Vaa Vaathiyaar (வா வாத்தியார்)

In his youth, after his father's demise...

MGR joined the Madurai Original Boys Company as an actor.

This was the beginning.

The film Rajkumari, which was released in 1947

was a huge turning point for him.

Followed by continuous hits, he was presented with the title "Vaathiyaar."

In 1953, he allied with the DMK political party.

That turned the cinema into a political arena.

After the assassination attempt in 1967, he gained huge sympathy among the people.

That made him an undisputed leader.

He contested in the 1977 elections

and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Though this film is a mix of fiction and non-fiction

this story takes place in a fictional town named 'Maasila'.

Why is everyone gathered at 2:00 a.m.?

- Murugesan. - Brother!

He brought the reels of the film Kudiyirundha Koyil.

Play us a show. I'll cover the rent for the show.

We're not able to visit Vaathiyaar at the hospital.

At least, we could watch him on the screen.

Please play it.

Finally, he played the film.

Vaathiyaar!

Hail Vaathiyaar!

- Argh... I can't bear the pain. - Be careful. Watch your steps.

- Hold her, son. - Don't worry, dear.

Don't worry, dear.

Please be careful.

Dear God, please give her the courage.

Wait here, son.

Huh?

Hey, who stopped the film?

Why did you stop playing the film?

The owner called, brother.

The Chief Minister has passed away.

He got a call from the Police Station.

The CM passed away at 03:30 a.m.

Are you serious? Oh, no!

Vaathiyaar has passed away.

- Dear Vaathiyaar! - Oh, my Chief!

Sir, you've been blessed with a grandson.

Your family asked me to bring you home.

Oh, there, there! Do you want to go to your Dad?

Come on! Look at your grandson!

Son, look at your grandpa. Look at him!

Who is Devayani here?

Yeah, I'm coming. Give him to me.

My dear Prince. My sweetheart.

- Wait here. I'll be back. - Sure, Dad.

Sir. Sir! You're not allowed in here.

Step out. Please step outside and wait.

Listen, you're not allowed inside. What are you doing?

Please step outside.

What was his time of birth?

- 03:30 a.m. - 03:30 a.m., you say?

Sir!

Vaathiyaar has taken a rebirth.

Sir, what happened?

- You see... - What's he saying?

The exact time Vaathiyaar passed

was the same as when my grandson was born.

It's not a coincidence.

My grandson has a mole on his foot just as Vaathiyaar.

How do you know that Vaathiyaar has a mole on his foot?

Vaathiyaar's astrologer, Vishwanathan Iyer has mentioned it.

Ohh!

- It sounds strange. - It's not strange but a miracle.

Victory! Victory!

Mother! Mother! Mother! Mother!

Mother, I'm there for you. Don't worry at all.

Yayy!

Son!

Everyone get inside the classroom.

Last one hour.

Please show me your answers.

Ramu.

Is this how you spoil your grandson?

Sir, he's not a kid who makes any mistakes.

He's a supreme character.

"Who do you think you are?"

"Some big authority like the Silappadhikaram?"

"Even authority has its limits!"

- Ramu! - I'm ready.

Hey, Ramu, where are you?

I dare you to fight him.

- Who the hell is he? - Are you watching?

Let's go!

What is this place?

Come on, dude.

We'll put our faith to the test at this place.

Brother, give me a 20 rupee ticket.

Hey, that's great!

Dear God, please make me win lottery. I have to buy Bullet for my grandpa.

Hey, Govinda, hurry up!

I won the lottery. Come on, hurry up.

- I must tell this good news to grandpa. - Everyone come with us.

Dad!

Dad, I won the second prize.

I won a lottery of 50,000 rupees.

- Is it true? - Yes, uncle.

Let me check.

You were telling the truth!

They asked us to collect the reward from the head office.

You're a lucky boy, my dear.

What's with the commotion?

Grandpa!

Dad, give it to me.

Grandpa, I won 50,000 rupees in a lottery.

We'll use this money to buy you the Bullet bike you love.

This is what I used to pray to God.

Ramu...

What did Vaathiyaar quote?

What did Vaathiyaar quote?

"One must live by the sweat of one's own brow."

"Living off someone else's lab our is disgraceful!"

We must never take money we didn't earn.

We don't want this money.

Grandpa, please don't do it. Please don't tear it.

- Ramu! - Grandpa, please let it go.

Is it raining money in your family?

Only a fool will tear up a lottery ticket.

Why are you kids making so much noise?

Teacher, Ramu's grandpa, tore up a 50,000 rupee lottery ticket.

My men will crush you.

You're an honest man. But unemployed.

I'm a true cunning man. But I provide jobs for many.

Look, Ramu, join hands with me.

And you'll lead a happy life.

Hey, Ramu, why are you wearing shades inside the classroom?

I got conjunctivitis, Teacher.

They're excellent grades, son.

You have a sharp mind, as Vaathiyaar.

Hey!

Seeing you excel like this, I have a wish.

What's your wish, Grandpa?

Vaathiyaar always stood by the poor and brought justice.

He fought the evil.

To become him, you must become a high-ranking officer.

A Police officer!

Hurry up!

Here you go!

Again, wheat dosai?

I ran out of money to buy more ingredients.

It's been ten days since I gave you my salary for expenses.

Oh, you want me to run the family on your salary alone?

If that's the case,

we should eat at a charity in the last days of the month.

You're going overboard!

Isn't Ramu an Inspector at the nearby Police station?

Why don't you take some tips from him to make more money?

Oh, no!

What is this? It's smelling like Ponds powder.

Sir, we kept only one packet for official filing

the remaining ones have been released to the market.

Released, you say?

The money we made is what we enjoyed as a party at the California hotel.

Inspector Ramu asked me to remind you of the same.

Oh! That was an amazing party.

In the name of authority,

he's hijacking our share of kickbacks within our jurisdiction.

Still, if we don't warn Ramu, something worse might happen.

Sir, we got some information last week.

There was a shooting happening in Aghalpuram.

Ramu caused a problem at the shooting spot.

Pissed off, the Producer filed a case in the court.

If we request Judge Janagaraj to handle this case,

and putting him on suspension is when he'll learn his lesson.

Yeah... I'm on my way.

Mr. Rameshawaran.

What kind of uniform are you wearing?

To earn more respect from people...

I stitched my uniform from safari cloth.

Respect is not earned by wearing a particular clothing.

Did you take a bribe from the film Producer, Mr. Subramaniam?

Your Honour! They were illegally shooting at that spot.

I stopped them. So, they've filed a false case against me.

Yeah!

Look at this document.

Then how come they've credited two lakhs in your account?

This is not my account, Your Honour!

I know it belongs to your father.

Your Honour, I smell a conspiracy.

Conspiracy?

Isn't Santhanapuram Jai Ganesh your father?

Yes, Your Honour!

Why would they credit money in your father's account?

I have nothing to do with this money.

Stop lying to me!

Of course, it's your money.

Why are you wasting the court's precious time?

Now you have the audacity to take a bribe directly into your account.

Soon, you'll print posters thanking the public for bribing you people.

Hey! Hey! What's in your mouth?

Are you chewing bubble gum?

No, Your Honour! Look, ah, eh, there's nothing.

You're under a six-month suspension.

50,000 rupees fine.

I'm adding a note, "If you repeat it, the punishment will be severe."

- Understood? - Thank you, Your Honour!

Ramu!