First Bell (ഫസ്റ്റ് ബെല്‍)

'Vishwakala Theatres.'

Hello, Vishwakala Theatres. Vakkachan here.

What, on May 15th?

Let me check. Please hold on.

Palakkad, Kochi, Cherthala..

Oh, we have two plays on that day.

What? It's already booked till 24th.

No, we don't have any free days in between.

Okay. Take your own time and decide.

Okay, right.

Hey, Ahmed. Why do you look so high?

My wife had a baby yesterday. She's at the hospital.

Hey, you should've slept properly at home.

Who cares!

Where is that agreement?

I had kept it here.

Give it to me.

Who can act like Mrs. Malathi?

Please stop it, Soman.

What are you laughing about?

Shouldn't we go? Get up.

At least, you should be sensible, dear Ammini.

We are all ready, Mr. Vakkachan.

Manju went to the bathroom. She has a stomach ache.

Why is she having it twice a month? Don't make me tense, please.

Oh, here she comes.

Get ready and go. Go..

Hello..

I'm here..

Hello, Vishwakala Theatres. Yes, Vakkachan here.

What?

They will leave now.

Don't worry. We'll be there on time.

Yes, we'll reach soon.

Okay.. Thank you.

Why won't you spare me, God?

Yes, Vishwakala Theatres. Yes, this is Vakkachan.

What?

No, we are not playing 'Garjanam'.

Okay. How about 'Malampuzha'?

It's an award-winning act.

What, 'Vishalakshi'? It's a super hit!

It's always house full!

Yes. I'll give you 'Vishalakshi'.

Okay.. Let me check the dates.

I don't feel good about wearing this sari.

It's perfectly fine.

Why is Mr. Vakkachan so furious?

Pirappankodu, Paul and Rasheed haven't reached yet.

Have they ever reached on time?

They think that they are the only actors. Get in. - Okay.

Didn't Prabhakaran and Paul come? - No.

Oh, he's started smoking! Throw it away, Rasheed.

I didn't know that you were in this vehicle.

I will throw this away after it's done.

Do you know how expensive cigarettes are?

Look at my fate!

Mr. Bharathan and Mr. I. V. Sasi call me every day to Chennai.

How will I go without finishing this season?

I'd got the lead role.

I don't think I'll get a chance like this again.

Like they couldn't find anyone else.

Who do you think you are, Amala or Bhanupriya?

Please stop boasting, Manju.

Don't you remember your last trip to Kodambakkam?

Ahmed, you should be here itself. Don't go to the hospital.

Please..

Start the vehicle.

Start the vehicle.

For that, everyone should be here, right?

Oh, God! Didn't they reach yet?

It's already late.

Both of them are lead actors!

We have to go to Ernakulam.

How will we go without them? - We can't.

Some people act too smart these days.

Where the hell are they?

I would've played that role if it was only one person. - Oh.

It's your fault, Mr. Vakkachan.

It's not like you can't find other artistes.

Don't add fuel to fire! They will come.

Hey, don't support them.

I'll only write acts with single leads from next year.

Who will come to see that?

Don't tease me..

You can't fool me.

God, help me get food like this daily.

Don't be greedy! No one will take this away.

Eat slowly.

Shall I take this? - Okay.

Prabhakaran, we'll go after taking some rest.

Being late is fashionable. - Yeah, right.

Vakkachan is probably cursing us right now.

Let him do what he wants to.

Why should we be bothered? - Correct.

It's only 11:30 a.m. They won't leave without us. - Yes.

So, we'll take our own time. - Yes.

Waiter, two ice creams. - Stop..

Do you have the money to buy it? - Don't laugh at my poverty!

We've eaten out so many times. Have I ever paid the bill?

I'm nothing in front of you.

Enough.. Eat what's left in it.

Hey, Paul. - Yes.

We both play lead roles in dramas. - Yes.

Still, Aiymanam Ammini gets more respect from everyone.

Do you have anything which Ammini has? - No. - That's it.

Stop here..

Oh, you're here.

I was expecting something bad in my life.

But with you guys coming here, that's over.

What? We came here, did we?

We didn't come here begging.

Don't you remember coming to our house with money and begging?

So what? Should we wait for you?

No need.

An actor survives with his glamour.

An actor should get at least seven hours of sleep.

I'd slept only for four hours. Three more hours are pending.

Yes, look at his face.

His face looks like a rotten fruit due to lack of sleep.

What? - Look at my face.

My eyes are becoming smaller with every passing day.

Stop acting smart.

Get in the vehicle. Please..

Everybody, please listen.

We've two dramas today.

Don't remove your makeup and dress after the first one.

We may not get time for makeup at the second place.

Don't make me tense. Please..

Did everyone understand? - Oh, yes!

One more thing.

Many skipped their dialogues in Tuesday's act.

Don't think that I didn't see it.

Everyone, rehearse your lines. Rehearse it once more, please.

This is not our first drama to study the lines.

I'm not talking about you. Please.

It's Paul. He skips many of his lines.

I might've skipped the lines, but not the full scene.

Why don't you cooperate with us?

Hey, spare us.

You can cooperate with him, Ms. Ammini.

She's already cooperating with him.

Get lost!

Sit properly.

Looks like it'll be late today too. - Yes.

I don't know.. - Where is it?

Oh, look, it's about to start. - Yes, it'll start now. - Yes..

"Charming girls, on the dance floor."

"Play the melodious tune."

"Sing the seven ragas."

"Time has carved the stones into our beautiful motherland."

"Time has carved the stones into our beautiful motherland."

"The birds started chirping the songs of Thunchath"

"and Thunchath started reciting the traditional ones."

"The birds started chirping the songs of Thunchath"

"and Thunchath started reciting the traditional ones."

"Then came Nambiar and Changapuzha with their style of singing."

"Changapuzha also started singing."

What are you doing? Didn't you hear the bell?

I'm ready, Mr. Vakkachan. - We have been ready all this time.

Don't make me tense, dear Ammini.

Please. Come.

What the hell are you talking about?

Please, don't make me tense..

Didn't you hear the first bell? Yes, we did.

There will be a first bell, then a second bell

and after that, the drama will begin.

We are not doing it for the first time.

I would've got two more plays

if you'd shown those expressions on stage.

Look at me. Don't try to teach me about your acting skills.

Tell those who should be on stage after the second bell to get ready.

I asked for some tea when we reached here.

I haven't got it till now.

I've talked to the committee members about it. Please.

When will I get it? After the drama ends?

You are the one who creates problems in Vishwakala.

Idiot!

He's been abusing me for quite a long time now.

I'll show him whether I know to act or not.

What will you do?

Well.. See it on the stage!

Mom, I want to know the truth, at least today.

Tell me. Who's my dad?

I was expecting this since the day you were born, dear.

I won't hide anything from you.

Your father is Vishwam. Vishwanathan!

Vishwam and Vishwanathan? Do I have two fathers?

No, Daughter. Vishwanathan is your dad's name.

But I call him Vishwam.

Where is he now? - In central jail!

Mom! - Yes, your father is in jail now.

Vishalam! - Vishwam!

Who is this? - This is your father.

Dad! - Daughter..

Vishwanathan!

You didn't expect me, did you?

Yes, why are you in the lion's den?

It'd be better for your health if you shut your mouth.

I'm unstoppable.