Captain Miller (கேப்டன் மில்லர்)

A few love to narrate stories.

A few love to listen to stories.

The story often undergoes change as it passes from one individual to another.

I will narrate as my grandmother passed it on to me.

And you can pass it on to your granddaughter as you understand.

Likewise, people who died doing good deeds...

are gradually identified as great people and Titans...

and the stories of them being worshipped as God spread all over.

I'm going to narrate to you all one such story.

It's the story of our ancestor Ravanan's rebirth of the deity Koranar.

It's a 600-year-old story.

During that time, King Ilavendhira who ruled this land...

decided to build a temple for Shiva.

And went on to ask our ancestor's help who lived in Pothigai Hills.

And the ancestors agreed to give up the land.

And finally arrived at Mathalamparai.

While they were digging to lay the foundation...

they discovered a miraculous gemstone.

The news of the discovery spread across eight districts.

The Kings from the neighbouring districts started to show interest in the gemstone.

It took twenty years to build the temple.

During the period of construction...

two wars were fought to steal the Gemstone.

The King and the throne were in peril,

and so was our land.

But our ancestor Koranar saved it all single-handedly with his life.

Killed many enemies during the war

and sacrificed his life.

On witnessing the bravery of our Ayya Koranar...

King Ilavendhira indebted by his brave sacrifice...

...raised the Shivan Temple

and the surrounding land deed to the people of this village.

Our ancestors made a figurine of Koranar with the Gemstone...

and gifted it to the King.

They say that the gemstone is still hidden somewhere within the Kingdom.

Many made attempts to steal it.

But they failed!

Are you feeling guilty for giving up your comrade?

-Oh, God, no! -He can't bear the beating!

Please, don't beat him. Oh, God, no!

Oh, God!

Please spare him, Ayya!

I don't know what to do!

Ayya, I don't know what to do.

Oh, no, they beat you to death mercilessly.

Hurry up!

CAPTAIN MILLER

Three officers...

Fifty bullets...

Was it for killing an old man in his name?

Or for not adding Captain as a prefix to his name?

I don't know.

Earlier, Miller was not outraged by the Britishers.

Who do you think is responsible for all the conflicts?

Is it Miller?

Or the Governor's son, Riley?

Or is it the King of this Kingdom, Rajatthipathi?

Who is it?

Kuyili mentioned that the Princess was going to visit the temple.

She is studying medicine in the city.

She mentioned that the Princess's glow is shinier than the temple's.

Eesa, since I heard I wanted to see the Princess at least once.

-If we go to the temple-- -They won't even let us in.

If Mother were alive, she would've whacked you with a broom.

Who are they to stop us? Why should we fear?

We are going to the temple today and see the Princess.

First, we need to chase away the herd from there.

That land belongs to us.

On that land I want to build you a huge palace...

-and give it to you as a wedding gift. -Is she the Princess?

-Hey, who are you guys? -Oh, no!

-We got caught. -Hey!

-Let's go. -Who are you guys?!

-We'll keep it over there. -Go! Go!

They're village folks!

Hey, Kaali!

If you don't catch those boys.

I will strip you naked.

-I'm scared. They're going to kill us. -Hey, shush!

Look on the other side.

Please give me some buttermilk.

-Who's going to pay for it? -I'll pay you later.

-Where were you all this while? -Looking for your husband.

Oh, God! I'm short of breath.

The blood shot to my head.

The Princess was lovely.

To me, that girl was more beautiful than the Princess.

Sounds like you're smitten by her.

Huh, so you are the infamous thieves.

They would've hung you both.

Forget about it. Who is that girl?

Are you going to tell? Or shall I reveal your secret?

-Tell me. Who is she? -Velmathi.

She is King's niece.

She lost her parents during childhood.

The King and the Prince raised her since then.

She studies in the same college as the Princess.

Rumour has it that the King and the Prince killed the girl's parents.

People say that the King has a mistress

and a son with her named Kandhiya.

Who was born to whom?

There is confusion when it comes to King's family.

I don't care a damn about it.

The girl who held my hand despite knowing who we are...

and saved my life is the most beautiful.

As you were near the exit, she held your hand.

If I were near the exit, she would've held my hand.

You were not. So, shut up!

Beat him! Skin him alive!

-How dare you enter the temple? -Ayya, please don't beat me!

Please don't beat me.

Who gave you the right to beat us?

Beat him, too!

Tell me, would it be blasphemy if our people entered the temple?

You slave the people who built the temple and make them stand guard.

But you enter the temple!

Stomp him!

Following faith is not an issue.

But when the faith impacts our lives, it becomes a problem.

-Go! -Please don't beat us.

Please don't beat us.

I'll kill you!

Velmathi?

Velmathi?

Please stop.

This is irrelevant to you.

Come!

Have you decided to go against your uncle?

It was my mistake. I should get the beatings, too.

Why are they only beating them?

Don't act too smart.

If Shakunthala was not present here...

you would not have lived to see the daylight.

But if you repeat this nonsense again.

None of us can save you.

Be within your limits.

Don't you feel it's wrong to prevent the village folks from entering the temple?

Aren't you dearest to your father?

Why don't you question him?

What do you want me to ask?

Velmathi, will it make a difference if I question my father?

Get this into your head.

Lower caste, upper caste, palace, and a hut.

Everywhere women are considered slaves.

As women, we are subservient.

If we want our voices heard...

we must be in power.

What happened, Eesa?

You say that you want to join the military.

But now you're making a wrong move.

You would've died for entering the temple yesterday.

You better remember it.

Listen, I'll go inside and then ask her.

If she nods yes I won't join the military.

Okay?

Why are you anxious for no reason?

You carry on, Eesa. Ignore her.

Since Pechiamma is not there, you don't fear anymore.

Velmathi!

Velmathi!

Velmathi, please hear me out.

Stop and hear me out once.

Think about it and then make a decision.

Why are you in a hurry?

Fine, let me talk to my father and my brother.

I have made my decision.

You, too, leave.

Go back to Madras.

Think hard and then make a decision.

You go!

Stay right here. I'll be back.

Stay right here. Don't go anywhere.

-Shakuntala! -You wait. I'll be back.

My Lord...

We have information from Kanagasabai that young Princess is eloping.

He's going out personally to look for her.

Wait!

We have a reason to kill her now.

If Shakunthala is here, she won't let us do anything.

Send her back to Madras.

You can't go past us.

Hey, who are you? Hey!

Oh, no! Spare me! I have a family to look after.

I'm innocent.

-Let's go. Come on! -Hey!

Go away.

You're Velmathi, right?

Why is everyone chasing you?

Do you remember me?

The other day, I was at the temple.

You too held my hand--

-Hey! -Who are you?

He saved me.

You know him?

Thank you, Comrade!

Velmathi, you'll be in danger if you come with me.

My organization and I...

will make sure no harm befalls you.

Let's go!