Mahanati (మహానటి)

'This is the driver speaking Let me talk to your mother'

Ma, the driver wants to talk to you it seems

Mother...ma, wake up

Ma, get up

Ma, look at me

What happened, ma?

Mother

Get up, ma

Uncle

Wait, doctor is on the way

She's a celebrity Savitri amma

Rooms are full, wait here

Doctor will be here soon

Please ask someone to check fast

Ma...please get up

Nurse!

How can you leave her like this? Whom did you think she is?

- Namaste, sir - How is she?

'Savitri Amma!'

'Which Savitri? Why is she here?'

Who is this Savitri amma?

'A Great Actress'

"Leading lady, o' diva"

"You are our prima donna"

What has the bride studied?

She has completed her B.A in journalism in Adyar Women's College

Haven't you bagged a gold medal also, dear?

She wanted to do her Masters too

Why should she? Such a waste indeed

Look at my son

He studied up to 10th grade

He discontinued and is now happily taking care of our shop

'Is your daughter working?'

'She's a reporter in a newspaper'

Her article was even published the day before yesterday

Go and bring that paper

I searched, dear I couldn't find it

Are you blind as a bat or what?

It's right here

'Sir, listen Let me read it out to you

'For 25 years in Kodambakkam'

'Andal company which has ruled the roost in manufacturing fritters'

'...has now ventured into manufacturing pickles also'

'Even after another 25 years'

'Andal is the synonym for fritters and vice versa holds good forever'

Fantastic!

We like your daughter very much

I am sure my son likes her too

Tell us what you feel

He's feeling shy!

Where are you off to, dear?

Office, father

Do you have to interview Shankaramma's famous 'sambar' today?

You'll be getting married soon

No need to work hereafter

She isn't married as yet, right?

Let her go, dear

Here's your coffee

Na...nana?

I'm late for wo...work

Can...can I take the scooter today?

Fine

Only 1 kick

If you can start with 1 kick you can take it

Let me try just once more, father

'Anyway why does a girl need a two-wheeler?'

'What if you accidentally fall?'

'Remember a groom is waiting for you'

He got this wobbly two-wheeler in his great grandfather's era!

Tell me, how will it st...start in just 1 kick?

You know so many went gaga over my story published in our college magazine?

They got teary eyed

All the teachers predicted I'll become a famous writer

Look at my plight now

Andal company

Fritters and fries

Spicy powders and pickles

Don't get me wrong for chatting non-stop like this

Sometimes I tend to stammer

Because I am speaking my heart out-

Jayamma, get ready

We must get down now

'Prajavani'

Vani madam

Have you brought fritters for everyone for lunch today too?

God, please bless me with ju...just 1 good story!

I shouldn't get stuck with 'Fritters' as my nickname!

Road and Transport strike

- Sir - Take this

Shekar

CM arrives at Meenambakkam by 12'0 clock

Chief minister is coming, be alert

India vs England Cricket match

Santosh?

Make sure you get an autograph from Kapil Dev!

- For you, sir? - For my wife

Go now

Savitri...coma

Rani

Va...Vani, sir

What?

My...my name is Vani, sir

Whatever! Here you go

Sir, that is-

Do you have a problem?

Er...sir

Let me know if you have a problem

Yes, I have a problem I am a gold medallist

For the pa...past 6 months I haven't been assigned a good story

Shekar will cover the chief minister and I am stuck with a coma patient!

This is my last chance before I get married

I won't go, sir

Is this what you wanted to tell him?

Heroine Savitri's story, eh? we can fill up the gaps easily

Evergreen heroine A humane human being

It's heart-wrenching she is lying in coma

We have been reporting this for the past year, right?

Wha...what will I report that's newsworthy?

'Fritter' lady, Andal was better At least she could talk to me!

I don't even have an opt...option here

Forget that Look who is here

He's such a handsome hulk And a 6 footer too

He is ditto Amitabh Bachan in 'Sholay'

Not 'Sholay'

He is Anthony in 'Amar Akbar Anthony'

Look, he is coming towards us

Where else will he go when you are here?

Good morning, Hemalatha madam Sowbhagya Lakshmi garu

Tripura Sundari madam

Madhuravani garu

Good morning, Mr Anthony

I've been assigned as photographer for the article on heroine Savitri garu

Oh! Is that so?

Vani has been assigned the same story too

Is it so?

What a coincidence!

Look how he is over reacting after worming his way to work with you

At least today I should click a photo the editor approves of

Otherwise my job is at stake

Aiyo! What happened?

Day before yesterday I was assigned to cover the railway strike

'I went and took snaps'

'Take a look'

Where is the strike in this?

Even the editor asked the same question

It isn't genuine if I cover only speeches by union leaders

This is the bare truth behind that strike

Your story is already in tatters

He'll click photos of flora & fauna and claim it's 'Behind the scenes' fact

I'm going near Anna nagar

Do you want to come with me?

It's alright

I prefer taking the bus

- Okay - I'm going that way

Please take the bus!

Suresh garu

Any vacancy in Doordarshan?

Mr Anthony

Miss Vani

Why are they waiting?

They are waiting to catch a glimpse of Gemini Ganesan who is praying inside

What are you taking?

Can't you see?

Tell me before you click any photo

When will Savitri madam recover?

Today is 1 year since Savitri slipped into coma

I have consulted all the specialists in India as well as abroad

I arranged for prayers in all the places of worship

I flew down a special bed from Singapore to prevent bedsores

Nurses take care of her night and day

I've spent millions without thinking twice

Journalists have reported Savitri has been abandoned and Gemini Ganesan is to blame

...without an iota of conscience

If our roles had been reversed and I was comatose

...would you blame Savitri for my state?

Only because I'm a man, right?

Savitri will be fine as long as I am there

I've spoken my heart out

So be it, you can write what your conscience dictates

Poor soul! Everyone let her down

That's life!

It's true, Vani madam

You won't find the story here

It is over there

Sir...?

I've closed the studio today Come back tomorrow

I saw you near Savitri's house

Whose house?

I mean...cine actor Savitri

I don't know Savitri

I know only Savitri 'madam'!

Sorry

Savitri 'garu'

You should respect elders

Even elders should respect Savitri madam

But you went away without stepping in?

I can't bear to see her like that

By the way who are you?

We are from 'Prajavani' paper

We have been assigned to co...cover Savitri madam