Vidyapati

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Have you heard the tale of Vidya?

Well, how would you?!

I'm only getting started, aren't I?

Okay then.

Put your phones aside and pay attention.

Cinema has a magnetic charm.

It lures everyone in.

But this goddamn thing keeps only a few in the final cut.

To survive here, one needs a strong name backing you up

or be an expert at sucking up to everyone.

Despite these vile requirements, if there is someone who has survived purely on talent

and has earned millions of devoted fans

it's our very own Sandalwood Beauty - Vidya.

She has only acted in six films so far.

While three among them were hits,

The other three were super hits.

Those who sold their plots to fund her movies now own massive layouts.

Go figure.

Although she was surrounded by people,

Vidya didn't have what she yearned for the most.

So sad.

A heartfelt homage to this photograph of her dearly departed loved ones.

Despite such tough circumstances, do you take Vidya to be a bird trapped in a cage?

Not a chance.

Though she had the wings to soar,

She chose to embrace the simplicity of a normal life.

Brace yourselves for the twist in the story.

This was the first time, our madame saw this man.

Let me unfold this story further.

In a bowl of boring salad, our man looked like a plate of biryani.

And in no time, our madame was smitten.

Call it a miracle or a coincidence, but our man would appear at every step of her life.

Finally, Vidya was completely swept off her feet!

And this is how I wrap it up.

Love, affection, romance, marriage, etc.

The end.

Finally, a happy ending!

Shut your trap!

'Happy ending' has a different meaning.

- Want me to explain? - No, sir.

You didn't get a thing about the story.

No wonder you're a Producer.

This is not a happy ending.

It's a sad beginning.

Really?!

Was it all just a sham, Mr. Director?

You have no idea what kind of con artist he is.

A scammer!

His smooth talking could even make Kobri Manju look like a fool.

Good Lord!

Here's the deal.

Today, everything about Vidya, from her sleep and clothes to

every single action, is dictated by that moron, Vidyapati (Vidya's Husband)

And that's the summary.

If we want Vidya's dates for shoot, we'll need Vidyapati's dates.

My my my!

Mr. Director, looks like they've landed heaven on Earth.

You think this is a joke?

In today's situation, every producer in this industry

thinks twice about investing 3 crore rupees in a movie.

Yet, they've spent 3 crore rupees just on a song shoot.

Meet the Ambanis in disguise.

Lowlifes like us can only gape in awe.

Such is the power of her persona and her market

Have you brought the advance money? - It's right here!

Why do I hear coins jingling from in there?

My astrologer insisted that I pay Rs. 50,00,011.

Along with the money, there's betel leaves-nuts, bananas,

vermilion-turmeric, a blouse piece, the whole package.

A handful of jasmine flowers would've sealed the deal.

As if we're prepping for a wedding here!

Enough with the talk about coins.

Tell me you have the 50 lakh rupees right now.

What makes you doubt me, Mister?

I'm not the one doubting, Mr. Producer.

It's him. The cash-hungry monster!

Even if a single note is missing, he'll find it like a hawk spotting its prey.

- Really? - No kidding!

Look over there.

What in the world am I seeing?

I see them lined up, as if it's for Lord Venkateshwara's offering.

They're all producers, just like you.

Waiting for a glimpse of his highness.

Catch a glimpse and you're blessed.

Else you're doomed.

- Let's give it a try. - Come on.

Is this a movie script or a damned porn magazine?

Speak up!

Look how the moron drooled all over the script while writing it!

Disgusting!

Sir, I'm not the script writer.

I'm merely the producer.

Then you must have drooled while reading it.

Moron!

Forget a lip-lock, you won't even get to look at Vidya's lipstick. You scoundrel!

Get lost!

Everybody! Pay attention!

Try asking for a lip-lock, a wet dance in the rain,

or a mini skirt shot, I'll chase you to hell!

Forget making cinema.

I'll ensure you'll never even make an Instagram reel!

Vidya doesn't need the industry.

The industry needs Vidya!

Mr. Director?

Didn't you say our movie includes a lip-lock,

a beach song, and other outlandish bits?

Stop shaking in fear. Give me a minute.

No need to be anxious.

The kissing scene has been kissed goodbye!

- Works? - All okay!

Artistic liberty, creative freedom...

I understand!

There's nothing wrong in kissing if the scene demands it.

- Yeah! - I'm okay!

It is a creative art after all!

But...

Everything comes at a cost.

Yeah. I said it.

A kiss costs...

A crore rupees.

- You there? - Who? Me?

Yes. You.

Your bag's bigger than you.

We need people like you. Come forward.

Straight out a rich man's loins.

One fine day, he'll die because of his greed for money.

Mister, if you miss these dates, you won't get any for 3 more years.

Be warned.

Hell no! I don't mix personal and professional dealings.

We can get sloshed together but that does not count.

Remember that I'm talking to you as her manager, not her husband.

Yeah. Hang up now.

Hang up the phone!

Man!

Nobody deserves to toil like a manager does.

Siddu, why are you getting so worked up?

Lakshmi will handle everything.

Yeah. I'll look after that, Madam.

She's not a kid to look after.

Turn up the AC.

- It's already high. - Then turn it down!

Hey! Pani Puri!

Lakshmi, stop the car. I want to eat Pani Puri.

- Okay, madam. - No way! Don't stop!

- Keep driving! - Siddu, please?

You know I love Pani Puri.

- I want it now! - Are you stupid, Vidya?

You're only just recovering from a fever and cough.

Can you imagine the loss if you fall sick again?

Huh?

I mean, it's not about money.

It's about your health.

If you fall sick, the entire shoot comes to a halt.

If the shooting halts for just one day, have you

considered how many people lose their livelihood?

Sometimes, we have to...

Think about others too.

Yep!

Pani Puri goes down the train.

Gone!

There goes the surprise!

- Surprise? - Yes!

I thought I'll buy you dinner at your favourite restaurant today.

There goes my mood.

Happy now?

Siddu.. Really?

Yes, Vidya.

If you're shooting in the sun and rain, day and night, doesn't it break my heart?

Don't I long for these things too?

To keep surprising my Vidya with little moments of joy and watch her smile shine?

Sorry, Siddu.

I am really sorry.

It's okay.

It's okay.

What a chameleon!

Siddhu, is this the table you really booked?

Are you sure?

All thanks to people, Vidya.