'All characters and incidents in this movie bear no resemblance to anyone, living or dead'
'It is purely imaginary'
'Maari'
I joined police services in this area station five years back
Many sub-inspectors have come and left with their transfer
But you are the first SI who has voluntarily got the transfer to here
And enquired about this case that too on your first day
It's good
But I am telling you out of concern
This is a nasty area
And the case you are talking about it is not even registered
That murder is just a rumour, sir
Just came to my ear, through the grapevine
It's okay
I like rumours better than the truth
Tell me
They say it happened eight years back
A lot of pigeon racing happens in this area
There is talk that this murder was a result of one of those fights
Pigeon racing? What's that?
You've never heard about it?
Pigeon racing happen nowadays here
But no one seems to know about it
There are two types of pigeon racing, sir
One Homing pigeon
Each participant enters about five to ten pigeons, sir
The day before the race...
...participants bring their pigeons to the club
Each of the pigeons are given tags
A secret numbered ring is fixed to the pigeon's leg
Then all pigeons are transported through a lorry or train
Depending on the race distance...
...they select a town
Like Nellore, Bhopal, Delhi
All the cages are lined up there
And all the pigeons are released at once!
No matter how far away you take it
It flies right back to its owner's place!
The pigeon that reaches first wins the race
Pigeon fanciers have a lot of respect for it
They host the tournaments fairly
They don't allow gambling in these tournaments
But there is a lot of competition and rivalry
There is talk that the murder you're asking about happened during one such issue
Who did it?
There is this guy called 'Coal' Velu, sir
A big-wig
This entire area is under his control, sir
He exports red sanders illegally, sir
Even he's been a pigeon fancier for years
The killer was from his gang
A twenty two year old boy!
He wasn't even a gangster back then
Just a boy who raised pigeons
He used to look after Velu anna's racing pigeons
One night, a guy from the opponent's gang...
...slit his favourite pigeon's throat
That was it!
And he killed a man who was feared until then
This boy went and stabbed him to death in blind rage
Stop...stop
He was just a boy who raised pigeons until then
They say he's reached a whole new level since then!
That was eight years back
He's the big-gun in the hood these days
We can't even lay a finger on him, sir
What did you say his name was?
Maari!
Velu anna has many areas under his control
He handed one of those areas to Maari
His cut reaches him promptly every month
Velu anna's main business is smuggling red sanders
It's the top illegal business
A tonne of red sanders can fetch upto a million at the foreign market
Velu anna has too many cases filed against him
And even more enemies
So he doesn't get out much
He handles all deals through Maari
There's another man under Velu called 'Bird' Ravi
He wants to be a part of Velu's business;
But Velu's support is for Maari
Velu doesn't get involved in Maari's jurisdiction
Nothing happens at odds with him
Want to pay up nicely? Or should I smash your shop up?
They're robbing us under broad daylight!
Is there no one to fight them?
Poor thing has been boiling in the sun, his feet swollen!
He's asking so sweetly
You're asking to be beaten?
Call yourself a gangster?
Koochie-kooing with him!
Can't beat him up and get it?
He's a ruffian
When he gets angry everyone around him flees
But when he's with his pigeons
You can see his other side
He immediately becomes kind!
This bad guy appears to be a good guy...
...when he's with the pigeons
For ages, Velu was hosting these tournaments
Then he left Maari in charge
Despite a lot of illegal business he's very honest when it comes to pigeons
He conducts these tournaments supervised by senior fanciers
If someone cheats, he gets very angry
He stops being kind Hard to deal with him then!
Do the people in the area like him?
No Not at all!
His only friends are boys who raise pigeons
The people are really pissed off with him!
He's a naughty fellow, sir
He causes trouble just for the fun of it
Keeps causing some problem or the other for everyone
He went to get his hair trimmed one day
He waltzed straight into the seat, not awaiting his turn
One customer who was already waiting...
...just stopped Maari and sat down
That was it! They just shaved him bald!
At least this guy only lost his hair
There was a cricket match playing one day
He got fully drunk and was watching the match at a TV showroom
One ball- Three runs How is it possible?
It was a World Cup semi-final match
Unfortunately for them, India lost!
Oh my God!
Oh no! India has lost
Oh My God!
Shop owner! Come out
Come here
There are so many TVs here
How come India didn't win in even one of the TVs?
Not me
- Why didn't they win? - Don't hit me, Maari
Why didn't they win?
Don't break it!
Break it
He doesn't even leave the children alone
What trouble does he cause children?
Hey, come here
Go!
How was that?
Does he at least treat his boys well?
He has a boy called Robert
His nickname is 'Punching bag'
He just summons the 'Punching bag' from wherever, just to bash him up;
Only then does he cool down
Why have the beer prices gone up?
Why?
Why have you raised it?
Why is it so sunny?
Why is it sunny?
Why do you wake me up when I'm asleep?
I can only awaken a sleeping person!
You're retorting? Huh?
Why didn't you wake me up? I asked you, right?
How could they give the last over to Ashish Nehra?
How could they? How could they?
There's another loafer who hangs out with Maari
His name is Saturday
Saturday? What kind of a name is that?
Come Saturday, I compulsorily drink
So you don't drink on other days?
I do drink!
So just not compulsorily on other days?
No! Dirty fellow
I definitely drink on other days, too
Then why is your name Saturday?
Come Saturday, I compulsorily drink
He's scratching his head; He's confused Good
This Saturday selects people from the area...
...and organizes a song and dance show for Maari
He brings everyone by force and makes them sing and dance!
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen
- Such a warm evening - Meaning?
I'm proud of you!
I'm very happy to see you all
Tonight, special program by Mr Maari Boys Team!
Proudly presents the game of 'Laugh or Die"
What's 'Laugh or Die"?
You perform, and if Maari doesn't laugh, you die!
Call this dancing?
What man?
What's he doing?
Hit him
Dance
Move your hips!
There! Face Maari
Face them! Face them when you dance
Not good! Bring on the next
Stand in your position
More heavy
What's this?!
Look at this Look at this baby's performance
Bloody idiot! Dance like this
All this happens
But we can't do anything
That's how much he's feared
There was a tournament even yesterday
Maari won the cup, as always
Can't control the rave in the area today!
"Beautiful fire, beacon in darkness Unfamiliar paths, iron-willed heart"
"Free from anger, pain, rancor No rage, no language nor finery"
"Roles infinite No form nor emotions"
"No jugglery, no illusion No scene nor stage"
"Maari, the guy with smoldering eyes A new drizzle within the heart"
"Maari, a fiery blast of anger A shower of cool sweet music"
"Maari, an ocean of love A multihued tempest"
"Maari, gives reasons to hope Lashes like hail storm"
"Maari..."
"No quests of towns or cities Only pursuit, justice and ethics"
"Fighting injustice A new avatar of truth"
"A new blossom of love Nascent beam of goodness"
"Living in this world To be a ravager to bandits"
"Maari, an ocean of love A multihued tempest"
"Maari, gives reasons to hope Lashes like hail storm"
"Maari..."
Today's Boss Velu's birthday
I'll kill you if there's a bad show at 'Laugh or Die"
I've got a special item here for Boss!
Look!
- What's it? - It's an item you'll like
Hey, come out
Who's he?
Product name Anirudh
- Ani...? - Rudh!
- What does he do? - He plays!
He plays music and sings well, it seems
Perform for us
- I need some instruments, man - Get him those instruments
Why?
Cool Cool!
Not necessary Just sing and dance
Okay, I'll do it
Careful!
Eww!
What's he wearing?
Look at his cap and glasses!
Get him changed
- Let's go, dear - Lift him!
Bro, I'll come on my own
We should just let him be mind our jobs and be safe
Sir, where are we going?
Take the vehicle to Maari's area
Sir?
I've got information that betting is taking place at the pigeon tournament today
We'll catch him red handed
But, sir
We shouldn't even enter there without his permission, sir
Are we the police or is he? Start the jeep
'Maari Boys'
Hey, you are banned this year, right?
What are you doing here? Just leave
I just came to watch Can't I watch?
Just leave
Sir, he tumbled once!
- Bro, was that okay? - That was okay, son
What? Why is it descending already?
Looks like he won't make it!
Who's that auntie?
You're pretending to flail your cloth Making the bird fly away!
I don't even know that woman Must be a neighbour
Lady, don't know about the tournament? Dry your clothes elsewhere
Hit him!
He's lying That's his wife
- You've set her up? - No, brother
Why would you set-up your own wife?
Is she your wife or a set-up?
We came for this?
Note that down! That his bird has lost
Don't do that, sir!
Shut up
Go
How come I hear a jeep in here?
It's them, sir
Where is Maari?
Look at that!
Firstly, you shouldn't have walked in without our permission
And you have the guts to ask for Maari?
I've got information that betting happens here
Betting?
The jeep belongs in some other place
Must have lost its way and ended up here
We're just letting the pigeons fly and looking at the skies
He uses big words like 'gambling"!
You can't organise such tournaments without police permission
Stop everything I need to see Maari
Clear the crowd!
What's the noise?
Did you ask for protection?
No, Maari
Then what's the officer doing here?
A cop's job is where the rowdies are
Rowdies?
We're flying the symbol of peace and you call us rowdies?
This is something we do for the pride It's not a gamble
Some enemy of mine has told you lies about me
Only a man who does wrong will have enemies
You should leave, sir
Won't be nice if we forced you out
Your threats won't scare me
I've got evidence
Just stop everything and co-operate to the investigation
Evidence?
Evidence...
Hey!
Come here, boy
Come here
Come!
Come here
Listen
You got into a mess when you cheated last year
I banned you this year because you can't pay up the entry fees
But you shouldn't go to the officer and tell him lies about me!
You tell us
- Does something illegal happen here? - Let him go
Wait, I'll ask and tell
Tell him!
Does anything illegal happen?
He is asking you Tell him
Tell, does anything illegal happen?
Just tell him
- Hey - Hey!
Sir, let's just leave, sir!
Didn't he say nothing illegal happens here?
Leave
Let's leave, sir Come, sir!
Who is he?
The new sub-inspector in the area
Little bugs seem to be getting ideas now
I'll finish them off!
Leave, sir
Won't be nice if we forced you out
Sir?
Stop brooding over it, sir
What can we do?
He's backed by many
We will have to adjust a little
Not just you All the policemen
I'm not like all the policemen
He's known to have committed a murder
If we still can't lock him up What's the point in being a policeman?
How can we act upon rumours?
It's still a rumour because everyone let it be that way
Someone told you this rumour
Someone else told him
If we follow the trail, it won't be hearsay
We'll find the origin
We start tomorrow
With you
And connect it all the way to Maari
Mom!
- Mom! - What is it?
You said you'll buy me a new bag, mom!
I'm struggling to make ends meet
You want a new bag?
Use the one you already have
It's torn, mom!
Everyone in school makes fun
I'll stitch it tomorrow Use it for now
Always nagging me!
I won't go to school if you don't get me a new bag
Don't go, then What do I care?
Bugging me in the mornings!
Please, mom!
Mom, please buy new one
Hey! Why are you shouting?
I'm pissed off already Don't start
Look at that!
Your yelling woke me up in the morning
And now you're pissed?
You don't even have a sweet voice
First thing in the morning, you yell 'Mom, mom!"
Look, mom! He's always making fun of me
You know he's pulling your leg Why do you care?
You're getting late Go on!
This has become a routine!
Why make fun of the child in the mornings?
What were you doing, then?
You weren't coddling either!
She only wants a bag Can't buy one?
Where do I get the money?
If your husband doesn't drink for two days, you'll get the money
You talk so much, why can't you buy her one?
I would have bought it if you'd married me
You missed your chance
Look at that face!
Maari
Did someone tell you they're moving into door number 8?
No,No one told me
Then someone has moved in without our permission
What's going on here? Stop it
I said stop
Unloading the baggage without permission
Stop it, I say!
No respect for a gangster!
Move aside, Lady
Oh, sorry It's a mannequin
Why are you just standing there? Here, hang this
- Okay, ma'am - What?
She asked me to hang this against the wall
Why not her face?
Taking orders from a woman! We're gangsters, man!
What is this?
Think you can just move in here without permission?
Who are you? Why should I tell you?
Whatever happens in the area, happens only with Maari's permission
Got it, white bro?
Are you doing rowdyism?
I was doing comedy till now
Now I am doing rowdyism
Here, this is rowdyism
Please!
That house broker never told us anything about this
He said he told you
No, sir! When did you tell us?
- Not to you, sir - Then?
I told her, sir
Slap you!
Hey Maari, control yourself!
It's morning time
Think you can touch me?
Had you not been a woman, I'd have ruined you
No, don't ruin my daughter
Poor thing, she made a mistake
She keeps talking
What did we do wrong?
We only did our duty, right?
Did the broker tell you anything?
Yes
Why didn't you tell us anything?
Mom, why should we pay them up?
It seems I need to pay them extra to open a boutique
So mother and daughter are planning to open a petty shop here?
No
Not a petty shop Boutique
Mom
Why are you explaining all this to them?
Look here
Break your finger! Drop it
This is my house
I'll do as I wish, okay?
Look here
Keep your petty shop
Or keep a cloth store
- Keep him if you want - Yes!
Keep whatever you want!
But who'll give you protection for all that?
Give us our cut, and keep whatever you want
Protection? For what?
- What will happen here? - Anything could happen
This glass could fall and shatter
Saw that?
- That cupboard could topple and break - Don't do that, sir
Something lighter, please!
Right Okay, the TV
Don't break the TV
Dear, just give them the money
I am scared What a pity
This covers the house, who'll pay for the petty shop?
Boutique!
Patti?(Dog)
You'll have to pay double for English names
I don't have cash in hand
Give us some time, we'll pay up
One week
I'm going to the police
It's the police station we're going to next For our 'collection"
It's a funny girl, Maari!
Come on
The way you were staring at her
I was happy I thought you were in love!
What? Love?
For the first time, I felt like slapping a girl
I have a principle against hitting women So I let it go
We've seen in so many Tamil movies...
...The heroine swears in slow motion The hero takes it with a smile on his face
And they fall in love
How can you fall in love when a woman is yelling at your face
I'd rather catch chikungunya than fall in love
- Then my route is clear - What?
No, I meant this is the route to go
That girl talks too much, keep her under control
Shift Shift
Move it up
Okay, fix it
- How is it? - Super
I'm coming
Look, mom
Hey, where are you guys?
- Be quiet, don't yell - Come here
Yes, leave it there
Don't shake it Fix it like that
Brother, this banner is very small
Why are you keeping this here?
We keep it here every year
It's our lucky spot
How do we enter then?
Lie down and crawl inside
Don't make me annoy
Get lost
Hey!
How dare you stare at me like that?
What is this?
Staring at me, dear?
- Must be crazy - What are you staring at?
You tie it up, brother
Hi, Kiran Nagar
- Got electrocuted? - Why?
Okay, we'll do it my way
Maari Boys are hosting 11th Annual Tumbler...
...Pigeon and High Flyer Pigeon Competition
We're having a prize distribution
When we call out your name, come collect your prizes
One important thing
Some people fly their pigeons every year just for the consolation prizes
We've got some vessels for you You can collect them and go
- Medals, bro - Whatever, give it to them
Maari is here Applause!
Maari will greet to our Balu brother
The first prize goes to Maari's pigeon as usual
As we're hosting it we'll be magnanimous
But the oldies still want to honour Maari
After all those foreign medicines, all we get is the consolation prize?
This Maari does something special
Our birds have no value in the market
Even people from Delhi and Calcutta want Maari's birds
We'll change everything tomorrow
Next up, for the consolation prize, come on stage 'Bird' Ravi
You go get it
Hey, you're 'Bird' Ravi right? You should come up
I'll come
Put it on his head
Put it
That's enough
'Bird' Ravi wishes to organise a Tumbler-High Flyer tournament tomorrow
Nothing happens outside your control Hence...
It only works if one person does it
If there's some problem
Maari's name is at stake for granting permission
You're the host, you're the winner
What do we do, Maari?
What are you trying to say? That we win because we host?
Not like that
You'll win anyway
At least we'll have the pride of hosting it
It will boost our pigeon's market value
Earlier, 'Bird' Ravi's pigeons had some value
Now everyone comes after only your pigeons
We're asking this as a favour
We've got the money and the manpower to host it
We'll give you your share of the entry fees
You can participate, you don't have to pay an entry fee
- Wow! What an offer - Very generous
No, Maari I said it like it is
Hosting or paying is not the matter here
You should maintain the sanctity of the tournament
That's important
We'll handle all that, Maari You should give us a chance once
Okay, let's give it a shot
Thanks, Maari
But we're not flying our birds
Why, Maari?
You said we always win it
Why piss you off?
No Maari
We'll be very proud if your pigeon wins in our tournament
When did I tell you about the murder? Stop babbling
You told me right here, the other night
Are you out of your mind?
You're enquiring about him here?
Sir, I just blurted some nonsense, sir
It was the 'Tea Shop' Sivadasan who told me
Officer, I don't know anything
I might have believed you if you hadn't spilt the tea
Tell me the truth
Some say it happened, some say it didn't
Who are these people?
This guy called Muthu, in the 2nd street
Oh, that junkie?
The murder happened for real...
...during a gang war eight years back
That's all I know
Everything we heard since morning is a waste
This guy called Anbu Father and son pick pockets
Dad is old school, does a neat job
But the son is a rookie
Even last week got caught doing a job at the market
The guy got away, but everyone saw his face
His case is registered, we can use that to threaten him
Eight years back, Maari committed a murder
What do you know about it?
About Maari?
I don't know anything
Someone has given you false information
So, shall we lock your son up?
Yeah, there is a case registered against him
Answer them, dad
- What do you want to know about Maari? - Keep quiet!
Why are you scared?
What can he do to us?
Ask me, sir
Answer bravely, no one will know about this
Back then, Velu's gang was not in power
There was a man called Pandi
He was the top gun
Those two gangs never got along, sir
One day, because of some issue
They say Maari went and stabbed Pandi
Then it turned into a gang war
And Pandi's entire gang was wiped out
Since then, Velu's hold over the area became stronger
Do you know anyone who witnessed the killing?
No sir
I haven't heard of anyone who witnessed Maari committing the murder
The case wasn't registered
Then when Velu came to power, he wiped it clean
How is that?
They have killed a man who was in power
Maari became a gangster only after that
The whole area is scared of him
But no one knows who finished him, or how
How would we know?
It never happened
Think about it, sir...
A murder like this is a matter of pride for a gangster
Then why is it still a rumour?
Because it never happened, sir
He's just building up, sir
Don't believe any of it
Sri dear Have you come to see Maari?
Why have you come with your mom?
Maari, petty shop is here with mummy
Greetings, sir
We didn't know who you were
We started on the wrong foot when we moved in
We'll pay you your fees
Just give us some time
We were wealthy back
Met a huge loss in business
So we're a little broke now
We go broke too, spending on booze every night
We just need some time
I think he is still pissed with us
We came to apologize
Your daughter doesn't look like it
You are looking like a saree seller
Say 'sorry'
Sorry
I didn't know who you were
I misbehaved
Now you know who he is
How did you behave?
Angrily
You were cheeky
Yes Cheeky
And insolent
Yes, I was insolent
Like you were some big shot
Yes, I acted like I was a big shot
Don't roll your eyes They might pop out and fall down
What do you mean?
Look at that it looks freaky
Sorry
I forgive you Go
Maari forgives you
Go
So, can we pay the rest later?
No need to pay up
- I expected - Thank you!
See, if you're nice to the bosses, they're helpful
Instead, take me as a partner in your shop
- Unexpected! - What?!
Take me as a partner in your shop
I'll collect my remaining money that way
Move
What's he saying? Partner?
It's all good
It's not your shop anymore
It's our shop
Congrats
It's an auspicious day
We're partners henceforth, okay?
Shake hands
We call ourselves partners
But how do we let the world know?
Look at that girl standing there
Do something about it, Maari
Change it
- 'Punching Bag", is this okay? - Not really
Yuck
Brother, this one?
Yeah, perfect
Work carefully
- Maari, customers are here, please... - Hey, guests are all here, bring coffee
Get coffee!
- We have to buy the dress - Here, no dress...go
Get lost
Why is this girl dressed in a lungi?
This is hand pick design
Your customer?
See, same piece
It's roomy, wear it Very breezy
Wait!
Don't feel bad
Who's the referee for our loft?
Who else for Maari's loft?
- I'll be coming - Okay
Take care
Is the boy ready?
Want me to tell him about the missing birds?
You know about it?
Is this Maari's loft?
Maari?
Say Maari annan
- Mister, who are you? - Your usual referee
Has gone to another loft
So they sent me here
How can they do that? It's wrong
Wait, I'll call up 'Bird' Ravi
Is a tournament happening here?
Yes, Ravi his organizing it
Who? 'Bird' Ravi?
Has Maari lost his clout?
Look at that flip! That's my boy
- We raised you up - It was Maari, not us
What's he scribbling?
It was a foul
What? A foul?
He's making such solid flips Calling it a foul?
He tumbled correctly
Are you kidding me? Look closely
I'm warning you once...
If he does it wrong again, you're out
You'll disqualify our pigeon?
Hey no
Come on Did you see that?
No, no, no
His movements are erratic
There is no form
This one is disqualified
This one has won contests in the last three years
So what?
He did it wrong this year
Disqualified
I can't bluff for you guys
Who's bluffing here?
Don't annoy
Stop! No fighting in the tournament
You tell him like that
Don't know to raise pigeons! They just threaten us
Oh, is that so? One minute
Let those pigeons out
Which is the Tumbler, and which is the High Flyer here?
Why?
Just tell me
Here, this is the Tumbler
With the way you looked up at the sky
I could tell you were a fraud
None of these are Tumblers
I knew something was fishy when they sent a new guy instead of a neutral party
You'd disqualify our pigeon
We protest, and you call Maari's men cheats Was that your plan?
See our product?
Thirty years of experience He caught you red handed
It's not that...
You said something a while back
What?
Something about raising pigeons
No, didn't say anything
I heard you
Just say it
If the pigeon had tumbled right, we'd have no problem...
- Is that what he said? - I think so
Ouch
Am I deaf?
He said something else
Tell him
You said something a while back
Say that
I said you didn't know to raise pigeons threatened me
I didn't know So I said...
How can you say without knowing?
So you're saying my pigeon can't tumble
How should one tumble? You tell me
It needs to fly up and turn like that, and this way...
I don't know how to explain it
If you can't explain, then demonstrate
"Maari..."
- Wasn't that a perfect somersault? - Yes, it was
Not man enough to face me, but trying to plot a sketch
I'll finish him off
This a petty issue, why should you waste time on this?
What's a petty issue?
Would you be quiet if someone hits your guy?
I wouldn't have let anyone to hit my guy
What Ravi did was wrong
Even if there was a shortage, you shouldn't have sent an amateur to referee
There was no shortage
Their plan was to disqualify our pigeon
Just shut up
You tell us, anna
No matter what, you shouldn't have fought
Should have either talked it out or come straight to me
Talked it out?
Hey, tell anna what you told me
What did you say?
I said they didn't know to raise pigeons but they threaten
I breathe to raise pigeons
Would I keep mum when he says that?
Would you have kept quiet if someone said it to you?
I'd have slaughtered him
If you still think it's my fault, tell me what to do
Anna, Maari shouldn't organize tournaments anymore
I'll decide that
Both of you are at fault
All this started because you organized the tournament
Let Maari organize it as always
Shake hands and mind your own jobs
- No, anna - Hey! Do as I say
Get up
Shake hands
Spit on it
You've changed these days, anna
Why should I talk to him?
Bird, see your hand
Anna, I've been asking you for a while now
What?
I told you I've found a link
The demand over red sanders is increasing by the day
If you could let me do it too
You can't even organize a tournament without hassles
And you want to do this?
Just mind your job
I'll take care of it
Hello
Welcome
Please come
I saw your designs on your Facebook page
Your designs have a personal touch
We don't find that in big stores
Thank you Thank you so much
We'll shop for both the Reception and Mehendi here itself?
Okay, dear Whatever you say
I'm buying all my friends identical sarees
You need to design that too
For sure! We'll do a super job
Very good fabric
- Morning functions- - Is that a customer?
Yes
- I am Maari - Hi
One of this shop's business partners
Hello sir, myself Swaminathan
Let it be
I'm a partner in my dad's business
Jewellery shop
He's a goner
- Really? - Yeah, sir
Okay, okay
I found the ad on Facebook
You've come to the right place
Marriage on the 23rd...
I'm doing Mehendi on the 22nd
Talking about doing some girl called
Mehendi when your bride is here
No, it's not that
I meant the henna function
- Say sorry to him - Sorry
He's got a separate henna function
Some of us can't even afford our weddings
Smile, powder-face
- What? - You said 'smile'!
I was talking to her!
Stupid
Sridevi! Discussed the rates yet?
No
They're looking at the designs
Let them look But I'll fix the rates, okay?
So, here...
Wait, wait!
I told you I'll fix rates!
Taking decisions without your partner's consent?
- Maari- - Here you go, sister
This is too much, sir!
Our shop is special, ma'am
You have to pay its worth
Mr. Maari, this is unfair
You!
What?
Listen!
You have a separate function to apply henna
This seems more unfair to you?
Okay, we'll think about it and call you
Yes, we'll call you
Sit
Want instructions from the wife?
Sit down
You have to buy from us
These are the rates
Pay fifty percent upfront and fifty percent upon delivery
Look, your partner is acting like a rowdy!
Not 'like a rowdy"
I am a rowdy!
Give me 50% now
- I'll pay you - Don't pay him
Saw that?
This is how you do business
How do I trust you with such a huge company?
Send my cut across in the evening, Okay?
He cries a river for this! All your training?
Who hit you, sweetie? You don't worry
Coming!
- Don't cry, it's embarrassing - I'm sorry
I didn't expect them to behave this way
I have nightmares about death...
...looking at death certificates all day
No suspicious deaths have occurred in the area, sir...
...all of them match registered police records
I've checked those too
Nothing is connected to Maari
That murder never happened
Please drop this matter, sir
Stop
Sree baby Come here! Look who is here!
- What are you doing? - What?
Partner, I haven't received my cut yet
They called and cancelled the order
How dare they cancel the order... Who does he think he is?
- I'll finish him off - No, listen to me
They place their order here and bought elsewhere
How can we let it go?
They didn't go elsewhere
Then?
The wedding has been called off
Why?
When you threatened them and the guy cried...
...the girl fell out of love, it seems
She called off the wedding
Good for him, or he'd have cried all his life
See, this thing with girls and love is dangerous
You never know why or for what they'd ditch you
You're spurting philosophies!
Don't laugh
I borrowed a huge sum to get the materials
I wanted to pay off my debt with this money
Pay back your debt with the advance money I got you
I returned the money to them
Why?
I only want to earn the right way
Look here
If you run the company this way, we won't make any money
I have a lot of other businesses... You take care of your debt
I'm off now Bye
Hey
What?
She's crying
I swear I didn't do anything
What?
Shouldn't have let that money go
Who did you borrow from?
Through a friend of dad's
Think his name is Ravi
It's 'Bird' Ravi
- Very bad - Your family, your problems
Let's go
- Who are you? - We've come to buy clothes
Buzz off
Take it and throw it out
Hi
Take away
Hey! Stop it, please
Sir, my parents have gone out
It's okay
They're not needed
What are they doing?
Vacating your store and opening our store
Sir, we're trying to pay off your debt
Business hasn't picked up yet
Keep quiet, and we'd only touch the shop
Okay?
Work faster, guys
Sir, please sir
I set it up with great difficulty
My dream, sir
Please
What's the noise outside?
Who's that?
Stop it
What are you doing?
Maari, you know what Velu anna would say?
Hey Ravi
We're following Velu anna's orders
You touched our property, and we touched yours
Shame shame puppy shame
This is our shop
Haven't you told Bird about our partnership?
Hey
Bird! 'Bird' Ravi,right?
Look, we've lent her money This is none of your business
You shouldn't lend money to people in our area
On top of it you come to collect? Think we'll stand by and watch?
- We'll finish you off - Don't remove your decency
We didn't know this was your shop
Listen, big guy You can't come show off here
Velu anna has asked us not to fight
But keep showing up in our area and anna will know what to do
Buzz off now!
Breathe out
Bloody bugger
Maari, should we fight for some chick?
You are extorting her too
That girl is from my area
I'll extort her...
...trouble her
...do whatever I want
Take your boss, your men, and walk away
Maari, this is not done yet
If it's not done then buzz off, man
What was that?
What?
Don't create a scene here Just leave
Maari
Thanks a lot
See what I told you about?
Protection
"Maari"
Why did you pair them together? Idiot!
He wanted to try
You're a pigeon pimp now?
Keep it inside I will-
Hello
What do you want?
After you warned them yesterday...
...they said they don't want the money
I couldn't believe it
Thanks a lot
Okay, go
I mistook you to only cause trouble to the area people
Now I understand that outsiders...
...don't mess with us, thanks to you
You're not as bad as I thought
You're right
I'm much worse than you thought
Stop flashing your teeth at me Get off my back
Maari! Poor girl, She is only trying to thank you
Feeling bad for the lady now?
She hoodwinked that guy with his money
She is trying to do the same to us
Understand?
I'll even work for you Till I can afford to pay you back
Are you mad?
Offering to work for money at a goon's locale?
Wear your scarf properly
Your scarf doesn't even serve its purpose
Fashion designing?
They said you don't misbehave with ladies
Or I wouldn't have come to talk to you
- This won't work out - It will!
We're all parched
Not just us, even the pigeons
They must be tired of our faces
They'll be all excited if she comes
She is a nice girl Let her work here
At least to make up for our sins
Are you supported? How have we sinned?
We're so parched, Maari!
What's with the sudden interest?
Not sudden...
...I've been interested
...ever since I saw you fly pigeons
When you win, you'd hold the pigeon...
...and stand mighty, and high
I really liked seeing you like that
I'll come from tomorrow
Bye
Hear that? She likes seeing, it seems
She meant the pigeons, you rascal
"Don, Don, Don I am your sweetheart dear"
"Blaze, all that comes your way By your touch burns it all away"
"My dear most man Your darling deer I am"
"I fell deeper and deeper With just one glance from you"
"Let not your lovely glance kill me Stop, my eyes are not your mirror"
"Let not your body caress mine Don't stand before me, beguiling"
"As fires burn within me Cool me not, like a gentle shower"
"As my torso sinks down tiredly Don't pinch me even if gently"
"Does it melt, swoon or writhe A woman's heart tender and young"
"I am a loyal husband; Giving you royal treatment"
"And your daily shopping is guaranteed"
"O' my mustachioed man! I am your spouse and am naughty"
"Giving you a lifetime service warranty"
"Misty breezy clinging to a leaf Come with me, little bird so wee"
"Shyness in your eyes hums softly A tune, telling me you are my own"
"I waited for ages and eons To whisper something precious"
Don't you see him collecting it?
You're my partner I'll only pay you
"As jasmine flowers kissed in joy Daylight filled them with nectar"
"Does it melt, swoon or writhe A woman's heart tender and young"
"As fires burn within me Cool me not, like a gentle shower"
"As my torso sinks down tiredly Don't pinch me even if gently"
"Don, Don, Don I am your sweetheart dear"
"Blaze, all that comes your way By your touch burns it all away"
"My dear most man Your darling deer I am"
"I fell deeper and deeper With just one glance from you"
"Let not your lovely glance kill me Stop, my eyes are not your mirror"
"Let not your body caress mine Don't stand before me, beguiling"
Is it nice? I stitched it myself
Thanks
See you, brother
Why do you call me brother, but not Maari?
Calling him brother doesn't come naturally to me
"I am a loyal husband; Giving you royal treatment"
"And your daily shopping is guaranteed"
"O' my mustachioed man! I am your spouse and am naughty"
"Giving you a lifetime service warranty"
Look here Maari
This is romance for sure
She is ogling at you
- Hey - What?
She looks like a movie star, why would she check me out?
You don't understand your worth
I get that
But we've troubled her so much How could she like me?
You just don't get it
The first step to picking up a chick is to torture her
Somehow you've got that right
Girls dig bad boys like you and me
At first sight, I am not a likeable guy
Are you likeable at second glance?
No one even gives me a second glance!
Say the girl likes me...
I should like her too, right?
She's a show off It won't work out
Don't say that She's a nice girl
She and you are 'Made In China'
Boss, you mean 'made for each other'?
You're old school! What I mean is...
- Only I get to hit him! - That's his fate
I think she's a fine chick
She's so dainty...
She'd get rosy if you pinch her!
When I see her, I just melt and can't control myself, Maari
What?
Will you find another girl like that?
Yes, anna
The whole area is ogling at that girl
But she has eyes only for you
You're lucky
Give it a try!
I am total confused
Am I right for the girl?
Of course you're not...
We know that
But that powder-faced girl doesn't seem to realise it!
He's going to get beaten up now
Listen
So many girls fall for the wrong men and suffer;
Add your name to the list of wrong men
No, Maari...
She'll never find a handsome groom...
God!
She'll never find another groom like you, Maari
Definitely, anna!
You're sitting me down and using this chance to pull my leg?
I'll keep that in mind
How do I explain this...?
When it's just us guys, there are no issues
You can just be free and happy
When women enter the picture, it gets messy
I don't think this will work
Won't work out
It will work, Maari
Maari-Sri
Sri-Maari It's a good combination
Shut up!
Just meet her in person and say 'I love you"
- If there's a problem? - He's the one who gets in trouble
Go!
You go away, too
There's no one but us
It's me
You only Go!
Why did he bring us along then?
For giving him such an idea we need this insult
The shirt I gave you
Finally warmed up to it?
Fits you so well
You look smart, you know?
It seems you like me
So I've decided to love you
First time I saw you, I wanted to slap you
But then I saw the way you were with the pigeons...
So...I love you
What?
I didn't say it right?
I'll say it differently
I love you
I love you!
I'm so sorry
I think you've misunderstood
I had no such intentions with you
I'm sorry if I gave you that idea
Oh, you don't?
Okay, we'll drop the matter
I told them so!
But the fools got me excited and confused
Okay, let's mind our work! Bye!
- Stop! - What?
Don't mistake me
It's not that I don't like you
So you like me?
I do...
Then 'I love you", let's love each other!
No, I like you...As a person
This has to be personal Can't do this in public!
But I don't even know anything about you
What do you do? What are you like?
What do I do? What am I like?
I wake up in the morning and hang out with the pigeons
Then I go to meet Velu anna
If he gives me some work, I do it
Then the boys come over I just have fun with them
I get drunk at nights and fall asleep
Then I wake up in the morning, and hang out with the pigeons
Then I go to meet Velu annan If he gives me some work, I do it
Then the boys come over, I have fun, get drunk and sleep
That's all I am
It's not that!
How do I explain...
Even if you're a good person
You're a rowdy!
I would be scared, right?
How will my parents ever accept?
We'll finish them off?
No!
I don't know you well enough
How can I trust you?
You don't need to trust me
Let this go
Don't let it confuse you Bye!
"Once a Nomad went to the feast..."
"...to the king's palace as an uninvited guest"
"So kind hearted-"
Maari!
- Something wrong - What happened?
Not there!
Why doesn't that girl like you?
I don't know, man
Did you tell her properly?
I told her 'I love you' in every possible way!
That's not how you say it, Maari!
I...
Love...
You!
Goes that way!
Why do you split it in three like that?
Because it's three words!
What?
'I love you' is not a single word?
- Three words, Maari! - Not one word?
No
Why didn't you tell me that before, you Saturday!
Who is this? Powder?
Why have you brought this girl here?
She wanted to talk to you, brother
You've come to develop our friendship?
Have a seat, buddy
Hey, off you go!
Buzz off, both of you
Sit here
- Have it - No!
She might avoid for local stuff
You only drink in star hotels
I need to talk to you
Talk away
I didn't tell you that I don't like you
I just wanted to know more about you
But you had left by then
What do you want to know?
Who are you?
How did you turn out this way?
Turn out what way?
No, everyone fears you
Including me
Do I look like a rapist?
Only gutless men rape
I am a real man
Real men don't rape
No...
I know about you...
But everyone is so scared of you
There must be some reason
Violence
Murder
Murder?
Nothing of that sort
Murder...can't really call it a murder
Murder... Something like murder
Pretty much murder
There was this guy called Pandi
Real big shot
Not any one could have laid a finger on him
One day I just went and casually stabbed him
Stop there
Stop
But he didn't die So it doesn't count as murder
Someone else finished him off two days later
But I got all the credit
It won't work out Go home and think all night
If it's okay, it's okay Else, just drop it
Stop bothering me, okay?
Go...go
Get out
"Loneliness freedom..."
'Azan' (Call for islamic prayer)
Why is the police here without permission?
I don't know
Don't yell, man He's come with a warrant
- Maari's asleep! Come back later - Don't yell!
Don't make a sound or I'll kill you
Are you heard?
We've got a warrant against you
Officer asked me to bring you in
Who is the officer?
Hey 'Punching Bag", wake me up I'm having a bad dream
Get up! We've come to arrest you
Arrest? For what?
Murder?
Murder...Something like murder
Pretty much murder
Real big shot
Not anyone could have laid a finger on him
One day I just went and casually stabbed him
Give me 50%
This is how you run a business
I can't take this anymore
I am going to the police
Listen to me, madam It's unnecessary trouble
I don't care I want to meet the sub-inspector
What's the problem?
It's just a petty case
Sir, I want to file a complaint against Maari
Nuisance case File the complaint
I'm ready to testify anywhere
I appreciate your bravery
But if I charge him with this case he'd get out very easily
Then he'd only cause more trouble for you and me
We need to catch him in a bigger case
Sir, I'll be glad to help however I can
After a lot of searching, I've found the file of a closed case
The murder attempt of a man named Pandi
The suspect's description and age fits Maari's
But that's not enough
We need stronger evidence connecting Maari to the case
What can I do for this?
What would you do?
I'll help you raise your pigeons
Calling him brother doesn't come naturally to me
What happened?
Maari, careful!
Just hungover from last night's booze
Get that
Showing me a cop movie, first thing in the morning
Good job, man Good job
I've done a lot of hooliganism
Rowdyism
Broken a few bones
I've done everything but nothing happened
For the first time ever...
...I fell in love
And they're going to lock me up
That is the fate
'Fall in love, Maari'
Screwed us, right?
What are you looking at? Come, take me away
He suggested it but the girl has accepted it
Everyone seems to have developed, just not us
Wait
Is it okay?
A little to the left
Yeah, perfect
Why are they bursting crackers? Is it a festival day?
Not a festival, Maari The news of your arrest has spread
They don't even burst crackers for holidays
But look at them celebrating my arrest!
They've torn it already?
You guys don't stay here, go away They'll keep prodding you
If a girl comes and says she loves you, just chase her away
We don't have anyone but you, Maari
No one in the area will respect us now
Tell him!
Who do we have but you?
Didn't work out Don't overact
Your brother in law lives in Madurai, right?
Go live with him
You've won
You used a woman, but you still won
When you waltzed into my area without permission
I should have kept you under check
Letting you go was my bad
Where's that girl? She must be feasting her eyes
What a oscar performance?!
With all that talking and smiling, you've finished me, right?
She's ripped me apart, right?
Done very beautifully!
Get into the vehicle
Won't be nice if we force you in
Oh, my dialogue from the other day?
Good! It was a good counter, let's go
Bless you all
No AC in car?
Here comes Maari!
Let's go
How are you?
How are you, anna?
Thought you'd have lost weight...
But you're all plump!
- Come on, Maari - Very sad
You've lost so much weight
When have I ever been fat?
One tea, brother!
So, what's up, Oldie?
With me gone, everyone in the area must have been at peace?
No Maari
The situation in the area has become very bad
What happened?
They've arrested Velu annan and kept him under remand
What?!
You said it wasn't safe for us to be here when you're in jail
We went out of town for a little while
When we returned, the area was unrecognisable
That cop didn't just target us for no reason;
He had his own agenda
What is it?
They've arrested Maari and you're just telling me!
What the hell were you doing, letting them arrest him?
Start the vehicle
I want him released today!
We've got information that you're smuggling red sanders
The Revenue Department is here with a search warrant
Do you know whose place this is?
Fool, there are cameras
How did the media get here even before searching?
I don't know, sir
Someone must have leaked information
Sir, start the search
Seeing Velu anna's arrest on camera, his allies, the politicians backed out
There was no one to bail him out
Start the vehicle
Arjun has a solid reputation at the Department for busting rowdyism in the area
Everyone in the area was very happy! They celebrated that fellow
He came to our area one night
He entered with a plan
You might've heard about the red sanders smuggling arrest from last week
The Forest Department has decided to export the wood legally
This job requires immediate labour
Thought this would be a good opportunity for the unemployed in the area
If you're interested, you may sign up for the job
Officer Arjun has come up with this We can trust him
Let's sign up
You've received an invitation to get a job!
Go sign up
Sankar, you should sign up
Come, you should sign up, too!
No way!
This won't suit me at all
Both red sanders and ordinary wooden logs are stacked here
One load of each needs to be loaded in the lorries
That's the job
The people asked no questions and continued to work this way
This went on for two days
One day, Arjun didn't turn up at the yard
There was a raid that night
Seize the goods and confiscate it
Stop the labourers No one shall escape
Sir, this is for the government
Sure, a government job taking place all hushed up in a closed mill?
Sir, something is wrong
You may call Officer Arjun He's the one who got us these jobs
We went straight to him after finding this place
He asked us to make the arrests
Just get in the jeep!
Smuggling wood, are we?
Why is he running like this?
Why are you running?
The people who had signed up for transporting the wood
They've been arrested and taken in
Officer Arjun had taken them for the job
Did you tell him about it?
I went to the station They said he has taken off
The next day, strange things began to happen
Listen up, everybody!
All the shops in the marketplace are under Ravi annan's control now
You had better pay up on time, If you want to your shops to remain
Even Maari is gone now; Who are you to collect from us?
Exactly!
Want to see what would happen if Officer Arjun finds out?
You were right!
I had to see what would happen if Arjun finds out
Anyone else has something to say?
I shall never hear Maari's name again
Whatever I say will be the law
That's when we found out...
This cop and 'Bird' Ravi were in it together the whole time!
Sir, we sent our men to work only because of your word
Now they're saying something about smuggling!
Yes
I did take them for a smuggling job
Ravi and I did all this together
If I'd told you that...
You wouldn't have come to work
We were just trying it for the first time There was a small goof up
And there was a raid, too!
Sir, testify that they didn't know what the job was
And get them released, sir
Are you stupid? Then I'll get caught
No way Just leave
Sir, I helped you because I thought you were a good guy
How could you listen to them and do such terrible things?
Listen to them?
This was all my idea
Do you know why we snatched Maari and Velu?
To take their places
This is why I re-opened Maari's old case
You stopped being of use after Maari's arrest
Don't ask unnecessary questions Mind your business
No
- I won't let this go - What will you do, woman?
What will you do?
Sir, this is wrong
Arumugam, chase them away
What are you staring at?
Poor people Let's get them out somehow!
Listen, just do as I say
Everybody, leave
Their plan was to move you and Velu annan out of the picture to smuggle red sanders
'Bird' Ravi's controls Pigeon race and tournaments
There is no ethics It's terrible
They just do everything to their convenience
Most of the pro fanciers have stopped racing
I got word from Velu annan after your release
He said to leave the area That it will be better to vacate
Let's leave
You're just going to leave?
What else can we do?
Velu annan has said so himself Who do we stay back for?
Bring the pigeons and everything
Let's leave
Punching Bag, you heard him
Pack our stuff and bring it out We'll get a moving vehicle
That is our Maari's households things
Why are they loading things?
Robert, when did you come here?
Has Maari been released?
Where are you going with this things?
Can't you tell? We're just vacating
He'll never come by here You can be happy
It's so hard to leave our birthplace!
Look, it's hard for us, too
You deserve it! You played the fiddle to that cop
We'll do our jobs elsewhere
Your shops will rot, wait and see
Come Let's go
Look there! They've decided to pack and disappear
Punching Bag, isn't your Maari annan here?
How could he ever face anyone in the area?
Look, you stabbed him in the dark Don't be so proud of yourselves
You're not fit to compete with annan
Move away
What qualification do we need?
Don't do it!
Go ahead and do it He can take a beating
I am not
Maari hits you everyday Let us hit you today
Hit him!
- I will hit you and you will take it - He was leaving anyway
Go oldie
Hey, let him go!
Beat him
"Maari"
Come
You will go to him?
Maari!
Don't do it, Maari! Don't!
Hey, dummy! Looks like your face is poached
Cheekiness is bad
"Try to confront Maari"
"Maari beats like firecrackers"
"Maari makes you knock out"
"Oppose Maari you'll become a bad penny"
"Dare to throw an angry gaze Maari will mangle your face"
"Wanna trot like some big gun? Consider your life done"
"Rat on Maari like a wuss; Wait and see what Maari does"
"He's a different kind of rowdy Maari He won't talk nice, he's Maari"
"Fearless Maari"
"Bad hat Maari"
Run
Run and tell that cop
I'm here to stay
He may have the area under his control
But Maari is always out of control
Only I get to beat him up
Think you get to show off in my area?
I'll finish you off!
Stop! What are you doing here?
Maari doesn't want to see your faces
- Go away - Get out of my way!
Move away
- We want to talk to our man Maari - Your man Maari?!
Maari, things got really rough in your absence
That cop tricked us and got us in trouble
Not just that, he's hiked the bribe threefold
- None of us can live! - Drop dead, then
Yes, Maari We were really scared and helpless
We'll be brave Now that you're here
You men...
You're the ones who burst crackers and celebrated my arrest!
This wash-basin face was the one who fired a flower-pot
You people chose to be allied to that cop
Suffer, now
Go away!
You heard the man Leave
Cart yourself away!
Are you stupid?
He would have left on his own
Now you picked a fight with him and made him stay back
What could he do here, anyway?
We shall corner him at the right time and place
Check if all the pigeons are in the right condition
I'll come and check on the young birds in the morning
We'll start the training tomorrow morning Or it will be too late
What?
- How dare you come here? - I only came to apologise
I'm sorry
I know you must be very angry with me
But
I did have my reasons
I thought I was doing the right thing
I didn't realise I was helping the bad guy
Anyhow, it's wrong to betray someone's trust
So, I'm really sorry
I've come all the way to apologise!
Won't you at least respond to me?
I forgive you Leave
Go, Powdered-Face
Maari asked you to leave!
Do you know Maari committed that murder?
Because they killed his loved pigeon
Tell me honestly, if you'd been in his place...
Wouldn't you be furious? Wouldn't you have finished them off?
Why do you trouble the area people?
Why can't you show the affection on people that you bestow upon pigeons?
Why should we? To these people?
Did they do that for Maari?
Who helped him when he was a kid?
When he was alone and hungry?
Not one person came
He only had one thing then
His pigeons
It was the pigeons that fed him
Maari always says
You can trust a pigeon but not a human
Now you've proved him right
What I did seemed right that day...
Don't you talk about right and wrong!
Have you ever struggled in life? Have you ever struggled for a daily meal?
If you just waltz in here and apologise, think he'll grin and accept?
Look, he doesn't ever want to set eyes on you after what you've done
If you keep coming back here, it will get rough
Go away
Ask to her own way Let's leave
Why are you crying?
Tell me, or buzz off!
A few days after you went to the jail, my school fees was due
But it wasn't paid at all
That's when the school staff told me that you've been paying my fees
I didn't pay
I know you're doing it secretly
I won't tell anyone that you're paying
Hey, idiot! I told you I'm not
What do I care if you go to school?
Just go away
Did that cop trick you and jail you?
Did they hit you in the jail?
Did you suffer?
Poor thing
It wasn't that bad Go now!
I wasn't talking about you I meant the cop
You'll get him, one fine day!
Hey donkey go to sleep
Rogue!
I will-
We can enter our birds to the race next week
All the pigeons are ready
Our next target is Arjun
Don't know why, but my hands feel all jittery since morning
What?
Need to do something about this Arjun and 'Bird Ravi"
He's a cop
You can't do him on urgent basis Must keep calm
I'm idle nowadays Feeling a little lazy
I'm so bored
I want to get a job
A job?
Oh Jesus! Save this Child...
What?
Did you have a job before all this?
Of course, man!
We were breaking a few bones, causing trouble!
Collecting racketeering money and we even raced pigeons
Is that a job, anna?
You've been acting cocky ever since I returned from the jail...
- Not for me - What job can you do?
I'll do any job!
- What job? - Any job!
So we'll get you a painting job with Murugan?
But painting is an artist's job I can't do that!
You paint the place red when you hit people
But that's not the same, idiot!
There's a mechanic in our area- Mani You can chase him out and do his job
Chasing out part, I can do
But I don't know about unscrewing, screwing and all that
You said you'll do any job!
You're only naming jobs that I can't do
We seized an auto from tea shop's husband when he failed to pay up
That auto is still with us
That's correct!
We'll dismantle and sell the parts?
No!
We'll drive the auto!
Just talking about it won't do! You need to know how to ride one
- Come here - What?
- You don't even respond to me normally... - Come here Sit
- Tell me - Sit down!
- What's the matter? - The auto...
You're mocking me?
Auto you can drive
Say something
- Shall we? - You can drive
You can drive, brother
Then we'll start driving an auto from tomorrow
Okay, Maari
- You carry on - Be careful, anna!
- I said get in, man - I have bad stomach ache
Get in
Do as Maari says
You come with us, anna
This is strange!
Want to take the auto?
No, anna
- Where are you headed? - Kariavottom
Won't take the auto to Kariavottom?
I take the bus
- Just get in - No, anna...
- Get in, boy - No, anna...
Get in man
Anna, please...
Push him inside
Stop it!
Give us the amount
- How much, anna? - Just give me that!
- Here - Anna!
Please, give me a tip, anna!
Give you...a tip?
Pick that up and go
Stop!
Grab that guy... Come here!
Get in Go sit inside
- Auto, huh? - Of course it's an auto
Get in
Sir, I've come on my bike
I said get in
Maari, he is director Careful
Tiny guy...you talk too much!
Squeeze in! Push in!
Stop
He wants to ride in some other auto!
Just come, man Get in that auto
Keep going, don't stop!
Maari, they're refusing to accept our entry
Have a word with them
The entry time is up, Maari They've said not to accept any more entries
That's not a big deal at all
Call Mohan anna We'll talk to him
He's not the current president
If you want to register after the last date, talk to the new president
Here he comes Talk to him
It's this guy? I knew it
Hello, Maari
You've come to register? The last date is over
You should have come sooner
Oh, I'm sorry! You were in the jail, right?
- What do we do, anna? - I don't know, sir
I said there's a chance if they request you
That's true
Ask them to request, then
Request to your dirty face?
Maari, we'll see next year
- Don't play up - I'm saying it openly
It's our turn in this area now
Are you flying your birds this year, 'Bird' Ravi?
Yes
Okay, that's nice
You should do that
What are you grinning for?
That's nothing Forget about it
I asked you why you were grinning!
Look at that board
You must wish to see your name there, sometime
You go ahead and fly your birds
You think we can't compete with your birds?
The whole world knows that Raising your voice won't change it
We'll let you win this time
Stop there
Take his entry
- He said he will go - We'll see who wins
No, I'll let you have it this time
I don't want your sympathy
Come here!
- Why is he such a moron? - Yeah!
You heard the Prez Take our entry!
We prevented him from participating so that you could win
He knew you would fall for it if he teased you
- And you fell for it! - Let it be
His pigeons are three months behind ours in training
He doesn't have any money to feed them special food and medicines
We've readied our pigeons with imported medicines and tonics
We've been training them for four months!
This year is ours
You've been doing all this for years now
Why have you never won?
You can't win unless you admit the opponent's strengths
Even if he starts training them late, even if he trains them with just water
His pigeons will win
That's Maari
That's why I told you not to let him enter
What do you even know about pigeons?
Wait and watch
As the race day draws closer, you'll get nervous and ask me for help
It will happen
Don't stare at the pigeon after feeding it He can't digest his food
Anna
Has the trial date been announced?
The pigeons are getting ready
What bro?
Why are you hitting him?
He asked me not to come But I came anyway
You do good to others secretly, right?
You've been paying Kavitha's school fees?
Who?
Our Loudspeaker Kavitha? You never told us!
Why do you refuse to reveal the good in you?
It's fine if you don't want to accept
I knew there's a good guy in there, somewhere
Now I've seen that And that's enough
Even if you keep chasing me away, I'll keep coming back to help
You've helped me enough, already
What are you trying to get from me, by fawning this way?
Why do you like it so much to be a bad guy?
I'd rather be a pure bad guy than an adulterated good guy
Okay?
- Ask the street vendors to pay up - Okay!
Don't leave out anyone
Pay up! Quick...
Give me
Here it
Greetings, anna
Take it out
Are you giving alms to us?
You'll never prosper
- Have all the auto drivers paid up? - Yes, all of them...
Except him
Since when does Maari drive an auto? Why hasn't he paid?
He refuses to join the union
He refused and you accepted?
Pay up, man
Pay up nicely or we'll make you
Go
I said, go!
"He'll break your ribs, the King of Con Can't toss him a bone, he's the don"
"Now he's back-bigger and better Our man Maari, he's a victor!"
You'll take it?
Will you take it and reach home in a piece?
"Dare to throw an angry gaze Maari will mangle your face"
"Wanna trot like some big gun? Consider your life done"
"Rat on Maari like a wuss; Wait and see what Maari does"
"He's a different kind of rowdy Maari He won't talk nice, he's Maari"
- How much? - No, it's fine
- Let it be, Maari - Right
"Here is our Maari"
"He's Maari"
Still scared of him?
You should have beat him up and collected the money
Easy for you to say We're the one who got beat up
What?
It's nothing, sir
Let it go
Doesn't matter if one guy doesn't pay
Why do you think we collect?
Is it a major source of income?
Even they're struggling to pay us
We're collecting to keep them under control
Even if one person refuses to pay, that fear will subside
Can't let that happen
Need to fix it tomorrow!
The chains were a lot heavier before I went to prison
Now it's all light
He was roaming around with them!
- Roaming? - I had it in my house, man
Maari is the most bejeweled auto driver in Tamil Nadu!
Anna, look who's here
Hey! Arumugam
Maari drives an auto?
I was expecting complaints that he's doing rowdyism and causing trouble...
But he's just driving an auto?
What is it, Maari?
Heard you refused to pay the fee?
Caught up in the past, were you?
You're a nobody now
Get that in your head first
If I'm a nobody, what drove you to come here?
I meant, your jeep
Looks like a bit of the old Maari is left in the auto-guy somewhere!
Shouldn't be
Drop your cigarette
Drop it!
Maari!
Sir, why are you hitting him?
Maari, listen He's a cop Let's not cause trouble
- Sir, we won't cause trouble - Trying to slither away?
Sir, don't hit him
Please listen to us Don't hit him
Don't hit him! Please listen, sir
Please sir Don't hit him!
Sir, let him go
Sir, please tell them to stop
Stop hitting! Please, sir
Okay, that's enough Stop!
I'm the boss here from now, okay?
Either run away with your pigeons
Or lie low with your tail between your legs
Else, I'll come hit you whenever I'm bored
You're my Punching Bag now
Hey, give me a cigarette
So
When a mosquito bites a sleeping man, it doesn't make it a hero
One fine day, if it bites him when he's awake, one SWAT! and it's POOF!- done for
One fine day
He comes in his cop uniform, knowing we can't hit him then
If only he dared to come without it!
We shouldn't keep quiet anymore, Maari
Just say the word and we'll deal with him in other ways
- We need to get Velu annan released first - How will that cop let that happen?
Listen
Where are you running? Come here, little guy!
Maari, I don't know anything
I didn't help him intentionally
I thought he was a nice guy I'm not on his side
I need some information to lock him
You know all about the frauds he's committed?
Tell me
I'd lose my job if he found out
If you don't tell him, you'll lose your life Is that okay?
Tell him!
I don't know his lorry routes, Maari
But I do know one thing
To avoid the checking that happens in all the tolls
He uses travels vehicles to carry small loads
I know some of these routes, Maari
Looks like the customs guys We're caught!
Lift it up
I'll hit you!
Sir, we got it, sir
- Meaning? - We got the wood
- Shit! - Open the door
- Bloody hell - What?
Hell, man!
Bullshit!
Hello?
The press and media have come to the station
Did you call them?
What, the press?
Officer Arjun is here! Catch him!
On camera, I mean
He's done so much, but acts like he's done nothing
Thank you, officer Arjun You've made our jobs easier
- How much you have contributed! - He does that a lot, sir
- Keep up the good work - Thank you, sir
Come here
- What's going on? - Sir, this is your doing, right?
You're so modest!
What?
When I came in the morning, the smuggled wood...
...and the smugglers were outside the station
I thought you caught them as usual and called the Revenue Department
- Are you out of your mind? - Not so loud, sir!
Sir, see here
I didn't do it
Who else?
How do you get it right every time, sir?
You're a smart one, sir
He's so right every time, almost like he's the one transporting it!
Shut up!
He's a very nice guy!
Wondering why your own goods are in your station?
You're not in control, as you think, officer!
I stand to lose nothing with this
It's not just the goods that were caught Your men were caught with it
Upon enquiry, he's willing to talk He could talk to the Revenue Officers, too
Think about what would happen to you then
The Press is here, too
This was the mosquito that bit me when I was asleep the other day, right?
What did I tell you?
I told you, if I wake up one day and one SWAT!, you're POOF!- done for
It's gone Maari
What do you want?
Release Velu annan
How is that possible? We've got evidence
Like you need lessons in deceit, officer!
Get one of your own men to surrender and get Velu annan out or else...
- Punching Bag! - Present, sir!
Just checking! How did you do it, sir?
It was superb How did you catch them, sir?
Ask him one by one, he'll answer patiently
May I leave, officer?
Move, move
Careful, don't share it on WhatsApp!
"Trouble maker, Maari"
"Brave Maari"
"Fearless Maari"
Release Velu? Don't do it, man
You've been an enemy all along
But I was an insider who betrayed their trust
He would be very pissed off with me
Not just that, Maari's position will get even stronger if Velu is out
What can I do? Want me to get arrested, instead?
Your man has been caught red-handed
This was the one thing you had to do And you've screwed that up, too
Look what's happened now!
Don't get worked up We'll all get locked in if we're caught
That's why I'm telling you, Velu has to be released
Velu has lost his political support after he went to jail
Even if he's released now...
He can't touch a policeman without support
We'll deal with it
You're a cop, so you'll be okay What if he targets us?
That's your problem
Sir, you're disassociating yourself?
Look, it's your man who's been caught
I can still get you in trouble and escape
Be happy that I haven't done that
Try to transport the goods safely from now
What's happening, anna? He's saying such things...
And there's no respect these days
We need to be careful with him
Go inside Move aside
Greetings, anna
Anna is here
Greeting anna
Come Maari Honour him
Move aside
Greetings Welcome, anna
Maari...
Dad!
My son!
I told you not to go there!
- Are you okay? - I'm okay, dad
- How did you get released? - They released Velu annan first
Then they said it was the same case and released all of us
Maari is the cause for our release
When I heard that you'd been released, I knew you'd get me out somehow
But why did you use this evidence?
It was a nice chance
You're out of prison What more do we need?
If we'd gone to Revenue Department, we could have gotten back at him
Or even finished him completely
Think I'll let the guy who got you locked up get away?
I'll take special care of him
You forget about it, anna
Tomorrow is the festival of lights And you're out of prison!
You just watch our atrocity in our area today!
Stop right there!
Get down
Take a still, Maari I'll come too!
- Okay - Done
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
About turn
1, 2, 3, 4
Come here man
Come here
Go away
Just send him off
Bro, come here
Where are you going?
Saw that? He's started his atrocity again
Keep quiet I owe my release to him
Clear the place, you bald head!
Maari, thanks to you that our men have been released
What?
Who got your men out? I only got Velu annan out
You were just free add-ons Get out!
- Hi, dude! - Hi!
Look at all the reverence
- How's it going, man? - Fine, man
- Give me a hi-fi, man - Cool!
You fool
They're here? It's the festival of lights indeed
Start collecting in all the shops
Prem, go to the street vendor
What, they're back?
- Pay up the money - It's festival time...
So what if it's festival time?
Pay up!
Pay up, man
Someone is going to get it!
Anna, pay up I want to go home!
It's not unusual to collect, right, Maari?
Poor fellow
That's good
Bro, at least you pay up, please?
"He'll break your ribs, the King of Con; Can't toss him a bone, he's the don"
You're wearing make up?
Hey, walk away or I'll light up this cracker on you
Come, I'm going
"Maari the troublemaker"
Poor girl, this Sri
This is the usual amount Return this back to them
- Festival wishes to you! - Same to you
- I love you all - Bye!
"I know my route is all wrong If you agree, then it's get out"
"It will remain a mistake Until a right makes it alright"
"Light of this street, Maari the great Policemen too, salute in respect"
"You, our beacon now, if not it's darkness The time to start any venture is now"
"Back stabbing world it is today Impossible to walk upright"
"Search for a mate, ends up with woe Hardens the heart, that's no surprise"
"Loose talk unwanted here, my sweet We are all together always and forever"
"You always do what you think is right Hurry, taste the sweetness of my love"
"If you come alone and to leave singly Relatives nor bonds, no God will accompany"
"When the sweet sap of life dries up What remains in life is just nothing"
"I know my route is all wrong If you agree, then it's get out"
"It will remain a mistake Until a right makes it alright"
"You, our beacon now, if not it's darkness The time to start any venture is now"
Have the birds returned from training?
We flew fifty Only twenty have returned
What about Maari's?
He flew thirty All thirty have returned
What's funny?
I told you the other day
That you'd come to me for help as the race draws closer
What can you do?
He can't participate without his birds
No, don't do that...Be quiet
You don't understand the seriousness of pigeon fancying business
Make sure he doesn't do anything
Officer Arjun, you've done so much for us
Let us handle this
Who says I'm doing this for you?
He should feel pain
We need to hit him where it hurts
Don't do anything without Ravi anna's consent
It's already done
Maari
Ten of our pigeons are dead
They've set it on fire when we weren't around
It was that girl Sridevi, who opened the cages and saved the pigeons
If it wasn't for her, all the birds would be dead
She burnt hands while trying to save the birds
She was here when they burnt the cage
If she hadn't been there, all the birds would be dead
Brother
They say pigeons never return to a burnt cage
They'd have gotten scared
Our pigeons will never return, anna
Maari, don't mistake me for saying this
Let's leave this place
There's nothing here for us Why should we suffer here?
Velu anna is back now Let him deal with the police
Why should we struggle?
They could have attacked us!
What did the poor birds do to them?
I know you'll refuse...
But, it hurts to see you like this Maari
Let's get out of here
Punching bag, pack our things and get the vehicle ready
Go on!
Hey!
Look there!
You said pigeons don't return to a burnt cage
How did they return?
The birds know this is their home
But you don't realise it
This has to end today
I told you not to do anything!
Everyone found out that we set fire to his loft
I've been banned from pigeon racing altogether!
What about it?
My dignity is lost!
I can't race pigeons anymore
Stop yelling!
Following my word got you this far
So what if you can't race?
Playing with pigeons...
You won't understand that
It's an ancestral sport
You're following his instructions now?
Anna, don't just hit me!
You're just a label
It's Officer Arjun who plots the action
So you're supporting him?
Fools, do you know what you've done?
Do you know what Maari would do if you lay a finger on his pigeons?
What would he do?
He was just waiting for the right moment
You've taunted him He will come!
Maari, listen to me!
Don't do this, Maari
I only kept quiet this long as you were a cop
But you've touched my pigeons
I'll kill you and go to prison again
Maari, please don't do anything to me
Maari, wait! Listen to me
Wait, Maari
Listen to me, Maari
I forbade that policeman, but he threatened us to do it
I had nothing to do with your loft burning
I know all about the frauds he's committed
I am willing to testify anywhere, anytime
I don't even trust a good man Why would I trust filth like you?
You were saying?
You'll kill me?
I'll say you killed him for revenge and get you locked up
You crook! I told you not to trust him
Come, bro
Sir, are you hurt?
What was that?
You always say...
'I'll finish you off!'
See what I've done?
Now I've finished you
You'll spend the rest of your life in prison
Drag him away
What are you doing?
That's not our man
That's the man
Let me go!
Sir, why are you arresting me?
- Listen to me- - Stop, you don't say anything
They've told us what you do
I've got a guy in the Revenue Department
I'll be restored to my old power
All I need is an eye-witness to everything that Arjun has committed
Brother
I'm not afraid, with Maari and you by my side
I'm willing to talk openly
What did you say? You'll finish me?
That was nice You said it real nice
And don't come out, okay?
Just stay inside
You'll be safer there
'Sub-Inspector Arjun has been arrested by...'
'...Revenue Department for smuggling red sanders'
I can't decide whether you're a good guy or a bad guy
Why do you doubt it?
Of course I'm a bad guy!
Good guys can't be trusted
They can turn bad at any point
Men who appear to be good but do bad, are even worse
But a guy, who openly claims to be bad...
...but does some good, can be trusted
I trust you
So what?
I feel like a lie from a long time back...
...has become the truth now
I'm serious
I really do like you now
Oh God!
No, madam
No thank you!
This romance thing won't suit my character
I've got my pigeons, my boys...
And I've got the area people to trouble whenever I'm bored
I'd be free and happy like this all the time
You think about it, we could just be friends if you want
Okay?
Bye
Take a photograph!
Move aside
Maari
It's been so peaceful since Arjun left
It's been so many years since we lived without paying bribes...
...for living peacefully in this area without fear...
We don't know how to repay this debt, Mr Maari
Look at him, bluffing
All the money I lost while in the prison...
All the compensation money in this period...
The money you have saved from not paying my cut
Plus service charge and service tax;
- How much? - Seven lakhs
Amounts to seven lakhs
If all of you pay me that money...
We'll call it even
- What's he saying? - Thank to all
Maari is so funny!
Look at him
I'm talking seriously here You think I'm being funny?
Settle this within a month or the treasury first and then your throat
Get lost
You rogue!
So you're going back to rowdyism?
Did I ever claim to have reformed?
Maari will always be this way
"Beautiful fire, beacon in darkness Unfamiliar paths, iron-willed heart"
"Free from anger, pain, rancor No rage, no language nor finery"
"Roles infinite No form nor emotions"
"No jugglery, no illusion No scene nor stage"
"Maari, the guy with smoldering eyes A new drizzle within the heart"
"Maari, a fiery blast of anger A shower of cool sweet music"
"Maari, an ocean of love A multihued tempest"
"Maari, gives reasons to hope Lashes like hail storm"
"Maari"