Mahaan (மகான்)

Soosayappan, you are truly an artist.

Come on, Dad. - What's with the smirk?

Unlike all the other shops, this is no battery fluid.

This is all natural, original liquor handcrafted and brewed to perfection by me.

Those who drink that crap will never outlive those who drink my liquor.

It's my healthy liquor!

Shut down toddy shops!

Here come the revolutionaries to ruin my livelihood.

They won't let anyone be happy.

Shut down toddy shops!

I won't let you ruin future generations. - I don't care. They will drink.

My customers live to be a hundred.

Why'd you bring Joker?

It cried when I left it behind yesterday.

Oh, the dog cried?

Anyway, don't bring it from tomorrow.

Or you'll keep gawking at it and lose the game.

Let's give them a run for their money, Gandhi.

Discard this one now.

Game over.

This guy keeps losing. Who brought him?

That kid is helping you win by playing dirty tricks.

Find yourself a smart guy to play on your side, too.

Say goodbye to your radio.

The toddy making you salivate, Gandhi?

Yes, but my father would beat me to death if he found out.

I made up for yesterday's losses. - He won!

Whatever happened to your math genius today?

Lost his spark today, eh?

Gandhi, what happened? You told me to play that card.

Let's go again.

Discard the Ace.

Seriously? This one?

Yes. - That doesn't seem right.

Are you playing for him?

Unlike you, I don't depend on children to win.

I play on my own and win.

Tell me, are you playing for him?

He took my dog. He said he'd return it only if I make you lose.

No way. I am not that desperate.

He's talking rubbish, Sathya.

You are well capable.

I know he is a sore loser. He'd do anything to win.

But you tried to sabotage me, pretending to be on my side.

I will never forgive you.

Gnanam, give me the dog.

I'll beat it to death.

Stop!

Where is my dog? Give it back to me.

They were gambling at such a young age. They smashed each others' skulls.

What's all this?

Is this any age to gamble? - Don't hit me, Dad!

Kids will learn only when they pay for their mistakes.

Gandhi became a Mahatma - a great soul - by learning from his mistakes.

Naming your son Gandhi won't make him a Mahatma.

Dad, please... - Never do this again!

He took my dog, Dad. - Tell me you won't.

Not another squeak from you!

Being born into such a family... how could you do this?

Your grandfather was among the most revered freedom fighters in Tamil Nadu.

He played such a crucial role...

...in initiating the movement to ban toddy shops in Tamil Nadu.

The day I went with my father and saw Gandhi from afar...

...Gandhian principles were infused into my blood.

Him and I...

...we were beaten and imprisoned by the whites in the freedom struggle.

You dare to gamble with the son of a toddy brewer? - He's just a kid.

He was born on August 16, at 3 in the afternoon.

But I got a birth certificate for August 15 - our Independence Day.

I named him Gandhi Mahaan with the hope, dream and ambition that...

...he would live, toil, and sacrifice his life for the nation.

Okay, calm down.

Will you fulfill our ancestors' dream?

Will you live as a 'mahaan' (great man) like Gandhi, Gandhi Mahaan?

Tell me! - I will live as a 'mahaan', Dad.

Will you live as a 'mahaan', Gandhi Mahaan?

I will, Dad. I promise, I will live as a 'mahaan'.

I promise, I will live as a 'mahaan'.

'MAHAAN' The Great Man

Gandhi! Hurry up or I'll concede a knock-out.

Get three coffins ready.

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

Gandhi Mahaan! Gandhi Mahaan! Gandhi Mahaan!

Kill him!

Dad...

Dad...

Wake up, Dad!

Mom is calling you.

Wake up, Dad!

Why, son?

Dad, it's 7 o'clock. Mom asked me to wake you up.

She's angry with you.

When is she not angry with me?

This has become a habit now.

It's 7 o' clock. Don't you know it's time to wake up?

Your salary is short by 50 rupees. What happened?

Does money grow on trees? - This household is out of control.

Does money grow on trees?

My tyre got punctured. I changed the tube.

Fifty rupees for a new tube?

The prices have gone up.

No government has done a good job.

You are right.

Mom, look. A ticket.

What ticket?

Pilot Cinemas.

What the hell?

Yes, dear?

It is such a grave sin to be born into a Gandhian family and lie.

A greater sin to watch a movie with violence, sex, intoxication and frolic.

Not every Hollywood movie is like that, dear.

How could you commit such a depraved act with Gandhi Mahaan for a name?

Would Gandhi ever forgive you?

I have committed a grave mistake. Forgive me, Gandhi.

Happy?

You have a new shirt in your wardrobe. Why would you wear an old one?

On your birthday, no less.

Happy?

Happy birthday. - Happy birthday, Dad.

♪ Oh, Gandhi You were such a Mahaan ♪

Happy Independence Day. - Thank you.

Violence begets destruction.

Oh no, a movie poster!

That's a bit much.

There goes Gandhi Mahaan!

Hello, Gandhi Mahaan!

Violence is a double-edged sword. - I'll set you ablaze in my dreams.

The path of righteousness : We should never lean towards violence.

'49TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION' Violence is a double-edged sword.

Your son's recitation was so good. - Violence begets destruction.

49TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Profit sharing is divided in normal partn--

Mahatma Gandhi!

Who was that?

Nachi Ma'am, you danced so well.

Ever since I was a kid, I've danced in every Independence Day event.

Congrats, Gandhi.

Win the best teacher award and be successful like me.

♪ We sing and dance in jubilation We have won our independence ♪

Superb!

Son-in-Law, you have the responsibility to fulfill your father's dreams.

You should lead the movement for liquor ban...

...succeed in the cause, and become a 'mahaan'.

My birthday gift to you. Gandhi glasses.

Looks great!

♪ He gave up materialistic life ♪

Keep it on.

It looks good, why take it off?

♪ He gave up materialistic life ♪

What?

Cool glasses.

It's your birthday?

I could tell...

...from the way you gave out 5 bucks like school kids give out candy.

Your family looked mighty pleased with themselves...

...doling out 5 rupees to beggars.

But why do you look so glum?

How old are you?

Forty.

Forty.

They say life begins at 40.

But that doesn't apply to everyone.

Definitely doesn't apply to you.

When I look at you, I feel like you'll lead a bland and boring life...

...whine about turning forty too soon...

...while away time till you turn sixty...

...and die one fine day.

Why do you say that?

Your life follows the same pattern.

I can tell just by looking at your face.

Only five percent of people live life king size.

In order for the five percent's lives to seem exciting and enviable...

...the remaining 95 percent must lead ordinary, dull lives.

Why? Can't I fall under the 5 percent?

Without any morals or principles...

...without 'Oh, what would they say?' or any of that bullshit...

...have you lived to your heart's desire for one day in your life?

You wouldn't have. I am very sure.

You'd be dead before you make it to the 5 percent.

Such is your pattern.

Shall we leave?

Here, it was offered to God. - Thank you, madam.

What's the occasion? - It's my husband's birthday.

May you live to be a hundred in this exact same way.

This exact same manner.

'This exact same manner.'

Dear, I am talking to you. Would it kill you to respond?

I was deep in thought, I wasn't paying attention.

Tell me.

The little one and I are going to Tirupati with the Ladies Club members of our colony.

We leave at 7 in the morning. We return only the next morning.

I'd given the blender for service. Collect it without fail.

Happy real birthday, Gandhi Mahaan!

Bye, Dad!

Look, Gandhi is still alive. - Yeah, he's right here!

See if 1028 has won something?

He's won 500 bucks. - Thank you!

Here's ten tickets. - Give me five Kumaran tickets.

What's the noise out there?

There's a newbie. He's clowning around with the booze.