Hello to one and all.
My name is...
We'll come back for that later.
The question why this world was created...
came to my mind when I was 3-years-old.
Because I saw people fighting with each other.
I was clueless why they were fighting with each other.
When I grew older I learned they fought for the land.
I asked what's the purpose of the land?
I was told, it was for living.
Why can't everyone live together?
Why do they have to fight with each other?
They said, it was their land.
I asked. For how long?
To date, I haven't got a clear answer.
Before humans, animals habituated the earth.
Then came humans from the ape.
They co-existed.
Then they formed a group.
To protect them laws were imposed.
And to protect the law a leader was chosen.
Following the leader turned into a nation.
Then to save the nation they started killing people.
When I asked why were nations formed?
I was told to protect the people.
Still I haven't got an answer for my question.
Why the lands were created?
KANDY OUTER ROAD_SRI LANKA
Son, why are you not talking?
Father, you too are silent 'cause you're worried.
You're not talking 'cause I'm going to London leaving you behind.
Not my son.
No idea when there will be a bomb blast.
There's no guarantee for life.
I'm happy to send you London to save you and your music.
I'm only worried that I'll miss your music.
As far as I'm aware...
I've told them everything about you.
I hope you know your identity.
I am a musician, father.
We have to travel very far. Also, there's too much army.
We have to get there soon.
Father, make it fast.
-I'm coming. -Okay, watch your step.
Father, I'll return a great musician!
OOTHUPATTI POLICE STATION_TAMIL NADU
People from Oothupatti Refugee Camp, stand with your face to the wall.
Come on, turn around and stand.
Name?
Kanaga Rani.
Please give me permission to fix my clothes.
Just answer the question.
I'll answer.
We are obligated to answer.
Don't look at me.
Look at sir and reply to his question.
Who were those 2 men?
Those 2 men were not part of our refugee camp.
So, we have no idea about their whereabouts.
Please give me permission to fix my clothes.
You are wearing pant and shirt like a man.
Moreover you have a pixie cut.
Stand straight. Look at me and answer.
We are ordinary people.
These clothes were donated to refugees by brothers like you.
I'm just wearing an attire from the donated clothes.
While you were roughing us up...
the shirt buttons got ripped off.
Look, the buttons are on the table.
I thought you brought us here for an interrogation.
Instead you're punishing us.
If you give me 2 hook-pins, I'll fix my shirt.
Not a chance. You could do anything with it.
Even If it's her father...
it's not possible for a woman to answer when her clothes are undone.
Everything! I meant everything. I need to know everything.
If that's the case look at my eyes when you ask questions.
Refugee dog!
#heavy thunder blast and Screaming sound#
Hey, why are you screaming?
It's just a power shutdown. I'm getting a candle.
Damn, it's raining cats and dogs.
We have to be there at Jessie Taylor's welcome event.
I was very eager to meet Jessie Taylor.
What's all this fuss about, Jessie Taylor?
-They're a music troupe just like us. -Really? Like us?
Jessie's band is world famous on YouTube.
Hey, our troupe is very small.
How can we compare ourselves with their troupe?
If only, Jessie takes me in her troupe...
Go and join her. Get our from here.
Leave my troupe right away.
Mati, what's wrong with you?
I don't have a place for someone who insults my troupe.
-What's wrong? -This is not your music troupe.
You can't ask me to leave.
This is Church Youth Club music troupe.
I'm the leader of the team.
-No one voted you as the leader. -Mati, hear me out.
There's no need for it.
What gives you the right to order us?
Qualification! My music!
Get out!
Oh, no, it's cold.
#Heavy thunder and Rain sound#
♪ Western orchestra ♪
Come in, father.
Welcome, father.
I was just speaking to my team members.
Since I came here I'm eager to go around and see everything.
I feel like celebrating with everyone.
Let's celebrate. India welcomes you.
Once again, welcomes you!
-Once again? -Yes.
This is my first time meeting you in person.
You're absolutely right.
Still, this is your second visit to India.
You still don't get it?
Open the box you'll know what I'm saying.
Tell me who are present in this picture.
My grandparents, parents and you.
Is that all? Take a closer look.
Your mother is pregnant.
You were born after a week this picture was taken.
That's why I said India once again welcomes you.
Jessie, that church was built by your family.
It's a 115 year old church.
You were baptized in that church.
After an unfortunate landslide...
the church got buried under the ground.
It's been 18 years since that incident.
This is the new church that was recently built.
So, are we headed to this church now?
Since childhood Mati is allergic to cold air.
She's stubborn and never listens.
I dissolved the music team. I can't come to the church.
My dear lamb, what got into you?
No, father, I cannot come to the church.
-My dear lamb. -Give me that.
-What happened? -Father!
Father, this Lamb's mother speaking.
BABY...? What happened?
As usual, she's creating a huge scene.
But this is not an usual prayer meeting.
The guests are ready and are headed to the church.
You keep tea and biscuits ready for the guests.
-You don't have to worry. -Okay. Thank you.
I was speaking to the church caretaker.
It's raining heavily.
Ask everyone to get ready and follow my car.
-Come on, get going. -Okay, father.
This climate calls for hot milk tea than black tea.
These kids won't understand the feeling.
-The power is back. -Yay!
Okay, okay, one minute.
Dear, Jessie is a guest in our country.
If we don't attend the event, it'll be embarrassing for all of us.
-She's right. -The rest is up to you.
I have one condition.
Once you guys meet Jessie Taylor...
no one should ask for autograph or selfie humiliating the team.
Guys, come on agree to it.
Okay!
♪ Lord has taught to be in Love ♪
♪ He showed us path to Live ♪
♪ Lord has taught to be in Love ♪
♪ He showed us path to Live ♪
♪ He induced wisdom in us To live in peace ♪
♪ He turned into words from our hearts ♪
♪ He lived on this land By the breath of Mercy ♪
♪ He loved every living being in this world ♪
♪ He punished as redeemer When we cross the line ♪
♪ He is omnipresent protecting everyone ♪
♪ O' Lord, We are worshiping you... ♪
Praise the Lord! Our Chief guests have arrived.
Late. Edward Taylor's family...
has over 100 year old relationship with our town.
The heir of their family and her friends have arrived...
let us all give them a warm welcome.
Look, she's not even getting down. Such arrogance.
The great Jessie Taylor,
I'm delighted to welcome you with my music.
The girl singing on the stage is our town's great singer.
-When she sings in a high pitch... -Shut up!
Please shut your trap.
My dear lamb, I've never seen you play like this.
Jessie, can you replay the same without missing a note?
In single shot without missing a single note.
-Bravo! Tough competition! -Shut up!
Dear, this is not a TV reality show.
This is just a welcome event.
Father, hold on a minute.
I'll take this as a game.
I'll play what I noticed. I'll try my best.
She's not backing down.
Father, the goat is giving tough competition to the lamb.
Only in the end we'll know which will be served on the platter.
-My dear Lamb. -Matilda!
-What? -Matilda!
Okay.
Matilda, I called you lamb 'cause father did. Moreover, it was cute.
But the name Matilda doesn't suit you.
It's the name of the Gracious Mother.
You have a temper. You call out people for competition.
Obviously, that name doesn't suit you.
Who are you? And what are you getting at?
I am Punithan.
I was saying that I can play your notes.
Not like a game. But as a competition.
If you wish to play my notes. Please be my guest.
Okay, I'm really desire to play your notes.
I'm going to try with just one hand.
Are you okay with it?
Father, he's rocking it with just one hand.
Is this music or circus?
Instead playing straight, using stupid antics.
Maybe in London they might appreciate these antics.
Listen, you never said how this magician played?
You didn't miss a single note. You played way better than me.
Dear, are you Vincent's daughter?
18 years ago, our church got buried due to a landslide.
Do you remember, dear?
Your father died in that landslide.
After the recent landslide...
the church tower is once again visible.
District Collector office_Dindigul
-Hello, madam. -Any updates?
Kodaikannal Municipality has sent pictures from the landslide.
An old church has emerged after the recent landslide.
They're requesting to restore it as soon as possible.
There's a roadblock as a rock as hit the road.
There are no causalities.
-Do we need to visit the spot? -No need, madam.
By mistake it fell off my table.
What is this?
Re-registration application for Sri-lankan refugee camp.
Since 18 years, this refugee has not returned to the camp...
so his registration has been revoked.
So, he has returned and has applied for re-registration in the camp.
18 years? Where was he for 18 years?
No idea, madam.
The Q branch will investigate and will issue a clearance.
After that we can proceed further.
This is a matter of someone's life.
After 18 years he's going to reunite with his family.
And you have been very careless about it.
Sorry, madam.
All refugees are humans, whichever country they belong to.
Make quick arrangements for Kirupanathy to reunite with his family.
Okay, madam.
-What was the name? -Kirupanathy!
Kirupanathy.
What, Sir?
He was convicted for murder at the age of 12, and was sent to Juvenile Prison.
Do you think he'll get a re-registration in the refugee camp?
Put this file on Refugee Camp in-charge,
Thambi Sekar's table.
He'll take care of it.
KODAIKANAL, THE OLD BURIAL PLACE
My dear, divine people.
Despite buried under the ground for so many years...
With God's mercy the church has not been damaged much.
The church restoration work has begun.
During that landslide my childhood friend, Vincent...
died playing piano inside the church.
We are obligated to take part...
in the mourning of Vincent's family.
♪ You resemble as a star Up in the sky ♪
The Church Committee...
will take care of the final rites of Vincent.
♪ Why don't you graze my shoulders as the breeze? ♪
♪ Are you coming? ♪
♪ Why don't you change into the clouds? ♪
♪ Have you come in search of your breath? ♪
♪ Have you come to ask about my desire? ♪
♪ Aren't you the melody in my ears? ♪
♪ Aren't you the elements of nature? ♪
♪ Aren't you the dust that's blowing? ♪
♪ Aren't you the sound That doesn't exist? ♪
♪ Oh, my father! ♪
♪ Are you Clouds in the sky...? ♪
♪ Am I the Rainy season...? ♪
My dear Lamb
♪ Are you at the Depth...? ♪
♪ Am I thirsty...? ♪
Dad, I like you as much as the size of our house.
Just the size of our house, right?
But I like you as much as the size of this town.
♪ My eyes are searching around you ♪
Wow!
♪ Mind is searching around ♪
-Dad! -What is it, dear?
Dad, I like you as much as the size of these mountains.
That's lovely my dear, lamb.
I like you as much as the size of this forest.
Really? So, sweet!
♪ You resemble as a star Up in the sky ♪
-Dad! -What is it?
Dad, I like you as much as the size of this country.
Really?
I like you as much as this world, in fact this galaxy.
-Dad. -Tell me.
Dad, I like you more than the God.
There's no one greater than God. So I win.
My dear Lamb!
♪ Oh, my father! ♪
District Q Branch office_dindigul
Kumar, what about the Oothupatti file that arrived for investigation?
I asked them to leave it on your table.
Years ago he used to live in the refugee camp.
Later he kept shifting.
Now, suddenly he's seeking re-entry in the refugee camp.
Hey, come upstairs.
Do you recognize him?
-Kirupa? -Exactly!
We were waiting for him to get out of the jail...
so that we can kill him.
Where is refugee rehabilitation office?
-Upstairs on the right. -Thank you.
It's his ill fate.
That he's walking right towards us.
I'm the refugee camp's Q-Branch in-charge
And you're the SP of this area.
What do you say? Shall we take charge?
Hey, Bhavani!
Why are you holding a steel rod? Are you going to attack?
Sir, it's a flute.
Flute? What is it?
Flute. I play the instrument.
What brings you over here early in the morning?
Due to landslide and heavy rains...
I haven't been home for 3 days. Tell me.
In Chennai I had applied for Re-registration to refugee camp.
-I came to follow up. -We got the application 2 days ago.
Usually, these applications never concern the Collector.
You were lucky that she personally looked into the application.
We'll go to the tea shop and discuss further.
Okay, sir.
Can you play "Singa-pennae" on this flute?
Sure I can.
After tea, play the flute ok sir
You don't seemed to have Sri-Lankan slang in your speech.
Sir, by speaking to the locals proactively I lose the slang.
Do you want me to speak in Sri-Lankan slang?
Sri Lankan Refugee Camp_oothupatti.
Dad!
No one is supposed to leave the camp.
I was told to inform that Sekar from Q-Branch is coming over.
We did inform them about the details of our travel...
and submitted required documents then got Thasildar's permission.
I don't understand why are the holding us back?
When did Sekar uncle call?
Just now. I told him you were leaving for the pilgrimage.
He told me to go right away...
and asked to inform everyone not to leave the camp.
If we're late we will miss the train.
Illangovan!
People who have signed the register and have gone to work...
also the kids who went to the school
will be waiting at the bus stop.
Ask everyone to return to the camp.
Q-Branch people are arriving.
They've asked no one to leave the camp.
Everyone please return to the camp.
For generations they expect our children to remain slaves.
-They always deprive us of education. -You're absolutely right!
-Did anyone new visit the refugee camp? -No one came.
If someone had arrived I would've informed you.
I believe you haven't lied to me before.
Even now I'm not lying to you.
I won't put 150 families at risk for one person.
We're all set for the pilgrimage. We're running late to catch a train.
Okay, you can go.
Come on. Everyone hurry up.
Once the Q-Branch investigation is done
I'll receive a clearance letter.
I'll text you once I received it.
Immediately, go and get a letter from the leader of the refugee camp.
Also a letter from your sister identifying you as her brother.
In just one day I'll get you an admission in the refugee camp.
-Okay, sir. -Give me your phone number.
Sir, I don't have a phone yet.
Give me your number. I'll text you soon.
Note down my number.
I need Aadhar card if you need a sim card.
I don't have an Aadhar Card. I'm a refugee.
I have an old ID proof.
Oh, you're from Oothupatti Refugee Camp.
Do one thing, get a Aadhar Card from one of the residents...
and get a sim card from a shop nearby to the camp.
How do I get to Oothupatti?
Hey, come over here. Are you committing fraud?
You claim to be from Oothupatti.
But you don't how to get there?
Is that all you got? What about the wallet?
No sir.
-Nothing inside your pocket? -No sir.
Turn around let me check the bag.
-What about this pocket? -No sir.
-Is that all you got? -Sir, I did show you my ID proof.
That's not an ID proof. That's an application.
You're yet to revive the ID.
If I arrest you, do you know how long you'll rot in prison?
Go. I said, go.
Father. Welcome, father.
Since morning I've been looking for you.
Jessie had asked me to give you all local sim card.
I made the arrangements.
Did you get it?
-No I didn't get it. -No?
Adaikalam! Okay, why are you in disguise?
Father, I got a hair cut.
-You should've informed. -Father, did you call me?
Why didn't you give him the sim card?
I gave them to all.
As soon as sir got in he started playing the drums.
And we started dancing.
Dancing? Give me the sim card.
That's right, sir. If we don't get a report...
from the Q branch for 15 days.
We take it that there are no issues...
and approve the re-registration.
-Please step inside. -If you insist I can put it on hold, Sir.
Rajan, he came to meet this officer.
Once you get the NOC from the Q branch...
how would you contact Kirupanathy?
We will inform their respective refugee camp.
Has he disclosed any address or contact other than the refugee camp?
He took down my number.
And said he will share his contact.
But I haven't received anything yet.
So, even you wish to, you can't contact him.
-No, sir. -Only if he contacts me.
1773
Father, does that mean this bell is 250 years old.
But you mentioned this church was built only 115 years ago.
Have you heard of World War-I?
During the war there was scarcity of metal throughout the world.
As all the nations were shooting at each other...
there was no metal left to make bullets.
They removed church bells,
melted them to make bullets out of it.
Church fathers who didn't agree to this act of war...
removed the bells and buried them underground
without anyones' knowledge.
This is one such bell that was buried underground back then.
Jessie's grandfather, Edward Taylor, brought this bell from London.
This bell would've become bullets and caused many deaths...
but now it remains as a symbol of peace.
Father, the bell looks huge. Why don't you ring it for us?
Damn these men. They create nuisance by rash-riding bikes.
They always pick fights with people.
Sir, come on, let's go.
Hey look your brother is here.
Did you father visit Africa or what?
Hey, what do you mean by it?
He's a Negro,
how can you call me his brother?
Don't call me Negro.
You can call me Black. But don't call me Negro.
-It's like calling... -How dare you call me...?
You mistook him. He didn't call you...
Hey, don't interfere, damn it!
Don't interfere and try to be a hero.
First, let me thrash you!
Hey, chocolates!
Hey, give me too.
-Hey, I want that chocolate. -That's a super catch.
Hey, it's a noggin.
His head looks like a noggin.
Baldy!
Dude, what about our bike?
He's beating up everyone who gets near him.
-Dude, let's go. -How dare you beat us?
Dude, your uncle is in Police right?
We'll speak to him and get our bike.
-Punithan, you please go inside. -Father!
-Adaikalam, take him. Go! -Let's go, sir.
Where is he? You too go.
These boys look anxious.
I'm sure they will complaint to the police.
That'll become an issue for him to return to London with Jessie's team.
It's better you people head to the police station...
and explain what exactly happened out here.
Inform them I'll come later and explain everything in detail.
-Come on. Make it fast. -Okay Father.
Father, why is Punithan coming with me?
Why should I taking him to London?
Are you planning to leave him behind?
-He belongs to your troupe, right? -No Father.
Are you serious?
Does that mean he did not come down from London with you?
No!
Then who is he?
-Congratulations! -Thank you.
Kirupanathy?
Where have I seen him?
Who are you? And how did you get here?
This is a restricted forest.
You need to take permission to step inside this forest.
I have never seen you in this forest before.
You're interrogating me like a Police officer.
She is a police officer.
It's better you answer the questions.
Okay, madam.
I came to meet Kanaga Rani sister working at the carrot farm.
Oh, Kanaga Rani sister. She works in a farm nearby.
She's not here at the moment.
She has gone to visit the refugee camp.
Get out of this forest before it gets dark.
-You can leave. -Thank you.
What is your name?
Bridegroom!
Kirupanathy... is the bridegroom?
Punithan, I thought you only knew to play the piano.
Looks like you can repair them too.
Oh, it looks like repairing is more surprising than playing an instrument.
In fact, I also know how to clean them.
Punithan, where are you?
Father head straight over here. I am under the piano.
Get out from there.
-Tell me, Father. -Tell me honestly, who are you?
Father, why would you ask that?
Punithan is from Jessie's team. He came down from London.
Oh, is it?
Jessie, it's better you tell them.
I thought he's a native and you people know him well.
It's a danger zone. Get out of there.
It's raining. I can't hear you.
-What did you say? -Get out.
Get out from there.
It's a danger zone. Come out!
-What happened? -This place is not safe.
Why?
You parked your car to save me from danger.
You must be regretting now.
You car looks safe. Don't worry.
We'll save it.
I'm not from London. Neither I'm a local here.
Refugee. A Sri-Lankan refugee.
Father, you thought I was from Jessie's team?
You're questioning me as if I'm at fault.
Didn't you get even one opportunity to explain who you are?
Father, didn't you get an opportunity to ask the same?
-Oh-oh! -Matilda don't...
Father, I'm at fault. But It was not intentional.
I went to meet my sister at the camp in regards to re-registration.
I was told she works at a carrot farm.
That's why I arrived here. But she's not here too.
I was told she's out of town.
So, I was waiting for to return,
so that I can get a letter from her.
On the way I met Jessie...
and came to the church.
Punithan-
Even if the refugee holds an ID proof...
he has to visit the local Police station
and report their purpose of visit.
Did you report to them?
-No father. -Let's go the Police station.
Okay, father. Give me a minute.
My dear Lamb!
You should be smiling all the time.
You shouldn't worry about anything.
I'm always there for you.
Mati!
I can understand your feelings. Don't confuse yourself.
Don't be upset.
It's dad, who pointed me to him.
I trust him.
Hey, look, the fighter uncle from morning.
-Hi! -Hi!
We were saying "Hi" to him.
They're calling you.
-Hey! Hi, hi! -Hi uncle you fought well.
Bye!
-The fight near the church. -Yes.
These kids were out there.
Okay. Okay.
Kids nowadays favor only action heroes.
What happened, Punithan?
The few days I was with you people...
I forgot that I'm a refugee and felt normal.
Suddenly when you mentioned about going to the Police station...
I once again got reminded of my reality.
Father, aren't we going to the station? Why did you turn around?
Sir, you could've summoned me.
No issues. I'm off duty.
Where did you meet him?
I met him at our hamlet on the mountain.
He said that he's here to meet Kanaga Rani sister.
I think he must be staying in and around Kodaikanal.
I am well acquainted with Kanaga Rani sister.
Shall I ask the department people to look for him?
That's not required.
Our department has nothing to do with it.
This case pertains to Q-Branch.
As you said you met him in person, I brought them along.
Otherwise, it's their official inquiry.
They'll handle it.
Okay, sir.
Frauds who've scammed people of millions are free to stay abroad.
Being a refugee is not an urgent crime.
We'll take care of it.
The Councilor is out of town.
Once he returns, we'll look into this matter.
Do you know why the Councilor is out of town?
His 3rd wife's sister is in labor for the second time.
Do you know who is the sister?
She too is Councilor's wife.
Keep smiling like this. Don't have a long face.
That's it!
I got lost in thoughts and arrived at this church.
I'm sorry. Why don't you come with me to the other church?
Not an issue. I have some work, I'll get off here.
Okay. Once again I'm sorry.
♪ ♪ Painful emotional music♪ ♪
Hello.
It felt like you were right in front of me.
Suddenly, I received a call from you.
Okay, why did you call me?
I need to talk to you about something important.
Tonight's Christmas eve. Come to the mass.
No. I have some work to do.
Can you and your mother come to the old church in the morning?
-With mom? -Yes please.
I have a surprise for you.
A surprise?
Yes. Please come.
You asked her not to involve the department.
What next? Are you expecting him to come to you...
kneel down, raise his hands,
and beg you to arrest him?
Tell me.
If he comes to know we were looking for him...
he won't turn up at the refugee camp.
Send Kanaga Rani to work at the carrot farm.
He'll come looking for her.
Kanaga Rani!
-Kanaga Rani, -I'm coming.
Thambi Sekar just called.
You can go back to the carrot farm.
Why are you informing me about it so late in the night?
It seems you have to take the first bus in the morning.
First bus in the morning?
I'm not in a hurry. But why is he in a hurry?
It's better you leave before he changes his mind.
Okay?
Punithan!
Welcome. Matilda, don't be scared. Come in.
I'm Piano speaking.
I'm the surprise Punithan mentioned.
Please welcome.
Jessie, I'll call you back in 5 minutes.
I'll call you back soon.
Welcome!
Shall we check out the surprise?
Hey, Matilda is out here.
Don't get angry. I invited your friends.
So, that you'll be comfortable.
Thank you.
Matilda...
18 years ago this piano was played by your father.
This remains as your father's memory.
If you play it your father will feel happy.
Please.
Punithan...
will please you join me?
Catch!
Ready?
♪ Don't blink as I am trying sink in your eyes ♪
♪ Don't leave as I am binding my life into your hands ♪
♪ Don't blink as I am trying sink in your eyes ♪
♪ Don't leave as I am binding my life into your hands ♪
♪ Don't blink as I am trying sink in your eyes ♪
♪ I laugh; I wither ♪
♪ I wonder; I admire ♪
♪ I fly; I float ♪
♪ I suffer; I struggle ♪
♪ I like to be a vision in your eyes ♪
♪ I like to walk holding your hands ♪
♪ I like to be your dreams ♪
♪ I like to say you are my world ♪
♪ Don't blink as I am trying sink in your eyes ♪
♪ Don't leave as I am binding my life into your hands ♪
Hey, the love in your eyes...
clearly proves that you won't let Punithan go to London.
Puni...
Why?
-Sister! -Hello, newlywed, how are you?
I'm doing well. Please come.
What is your Police officer wife saying?
She's doing well sister.
I have to tell you something important.
Someone is here looking for you.
I don't have friends nor enemies.
It must be someone from Q-Branch.
No sister. Kanniga has met him in person.
We have received a fax asking about his whereabouts.
Kannigai too have informed them that she has met him.
He goes by different names.
-That makes it suspicious. -Poombarai check-post?
Poombarai, check-post, Murugan, come to the radio.
Sister, stay cautious.
What should I tell him if he comes looking for you?
No one will come looking for me.
If they still insist,
tell them they need permission to come into the forest.
That is better for everyone.
Pull over.
I am going to meet my sister. You can leave.
Punithan, just 'cause you asked I didn't speak a word.
It's not fair that you're asking me to return.
Jessie I have something important to do.
Once I return I'll explain everything.
-I'll talk to you later. -Punithan!
-Bye. -Punithan!
Bye, Jessie, I'll explain later.
Punithan, why are you hanging up...
without knowing the purpose of the call?
Punithan!
Hear me out, Jessie. Please leave from here.
This is important too.
Are you Punithan or Kirupanathy?
Explain this!
"Somehow please manage to take him with you."
Punithan!
Punithan don't run away.
You have been pretending to be Punithan all this while.
But all the records indicate you're Kirupanathy.
Why have you been lying and living with us?
Tell me the truth. Who are you?
Are you a refugee or terrorist? Tell me!
KILINOCHCHI -SRI LANKA
Mother!
I don't know where to begin.
I don't know who my parents are.
I didn't know my native.
Did I have any siblings?
Neither I'm aware of my relatives.
After an explosion, a father was tending to the injured people...
a woman pointed at me and asked him to help me.
It seems she found me in a similar explosion outside the mosque.
She informed father and died on the spot.
To be honest, I never took any music lessons.
During childhood to escape the noise from the blasts...
I used to play random musical instruments.
But I don't remember doing any of it.
I knew only after father told me about it.
That sound and noise...
kept reverberating in my head for years together.
Only now it has subsided to an extent.
When I saved you from landmines...
I thought I was saving a life.
But at the tender age of 6,
the music you played made me realize...
Not only I saved a life but an amazing musician.
It's not fair to raise you as an ordinary boy.
So, I decided to make you a successful musician.
Since then I've done everything that'll help you make a musician.
No idea when there will be a bomb blast.
There's no guarantee for life.
I'm happy to send you London to save you and your music.
Once you get inside the van, Mugundan, will take care of you.
Once you reach London,
he'll get you an admission in Royal Music Academy.
Until you finish your course, please take care of yourself.
Okay, father.
I have spoken to the Chairman of Royal Music Academy.
Okay, father.
Hurry up.
Father, I'll return a great musician!
Your papers are not in order.
Come on, get out of the van, damn it!
Everyone stand facing the van.
Turn around and stand.
Officer! Officer!
Please open the door. I need to go to London.
Have you gone mad?
-How are you related? -She's my mother.
-And them? -That's my uncle and father.
Father will come and take me too.
Officer, please give me the flute.
Sorry, I shouldn't have called it a circus trick...
when you played with one hand.
Why are you laughing?
That was indeed a circus trick. When I played it with one hand.
Don't bother.
You and your mother trusted me...
and considered me as one of you.
But when Gloria suddenly brought it up it felt weird to me.
That's why I couldn't stay. So, I left right away.
Why didn't the father that raised you come to bail you out?
I too had the same question. Also, I was very angry at him.
Later a brother that paid me a visit at the prison said...
the day after I left in the van
father died in a blast inside the church.
After that until I was 16, I was in the prison.
Later, in 2009...
I saw the outside world during the final war.
Brother! Brother! Please help bite this capsule.
Please help me take this capsule and bite it.
Brother, please help me bite this capsule.
Later I was taken to a camp.
There a boy was present with a black bag over his head.
People he said no were sent to the left.
People he said yes were sent to the right.
Then started investigating about the people in an organization.
Hey, in which year did you join the organization?
They never heard me out.
The filed a record stating I was in the organization for 7 years.
Hey, boy, do you know me?
Two days ago it was me who sent you out of the prison.
But you're here again accused of being in an organization for 7 years.
I'm sorry I can't do anything about it.
Run!
That policeman helped me escape from the prison.
There I boarded a boat along with men and women...
to illegally cross the border.
From their conversation...
I gathered that they're headed to Kerala...
and then to Australia on a ship.
But close to Kerala the boat met with an accident...
killing everyone on it.
♪ We have no idea What the future holds for us ♪
It was brother Riyaz who saved me.
I stay normal when my mind is occupied with music.
Without music my heart transports to the tragic events I met.
Crack..Crack...Crack.. Hey, who are you calling...You people are...
Get lost from here!
People were not aware of the struggle I was going through within.
So, people started calling me a Crack.
I hope you get what I am saying.
Crazy, Crack, lunatic.
That's me!
Son...
Brother Riyaz got me a job at the music store.
May peace be upon you.
What is the matter?
-Hold on. -He's with me, brother.
Doctor recommended that music will keep him sane.
That's why I brought him to you.
If you help him with a job, it'll be very helpful.
Take a look a at these music notes.
Give me that.
What is this?
The 8 years I was in the prison...
the music I wished to play was locked inside my head.
When I saw so many instruments in one place...
as I picked them up...
Mom's calling.
-Hello? -What happened, dear?
Nothing to worry.
He suddenly got reminded of getting a letter from Kanaga Rani.
That's why we came over here.
Oh, I thought it was something serious.
Don't bother, mom.
Jessie and I are with Punithan. I'll call you later.
Mati...
What next?
Then...
-You nailed it. -Amazing feeling.
Rocking it!
The university that father wanted me to study in London...
the competition poster from the same university refreshed my desire.
You have composed many tunes...
send one to this competition.
My dear, son.
You are very talented. You'll definitely win.
-What do you say? -Yes!
You please apply for it.
Thanks, brother.
Wow, there are more than 1000 music files in it.
Why is this one alone is selected?
No matter what I fill up, I know I will get stuck at nationality.
What is your nationality?
It's been 12 years now.
Your tongue is Tamil. So, put it as Indian.
Even Sri-Lankans speak in Tamil.
Put it as Sri-Lankan.
Let us pick a draw to decide, If he is an Indian or Sri-Lankan.
I filled up the form despite knowing the fact that it'll get rejected.
Don't worry. All you need is an identity right?
If you get that problem will be resolved.
You come along with us on Pazhani Murugan's pilgrimage.
Everything will be well.
♪ Arumuga Velane... ♪
♪ You're beautiful as the dancing peacock ♪
♪ You're the guru of Lord Bala... ♪
♪ Pazhani Malai Muruganae ♪
♪ Muruga! ♪
♪ Om Saravana Bhava Shanmuga Guha Arupadai Udai Muruga ♪
♪ Agamuganaga Raganaganaga Your grace is beautifully understood ♪
♪ All our worries should run away, Muruga ♪
♪ All our pain should ward away, Muruga ♪
♪ All our fears should go away, Muruga ♪
♪ All our strength should prance out, Muruga ♪
♪ Saravana Bhava Shanmuga Guha Shanmuga Guha Saravana Bhava ♪
♪ Kandha Kadamba Kadhirvelaa ♪
♪ Problem solver Shiva Bala ♪
♪ Kandha Kadamba Kadhirvelaa ♪
♪ Problem solver Shiva Bala ♪
Oh, no!
Hey!
♪ Come to resolve our riddles and relieve us ♪
♪ Come to change our fates through your intellect ♪
Murugaa..
Stop them!
-Step outside. -Come on, let's go!
Hey, step outside the vehicle.
-Hey, step outside. -How dare you bang the vehicle?
Brother what happened?
-I'm going to kill you. -Please spare me.
What is the problem?
Brother let's talk it out.
Brother! Hey, My chain...!
Hold on, brother. Please hear me out.
Let's not fight.
Please hear me out. It was a mistake.
I beg of you people. Please let us go.
Oh, my God!
What's happening?
Let go of us.
♪ A face which plays with a peacock ♪
♪ A face that speaks through The eye with Lord Shiva ♪
♪ A face that resolves The sorrows of devotees ♪
♪ A face that got a peak To stand by the devotees ♪
♪ The god who created his den Leaving from Lord Shiva ♪
♪ A face that got a peak To Marry Valli ♪
♪ Lord Shiva took blessings and reached the Palani hill ♪
♪ Adhi Arunachalam's Vadivela ♪
♪ My mercy eyes To wipe off my sorrows ♪
♪ To Clear my thoughts Lord Murugan's rituals are being done ♪
♪ Vetrivel, Veeravell, Gnanavel, Mayavel Shakthivel, Thankavel, Murugavel ♪
♪To be the Tamil god Murugan♪
♪Splash obstacles in misery♪
♪ Waves of the sea and the space ♪
♪ Everything will get The grace of lord Muruga ♪
♪ Mindfulness and the current age of world ♪
♪ Comes together with the Art Gets down to clear the conscience ♪
♪ Aranmagan, Arumugan, Manogara Karthikeyan, thandapani ♪
♪ Kadamban, Kanthan, Kumaran, Senapathi ♪
♪ Senthil, Sidhan you are our light. ♪
Hey, Kill them all..
Hey!
Hey, the police is here.
Everyone get back to the vehicle soon.
Come on, everyone!
Hey, stop the vehicle.
Brother, everyone get inside the vehicle.
-Get inside the vehicle. -Brother, this way.
-Hurry up. -Hey, step down from the vehicle.
Come with us for a moment.
Sir, we're from Kerala here on a pilgrimage.
Okay, come with us.
What was the issue?
We came to Pazhani on a pilgrimage.
At the parking lot our van did not nick their car.
But they claim our vehicle nicked their car.
They chased us down and picked a fight with us.
You let them escape but holding us at fault...
-Sri-Lankan? -Yes, sir.
Check if he has passport, visa and documents in order.
Is everyone from Sri-Lanka?
Sir, we're from a small town in Kerala.
We all work at a music shop over there.
Sir, he's a Ceylon-Tamizhan.
But he has no passport, visa or documents.
He's an illegal immigrant!
File an FIR under foreigner act.
-And send him to Puzhah prison. -Okay, sir.
Sir?
Sir, he works with us at the same music shop.
-Get back inside the vehicle. -Please let him go.
Sir, he's a poor thing. Please spare him.
-He's innocent. -He's one of our colleague, sir.
-Sir, please hear us out. -Sir, please spare him.
The jeep is leaving. They're taking him away.
Sir, sir, sir!
Hello!
I am the clerk from the Collector's office.
You had inquired about Kirupanathy...
Yes. Has he contacted you? Do you have his whereabouts?
Sir, I don't have his whereabouts.
I was deleting few pictures from my phone.
I found a picture of a guy from Kodaikannal Church landslide...
who resembled him.
I have sent his pictures on whatsapp.
-Did you take a look? -I'll check right away.
What happened?
We got him!
For a week, they kept me locked up.
They did nothing.
Police officers who were on duty asked me one by one...
What was your crime?
First time I came to Tamil Nadu, I spoke in Tamil.
I told them, I got arrested for it.
Why did you speak in Tamil?
Had you spoken in English...
they would've saluted and sent you to Delhi.
Few laugh and a few keep glaring at me.
Hey, trying to mock me is it?
Later...
What happened? Don't get upset.
Punithan, looks like you went to bed early today.
Here, have your meal.
Do you know why sir has not filed an FIR on you?
Which sir?
Don't be naive.
At the end of the day, we all are Tamizhans.
Hey, you're a Tamizhan, indeed.
I mentioned it and you got hiccups.
Have some water.
Someone you know is thinking of you.
Hey, give that back.
It's important that your relatives are thinking about you.
As SP Rajan sir is directly involved in this case...
we were waiting to see if he's following up.
You're lucky that he never inquired about this case at all.
Do you have any relatives in this town?
No, sir.
Maybe not in this town.
Even if they're in London, Canada or France...
we'll call and bring them over here.
If you pay an handsome amount to sir...
you can walk out of the lock-up like a king.
He's right!
I don't understand. What is a handsome amount?
Handsome amount, is a considerable fee.
If you pay us a handsome fee...
you can get back to your family and be happy.
Do you get it now?
-Sir... -The benefit of this 50, 000...
will reflect in getting a citizenship at France, London or Canada.
I don't have the money you're asking for.
Neither I have any relatives living in these countries.
If you speaking like this, nothing will work out.
You don't have passport, visa or ID proof.
If they file an FIR stating, Illegal Immigrant...
and present you in the court for illegally crossing the border
they'll put in Puzhal prison for one or two years.
It won't stop there.
On the day when you get released from the prison...
the Q-Branch will take your straight to the special camp.
I don't understand. What is a special camp?
Hopeless!
You don't even know what is a special camp.
But that didn't stop you from fighting on the road.
-I didn't start the fight. -Maybe they're at fault.
But as per the law, you don't even have the right live in this country.
Then how do you expect to fight?
Don't think we're scaring you expecting money.
We have asked one of your own to come down.
Once he's here,
he'll speak to you in your language and make you understand.
Understood?
Hello, sir!
I am Arumugam.
Do you know anyone from the 72 refugees in the camp?
What are you staring at?
I am Sri-Lankan Tamizhan too.
First, make the payment and get out of here.
Are you confused that I'm speaking the local Tamil?
Doesn't matter in which Tamil you speak.
The police will listen only when the money speaks.
Brother Arumugam!
Like they mentioned, overseas or in any of the refugee camp...
I have no one.
Brother Riyaz from Kerala...
They did mention about Riyaz to me.
Riyaz did speak to the officers at the Police station.
But they denied him saying there's no such case in the station.
Oh, no, I only know him.
Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
First you call brother Riyaz. Let's see if he helps you.
Hello, Riyaz brother!
St Antonys Church-Kodaikanal
This is the Father who's in the picture with him.
Arumugam has spoken to him.
I'll speak to him and call you back.
I'll call you back.
Sir, his earnings from the music shop can fetch you 50, 000 rupees.
If you give me the account number, Riyaz will transfer it.
His only worry, if he gets caught again...
this 50, 000 will go down the drain.
Like how you come every month to sign the register...
similarly ask him to sign too.
We'll prepare records as if he's a resident at your home.
Ask him to pay 1 lakh.
What? He has no place or house to live...
and you're asking him to pay in lakhs.
On top of that you're getting me webbed in this matter.
This is not happening. I'm leaving.
Arumugam, hold on.
It's just a matter of 50, 000.
We'll speak to sir and get it sorted.
Sit down.
Then prepare a record under the name I'm going to give you.
Name: Kirupanathy.
I was clueless why he asked me to sign as Kirupanthy.
Brother, do you stay alone out here?
You first stop speaking in good Tamil.
That is what getting you caught.
It'll be great if you can cut your hair too.
Your house looks beautiful.
Hereafter, this is your house too. Come in.
There's a card inside the orange book.
Exactly, bring me that.
Kanaga Rani Mahendran
Patheeswaran Sabapathy Kirupanathy
Brother, he is 2 years elder to me.
Set the card on the table and sit down.
Here you go.
I took 75, 000 from the music shop in Kerala.
I paid the Police only 50, 000.
This is the balance 25, 000.
I'm leaving tomorrow. Today is my last day here.
You asked me to get ready in 6 months as I can't be dependent on you.
I'm not sure if I'm ready. But I learn to speak local Tamil.
Only when I spoke to brother Riyaz, I came to know...
due to lack of identity,
you're not able to take part in music competition happening in London.
That is when I for reminded of Kirupanthy and the card.
I bailed you out under Kirupanathy's name.
Since 6 months according to Pazhani station records...
you're Kirupanathy!
Who's this Kirupanathy?
No idea.
In the last 20 years many have moved out to other nations and states.
If Kirupanthy returns...
and wish to live with his family. Also if the family accepts him...
they'll once again register in the refugee camp.
As far as I know Kirupanathy won't return.
Oh, so, I have to meet Kirupanathy's family...
and request them to give his identity to me.
I'm not asking you to do it.
But I'm saying this is an option.
As it's your life, you have to make the decision.
When you look at the actions of this government...
soon you'll have to take a decision.
♪ ♪♪ ♪
I have no clue about music.
I felt like buying you a gift.
So, I bought this as a surprise for you.
♪ ♪♪ ♪
If you don't like we can exchange. I have the receipt.
I like it. I like it.
I like it.
Kirupa.
Punitha!
Punitha-Kirupa!
No matter what name you use.
Make sure don't get caught under suspicion as a militant.
If you get caught under suspicion, you'll be sent to special camp.
People like us should become successful one day.
Only that'll give hope to our next generation.
You have gone through a lot in your life.
But you're putting it across like it's nothing.
I've repented a lot during my childhood.
But it was of no use.
We have to keep moving to the next level.
It was 10 days since Arumugam left...
yet I was not able to make a decision.
I gave the key to the house owner and left.
That's when I got a Indian postal mail in the name of Kirupanathy.
It was a letter from Arumugam.
When I read the letter...
it said, this letter is a proof that Kirupanathy live at this address.
It also said not to go to camp to meet Kanaga Rani sister.
She works at a carrot farm in Kodaikannal.
Meet her and explain your situation in detail.
Ask her to accept you as her brother.
As far as I know, she'll agree to it.
That's what the letter read.
The other day what she did...
Hey, father has arrived.
Tell me, father.
Where is Punithan?
In regards to refugee camp re-registration...
Q-Branch police is here for an investigation.
Hey, what brings you to the forest?
Brother, I'm looking for Kanaga Rani sister...
-You did come earlier right? -Yes!
-She's at the carrot farm. -Okay. Thank you.
There are 2 officers here for an investigation.
You guys hurry up...
Matilda, we're here for an investigation.
Can you please pass the phone to Kirupanathy.
Officers have come for an investigation.
-They want to speak to you. -Give it to me.
Hello?
-Is this Kirupanathy? -Yes, sir.
Sir?
Did you apply for refugee camp re-registration?
Yes, sir.
If you meet in person, we can finish the inquiry.
I've come here to get a letter from my sister.
Not needed.
First, we'll finish the investigation.
Later you can get the letter and submit at the collector's office.
First, you please come and meet us in person.
Okay, sir.
Thank you, sir.
This voice is very familiar to me.
He's asking me to meet him in person without the letter.
If in case I get caught, they might throw me in jail.
-Oh, no! -Not an issue. We'll handle it.
Sister.
-Hello. -What do you want?
I am Punithan.
It's been 12 years since I came to India from Sri-Lanka.
-I'm here to ask you for a help. -Tell me.
If you give me a letter stating I'm your missing brother, Kirupanathy
and have returned home after 18 years.
I will get an identity.
Please.
Sister.
Please leave.
Take him away.
How long do you want me to wait?
Sister, please hold on for a minute.
Give me a chance to explain my situation.
Later you can make a decision.
That's not required.
I'll be at peace only if you're not Kirupa.
It doesn't matter who you are.
If you wish to stay alive. Please leave from here.
Rajan! Don't do it!
I've listen to everything you've said.
I can't help you in any way.
Please leave from here.
Sister, there are Q-Branch people waiting for me at downhill.
They are waiting for me.
For God sake help me.
It's not possible to help you.
Before they arrive over here, please leave.
Sir, it's you!
I thought as much that it must be you.
Sister, I did mention earlier...
about the officer who put me in Jail in Pazhani.
That's him.
Sir, do you remember you locked me up for an illegal immigrant?
That's when I decided not to move around without ID proof.
That's why I came to meet my sister and get a letter.
I know you summoned me over the phone.
I waited to get the letter so the issues will be resolved at once.
Sorry, sir. That's why I couldn't come.
Sir, you don't believe me, is it?
Sister, sir, does not believe me.
Sister, come on tell him that I am your brother.
Tell him!
-Tell him. -Hey, he's not my brother.
He's not Kirupanathy.
He's a different guy.
Sister, come on, Kirupanathy is your brother.
He is her brother. Come on, tell him, sister.
-No he's not. -Tell him, sister.
Hey, I swear. He's not my brother Kirupanathy.
For God sake trust me.
Okay.
Had I known you were Kirupa in Pazhani...
I wouldn't have arrested you.
I would've killed you right away.
Tell your brother about me.
Let him know before he dies.
Please give me permission to fix my clothes.
Stand straight. Look at me and answer.
I want to know everything in detail.
If that's the case look at my eyes when you ask questions.
Refugee dog!
How dare you lay your hands on my sister?
Hey!
Sir!
Dad!
Uncle!
-Dad! -Uncle!
Brother, it was him who killed uncle.
Hey, I won't spare your life.
"I won't spare your life."
Come on, let's run.
Come on.
♪ ♪ Revenge music♪ ♪
-Is it hurting? -Yeah.
The bullet just grazed. Not to worry.
-The bleeding doesn't stop. -Don't worry.
-It's okay. -One minute.
-It's okay. -Please bear with me.
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪
Are you tired? Lie down.
It's okay.
Out of 2430 competitors across the world...
5 artists have been shortlisted for finals.
Now let's look at the great artists.
Nazkia Adora -Uganda
Eloisia Lucia -Italy
Stran Harrin -Hungary
Oh, Kirukenji. He's competing for the third time.
What is this?
There's no name or nationality or other details.
Using his code number get me his details.
Rajan!
Matilda.
Matilda?
Hey! Hey!
Matilda.
Matilda!
Everyone at home are looking for you.
You have to leave now.
-He's somewhere around here. -Please hear me out.
Matilda.
Hey, Matilda...
Hey, Matilda!
You better leave now. We'll take care of him later.
Hey!
Despite many efforts we couldn't fetch any details.
We're now in the last phase of the competition to announce the winner.
So, please take his name off the list.
And replace him with the competitor next on the list.
-Delete, please. -Okay.
Forgive me father.
Why are you apologizing to me?
I don't know where to go.
But I'll disappear from here.
I could've disappeared without informing you people.
But I'll feel guilty like I've done something wrong.
Now every one of you know about me.
I'm leaving with no guilty conscience.
It's very normal in the lives of refugees.
Isn't it sister?
I'm leaving.
Punithan.
I got a message from London.
But it's okay. You can leave.
What is the message?
Who gave you the rights to insult a highly talented musician...
and reject someone that was selected by our jury committee.
Sorry, madam. We were not able to get in touch with him.
Then register his photo in our portal.
Your photo has been published in London Royal Academy's journal.
Father, I had applied this 6 months ago.
But it was rejected.
If they get your complete details in another 2 days...
there's a chance that your music will enter the competition.
But what about your nationality proof?
Please.
Every refugee pawns his life looking to live one.
Despite many tragedies if I'm still alive...
I believe there's a reason to it.
I'm going to pawn my life to Rajan.
Grant me Kirupanathy's identity.
Sister... can you take me as your brother?
Father, I'm going to commit a sin knowingly.
Can you pardon me in advance?
This fingerprint doesn't match.
-Check for body marks. -Check him.
A mole on the left side of the chest.
There's no mole.
This data was taken when he was 12 years old.
After 16 years human body changes.
-Who are you? -He's my brother.
In our camp after 16 years a new set of data is collected.
He was not there. So it was not taken for him.
Don't state this as a reason and reject his application.
Kirupa has gone to Q-Branch with all the documents for verification.
Identification marks don't match. They're asking what to do?
♪ ♪ Heavy suspenseful music ♪ ♪
Hey, look over there.
That's the man we're looking for.
Come on!
This man?
Hey, we should've thrashed him in Kodaikannal.
-Let's not lose him again. -Come on!
Oh, no, don't hurt him.
Don't hurt him. Who are you people?
Oh, God!
Let go of him. Don't hurt him.
Please someone help us.
Quickly record a video!
Don't fight back.
They're instigating you on purpose.
Even if you're booked for a petty case,
you can't leave the country.
Kirupa!
Please someone help us.
Help us!
They're hurting him.
Please someone get over here.
Hey, he's not fighting back.
Mother, look over there. They're beating him up.
Please someone save us.
Please save us!
Oh, no! Please save him.
-Hey, thrash him! -Someone help us.
Despite getting beaten up, he doesn't seemed to fight back.
-Hit him. -Oh, no!
You're not interfering 'cause you think...
you may get into problem.
People who have two or more cases filed on them, stop them.
Hey, I know how to make you fight back.
Sister! Kanaga Rani sister.
They're talking about your brother on the news.
A grand music competition that takes place in London once in 10 years...
Kirupanathy from Oothupatti refugee camp has won the competition.
He was short listed for the finals.
But due to the lack of personal information...
he was rejected.
Later they came to know that he belong to...
a Tamilnadu refugee camp.
This victory of Kirupanathy...
is being celebrated by all the musicians across the world.
A refugee has won in an International music competition...
what's your opinion about it?
I'm a refugee just like anyone present over here.
As I won this competition,
I'm standing here with an identity of Kirupanathy.
Sir, we're not much aware of this music competition.
But you winning it has become a huge breaking news.
Maybe because a refugee winning a competition is such a big deal.
Is this really a big competition? How much will you get paid?
I'm not doing this for the money.
This has been my childhood dream.
World leading music masters have played in that competition.
I'm lucky and happy to share the same stage as them.
When are you leaving to London?
How can a refugee travel abroad?
If that's a possibility...
they'll travel to their desired country and live their lives happily.
Then there wouldn't have been a refugee camp.
Sir, you please tell us. When are you leaving to London?
If they give me a passport, I'll leave right away.
The great musician that is being celebrated by the entire world...
is in a situation where he can't travel to London
and take part in the final competition.
What is your qualification?
Do you doubt that I might not do it right?
I've finished my nursing course.
And I work at a big hospital in the city.
She pegs herself to be a doctor.
With my scores, I should've been a doctor.
But the law states refugees can't be granted doctor seats.
Obviously, we're not citizens of this country.
Her colleague, a doctor,
impressed by her skills fell in love with her.
But she refused to marry him.
Brother, I'm determined to get married to him.
Everyone is aware of it.
But he keeps ranting philosophy and doesn't understand.
It has nothing to do with philosophy.
My parents were refugees and I was born a refugee.
Now, if we both get married our child will be a refugee too.
Is this marriage bond?
Or it's a ritual to keep producing refugees?
What if the Indian Government felt pity on us...
and immediately declare us all as Indian citizens?
When would that political change happen?
And when would Kirupa go to London?
We have no clue how to resolve this?
Please attend the call.
Tell me, Jessie.
This is Matilda, speaking.
Sorry, Matilda. Tell me, Matilda.
How's your hand?
Don't worry. We'll take good care of Kirupa brother.
Who is this?
She's the doctor who treated me.
Doctor Bhuvana.
Thank you. Please take good care of him.
Ask the British Government to put maximum pressure on them...
bring him to this stage and make him perform.
Agreeing to the London's External Affairs request...
a committee has been formed to check pros and cons
in sending Kirupanathy abroad.
Without the Indian Citizenship ID,
how can we issue passport to Kirupanathy?
How can he go to London?
The laws maybe contradicting.
Forming this committee to make a decision...
is the first step for many changes to come.
But the new law that has been imposed...
discriminates the people with nationality, language and religion.
Is this right, father?
Recently a law was announced by the Tamilnadu Assembly...
that has given hope to Sri-Lankan Tamizhans.
But the Central Government denied that there's no such provision.
According to the information I gathered...
there's a process where the Indian Government will issue an ID.
Refugees that arrive from Tibet can be issued one-time-passport.
It's stated in Tibet India Treaty.
London Government has placed a special request...
through our Embassy.
As per our Indian norms if we issue an identity certificate...
one-time-passport can be issued.
What is your opinion?
Yes we all agree!
Okay, we will recommend.
-How are you? -We're doing well.
-Wish you good luck. -Thank you.
Good things shall happen.
-Take her along. -I'm leaving. Thank you.
Bye.
Come closer.
-Happy journey, ma'am. -Thank you.
Welcome sir.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
-Are you Kirupanathy? -Yes.
What's wrong?
A small inquiry.
You can board the flight after that. Let's go.
I know that you're not Kirupanathy.
But you can take the flight with his identity.
Where is that Kirupa?
Sir, I am Kirupanathy.
Listen, either tell me where's Kirupanathy...
or tell me how did you get his identity?
Sir, I'm Kirupanathy. And I killed your father.
Sir, are you looking to avenge your father's killer?
That's justice.
According to me,
a brother couldn't bear to see his sister getting tortured.
I believe what Kirupanathy did was fair.
If only killing Kirupanathy will calm you down...
I am Kirupanathy. Please shoot and kill me.
♪ Don't fear you can reach for the skies ♪
♪ After surviving the shell-rains ♪
♪ All you need is just a small seed ♪
♪ Don't hesitate stand strong ♪
♪ There are borders beyond blessings ♪
♪ Come on, brother ♪
♪ Earthly limitations may hold you back ♪
♪ Further horizons ♪
♪ At reaching distance! ♪
♪ Breakdown the shackles ♪
♪ Come on, my brother ♪
♪ under maximum pressure... ♪
♪ And heat... diamonds are formed♪
Hello, Mr. Kirupanathy!
Pleas wait. Give him some time.
Punithan, why are you not talking?
The destination you preferred to arrive...
you're there right now.
I can see that something has been troubling you.
I know about your intentions.
Your intentions are pure and noble.
You'll be free only if you're true to yourself.
No matter what break the silence and speak up.
I am going to speak the truth, father.
I am not Kirupanathy!
Rajan, sir.
Just to get to this stage...
I lied to be Kirupanathy
and was ready to die by your hands.
But I've become a criminal to my own conscience.
My name is Punithan.
I'm not Kirupanathy.
I committed fraud impersonating Kirupanathy...
I could've played the music on this stage
also could've spent the rest of my life under the same name.
But this stage...
is testimony to many maestros.
I cannot hold my lie in front of their testimony.
Are you a cheater or fraud?
Yes, sir. And also a refugee, sir.
Don't stay on this stage. Get off!
William, just let him speak.
Thank you.
My dear respected friends and family...
Without a country.
Without any relatives.
As a refugee.
I would like to speak to you all.
Despite many tragedies if I'm still alive...
It's the desire to get to this stage and speak to you people.
My speech...
is not pertaining to the people or the government.
It's for the people across the world...
who are fighting for their basic rights and needs.
I'm speaking on behalf of these people.
The language doesn't matter...
What is self-respect? What is privilege?
Only the people who are deprived of it will understand.
A brother spoke about marriage bond at the refugee camp.
The marriage that take place between two refugees...
is that really a marriage bond
or it's a ritual to just produce more refugees.
My dear loved ones living with your friends and family.
I hope you understand our situation.
We can't keep living like this.
We are screaming and suffering,
without a way to escape.
Our people are scared and scattered in different directions.
Abandoning their families and friends...
and the love of their lives.
By cheating the government.
And a few like me.
I was born as Punithan.
And standing here as Kirupanthy in front of you people.
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪
You may have born at any corner of the world.
But this earth was created for all of us to stay united.
But all of us...
race, language and nation
we stand separated drawing borders.
Just because a government believes in a policy...
it's not imperative that its people believe in that policy too.
Any factor that separates human beings...
when equal rights and opportunities are stripped off
a section of people are turned into refugees.
The borders that separate nations...
is only for administrative purpose.
There's nothing important beyond the people.
“All place is my place. All people are my relatives.”
From the side of the people who have accepted this notion...
I place this as a request to the people who do not accept this notion.
Ask our governments to sign the Refugee's Act in United Nation.
Ask them to give the refugees equal rights and citizenship.
If everything happens as said...
people like me from refugee camps will be free.
And many talented people will come to light.
At this moment, I'm not a citizen of any country.
As a world citizen I'm requesting you all...
The solution to everything lies in a Public Referendum.
My dear people...
please raise your voice for a Public Referendum.
Thank you.
Kirupanathy, I don't who you are and where are you?
But you're the reason I'm on this stage today.
Until today I've not listened to the music I composed.
Today I'm going to hear it for the first time.
Thank you.
Anyway...
I'll be arrested for cheating both the governments.
I'm going to step down without playing my music.
I may have been many things before...
but the one who loves me
My...
Please give me permission to play my most favorite tune.
Please.
The world is waiting for you music.
Thank you.
Matilda...
Can you please join me?