-What happened? -Grandma! My dad hit me.
Don't cry. What did you do?
-Tell me a story. -Which story?
The story of the prince who stole the knives.
Aren't you tired of it yet?
-Tell me once more. -Okay, come on.
Sit. Sit down.
Once upon a time, there was a princess.
Her name was also Mehandi.
There was once a beautiful princess In a tropical country
The prince from a country full of Mountains fell in love with her beauty
They were head over heels in love
Love was in the air And it was heavenly
King Mongoli invaded with his army And the prince was defeated
So he went into hiding in a forest
King Mongoli found The princess' father, the King
And killed him
While the Princess was held prisoner
An astrologer told A secret to King Mongoli
Make some knives
From the bones of a rhinoceros
And hurl them at her for 30 days
Cut her breasts And smear her blood on the deity
If you do this You will get immortality
When the Prince heard this news
He sneaked into the palace at night
And escaped with the knives And the Princess
He went back to the forest And led his life
With the love of his life
They are still watching over us.
2010 - AMBALE VILLAGE, MAHARASHTRA
What did the doctor say?
He asked us to fulfill my mom's wishes.
He asked me to bring her loved ones
and get her to meet them.
Side, side, side!
Where is that drunkard?
Where is that motherfucker?
Tell me, I will drag him here right away.
I will go.
Side, side, side!
and make him meet my mom.
Where is that mongrel?
POOMBARAI, KODAIKANAL
BAR FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Side, side, side!
It gives me goosebumps.
Don't you agree?
Chitra?
Yes, brother, "Chinna Kuyil" Chitra. That's whom I'm talking about.
It's not Chitra, it is Vani Jayaram. Listen carefully.
Can't you figure it out from her high notes?
You slapped me for that? You lunatic!
How dare you call me a lunatic! I'll kill you.
-Sit down please! Back to your seat! -Hey, stop that song!
Hey! When I said that Chitra sang this song, he slapped me! Lunatic!
Sit down. Don't get worked up.
Why do you act like you own a recording company?
I am going to sing a song now.
You have to name the singer.
If you don't answer correctly
you get to slap him back, okay?
A thousand sweet dreams
Your cheeks look like ice cream
TMS and Jayalalitha.
Hey! Jayalalitha? He didn't ask about the actor. He asked about the singer.
You can't talk as you please.
Side, side, side!
You are my life
I am your life
Side, side, side!
A peacock is longing for love, oh, myna, myna
S.P. Sailaja.
Lord Krishna is calling us
-Balamuralikrishna. -Lord Krishna...
What else do you want? Just say it
I will bring the moon to your feet
-Who sang it? -Is this a song from a movie?
-What does he mean? -Ask him from the released movies.
Side, side, side!
He froze in that period. Ask from the movies released until then.
Hey! Don't you know what time it is? Are you out of your senses?
Who are these morons? Hey!
-I surrendered myself to you -What is happening?
You are the King of smiles
And I'm your queen
-Hello, sir. -You are the soulful singer
I'm the muse to your tune
My heart aches for you
I'm sleepless for nights on end
-Sleepless... -Jayachandran and S.P. Sailaja.
Guess the singer now.
The sweet breeze of my youth
Brings a melody to my ears
I heard it once
And it gave me great joy
The sweet breeze of my youth
Brings a melody to my ears
I heard it once
And it gave me great joy
Hey, stop!
P. PALANISWAMY HOUSE
Greetings, sir.
Where can I find Jeeva from Rajageetham Musicals?
-Rajageetham Jeeva? -Yes.
You'll find Othavedi near Nandha Restaurant.
-Okay, sir. -He will help you.
Side, side, side!
Come, let's go and check.
Thank you, sir.
Dear, they are here to meet you.
Side, side, side!
I'm Nisha and he is Amar.
We are coming from Maharashtra.
We want to meet Mr. Jeeva.
Jeeva...
I'm... Mehandi's daughter.
-Superb! Great, Jeeva! -Amazing! Superb, Jeeva!
He will make you swoon With his gimmicks
Evil! Man is evil
Side, side, side!
Hey! All of you get out!
Get lost!
-Go on. -What has gotten into him?
Didn't you hear me, sir? Get out!
Get lost!
Why are you doing this?
Some important people are here to meet you. Come and talk to them.
Come and talk to them.
-Come on! -Let me go!
You idiot! Do you know who is here?
Come in, dear.
She is Mehandi's daughter.
RAJAGEETHAM MUSICALS
Have a safe journey.
I can't forget that blessed day.
I'm not sure if your mom told you this.
This is where I first met her.
1992 - POOMBARAI, KODAIKANAL
-Don't talk about my daughter! -Don't...
-You did not raise her properly. -Your son is a wastrel.
Behave yourselves.
Let's talk once the kids leave.
You may leave.
Let's go and play...
-Yes. -Ms. Esther, let's go.
Is Rajangam coming?
We've informed him, sir, he will be here.
Go and call him again.
-I can't stretch it, Kalia. -Try, ma'am.
The wire is short.
-Please stretch it, madam. -I can't.
Try to reach further in.
What's going on?
Hey! What are you doing here during work hours?
It's... His mom has been hospitalized.
She wanted to speak to him.
His uncle is on the phone now.
-Give it. -Here.
Here you go.
The wire is short.
Side, side, side!
Call them from the post office.
Hey! Listen to me. Go to the post office.
Go!
Let's go.
Hello. Tell me. I'm on the way.
Yes, I am ready. I'm leaving now.
I'll be there in ten minutes. Yes, see you.
Ramar, start the vehicle.
-Sir, please... -I beg of you...
-Come, Rajangam, take a seat. -Greetings, Father.
-How are you? -I'm fine, please sit.
-What's the issue? -Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord...
Gabriel's son, Stephen, from our church
Side, side, side!
Elizabeth, have eloped.
Both the families are suffering now.
Father, you know that we are true Christians and that they are converted!
-Hey! -Hey, sit down.
What did you say? If he is a converted Christian
then who are you?
Are you a direct descendant of George III?
You are all converted.
We're the only ones true to our roots.
-Keep that in mind, sit down. -Rajangam.
That's not the issue.
Your son is responsible for all these problems.
My son?
Hey, show him the cassette.
RAJAGEETHAM MUSICALS
Dressing up, make-up,
-flirting, kissing, romancing... -RAJAGEETHAM MUSICALS
Your son is responsible for every such behavior in this region.
Wait, guys! Be patient. I'll give it to everyone.
-Wait, I will give you. -Give it to me!
This happens only in the RSP bus.
-Men are all the same! -Hey, get up.
Didn't it work?
Okay, meet me tomorrow at the shop.
-Sir, did you get the Roja movie songs? -No.
I ordered it a month ago. You haven't bought it yet.
A new guy has composed it. It's a great song.
Hey, what kind of a song is it? I heard it too.
Songs should be recorded with chorus.
It's a pain to the ears.
What's that guy's name? Yes, A.R Rahman.
He will be a one film wonder.
He will vanish after two or three films.
Hey! Send Stephen inside.
Go inside! He is the sole proprietor of love songs.
-Sir. -This cassette will work, go.
-Which song is it today? -Play it.
Sir, including them, four pairs have eloped until now.
In all the four cases
your son has played a major role.
That's why we've gathered here, sir.
The first accused is Composer Ilaiyaraaja. The second is your son, Jeeva.
Sir, we won't interfere in his business. But ask him not to help the lovers.
We're being lenient only because he is your son. Please try to understand, sir.
If I hear any more complaints, I will burn the shop down.
Oh, Jesus!
-Jeeva! -Tell me.
You are not a Christian.
But your donations help us run half the programs here.
Discipline is important. Keep that in mind.
-Okay? -Yes, Father. This won't happen again.
Father, those people are here again.
They were seeking your permission to run a circus on the church grounds, right?
-They are here. -Is it?
Yes, Father.
-You may leave. -Okay, Father.
Father.
That's them.
Well...
Side, side, side!
That's my daughter.
Stop, stop. We have arrived.
-Is this the right place? -Yes.
MEHANDI CIRCUS
-Dude! Do you know who a real father is? -Who?
The creature designed by God to beat his son.
His own son!
But why does your father always beat me?
-Dude, did you laugh now? -Yes.
Please don't do it again.
You were eyeing a girl this morning, right?
Her people have set up this circus.
We are like Rajinikanth and Mammootty in the movie, Thalapathi.
Our friendship is like that... Hey!
Dude! What happened?
-One, two, four... -Don't irritate me now, I'll kill you.
Dude, I'm trying to help you.
-Just stop. -Ten.
-Keep quiet. -Thirteen.
Sixteen.
Nineteen.
Twenty.
-Give it to me. -Twenty six.
Give it to me.
Side, side, side!
Hey, wow! She started it in a single kick.
Start the bike.
Hey, start the bike.
Mr. TMS!
You made Actor MGR the chief minister by singing many hit songs for him.
Singer SPB is now singing hit songs for Actor Rajinikanth to make him the next CM.
If I bundle you both up in sacks and throw you away
our country will be problem-free.
Thanks to your work, all the actors will claim to be the CM
in the next 25 years.
Let that be.
Are the philosophical songs ready?
Philosophical songs!
Do you know the meaning of Laalaakku Dol Dappi Maa?
-What? -You don't, right?
Side, side, side!
Here, we give priority to romance.
Why are you playing only Hindi songs?
Oh, God...
Yes, my boss loves only Hindi songs.
Are you going to self-immolate now?
-Guys, bring the gas! -Hey!
Just do your job.
Hey, move. Move!
RAJAGEETHAM
The other day, you helped me start the bike, right?
-That's why I'm thanking you. -That's okay.
Could you play this song once more?
Sure.
Mehandi, shall we go?
Oh, is the DJ taking requests?
-Hey, get back to work. -I know, buddy.
RAJAGEETHAM MUSICALS
This evening at the Poombarai church grounds
starts your Mehandi Circus!
It will be a celebration for kids
and a delight for youngsters and elders.
We welcome you all and seek your support.
Dude, the whole town is gathered here.
Gatherings like these have turned many politicians into clowns.
Hello, sir!
Side, side, side!
They are audio technicians.
Side, side, side!
-May I join you? -No, go away.
Don't be scared.
-Do you like our town? We'll help you. -Yes, the food is very good.
Hey, get to work.
Come on, bro, I'll make you forget Hindi.
-Is it ready? -Yes, it is ready.
Here, play this.
I will press the button.
-The sweet breeze of my youth -Oh, my love...
-Brings a melody to my ears -The circus will be empty now.
I heard it once
And it gave me great joy
The sweet breeze of my youth
Brings a melody to my ears
Side, side, side!
And it gave me great joy
It's the same instrument And the same tune
Move aside! Girls, come in. Learn to respect women.
Are you from Pazhamputhoor?
Which album do you want? Karakattakkaran or Chinna Thambi?
-Do you have songs from Roja? -Roja songs?
Roja songs are nice, right? The composition is fresh, without chorus.
He is a newbie named Rahman, but he is very talented.
He composes great music using computers.
I won't be surprised if he bags an Oscar in the next 25 years.
You all asked for the same songs, right?
This is a snowstorm
And he is sleeping Without a care in the world
Poor thing
Mehandi Circus is going to start in a few minutes.
-Welcome! -Circus
-Bring your family and get entertained! -Circus...
Mehandi circus
We welcome you all
My salutation to the respectable people
who have gathered here on the opening day!
We are not a famed circus unit with animals like lions or elephants.
Our crew is not huge in number.
Hey, you, get up!
We don't have colorful lighting either.
-We are a crew of just ten people. -You're just a kid...
We promise you a great time.
We came here, believing in you
please support us.
Now...
Your wait is over.
The most anticipated.
Blood-curdling...
Death Game!
Starts now.
It's a highly risky game.
To get your applause
we are risking a life!
-He hurled a knife at her! -Oh, no!
-Hey, that was too close! -It's scary.
Side, side, side!
Hey! Hey!
Hey, come on! She is fine.
I couldn't stand to see you during the knife-throwing game.
You too are stuck like the cassette.
-Hey, circus! -What?
Hey, can't you hear me calling you--
I couldn't stand to see you during the knife-throwing game.
-Please don't do it again. -Okay.
It hurts my heart.
I couldn't sleep last night thinking about it.
That's it.
See you, boss.
Side, side, side!
She has invaded my town
Beauty paired With a bewitching fragrance
She is all I can think about
Dove-like eyes! A set of pearls for teeth
She has invaded my town
Beauty paired With a bewitching fragrance
She is all I can think about
She tortured me with her silence
She hurt my heart with her eyes
She tortured me
She hurt my heart
She tortured me
She hurt my heart
She is not a girl But a beautiful flower
I dare not blink in her presence
I'm not lying, she moves Gracefully like a chariot
Caste and religion don't stand a chance Against her hypnotizing eyes
Oh, her beauty is so pure And she flaunts it
My poor heart can't take it anymore, I'm falling to my knees
Dove-like eyes
A set of pearls for teeth
Dove-like eyes! A set of pearls for teeth
She has invaded my town
Beauty paired With a bewitching fragrance
She is all I can think about
Everyone in my town fancies her
I lose myself in her presence
She is a heroine to everyone
Though villains are everywhere... I will guard my Love
While the whole town is longing For her, who will she consider?
Her one smile was enough To make me go mad in love
Dove-like eyes! A set of pearls for teeth
She has invaded my town
An enchanting beauty Paired with a bewitching fragrance
-She is all I think about -SARASWATI FOLK TROUPE
Side, side, side!
She hurt my heart with her eyes
She tortured me
She hurt my heart
She tortured me
She hurt my heart
-Sir, the weather is nippy here, right? -Yes.
-Anything else? -No.
-How much? -Rs. 2 for two cups of tea.
Hey, it's on me.
-I will pay. It's okay, I'll pay for you. -Hey.
Now I understand how Tamilians' assets get nationalized.
-Go and get cassettes from Batlagundu. -Okay.
Fine, I'll go...
You, circus guy! He is very generous.
-Eat your fill. -Sure, sir.
Hereafter, I'll pay for you.
It is highly dangerous.
Have you heard about the three knives game?
You have to throw three knives in the air
and lie down in such a way that the knives fall between your thighs.
Look here. Once, it missed
-and wounded my thigh. -Hey!
Then why on earth do you do this?
My family has been doing this for generations.
We've to earn a living, right?
Nothing untoward will happen to that girl, right?
Who? Mehandi?
Be careful, safety is important. If she dies, you can't bring her back to life.
It is in my skillful hands, sir. I'll tear the sky and drink up the ocean!
Forget that. We have a new game tonight.
Side, side, side!
How could he throw knives lit with fire?
My body is burning, dude!
My body is shivering, dude!
If I stand here for five more minutes, you will see me dead.
She is my angel. How could they do this to her? My whole body is on fire.
My whole body is shivering, dude.
-Burning! -Shivering!
Burning!
What are you planning now? How to torture me next?
Shall I bury myself in the graveyard?
You are torturing me in several ways.
Carry on, dude!
Why are you sulking now?
Hey, I'm asking you.
Shall I tell you something?
I keep getting nightmares about those knives.
What did you say just now?
I keep getting nightmares about those knives.
Oh, no! What is he planning now?
Now, your favorite knife game.
Do or die.
If it misses, she dies.
Starts in seconds.
The knives have been stolen.
-Do something. -Come here.
What do I do?
Master, all the knives have been stolen.
The knives for The Death Game are missing.
Whoever it is who took them, please return them.
What do you mean?
Please calm down!
Hey, everyone be seated!
Don't shout!
Sit! Sit! I said, sit down!
Everyone, be seated! Hey, you, sit down!
Keep quiet!
Whoever took the knives, return them immediately.
You won't be punished if you return them.
If I find them, I will flay you alive.
You can't sell or pawn those knives.
Whatever you do, you'll get caught.
Return them immediately!
Perform something for the money we paid.
Hey, sit down!
-Ask that girl to show something. -Come here.
-Sir! -You, come here!
Come.
What do you want to see from that girl?
-Did you steal the knives? -No, sir.
-Are you mocking me? -No, sir. Please let me go.
The show has been interrupted here...
-What do you want to see from that girl? -No, sir! I don't want to see anything.
Do you doubt anyone?
No, sir.
Constable, close the gates.
Everyone, form a queue.
How could you steal those knives?
If I find the culprit, I will flay him alive.
-Hey, what happened? -Let go!
You are the one who took the knives. I know.
No! Why should I take those? That guy might have taken them.
Side, side, side!
It's not him. I know that it's you.
Please return those knives or things will get messy.
Else I won't come to the market.
Listen, I like it and that's why I'm doing it.
Who did this?
We found the knives.
Thank you so much!
The Mongolian King
stabbed the prince to death.
Grandma, is it the same story again?
You continue.
On witnessing that, the princess stabbed herself to death.
But they turned into deities and are still watching over us.
Why are you playing the carol now?
It's for Good Friday, Father.
Good Friday? It is not for another ten months.
Oh, really?
Father, we are doing it for... Jeeva's personal use.
You are misusing the Lord's place.
You have already caused us enough problems.
Side, side, side!
Hey, clear this!
-We won't do it again. -Get out.
Side, side, side!
Why do you care about the music at her game?
-Keep quiet. -What is wrong with you?
-Okay, open the door. -You open it.
-You're ready to land me in trouble. -Go on.
Oh! One more door?
Side, side, side!
Hey, Stephen?
What are you doing here?
You! How could you elope just like that?
We are facing the music here.
My ears are still ringing from his father's slap.
Did you get caught by the orangutan?
Who let you in?
Father, Stephen...
I spoke to Edwin.
You will get the job in a week.
Give this letter to him.
-Thank you, Father. -Stay inside the room.
Side, side, side!
-Got it? -Okay, Father.
Bharathiraja's movie is working out...
What about your angel?
She is dealing with knives, Father.
-She is in the circus. -Oh, that girl?
Conduct as many carols as you want. We will bring 100 more violinists too.
Just hold her in a musical rain.
Side, side, side!
Father, may I hold this grape juice?
Hey, behave yourself...
Put it down.
Do you know what Jesus says?
-He says, "Fall in love". -Really?
Yes! Love alone glorifies the human race.
Love makes flowers bloom.
It makes you perform carols in the church.
It's playing in the cassettes.
Sometimes, it is in the form of a pastor holding the rosary.
After the love between Adam and Eve
This is the purest love
His love is the purest
This is the best pair
After Adam and Eve
-He is a pastor! -Hey, he is our brother now.
-Hey, stop! -What do you want to eat?
I asked you to stop.
What?
The music playing during the knife game
annoys me greatly.
I've composed a new track.
Play this from now on.
It will be nice.
Why did you take the knives?
Don't you understand? I cannot stand seeing you like that.
Are you scared that I'll die?
Why do you care if I die?
Then I too will have to die.
This will not work.
What do you mean?
We're leaving in a few days.
You'll think about me for a while
and then forget me.
I'm just a circus girl, right?
I will kill you! Did you call me here to say this?
Did you think I'd leave you in the lurch?
Look here.
You can't just leave me.
I won't let you leave either.
Didn't you say it won't work?
To say this, you've put on so much make-up.
Do you think I'll believe it?
A million raindrops Come pouring down on me
The rain pounds my soul Thanks to you
A million raindrops Come pouring down on me
The rain pounds my soul Thanks to you
You came as the light At the end of the tunnel
You looked deep into my eyes And found my lost self
You are my favorite dream
You are my everlasting love
You are my favorite dream
MEHANDI CIRCUS
You are my everlasting love
My grandma too stood for the knife game, during her days.
Then it was my mom.
One fine day, my mom died.
Back then, I was... a kid.
Since then
my father made me take my mother's place.
My grandpa didn't ask my grandma
if she liked it.
My father didn't ask my mother.
But...
You are asking me.
The time I spent waiting for you
Was as soul-wrenching as a song Composed by the maestro himself
The mountain is so pleasant
And your smile makes me Go weak in the knees
I didn't need alcohol to fall for you
Don't you want to be with me?
I will protect you with my life
I was born to be with you And I am proud of it
You are my favorite dream
You are my everlasting love
You are my favorite dream
You are my everlasting love
-A million raindrops come pouring down -On me
-The rain pounds my soul -Thanks to you
A million raindrops Come pouring down on me
The rain pounds my soul Thanks to you
You came as the light At the end of the tunnel
You looked deep into my eyes And found my lost self
You are my favorite dream
You are my everlasting love
Sir, I saw your son with that circus girl.
Leave it, sir.
It's common for our boys to spend time with the showgirls every year.
This is not a big deal.
Hey!
The things I hear about you are not good.
Side, side, side!
Who will respect me if things go wrong in my family?
Why should one live after losing pride in the community?
-It's not-- -Hey, shut up!
Don't talk.
Listen!
I don't care that you're my only child. I will kill you.
Side, side, side!
Look, your father keeps slapping me.
I am so angry that... Let's go to the wine shop.
You look handsome.
You are from a rich and affluent family.
But... Mehandi's father will not accept your love.
-Why? -My people always behave like this.
I like you.
I will help you.
-I'll help you. -Superb! That's enough for me.
What will be your family's response?
Response?
He doesn't like others falling in love, would he spare his own son?
All he cares about are his caste, image
reputation and the like.
He won't understand any of this, especially love.
My mother has been embroidering a ton of ducks
over the past 25 years.
She makes them very cute, you know? She must have made more than 1,000 ducks.
But my father doesn't even know about it.
What will he do about my love? Nothing!
If I get married to Mehandi
no one can do anything.
I will take care of it.
Don't you understand something?
If you follow your father's words,
you will be his puppet.
But if you marry Mehandi against your father's wish,
-you will be a clown in the circus. -Hey!
You're going overboard.
After the arrival of this circus,
you've been treating your bike like public transport.
Only Jadhav will be a pillion rider now. No place for you.
-Bye, Jadhav! Be safe. -Good morning...
Disassemble the tent in the morning.
Side, side, side!
Give it to me.
Oh, desirous heart
Did you mistake dreams for reality?
Oh, my heart
Listen, Mehandi.
You know your father very well.
He will not accept this.
Such guys would befriend us just for pleasure.
When it comes to marriage, they will vanish in thin air.
Many of our women have been cheated in the name of love.
I'm sure you're aware of it.
This will not work out. Stop it already.
I trust him.
Did you mistake dreams for reality?
Oh, my heart
Oh, desirous heart
-Oh, desirous heart -CHINNALAPATTI, 40 KM
Your dream will come true
Side, side, side!
Mehandi Circus starts today in your town.
Two shows every day.
Oh, desirous heart
-Do bring your family! -Oh, desirous heart
Oh, desirous heart
MEHANDI CIRCUS
I want to marry Mehandi. I will take care of her.
You won't face any problem.
No one can do any harm. I'll take care of it.
Are you scared that you'll lose your income if Mehandi leaves?
How much do you want? I will pay you!
What did you say? Will you pay me?
Side, side, side!
-Get out! -It's not...
-Get lost! -I didn't mean it that way.
I don't need you or your money.
We moved from there to keep our reputation intact.
And here you are, offering me money!
-Get lost! -I didn't mean it, sorry if I'm wrong.
I'm here for Mehandi.
I can't live without her.
She will be happy only with me!
Our love is true!
True love? You both met just a month ago.
Sir! Leave us.
Please leave us.
Otherwise I might get a heart attack.
Please leave, sir.
-Who wants his money? -Shall we disassemble the tent?
No, don't.
Side, side, side!
-Come, come... Is it over? -Almost, sir.
Jadhav!
Yes, sir!
-Call that guy! -Okay.
Why is he calling him back?
Whatever you said is right. You sincerely love my daughter.
But you shouldn't have said that you'll pay me.
I don't need it.
Do something.
If you do it successfully, you can take Mehandi with you.
Side, side, side!
Just hurl... nine knives around her...
as you've seen in The Death Game.
If you hurl those nine knives perfectly
you can take her.
If you fail, never come near us. That's it.
You can leave.
I keep my words, see you later.
Jeeva, the whole world is a circus.
There is a knife hanging over everyone's head.
Power, money, honor
community, religion, family...
Lust, hostility, treachery
jealousy, beauty, ugly are some of those knives.
For your father, it's his caste. For your mother, it's ducks.
For me, it's Jesus. For you, it's Mehandi and love.
As I said, there is a knife hanging over everyone's head.
Wine, song, dance, cinema, circus and everything else is between those knives.
The ladies' watch at my place.
Even that lies between the knives.
Jeeva, Jesus made gallons of wine from a bunch of grapes.
He fed hundreds of men from a single piece of fish.
He resuscitated a dead man.
You can't understand this easily. But if you look deep into it...
Nothing is impossible if we put our mind to it.
When it comes to love, everything is okay.
Side, side, side!
So, Jadhav has agreed to train you.
You being in love is violence in itself.
-Now it's getting violent too. -Hey, shut up.
Learn to hold the knife properly.
Learn to stab the board.
Then comes aiming the target.
-Throw it on the side. -This side?
Wow!
-You nailed it! -Hey, let go!
I mean it, dude.
Missing every throw is as difficult as hitting the target every time.
-Don't worry, it will take some time. -He means that you won't make it.
Listen, he really doesn't want you to marry his daughter.
-Just watch, I'll hurl it properly. -We can't do it.
Your posture looks better than a professional.
Yes!
Look, I did it!
Try once more.
Yes!
If you want the knives correctly around the limbs, hip and neck
you've to practice more.
You've to be thinking about it all the time.
Hey, what will you do for me?
What a question! I'll lay down my life for you.
Then go and stand near that door.
-Near this door? -Yes.
Close the door.
Pose like an angel.
Hey, I asked you to pose like an angel!
Side, side, side!
Hey! I didn't mean this when I said I'll lay my life down.
You just want a target, right?
I'll arrange one. Can you buy some biryani?
-Would you like some biryani? -Not for biryani, it's for love.
Love has made one a beggar and is going to make another a murderer.
Have some biryani... No!
You'll get it only if you stand there.
Raise your hands, close your eyes and pray.
Stand still. Go on, dude.
Oh, God! Hey, run! Run for life!
Hey, don't risk your life for some biryani.
Enough?
Wow, dude!
Superb! Four out of nine hit the target.
But if any one of the remaining five knives hits her, then...
Hey, mind your own business.
-Throw it. -Don't irritate me, go away.
-Just throw it! -Go away.
Jadhav, five knives hit the target today.
What happened, Jadhav?
We are leaving next week.
Where to?
Andhra Pradesh.
He really wants to spill blood.
I'm ready.
Knives!
Are you kidding me?
It will take at least five years to master this skill.
You can't do it.
It's not as easy as love, to master in just 30 days.
Side, side, side!
Why did you come here?
Come on, you can do it.
Get to your position.
-Hey, bring the board! -Okay, master.
Now... The blood-curdling... Death Game!
Starts in a few seconds.
If he misses, she dies.
Here, for your entertainment
we are risking a life. It starts now...
I couldn't do it. I don't want to.
You can keep your daughter!
Take care of her, okay? I'm leaving.
-Would you like some rotis and dal? -Okay.
Let's order it for everyone.
Side, side, side!
-Yes. -What about you?
-I don't want anything. -Kunal, come fast.
I'm coming.
Why are you doing this?
Side, side, side!
Wherever I go, I am haunted by a guilt.
Side, side, side!
Let's go.
Hi, Jadhav! It's you, thank God! I thought it was someone else.
Don't be scared, Jadhav is on our side. He trained me with the knives.
Jadhav, the Father has left Poombarai and is waiting near a lodge in Chinnalapatti.
Once things get settled, we'll come back.
-Shall we go? -I'm glad.
-Be happy. -Okay, Jadhav, we are leaving.
Don't be scared. No worries.
Your father asked him to throw knives.
His father will throw knives at both of you.
Leave them behind. Your decision is right.
We don't know where you are from...
But the Lord has decided that you will spend your life with him.
Your love should remain true, that's enough.
Keep this.
It contains an address. Go there.
From there, you can go uphill safely. I have informed them.
My friend will take care of you.
Don't mention me as Amaladoss. For her, I am Candy.
Father, why does she call you Candy?
Okay, the sermon is over. You may leave.
Take this.
There are some fruits and biscuits.
-Eat if you get hungry. -Okay.
Side, side, side!
You will be safe, Father. You will hide in the church.
-Nobody will suspect you. -That's the Lord's blessing, my son.
God bless you, my child. Lead a happy life.
-See you, Father. See you, pal. -Take care.
Okay.
The kin that found me
My future is with you, my dear
Oh, my sweetheart
Oh, my dear heart
-Here, wear this. -No.
Just wear it.
What happened?
Are you worried?
Then? Are you scared?
-No. -What else?
Nothing... I have you with me.
The kin that found me
Who are you?
Father sent us. He has given a letter too.
Candy told me. This has become a routine for him.
This is how he is blessing everyone.
Okay, please come in. Come on.
Thank you.
Be seated.
Sit.
-Did you eat? Shall I prepare some dosa? -No, thanks. We ate.
-Okay, at least have some tea. -Okay.
Did anyone notice you coming here?
No.
Hey! What happened?
Here you go.
We'll decide everything in a few days. Don't worry about anything.
-Okay? -Okay.
Hey! Come out, I want to talk to you.
Hey!
What happened?
Whenever you come near me
you just hug me and kiss me.
You don't even speak.
Is that all I am for you?
If we have sex
-you will get bored of me, right? -Nonsense!
A month ago, I didn't even know you.
Now, you are everything to me.
I'm scared now.
I wonder what made you love me so much, in just a month.
What about you? Even you eloped with me after just a month of meeting me.
No! I knew you since our last birth.
My grandma used to tell me a story.
The story of the prince who stole the knives.
In that story, I was the princess.
And you were the prince.
You were the one who protected me and took care of me... in our last birth.
Even in this birth
I will take care of you.
Listen! Your skin may wrinkle, teeth may fall out and you may get old.
I will still cuddle you, kiss you and take care of you.
-Really? -It's a promise.
You are everything to me.
Don't worry, I'm with you. Okay?
You have plenty of time. Please go inside.
Mister, your bike is parked in front of the house.
It'll be a problem if someone sees it. Park it in the backyard.
Son, your mother is waiting for you at home. What are you doing here?
-Jeeva! Jeeva! -Hey! Get her!
-Come on! -Drag her out!
Let's just take your son. Don't do this.
Kill her!
-Let her go. -Drag her out!
Get back inside!
Let me go! Let her go!
-Let me go! -Who do you think you are!
Mehandi!
-Get up! Get up! -Get off her!
Lift him up and throw him away...
How dare you do this to our community! Bloody love!
Hey! Whatever you do, you should keep our community pride.
Senseless guy! Hey! Take him to the vehicle.
How dare you fancy my son!
How dare a nomad like you fancy my son!
You dog! Hey, don't let him go!
You should behave where you work.
But your daughter did the opposite.
Do this. Move your circus to Tarapuram. It's within my friend's limit.
I will take care of it, okay?
Just follow my instructions.
No, sir.
We are going back to our native.
This is enough. Please spare us. We will not come back here.
That sinner!
Everything will be fine, master.
It's our aunt.
Tell me, Aunt.
She wants to speak to you.
Tell me, Aunt.
Side, side, side!
I will speak to the doctor.
Okay.
Side, side, side!
Her body gets stiff and she struggles to breathe.
I'm not by her side...
I'm scared.
I was searching for Mehandi in every city and circus...
I couldn't find her.
Everything seized to exist.
I was aloof and broken.
I hope I will find her one day.
Love is dangerous
It kills you slowly
Love is blind indeed
But it makes us cry non-stop
Oh, my woman
Tell me right now
Oh, my woman
Tell me right now
Hey!
How dare you bring him into the house? Have you lost your mind? You're getting...
Mom, is the food ready? We have a guest.
Like a dry leaf on water
My mind drifts aimlessly
I was hooked by your eyes
But whose fault was it?
-When the sound of anklets goes away -RAJAGEETHAM MUSICALS
-Won't every atom of my being scream? -Shall I arrange your marriage?
My life is ruined without you in it
Please come back and save me
Love is dangerous
It kills you slowly
Love is blind indeed
But it makes us cry non-stop
Oh, my woman
Tell me right now
Love is dangerous
It kills you slowly
Oh, my woman
Tell me right now
Sir!
Sir! It's nothing, sir.
Is anyone there?
Don't worry, sir! You will be all right...
Is anyone out there?
Let's go to a hospital.
Life made me realize the truth in Father's words.
Jeeva, the whole world is a circus.
There is a knife hanging over everyone's head.
For your father, it's community.
For your mother, it's ducks.
For me, it's Jesus.
-Please wait. -Who are you? You shouldn't do this!
Please, Father, it is important. I'll be back in a minute.
Brother, what are you doing?
Don't stop him. Let him tie it.
Let your eyes rest forever
For you, it's Mehandi and love.
Will you come with me wherever I go?
I will go wherever you go. I will come and find you.
Oh, summer rain
Oh, my sweetheart Where did you go?
Don't be silent
Please speak to me
I am journeying to hear your voice
-It's getting cloudy now -Getting cloudy
-Time flies -Time flies
My destination gets farther And farther away
Oh, summer rain
Oh, my sweetheart Where did you go?
Oh, summer rain
Oh, my sweetheart Where did you go?
You will find her. You will definitely find her.
Why do you look upset, outsider?
I come across Thousands of faces every day
But where will I find yours?
I roam across the country
Will I ever find you?
Oh, sweetheart! My darling! You are my guiding light
You are my only dream! My nostalgia!
I'm forgetting my favorite song
Side, side, side!
-Solapur is the next town. -Don't be so silent
There is a circus running.
-Please speak to me... -What do you want?
-I've to go inside. -What for?
-You should not go inside. -Let me go.
-Can't you hear me? -Let me go!
Don't run. Stop!
-Catch him! -Hey...
-Leave him! -I won't let you go.
-Leave him! -How dare you!
-Let him go! Let him go! -Come on!
-Let him go. -Fine.
-Ramji! -Sir! You... Aren't you Jeeva?
Yes...
I didn't expect to meet you in this circus.
-Tell me, how is Mehandi? -We can talk about it later, sir.
After we left your place, I reached Ahmedabad.
Mehandi's dad asked me to look for a job in other companies. So I settled here.
I too know the pain of failure in love.
I may be a dwarf, but I have emotions too.
My manager is from Bombay.
If we ask him about knife-throwers, he might help you find Jadhav.
Side, side, side!
I'll give you the office address of Mumbai Circus Association and their phone number.
-You can inquire there, okay? -My destination keeps getting farer
It's getting cloudy
Time flies
My destination keeps getting Farther and farther away
Oh, summer rain
Side, side, side!
Oh, summer rain
-Take the compressor. -Oh, my sweetheart...
-Everything is in the warehouse. -Sir, Jadhav...
-Knife-thrower Jadhav? -Yes, sir.
You can find him behind the shack.
Rs. 20,000! We can't even earn Rs. 200 in the circus.
Jadhav!
It's me, Jeeva! Jeeva from Kodaikanal.
Sir! How are you?
This is my friend, Jeeva. See you guys later.
-How are you? -I've been searching for you everywhere...
-You should've said it earlier. -Yes.
-Bring us a drink. -Okay, sir.
Have it, sir.
Jadhav, how is Mehandi?
What an elegant person you were! It hurts me to see you like this.
Mehandi too suffered like this.
She couldn't eat or sleep properly for four to five months.
She did not even perform in the circus. We were all really upset.
But her father wanted to end it and forced her to get married.
The groom belongs to my community. He doesn't know about her love affair.
He adores Mehandi.
She has also... accepted the reality.
Side, side, side!
A male monkey takes a leap of faith.
But a female monkey looks for safety first.
She has a daughter now.
Mehandi leads a happy life now.
Happy, sir.
I really pity you, sir.
Side, side, side!
Don't tell Mehandi that you met me, okay?
Okay.
Please don't tell her.
She...
Let her be happy.
Okay?
The pain of despair is... very dreadful.
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Yes, it's true.
I know how dreadful the pain we get in despair is.
I met Jeeva at the market today.
He is in town about a business deal.
I didn't expect to meet him after so many years.
He looks great.
He is married and has a daughter now.
-What are you doing? I have to cook. -It won't take long.
Nisha is right here.
Let me go.
The sweet breeze of my youth
Brings a melody to my ears
I heard it only once...
Your son has eloped with Mehandi.
I saw it with my own eyes.
My grandpa was crying and threatening her.
My mother didn't know what else to do.
Do women here have any other choice?
Sir, this is Mehandi.
-I told you about her, right? -Yes.
There is no income from the circus nowadays.
Yes, I know.
-When can she join, sir? -She can join next week.
I will bring my wife.
Our youth makes us forget ourselves
And leads us away from the right path
Love has made me blind
All I care about is pleasure now
-This song meant a lot to my mom then. -I go on a never-ending journey
It's a fire that can't be put out
The sweet breeze of my youth
Brings a melody to my ears
I heard it only once
-And it gave me great joy -It's a nice song, right?
The sweet breeze of my youth
You, that song, my wretched father...
My mother has told me everything.
Get lost!
We don't need you!
Side, side, side!
Go away!
What have you done to my mom?
Don't come back home!
Did you hear me?
My father has been missing since then.
He didn't return after that incident.
Stop the car.
My mom is very sick.
Last week, she told me that she will die soon.
If she meets you, she might recover.
My relatives insisted that I bring my dad to meet her.
That's why I brought you.
She listens to that song even now.
When she hears that song, her face glows.
She listens to it throughout the day.
The one whom she loves is her real husband.
Not the one who's after her body.
You should meet my mother.
This is the only thing that I can do for her.
Mom.
Let's go.
Nisha!
Tell me, Mom.
Side, side, side!
Are you scared that I will die?
I will be happy even if I die now.
Come on!
Side, side, side!
Oh, God!
Wonderful!