Laughing Buddha

Hey! This lathi (baton) just broke down.

Give me another. - Every lathi we had broke.

I've sent someone to get more.

Was it your house that got robbed?

Not my house. My store.

Store? How much did you lose?

One...

Let's take a break. Tea is here.

Where's the stick?

Oy! Enough. Get down.

Why is he bringing sticks?

Wait. Give me that.

Sir, is this enough? - Dammit.

Who are you man? - I'm Kiran. The new constable.

Oh. Wait right there. - Okay, Sir.

Get him up.

Did you really break so many sticks?

Of course. Doesn't a good look at me tell you?

Get up.

Good lord!

Tea's here, Sir.

Thank God the tea's here. - How long will you take man?

Come and get it in a line.

Damn you morons!

Don't make eye-contact with Sir.

Where's the money? Tell me!

Tell me where you've kept it!

If he'd gone any deeper, he would've tasted your bone.

Get the vehicle out.

Let's take him to a hospital. - Wait! No need.

All of his 32... teeth should be on the ground today.

What tools do we have in the station?

Oy! - Sir!?

Let's not go there, Sir.

The mechanic's garage should be open.

Shall I get it? - Shut your as*!

You..! - What?

I mean, Sir.

If the court hears about it, we're done for.

Yes, Sir. - He's right, Sir.

What about our money, Sir?

Money?

Is it hurting a lot?

Thank God! It's your right hand.

Somebody can feed you.

Imagine if he'd gone for your left hand.

Hello? - Melody Orchestra?

Yes. Mohan from Melody Orchestra speaking.

We were looking to hire an Orchestra. - Really?

It's for a wedding ceremony.

Where's your office, Sir?

Right next to my house. Drop in.

We'll discuss. - Okay, Sir.

Thank you. - Thank you, Sir.

Take it man!

Sir...

I smell something delicious. Is it Dosé, Sir?

Dosé in there?!

Whoa! Dosé!

Dosé!

Ay! - Ouch!

Take a shower first.

Today's a holiday. Who cares?

Oh really? Great.

Get ready soon.

Where to? - To the school.

The Principal has asked for us. - But why?

When she mentioned the Police, I thought her father was an Inspector.

He's a mere constable, guys.

She did the right thing, didn't she? - Appa (Father)!

A cup of coffee would've been nice.

Leave now. You're spoiling her.

Govardhan! - Sir?

Be in the station in ten minutes.

Sir, today's a Dosé...

I mean my off-day, right?

It's urgent. Get here right away!

Well, I'll be there.

Fine.

Nobody else here can do this.

You're the right person. Go ahead.

Go in.

Keep this for your safety.

Why risk it?

Come at me!

What's the point of all of this?

Oy! Who are you staring at?

Sit down.

Have some.

Come

What's wrong? Is it spicy?

No.

Then? - Reminded me of home.

Instead of getting thrashed, you could've confessed, right?

Those men look like rowdies.

I don't trust them.

You on the other hand, look like my uncle.

I'll tell you, Sir.

I'll tell you everything.

There's no toilet in my home.

Women in my family face a lot of difficulties.

That Setu hasn't paid me my salary in 6 months.

So...

Oh no!

All I need is 30,000 rupees to build a latrine.

If you help me with that, I'm ready to surrender and go to prison.

Keep this.

The rest of the 70,000 rupees stolen from your store.

'Recovered from the thief.' Sign here.

I'll be back from prison in 6 months, okay?

But we lost 1... - They'll help you build a toilet.

Never mind.

The day before, a robbery took place in Kanchana Jewellers, on the Market road.

Congratulations, Sir. - Thank you.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Veena, what's for lunch? - Uppittu, Sir.

Give it to me, I say.

As per the directives, we'll take further action.

Is this okay? - Thank you, Sir.

Tell me, dear? - What have you done to yourself?

It's a small injury. That is all.

That's all?!

You're bloody bleeding!

What if somebody bites your neck tomorrow?

I was wrong to send you the picture.

I'm telling you one last time.

After the delivery, I'm not stepping into that wretched town.

If you want your family, get the damn transfer done.

Shall I ask Appa to speak with the Commissioner?

Nah! No need. I'll handle this, okay?

Yeah right. You will.

Is your ego stopping you from... - I'm busy right now.

I'll call you later. - Hello?

Hello, Sir? - What is this? Who are you?

From the channel. - Which one?

YouTube channel, Sir.

Him and his channel.

Sir! We've 48K subscribers!

Dude, he didn't even give us a damn.

He will soon.

Govardhan Sir! - Yeah?

Officer's asking for you. Let's go.

See you. - Sure, Sir.

Sir, I only need one photograph.

Of me? - Yes, Sir.

For the newspaper? Give me a second. - Yes, Sir.

Give me a charming smile.

You've a great smile, Sir.

Veena! - Sir?

Is it Puliyogare?

I look good on TV, right? - You sure do.

Any more details? - That's it.

Sir! - Who are they?

Here to file a case against threats.

How dare you?! - Not me, Sir!

Sir, he's not the one! - Who was it?

It's him. - Namaskara, Sir.

Chapathi? - Yeah.

Great.

Are you blind?

Oh. Diary milk? Thanks man.

Sathya, my bag?

Meera, hurry up. - Yes, Amma.

My bike key? - It's right here.

Your Poori.

Poori and your Idli.

Oh is it? Was it just like me?

It's locked?!

Your Maava (Father-in-law)...

is gone... hospital.

Gone?! - He left.

Oh no. I kept telling him not to drink.

He never listened.

How are you feeling?

I'm feeling a little dizzy, Doctor.

You're fine. You're only exhausted. - Son-in-law, you're a player.

Nothing to worry. - Okay, doctor.

I'll prescribe some tablets. Have them after dinner.

Baby? - Yeah?

Do you want a younger brother or a sister?

I don't want either.

Stop touching things.

The doctor will give you an injection.

Listen. Take your child and wait outside.

I need to talk to them. - Okay.

Wait outside with her.

Tell me, Doctor. - Are you a human being at all?

What did I do, Doctor?

You married a young girl.

Gave her a child to look after and have burdened her with household chores.