Sir, did Satheesh just taunt us?
Sir!
Menaka, why are you smiling?
This is a leave request for the next week.
I have to attend a wedding.
Menaka, this is not acceptable. - What happened, sir?
Don't you know our mother tongue is our official language?
Yes.
Then why are there so many English words in here?
"Tahsildar" is an Arabic word.
Let's leave it. - Arabic?
How could you write "deputy" in an official letter?
Never. - But sir..
You can't! - Yeah.
Here, look! - What, sir?
"LD clerk!" - Oh my God!
"Casual leave."
How could you do this, Menaka? Read this!
Let me see. - Oh, unbelievable!
Sir, this whole letter is a mess.
She wrote, "The key of the almirah."
What's wrong with almirah?
"Almirah" is a Portuguese word that we borrowed.
Can we use that?
Oh, really? Oh, no. Then it's a problem. Give it back.
Menaka, do one thing.
Rewrite this in pure Malayalam.
Go.
What do I write for "casual leave"? - Menaka, any doubts?
Sir, what's the Malayalam word for "casual leave"?
For casual leave.. "Accidental holiday!"
Holiday. Write that. - Accidental holiday.
And what is the Malayalam word for "LD clerk," sir?
Sir.. Lower Division.
"Subservient subsidiary office helper."
Fantastic! Good one! - Thank you, sir.
Subservient subsidiary office helper. Carry on.
Okay. - Carry on.
"Subservient subsidiary office helper."
Oh, no!
Balu..
do your best and give her a copy of this title deed.
It's a poor old lady. Let's help her as much as we can.
Sir, what am I supposed to do?
Give her a certificate that does no harm to anyone.
We will handle the rest.
Okay, I'll be back.
There is not even a survey number!
Balu! - Yes?
Make sure Satheesh doesn't see this woman with the certificate.
Okay? - Okay.
Grandma, that's Mr. Balu.
He will look after your certificate.
What's your name? - It's Saji, ma'am.
I have been coming here for a few days.
Have you met Mr. Jacob? - I have met a few people,
but Mr. Jacob..
Sir, Mr. Jabbar from the LR section referred this.
It's the file of the title deed granted to him last year.
Oh, sit.
He is complaining he couldn't..
identify the place. - Okay, let's see.
How old is this?
It's been nine months since the title deed was granted.
No, I wasn't talking to you. How old is this, Unniyappam?
Sir, I made it today.
The last one was not that good. - What are you saying, sir?
Give me the cash!
No, thanks. - Go on, take it.
No thanks. - It's good, take it.
Take it. - No, please!
Is there any balance amount you owe me?
You are the one indebted to me. Give me the cash, sir.
Sir, you are cunning!
Do you want one?
Here!
No, sir. Thank you.
Eat it, man. - It's good!
So, what's your name?
Sir, my name is Saji.
When I visited the place, there was only a huge rock..
and I couldn't identify my three cents of land.
When I went to the village office..
they said that the place was not measured.
That's why I came here.
Oh!
This is the sketch of that place.
PWD Road on the north.. On the south.
Look, this is his land.
Saji! - Yeah?
Look, this is your land.
Look. - Here it is.
It's full of rocks, sir. How am I supposed to identify my place?
Oh, rock!
Rock!
I'll cross-check and let you know if anything can be done.
Okay, sir. - Come back after one week.
Okay, sir.
Do one thing, give me a call before coming.
Give him my number. - Sure.
Okay. - Okay, sir.
Give me a call, okay? - Okay, sir.
Rock! How could this happen?
Call this number like Mr. Jacob had insisted.
Madam, will someone answer this phone if I call?
Yeah, of course. Lots of people call here daily.
MAHENDRAN G DEPUTY TAHSILDAR
We provide any kind of service.
Our salaries will increase.
Any kind of service.
Salary will increase.
Any kind of service.
Why do these files keep piling up?
The law is giving ownership to stolen lands.
We continue our task of demarcating lands.
Enough of these amendments.
We provide any kind of service.
Mahi, what's the update on Mr. Shibu's send-off function?
The president of the Recreation Club is not me, it's Balu.
Okay.
He will arrange the function.
We should give a proper send-off to Mr. Shibu.
Shall I buy him a gift tonight itself?
Then, I'll start collecting funds by noon.
Okay.
Do you know who is the replacement for Mr. Shibu?
I visited the minister's office yesterday.
I have recommended a few names.
That's good.
It won't be good If it's someone arrogant.
No worries.
We are the ruling party, right?
Yeah!
Kuttan, give him some water.
Sir, drink some water. - Kuttan, give him water.
Hey, help him.
Kuttan, what are you doing?
Are you trying to kill him?
Sir, eat slowly.
Stop trying to swallow all at once.
Who cares!
Menaka, you, too, eat slowly.
What certificate can I give saying he knows how to ride a bicycle?
Sir, this is for a job! - Okay, and?
Village referred this to the Taluk Office.
Not even the minister can issue a certificate
without an act.
But you can!
Do you know him?
No, but he is worth it.
Do you know how to ride a bicycle? - Sir, shall I test him?
Just.. Hey, do one thing.
Cycle around this building for half an hour.
Okay, sir. - Don't stop.
He'll be watching you. - Okay, sir.
You will get the certificate only upon his approval.
Right, sir? - Keep this.
Sir, please! - It's such a headache!
Oh, this way!
No meeting.
No, not today.
How?
I'm so busy here. - Madam?
Madam, for the certificate of genuineness...
H Section.
Madam, where is this H Section?
Just a minute.
Can't you see those boards?
We shall meet tomorrow.
Now we have the court work pending. Balu.
Balu, do one thing. - Yes, sir!
It's been 15 minutes. Look at his performance.
Shall we give him the certificate? - Not now.
Ask him to perform eight and ten.
Sir, ten will be tough. I'll ask him to perform eight.
Let him ride for 15 minutes more.
Okay.
Hey, I need an answer!
Will I get my certificate today or not?
I have been wandering here for hours!
Didn't I tell you to submit the application?
I am not a volleyball.
I don't want your generosity!
I need my certificate of genuineness!
What should I do if you and your father
lived in two villages?
We'll do as we wish! - Then I can't help you.
We'll live anywhere we want!
Hey, what's the problem? - Get lost!
Or you give me my certificate! - Okay, calm down.
You have been flirting over the phone since I came here!
Who was flirting over the phone? - I saw you!
I was just attending a call.
We approach people with no genuineness
for a genuineness certificate!
Do one thing, eat my application. - Okay, I will.
If you can't do your job, stop this rubbish and leave!
I'll show you what I can do! - Yeah, show me.
Remove the ID card.
If there was at least one person here
with a sense of responsibility..
I've been asking for a certificate since morning!
Nobody here is responsible!
How will ordinary people like us survive here?
God, if I had a government job..
I could also sit in peace like them!
I know what to do!
Today's show is over. Come. - Okay.
Move! Move! Oh, no!
Sir!
What have you done?
Didn't you get a lorry instead of this bicycle?
Go on, kill me!
Oh, God! - Why did you laugh?
Let me see how he moves his file now!
Be careful while issuing the certificate.
Anyone who accepts this will have a fear inside
thinking about the trouble.
Good idea!
He should be gentle with poor people like us.
That's me. - Menaka, another revenge?
Sir, please keep your mouth shut.
FAREWELL TO MR. SHIBU
Though gentle in appearance..
our uncompromising and punctual, Mr. Shibu,
is an asset not only for this taluk
but also for the whole Revenue Department.
His exemplary spirit of service
is an inspiration to all of us.
Now that he is retiring..
I pray that his future is filled with more happiness and peace.
To give him a gift of our gratitude..
I welcome the president of the Staff Recreation Club, Mr. Balu.
Look, a golden shawl!
With everyone's permission..
My beloved people!
First of all, I thank you from the bottom of my heart
for the love you have given me.
When I joined this department as an LDC..
I got to attend the send-off event organized for Mr. Joseph.
That day, in his speech he said..
"I am retiring with utmost happiness.
Because I got my life back."
I did not understand the meaning of those words at that time..
but now I do understand it.
Except that I'll be free from here, from today.
No one else in the Revenue Department
can think of retirement in any other way.
You're still here? - Yes, sir.
I had an urgent work. I have a train to catch.
Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. - Okay.
Mr. Mahendran. - Yeah?
Suresh, are you on night duty? - Yes.
Did Mr. Shibu leave? - Not yet.
Sir, I'll be back. - Okay.
Sir, did you get the egg puff?
No. - Yeah. How will you get it?
Even the ones who didn't give their share ate two.
Balu! - Yes?
Why are you guys still here?
We are waiting to drop you off at home.
No need for that.
Isn't it a ritual since we started our service?
We should also do that. Right, Mahi?
You said you'd finally be free now, so why do you look so sad?
We spend a huge part of our life here.
We can't let this all go just like that. Right, sir?
That's not the problem.
When I was younger..
I struggled a lot to get this job.
I've been thinking about those days since morning.
If I hadn't gotten this job..
my mother and sister would be on the streets.
Like Jacob said..
"How to survive without all these noises is the worry."
No worries, sir.
Whenever you miss us..
give me a call. I will be there with a bundle of petitions.
No, thanks.
Balu, shall we leave? - Yes.
I apologize for all the files that I have not been able to check
in this lifetime.
Please don't come back seeking revenge.
Anyway..
thank you for this wonderful life you've given me.
I won't bore you anymore now. Let's go.
Suresh.
Kuttan must be there in the car.
Balu, take my bag. - Give this to Kuttan.
Okay. - Yeah.
Sir.
Mr. Mahi, what are you doing here?
Mr. Alex! I'm here to meet the PS of our minister!
Okay. - He'll be here soon.
Because of your help, my sister is doing well.
Thank you, sir! - Oh, it's okay.
I wanted to meet Mr. Alex. I'll come to the section later.
I need to know some details about a file.
No worries, just message me the file number. I'll handle it.
Okay, I'll do that. - Okay!
Okay, sir!
Okay, I'll talk to the minister.
Hello, sir. - Mahi, what's up?
Nothing, I just wanted to meet you.
The minister asked about you this morning.
Oh, for what?
To talk about that temporary posting in the Revenue Department.
Okay.
If you have time, meet the minister now itself.
I've informed the office about some transfer cases..
We'll handle that. What about your promotion?
It's due after April.
Then inform him about that now.
Come fast. - Okay.
Just listen to me.
Plan the public well's inauguration according to my convenience.
Nobody will die if it's not used for two weeks.
If I don't attend the function in my own constituency,
that will be the next problem.
Minister, the matter is.. - Enough!
Susheel. - Sir.
Let's go. We will wait outside.
Hello, sir.
Why are you standing there? Come, sit.
Where were you? It's been a long time.
All good? - All good, sir.
I wanted to inform you something when we meet. What's that..
Sir, regarding the extension of temporary staff in the department.
Yes, I will put this forward in tomorrow's cabinet session.
Even though the extension of temporary staff is delaying..
there will be no delay in the salary. Isn't that enough?
Yeah. Sir, once the cabinet decision is made..
don't make it into an immediate order.
Why? - I'll tell you.
After we organise a strike
we'll hand over a petition regarding this
from our service association.
After that, you'll take this into consideration..
and release the order.
Then the acceptance of the minister will increase among the employees.
Our association will also get mileage.
It'll be a good idea.
Okay, as you wish!
You are a genius!
Mahi! - Yes.
The minister asked you to meet him once again next week.
Okay. - Okay!
Hello!
Hello, sir. - Tell me, Balu.
The new tahsildar is here. - 'Oh!'
Sir, it's not the person we'd expected.
'This is a lady from Thrissur.'
Her name is Shobha.
But how? - 'I don't know.'
She's been asking for you.
Tell her I am in a meeting with the minister.
'Okay, I'll do that. Sir, please come fast.'
I am coming. - 'Okay.'
Dang it!
Mahi, did you hear the news? - Yeah.
Sir. - Yeah?
Mr. Mahendran! - Tell me, Balu.
Where were you? I called you so many times.
Sir, I am very stressed.
Tahsildar has been asking for you since she came.
The postings are not happening as we expected.
Leave it, Balu. How's she?
She seems a bit stout. - Okay.
I told her you've gone to meet the minister
and it'd take some time. - Okay.
Whatever, I'll go and meet her. - Okay.
Sir, shall I come with you? - No. Go and do your job, Balu.
This file should be cleared earlier.
It's the culture here. - Okay.
Satheesh, I don't want any more excuses.
Hello, madam.
I'm Mahendran, HQDT. - DDT!
I had an urgent meeting with the minister.
That's why I couldn't be here.
Normally, if the minister calls..
the tahsildar is supposed to go, right?
No, it was something regarding our service organization.
Oh! When I came in the morning..
there were quite a few people waiting for you.
I'll attend to them right away.
Ma'am, where were you before this?
Go and do your job. We can talk later.
Leave now.
Yes, sure. Those people must be waiting for me.
Okay, carry on.
Mr. Satheesh, aren't you going to the record room?
I will go. Carry on with your job, sir.
Madam, most of the time, he's not in his seat.
I'll look into it. I'm just getting to know everyone.
It's okay, madam, but try not to get too close.
Sir. - Babu. Come, sit.
The treats for your promotion as the village officer
and your transfer here are still pending.
We can arrange everything, sir. As you wish.
What's this?
This is the electricity bill for the past two months
of our village office.
What about it?
The bills before this were paid by me with my own money.
But I am not capable of paying this.
I didn't get the money even after requesting the reimbursement.
I don't have a hope anymore.
Sir, now, you have to find a solution to this.
This is not only your problem..
it's the problem of all those 1664 village offices in Kerala.
Understood?
Do one thing. Arrange some funds and pay the bill.
Okay. - Yes.
You will also do the same, right? - Yeah.
In the last title deed distribution fair,
as per the orders, all the village officers under this taluk
had to collect a fund, and I did the same.
There was no delay.
And when the sea surge occurred..
the relief camps were opened.
There, again, village officers had to collect an amount..
and we did the same.
It is very easy for the minister and collector
to send an order to open a camp or a control room.
But do they know how they work?
We are even buying papers and pens
by collecting money from those petitioners who came there.
Enough!
Now, we can find a solution that doesn't lead to power cuts.
Sure? - Sure.
KSBE!
This month's bill is a little high.
This is Mr. Mahendran, the Deputy Tahsildar.
Sir! - Yeah.
This is Vicky,
the son of the owner of RK Textiles, Mr. Shaji.
Sit, sit.
How's your father? - Doing well.
What's the matter?
He needs a solvency certificate.
'We are requesting to..'
Vikky. - Yes?
Solvency certificate, right? No problem, it'll be ready.
Thank you.
But because of the due electricity bill..
there is no current in the certificate issuing division.
We have to pay the electricity bill.
Then only can we issue the certificate.
Babu, am I right? - Yeah.
No current. - Yes, no current.
So, no electricity? - No electricity.
Exactly, no electricity.
Sir, there is an urgency. - Yes, it's very urgent.
No, I am talking about him.
What can I do, Balu?
Listen, the government has to release the funds first.
We have to pay the electricity bill using that fund.
Then power will be back, and the certificate will be issued.
But there will be a delay.
Oh, no. - It'll be late.
Too late.
If I didn't get the solvency certificate, Dad will be angry.
Oh, no. - Sometimes, he even beats me up.
Some fathers are like that, sir.
Please help him. - Yes.
I'll pay the bill.
Oh, Balu, is it okay?
Absolutely.
I'll pay the bill.
You will? - I'll pay the bill. Sure.
It's just a matter of 3000 rupees.
I'll pay. - It's better than making his dad unhappy.
Correct. - Good boy.
So, you pay the bill and meet Balu. You'll get the certificate.
Okay. - Okay.
Thank you. - Thank you.
Listen, do visit us sometimes.
Sure. - Thank you, bro.
Oh, thanks.
Mr. Mahendran is a great man, Vikky.
He is the messenger of God! - Babu.
Now, I want three treats from you.
As you wish, sir. - Keep that in mind.
Thank you. Okay, sir.
Vikky's solvency.
Malu!
- I'm coming!
What is it, Mom?
How many times do I have to call you?
You're always on the phone. - I was searching for the scissors.
Put that inside.
We are fortunate to get transferred here.
Since you got admission here..
Uncle Unni has been also trying for my transfer.
Somehow, he did it.
He'd come here today. - Oh!
He left immediately saying that he has a meeting in the 'Karayogam.'
I'll call him.
So, how's your new office?
Not so bad. But all are crooked.
Oh, like you?
Mr. Jacob! Hello! - Hello, Mr. Aniyan!
Hello! - Sir!
This monger again!
Mr. Aniyan, hello. - Hello, Mahi.
Hello. Sit.
This is Mr. Azad, the owner of Azad Builders.
I know.
I was quite busy.
I started a mining business in Africa.
Mr. Aniyan, how are you? - All good.
The declaration for the assembly election
will be done within eight or nine months, right?
Sure. - Good.
I've come here to renew the license of his quarry.
For that, I need the recommendation of our tahsildar.
All the arrangements are made in the RD office.
Oh, just give me the papers. I'll deal with it.
Sir, you know how difficult it is to run a quarry business!
This was my father's business.
Now, a wing called "Action Council" is looting us ruthlessly.
Everyone is a fraud.
They knew about this license renewal.
They made complaints everywhere.
Sir, I'll check and let you know.
Mahi's promise is enough for us.
TEHSIL OFFICE, PALAZHIKKULAM
Mr. Mahendran!
Who is this?
Comrade Pra..
Prajas. - Prajas, yeah!
What's the update on the control room?
Sir!
What's that?
It's an application form to join your union.
But what about your revolution?
Sir..
the mosquitoes in countryside sucked out my revolution.
So sad!
Now I'm afraid of everything, sir.
I haven't slept for days.
Help me!
I'm the only son of my parents.
My aim was to get married after getting this job.
Save me from those mosquitoes!
I'll inform Balu.
Prajas, get tested for malaria.
Sir! Mr. Satheesh!
He's reading a children's book!
Sir, that guy Prajas..
cheated us.
Which Prajas?
Sir, the future of our union.
Oh, he? - Yeah. He cheated us.
I need some A4 papers, Mr. Satheesh.
I don't have any papers.
Aren't you in charge of the stationery?
Ain't I right, Kuttan? - Of course!
We will be remembered only when there is a need.
Only sir understands our sufferings.
Don't worry, it's Shinu.
Shinu? - Kuttan!
Give her some papers.
Sure!
All the papers here belong to Ms. Menaka.
After Ms. Shobha's arrival,
I felt hesitant to write the files.
If we make any mistakes, that's it. We'll be finished.
Poor Betty! She got an earful from her!
Don't make silly mistakes.
Either send the file to the lower section
for a detailed explanation..
or send it to the higher section for necessary suggestions.
Whatever it is, don't get yourself in any trouble.
The people affected by Cyclone Ockhi
were not getting any monetary relief.
Even the CM had ordered to clear them as soon as possible.
Why?
Ms. Shobha says that
the requesters are not submitting essential documents.
Oh, best!
Menaka, when Cyclone Ockhi hits..
will it avoid destroying those essential documents purposefully?
No, it'll all be destroyed.
This won't go on for too long.
We have to be careful until then.
I'm leaving. Bye.
Do come by often. - Sure.
More paper will be needed!
Okay.
Madam, only their voter ID is missing.
They have presented every other documents.
Isn't an identity card mandatory for monetary help?
It is, madam, but..
let us not ask for that.
They are poor people, madam. Let's help them.
When my uncle joined the government service in 1971..
the superintendent told my uncle a story.
When I joined the service, Uncle told me that story.
Are you in a hurry? - No, madam.
Then sit for some time.
Once a rabbit and a tortoise..
Oh, the racing story. I know that, madam.
No, it's a different story. Sit. - It's different?
Once, a rabbit and a tortoise went for a tour.
Oh, that's a different story.
There was a ditch on their way.
The tortoise said to the rabbit, "Let's go back.
We'll find another way, for sure."
But the rabbit disagreed.
The rabbit told him to slowly climb down the ditch
and climb up from the opposite side.
The tortoise believed the rabbit and did as he told him.
But he was unable to climb back.
The rabbit was still cheering for him.
For what? - Even if he tried hard..
the tortoise failed to climb the ditch.
Fool!
After seeing that, the rabbit got worried
and called for help..
but no one came to help them.
There was a squirrel on a tree watching all this.
That squirrel came down and said to the tortoise..
"I can't help you..
but I can give a smash to that rabbit's head
who made you climb down this ditch."
Madam, so, the rabbit is me, right?
Yes.
Good story, madam.
It touched my heart.
Shall I leave?
Where is Mahendran?
Today, there's a vehicle march of our party
against the fuel price hike. - So?
Mr. Mahendran has gone there to represent our association.
Good. Give me the attendance register.
What happened, madam? - Nothing. Just give it to me.
Inform Mahendran that he's been given a half-day leave.
From today, this will stay here.
Everybody should come and sign it here.
Balagopal, did you understand? Then go and do your job.