
People are mad
You go and mind yourjob..
Vasu: what is this?
I don't know
Didn't you close the paint can? Yes, I did
Who is on top floor? Mammad
Hey: Mam m ad
What is it?
Look into that room through the backside window
See what is happening inside
Check whether the paint cans are upturned
The paint cans are lying upturned Maybe some cat has done it..
Ok: then go and do your work Ok
Vasu, go and get the key
Let us clean it up before Rasheed comes
If he comes, it will be trouble That's true
HORIZON
Eat
My limbs are shivering, sir
Did you really see it?
Yes. I looked only once Was there someone you know?
Yes Police?
It is from Rasheed's house
Don't pick it now We will call back later
Try the other one
Is it the key to the shop? This is not working
Try the other one, the big one..
These are not the right keys..
Vasu: give it a try..
Not working, is it?
Shall I give it a try with my spanner? Any lock will come off with this
You go and mind your business..
You and your shutter! I was only trying to help you!
Vasu: return the keys Let them open it
Sir: your friend Prabhu had come
His car got damaged: and he left it here
HORIZON
Please, don't make any trouble.
In which case: should we call?
I don't know.. Do whatever is necessary
I don't see any other way
So: that is your house. You could've told me earlier
Your wife is quiet nice Why do you go for all this?
You have two children:
You were talking about the marriage of the elder one?
She is studying, isn't it? Let her study: man..
Shouldn't kids study when they ought to?
Look at me for instance
I failed at the school exam twice, And they married me off
Soon I met with this fate
Othenlvise I would have at least become a doctor
Isn't there any one to help you out from here?
You have no one...? Do you want me to call Vanaja?
She will do anything for me
No, it won't work
I have someone else..
There is nothing between us But how can I call him here now?
No: he will come.
He must be waiting for the shops to close
All this was unnecessary I got drunk and got into all this mess
There was a woman with your friend Rasheed
What happened to her?
She too is a human being..
Men always find a way out, Do you know anything about her?
Who is she?
I don't know. We met at the bus stand yesterday
I will check with Vasuettan
So, there are more characters in the storyWho is Vasu?
Pimp Vasu
Whoever it is, call and check about her
What is it?
Awell built, middle- aged woman with long hair
She is good looking too..
Do you know her?
Who is that? Someone in our city whom I don't know?
She is usually found near the bus stand"
But you didn't book her through me
From what you say, she must be third rate
If it is urgent, check with Usman That is his area
Can you check and let me know? Ok.
Ok, thanks
He says he doesn't know anything about her
Then you go and get my bag
Hello: when did you reach?
We will meet at Maharani: I will come there
No, I am free..
Even othenuiseﬂothing is more important than the film..
Has Prabhu sir given his vehicle key here?
Yes
Ok
HORIZON
Climax is good: but what about the cost of shooting in the city?
The crowd: the problems of controlling them"
I can't compromise on that.
All the major events in my story occur in the city
And the characters are the common people of this city
Their tears, sweat: helplessness".
If you have shoot all that in depth It has to shot among them
If it is done in a studio set: It won't be the film I have in mind
Ok, I agree with that But you have to confirm Premlal's date
It will be confirmed in one or two days
In which case, we will do this film..
Did Sura come here?
He didn't come home yesterday night
If you meet him: tell him that
- His mother and sisters are dead and buried
Didn't you know? Yesterday, he got a bag from his auto
Really?
I heard it was full of money
God! He'd have gone to the police to give it
Even if his mother and sisters are starving"
He only needs to see his photo in the newspapers
I hope that scoundrel didn't return the money
HORIZON
Drop me here
Our 'point' Sasi is coming
Today he has come by bike He saved the bus fare
No programs today? Shop is closed today
Didn't Rasheed say, no programs for a couple of days?
These Gulf people are like that!
When they come they bring some bottle After that, they disappear
Where is that boy?
Rasheed has tempted him with visa, isn't it?
- So: he must be running after Rasheed
Maybe he will get him..
No chance. You don't know these Gulf guys
I too was invited to Gulf.. to that desert.
I didn't go as I didn't want to do scavenging work
Look for someone else for that!
So what? You can make good money!
Nonsense! Do you think all this money
- Is earned through honest labour?
He is not even educated
I heard he made all this money by cheating an Arab
Why talk about things you don't know?
His brother in law told me all this
You know one more thing? Who was his dad?
Fish vendor Mam mad ..
One who used to sell fish on the streets
He became a Dubai man only now!
Friends should be like this! You are actually good at something else!
Somebody musfve given it to you for free!
Is Rasheed at home? Shall I go and collect the key to the shop?
You arrange other things I will go and check at his house
HORIZON
Why are you standing here?
Lot of things happened at your place today
Your auto is not yet repaired? It is in the workshop
I did your return trip from the school And took those kids home
You have to take out your auto: isn't it?
But: I..
I am going that way: come with me
Your gang was waiting for you
I think they were carrying a bottle with them
Are you crying? Poor guy!
This is life. Things don't happen the way we want.
Come, let find a way out of this place"
HORIZON
What a fool you are!
People don't know about it The police haven't caught them
Then what should you do? You should get them out at the earliest
Other shops won't be closed yet Then how can I get them out?
Now it is 10.30 PM..
What about Pazhani's shop?
He must have gone home by now You better rush..
Look: I don't want any of these things I am not of that type"
Unearned money won't do you any good
HORIZON
It is him!
Now collect your things Let us get out
How can you go home in this dress?
I had bought a shirt from Mysore I bought it for someone
You take it... I don't know whether it will suit you".
I didn't ask your name
That is not very important We adopt a new name every day
If you want, call me Thankam
Isn't my heart too 'thankam' (golden)?
HORIZON
She left?
Where did you go after opening it?
I was about to ask you that? Who opened it at this time of the night?
You didn't open it?!
No, it was not me!
Then, who was it?
The other key is at your house..
Brother: I made a mistake
Yesterday night, police caught me For drunken driving
I was arrested and I telephoned your house
To inform about it
I don't know who picked the phone..
HORIZON
Why are you two still awake? Nothing to study, eh?
You were here?
Yesterday night: something funny happened
My friend from Manjeri..
Suhara, open the door..
Now: you don't say anything! You advise everyone and now...
I hate you.. Why do you live like this?
I don't want to see you Get lost"
HORIZON
No: nothing like that will happen Don't worry".
What shall I do now?
Shall I tell you something? I know someone: he is a big man
He will find some way out of this
What if we go and meet him? Wear that shirt and come with me..
Here is your bag"
Are you convinced now that auto men in Kozhikode don't cheat?
There is a small problem.. What problem?
Rasheed is standing outside
He is the man, is it? Why did you drag him here?
We don't know who picked the phone at home So, he is tensed
Sir, you have any idea?
What is this? Am I an idea-trader or what?
Take him and go back
But, sir..
Anyway, he has to go to his house
Only if he faces such conflicts: will he learn about life
I have other things to attend to: ok?
We will meet again But not with confusions like this
HORIZON
Go and have bath lwill serve dinner
What kind of shirt is it: with flowers and all?
New one, is it?
You are still awake?
I am going to sleep
HORIZON
It is a call for me: dad"
Thank you so much..
You don't have to know all that Just listen to what I say, ok?
No, this will do for the moment If I need any other help: I will call you
I haven't told anyone about it I know my dad too well
You are a good man But you have some useless friends
It is not friendship, dad Look at me: I have many friends
lfl ask them to do anything, they'll do it
Without asking a question
Dad, shouldn't friendship be like that?
Don't worry. This is not love Who will love class mates?
Who will marry class mates even if they love?
Same class room: same teachers"
Same jokes, and moreover, same friends..
Repeating the same things throughout life..
It will be boring"
I want to study, dad All my friends are going to study
Then: why should I be alone...? I want to study: dad"
You could have at least informed me If you were going"
True, you didn't take my mobileBut you could have called our land line..
I didn't mention about Jamal to make you angry
But when we are inviting all our relatives...
I understand"
I was thinking, Why not we postpone her engagement?
Why this sudden change of mind?
What she is telling is also true Let her finish her studies first..
Now how will we convince the family of the groom?
Don't worry about that I will manage all that
You come and sleep
HORIZON
Hey: a stock has just arrivedJust like the one you were talking about!
Don't unnecessarily make me mad
Have you gone mad? Didn't you ask for one?
Can't you do some decent job to live?
Not allowing people to live peacefully"
Look, you will never do well..
HORIZON
I am late? It is ok. I camejust now..
I lost the bag with the script When I got the bag, the script was missing
Here is the money you asked for This.. it is already...
We will settle all that later..
First, go and make the film..
I got a story yesterday, it is really good
Why don't you read it?
I forgot onethingl had bought a shirt from Mysore for you
Then?
I had to give it to someone else..
It was not out of love.. A shirt with red flowers in it?
True. But I only gave the shirt: not the flowers.You know that
Ok: then: I am leaving"
Please read it.. it will make a good film..
Now, I have a new film in mind..
SHUTTER..