Achuvettante Veedu

Do you think our council is being fair?

What do you think? - I'm not interested in politics.

What about the play? 'The Sixth Wound of Christ.'

They won't be showcasing it here again, would they?

I don't know.

Did you read about the US Dollar exchange

rate in the last week's 'Kalakaumudi'?

I don't read. - Sir, I'm used to talking while I drive.

Or else, would the journey be fun?

I don't like it when the driver talks.

Keep driving.

Such a lovely house, Dad!

You must look at it in the daylight. - Hold this.

Here, Rugmini. - Yes. - Shall I open the door, Dad?

Go on.

Oh, Lord.

The switch is on your side, Rugmini. - Okay.

It's a lovely house, Mom!

Where is the red bag? - I didn't take it.

Mom.. I want this room.

Can you quiet down a bit, Karthi?

Oh, Lord.

Careful. There are fragile things inside.

Oh, Lord.

It's so cold.

Imagine how cold the water from the well would be.

Where is the well?

Didn't you see?

We have a well towards the south of our plot. - Oh.

That's the only well in the locality.

Even if the entire population suffers from lack of water

it would never affect us.

Join us.

Okay. Now tell me.

Did you like the place?

I liked it, Dad. The best place we have stayed so far.

Yes. What about you?

Don't trust her, Dad.

She says the same thing all the time.

This place doesn't come anywhere near the old house.

It would be difficult to afford a house like that in Trivandrum.

We could afford this only because of Varma.

I always wanted to ask.

Who is Varma?

Didn't I tell you about Varma, the friend of Haridasan Nair?

Oh, yes.. - Yes. When we got transferred here

he came to help.

Or else, how could we possibly afford a place like this?

A fully furnished house. A fridge, too.

How far is my college from here?

Oh, yes. 70 Paisa from the junction.

It's the number one college in the city.

Your admission was arranged only because of Varma.

What about my school, Dad? - It is a reputed school as well.

It has been first in the district for the last three years.

Your uniform is ready. - Okay.

Also, come upfront once you are done. I have something to discuss.

Rugmini.

Rugmini! - Yes..

I have nothing new to say.

So, here we are, starting a new life together.

The foremost fact what we must realise is that we are on our own.

I have warned Rugmini several times about the expenses.

When have I ever over spent?

What are you saying?

I wasn't blaming you for anything.

I need you all to cooperate in order to move forward.

Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.

This is an expensive city.

And now to you.

Realise that you aren't a kid anymore.

Since it's a college in the city, you can expect a lot more freedom.

A girl must be watchful of her behaviour.

Also, just passing your exams won't be enough these days.

Only a first rank would take you to heights.

Don't I pass my exams with a first class?

I wasn't saying that you are not passing your exams, dear.

However, bear it this in mind.

Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.

And now to you.

You are still in school.

You already know what I'm going to say, don't you?

Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.

Now get to bed. You have to wake up at 5 a.m.

Dad, sister isn't talking to me.

Have you started it again? Give a handshake.

Shake her hand!

Now get going.

Achuthan. - Yes.

Weren't you saying that Trivandrum isn't like Pathanapuram? - Yes.

I didn't say anything because the kids were around.

What do you mean?

How many people did you fight with before we left the place?

We must not repeat the same here.

You must bear this in mind.

We need friends.

Let's not make enemies this time.

Yes..

Take your hands off me.

Is this necessary while we are here in Trivandrum?

You can say all you want.

This wouldn't have been necessary if I had a son.

I'm the father of two daughters.

Even if we were staying at Vaikundam

there would be nobody else but me in case something happens.

Are you going to bed already?

Come here.

I have something to discuss.

Dear.

How many times do I have to listen to this?

It's not the same this time.

Have you noticed?

The plan of our house and this house

are similar in many ways.

Look here.

For example

We have a well to be built towards the left of the plot.

The well is located at the same place here.

The veranda at the entrance of the house.

The hall, the bedroom to the sides..

Everything seems to be the same.

The kitchen alone does not match with this house.

What are you laughing about?

I have a question.

We have been having this plan for the past two years. - Yes.

How much would it cost to build the house?

That's the right way to ask.

I am fond of your questions.

The whole house is spread over 2,200 square feet.

No matter how hard we try to reduce our expenses

we will need four lakhs to build it.

How much do we have as deposit at the bank?

Rs. 4,000.

Mock me all you want.

I will build it.

If you stand beside me on this

we will be able to finish it before I'm 60.

Aswathy can have the ground floor.

And Karthika can have the first floor.

We will be able to manage in a small room.

We will make it happen.

How can you be so irresponsible?

I want to sleep in peace at my home.

I stay with my family.

I can't complain about it to anybody else other than the warden.

Are you telling me that you couldn't sleep

last night because of the howls and screams? - Yes.

As far as I'm concerned

I can't sleep unless I hear the howls.

That is your problem.

But if you don't sort out this problem soon

I will have to do it my way.

You can say whatever you want to.

Who can I blame in here

just because you heard some guys screaming?

There are students from the university college

arts college, law college, medical college

and other college students staying here.

How would I know who it was?

I'm just doing this good-for-nothing job

to take care of my family.

It's not such a big deal

to howl in an age like this.

We can't enjoy it now because of our age.

No, that is because they weren't raised well.

Where had you been?

I was just checking out the society.

I had something to talk to you about.

Follow me.

They seem to be everywhere.

Why do you care?

Let them sit there.

Forget it.

This door isn't strong enough.

I noticed it last night.

We have to get this replaced.

It is a lot different than how it looked like last night.

That is because..

That is how it is always, isn't it?

Everything.

What did you just say?

Rugmini.

What is it?

You always say that I'm superstitious, don't you?

What have you got to say now?

This house is blessed by God.

Do you realise it now?

If we find an eagle circling the sky

while making a decision

it is believed that the decision is blessed by God.

Dad, come. It's time! - Oh!

I'm coming.

These guys again..

Rugmini.

I'm warning you as we are staying in a town.

There are a lot of frauds and thieves here.

Don't open the door no matter who knocks.

I will be back at five in the evening.

You can tell them to return after that.

Do you understand?