I have only two questions.
If I make this case public
what is your benefit
and what is my benefit?
I do not have any benefit.
There is only one.
We can drive pests like Mahendran
underground forever.
But sir, you will have many benefits.
People will look at you as the savior of the poor.
Then you can appear in every news channel debates
under the label 'analyst'.
Then the big fishes that fall into this net
will offer huge amounts.
Sir.
I too can be beneficial for you.
Here is 50000 rupees.
Consider it as advance.
Did you bring the file copies?
Yes. In my bag. Shall I take out?
Wait.
Then, shall we organize the press conference
tomorrow itself?
No.
We shouldn't.
If we reveal everything at once,
the clamor would die down soon.
What we need is BREAKING NEWS.
It should appear as an exclusive report
in a news channel
or newspaper.
I will make the arrangements for that.
But..If we give it exclusively for one channel,
won't they investigate on it?
Who?
The news channels?
They will repeat whatever we say.
The advantage of giving an exclusive report
is that they would invite me for the evening news debate as well.
But sir, still..
if it comes only in one news channel.
will everyone watch it?
It goes like..
suppose you gets an award
and a news is published on the front page of a newspaper
along with your photograph.
There is no guarantee that those around you would see it.
At the same time, if you got arrested in a rape case
or sent to jail in a corruption case
and a half-column news appears in some random evening paper
all those around you will take pains to read it.
That is how Malayali people are.
Then, sir.
When will we begin our work?
The moment when I took money from you
and put it in my pocket,
the work has already begun
'Today, we discuss live on Breaking News!'
'Is the government fooling the poor with new title deeds?'
'The Revenue Department should be answerable.'
'Minister Koshy Thomas should be answerable.'
'Chief Minister C K Sekharan should be answerable.'
'This government is liable to reveal the truth
to the citizens.'
'We should know it.'
'It is the right of the people of this land.'
'Perhaps what has come to the light now
the largest corruption in recent times.'
'This move from the part of the government
and the Revenue Department
will send the poor to the streets.'
'Our reporter Baiju now joins us
with more information.'
'Sreekanth.'
'Now I am standing [Taluk Office]
in front of Palazhikkulam Taluk Office
that has issued the controversial title deed.'
'The government has issued title deed
without even conducting a proper survey
for a land that has been swept away in a landslide.'
'Mr. Harishchandran, an RT activist and legal expert
has played a major role
in bringing this discrepancy to light.'
'What we understand is that the government fooling people
with fake title deeds is nothing new.
'Citizens are fed up with this government.'
'They have now fooled a total of 48 deserving families
with their false promises.'
'In title deed distribution fairs
they have distributed fake deeds
without any records.'
'Mr. Prasannan.'
'What do you have to say with regard to this issue?'
'Until now, they have not done anything
other than giving false promises
that they would fix everything soon.'
'They are all big-time frauds.'
'Do you know? - Where is Jacob?
I have been holding this 'Satyagraha'
for the past 500 days.'
'Hey, Aravindan!'
'Do you see what the hell is going on there?'
'Did you watch the news?' - Yes, sir.
'Do something!' - At the earliest, sir.
'They what are you waiting for?'
Shibu, who was the tahsildar before me is now retired.
Is that an excuse?
I will check the file at the earliest.
'That will be better for you. Otherwise..'
The call was from the Commissionerate!
This is going to be a big issue.
From where do the media get all these?
Traitors are all around us, sir.
Damn!
Who is doing this?
സേവനമേതുമയ്യാ.
വേതനമേറൂമയ്യാ.
സേവനമേതും.
വേതനമേറും.
സേവനമേതുമയ്യാ!
എന്തെരിത്ഫയലുകളനവധി മൈലുകണക്കില് നെറയണെ?
ചട്ടമിത് കട്ടതിനൊക്കെ പട്ടയമാക്കണേ പതിയനേ
വേലയിത് വേലിതിരിക്കണ ജോലി-പതുക്കനെ തുടരണേ
പതിയേ മതിയേ ഈ ഭേദഗതിയേ!
സേവനമേതുമയ്യാ
'That Mahendran must now have withdrawn.'
Hasn't he, Balu?
All are frightened now.
'The program is about to begin.'
'I am hanging up.' - Okay, sir.
I shall call you. - Okay.
Mahi sir. - Yes.
It's Harishchandran.
Is it?
Today, at 8 p.m. news, they are debating our issue first.
I am sending a message in our office group.
Otherwise, nobody would watch it.
...give to him. He is drunk.
Today night at 8, our matter will be debated in TV news.
Everybody, please watch.
Aniyan sir. - Mahi!
What's up?
This is a very bad time, isn't it?
Don't worry.
I spoke to the minister about you even today.
Thank you very much, sir.
You should visit Judge Ammavan Temple
at Cheruvally.
Balu, you should take him there. - Okay.
Anyone who is affected by legal cases
must pray in that temple.
Haven't you heard?
Yes. Of course.
Go and pray there.
Your prayers will be heard.
Sahadevan is waiting downstairs.
I have to go.
I won't be coming back.
Sir.
This scoundrel came with Azad to meet the tahsildar today.
Even if he meets tahsildar a thousand times
he will not get sanction to open the quarry anytime soon.
Why, sir?
Tell me, sir.
Before I left, I had written a query in red ink
on Azad's file.
"A detailed examination should be conducted by other departments
before recommending for sanction."
By the time all that is done
I will be reinstated.
Then, I will do the rest.
Sir, you are impossible!
Jai Mahendran!
The political workers like him
don't know the real power of a government official.
Even the prime minister must approach the village officer
if he wants to get a community certificate.
It's time for the channel debate. Come.
Why don't you understand? Please move. [Taluk Office]
This is worse than the flood. - We will not listen to you.
Please move.
We won't go if we don't get the money.
We have lost everything in the flood.
We have not come here to see the sneer on your faces.
We have no sneer for you.
We are just stating the facts.
Enough of your facts!
Now we will speak.
Please listen.
Please listen to me.
There is no use of making a scene here.
A financial aid of Rs 10000 each
has already been distributed to 22395 persons from this Taluk.
Twenty-two thousand.. - How much?
Twenty-two thousand four hundred and ninety-eight.
As per our data
no one is left out.
Is it? You stand here.
Sir, I have come with my child.
I will not go until we get the money.
Please listen to me.
We have already distributed aid
to 90 percent of people who filed a application here.
Yes.
It's not possible.
Sir, we are not asking you to give us money from your pocket.
We are asking you to give the money we deserve.
We have already finished distributing the aid.
We won't allow you to siphon off our money.
We also have honor, sir.
We have done everything we should to get the aid.
May be it's because something went wrong
while the bank shared your details.
You should contact your respective village offices.
How is it possible, sir?
When we went there they asked us to come to the Taluk Office.
Now you tell us to go there.
It is not possible, sir.
Do you think we are fools?
Wait, sir. Wait.
Show some kindness, sir.
Sir, you have a call from the minister's office.
'Hello, Aravindan.'
'Hello?' - Hello?
'Aravindan, do you hear me?'
Where is your phone?
Sir, here it is very noisy.
They say they didn't get compensation for flood.
We have all the documents of the money that we distributed.
This issue began when you took charge there.
These issues were created by those who were here before me.
If you can't deal those issues..
...go away from there.
The issue began after the Title Deed Distribution Fair.
It has not ended yet.
The minister is furious.
We have been after this for so many days.
This can't go on like this.
We need to take care of our families.
We will not budge. We must get the money at any cost.
Now you do this.
Convince them somehow
and send them away
before the media people arrive.
Okay? - Okay, sir.
Mom. - Not now.
Mom!
Please listen to me. - What is it?
Look, a snake.
Snake.
Sir, a snake. A snake it there.
See, there it is.
Sir, a snake.
Yes, he is too drunk.
No, the real snake.
Come here, sir. Move!
See, a snake.
Oh, no! - Move!
Sitting haughtily on tahsildar's chair is not enough.
Do some work.
The minister himself will be calling you next.
Understand?
Yes, sir.
Let the snake breathe. Move!
Silence!
Why are you making so much noise?
Isn't this an office?
All must give their names and other details to Jacob sir.
He is my man, okay?
Sir.. - What?
You should keep calm. - What?
Sir, he has survived a heart attack.
Don't make him panic.
What?
There is a small problem, sir.
Don't panic. - Panic?
I have already informed the Forest Department.
They are on the way.
Forest Department?
Sir, slowly come forward.
Sir, a snake!
Oh, God!
Run!!!
Balu! - Sir, don't be afraid!
Jump!
Madam! - What is it, man?
Please give my genuinity certificate
at least today.
It's on the shelf next to my table. Go and get it.
Really? Thank you, madam.
Dear, there is a snake there.
Is there a snake? - Yes, Run!
For real? Is there a snake?
Are you going to offer it milk?
Mom, how is this?
No, it should stay sleeveless.
If you like it, take it.
Are you going to buy the entire store?
Hey, you!
I had given a blouse for alteration here.
There is a program at her college.
So we came here to buy some clothes.
I am not asking for any updates.
Everybody knows it now.
I had called you
to talk about that.
But you were not available.
I know that your daughter is growing up
and that you don't have any support.
So, be careful. It will be good for everyone.
How many times have I told you.. - Aunt!
Blouse alteration is on that side. You can go.
I am not saying anything. - Okay.
What's the point in saying?
She is just like her mother.
Why did you say so?
Do you know why there were not picking up your calls
when the news appeared?
No.
They fear that your phone will be tapped
and they will be in trouble.
I had met her one day on my way to college.
I won't forgive if someone says something about you.
Dear..
Ma.. Malu...
Dear friends!
To protest against corruption
within the Revenue Department
NGSPU is presenting you with a drama.
It's name is 'Dark Lands'.
All are welcome to watch.
What is this?
It's for the income certificate.
How can I get you an income certificate
if you don't give me the necessary documents?
You
must prove that you have income.
Understand?
The certificate will be issued from here
only if you prove that you have income.
Sir..
Please help me somehow.
Make it quick!
Now, there won't be any problem.
Because you have already proved your income.
Really?
Do you need possession certificate?
Yes, sir. - Okay.
For that, you will have to give more.
I just want to get things done.
I will take care of the rest.
That's enough.
Hey, Kuttan!
Why are you here?
The play is about to begin.
Ask everyone to come.
I am coming.
I shall bring all others along.
Hey, sir.
Watch the play, sir.
May you be damned!
Clap your hands!
One tea, please.
That Satheesh is making the program impactful.
This is the first time he's proving useful to us.
Correct.
There should be something like this
to keep our issue in the light.
Administrative Committee must resign!
It's good.
Bro. - Yes.
Add more sugar to the tea. - Okay, sir.
May democracy prevail!
Sir, here.
Sir. - Yes.
The opposition is waving black flags
wherever the minister goes.
It has worked.
Sir.
The state committee election of the service organization
is round the corner. Isn't it?
Yes.
You should somehow help me to get into the committee.
It will benefit you greatly.
Then I can show some haughtiness
to people like Satheesan.
You can help me.
Then we can make our moves together.
Okay.
That's all I want.
...is casting a dark shadow.
[Stop corruption]
Sir.
That Kuttan is going slightly overboard.
Really? - Yes.
He thinks tahsildar's driver
is more powerful than the district collector.
Bro, don't stand there.
See their face.
Move aside.
We must be cautious about him.
We must be cautious about everyone.
Sir.
I have a revenue recovery case to attend.
I will call you after I come back in the evening.
Send me a message
if there is anything urgent. Okay?
Put an end to cheating and fraud.
Everything will be alright!
Balu, things are not like you think.
That scoundrel called Harischandran
is like a two-pronged sword.
'Sir, I already know that. You don't have to tell me.'
Think at least ten times
before giving any document to him.
'Sir, I am moving intelligently.'
'But if things go out of hand..'
Let's see how worse things would get.
Then we will decide.
'Then sir, shall I give him the file for the next press conference
now itself?'
No. Don't do that.
'Then you tell me when it's time.'
Okay. - 'Okay, sir.'
I am not understanding
any of your actions.
Priya dear, don't overthink
and be upset.
Whatever I say, you are not going to listen to me.
You do everything as you please.
Let me handle these issues myself.
They will soon be solved.
Mahi.
You are moving from one wrong doing to another.
Enough! Stop it!
Whether you believe it or not
I know very well that I have not done anything wrong.
Even my wife is not standing with me.
Anyway, none of this is going to affect you.
Mahi. Put down that phone.
Sit with me for sometime.
Tell me.
Mahi.
The teachers who gossip about you at the school
and the relatives who call as if to console me
are blaming me.
If a husband does anything wrong
the blame is on his wife.
I have not done anything wrong in this case.
You can say that to anybody with confidence.
I have only tried to help the common people
who have come to me seeking assistance.
But I also had to make some compromises
like any other government official.
There is no other way to get things done.
What should I have done instead?
Should I have passed each file
fearing that there would be problems?
Swear upon our child
that you have done only right things.
Please stop everything,Mahi.
I will have to go ahead on this path
until these problems are solved.
I don't have any other option.
Dear.
You should be with me
until then.
Now I have no one but you
to be with me.
Madam, you don't have to pay.
You have been marked as a patient
with payment waivered.
But there is a small problem.
My child don't like to accept anybody's favor.
Thank you.
Don't worry, sir.
We can set that right.
You don't have to come here for this.
Please take care of that, sir.
You can call me.
Okay, sir.
You sit there.
What did PS say, Unni?
Nothing important.
He said he would apprise the minister about these matters.
Anyway, the minister has agreed to look into our file.
That is a big relief.
When he look into it
he will realise the truth.
Dear.
I speak from my 30 years of government experience.
They will not do anything to understand the truth
or to help you.
And I came with you because
I don't want you to feel regretful
for not meeting the minister.
Unni.
I know very well that I haven't done anything wrong.
But they don't know that.
Dear.
In a government office,
matters can get extremely complicated.
There an official cannot take a decision
which is 100 percent correct.
What is considered right today, won't be seen right tomorrow.
When a government official signs a file
he prays.
Because that sign is capable of destroying his life
even without him knowing it.
Then, I see only one way out.
Go back to the journalist who came to meet you.
Give him the money he asked for
and escape from this case.
Why should you get involved in cases and complexities
and let your years of hard work go down the drain?
Think about it.
Did you talk to Mahendran?
He is not picking the call.
He said he would be here.
Still, why would Mahi want to meet us?
Is it some trouble?
It is something about the service organization.
The general body meet to select new office-bearers
is in next week.
Is Mahi contesting for the secretary post this time?
He didn't say anything.
In the current circumstances he is not going to win.
If he wants me to talk to someone for that
I will scoot away.
If it's something like that, I will also scoot off.
That will be good for you too.
Why should we stand with him
and make others hate us?
That's right.
Try once again.
Sir.
Mahi, did you come early?
No, I came just now.
You must have heard about
the general body next week.
Jacob sir.
I need your help.
What help, Mahi?
You already know.
I am not much active in all these.
Then
how can I call the general body members
just like that?
You don't have to call anybody,
I have dealt with matters of the party.
Then there is one news.
I have resigned from the state committee.
What?
What did you say?
I resigned from the state committee.
I have nominated you instead.
Balu, don't get upset.
Your name is also there on the list.
I had done everything to make it happen.
Thank you, sir.
Sir, you already know.
I have no interest in these positions.
Yes, I know.
But I can't refuse if you insist.
But Jacob sir is not like that.
Considering his seniority
he may even become the secretary.
Of course.
If it happens
your retirement will be a grand event.
Then, once the new committee comes to power
you must present a motion.
What?
I will tell you.
Sir.
Mahendran sir.
Did you have tea. - I don't want.
Sir, did he say something? - No.
Ask him.
Mahi.
What is it?
Around 2 kilometers away
from the land which we distributed to 48 families
in the Title Deed Distribution Fair,
a farmer named Vidyadharan
has been given a government land
on lease for agricultural purposes.
The land does not have permission for construction.
But that person has leveled the ground
and is now building a resort there.
So, is the government with the farmers
or the resort mafia?
Where is equal justice here?
The brunt of these activities
that take place with the silent permission
of the government falls upon us poor officials.
That's true.
When a new government comes to power next
someone will bring up this issue.
And some official would lose his job.
That's it.
What is the point of presenting this matter at the state committee?
Service organization must submit a memorandum to the chief minister
pointing out such double standards.
It must state that the government must create
an environment where Revenue officials
could work independently without interference from outside
if the government does not take any action
the organization would approach the court with this evidence.
But Mahi,
I don't think I alone can get this motion passed.
You just have to present the motion.
I will take care of the rest.
It's okay even if the motion is not passed.
Those who need to know it, will know it.
But Mahi, what's your intention?
Who is this Vidyadharan?
He is a very important person for the government.
He is the father-in-law
of our CM's son.
Gosh! Mahi..
If CM comes to know, it will be a problem for me.
What problem?
You are just presenting at the committee
a complaint with evidence sent by an anonymous member
of the organization.
That's all.
Isn't it?
Sir.
Isn't this a bit too risky? - Yes.
I am now in the middle of a chess game.
I will soon capture the minister on the other side.
But
when the minister is captured the king won't stay idle.
So, I must first set the game to check the king.
Don't you get it?
I have just begun.
Climax is yet to come.
Greetings, Madam.
Mahendran.
Come inside.
Why did you want to see me?
I behaved rudely to you that day.
That's okay, Madam.
Mahendran, it's.. - Leave it.
When I went to the Vigilance office that day
this person came to me and introduced himself.
He said he is a journalist.
He said if I pay him 10 lakh rupees
he would contact the Vigilance office
and help to close the case.
He must be an agent.
I pawned my gold jewellery
and got seven lakh rupees.
Let's meet him.
Give him the money.
And somehow save ourselves from this debacle.
I can't afford to raise the entire amount.
If you could help me..
Do you think we can save ourselves from this with money?
That is what he said that day.
I have no other option.
We can't trust these agents blindly.
Perhaps he would not have any connection with the Vigilance.
We can't even go and ask them
whether they received the money
that we had given to him.
I too am responsible for this problem.
So, I myself will solve this.
But you should stand with me.
Greetings!
Welcome all to this
auspicious handing-over-of-keys function.
This vehicle has been newly allotted to our Taluk Office.
Now our beloved, respected Aravindan sir
will hand over the keys
to Binukkuttan, the driver of this vehicle.
I now invite respected Aravindan sir
to do the same.
Come. - Sir.
Here. Look there.
Okay. Okay.
Bless me, sir.
I never thought I would be able to drive a new vehicle here.
Balu sir.
Ask Aravindan sir to take the vehicle forward
and crush the lemons.
Don't be silly.
That is unnecessary. - Tell him.
What are you saying?
Kuttan has a wish.
Tell me.
It's..
He wants you to take the vehicle forward
and crush the lemons.
That will be good, sir.
But.. It's true that I have license.
I haven't driven any vehicles for long.
You just have to take a bit forward.
Just press on the accelerator.
It's okay, sir.
Do it, sir.
So, I shall do it, right.
Yes, of course.
If you drive it, it will add to its elegance.
Really?
You yourself are elegant.
Come on.
Break a leg, sir!
Just put it on the first gear and then accelerate.
It will move.
Have a laddu.
No. -Okay.
Try once again, sir. - Once again.
Turn the key well.
Good! Good! - It started.
Take it forward, sir.
That's it.
Move. Move.
To be on safe side.
Do it, sir.
Move aside.
clutch! clutch!
Hit the brake!
Move!
Sir!
Oh, my leg!
Did it hit him?
Sir, aren't you okay?
Sir, did you kill him?
When?
Move! Give way!
Move! Who is this?
Oh, no!
Give him water.
Lift him!
Are you okay? - He is okay.
File! File! - Give him his file.
Are you okay?
Water!
Give him some water.
Vijayan sir, pass the water.
Laddu? - No.
Give him water.