(church bell rings)
(subtle music)
(church choir singing)
'We can't go in search of love...'
'lt won't last.'
'It has to happen of its own accord'
'lt has to hit us... Make us spin topsy-turvy!'
'That's true love...'
Dude! It's not too late. Let's just leave.
'And he's sitting here, yearning for that love!'
'In the next 5 minutes, that girl is getting married.'
'What is he going to do?'
'What brought him here?'
Sir, please help me!
I've been starving for two days... Sir!
May God bless you sir!
(train honks)
Come on, dude! Let's go!
(roadside commotion)
Priya, Teju, Jyothi!
Hey, are you sure it will be there?
Don't you see the poster?
If it's not in the movie, such things won't be on the poster, bro.
My brother watched the film yesterday...
- What are you saying, dude!? - He said it's all there.
- Bro!! - It's gonna be spicy!
Then you sit right next to me.
- Let me know when it comes, bro! - HEY! Let's go!
Hey! What are you doing here?
I told you I'm gonna be there!
Yeah, that's what you'll say.
Then you'll give random excuses.
How can we trust you?
Yes, which movie?
- (hurriedly) Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai! - Excuse me?
Please make it fast or move along.
Brother...
- Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai. - That movie, this young? Leave!
It's running housefull for 3 days, it seems!
No luck.
- Shall we? - Let's go, dude!
Get home safe, Ajith!
Sorry dude!
You stay here, I'll tell you how it was.
Brother! I heard it's your story!
- It's my hero Vishal's film... - You're a Vishal fan? Unbelievable!
I'm the head of the fan club, man!
(melancholic music)
'You know those guys who yearn for love that's filmy and cinematic?'
'He's one of those.'
'So... now you know why he showed up at that wedding.'
(on screen) I'm in love with you, Karthik!
'In someway or the other, I've influenced him...'
(on screen) This film is because of YOU
'The love that'll rewrite his life...'
'Begins right here.'
(feel-good music)
Damn it! They fooled us with that poster!
'OH MY BELOVED'
(pressure cooker whistles)
Mom, were you ever in love when you were young?
Of course! Your dad and I dated for 10 years before we married.
- Chop the carrots now. - Dad?!
Trouble, first thing in the morning!
Sir, it's a very good policy.
There's no waiting period at all.
Thank you sir.
Dear, is the food ready?
Yes, getting it!
Ajith...
I saw your report card.
Why have you scored so low in Physics?
I have spoken to Mr. Thomas.
You're going to attend his tuitions from tomorrow.
- Bro, why's my dad like this? - How exactly?
He's never done even one thing in a way that I like.
Just one look at him and you can say he's that kinda guy!
When I was younger...
Daddy, I wanted a Hero bicycle.
But instead he gave me...
- A Ladybird cycle for what joy? - My safety, apparently!
- You know why? - Tell...
- It's the job he does... - What is it?
Insurance agent. Sits on the computer all day, typing away.
- Why isn't this working? - I've disconnected it.
Exams are coming up, right? Focus on studying properly.
But my mom's fate is worse, bro!
The man barely smiles, dude!
Look how stern he seems even on his wedding day.
Sadist!
My mom is the only person who believes in me.
And her cooking is to die for! You know very well...
She supplies food to our whole colony.
Oh that fish curry, though!
Yes, okay!
Uh! I missed this one!
Go, give this to her quickly!
And get some coconut from the store.
What remains is all yours!
That one is yours, this is mine.
I want to feel that love, dude!
My heart doing a somersault...
My gut doing a backflip...
- I want to feel all that! - HEY!
What's with this somersault and backflip nonsense?
You're a martial artist or what?
Somehow, I feel like love is the key to happiness in life...
(school bell rings)
- (students in chorus) Good morning Miss! - Good morning! Sit down.
Dude, stop blabbering. Life is not cinema.
Try talking to any of these girls...
Miss Jennifer will skin you alive.
Bro, our life is pretty simple...
Think about it...
In the morning, our moms will scold us for sleeping in...
But in the night, they will chide us for staying up.
Between these two extremes,
is our existence.
Oops!
Smrthi!
Eraser...?
Yuck! No!
(chuckles)
You deserve that!
Smrthi!
What do you want?
Eraser...?
I said no.
Okay. I'm sorry.
Dude, why drag me?
Suffer!
Dude, I did absolutely nothing!
Yeah, exactly! Haven't you written anything?
Bug off!
What will this lead to?
'We can't go in search of love...'
'lt won't last.'
'It has to happen of its own accord'
'lt has to hit us...'
'Make us spin topsy-turvy!'
'lt has to be with us...always!'
'That's true love...'
'lt happened to me...'
'Actually l didn't choose Love...'
'That love struck me!'
'Now it's his turn!'
(romantic music)
Bro!
Eraser!
(in Telugu) I know, man!
- It's Smrthi's! - Then let's return it.
She refused when you asked, but not when I did...
This is love, right?
Dude! I'm telling you!
Sachin! Stand up!
Shouldn't have asked for that damn eraser.
I said get up!
Buffalo!
Why are you always talking?
If you are constantly talking, what will you become?
Miss, I'm going to become a Collector!
- (laughing) - Sure, you will!
You've written 'A squared plus B squared' is 'A2B'.
And you want to become a Collector?
What about that guy sitting next to you?
What is he going to do?
He...
He's going to become a lover, miss!
(laughs)
"Here she goes, my darling!"
"Stuns me with just a look!"
Hey, she's here!
Smrthi!
Ruler...?
- Here's mine, dude! - Bro, shut up!
It's okay, I'll take it tomorrow!
"I want to give her my whole heart!"
Hey, what's brewing?
It's been going on for a while.
- I don't believe it. - Dude?
Then go talk to her.
"I want to impress her with all my stories!"
Okay. Watch me!
Smrthi... Can I have your compass?
Can I give it to you after lunch?
Of course! Carry on. Bon Appetit!
Why's he asking for a compass when we're eating?
"Here she goes, my darling!"
"She cast her line and got me hooked"
Bro! It's good quality, right?
Yeah, yeah...
Hey... this film?
Just watch, dude!
Bro... Why are you cryring?!
If it happened for them...
It will happen for us too, right?
"Like in a romantic film"
"Need someone to sing duets with!"
Dude! She's accepted my Facebook friend request!
This is love, right?
It must've been a mistake.
Eat up!
Dear, your Boost...
You look funny...
I've made Boost. Come let's have!
Smrthi, it's my birthday tomorrow, please be there!
(sighs)
Smrthi, it's my birthday tomorrow.
We're cutting a cake, please be there.
Yes, we'll be there!
Hey, who invited you? Just Smrthi.
Keep quiet, bro!
Sure, I'll come.
Don't forget.
Yes!
Dude, you never invited me...
Don't come.
From your best friend, Sachin.
I moved mountains to buy this.
I've shown up without an invitation.
That's true friendship!
Let me take this...
Hey, move along!
Happy birthday buddy!
This is just an empty box!
Hi!
Happy Birthday!
(upbeat music)
Beautiful gift!
Thank you... Smrthi...!
It's slipping from my hands.... Phew!
I'm finally seeing the purpose of life, dude!
Ajith, your dad is going to be late.
Maa! Tell me something I don't already know.
Okay, open your gifts later. Come cut the cake.
- Your friends are all waiting! - In a minute, ma!
Hurry up.
- Sachin, bring him. - Yes, aunty!
This is my gift, dude!
Smrthi's!
Dude!
She's gotten me a whole stationery kit!
Are we going to open a stationery shop or what?
Dude... I gotta tell her right away.
- Don't do anything stupid! - I'll be back.
Hi!
Hi, Smrthi!
I saw the gift...
Oh. Already?
Thanks!
There are 4 Reynolds pens, and a box full of erasers...
Oh, and 4 rulers!
- I saw. - Yeah.
Yes, there's everything in there.
So please don't come asking for mine every day.
My mom keeps scolding me.
I can't take it anymore.
If this isn't enough, I will get you another set.
- But don't come talk to me at school! - This will last a whole year.
I'm off now.
(sad music)
Buddy!
From your best friend, Sachin.
She's gone... It's over.
(everyone singing Happy Birthday)
Blow the candle, son!
(cheering)
No, me first!
You brat!
Dude, give me.
I'll take it myself.
- I'll just take the cream, bro! - Shut up, man!
'First love, apparently. And it's over already?'
- 'He's feeling bad.' - (school bell rings)
'Though everyone else found it funny...'
'It aches, doesn't it?'
(melancholic music)
(upbeat music)
You're on the bowling team. Go.
I SAID GO!
Just swinging the bat doesn't make you a batsman.
And make someone stand outside the compound!
Y'all gonna need it!
- Bowl now! - Come on, bro! Easy wicket!
Hello!
Ball!
(feel-good music)
Bro, let her field and you go out.
Damn, that nonchalance!
- First year student? - Which year are you in?
Second year.
I'm a third year.
Oh. Nice year!
I'm...
I'm in the Tamil Nadu State team... Batsman!
- Hey! - Practice...
I sent you to fetch because you can't bat...
But even that you won't do?
Make it fast!
Bye!
Let her study in peace!
Excuse me, sir. Can I make an announcement?
"Want to walk hand in hand with you!"
Hi, this is Megha...
- Megha! - We have a Rangoli competition...
Megha, it seems!
Can you please put your hands up?
"All my feelings..."
It's a contest for girls...
"I want to turn into poems!"
"Bit of a handful myself"
"Need a girlfriend who just says okay"
'F', 'L', 'E', 'F'...
'E', 'L', 'E', 'L'...
E!
(laughs)
- 'Enemy'! - E for...
- 'Effection'! - Huh!?
What's 'Effection'?
You... are... pretty!
"Here she goes ... my darling!"
"Lifts my spirits with just her look!"
You... petty...
'DID YOU EAT?'
- Is this the place to ask? - Sorry...
Bro, wait up!
"Need someone to sing duets with!"
"And when I hear the music play"
"The wind itself better grow wings!"
I am sure this is love.
I'm sure you're going mad.
No doubt about it.
I'm asking her out!
Dude?
I...
Love...
You.
Move left!
Dude, move to the off-side!
Hey, go to gully!
Bro, here!
Stop bird-watching and field, guys!
(exciting music)
(screams)
OUT!
'School love story - Fail.'
'College love story - Epic fail.'
'Then....'
'Which girl's wedding is he here for?'
- You broke her head with a cricket bat... - Son! Shhh...
(church choir singing)
Sorry Lord, please forgive me!
The one whose head you broke with that bat?
That Megha?
No, the one who stole my heart. Sneha!
Sneha?! Who's that?
(romantic music)
Bro, it's not too late...
Let's eat the biryani and leave.
- Let me just tell her... - What?
Tell who? You weren't even invited.
Let's get out of here, don't be foolish-
Let go of me!
I don't even know when you fell in love.
Why'd you bring me here? Come on, man!
Why are you dragging me? I'm slipping, let me go!
Hey! Who are you?
Happy married life...
Hallelujah!
Who is this guy?
- Sneha! - Ajith?
What is all this?
Sneha, listen to me. Please don't marry him.
Hey! Who the hell are you?!
That's my uncle.
Oh! Sorry uncle...
- Who is he? What is he saying? - Don't get married to him, Sneha!
What?!
Sneha, I love you.
Ajith, what's this nonsense?
Is this the time for this?
I'd have said it the moment I met you...
Stephen! Thrash him.
- But I was worried you'd judge me... - We're asking you something
and you're still talking to her?
Uncle, I just came along.
Get out!
Why are you beating me?
It's he who loves her, not me!
Dude!
This guy is thrashing me from behind! Please help me, bro!
Hey! Let me go!
If my bro gets angry, y'all are done for!
(car beeps)
(upbeat music)
Dear, were you in the Central Jail before?
Brother, this is my first time.
You look familiar though.
Happy? Nobody in my family has ever stepped into a police station.
And you've made me a 'familiar' jail face.
- Sir, tea... - Leave it here.
Who is she, dude? Why are we here for her?
Hey... It's your dad...
Sir...
Yes, sir?
I heard the boys got into some trouble at the church.
Oh! That case?
Sir!
Do you know what they did?
They snuck into the church to sabotage a wedding.
They've smashed the windshield of a car with a flower pot.
The bride's parents have lodged a complaint.
The SI is on patrol. You'll have to wait here till he's back.
Alright, sir...
(intense music)
Sir, that's the section for the accused.
- 'Accused'?! - Go sit on the other side.
Dude, I think we are the 'accused'...
Sir, the car repairs cost 80,000, it seems.
You pay that and we'll have them withdraw the complaint.
If not there'll be an FIR, legal proceedings and all that.
(tense music)
(gate screeches)
Dad? Dad!
Let's not tell mom about this...
(melancholic music)
(knocking)
Who's wedding was it?
Answer my question. Who's wedding was it?
- I didn't mean to... - Oh!
You didn't mean to go and stop the wedding?
I thought she was in love with me...
You thought she was in love with you?
I trusted everything you said...
And let you do things your way...
Serves me right!
I completely trusted you!
You've broken it all.
(sobs)
Maa!
It's been so long since he graduated...
Hasn't managed to hold onto one job.
I am ashamed to face our relatives' questions.
And you've taken a loan from my brother for this?
Why did you go bail him out?
You should've let him rot there.
Leave it, dear.
- We'll talk later- - How do I let it go?
He's brought it this far because I kept letting things go.
Look at him standing there after creating such a big mess!
It's completely my fault! I was too easy on him.
Now he's uncontrollable.
Dear... didn't you mention there's some job for him at Xavier's?
Call him right away!
That's okay. We'll see to it later.
No, it's not okay. Do it right now!
Mom...
I'm sorry.
This won't happen again.
Give me just one week.
I'll find some work for myself.
You will find 'some' job.
But you won't consider the one your dad says?
That's not what I meant.
I just don't want this particular job.
Be it any job, you have to give it a try.
Only then you'll know if you like it or not.
Dad... you please don't get into this.
What do you know about me?
Have you ever done anything that I like?
Do you at least know what I like?
I got so tired, that I just stopped trying with you.
Even now, I asked you for just one thing...
To not tell mom about this whole thing.
But you immediately did, and turned her against me.
Are you happy now?
- Hey! - I'll do it...
I'll take the job he's getting me.
I'll also become a broker like him...
You don't have any right to criticise him.
Do the job he asks you to do.
Don't you dare try to get away from doing it...
Is this even a big deal?
Mum's slaps are special, dude.
My mom's ladle has been used to whoop me more than in the kitchen.
This is really not worth fussing over!
My mom has never even yelled at me.
Neither has mine!
You wastrel! Come, get to bed!
That's for my daddy.
Let it go, bro!
She'll come around soon.
My mom always believed I'd make it big in life.
But after today...
I think even she hates me now.
It's all my dad's fault!
He did all this just to send me to work.
Every dad will want to send their son to work...
Do you want him to send you to war instead?
Just grit your teeth and work for a year.
Then you will be your family's shining star!
Right?
A good sleep is the answer to all troubles.
Just come and sleep.
By the way, what job is it?
'Matter for money'?!
Hey! It's 'matrimony'.
Oh...
I don't believe in it at all!
How can anyone get married without being in love?
Bro, nowadays people get married without a bride.
This is no big deal. But hear me out...
Instead of going after some girl and getting beaten up,
just do your job.
If you get caught again...
No police station for you. It'll be straight up prison.
Bro!
Hey! I'll do no such thing.
I'm going to focus on work and nothing else.
I'll be glad if you keep this up...
(upbeat music)
(elevator dings)
(girl humming)
(elevator) First floor.
(romantic music)
(elevator) Second floor.
(elevator) Third floor.
Hi, I'm Ajith. I'm here to meet Mr. Xavier.
Please wait, I'll let him know.
(Ajith humming)
(man humming)
Morning!
Ajith, please come.
They're calling you!
This way, please.
(upbeat music)
The boy and girl should meet first, so let's arrange that...
Once that's done, we will proceed!
Ajith! Over here...
Your dad and I grew up as neighbours.
He's a very good friend of mine. Such a disciplined man.
I hope you've taken after him.
- Definitely not... - What?!
What do you mean?
I mean... I meant to say I'm even better.
Ah, that's the spirit!
- What have you studied? - B.Com., sir.
B.Com., right...
Anyhow... In this office...
This is the work.
Not the eating!
Junior Relationship Manager.
3 months probation, okay?
- A promotion in 3 months?! - No!
Not 'promotion', it's 'probation'. Okay?
'Probation'...
Mr. Mairu! Come to my room.
- Mairu? - Sir?
Come on in.
This is Ajith...
New joinee. Show him the ropes.
Okay, sir.
Mairu will tell you the rest.
Sir, it's 'Mayur'.
That's what I said.
Mayur, Mairu... it's all the same.
Okay sir.
Hi, I'm Ajith.
Here's your folder. All the best!
Oh and... Hey, Mairu!
I saw something called 'Oreo bajji'.
Where do I get it?
Will work on it, sir!
Get on it right away.
I need to know immediately. It's my evening snack, okay?
Have you worked elsewhere?
Yes, in an accounts company.
Why did you leave it?
- The work wasn't satisfactory... - Very good!
You shouldn't be unsatisfied. It's unnecessary stress...
No! They weren't satisfied, so they fired me.
He's definitely trouble...
Bro, this is the outreach department.
They bring the clients in.
But bro, don't take this lightly...
The clients we get aren't normal people.
Each one is a unique challenge.
And we categorise our clients into 3 types:
Bronze... Huh?
(romantic music)
Bro, did you listen to whatever I said?
Yes sir, let's do it.
Great start!
This guy seems to be a challenge himself.
Come!
(train honks)
Hey, weren't you smiling when you came in?
Why did you stop as soon as you saw me?
How did the interview go?
It went okay...
I got the job.
The wise always say marriages are made in heaven...
(romantic music)
Look at these photos...
These are all picture-perfect moments.
It's like a dream world...
Look how happy they are!
Everyone craves this fantasy...
A photoshoot in Iceland...
An underwater proposal...
A kiss in the skies...
A sunset date with their partner, on top of a lonely mountain peak...
Why do they crave all this?
Because everyone wants a spectacular love story that's not their 'normal'.
Our clients come to us with their dreams and expectations...
They hope that we'll show someone who changes their outlook on love.
Hi!
- Hi! - Ajith, right?
We met yesterday? In the elevator...
What do you think about this, Ajith?
You're spot on!
Everyone craves for love that will change their life.
Yes!
These are our clients' expectations.
'They look just like your favourite actor'...
'They sing just like your favourite singer'...
Like this, we need to say whatever it takes...
And convince them that they are meant to be in love.
Only then, will those 2 profiles connect on an emotional level.
Only if we're clear about this, we can meet our monthly targets.
Remember...
Each one of you should convert at least four clients.
And if you don't...
You will be replaced by someone who can.
Got it?
(everyone) Yes. Anjali!
Get back to work.
Ajith!
Consider this as your first and last warning.
Our day starts at 9:00.
Not 9:01... Not 9:02...
And definitely not 9:24!
At 9 am sharp, you need to be at your desk.
And you shall not leave before you are done for the day.
Is that clear?
(upbeat music)
Change is the only constant...
But this photo will never change!
She's always 'Employee of the Month'.
She joined as my junior...
And I've done only around 150 conversions.
But she's going to hit 1000 soon!
It's literally an industry record.
Many other companies tried to poach her...
But nothing worked out.
The moment a profile goes to her...
You can already mark it as 'converted'.
She can talk down any stubborn client.
And she expects us to do the same.
She doesn't care if you're her senior.
She'll throw the file in your face and walk away.
I've not heard her talk about anything except work.
In this office, she's the one who calls the shots.
Even Mr. Xavier doesn't disagree with her.
Everyone who works here will cross her path at some point.
And when that happens...
(upbeat music)
Bowled him! It's out! Howzatt!
Hold on.
You bowled wrong. I'm not out.
- Bowl again. - Bro, it's out!
Bowl again, I say!
Name is Sachin but hopeless with the bat.
And your name's Yesudas but singing? Not your thing.
Shut up and bowl.
Barely 3 days at work and you are already whining about your boss?
Bowl! (to Ajith) And what's his name?
Anjali.
Huh? Anjali?
Hey!
Can't you see I'm talking? Hold it.
Anjali? Another girl?
That means you will already be fantasizing about her.
- Not sure which jail next... - Dude!
Hold on...
She was very friendly in the beginning.
She was all about love, fantasy, etc.
But suddenly she switched to devil-mode.
Okay?
I got so scared...
Thank God!
This is the first time you've been scared instead of falling in love.
Do you realise this is actually great progress?
Now, you've become a man!
(alarm clock beeps)
Consider this as your first and last warning.
Our day starts at 9:00.
Not 9:01... Not 9:02...
(upbeat music)
Bro!
You officially start work today.
- Client meeting. - What should I do, sir?
Just bow to them and say, "Welcome to Lifetime Matrimony".
Oh! Is that it?
That's it...
Welcome to Lifetime Matrimony!
Tell me your requirements.
Note it down!
She can be a new-age traditional girl...
Or an old-school modern girl!
He should live only in the US.
The girl should be...
shorter than me.
The girl's complexion...
should be lesser than mine.
- So what should she be, ma'am? - She can be anything!
But she should be less than me.
Please tell me, sir.
Come on, go ahead!
Tell me your requirement, sir!
I prefer... a 5 feet 6 inch...
Cabinet?
(laughs)
You are very funny!
The groom... should only be from our caste.
One can stare at a fallen leaf forever...
It contains the history of a whole forest!
She should have a mouth... But shouldn't talk.
She should have a nose...
But shouldn't breathe!
It shouldn't be pierced.
No piercing. Right! Sorry.
What are your requirements?
(various clients and their requirements)
I just need it to be a girl.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Ravikumar also informed me that you had enquired about a policy.
Yes sir. Even his family just recently took a policy.
Tell me your requirement, I will take care of it.
Here you go.
Ajith has been promoted.
Dear, it's our wedding anniversary.
All these years and you still manage to forget.
Here, son.
I don't want it.
Hey, hold on.
Enough with that long face.
Do you know how good it is to see you finally being responsible?
Don't be bothered by what I said the other day.
Take care, go safely.
(sentimental music)
I've checked it Anjali.
I've readied the conversion reports from April to June last year.
(arguing in the background) I can't send my daughter to Bahrain!
What's going on here?
Is this how you run a matrimony?
It's all your fault!
I said no to matrimonies.
We should've just gone with people we know.
Yeah, blame me for everything!
- Is this the manager? - How am I supposed to know?
- All okay, sir? - What is this?
We asked for a US-based groom, and you've sent us Bahrain.
There's no use talking to them.
It's just a waste of time, let's go.
Refund our money. We'll take this elsewhere.
- In our family... - Sir, please calm down.
I understand your concern.
And there's a reason you were shown this file.
What is it?
Your daughter is in finance and banking.
There's a demand for that in Bahrain.
She'll find a job easily.
And don't be scared that it's an unfamiliar country.
There are a lot of Indians in Bahrain.
And more importantly, it's only 4 hours away by flight.
You can visit her whenever you like.
Even when she has a child, she can stay close to our culture.
I'm very certain...
Kaushik is the perfect match for Sindhuja.
Now, this we understand.
Exactly! He was just frowning instead.
Couldn't explain properly and only confused us further!
- Thank you! - Thank you, ma'am.
Ajith!
- Come to my cabin. - Okay.
You've been here for a month now.
Why can't you read the requirements properly?
All the converted files since our inception are in storage.
(bird flutters)
I want you to read them...
And update the first 10 years' files in our database.
Let's see if that teaches you how to be diligent.
Anjali, 10 years' files? How can I single-handedly...
Why are you even here if you can't do this simple task?
And Ajith...?
Your conversion target is still the same.
Don't forget that.
If there's another incident like today...
That'll be your last day at this job.
(upbeat music)
Welcome to Lifetime Matrimony!
(train honks)
Hi! Good morning. I am Narasimhan!
- Nice meeting you... - I'm Ajith!
Can I talk to you for 2 minutes...
Sir, I'm late for a meeting. We'll talk another time!
"I wished for love, but He made me run around!"
"I had some hopes, but He blew them to the ground!"
"My mercury is in retrograde, all thanks to Him!"
"I'm parched, but I'm drowning within!"
Good morning!
Hello, good morn...
(arguing) You made us pay so much...
- Give us answers! - Just give me two minutes...
You always ask for a minute or two?
What's with you, man? Why are you laughing like a fool?
I don't need your damn match!
Ma'am, please!
"I'm stuck in a loop ... Someone help me, bro!"
"What is this life, dude? What is this life, dude?"
"What is this life, dude? Seriously what a life, dude!"
Conversions?
Zero.
'Pasta Rasagulla', mind tasting some?
- No, thank you sir... - I'll tell Anjali if you refuse.
Eat up!
'Gulab Jamun Pizza'!
Go for it!
"No matter what I do, it's never enough!"
"Everyday's quite tough, that's for sure!"
"That's for sure! That's for sure!"
"That's for sure! Okay, what else?"
"Climb the stairs, reach the top!"
"Shave it clean, don't you stop! That's the goal!"
"That's the goal, that's the goal!"
"What do you mean? WHAT DO YOU MEAN!?"
"One by one, drop each stone!"
"That's the best trick to bring the water up to brim!"
"Learn it, bro! Learn it, bro!"
"Learn it, bro! Learn that, brother!"
"Forget the rest, finish your test!"
"Run it fast... keep that mindset!"
"Get it, bro! Get it, bro!"
"Get it, bro! Go get it, brother!"
"Don't ruin yourself with all this stress!"
"Your life is in your hands, forget the mess!"
"Let them all talk, but you chase your dream!"
"Don't lament! Don't cry! Don't break! Don't hide, inside!"
Ajith! What is the update?
With your latest lover, Anjali?
Wow, new girlfriend?
Please be quiet.
As if I'm not suffering enough.
This is quite common in a workplace.
- Don't stress. - (phone rings)
Who's calling me at this hour?
Oh, this guy.
Hi Sachin.
Tonight there's a client call.
You take it, okay?
- Sir? - Client call at 10, man...
My mother, sir...
- Mother? - My mother has been...
- What happened to your mother, man? - My mother...
Hey don't panic, tell me what happened.
My mother...
Sachin...
Hey, okay okay. I'll ask Siddhu to handle it.
- Take care of your mother... - Thank you, sir.
No worries, dear. You stay strong, my boy.
Why can't you just do what she says?
It's not just her. It's also this company's owner!
He tortures us by making us eat random fusion foods.
And she's out to get me all the time.
I hate going to that place.
Tell me if your workplace has any openings.
I'll just switch over.
Sure.
Who knows when we'll get the boot... And you want to join there?
Bro, no one is at their dream job here.
They're all making the best of what they got.
Look at that guy.
Do you think he dreamed of making parottas all his life?
But look at him having fun with it.
Hear me out, bro...
Your life is flour right now. You should only make it a parotta!
(upbeat music)
'Alaipaayuthey', 'Minnale', 'Kadhal', 'Subramaniapuram'...
'Premam', 'Autograph'!
What is this?
You might have seen romance blossom in these movies.
But have you seen romance blossom because of these movies?
I don't get it.
Just choose your favorite film. I'll show you the ideal partner.
Are you going to accept what you get?
Or are you going to... make your own destiny?
"My Jupiter is rising now, all thanks to Him!"
"And I've finally arrived, sing me a hymn!"
"He made me walk with my head held high!"
"He made all the bad times go bye-bye!"
I see only Japanese movies!
Oh dear daughter of Kurosawa!
"You've finally arrived, you're the king!"
"Hey dandanakka! Life is dandanakka!"
- Conversions? - Three! -Five! -Four!
Sixteen!
"Life is dandanakka! Life is dandanakka!"
Cancerians, unlucky day...
- Bro, one Boost! - One Boost!
On it, sir.
- You're a Boost guy as well? - Yes, sir!
Sir, your Boost...
Thank you!
Me too!
Sir, why are you eating just the powder?
- Brother, here you go. - Since I was a child...
I've gotten used to sneakily eating it straight out of the bottle.
So I never mix it in milk...
I just eat it as it is.
I've been noticing for a while...
You show up here every day, and greet everyone.
What is going on?
It's all a matter of matrimony...
Oh! Is it for your son or daughter?
It's for me!
- I'm sorry, sir. - It's alright, dear.
- I'm 55 years old right now. - Oh!
But I'm disappointed that I don't have a married life.
My mom asks me...
"At age 60, George Clooney, the Hollywood star..."
"He's married for the second time already!"
"Aren't you capable of even one?"
So, I heard this is the best matrimony service...
So I paid for it...
And I show up every day.
But now they're telling me that there's no compatible match.
How can there be no match, sir?
- No, there is a problem. - (phone rings)
- The problem is that... - Sir, give me a second.
Bro, Mr. Xavier wants to see you.
Now?
Oh okay, be there in two minutes!
(tense music)
- Sir? - What have you done, man?
What have you done?!
Sixteen conversions in one month!
That's superb! Amazing!
I thought you will be useless like your dad had mentioned.
But you've aced it!
(laughs)
Dear, take him along to meet that 'Gold Category' client.
It's okay, take him along.
He's done sixteen conversions in a month!
He's young, let him learn.
All the best, man!
(clock ticks)
(intense music)
(dog whining)
- That's how I've raised him. - Oh!
- Hi sir, I'm Anjali from... - Let's cut to the chase.
Here's the thing.
This wedding has to happen within 30 days.
Sir...
One month might be too less a time to...
Let me know if you can't get it done. I'll check elsewhere.
Sir, we not just another matrimony service.
We are the best in the business.
Generally, high profile matches take time.
That was my concern.
But we already have a lot of high-end clients registered with us.
So we will find your daughter a match within a month.
They should be on par with our status.
The family should match our values & traditions. That's it.
Sure.
Ajith, take notes.
- And keep me in... - Anjali...
His daughter isn't here... Shouldn't we ask her...
What is it?
Sir, if your daughter's here, we can speak to...
What do you want with her?
She might have some criteria of her own, I'll note...
- Ajith! - Her requirements are what I tell you.
Ajith...
Please stay out of this.
Sir, you please carry on. Do you have any other req...
Hold on.
You just want to hear it from my daughter, right?
Maha!
(intense music)
Yes, dad.
He wants to know your thoughts on the groom.
Please tell him.
Tell me.
I have no such specifics.
Whatever my dad says... I'm happy with it.
Do you trust me now?
That's how I've raised her.
You may leave, dear.
Ajith.
Can you please wait outside?
How did you end up here?
I'm also on a leash here, just like you.
Is he your boss?
The one next to him? That's my boss.
At least, you get fed well.
You're happy.
(sentimental music)
Sir, we'll look for a groom that matches your criteria.
If you send your daughter's horoscope, we will get to work immediately.
Okay.
Guys, we have a situation.
I need the best profiles for Maha on my table, within the week.
I need you to understand the requirements.
Do your research, and shortlist the right matches.
Also, it's critical that the horoscopes match.
I'm always open to discussing any queries you might have.
Till this is done, you are not going to do anything else.
(upbeat music)
- I don't think her dad will agree... - Son!
I've brought lunch...
Do you want to join me?
I'm on an important job...
I need to tell you an important thing about me...
Please give me two days, I'll talk to you.
- Two days?! - Exactly. 2 days!
Damn it!
Shyam Varadarajan, age 25, MBA graduate.
They run an import-export business.
Family net worth is 350 crores.
Okay. Start with the field verification immediately.
- Do you work here? - Yes, I do.
Only Shyam is here. Sir and madam are in the US.
There's 4 other factories, sir. It's Shyam sir, who runs them all.
He never denies a favour. A gem of a person.
(upbeat music)
All of Shyam's family businesses are based out of the US.
His brother has flown down for some work now.
But he's flying back this weekend.
Apparently, he takes all major decisions for the family.
So I think if we convince him, we'll be good.
Okay. Fix a meeting tomorrow. I'll handle it.
(romantic music)
- Hello! - Hi!
Sir is in a meeting.
- Could you please wait? - Yeah.
Don't interrupt me like last time.
His brother is a successful businessman.
So just observe how I handle this.
Okay.
The meeting is over.
Sir's ready to meet you.
- Please... - Okay!
- Hi! - Hi.
Hello sir, I'm Anjali!
Ganesh Varadarajan.
(upbeat music)
I've been in a committed relationship for the past 6 years.
My dad came to know about it.
That's why...
He wants to get me married off in a hurry.
No matter how many grooms come through...
I want nobody but him.
(sobs)
If I can't be with him, I will die.
What's his name?
Shyam!
So... your dad doesn't approve of Shyam.
He just knows I'm in a relationship...
But not with who.
Okay, put me in touch, I'll handle it.
Yeah, I just got home. I'll call you back!
- Stop! Who are you? Get out! - I'll be out in 2 minutes, bro!
But how...?
My dad does not approve of love marriages.
Who said anything about a love marriage?
This is going to be an arranged marriage in its purest form.
(upbeat music)
I need the details immediately.
- Bro, this is it! - Wow, a Rolls Royce!
- Bro, that's a Range Rover - Oh, is it?
- Thanks, brother! - What a big building!
Can you wear those shoes for god's sake?
- They got wet on the way. - We're late, come on!
(upbeat music)
I'm so glad we got to meet today.
I heard you're flying back next week.
- Yeah! - Hope you had a fruitful trip here!
Not bad.
Where in the States, sir?
Nobody told me America was a state?!
- The capital. - Washington DC?!
Yeah!
(chuckles)
Your order, sir?
One coffee, without sugar, without milk.
You mean, black coffee?
Coffee...
Without sugar...
Without milk...
Got it?
Okay, sir.
- Nothing for me. - No, thank you.
Sir, since you're our most esteemed client,
it's very important to us that we find Shyam the best match.
(in Tamil) You may answer 'Sounds good'.
Sounds good!
- Okay. - Sounds good!
Tell me, what kind of a bride do you want?
I want someone who's beautiful...
And if she's got a good family, I'll be happy.
We want 'Mahalakshmi'!
Sir?
I meant 'like'!
Like the Goddess Mahalakshmi.
It's every man's wish, right?
You, you, you...
- Isn't that right, Alice? - Yes, sir!
See, we don't have any specifics.
We are a broad-minded family.
Because I strongly believe that marriage is not a thing between two.
It is a bonding of...
I mean a family is just...
It's living in harmony, right?
Absolutely, sir!
He's going to get us caught...
Hey brother...!
What did you say?
I didn't say anything...
What did you say?!
I didn't say anything, sir.
Marriage is not a joke, brother!
It's not a joke!
Get out of my sight!
- I didn't say anything... - Ajith!
Please wait over there.
Alice, get him another table.
Sir? Please.
Irritating...!
Where was I?
"Marriage is not a joke"...
Hey, that was for him!
You please continue.
Sir, I'll just jump the gun.
- (in Tamil) Leap over a gun. - I get what you are looking for.
We will send you profiles that will suit Shyam.
Please take a look and let me know.
Sounds good!
- Alice? - Sir?
Where's the next meeting?
Umm, in 30 minutes, at Leela.
Let's push then, okay?
- Nice meeting you. - Same here, sir.
I got to go!
Come home soon, man!
- Just cancel the coffee! - So, I'll see you again!
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Anjali...
I think I've found the match!
(feel-good music)
It's an auspicious hour at 6:00 pm.
I'll convey my decision then.
(bell rings)
Maha's file is converted.
Good job, team! You may leave now.
Ajith...
Could you come to my cabin?
- Anjali? - Yes.
Please sit, Ajith.
Sorry...
Congratulations, Ajith.
I should congratulate you...
You've played a key role in this conversion.
I was just part of the team...
Thank you!
Here...
Check Maha's files.
Mark it as 'completed'.
I think there's been a mix-up.
In this instead of Shyam...
(upbeat music)
Do I look like a fool?
I've been here for so many years...
You think I can't spot a fake profile?
Anjali... Shyam and Maha are in love...
I know.
I mean...
They've been together for 5 years now...
That's something they should deal with her dad.
Not with you.
You've lied to the client.
You've forged documents.
You have only 2 options...
I can go to the cops and make a fuss...
Or, you can take the high road.
Hand over your resignation letter and...
Quit!
(tense music)
Anjali, please listen...
Whatever it is, take it out on me.
Please leave Shyam and Maha out of this, please!
He's a very nice boy. If you go with this other guy...
Maha will never be happy!
Please, Anjali!
Her life will be ruined.
Please do this for...
Her life will be ruined?
Who are you to decide that?
Do you even know your job?
Huh?
You can't understand a basic 'Silver' client's requirements...
You're qualified to talk about Maha's life?
You're not a hero, Ajith.
You're nothing but a file-forging fraud.
Fraud, huh?!
Who are you, then?
Maybe I don't know anything... But what do you know?
All you do is put people into categories.
Gold, Silver and what-not!
Caste, horoscope, wealth! If these match, great!
You just celebrate and call yourself the employee of the month.
- That's what matters to you... - Don't raise your voice.
Mind your words.
You knew Maha is in love with Shyam...
Despite that, you did this.
Did you ever stop to think? About Maha's feelings?
Of course not. I know you don't care.
Because Maha is not your client. Her dad is.
Don't tell me how to do my freaking job, Ajith!
All this romance and drama is nice to hear.
But it is not worth anything in life.
I've been working here for 5 years.
There's a reason why I have hundreds of files on my desk.
It's because it works!
If you need the best match...
... this is the way!
Will I get it too? The best match?
This is Narasimhan.
He's been a 'Silver' client for 3 months.
Yes yes!
Why haven't you found a match for him yet?
Ajith.
Don't drag clients into this unnecessarily.
You no longer belong here. Please leave.
What?!
You lost your job?
Hello!
I don't work here anymore, right?
Then he's a client only to you.
To me he's a... friend.
So I'm asking in that sense...
What about his match?
Sir, we're sorry.
There might be delays in matchmaking due to your age.
But first thing in the morning, Mr. Mayur will contact you.
We'll figure things out.
What is all this fancy English jargon?
Hello?
This Mayur that you mentioned...
Ramya...
Karthikeyan.
I've spoken to all of them!
They've all said they can't help anymore.
Just sitting here and greeting everyone, I've wasted 3 whole months.
Sir, don't worry, I'll take care.
Sir, 3 months or 3 years, they'll say the same thing.
- Hear that? - Because you're not important to them.
It's your status.
If you'd been a 'Gold' client, the whole office...
Ajith, stop it!
Okay I'll stop.
But what's your answer to him?
You're the best at matchmaking right?
Do it for him then.
Sir...
Now she'll say something to scam you.
WHY?
I know from my experience as an employee.
You will never have any luck here.
What are you saying?
If you see the criteria their clients pose...
... you won't even be a last option for them.
But that's not your fault...
What you need is...
... a heartfelt...
... criteria-less...
... unconditional love.
Love?
Yeah...
But you will not get it here.
You find it for him then!
Please don't come asking for mine every day.
Sneha, I love you!
What?!
This is not new to you, right?
So you can find this love for sir.
Yes...
Sir...
Before he can fathom his own words...
I will find the best life partner for you.
Can I trust you...?
You do your thing, Ajith.
Actually...
You don't have to resign.
Whatever you did sneakily all these days, do it openly.
I'll prove that I am right.
And I will fire you myself.
What if I end up being right?
Then you stay.
- I leave. - Huh? No...
I'll see you in the morning, sir.
(epic music)
Son...
You're so confident about me falling in love.
Where did you get that from?
Sir...
Just relax...
... and watch me in action!
(exciting music)
Till the very end...
... neither of them bothered to ask...
... about my actual problem!
My dear lord...
(upbeat music)
(intense music)
(subtle music)
Michael!
Michael!!
Isn't this how it'll be when we get married?
How come it's just the two of us?
There's nobody else?
(clicks tongue)
Mom and dad...
No way.
So...
So?
Just you and me.
Michael..?
Hmm?
Let's get married?
When?
When...
Right now?
(chuckles)
Here. Your turn.
Just married!
(romantic music)
- Hello? - Mayur
- Yes, Anjali. - Could you please come to my cabin?
Yeah.
Bro, I have a doubt!
Did your father give birth to you as a challenge or what?
- Hey... - Then what?
You should just mind your own business at work
and not throw around challenges like a jerk.
This is how you messed up trying to help Maha.
Now she's not even answering your calls.
He's come trusting us, so...
Trusting us?
- What do you mean 'US'? - Exactly.
Didn't you say I should work as if I like this job?
- Remember? - That I just said...
Alright, now where's the guy?
- Take it. - Here you go.
Your dad's friend, eh?
- No worries, sir. We'll be confident. - Dude!
You can talk to uncle later, bro.
Ask the guy to come now.
This uncle is that guy, bro!
I am Narasimhan.
What's wrong, Mayur? Why the delay with this case?
This isn't a simple profile like you may assume.
What is the problem even, Mayur?
- I'll take care... - Bro...
I think you're going overboard with this.
He's a gem, dude.
I'm sure he won't lead us into any trouble.
Everything looks fine.
All the requirements are normal, no expectations and financially he's fine,
I don't see any problems at all.
Oh there is.
There is a problem.
Anjali...
What is it, sir?
When I was in the 8th grade,
We were the number 1 in cricket at the time.
As usual, we were playing St. Bede's in the finals.
A nailbiter!
I walked in as the last batsman.
We needed just two runs to win the match.
I took the bat, and went in wearing the pads, gloves, helmet and all...
Then came the bowler, Sridhar Kamakoti.
And he delivered the ball...
I only saw it pitch.
I tried to smash it for a six!
But it missed the bat and...
The ball crashed into my vital point!
I screamed my lungs out and fell down in a daze...
Then, sir?
Then what else...
I was rushed to Royapettah hospital.
They took a scan and announced...
"This man...
is now infertile."
A ball can destroy your fortune?
That's unbelievable, dude.
- Hey... - I'm confused...
You yourself need help with love.
And you're going to set him up with love?
Just by looking at him,
it seems like he's already had a handful of heart attacks!
Dude! I've got a plan all sorted out.
Just wait and watch.
- Ma'am, are you single? - Wait, man!
I haven't even removed the cap yet.
Okay, rolling.
- Are you single? - No!
- Ma'am are you single? - No!
- Are you single? - Yes, why?
Whip out those cards, man!
Santhosh Subramaniam.
(imitating a character from the movie) Haha.. Hasini!
"The king has entered the chat"
I'm heading out, ma!
(in Japanese) I'll take leave, mother!
Go quickly, go!
Go, go, go!
"He's still hoping for a partner prime!"
Go fast, sir!
Can you give me some of the prasad?
"He's seen around the whole town, Looked up, down, all around"
Headbutt her... Go on!
"Heart broke, hopes drowned, But no pair yet found!"
I have nothing to do with this!
Hey don't run off without me!
"Love or arranged, whatever the drama, You still need luck, my dear mama!"
Uncle is so cute!
- Uncle? - Yeah!
Uncle, it seems.
"Kaif that dropped a catch and a wife that's a perfect match"
"Not happening, not a scratch!"
Bro, I brought the mosquito fog by mistake!
My god they've sprayed the disinfectant!
"A dull old knife, And a married life ..."
"Certain not to cut through anything!"
"Half his beard's gone silver white, This bride-hunt's now a full-time fight!"
You could've just told us you can't play the mouth organ, right?
At least some romance would've happened.
But then...
Romance did happen over there.
How come?
"Yup, he's a true-blue STR fan!"
"Whether love marriage, Or an arranged one..."
So you didn't play. You got played.
Bloody fool!
It's not working out when the women pick first.
So go on, choose your favourite love story!
69!
Sir...!
- That's 96 sir! - Get your mind out of the gutter!
Guys, it's ringing!
Awesome, talk!
Hello! Is it Baanu?
Oh! Like Jaanu, we have Baanu!
Uncle, mom's not home now, shall I give it to dad?
- Dad, phone! - No no, wrong number!
" Whether love marriage, Or an arranged one... "
" Love or arranged, whatever the drama, You still need luck, my dear maama! "
" You still need luck, my dear maama! "
Hurry sir, let's go!
Sir, come on, fast!
Bengaluru tomatoes!
They're ripe, I'm so sorry!
(people laughing together)
Bye!
Excuse me...
You have a beautiful smile.
(in Hindi) I can't speak Tamil.
Eh?
Haathi Mera Saathi.
There's a language problem.
Anyhow, good attempt.
- I'll take leave, dear. - Sure sir, see you.
Hello, mister.
Three matches. She barely broke a sweat.
If I had the fortune of giving birth, and even if it were a boy,
I'd name the child Anjali.
You idiot...
This is a first for me. Something like this.
- Where are you from, originally? Chennai? - No, no.
I'm from Nagercoil. All my relatives live there.
My mother and I came and settled in Chennai when I was very young.
My mother is everything to me.
You said all your relatives are in Nagercoil...
Do you have land there?
Ofcourse! Around 7 and a half acres.
It's all lush greenery.
About 3 crores under mother's name.
And 10 crores under mine. It'll mature in 2026.
- He's okay for me. - Oh, okay!
Sure, then we'll discuss further and go through with the formalities next week.
See you.
- Greetings. - I'll discuss the rest and call you soon.
You're 55 years old.
But your brain hasn't grown as much as you have physically.
What are you saying, ma?
That girl...
Did she even bother asking anything about you?
All she cares about is your money.
She's not good for you.
Okay, ma.
Sir, we'll meet the next match.
- Sir... - Yes?
They're going to be a while, sir...
It's okay, we'll wait.
No sir...
They're going to be extremely late, it seems.
However long it takes,
let's meet them today.
What do you think, ma?
Simha, I'm not sure they'll show up.
- Let's leave. - Why are you being so negative, ma?
Madam, we'll wait.
Sir, they said they won't be coming.
So... There's only one match left, right?
Okay for me.
Are you sure you're okay with this?
I'm looking for a good friend in my life partner, that's about it.
Moreover, I really like your innocence.
- And you seem to be a good person. - Oh, I can't believe this!
Ma!
She says she likes me.
You don't have to strain yourself anymore. You can just rest.
I'll take good care of him, ma.
Thanks!
We'll fix a good date soon.
- Ma, she's the one calling. - Talk to her!
I'll take this call and come back,
I'm feeling shy to talk in front of you.
- Hello, what are you upto? - I was just having dinner and you called.
Oh... Where's mother?
She's at the dining table, eating.
Okay...
After our marriage, where will mother be?
She's got a big bedroom downstairs for herself.
In fact, she's going to be with us.
Can I ask you something honestly?
Ofcourse, tell me. Be frank.
That's what I like.
- I seem to really like you. - No doubt about that!
- Your mum is quite frail. - Yeah...
Someone should take care of her diligently.
It's quite a late marriage for us, so...
I'm not quite understanding what you're getting at...
I mean... I'm not sure if we can be around her all the time.
Do you get what I'm saying?
I hope you didn't misunderstand.
Sir...
Please don't worry. I've spoken to her.
Basically, she really likes you.
Once you both settle down and develop some understanding,
we can look to convince her.
Until then, we could get mother a house nearby
and give her a helper to take care.
Or we could put her under assisted living...
What do you think you're saying?
You're asking my mother to leave the house?
You won't understand this.
You never will.
- I regret even coming here. - Sir...
That's not how I meant it, sir.
But we have only this option left, sir.
Give it a thought sir.
What?
You're casually saying there's only one option?
Yes, I am impotent.
So I should do anything asked of me, is it?
Right from childhood, my mother...
She's pedalled the sewing machine
and worked till her legs wore off completely.
All this just to feed me thrice a day.
If I need to throw her out and get married,
then I don't want such a marriage at all.
Even now, just so that I don't become a loner after her passing,
she was the one who wished for my marriage.
That's the only reason I'm here.
And you all talk about her...
Alright, you tell me. Could you ever leave your parents
and elope with some guy?
- Sir, everyone's watching. We'll talk- - Let them watch, man!
You took me to the streets and made a puppet out of me,
didn't you feel any shame then?
This isn't half as bad as that.
Everyone, take a good look.
Just so the two of you can win your challenge,
you're taking me for a ride.
Enough is enough. I don't even want to get married.
- The worst kind of humans, you all! - Sir...
I'll just be a good son to my mother.
I do not want your matrimony nonsense.
(melancholic music)
Ajith, my man! Give me your hand.
For the first time in 5 years, I'm seeing Anjali get thrashed.
How many people would she have lashed out at?
And today, someone has blasted her.
I wanted to watch her walk in with shame..
But she is on leave.
Let's carry on with work then...
- Anjali hasn't come today as well? - Nope, she hasn't.
- It's fun when she doesn't come. - Yeah, finally some peace.
(thunder rumbling)
- Anjali! - Yes?
Look who's here to see you.
Grandpa, I told you I'll come. What is...
It's your colleague checking on you since you didn't show up at work.
Ajith...
No, grandpa gave me...
(subtle music)
What are you doing here, Ajith?
What is this?
Resignation letter.
To give this, you came all the way home?
No, you didn't show up to work for two days.
So I came to check if everything is okay.
Even I've done 30 years of service in TVS,
but when I was absent, not even once has someone checked on me.
- Grandpa! - Okay!
I'd informed Xavier sir that I'm taking leave.
Should I have informed you as well?
- Nothing like... - Poor thing...
He's feeling concerned.
You could've just informed him too.
Grandpa, can you please go inside?
Okay, I'll go.
Come.
(rain pours)
Tell me, Ajith.
It's just...
Whatever Narasimhan said the other day, I'm sure it would've hurt you.
So...
I thought I'll quit.
If you quit?
Will everything that happened just cease to exist?
Not really...
But at least something like this wouldn't happen again, right?
This failure isn't new to me either.
Since childhood, it's failure that I've experienced mostly.
But that's fine as long as it affects only me.
But now that it's hurting all of you...
Did you really come just for this, Ajith?
I really came just to check on you.
(thunder rumbling)
(romantic music)
The spelling of resignation is wrong, the format is wrong.
First, you please learn how to write a resignation letter.
And then you can resign.
Come to the office tomorrow.
- I'll leave. - Okay.
So you're okay, right?
Be there on time tomorrow. We start our day at sharp 9:00.
You know that, right?
Yeah, I know.
Young man, hold on!
I was bringing this for you, and you're off so soon?
- No, I'm leaving now... - That's alright, eat up on your way.
But return the bowl back tomorrow, without fail.
Now you can leave.
Wait.
It's raining. Take an umbrella too.
"Where did you come from, To give me this smile?"
"You whisked me away, With your charm and guile."
"You fell in my hands, My pot of gold."
"I sway, I stumble, I fall Losing my hold."
"Once again, my heart's racing, Uncontrolled."
"Only now do I see, That I'm beautiful too."
"I lose myself all over, As I get close to you."
"Whisper sweet nothings, And cross the line."
"My heart's ready to fly, So let's take to the sky."
"In these little moments, I'm imprisoned."
"Inside your heart, A painting you'll find."
"The mirror doesn't lie; I see no me, only you."
"All this space... The world doesn't suffice."
"But in you I can stay, It's paradise!"
"My eyes now see All your dreams."
"I pray they come true, All your schemes."
"So much of me is left to be said"
"I wish we remain this way, for the whole road ahead"
I'm waiting right outside his house, but he's nowhere to be found.
- Hey! Come in, bro. - Bro, how long am I supposed to wait?
You're just walking in like nothing-
Ganesh Varadarajan?
What are you doing here?
What's up on the phone? Some business in the USA?
What happened to the 500 crore deal?
Alice? Where's she?
Alice...?
Oh... No milk, no sugar... Coffee?
She must've gone to fetch that.
All okay?
- When did you come from the USA... - Ajith!
What happened?
She's just messing around with you. She knows everything. You come!
(laughs)
"I'm saying so much, With my fluttering eye."
"I swallow my words, hiding them away, shy."
"Little by little, I change for you."
"Throwing a smile now and then, I've learnt it too."
"I'm trying to forget all my pain."
"Only when I'm with you, I'm finally mine!"
Get closer...
No... Here!
One second, I'll show you.
Ajith! Come here...
See...
You can take his hand and you can place...
"Where did you come from, To give me this smile?"
"You whisked me away, With your charm and guile."
"My mind is full, my thoughts skip."
"I sway, I stumble, I fall Losing my grip."
"The mirror doesn't lie; I see no me, only you."
Sir...
The two of you used to be poles apart...
How come you're hand-in-hand now?
Oh oh!
Very nice.
Please carry on...
- Sir... - Go!
How are you, sir?
Actually...
Whatever I came here looking for...
I've gotten it.
Touchdown!
(imitating airplane sounds)
Big mountain!
- You finish up and come, I'll head out. - Yeah okay.
I'll take leave.
Mohan, let's go.
- Bye! - (in Malayalam) Buh-bye, son.
Just like you used to say... Unconditional love.
I see that in Kavitha's eyes.
She knows everything about me,
yet she sees completeness in all my flaws.
"You take care of my son so lovingly."
"What else defines a man?", she asks.
That was enough to have me smitten.
While onto something else,
when I happen to see her eyes,
My heart goes,
'bak-bak bak-bak'!
I can really feel it, man.
While onto something else,
when I happen to see her eyes,
My heart goes,
'bak-bak bak-bak'!
I can feel it, man.
Confirmed, dude.
- But cardiac arrest at such a young age? - Hey!
Oh the way she looked at me!
It's all over my eyes.
- Where? Show me! - Hey!
You and your jokes...
You're just figuring it out, right? I've been noticing it for a while.
Bro this is love, for sure.
Somehow, she despises that word.
I'm not sure why,
but she has a deep aversion to love.
Hey! Are you in love with her or not?
Bro...
What if I say something that sabotages our friendship?
Ah... So there is love inside you.
That's why you're worried about your friendship going for a toss.
Whatever you felt so far, that wasn't anything.
What you're feeling now, it's true love.
Now we need to know if she loves you too.
How?
We'll find out.
Hello!
- What is this? - Cake, uncle!
Today is Ajith's birthday, right?
Get moving, have you forgotten your son?
Ajith!!
- What is this, dear? - Carrom board, ma!
- Let's play a quick game! - Hey!
Then what, ma? Can't you see it's a cake?
Does anyone even celebrate birthdays at this age?
What does age have to do with celebrating?
Isn't a friend like me more than enough?
- Hey, what's this, dude? - I'll lose it, man!
Can nobody in your family recognize a cake?
Or have you all never eaten a cake?
No, I mean, what's with the cake now?
Didn't I tell you already?
That we'll find out?
So, we'll find out.
Oh...
Happy birthday, buddy! From your best friend, Sachin.
Do you want some snacks?
- Sachin, happy birthday bro! - Thank you, buddy!
Fool doesn't even know whose birthday it is!
Bro, first sign:
You wearing new clothes on your birthday isn't the point,
But to see you, even she will come dressed in new clothes!
Dude, why should she wear new clothes?
Hi Ajith... Happy birthday, man!
Welcome, sir!
I'm wearing new clothes on your birthday, how's it looking?
Super, sir!
It's nice that you're wearing new clothes, sir.
But you need to take the tag off.
Oh, thank you, man! Who's this?
- Friend, sir. - Oh, funny guy!
I'm gonna kill you, bro. I was blissfully unaware.
Bro, I thought Anjali would show up. Didn't expect this man.
Happy birthday, Ajith!
Thanks, Anjali!
One small gift.
Oh!
Second sign:
She'll now fondly ask for your mother, see.
Where's aunty?
Aunty... Downstairs.
- Umm, she's gone downstairs. - Oh, I'll go say hi.
The staircase is over there...
She came upstairs, I'm sure she knows.
Dude! How?
Didn't I tell you so? Come.
- He's doing well. - No, I was worried he'll be good for nothing.
She's sitting with your mom and going through your family photo album.
Youngsters go through a phase, but...
What do you think they're talking about, dude?
What else would they talk about?
"Aunty, how cute is Ajith looking in his childhood!"
"Chubby boy!", she'll say.
Your mother will use this opportunity to hype you up!
"This pales in comparison. When he was born, he was as fair as MGR!"
"Only now he's tanned."
- Really? - I swear on this man!
Sorry Aneet Shah uncle!
- Who is this brat? - Friends just like us, pa.
- (Narasimhan) Sorry, I couldn't make it. - Nevermind, your love is sorted.
So now you've forgotten us!
Understandable that she was talking to mom.
But what are these two on about?
Two brokers in conversation. Leave them be, buddy!
- Dude? - I'm talking about their job, bro!
Narsu, you take your tablets and sleep. I'll call you tomorrow.
Dude, our friends are all leaving, it seems...
Ouch!
Only those who throw everything end up with so many gifts!
Oh wow! Ghibli art, eh?
Dude!
She couldn't have just written 'I love you' instead?
But this is it, bro. No need of any more signs.
This is love for sure.
But take it from me, if you miss this opportunity,
you'll remain single for the rest of your life.
Anjali...
What, dude?
I can hear crickets all the way here.
Did I send you so you could go for a walk with her?
Talk to her, bro!
Bro... I don't even know how to begin!
Should I teach you everything?
"The moon is shining in the sky... Let's go on a date, you and I?"
Say something rhyming like this.
And for god's sake, propose to her, dude!
Uh... The moon...
Eh?
Where is the moon...
What happened?
The moon... It's missing.
It's new moon night, Ajith.
I saw all your childhood photos.
Oh!
You were cute.
You mean I'm not cute now? Huh?
Not as much as then.
I saw your gift.
So soon?
What made you want to paint that?
I don't know...
I just felt like it.
Why?
- Did you not like it? - Aiyo!
I like it.
- Car... - Yeah.
Thank you, Anjali. For everything.
I should be the one thanking you, Ajith.
After a long time,
a good day.
Anyway...
Happy bir...
All this romance-drama is nice to hear.
But it is not worth anything in life.
I don't know for sure if I should say it or not.
But I know.
I saw it in your eyes, Anjali.
No...
No. I know for sure.
Can we stay like this forever, Anjali?
This is how we'll be if we get married, right?
Can we stay like this forever, Michael?
IT WAS YOU!
I love you, Anjali.
Ajith...
We'll talk about this tomorrow.
I'll leave now.
Anjali...?
I've said something...
You're just leaving? Without a word?
No Ajith... Whatever it is, let's keep it for tomorrow.
Your folks must be waiting for you back home, you go.
Why are you avoiding me, Anjali?
I know you're feeling this too.
At least, tell me that's not the case.
Ajith...
I'm sorry!
I'm not in the mindspace to think about any of this.
Please!
Let's talk tomorrow.
Anjali... Tell me if you feel the same way or not. Please.
Say something, Anjali.
What's this aversion you have towards love?
What exactly happened in your life for you to hate love so much?
All of this...
Is because of Michael, right?
Don't decide your future based on your past, Anjali.
We'll sort it out, whatever it may be.
But if you keep shutting everyone out, you'll end up alone forever.
Whatever it is,
I'll fix it.
Trust me. Please.
What do I look like to you, huh?
What do you know about my life, Ajith?
That I'm suffering alone,
and you'll be the one to save me from that mess?
No...
You'll see something...
And spin your own story around it?
Doesn't all this seem cheap to you?
You'll fix me, huh?
Do I look broken to you?
- No Anjali, I didn't... - Fix yourself first, Ajith.
If I don't share something about my life with you,
it means I do not wish to talk about it.
And to someone who doesn't respect that, I have nothing to say.
And what did you say?
I'll end up alone forever?
Instead of living in a fantasy like you,
I'd rather be alone.
" I sent you a smile, my love "
" You sent back my torn heart, my soul "
" I sent you a smile, my love "
" You sent back my torn heart, my soul "
" Why me? Oh why? "
" Even my heart won't let this moment die. "
" What's left of me inside, Is breaking bit by bit tonight. "
" It aches for you, cries your name, "
" With no one left to share my pain. "
" In longing I still burn, "
" In silence, I still yearn. "
" Why this drought of love untold, I've no strength left to hold. "
Hey, it's 12 PM, aren't you going to work?
Ajith?
No.
What's up bro? Haven't seen you at work!
Mr. Xavier has been constantly asking for you...
And what did you pull this time?
Anjali's not shown up at work either...
The number you're trying to call is currently not reachable.
Sir, Anjali...?
She resigned from her work.
Sir...
She left without any sort of explanation!
When she joined, she mentioned that
she's from some place like Kanyakumari or Nagercoil.
But I'm not exactly sure.
I'll let you know if I get any leads.
"In broad daylight, I wait in the dark,"
"Too scared to step into the open spark."
"Inside, my heart's in silent ache, My eyes well up, they start to break"
"You left me here, alone to fall, Now everything hurts, that's all."
"I did no sin,"
"But your anger cuts me in."
"Could never get past you,"
"I've stayed the same."
"Pain only pain fills my eyes,"
"In that drop, my soul cries."
(doorbell rings)
You must be exhausted from all the searching...
Please eat before you leave.
Sir, Anjali......
I don't know how much you know about her.
But she's a very strong and stubborn girl.
After all these years,
even I haven't been able to understand her.
- Sir, if you tell me where she is... - Son...
Don't waste your time.
Try to move on with your life.
"I beg to be beside you, My beauty my only truth."
"Now all alone, I lie and shake, My love, my heart still aches."
"Why me oh why"
"Even my heart won't let this moment die."
"What's left of me inside, Is breaking bit by bit tonight."
"It aches for you, cries your name, With no one left..."
- Dear! - Yes?
Devi akka's insurance documents are ready it seems.
Can you look into it?
I'm swamped today.
Send him to fetch the documents.
- In the evening... - Ask him to get it himself.
It's not my job to do it.
You go ahead, I'll handle this.
Here...
It's Anjali, right?
Are you in love with her?
(subtle music)
I'm not sure if it's love or not, ma!
Actually I think I don't even know what love is.
Leave it.
I'll be fine in a few days.
During my college days, I was in love with a boy.
For 3 years.
We even got married.
Ma...
We eloped...
It was a big deal back then.
In a blind fit of courage, I left home.
For some time, it was all good. We were happy too.
Only later I figured,
there's more to it than just 3 years of love.
At one point, I had just 2 thoughts.
One:
I should leave him. Or...
I should just die.
I...
I left him.
My folks had only one thing to say.
To get married to a man of their choice.
When everyone saw me as some runaway girl,
your father, though knowing this,
agreed to marry me.
I knew nothing about him.
It was only on the day of the wedding, that I even saw him.
Then, the wedding.
And after that,
to forget the past
and to move on was extremely difficult, son.
Each day, I just wanted to die.
Your father and I lived like strangers in this house.
I didn't even have the guts to look him in the eye and talk.
Just like that, a whole year passed.
But,
only by the way he behaved, seeing what I was going through,
I could slowly
be normal.
Like in the kind of movies you talk about,
dancing in the rain, or gifting flowers or saying 'I love you'...
None of that happened between us.
But,
beyond all of this,
I know the place I hold in his heart.
Till date,
even if we're fighting, he's never brought up my past.
That's the trust he has in me.
The respect.
According to me,
this is love, son.
And just for this, I'd even live another 100 years with him.
(pressure cooker whistles)
(sentimental music)
Chandra!
Dad...
Devi akka's documents.
Dad...
I'm sorry.
I'm just understanding a lot of things in my life.
I'm an absolute nothing when compared to my father.
I think I can lead a happy life if I were to be just like him.
So you rewatched Vaaranam Aayiram without me?
Whatever happened with Anjali that day too...
I'm so ashamed when I think about it.
She's left so that she'll never see me again.
It comes to us when we can't understand it...
And it goes away when we do. That's love.
You have to move on, dude.
Love is always trouble. Whether we're in it or not.
(soft music)
Come in, ma!
Ajith...
Dad?
Xavier called. He wants to see you.
Dad...
He said there's something important to talk about.
He asked if it's okay.
For whatever it's worth,
can you go meet him tomorrow?
Alright, son.
(subtle music)
Here. Take a look.
Go ahead!
Sir...
Shyam and Maha...
Hmm. A file that you showed interest in.
Sir...
I don't understand.
Poor girl...
Her father forced her into getting married.
Now this needs to be converted.
And only you can do it.
Will you do it?
And what did you say?
- All the best, bro! - Hey, wait.
Then what, dude?
Only after this Maha-Shyam thing, I started meeting a psychiatrist.
Was peacefully going to work, now I've gone into depression.
And now you're saying she's divorced?
- Now we're unnecessarily getting into... - Dude, just hear me out.
When someone we love leaves us...
- I know that pain too well now. - Aiyo... This guy!
If I can relieve someone off that pain,
I don't think it's wrong to try.
Brother, can you go faster?
Okay, sir.
Yes, sir. I'm on my way.
How long?
Another 10 minutes and I'll be there, sir.
Alright, come soon.
Bro!
We should somehow get them back together.
That's the least we can do for Maha.
I'm almost there sir.
I've been waiting over an hour for you, sir.
Sir I'll be there in 2 minutes.
- Where are you even? I'm a busy person. - I've reached, sir. Just coming in.
- Is this how late you'll turn up for a meeting? - Sir, I'm really there.
- I'm sitting outside in this heat! - Which way in?
- Slow and steady wins the race, huh? - This way, sir.
Sir, I think I've spotted you.
What do you want me to do?
Hello, sir!
- Ganesh Varadarajan! - Sir, your coffee.
Without sugar, without milk.
Timing!
You want coffee?
No? Your wish.
Hey... Rooney?
It's enough if they see each other once.
Then, love will take over.
Now this is what I call 'Love'!
Sorry!
Tall boy and short girl make the best pair.
Bro, that girl's been looking!
Dude. Shut up!
I'm not interested in all this right now.
Hey! She's looking at me, man.
- So this is love, right? - Bro?
You're just getting to Step 1?
Poor thing.
Hii!
"Where did you come from, To give me this smile?"
"You whisked me away, With your charm and guile."
"You fell in my hands, My pot of gold."
"I sway, I stumble, I fall Losing my hold."
"I cease to exist... In your presence, I fold..."
"My heart yearns to show you, The mistakes I've erased."
"But it becomes silent, As soon as I see you."
Hey? My brother Shyam Varadarajan is getting married over there,
and you're here, staring into the abyss?
Huh? Who?
(upbeat music)
Anjali, uh?
Oh damn, I'm out!
I don't want anything to do...
Hey hey wait, man! Where are you off to?
I want to introduce my son,
VTV Kunjumohan!
- Kunjumohan? - Haan!
(chuckles)
- Is that his birth name? - No, no, no!
Initially it was Mohan.
But I thought that wasn't potent enough.
So I added Kunju.
You didn't get any other word for that?
Dear, you go play. I'll call you back.
- Okay, dad! - Hey! Careful Kunju, don't fall.
- Congratulations, Ajith! - Oh god, this man?
Somehow you've managed to pull off this wedding!
These guys keep popping up one after the other!
Did you meet Anjali?
Anjali?
- Ofcourse, we met, spoke... - She's right here.
- Anjali! - Sir, sir, it's okay!
(romantic music)
Disaster! We walked right into it.
- When did you return to India, dear? - Just this morning, sir.
So you were looking for a whale in a freaking desert?
- How's your grandpa, dear? - He's fine, sir.
- Sir! They're serving food! - Is it?
- I'll go get something to eat. - Okay.
(romantic music)
Anjali...
Sir! Your Kunju fell over there, sir!
- What? My Kunjumohan? Let's go! - Aiyo, he was so protective!
Hi...
Hi!
- Did you know Anjali was coming? - Oh yes, I knew!
Did you also know where she was all along?
Ofcourse, in Australia.
Why didn't you bother telling us then?
- You guys never asked! - Sir...
Melbourne, Australia.
I'm working as a Team Lead in a company there.
Oh!
Nice...
I got the chance to come here only at the last minute.
That's why...
(melancholic music)
So till when are you here?
I'm leaving in the evening, Ajith.
You're here just for the wedding?
How are you, Anjali?
New job, new place... I'm fine.
You?
(feel-good music)
- Bye, Sachin! - Bye.
Please tell Ricky Ponting I said hi.
Bye, Ajith!
Bye, Anjali.
Ajith.
Can you walk me to the cab?
(romantic music)
Maha and Shyam.
They look happy, don't they?
It feels nice.
When you told me her life will be ruined,
it seemed very silly.
But...
You were right.
And when I realised I'm to blame...
I felt very guilty.
I didn't know what to do.
I knew only you could set things right.
And you did.
Thank you!
Should have let them get together when you slipped in his file itself.
Wasn't that where everything began?
You asked me that day, right?
If there's love or not...
I didn't really know at that point, Ajith.
I'd lost all faith in love.
All I felt was bitterness.
- Whatever happened to... - No, Anjali.
You don't have to tell me anything.
I think it was me who never really understood.
Not just now.
All my life.
Not a day went by, where I didn't long to see you and apologize.
I'm really sorry, Anjali.
Before I figured all this out, I'd already lost everything.
(subtle music)
(car honks)
You asked me if I'm here just for the wedding, right?
I came for you, Ajith.
"You gave me your love, but took it away."
"You pulled me closer, but left me astray."
Can we stay like this forever?
"You asked for my tears, and I had no say."
"The truth survives, As the lies wash away."
You're still in love, aren't you?
"Your womanhood stands true, come what may!"
"The sins vanish, As the curses sway."
"The chains of silence relent, As our hearts break away!"
I love you, Ajith!
(laughs)
Hey, young man.
There's no good or bad combination
It's what we put together.
We should just like each other.
Hats off, buddy!
'You can't go in search of love...'
'But you can give it to others.'
'And when you are ready to give...'
'Love itself will seek you out.'
'And that, my dear, is TRUE LOVE!'
"I'm just a simple fish, floating down the bay."
"Testing me with fire was not at all okay."
"On you I'll lean, if you just stay."
"In our life's path, Love is the way!"