Mellisai (மெல்லிசை)

Every single one of us has a unique talent.

That's something even we aren't aware of.

Someone would have truly cherished us,...

...shown deep concern, been our first fan...

...and made us realise that.

It could be our sister, father or mother.

It could be our friends too.

It could be our son or daughter.

To that first fan, I dedicate the next song.

Vidhya!

Hey, Vidhya! -What?

Do you know what Yazhini said?

She wants me to participate in a singing reality show.

I loved to sing ever since I was young.

But what can I do? My father was very strict.

I had to opt for the civil service. Life changed.

But now, I'm free to do what I like, aren't I?

So, Deepak must not do what he likes to do.

But you are doing the same thing to him...

...that your father did to you.

That's different, this is different.

Don't compare them. -I feel this is right.

You'll never listen to me. Do as you wish.

I've decided.

I have decided too.

They are calling you upstairs. Go straight this way.

The stairs are over there. The lift isn't working.

Okay? -Okay. Come on, let's go.

The lift isn't working in such a luxurious hotel.

I can't. Where is he? Till then.... -Hey, faster!

Go on! Move it!

Brother Guna wants you to go to the factory. Here!

It's okay. I know where it is.

You could have told us earlier.

We wouldn't have waited for so long.

He just called me.

When you need money, you won't complain...

...no matter where we ask you to come or how long it takes.

Then we'll have to chase after you, won't we?

Don't go there and talk like this. It's for your own good.

Hey! Why are you getting so worked up?

The dream is the only thing we own.

When it comes to money, we always have to depend on someone else.

Till the end.

Hey! Don't panic, just talk. -Okay, brother.

We'll handle it, okay? -Sir!

They are calling you inside.

Deepak, come on, let's go. -Okay, brother.

Vanakkam, brother.

Welcome, Prabha. How are you? -I'm good, brother.

How about you? -I'm fine.

How are you, sir? Are you doing well?

Hey! Turn it off!

How are you, sir? -I'm good, Deepak.

Do you know why I called you here?

It has been quite a long time since you borrowed the money.

And you've missed interest payments for the last few months.

I have your house documents, so there's no problem.

Do you remember why I gave you this money?

Yes, sir, I remember. I haven't forgotten.

Perhaps I shouldn't have given you the money based on emotion.

It's my fault. -Do you think I'll cheat you?

What is this, sir? I will not cheat you.

Hey, what are you saying? Sorry, brother.

Can I tell you something?

Just transfer the property rights to me.

Sir?

It's a good area, and it's developing quickly.

You'll also get some cash in hand.

Sir, that's the house we grew up in.

I was only waiting to get it fixed before moving in, sir.

But before I could do that, so many things happened.

Please, sir. -Give us some more time, brother.

Please, brother. -How much time, Prabha?

No, sir. Please consider.

I took money from Guna for my business startup...

...by mortgaging our house documents.

It's a rapidly developing area.

My mom and dad worked incredibly hard to buy this house.

But now, it looks like we're going to lose it.

Come on! 5, 6, 7, 8!

Left! Right!

5, 6, 7, 8!

What are you doing?

5, 6, 7, 8!

Yazhini, the phone is ringing.

Come on! One more time!

5, 6, 7, 8!

Yes, Deepak. -Yazhini, where are you?

I'm in the dance class. -I came to see Brother Guna.

I'm afraid we might lose the house. -Hey, what are you saying?

Yes. I don't know what to do next.

So I plan to go and see the house just one more time.

Okay, wait, I'll come with you too.

If only we had a 'reverse' option in all our lives,...

...how wonderful that would be.

We could go back in our lives...

...and make sure the events that hurt us the most never happened.

The place we are going to now is the place where we lived...

...for many years, right from the time we were born, our home.

That house is filled with so many memories,...

...moments we'll never be able to forget.

Every single word has its own meaning...

Softly, the lines come together...

A beautiful dawn that inspires poetry...

The fragrance of music that wafts within the heart...

This universe yearns for love, it will search and seek...

A melody that wanders and flows deep within the soul...

When two clouds shatter and collide in the sky...

As rain kisses the earth, the season changes...

The dewdrops will meet and merge in between...

The grassy fields will wake up and stretch with a yawn...

The moment the earth soaks up the moisture and swoons...

The truth will sprout anew every single morning...

The flowing water will pause in its course...

The silent sound of lives beginning to bloom...

The comforting trace of a mother's lap...

A beautiful dawn that inspires poetry...

The fragrance of music that wafts within the heart...

A beautiful dawn that inspires poetry...

The fragrance of music that wafts within the heart...

Look at this place.

Stuck between accepting the past...

...and being unable to move past it,...

...we suffered a great deal.

Now, once again,...

...we are under the compulsion to peer into those past events.

This is my beloved dad, Mr. Rajan.

My favourite. He was the PE teacher in our school.

My dad and I used to sing a lot of songs together.

We had a lot of fun.

Do you know what I asked my dad once?

Dad, I'm going to ask you something, but you can't say no.

What do you want to ask?

I can ask you anything, but you can't say no.

I won't say no. Now, go to sleep.

Promise?

Sing my bedtime song. I'll go to sleep.

Oh, my dear child...

My treasure...

Close your eyes and sleep...

We're in a singer's home, yet nobody is singing.

Let's all sing! 1, 2, 3!

Happy birthday to you...

Happy birthday to you, Yazhini...

Happy birthday to you...

The first bite goes to my dad. Come closer, dad.

Happy birthday, dear Yazhini...

Let's talk about this later. First, give me some cake.

You promised you'd not say no. -Keep quiet, give me the cake.

What happened? -What is it, Mr. Rajan?

What is Yazhini saying? -Nothing, madam.

Why is she upset? -Hey, Yazhini.

Yazhini! -What's wrong?

One minute, ma'am. I'll be back.

Yazhini!

What happened, dear?

See what I got for you.....

What happened to you, dear? -You said you would not say no.

And for that, you're asking for this?

Dad, go on.

No, dear. -What's this before the guests?

Nothing, I'll bring her, you go. -Yazhini, come.

I'll handle her. Go on. -Dad, please!

If I go there at this age and get rejected in the competition,...

...I won't be able to show my face at school.

Trust me, dad, you'll win for sure.

Mr. Rajan, you did a simple party with only some mixture and a cake.

Irritating guy! -Keep quiet!

What is your daughter saying? -Nothing, sir.

You carry on, sir. I'll come.

Please, dad.

Okay, dear. Give me two days, and I'll let you know.

Wow! The studio is so huge.

Finally, I managed to get my dad to agree.

Both of us went to the first audition together.

It was an unforgettable day.

My name is Charles. -Then, who is your Diana?

I'm here to find my Diana. -So, you're not here to sing.

Looking at him, I think he must have come here looking...

...for a bride for the groom in the 'Kalyaana Maalai' set.

If you go further up, you'll find the set, sir.

I think you've come here by mistake.

This is a singing talent show set.

It's a dream for everyone here. Will you win this title?

I'm only here because my daughter wished for it.

I'm just here to participate, that's all.

That day, my father was extremely nervous at the audition.

But I was even more nervous than he was.

Sir, hi. -Hello.

Hello. -Vanakkam. What is your name?

My name is Rajan.

Here's what my dad was stressed about.

If he didn't get selected in the audition,...

...he was scared everyone at school would mock him.

But who is he? My dad.

Just listen to how he sings.

When the cool, gentle breeze caresses me...

I see a myriad of hues in my heart...

When the moonlight cools the night...