Bangalore Tower, this is Deccan Air 582. Minimum fuel. Requesting landing clearance.
Go around, Deccan Air 582.
Unable to go around. We have a fuel emergency, goddammit!
I'm out of fuel! Why won't you let me land?
Something's wrong. They are ignoring protocol.
Requesting reason for denial!
You are not cleared to land!
Why won't you let them land?
Hey! Who are you? Call security!
Maara? What's going on there?
Why won't they let us land? -Do you copy?
Yelahanka Air Force. Runway 1-5.
Land there! Do you have enough fuel for that?
We've enough for one landing!
You sure you want us to proceed? -Yes!
We'll be in trouble. -Land at Yelahanka, damn it!
I'll handle it!
Parade! Attention!
Keep going! Careful!
Yelahanka Ground Control, Captain Chaitanya Rao here. Batch of '87.
Please acknowledge. -You can't land here.
This is military territory. Turn around now! That's an order!
Come in, Che!
Careful. You are flying into restricted area!
It's dangerous!
Security breach at gate one!
Sorry, Maara!
Are you okay, Che?
Can you hear me, Che?
How can you stuff yourself with meat after a pilgrimage?
That chap's no longer in the army. His relatives say he's a loser.
Why do you have to meet him?
What's the big deal?
It's a big deal!
It's just not done for a girl's family to go see a boy!
He refused to see you! Why are you dying to see him?
He refused to check me out like an animal for sale...
...so I'm going to him.
She'll choose her husband. Like Sita chose Lord Rama.
Right, kiddo? -"Kiddo" my foot!
You're spoiling this buffalo…
Bullshit, I’m spoilt!
I’m the rank-holder in the family...
...yet you pay lakhs to send this dimwit to college.
Why drag me in now?
You’re the spoilt brat! Not me!
Shut her up, dad!
Listen girlie, only sons provide for parents.
Daughters just eat and grow fat in their husband's house.
Move it! You and your pearls of wisdom!
Move aside! -Hear, Hear!
He deserves it! Old fool won’t open that trap again.
Get your hands off me! -We shouldn’t have helped him!
Isn’t this a reserved compartment?
What's that stench? Dried fish? Yuck!
Horrid fellow! We are repulsive to you, eh?
We get off at Gorur. Then you can roll all over.
This express train won’t stop at Gorur.
Oh it will! Six months ago, our boy held a peaceful protest…
...sitting on the tracks for fifty days quietly.
They had no choice but to stop here!
So when I get on the train, I've to endure this stench?
Mister, keep your precious train.
We won’t be here next year!
Why? Where are you going?
We'll be flying!
He's bringing a plane to us!
Who? -Our Maaran!
'On this round ball of dirt...'
'On this round ball of dirt, behold man's mad dance!'
'Behold man's mad dance!'
'On this round ball of dirt, behold man's mad dance!'
'When his eyelids last shut, he is but a procession on hearse.'
'Fill up the cauldron with bubbling booze!'
'Stomp and shake at our dear man's final walk!'
'Rich or poor, all are dealt the same notch!'
'On their final passage, all get blown the conch!'
'Rich or poor, all are dealt the same notch!'
'On their final passage, all get blown the conch!'
'All that he can take when dead is the rupee coin on his forehead!'
'That rupee coin one!'
'That rupee coin one! That and that alone!'
'All that he can take when dead is the rupee coin on his forehead!'
'Let us beat and dance to make even the dead prance!'
'Women will wail only till the street's end!'
'As the pyre burns, the rib cage yearns!'
'Legions of near and dear, yet no one to tag along with him!'
'Acres of lands were his, yet six feet of soil is what is!'
'Legions of near and dear, yet no one to tag along with him!'
'Acres of lands were his, yet six feet of soil is what is!'
He's the one dancing in the black shirt!
Is he the groom?
Maara! The girl’s family!
Our community will spit on us, if they see this!
They're watching you, man!
Who cares?
That man danced for every death here.
The whole village should be dancing for him!
Come and dance, bugger!
Rocks! Palm trees! Barren lands!
All for your daughter!
Yeah right! The groom doesn't seem interested in the marriage.
Oh, no! He's keen too!
Please have some fryums.
Did we come all the way to eat fryums?
Don’t you have cakes?
Not even a toilet and you want cakes!
What 'shh'? Like it's not true...
Since we're talking truths...
I don't earn squat.
I've a huge loan and all I earn goes for repayment.
The government took our fertile lands…
...for a dam and gave us waste lands.
All I have is…
...an idea to start an airline.
But that too has been rejected by 24 banks.
Look here...
Grooms are queuing up for my beautiful and talented daughter...
I've been rejected by twenty grooms so far.
Shh! Silly girl. Shut up... -What 'shh'?
I don’t sew, cook, dance or sing...
Mr. Military! She's just pulling your leg.
She knows all that and more. Right? -Yes...
But I won’t do any of it.
All I want to do is start a bakery.
All this brutal honesty can be tiring.
Let's eat.
Let's go!
We don't eat before we finalize a marriage.
And we don't let guests go hungry.
Let's eat and go!
So your friend's bringing planes here?
Yeah, bro!
Have you been in an airplane?
"Been in one"? I've flown one!
My plane driver friend takes me along.
When he goes for a smoke, I drive.
What? It's true, bro!
How will you finance your airline?
That's grown-up talk.
Exactly why I’m talking.
Quite the shrewd kid!
So, twenty boys rejected you?
Twenty four banks rejected you. Let's talk about that.
My idea's too radical for them.
And I'm too radical for the boys.
Be quiet and eat!
One... Two... Three...
Just three steps to start an airline! Seems simple.
Starting a bakery must be even simpler.
Why haven’t you done that yet?
I'm still on step one.
Looking for finance.
I know banks. What are 'ven-tu-r capitalists'?
Venture Capitalists.
Banks give loans against collateral.
But with VCs...
...your idea is your collateral.
You get funds if they like your idea.
Then I must catch a VC too.
Who is that? A VC?
Paresh Goswami.
He owns Jaz Airlines.
Though a nobody, he let no one stop him. My hero.
With so many basic needs unfulfilled…
...who needs planes?
A century ago, they said we didn't need electricity.
Fifty years ago, they said we didn't need cars.
Who decides that?
The rich decide for the rest.
Forget it. You won't get it. -Smart girl!
I’m okay.
Okay with what?
With marrying you.
How did you decide so quickly?
Are you unstable?
Some things are like that.
There can be only one decision.
Why waste time? -That's Maara!
But I 'waste time' before I decide.
I'll tell you tomorrow.
That's Bommi! Eat, son!
He fussed about eating here...
...now he's missed the train and has to stay the night!
Destiny!
That way.
Hey!
You have a big house in the village.
Why do you stay here? Without electricity...
Getting electricity's no big deal.
Even Rajangam teacher’s house didn't have it, 20 years ago.
I don't go there now.
Air! Air India!
Where are you going?
I'm going on Air India, dad!
You want planes when there are no roads?
First, learn to cut hair!
Is it a law that a son must follow his father's trade?
Teacher... no matter what they study...
...isn't that their fate?
Keep the pot on your head, kid. I'll do the rest in the morning.
Dad!
What if I cut off your ear in the dark?
First bring trains to our village!
We can't travel to our convenience till then.
My father, the six-fingered schoolmaster...
...wrote many letters to the govt. to make the train stop here.
How long will you keep writing?
As long as I can hold a pen.
Politicians go around happily in trains and planes!
Why should they care about us?
The teacher kept picking up his pen but nothing changed.
I picked up a stone.
Hear us, Central Government!
Stop the express train here!
Deceive us, no more!
Down with police brutality!
We want the train!
Kaali!
I can't open my eye! -Lift him up!
What happened? Oh my god! You're bleeding!
Your son pelted stones to stop the train at Gorur.
Esakki's son almost lost an eye!
My God! Come on in first.
Esakki kept quiet because it was my son.
But God, the way he looked at me.
It killed me.
I preach non-violence to everyone...
...but my own son doesn't listen to me.
Dad! You've always said time's precious.
And that the train stopping here will change our lives!
This is how things change!
By destroying public property?
Aren't you educated? A teacher's son, even!
Look at that punk hair!
If you want to stop the train, you write to the division head.
Did you?
You wrote petitions. Did anything happen?
We got electricity because of that. Get inside Maara!
Not that petition, mom!
I know which petition he's talking about.
Let him talk.
He hasn't eaten!
You know he blabbers when he's hungry!
Come in. -If he has the guts, let him say it!
First thing tomorrow, I'll have him arrested.
Don't say that. He's our son!
What did you do when mom had pregnancy complications?
You just sent petitions asking for a medical camp!
You'll have me arrested?
You should be arrested for killing your child!
Maara! No! -Quiet, mom!
We still don't have a hospital!
This armchair idealist...
...will bury us all with his petitions!
You're a bloody failure! And will always be one!
Please no…!
If violence is wrong, why the fuck did you just hit me?
Thanks for the respect, son.
Don't even light my pyre when I die. Leave!
Maara! What have you done?
Stop!
He's leaving!
And then?
Then I joined the National Defence Academy and then the Air Force.
Quite the angry man!
Were you as bad in the Air Force?
He says the snacks don’t reach him.
All the postal guys… -Ma!
Show it to him.
The postal guys eat them up.
I’m sending two boxes this time!
With a note saying...
"You eat up one, but please give the other to my son in the military."
Get it here!
Should I read it out?
I am a third grader, and a teacher's wife, mind you!
I can read myself.
Look at him writing chits.
Criticising his son and then hiding them!
I will shred them one day!
"Dear Mom..."
Look! He's listening.
"And dear Kaali..."
"Hope all is well."
"I'm good here."
Only those capable of love can see the boy’s love!
"I passed my ex-cams, mom."
It's 'exam', ma! -That’s what I said. Shut up!
"Che stood first..."
"And I was second. Seby stood fourth."
"I am Pilot officer Nedumaaran Rajangam now."
"There's an Officer called Naidu..."
"...who tortures me with do's and don'ts just like our teacher!"
Who is this chump Naidu? Bring him to me!
I'll rip his head off!
'Move round and round like a surging hurricane!'
'Lunge far and wide like a bull off its leash!'
'Keep the act alive! Rock the damn house!'
'Like the blazing sun, set your path on fire!'
Come on, trainees! Double up!
Move fast, I say!
Maara? How are you? -I’m fine! How are you? Where's mom?
She's fine!
Get her quick! I only have three minutes!
She's bringing your father!
She'll be here any second! Hang on!
She’s here!
Hurry up!
Ask them to hurry!
His limp's gotten worse.
Hello Maara?
Mom? -Maara? Your dad's come.
Mom? -I'll put him on.
Mom? I can hear you. -Maara?
I can’t hear anything.
I hear you! Please talk!
Maara... Hello?
I can hear you! Tell dad to speak.
Hello! -Give it to dad!
The line got disconnected! -Oh no...
I hear you, Kaali. Put dad on the line!
Why will he talk to a failure?
He won't talk to me. -What?
He won't talk to me. -Hold him!
I hear you, dad! Mom!
I'll just make one more call! -Hold him carefully!
People are waiting.
Everyone gets only three minutes.
Call next month! Move!
Logistically we can save a lot, sir.
How will one MI-26 alone suffice?
Being a joint op with the army...
...we can transport airmen in their armored troop carriers.
One chopper will do.
We can ration fuel and cut down extra costs...
You will cut down nothing, Nedumaaran.
Don’t be stingy.
Intelligence says...
...insurgent activity has risen in the Narsapuram forests.
We eliminate risk by increasing our ground numbers.
It is not being stingy. It is being smart, sir.
So... Chaitanya! -Sir!
Is he saying I am not smart?
No, sir!
Fifty rounds around the parade ground!
Fifty kilos dead weight!
Take your pals with you!
Hundred rounds. Eighty kilos. In ninety minutes!
Where the hell did you go?
This wretch missed the last train! Hey Sundari!
What are you doing out here with a stranger?
'He lost his heart to this cunning belle!'
'Into the curve of her bangle, trapped, he fell!'
'She pulled off one hell of a heist and took off into the night!'
'Many many clouds jumped from the skies to catch her stride with their eyes!'
'You brigand!'
'O you brigand!'
'Left behind an everlasting mark!'
'She's gonna be trouble!'
Hey Kaali! -Yes, buddy?
Sleep and I'll kill you!
Why’s she ranting? You two were just talking, right?
Why should I tell you?
After so many rejections...
...I was scared my niece will remain a spinster.
Auspicious month, too. Got to book a marriage hall soon!
The groom looks dashing!
No!
What the hell?
Are you saying no to the marriage hall?
I am saying no to the marriage.
The boy himself's agreed! Why are you declining?
Did you ask the twenty men why they rejected me?
That’s different! -What crap!
May I ask why?
Yes! Yes you may!
You're already married...
...to your planes! I'm married, too.
Let's make something out of that first.
Serves you right, you arrogant boy. The devil's just like you!
No loss, buddy! She looks like a bun...
...and thinks she's Cleopatra!
You pipe down! I'm sure she has her reasons.
Hey broker. I'll deal with you!
You brought us all the way to say no?
What's your problem? That I rejected him?
Or that you couldn't reject your husband?
I don’t want to drive them!
Let them walk!
It's a waste of fuel. The lot of you, get on the tractor!
'This pristine belle leaves this soil with my heart in tow!'
'With her snarky words, this enchantress traps me now!'
'One gaze of hers and I fall apart!'
'In the blink of an eye, she left me a blubbering mess!'
'Why laugh after tearing me to shreds, you fiend?'
'You've knotted me up in the curve of your hip!'
'Your two eyes...'
'...pin me down!'
'Why laugh after tearing me to shreds, you fiend?'
'You've knotted me up in the curve of your hip!'
We cannot give loans for airplanes.
You know we are a tiny rural bank.
Morning, ma'am. May I meet Mr. Mittal?
I am... -I have many of these already.
I'll push it to the aviation minister.
'With your husky voice, you stole my heart!'
'You set ablaze this beetle burrowing an electric pole!'
'You threw my heart into complete disarray!'
'You flashed a smile into the darkness to give birth to the dawn!'
'She came by like fire!'
'My head splits into a million sweet smithereens!'
'Will this refreshing drink be my forever fate?'
'Why laugh after tearing me to shreds, you fiend?'
'You've knotted me up in the curve of your hip!'
You always make these fritters...
Why can’t you make cakes?
Look at the mugs wanting cakes!
Bommi Cakes!
Sweet news for the sweet-toothed!
Mr. Paresh Goswami... -Look!
I already have a hundred of your cards!
You can't meet him. Why don't you get it?
You sound more fortune teller than programmer!
The logic's wrong. Override this.
It's running, sir!
Source code ready! Brilliant, sir!
It is running, sir!
Brilliant, is it?
How many millions has the 'sir' made from this?
Corrupting IIT kids with his lofty ideas!
You should become a professor at IIT, sir.
Yes, sir! You should!
If I were that qualified, why would I endure this old goat?
The two of you quit the Air Force yapping about some big dreams.
And that came to nothing!
Son-in-law! Sebastian!
You need an ex-serviceman loan.
This fellow isn't going to help matters.
Specially now with Naidu sitting in Yelahanka!
Like hell, he'll sign! -I can't hear you!
How can you, if you’re stuffed to your gills with my food?
This loan won't be approved without Naidu's nod.
Be quiet when we get there, alright?
Che's done a lot to get us this appointment.
So, you be quiet! Understood? -Mm...
What 'Mm'? You got that, right?
I got it! -Good boy! Go!
Nedumaaran...
Let me spell it out for you.
Even though I can, I won't sign these referral papers.
You've made my best pilot Chaitanya resign and will ruin him too.
I don't like people who break rules.
You are not fit to be a leader!
Whatever! Let’s go!
Hey boys! What happened?
The same crap after all these years.
Egoistic jackasses, both! -Stop!
Forget him and the banks! Let’s figure out our next move!
I just did!
Hold on, Maara!
Twenty thousand rupees, yes? -Yes.
Have a nice journey.
Please check those in.
I've just two boxes of fryum and pickles.
They'll be ruined if I check them in!
You're delaying the passengers. -My sister's pregnant.
Do you know the cravings when pregnant? Of course not!
Have you ever been pregnant?
Send the manager to counter 4.
Call the manager!
Is she a lady? If so, she will get it! -Excuse me, ma'am.
I'll take it. No problem.
I got this. -Thank you very much, sir.
He is with me. Check me in now!
Check me in! -Sure, ma'am.
You won't run off with these, will you?
Fryums and pickles.
Are you a reporter?
How did you guess?
You're more inquisitive than most.
This flight is full of media.
Paresh Goswami himself is flying us to the RRTV Awards.
Is that where you are going? -Yes.
I've not seen you in media before.
I'm Chitra Ramaswamy. Senior Producer, All India Radio.
Why are you going?
Am I bothering you?
It's okay even if I am.
Tell me why!
To meet someone. -Whom?
My brother Bhawarlal's outside.
Please send him in. -Sure, sir!
Shall I cancel the flight?
Not necessary.
Just an anxiety attack. It's alright.
Change your shirt.
Take your pill.
Do the staff use the same restrooms as the guests?
A steward just used one.
I'll have it cleaned.
Shivdas. Airport Services.
I'll have him fired.
"The" Paresh Goswami?
Why do you to want meet such a big shot?
To discuss a business partnership.
As if! He won't take you as a partner.
I'll be the one taking him.
Excuse me?
He won't even talk to you. Want to bet?
And if I do talk to him?
You can't even get near him!
At most, we can just applaud his speech.
Why are you getting up?
That call's for business class. Ours is later.
You didn't say what you'll do if you lose.
I'll tell 'you' what to do when I win.
You're in business class?
A big shot, huh?
Then why wait in the queue? You're strange!
You spent forty thousand for business class?
You said I can't get near him.
Hence, business class.
And not forty thousand. Twenty.
I'm on a third class train back.
I'm no big shot, ma'am.
I drained my bank account to get it.
Anyways, be careful.
You have my fryums and pickles.
Please take care. -Sure.
Hello, Mr. Paresh.
I'll see you in Bombay.
Congratulations on the award, sir. Proud moment for the Jaz family.
Hello, sir. I'm Nedumaaran.
You're the inspiration for my airline.
May I request you to return to your seat?
You intend to start an airline?
An airline for the common man. Low-cost.
Nedurangan? -It's Nedumaaran.
Would these people you speak of want three square meals a day...
...or fly in a plane?
They won't need to choose.
With my ticket fare, they can do both.
Are you planning some kind of social service?
I want to execute this idea with you, sir.
Everyone in here has an idea to become a billionaire.
They all sound great.
But practically impossible.
I never waste time talking about the impossible.
My idea's practically possible.
Idea being sell tickets cheap and still be profitable!
You’re saying this didn’t occur to us?
Yes, sir.
Today, no Indian can book air tickets without a travel agency.
We all know that.
A big chunk of the fare goes to the travel agent.
Like to the middlemen in farming.
What if we bypass that?
Bypass a travel agency?
Then how will customers book tickets?
The internet!
They book tickets through computers.
So a farmer who’s never owned a computer nor internet...
...will book tickets thus and fly.
Wow! Fantastic!
Internet's available in 500 post offices in Tamil Nadu alone.
And in 1,453 Reliance petrol bunks all over India.
They can book there!
Then the farmers won't need computers, right?
But this requires specialized booking software.
I don't think you're aware of it.
You must be aware of Interworld.
They make ticketing software for all major airlines.
They've agreed to do mine.
You can make a tailor fly alongside a textile baron.
Yes, I can make that happen.
But I don't want to.
Why not?
Would anyone want to see beggars and coolies on planes?
I don't want my passengers to suffer.
So that's why you keep tickets expensive?
I have an airline to run, my friend.
What you're doing is... -Get him out.
Put him in economy.
Why the fuck should I go?
I paid for the ticket!
Lay a hand on me, I'll rip your throat out.
Due to technical difficulties, this plane will return to Bangalore.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
You own the ticket.
I own the plane, my friend.
I know the drill. My job here's done.
Your fryums and pickles.
Take care. -Thanks.
I was on that flight, too.
I heard what you told Paresh.
I'm Prakash Babu. SCI Venture Capitalists.
I know. I've been to your office many times.
I'll give you the time I didn't back then.
Five minutes. Come along.
Take care of table two.
If you're hungry, we could've gone to the five star hotel nearby.
No better place to make you get my idea.
Are you well? -Yes, brother.
What will you have? -I ordered a dosa.
What does an Udupi hotel have to do with an airline?
Today, an air ticket to Delhi costs twelve thousand rupees.
First class costs twenty thousand.
Definitely.
Lots of costs in this line of work.
Flight maintenance, hangar charges, pilot salary, fuel costs...
It's a costly business!
Dig in.
Please have it.
How is it, sir?
It's good.
Very good. -Thank you, sir!
Brother!
Where do you get your provisions? -Chintamani stores at Moore market!
Who is their biggest customer?
The five star hotel next street.
You know what's funny?
Even their chefs eat their dinner here!
Have you had dosa at the five-star hotel nearby?
When I get dosa here for less than twenty bucks...
...why will I waste 200 bucks there?
Sure, brother.
The dosa's great here. Enjoy!
See?
Everybody's happy.
The same dish is sold under a fancy name at the five-star hotel.
Only difference? This is cheaper.
But no difference in taste and hygiene.
No needless expenses.
My airline will operate the same way.
Why have food and newspapers on an hour-long flight?
I will neither provide them nor charge for them.
10% of costs drop right away.
We keep our flights light. No extra food or staff.
Other airlines do two trips a day. We will do six.
Six trips?
How?
There is Flight Duty Time Limitation.
Staff cannot fly for more than eight hours.
We plan three shifts.
Three shifts. Eighteen hours of flying time.
Deduct C&D checks, cleaning and fueling, we still fly fourteen hours.
Only humans tire. Planes don't, right?
But, this isn't the norm.
So? Let's break every damn rule.
Look, sir.
No table's empty, no waiter's idle.
Put simply, our airline's the Udupi Hotel in the sky.
You didn't tell me you were starting an Udupi Hotel!
Not on this street. -Then, it's fine!
If I... -...don't get on board?
I've tried 23 VCs and 56 banks so far.
And all they said is "who is this crazy punk?"
If you say the same, I'll just go find VC number 25.
Come to my office next month. April 8th.
Convince the rest of the board.
Apparently there's a girl named Annamayil.
My mom won't speak to me unless I meet her.
Let me go to Madurai and set that right!
The kids've gone nuts after you showed them that film on planes.
We were doomed to carts, Esakki. Atleast let the kids fly!
I told my brother not to borrow from that loan shark Arivu!
He seized our land. We now have drunks at home!
Hey! Get up!
Isn't this that girl's shop?
Your mom told us to meet Annamayil. Let's go!
Let's buy sweets! -Hello, son-in-law!
What brings you here?
Come have a drink!
You rejected us and now call him son-in-law?
Load up two kilos of cakes!
Is this a scrap shop? It's a bakery! It's "pack two kilos of cakes."
Whatever!
Give me samples of those two.
Eating for free is called 'sampling', eh? Nasty habit!
You dare to come here after calling me a bun?
Let's go, buddy. It's a bullshit bakery!
Are you married?
Yes. Two kids. You?
We're meeting a prospective bride.
So you've been at it for three years?
Where's the airplane company?
You know SCI? The venture capitalist?
They've okayed my project.
Few formalities left on DGCA licenses, and the NOC.
So you're still on step one?
I'm already on step three!
I said I launch in a month!
I see... -Ah, now you're gobsmacked?
You wish!
Had you bought an auto or bus, you would've made some money!
Is that what your husband's up to?
We're set to open another shop, mind you!
What does the little one want?
Want some cake? -I packed these myself!
Fifty rupees discount for you!
Why is he pissed?
Shall we go?
You call this cake? Eat any shit!
Sugary crap! Spit it out!
It's pretty good, buddy!
This is crap!
Damn country bumpkins!
Would any sane person open a bakery near a liquor shop?
Should've been near a school or college.
You need brains to work that out!
Buddy! Maara!
No one's fallen yet!
Not a soul!
Who's not fallen, you oaf?
That bun girl isn't married yet!
Her loudmouth uncle told me!
Can I eat her cakes now?
Sweet news for the sweet-toothed!
Milk cakes! Cheese cakes! Butter cakes!
Buy one, get one free!
Bommi Cakes!
It just melts in your mouth!
Those were your friend's kids, right?
Why did you bluff?
Come on tell me!
Hey, bunface!
The world calls us crackpots.
No one wants to marry either of us.
So why don't we get married?
How about that?
So why didn't you see this crackpot in three years?
Back then, I couldn't even feed myself.
Those barren lands are green now! Good income!
My business kicks off in a month! Good enough right?
Stuff just melts in your mouth! Bommi Bakery!
And if it fails?
Who says it's only a husband who provides for the wife?
Won't you feed me?
What say, bunface?
I got three conditions.
Yeah?
Kiddo! We just got things up and running. Why screw it up?
One: Both our earnings, belong to us both.
Got it.
Two: My business is as important than yours.
Sure.
2.1: Because I know your brain can't process more than two.
Our family's very important to me.
And if you let us down, I'll poison your food!
You cool with all this, we can marry tomorrow.
I already said yes to all of it!
Think hard because...
...I won't give you a divorce!
I won't ask for it either!
So how come you've agreed?
Some things are like that.
There can be only one decision.
Why waste time?
Come on over!
Buy one loony, get another free!
Buy two loonies, get both free!
Both loonies are available! Come get them!
A thief from Gorur has robbed the bakery!
'Hey rugged one!'
'Just this once, cuddle me!'
'A wild rabbit, I am!'
'You are the one to snare me!'
'A thorny jungle, I am!'
'With your slick sickle and your sly looks, you entice me!'
'Hey stealthy cat! Like a ball of yarn, you spin me around!'
'Like the coins in the folds of my saree, you caress me!'
'As strong as a boulder, I am!'
'With a magic wand in your hand, as a delicate thread, you weave me!'
'An elephant’s hunger, I am, to you!'
'A corn kernel, you are, to me!'
To all of you who created a traffic jam at this self-respect wedding...
...jam cakes will be provided! Savor and rejoice!
Ward off the evil eye!
Just thirty bucks?
'With love, you make me tremble!'
'When I am on fire, you stand there, humble!
'You make me shiver with your gaze, and you make my heart graze!'
'I can’t be an adolescent forever. To blush, I don’t even remember!'
'Where did you find this power? Seize me!'
'You tease me with a starter... You make my mouth water...'
'To my joy, why don’t you cater? Embrace me!'
'Shall I punish you?'
'Or relish you?'
'Little by little, I am gonna tease and finish you!'
For your new bakery, my dear.
Bommi? -Yes, bro?
Can I hang this? -Put it over there!
When you see it, you'll be stunned!
There's even a college next to it!
Imagine my cakes being sold here!
Do you know what this is? A pager.
Can you make calls?
Who will you talk to? -It's for you.
How does it look? -That hand looks like a bag!
You try drawing it!
As the plane's weight increases, so will fuel cost.
An airline in America...
Pay attention!
They cut down 500 pounds by not painting their flights!
That's four people flying for free!
So you don't like weight?
'Without an axe, you split me apart!'
'With spear-headed words, you pierce my heart!'
'As you touch me here and there...'
'...your heart’s desire, I do hear!'
'I’m burning hot! I need a love shot!'
'I’m no touch-me-not. Delay not, lost in thought!'
'The mat is spread! The feast is set!'
'Come to me, the word is said!'
'Why do you hesitate? What are you waiting for?'
'Why this drama? Just take me now!'
'I’ve seen your ego! Why don’t you let go?'
'What’s bubbling over, is my hidden desire!'
'Get ready, my love. It’s going to rain fire!'
To sum it up, passengers must be able to buy plane tickets, like they do soaps.
Together, we can make it happen.
Indian Airlines itself has a thousand crore debt.
And you want to make profits with thousand rupee tickets to Delhi?
My competitor is the Indian Railways.
And they are doing very well.
A Boeing plane costs 136 crores, Mr. Maaran.
Even a second hand one costs 90 crores.
What can you do with just ten crores?
I didn't say I was buying planes.
We'll lease them.
What if your revenue is less than expected?
At 70% occupancy like most airlines, we earn 12.42 crores.
That's a profit of 4.14 crores.
Sounds impossible.
He's right.
If it's less than 70% occupancy?
If it's 70% at ten thousand rupees per ticket...
...won't I get at least 50% occupancy with thousand rupee tickets?
You are talking way below market rates.
Who will lease Boeings to you at such low rates?
PlaneAm.
The Twin Tower attack affected their airline business.
They're willing to give us planes at half the price.
Congratulations, Maaran.
They've sanctioned funds.
Now just get the DGCA license, and you can launch your airline.
Well done, Maaran.
All thanks to you, sir.
Just one thing.
Can you get an advance ready and reserve the planes right away?
You want me to pay the advance? -Yes.
How much would you need? -47 lakhs.
It will take us six months to release funds.
If PlaneAm hikes their rates in the interim...
...or if someone else steals this idea, we'll be in trouble.
Our entire business hinges on this.
Unlicensed planes can't fly into India.
Get them to Malaysia and start painting and stickering there.
We'll get them to India once we get the license.
Good idea. I'll handle this.
Folks come by to get loans for tractors and autos.
You're the first to ask for airplanes!
Alright then.
What a proud moment if one of ours starts an airline!
I had a lot of dreams in my youth.
But no one gave me money then.
Projected profit for the first six months...
That's okay. I'm allergic to computers.
How much, ma'am? 47 lakhs? -Yes.
Check if this loan's feasible.
Don't mistake me. They need to do some work, right?
The house and farmlands are good for 40 lakhs.
They want an excess seven lakhs!
He's my teacher's son!
Give him the money.
Sign this, ma'am.
You're starting a business.
Face east and sign.
If you default payment by even a day the next three months...
...you'll pay two-fold interest. -I'll pay on time!
That's okay.
Please go, ma'am. I'll send the money over.
What's next? -Get a license from the DGCA.
What's that? -Like the RTO office in town?
We need a license from them to fly. -We'll get it, right?
Replay the reel from the beginning!
Why did you give him an appointment?
He was referred by Prakash Babu from SCI.
He's been waiting long.
He should know meeting me isn't easy.
Let him wait. -Yes, sir.
You asked me to come at 8:30. I was here before 7.
Before the peon. I haven't been called still.
Please wait! -Sir...
I was the first appointment.
Get going, all of you. Sir will be back in an hour.
Car's ready, sir.
Mr. Prakash Babu reference.
I'm sorry. You're still here? -It's alright.
I've an urgent meeting with the new aviation minister.
Can we meet tomorrow? -Sure, sir.
I went through your documents.
Very interesting.
We can wrap it up tomorrow.
Sure, sir. I'll wait.
Set up a meeting with the aviation minister?
I spoke to his assistant.
When is it? -Tomorrow.
We wrap it up today, right?
He's off for a week. Didn't you know?
Come back later.
You're his assistant, right?
It's your job to keep him posted.
You're a smart guy, right? I can only tell you what he tells me to.
How long will you make me wait?
Just for one meeting...
I don't have the time or money for this.
Please understand. -Then why do you keep coming?
Do you know Ratan Tata?
He waited here for twenty years to start Tata Airlines.
He failed. Who are you, Maaran?
Get going. Understand, man.
Don't show up next week!
Either pay the interest or give your house to Arivu.
Please trust us. I beg you.
Painting charges ate up all our money! Just two lakhs left!
"All India Radio."
"A scientist's amazing journey from Rameswaram to the Rashtrapati Bhavan."
"A special interview with President Abdul Kalam..."
"...by Chitra Ramaswamy, our Senior Correspondent from Bangalore."
Damn! So much security!
We get caught, we're doomed! -We won't.
That stupid bet was just a whim!
This isn't like meeting Paresh on a jet!
We can't just sneak in through the door!
I was taught that...
...if the door's ajar, don't just get a foot in. Dash in!
I can't lie to the President, Maaran.
It's not wrong to lie for a good cause.
"Falsehood takes on truth's nature..." -What?
Sage Valluvar said so! The man inside knows it well!
It's not news if I don't meet him. But...
...if I do meet him, you get an exclusive headline!
Don't act over smart.
I'm staking everything to do this...
...only because I’m just another sheep among a billion here!
And I hope you won't become another.
You better deliver what you're promising, mister!
This is for... -Thank You.
Mr. Raghunandan. My voice recordist.
Don't quote Valluvar inside, please.
You were doing it all wrong!
I'm Chitra Ramaswamy. This is Raghunandan. My voice recordist.
Your ID?
Your ID, sir.
We are a team. This is my ID.
I need to see your ID.
Here. I'm her voice recordist.
Your photo ID, please.
We have documentation from downstairs.
No, ma'am! We need a photo ID!
I'm Nedumaaran Rajangam. Please let me meet him for two minutes!
If I could've made a sixteen hour trip in two hours, I would've saved my ailing dad!
I want to start a low cost airline, but they won't let me, sir!
Son...
...are you from Madurai?
Yes, sir!
I just need two minutes of your time!
After that if you think I'm wrong, have me arrested!
Let him in, Dhanraj.
Sir...
Good day, sir.
Good day.
I'm from a small village near Gorur.
My father was a government school teacher.
Maara... -Mom?
Your father's been bedridden for two weeks now!
He's holding on just to see you!
The doctor says...
...he won't survive!
Tell dad I'll be home tomorrow by 11 AM.
Come home, my boy!
I'll be there! Be brave! -Hurry!
I'll come, ma! -Come soon!
Oh God...
Don't worry! -For the flight fare!
Hurry! You can catch the 8 PM flight!
I'll pay you back! -Shut up!
This is 6,000. Business class costs 11,200.
Economy costs 6,000, right?
Those are fully booked.
No...
Can you help me?
I'm sorry. We don't give discounts.
My dad's unwell. I need to see him.
I only have 6,000, but she says I go first class...
Please move! They're waiting!
Okay fine! I'll pay up!
How much time do I have?
Five minutes.
When's the next flight?
When is it?
In two days.
Please move aside, sir!
Two days!
My father's unwell. I need to buy a ticket.
It's an emergency, sir.
If you want to fly, you should bring money.
If you could please help me, ma'am...
Can you help me with some money? -Sorry, I can't.
My father's dying. It's an emergency.
Boarding's closing.
I need to go to Madras. The last plane leaves in five minutes!
My father is very sick.
I don't have money for a ticket.
Please give him some, dad.
Shut up and read your comic.
Please lend me the money!
I'll give you my gold ring!
I'll give you my address and phone number.
Please understand!
Security! What's with this nuisance?
I'm an Air Force Officer. Batch of '87!
Can someone please help me?
Give me your address and phone number, and I'll pay you back! I swear!
Please! Boarding closes in five minutes!
I'm Nedumaaran. House number 7...
...Ayyanar Sangalikaruppankoil Street, Karupatti...
...Sholavandhan, Madurai-625205.
My address.
I'll pay you back!
Someone please help!
My dad's on his deathbed.
Please help me, ma'am!
I don't want to beg! But I need to be on that plane!
Please help me!
My mother's old and alone!
I must be on that plane!
What's wrong?
I don't know. Let me check.
You're a bloody failure! And will always be one!
Who is it?
You taught thousands to write and you can only scribble now!
We want the train!
Hang on, Kaali! -I can't open my eye, Maara!
"The eldest son for the mother, and youngest for the father", they say.
Being the eldest son, you still couldn't come to say goodbye!
Why did you come?
Why the hell did you come?
Why did you come after everything's over?
I couldn't help it.
Oh God!
He loved you so much!
Had you just seen him once...
...he would've gone peacefully!
He said you wouldn't want to speak to a failure!
You hung up on him!
Your ego!
Let go of my feet!
They had to cremate him because he'd been so sick!
A random person did the last rites, like for an orphan!
He held on late into the night! Just for you!
He died watching that door!
You bloody wretch!
You couldn't come light his pyre!
I didn't have money for the ticket, ma!
You never understood him!
Look at this! Read it!
You do read, right? Read it!
Go ahead!
Read them all!
"Today, my son left home."
"Though obstacles be many, he will overcome them all!"
Look how proud he was of you!
Pick it up!
Look at what he wrote!
"Pechi says he'll fly."
"But I know he won't rest until he makes everyone fly with him!"
He knew you so well!
His words are etched here!
"They say a sparrow can never aspire to be an eagle."
"But my son will change that!"
You wretch!
Look how well he knew you!
He always said "Time is the most valuable asset".
I didn't have money, ma. -If you didn't come in time...
...what's the point of relationships or money?
He was hard on you only for your own good!
Was that wrong?
Is that why you punished him?
Do you feel victorious?
Forgive me, ma! I'll never be angry again.
Next three years at the Air Force, I had just one thought.
To make the common man fly.
Why go to the President for this?
I could’ve done this for you.
'Move round and round like a surging hurricane!'
'Lunge far and wide like a bull off its leash!'
'Keep the act alive! Rock the damn house!'
'Like the blazing sun, set your path on fire!'
Mr. Balaiyya!
When aviation is so down, you’re expanding your airlines!
The new aviation minister says he'll give no handouts.
Hey Trivedi!
One must take risks to win!
I need no handouts, chump!
My beer company's enough to bail me out!
What is this 'aero show'? -A flight exhibition, uncle!
Like our town fair!
Is our plane here? -I'll bring them in from Malaysia!
We got our license!
Let's go closer! -When do our planes arrive?
It'll be here in a week, sir.
Expanding your flights, huh?
I can't take risks like you, my friend.
I came to check out turboprops for cargo.
Our planes await us at Malaysia.
There's Paresh!
Why did Prakash Babu bring that halfwit here?
Teacher and student.
Oh, so he's that guy!
He looks like a nice chap.
So obviously, he's doomed!
Let's sit back and enjoy!
You know a bumble bee, Balaiyya?
It’s not designed aerodynamically.
Yet, it flies!
Do you know why?
Because it doesn't know that it can't fly!
Make sure he learns that now.
Who is it?
Che says "Call me".
Our planes are leaving, Maara! -What?
PlaneAm cancelled our deal!
They're taking their planes in three days!
Why?
The Indian DGCA is asking them for Boeing blueprints!
Hundreds of Boeings fly in India!
No one's asked them for blueprints!
They're saying check with your government!
PlaneAm's levied a fifty lakh fine for blocking their flights!
Why is our government targeting us?
Pay up, sir!
I'll pay.
I'll take an auto rickshaw!
The new by-law was passed last week.
Didn't you know?
Why will Boeing give their blueprints?
Will any company reveal their trade secrets?
How can you change rules suddenly?
Calm down.
Laws can't be changed for you.
But you will for the rich?
My money's gone.
That's not my problem.
It's your headache.
The DGCA has just done its job.
Are you bloody screwing with me? -Watch it!
You're out of your league.
Get home and graze your cows!
Go pimp for Jaz Air! I can break your damn neck!
But I'm being patient and you keep fucking with me?
Let him go, Maaran!
I've been trying for days to see you!
They've changed the laws!
PlaneAm's ending the deal and demanding a penalty!
We'll lose our planes! If you could loan me fifty lakhs...
647.38 crores.
No, sir. I only asked for fifty lakhs.
Six hundred and forty seven point thirty eight crores.
That's Mr. Paresh's income.
From his travel agency alone.
Every year.
And you wanted him to join you and destroy his own business.
Would he let that go?
You still don't get it?
Paresh is the main angel investor of SCI!
And he controls us all!
Look how easily he crushed you!
By the time you settle your debt...
...you'll be finished.
But your idea?
Fantastic!
Never occurred to us!
Check that out!
Your PlaneAm aircraft.
We can break and make laws in a day!
He spent just ten minutes thinking about you...
...and you're finished!
Don't make him think any more, my boy!
Where the hell is Paresh?
Spineless thug!
Bloody bastard!
Didn't I tell you he would ruin your life?
How can I relax with you married to this nut?
Only God can save him now!
How long will he live off you?
Do you get that or not?
Our community will spit on us!
The cow's been mooing all day! Go check, you moron!
You don't own a cow!
She means me, fool!
Here! I came to give you this!
An arrogant shrew with a worthless husband!
Keep it!
Take your mother and leave!
Some daughter, she is! Witch!
Leave the cake behind!
What a loser husband! Let's go!
The bags? -Shut up and come!
You haven't eaten all day!
I didn't see you come in.
Seenu uncle from next door came by.
His kids want to join a tutorial centre for IAS exams.
He feels you would teach them better.
What do you say?
They're smart kids!
It'll take your mind off this.
Uncle said he'd pay you.
I knew it.
I knew you would eventually get there.
Get where, Maara?
What is it now?
Pointing out I'm a freeloader, huh?
Did I say that?
How much did 'Seenu uncle' offer to help you out?
Your mom was right about you blabbing when hungry.
Stop treating me like an idiot! Your mom was atleast direct!
Why are you fighting with me?
Let's figure out your next move.
Oh yeah... must figure that out.
Gee, I wonder why that didn't occur to this dimwit!
Enlighten me on how to run an airline, baker girl.
Go ahead.
I'm all ears.
Everytime you met investors with your idea...
...they laughed you out of the room.
To them, your idea was just a damn cupcake too!
And what you demean puts food on our table!
Despite my family's objections, I married you!
I believed you'd make the poor fly!
Just talk, huh?
Put your money where your mouth is!
Make it happen!
Don't mope around like a loser, Maara!
Why do you want to live with a loser?
Get lost!
Go away!
Achieve something and then get macho!
Bloody ego!
'My love!'
'O love of my life!'
'Like tiny fireflies, you shone bright and faded away!'
'Like an elusive bird, you simply vanished!'
'I want you to spread roots and render the shade of the neem!'
'In the comfort of your shadow, I need to rest!'
'My heart has wilted into a dry leaf!'
'Rush forth as a spring and fill my life with life!'
'Four minutes!'
'The four minutes I couldn't see you...'
'When I couldn't see you...'
'...my entire being shriveled into a dot!'
'A dot, I became!'
Where will I go, Maara?
This is my home.
My only home.
'O love of my life!'
I looked for you everywhere!
I would have kept you running for days...
...if I wasn't pregnant.
Will any girl break such news like this?
Can't you talk like a normal person?
I can't. This is who I am!
And only then, does it get into your thick skull!
Damn sparrows! Why don't they eat?
The bigger birds will eat it all and leave you hungry!
A sparrow is neither too big nor flies too high.
And so needs very less food.
What, Maara?
Look!
Over there!
For its size...
...and the height it flies...
...it doesn't need much food.
So...
Not much fuel.
Small planes! A first in India!
Small planes need less fuel!
So tickets can be even cheaper!
It'll be a first in India.
I'll convert cargo planes to passenger ones!
Our turboprops are the best in the market.
But large planes have replaced turboprops everywhere.
Your planes are used only for cargo transport.
I'll make your aircraft passenger planes. Joint venture.
What is this 'tur-bur' you speak of?
"Turboprops", uncle!
They're like the small Maruti 800 cars.
They only fly half as high as big planes.
But, fuel costs also get halved.
Won't they be cramped?
Yes, the planes are small.
But they will also get full with just 70 people!
Large planes need 200 passengers to get full.
Therefore, low costs and high profits!
You want us to give our planes to you for free? Why should we?
7,500 trains operate in my country, every day.
That's 25 million passengers a day.
Plus, there are several private and government bus services.
If just 2% of these people fly in our airline, we're home.
A profitable business!
Can't fly too far with turboprops, sir.
We can't do prestige routes like Bangalore to Delhi.
Must it be a non-stop to Delhi?
Make stops at Vijayawada and Nagpur and voila!
We cover big cities and small towns! That's the strength of a sparrow!
If we share costs with Turboprop company, in a joint venture...
...four crores will suffice!
Tea bill of 800 bucks is still due, my boy!
It's about to rain millions and you're asking for 800 bucks!
Get lost! -Yeah, right!
You can't even pay 800, but build castles!
I'll take these with me. -Very well.
I listened to you and set up shop here.
I was worried it wouldn't take off.
I expected 300-400 bucks tops, but I make over a 1,000!
A thousand?
Per week?
No! Per day!
The college girls across the road come by every day...
...and the boys follow them in like puppy dogs!
My shop's in the right place!
Whose idea was that?
Shall we go?
Not bad, Maara.
I thought you were the only one following girls to bakeries!
But most boys are, too!
Isn't it time for work?
Let's eat. I've ordered fritters. I'm craving one!
A coffee, bro! Lots of sugar!
No, thanks. -What's wrong?
Paresh isn't in India this month.
We must get in our planes secretively before he's back.
How?
Ground work and feasibility reports are done.
I even had a meeting with a French company.
We get this done, we'll be up and running!
We don't even need eight crores. Just four will do.
So why wait? Start!
We can!
But only after the company's registered, can this take off.
Can you lend me fifteen thousand?
Because...
Is that my coffee? Lots of sugar? -Indeed.
For registration... -Give me the bill.
Just pay the registration fee. I can finalize the deal.
This time, I'll succeed.
I'll repay you in three months.
I'll keep accounts. You keep track of it, too.
Good morning, sir.
Never mind fifteen...
...I'll give you twenty.
You talk of doing great things.
Act accordingly.
Why all this false pride with me?
What?
Why is it so hard to ask your wife for help?
I've said this already!
My bakery is yours and your planes are mine.
Isn't that our deal?
One fresh juice for the boss lady!
A freaking pauper!
And sleeps so peacefully!
Something's not right.
Is there a problem?
Relax Paresh. All is well!
Just a small glitch with turboprops. We'll sort it tomorrow.
How many times have I told you?
Good news can wait.
Problems, tell me right away!
The planes we wanted for cargo...
...have been taken by someone as passenger planes.
Ask Mirza to deal with it!
And if they do not agree, make them agree!
Isn't passenger transport a better offer for them?
Pay them more than what we promised!
They're not interested!
Call Ananth!
It's 3 AM, Paresh!
So? I'm awake! Why should he sleep?
A joint venture. Between Turboprop International...
...and NCS Aviation Private Limited.
Registered in the name of 'Ms. Sundari'.
With Turboprop in the forefront, he stayed hidden and sealed the deal!
I signed off without a second thought as...
...only you've been dealing with turboprops.
He's not monied like Balaiyya.
He's just a fool!
He'll run away with his tail between his legs!
Balaiyya's the fool!
Once his father's wealth is gone, he'll disappear!
Call up whoever, wherever.
But finish him.
Don't be hasty, Paresh.
The CBI's still investigating what we did last time!
I don't care!
His plane must not land here.
Damn villager!
Yes. That's what he is!
Not him. Me!
India must only speak of my story from rags to riches!
There has to be only one Paresh. Right?
No one knows you here, buddy!
But everyone seems to know the witch!
How are you? -I'm good!
How are you, brother?
I was just praising you!
Take care of the bakery, uncle! -Sure.
Make fun of me all you want. I'll still cook a feast for you!
Come and eat! -Sure!
My sister's getting married.
Just a minute, son-in-law!
Come here!
What's up?
Money's the problem, right?
Yes. Why?
Don't worry. That's no problem at all!
Who much?
I meant 'how much' in English?
I can handle it.
Why do you hesitate to ask me?
Just a minute.
Here you go. Monies!
What's the matter?
11,528 rupees!
My life savings!
Take it all and get things going!
Don't tell Bommi about this. She'll rip me apart!
Uncle Alapparai... -Quit laughing!
It's for all of you. Split it up equally!
We need three crores and twenty five lakhs.
About 2,000 times what you've given us.
Three crores?
I don't even know how many zeroes it has!
This is all I have.
Please don't mistake me.
Won't this do?
It's not that, uncle.
Your heart's much bigger than a mere three crores!
Keep it safe.
I don't have much...
Keep it safe.
Come in.
As a bank manager, I should've called the income tax department first.
How much, sir?
See!
One and a half lakhs. Twenty thousand. One lakh. Ten thousand. Five hundred.
Your account's been receiving deposits all day from Gorur!
Can I make a call? -Sure.
Gorur Post?
Maara's on the line!
I sent two lakhs to your account. Did you get it?
Munnuswamy...
How did you raise so much?
I pledged my land with Arivu.
Give me the phone.
I pushed my sister's wedding for a bit!
The groom will wait until you repay!
You keep going!
You should've told me! Why did you go to that bloodsucking Arivu?
You slave away to throw us a feast and we just pig out?
It’s because you stopped the train, our land prices have skyrocketed!
Let me speak to Maaran! -Go on!
I sold all my paddy and sent eight thousand rupees. Did you get it?
Hold on! -I did.
Yes, he got it! -Give it to him!
Here you go! -Pipe down!
Maara, my boy...
Grandpa...
I just plant chillies as there were no rains.
I could only send 500 rupees. Did you get it?
You're struggling without rain.
Give me the phone! -Why all this?
This kid wants to talk to you!
Talk to him! Here you go!
Hello? -Selvi?
Uncle Maara...
Did you get my money?
How did you get so much?
From my kiddy bank! Take me in your airplanes, too!
Make your donations right away, residents!
Stand in line! Don't cut in!
All of you who chipped in, please eat and go!
Thirty seven thousand. Twelve thousand. Forty thousand. Thirty one thousand.
Look properly! It's thirty one lakhs!
Get the airplanes here real soon, my boy!
I will fly all our people to my daughter's wedding!
No, sir. Let's first get back your lands from Arivu.
I'll come talk to him myself!
Maara...
Ma? -If you're the teacher's son, I'm his wife!
I demanded the documents back from Arivu.
He told us to pay up six months' interest anyway.
No one can touch us if we're united!
Victory or defeat, it's all in your hands now!
You'll win, right?
Your father's always with you.
We're all praying for you, son!
Win!
We're counting on you. Win!
Don't cry! He'll win!
Victory is yours!
Shall I hang up? -Okay, ma.
All major airports are under Paresh's control.
You'll land your planes in these airstrips? -Indeed.
Built in the British era.
Airstrips for postal delivery and diplomatic trips.
Nehru and Kamaraj have been here.
Abandoned unused airstrips?
How many? Three or four?
500!
500 of these exist across India.
We'll prep them for our planes to land!
'The sky belongs to us all!'
'Let us bide our time to get hold of it!'
'Let's dispense with the phonies and kick out the shams!'
'Let's build some iron wings and take to the stars!'
'Those who call this a fool's errand just admitted to being fools!'
'They show up first in line to kiss up when victory is at hand!'
'Those who call this a fool's errand just admitted to being fools!'
'They show up first in line to kiss up when victory is at hand!'
'The sky is very near! Let us jump up without fear!'
'It isn't too far off! As we get closer, the dream grows nearer!'
What are you saying? Be clear.
For the first time, Indians can book air tickets with credit cards.
How many Indians have credit cards?
They all have telephones, right?
They can call our call center and book tickets.
With a PNR number, they pick up tickets at their bank or supermarket.
But...
We are trying this with publicly owned computers.
Interworld spends six months just testing this software!
We don't have that kind of luxury.
No one else has tried this here.
So this is a first in India.
You want to sell your tickets at the railway counter?
Why will I agree to you taking away my business?
Ten thousand people are waitlisted for A/C coaches every day.
I'll take only those people in my airline.
Just give me a small space next to your reservation counter.
Bottom line is, they need to travel, right?
Alright. It's a great idea!
All the very best, Mr. Maaran.
'You're never too old to stop chasing the moon, my friend!'
'Chase your dreams and there are no worries, dear comrade!'
'Even if you lose, the world will not mind!'
'Stand by and do nothing? It will never respect you!'
'If the battle rages on with even no small victories...'
'...won't it change one day to a celebration sans failures?'
'No one else can live your life!'
Call for you! -What is it called?
The company is called Deccan Air. Do you like it?
He isn't fit.
Really? -Yes.
You bugger off. You come in!
'It isn't too far off! As we get closer, the dream grows nearer!'
Deccan Air won't get pilots.
We paid them three times more than he did.
They took it!
Dismiss all of them next month.
Brother?
If I can buy them, anyone can.
Maara's here!
The plane drivers didn't show up!
Seby! -Where's he off to?
Do you get anything he does?
Where are you going? None of our pilots came!
A guy who can buy a government can buy anyone.
There are our pilots.
Retired military aviators who flew fighter jets for India.
There is an age limit! How will this work?
Let me in on the joke!
Air Force pilots retire at 57.
Civilian pilots at 61.
They can fly for another four years!
Kickass! Two can play this game!
We aren’t Madurai folk for nothing!
Captain Rajiv Manohar, coordinated all this.
Retired as Air Commodore.
A minimalist baby shower? A stingy city, this is!
First the planes, uncle! -Yes yes!
What brings you to the office, boss?
A proposal.
What proposal?
A business proposal!
What business?
Do you do this to all vendors?
Let my catering division take care of your in-flight snacks.
Logistically impossible with just one outlet in Bangalore.
It is possible!
Who told you Bangalore was my only base?
I have franchises!
Che's family in Vijayawada. My brother in Mysore.
Projected monthly turnover's ten lakhs!
That's 1.2 crores per year!
Welcome to Deccan Air, Sundari Nedumaaran!
Don’t expect any special treatment. Alright?
You don't expect any discounts. Deal.
We're talking business!
Business is done, right?
It's coming!
What's he up to?
What's this? I don't get it!
Like we get anything you say!
When our planes land for the first time...
...it would be auspicious to land facing east!
You won't get it! Back off!
No! They'll land only as per the designated coordinates!
There you go again!
Never clear!
That's ours, right?
Look, uncle! Our plane's coming!
Bangalore Tower, this is Deccan Air 582. Minimum fuel. Requesting landing clearance.
Go around, Deccan Air 582.
Where are the other two planes?
Hence the three garlands? They'll come in two days.
Why aren't they landing?
Aren't they cleared to land?
Any problem with DA-582's landing?
It's huge! Garlands are small, damn!
How long will they circle around?
Get to the ATC, boys! I'll handle this!
Hurry up! -Go!
I need to go too, uncle! -Wait!
Let go! Why is he running? -Don't run!
I said we have a fuel emergency, goddammit!
"I repeat. Go around, Deccan Air 582."
"Something's wrong. They're ignoring protocol."
"Requesting reason for denial!"
"I repeat. Go around, Deccan Air 582!"
This is highly risky.
Keep this up and that plane will crash!
You said you just wanted to scare them!
You're using civil aviation property!
I'll be the one investigated!
How dare you?
You are not dumb enough to piss off the man who put you in the DGCA, are you?
You owe me, my friend!
We'll be in trouble if it crashes.
Stop this!
Do you copy?
"Yelahanka Air Force. Runway 1-5."
"Land there! Do you have enough fuel to land? I got it!"
"Switch to company frequency!"
"Who do you think you are?"
I own that fucking plane!
Let's go!
Fuel's low. Switch to auxiliary engines!
Don't teach me how to do my job!
My dad warned me not to hang out with you. I should've listened!
Anything happens to me, tell Preethi I love her.
I'll tell that Brigadier's daughter, too!
Get our plane home safe, man!
Keep going!
Come in, Che!
He'll be okay, right? -Open the emergency hatch! Hurry!
It's an emergency, sir!
We are ex Air Force! There are two pilots inside!
We need help!
Batch of 1987!
We need some help!
There are two officers in there!
Please help them! It's an emergency!
Why didn't you declare Mayday and land at the Airport?
If we had, they would've impounded my flights for months!
My launch is on August 25th. And it must happen!
The airport authorities want an update for the press!
Three years ago, a Saudia Air Boeing made an emergency landing.
On this very airstrip!
Remember, Chaitanya?
What did we do?
We investigated for terrorist links.
And then we levied a five crore fine.
You three will also get a ten year prison term!
You haven't even taken off...
...and you already have enemies all the way to Delhi!
We're done here.
Terrorists, my foot!
Tell them I'm letting them go!
They'll pay a fine!
You will pay a fine!
For the unauthorized landing at our base...
...it's 25,000!
You can pay three months after you start your airline.
What are you waiting for?
A hug and a sendoff ceremony?
Go.
Buzz off!
Come, Maara!
They’ll target you for letting me go.
And I'm quaking with fear!
You've never liked me, sir.
If I had let you off back then...
...my cadets wouldn't have respected me.
And if I bow to political pressure now...
...I won't respect myself.
Kid...
...what you intend to do...
...is much bigger than either of our egos.
A soldier must ensure to bring every trooper home.
Like you did, today.
You were a true leader.
I don't smoke anymore.
You shouldn't either. You're getting old, right?
Don't you dare call me old!
Bugger off before I change my mind!
Get lost!
Mr. Maaran! Ready to fly, huh?
Are you inviting the minister? Nice...
Need a recommendation?
Do you know Tata? Ratan Tata?
He himself couldn't start an airline here.
Poor guy tried for twenty years!
You think you can scare me?
Going on and on about Ratan Tata!
I'm not Ratan Tata, damn it!
People trust me. That will do.
Ah, the crowds!
Public opinion?
That changes every week!
Be careful, Mr. Maaran.
I have an airline to run, my friend.
It's my time now.
The people are with him.
You keep swatting at that bee, but it keeps flying.
Murthy?
Murthy!
It's Madhappa, sir.
Right, Madhappa!
Do you know Nedumaaran Rajangam?
I do, sir.
What do you know?
He’s giving us low-cost plane tickets.
You'll make people fly for just one rupee?
Impossible!
Today, 75% of flights fly half-empty!
I'll charge a rupee for each empty seat.
Just a rupee for those who book much in advance.
Once those are booked, 500 rupee seats open up!
Then, the 1,000s!
But aren't you deceiving people by giving just ten 'one rupee' tickets?
Three planes. Ten trips each per day.
That is 300 people will fly at one rupee, per day.
And even our most expensive ticket costs the same as a train ticket.
Will you fly in that plane?
I don't know if I will, sir.
But I want my mother to fly at least once.
She'll love it.
There are two unused airstrips in your region.
Imagine the impact when these planes land there!
So my servant will fly with me as an equal?
And I'm supposed to let that happen?
His 'investment'.
That must be destroyed first.
"We're proud to cover the launch of this airline..."
"...that could be a significant milestone in the history of Indian aviation!"
Back in the day, I told the teacher his son would fly! And he has!
"I hereby announce two airstrips will be operated in my region alone!"
"I've always been a visionary. We must encourage India's youth!"
"I hereby declare Deccan Air launched!"
Deccan Air 582 ready for departure.
Line up and clear for take-off. Wind calm.
Fire!
Where?
What's going on? -A fire!
The fire's spreading!
There's smoke in engine one!
Where are you going?
There's smoke, Captain!
Captain! Abort!
Reject take-off! Power lever idle! Shut down engines!
Hit the brakes, Captain!
Deccan Air 582 to Bangalore Tower! Mayday! Engine is smoking!
Evacuate!
Come along, sir!
Steer clear of the aircraft!
Stay back! Move away!
Please wait in the lounge. I'll set things right.
How much longer, Che?
Forty five minutes! I'm on it!
This is a failure! Drive!
Please don't say that!
Please wait, sir!
His problem is he aims too high!
Will anyone pledge fertile land?
Our lands are going up in smoke!
Shut up, Esakki! Or I'll kill you!
You shut up!
What caused the accident? We need an answer!
The first trip, with a minister on board, ended in disaster!
Your cheap tickets will claim lives!
It was not intentional!
Did you not follow safety regulations?
We have!
Answer us, Maaran! People deserve the truth!
Why have you gone silent? -Answer us!
Speak up!
Is human life worth so little to you?
Is a life worth so little? -Just a minute!
Is the minister connected to this? Answer us and go!
I'll handle this!
You handle them!
Let's go, uncle!
You are yet to answer us! Speak up!
Is it true you did not follow safety regulations?
As per international regulations, we did safety checks in India and France!
Our goal was low-priced airlines. Not undermining security.
India has so many basic issues! Is flying a necessity?
Every benefit must reach everyone! And they will!
This is my domain. And I want to break the barriers here!
Quite the sound bite, Mr. Maaran!
Hear me out!
We did all due diligence! No rules were violated!
"People will not fly Deccan Air again. This may well be their last flight."
The teacher is back!
Are we contesting elections? Good enough if people fly.
Clear for morning departure. -So shall we issue a CRS?
Go check!
Has the oil been uplifted, Che?
They've assigned Bay 64 to us.
Your statement says that Deccan Air violated many safety rules.
Can you elaborate?
What crimes did Deccan Air commit? Tell us.
Is it true that Deccan Air was indifferent?
No, sir.
This is all my fault.
What's this, sir? He keeps changing his statement!
Did someone force you to sabotage Deccan Air's flight?
I was negligent during fueling.
I didn't do my safety checks properly.
It's my fault.
Is someone threatening you?
We all know who is threatening whom.
Explain that, Mr. Manohar.
Who is threatening you?
Let it go.
I'm satisfied with his statement.
Deccan Air's not at fault.
File the report as 'Pilot Negligence'.
It was not a technical failure.
Deccan Air is cleared of all charges.
I trusted you, Captain.
I have many problems at home.
More than me?
They'll try to buy us, sir.
Saying no is our only strength!
But I...
I won't ask you to leave.
Why the fuck did you let him off?
He's my father's age.
"Monday 9 PM, an exclusive interview with Paresh Goswami!"
"Don't miss it!"
Why won't you pick up the phone or charge the damn thing?
Balaiyya wants to meet you tomorrow!
I'm not going.
It could be useful to us. -Yes.
I don't want his help!
The shape we're in, we need all the help we can get!
I'll not deal with these kinds anymore.
I'm taking the evening bus home.
You just got here this morning.
Stay the night!
No, buddy... I just came by to see you.
My sister's fiance's family is asking for a wedding date.
Don't stress. Whenever you say!
Just indicate a date, and I’ll manage the rest.
See you. Bye, Bommi!
Let's go, Kathir.
See you, buddy.
Not one interview of yours is here.
"The future of Deccan Air remains a question mark."
"The people's faith in Deccan Air..."
Running an airline is not a game!
No wonder it tanked!
Airplanes are for the rich! Not for people like us!
"Paresh Goswami questions if the DGCA enquiry commission was bribed."
Even our advertisement’s been buried!
They play with our feelings and royally screw us!
No one's listening to us!
"Due to safety issues, Deccan Air has come to an end."
They broke people's trust in us.
A plane, Maara! Race!
Alright, I'll get to the point.
Why do we need two airlines?
I'll merge your company with mine.
Who will fly in our planes then?
Only the rich, of course!
My team said a maximum of twelve crores.
But I'll give you fifteen!
Do we have a deal?
Sixteen crores, then!
You better take it before I change my mind.
Give us two minutes.
Let's think it over, Maara.
I already have.
It's a no.
Why are you risking it all?
It's a great offer. Take it!
Sometimes, I get doubts about my airline's success.
But the way you're lusting after it...
...my doubts are all gone.
You've no business sense.
You can't survive a day here without my support.
I don't get you, man!
You won't.
You're a socialite. I'm a socialist.
We are nothing alike.
Imbecile!
Let's go!
Did he call me an imbecile? -Yes, sir.
How can you decide alone?
Don't you need to discuss it with us?
I quit my job because of you!
Is that nothing to you?
You call this a partnership?
You'll bring us to the streets?
What's your problem?
Tell me! -Back off, Che!
You're crazy!
Consider us too, you dog! We're in deep shit!
Seby has a family to feed! My dad cut me off when I quit my job!
Aren't we humans, too?
Who can stick with you? Do you at least satisfy your wife?
Go on, hit me!
Don’t hit the bellies of the villagers relying on you!
Am I? That dog inside doesn't get it! Don't you, too?
By turning him down, we make a billion Indians fly one day!
We laid our dreams before him...
...and he wants to kill them!
Don't you fucking get that?
How much did he offer?
Sixteen crores.
Did you take it?
I let down our family, Bommi.
Did you poison the food?
I would have, if you sold out.
This is a small show on All India Radio.
It will do, ma'am. It's the language of my people.
I'll talk to the new FM stations.
They're growing. You'll get a wider reach.
We look at the skies with awe...
...but wouldn't dare dream of seeing the world from up there.
Same thing back home.
But today, we’ve risen too and come to fly.
Goswami's afraid of 'sub-standard' people entering the industry.
Yes. He is terrified of us.
But, not for the reasons he claims.
He knows fully well our airline passed every safety test his did.
So, what does he fear?
He fears that those beneath him will rise to his level.
The rich want the poor to remain poor.
A century ago, they claimed electricity was only for them.
Fifty years ago, they said that about cars.
Who are they to decide?
No one except them should enjoy it all, right?
We spend days to go from place to place.
But the rich?
They fly like Gods above us!
If we level with them, none will be beneath them.
That's what he fears!
You can now book plane tickets over the phone!
We will give you a PNR number.
Just show the number at your bank or post office.
Why do small towns remain small?
Why haven't they grown?
To grow, sometimes we must walk...
...sometimes, we must run...
...sometimes, we have to fly!
That is 'air connectivity'.
My airline promises everyone just that!
Our planes will reach every small town!
And every place will grow!
Won't that scare the privileged?
Let's talk about what's on everyone's mind: Low cost aviation.
Your thoughts, sir?
When flying in an aluminium can at thousand kilometres an hour...
...what will be on your mind?
Safety? -Exactly!
That safety requires all kinds of testing and security!
It's expensive, but is a must!
When someone offers to lower that price, people must think hard.
They have a point, sir.
How can one feel safe at such low prices?
I have a question for Goswami, on safety.
His first class tickets cost three times more than economy.
Should there be an accident...
...would he guarantee thrice the safety to first class passengers?
But I will guarantee you this.
The Deccan Air pilots flew fighter jets for India.
Who can fly you safer than them?
Here's why we are afraid of Nedumaaran entering our business.
Shoddy equipment.
Retired pilots.
Sub-standard products.
He brings in many dangers.
The enquiry commission cleared us of all charges.
I have no money to bribe them.
I won't pay bribes with my people's hard earned money.
If money was my priority, I'd have made millions ages ago!
Or I'd gladly tend to my home and child.
Because my wife's very successful.
You talk of so many obstacles.
Why do you go on?
My father wanted electricity in our village. We got it.
He wanted a train for us. We got it.
And I want the benefits of modern science to reach everyone.
I want to break the cost barrier and the damn caste barrier!
That's why our tickets cost one rupee.
Not because of low quality.
When flying on a legacy airline like Jaz...
...you're completely assured of safety.
As we have a well-trained crew and the best infrastructure...
...our ticket prices will be higher!
But...
...Maaran's stripping away all this and offering dirt cheap tickets!
Tell me...
...is your life worth the same as a cup of tea?
My flights are safe.
All I'll say to those who don't trust our safety report is this.
This is my own safety test!
The three people I love the most will be on Deccan's first flights.
My mother Pechi.
My wife Sundari.
My daughter Ammu.
Giving airlines to such people...
...is akin to giving guns to the mentally ill!
This must be nipped in the bud!
It's very scary!
Listen to him some more and even I'll believe him!
We've been trying to reach you! What happened?
My cell battery's also dead, I guess.
You've not slept in three days. You'll go crazy this way.
How can I sleep?
He could do anything to our planes. We need to guard them.
What's up, Nedumaaran?
Only Goswami has friends or what?
Don't we have friends?
We never let down our comrades!
Go get some rest!
I have this covered!
Get into position, boys!
Take care of the wing tip clearance, Mohan!
All in position at Bay 63?
Are we ready for boarding? -Yes, Captain.
Luggage tractors can go there, right?
Excuse me.
It's faster to get to Mysore by bus!
Why is only our plane parked so far away?
No matter where they throw us, we will fly.
Go on. -Good day, ma'am.
There are no passengers?
There's still time, ma'am.
They'll come, won't they?
They will.
This is the last and final call for passengers traveling to Hubli...
...on flight DA-581, which is set to take off in a few minutes.
Cheer up! We'll handle it!
"It's doubtful if people will risk their lives and fly Deccan Air."
"People will reject such an unsafe airline."
"And yes, it does look like the end for Deccan Air."
Our flight's been cancelled, Captain.
People didn't believe me.
Let's go.
Airplanes are for the rich! Not for people like us!
They play with our feelings and royally screw us!
You're out of your league! Go home and graze your cows!
Giving airlines to such people...
...is akin to giving guns to the mentally ill!
Wow! He remembers their plight!
Thought you forgot as you were busy reproducing!
We are all praying for you, my son!
You should win!
We are all counting on you. Win!
He spent just ten minutes thinking about you...
...and you're finished!
I'm sorry! I screwed up!
You trusted me!
Forget it! -I messed up!
We tried. That's what matters.
We came so close and screwed up!
I fucked up the Bangalore booking!
What are you saying?
Be clear!
The Bangalore flight tickets were not confirmed from our end!
A software glitch caused all booked tickets to get cancelled!
That's why none of our passengers came, despite booking tickets!
They were unable to board our flight!
The problem was in the software!
People didn't lose faith in us!
Thousands of our tickets were sold!
People believed us!
The flights from Mysore and Vijayawada...
They were fully booked!
They flew at full capacity!
We won, Maara!
'Your love brought the skies within our grasp!'
'This will live on, even when time is gone!'
'As tears filled our eyes...'
'As scorched fields put up a fight... A thousand flowers now in sight!'
'Time to smile, son!'
'Even a dried-up well with milk, can swell!'
'Even from a bitter herb, honey can flow!'
'Under the hot summer sky a gentle drizzle floats by...'
'As it falls on parched throats, the town entire floats!'
Maara... -Grandma...
I'm so happy to have flown in your aeroplane today!
I've dreamt for years to fly.
Even my son couldn't make it happen.
But today, with my own savings...
...I flew all the way here! How about that!
See you, son. -Yes, grandma.
Let's go!
'A thousand flowers now in sight!'
'Time to smile, son!'
'As she fed you, plate in hand, mother pointed to the faraway moon!'
'Now, the time has come for mother to taste the moon!'
'The people who waited with yearning looks in their eyes...'
'They can now sail to the skies!'
How was it?
'For sorrow has met its demise!'
'They can now sail to the skies for sorrow has met its demise!'
"Pechi says he will fly."
"But I know he won't rest until he makes everyone fly with him!"
My darling!
You did it!
My dear boy!
You've won! God bless you!
Bless you, my boy.
Your father's back!
A call for you, Maara.
Watch what you say.
Congratulations, Mr. Nedumaaran!
Can we meet? I have a business proposal for you.
I was expecting your call, Mr. Goswami.
I'll have my secretary fix an appointment.
Who are you to give me an appointment?
It doesn't matter whether I'm around or you try to stop me.
The farmer has flown...
...and will continue to fly.
You don't own the sky, you scum.
Now fuck off!
'Take me on now if you will. Lay a finger on me, I go for the kill.'
'I'm a beast on the charge! 'Mowing down all as I march on!'
'Take me on now if you will. Lay a finger on me, I go for the kill.'
Here.
You messing with me, you hag? What do you want?
Want to fly for a buck, huh?
Forget the plane, buddy!
What cakes! So damn delicious!
I'll fly over and over just for these cakes!
Whose idea was it?
'The sky awaits us all!'
'Let us bide our time to get hold of it!'
You dare sabotage the plane I was in?
Let's see how you will continue here!
'Let's build some iron wings and take to the stars!'
'Those who call this a fool's errand just admitted to being fools!'
'They show up first in line to kiss up when victory is met!'
'Those who call this a fool's errand just admitted to being fools!'
First time flyer?
Nah! I've flown these things in circles!
'The sky is very near! Let us jump up without fear!'
Yeah... first time.
'As we get closer, the dream grows nearer!'
'Let's sow big dreams in our heads!'
'Any obstacle in our path, let's tear it to shreds!'
What do you do? -I run a grooming establishment.
Meaning? -I cut hair in my village.
I see... -Own business!
And you? -I run a business, too!
Don't you recognize him? He has a huge clothing store in Mysore!
He gave thirty one lakhs to our fund for Maaran! A big man!
No 'big man, small man' anymore!
He's broken down all that and made us fly together!
Maara...
Did that girl fly the plane?
'Stand by and do nothing? It will never respect you!'
To hell with business class! Tear it apart!
They paid for it. They can sit wherever they please!
'...won't it change one day to a celebration sans failures?'
Why the hurry to pay me back?
You'll need more as you're growing.
Feel free to ask anytime!
We should make a film about you and run it here!
You succeed and they shamelessly suck up to you!
This owl-eyed fool thinks he's Director Bharthiraja or what?
'It isn't too far off! As we get closer, the dream grows nearer!'