Thorati (தொரட்டி)

'Ramanathapuram District... Early 80's'

We are nomadic shepherds.

Our job is during the period between the cultivation and harvest.

We set temporary pen for the goats...

And make the land fertile with goats' feces.

We keep moving from one place to another.

Evenn now we are going to uncle Marudhappan's village for a living.

Nallaiah's family would be awaiting.

Have to take him before 'the village head' leaves.

Have to meet 'The village head'.

You can meet him at the cattle shed.

Excuse me, sir.

Welcome Marudhappa. - Greetings, sir...

I was just thinking of you.

Greetings, sir.

I myself wanted to meet you. - Oh!

The harvest is over. You can set up the pen in our land.

Got it?

Only after you are done with your work, I can spread the manure.

Sir... !

Advance amount? - Not at all.

He is Mr. Nallaiah.

Greetings. - He is my distant relative.

He is from Ramanathapuram district.

The drought has driven them here.

Is it raining cats and dogs here?

It's just drizzling then and there.

God has plans for everyone.

Then you can set the pen tomorrow and proceed.

Okay. - Also in the vacant place of the temple...

You can ask him to build a hut.

Hey!!!

What's this? Focus on your job.

We will take leave. - Thanks.

Excuse me! - Yes, sir.

You will begin the job with a 'Kidai choru', isn't it?

Of course, sir.

Let me join it as well. - Definitely.

Oh God!

My goodness.

Thank God.

The jamuns are making me go crazy.

I have to punish my tongue.

Even then I'm not sure of the results.

This is to be blamed for everything.

Once for all.

Are you going on a long trip?

Just to the market to buy groceries.

Nallaiah is hosting 'Kidai Choru'.

To buy the requisites for the feat.

Stay cautious.

Will be back soon.

It's a custom here.

Someone has marked it for them. Grab someother dung.

Seems to be a hard working lad.

Let's get our daughter married to him.

I echo it.

Greetings! - Who are you? What do you want?

We are the nomadic shepherds

currently staying in the neighboring village.

I was informed that you are done with the harvesting.

Before the next sow...

If we setup a pen and fill the land with manure...

Land's fertility will be enriched and the outcome will be doubled.

Obviously you will earn as well.

That should be the primary reason.

Carry on. - Thanks.

Have this, dude.

Silver wrist chain.

My petty contribution.

See how smart I'm.

A bag of rice.

We have to be least bothered about the food for quite some time.

Why are you staring at me?

It's high quality seeraga samba rice.

I tested it myself.

Let him go. Why are you hitting him?

Looks like fat lady's chain.

Don't take the rice. Give it.

I can't accept your offer.

Don't take the rice.

It's my rice. - I can't give it for your price.

When he can't give it for your price why are you behind his back?

Mind you business. He stole my rice.

My rice...

Why do you do such things?

Please stop.

The rogue stole my rice.

If you can give me a lift, we can catch him.

I will split his head into two.

There he goes. Chase him down.

What's it? Air check?

It's sufficient.

I don't get you.

Leave me.

Oh my God!

You scoundrel. Are you a thief as well?

I'm not sure of the reason. But food is what lures me first.

Ignore him. He is a glutton.

He's up with his calculations. - How much would it fare?

Let's deviate the conversation.

We have rice to eat and liquor to booze.

Meat would be the best compliment.

Do you know how much does meat cost? Do you have money?

Crazy guy! When did we pay money to get meat?

I have options for that as well.

The guard is awake.

He is standing. But you say he has fallen asleep.

He is standing. but indeed he is asleep.

I don't get it.

It's the habit of the sheperd's community.

He will pretend to be standing to deceive the onlookers.

Someone has taught him.

You keep moving. I'll join you shortly.

Move. - I want to see how he sleeps while standing.

He is sleeping while standing.

Oh no!

Run from here.

Hey stop!

Guys! Help me.

Leave me.

Leave him.

Leave the goat, you muggers!

Muggers?

You deserve a rough lesson.

Punch him... - Let me go.

Move.

Why are you pushing us away?

Give me the goat.

Seems you haven't learnt the lesson. Your limb needs to broken.

It's my favourite.

It's my pet, 'Chevalai' I'll replace it with another.

Do you think we are fools?

Are you trying a new trick as you couldn't defend it with your valor?

I swear. I'll replace it.

He is confusing. - Seldom trust him.

Have to content with the same porridge today as well?

Wait.

Let me get you another goat.

Are trying to trap us by gathering people?

You got your goat. Now scoot.

Many a slip between a cup and lip.

One mustn't eat words.

Please give me some time.

He looks fat, As I said..

Pass it to me...

You didn't trust me. We live by our words.

You stole it for your food, isn't it?

Have this. - What's it?

Dry marinade. It tastes good.

You are a good boy. We will come tomorrow as well.

Let's go. Mutton gravy for dinner.

We know about this Man now.

Yes, we can't get him now. - Twelve..

Sir...

Sir!! - Have some patience.

The game has reached an interesting phase.

Twelve... 2 fives.

Sir... - Why are you being pesky?

What do you want? - Payment for manuring.

Payment?

You sought me to let you set a pen.

Why should you I pay?

For setting a pen. - Why are you repeating the same?

You came and rested for some days.

You took all the things that you brought.

Then why should I pay? - Please don't be so unreasonable.

Setting up a pen is for the fecal manure.

Your pay will not feed us through ages.

It will help us feed for some days. - Fine.

I will talk in your terms.

You leave the faeces. What's the core cause of it?

It's because the sheep consumed the plants and shrubs in my land.

So where does the payment come in to picture?

I heard people saying...

You are a shrewd cheat. It turns out to be true.

It's unfair to expect a man like you to judge our labor.

I will assume that I have spread it for free for a needy.

Excuse me.

Irony doesn't suit people of low stature.

Scoot. Don't imagine you working around here.

Are you locking horns with the head?

Dad!

Got all the listed things? - Yes.

Why do you need a unburnt pot? - I'll let you know.

We commit to the job with the sun and moon as the witness.

The land of the head who refused to pay us for the labor...

should go barren to an extent that it's must even produce ruderals.

It must stay so till he settles us our payment.

I curse it to stay barren.

Who is that? Catch him.

Let me go.

Bloody moron.

Are you trying to curse us by planting a pot?

I swear that I will bury you alive.

Leave him. Don't beat him.

There is a guard?

He has slept.

The guard has slept. Let's move.

You are enough to steal a cow.