MGR Magan (எம்ஜிஆர் மகன்)

MGR MAGAN

THENI

KING SETHUPATHI RAMANATHAPURAM

MULLAPERIYAR

GUDALUR THEKKADY

THENI - DINDIGUL - SIVAGANGA MADURAI - RAMANATHAPURAM

THENI ALLINAGARAM MUNICIPALITY WELCOMES YOU

JOHN PENNYCUICK BUS STAND

Why is an ambulance coming from our village?

Come on, let's ask.

Hey, Rasanga! Stop the vehicle. Stop it!

Son, why is there an ambulance coming from our village?

-MGR is in critical condition. -MGR is critical?

He was doing well until yesterday.

I know. Hop on. Let's go.

Hurry up. Let's go.

GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL THENI DISTRICT

-What happened to MGR? -Not sure, but he looks hurt.

If something goes wrong with him, we'll burn down this hospital.

Dear...

Doctor!

What happened to him?

I'm just a duty doctor.

The chief will tend to this case shortly.

-Sister! -Doctor?

-Get him admitted. -Okay, Doctor.

Madam, please come over here.

What's the name of the patient?

M.G. Ramasamy.

His age?

It must be around 65.

The lucky charm country doctor of all the villages in this zone

is none other than MGR, aka M.G. Ramasamy.

MGR, who cared for the entire village,

is lying helpless with no doctor to tend to him.

The entire village has gathered to check on his well-being.

What happened to him? What was the issue?

Who is responsible for his condition?

A FEW DAYS BACK

On the 179th birthday of Colonel John Pennycuick,

we welcome each and everyone with warm greetings.

Shortly, the Pongal fete is about to begin.

The head of the ceremony, President Anbalippu Ravi from Poosanampatti,

please report to the stage.

You're required by the committee for this ceremony.

We request once again

the head of the ceremony, President Anbalippu Ravi, no matter where you are,

please report to the stage. You're required by the committee.

With a convoy of youngsters,

the granddaughter of Col. John Pennycuick is arriving.

REGARDS ANBALIPPU RAVI

What nonsense? They're calling a foreigner their god?

On top of it, they're celebrating him.

I believe these people are utterly stupid.

Who are you calling stupid?

Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram.

He's quenched the thirst of these 5 districts.

Depending on the caste, it's usual to find

a caste leader's photo in houses.

But you'll find Pennycuick's picture in all the houses regardless of their caste.

Just like how Karuppusamy is our deity,

this fair soul is our deity too.

Hey, enough gawking. Start the music!

"Theni is the sea of hearts Bodi is Madurai's pillar"

"Raise their popularity sky high"

"Vaadipatti, Vaiyampatti Aandipatti, Usilampatti"

"Storm their popularity Like a hurricane"

"Hey, woman We're really busy men"

"We may be low today But will soar high tomorrow"

"Pennycuick is in the house Pongal is brimming with joy"

"We'll greet with a sweet thank you"

"Even those who sow thorns In our lives"

"The counsel of the elderly"

"We abide And respect their verdicts"

"We come hopping with joy"

"And tame the mighty bulls Of Jallikattu"

"You gave up everything in your life For the welfare of the people"

"This pure soul gave life To our Mother Earth"

"Hit those beats hard Matching up to Amutha's dance"

"Hit those beats hard Matching up to Amutha's dance"

"Hey! We create a ruckus In Vadipatti's market"

"And auction the same At Vathalagundu"

"Don't try to mess with us!"

"Who's the guardian Of our village?"

"He's right there standing guard With a billhook"

"No one can weed things away"

"'Cause Ayyanaru Is our guardian angel"

"We have undying courage"

"We're the most hard-working folks"

"If someone seeks us out in hunger"

"We'll serve them a feast With love"

"We're the same, dear partner Come on, let's shake a leg"

"There's no discord in the wind The entire village celebrates as one"

"Hit those beats hard Matching up to Amutha's dance"

"Hit those beats hard Matching up to Amutha's dance"

"Theni is the sea of hearts Bodi is Madurai's pillar"

"Raise their popularity sky high"

"Vaadipatti, Vaiyampatti Aandipatti, Usilampatti"

"Storm their popularity Like a hurricane"

"Pongalo Pongal The festive Pongal"

"The pots are hot Blinding our eyes with joy"

"Let diseases and illness Get swept away by the winds"

"Pongalo Pongal"

"Pongalo Pongal!"

Why hasn't he opened the shop yet?

-Brother! O.C. Mani! -Who's that?

-Brother! -Who's it?

-Who's it? Oh, Ravi. Ravi-- -Come on.

He's oblivious to the matter and is being irresponsible.

What's the problem? You look panicked.

Has something happened in the village? What's the problem? Come on, tell me.

It's 5:00 a.m. and you still haven't opened your shop.

Is it 5:00 a.m. already?

It felt like I just hit the bed, and it's 5:00 a.m. already?

Look... Look at the sky. Do you believe it's 5:00 a.m. now?

-Oh, yeah, you're right. -Go and make me tea.

-Thank goodness you woke me up. -Make me a strong tea.

-If not, I would've slept longer. -Hurry up, don't be a sloth.

How long is it gonna take?

Hey, O.C. Mani, it's 2 a.m.

Why haven't you closed your shop yet?

Did you just say, it's 2 a.m.?

Ravi, I never caused you any harm.

I fought with my wife. That's why I'm spending the night here.

But you've been kidding around with me.

During this ghostly hour,

you fancy a tea. Get lost from here.

There goes my tea.

The first cup of tea will be for Mother Earth.

The second cup of tea is for O.C. Mani.

Moron.

I'm so pissed I'll crush your little shop and make it tiny.

Hey, the 5:00 a.m. bus is here!

-Mi Lord! -Ravi, come on catch it.

So, all this hoopla was for this Thanthi newspaper.

It's become a routine now.

He does something unnecessary

then checks if that gets published in the newspaper.

Twelve...

THENI 179TH BIRTHDAY OF PENNYCUICK

So, Ravi, as usual, you've been pushed back to the 10th page?

It's on the 18th page. Get lost!

You get lost. Disrupting my business early in the morning.

I still haven't made one sale.

-Hello! -Is it the Daily Thanthi editor?

-Speaking. -I'm Ravi from Theni.

Tell me, Ravi!

Sir, I put in a lot of effort and organised this event.

Instead of being the headlines, it's on the 20th page.

That too I'm seen in a group photo.

Listen, if you wish make headlines in the Daily Thanthi,

you'll have to work twice as hard.

I'll work harder, sir. I'll work harder.

-You served 6 teas. None are drinkable. -Hey, everyone, get down!

-Who is Ravi out here? -Who the hell is Ravi?

Can't you guys hear me?

Check if it's the guy sitting over there?

Can't you hear me? Who the hell is Anbalippu Ravi?

Now, you're stating the name with respect.

It's me, Anbalippu Ravi!

-Get up, damn it! -I won't!

You didn't take permission from our boss or mention his name.

But you celebrated Pennycuick's birthday.

How dare you not take our boss's permission?

Who the hell is your boss?

What the... It's this clown?

For a moment, they scared me to death.

Be careful. You might trip and fall.

-Long live... -Brother MLA!

Everyone out here is screaming their guts out, praising me.

But you're standing still like an arrogant rogue.

So, you won't cheer for me?

Who's this guy?

He's the guy who didn't put your picture on the posters.

Ask him why he didn't do it.

-Bloody... -Brother, hold on...

-I'm gonna whack you. -Brother, it's hurting.

The sponsor and producer of this ceremony is my maternal uncle.

It's only fair if you also bring him over here.

Who the hell is your uncle?

Blazing Sun God!

Raging Fire God!

World's first order of God.

Wonder why my parents gave me your name.

I'm extremely short-tempered.

I'm outraged and have this urge to hit anyone I encounter.

I want to get rid of this foolish anger and rage.

That's why I'm offering my sun salutation.

Bugger!

They don't even let me finish a song in peace.

Tell me, partner.

Uncle, you celebrated Pennycuick's birthday, right?

That's right.

They're very courteous of the gesture.

You were the sponsor. You deserve the recognition.

-Obviously I do. -Leave right away.

Don't forget to get sandalwood along with you.

Just wait and watch!

I thought your uncle was coming. Where is he?

-He'll be here soon. -Oh!