Ka/Pae. Ranasingam (க/பெ. ரணசிங்கம்)

It's been long since he has called.

Granny, how's the water supply?

The supply is really scarce. Go and get it sooner.

Dear, you were fast asleep. I didn't want to disturb, so I came earlier.

Leave the cart behind. I'll get home once they're filled.

I'm yet to do Maayi's laundry.

She'll be heading to college tomorrow, right.

I'll buy detergent on my way home.

You fill it up and leave them behind...

I'll bring back the cart.

Why do you have to take all the responsibility?

Moreover, you've been spoiling her too much.

She's old enough.

Instead of doing her own laundry, she's being playful.

Mother-in-law, I asked her not to do the laundry.

Get off her back.

She can't keep up these antics when she gets married.

Or do you have plans of going there with your husband and share her chores?

Just wait and watch mother-in-law. Not just in our house...

but even at her in-law's she'll be treated like a Queen.

-Selvi, sister! -Yeah.

Once mother-in-law is done with filling it up, give me a call.

I'll pick up the cart.

You're very lucky, dear. Your daughter-in-law is an angel.

But my daughter-in-law is a witch.

There's no water to even wipe our asses.

But she doesn't fail to dive into make-up.

What's it called, Tak-tak or Tok-Tok?

She's hooked on to it, dancing her ass off.

Disgusting, she's a curse to the family.

Shut up, already!

Not enough, there are problems at home, we have to endure it here too.

We're not here to listen to your problems.

Fill up your pots and leave sooner, instead of yapping about your problems.

Ariyanachi!

Ariyanachi!

Why are you sleeping out here? Please get inside and sleep.

It was raining. I lost track of time and dozed off.

Damn, I even forgot to do the laundry.

In Ramanathapuram...

-it never rains though, -Come on, dear.

it just drizzles all the time.

No one ever out here has got drenched in the rain.

But surely they're drenched in the sweat of hard-work and loss.

Father-in-law, please have lunch.

I'll have lunch later.

The electricity company has fired 5 men from our village.

They used them to build the company.

Now that works is done. They fired them.

Really?

All the neighboring villages have come together and formed a council.

I'll go and attend the meeting and see what comes of it.

Thank god, my husband's working abroad.

If only he was here...

I doubt he would've suffered 'cause of the company,

but I'm sure the company would've been doomed 'cause of him.

-Father-in-law! -Yeah.

In regards to ear-piercing ceremony, ask my father to speak to the seer.

Sure, I'll inform him.

Your father will be there too. I'll discuss with him.

If my son calls...

ask him to inform the folks about the maternal uncle's rituals.

Sure, I'll make sure to remind him.

I've already spoken to them. But it'll be great if he does too.

-Okay. -Sure, I'll ask him to speak to them.

Okay, dear.

Hey, Azhagi. Don't put up your price. At least say bye.

Sister-in-law is right outside.

-Go! -I don't care.

I said leave. Go!

She's like a sister to me too. I'll handle her.

-Go! -Stop being a drama queen.

Fine, I'm leaving now. I'll come again tomorrow.

Wow, did brother send goodies?

Maayi, dear. All your stuff is in the small bag.

Sister-in-law, getting all dolled up...

for the video call with my brother is it?

Sweetie, shall we see what gifts has dad sent for us?

Sister-in-law, I can't find what I had asked for?

-What did you ask for? -I had asked for a cellphone.

Brother had promised to buy me a cellphone.

Maayi, there's no cellphone.

Keeping our current situation in mind, cellphone is an unnecessary expense.

Isn't this TV an necessary expense?

Or this saree was a fruitful purchase?

Maayi, elders in this house know what's best for everyone.

Your job is to just get good grades.

I've always scored well without anyone's help.

I'm well aware of my responsibilities.

She has no other job, but to lecture me all the time.

Mind your words!

Don't show your arrogance to her.

She's been like a sister to you. But you're being mean to her.

I don't want anyone to show empathy.

I have the right to ask for gifts from my brother.

Who is she to come between us?

I'll whack you with the broom. If you don't mind your words...

I'll rip your mouth apart.

Women in general always influence their husbands...

not to be of support to their families.

But this angel, is slogging herself for this family.

You're demeaning her.

Let your brother come down. I'll ask him to straighten you up.

Mother-in-law, please stop fighting with her.

Does this mean, I don't matter to this family?

Does she make the rules in this house?

If I don't matter to you people, it's better that you kill me.

-Or I'll commit suicide. -Please do!

Die, damn it!

You're of no use.

Mother-in-law, please calm down.

She's being silly and you're not helping in making it better.

Maayi, come on, let's go shopping for baby's earrings for the ceremony.

Let's go, dear.

I'm not going anywhere. Anyways, no one likes me though.

Don't be silly, dear.

You're everyone's favorite in this family.

Come on.

Dear, Maayi Azhagi is not to be seen anywhere.

She must be around. Check again.

-Please check. -I've checked everywhere. She's missing.

You continue looking for her. I'll join you soon.

Where are you heading? Everyone has arrived.

Maayi Azhagi, it's getting late for the ceremony.

She's turning a deaf ear to me.

Hey, where are you headed?

I'm going to get my mother.

-Bring Maayi along on your way back. -Sure, I will.

Look...

-I'm going to shove it in -His mouth...

Hey, he doesn't have teeth, but he's here to eat meat.

The ceremony is about to start...

you're the aunt but you don't seem to care.

I came here to be alone. Get lost.

-As if it makes any difference. -I totally understand.

I came to offer my company, 'cause you're alone.

I'm not in a mood to entertain your company.

Please leave.

Fine, I'm leaving. Looks like she only learnt the word "go".

The gifts look fancier than you expected.

Give it a rest folks!

-My dear, Ariyanachi. -Yes, father.

Auspicious time is running out. Let's finish the ear-piercing ritual.

Are we at the right place?

-Look, his name is on the banner. -You're right.

Let's ask her.

Girl!

I'm here to meet Ranasingam's family.

I'm his sister. Tell me what's it regarding?

That's it, dear. We're almost done piercing.

Don't cry my sweetheart, please don't cry.

Mother!

Sister-in-law!

Sister-in-law!

Maayi!

-Kasi, what happened to her? -Maayi!

Didn't I ask you to bring her with you?

-Go and get her. -Maayi!

Maayi!

Maayi, what happened?

-What happened, Maayi? -What happened, dear?

What happened? Come on, please tell us.

Come on, please tell us what happened?

-Maayi, what happened? -What happened, dear?

Did someone say anything to you?

What happened, Maayi?

Ariyanachi, I think she's possessed.

Why are you throwing away deity’s offering?

Come on, tell me.

It's about brother...

What about your brother?

Come on, speak up, damn it.

Brother...

Brother is no more, mother.

-Are you serious? -What are you saying?

Are you serious?

Our family's lucky charm is no more.

-Oh, no! -What is she even saying?

I don't understand what she's saying. Please explain.

Sir, please inform them.

Folks, please brace yourself.

And listen to what I have to say.

It's about Ranasingam's job in Dubai...

he protested against the Government of Dubai.

There was a clash between the Police and the protestors.

Including Ranasingam, 14 others were killed in that riot.

Oh, my god!

My dear, Ranasingam!

Their Government will be sending a fax to us.

Constable, please give them the letter.