(low, sombre music)
Sir.
He sometimes mixes cheap cement and iron to make more profit.
Contractors do it all the time.
(tsks)
No point discussing it anymore.
Shall I do it properly with my workers?
(melancholic music)
(engine whirring)
(car comes to a halt)
(door opens)
(gasping)
-Binu. -(scoffs)
What do you have to say?
Sir, I don't know how this happened.
-It should've never fallen down. -Didn't I trust you with this?
Sir, it's not my fault.
If not yours, whose fault is it?
-What is it? -Sir, please.
-Then whose fault is it? -Move!
-You can stop everything now. -Sir, listen to me.
-Don't say that, sir. -Leave right now!
-Sir, we can make it right. -I'll hire someone else.
-I don't want to see you anymore. -Let's talk later.
-Be calm, sir. -Take him away.
-Let's talk later. -(Vinod) Don't utter a word, Jiji.
(Pappan) No point arguing; just come here!
(Vinod) This is my sweat and blood.
(Pappan) It'll be a different case.
(Vinod) That mason had told me he's a fraud.
(Pappan) I'm on your side.
(emotional music)
(title music)
(thunder rumbling, lightning flashes)
I managed till now without taking money from anyone.
I don't think that's possible anymore.
I'll try to get it for you.
(exhales) No, Pappan.
I'll find a solution.
(faint, sombre music)
Gouri is texting me to meet her.
I can't face her.
I even pawned her mom's gold.
That loan is still pending.
She will be so worried if she gets to know this.
How do you plan on getting those pawned items back?
(exhales)
I have no idea.
If she knows about this now,
she will ask me to stop the construction.
She also has a point.
After building a house out of your pride,
do you plan to starve in it?
After we lost our house,
I saw the trauma my mom and dad went through.
After giving them hope again,
I don't want to spoil that, Pappan.
No matter what happens.
I feel like everything is slipping out of my hands.
Don't be upset.
Let's see.
Vinod, do you go to the terrace with that girl?
Yes, I do.
Terrace is a common area.
Anyone can go at any time, right?
I don't think anyone can go there anymore because of you.
The association closed the door to the terrace.
Please don't mess things up
and ruin his marriage proposals.
(quirky music)
(gasps)
What is it, Dad?
Binu called me.
To talk about that work area.
He says Jiji is a fraud.
Binu says he can finish that work with his workers.
How much it would be?
Almost a lakh.
(exhales)
If you can't afford this now,
we can stop the work for now.
And when you find a good job,
we can finish the remaining work.
I'll talk to your mom.
(soft, emotional music)
It's okay, Dad.
I'm trying for another job.
It will be okay eventually.
We don't have to stop the construction because of that.
Let that happen.
I have a chit fund.
I'll take a loan from it.
Let's finish that work area.
Dad,
I'll manage it.
(tsks) It's okay, dear.
You sleep now.
(soft, emotional music continues)
There are no other formalities. Sign these papers.
Sir, the offering from the temple.
(Suresh) Do things as you said the other day.
Sudhakaran sir.
Suresh.
Sir, you don't come to the shop anymore?
I don't come to that side anymore.
Not only that, my wife buys things online now.
Everything is available online now.
Why are you here, sir? To pay the chit fund.
-No. -Then, to get the money?
For a loan...
You must be financially strained with the housework.
Same here.
That plot in which that shop is now,
-I'm trying to buy that. -Oh.
I'm busy with that.
-By the way, I saw your son. -Where?
At the registrar's office.
Registrar...
Let me know if you need anything here.
All are my friends here.
We can do whatever we want.
No, Suresh.
I'll manage it.
Okay, sir.
(faint, serious music)
Dad, what's with that loan?
Yeah, I have applied.
It will take a few weeks.
I never thought you'd go for that in the morning itself.
-(papers rustling) -(music continues)
I came to know about something
since I went there in the morning.
Did you go to the registrar's office?
Yes.
-Why? -For what?
That's for...
-a friend's mom's-- -Which friend?
Not my friend, Pappan's.
How come his friend is your friend?
Why? Isn't that possible?
I went along with Pappan.
See,
all I have made till now is you
and some good reputation.
I'll be okay if I lose you.
But if you dare to ruin my reputation,
-Vinod... -What?
-(footsteps) -(papers rustling)
(door thuds)
(comedic music)
Where's it?
(comedic music continues)
Here she comes.
I'll go and deal with it.
Please sit here. Don't intervene.
Ma'am. Ma'am.
One moment.
Ma'am,
I know it's very awkward to chase you like this.
But I have no other way.
Please do something about that notice.
I told you already I can't do it.
Don't be so stubborn, ma'am.
I know what I am asking is quite unethical.
But it's about our life, ma'am.
Please, ma'am. A small favour.
Do I have to repeat it again and again?
You're showing the grudge you have for him towards me.
Yeah, let it be like that.
Yeah, I know it's not because you're so sincere.
-When you take revenge on us... -Pappan--
...did you ever think about the girl he's going to marry?
-Don't mess up. -Did you?
Then what's the difference between you and my mom?
-Pappan, no. -Hey, one moment.
What's the difference between you and my mom?
Ma'am, sorry. Come here.
She's at least senseless. What about you?
Come here, come.
You're so enthusiastic to point out other's mistakes.
-(Vinod) It's enough. -(Pappan) Okay, enough!
(soft, emotional music)
Give me the bag.
(bike engine revving)
As if she is some big shot.
(bike drives away)
(emotional music continues)
No matter what we say, we were wrong.
-She is doing her job. -(engine rumbling)
What job?
I was talking for you.
Yeah, that talk was wrong. That's what I said.
Is this how you talk to a girl?
That's how I do it.
I went there to make it happen, even if I had to beg.
And you yelled at her.
So, you went there to fall at her feet?
Yeah, now I might have to.
Yeah, you'll do it.
I don't mean to literally fall at her feet.
Just to say sorry.
Sorry?
Me? To a girl?
(tsks)
You have to.
It's our mistake.
If she tells this to the registrar,
our attempt to sneak away the notice will also be revealed.
She's doing all this because of you.
And I am paying the price.
What should I do now?
You should apologise, Pappan.
Did you hear me?
-Yeah. -Yeah.
-MARUTHOORKOTTA BUS WAITING SHED -(rickshaw buzzing)
(bike engine rumbling)
(whimsical music)
-Hey. -Yes?
Is it needed?
Yes.
Then you also...
Go alone.
(whimsical music continues)
(footsteps approaching)
(bustling traffic)
I said things in the heat of the moment.
He's my brother.
If I see anything happening against him,
I react.
(exhales)
Please don't complain to the registrar.
You can file a complaint against me to the police if you want.
Even what I said was not right.
(vehicles buzzing)
The grudge against you,
I shouldn't have taken out on him.
And I also forgot that a girl is involved in this.
It's okay.
It's because the past issue is still on my mind.
I am sorry.
(playful music)
You didn't do anything wrong.
I was telling him
that you're just doing your duty.
What I did was wrong.
Speaking to you like this today
and what my mom told the other girl,
those were wrong.
(playful music continues)
I am also sorry.
What's your name?
Lissy.
Padmarajan.
Pappan.
Padma... rajan.
Though he is younger than me,
I am just a few months older than him.
(laughs)
(playful music)
Your bus is here.
(bus engine rumbling)
Hey, I just said that the notice can't be removed.
Go and see.
(engine rumbles)
(cheerful music)
(cheerful music intensifies)
(papers rustling)
(hammer striking nail)
Vinod, can't you do that?
He won't let me.
Who was doing all this when he was not here?
Both of your horoscopes are bad now.
That's why I told you.
Don't fall on your ass.
(mockingly) "Don't fall on your ass. "
Hold this.
-(TV serial plays in background) -Give me that.
What's the time?
Hasn't Sindhoorappoo started on TV?
Then it must be 6:00.
What's the time?
Let me see.
(notification beeps)
(tense music builds)
(Sudhakaran) Hey, didn't you hear me?
It's 6:10.
It's mason Binu's men.
It must be because they want to do the work.
Or get me in trouble.
We can't just let go of this, Jiji.
We should file a case.
Shouldn't we take compensation?
Sir, you don't have to run after this.
We have the evidence.
I'll take care of the work area.
I'll manage it, sir.
How can you be sure?
You have not done everything properly till now.
Sir,
I roll funds and materials here and there.
Every contractor does that.
But I've not cheated anyone.
(soft, emotional music)
Sir, did you see this chain?
If the work of any site is stopped,
I have kept this ready to pawn off.
So that the work doesn't get stopped.
I won't cheat you, sir.
(emotional music rises)
Hey, I also had a chain like this on my neck.
I have pawned it for this.
So, when I thought you were also cheating me,
I lost control.
That's why I said things that day.
-Sorry. -It's okay, sir.
Sir, please don't fire me.
-Jiji. -Yeah.
-The tea is ready. -Yeah, I am coming.
Sir,
please don't say this to my dad.
My brother also did the same work.
But he went into a huge loss.
I am just trying to keep my foot on the ground.
Dad will worry if he finds out.
That's why.
I will not tell him anything.
Sir, you're great.
Sir, don't worry. I'll take care of the entire work.
No need for that.
Give me the list of materials.
I'll make the purchase.
You just take care of the labour.
Okay, so be it.
I'll give you the list tomorrow.
I'll send a worker too.
-That's enough. -Okay.
-I'll go then. -Come, sir. Let's drink tea.
-Come. -No, it's okay.
-Sir, come. -(tsks)
-(paper crackles) -(phone rings)
Sit down, madam. I'll answer it.
-Hello? -Hello.
Is Lissy madam there?
Yeah, I'll just call her.
(quirky music)
Lissy madam, the call is for you.
Hello.
I... I...
-I am Pappan. -Who?
Pa... Padmarajan.
Vinod's cousin.
We met yesterday.
(quirky music continues)
I don't have your number.
That's why I called your office.
I wanted to say thanks yesterday.
But you left on the bus.
So, I couldn't tell you.
Then tell me now.
No. Not over the phone.
I want to say it in person.
Let's meet in the evening.
Is it really needed?
You did a lot.
Shouldn't I at least do this?
Let's meet today.
I want to say thanks.
Okay?
-(chuckles) -(receiver thuds)
(playful music)
(indistinct chatter)
Hello.
You are late today.
I've been coming here for a while.
So, I know your timings.
Where is the other guy?
He couldn't come.
-Why? He didn't want to say thanks? -Yes, he wants to.
Shouldn't he be the one thanking me?
Technically, yes. But his housework is going on.
So, he asked me to say it to you.
-Did he? -Yes, he did.
Then, say it fast.
I might miss my bus.
(quirky music)
Thank you.
Okay, welcome.
Is that it?
Hey!
I want to ask you something.
Are you married?
(quirky music continues)
Oh, no.
(bus drives away)
I missed my bus because of your thanks.
Another bus will come, or we'll take an auto. Come.
I can't afford to go by an auto.
Do one thing.
Don't you have a bike?
Drop me off at home.
That's not possible.
Why?
-What will people say? -Eh?
What will people say?
So?
Are you scared?
No, I am not.
If you're not,
-go get the bike. -(vehicle buzzing)
(tsks)
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
(bike kick-starts)
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ Uh-oh, like someone Pinched my ear ♪
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ Like someone sneakily Entered into my heart ♪
♪ Is it a never-ending smile? ♪
♪ Is naughtiness overflowing? ♪
♪ Is your cheek Turning red in shyness? ♪
♪ Or is it just a dream? ♪
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
-Thank you. -Thank you.
(bike engine rumbling)
Sir, which wire do you want?
A medium size.
Sir, I mean, which cross-section?
What's the mm?
How much mm?
It's on the list.
Do you want a countertop
or an undercounter wash basin?
Is it a paper joint,
or does it have a space provision?
(quirky music)
(ceramic shattering)
(Vinod) Oof.
My dear Jiji.
Don't cause more damage.
I'll get you a new head.
No need for a head or a tail. Take it away.
(in Hindi) Hey, come.
(Jiji) There are many there.
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ Why does my heart tremble When I don't see you? ♪
♪ Am I waiting forever? ♪
♪ In the story written by the time ♪
-♪ It's our first rendezvous ♪ -(notification beeps)
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
Why do you need three men for this?
You're increasing labour unnecessarily.
Two is enough.
(quirky music)
Enough with your calculation.
Can't you relax at least when you're home?
Electric, plumbing, civil.
Then, painting, wooden works, flooring.
And their labour charges.
(exhales)
I don't know where it's going to end.
-Hey, don't hit me. -Sorry, Mom.
-Oh, was it you, my son? -(in Hindi) Go straight. Straight.
Madam, sir is very helpful.
We can save on some labour.
(Sudhakaran) Yeah, yeah.
Where are these Hindi guys from?
Oh, they are from prominent families in their hometowns.
Haven't you heard of Chatterjee, Banerjee and Mukherjee?
It's them.
-(chuckles) -♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ A thousand seas ♪
♪ And the shore fades away In distance ♪
♪ Tired are my eyelids ♪
♪ But I keep searching For a face every day ♪
We should show this to the progressive people.
Shall I tell you something?
Gouri smokes.
(chuckles)
Let her.
-(water sloshes) -Why do you care?
Do you smoke?
No.
I quit.
It's been six months since I quit.
Good.
Very good.
♪ Like a thousand arrows pierced ♪
♪ I'm still in wonder Do you know? ♪
♪ Like a dream I want tomorrow ♪
-♪ Let's burn like a wax candle ♪ -(phone rings)
♪ When I drench in the summer sun ♪
♪ I'll keep fasting for you ♪
♪ My pain goes away When we meet even for a second ♪
♪ But you still stay afar ♪
♪ My eyes turn watery When I don't see you ♪
♪ The clouds of memories Shall start showering on my cheek ♪
-♪ Enchanting flower ♪ -(utensils clanks)
Vinod.
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
♪ Uh-oh, like someone Pinched my ear ♪
Dear.
Come.
♪ Like someone sneakily Entered into my heart ♪
Come, let's eat.
♪ Enchanting flower ♪
(plastic bag crackling)
(smiles)
-Half a kilo is enough? -Yes.
I love you.
You are not the girl I had in my dreams.
My mom also wouldn't like you.
But somehow...
I liked you a lot.
(playful music)
For the first time, someone is saying "I love you" to me like this.
Has anyone ever told you this in any other way?
Two to three guys.
But when I compare them with you...
-What? -... you're straightforward.
You say things directly.
You are also not my type.
Not at all.
But whatever I thought was my type didn't work out.
I thought of breaking the cliche this time.
What if it works out?
(cheerful music)
(music continues)
(crickets chirping)
(lift door opens)
-Hi. -(sighs)
Tell me.
What?
Didn't you say you've something important to say?
I don't have anything to say.
I felt like seeing you.
That's all.
Everyone is making me go crazy.
Full-time monitoring.
(sighs) Escaping back to Dubai isn't possible either.
Register marriage has to be done, right?
I'm trapped.
I'm suffocating.
(soft, sad music)
Gouri, I am not avoiding you willingly.
I never thought this housework would keep me running around.
If I don't take care of it now,
I can't manage the expenditures.
Hey, I do understand that.
I am not complaining.
But you need to know my situation, too.
I do understand, Gouri.
Just give me some time.
I'll sort this out.
(melancholic music)
(deep sigh)
-Hey. -Hmm?
I have a dentist's appointment tomorrow.
Can you...
take some time out?
Tomorrow,
the plumber is coming.
All these people...
If we miss them, we won't know when another will come.
Let's do one thing.
After your dentist's appointment, come directly to my site.
Let's meet there.
Okay.
(soft, emotional music)
(lift door opens)
Gouri.
-You go now. -Okay.
(running footsteps)
(lift door closes)
(indistinct conversation)
Is your work here done?
No.
If I don't keep an eye on them,
they will slack off.
Madam, shall I get you tea? Good Bengal tea?
Otherwise, it's okay. You guys talk. Why would I...
-Let's... -Hmm?
...meet here.
Yeah, best.
My mother will be waiting for me with a stopwatch.
I need to go back in half an hour.
Half an hour it is.
Let's stay here peacefully.
-(laughs) -(thuds in background)
How's the house?
I really liked it.
-It's good. -Is it?
Come then.
(vehicle buzzing)
This is our bedroom.
Do you have any suggestions for the interior?
You complete this first.
And be free for a while.
Our...
official first night,
where will it be?
If things go like this, it's going to be in Canada.
In that case,
shouldn't we at least kiss from here?
Someone will see us.
So what?
Then do it fast. Someone will come.
(romantic music)
(worker) Sir.
-(in Hindi) What? -Mammootty.
-Mammoo... -Mammootty.
(in Hindi) Take it and go.
I told you someone will come.
I am leaving.
Because this work is going on...
there's no privacy here.
Come.
(soft, romantic music)
(door creaks thud)
No one will come here.
-Hey. -Hmm.
I know this work is too stressful for you.
But
can't you spare some time for me?
(emotional music)
Or am I stressing you out too?
No, Gouri.
I am running like my ass is on fire.
I don't share those with you.
Not to make you too worried unnecessarily.
Why do you do that?
We came here deciding to face everything together.
But
now I feel like we are fighting separate battles.
-Vinod. -Hmm.
I am not saying you should meet me and call me every day.
Whenever possible,
spend some time with me.
I am suffocating at home.
Even now,
I feel so relieved to be with you.
I've missed you.
(light-hearted melody)
I missed you too.
(loud thud, scream)
(groans in pain)
What? What happened?
Did his head hit somewhere?
-Jiji. -What is it, sir?
-Hold him. -Oh, what happened?
Slowly.
-Where did he hit? -Let's go to the hospital.
-Slowly. Watch the steps. -(screaming)
Careful. Come, come.
Come.
(in Hindi) What happened?
-Hey, you get in. -Vinod.
(Jiji) Only two people get in.
You'll go by yourself, right?
-(Jiji) Not everyone. -Yeah.
(emotional music)
(bike engine rumbling)
(indistinct chatter)
Hey, don't worry. I'll take care of his one month's expenses.
I'll get insurance for everyone. Okay?
But don't skip tomorrow's work because of this.
Everyone should come on time.
Careful. Don't move your leg.
(groans)
(Jiji) Hey, please don't worry.
Give me his address. I need to inform his family.
(in Hindi) Don't be scared.
-Oh. -Jiji.
-Is it bad? -He's alive.
-Huh? -His leg is fractured.
What happened?
He'll be discharged in the evening.
He needs to rest for a month.
-That pharmacy bill-- -I'll pay that.
What's your name, bro?
Anshul.
Who is there at your home?
Dad, Mom, wife
and two kids.
Huh?
You are married?
Yes, bro.
After coming to Kerala, my sister's wedding
and my wedding, all happened.
If we say we work in Kerala, we can get married in Assam.
My sister's husband
is in Perumbavoor.
Oh, all right.
Now,
are you going home?
I went there two months ago.
My house construction is over.
Did you build a house?
Yes, bro.
We get good money in Kerala.
But we have to work a lot.
You should.
Pappan.
He's an NRI in his home town.
(light-hearted melody)
-Keep this. -No, bro.
-No. -You can't work for a month.
-Here. -No, bro.
Take it.
Hey!
If we think about it,
we both are immigrants.
It's Dubai for me,
and it's Kerala for you.
That's all.
(Thushara) Tell me the truth! How can you not know?
Tell me right now. Confess.
(maid) Ma'am, please believe me.
I have not even seen it. I swear to God.
(Thushara) No one goes into my room other than you.
Who came here from outside here?
If it is a mistake you made, say it.
(maid) Ma'am, I am telling you the truth. I didn't take it.
(Thushara) Don't test my patience!
(tense music)
Dear, my gold is missing from the cupboard.
She is not telling the truth when I ask her.
Let your dad come. We'll complain to the police.
Mom, search the whole house.
Don't go to the police.
Where else should I search?
I know where I kept it.
(tsks) She won't do that, Mom.
Then who else will take it?
Did you take it?
Let her tell the truth.
-Tell me. -(maid) I'm telling the truth.
Go ahead and call the police.
(Thushara) I don't want to see your crocodile tears.
I'll let go of you if you confess now.
(tense music)
(bike tyres screech)
-(phone rings) -(bustling traffic)
Yes, Gouri.
Pappan, where is Vinod?
I've been trying him on the phone for a while now.
We are screwed, Pappan.