A very ordinary life.
Only basic education.
However,
he used his unanticipated life experiences
to turn his life around.
The motivational role model of the youth.
Mahesh Padmanabhan who received the 'Business Icon of the Year Award.
Mahesh is our guest for today.
Hello, Mahesh.
Welcome to BIG TALK.
Thank you, Sir.
So, Mahesh, tell me.
In the glory of the award,
how do you evaluate your life journey?
My story is my life.
♪ I'll give you a garland of roses. ♪
♪ I'll give you a house nearby the road. ♪
♪ Will you come with me, Rosamma? ♪
♪ Is your dad in the Gulf? ♪
♪ Is your brother at home? ♪
♪ Do you have a dog in your house? ♪
Bow wow! Bow wow!
What a boorish song.
- Look! Gowri's car is coming. - Let's not waste time listening to
the song, and go to school.
He sings only this one song everyday.
Arrogant girl.
- Move aside. The car is coming. - Come on.
Walk fast.
It's time for the bell.
Why are you here?
Can't you hear the bell?
Go to your classes.
Go! Go!
Get inside.
They do this everyday.
Silence.
Shit!
What the hell are you looking inside?
As if you are looking into a zoo.
Scratching the car?
Kiddie, you get inside.
Okay.
Let's place a nail on the tyre tomorrow.
We must stop her arrogance.
No need. Leave it.
Why should I bother?
It's your ears that he pinched.
Gowri's smile is so cute, no?
Get lost, you moron.
Come on.
Hey, didn't you say that your dad is well placed in Delhi?
Is it true?
Yes.
Tell him to buy a car, man.
We'll buy one. My father has promised me.
A bigger car than Gowri's.
So, are you buying a bus?
No, a car bigger than a bus.
Bragging! Bragging!
Pappan's son is bragging.
What's it?
Mahesh's father is going to buy a train, it seems.
Train? I didn't say that.
Where are you going to drive the train in this Island?
Come, let's go.
What a braggart is he!
Mr. Kavungal Padmanabhan Nair is on his way with his Maruthi car,
handed over to him by the honourable prime minister, Indira Gandhi,
which is the first ever Maruthi car in Kerala.
This Maruthi car will act as a stepping stone
towards the development of a small Island
like Cheruthoni, and always will be
an epitome of progress in the path of development.
Oh, good people of Cheruthoni,
the welcoming ceremony arranged at Cheruthoni boat jetty
will be solicited with the presence of people's representatives,
and social leaders.
We welcome all the loving people of this place to this function.
Let's continue this after a tea break.
Tea at this time? You may drink, Dasan.
There is news in today's Hindu newspaper.
What news?
The picture of the Maruthi car,
and the photo of Indira Gandhi and Padmanabhan are also there.
Nice!
Indira Ghandi must have given the car directly to Padmanabhan.
Yes, it is.
That's why his photo is in the newspaper.
What's written on the English newspaper?
English is written on the English newspaper.
They can't write Malayalam on an English paper, no?
Tell us about the news, Comrade.
The news, please.
In fact, a small car had been the dream of Sanjay Gandhi.
A car for the ordinary people in India.
Price: 50,000 rupees.
Completely a Japan product.
Made in Japan.
50,000 is not a small price.
50,000 is not a small amount, but...
car loans are available.
We can pay it as monthly installments.
Dasappan, this is going to be a problem for you.
Number of cars are gonna go up.
No way.
The car looks very small in the photo.
Barely 4 people can get inside.
In my car,
it is 16 people who went for Lonappan's funeral.
Still, there were a lot of space left.
A small car like this is not gonna work.
Bragging!
Bro,
Enter the tea-money in the commitee's credit.
Come on.
Kavungal Padmanabhan Nair, who is very dear to us,
is about to reach here.
Padmanabhan is about to reach here
along with the escort of small row boats,
and lovely breeze,
with the Maruthi car, that looks like a beautiful lady.
He will be here by 9.30 am, the most auscpicious time
of the day.
Our beloved Ward Member is waiting for him
with a garland to welcome him.
Filling excitement in the minds of people of this place,
our all time favourite, Padmanabhan is about to reach here.
He is about to reach our place.
Padmanabhan Nair is moving in to our place
without any pomp and show,
but only a few percussion around him.
He is coming with the tiny Maruthi car.
I thank all of you for giving me such a warm welcome.
With your blessings,
I'm going to land the Maruthi car
into the Island of Cheruthoni.
Thank you for arranging such a welcome.
Sarada, are you going to sit and relax?
Don't we have to go?
- It's a long way to go. - Okay, let's go.
Indira Gandhi asked me
if I was going to take the car to my native place,
or to use it there in Delhi.
I told her that I was taking it to my native place.
For everything, one needs to be lucky.
Getting to mingle with Indira Gandhi is not a silly thing.
True.
Shall we leave?
- Don't waste time. - Okay.
- We are leaving. - Okay.
Mahesh is here.
Come to Mankulam, okay?
Saradechi, you must come here often.
- Mahesh. - Yes.
Now on, would you be sleeping inside this car?
That's true.
Now, he doesn't want anything to eat or drink.
New car, no?
Yes.
How do you open the door?
Son, open the door for him.
Open it like this.
Uncle, get inside the car.
It's so nice, Sarada.
Unlce, there is no need to slam the door.
Look here.
You just have to touch it.
It is not like Dasppan's car.
Dasappan's car not only needs to be force-closed,
but also hold tightly so that the door doesn't fall.
The car is so small like a soap box.
Enough for you.
Our family has a lot of members.
True.
You must come for Kumbha Bharani festival.
Bring the car too.
Will bring it for sure.
I'll drop you at the Boat Jetty.
No need. We will walk.
Okay, then.
Okay, come forward.
Now, ride the Luna up.
What a tasteless tea!
The tea has no sugar in it.
More than enough for people who eat on credit.
Hello, brother.
We are from Doordarshan, Delhi.
[Speaks in Hindi]
What?
Hey, didn't you understand what he said?
Our Kavungal Pappettan's house.
- Pappettan's house? - Yes.
I'll show you his house.
Pay for the tea and go.
Credit, no?
Doordarshan has come to Pappettan's house.
- Come on, all of you. - Okay, go.
Which is this vehicle?
Babu...
Which is this vehicle?
From Delhi Doordarshan.
Going to Pappettan's house.
- Really? - Yes.
To Pappettan's house... From Delhi Doordarshan.
- Get in. - Open it.
Hello,
Let's talk to Padmanabhan Nair and his family, who brought
the Maruthi car presented by Indiraji, to Cheruthoni Island.
Hello, Sir.
What was the response of the people of this place
when you bought this car?
Everybody welcomed it with great happiness.
Will Indira Gandhi come here?
Hey, will Indira Gandhi come?
Yes, that's what I heard.
Will you be taking the car back to Delhi,
or will you keep it here?
No.
The car will not be taken back to Delhi.
It will be here itself.
What do you have to say, Mrs. Padmanabhan?
- Can I talk? - Yes, of course!
I'm so happy.
This was quite unexpected.
What do you have to say, kiddo?
I'm happy too.
I have been longing for a vehicle like this.
They are coming.
I think the interview is over.
The interview was nice.
Okay.
- Hello. - Hello from me too.
- Hi. - When will you telecast this?
What did you say?
He is Hindi.
Talk to him in Hindi.
When will you show it on TV?
What are you saying?
When will you show this interview on TV?
Okay.
Tomorrow night, 7 o'clock. [Speaks in Hindi]
Next week, it seems.
- Next week? - Okay, okay.
Thank you.
Please get inside.
Should I come and drop you?
Thank you.
Okay, Sir.
Awesome!
Pappeta..
I thank all the loving people who have gathered here.
The DD news that was taken a while back,
could be watched at 7 pm tomorrow.
All of you must watch it.
I'm so happy.
Okay, then.
7 o'clock is what Pappetan said, right?
The news will be shown now.
It's here.
Here comes Pappettan.
The car will not be taken back to Delhi.
It will be here.
How sad.
The news was just for a fraction of a second.
No use. That's over.
At least they showed it on TV, no?
Let's go.
Mahesh, come and sleep.
Like Saradechi said,
are you going to sleep inside the car?
I'll make Devi write all of my homework.
She doesn't have any other job.
Is she your lover?
Hey, Mahesh's car is coming.
Move.
It did not stop.
It stopped.
It's coming back.
Come on. Get inside.
Get into the car.
- I'm in. - Make it fast.
Has everyone gotten inside?
- Yes. - Ready.
Awesome!
Is the car AC?
No, it is Fan.
We are going to make it AC, isn't it dad?
- Yes. - Does it go fast?
Yes, I'm going to put Lord Hanuman gear.
Hold tightly, and sit.
I hold you.
I told you not to hold me,
but to hold the seat.
How is it? Happy with the speed?
Yes, it has a good speed.
All of you, go to your classes.
Move aside.
Be careful.
Don't run.
Gowri.
- Hi. - Hello.
When are you going back to Delhi?
I came here to bring the car.
I want to go back soon.
♪ The eyes that bloom like a lovely evening flower. ♪
♪ You are a gorgeous lady in my paintings. ♪
♪ I spill the ink of desire on my heart. ♪
♪ My mind race through the path of Cheruthoni. ♪
♪ The eyes that bloom like a lovely evening flower. ♪
♪ The time we shared the fruits of friendship with each other. ♪
♪ I keep you inside my mind as a tiny rain drop since then. ♪
♪ Like a bufferfly, you are there aside me to give me company. ♪
♪ The eyes that bloom like a lovely evening flower. ♪
Panikkarettan's daughter, Gowri is going to Delhi, no?
Let me go and see her.
Okay.
Are you going with her?
- Yes, I'm also going, dad. - Okay.
Waste time without studying, okay?
How are you planning Gowri's studies?
I have arranged for special classes.
The standard of education in Delhi is far higher.
True.
Pappettan always tells that
he wants to send Mahesh to Delhi for his studies.
To be frank, Sobha...
I'm not interested at all.
Bright students find their ways everywhere.
Brought from Delhi.
It is original fruit pulp.
- Oh, is it? - Yes.
I don't want to go to Delhi.
I like it here.
Didn't you say that it is a big school?
But, dad is not coming with me.
Neither my friends are there.
You are also not there.
I'll be all alone.
You are lucky.
You can visit the places in Delhi.
Are you both sitting here?
Come, let's go.
Mom is calling me.
I'm leaving, Gowri.
Mahesh...
♪ Your silence speaks a lot, dear. ♪
This is for you.
♪ Your silence speaks a lot, my dear ♪
Mahesh, hey, Mahesh.
Gowri is all set to go to Delhi.
[News on Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi's demise.]
Our neighbour Satheeshan has come.
The ward member is also there.
- Hello. - Hi.
Please sit.
The entire Delhi is on fire, no?
Yes.
I was watching the news on the TV.
Good that you are here at this time.
But it is so saddening.
There is no one to replace Indiraji.
Why we have come is...
We are commemorating the death of Indira Gandhi.
You must deliver the presidential address.
Oh, me?
Yes, we want Pappan to do it.
In Cheruthoni Island,
you are the only person who have seen Indiraji directly.
When I see Pappan's car,
I feel that it's Indiraji standing in front of me.
- Okay, I'll come. - Okay.
Okay then, we are leaving.
See you.
Dear...
I'll be back soon.
Keep it inside the car.
Rajan is not there, no?
Isn't it a long way to Thiruvananthapuram?
It was better to go by train.
I want to meet a few people there.
That's why I'm going in the car.
Oh, I forgot to take it from the car.
When will you come back?
No idea.
Mahesh, get me the suitcase.
Geetha, like you said, I'll go by train.
That's better.
Move the car into the shed.
- Okay. - Take care.
When the accident occured,
there was a slight wind, and rain.
The sky is still dark.
What a pity!
The neighbours are there around in row boats, and boats,
for rescue operations.
In addition to them,
there are fire force, navy, police officers and so on,
who are leading the rescue operations.
The spot where the train tragedy occured has been flooding with
commuters, and relatives of the passengers.
Dear...
Is it true that Pappettan was there in the train accident?
Yes.
Comrade and Damu have gone...
to identify the body.
Let me inform this at the Village Assembly.
I'll come with you.
This is the deadliest train accidents that occured in India recently.
The Prime minister paid homage to the people
who died in the train tragedy.
If dad had gone in this car,
we wouldn't have lost him. Isn't it, mom?
It's me who asked him not to go by car.
I regret for saying it.
They would have stashed a huge amount
in the name of the bridge.
We need not show that we know about it.
The minister has come.
Adakka kora, no?
Don't push me.
Don't stamp on my feet.
You won't get a single penny if the jeep hits you.
Go, go.
- Hello. - Hail Kora sir.
Please move.
What am I here for?
Please come, Sir.
Put the garland on him.
- Jai Jai. - Kora sir.
Give him the bouquet.
Josetaa, we must free the minister soon.
Today, he has to inaugurate one more bridge,
2 culverts and 2 bus stops.
Don't worry. We have only one bridge.
- Moreover, there is a lane assembly today. - Kora sir...
Thankachan, let's stand towards the front.
Come on.
All of you, clap your hands.
Sir, please come this way.
Hope you are good.
The chief guest of today's programe,
Kerala's beloved PWD minister,
Mr. Jacob Kora has arrived here to inaugurate the bridge.
I extend a warm welcome to our respected minister,
on behalf of the inmates of Cherthoni.
The official inauguration of Cheruthoni Island bridge
that has been our long time dream,
is going to actualize in this platform.
On behalf of the people of Cheruthoni Island,
a village where there has been no development so far...
I invite our beloved minister to inaugurate
the Cheruthoni Island bridge, one of our prestigious projects,
that connects the village,
that had been isolated from the outer world,
to the other parts of the country.
Hello, everyone.
Finally,
the dreams and aspirations of the people of Cherthoni Island
are going to actualize.
I'm sure that the Cheruthoni Island bridge
is going to make big contributions to the state
once it becomes operational.
The official inauguration of the bridge...
Let's inaugurate the bridge.
I... eh?
Mahesh ruined the inauguration ceremony.
- Shall I take the vehicle forward? - What?
- Of course, yes. - No, Mahesh.
- Let's go. - No, no need.
Press the accelarator, Dude.
Go, let the vehicle go.
Go! Go!
Severe the ribbon.
Everybody is chasing us.
Go fast.
Don't mind. You go.
Sir, we are really sorry about this.
Come to the office. I shall teach you a lesson.
- You must respect a minister. - Sir, we are...
Sir, don't I have to come with you?
Take the vehicle.
Mahesh, let's go.
Speed up, Mahesh.
Mahesh, faster...
They are following us on a bike.
You speed up the car.
So, we inaugurated the bridge.
Hey, look at this.
The people are ready to welcome us.
I'll get down here.
- Gopu... - Where are you going?
I'll jump into the river.
- Hey, don't scoot, man. - My slippers got struck.
I'll send my uncle, Mahesh.
Mahesh, he ran away.
Get out from the car.
Are you bloody laughing?
Get everyone inside the jeep.
Won't my car be safe here?
- Get out from the car. - He was giving us a lift.
Gift? I'll give you a gift. Get down from the car.
Not Gift, I said Lift.
Just walk.
Sir, I'll take my mom, and come later.
How dare you?
Get into the jeep.
Get inside.
His damn inauguration.
What a courage!
Get inside.
As if no one else in the world has a car.
How many police cases are there against him?
It's like I pay my taxes and get the receipt
only to bail him out.
See him stand bowing his head.
See, he is asking you to tilt up your head.
As he is interested in automobiles,
I got him admission in ITI.
But what happened?
He hit broke his Sir's head, and stopped going to college.
Is that case over?
Yes, it is over.
Isn't it?
Yes, we are best friends now.
Shut your mouth.
Don't enter this house with new police cases, okay?
- I warn you. - Dad...
What is the use of blaming him?
His father, who bought the car on credit,
has to be blamed.
Why do you have to hear this, mom?
Are you coming with me?
Come on.
Uncle, we are leaving. Okay.
Mom, why are you not talking anything?
Why do you have to make people dump on you?
I have asked Wilson to give me a job in his workshop.
Job in a workshop?
Why do you show a sulky face?
Is it not a job?
What is the use of blaming him?
His father, who bought the car on credit
has to be blamed.
We bought this car not because we have a lot of money.
It was my father's dream to buy a car.
Only that his dream was actualized only now.
Also I wanted to quench my kiddie's hunger for cars.
Muah!
Sleep, my boy.
Dear Mahesh,
There is no use of giving application for more time
to pay the loan back.
Sir...
Please give a month's time to pay the money.
Work is less in the workshop, that's why...
Okay, let me see.
- Okay, then. - Okay.
- Bhaskaran. - Yes...
He will take care of it. Come on.
If there is anything that will fetch money, I could sell it.
Tell something that is useful.
Walk.
Any hope that our property could be sold?
As there is no road,
you need not fear that anybody would come to buy it.
I'm tensed about the loan we had taken from the Society.
I'm taking lottery every month.
But I'm not winning one.
You may watch the TV.
No need. You may watch it.
Don't skip the serials.
Is this spanner 16 or 61?
Press it well.
Mahesh, I'm pressing it to the maximum.
That's enough.
Here is the spanner.
Hope the greece did not stick on to your hand.
No, never.
Bro, the gland is a bit loose.
It has worn out. Need to replace it.
How do you know that without opening it?
Dear bro, he can diagnose the issue on hearing the sound.
Bro, please switch off the sound.
Mahesh...
There is a party for your car.
Thankachan is ready to buy it.
I can't give you a huge price, Mahesh.
Hey, take him and go.
But you only promised me to sell the car.
Bro, I'm not selling my car.
He is mad.
It's too bad, Mahesh.
Can't you understand if told once?
I'm not selling my car.
You can go.
Come on.
I could have sold two tickets by this time.
- Don't come to me with such rubbish. - Just to trouble others.
See...
I won't have any more money to lend you.
Help yourself.
No problem.
Thankachan, stop.
Take the spanner and come with me.
Okay, coming...
Make it fast.
It's Jobichayan's Lancer.
- Mahesh. - Yes, it is.
- Yes. - There is a missing.
- There is a marriage. - Is it the bride who is missing?
I want to reach there at 11 o'clock.
I'll keep the vehicle here. Take your time and check it.
Wait for 10 minutes. Will give the vehicle now.
- Bring the car inside. - Okay, just a minute.
- Will he finish doing it now? - Of course.
10 minutes. Just the time for him to touch it.
Jobichayan, do you remember
a costly car, once happened to get struck in Cheruthoni Island
as it was not starting?
Oh, yeah.
Back then, Mahesh just touched the car gently.
The car started the very next moment.
The company had tried hard to hire him for a high salary.
Will I ever let him go?
Some people are like that.
They never allow others to prosper. Isn't it?
If I had gone when the company called me,
I would have reached a high position in my career.
That's true.
I was not willing to leave mom and sister.
Open it.
There is pushing. But the movement is not smooth.
- Is your bragging over? Jobichaya? - It's a small missing.
Jobichaya, come, let's sit inside.
May be the bush came off.
The marriage is at 11 o'clock.
I'm the one to give the bride's hand to the groom.
Isn't that a risk?
Is your office not AC?
No, it's FAN. We can enjoy swaying the fan.
Maheshetta...
Panikkarettan's car is not starting.
- Panikkar uncle's car? - Yes.
Hey, take the tool kit.
- Okay, bro. - I'm coming.
Rameshan, did you take all the tools?
- Yes, I did. - Come on.
Boss,
I'll be back after meeting Panikkar uncle.
Okay, go.
What about my car?
Mahesh, please check my vehicle.
I want to go for the marriage.
Engine has to be repaired.
It will take 2 week's time.
2 weeks?
Yes.
Just the time for him to touch the car.
He hasn't touched it now, no?
Today, no lunch has been cooked at home.
- Open the gate. - Okay.
Mahesh.
I was waiting for you.
Guess you were busy at the workshop.
Yes, I was busy.
But came as Panikkar uncle called me.
Open the bonnet.
Has it been some days since you took the car?
No, I had taken the car even yesterday.
Open it.
Get me the 10-12 spanner.
Start the car.
It has been pigmented forming patina.
Rameshan, clean it, okay?
Okay.
You come inside.
- You can go after drinking tea. - Okay.
Come on.
You sit. I'll get tea for you.
You will not be able to recognise her now.
That photo was taken when I went to Delhi last week.
Is she coming home anytime soon?
No chance at all.
She is all the time busy to come home.
Sir, tea...
Have your tea.
Hello.
Who is this?
Tell me, Vanaja.
I'm not sure if you will get Gowri on her mobile phone.
I'd better give her land line number in the flat.
Note it.
011...
842..
42...
6...
00...
9...
Okay?
She had come from London last week.
Yeah, she is good.
Okay.
Panikkar uncle.
I'm leaving.
What about your payment?
But I haven't done any work.
- Shall I leave? - Alright.
♪ The world was like a glass goli. ♪
♪ It was shining all around. ♪
♪ Didn't we eat honey candy, and walked a long way together? ♪
♪ In the fields where the sun shines... ♪
♪ You dance on my lips like a new song. ♪
♪ The eyes that bloom like a lovely evening flower. ♪
♪ You are a gorgeous lady in my paintings. ♪
♪ I spill the ink of desire on my heart. ♪
♪ My mind race through the path of Cheruthoni. ♪
♪ The eyes that bloom like a lovely evening flower. ♪
8424260009
Do you know whose number is it?
No, whose it is?
My Gowri's...
Gowri's number?
From where did you manage to get it?
I managed to get it.
Hey, call her.
We will talk to her.
Actually, I want to talk to her.
But...
I don't have the nerve to call her.
Drink it first, and call her.
I don't want it.
Call her.
- Should I call her? - Yes, you should.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Why are you staring at me?
He is calling her.
Oh, she has picked the call.
Oh, this fool hung up the call.
When she suddenly picked the call,
I didn't know what to talk to her.
Shucks! What shall I talk to her?
Everyone is good there. Hope everyone is good here.
I don't want to extend the call.
Call later. That's all...
- Shut your mouth. - This is why I don't give you ideas.
Don't throw the groundnuts at me. It will get over.
- Let it get over. - Hey...
Call her once again.
I'll call...
But, will anyone of you talk to her?
You call her. I want to talk to her.
Why do you want to talk to her?
Hello...
Talk to her.
No, I don't want to talk.
Give the phone. I'll talk to her.
Get lost.
- Hello. - Talk to her.
If you are there, speak up.
Hellooo...
Hey, talk to her.
- I don't know... - Come on, speak up.
I have been saying hello. But there is no response.
- Why don't you have a look? - It's for you.
Give me.
- Hello. - Talk to her, man.
It will not work out.
They are big people.
She even forgot Malayalam.
Exactly.
She would have...
She would have forgotten me.
Leave the matter.
It's your Boss who is telling you.
Dream only what you deserve.
Where is the Cream?
Is there any problem?
He is stoned.
Usually...
Does he come home to have lunch?
No, not everyday.
Today, he will come as I have told that you would come.
Ya, he is here.
He wouldn't rest without conducting my marriage.
It's your luck.
Get lost.
When did you reach, uncle?
It has been some time since I came.
Sit.
The marriage proposal brought by Vasu is good.
The girl is B.Ed pass.
She has given an interview for a job in a school.
Even if you don't have a job, you can live.
Yes.
That is,
they will give some money and land to build a workshop.
What else do you need?
I told them that you are a big family
that had elephants and cars at home.
Oh, my God.
Car is there, no?
But elephant...
You had an elephant, no?
That is a new information to me.
He got you wrong.
Uncle, is it enough to get married after having a better income?
If so, you are not going to marry in this lifetime.
Both of you, think about it.
If you want, Vasu will come with you.
First, go and see the girl.
Come on.
I hope at least this ends up in marriage.
Dear, it's better not to give up the proposal.
Why don't you go and just see the girl?
Don't you have any other job?
I'll advice him.
You are lucky.
Heard that they are super rich.
As they have a car,
we don't have to give a car as dowry.
- Aunty's good time. - Don't I tell you every time...
that the guy who marries your daughter would be having
a car and a bungalow.
Ammu...
Ammu, keep it there.
Go away from here.
Go.
Go outside and play.
Why have they not arrived yet?
They should've reached by this time.
They said that they are on the way.
Dear, they have come.
Move, let me see him.
Oh, this girl pushed me down.
Let me see him.
What a pity!
Why is the car jerking?
Shucks!
The car was moving smoothly until now.
My back has broken.
Oh, my God!
Dirt entered into the filter. That's all.
Just a cleaning will do.
It's late. That's okay, come in.
Should I move the car towards the tree shade?
- Come. - You come here.
No need?
- I know what to do. - Ya, I got it.
Saroja,
What an entry is this!
Did you see it?
Is it a horse?
Aunty...
Car, it seems.
Ok, then.
Let's come to the matter.
Shame on you!
- That's okay. - Call Maya.
- Maya... - It's so nice.
Come on.
If you want to talk to the girl, you can sit inside.
That's okay. We'll move out.
Come on.
Go with him, go.
Go.
Dirt is the problem.
Will you hold it, please?
The car normally doesn't show any sickness.
I don't know what happened to him?
This one...
This is dirt in the filter.
Such problems are obvious.
Petrol is full of Mayam. (Adulterated)
Maya. (Her name)
Not Maya, but Mayam.
Now on, there won't be any problem.
Now, it would have been alright.
Watch yourself.
Why aren't you talking?
I told you, no?
Let's talk inside the car.
Don't you have a car otherthan this?
No.
Bullock cart was better than this.
Too bad.
You humiliated me.
I will never take you outside.
Wait and see.
Ain't I caring you very well?
What more do you need?
It's not because I have a lot of money with me.
I haven't had a moment in my life without thinking about you.
You must show that love back.
Understand?
Love!
Okay...
This is what is going on here.
Hey, Bindu.
If you had such a relationship,
could you tell that to me earlier?
What?
I came to get my goat.
I heard everything.
Now I know why they backed off from the marriage.
You may do whatever you like.
Why should I bother?
- Walk. - Mom...
I saved it for you.
Hold it.
I bought a good car.
Watch the haughtiness of Thankachan.
This lottery ticket was kept aside for you.
Shall I give it to you?
See this?
How is it?
Will it start?
He came in that car, no?
No way!
He might have got it for scrap value.
I got him the car for just 20,000 rupees.
- 20,000 rupees? - Yes.
I had to bargain a little bit.
That car has only that value.
Is it?
But nobody can measure the value of your car.
Never sell it.
It's a history book.
Heard it?
If it is a history book, can't you keep it in the library?
It's not a joke.
It's a demarcation between two ages.
Before Maruthi car.
After Maruthi car.
In 1983,
before the advent of Maruthi car,
our homes had cow sheds,
and no car sheds.
Maruthi car is the reason why
cow sheds in India got transformed into car sheds.
Exactly! Explain it to them, Comrade.
Did you hear it?
Ya, I understood it.
Right.
The village officer is waiting on the road.
Come, let's go.
Yes, I'm coming.
Neumono ultro...
Rajan, 2 books.
Note it down.
Microscopic...
Silcono...
Mocarcono.
Hey, hello.
It is pronounced as Pneumonoultramicro- scopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
That is an allergic condition that affects the respiratory system.
Come on, Comrade.
I'm coming, you know.
Walk.
Mom...
Mom..
Mom...
Mom..
What is it, dear?
Did Ravi take the car?
No, I didn't see him today.
What?
The car is not there in the shed.
What?
Did you say that the car is missing?
- Yes. - My God.
Hey, Ravi.
Tell me.
My car is missing.
Car is missing?
Where are you?
I'm in the site.
Will you come here now?
Okay, I'll come.
Any update?
Nothing.
Gopu is on his way from the police station.
He has reached.
What did the police say?
They can't come here, it seems.
They asked you to go to the station with the RC book.
RC Book is in the car.
What to do now?
Turn the bike.
- I'll also come. - Mom...
I'm going to the police station.
Hurry up.
- Sir... - Shucks.
Move to a side.
- Move this side. - Move.
Sir...
Sir, this has to be filed in the court tomorrow.
Oh, it is that theft case, no?
You must file it tomorrow.
- Is everything okay? - Submit it in the court.
Okay.
Told you to move.
Hey.
Come.
Is your address correct?
Yes, Sir.
I'll write the Mahassar.
How the hell do we find the car?
As it is an old car...
They would have stolen it not for driving.
But to scrap it, and sell it.
They might have separated it into pieces by this time.
Let me see.
Don't get tense, my dear.
- You will get your vehicle back. - What?
I said that the vehicle...
I just wanted to console him.
Sir...
Please find my car.
My car..
Let's try.
Let's inquire...
Is there too much of petrol in it?
Petrol...
There won't be any petrol in it.
So, we have hope.
Sir...
You may go now. I'll call you.
Should I meet SI?
No need, I'll call you.
Sir, please make it fast.
- Okay, Sir. - Sir, please make it fast.
- Okay. - Inform me if there is anything.
I'll call you for sure.
You will get your car back.
Is it in a Police station that we inquire about a missing car?
Haven't you been starving right from the morning?
Drink the rice soup, at least.
I'm not able to drink it.
Dear...
Close the door, and sleep, my son.
You sleep, mom.
Okay.
Satheesheta...
So, we don't have to have the hope of finding the car.
What is the use of getting upset?
You will find the car for sure.
One month back, Devasya's car went missing,
and found it from Coimbatore.
What shall I do if he is tense all the time?
He hasn't eaten anything yesterday.
Satheeshettan had called the SI.
There is nowhere left to search for the car.
But the search helped to find
Pariyakutty's fish vehicle that went missing last year.
Actually, they are searching for your car.
Mahesh.
Found your car.
It has been left in the woods near the river.
The car is there.
Who abandoned it here?
All of you, move.
Examine your vehicle properly.
Move brother, don't rush.
What's this?
See, Indiraji's photo has been left out.
Look at this.
A letter has been found.
Letter?
I'm a customary vehicle thief.
I understood the value of this car
from the newspaper and Indiraji's photo
that I got from the car.
I'm the nephew of a freedom fighter.
It's my mistake.
My apology. Forgive me.
I give it back to you.
But, I have oozed out 4 litres of petrol from it.
Rameshan, where is your Boss?
Above my head.
Hey, what's up?
Are you standing on him?
Postman Suresh has handed a telegram for you.
For me?
Here it is.
It is a recovery notice.
Dad bought this car by borrowing money from a Financier.
The principal, interest and the compound interest
has become 4 lakhs now.
What a pity!
4 lakhs interest for a car worth 50,000.
Nice!
The money value is increasing.
You need a lot of money, don't you?
No.
I have a very good idea.
The marriage is in Coimbatore.
After marriage,
the bride has to be seen at the groom's house at Alangad.
Okay, no problem.
Coimbatore?
Coimbatore is Tamilnadu. That's okay.
So, we should go to Coimbatore.
Who called you to Coimbatore?
Now, we are acquaintances, no?
We are looking for a good vintage car.
This is also Vintage, no?
Newness in oldness.
Yes.
2 days in Coimbatore...
I need 6000 rupees.
4000 rupees is there.
Please agree.
Collected from many, huh?
I don't give my car to anyone.
This is for the first time.
I'll take good care of it.
Okay, then.
Okay.
Rent a car is a different concept.
We don't have such a thing in our place.
Let it go for its first trip. Let's see.
Wilson Rent a Car.
Did he take over this business too?
Am I wrong? Sorry.
Hey, baldie, go slowly.
- My sweetheart will get tired. - Okay, Sir.
What happened, dear?
Are you tense?
Yes.
There is Excise in the front.
Excise? Where are they?
Look at it, Sir.
No tension, Baldie.
Just show them the marriage video.
Oh, is it?
- What is it, Sir? - Excise checking.
Hello, Sir.
- Where are you going? - To Kerala for a marriage.
- Are you not a Malayali? - Yes, Sir.
- If so, can't you talk in Malayalam? - Thank you, Sir.
Will talk in Malayalam, Sir.
What is in the dickey?
There are sweets.
There are laddoos prepared my grandma.
There is water for my sweetheart.
Give the key.
Sir, they are laddoos made by grandma.
Baldie, show him the marriage video.
See this, Sir.
Only the laddoos prepared by this grandma are there at the back.
The guy carrying the boy is her brother.
The baldie who is behind the bride, no?
That is her uncle.
I swear everyone is original, Sir.
You may let go the vehicle.
- Thank you, Sir. - Hold it.
Shall we leave, Sir?
Hey baldie, stay behind.
Are you not Coimbatore Thangam?
Yes.
Run Baldie, run.
- Don't leave them. Catch them. - Driver is their agent, Sir.
Come out of the car, baby.
It is Delhi re-registration.
An old Maruthi 800.
RC owner is...
one Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan.
Give it to me.
Stop it.
- Do you know what to do? - Pull over to the front.
Bravo calling.
It's here.
Bravo calling.
Over! P1 Mobile SEPS, Sir.
Kavungal Padmanabhan.
- You must take him in custody immediately. - Okay, Sir.
A case has been charged.
- Is the message clear? - Over, Sir.
Take the book and paper.
Let all of them go.
Hey, you may take your vehicle and go.
One Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan.
He lives in Cherthoni itself.
- CI asked to arrest him today itself. - What's the matter?
I'll tell you the matter, Sir. Quick.
Okay, take the vehicle.
Go.
Are you not Mahesh?
Yes, Sir. What's the matter?
- Don't know anything? - What's the matter?
- Take him into the jeep. - What's the matter, Sir?
Get outside, you bloody.
Spirit smuggling in the car.
Tell your mom about it.
He is a nice guy.
I have given the car for rent.
- Leave me. - Get inside the jeep.
- Dear son.. - Mom...
Get inside.
Get him in the vehicle, Sir.
I'm innocent, Sir.
I'd given the vehicle for rent.
I haven't done anything wrong.
- Start the vehicle. - Leave him.
- Take the vehicle. - Mom..
Mom...
We need to present the accused
in the stabbing and robbery case in the court.
And this guy as per Abkari act.
Everyone is accused remanded.
Sir.
The prosecutor is very adamant.
You know,
He will be remanded for 10-15 days.
This is a serious case.
Anyway, we have entrusted the case with Advocate Udayabanu.
He said that Mahesh will be remanded.
The case will be called today.
Okay, Sir.
Take him there.
Get outside.
Walk.
Sir, one minute.
Quick.
Don't worry, son.
An advocate has been arranged for you.
- Enough talking, move. - Be positive.
- Come on. - Go.
Advocate Rajan Pillai is here.
Is there any important case today?
Have the Vakalat signed by him.
Okay, Sir.
Do you recognize me?
Gowri.
Sign the Vakalat.
Have it.
Dear, let's sit inside the Bar Association.
Okay, uncle.
You walk.
Hello.
Do you recognize her, uncle?
She is Madathil Parambil Panikarettan's daughter.
- The girl who is in Delhi? - Yes.
Oh, is it?
Move!
Uncle, are you tense?
A little.
I'm very tense.
When the exam result comes out,
I'm scared to check it.
I send my mom for it.
Comrade, Mahesh got the bail.
The guarantors are being called inside.
Happy?
You are coming with me, right?
Yes, uncle.
I'll ring you up.
I have taken your number from Ravi.
Okay.
Hello.
Best time to hear music.
Hey, whose call are you expecting now?
You have been looking on the phone, and murmuring for a long time.
Now then, he can have expectations, no?
I'm going to close the shop.
Are you not going?
It's too bad, Boss.
Who cares?
Won't you go alone?
Mahesh, I'm leaving.
These lights...?
- I'll switch it off. - Good night, Boss.
Okay, good night.
Dear, I'm also leaving.
Don't go.
Let's go to Kalarikkal Thomasettan's house.
Thomasettan who lives next to Gowri.
Really?
Is Gowri's house next to Thomasettan's house?
I didn't know that.
I'll switch off the lights and come.
- Come fast. - Okay.
What do we do from here? Let's go inside.
No way!
What reason shall we tell him?
Panikkar uncle is inside.
Are you going to stay here the whole night?
Does anyone fallen in love act crazy like this?
Get lost.
Just to keep me under the mist.
- Hey, hide! - What's the matter?
Oh, is it her?
- Did she go? - Yes, she did.
Let's go.
Hey...
Somebody is coming.
Shucks! Where has it gone?
What are you doing here?
We lost a thing here.
Lost what?
G... gold ring!
- Gold ring? - Yes.
Somewhere here.
- It's somewhere here. - Is it actually gold?
- Yes, it is. - Bro...
- Show the light here. - Okay.
Ya, I got it.
- Got it? - Yes.
See, got the ring.
Let's pee before going.
I'd forgotten about it.
Let me pee too.
Ants! Biting ants!
Dangerous ants.
Biting ants?
I'll pee after reaching home.
That's better.
Nuisance.
Hey, Gowri is there.
- Gowri? - She saw me.
- Hello. - Yes...
Where are you, dear?
I... I'm at home.
Is it not time to sleep?
No.
I was a little hesitant to call now.
Mahesh will be tired, no?
I thought you would have gone to bed.
No, I haven't gone to bed.
Okay.
Your entry feels like a miracle to me.
What is in your hand? Tea or coffee?
Coffee.
How do you know that?
I can see you.
How is that possible?
I mean... insight.
Oh, that way...
Yes.
You are funny.
Did you go inside?
What?
My mom went inside the kitchen.
Oh, okay...
I thought you were telling that to me.
No, it is not.
Convey my regards to mom.
Okay.
Then, you may sleep.
- See you tomorrow. - Okay.
- Good night. - Good night.
Good night. Sweet dreams.
Sweet dreams.
She went inside.
Do one thing.
Go and sleep on their verandah.
Not on the verandah,
I'll sleep inside when the time comes.
Take the bike.
Good if you don't end up in their cow shed.
I swear.
Advocate uncle will not ask for fees from me.
There's a reason for it.
What is that?
I'll tell that to you later.
Let me ask you something before that.
Okay.
You haven't made a single call to me in these years.
I would have called you.
But I didn't have any way out to get your number.
I didn't have your number.
No need of telling an excuse.
You could get my number from my dad.
Forgot your childhood friend, didn't you?
That's not true.
If people like me call you, you might not like it.
No way!
I have only a little memory of this place.
But they are beautiful memories.
In that, Mahesh is there almost in everything.
Oh! I'm elated!
I'm fed up of the life in Delhi.
This place where my father lived is the most beautiful.
Yes, the people too...
But the place has changed, totally.
The only thing that hasn't changed is
Mahesh and your car.
Mahesh, where are you?
Two vehicles are here for repair.
I'll come now.
I'm wanted in the workshop.
It's a busy hour.
Okay, let's go.
Will you drop me on the way?
Sorry, I'm going in the bike.
Why so?
Won't your bike carry two people?
Yes, it will.
- Then, come. - Okay, come, let's go.
Okay, go.
- Hey, a little... - That's all.
First for Boss.
Everyday you drink on OC. Have it.
- Slosh it. - Thanks.
This is for Sir.
Oh, is it necessary?
- Don't drink it fully. - What is this?
This is enough for your capacity.
We don't want to sink in your watery mouth.
- Crap. - Hey, don't throw it away.
- My capacity has increased. - When?
I blacked out only once.
I'll fix the drink myself.
- Cheers, Boss. - I'm also joining you.
- Hey, cheers. - No cheers for you.
- Cheers, Boss. - Cheers.
Don't repeat a peg.
I wish I get my car back.
I have looked after it very well.
If there is no case, you will get it back.
But case is there, no?
The advocate had called me.
Petition has been filed asking for the car back.
What's the use of getting it back?
The fate of vehicles they take into custody is tragic.
But let me tell you something very positive.
- Okay, tell. - Listen to it carefully.
Somebody would have separated its parts and taken them.
Hey, Boss, don't make me tense.
This is why I don't tell anything.
One minute.
- Hello... - It's time for Mahesh to go.
Yes, Gowri.
But he shouldn't have taken the bottle with him.
Oh, sad, this had become a routine.
Lift him up.
I want to see my mom right now.
I'd told him earlier itself not to drink more.
Oh, my goodness.
I want to see my mom right now.
He broke the other hand of the chair too.
Best.
See this fallen flower at home.
Never take him for booze party.
That's a good thing.
Fallen flower is your brother-in-law.
Get up.
- Boss, it seems. Boss! - Let's go to your mom.
Help, Boss.
Where are you taking him?
To his mom.
He won't be seen for a week.
They released the car, okay?
- Go tomorrow to take the car? - Yes.
Pour some for me.
Gowri and I will go to temple and then, come to the station.
You come there.
Okay, when new people came, we are out.
Mom.
I'm leaving.
Where are you going right in the morning?
To the temple.
What?
Will you go to temple and all?
If it is necessary.
Convey my regards to dad.
Okay, brother.
- Let's go? - Had a nice Darshan.
- Shall we go? - Yes, come on.
- Bye, Nithya. - Bye, brother.
I told Uncle's junior that...
we will reach by 10-10.30.
We will reach before that.
Okay.
Do you remember Dasettan's old taxi car?
No...
She was very small during then.
Panikkarettan calls me for long journeys.
Let's go, Dasetta.
Mahesh...
I didn't have breakfast today.
Let's go to any hotel that provides good Idlis.
Okay.
Dasetta, take us to Kunjunni Nair's hotel.
Okay.
We'll go after eating Idli.
Awesome.
Shall I pour some for you?
Why not?
Here you go.
I like chutney more.
Nice soft Idlis.
Kunjunnietaa, one tea.
Were you actually in Delhi?
E..Delli.
ID.. Delhi.
Do you want more idlis?
No, I'm full.
Advocate is waiting for us.
Okay.
Sign it.
- Mahesh. - Here is the key.
Take it with prayers.
Oh, Lord...
- Okay. - Thank you, Sir.
- He's here. - Got the car.
Mahesh is lucky.
It was habitual offenders who stole his car.
We filed a statement in the court that
the car was given for rent.
Okay, then.
- Please keep it. - Thank you.
Is it the fees?
I'll give you an account of the money at last, okay?
You may give him the accounts.
But he is not going to pay it.
- That's true. - That is his habit.
Get lost.
So, let's go?
♪ Each moment, like a shadow... ♪
♪ You lend me a hand of support. ♪
♪ Both in the hot summer, and in the rain of life. ♪
♪ Each moment, like a shadow... ♪
♪ In the path of life... ♪
♪ You lend me a hand of support. ♪
♪ Both in the hot summer, and in the rain of life. ♪
I'll go in that car.
Are the tyres still on it?
There are there.
- That's enough. - Mahesh...
Shall we go in this car itself?
Why not?
Shall I send Dasettans' vehicle back?
Okay.
Dasetaa...
We'll come together.
Mahesh...
Shall I go, then?
Dasettaa, one minute.
Do one thing.
You may go with Dasettan.
So that you can get down there.
Get down where?
Get down THERE.
Oh, THERE!
Come, let me tell you something.
- They were avoiding you. - Avoid me?
Shall I get inside?
So, shall we go?
Get lost.
Where will I sit?
- Are they not taking me along? - Come here.
Get him outside.
Done.
Boss...
What's it?
- What's the matter? - Let me tell you something.
- Are you also getting down? - Yes.
I have been your age, kiddo.
Okay, go.
I'm not coming with you.
Go?
You have taken care of her very well.
When I first saw this car,
I have wished a lot to get into it.
- Really? - Yes.
Will you take me all around the place in this car?
Why not?
But fill petrol in it.
Miser.
♪ Who is the girl who comes into my mind often? ♪
♪ You came inside my mind as the lines of an old song. ♪
♪ Days and years passed by. ♪
♪ But you still linger in my heart as a colourful rainbow. ♪
♪ I wish... I really wish... ♪
♪ I wish for the warmth of your friendship. ♪
♪ I wish... I really wish... ♪
♪ I wish to be the wind accompanied by the rain. ♪
♪ Who is the girl who comes into my mind often? ♪
♪ You came inside my mind as the lines of an old song. ♪
♪ O' mind, who are you searching for without my knowledge? ♪
♪ I flow like a river... ♪
♪ Ans coalesce with the waves of your dreams... ♪
♪ You show me the direction to fly. ♪
♪ Days and years passed by. ♪
♪ But you still linger in my heart as a colourful rainbow. ♪
♪ I wish... I really wish... ♪
♪ I wish for the warmth of your friendship. ♪
♪ I wish... I really wish... ♪
♪ I wish to be the wind accompanied by the rain. ♪
What's this?
Oh, my God.
I really enjoyed the place.
I don't feel like going back.
If so, don't go.
If so, I'll lose my job and salary.
- Gowri. - Yes.
Marriage?
Mom is insisting me to get married.
But I put forth a condition.
What's that?
That I need a boy from my father's place.
But mom isn't agreeing.
Mom can't leave Delhi, and dad can't leave this place.
So, search for a boy from this place.
Shall I search for a boy that suits you?
If you had a good job, and a good set up,
100 percent.
I would have proposed you.
Yes, I'm serious.
Look!
What's it that a girl needs?
A pleasing personality.
Then, a little sense of humour.
Most importantly...
Security, love, care...
Isn't it?
If you can love and care this car without any condition,
Quite naturally,
my best choice will be Mahesh, no?
The set up you were talking about could be made even now.
Try for it.
Try, my dear.
♪ Escaping the notice of everyone...♪
♪ Without anyone's knowledge...♪
♪ You light my heart with a spark of love. ♪
♪ It doesn't seem to fade at all. ♪
Mom, serve me lunch.
It's a busy day at the workshop.
Lunch is not ready.
Couldn't you tell me earlier that you need lunch early?
I want to go fast.
Eat a little more.
You need to eat the curd milk, no?
You know,
Your uncle had come home.
Where is the new marriage proposal from?
I thought that I will have a company at home.
Mom...
You wait and see.
I'll bring a nice girl for you.
But don't take out mom-in-law fight.
- I'm telling you. - Get lost.
I don't understand what the problem is.
Anyway, let me open everything.
This is how I can learn the job.
Maheshettan is there, no?
What's wrong with you, Comrade?
Abroad or here, both are same for Boss.
Because, he doesn't work anywhere.
My dog will work.
- Wilson's wife is a nurse, no? - Yes.
I don't like to go abroad.
But my wife and my kids want to go.
If he goes there, he will have to work.
You...
Who in here is Mahesh?
Mahesh? Not me.
It's me.
We are from Chandrakanda Finance.
We are here to close the loan of your Maruthi car.
If you don't pay the money in two days, we will take the vehicle.
They are from Chandrakanth Finance.
Didn't you close the loan taken for the Maruthi car?
If you don't pay it in two days, they will take the car.
Do you have any court order?
Yes, we have papers and all.
Not this.
I'm asking about the Court order.
That is not necessary.
- What? - That is not necessary.
Why it is not necessary?
Not necessary.
Wait.
They are here to seize the vehicle for Chandrakanth Finance.
What do I do now?
They don't have a court order.
But they will take the vehicle forcefully.
Said colloquially...
They are quotation team.
Quotation, huh?
Comrade, you tell them that,
Broski has gone for a marriage in the car.
Ask them to come tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
- 10 o'clock? - Yes.
Sir...
Come back tomorrow at 10 am.
He will settle the full amount.
- Okay, 10 am. - Settlement. - Okay.
Okay?
- Is it okay? - Yes, okay.
10 o'clock.
Good that you came exactly at 10 o'clock.
Where are you taking us to?
Don't you want the car?
Sir...
The vehicle is here.
Here is the door.
Engine...
Wheel, seat...
Number plate.
Happy?
Do you want me to pack this for you?
Or send them in a goods auto?
See, we will file a case against you.
You will end up in the court.
Okay, sir.
We will not let you free.
Electro...
encephali...
graphic... graphicoli...
- Dear Gopu... - Was he here?
Electroencephalographically.
It is one among the lengthiest word in English.
It is about the brain waves.
Can you say it out once?
Did you find any book that you like?
There is a wide collection of classics.
But mostly, Malayalam.
Yes, most of them are Malayalam books.
Comrade is behind it.
Found 'The Second Sex' by Simone de Beauvoir.
I haven't read this yet.
- It's a very nice book. - Haven't you read that book yet?
There is no other book that analyzes a women's mind.
- Correct. - Really, it is great.
Great work.
You know, Sartre?
He is my favourite.
Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
Both speaks about existentialism.
Who am I?
- What am I? - Mahesh...
- What am I for? - Shall we run outside?
They are discussing about such visionary topics.
Oh, Comrade, please stop it.
Mahesh...
You have read only Pamman's Orumbettaval?
- Whose book? - Pamman!
No way.
He hasn't read even that.
Mahesh...
Did you think about the workshop?
Yes, I did.
But I won't be able to raise 8 lakhs as Boss said.
I can't even take a loan.
It's good if you could buy that workshop.
That workshop is giving for 2 families.
You try your maximum.
I'll also try on my part.
Give at least 3 lakhs as advance.
Won't Wilson wait for 3 months?
Then, we will go for the Registration.
But I don't have even that 3 lakhs with me.
I have a personal savings.
I'll give 3 lakhs from it.
Pay it back after 6 months.
Without any interest. Cool?
That won't work out.
Look!
This is what...
He is not even trying.
Just give it a try.
There will be a way out.
If Wilson agrees to it,
We will arrange the money before 3 months itself.
Correct.
Dear...
Let's make it together.
I'll help you according to my capacity too.
See, Ravi will also help you.
All of them will help you.
Don't look at me. I don't have any money.
Okay, then, I shall leave now.
You must talk to Wilson, Mahesh.
Hey, I'll drop you.
No, auto is there. I can go myself.
- Bye. - Bye.
She is not going to go without you.
She is very lucky to have me.
Wow!
There is a gang altogether.
Why has he combed his hair like monkeys?
What's this?
People enough for a church feast are there.
If I knew that everyone is there,
I would've ordered 10 chairs from the church.
You can sit on the available space.
Come inside.
You get inside.
We will wait outside.
Otherwise, we will have to sit on the floor.
Come on.
We can have Mahesh give us a small treat.
There shall not be any shortage.
Minimum two full bottles must be there.
Two Full for you, who black out with a drop of booze?
Too sad.
Kochapoo, come here.
I have given the power of attorney to Kochappan.
Registration after 3 months.
Wait and watch.
It's from this workshop Mahesh is going to build everything.
- When is he going to Australia? - Next week.
Give him the cheque.
Mahesh.
Sign the agreement with prayers.
Hope it doesn't bounce.
Joking, huh?
Shut your mouth.
Sign it.
O' God...
Stop.
Get up.
It's a good occasion.
Give it to him with prayers.
Shall I give it?
Have it.
Mom...
Gowri is here.
I saw her.
Come in, Roychaya.
This is the car.
- My girl.. - Mom.
My hands are wet.
- That's okay. - It's good.
Who is he?
He is our Roychayan.
Roychayan's daughter works in Delhi with me.
Their native place is Kottayam.
He has a huge collection of vintage cars.
Aston Martin from Edapally royal family.
Deusenberg that had been used by Bristo Sahib in Kochi.
Cadillac that has come all the way from Britan.
Then...
Aston Matin db5.
From Dodge charger to Kerala's first Italian Fiat.
But, my girl...
The value of this car is unfathomable.
It's unique.
Given the historic importance of this vehicle,
I'll give you 5 lakhs for it.
What?
I'll move the Cadillac,
and keep this car in place of that.
Bro, decided everything by yourself, huh?
But...
I'm not selling it.
Dear girl...
Mahesh... I...
Anyway, as you have come here,
you can return after drinking tea.
Mom, get some tea for them.
What's this, Mahesh?
Don't you know everything, Gowri?
Then, what?
Are you not happy with the price?
No.
It's not about the price.
I won't sell this car.
Dear, I'm going.
Mom, I'll come later.
Gowri...
Let's go.
The price that Roychayan offered was way higher than others.
I thought it would be a help for you.
I don't want to start a workshop selling my car.
That is the only way we have.
There is nothing else in your hand to sell, no?
I gave money to you only because I had such a plan in mind.
He feels terrible to sell the car.
Uncle, in a nut shell,
I will lose my money.
Nobody will lose their money.
I'll give it back to you.
But how?
How will you pay it back?
I...
I'll give it even if I'll have to sell my house.
Oh, nice.
So, you would send your poor mom to roads.
Isn't it?
Don't try to dominate me just for the reason
that you gave some money.
I'll give the money back to you.
Hey, Mahesh.
Hey.
Shucks!
You shouldn't have told him so.
He is too much attached to that car.
I can understand it, uncle.
But life is more important, no?
And not such silly emotions.
I don't know.
Why should I bother?
How terrible is this feeling!
Mom...
Is it you?
Wasn't the front door closed?
No.
Sambar or Chutney for Idli?
Both.
I want two Idlis.
Why not?
Did Mahesh eat?
No, it is Sunday, no?
He eats late on Sundays.
He has finished bathing.
But didn't see him here.
- Let me check him out. - Okay.
Today's newspaper?
Hello...
Sorry.
There is no news that is worth reading.
As usual.
Sorry.
Yesterday...
I shouldn't have talked to you that way.
The problem is with the 'day'.
I fought with mom in the morning.
Leave it, dear.
I told it out of my desire to see you settle in life immediately.
Both of you come and eat.
Mom has prepared yummy Idli and Sambar.
Come on.
- Dearie.. - Yes.
Let me ask you something.
You are the one who asks questions every time.
Come on, ask.
What if we give an application for starting a
Maruthi Authorized Service Centre at Cheruthoni?
That is best for your Maruthi obsession.
It has a good scope.
As soon as they will give the authorization
as soon as we apply.
Seriously, it's possible.
And it is a very good opportunity.
Company has invited applications.
How do you know all these?
My mom's friend's daughter has an agency in Maharashtra.
It's doing really well.
You need a lot of money for it, Gowri.
I can never do it.
You said the same before buying the workshop.
But you did it, no?
Think big, Mahesh.
Let's try.
Anyway, I'm going to submit the application.
Hope you don't mind signing a few papers.
My Sign is the most worthless thing that I possess.
I'll give any number of signs you need.
That's enough.
I'm going.
Okay.
Uncle...
Mahesh needs the clear title of the property
to allot Maruthi's Authorized Service Centre.
I think there is a small issue with the space.
Power of attorney has been given to him, no?
Registration can be done anytime.
Wilson's property will come up to 45 cents.
If he needs more land, lease agreement could be an option.
No need to get tense thinking about it.
Okay.
Okay, uncle.
Hello, Gowri.
Got a call from Maruthi.
Really?
Would it be about the application you had sent
for the service centre?
I don't know.
Mahesh.
Many such miracles are yet to happen.
You wait and see.
Are you coming with me?
I...
I'm not coming.
You go.
- All the best. - Okay.
Even the cement work hasn't been started.
I'm telling you. We will complete it.
Give it to me.
If you work in this pace, I will be finished.
Hey...
I got a call from Maruthi.
Maruthi? What's the matter?
I don't know what the matter is.
They said that they want to meet me,
and talk about some offer.
What would it be?
Gowri has given an application for an Authorized Service Centre in my name.
Oh, is it?
It must be something related to that.
Will it be for giving an award for maintaining the car
for these many years?
Shall we go and see what it is?
Don't waste time. Let's go.
Come on.
- Contractor.. - Yes.
I'm going out.
Okay.
I got a call from here.
Sir.
I was called for a meeting today.
Please wait, Sir.
You may sit there.
Nice office.
Yes.
Mahesh, she is coming.
- Mahesh Padmanabhan. - It's me.
Please come.
Come on.
- Have you come with him? - Yes.
- Please come. - Come with me.
Please be seated.
Please...
Welcome Mr. Mahesh, on behalf of Maruthi Udyog Ltd.
And myself Benny Thomas.
Vice president, Sales and Marketing.
- Sir... - Please sit.
I think we need not be formal.
As it is a primary meeting,
I'll brief it out.
Maruthi Udyog, South zone has decided to pick
a car that belongs to the first consignment in India,
and to preserve it as monument.
The only car that exists from that consignment is yours.
So, fortunately,
that opportunity has come to you, Mahesh.
What should I do on my part?
The company is ready to take over the iconic car that you possess.
Meeting any cost...
You can decide the cost, Sir.
Sorry, Sir.
I'm not selling my car.
As a replacement, we will...
You came to me because there is no replacement for that car.
I'm not interested.
Sorry.
Let's go?
Tell them that you need to think about it.
What is there to think about?
Mr. Mahesh...
Decision is yours.
But our request is...
Do consider.
We will understand the emotional value that you have for this car.
Isn't it when you set aside your dearest things for the future,
monuments come into being?
Can't you see it that way?
Sir...
I won't understand big things like this.
Didn't I tell you already?
I'm not interested in selling my car.
Okay, Sir.
- Shall we go? - Excuse me, Sir.
This is our number.
You can call at anytime.
- I told you... - Dear...
Take it.
Please...
You shouldn't have told 'no' immediately.
You could think through it, and give a reply.
What is there to think?
The same thing is what Kottayam Achayan told me.
This is different.
What is the difference?
- Thankachancheta... - Yes.
What price did you buy this vehicle, you said?
20,000 rupees.
Sell it at the earliest.
Otherwise, you will be in trouble.
Yes, Gowri.
Mahesh...
Where are you?
I'm at home only.
What happened?
I want to see you.
Tell me when you are free.
Can you come to the workshop tomorrow?
No, let's meet somewhere else.
I'll come to the river side.
Okay.
Will you get a bigger opportunity than this, Mahesh?
How long will you preserve your car like this?
For you all, this is just a product that
could be sold for a good price.
For me, it's not like that.
Yes, this IS a product.
This is the best opportunity to start your life
without borrowing a single penny from anyone.
That golden opportunity is what you spoiled.
Hey, let me ask you a question.
In the name of emotional attachment,
and because of this car,
how many opportunities have you missed in life?
Your studies...
Liabilities that a guy of your age cannot handle...
Debt...
Police cases...
Really!
Everybody has problems.
Everything will be alright.
Ya, everything will be alright.
Everything will be alright.
I love you a lot, Damn it!
I love you that much.
But, I'm a person who has a lot of expectations
about life and future.
But... to me,
Mahesh, you are a total failure.
A person who is not at all practical in life.
Mahesh, you were my choice.
But I...
I'm scared of taking chances.
- Gowri... - Mahesh.
I don't want to be the second priority in your life.
I'm going back to Delhi tomorrow.
I don't know if we will meet again.
Bye.
When you think in her perspective,
what she has done is fair enough.
If it is for good,
there is no wrong in making compromises and sacrifices.
- Comrade.. - Yes.
Didn't you advice to keep my car as a book of history?
It's true that I said it back then.
But...
history is a luxury for person who is helpless.
Sir.
Here is the agreement.
Please sign it.
Here.
There must be one witness.
Mom.
Sir...
Anyone else other than mom?
- You come. - Okay.
Here is the sale letter.
This is an appreciation letter.
RC and the key of the vehicle?
I'll get it for you.
Mom...
Here is the RC.
I'll take the vehicle outside for you.
Thank you very much.
Okay, then.
- Let's go? - Okay, Sir.
A loss forever, isn't it?
I can understand, Mahesh.
So, can you say that the beginning of your journey
was from the offer given by Maruthi?
I mean, the journey towards the huge success of being
'The Business Icon of the year'?
No, Sir.
The story will be complete only if you read those
in the light of a few more events.
So guys.
We had a plan to find out and restore
the iconic car which was handed out in 1983
by the then prime minister, Indiraji,
and preserve it as a monument.
But unfortunately,
We couldn't trace Harpal Singh's car.
That news is the trigger behind this thought.
So, we have spotted a car in South itself,
in Kerala.
My homeland too.
The task is to find the car,
and to check the possibility of retaining it.
Ms. Gowri S. Panikkar.
Sir.
Are you ready to take up the challenge?
Yes, Sir, I can try.
Good.
Location, address...
everything on your finger tips.
Cheruthoni Thuruthu.
Don't worry, Sir.
I have got this.
In the capacity of Maruthi's advocate,
I have nothing to do.
But...
Isn't it your personal interest?
I will appear.
Okay, thank you, Uncle.
It's already a write off case.
If you can recover that Maruthi car,
the company will clear all your dues.
What you say?
Anyways, we will try our best.
I can understand what you are saying.
What if Mahesh finally comes to know that
I was trying to buy the car for the company?
Uncle, don't over think.
Isn't it for a good cause?
Mahesh needs money.
Moreover, I have taken up the task too.
Here, the winner is not just one person,
but two.
Mahesh and I.
Hopefully, this meeting must be favourable to us.
Ya, but...
even if the company is satisfied,
does Mahesh have the financial backup
to start an Authorized Service Centre and all?
Financial institutions are for helping such people.
I'm also planning to back him up.
Ya, we will see.
Mahesh has given an application
for an Authorized Service Centre to the company.
We can't accept such a negotiation using a car.
Our company has a profile,
prestige and policy.
We cannot entertain any sort of barter deals or bargaining.
So, I'm dropping this proposal.
But Sir...
Our team is very much spirited.
May be this is for the first time,
we are abandoning a task in the middle.
Find out any other unique concept
other than this iconic car.
Sir, may I tell you something?
Yes.
Anyway, Mahesh's application for an Authorized Service Center
is pending.
Yes.
After examining the track record of Mahesh,
if at all he meets company's pre-requisites,
can't we approve the application?
What track record?
ITI dropout?
Academic brilliance alone is not the benchmark of talent.
Let me show you something.
Have you seen this news, Sir?
A high end premium vehicle that broke down in Cheruthoni
long back.
Perhaps, Kerala wouldn't have seen such a car before.
Back then,
two highly skilled mechanics working for two days,
couldn't even move this car.
It is this ITI dropout who started the car back then.
Then, that company, mind you, which is a big one,
had given a big offer to Mahesh.
And that's the news.
Well,
Practical knowledge is something different.
Yes.
Let's see, Gowri.
Let us see if Mahesh's experience qualifies company's survey.
If he qualifies, we will consider.
To be frank, why I came here,
is to complete the task given by my company.
When I understood the intensity of attachment
Mahesh has for his car,
I'd decided to drop it, and go back.
But later, I felt that
that car will turn out to be a solution for
all of Mahesh's problems.
It will be...
I'm sure about it.
Mahesh will change his decision.
Do you know why?
I have a gut feeling...
Now, he loves me more than that car.
Even if it is not so,
you must tell Mahesh that,
I said that not to hurt him.
But, because I love him.
Only because I love him.
Okay then, I'll call you.
That's interesting.
So, Gowri's involvement made everything easy.
Yes.
Gowri started it off.
I don't have any choice other than to win.
Right.
I started from there.
Okay.
There were a lot of discussions with the company.
Disagreements too.
I can't accept this, Sir.
Still, I moved forward with hope.
Eventually,
things started falling in place.
And, now it's time for me to welcome.
Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan to our stage
to receive The Business Icon of the year Award,
Loud round of applause, everyone.
Let's take a look at this man's life journey right now.
Born in a very ordinary family.
After completing the basic education,
he was journeying from being a workshop worker
to a workshop owner.
Later, through the iconic Maruthi car,
that his father bought in 1983,
his life started turning around.
His small Maruthi workshop later turned into
an Authorized Service Centre of Maruthi.
Later, he started about 10 showrooms,
in Kerala and in other parts of South India.
Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan, who still continues his journey
has been selected for.
'The Business Icon of the Year' award this year.
What a proud moment!
Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan, everybody...
And now, of course...
it's time to welcome our chief celebrity guest
on to the stage.
But let's take a look at who that is.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen.
We are extremely proud to have you with us.
The Forbes enlisted entrepreneur,
Dr. Sohan Roy.
And it's time...
Gowri, come.
Of course...
I would like to request Mrs. Gowri Mahesh
to please join her husband on stage
while he receives this award.
Please, Mam.
It's time...
I would like to request
Mr. Sohan Roy to hand over
The Business Icon of the Year Award,
to Mr. Mahesh Padmanabhan.
Loud round of applause, ladies and gentlemen.
Here we go.