Who is your favourite actor? - Mohanlal.
Mohanlal. - I am huge fan of his.
Even though I've worked with him in films...
I'm scared to talk to him.
I've great admiration for Mohanlal.
I think he's the finest actors in the country today.
I've huge amount of respect for Mohanlal sir.
In Malayalam movies, I'm only a Mohanlal fan.
Mohanlal fan.
Who is your favourite actor?
Mohanlal. - In his films his body language moves like music.
Be it his elbow action or knuckle action.
He is great, great, great actor.
(Other language)
Mohanlal sir.
(Other language)
One of the best home work I can have for my future films.
He is got one of that.
His display of emotions is powerful.
Be it anything, romance or action.
Mohanlal sir is a pillar of the Malayalam film industry.
I'm a huge fan of Mohanlal.
He's the best actor we've in the country.
He is the most effortless actor.
When other are giving build up...
Mohanlal will come and say the dialogue and leave.
Mohanlal, the pride that he is, is a matter of pride for Malayalees.
But if you ask whether you like Mohanlal the star...
or Mohanlal the actor...
like others, people from Irinjalakuda...
have a tough time answering that question.
I am not a Mohanlal fan.
But I have known him closely...
and I love him dearly.
No one loves him like I do.
I can get upset with him, fight with him...
or I can also kiss on his cheeks.
I can share my sorrow and secrets with him.
A friend with whom I can share everything.
That's what Mohanlal is for me.
It's amazing!
When people see his poster while passing from here...
they'll feel energized looking at this poster.
No doubt about that.
Who doesn't feel excited looking at his face? - Exactly...
Tomorrow when kids see the poster...
we'll get a houseful for the first show itself. - Certainly.
What should I do about this?
Appu, go and keep this there.
Go get other things done.
What will I do alone? I've no one to help me. - We are here.
If we get going things will happen.
You come here.
Take all this. - Brother Dinesh, keep it there.
We'll take care of it. - We are here. - Call the boys.
We are here. - That position is right. - It's okay.
You just keep looking at girls.
Not only Irinjalakuda...
but the world over will see. - That's for sure.
Forget that. Did you buy milk?
What are you doing to do about it?
Got really fresh milk. Bought 23 liters.
It'll be there on the spot tomorrow morning.
Narayan's two cows...
are huge fans of Mohanlal.
That's why tomorrow's milk has been...
sponsored by those cows. - That's good.
Haven't you tied all this. - No complaints.
Tie it properly.
Sir, Anthony.
Yes. We are all working here.
We've many posters of Mohanlal here in Irinjalakuda...
Yes. Anywhere you see there is Mohanlal.
Nobi will call and inform about that.
No need for that.
Here in Irinjalakuda there are so many Mohanlal fans.
These boys are really smart.
We'll look after the situation here.
Agree. Sure. Sir, you relax.
Sir, is there a problem?
Anthony sir, had called.
Anthony Perumbavoor? - Yes.
There'll be chaos in the theaters tomorrow.
For the first show we should be alert and outside the theater.
How can we be present for the first show?
So what? We should see to it that there should...
not be any problem for Mohanlal sir's film.
Not only for the first show, we'll be there for all the shows.
Right. But we need to do something different.
What do we do for that?
Our boys will dance at the Irinjalakuda bus stand.
Will that be enough?
Enough. That's enough. It's a great idea.
Tomorrow give your best.
Sure.
Say some great things about Mohanlal.
Say some good things.
Tomorrow there should be a celebration.
Sandeep. - I'm here.
Tomorrow's programme is in your hands.
Take out the car, I'll come.
Take that off and use the other one. - Sandeep.
The vehicle is here. - Come on.
Don't touch it.
Don't touch. No one should touch it.
What? - I'll take out the cut out alone.
What are you saying, Enachu?
How can you get such a big cut out on your own?
Hey! - Move away.
Get down. - Get it down.
Jesus Christ, may this film be a big hit. - Move.
Get it down. - Move away. I got this.
Please climb. - Climb. Hold it.
Hold it. - Move away. I'll hold it.
I'm holding it.
Move away.
Lower it.
I'm holding it. I'm holding it.
Hurray! Hurray!
Mohanlal sir.
Let's go.
Brother Mohanlal, your style is amazing. I shall go now.
I'll tie the flex. Sandeep.
Mohan Lal, It's me OPR Rappai.
Not the one you thought, I'm operator Rappai.
I'm the one who shows movies to people in Irinjalakuda.
I know the world only through cinema.
A man who hasn't had a woman in his life.
I let go of all my desires for cinema.
OPR Rappai's religion is cinema.
But I'm done with this, Mohanlal.
Enachu!
Get on the top.
Did you call me? - Yes.
Your movie Pulimurugan will be show to the public...
by him and not me.
He'll be there in my place. My disciple.
He has been waiting tirelessly for your film Pulimurugan.
You'll never find such a huge fan like him.
So he'll be taking up the position of the operator instead of me.
Have you lost your mind?
Yes. I have lost my mind.
Do you know what mind means? - What?
Mind means vision.
Vision means mind.
I kind of lost my vision.
I lost my vision.
Oh my God! Mohanlal.
My boss lost his vision.
Brother Mohanlal. - Enachu. - Brother Mohanlal.
What are you doing? - Move away.
I've something to tell him. - What?
Just one thing. - What?
Brother Mohanlal, in my life...
I've had three Rappais. First Mr Peter Rappai.
When I was a child, I was always hungry.
The second Mr Rappai is one is who lights the...
main fire cracker at Thrissur Pooram.
The third Rappai is my boss.
When I was mesmerized after watching your...
film Rajavinder Magan five times...
I saw a man standing near the operating room.
I asked him whether he could give me a piece of The reel.
He gave it to me.
That's great.
I took that piece and ran five rounds around the Iyangao ground.
Since that day Rappai sir has been my everything.
I was begging around Irinjalakuda bus stop...
it's he who gave me all the love and brought me up.
I'll do anything he asks me to do.
But you see...
when Pulimurugan celebrates it's 100th day...
my boss will be sitting on the operator's chair.
Today is my last day.
When all Mohanlal fans...
await this day...
I, a cinema operator, choose this day as my last day.
Don't be upset with me, Mohanlal.
Today I'll be watching people celebrate outside theaters...
like a fan.
I wish to enjoy watching the release of your film.
Come here. - Coming.
The girls of our village...
are very honest about their feelings.
Be it about devotion towards God...
or devotion towards movie stars.
Mohanlal. Star Sign - Revathi.
People come with so many prayer offerings for him.
For these Mohanlal is their lover, husband, brother and a rebel.
For them a man that rules their heart is Mohanlal.
So many people...
pray for him and make offerings in his name.
There is something special about him. No doubt about that.
Goddess.
'Hello, welcome to today's horoscope segment.'
'Today we will be discussing about the horoscope...
of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.'
My house is close by.
Give it.
Today is a day of celebration.
Anyone in his right mind...
will not leave this place today.
You need to drink till you fall unconscious.
Otherwise, don't bother drinking.
That is Jaggan's law of drinking. Okay? - Okay.
No one should leave.
You shut up. You aren't Mohanlal's fan.
You won't get any alcohol.
You watch us drink and I want to see Sidharth's friends cry.
That's why I've got you here. Okay?
Get me a glass.
I didn't want soda. I'll vomit.
Oh God! Help me down this drink.
What this? For all the Mohanlal's fans present here...
the drinks are on me.
Really. No one needs to pay a single penny.
Pulimurugan is gong to be a hit.
It's time for Pulimurugan's show. I'll see you later, brother.
Okay? - Okay.
I forgot to pay the bill.
Mother! Take the payment from him. - Hey!
My chest is burning.
I don't have any money on me.
Don't say anything. Just pay the bill.
When I left from the house with your mother...
I was sure I won't get to see it.
Move away.
Where can I watch Pulimurugan? - Mary Talkies.
Mary talkies. - Mohanlal has such fans also?
What did you think?
You thought there are just few of you guys as his fans?
What a silly question!
Do you know Mohanlal's first film?
Then listen up. It's Thiranottam.
Have you seen the film Uyarangalil?
You must've not even heard about it.
It just feels amazing.
Keep quiet. - He such a great performer.
She always embarrasses me.
For us women to become fans...
we just need a film like that. Do you get that?
Actually, granny...
Who are you calling granny?
Mom, don't. - Leave me.
Walk.
Aunty, we forgot about grape juice. - Oh! Come here.
She's back.
Get us three grape juice. Go get it!
Hello, who is this?
Dinesh Menon. Yes, sir.
Sir, it's the release of Pulimurugan.
I won't be able to do it today.
I didn't mean that Murugan.
I mean Mohanlal's film Pulimurugan.
We'll meet some other day.
Why are you've a threatening tone? Let's get it done tomorrow.
Today's day is dedicated to Murugan.
So you are free today?
Why? - I too am a devotee of Murugan.
Should we watch the film together?
I can afford to watch the film.
Don't bother about the money.
What? First you grow up.
Silly boy.
Silly young boy.
Ginger toffees.
Yes. What about the arrangements there?
Irinjalakuda is a different place.
The bus stand is 10 kilometers away from the railway station.
This isn't a proper village or a completely developed town.
They are good people...
but they could be harmful to us.
Sir, lottery ticket.
I can't see Mohanlal fans ere.
It's not as crazy as our place. - Sir.
Go away.
I'll call you when I'm about to reach there.
I can't hear anything.
You came to Irinjalakuda and made fun of fans...
of Mohanlal from Irinjalakuda. Not cool.
What's so special about Mohanlal fans from Irinjalakuda?
What's wrong here? You tell me.
If you ask me like that...
There is everything but the energy is lacking.
People here are real fans of Mohanlal.
They'll reach right on time.
I would still prefer to watch it at my place.
You aren't lucky enough to watch Pulimurugan in Irinjalakuda.
Moon Pidiga!
That's your bus. It'll take you to place you want to go.
Okay, bye. - Go, get in.
Hey, Tabasi!
Hello. Yes, it's Mary. Any doubt?
I don't know about that.
But if Pulimurugan is playing anywhere in Irinjalakuda...
it'll be in Mary Matha Talkies.
Stupid people. Who is going to answer them?
We have fixed the generator. - Okay.
One more thing, Rappai sir is up to something.
He won't be operating from today.
He said that because he was drunk.
No. He was very sure.
If we don't find out what's going on in his mind...
today's show won't happen.
I need to know if I can get someone on temporary basis.
He should know the work.
Don't worry about the money.
The first show shouldn't get delayed.
Yes, look for someone.
I never thought you would betray me.
You've been here with my father. You forgot about that.
Not your father but I was here since...
your grandfather Kujipal was here.
It was him who got me here.
I haven't forgotten that and I'll never forget that.
But I can't be an operator anymore.
You won't understand.
Don't look for another operator.
He will replace me.
The best replacement.
He has passed all the tests. Why are you worried?
Uncle Rappai, you know...
I was adamant to run Pulimurugan in our theater.
I thought you guys will stand by me.
After my father's death have I done anything without asking you?
But I fail to understand you.
When I saw the movie Iruvar and I said I...
didn't understand the Tamil dialogues...
you told me everything about Tamil Nadu's politics.
Who are you? A movie Peron or a political person?
A person who portrays a larger than life image is a film maker.
And a person who decides what people...
should see and eat is a politician.
I am neither of them.
I'm a simple man who was born here and is going to die here.
Hail Mohanlal!
Every Mohanlal film is a delight for his fans.
But after a long wait...
we have a new film...
which is one of his best films. Pulimurugan.
Hello, sir. Are you Mohanlal's fan? - Yes.
What do you have to say about him?
Forgive me if I'm wrong.
Mohanlal is very important to Malayalam cinema.
His mustache...
and the twinkle in his eyes.
He's the most versatile actor in Malayalam industry.
He is an all rounder.
Those are Bengalis. - Mohanlal.
Selfie.
Go away. Go.
Go away.
Go away. Go.
They are everywhere.
In the bus, in the fields and in the market.
Also in the theaters. If it goes on like this...
our Malayalee girls will have their children.
That's funny.
Sir, just a minute.
Please come here. Please stand here.
Why are you in this costume?
We are going to get married. So, just for fun.
Amazing! - Thank you.
Do you remember me?
Tell him who I am. Tell him.
Tell him who I am.
Who is he? - You are Pranjees.
Daniel, this is Pranjees.
He was crazy about me when we were in the 8th grade.
This is Daniel. He is a pilot.
Hi. - Hello.
Pranjees, there was a guy named Anto who used to be with you.
Where are all of them now?
I'd gone to your father's shop to invite you for my wedding.
I heard you were very busy...
selling lotteries.
get lost. She's just making fun of me.
At least I got to see you because I came to see Pulimurugan.
Let's click a selfie before going.
Come.
He is Rajesh Tambaru.
Hello. - He's from Irinjalakuda. He's a fun person.
He's a huge fan of Mohanlal. - Really?
He has a popular fun song.
Come on, sing it.
I have come to Mary Matha Theater.
I've come in style for the release of Pulimurugan.
She's here from the channel. She's stylish.
She went to the parlor and got a facial.
That fatty just had good food.
He's wearing a large trouser, but he forgot to zip his trouser.
Look at Enachu. He's wearing earrings.
He loves Mohanlal. He is a huge fan.
Enachu is the biggest Mohanlal fan from Irinjalakuda.
There's no doubt about it. - Yes.
But does anyone who was the first biggest fan from Irinjalakuda?
Rappai. - Rappai and Mohanlal have a different equation.
They're great friends. Don't you know? - Right.
He abuses me every time he sees me.
He is Mr Kumar.
He works at the canteen.
He's the first biggest fan from Irinjalakuda.
He is here. Mr Kumar.
I'm here.
Mr Kumar is here. The biggest fan ever.
He has lost all his teeth.
He is here. - Stop your silly song.
Rajesh Tamburu. - Mr Kumar...
Not in 1982 but in 1980.
Manjil Virinja Pookal was released on 25th December, 1980...
Some girls who saw the matinee show that day...
come to argue with me.
He was the villain in that film.
Those girls were saying bad things about him.
I asked them to keep quiet and go home.
I said if you want to see any of his films...
you'll have to get food from home and stand in a queue.
Our boy Lal...
Mohanlal!
My fans will grow in number.
I was a good looking girl.
Don't spoil your mood. What are you thinking?
You can take it out on the fans.
Let's have a great time.
I'd come here to watch a film with my friends.
I am reminded of a weird guy.
On a Sunday...
a girl had come with her three brothers.
They came and sat in the seat in front of me.
When the cinema got over...
he whispered sweet nothing in that girl's ears.
When he saw her telling about this to her brothers...
he ran away.
Her brothers beat his friends up really badly.
And yesterday...
that guy sat down with her brother to...
enjoy a good meal and some drinks.
Not only that...
he also showed her how to...
kiss at 11 in the night.
Hi, Mohanlal fans. What do you've to say about Mohanlal?
What?
Hey!
He's saying he has seen the film Keerthi Chakra 10 times.
He came here from Bengal looking for work...
and he became a fan of Mohanlal.
He's mute. His name is Saleem Mohammed.
We've found a wallet.
The owner can come and take it by showing some proof.
We've found a wallet. Has someone lost a wallet?
We've found a wallet. - It's mine, sir.
What are you wearing?
Tell me what all do you've in your wallet? - In it... - Yes.
There is... - Get lost.
Stupid people.
Sir, that is my purse.
Come here. What is your name? - Gopal.
What proof do you've that it's your wallet?
It has a letter.
Gopal...
Notice of Seizure. It's a seizure notice.
How can I believe that you're the same...
person to whom this letter is written?
This wallet has a small packet of tobacco.
If you've some from it, you won't have any more doubts.
Take it.
First time I'm seeing a Mohanlal fan who wants to commit suicide.
Go.
I've never seen you here before. - I'm new here.
What is your name? - My name is Mani.
Doesn't look like.
It's Poomangalam Mani.
Poomangalam Mani. Why are you here?
I'm here to watch Mohanlal's Pulimurugan.
Leave once you're done watching the film.
Don't roam around after watching the film.
Radha Mani camps here. She is nasty.
We don't need you here.
Radha Mani, don't argue with them. They've a union.
Understood? Right, Mani?
There is only my union here. No other union will do.
Mani, you don't get scared. It's not like that any more.
You are in demand, right?
I saw you when they started singing the holy song.
I was roaming around. When I reached Irinjalakuda I found out...
that Mohanlal's Pulimurugan has released. I came here directly.
Are you a devotee of Murugan or Mohanlal?
It's one and the same.
Amazing!
Murugan! - Praise be to Murugan.
Stop!
Stop it!
This is a devotional song for Irinjalakuda.
When I sing the song immerse yourself in devotion.
The peacocks will spread their plume.
Praise be to Murugan.
Hello. You seem to be as stylish as Mohanlal. - Who is it?
Come here.
Why are you standing in the crowd?
I am just accompanying my sisters.
My sisters are huge fans of Mohanlal.
You. Go away. - Leave me.
I'll show them who I am. - What is it?
What is it? - Leave me.
You. - Come here, you.
I'll show you.
Get lost.
Why isn't the queue moving?
He has got two tickets.
Could you buy two tickets for me?
Go and stand in the queue. - Do you want extra money?
We are also standing here for ticket.
Can you not see the queue?
Get me two tickets. - Go and stand at the back. Go ahead.
Aren't you man enough? - Get lost.
What are you doing? - Move back.
Don't. Leave it.
Get lost.
Why are you such a big fan of Mohanlal?
I was born in the same month as Mohanlal.
My parents were huge fans of Mohanlal and I was named after him.
It's funny that the girl I'm going to marry...
is same as Mohanlal's wife's name. Suchitra.
When we've a kid we'll name him Pranav.
What if it's a girl? - It'll be a boy.
That's the magic of Mohanlal.
Excuse me. I need to introduce you to two people.
They're huge fans of Mohanlal. They've come from Gulf.
They're the ones who got together all...
Mohanlal fans in Gulf. Come with me.
Hi. - Hi.
They are from Pothani family.
Pothani George and Pothani Raju. - Okay.
You know, they don't come here even if their parents fall sick.
Raju comes when there is a festival.
George comes during the church feast.
But they come together...
when a Mohanlal film releases here.
Two tickets.
Drinking alcohol isn't good. But a non-drinker has no value.
You tend to loose your senses after drinking.
There's just nothing as good as alcohol.
You tend to loose your senses after drinking.
There's just nothing as good as alcohol.
If I win a jackpot, I would buy a bar.
Drinking alcohol isn't good. But a non-drinker has no value.
You tend to loose your senses after drinking.
There's just nothing as good as alcohol.
When he was at the bar, he sat on a bench and ordered for alcohol.
While pouring the drink, he took a fly from his glass.
When he was at the bar, he sat on a bench and ordered for alcohol.
While pouring the drink, he took a fly from his glass...
He closed his eyes and took a sip. He enjoyed every bit of it.
He offered some to his ancestors.
He closed his eyes and took a sip. He enjoyed every bit of it.
He then tasted the best fish curry.
Drinking alcohol is not good.
But a non-drinker has no value.
You tend to loose your senses after drinking.
There's just nothing as good as alcohol.
That's great but we wanted a different song.
We want a song from Mohanlal's film.
Which song?
We'll sing a fun drinking song from Mohanlal's movie.
I don't know any such song. - Why would you say that?
I really don't know.
We'll teach you a fun song from Mohanlal's film.
Yes. - You have to sing that.
Did you know that up in the sky...
they're thousands of bars opening up.
What's the problem?
Nothing. He is a singer.
But he doesn't know drinking song from Mohanlal's film.
So we were trying to teach him.
There so many good songs from his film.
Why do you need a drinking song?
Please don't interfere in this.
I'll interfere. Because I'm the leader of a responsible fan club.
Get in fast. - I'm getting in.
Look for our seat.
Come on, sit.
There is no problem here. What are you talking about?
When we fans are here, there won't be any problem.
Disconnect the call.
What kind of people are they?
They need to know everything. What happened?
Are you talking about Paul's son?
No. I was talking about the girls.
They aren't girls. They're transgenders.
Transgenders?
Transgenders as in they're born men but they want to become women.
Or born as a women and want to become men.
It's not the same.
Who is the lucky guy who got bashed up/...
It's him. What's the matter?
I was just checking if there is scope for a story.
Not one, but I can do many stories.
Tell me where I have to come.
What's going on? You guy aren't man enough.
You guys got bashed up by them. Shameless guys.
We'll get back to them. - What will you do?
If you're here to watch a film, watch a film. Don't touch anyone.
You got your due. Idiots. Get lost.
What are you looking at? Get lost.
Get lost.
Why isn't it starting? Start the film.
I'm here for the first time without my boss.
My God.
I mean Mother Mary. I'm tensed. Sorry, Mother Mary.
Start the film. - Oh God!
What are you doing?
Ma'am, what is he doing there? People are creating commotion.
What are you doing?
Please save me, God.
Hey Eenashu.
What is it?
What were you doing? Aren't you starting the Cinema?
Rappayi, you didn't bless me.
You always have my blessings.
From today, you aren't just Eenashu.
You are Operator Eenashu.
You must not watch movies and get emotional.
You should be courageous. - Yes.
The films that you're going to showcase...
will have good and bad ones.
The films are the ones that people have put...
their hard earned money, sold their property for.
You must not disregard it. - Go.
Alright. Go.
I am here.
After 50 years, at the Mother Mary Theatre...
there will be a show without Operator Rappayi.
Lal, so what? You're around. You're going to make it a hit.
Let it become a blockbuster.
'Indian National Anthem'
This is the washroom. - That's why we are here.
This is the place.
We must not make noise. - That's true.
Come on.
Your smile is just like Mohanlal.
Nice mustache, beautiful eyes.
Stop cooking up stories. Get to the point.
What a tease! Did you like me?
You look like Aishwarya Rai!
Even if you don't like me, I like you a lot.
I know that no matter what, you'll give me what I want.
Get to the point.
Stone studded ring. Is this gold? - Yes.
You also have a chain. How many grams is this?
Must be a few grams. You are good.
Do you've your wallet? - Yes, I do.
Would you give me your wallet?
Will you? - Why?
No need. - I will take it.
Give it.
You fool. Give it. - Please.
If you try to act smart, you'll be dead.
Your wallet and chain. Remove your wallet.
Take it out! - I'll give it to you.
Remove it all. - I will.
If someone tries to entice you, and you get enticed...
this is where you'll end up. Do you get it? Give your mobile.
Here you go. - Keep it here.
Oh Rayban glasses. - Don't do anything.
I'll stab you... - Please, leave me.
Won't do it.
I will take your leave then.
Don't disclose it to anyone. It won't be a shame to me.
It'll a shame to you. I'll take your leave. - Okay.
Oh no.
'Tobacco use leads to cancer.'
"Heart Attack, Lung Disorders and other...
Deadly Diseases. The Characters...'
There's a scene where Nasir sir, has this mole...
and he comes wearing a Turban.
Kumar, how do you recognise him then?
We don't know that. People in the cinema would know.
Even if we do know, we act as if we don't.
That's called acting.
So our Jose Prakash...
what did he do? - That's right.
We didn't recognise him.
But he's the villain. He started fighting as soon as he saw.
Nasir sir had a expression on his face.
Expression?
It was very serious.
You call it 'Expression' in English.
Did Prem Nasir learn acting...
from Lal, Kumar?
Kumar, watch your business!
'Drink it up.'
'Manikutty, wait.' - Who is that?
Oh dear God. - What a fight! - Close the door.
Close the door. - Closed the door.
Where is it?
Did I come for the wrong film? Is it a goat?
Sorry.
There's no seat for me. - Sit.
I would if I find a seat.
Hey, you.
You killed my child almost. - Mom, is that you?
You left home saying you're going to work...
You are drunk and...
you roam around in theatres.
Silence. Let's solve this matter.
Why did you've to say that you're going...
to the hospital when you're at the theatre?
It's a Mohanlal film. After this...
That's why even I'm here. It's Mohanlal's film.
Let's watch it together.
Even she is here? - Shut up. - Hey.
How can I leave her in the house alone in your absence?
So, I got her along. - Mom, it was nice of you to bring her along.
Or I would've my doubts. - I'll kill you.
Sit down. - Okay.
Sit down and watch.
A leopard will just arrive. So what if it arrives?
'Only Murugan can help me.'
'Murugan is greater than knowledge. That is true.'
'Like Krishna killed Kamsa, Ram killed Ravana.'
'This is how it is.'
Hello. This is me.
If I've to see you guys, I need to go to a bar it looks like.
Or some place like that. What happened?
Dad, nothing. Nothing at all.
Is that why I'm getting these pop-ups in here?
Oh God. - Who are these people?
Dad, I don't know. - If you don't know...
how are you dancing with them?
We thought they're men dresses as women.
So, you must have grabbed them to test, right?
Shameless being.
You must visit the church once in a while.
Or these things are bound to happen.
We've lost the case. - Come on, let's go.
Lal, this song about this Deer watching...
its reflection in Malini river...
What melody it is!
This isn't been made by a Director and a Cameraman.
This has been created by a Lyricist and a Composer.
Shall I tell you about someone who sang it better than P. Susheela?
My father's older sister.
My aunt. Her name is Padmakshi.
Hey. - You sit there.
They used to come here to watch these films.
It was not to see Prem Nasir and Sheela's romance.
Only to see you.
To see Operator Rappayi.
Lal, don't believe her.
Yes, then?
My aunt is not married yet.
She's staying all alone in a house in Cherukavu.
I've heard a lot of stories of women in Irinjalakuda...
falling in love with a Mahout.
But this is news to me.
A woman falling in love with a Cinema Operator like me!
Lal, I have crossed that age.
In any case, I'll go for the temple procession in Cherukavu.
If I see this woman there...
I'll recite your dialogues in Solomon style, my dear Lal.
'Let's get up in the morning, and go to grape vineyards...
let's see if the lemons have bloomed.'
You watch Mohanlal's film on the very first day.
What happened to you today?
You can discuss your decisions with me too.
We started working here together.
You seem to have forgotten that.
I haven't forgotten. It's been 40 years...
since this Eenachu has been accompanying me like a shadow.
We can't let him go around like that.
I had to lie. That's all.
Last night, he cried out his heart saying...
that his master lost his vision.
You aren't bothered by it since you're sloshed.
Kumar, I said it so that he mends his ways.
You go and watch the film.
Oh, is it?
Have I seen any film, that you haven't shown me?
Oh. - You can't say no...
When John Abraham's film 'Ammariyan'
came at Iyyengaav, I went and saw it.
That's because I'm an intelligent person.
So my Intelligent Kumar... - Yes.
Tonight, as we hang out, get some pickle too.
In a place nearby Cherukavu...
you get some nice mango pickle.
We must get it. - That... - Just listen to what I've to say...
What was that!
Wow. - Sit down.
Sit down. Sit down.
'You,' - Hey.
Mom, he is here.
Yes Mohanlal! Lal sir!
Wow.
Mom, what is this? Put your sari down.
Look at that!
'Muruga, you are like Jayan.'
'Is the tire punctures? - It's not a puncture...
'Look there.'
'Look at the swing. - What? - Look at the swing, you fool.'
'Is she looking at me? - Then is she looking at me?'
'I can see something new brewing.'
How much is it? - 150.
150? Like really?
100 rupees. You can't fool me.
Here, take this. 150 Rupees it seems! - Hey.
Sir, didn't you see the 'Houseful' board?
Is there a way you can open this gate?
The film has started. I can't open the gate.
If someone comes from the Municipality...
are they supposed to wait? Open the gate.
Sorry sir. - I didn't recognise you. - Open the gate.
He didn't recognise me it seems.
Sir, you are too much.
On the bus, you said you're the CBI officer.
At the hotel, you said you're a religious Adviser.
You became an officer from the Municipality here.
Not from the Municipality. A Municipal Officer.
A person from the municipality sweeps and collects garbage.
You fool. - Will we get a ticket now? - Hey.
I will find a way.
You now know that I'm not just anybody.
Has the cinema started a long time ago? - About half an hour.
Half hour means 30 minutes, right? - Yes.
Sir, where have you arrived from? From home or from Ooty?
No from home or Ooty, I cam from Goa. What do you want to know?
It looks like you've recently got married.
Oh, you are fooling around, is it?
I want your Whatsapp number. - Why, sir?
I will give you something.
I'll spam your number with 'Good morning, messages.
Poor fellow.
He didn't like the fact that I said Goa.
Sister, this oldie is very funny. - Your father-in-law must be old.
How dare you bring my father-in-law in this?
Will you then divorce your wife?
Is this how you behave with someone...
who has come from a far off place to watch 'Puli Murugan'?
Sir, don't mind.
Sir, the cinema started about 30 minutes ago.
If you can watch the rest... - That's fine.
Sir, come along.
Come on. - Kumar cracked it.
Go away. Look at him.
We will rest and watch the movie from the interval.
Sir, don't hurry us. We reached Irinjalakuda.
Come on.
Are you the Theatre Manager? - No.
Then who are you?
I am a poor fan. - A poor fan?
A poor Mohanlal fan. A Mohanlal fan.
Can we get some tea?
Oh.
Is this a canteen?
Can I get a coffee?
No coffee here. It's a Net cafe.
Can't you see the mobile tower?
I can smell coffee.
I can smell fritters too. - What do you want?
Sir, I am very hungry.
Can I get something to eat?
Where are you off to? Hey...
Jayraman?
Get me a Jeera Soda.
Brothers, can you stop watching the film...
and can you get some Jeera Soda...
for this thirsty brother of yours?
Brother, can you give me a Jeera Soda too?
There's no Jeera Soda for you.
Brother, why do you say that?
Sir, didn't you see?
He's trying to mock Mohanlal sir with his disguise.
He is thirsty. Give him a Soda too.
Do it slowly.
Here you go. I'll pay for him too. - No sir.
Why like that? If I take the bus, I don't pay the fare.
The auto-rickshaw guys don't take money too.
And today, when I drink a Jeera Soda...
even they don't want the money.
You must take money that is due from policemen.
Do you get it?
Your getup is really good.
Even I am a Mohanlal fan.
'Sawari Giri Giri' ( Mohanlal's famous dialogue )
Where is your house? - Chingavanam.
Are you related to Chingavanam sisters? - No.
Have you acted in films?
If you ask me...
Which film?
A short film.
That's why I felt that I know you.
Come on, let's take a selfie.
Who is that guy with you? - Who knows.
'Murugan, do you know something? - No'
'Who can't sleep with their own wife?'
'Mama, don't rub salt over my wounds. - I will.'
'Mama. - Yes. - Why is she like that?'
'Who? - That Julie.'
'Why is she creating trouble in my life?'
'What would you normally do when someone creates problem?'
'I bash them.'
'So now...
What do you want to eat?
I don't want anything.
Don't say that.
We have Fritters, Banana Fritters.'
We have Soda, and Sweet Bonda.
We have drinks.
We have eggs and...
Who is it? Who is drinking alcohol?
Can't you hear?
Forgive me.
I am Rappayi. Operator Rappayi.
Operator Rappayi.
Yes, Operator Rappayi.
Alcohol is an habit for me.
What else do you want to know? My caste or religion?
I am Venkateshwaran, a male.
If you ask me about my religion...
I belong to the religion that blind belong to.
Operator Rappayi, I am blind.
Venky. - Brother Rappayi.
People close to me address me like that.
Brother Rappayi.
You smell like my father, who is dead.
Brother Rappayi. What's your brand?
Is it 3X Rum?
No, it's OPR.
Brother Rappayi.
That's great.
Open the gate.
Come on.
We couldn't watch the film.
Who is this?
Call up your mom and tell her.
She is in shock and has broken down.
That her son lost all his respect.
Show me your cheek.
I was told that you were bashed badly.
I can't see anything though.
What are you doing to the boy?
I only have one child.
Mom. - Now, it seems nice.
Go and admit him in a hospital.
And listen...
Say that the gold chain that he had, those girls swallowed it.
Take him away.
Mary, did you forget that we are Eleappan's children?
When they insulted my son, you looked on.
Paul, did you see what are child did?
You could have punished him.
The girls punished him. Why do I punish him then?
So, even you were part of this game.
So, now there is no need to think about the family prestige, right?
I will embarrass you.
There's nothing left for you to be embarrassed about. Paul, go away.
Tell brother Paul.
Who is it? - From the club. Those kids.
Paul' son...
didn't grab girls who came to watch the movie.
Paul Kombafra's son Josemon...
was attacked by a gang of boys who came to watch the film.
They even stole his chain.
Is that clear? Call me then!
After that, I'll come there and handle things.
Wow, Lalettan.
Wish I had eyes.
Laletta!
Laletta.
Even a blind person can touch your photo...
and know of your simplicity.
You know, so many times my friend told...
me they are taking me Lalettan.
Back then, when Lalettan came to Thrissur...
they told me they would take me, but they didn't.
Why do you go after them?
Rappayi, I have this wish to...
touch Lalettan once.
Is that all? - Yes. - You don't have to go anywhere then.
Lalettan will come to you.
What? - He will come to your house.
Rappayi, that's not needed.
The set up in my house isn't that good.
If Lalettan come, we don't even have a chair.
Rappayi, I've an idea. Let me tell you.
Lalettan will come to Kudalmanikyam.
We will ask the Swami...
if we can touch him once?
You are too good.
Will I be able to see you touch your Lalettan...
at the Kudalmanikyam temple?
That's true.
Rappayi, what about this theatre?
How about Lalettan coming here for the 100th show?
Rappayi.
Just touching him won't do...
I want to hug him and kiss him.
What happened exactly?
Actually...
don't spare the boy and his father.
That's not enough. - Oh, is it?
Paul, the boy's father...
Is Mary's Eleappan's son.
That's the problem. He runs the Kombara Movies.
Okay. - Sir, Puli Murugan's...
release was not given to him. That's why he's doing all this.
But he can't do this with sister Mary.
Mary is LLB.
She's running this theatre after leaving her law career.
His theatre had things going on in there, back in the day.
I'm not from this town. So I don't know much.
Sir, don't say this dialogue in front of anyone else.
Your house is near Naduverumkappa.
Yes. - Before you joined the forces...
when you were the conductor in the bus...
you remember those days?
There was scene that happened back then. We were there.
You still recollect all this?
Keep this. - When you said, you aren't from this town...
we were... - I was kidding.
No problem.
Hey, what brings you here? Sit down.
I need three tickets for the Matinee show.
Anee and kids insist on coming here. We'd to come here.
Tell her to stand in the queue and get the tickets.
Mohan, keep three tickets for the Matinee show in the Balcony.
Like the Electricity board guys...
even Policeman have started watching these films.
Your brother Paul is harassing our seniors.
His demands is to not let you run the next matinee show.
You know the people in our department.
You can defeat people who are afraid of losing.
Tell your seniors, this Kompara Larsen's daughter Kunju Mary.
If she loses, it's because she wants to.
Nothing like that.
The rumor amongst us was that 'Puli Murugan'
will be showcased in Paul's theatre.
Then how did this happen?
Nothing happened.
Perumbavoor Nasrani kept their word.
You guys belong to the same fan club. I give it to you.
My hero has always been my father.
During the procession at the church...
my dad revolted like a hero against the police.
I've never seen anything like it before.
Hello.
Let's leave.
Hello. Sir.
Ravi sir just left.
Sir, it's Mohanlal's film. There are people around.
Okay sir.
Kompara Paul is no less.
The Minister has called the CI.
There will be an interesting thing today.
'Sacred for one, for the other.'
'Murugun has not lived outside.'
'If you think this is right...
I will come.'
Will you get me abused?
Brother Rappayi. - Yes.
What is cinema?
Cinema is nothing...
but something that people shoot in...
the day and showcase in the dark.
Is it so? So after watching the cinema, what do they do?
When my sisters watch TV...
they are so engrossed, they cry.
They won't let anyone come near.
They keep watching the TV.
When your sister see that their favorite...
character is going through pain, they get emotional. - Is it?
For example, I've seen many families...
crying after watching Mohanlal's films.
When it's the cinema theatre...
you can cry, while no one watches you.
Once, even I cried, brother Rappayi.
A dog on the road.
She was hit by a vehicle and she died. That dog...
died for me, brother Rappayi.
I cried my heart out.
Venkady, the Lord up above saw you crying.
You cried accepting the fact that the dog...
and you are God's creation.
That's not like crying while watching a film.
Who is that?
I'll manage this alone, sir. It's been a while since I worked out.
Don't interfere though.
'Don't give him the grip.'
What is it? - Paul sir asked us to come.
Get down from the bike and then talk.
This is the acid we got from the goldsmith.
Would you pour it down the throat?
Not for the throat, brother. On the face.
What's that? - It's a snake.
After the interval, let's have some fun.
Yes.
Our boys are here.
Lalettan.
'What shall I tell Murugun? Who has arrived?'
'Daddy. Daddy Girija.'
Is he Daddy Girija. Lalettan will teach him a lesson.
Lalettan. Oh God.
Rappayi, Lalettan was too good.
Lalettan is good because he knows what he's doing.
What about you? - I am your child.
So go and get working.
Excuse me. - Come on...
Look, I don't look at any woman with bad intentions.
Had you done it, we could've run a house.
I doubtful. - Watch peacefully.
Hey, hold this bag.
Brother, open up.
Hey, open up, brother.
What did you've to do in the men's washroom?
Let me go. The movie is about to begin. - Where is your friend?
How will I know?
I need her for sometime. Call her.
Call her. Call her now.
Hello. - Hey.
Okay, I will be there.
I won't shoot that.
There's nothing about ethics here. This is our material. Get up.
What material? Shooting two transgenders?
Questioning them as they come out of the theatre?
No, I won't shoot it.
Why aren't you letting us watch the cinema?
Nothing much.
A poor boy amongst us grabbed you.
So, you slapped him.
You slapped him twice.
Now everybody is watching it on mobile.
The boy lost all his respect.
They are saying...
that you should be chopped into pieces.
Someone else suggest to throw acid on your face.
I said these are small punishments only, and doesn't seem worth it.
Instead...
Open up for us.
We've read about you in the newspaper but...
we don't know what exactly is inside it.
Don't waste time. - What did you say?
Remove your clothes.
That's can't happen.
I'll handle that. Remove your clothes.
We don't remove it by nature. You'll have to do it.
That's not a problem.
Who is that?
Move aside. Who is this?
Who wants to remove my sister's clothes?
Who is it? Speak up.
Would you disrobe your own sisters?
Speak up! Speak up!
Would you disrobe your own sisters?
Speak up, you scoundrels.
Speak up. Speak up.
Speak up, scoundrels.
Who are your sisters? - He is blind.
Who are your sisters?
Who are you then if not my sisters?
Tell me. Tell me. Who are you?
Tell me. Who are you if not my sisters?
Tell me.
We didn't lose. We will win.
When Mohan came in...
as the blind Venkady...
didn't you see how bad guys got scared?
This is Mohanlal magic.
You betrayed us, right?
No sir, the plan was foiled.
So, get into the jeep. Get in.
What for?
for creating a ruckus in Mary Matha theatre.
I'll tell you under what sections of the Indian law.
So, get into the jeep. - No sir, you won't take me.
I know you are Lalettan's fan.
You...
Your phone is ringing...
It's Paul.
Pauletta, what is it?
You guys fighting when... Lalettan's film is due to release is...
shameful for people of Irinjalakuda. - Isn't it?
You are too much.
So much craze for Lal's movie.
Hit him!
Come on.
Throw him out! Come on.
I will teach you a lesson.
You!
How dare you!
Will you do it?
Move aside.
What is it? What is the problem?
Don't give a drop of water. - What happened?
He came to create a ruckus at the theatre.
He is trying since morning.
We were quite patient.
Don't hit him.
You!
Stop it! - If you create a ruckus at the theatre...
this is what will happen.
Are you a Mohanlal fan?
If you're Mohanlal's fan, you must not give up.
Hit them back.
Get up! Aren't you ashamed?
Hit them back.
Salim Mohammed. He is mute.
He's being punished for being your fan.
Even if there is no game, let him win, Lal.
As Mangalasheri Neelkanthan or Aramthamburan...
or as Puli Murugun, let him win.
Be it a tiger or be it as a human...
you have to kill it.'
Hey Lalettan.
Hey.
Hey, you.
Hey Lalettan.
Oh my God.
It's houseful. Just a minute.
Hello. Yes.
It's houseful.
Today is the day, admirers became the stars.
The first star...
is the one who sat with me in the Operator...
room and laughed while watching movies...
and cried too, Eenashu.
For every Mohanlal cinema...
Eenashu, the one who prays for him.
Today, he is Operator Eenashu.
Get up. - I will. - Come on.
I am tired of you. - I will be back.
Wow.
Super film. Super!
Superb Lalettan film.
The second star is Venkady...
He considered...
two transgender as his own sisters.
He saved them from embarrassment.
The one who saw Mohanlal through his mind's eyes.
The blind Venkady. - Super.
Was Lalettan superb? - He was.
Dear God.
The third star, Salim Mohammed.
The one who accepted Mohanlal wholeheartedly, despite being mute.
As far as people of Irijnalakuda are concerned...
he came from a different region.
He is not an outsider to me.
In any case, what is a region?
Region is something where a person earns his food.
Hungers sees no region or religion.
Lal, this is our country.
A place where people love you dearly.
For them Mohanlal, the actor and the star are the same person.
Lal, I need to tell you one more secret.
I retired from Cinema.
But I've decided to join another religion.
That is the religion of love.
What you thought is right. Cheloor Kavu's...
Padmakshi is the one.
Rather than waiting for the procession...
I've decided to go to her tomorrow itself.