Lockdown (லாக்டவுன்)

Anitha.

We're home.

We'll deal with this, come what may. Go home now.

Don't say a word to anyone.

I'm… terrified of going home.

I'm here for you, Anitha. Why are you worried?

Don't leave me.

Don't cry.

Hey…

Go inside.

Call me if you need anything.

Respected ladies!

I've arrived at your doorstep.

Twenty rupees for 10 grams of tangled hair.

Forty rupees for 20 grams of tangled hair.

Sixty rupees for 30 grams of tangled hair.

Eighty rupees for 40 grams of tangled hair.

Hundred rupees for 50 grams of tangled hair.

Get paid in cash for what you're throwing away!

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!

Come on, ladies. Don't delay! Time to cash in…

My girl looks beautiful even when she's angry.

What do you mean beautiful? That messy hairdo of hers.

She's too skinny.

No girl can come close to her.

Forget three years, I'd wait an eternity for her.

Bless us with a wonderful year, Goddess!

Bless us.

Hey, Sapna. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Anitha!

I'm sure you're going to land a job this year.

Thanks a lot. I have a strong feeling, too.

- You want to hang out somewhere? - I've got an HR round tomorrow.

- I've got to practice. Maybe later? - Switch on the TV, dear.

That's awesome. Give it your best, okay?

- Sure! - Turn up the volume.

- See you. Bye! - Here you go.

There is no doubt that 2020

is going to be a promising year for all Indians.

To sum up, this year is going to be

extravagant, lavish, and comfortable.

- Hello, Doctor. - Welcome, Jeeva.

Last month's payment. Sorry, I was a bit delayed.

I've decided to increase the commission to 40 percent from this month, Jeeva.

- Inform Madam. - How could you, Doctor?

Yes. You remember what you said when you first approached me?

You promised foreign trips, gifts

and commission payouts on time.

A holiday package for the family.

You promised all this.

But have you ever kept your word once?

- Okay. I'll talk to Madam. See you. - Okay. See you.

Tell me about yourself, Anitha.

My name is Anitha, sir.

I studied B.Sc. Computer science in Meenakshi College, sir.

- Okay. - My father is working in a welding shop.

I have a sister and grandmother.

And my mother is a house maker.

Okay.

Tell me about your hobbies.

I like watching movies, sir.

Tell me the story of one of the movies that you saw recently.

Just a small story.

Yesterday morning…

Dad. Dad.

Dad.

Dad, why won't you answer my calls? I've been calling all day.

I was a little occupied.

Why aren't you in college?

How can I go to college, Dad?

How many times do I tell you to pay my fees?

I'll pay once I have the money.

I can write the exam tomorrow only if I pay today, Dad.

They won't let me write the exam without a hall ticket.

I'll pay it soon.

You keep saying this, Dad.

If you can't do this, let me know. I'll take up a job.

Why would you say such a thing?

What do you expect, Dad?

- Asha. Asha. - Go away, Dad.

Look, Asha.

Asha.

Why is your daughter crying?

I haven't paid her college fees yet. That's why.

What did you do? Call her now.

Asha. Come here.

- Asha. - Come here.

Why were you crying?

-Hey, Suresh -Yes, brother.

- Get me 15,000 rupees. - No, brother…

What's the point of raising children?

Education is paramount for girls.

- Give it to her. Take it. - Here's the money.

Here. Pay the fees immediately. Go.

- Thanks, Uncle. - That's alright.

- See you later, Dad. - See you.

My relatives used to say,

"Hey, Welder! I heard you wanted to get your daughter to study medicine."

"That's way over your head," they'd say.

What else would they say?

- Yeah. - We shouldn't pay heed to outsiders.

- Make it in life, and they'll get jealous. - Yes.

- The minute you fail, they mock you. - Yes.

- My daughter's about to graduate. - That's great!

I'm going to rub that into the faces of people who mocked me then!

That's where you stand!

Did you talk to Dad about my job?

I've informed Dad.

Respected Ladies.

- He doesn't want you to work night shifts. - I've arrived at your doorstep.

Hundred rupees for 10 grams of tangled hair.

Two hundred rupees for 20 grams of tangled hair.

Three hundred rupees for 30 grams of tangled hair.

Give me your hair and take home hard cash.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!

- Sister. - Yes?

- Got tangled hair? - No, brother.

- Step right up, ladies. - Mom, he's making fun of my hair.

- Let's talk to him, Mom. - Hey!

Have you lost your mind? He's an idiot and so are you!

- Come on. - Wait, I'm coming!

Careful. Watch your step.

Does she not have any hair for me?

Is her mother bringing it?

- Hundred rupees for ten grams… - What the hell do you want?

How dare you mock me by calling me "tangled hair?!"

Say it to my face.

I deal with all sorts of hair every day.

Just look at your hair.

See how shiny it is like the waves?

There's a fan following in this neighborhood for your hairstyle.

Did you know that?

I'm their leader.

It's my lifetime dream to weave hair extensions from your hair.

Will that ever happen?

Please tell me. So, what shampoo do you use?

I don't use shampoo.

Just shikakai powder.

That's it?!

I use a mix of shikakai powder and fenugreek.

Yeah? Is it all-natural, then?

No wonder it looks good.

Don't just stand there. These were due yesterday.

- Hey, Suresh. - Brother.

When do you plan to deliver this? The customer wants it.

We can deliver it by evening.

Do that first. They've been nagging me.

- Brother. - Also…

Brother. It's your wife.

What's wrong?

Yes, what is it?

Why won't you answer? How many times do I call you?

I was charging the phone. Tell me.

What is it? What did they say?

Okay. Come on.

Don't cry. Let's find out what happened.

- Get me two bundles of A4 sheets. - Okay, sir.

Sir, I want to meet the inspector.

- Why? - My daughter…

Oh.

Wait.

- What's all this? - Go on.

Come on.

- You wait here. - No, I'm…

Your daughter eloped and got married.

She has lodged a complaint saying you're a threat to her life.

Here's their marriage certificate.

Sir, where is my daughter now?

Don't worry about anything.

Just repeat what I taught you word for word.

I'll take care of the rest.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll call you later.

Oh my God! Good Lord!

Wretched sinner!

What did we do to deserve this?

You just ruined your own life!

You! You've ruined my daughter's life!

I curse you! You'll never be happy!

Stop making a scene, Mom!

I just got married. It's not like I killed someone.

They're here to make a scene.

Sir. Can I speak to my daughter in private?

Sir. I can't send her alone.

Whatever it is, they can do it here.

Hey. That's his daughter.

That was the case yesterday.

Now, she's my wife, sir.

It's my duty to take care of her if there's anything.

You can worry about that later.

Wait outside.

I can't just leave her, sir!

What if you brainwash her and take her home after I leave?

Hey, he wants to talk to the daughter he raised.

Whatever it is, let them say it here, right in front of me, sir.

What would they have to say?

"I worked hard to raise you. Blah, blah, blah."