Mohan Kumar Fans (മോഹൻ കുമാർ ഫാൻസ്‌)

Today...is the culmination of a dream

It could be the beginning of a long journey....

...or its end. I am not sure.

Because...this journey is not for us.

It's for him.

One thing is for sure... we are not alone.

He is right here....with us.

MOHAN KUMAR FANS

- Hello Prakash! - What's the plan?

I am just leaving to the temple

- Are you here in Kochi? - No...I am at Thiruvananthapuram

I made an offering to Ganapathi for your success!

It's your comeback after 30 years!

Thirty years! I don't think one offering will do!

I'll be watching the noon show here... I'll call as soon as it is over

- Ok? - Ok...Ok, Prakash!

- Sreekutty? - Yes? - Not ready yet, dear? - Just 2 more minutes, Dad!

- I'll be right there - Ok!

- Kumari Amma? - Yes, I am coming

- Give one to her - Sure

- Sir! - Coming! - I saw it, Sir! - Did you?

- The ad is fantastic! - Is it? - You should give me a treat! - Sure!

- Here! Watch the movie today itself! - Sure! - And let me know what you think!

- I will! - See you then! - Ok! Right!

"A Nearby Horizon"

Eyes turned upward,

I stand here to sing

By my side, in kindness,

Won't you listen?

You wipe away the darkness on Earth

Oh! Golden Star!

Fill me from within,

Oh, flame of love!

Like a thousand clouds,

Do watch over me

I am as an infant,

Do protect me!

Like a thousand clouds,

Do watch over me

I am as an infant,

Do protect me!

Eyes turned upwards,

I stand here to sing

By my side, in kindness,

Won't you listen?

- Hey there, boy! - Huh?

It's time to go! You were supposed to be home by now!

- What's the hurry? - We are off to meet another girl today, Father

- How many is it now? - Around...fifteen...

Oh, really?

- Let's wind up for now. Carry on with your plans. - Ok

- Only two more songs to go. - Ok - We'll try them on Sunday

- Sure! You go ahead now! - Ok

I'll be getting off on the way. I am not coming with you.

Come on! Just come along! For fun!

As if it's a musical performance! For fun!

Nice lad, isn't he? We should baptise him and bring him to our side!

What for? So God can have him for snack?

If a man is good, what difference does his caste make?

- Or his religion? - Oh! The mom-son duo are both here?

- Good morning! - What's a bride-meet without our dear Aunt?

- Hey! Did you know? - What? - The girl's dad is a great musician

When they heard that you sing, they seemed keen to fix the wedding!

So you mean this is just a preview?

- Alright, let's move! - Get going, man!

His name is Krishnanunni...if you need him to teach music in your parish...

- ...I can spare him - Oh that's nice, Father

It's Raagam Kaapi.

Kaapi is not always sweet.

True, true!

- Why is this kaapi* so spicy? (*coffee) - It has ginger and pepper in it - Oh!

Specially made for the singer.

For this kind of a meeting, such formalities are not needed.

That's what she said too.

But after I banged her head on the wall...

...the kaapi was ready just as I said.

We were told you are a music scholar.

We didn't know you had a funny side too!

By the way...what do you think of Kaanada? Do you like it?

Obviously he is interested in Canada! Right? He's got a passport and everything!

I meant the Raaga!

- You know, the Kaanada Raaga? - Hmm

- Dad is out to irritate them! - Him and his obsession with Raagas!

- You are trained in music and dance too, aren't you? - Well...yes...

- Hmm. And you? - I...trained in Kalari* - I see!

- Alright then. Let's talk business now. - Yes! - Ok! - So...

...how many of the Melakartha Raagas have you memorised?

- That would be... - At least three hundred?

But...aren't there only 72 Raagas?

What do you know about Raagas?

Who are you? His teacher?

Listen boy! Unless you cast this one out of your home...

...you will never make it as a singer!

- Stay calm! - Aunt! Let's leave! - Sit!

Let me get the box.

Mom! Unless you force Dad to take medicine, we are going to stay unmarried forever!

Nasty old man!

- Hey! Listen! Father of the Bride! - What? Go for a ride?

My brother Krishnanunni is here to meet your daughter

Not to audition for a stage performance! Got it?

This won't work! Let's go!

If this wedding happens, he will make you sing to death!

How about a farewell song before you leave?

- What do you think? Huh? - Are you coming or what?

Aunt! Please make sure you make enquires about the family...

...before we set out on these trips again!

- Mom! - Yes? - Looks like they are back!

I hope he liked this one!

- When did you get here, brother-in-law? - Just now

- Ok...I'll be right out! - Ok

- So brother-in-law! How was the girl? - Hmm - What?

- What? - Hmm - What happened, sister?

You look upset. It didn't work out?

You know, it isn't like I am well enough to go around like this!

If I am able to find a nice girl for him...

...I would think of it as a good deed!

So, Aunt...you want him to get married to a mad man's daughter?

Shut up, you scoundrel! If I had known...

...would I have you dragged you two there?

Oh God! Was he really mad?

I don't know if he was really mad or duplicate mad.

He asked him some questions about music.

Something about Canada or America or something.

Go ahead and laugh! Anyone can make a mistake!

But if he ever gets married... I will be the one to arrange it!

He is going to be the future Yesudas, you know? Yesudas!

- (mimics Yesudas singing) - What, boy? - Nothing!

- I wouldn't mind some tea. - I'll get it for you.

- Who's the special tea for? - Mohan Kumar Sir! - Huh?

You know? Mohan Kumar Sir - the one who acted in this movie?

Oh! Mohan Kumar!

I gave him tea during the interval. Now it's almost the climax.

Who knows? He could be a super star by tomorrow!

If that happens, why not plant some goodwill right now?

What did you just say?

- That he could be a star tomorrow? - Yes!

He already was a star!

He starred as hero in some twenty odd movies of great acclaim

But when Mohanlal and Mammootty took the scene by storm...

...he was among the actors who got washed out!

- Oh! Is that so? - Now, for around thirty years...

...he hasn't been seen in a movie or serial or anything...

Well...there are a few who ended up like that

It's ringing....you can speak

Dad! Please don't hang up, Dad!

I couldn't see things from your perspective

I would never curse you, son

- Sir, tea? - No - There are things I could never understand

- Tea? - No, thanks! - I know there is some helplessness...

- ...that made you abandon me - The movie is good!

But your role doesn't seem meaty enough for you!

All the heroes in this idiot director's movies have won state awards

That's why I did it! Or I wouldn't have given a rat's arse!

Hmm...this looks like it will pick up a few awards

But...he is the real hero of the movie, isn't he?

- When they narrated the story to me, I was the hero! - Hmm

- Please, Dad! - I'll come, Son!

How old is your daughter now?

I want to see her before I die!

I will come, Son...I will come!

A rainbow appears - You were great! - Thank you!

Where before the starry skies had faded - Can we take a selfie?

My heart fills with sweet moonshine - Come on, move closer!

Like it was always waiting for me

A symphony builds up again

As thought someone is playing for me

A bygone era, slowly..

Seems to be humming a melody again

Every pathway takes on new shades

As every bud blossoms

Every night brings to every day

A brand new song every time

- Hello? Mr Mohan Kumar? - Yes?

This is the office of Education Minister, V K Nandakumar

- The Minster would like to talk to you - Oh! Sure! - Let me connect him for you

- It's the Minister! - Hello Mr Mohan - Hello Sir!

I saw your movie in Thiruvananthapuram yesterday

- Oh... - It had a great message!

- And your acting was superb! - Thank you!

- And Mohan... - Yes, Sir? - When the State awards are announced this year...

...I am hopeful of seeing your name!

- Thank you! Thank you, Sir! - I'll see you around then! - Ok, Sir!

Awesome!

Summers turns into a shower of snow

That melts in the sunshine of spring

A lily sways in the wind

As someone whispers in her ear

A drop of moonlight

In the bylanes of my mind

Softly, like a dream

Appears like bejewelled drops of rain

Mr Mohan Kumar! Namaskar!

Can we go in this car, Sir?

- Didn't you have a driver? - Yes...I did...

After working for me and building up some contacts...

...he is now a movie Production Manager

- And he got me someone to take his place - Oh

A guy named Krishnanunni - he is all set to be the future Yesudas!

He is off on some stage event today

- I see - He's a nice chap...I am hoping he will make it - Right!