Dhandoraa (దండోరా)

They handed out money in a nearby village last night.

A saree and a matching blouse piece for the ladies.

They gave the men a liquor bottle and a packet of spiced peanuts.

Just peanuts? Didn't they give any cash?

They did. Around 500 rupees each.

Damn! They gave the same amount last time.

I won't take a rupee less than a thousand this time!

The winning politician buys cars and bungalows.

While we can't even afford slippers.

If they don't meet our demand this time,

I'm not voting at all.

Oh, you're a rebel now, is it?

You think politics stops if you don't vote?

He'll just cast your vote himself!

What will you do then?

Just shut up, take the money, and vote for whoever you want.

Walk slowly, guys.

Brother, should I hold it?

She's so heavy... you can't handle it.

A body feels heavier after death.

My arms are aching too.

Let's put this down for a bit.

- Set it down! - Easy, easy.

Arghhh! My back is cooked!

Give me a cigarette.

I'm so thirsty. We should have at least brought some water.

What the hell, man! It's so hot here!

I'm drenched in sweat.

Bloody hell!

Do you think the rope will last?

You saw how heavy she is, right?

We've lowered so many bodies with this rope.

Remember Ellaiah grandpa from last month?

Can this old lady be heavier than him?

She doesn't look it, but damn, she's heavy!

Arghhh! Grandpa, it's very hot. You go.

Let me come till there, son.

Go back! Look at the scorching sun.

If the old lady wakes up and asks for you, I'll tell her you're right behind.

You go.

Even though she's dead, the old man is still terrified of her.

Brother, why are we taking Grandma so far away?

God has decided our fate beyond the village border.

Did you understand?

Yes.

My foot! You didn't understand.

Why are you guys still here?

Shekar is yelling over there.

Take her away. Hurry up.

- Let's go, guys. - Pick her up.

Hold tight.

Man, my shoulders are killing me!

Just a little further and we're there.

Come on, hold on!

You know, you look like a hero when you're smoking.

- Oh, really? - Yes

This is nothing.

I can even blow smoke rings pretty well!

Yeah, right!

How many times have I told you to quit this habit?

You say you listen, but you do what you want.

I'm done with this.

Do you have any idea how expensive this is?

My friend brought it from Saudi just for me!

Is that so?

Then make that your girlfriend.

If that's more important, I'm leaving.

Arghhh! You and your threats!

Are you coming to meet me or to get some exercise in?

I really don't understand.

Is that so?

Alright then. Bye.

Where are you going?

To finish my workout I came to do without my father's and neighbors' knowledge.

I figured you knew.

I come all the way, only to hear your insults.

You know what? I deserve this.

What's the big deal? I have to quit smoking, is all?

Alright, I'll quit.

Get lost. I don't believe you.

Is she leaving for real?

Hey...?

Suji!

Look what I got for you.

You wanted that Michael Jackson tape, right? Don't you want it?

Give it to me.

Hey, are you giving it or not?

Suji, we came all this way.

It's no fun if you just walk away in a huff.

Just one kiss... please?

Do you want a broken jaw?

Not a hard one...

I'll kiss you softly.

Hey! Shameless fellow!

I have a ton of chores at home. I must go.

But I bought you a cassette.

Please.

Hey! Don't you get that I have work?

Oh, "work"!

There's only two of you.

A tiny pot of rice and curry

wash two plates and you're done!

What else is there?

Come over and you'll see how much work there really is.

Is that so? Fine, let's go.

I'll see how much 'work' you really do.

Before that, my dad will see you and break your legs.

That'll straighten you out!

Suji.

How much longer will we live in fear?

Let's just get married.

First, you go to Dubai, get a job and take me with you.

We'll get married then.

Why wait for Dubai?

I'll come and talk to your family myself.

Hey, don't you get it?

It's easier for me to fly to Dubai with you than for you to step into my house.

Understand what I'm saying.

So what? We have to elope?

We haven't done anything wrong to run away.

Moreover, I'm such a catch.

Do you think your dad will find a more handsome, rich man than me?

Here we go again!

Our very own "Megastar" is here

look at that face!

Suji, I'm asking you seriously.

I'm being serious too.

Our wedding will be in Dubai. That's final.

Fine then. Shall we sign an agreement on it?

What do you mean?

Just to make sure you don't back out.

You sign here, and I'll sign here.

You'll come here again.

You have no shame! Get lost!

Suji, why should I have shame with you?

Please, just one kiss?

I'll break your teeth if you keep doing this.

Move!

Suji, please.

Just one kiss... please, Suji.

Let go! Someone might see us.

There's no one here but us.

– Hey! Lower it slowly. – Look! There's someone.

Brother, lower it slowly!

Be careful.

Hold tight, brother.

Lower Grandma gently, brother.

Seetharam's grandma passed away.

They're lowering her for cremation.

Brother, slowly...

Hey! The rope is tilting that way.

- Yeah, that's it... that way. - Slowly, brother...

Hey! You let go!

Are they going to cremate her right there?

Your people have a separate graveyard

The rest of us don't have that luxury,

so we do it here.

- Let go slowly. - Stop, stop!

Watch out!

Be careful!

Lower her slowly.

- Slowly, brother. - Watch out!

Slowly.

Why are they lowering her like that?

They could have brought it down from the other side.

What if something happens?

What could happen?

She's a corpse, you silly girl!

Someone built a temple on the main path,

so they've had to do this ever since.

Hey! Hold it steady! She's falling!

Brother, watch out! Please be careful, brother!

Release it slowly

Keep going. That's right.

You also keep it leveled.

But what if the pond overflows during the rainy season?

Hold her tight.

Lower her slowly.

If someone dies in the rains, I'll let you know.

Lower her. Come on.

Slowly.

For now, just give me a kiss!

Do you even realize what's happening over there?

Don't you know when to ask for what?

You walk around the village acting like Hero

Why don't you do something about this?

All you care about is "kiss, kiss!"

Me?

I've been begging you for a kiss for an hour, and you won't listen.

Why would they listen to me?

Suji.

Brother, slowly

That's it.

Please be careful, brother!

Slowly.

Be careful.

Slowly, brother.

Be careful, brother.

Slowly.

Be careful, brother.