WAITING FOR A BRAND NEW DAWN
KISS OVER THE MASK
-Hey, stop! It's the police. -Hey, go back!
-Hey, let's go. Come on. -Go home.
Did they come again?
Despite the daily warnings, they have the audacity to step out!
-They will never get it. -And we pay the price for it!
I told you not to buy lunch from that hotel.
You ate it too, right?
It tasted terrible.
This is the only place open. All other places are shut.
I'll find some other hotel tomorrow.
I heard the heatwave starts next week.
It's going to be scorching.
Oh, no.
Let's take a lunch break.
We aren't expecting anyone now.
Are you coming or not?
Kuyils, what's for lunch today?
Tamarind rice and potato fry.
Superb!
What?
You can eat that yourself.
Had you not been here…
what would we even do?
Fine. Stop buttering me up.
I will share my lunch with you.
Did those boys come again?
They haven't even gone home yet.
They are still roaming around somewhere here.
They will get caught eventually.
Only a beating can teach them a lesson.
Hey!
Kuyils is getting angry.
Cool down. We will deal with them.
Isn't that Richard's ambulance?
Yes, it is.
Hurry up.
Should I go?
The cops aren't here. Let's just go.
-Go. -Come on, let's go.
-Catch them! -Stop.
-You thought you could sneak away? -We've told you several times!
Can't you stay put in your homes?
Step aside.
Leave your scooter and step aside.
Sir, it's not too far. I'll be back in no time.
Do you think the virus won't spread if you don't venture out too far?
It's all the same, sir.
Go back.
Forty five.
Forty six.
-Oh, God! -Sir, please.
Not in front of the lady.
She was the one who punished you in the first place.
-Do it. -Do it.
One.
-What? -Right from the top?
You spoke out of turn, right?
One.
Brother, did the patient you took to the hospital in the morning, survive?
They made it.
Okay, brother. Thanks.
The patient wouldn't have made it if not for Kuyils prayers.
Isn't that what you are thinking?
-Yeah, right! -Nonsense!
Hey!
Grandma, you shouldn't roam outside. You will get corona.
Swarna came here?
Not Swarna. Corona, the virus!
It won't affect me. Step aside.
Grandma, wear a mask at least.
I don't need a mask. Swarna won't affect me.
I've been doing pranayama for the last 30 years.
Nothing will happen to me.
I need to go jogging.
Sir, it's evident from your physique that you are a fitness freak.
But others shouldn't fall sick because of you.
Stand still. You are running out of breath.
I know the IG really well.
Should I call him?
Maybe we should make this uncle do sit-ups too.
Brother, what happened to the case from earlier today?
They didn't make it.
People are having fun at our expense these days.
During a door-to-door checkup, I asked this guy if he had a cough.
He coughed near me and said, "Not anymore."
When I go to people's homes to conduct tests,
I have to educate them not to sneeze openly. Like, seriously?
Terrible.
We should make them realize what happens when we go on a mass leave.
Hey!
When I eat this hotel food, I worry if I've got corona.
I don't know if I've lost my sense of taste or if it's just this bland food.
Stop whining!
I'll buy from another hotel tomorrow.
Here, try this pickle.
You will find out if you can still taste food.
It's a homemade pickle.
You made it?
I finally feel alive.
Did this pickle bring you back to life?
From now, this pickle is going to be your covid test.
I can tolerate this food only because of this pickle.
She says she'd use pickle to do a covid test.
You two should quit your jobs and go home.
Take some of that pickle on your way out.
You should cover the entire bridge.
Ready? One, two, three, start!
Move your hips.
Shake it.
To the left.
One, two. One, two.
You are screwing up so bad even after two days' practice.
I was hoping you'd impress the girl with your dance moves.
Look at them.
It's nearing us It's hitting us
The deadly virus Is coming for us
It's charging at us Looking for us
It's changing form And taking us down
-That was great. -Ready? Let's go for the take.
-Let's go for the take? -Ready, let's do it.
Ready!
It's nearing us It's hitting us
The deadly virus Is coming for us
Oh, no!
It's charging at us Looking for us
It's changing form And taking us down
-Murugan, remember the steps? -I do. Just get your steps right.
We need to get it right. Focus.
-It's changing form -Hey, watch your leg.
And taking us down
Cover your mouth and your nose If you must cough, go to the side
Dude, seriously? You move your right hand and right leg together?
-That's pretty basic. -I was just following your lead.
I can't dance next to bad dancers like him.
Ask him to stand behind.
Farooq, you know that you screwed up too.
He doesn't need to know.
It's not that hard, Murugan. Let me teach you.
-Come on, Murugan. -Superb!
-Well done. -Come on!
-Lift him up! -Hey!
Murugan, you killed it.
Murugan, go and put the helmet on.
We must wash our hands We must maintain distance
We must wear our masks We must get our injections
We must break the chain We must ward off the virus
We must do our best And hope for better times
Let's hope for better times
-You were awesome! -Join us, Murugan.
You rocked it with that helmet. Put it on.
Let's hope for better times
Kuyils didn't come today?
They shifted her three streets away.
But why?
Apparently a lot of women are visiting that area.
So they wanted a lady cop there.
Don't worry. We will figure something out.
I'll go and buy lunch.
How about we send Vimala to that street to replace Kuyils?
She won't agree.
Is that so? I'll find someone else.
Why is he speeding?
Hey!
-Stop. -Hey!
What?
Why is he honking? Find out what his problem is.
Sir, they've instructed us not to allow anyone without an e-pass.
-What is your purpose? -It's urgent. Clear the way.
-Wear your masks first. -Hey!
Why should we wear masks inside the car?
I didn't tell you to stop me.
Why should I wear a mask?
Sir, we are just doing our duty.
And don't talk to me in that tone.
Are you threatening me?
Who are you to tell me to watch my tone?
Step out of the car.
That would spread the infection.
Tell him to clear the way.
Are you drunk?
Yes, I am drunk.
But the driver isn't drunk.
Get out of our way.
Sir, don't you get it? You can't travel without an e-pass.
I've been very patient until now. What's your problem?
You think getting posted at some obscure check post gives you all the power?
You don't even have a mask on. Stand there and talk.
What is your problem if I get corona?
Show some respect.
Just tell us your purpose of travel.
Fine, sir. I respectfully request you.
We are in a hurry.
-Get out of the way, sir. -Hey!
Are you out of your mind?
Don't you follow the news?
People are dying because of shortage of oxygen and beds.
You still haven't come to your senses!
What do you know about me?
If I need a bed, I know how to get one.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Big shots ready to pay millions are dying due to lack of treatment.
Where are you off to anyway?
You are going to party, right?
I am not letting you through. Do what you can.
Fine. Calm down, brother.
What do you expect?
You don't get it when we are good to you.
Just because you don't care,
I can't allow you to go around getting others killed.
I'm warning you. Go home.
Or there will be a fine or a case.
Brother, let's go back.
-Get moving. -Yeah, he said that already.
Go slow.
What a thankless job!
He thinks we'll let him go if he acts all perfect.
Wonder what his excuse is going to be.
-Where are you going? -Bro.
I'm going to the grocery store. It's very urgent. Please.
What do you urgently need from the grocery?
I need to buy some medicines. Please. It's urgent.
Have they started selling medicines at the grocery store?
-Did I say grocery store? -You didn't?
No, brother. I meant the medical store.
Sorry, I said it by mistake.
I'm asking you nicely. Tell me the truth, or…
Brother, the girl I am in love with stays close by.
Her family didn't accept our love.
Oh!
They are using this lockdown to get her forcibly married tomorrow.
So, I need to urgently go there and…
Do what? Are you going to fight everyone and stop the wedding?
You are only going to shoot a video
and put up a "Miss you baby" story on Instagram, right?
-I don't know what to do, brother. -Bro.
Hey, calm down. Don't cry.
-Don't cry. -I mean the world to her.
But her family is blindly opposing our relationship.
They aren't even ready to meet me or talk to me.
I don't know what to do, brother.
I have no one to help me. Please.
-Help me out, brother. Please. -Hey!
You think we have nothing better to do than help you with your love affair?
I have no one to help me. Please, brother.
I'll just see her and come back immediately.
Where does she live?
Three streets away.
Where?
Three streets away, brother.
Come again?
Like I said, three streets away, brother.
I got it.
Fine.
Murugan will come along.
Just stand outside, see her, and come back.
You shouldn't go in and create trouble, okay?
Well…
You don't have to go if it's too much of a hassle.
I'll come with you.
-Fine, I'll go. -Don't you dare mess with me.
Wear your mask or I'll fine you.
Sorry to disturb you during work, sister.
I have no one else to help me.
You poor boy.
Don't cry.
Please don't say you have no one. We are here for you.
Yes, we are here for you. Don't worry.
I noticed it too. It's that house over there.
They are decorating the place for a wedding.
They are doing it very discreetly.
But I haven't seen the bride yet.
I knew something was fishy.
Can you do something, sister?
Call the girl. Let's talk to her before we decide on anything.
They snatched her phone away and cut off all communications.
They've locked her up in her room.
Her father has fixed a signal jammer in her room
to prevent her friends from sneaking a phone inside.
Hey!
Signal jammers don't work on our walkie-talkies, right?
Let's try it out.
But how do we get it across to her?
They are doing covid tests for everyone in her house
to prevent a breakout during the wedding.
Guru is going to be doing the tests.
When you do the bride's test, give this to her.
Make sure no one sees it.
I was bored of doing the same job every day.
Today is going to be a lot of fun.
What's your name, ma'am?
Manasa Ramamoorthy.
Date of birth?
16th April, 1995.
Lokesh gave this for you.
Thanks.
Hi!
Push this to talk. After you talk, let go.
Only then will you be able to hear her.
Should I say "over" after I talk every time?
Yes.
Why did you do that?
It will be fun.
Hello?
Manasa… do you hear me, baby?
Over.
Loki, I hear you.
They have locked me in here.
Is this police officer helping you?
The wedding is tomorrow.
They are marrying me off to this random guy without my consent.
Over.
Yes, baby. These two are helping us.
They were the ones who sent you the walkie-talkie, so that we could talk.
I knew your family was doing this against your wishes, baby.
Over.
How are you doing? Over.
Being unable to see you was very painful.
I miss you so much, baby.
Over.
Me too. I miss you.
I can't even express how I much I love you and miss you.
It was hell. Over.
I feel a lot lighter now after I heard your voice, baby. Over.
No matter how far we are, I am always with you, Loki. Over.
That was the only hope that got me through, Manasa. Over.
I love you, Loki.
Over.
I love you, Manasa.
Over.
Listen, this is going overboard.
Let's talk about what we are going to do now.
Do something. Take me away from here.
Miss, are you really in love with this boy?
Is your family really forcing you into this wedding?
Over.
Yes, brother. I have absolutely no interest in this wedding.
They are forcing me. Over.
She is an adult. This is against the law.
She gets to decide her life on her own--
Of course, I know that. Hold on.
How about I come in, talk to your parents, and get you out of there?
Legally, we are right.
No, brother. My father knows some of the top police officers.
Even if you legally get me out now, they will nullify it later.
If we make an escape plan, will you come?
Definitely, sister. But how?
Leave that to us.
We will get back to you with the plan shortly.
Don't worry. We will bust you out before your wedding tomorrow.
Bust her out?
You are okay with it, right?
Okay, then.
What do you do for a living?
If we trust you with the girl, will you be able to take care of her?
I design posters for ad films and feature films.
Oh.
I'm getting a lot of projects these days.
It's good money.
Manasa will earn too.
We will be able to manage and live happily.
Okay, fine.
Okay, let's come up with a plan.
Let's arrange everything over there
and get started as soon as Manasa comes out.
Yes, over there.
Look how nervous she is.
Sir!
Come here, everyone. We need to make a count.
-Come here. -I didn't get it.
It's just a formality.
-We need to do a count, sir. -Is there a problem?
-It's a routine check. -We got all the permissions, ma'am.
We are just doing a count. Come with us.
-Are we in trouble? -Stand in a queue.
Formality? Why are you doing this, ma'am?
Sir, please tell everyone to stand in a queue. Everyone, over here.
-What's going on? -Let me handle this.
There are over 15 of you here already.
There are another five people inside, right?
No, not at all.
The groom, the bride, the makeup artist, makeup assistant--
The makeup artist and assistant will leave shortly.
They are still counted.
-Anyone who enters the house is counted. -But they said it was okay.
I only see the rapid antigen test results here.
Didn't you get the RTPCR tests done?
Ma'am, we did. The reports should be there.
I don't see it here. These are only the antigen test results.
Seriously?
Sir, antigen test results are temporary. They are not the final results.
Only the RTPCR tests give accurate results.
Didn't you get it done?
Madam, one minute. Let me explain.
-Did you get RTPCR tests done or not? -Yes, madam. It's there.
We did. It must be there.
-Stand there. -Social distance, sir.
No, I only see the antigen test papers here.
I am sure we can sort this out.
What did you just say?
-Murugan, did you hear him? -Oh, no.
-What do you even think of us, sir? -I didn't mean it that way.
Listen, sir. Listen up.
Sir, these are strict orders. You don't get any special concessions.
-I didn't mean it that way. -Sir.
Your carelessness could lead to a cluster at the wedding.
Don't you get it?
Hurry up. There is no one here.
Get in.
Travel safe. Call me after you reach.
Thanks, sister.
Brother, what happened?
All good.
And with you?
All okay.
Great. I'll see you around.
What? Dear, our girl is missing.
What? Did you look everywhere?
-No, I looked for her everywhere. -What happened?
She is nowhere to be found.
-Has anyone seen Manasa? -Where could she go?
Did you see her, sir?
-I was here with you -Sir, please look for her.
Calm down. I can't just start looking.
I need to receive a complaint, file an FIR.
Did you look upstairs?
Don't worry. We will find her.
Murugan, did you just take a missing person complaint
for the girl you helped elope?
Hey!
I had no idea you were this cunning.
Lower your voice. Someone might hear it.
-It must be Lokesh. -Let me check.
Yes, it's him.
Brother, they dropped us at Chengalpet Station.
We are safe.
There is a special train to Bangalore.
We'll go there. We've got friends there.
Sounds great.
Happy now?
Be happy, but also be responsible.
Okay?
Loki, call us after you reach.
Okay, sister.
Thanks a lot, both of you.
I am lost for words.
I can't even imagine what would have happened if not for you two.
Brother…
tell Hemalatha, Guru, and Farooq that I said thanks to them.
We will never forget this, brother.
No problem.
Travel safe, and call me after you reach.
Okay, brother. Bye.
Hey.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
If I ask you something, will you be honest with me?
Did you get your vaccine?
Okay, get your vaccine as soon as possible.
Let's meet.
We must wash our hands We must maintain distance
We must wear our masks We must get our injections
We must break the chain We must ward off the virus
We must do our best And hope for better times