Kadhalikka Neramillai (காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை)

2017*

There are a total of 810 crore people living on this planet.

India's population alone is 140 crores.

And in Chennai, it's one crore.

If the population keeps rising, what will happen to this planet?

In the past 20 years,

159 fertility centers have sprung up in Chennai.

Instead of banning babies, people have started growing babies in test tubes.

Ridiculous, right?

I, too, had the same opinion.

I am Shriya.

Today is September 3rd, 2017.

Like everyone else, I, too, got the baby fever.

That's right!

When you are born a girl, there will come a time.

You'll fall in love, get married, and wish to be a mother.

You'll want to have kids.

But…

You're newly married, yet you have so many problems.

But you've come at the right time.

If you delay any further, there will be more complications.

I would recommend IVF.

It's a small procedure.

Come back and consult me after a month.

We can test and see if you're pregnant or not.

Today, along with me, 48 women in Chennai are undergoing IVF treatment.

I have only one thought on my mind.

I must get pregnant today.

Is it the right or wrong decision?

When you do something unknowingly, it's a mistake.

When you do it intentionally, that's foolishness.

But this is IVF treatment.

We are talking about babies.

It's not like you can have a baby and lose it at a carnival.

When will the doctor arrive?

No matter how many times you ask me,

the doctor will arrive when she has to.

You're so impatient even before the procedure.

I wonder how you will wait patiently for nine months to have a baby.

You have already made a decision.

Don't overthink unnecessarily.

Hey, Shriya!

All okay?

Yeah!

Breathe!

Okay. They'll administer anesthesia to you.

You will sleep for a while.

Any questions before that?

I'm right here. Don't worry.

Nothing to worry.

Count one to ten.

One…

Two…

Will it be a boy or a girl?

Three, four…

What should I name the child?

Five…

Six…

Who is the father of my child?

Doctor!

Who is the father of my child?!

Doctor!

Don't do it!

Stop!

Who is… the father of my child?

NO TIME FOR LOVE

Dad, please lower the volume.

Look at this wall.

The mason did not do his job properly.

He cheated us!

Dad, please don't start again. It's fine!

Fine, my foot!

I know what you're going to say.

"I did suggest you buy an apartment.”

Why is that wrong?

Do you know why the thieves have disappeared in our city?

They've all got into the real estate business.

You know what an expensive affair it is, to buy an apartment in Chennai?

I know Dad, I'm an architect in Chennai.

- Don't teach me about my work. - Yeah, right!

Why did you let Karan buy you a sari?

Do we have to get married like this?

Shriya…

Registering our marriage is just a formality.

I'm asking only because we have to process our US visa.

We are already engaged.

In two months…

we'll be married for real.

How does it matter?

I cannot make your parents understand the situation.

Especially if your mother comes to know…

about the registered marriage before the wedding,

she'll make my life hell!

What if his parents think you're exploiting him before the wedding?

Amma, please. This is 2017.

We have decided to split the wedding expenses.

Okay!

And I did not ask him to buy me a sari.

It's Karan…

who said he would gift me one as I don't have any.

That's the problem!

Get used to wearing a sari like a woman.

I will, my dear mother!

I don't like the fact that both of you are going out before marriage.

I've been going out with him for four years,

hence we are getting married.

You're speaking as if it's an arranged marriage.

I know it's a love marriage.

But both the families are involved now.

Why don't you be careful until the wedding?

Ma!

What?

Do you really think I'm still a virgin?

Listen to what your daughter is saying.

Shameless woman!

You're married to this house!

Spare some time for this family.

Damaged floor.

Plumbing problems.

Your daughter's…

Virginity lost.

Atrocious!

What is this, dear?

We must have babies as soon as we get married.

I'm not getting any younger.

And I also have PCOD.

It's terrifying to see fertility clinics at every corner.

I'm ready now!

Let's begin “Project Baby” right now.

I don't understand why people are determined to procreate.

The world is turning uninhabitable and poisonous.

Climate change is real.

But I don't think anyone is concerned about it.

I am Siddharth!

I'm a Structural Engineer.

Constructing buildings is my job.

And building renewable and green-energy structures is my ambition.

This… is the future!

This is your children's future.

What cost are we looking at here?

Let's think about it.

We'll discuss this and get back to you, RK.

- Thank you, RK. - Thank you.

They were this close to signing. But now they're bolting.

Sir! Sustainable building is a new thing.

Currently, what looks like energy saving…

will turn into a cost-saving investment in the future.

It'll take some time to make the clients understand.

We need to be patient.

Siddharth, you should've at least used a better font.

These kinds of characters are the ones who make us dislike the jobs we love.

I may face immense pressure at work…

but I have two people who cool me down.

They're my stress busters.

This is Gowda.

And this is Sethu.

Three of a kind. Queen.

- There he goes again. - Get out!

But today, these two stress busters are stressed.

Sethu is fond of children.

He's eager to become a father.

But he's gay!

And Gowda is against gay parenting.

You're to blame for it.

Are you happy now?

I never said anything wrong.

Do not overreact.

Sid, you tell me.

- Hey, Gowda… - What is it?

Why are you telling him not to have a child?

Hey, you need a mother to raise a child.

I will be a mother, too.

You accept me being gay.

But you people won't accept gay parenting.

Shut up, your damaged mouth!

Preach your Western ideas elsewhere.

This is India. My country.

Gowda has a point.

But the reason he's quoting is wrong.

Why?

I have no qualms with gay parenting.

Your idea of bringing another child into this world…

That's my problem.

Hey, why bring more babies?

As it is, we are a burden to this planet.

You want to keep adding to the population.

Correct! Put some sense into his head.

Your parents must've thought about it, before having you guys.

I have made up my mind.

Do not irritate me!

- Gowda! - Tell me.

- Are you coming with me or not? - What do I say?

If Siddharth is up for it, I'll come too.

- What's with the gesture? - Where are you guys going?

I can come too if you need me.

Here comes Mr. Senior in his shorts.

He still thinks he's a dude.

Dad, you're too old for that.

Old for what?

Uncle, what's your opinion on gay parenting?