Padai Veeran (படைவீரன்)

All incidents and characters in this film are fictitious, bear no resemblance

'The Headlines.'

'In a scuffle that happened between two-'

'communities in Upukottai, Tirunelveli district...'

'...one group attempted to take down the statue'

'of a leader of the other community and a riot broke out...'

'The police lathi-charged and used tear gas to control the riot but failed...'

'Since the crowd is swelling, the government has imposed'

'Section 144 of CPC which prohibits unlawful assembly.'

Sit down.

How are you?

Two communities are rioting in Tirunelveli.

I don't want it to spread here. That's why I've called for you both.

Your leaders from Theni were here for a discussion.

The two of you have to give me an assurance.

It is you I don't trust.

My health is not good. I am diabetic.

I help at my uncle's farm to earn a living.

We have a good trade understanding.

Life has been peaceful.

Even if there is trouble, we ignore it.

Times have changed.

Our children have grown up to be government officers.

The youth are educated and have moved on to better jobs.

Everyone watches only English channels now.

We watch only sports channels.

We've allowed them to come into our village once a year to worship our deity.

There has been no problem so far.

We don't have time to pick a fight.

But when our people are attacked, we are pained.

When we get news of our people being beaten and stabbed, it is normal to get angry.

You may wonder from where they got the guts.

We have the guts to face anything.

What the hell can you do? Do what you can. I dare you.

'Soldier'

It is fine to go to Ayyanarpatti to make an offering to God.

But ask everyone to behave themselves.

What can they do?

Ask your son to shut up.

Don't worry. I'll handle it.

I plan to get married to a girl from there. What do you say?

Get lost, scoundrel!

Hello, mike testing...

1,2,3...3,2,1 Hello

'A song from the 80's.'

The 'Pasumpon' group will win.

'Thenpandi singam' group will win. I place a bet of Rs 1,000.

I bet on the 'Thennavan' group.

Mine is on the 'Navarasa nayagan' group.

I bet on the 'Irumbu veeran' group.

A bet on the 'Anjanenjan' group.

On the 'Chinnamanur ayyapan' group.

Listen carefully.

After the rituals, the women will start splashing turmeric water on everyone.

The rule is you cannot get wet.

The man who carries the deity into the temple,

without getting wet, wins Rs 5,000.

We agree.

The one who placed the bet on the winner will get another Rs 5,000.

A few did not play by the rules last time.

You dare not play foul. You can't win by harming others.

If you do, I will shoot you.

Munish of 'Pasumpon' group has been winning all along.

I am going to beat him this time and win the bet.

Show me the money, honey.

What are you doing with the dancers?

I've bet all my money on you and you are fooling around.

Don't let the women splash water on you.

What is it?

If you give me money I can cook you meat or it's just gruel.

I have loads of money with me.

The winners will have a feast today.

- Where is Munish? - Don't know where he is.

"He is a raging Bull. He charges with sharpened horns."

"He comes to play a game he has never played before."

"We are rough, we are tough."

"The whole world will tell you that this is our playground."

"The touch is hot. It can burn like hell."

"The wildfire will rage across towns and villages."

Take it

"Even the land we come from has its own history."

"Don't mess with us."

"Valour is in our blood."

"Pride and dignity is our life."

"We are capable of unconditional love."

"But test us and face sure death."

Leave me

"We are fighters. We are brave hearted."

"Like lions and tigers, we assess our prey and then charge!"

"We dance with vigour. We have a temper."

"We pay heed to none."

Look at the fun they are having.

A drink will help us get back at them.

Stop annoying me.

We have no money.

I am fine losing to Thoongan. But we lost because of his sister.

We lost the money because of her. We missed all the fun too.

I am going to teach that shortly a lesson one day.

Her brother Thoongan is better.

You should have seen her pick a fight the other day.

She would have kicked him to death.

Your father and Veni are coming this way.

Your sister is coming too.

Veni seems to be looking for you, uncle.

Who cares? I was fast asleep.

I promised her money to cook a feast.

This is the first time I've ever lost a bet.

Is that dancer Kanaka?

I don't even have money to give the dancers.

Look at his pockets. It is stuffed with money.

Yes. Let's go.

Food is ready, father.

Glutton!

You are such a disgrace.

The whole village is talking about you flirting with the dancer.

What is wrong with that?

The dancer didn't mind.

She didn't mind. But, the whole village did.

No one will give their daughter to you.

I don't want to marry a girl from here.

Join us for a meal.

Feed this pig instead.

Look at him eating.

Why did you beat my brother?

Walk away from here.

I should have hit you instead of your brother.

Why don't you try?

My brother is in pain.

He beat up my brother and stole from him.

Get me some more meat.

How are you, Malar?

I am fine.

Why don't you eat something?

I've already eaten.

Don't pretend.

You added bleach to the water and played foul.

I lost Rs 5,000 because of you.

I could recover some from your brother.

I need to get the rest from you.

Is this the way you speak to a girl? Idiot.

Do I have to keep asking you for more food?

Why are you standing, Malar?

Why are you supporting her?

Are you trying to woo her?

Scoundrel. Mind your words.

Glutton.

I should have poured acid on your face.

I'll set my dog on you.

Why are you being so arrogant?

The men will fight one day and make up the next day.

Why don't you eat?

She doesn't deserve all this attention.

Bring me more food.

Get lost. There is nothing left to eat.

I was planning to gift you gold for your wedding.

Now, you deserve nothing.

What will I do if you don't give her gold.

How will I get her married?

You are good-for-nothing.

I heard someone asked for your sister's hand in marriage?

Where is the groom from? -Aandipatti.

What does he do?

He's a policeman.

Why don't you find a job for yourself?

Your family has a good reputation but you are the only wayward one.

Why don't you do something to earn a living?

Get lost before I hit you.

Useless fellow! How dare you hit me?

Stop it

Drunkard.

He is like his father

Do I look like a fool to all of you?

I've been taking care of her all along...

...but you guys stole her gold just to make some easy money.

They've stolen everything my husband bought me with his hard-earned money.

I am sure it's one of your relatives who has stolen it.

I need to know who he is and who helped him do this...

...or you will face the consequences.

Brother, we have other programs. Why have you made us wait?

It has gone

When I gave you money last night you called me 'darling'...

...but now you say I am your 'brother'.

You are a fraud. You should be checked first.

Darling, why is he so rude?

He was always jealous, sweetie.

But you are still calling him 'darling'!

What happened?

What will I do?

Why is your grandmother so anxious? Has she come of age?

Don't irritate me.

Someone stole her earrings at knifepoint.

I had my eyes on them for a long time. But, someone stole it so easily.

Complain to the police and find my earrings somehow.

If I don't get them back I will die in three days.

Like the policeman is your husband and he will find it immediately.

Get lost.

Munish, take me to the police. Or I will die in three days.

Stop the auto. We can't let the thief get away.

We can't let the old woman die. Let's take her to the police station.

She can walk. He is carrying her like she is dead.