Thandel (2025)

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Please, Raju.

Don't go fishing.

I won't leave you.

-Promise?

-I won't. Okay?

The storm shows no signs of letting up.

Pile them up in the storage deck.

You promised!

What's this?

As soon as I return from fishing,

we'll get married.

Daddha, the waves are getting stronger.

Turn the boats around, now.

If you're leaving now,

it's not just to go fishing.

You're leaving me for good.

Hey, Raju!

Think again.

Let's go home, dear.

-Dad.

-Yes, dear.

Find a groom for me.

What did you say?

You know I think carefully

before making a decision.

Not the studs, sister.

Give me the hangings.

What is it?

When he wasn't in the village,

I didn't care about how I looked.

When he was around,

I wanted to look the way he liked.

But now that

he's no longer in my life,

I feel like

looking my absolute best.

Are you angry with him?

When there's no love,

how can there be any anger, sister?

So, what does

the groom do for a living?

The name is Murali.

Isn't there a finance company

in our village?

He's working as

a recovery agent for them.

Election Agent?

As the recovery agent,

he collects monthly installments.

If not, he confiscates the goods.

What's all this

fuss about recovery

when we're heading

for a wedding proposal?

-First, hold on to it tight.

-Keep going.

What is it?

What's the wait about?

Show us the girl quickly.

I can't hold my patience any longer.

I've a few recoveries

to complete. I need to go.

Whoa!

She's so beautiful!

Does my face deserve

such a good-looking girl?

She must have been

pressured into this meeting.

This won't work out anyway.

Please sit.

Sit down.

If you need some privacy,

go over there. We are okay with it.

-Dad.

-You have something to say?

-I agree to this wedding.

-Sathya!

Think it through.

That's good!

Clearly, the groom is double okay.

Look at him gape.

Let's hurry up then, brother-in-law.

Hand us your daughter's horoscope

and we'll fix an auspicious date.

Sure.

Hey! What are you saying, Dad?

Have you looked at my face?

In seven generations of

our family line,

has there ever been a girl

as beautiful as her?

The horoscopes must have matched,

that's why the girl agreed.

No matching the horoscopes, etc.

Let's fix the wedding straight away.

Amazing!

Isn't your Shiva mighty?

Is it true your heart's desire gets

fulfilled the moment you wish for it?

Why did you want to meet?

I need to tell you something.

Sure. Go ahead.

Just say it.

His name is Raju.

There you go!

I was wondering how everything

fell into place, surprisingly.

You agreed to the wedding

and got me flying into heaven.

With just a word, "Raju,"

you dropped me down like that.

But I'll marry you.

What are you saying?

Please be clear.

For you to understand,

I'll have to elaborate.

As wages are high,

our men travel 2000 kilometers

from our village, D. Matchilesam,

to the Gujarat port

on contracts to catch fish

for nine months.

After one month of fishing,

they reach the port and

hand over the lot to the owner

before returning to the sea.

During this one month at sea,

they won't even have

proper network connectivity.

So, once they come to port

they'd call us.

he is the Thandel.

Siddha.

They're coming back

after fishing for a month.

Oh my God, they caught us.

We're dead.

Recovery guys are coming.

Here comes

the nasty g*ng to loot us.

We either have to hand over the

stock or part with 50,000 rupees.

-We can't escape this time.

-Just wait.

Hey, Raju!

He's in his own world.

He is waiting for Sathya's call!

He is totally lost in his mobile.

Why would he care about the

stuff on the boat?

Come on, have it.

Hey!

His phone is out of coverage.

Not yours. Don't worry.

He'll call you anyway.

Brother! Brother!

-Please wait, brother.

-Please, brother.

Give me the money,

or part with the load.

This is our final hunt, brother.

-These are just boys. Please leave them.

-Hey!

Get the load.

Brother! Please leave us this one time.

Please, brother.

-Just once, brother.

-Just wait.

-No, brother.

-Brother, wait!

My precious?

My precious!

My precious.

My precious!

Raju!

My--

Raju!

Raju!

Raju?

Hey, Raju.

My precious.

Hey! Raju.

Tell me. What's up!

What's this, Raju? You called after

so long and don't even speak.

The signal tower is troubling me.

-So, I'm setting it up.

-What did you say?

-Setting up?

-Yes, my precious.

How dare you touch my Bhavani?

You goofball!

What's wrong, Raju?

Can't you wait to die?

More than the unstable signal,

it's you troubling me without talking.

Raju!

Raju!

Please be on the line for a minute, dear.

Without speaking.

Drive the boat to the jetty, Siddha.

Let's rock this show!

Siddha, forget a rupee,

not even a little fish

must leave this boat.

After a month's fishing,

this is the first time

we're hearing his voice.

I'd spend a month

just to hear him speak this one day.

My precious one.

It's so refreshing to have

a hot water bath.

Raju, tell me something.

Do you like taking a hot water bath?

Or spending time with me?

I'd enjoy it even more

if you were the one bathing me.

What are you saying, Raju?

Dad! If he hears

Despite the countless distances

We've traveled together

I'm never tired of this journey

Despite the countless shores

That lie between us

They are no obstacle at all

Time flies when I'm with you

It's so unjust when you're away!

Even the second hand on the clock

Slowed to an hour's pace!

With you, time melts away

Without you

Even the dates on the calendar

Seem to stand still

As if it's been a year

Oh my love, my love, I turned

My ship's sail towards you, dear!

Oh my love, my love, I adorned

Myself, awaiting your arrival!

I will soar through the skies

And sail through the clouds

Until I rest in your embrace

I'll be restless

Adorned in hues so bright

Dazzled by spots

Until I see you

My eyes cannot sleep

Your words sound like

The waves crashing to me

This gentle breeze touches me

Like your call

You totally refrain from eating meat

when he's away for nine months.

You don't even eat eggs.

-How do you control your urge?

-I'll eat again when Raju comes back.

What kind of romance is this?

You shouldn't eat when he's away,

hoisting a flag

on the lighthouse

What nonsense?

It's not like that, mother-in-law.

We've seen a lot of regret from childhood.

While I was away for my studies,

I used to visit the village

only once every six months.

Hes been away for nine months,

busy with fishing.

That's the reason for this romance.

What is this boss?

What will I tell my guys

if you pay so less?

Don't worry,

I'll take care of it.

As soon as I return,

we'll eat only in hotels.

What do you talk about for so long?

-Just hang up and sleep off.

-Buzz off.

What time will you arrive?

Eight more hours, dear.

Raju, just eight more hours!

Can't wait to see you!

-Hey, Lachi. Give the bags to Mom.

-Okay, bro.

-What about the payment?

-I'll distribute it later.

-What's with him?

-It's love!

Oh my love, my love, I turned

My ship's sail towards you, dear!

Oh my love, my love, I adorned

Myself, awaiting your arrival!

Hey!

The three months I spend here

are equal to nine months for me.

That means each day

counts as three days.

Oh my God! We shouldn't leave a gap.

Let's get wild!

Hey, aunty. Leave it.

I brought hot water.

What are you looking at?

Give him a bath.

You wouldn't like it if I did.

We've got more time for that, anyway.

Oh, wow!

What is it?

Why are you glowing like that?

It feels like I'm dying

And I swear on you

When you, who are in my dreams

Appear before my eyes

As if there is no difference

Between the earth and the sky

I could walk among the stars

With you by my side

In love without any challenges

Is there true love?

Only after enduring these pains

We can appreciate the

Sweetness of love

Oh my dear, my dear, I've sailed

Across oceans for you, dear!

Oh my dear, my dear, I've

Poured all my love for you, dear!

Hey, Rambabu.

They're long dead.

They aren't going anywhere.

Eat slowly.

Or you may choke.

Yes, darling.

You're a big fan of

meat, aren't you?

Why do you take a vow

to give it up till I return?

I won't from now on.

I'm unable to stop myself

from eating meat.

-Have it.

-This is the final time.

Raju is just like his father, Veerayya.

He was a leader

to all the fishermen in our village.

He lived for his people

and also died for them.

Raju took after his father.

He believed that if the woman of the house

took charge, the home would thrive.

He'd hand over every penny

he earned from fishing to the womenfolk.

He'd stand strong

whenever his team faced challenges.

Siddha!

Get me a quarter.

Here you go.

What's wrong with Siddha?

What's wrong, Siddha?

They stopped fishing in

our neighboring Munugudu

and started mining sand.

The contractor bribed

and got the government's permission.

We got the permissions to mine here.

You know very well, sir,

what happened when you mined sand

where you shouldn't.

-The entire vi--

-The entire village drowned.

You should've taken measures

to save your lives.

And I'll pay compensation

when lives are lost.

I'll give it. Go away.

He doesn't care about our lives.

It feels so humiliating that

I don't want to be called a leader.

He undermined our dignity.

He dishonored our place.

After letting go of all of this

What do we know?

We don't know anything.

He even mocked our dialect.

Your worthless lives,

and your broken accent.

Even after the entire village

begged him,

he spoke demeaningly about

our profession.

Get lost!

You losers!

Guys, come on!

Dear.

I'll take care of it, dear.

Your son?

The taste of water

changes with the region,

the smell of soil shifts, the wind,

and even the accent and language.

That's what defines us.

They're as pure as a mother's love.

My father told me this

when I was ten years old.

He'd be over thirty now.

Doesn't he know

how to say even this much?

If this is how it is with Munugudu,

imagine what it'll be like

if it reaches Matchilesam.

A festival of chaos!

Raju's speech about our community's

survival and roots

touched everyone in the village.

They decided to shape Rajus legacy

to be as remarkable as Veerannas.

A true leader is someone who sees

the village's problems as their own.

In our language, Thandel!

Raju stood strong for

each one of us today.

By tradition, this festival crowned

Raju's father and me

as the leader of this village.

From now,

Raju is our leader!

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Hey, dham dham dam

The crazy rhythm

Beating the damaru aloud

Shake the eight directions

O Lord of Dance

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Start with the

Rhythmic 'bham bham bham'

Pour out your elixir

Let my heart be as pure as silver

O Lord Kundaleshwara

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

All hail Lord Shiva!

Hail, hail, hail to Shiva!

Open your third eye and

Burn down our sins

All hail Lord Shankara!

Shiva Shiva Shiva Shankara!

Twirl your trident and

Show us the right path

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

You're the first lover

Is there a match?

There's no one in this world

Who can come close to you

The desires of millions

Of your devotees

Are fulfilled by you, yourself

For Mother Parvati,

You gave half of your body

O Ruler of the Cosmos!

You shield us from all sorrow

You're our constant companion

You are the best husband

O Maheshwara!

You're the beginning and

You're at the end

You're the protector

At all times

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

Shiva! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva!

Salutations, salutations

Salutations to Shiva

This is your gift till your birthday.

Look at it tick away!

-Don't listen to him. Let's go.

-What's this Chandra?

I'm talking here.

Why are you dragging her away?

Stop with your useless gifts.

You sweet talk her and leave for work.

I'll have to deal with her

for the next nine months.

Sister, it's her birthday.

Brother-in-law only gets

three months with her.

Shut up!

He'll pamper her now and leave.

Later, I'll be dealing with

her tantrums and health issues.

You won't get it now.

Wait till you get married to Raju.

-You'll know what that worry feels like.

-Chandra!

How's it going, brother?

Brother, you've had enough.

Give me some.

-Leave her alone!

-Sister!

It's done.

Don't make that face now.

Why don't you share a peg with brother?

Everything will fall into place.

She used to be worried even when

I went fishing from the village.

When her brother-in-law is going

fishing for months together,

you can understand how she'd feel.

Here comes your call.

Go on.

Not just the movie,

we're also going to buy new clothes.

Bujji

You go to bed early as it is

It's getting late.

Look at your eyelids drooping.

You're sleepy. Go to bed.

Hey

I wanted to stay up all night

talking to you.

But you're asking me to sleep.

Don't you like spending time with me?

I love it.

You're always the same.

You keep saying this

and that about your friends,

and disappear while I'm talking.

You don't love me at all!

Thandel!

-Mom?

-Raju?

My journey as Thandel has started.

You'd say Dad is always with me, right?

I don't think so.

He's within me, Mom.

-Hello?

-Raju.

I'm going in, dear.

The signal will drop.

-My precious!

-At least talk until then.

Raju, tell me something.

What's that?

How can you go so many days

without talking to me or seeing me?

Don't you miss me at all?

Just for the day I talk to you,

I spend a month in the ocean.

For those three months I'm with you,

I'd happily endure nine months.

My precious.

My precious?

-Hello?

-Hello?

-Raju? Raju?

-My precious one!

-Raju?

-Can you hear me?

My precious?

Raju?

Mom?

Mom?

-Chandra?

-Hello, Mom?

-Chandra?

-What's wrong, Mom?

What happened, Mom?

Brother

What?

Brother

What happened to brother?

All of us were catching fish.

All of a sudden,

a big wave washed us.

The boat collapsed.

We searched all over.

We couldn't find the boat,

we could only find his corpse.

I don't know how to console you, sister.

Don't stay like this.

What's it, dear?

Unable to sleep?

You attended a death.

It's okay to feel like that.

Dad, clarify one thing for me.

Those born in our caste,

have to go out for fishing, isn't it?

Then why do you always

stay back at home stitching nets?

Why don't you go out

fishing in the ocean?

Why, Dad?

Why aren't you saying anything?

I used to go fishing, too, dear.

I was crazy about fishing.

Like Veerayya, Raju's father,

I also wanted to become a leader.

Both of us had this competitive streak.

One day, we went fishing

and came back home

Saraswathi.

Where are you?

Forget about Saraswathi, Somaiah.

She died from a heart attack.

Forget seeing your mom

for one last time,

I couldn't even recognize

her final resting place.

Gowramma.

She used to let you sleep in her home.

If I went fishing,

who would take care of you, dear?

That's why

I stopped going fishing from that day.

But in Raju's case,

why didn't you stop me, Dad?

My wish is for you not to marry him.

But marrying him is your wish.

Even now,

I'm leaving the choice to you, dear.

I hope Raju doesn't remain just in

people's memories like his dad.

Like Raju's mother

I don't want you to live in memories.

-My precious!

-You always came back in thirty days.

Why are you late by six days this time?

Do you know how my hands tremble

once I'm done with the kajal?

You're the leader, right?

You could've come back faster.

What's wrong with you, dear?

Why are you restless?

Missing me, huh?

Come quickly, Raju.

I'm worried.

Alright, don't worry. We'll start tonight.

Rangai's skilled with the net.

-This time, hunting would be awesome.

-Raju.

Alright, we'll be over there.

Raju, will you give me your word?

Just word?

-I'll give you my life.

-Please don't say that.

My heart beats faster to hear that.

What's bothering you?

What has happened?

-Chandra sister's

-I got to know.

Is that the cause of your worry?

Don't worry.

Come on, my precious.

We used to run for the flag.

Now, were walking in fear.

Raju.

I wanted to ask you something.

Before that, I've got to

share something with you.

As always, the boss held back

seven months of wages.

I don't understand the pleasure

he gets doing so.

Let him do so, but

he gave a boat for the next fishing.

I'm not sure how to express

this fear which started within me.

Goodness me!

They way you look

when you put on this color, my dear

Just great!

Stop praising me.

Will you always stay around

for me to wear new clothes every day?

Our lives are measured

in nine months and three months.

Felt so happy if Raju is here

for just three months.

What if he stays for the whole year?

-It feels so great.

-Not at all.

-Aren't you worried?

-A man has to work!

-Here we go again.

-How will we eat, then?

Yes, enjoy it all by yourself!

Dear.

Why don't you sit here?

I tried my best.

He doesn't understand why I'm like this.

And I have no idea how to tell him.

Ask him directly. He'll agree.

When has he ever said no to you?

My dear,

see how fast

the days have passed.

Don't be like this, please.

I can't handle this, Raju.

After what happened

to Chandrakka's family,

I've been feeling terrified.

Please, Raju, don't go fishing.

What's this out of the blue?

Such things happen. So what?

I can't just stay home.

Please, Raju, don't go.

Think whatever you want.

I just can't live without you.

Look.

I've spent three months of your stay

here with so much joy.

But the nine months that

you're gone fishing,

I'm unable to live, in fear

of what might happen to you.

Forget all of this.

To be honest, the last month

is more painful than childbirth, Raju.

Please understand my fear, Raju.

Don't go.

So this is why you've been

silent and upset all these days?

My dear.

Death can claim anyone,

even when theyre at home.

I'm Thandel Raju now.

I'm stronger out at sea

than here on land.

Even if the boat sinks, this Raju won't.

I've been fishing for ten years.

Look, has anything ever

happened till now?

-Why are you scared?

-No, Raju.

No matter what courage you talk about,

you're not going.

Stay back.

Come, sit.

Bujji.

Don't be like that.

Please don't be like that.

Alright.

I'll always stay with you.

Bujji.

Okay, I won't go.

Please don't be like that.

-I won't leave you.

-Really?

-I won't leave you.

-Promise?

Do it.

-Really?

-I said I won't leave.

Smile now.

Just smile!

My angel!

Why isn't Raju bro answering

my repeated calls?

Maybe he is with his girl!

Three months is fine.

But if you stay back for the entire year,

what am I supposed to do with you?

Raju, come to the

station by 7 am tomorrow.

-Alright?

-Okay.

Did you tell your friends

that you aren't going?

Why are you silent?

Don't start worrying

about finding work from tomorrow.

Work will find its way to you, you'll see.

Wherever you are,

you're always the king.

I don't have to stop eating meat.

We can go wherever we wish.

Raju, tell me one thing.

Should we keep this phone?

Or throw it away?

We have nothing to do with it anymore.

My precious.

Are you falling asleep?

Yes, dear.

My eyelids are closing.

Alright, then, sleep well.

Hold me tightly.

Everyone, hurry up!

What's going on, huh?

-I'm coming too, uncle.

-Are you tagging along too?

-What's this, Siddha?

-Actually

What can we say?

His dad is greedy

for just one day's wages.

He isn't listening to us.

I'll keep an eye on him.

Alright, come on.

Let's rock! Okay?

Load up fast!

Just loitering around.

Raju!

Raju!

Raju!

You promised!

-What are you doing now?

-My precious!

I thought you'd understand

what I meant and said that casually.

Understand my foot!

I don't need all that.

Just tell me

are you staying with me or not?

Fine, dear. Let's step aside and talk.

Everyone's here.

I don't care about them!

Are you staying or not?

Darling, come here.

All these years,

I've been going and returning.

Has anything bad ever happened?

Look

after this trip, we'll get married.

We can finally be one!

I'm the Thandel!

I have to go. Just smile

and send me off this time.

Please, dear.

If you're leaving now,

it's not just for fishing.

You're leaving me for good.

-Why are you saying things like this?

-Because that's how I feel.

What now?

Are you worried about losing

your title and honor?

22 people rely on me

as their leader.

And through them,

70 more in our village.

To keep them fed for 12 months,

we must work for nine.

I don't care about all that!

Me? Or Thandel?

To me, nothing in this world

matters more than you.

Every time I return, I come to see you,

even before visiting my mother.

Then why don't you stay back?

Stay back, Raju.

Please.

Just for me.

Raju.

Swear on me.

I'm asking for the last time.

Are you staying or leaving?

I can't stay back.

Don't cry, dear.

I can't bear to see you like this.

-Please, just smile once.

-Bro, the train's leaving. Hurry up.

You always send me off

with a smile.

I can't bear to see you like this.

-Just this once, dear.

-Brother, time's up! Hurry up.

-Dear, the train is moving.

-She'll calm down and call, brother.

Get in! I'm coming.

Everyone, in.

Siddha, get in.

Darling, listen to me.

The train is leaving.

-Come on, brother.

-Come fast, Raju.

They all trust me.

I can't leave them.

Please understand.

I'll call you.

-Hey!

-Don't feel bad, dear.

-I'll call you as soon as I get off.

-Hey!

-Raju!

-Don't give me that look.

-We'll speak on the phone. Right away!

-Hurry up!

Don't be like that, dear.

I'll be back soon.

Hey, smile a little!

Darling,

you're part of me.

We're not apart.

How can I say I like you

this much and that much?

Not hollow words.

Give me a straight answer.

-How much do you like me?

-Who is speaking hollow words?

Let's go, dear.

Like a flickering flame in the wind

My soul sways yearning to reach you

Like the moon cloaked in stormy clouds

My world darkens

Without a word from you

Like a boat caught in the whirlwind

Rising and fall

I'm struggling to stand straight

Just for you

My soul waits

O precious

Just for me

Speak a single word

My precious

Like a fish without water

Like a sky without stars

Where's life within me?

Without your words

This time, I'll come right on time

Fall at your feet for my crime

I'll slap myself, my heart will grieve

I promise to you, I'll never leave

I can conquer the tides of a salty sea

But drown in tears you shed for me

Sathya

-Raju

-Darling! Darling!

There's one bar of signal left.

Say something.

Please, just say anything!

At least say, "Raju," and hang up.

That'll help me get through a month.

Darling! Can you hear me?

Please, say something!

Why are you punishing me

with your silence?

Please don't be so stubborn.

Darling, the signal will be lost.

Please say something, darling.

Just for you

My soul waits

O precious one

Just for me

Speak at least a single word

My precious

All this time apart we've stayed

Sweet longing in my heart has stayed

Life turned bitter

Without your love

What gift will win your heart today?

How do I persuade you?

Tell me the price to end this fight

I'll pay the bribe to make it right

No storm stirs around me

Yet I'm drowning endlessly

Show me the way

Raju!

Hey, Raju!

Stop calling me.

Go, mind your business.

Bro.

-Sorry, bro.

-It's okay, bro.

Here.

Why all this?

How long can you keep doing this?

I've got to, sister.

This is the only way to show him

the fear and pain in my love.

I didn't smile when he left.

I didn't even speak

when he called from the boat.

Wait and see. As soon as the boat docks

in 30 days, he'll run straight to me!

What if he doesn't?

My soul awaits

O precious, just for me

Speak at least a word

For me to live, my precious

Hey, what's this?

Will you speak to him or not?

-Continue writing. B - A - T, Bat.

-Hey! She doesn't want to speak.

Put me on speaker, Mom.

Here, you're on speaker now.

Speak louder.

-Here.

-Please, dear. Speak, at least now.

I've been calling for so many days.

Not a single word from you yet.

See, if you don't speak now,

swear on me!

We need to go fishing, dear.

Raju, are you getting on the boat?

The boat has started, sister.

Ask her just to say one word!

Talk to him!

My precious!

Darling, please don't sulk like that!

Hey, Sathya! Sathya!

Oh no, she's leaving!

Just for you

I soul awaits

O precious, for me

Speak at least a word

My precious

I was done with Raju that very day.

He couldn't stay away from the sea.

And I couldn't stay calm when he went.

Love comes with fear and trust.

But in our case,

fear consumed our entire love.

I don't want such a love anymore.

After Raju left,

I felt like

I was gathering the remains of my life.

If there's one person left

in this world for me, it's my father.

The only thing that can bring him joy

is my wedding.

Before I marry you,

I need to say three things to Raju.

I need to tell him I didn't betray him.

Make him understand why

I don't want him.

And that hes no longer

a part of my life.

These three sentences

and three minutes,

that's all there's left between us.

I got it.

From this moment on,

I'll be waiting

for Raju to come back.

Siddha!

The storm is intensifying.

Ask everyone to stay alert. Speed up!

Hey, Suri!

-Dad!

-Look after everything at that end.

-Careful!

-Okay!

I'll take care.

This storm isn't stopping.

Move everything into storage.

Okay, Dad!

Go near the engine!

Come to this side!

Hey! Be careful!

Hey, Kittu!

Careful!

Hey, Bhairi!

-Hold on to Kittu.

-Okay, Siddha.

-The wind's picking up. Stay alert!

-Stay back.

Kittu!

Kittu!

Kittu!

Hey!

Why don't you be careful?

Hey, Bhairi. Take Kittu into storage.

Hey, hurry up.

Get in.

All boats, listen up.

Turn South to 42 degrees!

Siddha, 42 degrees towards the South!

The waves are growing stronger.

Turn quickly, turn fast!

All boats align in a single row

and move fast!

Turn quickly!

Siddha!

Look over there!

That small boat seems stuck in the waves.

It looks like it's out of control!

Siddha!

Hurry up!

The big ship is about to crash

into the small boat!

Raju, what are you doing?

Think again, it's dangerous!

Hey, why are they going that way?

Let's move that way.

Turn fast. Turn!

Appanna! Drop anchor now!

-Hey!

-Yes, Raju!

Yes, alright.

Hold on tight.

Hold on!

Careful, guys!

Lachi, pull!

Faster!

Pull, guys. Faster!

Pull faster!

Pull, guys.

Gowramma.

Yes.

You got a letter from the RDO office.

Take a look at this.

Jai Durga Bhavani.

Mother, two months ago,

at the Veeravalli port,

22 people were

on a boat fishing.

All of us were caught

up in a dangerous storm.

Where are you from?

What's your name?

Where do you belong, brother?

Where are you from?

-What's that ship doing here?

-Why did they come towards us!

After capturing us at sea,

they took us to their court.

Until they conclude

if we're fishermen or t*rrorists,

or if we arrived with some other plan,

they ordered us to be jailed.

--

While saving someone in the storm,

he crossed the border unknowingly.

Pakistani navy police arrested them.

Everyone, remove your clothes!

Strip down completely.

Don't do it, sir.

-My son and grandson are also here.

-Strip!

Hey! Get lost!

Certain characters in the film

speak Urdu according to the story.

However, to make the story easily

understandable for Hindi audiences,

we have changed those

characters' dialogue to Hindi.

We sincerely thank you for

your understanding

and support

in this endeavor.

-What is it, dear?

-Raju,

if you take longer this time,

we'll get married,

and by the time you return,

I'll hand you two children.

-What do you say?

-Two kids?

Of course. A girl

in my mother's memory

and a boy in your dad's memory.

One in my uncle's memory too

One in your uncle's memory,

another in my grandma's memory,

if we keep having kids,

I'll just run away someday.

Will you?

Where to?

Do you think

I'd let go of you so easily?

Even if you're across

the seven seas,

I'll pick you up and

drop you right here.

Where will you drop me?

You can't even swim properly.

What if I can't swim?

I've got loads of love for you.

Hey!

Get up!

Get up, I say!

Move it!

Everyone!

What's happening, bro?

[Urdu] Whoever comes to

our country from India,

-Rakim bhai!

Today, it's your turn.

Hey!

All of you salute him.

What are you guys looking at?

Salute!

Your national song,

"Vande Mataram."

-[in Hindi] Can anyone sing it?

-I know, bro.

Kittu!

Mashallah!

Come on.

Come on.

Awesome.

-You can sing, right?

-Yes.

Come on.

Sing.

Sing louder.

If you sing here,

it should be heard in your India.

Salute!

Sing now, son.

-Sing.

-I will.

[singing "Vande Mataram"]

Hey, you. Aren't you feeling bad?

Or have you gotten used to ignoring

whatever we do to your country?

That's no big deal.

Even a street dog feels like

urinating when it sees a wall.

Well said!

Then write "Pakistan" on that wall.

If any Indian present here has the guts,

let them urinate on it.

If all the street dogs

in our country turn towards yours and go,

the country will vanish from

the world map.

There you go!

Hey! What are you doing?

Started with the fights already?

Who's starting a fight, sir?

Can't you see who's

waiting to k*ll whom?

Hey!

Even I feel like k*lling you guys.

He's a t*rror1st.

Won't he feel like it?

Hey, move it.

Everybody, keep moving.

Wait up, Rakim.

This is your last warning.

Those 22 men out there

are in remand and the court records.

Mind it.

Remember where you are and

what's at stake.

Don't get worked up for no reason.

Would you care

for your pride or your life? Idiot!

Go.

Hey!

Are you Thandel?

What does Thandel mean?

Owner?

No, sir.

Leader!

It's been months

since I heard your voice.

I don't remember the last time

I saw your photo on my phone.

I'm unable to

control myself, darling.

[sobbing]

-Welcome, Uncle.

-How are you, uncle?

Dear! Son-in-law is here.

-Bring some water, dear.

-That's alright, uncle.

The engagement went well.

How are the wedding preparations?

We completed the rice ceremony

for Lord Ganesha this morning.

We'll be taking up work one by one.

Dad, here.

Can the wedding be postponed

even after the rice ceremony?

Why do you say that?

Any problem?

The thing is

If one buys gold in installments,

one has to clear

all the installments to own it.

Similarly, even Sathya

has some unfinished installments.

Those three words with Raju.

Here, uncle. There's nothing to

worry about, uncle.

More than me marrying Sathya,

what matters most is

Sathya marrying me happily.

Ladies! If your men are stuck

in Pakistan, come and gather here!

Sathya.

Come here.

-This way, lady. Please stand here.

-Let's get our photo clicked.

Come.

Three months after we received

a letter from the jail,

we are writing these replies.

When our folks receive

these letters,

it would be worth

watching their faces.

They'd be beaming as if we're

standing in front of

them and speaking.

We're writing that

we are approaching our MLA and MP

to request them to get our folk

out of the jail.

To all those broken hearts,

these letters bring courage.

Raju, everyone wrote a letter to

everyone here.

Even your mom did.

Why didn't Sathya

write anything for you?

Who told you she didn't write to me?

My darling poured her heart out

with just one tear drop.

Your love is too vast for words

Thats what you made me realize

In the darkness that surrounds me

Your tear-stained letter

Is my only light

My guiding light

-Hey, come on. Else we'll be left with nothing.

-We'll see, come on.

Hey! Only you two are coming.

Where's Kittu?

He came 30 minutes ago

saying he was hungry!

What 30 minutes ago? He was

with you and should come with you.

He said he'll come here.

Can't you dimwits

take care of a child?

If he left 30 minutes back,

why isn't he here yet?

Hey, Suri!

Kittu!

Kittu!

-Go and search near the bathroom.

-Okay, bro.

-Let's go.

-Hold on.

Kittu!

Kittu.

Kittu!

Hey, Kittu. Dear!

Get up!

Get up!

What happened?

-Get up.

-Kittu!

-What happened?

-Hey!

Kittu!

-Kittu.

-Tell us what happened.

-Say something.

-Kittu.

-Kittu.

-Get up.

Suri, take him to the doctor fast.

-Get going!

-Kittu.

Hold him tight!

I did it, guys.

Cleansing.

Raju!

Daddha, he's calling us.

Even the stray dogs pee. Don't they?

There should be a difference

between us and dogs. Isn't it?

That's why it's not a mistake.

My, my!

Breaking the Manja thread isn't

as easy as speaking big words.

I've already sent your plea

to the central government.

I'll do everything I can.

I also sent the file

to the collector office.

We, too, would be happy

to see your men return home.

It's all in the hands of

Ms. Suseela Swaraj in Delhi.

Everything will be alright.

Just be brave.

Though he offered no help,

the minister's verbal assurances

gave us hope and courage.

It is difficult to survive

without money.

Eat up, dear.

Look. The child is unable to eat

tasteless food.

All those days

our men were working hard at sea,

we thought they were away from us.

With them not at sea now,

our lives changed within six months.

Lend me money this one time.

I'll return it once

my husband is back.

You'll get it. But you don't have to

return the favor with money.

I'll accept anything you give.

Think about it once.

Give it! Get lost!

-I beg you. Please spare us.

-How long do I wait?

Have you lost it?

Won't you even spare

a pregnant woman for money?

I can't remain hungry

just because this woman is pregnant.

How much does she owe you?

Tell me, I'll pay.

Really? You may pay for this month.

What about the next one?

And the next one?

And the one after that?

What are you thinking?

Look at her always ready to ask.

Another six months

and our dead bodies too

won't be found in the village.

Get lost!

He won't even leave anything.

-Hello, Sathya?

-Can you help me with something?

-What is it?

-I need to go to Gujarat.

Why Gujarat?

As always the boss held back

seven months of salary.

I don't understand what he gets

by keeping our hard-earned money.

Come in.

-Who are you, girl?

-I'm from Matchilesam.

Why are you here?

I'm here to collect our men's

seven months pending salary.

Have you got any shame?

What makes you think

you can demand this?

I'm not asking you for loans.

I'm asking you

to pay for our men's hard work.

Lower your voice.

Yes. I did hold back

some of their money.

But I won't give you.

What will you do?

Your anger and your sad story

aren't going to

extract anything from me.

Get lost!

Your face irritates me.

Sathya

when it comes to paying money,

this is how these people behave.

Don't take it to heart.

Even your men couldn't get him

to pay up the dues.

How can we do it?

Come on. Let's go home.

Oh my! What's this?

Are you protesting?

This is my area.

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

-Freedom

She's related to Raju,

who's been arrested in that country.

She came here for

the pending salaries.

For the money? Right!

As if the Seth is going to pay.

[in Hindi] Listen, girl.

Nothing will happen.

No one will help you no matter

how long you protest.

I don't mind, brother.

Only when our fishing net

drops into the sea

will the counters of

these businessmen fill.

And do you know

what he said when I asked

for our money

to save our kids from starvation?

Hardworking people

like us need your support.

-Breaking the shackles

-Freedom

-Freedom

-Hey, come on.

-Hey, he's calling us.

Freedom

Freedom!

In a w*r without an army

Courage is the only weapon. March on!

Who dares to stop me

If I question these limits?

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

All our boats have stopped

because of you.

Settle her dues

and send her from here fast.

Here's everything I owe you.

A Telugu girl came to Gujarat

and fought a long battle

against the Seths

to recover her due payments.

While we're spending

our days in tears,

how could you be so brave, Sathya?

Why should we leave our men's

hard-earned money with someone else

and cry for hunger?

My kid got his tonsils

removed, guys.

My oldie got a new set of glasses.

I was afraid she'd sign those

property papers all these days.

Nothing to fear now.

I own all the property.

We thought we'd dry up

by the time they return.

We are able to eat today,

thanks to you.

Bless you.

Calm down, aunt.

My heart is beating happily, Raju.

I thought my baby would die

because of hunger.

Sathya, if my kid lives,

its only because of you.

If it's a boy, I'll name him Raju.

And if it's a girl, I'll give her

your name, Sathya.

Freedom

Freedom!

Rajulamma is protecting us

through Sathya.

Hey, Raju. If you're Thandel Raju,

Sathya is Thandel Rani.

They're from my village, ma'am.

We raised a plea.

It's still under process.

Your involvement

would speed things up, ma'am.

Getting them released would increase

our party vote bank in my area.

We must work for the well-being of

our people, not for votes.

Nation first, party next, self last.

This is what I believe.

If those men are innocent, initiate

efforts to get them released.

Thank you, ma'am.

-Hello?

-I'm calling from the office of

external affairs minister

Suseela Swaraj.

22 men struck in that country

have received release orders.

Your men will be

released on August 15th. Okay?

Thank you! Thank you, sir.

-Aunty! Gouramma Aunty!

-What is it?

Our people are coming

home on August 15th!

-Raju too!

-Is Raju returning?

So, shall we fix the wedding date?

The time when you're going to tell

those three words to Raju is here.

The area court issued an order

to release 22 Indians who

were captured on this country's soil.

YEAH!

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom

Freedom!

Freedom!

Freedom!

Freedom!

Why are you laughing, sister?

You're doing precisely what

Raju would do in this situation.

What's the matter?

I'm only bringing our money.

How's this similar to what Raju did?

I'm doing all this so that

our children can go to school

and so that we can have

enough to eat.

Sister, whether you

believe it or not,

my love for him died when he left me

without even caring for me.

If your love for him is dead,

why won't you eat the meat then?

What's the connection

between the two?

I don't like him anymore.

You don't like him.

Right?

Then, eat this.

Eat it!

Just eat it!

If your love for him is dead,

what's the problem

in eating this fish curry?

Eat it.

Sathya!

His good luck started when

your girl agreed to marry my son.

Good times are running

in his life.

He's unstoppable now.

The priest said that September 2nd

is a very auspicious day.

Shall we fix the wedding

on that day?

What do you say?

What do you say, dear?

Alright then,

brother-in-law.

Alright then,

brother-in-law.

It's Sathya's wedding card, Siddha.

Why shouldn't we tell him?

If he comes to know,

his heart won't just stop. It'll explode!

What shall we do?

Hey, when is the wedding?

September 2nd.

We'll get released on August 15th.

Raju will be with us, won't he?

Who else deserves to marry

Sathya if not Raju?

He can't know a thing about

this until then. Take care.

Given bilateral relations,

these 22 Indian fishermen,

on August 15th, 2019,

are being released on court order.

-We are leaving, Siddha.

-We'll be home soon!

-Please take care of them.

-Yes, sir.

Keep moving.

Move fast.

Move outside.

Move. Move.

-Sir?

-Take them away.

-What happened?

-Move, everyone.

-Sir, what happened?

-Hey! Get down!

-Sir Sir

-Sir Sir

-Sir

-Sir, what happened?

Sir?

Kashmir has always been a part of India

and it will continue to be so.

What are you talking?

The article 370 which allows special

status in Jammu and Kashmir,

has been abolished by the

Government of India, created

a lot of havoc in the neighboring

country.

The decision taken by the Government with

regards to independent Jammu Kashmir,

is requested to be taken back by

the country or will lead to consequences.

India has abolished Article 370.

It's chaos outside.

Article 370?

What is it?

Kashmir is our heart.

You Indians have stolen it from us.

Kashmir is always ours. Right, sir?

Kashmir is our heart.

They have stolen it from us.

We'll not spare these Indians.

If they know Indians are with you,

-Mashallah!

We won't leave you, Indians!

We can't control the mob even if the

entire nation's army is deployed.

Out. Everyone out.

Brother, they're our prisoners.

At a time like this,

everyone is the same. Come.

What?

What are you hiding?

You, Indians?

Are you all Indians?

Hey!

All of them are Indians!

k*ll them all.

All of you, come in.

Hey, come along.

It's an emergency, sir.

In the ruckus outside,

22 fishermen out there are stranded.

Keep pushing, guys.

Keep pushing.

Siddha, be careful.

Hey, you guys come along.

You guys leave.

Where far have you made it?

We tried our best, sir.

It's a huge crowd. We're sorry.

It was beyond us.

Raju and all his men are

running away from us.

But they won't stay alive

in this country.

What are you talking about?

Sir, Raju and his friends

are either dead already

or may have escaped to their country.

Sir, the higher authorities

will take action against us

and suspend us.

We thought you guys might run away.

We have done

nothing wrong to flee away.

We got lost and ended up here.

-Hello?

-I'm calling from Matchilesam

-Srikakulam Veeravali port

-Yes, Ms. Sathya. Tell me.

We heard they're delaying our

people's release

due to the situation outside.

Please let us speak to

the minister once.

Ma'am isn't here to speak to you.

She died.

-Hello?

-Sir

Can you do something about our

people's canceled release orders?

To revert the release orders

passed by Suseela Swaraj,

you should go to Delhi and try to

meet her daughter, Bansuri Swaraj.

If there's anyone who can

help you in this matter, it's her.

-Please go to Delhi.

-Thank you, sir.

You have nothing to worry about.

When we return from Delhi,

we'll return

with our village people.

can I call you Bujji Thalli?

I know you don't like it

when anyone other than Raju

calls you that.

Once we get married,

I won't be a stranger to you. Right?

Ma'am

Ma'am

Ma'am

Why do you want to stay in an inn?

I said I'd book rooms in a hotel.

I'll stay outside if you wish.

You tell her, at least.

It's alright.

It's better if we stay here now.

She'd got to settle

some issues with Shiva.

That's why.

Siddha.

Our women in the village

will be disappointed to hear

that our release orders

got canceled.

I wrote in the letter

that the release

would be in a week or ten days,

so they should be patient.

Just mail it and come back.

-Siddha.

-Huh?

We wanted to take Kashmir from you

and make your country headless.

Nonetheless

congratulations to you all.

Congratulations!

Let's celebrate your

Independence Day.

On this special day,

we'll give a gift you'll never forget.

To the Bharat Mata of yours

will be bathed with my urine.

And as per tradition, you will be

singing the national anthem,

Jana Gana Mana

You will sing. Right?

If you don't sing properly,

just like this little guy,

you'll get the same treatment.

Got it?

Move!

Rakim bhai!

Tear that flag into pieces.

Shoaib

beat them to pulp.

Close block A.

Close block B.

Hey, block C.

Close all the blocks.

-Yes?

-Someone's hoisting the Indian flag, sir.

What do you mean

by an Indian flag?

Alert all the security personnel.

I'm on my way.

Control them till I get there.

Okay?

Go back!

Go back!

Move!

Move!

Sir, the situation is

out of my control.

Listen. Close down all the gates

connecting block C.

Sir, this is a little urgent.

-We've got to get back fast.

-Okay.

-Yes?

-It's a mayhem here.

Indian prisoners are

creating trouble.

The situation is out of control.

Hurry to block C now!

-Coming sir!

-What happened sir?

Everyone, get in fast.

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Freedom

Even when a b*llet aims for the heart

And danger lurks, ready to strike

If it's time for the flag to fly high

We stand unshaken

Surrounded, outnumbered

Caged in steel

Yet, through fire and fury

Salute the tricolor with honor

To the land that gave us life

Your very breath is a debt unpaid

Let's raise our voice

And stand as one to say

Vande Mataram

Vande Mataram

Raju, be it a man or a flag,

the final honor is to merge

with water, earth, or fire.

Vande Mataram

Freedom

Vande Mataram

Freedom

Vande Mataram

Freedom

Vande Mataram

Freedom

When our entire nation is in chaos,

is this where you choose

to show your patriotism?

Idiot!

Jai Hind!

Hey, beat up this rascal.

Lock him up in the dark cell.

For the first time

in independent India's history,

the Indian flag is hoisted in

this country, alongside Kashmir.

Salute!

Ma'am? Ma'am?

Sathya.

We were able to come this far

with the help of that PA and others,

but do you think she'd meet us?

I'm clueless about

what's going to happen

and what we need to do.

-Hello?

-Is this Sathya from Srikakulam?

Yes. Who's this?

I'm calling from

the Area Central Jail.

-Central Jail?

-Be on the line for a minute.

Hey, Raju. Here. Speak.

It's your Sathya. Speak to her.

Not like this, brother.

The day I get released

The moment I step off the train,

I'll grab her hand and run,

breathless, until we reach

the lighthouse, hold the flag,

I'll pull her close,

hold her tight, and kiss her

I'll cup her face in

my trembling hands,

My Bujji Thalli.

You have to see her then

tears glistening in her eyes,

her cheeks flushed red with emotion

That moment, that sight...

it's the reason I've held on

through everything and lived.

-I still have hope on life.

-What's this, man? You are so mad!

He's not willing to speak to you.

What happened?

Sathya!

How did you get wet?

Why don't you wipe off?

I'm famished. Shall we eat?

It's already late.

It's mom.

-Yes, mom.

-Kannaiah.

Have you guys started?

What are you still doing over there?

You've got a lot of things

to do back here.

That's alright, Mom.

I'll take care after I return.

We're not done here yet.

We'll start as soon as we're done.

Hand that to me.

How can you not start

with your wedding in three days?

Let me speak to

the daughter-in-law once.

No, Dad. I said we'll start

when we're done. Right?

-Listen to me--

-Hang up first.

They're worried

about the pending tasks

Sathya, the wedding

is in just three days.

But we're still right here.

She's not even noticing us.

His parents are worried back there.

Your dad will feel dishonored

if we're late.

What do we do?

Think about it.

The wedding is in three days, right?

Prepare me as a bride tomorrow.

-Who's that girl?

-This is a publicity stunt, ma'am.

-You can ignore it.

-Find out the truth before you speak.

Unless a girl is so desperate,

she wouldn't be here in this pouring rain,

dressed as a bride.

Open the gate.

[In Hindi] I understood the entire

thing. Go back to your village.

Get married.

You believed in me and came so far.

I'll try my best. Alright?

Go.

Ma'am my wedding is in three days.

I promised the villagers I'd get

married once everyone came back.

It's not as easy as you think.

Your folks are in that country.

There are regulations and protocols

to get them released.

A lot has changed

between the two nations

after Article 370 came into being.

You know it. Right?

Go back to your village.

I'll take care of everything.

Okay?

The nation has boundaries,

but our bad luck has no barriers.

Without us asking, you understood

the pain faced by our men

and passed the release orders.

That was your

mother's last signature.

With your mother,

our hopes too have faded away, ma'am.

Wait

When is your wedding date?

It's September 2nd, ma'am.

I assure you, dear.

I'll speak to the concerned

minister and try my best.

Thank you, ma'am.

Won't my face glow

with a tilak, Sathya?

All this happiness is

because of you.

Worried about your brother-in-law,

I was scared about Chinni.

I'm not worried anymore.

The entire village

is celebrating, you know?

Why are you crying?

I'm scared.

His heart will burst the moment

he steps out and learns the truth.

The two years of torment he endured

in that country pales in comparison

to the punishment I inflicted on him

by agreeing to this wedding.

What have I done?

Hearing him speak about me

on the phone the other day,

all I wanted was

to run to him and hold him tight.

But, sister, it's not as easy as

placing the oath aside

and indulging in fish curry.

After all this,

looking Raju in the eye...

It's over.

Everything is over.

Sathya.

You stand before Lord Shiva himself.

Seek his blessings with

all your heart, and he'll answer.

Seek his blessings for

one last time.

What should I wish for?

A man goes to work

for his family.

If we send them off with our tears,

this would be the outcome.

If I ask for anything more,

even Lord Shiva would say

I'm unworthy of Raju.

Everyone is happy.

Come on. Come on.

-Did they give you sweets?

-Give me half of it.

Look at that baby.

She's so cute!

We had lunch in this country.

Let's have dinner in India.

That won't be an ordinary record to beat.

According to the bilateral agreement

between India and that country,

the innocent people who are

imprisoned in both countires,

should be freed to go

home to their countries.

In a moment,

the country government

will announce a list of Indians

to be released.

After their release from

the Area central jail,

they can reach the

border tomorrow morning.

-Sir?

-Yes.

Nakka Bhairavudu.

That's me!

Nakka Bhairavudu.

Doodangi Lingaiah.

Siddha. That's you.

Take your card.

I'll take your leave.

Kesam Yerraiah.

Mailapalli Kanakam.

Mailapalli Kanakam.

Bommadi Raju.

Bommadi Raju.

I'll leave, sister.

Yes. Let's go.

Brother-in-law is coming after two years.

Stay back, sister.

Once back, he'd find me anyway.

I need to be with you right now.

Come. Let's go.

Panta Krishna.

Lakshman, come here!

They'll read it.

Come here.

They didn't call me.

Ma'am, the list is completed.

List completed.

Sir, what about my name?

Sir, where's my name?

Please check it.

Sir, they didn't call

Lakshman's name.

-It's over.

-[In Hindi] I don't know.

Sir, why did you stop only me?

-What's going on?

-Close it.

Sir, please let me go.

-Sir Sir

-I don't know. I'm helpless.

Jailer, please talk to them.

-What is this ma'am?

-Please send me, sir.

Didn't the court order the

release of these 22 men?

Why is he being held back?

The Indian Embassy has sent

clear identities for everyone.

[In Hindi] Lakshman's identity is

the only one we didn't receive.

It's an order not to release

anyone without an identity.

Gentlemen, how can this happen?

This will become

an international issue.

Please take care of it.

Sir, please.

What wrong has he committed?

He was caught along with us.

He took the same route as us.

Sir, please do something.

-Sir!

-Ma'am, please.

If they don't release him,

I'll stay right here.

g*ns down.

Raju brother.

You leave.

All of this is my karma.

My grandma kept on insisting me

on getting an Aadhaar card.

I didn't listen to her.

It's my mistake.

Nothing will happen to me.

You go ahead.

You will be released in

three or four days.

If my grandmother asks

about me, tell her I'll come.

Where should I go?

Where?

22 of us arrived here.

All 22 of us should leave from here.

All of us should

step foot in Srikakulam.

I should be the last one

to step foot there.

Do you get it?

Raju, listen to me.

No matter how many

Indians arrived before,

they suffered for many years

and stayed back. Do you understand?

Since the women back home

are strong hearted,

you are going back after two years.

This is a great opportunity.

All of you leave.

The next release might happen

in seven to ten days.

I'll send him back then.

Okay, sir.

Only seven to ten days, right?

I'll stay here until then.

Raju, what are you doing?

Raju.

Everything doesn't happen

as we want them to.

We should adjust to

situations accordingly.

He will return.

Come with us, Raju.

-Get up.

-Why are you talking like this?

Did we stay with them for two years?

Can't I stay back for him

for another two days?

You guys leave.

Raju, listen to me.

You get started.

I'll stay back instead.

You should return to the village now.

Get up. Come.

Hey Lakshman. Don't worry.

We are going together. That's it.

How do I tell you?

If you don't come now,

to listen to everything you say,

you cannot be with

Sathya from tomorrow.

She's getting married tomorrow.

Shut up, Siddha.

She would have said it

out of anger on me.

She won't marry.

Hey! Give me that card.

Look. Look here.

Siddha

What was my crime?

Why this cruel sentence?

You silenced my breath

Signed my fate, and cast me away

I swore no distance

Could tear us apart

Yet today, I see my own foolish heart

You vowed to cross seven seas for me

But left me drowning in sorrow instead

Just for you

I waited all these days

My precious

Just for me

All I have left now are my tears

O precious!

She pierced my heart, Siddha.

I didn't see this coming at all!

Her heart must've been hurt so much

for her to take such a decision.

Whatever the reason.

You should never make a woman cry.

She will hurt you real hard.

Whatever.

Why didn't any of you tell me?

Hey, Raju.

Don't be disheartened.

Stand in front of her once.

If you are with her,

how can she marry someone else?

Start right now.

Come. Let's go.

Come with us, Raju.

Come on.

Raju.

-Brother

-Hey, Raju!

-Raju.

-Raju!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

-What's happening, sir?

-Let me handle this. Please.

Guards, g*ns down.

Back to positions.

Lakshman, come, sit here.

All this love and marriage

are confusing to me, Siddha.

Until Lakshman doesn't

move, I'll stay put.

What's he doing, Siddha?

There's no confusion in this.

Raju.

Once the clock strikes twelve,

we can't release you guys.

Who knows

when they'll release you again?

Think again.

[In Hindi] The girl you love is

getting married back there.

Think about it once.

Our love decides my marriage.

But I won't leave him stranded here.

Raju, will you come with us or not?

He won't come.

He's the Thandel!

Leader!

His self respect was more important,

even when he was in that country.

He didn't spare Rakim.

Even though it was this country's citizen

who was drowning, he saved him.

How could you expect him

to leave behind one of you?

He won't.

If they're not coming,

we're not moving and inch from here.

-Sit.

-Stay seated.

[In Hindi] Ma'am, you are

witnessing all of this.

Tell us what do we do now?

What's the procedure?

We will not let him pass without

his proper Indian photo identity.

Indian embassy.

It's up to you now.

Okay.

If we don't get them released now,

the authorities will make it

difficult later.

Hey! We had lunch in that country.

Let's have dinner in India.

That won't be an ordinary record to beat.

Do anything before 12 am.

Yes.

Sir, having an iris and

thumbprint scan

is mandatory to

create an identity card.

Please, sir.

You have to do something.

They are innocent people, sir.

Sir

We're running out of time, sir.

We have only one hour left

to get the fishermen released.

Ma'am!

Okay. Okay, sir.

[In Hindi] What happened,

Nizamuddin?

Sir, it's past 12.

For the record, write the

release time as 11:55 pm.

Sir?

It's not yet 12 am in this country.

-Open the gate.

-Yes, sir.

Please update the same

in your records.

Okay, sir.

Raju.

Yeah! Lakshman!

Let's go home.

Come running to us!

Raju

The one who takes the first step forward

to protect his team.

While rescuing the same team

to the shores,

the last one to set foot on the shores,

is the Thandel.

Yes. He's here.

Come. Please come.

Come, dear.

Come.

How are you, dear?

Where's Chinni?

Hey! We are getting married

in 30 minutes. Are you ready?

What now? You were

ready in Delhi, right?

If the flag isn't there,

that means Raju has reached, right?

When we asked in Delhi

about you becoming a bride,

I thought I'll be your husband.

But I realised later

it is to get rid

of all the obstacles for Raju.

I paid for the flight ticket

and got him here.

You should only take as much as

you can afford the installment.

It's not right to wish for

things beyond that.

It's sad to let go of

a girl like you.

But I can't help it.

If you want to do

something or gift me,

pay for the flight ticket

charges and other expenses.

I'll settle all that with uncle

I mean, your father.

Look at all the smiles.

Can I leave now?

When did you ever stay back?

Like a flag dancing wild in the wind

My heart sways in joy at your return

Like a boat finally reaching the shore

My world erupts, seeing you once more

Ive waited forever

Longing to see you

One glimpse is all I need

Just for you

I've been waiting with all my heart

This precious one

Just for you

Has hidden every ounce of love

Your precious

Sorry for bringing it till here.

You too apologize now.

I thought of going straight

to the wedding and having a feast.

But your dad is a miser.

So, the food won't be that good.

That's why I came here directly.

Get lost!

Yeah, right!

Just to get lost, I have rushed

from D Matchilesam to Delhi.

I went till Wagah border.

I picked at fight at Veeravalli port.

Prayed daily to

our Shiva and Parvati,

asking them to set you free!

All for what? To leave you?

Hey!

How many tanks of water

do you hold inside?

I don't understand!

Streams of tears

are flowing from your eyes!

-Bujji!

-Leave me. Let me go.

-I was joking, dear.

My precious!

I'm here now.

Please smile.

Raju

Hmm?

The whole village is buzzing

with rumors.

If people talk about us,

doesn't that mean we're famous?

Hey!

They're saying all sorts of things

about our intimacy.

Let it be.

Don't we know what

happened between us?

What makes them think things

when nothing happened between us?

What are you trying to say now?

Everyone is talking

about us anyway,

so why not give them something

tangible to talk about?

My dear

I'm just saving it all up

to steal it later.

A devoted husband's

cooking is so good

it's said to stay fresh

for ten days.

Huh?

What next?