Like any other day, this man wakes up
opens his palms, and believes he has everything under control, what he did not see coming
is that from today his fate is about to change
During a police lathi charge, the innocent also get beaten up along with the culprit
In the same way, his fate and that of four others, is about to change forever
And the irony is, none of them have the slightest clue
Waking up early, sweeping, rangoli at the entrance, you do none of these
How will you even manage your husband's house when you are married?
Relax! Just get a son-in-law who does all these chores...
She ruined my sleep!
'Ananth Nambiar Retd. IAS'
Did he agree?
Yes, sir
Final figure
Has law become so expensive?
Yes, sir
If Dhanush was here at a time like this
wouldn't it have been so nice, brother?
To me, Dhanush and your sons are one and the same
Uncle, you mean the world to my mother
She'd let go of her kids, but never her brother
See you, sister
Hail Rajashekar Anna!
Hail CM Rajashekar Anna!
Hail Chief Minister Rajashekar!
Hail Rajashekar Anna, "The ally of the poor!"
Where's Ranganna? Can't see him anywhere
I'm here, Anna!
Ah, come here, come!
Anna, I swear on my mother
If anything happens to you, I'll raise hell, Anna!
I'll burn down the whole city!
No, stop, this is what is not needed
I knew you'd be up to something stupid, that is why I singled you out
Alright, Anna
Take it easy, Ranganna
Nothing will happen to me
Okay, Anna, alright!
Hail Rajashekar Anna!
Sir, we're late for the court - Let's go
All hail Chief Minister Rajashekar Anna!
Uncle, who's that Ranganna?
It's all politics, my boy
Rama, Ranga, Shankara, are common names in a crowd
Oh!
Now that I singled him out of the crowd and spoke to him
he'll be trumpeting all over the city that 'CM is simple'
Clear out the crowd
Maintain control, don't allow anyone through
Sir, here, one question, please!
One by one...
Sir, Mr. Patil from your own party has gone on record
saying, this case will go against you for sure
He's long been expelled from our party
I've been CM for three terms, could be he's jealous of me
Sir - Huh?
Sir, if the verdict is against you, what's your next move?
Is this a question, or your wish?
Sir, it's getting late
Ha!
I'll call for a press meet this evening
Sir, sir, last question! - Sir, please!
See you in the evening
Upon thorough review of the investigation
the accused, Mr. Rajashekar
has been proven guilty of corruption based on evidences found
With Chief Minister Rajashekar's corruption coming to light
the Special Court for People's Representatives has handed down a severe punishment
He stated that he'd hold a press meet tonight
but now he's going to be jail-bound
[loud commotion]
[protesters yelling]
[people shouting in protest]
Rajashekar's arrest has left the CM's post vacant
'Who's next to take the reins of the state?'
[door shuts]
Ah! Welcome, "Odysseus of politics" and former IAS officer, Ananth Nambiar!
Don't assume that simply wearing and posing in a British coat will make anything work
They greased the judge's palms more than we did
and flipped the case in their favor
Is this the foul play of that bloody Patil?
Your younger sister's children are involved too, sir
All for the greed of CM's chair
They think your jail time is their chance to be CM, so they've teamed up with Patil
Bloody backstabbers!
They think their uncle is old and useless!
Mr. Nambiar, do one thing
Get 30 MLAs to resign
Let the government dissolve
I'll show them my prowess in the by-election!
Even if your party wins in the by-election, you can't become CM
That's the law, sir
A convicted person is barred from running for election for six years
Once I was a mere garbage picking contractor
to become a Chief Minister today
Just imagine how many heads I've str*ked and how many I've had rolled!
Get this into your head
The CM's chair is always mine, and after me, only my son will reign on it!
Bring Dhanush over
If you abruptly bring Dhanush and put him on the CM chair
the party will shatter like a rock-struck beehive
The party exists because of me alone, not because of any other scoundrels!
Bring my son and seat him on that CM chair
Will your son agree to it?
Will he come?
Mr. Nambiar, when a man with a stick calls a cow, it won't come
but if he calls with feed, even a celestial elephant will come
If you ask, he will come for sure
'Until now, the father's fate was mine to write'
'from now on, the son's fate is mine to write too!'
"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"
"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"
"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"
"Hey lovelies! Oy lovelies! He breaks all-time records"
"My people are my boss I live for my fans"
"Bond close, I'll give my all Keep that brohood"
"First-day, first-show, at theatres In the crowd-bound loud sound"
"Those who celebrate, they're the true celebrities"
"If hunger calls, let achievement rise"
"For those who toil, glory takes its time"
"For me, my language is my priority"
"Plain and clear, I say, take heed"
"Life's meant for peace, no less!"
"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"
"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"
"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"
"Forever record breaks!"
"Cut-out life-size, I'm the hero they idolize!"
"Arrogant? Not me, no chance!"
"As good as anyone"
"With that attitude, advance!"
"Born and bred in this land Here we earn by honest hand"
"We prosper our land OG locals, we are!"
"Be you the Richest of the rich, or the Lord of every land"
"Only those who love me are celebrities I've found"
"Come what may..."
"True to you, we'll never sway!"
"In my heart..."
"We're etched forever!"
"Others' small-time stories? Nah, we pass!"
"Plain and clear, I say, take heed"
"Life's meant for peace, no less!"
"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"
"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"
"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"
"Forever record breaks!"
Super, Boss!
Good one!
Shot okay? - Okay, sir
Super, sir!
[applause and cheering]
[crowd erupts in cheers]
[crowd hails in unison]
This is my only request to all my fans!
Please stop pouring milk on my cutouts and banners, don't waste it!
Instead, give it to poor kids
let them drink and be healthy!
Please listen to me, all fans... - Boss... Boss...
BOSS!
Damn it! Nani, what the hell!
I was lost in a fantastic dream in my sleep!
In my dream, I was a big star making a powerful mass-song entry!
All my fans were giving milk baths to my cutouts and banners!
And you woke me up!
Might as well dream of making money!
Sigh! Damn it!
Nani...
I've had just one dream since I was a kid
What's that?
To become a good actor
Uff! But it feels like it happens only in my dreams!
I'm just waiting for that Lord Shiva to make my dream come true!
If Lord Shiva can grant Atmalinga to Ravana
here, you are a "king"
If you ask, won't he give you a shot at acting?
Never before, never after in Karnataka has He granted
such a stardom He will give you!
Eyy, don't worry, Boss!
From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!
You say so? - Yeah!
Ah!
Aha!
When you step out of a foreign car in a suit and goggles
photographers will go click, click, click on you!
Karunaada People's Party collapses
'The Election Commission has announced the date for the state legislature elections'
Ugh, damn it!
All our plans have gone up in smoke!
I was aiming for at least six months as CM!
That damn uncle of mine ruined that chance too!
That old man isn't giving up the CM chair until he dies!
Jana! Mind your tongue!
Show respect, he's your uncle!
Yeah, that's fine!
But your brother... Instead of these two
who else is he trying to put in the CM's seat with all this drama?
Dhanush!
It's been ages since he disappeared
Could be my brother's got a plan behind that
If blood type is simply positive or negative for everyone
my brother's is full-on political type!
But one thing puzzles me
Are you on your brother's side or your sons' side?
I have both respect and fear for my brother
but I also care for my sons' future
You still haven't given a proper answer
Jana and Poorna, I warning you two!
What's happening, guys?
Your mother is suddenly bringing Dhanush into the picture
We're ready for that too
Jana, call that photographer
Hmm
Hello
What's the update on the assignment?
I was waiting for your call
Actually, the job's done
Payment first, and then I'll send all the photos and videos
How's payment supposed to be made without first confirming the job's done?
I've sent a photo, take a look
I asked for Dhanush's pic, and you've sent some hero's pic!
Don't judge his personality just from a photo, sir
Yeah, looks-wise he's a hero
but when he's sloshed, he's full-on terror!
In one line
he's a monster in human form
He's a deadly combination of tsunami and tornado
Send all his videos immediately
Full payment first, then I send all the photos and videos
No, but...
Hello...
There's a little baby in our house
When anyone tries to click its photo, it gets super mad
And if someone clicks anyway? Theirs hand will meet its wrath
Sarasu, aren't you curious to know the baby's name?
DEVIL
THE DEVIL
Do not take my pictures without my permission
I will, so what?
Kannada?
Huh!
Your milky white skin had me thinking you were Ukrainian or Palestinian
A brother from... another mother
But not the same father
Following me, clicking my pictures...
And spouting words without respect
Devil is not okay with it, bro
Giving respect and asking permission
I do that only with true gentlemen
not with rogues like you!
[Devil's laughter]
The situation's clearly asking for it
and your words provoke sharply
Yet...
The sentiment that you're one of us, a Kannadiga, is holding me back
Oh my God! - Nooo! Oh God!
Run, run!
[people flee in panic]
Delete it, bro
Manhood isn't what you show off in the restroom in front of women
If you're man enough
touch this camera
Challenge... for me?
Come on!
The DEVIL
Tell me this, dear
Hmm
Always on your toes for your CM's work, right?
My CM?
Rajashekar, three-time CM? That's me and my brains
A single Chethak scooter and a 30X40 plot
to my father, that alone was life's big achievement
I am the son of such a man
One word from me can make or break the government
People don't call me "Odyssey of politics" or "Kingmaker" without reason
All that wit, have you ever felt that you've used it in a way that served people well?
For me, my own existence comes first, above people's reputation
'Bang, bang, don't you hide'
'Time to run...' - Dhanush...
Uncs!
What a pleasant surprise!
I was wondering, not a single crow in sight for the funeral spread!
You're here, perfect timing!
N-No! No! No! Please!
Shoo shoo!
Dhanush!
Away with you!
Who's this guy?
Why did you kill him?
Clicking photos without permission is an offense, Uncs
Just for clicking photos?
What if the cops show up?
Show up, huh?
You haven't changed even after coming here, have you?
Changed? I've improved a lot, actually
We got the money
Thanks, Devil!
Bye, Devil!
What did the cops call you when they left?
DEVIL
THE DEVIL
My wild ways have earned me a name Fondly, people here call me 'The Devil'
You bought off the police here too?
The whole world knows one universal language
MONEY
With it, you can buy the laws of the land and even the loyalty of men
Do you even know the value of money?
I know only two things
The poem my mother taught me
'There's a little baby in our house...'
And the prose your CM taught me
'If you desire something, ask for it'
'If it's denied, take it by force'
Remember what he said when he sent me off from India?
I've got money to spare for him, but not time
[Devil's laughter]
He gives, I throw it around recklessly
Anyways, Uncs
Have a peg
No, I'll pass
From what I've seen of you, my head's already spinning
Do you have any idea what's happening in Karnataka?
'Breaking News!'
'CM Rajashekar arrested'
'Karnataka's political scene totally messed up'
You know everything, right? Then pack your bags for India
Why?
To become CM
It's your father's wish
So my royal phase begins now, huh?
[Devil's laughter]
Damn it! That guy isn't picking up the phone!
First, we greased the judge's palms
now we've stuffed the photographer's pockets too
I trusted your plan and sank my cash into this
It's my money slipping through every time
This was our only hook to trap Dhanush!
Now even that is gone!
All we need is one loophole and we'll pounce!
What did that photographer say?
He called Dhanush a 'terror', didn't he?
Then we start with his character assassination first
Jana...
Make Dhanush's photo go viral
Hmm
The media will do the rest to finish him off
'Dhanush Rajashekar's photo, son of the former CM, has gone viral'
'Creating a huge stir on social platforms'
'With elections nearby, the rumour of Dhanush's return is spreading like wildfire'
and it's already causing a political storm in the state
'Interim bail granted to ex-Chief Minister Rajashekar'
Bail is cleared, but... - Yes, sir
When's my son coming?
He's coming tomorrow, sir
All hail Mr. Rajashekar!
Dhanush, go on
Welcome, young man!
Dhanush, how have you been?
All these years, not once did you call your aunt!
Dhanush!
Hey Dhanush!
Been forever! Come on, let's chat
You were the first ones to see him, right?
Huh?!
I mean, you saw him first when he arrived here, no?
Dhanush, go take some rest
You're done with your business here, right?
Call your driver and get going
But, Uncle...
Mmm!
Okay, Brother, we'll leave
Why did my brother do this?
I guess he must've caught onto your plan
Can't make sense of it
Come on, Amma!
We're not thumb-sucking babies
We grew up in the same halls!
Nambiar... - Sir?
Does this chair ring a bell?
Your very first chair as CM
Hmm
No one should sit on this chair after me, only I should
That's why I brought it home and kept it under my roof
Giving up my power? Never
I shouldn't have let these pests, Poorna and Jana, into my home!
Only when you lift a bucket will you see its leaks
Only when our foes stand before us do their plans surface
Let's wait till the elections are over, sir
After that, we can work out something else
Nambiar...
Finally you brought my son Dhanush home!
Pack your bags to India
Why?
To become CM
It's your father's wish
So my royal phase begins now, huh?
What if I refuse to come?
Your universal language "MONEY" will be cut off
Uncs...
Didn't expect you to throw that at me!
Eh!
I respectfully address you as my Uncle
but what nerve to order me!
You flew all the way here
don't make it a coffin-ride back!
'Krishna's Mess'
'Food is God'
'Kitchen'
Bro, I've got a blockbuster script ready for your boss
How many ever crores it takes, I'll produce it myself!
Sir...
Produce later, for now
Four of you stuffed yourselves, right?
Pay that bill first!
If you don't pay up...
I'll grab a stick from the kitchen and screw you...
Right where it hurts!
Haula Haula!
All hail Sahasa Simha!
All hail Abhinava Bhargava!
All hail Jamindarru!
Al hail Vishnu Dada!
All hail Sahasa Simha!
All hail Abhinava Bhargava!
All hail Sahasa Simha!
Aha! May none cast an evil eye!
Krishna, you and your getup, superb!
Served them nice-and-full, huh?
Because of you, they're feasting free and their bellies are on max!
Hey kiddo! - Yes Boss?
Food offering is the highest form of charity!
Correct!
Ah, here he goes again!
Even if the blessing of harvest wasn't ours
God gave us the honor of offering it
Let's work hard till we have strength in our bodies
Let's give generously!
Keep the offerings coming!
Eat up! - Bravo!
All hail Krishna Anna!
BOSS!
Your fan-base is already next level!
Nani! Nani!
This... This is all I need, bro!
When the crowd whistles and cheers for my acting in theaters
the roof should blow off! - It will!
And I want a cutout of mine in front of the theater!
For sure!
Nani...
Every dialogue I deliver
should make it to the back of autos and cabs as slogans!
This... this is all I want, bro! - It will happen!
Eyy, don't worry, Boss!
From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!
What's nice is that we haven't forgotten our middle-class values and come to the market together
Dear, I've been watching you
You've been very dull since coming back from London
Any problem?
Don't worry
For every problem in front of you
a solution is just behind
Krishna, you're in original getup today, what's the occasion?
Listen! Half kilo cashew, 10 kilos sugar...
And a sack of rice, please! - Okay, Krishna
Can you be yourself for half an hour, at least?
Ms. Rukku!
The actor in me refuses to be quiet even for ten minutes!
Yeah, listen!
10 kilos of Toor dal, 20 kilos of green gram, and Maida...
'According to information we have'
'Dhanush supposedly went abroad for higher studies'
'But which country did he spend all these years in?'
'And what his background is'
'Is still a mystery'
'And for all the questions that bothers the common people'
'only time holds the answer!'
Boss! - What else...
Seriously, Boss!
Look at you... from one angle, you look like the CM's son Dhanush Rajashekar!
Really? - Check it out on the TV
You're more or less like him
Come on, Shiva!
Thought you'd spot a star actor in me
But nah... you saw a politician!
Fine, anyways
Your joy, my gain, gimme 50% off!
I just said 'politician' and you're already looting
Hey Krishna!
I was just kidding, now pack everything
See you later then!
Okay, Krishna - Bye!
Bye, sis!
Janaki... - Huh?
You go home, I'll come in a while
Why, dear?
Have some work, will come
Uff!
Sir, your order?
Gimme a strong coffee
One strong coffee!
Ms. Rukku! - Hmm?
A little hair tweak backward, I look like Dhanush Rajashekar, don't I?
Ew! Not even close!
One sec!
Sir, coffee
Now don't I look just like him?
Just a touch more beard and 'stache
you really pull him off, gotta say!
Sir! - Huh?
One sec!
Krishna's Mess, famous dish Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru
What do you want?
Along with mudde-bassaru, your acting chops are famous too here, no?
Ha!
While the food's coming, drop a punch dialogue, sir!
Just wait!
Sir! - Huh?
One Sangolli Rayanna's dialogue, sir!
Sure, your highness!
Hey Nani! - Yes, your honour!
Kindly accept your weapon
'Hey Thackery!'
'A stray like you won't understand Kannadiga's pride and honor!'
'A land untouched by fear'
'a land of true valor'
'where patriotism and honor reign, the proud land of Kittur!'
'And you dare bring terror to this great land, huh?'
'Looks like you don't care to live!'
'And we don't care to spare your life either!'
'You!'
Yaaay!
Superb, super! - Vah vah!
That was fire, Boss!
That was suoer! Hail Krishna boss!
Are you seeing, ma'am?
Super, Krishna! Super!
But tell me, how long will you just play dress-up like this?
You've got the talent
Just approach the right hand
Definitely you'll get your shot in films
Trust me, I've got a mole on my tongue!
See, Ms. Rukku, I don't go chasing after opportunity!
Opportunity should come chasing after me!
That's the real punch!
Come again, what was that?
Nothing, Ms. Rukku
Lost it one day, and swore on Goddess Annamma!
That opportunity should find me, and not the other way!
My talent will make waves in every lane of Gandhinagar
One day for sure, some producer or director will come knocking at my door!
And hand me that chance!
But how long...
Ms. Rukku, mark my words
One day for sure, I'll become a HERO!
And my cutout will make it in front of the theater, no doubt!
From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!
Ah-ah!
Oh, may it happen soon!
'Should I feel glad my problem's sorted'
'or fear that this temporary solution is deadlier than the problem itself?'
'No matter what happens'
'I'll prove my Statesman game again!'
Sir...
You came...
Made me hop into your car...
Brought me here...
And here...
You've got stacks on stacks of cash staring me down!
I can't make sense of anything, sir!
My name's Ananth Nambiar
You know ex-CM Rajashekar
I'm his adviser
What did that grocery shop guy say when he saw you?
Uh, he said I looked like...
He said you look just like ex-CM Rajashekar's son
Ha!
Your dream is to become a hero, right?
Yes, sir
See that? Opportunity has come looking for you on its own
Uh, well...
I get your doubt
Yes, giving earns good karma
But since I'm helping you
Of course I expect something in return
From now on... until I say otherwise
You should act as Dhanush Rajashekar!
Dhanush Rajashekar, huh?
You mean in real life, sir?
Yes
The more you act and impress people
bigger the budget of the movie you'll star in as a hero
But he's already there in real life, no?
I don't like being asked too many questions
Uh...
Hmm
Do you want an answer to your question, or wings for your dreams?
Take this as a challenge and act it out
then you'll become the 'Challenging Star'
Correct, sir!
You're absolutely correct, sir!
My Rukku used to tell me the same thing, sir
That I'd become a big hero one day!
Acting? Don't worry, sir!
In-built app for me!
I'll whip it up and mouth it like a boss!
Sir...
You'll make me a hero... right, uh?
Do what I say, and consider it done!
A big yes to whatever you ask of me, sir!
From now on, you're the remote, I'm the toy
I'll move as you command!
Oh one sec!
Hey, gimme your phone!
Sir, it's my buddy Nani He'll be over the moon if he hears this!
I said, gimme that!
Answer it
Yes, sir - Put it on speaker
Hello...
Hello, Boss!
Listen, tell him exactly what I say
Tell him you got a movie offer
and you're off to Bombay and won't be back for 6 months
Hello...
Boss, can you hear me?
Hello...
Yo buddy Nani!
Hero gig in the bag, man!
I'm off to Bombay
Will be back in 6 months, got it?
Two days without Rukku sis... and what nonsense are you talking?
Eyy, forget that!
Tomorrow's chutney, you grind or I do?
Swear on my mess, man, truth!
Are you serious, Boss?
Oh God!
I'm losing it with happiness!
Okay then...
So, what happens to me and the mess from tomorrow?
Uh...
Tell him to shut down the mess, go back to the village and return only when you're back
Ah!
Boss, you there or already off to Bombay?
Buddy, do one thing
Close down the mess and go back to the village
Okay
After I return, I'll call you
Oh, and one favor! - Yeah, tell me
There's cash in the rice box
Keep a part for yourself and hand some to Rangamma
Got it?
A-All the best, Boss!
Ha!
Krishna...
Listen up properly
Today is your last day as Krishna
The second you leave this place...
I'm Dhanush Rajashekar!
Got it, sir!
Sir, can I call my Rukku just once?
If she hears this...
Remember what you told me
I'm the remote, you're the toy
You act on my word!
'From now on, people must say, Dhanush means Leader, Leader means Dhanush'
'I'll get you ready like that'
Oh my my my!
What's this, sir?
Is this a house or a palace?
Just say the word, and I'll turn it into a top-class mess
Hey! Why the hell did you fall at the CM's feet?
Come on, sir!
It's my first time seeing the CM up close!
Didn't know what to do in hurry-burry
so just dropped at his feet!
If it was his son, he'd have done the same, no?
No! Dhanush isn't that type
Ohhh!
This fortress of guards and walls, what do you think it means?
Hmm! It feels like all the public money is with politicians
Joke, huh?
In this house with endless rooms, with security so tight, even air can't escape
and I've got you here
do you get how serious it is to act as Dhanush?
Ohhh!
Uh...
(Phone ringing)
- Hello, Rukku... - Krishna
I'll be at your mess in half an hour
Come over
I'm actually...
Hey! No phone!
Drop it! - Sir, it's my Rukku
Drop it now! Give me that! - Sir, just once...
Sir! Sir! Sir!
How did you even get this phone?
Split-second swipe from your pocket, sir!
Swipe, huh?
Uh.. lifted it, sir!
What do you mean lifted...
Relax, sir
In simple language, I stole it, sir
Sir.. sir.. sir, please!
One call to Rukku, that's all I ask, sir!
After that, I'm all yours! - No, no!
NO!
Sir.. sir.. sir.. Please! - Look!
Hero or phone call, which one's your priority?
Uff!
Only if I become a hero, sir
can I go to Rukku's mother and ask for her hand in marriage
And for that, you follow MY orders!
Last warning!
If this repeats
forget your dream of becoming a hero!
Got it?
Krishna!
Nani!
Uncle, gimme a quarter bottle of RS!
Damn you! Calling me Uncle?
I'm your classmate, you know!
CBI Shankar's all ego, no buddy love or possessive crap!
I'll give you a proper slippering, you rascal!
You go around fooling everyone with that fake ID
I don't have time to argue, Uncle
Interview's waiting, so please!
Drunk to an interview? Who'll hire you?!
Takes nerve to face an interview, you know!
Alright, drink up and get the hell out! - Thank you
Anna!
No matter what anyone says, you're not dead!
It's confirmed, you've gone for shoot!
Anna!
Anna, I'm talking to you and you're just walking off!
Hey Krishna, stop!
You! Stop!
KRISHNA! I said STOP! Don't run
Ambi Anna!
KRISHNA, stop!
Listen, I said STOP!
Stop! Don't run!
Knew it, Anna! You're on set shooting, go on!
Anna!
It's you!
Ma'am! Kanwar!
'You mongrel!'
'Not Kanwar, call me Kanwar Lal!'
You fatsoes! Stop gawking! Rough him up!
Sorry, ma'am!
He's in Ambi Anna's getup!
No way!
No chance!
You scoundrels!
Why chase him all the way here then?
Ma'am, check out his look!
Aiyo Uppi sir!
Uppi sir!
From behind, those curls had us thinking it was Sadhu Kokila!
Damn you! That's only a getup!
Side please! Shooting's happening here!
Phones off! Silence, please!
Which shooting, bro?
Come here!
You moron!
If Uppi sir's direction, it's gotta be Antha Part 3!
You drunkard!
If this is a shoot, where's the camera?
I'll give ya a damn thrashing!
Tech's advanced now
Camera can be anywhere!
Ma'am, forget the getup!
He's a six-and-a-half-foot giant
Forget beating, one sneeze from him and we're finished!
Our limit's 3-4 feet for roughing someone up
If anyone's in that range, we'll do the job
Otherwise, deal's off! Come on, guys, move!
Where the hell are you guys going?
Damn her! - Stop, I say!
My dream of becoming an actor and Ambareesh Anna getup
saved my skin today!
Thank you, Boss!
Hey! Where the hell are you going?
GIVE ME MY MONEY!
Gimme Gimme!
Ms. Rukku!
I'll be a star in the future!
Seizing me out here on the road, do you think that's right?
You want your money, right?
Come to the mess, I'll square up every single rupee!
You sure you'll pay up? - Yeah, come on
Hmm
'You mongrel!'
Take your money, count it!
'Who the crap wants it?' - One, two...
'Who the crap wants it?' - Three, four...
'Moral obligation, my foot!'
Ah...
This is just the interest! And the main sum...
Arey! New getup already?!
Changing looks and layers every freakin' second!
Haven't seen the real you at all!
Hot day out, have some tea or chilled buttermilk, and relax
Nani!
Why Nani? You go get it!
Huh? Ha!
Nani... - Hmm?
Go, bro!
Go give Rukku her tea
Why? She won't sip if you hand it over?
Not that, bro!
Miss "Interest", always on my case for the due!
Which due, bro?
All cleared, nothing pending!
Really? - Yep!
You know I'm a bit weak with numbers!
Not numbers! You're weak when it comes to Rukku!
That girl sits there, sipping tea, gazing at you!
And you, stand here making tea and gazing right back at her!
If it's love, just confess!
Quit all this over-the-top drama!
You know my scene! No cash, no stash, nothing to spare
What if I go propose to her after I become a big hero?
What if you get age-barred by then?
Every day some prospective groom comes to check her out!
You should be sweating in the room, not by the stove
What to do now...
That girl shouldn't marry anyone else
She'll wait till you become a hero I'll make sure of it!
Ah!
Close that mouth, or a fly might sneak in!
What's up? Your boss is looking all handsome!
My boss is not just a charmer
He's so generous, even the greatest giver Karna will fall short!
One slap on his thigh, even Bheema goes dummy
Don't get me wrong, just saying
At your age, you should be rocking babies, not chasing grooms and weddings!
You bloody!
Your boss wants to be a hero at an age when he should be a father
You cool with that?
N-No... B-But.. Boss!
Ms. Rukku, wait! - Come here fast!
Boss...
Ms. Rukku, hold on, one sec
What's the issue huh?
Is the tea missing sugar, missing milk, or is the tea itself messed up?
What you're doing isn't right, Krishna!
You asked me to come to the mess to clear my account
in full-on 'Sampathige Savaal' style
Where's the sum you owe me? Come on, hand it out!
Yeah, that's 'Sampathige Savaal' line
but... the scene now
is full-on 'Kasturi Nivasa' climax!
Just gimme few more days
I'll clear everything! - Ohh God!
I'm fed up with giving you time again and again
Don't see you clearing your dues ever
- Do one thing - Hmm
From tomorrow, join me for finance collection
And I'll personally scratch off your dues
Oh, clever plan!
Uh, Boss!
What sis is saying makes sense!
Having a man by her side makes collection safe and easy
Right, sis?
Uh, alright, Rukku!
"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"
"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"
"In your eyes, I see the goodness of our roots"
"So much I want to say"
"In front of you, I lose what to say"
"Something stirs within"
"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"
"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"
"No one has ever haunted me, the way your beautiful heart does"
She's really intelligent, this bride - Oh really?
My daughter...
Son, take a good look at your bride
If the horoscopes match, we'll fix the wedding
Krishna, what's today's special?
Krishna's mess, famous dish...
Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru!
"You make me forget the work I do"
"You hold that enchanting spell"
"I've learned a world of things from you"
"And yet there's still so much left"
"With a heart full, how could I resist you?"
"Playful and sly, my teen-like heart"
"Close together, just like now"
"Feels as if heaven stands before my eyes"
"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"
"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"
"Each day I rise, longing to behold you"
Is it true, what I heard, my child?
About Krishna, you mean?
Hmm
Yeah, true
I'm in love with Krishna
and I want to marry him only
You know Krishna's best quality, Appa? Humanity
Whoever who comes to his mess, whether they can afford or not, he feeds them full
I see!
Krishna borrowed that money from me to fund his mess worker Rangamma's son
Whatever you convince, dear
He's short on "Vitamin M", isn't he?
Father, I don't want an Ambani or Adani
I want someone people would go crazy for, screaming, 'Anna, I'm your fan'
That's the kind of guy, my Krishna is!
"You wish me a colourful life"
"But, is there anything more colourful than you?"
"The moments with you are purest bliss"
"is there any joy that beats this?"
"I'm no poet to pen words at will"
"Life's own schooling is enough to live today"
"Together, no time could ever be enough"
"Past every limit, why count the hours at all?"
"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"
Rukku, get ready early tomorrow
Is some groom visiting me?
Your engagement is tomorrow
Mother, I don't even know the groom
haven't even seen him!
How can I just agree?
The groom's better than the one you picked yourself, and he earns well
Mother, this can't go the way you want
Just to marry that mess guy you tampered with the horoscope
Don't think I don't know your games
No way that dress-up guy becomes this family's son-in-law!
Uh... - Oh!
Oh, so you already dug up all the info!
Not another word, just do as I say
Or else, the door's open, feel free to leave!
Alamelu!
You shut up!
Don't say a word!
Seenu, you be quiet
Don't get scolded because of me
I'll leave, don't fuss
Where will you go, child?
Please listen! - Hey!
Go on!
You'll learn it the hard way! - Please, just listen to me, my child!
Where will you go, huh?
To Krishna! I want to be with him
Child, it's not that easy
You know your mother's temper
Oh yeah? Only mom's got temper, I don't huh?
Don't leave the house, my dear!
Yeah, prove it!
Life isn't as easy as back-answering your mother!
One day when things go wrong
you'll know why I raised a ruckus! - Alamelu!
My Krishna's not that type of guy
I'll marry him and live so well, even you'll admit he's the perfect son-in-law
C-Child, listen for a second
Seenu, you don't worry
Krishna will take care of me like a queen
Oh yeah? Dream on!
Krishna, I'll be at your mess in half an hour, come over
Stop, right here
Come on, child - Ohhh!
Why now? Huh? Whyyyy?
You had the nerve to tell me you'd marry him
why are you back now, huh?
Alamelu! I beg you! Please, give her some peace!
She's already suffered enough
Come on, go inside, child - Ohhh!
Go on - Aiyo!
Why? Did your dearest Krishna back off on you?
I knew it!
Trusting that flashy makeup fellow would get you here!
Now see, she wanted to prove me wrong!
Why... why would you do this?
Where are you, Krishna?
Oh my my my! What's all this, sir?
I only wished for one cutout
but you've gone all out and made it a whole procession of me!
Oh my! Thank you so much, sir!
Thank you, sir! - Look who's big shot!
Out of excitement, don't forget the speech I've prepped for you
Sir!
Just wait till I step on the stage!
I'll deliver word for word, exactly as you gave it
And with full acting, huh!
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail Karunaada People's Party!
Uncle... - Hmm-hmm
Both of you, sit there... go
You come, my son
Damn it!
To all the beloved citizens of Mysore, my highest greetings!
I am forever in your debt for your love and support
I say this, bowing to your feet
I have done no wrong, nor will I in the future
For I am a true son of this soil
I have no regrets over losing the CM chair
But one thing haunts me
the chance to serve the poor and dalits was snatched away
That pain is stabbing through me
But my work for social welfare can't pause
so I'm bringing my son into the political arena!
[cheering and whistling]
A motherless child, I place him in your care
And now, my son... no wait!
The son of your homes, Dhanush, will now address you all
[applause and cheering]
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
It's so hot out here, sweat's dripping all over!
And look at him, in full suit and boots!
Does he have any sense at all?
This fellow can't drop even a simple 'ah' or 'uh'
Wait, can the guy even speak Kannada?
He doesn't even know Kannada properly!
How's he going to understand people's problems, huh?
Exactly!
'Millions of people to watch my acting... Applause, whistles...'
'that's what I dreamt of daily!'
'But now... I can't even get a word out!'
Speak, damn it!
Uh...
I'm not the Dhanush you think
Uh...?
None of this is mine
This fancy suit and tie? Only for foreign lands!
The Dhanush I've always wanted and wished to be
this is him
To be one among you
You all might wonder
how come a London brought-up guy like me talks Kannada so fluently?
The Dhanush before you now, my language and my word given
I never forget!
Not bad this guy!
He's not what we thought!
The Dhanush you see now is the real Dhanush
And now, do I look like one of you?
Yeah, absolutely! - Yes! Yes!
When my father spoke, he called me a motherless child
Surrounded by so many loving mothers, motherless? Never!
I've stepped into politics, not chasing power, or to uphold my father's name
but to serve you, the people!
He's a clever one!
He started off clueless, now he's straight-up killing it!
Right!
Yes, I studied abroad
But all that learning is meant to help our country
His words show he'll do good for the people, no doubt
Yes, indeed! - You're right!
Exactly!
Give me one chance!
I'll make Karnataka a model for the entire nation!
Because
Loyalty isn't something I picked up from books
I've had it since my mother's womb!
I swear on my mother!
I'm ready to stand as your soldier, shielding your heads
I'm ready to be your slippers, at your feet always
Till my last breath
I'll keep serving you all
Give me one chance
Watch Karnataka prosper!
Give me one chance
Watch Karnataka prosper! (In unison)
One chance! Watch Karnataka prosper!
All hail youth icon Dhanush Rajashekar!
[applause and cheering]
[cheering and whistling]
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!
Sir, when I said I'm not Dhanush
you literally had your balls in your mouth, no sir?
Huh?
I saw it, sir!
W-What's balls in mouth supposed to mean?
I-I mean...
Well, forget it You're educated, no?
You won't get it
Take it easy
Just do as you're told
If you go overboard again
that's the end of your hero dreams!
Please no, sir!
I won't repeat it
Sir...
- Hmm?
Just one quick call to my Rukku, sir!
Sir...
Shut up, will you?
Uncle...
Please ya, one call!
Good job, Nambiar
You've trained Dhanush really well!
He's my son, after all!
Politics runs in his blood
'Even Dhritarashtra was all for the throne, full of himself and his son'
'Hundred children, he still knew who Duryodhana was'
'But you? Just one son and you can't even recognise him'
My heartfelt salutations to the people of Uttara Karnataka
All hail Dhanush Anna!
All hail youth icon Dhanush Anna!
All hail the next CM Dhanush Anna!
[crowd hailing in unison]
All hail Dhanush Anna!
All hail!
Last time his father came asking for votes
This time he's sent his son
It's either the son or the father
Authority has turned into a family affair for them!
Why, grandpa? CM's son can't run for office?
From your AC comfort, you'll never know the burn of our sun-soaked struggle!
Tell me, grandpa, what should I know?
How much a kilo for onions? Tell me
Rs. 25/kg
100 rupees gets you 5 kilos
Saw that on TV, huh?
How much for tomatoes?
Rs. 30
Rice?
Sona Masuri rice, Rs. 60/kg
Red rice, Rs. 100/kg
Toor Dal, Rs. 130/kg
Sugar and wheat Rs. 40 per kilo each
Rava Rs. 40/kg
Cooking oil, Rs. 140/kg
Sesame seeds, Rs. 150/kg
Rock salt.. Rs. 20/kg
Regular salt, Rs 28/kg
One rate in society, in the black market another
What more should I know, grandpa?
Milk, fuel, bills... You name it, I'll tell you the rate!
You asked me so many questions
Tell me, who will you vote for?
Eh...
The party that slips more cash into your hands a day before elections
that's who you'll vote for, right?
Selling your vote is just as wrong, isn't it, grandpa?
We gotta be proper first
Then we can question others
Upright citizens make upright leaders
and upright leaders make the whole nation glorious
See you then, Grandpa
Brother, pick a name for my baby girl
Me?
Yes, you only brother
Name her 'Rukmini'
In short 'Rukku', with love
Rukmini
Very nice name!
Thanks, Anna
[crowd hails in unison]
All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!
Others who come for votes just saw me as an old vote machine
But this noble one... called me 'grandpa' and he meant it
Stern talk, but straight from heart
This time, my vote is for him only!
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
With this Dhanush-wave, all our plans are useless
Especially, with that Nambiar around, we have no chance
[Crowd hailing]
Do you see, sir?
Look at the crowd, just 'cause I showed up!
Hero status achieved, me!
Oh really?
How did you hook up the crowd here?
Booze plus Biryani
Rs. 500 per head
And transport both ways
Rs. 5 crore in total for the rally
Alright - Okay, sir
Got it now?
Elections mean hundreds of crores expense for a party, you know?
Why waste crores, when doing real work for people
brings the votes automatically?
You smart-mouth!
Three-fourths of this crowd? I only pulled them here
Get this in your head
When people swarm to you like bees and hail your name where you stand
that's when you're a true hero
Drop that, sir!
Back in Shivapura, every question that grandpa threw at me
I nailed them all on the spot, no?
As if you taught me that!
That's my talent, but anyway
Even Dhanush sir himself
wouldn't have performed the way I did to win over the people
Impressive, no?
Performance-wise, he's next level!
Uh...
Hello...
How are you, sis?
Oh, suddenly sis matters now ah?
Away from traitors like you two, I'm perfectly fine!
Hang up now!
Why so upset, sis?
Did you and boss fight?
To fight, he should be worth it first
Your phone wasn't reachable
his was switched off
Sis, my phone was damaged
Boss got a hero role in a movie
So he's gone to Bombay
One who's going to be a hero won't just switch off and vanish
He cheated us both Fraud fellow!
(Kids shouting and cheering)
Sir, this school has 150 children studying here
We provide lunch for all of them daily
Ew!
What's wrong?
Sir, the sambar.. it's spoilt
Give me 15 minutes, I'll whip up a first-class sambar!
Hey, are you crazy? - Sir...
It's spoilt
Poor children... how will they eat it, sir?
Just hang on 15 minutes, sir, I'll whip it up quick
Uncle...
Such a good soul, no? - Yeah, exactly!
Sir.. do you really know to cook?
You know something?
My mother was a teacher
Education and cooking, she taught me both just as well
When I was in London, I used to cook my own meals
There, you cooked just for yourself
but how did you pull off cooking for so many children here?
Very simple!
Ratio's one to thirty, that's all!
Looks like just an election stunt to me
'Dhanush Rajashekar himself cooks and serves, turning food giver for school kids'
'Dhanush Rajashekar's wave sweeps across the state'
'Opposition left stunned as Dhanush storm rages'
'All signs indicate Dhanush will be the next CM'
Shall we play?
[Crowd erupts in applause and cheering]
He's my son, after all!
Mr. Nambiar! - Sir!
Is it my luck failing me, or my faith?
Sir, the thing is...
Bloody hell!
You said the case won't hold, and I'd be out just like that
But I got convicted anyway!
My son was supposed to take over as CM
but you're having some nobody to campaign in his place!
I feel like I'm surrounded by traitors!
Damn it!
Sir, remember why we sent Dhanush away from here?
Don't even think about doing this disgraceful act again!
Sir!
What happened, sir? What's wrong?
What's wrong, you ask?
Enough of that look!
Spit it out, let him hear that too!
Sir... Dhanush raped his classmate
Did you file an FIR?
Not yet, sir
Don't
I'll get stars added to your shoulders
O-Okay, sir
If this rogue stays here, he'll wreck my whole political career
Listen, I don't care where you send him or what you do with him
Before I wrap the party meeting and return, he must be gone
Sir, he's your only child
Put some sense into him, he might mend
Sit down and put sense into him?
I have money to spare for him
but not TIME
'Metallic flute with colours bright'
'Kasturi bought it, spent her might'
You raped a girl, and the audacity to mouth rhymes?
The acts you've committed at your age!
You call that 'acts', Uncs?
I told her I sincerely love her
But she created a drama, claiming she already has a boyfriend
That's when your CM's line hit me
If you desire something, ASK for it If denied, take it by FORCE
I asked for her heart, Uncs She denied me
so I took something else instead!
Sir...
At his speed, it feels like
all the stars in the sky will be on my uniform!
I swear on my mother
I don't have that capacity, sir
Please, sir
Send him away somewhere
'Come to India, Thimma'
'I don't want to, Maama'
'Then why come now, Thimma?'
'To play the game and winnah!'
Your son who walked by singing
you think he's the great SP Balasubramanian?
Do you know what his life and lifestyle was like in London?
When he was here before, he was like a mild fever you could catch on a thermometer
Now he's a full-blown cancer, even chemotherapy can't tame
You flew all the way here
don't make it a coffin-ride back!
You goof!
You should've just told me straight if he wouldn't come
Instead why make me believe that this clown is my son?
Sir, I was about to tell you, by then
Dhanush's photo and news of his return to India had gone viral
And you were breathing down my neck, demanding your son be brought here
Unable to answer the media
I was rattled, not knowing how to navigate the situation
Then by chance, I saw Krishna, Dhanush's look-alike
Those hungry for chances are easy to bend to your will
And are low-risk too
That's why I've set Krishna to act as Dhanush
Do you know something, sir?
All the top leaders around the world always keep a look-alike body double for safety
Just that, here the reason is different
Eh! I don't care about all that! Now that my son is here
No need for that kitchen hand anymore!
With Dhanush's kind of attitude
if you put him in front of the people
forget winning, we'd lose deposit too, sir!
Rallies and meetings may be your strategy
but the love of the people is for the persona I've created
My calculation is on point
Ummah!
Why did you come now?
You ask why?
My surprise entry flipped your plans upside down, huh, Uncs?
Watching you and your CM shudder
gives me a nice kick!
Why didn't you come when I asked?
What's mine can wait, it's what others hold that I grab for
Seeing some fellow score big in my place
got me slightly pissed
So I flew in and landed!
Mr. Nambiar!
Get rid of all his showy looks and bring him to the party office tomorrow
Sir, his looks can be changed, but not his chaos!
I know what has to be done from now on
Just bring him
But, sir...
I said bring him
[crowd hailing in unison]
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail Karunada People's Party!
'Karunada People's Party'
That costume-hero of yours has fooled people really well
Ummah!
Just come
Bro! Bro!
Hi, bro!
Who the hell are you?
Eh?
Uh, he's just joking!
Bro... Madras eye?
Chenn(eye)!
Chen-
Dhanush... Hmm
Rajashekar will address the crowd...
Greetings to one and all
Politics is not a seat of power to enjoy
It must be understood as a duty of service
That's why, first I sent Dhanush to mingle with the masses
To understand their needs and lacks
To engage with the party workers and give his best effort
Only then can he become a true public servant
Only after I was sure he had earned all this, I've brought Dhanush into the party office
Our party stands on many strong principles
Hi!
Elections are near
we must work together in unity
Hey...
Because for us, service matters more than authority
and the party is bigger than any one individual
With this, I conclude my words
Thank you
Huh?
Up next, Ms. Rita, president of the women's wing of our party, will speak a few words
S-Sir, you got mixed up - wrong place
Wrong place
but right time
Sir, why bolt the door?
If you don't mind the door being open
I don't mind either
You're all decent in public
why this behaviour here?
He is one
and I'm entirely another!
It's all politics! - Sir...
Sir, please leave me
Sir!
Ma'am!
Sir!
Ma'am!
Ms. Sushila!
[Loud knocking on door]
U-Uh.. Ma'am!
Everything alright? What happened...
Uh...
Ma'am, all okay?
Sir, I'm asking you the same
what actually happened?
Dhanush... he came after you, no?
Aiyo, no sir! He never did!
You came...
Slipped and fell.
But tell me...
what were you doing near the ladies' toilet?
No, I saw it myself! Dhanush came after you!
I heard you scream You're lying now!
What drink did you take last night, huh?
How much cash do you want?
Cash... plus one election ticket, and a post after the victory
Cash, any sum is okay
But ticket and post? That's a tough ask
I didn't come here to play Crorepati to pick from your options
nor am I in the hot seat
You're the ones in the hot seat now!
Lock in the option I gave, no other choice!
Everything you asked for, granted
Provided the party office incident and you coming here
none of it must come out
Hmm, I won't breathe a word outside
Thank you so much, sir
See you
HI, DARLING!
Mood off, huh?
Say yes, and I'll get your mood back on
Not interested
Your business here is done, right? Just leave
Call me!
Hmmm
Suddenly Mr. Good-guy, huh?
Where'd this "good-guy" act go at the party office earlier?
Out of Indians touch, Uncs!
Up on your feet!
Sir! Sir!
Damn you!
For the damn mess you made
that lady, who doesn't deserve to stand before me
dares to sit cross-legged in front of me!
Pull that filthy act again and I won't spare you
being my son won't save you!
Sir, he's walking away, quietly
Stop it!
Should've made him taste fear from the start
Sir, never mind his fear, fear's on me here
Can't guess the havoc he'll unleash
- Sikandar... Turn on the GPS - Sir
Greetings, sir One photo, sir...
Hmm
One selfie for me, sir
Uh! - Selfie, sir!
Uncle...
Oh, Dhanush...
Sorry 'sir', please come
Uncle!
For a childish error in my childhood days
I didn't thank you even once for saving me!
Leave it...
Thanks a lot, Uncle
Thanks a lot
Okay, okay...
Ow!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...
I am your promotion star!
Correct... - Ohhh, Uncle! Chris Gayle!
Heyyy man! - Eyy, he's not Chris Gayle...
What are you doing, bro?
Huh? - Sir, sir...
He's not that cricket player!
Local guy from Kammagondanahalli
A drug peddler
He was caught red-handed
And he can speak Kannada too!
Huh?
Yes, sir, I can speak Kannada
Aww!
A brother from... another mother
But not the same father
Yayyy!
Uh, stuff?
Yeah, sir, yeah!
First-grade stuff!
Sir, no, sir!
Mmm!
Try, sir, try!
Oh no!
Third-graded stuff!
You b*****d! - Sir, no!
You are cheating all our Indian brothers and sisters
I kill you, man! - Sir, no, please!
Sir, please don't beat him up
Sir, please tell him to stop
Ah!
Beat him? No
He should be shot down, no mercy!
Oh no!
I WILL shoot you!
Sir, please, don't! I'll lose my job!
He was only gonna beat me, you're making him shoot!
Eyy, shut up!
Dhanush, stop!
What the hell are you doing?
Drop the gun now! Give me that!
You! Get lost!
Thank God!
Sir...
Thank you, sir
What's with him, sir?
Onstage he's one man, offstage he's someone else
It's all politics!
He's one... I'm entirely another
What's he saying, sir?
He claims he's different from that one
Are you like this all the time?
What do you mean?
Don't you change after drinks at night?
Sir, I drink at night, but he's already drunk in the morning!
He lived in Europe
Daytime here, nighttime there
So he's tuned to that time
Correct, sir
Wait outside - Okay, sir
Go
What the hell are you doing?
Damn it!
This is your idea of a country? And you humans?
Can't take down one fool here!
Can't enjoy a woman in peace either!
Restrictions on restrictions for every damn thing
How do you all even survive here, Uncs?
Power!
If you want to live on your terms, and do what you wish
wait till you're the CM
After that, no restrictions, no one to question you
You can go anywhere, do anything
Convoys, security, all at your back
You'll live a king's life
M-Mehehehe!
You think you I'm a fool, Uncs?
The one wrapped in security ain't a king, one who owns his freedom is!
I'd rather die a king's death
than live a slave's life!
Get my private jet ready
I want to go back, Uncs
You can't just leave like that!
We've picked you as the next CM!
That's your problem, Uncs!
Ah, use that costume-hero of yours... Make him CM or a bottom-rung slave
Dhanush!
THE DEVIL
All arrangements need to be proper...
Where are you headed so late?
Have some work, I'll be back, Appa
My daughter, are you really happy?
Look there, Appa
At last, the groom is exactly what I wished for my daughter
Mother's happy, isn't she?
That's enough - My child...
It's not just about that
When hope turns to lies
decisions and actions must change, right, Appa?
Ma'am, came solo today? Where's your 6-foot giant buddy?
Who the hell knows where he's gone!
Shut up and hand over the money!
You men are all the same, just frauds!
Come on, why are you losing your cool?
Huh?
Hey ma'am!
That's my glass, ma'am! - That's his peg!
Deduct from your next payment!
Damn you!
Instead of taking up a job my education was meant for
I chose my father's daily finance business
and went and fell for him
and now I'm paying for it, damn mess!
Stop the car!
Sir, he stopped the car right near Vidhana Soudha
Damn this phone!
This fellow!
Hello...
After all these days, you picked up the call, sis!
So Boss must've told you everything
First of all, I don't need your boss's matters
Listen properly
I'm already engaged
Sis...
And the wedding is happening soon
I'll WhatsApp the invite
You and your boss can come and stuff yourselves
Sis, Boss will definitely come back
Please, sis! - Hang up now
Please, sis! Don't be hasty
Damn it!
Is authority really that addictive?
Maybe that's why
Even at 70, Rajashekar is still pulling every string to hold on to power
'Boss got a hero chance, so he's gone to Bombay'
Krishna...
Not for me, no!
If I stay here any longer
Even I might fall for this
No!
Krishna...
Your life is nothing but acting on the streets!
Look at me!
I walked out of my house for you... shame on you!
From now on, your life is yours, mine is mine
I'll never face you again, ever!
Never again!
You're all lies and full of masks
I love you, Krishna!
I want you!
I can't live without you, I really can't!
Sir, uh...
S-Sir, I mistook you for my Krishna...
Sir, sorry...
Y-You are not my Krishna...
Hey, what the hell is this?
Bring your costume-hero over
I'll show you a proper cinema!
Rukku!
Hey Rukku!
Rukku!
Rukku...
Rukku!
Rukku...
H-Hey, it's me Krishna!
How did you get here?
Rukku, it's me Krishna! - No!
Sir... please!
You're not my Krishna! - Rukku!
Rukku...
No! S-Sorry, sir! - Rukku...
I mistook you for Krishna and... hit you, sir!
Sir, really sorry...
Rukku
Krishna's mess, famous dish...
Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru!
Ha!
Krishna? - Ha!
Krishna...
I thought it was you... I didn't realize
I didn't realize
Krishna...
Huh?!
Sir, uh...
How did you...
Krishna!
Ohhh!
Oh no!
Krishna!
Sir, please don't beat him!
Please don't hurt Krishna, sir!
All that care and concern you're showing him
it's disturbing me lots!
Stop saying his name
and I'll spare his life!
Ha! That's better!
Dhanush!
Stop!
Let go of him!
DEVIL
THE DEVIL
Oh no!
Hey Dhanush! Stop it!
If something happens to him, the campaign's screwed!
Why are you beating me like this, sir?
Hey Dhanush! - Oh no!
Krishna!
Uncs, I'm in love
You? In love?
And I'm supposed to believe that?
My love for her deserves a Taj Mahal of its own!
But first show my horoscope to a good astrologer
The last thing left!
Every deep love I've had comes with a nuisance in between
I want her
I thought power would tempt him
Turns out, it's a girl that's got him on edge!
Don't see her as a threat, sir, she's our trump card!
Krishna loves her
And here's the twist
Dhanush is crazy about her too
So?
No matter how skilled a mahout is at taming an elephant
it's the goad, the tool in hand, that the elephant obeys
If we use this girl as our tool
both, wild and the tamed one, are ours to command
We parade Krishna for the people and make Dhanush the CM
And then let them go their ways
You really think this'll work?
My calculation's on point
The Devil is in love
"For once, let my love defeat you"
"Without you saying a word"
"In the fire of your craving I'm consumed so deep"
"My heart grows countless desires it can't keep"
"You stirred my heart first, everything else after"
"Your love's ways I simply can't capture"
"No warning, no sign, you rob me clean"
"Your fiery eyes erupt, burning my soul unseen"
"Even if I disappear or I'm forgotten"
"I'll find my way back, to the love we begotten"
"To tell my tales along your gentle neck, my kisses will get there first"
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"Your smile's the one that set a wildfire in me"
"You're the glow-shine I want so bad now"
"Dizzy-tipsy on your intoxication, untame"
"Your fragrance-lit body is mine to claim"
"For once, let my love defeat you"
"Without you saying a word"
"I captured you"
"but I'm the one caught in your cage"
"My beauty isn't yours to steal with ease"
"Change in a way that my heart loses to you"
"You struck like thunder, shook me to the core"
"You're the reason I've changed, that's for sure"
"Dizzy-tipsy on your intoxication, untame"
"Your fragrance-lit body is mine to claim"
"For once, let my love defeat you"
"Without you saying a word"
"You entered my heart's jungle"
"Lit it ablaze, and now your flames haunt me"
"You stirred my heart first, everything else after"
"Your love's ways I simply can't capture"
Where had you gone?
Our daughter's still missing, so I had gone to the police to file a complaint
Are you out of your mind, huh?
He and she... both gone! They've eloped!
She's not the girl I raised! Curse her!
So harsh to your own girl for all that a mother should be?
This is not me being harsh
it's just the pain eating me inside
The moment she walked out that door, I disowned her!
You should too, it's only proper!
Ahhh!
Huh-huh!
Leave me!
Uh?
Seenu...
Amma...
What were you thinking bringing Rukku here, sir?
All that talk when you brought me!
And now this?
When did Dhanush arrive?
And why did he hit me, sir?
Krishna, the more you poke, the deeper it'll hurt
I'll answer all your questions
Just not right now Wait for the right time
Pretty sure you won't keep us alive long enough to see that time!
I'm taking my Rukku and leaving... - And go where?
You think you can step out of here?
Krishna...
Your dream, your ambition...
Have you forgotten them?
Rukku is more important than my dreams, sir
I'm done with you, sir!
Krishna, hear me out
If you make the teeth pay for biting the tongue, you’ll lose the joy of eating
It's on me to keep you safe, and Rukmini too, not a scratch on her!
You've made it halfway already
Forward or back, the distance's the same
Stick to my words for a few more days and everything will fall into place
But still...
Rukku is petrified, sir
One word with her will give me some courage
Look at your face!
Get well first, then I'll make sure you talk to her
I said it, take my word for it
Take this, prepare for the speech
Sir...
So much going wrong in here
yet I'm trusting you, sir!
'Dhanush: Gimmick or Organic?' Welcome you all to this special program
People have tumbled so deep for small thrills, they've lost their sense of perspective
What he's doing is just an election stunt, a gimmick!
I disagree, he's not after publicity
I can feel the honesty in his work
He promised separate toilets for transgenders like me
and vowed to put us in the spotlight of society!
He's not a gimmick, he's real
Dhanush never pushed religion or caste agendas
Has Dhanush really made such a big impact on the people?
Absolutely, sir!
I've personally seen him empathize with people and mingle with children
The way he talks, the way he conducts himself
he's not fake, sir!
He's truly honest!
Who's your favourite leader, guys?
Dhanush Rajashekar!
Put simply, Dhanush really appeals to us
Take my word for it, he's the next CM!
I tell you, forget Dhanush's image It's that photographer who seems fishy!
He lied to us, painted Dhanush as some terror
And pocketed crores of rupees
If it's true, why would they keep Dhanush secretly secluded?
Whatever it is!
In the public eye, Dhanush is already a HERO
Dhanush can become CM only if he's alive
what if he's taken out?
Don't start acting like a thug
I won't agree to this, nor will I support it!
You! Get out of here!
Who the hell asked for your approval and support? Keep it!
For being in company like yours
I should whack myself with my own slippers!
Hmph!
Mr. Patil
Mark my words: I'll make my brother the CM
And you'll watch it with your own eyes
Your highness!
It's me only!
Your sweet little devil here
badly wants to take his soon-to-be wife Rukmini, on a long drive!
Over my dead body!
Not yours
It's that costume hero of yours I've got plans for
Krishna...
Boss! Dhanush is heading out without security!
Show him who's Boss!
Open the damn door! - Get out! Now!
They don't even let us have a romantic moment in peace!
Now, just watch me handle this!
Get the hell out!
'Yeah, looks-wise he's a hero'
'but when he's high, he's full-on terror!'
'In one line, he's a monster in human form'
You follow me everywhere!
What is your damn problem, huh?
Shhh!
Dhanush, leave me!
Let go of me!
Hey Dhanush...
Hey...
O-Open the door, Dhanush!
Dhanush!
Open, Dhanush!
Dhanush!
Dhanush, hey! Ugh!
Hey no, Dhanush!
Hey, open the door, Dhanush!
Dhanush, please, don't harm me!
Please no!
Hey Dhanush, stop! Open the door!
Hey, no!
Hey.. Dha..nush...
In the tragic accident that happened yesterday, young leader Janardhan lost his life...
His gunmen too died on the spot
Police are working to confirm the identities of the dead
Sir!
Respect, sir - Respect, sir
Brother... how cruel!
I didn't even see my boy's face one last time!
You know very well what your brother's like in politics!
These sons of yours...
Buying off the judge
and following Dhanush everywhere
Did they need all this?
He's the only child left for you
Take care of him
Hey mister, stop! Barging in like a wild buffalo!
You need permission first!
Name's Shankar CBI Shankar
Uff! Bloody climate!
Excuse me, constable Turn on that AC, too much heat
Constable?! You're talking to the IG! Who are you, huh?
Get the hell up!
Name's Shankar CBI Shankar
Ohh sorry sir, really sorry
Would you like something to drink?
No need, I'm already full!
Sir, how can we help you?
A highly confidential matter
Dhanush Rajashekar's not one person, but TWO
You are absolutely right, sir
I had the exact same doubt!
On stage he's sugar, in office he's salt!
It's all politics
He's one thing, the other is entirely another
He said the same thing
but I never thought it would escalate to CBI-level, sir!
Don't get shocked yet, IG baby!
Keep that gun in hand, just in case
Why, sir?
Keep it ready, I say!
My next reveal may give you a seizure, so precaution!
Okay, sir
Ambareesh Anna isn't dead, he's alive
Huh?!
Hmm, IG baby!
Ambareesh Anna... is alive?!
Hmm, IG baby! Saw him with my own eyes
He's shooting for 'Antha 3' under Uppi sir's direction
Ah!
I, CBI Shankar, swear to tell only the truth, nothing else!
I see!
What the hell kind of CBI officer are you? - Ouch!
Canara Bank Colony, Ittamadu
It's hurting, sir Please!
You rascal!
I forgot I'm the IG, and all this while I was showing respect to a drunkard like you!
Damn you, moron! - Sir, please... No!
You call yourself 'CBI' Shankar, huh? - You're taking the law into your own hands here!
Ambareesh Anna... - This is wrong as per the IPC section...
How dare you talk IPC section to me!
Ma'am, stop please
Ma'am, listen to me
Ma'am...
What the hell!
What did you promise me, and what have you done?
You better give me that ticket and the president's post
Or the consequences will be ugly!
Don't scream here
Let's sort this inside
Think you can pacify me and push me out, no way!
I want my ticket announced Right here right now
Or else...
Aware what you're speaking and whom you're speaking to?
I agreed to that compromise, not to give him pleasure!
But to accelerate my political career!
Fail me and I'll expose you to the media and ruin you!
You behaved like that in the restroom, but now your mouth's shut, huh?
You...
Huh?!
You're so damn loud!
Nonsense!
I could hear her ranting
Hate it when my sleep gets ruined, Uncs
Gun's your only language, huh?
Be glad I didn't take you out in my sleepy haze, Uncs!
She's the women's wing leader
Why kill her, of all people?
Oh please! Like I did something your CM and you haven't already!
Have her cleared, Uncs!
By the way, my friends are coming down from London
Gotta introduce MY Rukmini to all of them
Arrange a party for that, Uncs
Security...
Krishna...
What the hell is this guy, sir?
He killed her more cruelly than they would an animal
All this time I was acting... for a monster like him, seriously?
I don't want this, sir! I'm really scared, please!
I can't do this anymore, sir! - Krishna...
You said you wanted to see Rukmini, right?
Yes, sir, please...
Then go... Go see her
Rukku.. I-It's me...
Krishna...
Krishna... I thought I'd die without seeing you again
What's happening here, Krishna?
What are you doing with these monsters?
It was my dream to become an actor
He came, told me to act like the CM's son, and promised to make me a hero
But what's happening here is something else altogether, Rukku
Krishna, you accepted it blindly, just because someone lured you into it?
When you're starving, all you see is the food, not the hand that feeds
Years I waited for one break
and when someone came saying, 'I'll make you a hero'
my judgment failed me, Rukku!
You got betrayed by someone you trusted
And I got betrayed by trusting you, Krishna
I left my family for you, but you weren't there
I spoke to you, thinking it was you, it wasn't you at all
Each time I came to you with hope, I was betrayed, Krishna
The girl I love with all my heart is suffering so much... all because of me!
Please forgive me, Rukku
Please forgive me
Krishna...
All this time together, and we never...
And now, in all this mess, this is where we're opening up our love!
Krishna, I'm really scared
I'm scared of what that monster will do to me!
Please, just take me away from here
"Alohomora, the true emperor"
"Have no doubt, demon's no less God"
"'Asta la Vista' never say the word"
"Where hearts are bound, conflict is sure"
"In this Kali yuga, who's Krishna the divine?"
"Come on now, who's the real Kali malign?"
"Life arises from death alone"
"Son is light, father the night"
"If there is a will You will find evil"
"Brace yourself and see Who's the real Devil"
"Ratatatata Ratatatata"
"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"
"Ratatatata Ratatatata"
"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"
"All rise for the Devil"
"Sun and moon in fusion, now that's an eclipse"
"Behind gentle words, bitter secrets lie in silence"
"Birth gives life, yet that very idea is doom"
"Call life sweet, and you've swallowed your gloom"
"The preacher of masks is a slayer in faith"
"Till the final breath, deceit keeps its wraith"
"Between life and death, dark desire unseen lies"
"The final truth alone, the world's demise"
"In this Kali yuga, who's Krishna the divine?"
"Come on now, who's the real Kali malign?"
"Life arises from death alone"
"Son is light, father the night"
"If there is a will You will find evil"
"Brace yourself and see Who's the real Devil"
"Ratatatata Ratatatata"
"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"
"Ratatatata Ratatatata"
"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"
Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-Bassaru
Let go of me!
Sir, please...
Let go of me!
Krishna, hurry up!
Let's go before he catches us again!
Rukku, don't be scared, I'm here
But this car has a GPS tracker
So first, we park it somewhere and then run
Don't worry
Quick, get out!
Come on, hurry up!
Phew!
Huff...
I never thought we'd make it out of that hell alive
But at last, we made it
Let go of me!
Leave me!
Even with a performance worthy of an Oscar
you still figured me out!
Let me go!
Shhh!
Let's elope somewhere, far far away!
Imagine: a small thatched hut atop a hill
Leave me!
I'll ride autorickshaw all day, earning our bread
Leave me!
And you in that hut, cute as ever, taking care of our home
Us, raising three, maybe four little devil kids together!
Aha! What an imagination!
The one who set heaven ablaze, the Devil!
[lever click]
Wow, wow, wow! - Who are you people?
Leave me! - Heard that? Proves it's true
Who the hell are you two?
How did you even get in here? Get out, both of you!
Out now, before I lose it!
Huh?!
Sir... y-you're Dhanush...
Shall we get married?
Over my dead body!
I thought desire is asked for, not taken by force
But...
This world's no place for goodness, right?
Let me go! Krishna!
Hmm!
Please leave me!
Hello, what happened?
Sir, they are both missing
You idiot!
What the hell were you doing?
Go and search!
KRISHNA!
Let me go! Please!
Krishna!
You!
Leave Rukku!
Krishna...
Krishna!
Mmm!
Krishna, come on, let's go
Come, Krishna... - Uh...
Let him be gone for good! Come on, Krishna, let's go
Sleep, my baby love!
Hush, my tiny star!
Why're you crying so much today?
Shall I sing you a verse?
'Here comes Dhanush, God's own man!'
'The pure vessel of our land's faith...'
You've made that man a god now, huh!
Tell me, if that man wins, you think he'll hand you bundles of notes?
I didn't mean he'll hand us money!
I meant he'll give us a way to earn our bread!
Oh is it?
Even in a golden rule, I know slogging's our daily story
but if Dhanush Anna wins
our pots won't run short of grains!
You trust him that much?
Hmm, of course
Just like how a baby's safe in its mother's womb
I'm sure our child's future will be bright in Dhanush Anna's care
That's why I made the baby swing with his photo
and had him name our child
Krishna! Let's go away, now!
Where?
Anywhere, but just far away from all this! Come on, Krishna
Why should we run scared of someone else?
To live our own lives, Krishna!
For our lives, you want me to leave the people who trust me to that sinner, Rukku?
Krishna, all that was just acting, right?
Come on, Krishna, let's go!
No, Rukku
I've played the part so well, the people now believe Dhanush Rajashekar is a very good man
How can we live in peace after betraying so many people?
Please no, Krishna, those people are monsters!
They'll go to any damn extent, Krishna
Let's go away, Krishna
My life isn't above the lives that trust me
They're not in my head, they live in my heart
Rukku, go home
What are you saying?
You trust me, don't you?
Who else can I trust but you, Krishna?
Then do what I say
Now go home
Hmm
"Even the scorching sun melts"
"That's the kind of love you gave, over and over"
"Doom bows its head before you"
"Let millions of breaths stand strong at your back"
"No empire can stand when the Sultan rises to challenge"
"For every stride you take, this soil crowns you with honour"
"History... Remember who you are, rise without pride don't fall in sorrow, just shine forever"
"Your fury... Fear nothing, hold firm the strength of the people is your armor"
"Through the storms that carve the chronicles of time"
"Without you, we your people, cannot be!"
"Where you set your feet, the world stands as one"
"May all our years be yours!"
Dhanush appearing all alone in a village
could there be an election motive behind this?
He sits quietly, not responding to the people or the public
makes no sense as a campaign trick
"Fear nothing, hold firm the strength of the people is your armor"
"Through the storms that carve the chronicles of time"
"Without you, we your people, cannot be!"
"Where you set your feet, the world stands as one"
"May all our years be yours!"
All hail!
All hail Dhanush Anna!
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail Dhanush Anna!
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
Hey, not now!
Uh, listen, what's done is done
But at least you showed up respecting my words
I didn't come here out of respect for your words
I've come to give you a clarity on my capacity!
Krishna, hear me out...
I'm done with my "yes boss" days
From today, you'll be the ones saying "yes boss" to me
Hey no!
You once said
'When your presence itself pulls a crowd, that day you're a hero'
Now, not my presence, just my poster's enough
to pull the crowd!
Where I hold my ground, they swarm to me with cameras
I didn't pull off any of this with money
It's what I earned through my character
I'm someone who came with no background
and rose only on my talent
I'm not some cheap tyre that goes flat I'm a bulldozer!
Yes, I'm a hero
Why you staring at me?
Take a good look at this face
From today, if I shave my moustache, you'll shave yours
If I go bald, you'll go bald too
I'm done being like you
now on, you'll be the one like me!
Krishna, listen to me
You.. listen to me
Where's tomorrow's rally?
JP Nagar
Shift it to Gandhinagar
Krishna, everything's alrea-
Do as I said, sir!
My phone...
Phone...
Hmm
Krishna...
Krishna, you're forgetting your cinema hero dream
At least hereafter, use that knowledge and wit of yours for something good
- Nani... - Hello
Come tomorrow Reopen the mess
Uh... Super, Boss!
Coming, Boss!
'Believed the formula was mine to make, the role was mine to write'
'I reigned like everything danced at my fingertips, like I was the Brahma in command'
'Then came one girl and turned my world into illusion'
'The kingmaker in me failed to see'
'that even Ramayana and Mahabharata bent their course to a woman's will'
All hail youth icon Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!
'Krishna's mess'
Hey, move!
All hail!
- All hail!
All hail!
- Rangamma, let's go back in
Looks like our Boss, doesn't he?
All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!
All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!
Hi!
[Explosion]
[Panicked voices]
Please help!
Anna!
Oh no!
Hand over the children, sir!
Hey, stop! - Don't go!
Take him, Anna! - Oh no!
Please help! Somebody help!
Come on, lady, move out now!
Brother, Nani...
I'll get him, you move out first!
Nani...
Hey Nani!
Nani!
N-Nani! - Sir...
S-Sir...
M-My boss... he looks just like you...
Nani, it's me...
Nani...
Hey NANI!
Nani!
Hey Nani!
'From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!'
Stand right there!
'Breaking news!'
'Risked his own life to save many'
'Dhanush Rajashekar!'
Welcome, costume-hero!
That BOOM at your mess?
You think a gas cylinder leak did that?
Nah nah!
It's...
...the Devil's job!
You filthy scum!
If you were a real man
you'd fight me face-to-face
Not play with innocent lives, like a coward!
Krishna!
Krishna, what are you doing?
Let go of him, Krishna!
Krishna, hear me out, don't mess it all up
Hands off! Krishna, stop!
I saw you as my father... more than that, as God himself!
Forget being God, you couldn't even be a human, sir
What did you say? You called him father?
When he's never been a father in personal life itself
how's he supposed to feel that emotion, huh?
Try all you want
The lap Rukmini sits on is - MINE
the right to sit in CM's chair is also MINE
Just wait till this election's over, Costume-hero!
Game over, drama finished!
You lowlife!
Krishna's not just flute and tune
he's got the conch of war too!
Just wait till this election's over
The Krishna in me will show you his universal form!
In the name of opportunity, you made me your play piece
Request all you want
no way I'm retiring!
I won't rest till I sit and rule
Game on!
[Laughing]
What's happening, sir? None of this was in our plan!
My son's turned into a real politician now!
You were the one who kept saying
That the game's in "our" hands
No
It's in Dhanush's hands now
Finally he learnt, that to bring tears, one must first plant fear deep in their bones
Sir, I don't feel right about this
You!
I don't keep you around for your morals
I keep you because you know my weakness!
Try being over smart, and your house cylinder is next to blow!
With a death in air, the sympathy votes will swing our way
What's bothering you?
I betrayed a young man who placed his trust in me
He saw me as a father, and even more
But I used that trust for my own gain
One life I shattered, another I sent to the grave
You know why we never had children?
It's just...
The doctor told us you can't conceive
He didn't say it
I made him say it
Janaki!
No matter how educated I am
I still believe, children carry the fruits of their parents' virtues and sins
You've been a good husband, no doubt
But in the name of your pride and existence, you've committed countless sins
And yet you never thought to ask me once?
You have the freedom to question me
When it comes to motherhood, the choice and the right are mine alone!
Countdown for the voting has begun
The will of the land, through every vote!
'Heavy voter turnout seen all over the state'
'Voters are casting votes enthusiastically'
Karunada People's Party sweeps with a massive majority
'Karunada People's Party workers are going all out in celebration!'
[Triumphant cheering]
Sir, since it's all gone your way
Shall I have Krishna drop the act now?
Nambiar...
Show ain't over yet!
Sir, no word from you about Krishna
Oww!
Uncs, I'm all set and ready for politics!
But one thing
the character you created deserves a happy ending!
So tell me, will you take down that costume-hero... or should I?
Dhanush! Have you lost it?
I'm telling you! Don't do this!
Everyone, clear out!
Okay, sir
Security, everybody out!
Sir, what's going on here?
How dare he challenges me!
He's innocent! Please no, sir! - Stop!
Sir...
UNCS!
This attire and this attitude, works for politics?
Victory to Karnataka!
Uncs, will the CM chair come here, or do I have to go for it?
You costume-hero!
Original is always the original
Devil is always Devil
The lap Rukmini sits on is - MINE
the right to sit in CM's chair is also...
MINE!
Bravo, costume hero!
Bravo!
You act like me perfectly
but original is always original!
Krishna! Stop it, Krishna!
Uncs!
DEVIL!
Krishna! Stop, please!
Krishna, now's not the time for acting, listen!
You're comparing me to this kitchen hand?
No, stop!
Sir, this is getting confusing! Please, stop! I'm begging you!
You scoundrel! Your over-smart brain brought all this confusion!
You deserve to die first!
Please don't harm Krishna, sir
He came on my word, sir!
In politics and power, I spare no one
For sympathy votes, I even killed my wife!
You think I'll spare this damn kitchen hand?
What did you say?
Dear, why are you standing in the rain?
Come inside
What did you just say?
So.. Amma... - Dhanush...
It wasn't an accident?
Not now, I'll explain later!
I want to know right now!
Later, I said!
I'm doing all of this for your sake
Move! I said move!
Even now, you couldn't recognise your own son!
Ey!
I thought acting like Dhanush was my ticket to becoming a hero
But now I'll have to keep acting like him forever, sir
Still, it turned out for the better, no?
No, sir
Somehow my heart doesn't agree
I feel like I'm betraying the people who believe in me
I feel like telling them the truth, that I'm not Dhanush, I'm Krishna
Don't do that, Krishna
The truth might ease your heart, but it'll only break theirs
When intentions are pure, right or wrong don't matter
Respected Governor will formally administer the oath of office to Dhanush
We now request Mr. Dhanush Rajashekar to step onto the stage
Krishna... They're calling you on stage
'You're the road to every atonement of mine, Krishna'
[Triumphant cheering]
I, Dhanush Rajashekar...
What next, sir?
You must be really tired, CM sir
Plenty still left to do
Rest for today, we'll talk tomorrow
Hmm
CM sir!
Come on, Rukku! Not you too!
From now on, you might be out of reach for poor ones like me!
I'm CM only for the people
but for you, I'm still the same Krishna
I love you, Krishna!
Bye
Goodbye, Devil
'The Devil'