Manithan Deivamagalam (மனிதன் தெய்வமாகலாம்)

Behind a man's emotional outburst,

there’s always a truth.

A man doesn't kill for no reason.

When his heart breaks and trust shatters, his hands get stained with blood.

A man who raised his hand for justice is sentenced to death.

But those who destroyed the lives of many for greed,

walk free with a smile.

This is our world, Raghava.

You think your silence will protect a lot of people.

But that silence will only kill the truth.

Bring your truth into the light.

Only then can we defeat the darkness of injustice.

If you don't speak up now,

I won't be able to help you.

What happened?

Tell me.

A few months ago...

Ponvayal - Salem District

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-98... -Hey, kids!

-Ninety... -Have you seen Raghavan around here?

Shh...

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Yay!

This is the fifth time you've lost it.

Here.

Let's get Amudha a new pair of anklets this year.

-Hmm? -Okay, uncle.

My uncle is the best!

Hey, man!

Forget searching for anklets.

There's a guy here who has been searching for a bride for you for years.

It's okay if his cycle tires wear out after searching so much,

this guy’s head is wearing off instead!

We still haven't found a bride for you.

Uncle, it’s not like I’m saying no to marriage.

Hmm?

No one’s willing to trust me with their daughter.

What can I do?

Raghava, there’s a good family in town.

The girl is educated.

I’ve told them everything about you.

Just give me a good photo.

I’ll handle the rest.

I don't have any photos.

Grandpa, come back tomorrow.

We'll have a great photo of uncle ready for you.

Then it's settled.

I'll talk to the girl's family.

Hey, where are you going all dressed up?

We're all going to take a photo of uncle Raghava.

I'm off, mom.

Hey, can't you stay home even for a single day when there's no school?

Uncle, come soon!

It's getting late.

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Oh my God!

You look just like Vijayakanth in that shirt and dhoti!

Okay, come.

Let's go to the market.

Where are you coming?

Don't you want to take a photo?

We'll take care of that.

Go to the shop and take care of the business.

In this heat, the ice apples will get overripe and dry.

You go to the shop.

We'll go get the photo taken and be right back.

What's this, man?

I thought I’d get to eat some mutton at the market thanks to you,

-but you're just ditching me and leaving? -I'll get it for you.

You go to the shop.

-Okay... -Come on, kids.

Amudha, even if you show them the photo,

the girl won't like me.

-My face is like that. -Hey, Amudha!

Where is this whole crowd heading?

We're going to take a photo to find a bride for my uncle.

Isn't it enough that your uncle married me?

Now he's asking for another wife?

If some homewrecker b**ch shows up and tries to replace me,

that's it, I say!

Rakkaayi, no matter how many wives I marry,

you’ll always be my first!

Oh my!

You’re a real smooth talker, aren't you? Hmm...

Listen here, Amudha!

If the girl isn't more beautiful than me,

I won't agree to this marriage!

Don't you worry, we'll go and bring back a queen for my uncle.

Now, you go on and mind your own business!

Come, uncle.

Let's go.

Tilt down your chin a bit, sir.

Lift it up a little.

Yes, like that.

Smile a bit, sir.

Tell your uncle to smile.

-Smile, uncle. -That's it, sir.

Superb, sir.

One minute. Amudha, come here.

Give her cheeks a little pinch, sir.

Give her a little peck on the cheek, sir.

Hey man, all done with the photos?

Yeah, I guess so.

Did they come out well?

Remember, we have to send these to the girl's family.

He just kept snapping away.

-Who knows if they're actually any good? -What? He just kept snapping away?

Here's the mutton from the market you asked for.

Oh man, finally! Give it.

Nothing beats mutton from the market.

My stomach is growling, I’m starving.

I haven't eaten anything since morning.

Okay, you have it now.

-Mom! Mom! Mom! -The ice apples are still there, untouched.

What is it, dear?

-Had any sales since morning? -Mom, get me an ice apple.

Did you eat anything, nephew?

Sister-in law, stop here for a second.

He's the one I told you about.

Come, brother.

Do you want to have an ice apple?

All these are fresh ice apples, brother.

-They'll be very soothing for your body. -Look at all these flies!

Sudha, do you really have to have this?

What's the harm in having just one ice apple?

Go ahead and give her one, brother.

Here you go.

-You eat. I'll give them. -Okay.

Grandma, pack two more pots to go.

Hmm.

Hmm, here take it, dear.

Wait, I'll clean it.

Eat.

Sir, we might look a bit messy,

but our ice apples are perfectly clean.

You drink bottled sodas thinking they're 'clean,'

but why is it, sir, that you can't appreciate this miracle of nature?

Sudha, I’ll be waiting in the car. Come soon.

One comment about the flies and I'm getting a masterclass on nature.

How much is it?

Rs. 30, ma'am.

Take it.

It's fine, you keep it.

No, ma'am.

One ice apple is Rs. 30.

The honest earnings from our produce are enough for us, ma'am.

-Here's the change. -Hmm.

Here, dear. This is for you.

-Hmm? -Hmm.

This is a single-eyed ice apple.

It only fruits once a year.

-Have it in the car as you go. -Thank you, uncle.

The porridge was good, wasn't it?

Yes, I liked it.

Selvi!

Selvi!

What is it, brother?

-What happened? -Is this really the groom for you?

The broker told me.

What are you looking at?

And you actually met him in person and agreed to this?

Did you even see him properly?

I mean, really look at his face.

Brother...

He might be uneducated.

He might not have money or status.

But he is a genuine person.

Life’s beauty doesn't lie in looks, brother,

it’s in the understanding between two people.

I know he’ll truly understand and support me.

Hmm. Whatever.

When have I ever said no to something you liked?

As long as you both are happy, that's enough for me.

Ring-a-ring o' roses...

A pocket full of posies...

Assaa...

-Bussaa... -What's this, uncle?

-All fall down! -It's so hot.

It's boiling out here,

yet not a single soul is stopping to buy these ice apples or the palm sap.

Sir, why are you sitting here in this scorching heat?