Andhakaara (അന്ധകാരാ)

As a human being, do you know what is the biggest lesson I've learned?

Aravind, there is no difference between men and women.

We're all human beings;

and humans are capable of anything.

Anything!

Do you know who taught me this?

I'll explain.

'Andhakaaraa'

Did you get it?

Come on.

Let go of me!

Take it.

To hell with his tantrums!

Did you get enough?

Yes.

Shut up or I'll kill you!

My name is Aravind and I'm an urban taxi driver.

Fida, have you been waiting long?

No.

Is it done? Yes, it's done.

I spoke with George yesterday. He mentioned that you are travelling to Australia.

Alone.

Is it true?

Yes, it was confirmed yesterday.

I came to inform you about that as well. I've got

a really good opportunity to move to Australia.

As the head of neurology in a hospital over there.

I feel like the job there is a better fit for me, despite the better paychecks over here.

That's it. George?

I'm planning to go alone for now.

He can join me when he gives up what he does here. Okay, as you wish.

Fida, your departure must not cause us any problems. It won't.

You can trust me.

Okay.

I trust you.

Kumar, bring it.

Yes, come in.

This is for the last work.

Today's and the next, we'll settle before you leave.

Thank you, doctor.

Ma'am.

Hey shabana are you on night shift today? Yes ma'am.

Ma'am any updates about the home nurse job?

Please arrange it for me somehow.

Don't worry. I'll sort it out.

My problems won't be solved with the 15,000 rupees salary.

Don't worry.

Give me two days' time. I'll let you know. Okay?

What are you reading, madam?

A magazine from the hospital.

Is it an article?

Yes.

What's it about?

Organ trafficking.

Is that genuine news, madam? Definitely.

Their research seems to be quite detailed.

What does it say?

In the usa alone, more than 100,000 patients are on the waitlist for organs.

But, not even half of the organs are available. A lot of patients are

dying due to this. There's a black market that exploits this shortage.

They operate mainly from developing countries such as India.

They even murder people of rare blood groups, for their organs.

In short, there's no guarantee that we'll make it back home once we go out, isn't it?

Hello.

Are you on your way?

Yeah, on my way home.

What's the status?

Isn't it done?

Yeah, it's almost done.

Manu and Joshy are finishing up.

I just stepped out to call you.

What did the doctor say about your travel?

I'll let you know in person. Alright, go home and get freshened up. I'll be back by then.

Okay.

All eaten up?

Of course, Santhosh is just a memory now.

Not even his hair is left.

Did it eat the teeth too?

Yeah, every bit of him. Get the vehicle.

George, why aren't you going to Australia with Fida?

Because we get paid very well for doing this.

So, I don't have any immediate plans to go. I'll consider it later.

What's with her sudden departure?

Did you breakup with her?

Breakup, my foot!

Just don't create any issues.

Anyway, she's a doctor. Not someone like us.

She's leaving because of a decent offer, that's all.

Nevertheless, there's no lifetime agreement to do this.

Aravind, I have to buy some medicines next Tuesday.

Pick me up.

Alright, madam. Okay.

Dad! I know it's you, dad!

Appus!

Wow! Are you having noodles?

How is it?

Super!

Let me try.

Yeah, super!

Look at this.

Yay! You forgot about this when you got the noodles, right?

You buy this for me everyday. Give it to me, dad!

Now eat this and watch TV. Well, where's our chef? She is in the kitchen.

What's it?

Go freshen up.

I spoke with George, yesterday.

He mentioned that you are travelling to Australia.

Hey!

You look really tensed. Why?

Are you worried about something?

I'm here, right?

There's no point in clinging on here anymore.

We should also have a life right?

I know, George.

But, what if it goes wrong?

You are the only one leaving now.

At least, that's what they believe!

I'm still with them.

Nothing will go wrong.

When we leave this place, I'm not planning to go emptyhanded!

What do you mean?

Don't you know?

Even though we are important to him, Manu and Joshy are the doctor's favourites.

That's why the doctor, has entrusted them with all cash deals.

Money from the last three deals will arrive this week.

One of them will be collecting the cash.

And we'll seize that.

What if your plan goes wrong?

In some cases nature will help us as well.

I'm hopeful.

Don't you know?

If I decide something, I'll make it happen.

Then, we'll fly out together.

First, to Bangalore there, we'll convert all the cash into legal money.

I've made the arrangements.

From there, to Sri Lanka and finally, Australia.

Nobody will follow us. So, be strong.

Okay?

Appu nowadays you are in front of the TV all the time.

I'm keeping a tab.

Hand it over.

Appus! Come on, eat this.

And have this too. Okay.

Finish your food first, and then you can watch TV.

He's not picking up, isn't it?

Aravind, I warned you, didn't I?

Not to take loans to help your friends. Look at what's happened now.

I met Santhosh's wife.

They are not in good terms.

He drinks all the time.

And doesn't go home.

He must be having some mental stress.

Otherwise, how would such a good person become a drunkard.

Oh, the joy of borrowing money from others to drink!

He must be ignoring your calls on purpose. You won't get the cash back.

Please don't jinx it!

Don't you know, Aravind?

The bank is about to seize our house and our daughter's surgery is in 6 months.

We need a huge sum for that too.

Amidst all these, you are borrowing money to help your friends.

Your job has been arranged.

You must go to the apartment and meet Mathai on the

day I ask you to. Mathai is the security guard there.

Inform him that v.S. From Chennai has sent you.

Mathai will take you to the apartment where the family lives.

There's a bedridden mother and her daughter.

You have to take care of the mother.

Keep this in mind don't tell anyone about our acquaintance.

And if you see me around there don't even smile.

You must follow these instructions.

Understood?

This job will solve all of your financial problems.

The doctor's appointment is next week right?

We should send her back to school. If she doesn't go to school, it will affect her a lot.

We must find a way.

She will have to undergo surgery anyway.

The only solution is money, Aravind.

"Mournful lips, like the echoes we seek all the paths disperse like an unseen wind that"

"Wanders faraway the soul churns who's there to lean on the sunny feathers in this rain?"

"Life that flutters to be extinguished dances in the hotterthanhell desert days when you"

"or I turn as the sand, searching for the bogus story time will be a deepening shadow"

Drop me here.

Aravind, we need to go on long trip on Wednesday at 7 pm.

Do not take any other bookings. Sure, madam. It's important.

Here is the

advance payment.

Okay.

And your visa and flight ticket.

Fida, I have fulfilled all of your prerequisites.

It is important that the doctor remains unaware of our deal.

It will be devastating if he finds out about this.

You can trust me.

Okay.

Yes darling. Aravind, where are you?

Why weren't you answering my calls?

What's the matter?

Hey could you buy a pregnancy test kit on your way back?

I have a doubt. Really?

Yeah, I'll come early.

Don't forget about the test kit.