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'Nature'
'For all creatures great and small
in this world to live joyfully'
'A boon granted by God'
'In the vast hilly region
of the Western Ghats'
'Believing only this forest and
the mountains for their sustenance'
'...these tribal people have been
living here for generations'
'Trees, creepers, climbers,
shrubs, bushes found here'
'...they think are their ancestors
in plant form as part of nature'
'This race occupying the jungle'
'...consider even the animals as
their kith and kin wandering here'
'This forest is their life source,
wealth, comfort, treasure, essence'
'Thanks to these people
inhabiting the forest'
'...our forests have been
conserved and preserved'
'This is one such tribe
protecting our Mother Nature'
'...in Kadamba Forest'
Come here, hold
Kadamba, you rock!
Only macho male from our clan
who climbed down to 'Hanging rock'
...to collect honey
is our Kadamban
"Serene peaks, scenic beauty
To travelers a specific identity"
"We lack nothing whatsoever
for our homeland to prosper"
"Green trees and foliage offer
Everything we want forever"
"All said and done however
we won't be slaves to any master"
"Money may come and go
Fame and name also"
"Let's be courageous
Trusting our land bounteous"
"Money may come and go
Fame and name also"
"Let's lead a life undaunted
With faith in our forest surmounted"
"Serene peaks, pretty picture
To travelers a salient feature"
"No wants whatsoever
for our world to prosper"
"Snakes, scorpions, lizards also
shower love, scuttling to and fro"
"Let us celebrate this life
No struggle, no strife"
"We will revel and rejoice
with our treasure trove of joys"
"Borne by mother us in her womb
Brings us into this world to bloom"
"Till we breathe our last
this forest nurtures us steadfast"
"With our harpoons we catch many a fish
We collect golden honey for us to relish"
"As a clan we share
with tender loving care"
"Without losing our orientation
We walk in the right direction"
"God manifests as this forest
giving us better than the best"
"Swaying in the wind that blows
He smiles down at us simple fellows"
"Forest fostering sustenance"
"River flowing in abundance"
"Without hassles of husbandry
we get food, we never go hungry"
"Blessed by our Goddess Palichi
our lives filled with prosperity"
Saw that Kadamba?
With no mercy whatsoever...
...look how the tiger has been
stripped of its hide and claws
This has been done
only a short while ago
Our fathers haven't seen
half the beasts our forefathers saw
We haven't seen
half the beasts our fathers saw
The animals we can see now...
...may become extinct
by the time our children grow up
Greed...trade
He fells the trees
and steals the logs
He kills elephants
and seizes their tusks
They come in hordes
from the plains
And treat our forests
like a money making machine
Even if our entire
forest area is destroyed...
...they won't be satisfied
Let me lay my hands
on the offender
He will face the same fate!
Forest Check Post
Theni Forest Range
There are 25 tigers
according to forest survey
Only 1 caught your eye, huh?
Before we can hoodwink
the forest people and hunt...
...some chap there tracks us
like a scent hound
What can we do, sir?
Then kill him also
along with the tiger
Whether you kill a tiger
or a man inside the forest...
...I'll be the one to investigate it
Not a soul can enter or exit
this forest without my knowledge
'Till the sun sets, looks like
he'll keep squeezing it'
You squeeze honey
like this, then imagine...!
Born rough, I swear
Hurry up, I have loads
of work pending at home
Pullakutti, you always claim
you have work at home
What kind of job is it?
What a question to ask!
Father...!
Come along,
my dear lion cubs
2 more are missing?
Mother is vomiting nonstop
She asked us to fetch you
You heard him, right?
You heard what
my cub said just now
Should I be more
graphic than this?
- Father
- What is it, son?
At least this time I need
a baby sister to play with
If not this time, next time
you'll have a sister for sure
Let's go
'Yaaaay! Next time
we will have a sister, boys'
- Moopa?
- What, doctor?
In our entire clan, only your son has
imbibed all the genes of our race, sir
Whether identifying
the signal of every bird...
Or in tracking the tigers' footprints...
...your son is truly a veteran
I've gone into the forest with
so many men to collect honey
But till now, other than your father...
...no one has collected honey from
Hanging rock with such alacrity
He has truly made
his grandfather proud
I swear on God
For a moment I thought
he was your father
What crap!
Buttering him up like this?
Is the only man
in this village?
Haven't we brought
the same honey back?
Or has no one seen me doing so?
It seems Hanging rock
is the novel factor
For a few ounces of honey
they lavish sugar coated words
If it had been
couple more ounces...
...they would've licked the honey
and then licked his feet too!
We have enough problems
to cope with at home
Then why poke our nose
into other people's business?
Why are you butting in
like a fox and whining now?
It has been 6 years
since our daughter attained puberty
If we had got her married
she would be a mother of 10 now!
Are you bothered about
finding her a groom?
Does she behave like a girl?
Running along with those boys
she romps and tromps all over
'Hey! Fatso, stop'
'Grab her'
Akka, she went this way
'She's forever getting
your man into trouble'
'Don't spare her'
'She runs so fast
despite her flabs!'
'Only way to get her
is to round her up'
'Go that side'
'Got caught, huh?'
'Try to run now'
Let me see
Don't knock my head
It hurts real bad
How many times
I've told you...
...not to go to the clearing
when Kadamban collects the honey
On top of it, what audacity
you'll take a dig at him!
Give me that bunch
of spurge leaves
If I ever see you anywhere
around my Kadamban...
...I'll rub this all over you
Get lost!
Just you wait
I'll tell your brother
What's up with you?
I hid it here and
it's itching badly, akka
'Why did you hide it there?'
Ouch!
'Pass it here'
'Hey! Maya'
Because Miss Fatso taunted you yesterday
Rathi had chased and warned her
She has fallen for you
hook, line and sinker
Why don't you marry her
if you feel the same?
Already her brother
hates the sight of me
Do I need to add
fuel to the fire?
Pullakutti, got scared?
If this calabash fruit had hit you
it would have knocked you out for good
Watch your ways
He's spoiling for a fight!
Whom was that meant for?
- Whom should I tell?
- Tell him
As if I am scared
'Twirling his moustache
and showing off'
Come and play if you are sure
you aren't an illegitimate son!
Oh no! That's the alarm call
of the red-wattled lapwing
Wonder what harm will befall us
Goddess Palichi, only you can
protect all of us
Praise be to you!
Hello, sir
Bro, Mr Chandramouli
Famous geologist
Glad to meet you
And Mr Vijay Anand
Our company's new consultant
Very nice
- Let's carry on
- Thank you, sir
'South of the Western Ghats
is the Kadamba forest'
'According to our research team'
'...from Pulivarayan hills in the east
to Kaduguthadi hills in the west'
'From Nettimuruchan forest in the north
to Elephant Hills in the south'
'This entire area is limestone quarry
essential for manufacturing cement for us'
'It is the best in quality'
'If we start excavating
the limestone found here'
...this will be a treasure trove of
constant supply for around 50-60 years
We can easily achieve a turnover
of 500 billion to 1 trillion!
'That's our point'
Sir, did you brief your brother
about the small hiccup?
Bro, there's a tiny hitch
What kind of hitch?
In that area...what is it called?
Kadamba forest, sir
It seems a settlement exists
for generations in that area
About 100-150 families
occupy that area even now
As long as they live there...
...we can't remove
even a single small stone
Not just that, sir
Though our Govt has offered many schemes
and asked them to come to the plains...
...they have firmly refused to do so
and believe in existing without any aid
'They can't be persuaded
that easily either'
What do we do now, bro?
We are starting the project
Black beetle
Black beetle
Hey! Black beetle
Why are you yelling now
as if there's an earthquake here?
Black beetle, how can you get mad at me
when I was just calling you affectionately?
If I'm a black beetle
then are you a small bee?
Golden beetle!
How many times do I tell you
not to run behind me like this?
Just say 'yes' and I will walk
by your side as your wife
What is that snake doing?
You know it's a snake
But you don't know
what it's doing, huh?
Yov! You tell me
Enlighten me
Just what you are doing!
Hey! Wait, I say
I couldn't lay my hands on them
You'll walk away coolly
with tusks of our elephants
That damn ranger will crucify us
I'll disfigure your face-
'Glaring at me!'
They are staring daggers at me
Boys, pee on their faces!
Hey!!
Board these 2 and
the tusks into the jeep
What is this?
You came, you bashed them and
you're driving away with the tusks
You pounce on us if a tree is felled
or an elephant is killed, right?
We have caught them
red-handed today
What do you intend doing?
Do you want me to
pin a medal on you?
Move aside
I won't, sir
Kadamba, come here
Don't hold whatever
he said against him
He spoke out of turn
You are a man who knows
both ends of the stick
You do what you think is best, sir
He holds a high post, son
How can you talk to him like this?
We shouldn't antagonize them
- Good evening
- Hello, sir
He is the District Forest Officer
of Kadamba division, Mr Basil Raja
Hello!
He is ranger Karuna
- Hello, sir
- Please sit down
Thank you
Take the call
Hello!
Two men came home
They gave me a key
to be handed over to you
I came out and saw
A brand new car is parked
in our patio, dear
A small token from me
If you obey my instructions...
...you'll get your due share
on a continuous basis
What should we do, sir?
You have to evacuate
the entire Kadamba settlement
That's no big deal, sir
They can be driven away
easily by force
I don't want even the tiniest
scratch on them
Without any hassles...
...without them being aware
they should be brought to the plains
Why do you worry, sir?
They are settled in the interior
in the 4th or 5th range
Not a single soul will question us
even if we use brute force
Don't be hasty, sir
We intend excavating there
without a license, illegally
If you bash them up
and it boomerangs on us
...and we are unable to dig there?
What is the next option?
I'll tell you
Akka, give me
Just wait and watch
The clever way
we mediate now...
...be ready, Kadamba may even
tie the sacred thread at once
We will take care of the rest
Follow me
'He has a sickle in his hand
Are you fine with that?'
No worries, he's our friend
We can handle it
Kadamba
Come here
A small arbitration
Here
You got some more I presume?
This girl is ready to marry you
Why don't you do the needful?
Why are you thinking twice and thrice?
We should ask his side
of the story also, poor man!
Panchayat's verdict
You are trying the sacred thread
around Rathi's neck immediately
2 tight slaps!
This is why, tempted
by a mere 'ragi' ball...
...we shouldn't poke our nose
into love matters
If you keep running behind this man...
...it just won't work
Bribing these kids
to make me say 'yes'
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
If I follow you...
...you think it is disgusting?
Black beetle!
Listen to me now
Mark my words, if you don't
ask me to marry you-
I'll make you propose
Good morning, doctor
Put this aphrodisiac root away
- Why?
- It's too potent
I ate it without knowing
the repercussions
I made out with my wife
for a whole week
She's as good as paralyzed!
Why did you eat this
without asking me?
Yov! Doctor
I believe in the heyday of
your youth, you had a blast
You had not just 1
but 5 wives!
Yes, so what now?
I've challenged Kadamba
With the medicine you give now...
...he should be the one hounding me
and getting down on his knees to propose
Consider it done
Here
Break it to pieces
and mix it in his meal
He'll fall at your feet
for a lifetime and more
You're the best physician of all times!
Why did you give this to her?
She was disrespectful, right?
Let her give it to him
We won't hear wedding bells
Newborn's wail straight away!
- Kadamba
- Father?
You haven't eaten anything
since this morning
Drink up this porridge
and continue your work
Alright
Kadamba, working all by yourself?
What is it?
I got fed up of sticking
to the same job at home
So I came to lend you a hand
Shall I carry anything for you?
Millet porridge
Aiyaiyo!!
What is it?
You drank up my porridge?
Throw the bundles of grass for me
Take your hands off
I have so much to do at home
- Wait, I say
- I have a job to finish
I am asking you to lend a hand
I must go home now
Wonder where she is!
I get drained out protecting you
from your husband's ardor
What do you want to do now?
My sweet potato!
Move aside, old woman
Put her down
Don't block the door
Listen to me
She is pregnant
Move aside
Thanks to you, delivering a baby a year
lines on my palm are fast fading
Won't you listen to me?
Oh my goodness!
Randy fellow!
If you go on a lust-spree like this...
...one day or the other
I'll poison your food, just you wait
What happened to
your profound challenge?
You came back now
What is your final word?
Will you marry me or not?
If you don't agree
to make me your wife...
...I'll jump in this waterfall and die
Go ahead
Why did you drag me along
when you jumped?
Then what? You thought
I'll jump all alone?
Whether we live or die
it will only be the 2 of us
Get lost...!
Get lost
...you black beetle!
"With your 'corner of the eye' look
why do you trap my soul on a hook?"
"Why tuck my heart on your hip
like a key chain never to slip?"
"My bundle of desire yearns now
to unite with your offering of love"
"To climb into your heart and soul
my mind swirls without control"
"With your 'come hither' look
why do you trap my heart on a hook?"
"Why do you tuck yourself on my hip
like a silver key chain never to slip?"
"With our whole clan watching"
"I'll make you mine, darling"
"Ignoring the flower that grows
And the breeze that blows"
"I'll make out with passion
without your permission"
"Spinning me on a roller coaster
why do you heighten my senses, dear?"
"You promise paradise and then ditch
You tease your man to a feverish pitch"
"With your 'come hither' glance
you lead me on; in a trance"
"You tuck yourself on my hip
like a silver key chain, in a tight grip"
"I'll cross my doorstep wholeheartedly"
"To spend a lifetime with you devotedly"
"Love of my life, my true-blue
just a lifetime with you won't do"
"Million births is too short
for you to be my sweetheart"
"Aiyaiyo! With your honey coated word
you put me on the top of the world"
"Don't seat me like a queen
inside a love-palanquin"
"With your 'take me' look
you bait me on a hook"
"You tuck my heart on your hip
like a key chain never to slip"
"Bundles of desire craves anew
Throat chokes, thinking of you"
"As love reaches a crescendo
my mind swirls in a frenzy aglow"
Where did they go
leaving me behind?
Kadamba...?
Kadamba...?
Kadamba...!
- Why did you ditch me?
- Where did you go?
I would've stayed home
with my wife happily
You deserted me in this forest
Let's go
Looks like you ran
for your life seeing a bear
I'm not scared of bears
I would've bit
into his jugular vein
You ruined it by hooting
at the wrong time
Trust me, I'm not lying
Here's another bear!
What are you holding?
Why did you pour it down now?
What do you expect? We will risk
our lives to collect honey in the woods
You'll grab it as if
it is your birth right!
Here, lick this and go
What temerity!
It seems you are harassing
the tribal people
We've received many complaints against
your division, especially you, sir
What, sir?
What's happening, huh?
Sir, someone who hates me
has filed an anonymous petition
You are taking this seriously
If you head a trust
does it mean you are jobless?
In the name of social service, will you
keep digging something or other?
You keeping doing things
that warrant digging!
Any evidence I used brute force?
Sir...!
Forgive my son who spoke unaware
of the repercussions, don't harm him
- Release him
- Clear out now
- Send him away
- Release him
Clear out now
- Sir, please tell him
- Let him go
Let go of him
Where is his son, huh?
What did you do to him?
I want to see him now
Otherwise I'll complain
to Human Rights Commission
Sir, handle with care
It might blow out of proportion
Bring him here
Gawd! Kadamba
They have thrashed
my son mercilessly
What is this, sir?
Even a bull is shown more mercy!
Don't you have any conscience?
Hello, what rights do you have
to lay your hands on him?
You wear your khaki uniform-
He might even be a culprit
But how can you hit him?
You wanted evidence, right?
Here it is
What do you want me to do now?
This ranger is always a danger
Keep an eye on him
Okay, sir
We are indebted to you, sir
Our job is to help people like you
Hereafter you won't face
any trouble from this ranger
If you still do...
...keep us posted
Any kind of help
Whatever time
night or day
...feel free to call us
We are there for you
Here...this is our address
'Tribal Welfare Centre'
Did you see how badly
Kadamba has been thrashed?
They tied him up and hit him
Sissy fellows!
If they hadn't tied him up, they would
have known my Kadamba's power!
That's fine, forget them tying him
Your brother and Kadamban
are sworn enemies
How will your brother agree
to you marrying him?
To marry Kadamban, I need
only Kadamban's consent!
My God, it is wounded
What do we do now?
Let's go tell our people
Hurry
There was a septic due to
bottle pieces inside the elephant's leg
Now he's alright
You won't have any problem
It will regain consciousness
in 1/2 hour, get up and walk away
Thank you
You informed us
in the nick of time
Due to the bottle piece lodged inside
it had got infected severely
If we had ignored this
it would have died in 2 days
Sir, men from the plains come here
And hunt these poor animals
You are the first people to come here
and save these poor creatures
One who gives life is equal to God!
- You are god to us
- No...no
What is all this?
Brother, ranger
- Hello...?
- Sir
As per your plan, we sent in
those volunteers
Those tribals trust them now
Good
Let them focus on
evacuating them to the plains
Got it?
'Imported from the Amazon forest...'
'...is this honey bee, produced
by an unique variety of bees'
'In this procedure of
home-made honey...'
'...all you have to do is place
a small box on your doorstep'
'You can get honey with ease'
'On an average one can get
5 - 10 liters per box'
What is this?
Our custom has always been
to bring honey from the forest
Instead you are locking
the bees in a box!
I don't think he understands
what we're trying to say
What we mean is-
You don't have to say anything
No one should be
a Good Samaritan here
Take Pechiakka's husband...
...climbed a tree to get honey,
fell down and died
What could we do?
What he says is also true
They claim it's very safe
Let us first find out
- She's correct
- Listen
Have you spoken your mind?
You think they are newcomers
Till now their intentions
have been noble
Whatever they do
it is only be for our good
Sir, we will go
by whatever you say
Mark of a good leader
He's a born leader
Bees have covered
each cell with a wax cap
They were right, looks like
we will have a stream of honey!
You bet it will flow!
Do we go to the forest
only to collect honey?
Don't we also get food
and other daily needs?
Whatever they said is gospel, huh?
Imbeciles
He was so indignant and
his mother is 1st to accept the rice
Move forward
Run...run
Give it, I say
Give it to your mother
Give some more
- My family is big
- Clear out!
Did you see the power
of Amazon bees?
Amazing!
- Tasty, right?
- True, sir
Sir, please forgive me
I misunderstood you on that day
Sir, no one in our lineage
has seen this kind of money
This is just the beginning
We have lot of schemes
for you up our sleeve!
'Honey farm, Madurai
Mahendar Charity Trust'
Welcome
Come inside
Send them in before they can think
Or else they may scoot
'Come, my dear friends
let us go together'
'Hard work pays rich dividends'
'A little effort can move mountains'
'Where are we going?'
'Where are we going?'
Blueberry grove
'Where are we going now?'
'Where are we going?'
Where shall we go now?
Broomstick will rip you to bits!
She is here only
Amma?
Let's not go home
Let's stay here forever
There are plenty of toys
Okay, dear
Where are you taking me?
Come, I'll tell you
Hey, what is this?
Foreign booze
Ideal balm for our weary bones
I am working for Sarathy anna, he gave me
I've been drinking this for a week
It's too good, taste it
Drink all you want
Give me some more
'Whether I pull a fast one or
exaggerate is not important'
'Whatever we do, this
world should notice us'
'Be secretive even if scheming'
(from 'Englishkaaran')
Hey! Golden bee
What, black bee?
Enough
Serve me some gravy
Tastes good?
Eat all you want
Ladies, don't feel shy
- Tastes good, right?
- Eat...eat
Serve me
Goats have come for sacrifice!
Look how 'goats' appreciate
what they will end up as!
Look at the grandpa goat thanking us
People who depended on the mountains
have been brought to the plains
Those who climbed down
to fresh pastures...
...should wish to stay here
Let me share a piece of
good news with all of you
Stone walls, concrete roof,
and bathroom facilities
This is a model of the house
each one of you will be given
They are building cement houses
with concrete roof for us
Not just that
You'll have a school, hospital
right next to your residence
You can live happily
Each house is estimated
to cost Rs 300000
How can we get
that much cash to pay you?
You don't have to pay
We are giving this to you free
This house comes with TV, blender,
grinder, gas stove, solar power
Is this for us, sir?
Is it being built here?
Not here
In the foothills
I don't understand
How can we go down
to the foothills?
How can they say this?
How can we accept this?
I told you
He is a born leader
In the plains?
How is it possible, sir?
You are trying to transplant a tree
in a totally different environment
We considered you
equal to our God
How could you let us down?
We are doing this
for your welfare
If we offer you all the amenities
you are rejecting it foolishly
What comforts do you have here?
Who the hell told you
we aren't comfortable here?
Comfort is not where you live
but the way you live!
If you helped us all these weeks...
...you thought we would
agree to whatever you say?
Your children can be
educated in good schools
They will come up in life
We want to help you and
you're whining-
What do you mean by 'help'?
Chasing us from our familiar habitat
and making us wander like tramps?
Only because you gave us food...
...we are sparing your life
Don't even come to our foothills
with this same thought in your head
We will kill and bury you
Actually, sir
Those people heavy
We tried our best
But, what happened is-
Nothing happened, sir
Wait, dear
Whatever freebies we lured them with
they are steadfast in their stand
We thought it would be easy
but that isn't the case, sir
There is no way we can bring
those tribal people to the plains
If we announce
a tiger sanctuary...
...then they have no choice
Announce that
Sir, if the Govt finds out
we will be in a mess
Govt won't know
That's my responsibility
What brings you here?
What?
Kadamban gave this for you
because you're fond of fish
Don't show your anger on me
Show it to Kadamban
Akka, warn him about me
Where is he stalking away in anger?
Hey! Stop, son
Listen to me...wait
What did she say?
Why did you give this to my sister?
I gave them only to
the girl I intend marrying
What is this sudden talk
of a new alliance?
Don't fight
Listen
You dare hit me!
Let go of me
Let me go
Come
What is it?
All because of you
Let go, don't fight
Let me go
Take him away
You first take your son away
Wait, calm down
He deliberately
follows my sister
Move aside
I'll get even with you
Is everyone here?
Yes, sir
Shall we announce it, sir?
Read it aloud
Okay, sir
From Pulivarayan hills in the east
to Kaduguthadi hills in the west
From Nettimuruchan forest in the north
to AanaiKundru in the south
Govt has announced
a tiger sanctuary
How can this be?
Since you are an impediment
to the conservation of tigers...
...you have to evacuate immediately
You heard that, right?
If anyone steps into the forest
to fetch roots or honey...
...I'll pound you to a pulp
You had better leave
your habitat and clear out
We will not go
We won't go to the plains
Who are you
to ask us to go?
To protect us from of rain, sun,
lightning, thunder, hunger...
...our ancestors are buried in this soil
This is like the womb of our mother
You're telling us to
cut our umbilical cord!
This is our forest
Our mountain
We refuse to go to the foothills
My forefathers lived here
My father and I are here
Our future generations will be here
Do whatever you want to do
The last weapon to clear out
such boorish stubborn people...
...is this tiger sanctuary
If they are not budging even for this...
...they seem to be beyond fear
This is why I told you on that day
brute force is the right tool
Did you pay heed
to my words, sir?
Why are you quiet, bro?
How do we evacuate them?
Send all my men
into the forest
Give them uniforms
and ensure they are armed
Goddess Palichi!
We are people of this land
You are our only hope
and savior, Goddess
Go...quick
Let go of me
Go
Oh God! My son...!
Let go
Don't hit me
Get up
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen
Please be seated
Today if we have
started a huge project...
...the main reason is you
Thanks for your co-operation
And so I should also be thankful
and thoughtful about you all
And as the company
develops further...
...you will develop
along with our progress
Come on, let's party, guys
I'm feeling cold
Goddess Palichi
How did you let
this happen to us?
"Inauspicious time buried our fraternity
into the bowels of the earth for eternity"
"An evil lot conspired to uproot
Kill our kith and kin to loot"
"Our huts to ashes were charred
By schemers with no holds barred"
"Who was responsible all in all
for our well-rooted progeny's downfall?"
"We were defeated, alas!
But we can't fathom this loss"
"Inauspicious time buried our fraternity
into the bowels of the earth for eternity"
"An evil lot conspired to uproot
Kill our kith and kin to loot"
"If a jungle dries without water
only for a season farmers suffer"
"But if our beloved forest scorches fully
handicapped our flora and fauna will be"
"The cloud-laden sky above you see
On which land won't rain fall gladly?"
"Justice topsy-turvy, into dust discarded
Our helpless heads succumbed, o' lord"
"Our lives impaired, foul and unfair
Don't know why we drowned in despair"
"Inauspicious time buried our fraternity
into the bowels of the earth for eternity"
"We are naive natives in distress
Tortured for the nation to witness"
"We crumbled in a heap
Into our plight no one to probe deep"
"Earlier a clan with sovereignty
Now just a faceless entity"
"Like roots submerged in boiling water
we disappeared after this disaster"
"Each of us became a brave tiger"
"We led a life without fear
We died when deceit took over"
"Inauspicious time buried our fraternity
into the bowels of the earth for eternity"
"An evil lot conspired to uproot
Kill our kith and kin to loot"
Kadamba, forgive me?
Though we harmed you...
...you still saved my life
But knowing what was happening
...I kept you in the dark
This forest is no longer your habitat
Ranger alone isn't responsible
Mahendran brothers
who own a cement factory
They came in only to
chase you away
And plunder this mountain and forest
There's a team
backing them up
Pretending to be volunteers
and helping you
Announcing the tiger sanctuary scheme
This is part of the big conspiracy
to drive you out of your habitat
From politicians to the officials
all of them are on their payroll
You can't defy them
To take possession over your land
they've destroyed your entire clan
No dear
It might be those rogues
Kadamba, good to
have you back in the fold
Brother, wasn't my husband with you?
Bro, what about my son?
What about my brother?
My son?
They have all been killed, sir
Oh! My God!!
Did we ever harm anyone?
In just one day that ranger
has made our lives topsy-turvy
They made us run
like thieves in our own forest
Not only the ranger
is behind all this
There's a big group
working behind this
We should not let
such heartless people live
We don't even know
their whereabouts
What can we do to them?
We don't need to go
in search of them
They will come looking for us
Are we playing puppet on
a string with poclains?
Business, mind you
We have invested in millions
Know how much we've spent
on ministers to lackeys like you?
Telling us casually
they have seized our lorry
Sir, what can they do
with the lorry?
This is a point in our favor
They can't even pledge it with pawn brokers
because we have the documents
Why are you getting tense
unnecessarily now?
If they take away the truck,
is everything over?
Will their strength be
100 on the whole?
What do those savages
know about us?
Go now
Solve the problem
This is normal in business
Be cool
Little one, for you to play
I found a tyre for you
Here, junior
Here, senior
This is for you,
my dear sweet potato
Paramu, look there
At least we manage
We are used to extreme weather
But our Pullakutti is used to
huddling inside his hut
Wonder how he is coping
Look here, whole village is
basking in the fire's heat
But only he will have
randy ideas in his head!
Aunt...!
"Psychic soothsayer handsome
You shake me like your drum"
"Despite all the people here
you kill me with your smile, dear"
"Mystic mind reader awesome
You shake me like your drum"
"Though crowded with so many people
you kill me with your smile beautiful"
"My dear princess clad in a saree
decked in 9 gems and jewelry"
"When you stand before me
my eyes erupt excitedly"
"Like sugarcane without nodes continuous
your words turned my mind nectarous"
"Even if offered a million for free
we will say 'no' to charity"
"Spacious apartments we don't need
Thatched huts will do for our creed"
"My kith and kin in the forest daily
will take care of me diligently"
"If outsiders trespass into our territory
our lives we will sacrifice if necessary"
"One day we will all R.I.P for eternity"
"What's wrong in leading
a life of dignity?"
"Without hiding any secret
we'll live, open like the forest"
"Even if we desire, without asking
we shouldn't amass anything"
"If we live honestly
we will be blessed vastly"
"No tree can grow
without any root we know"
"Unless we toil for our food
it will not stick to us for good"
"No worries as long as we are noble"
"Believe in yourself, no hassle"
"If we walk without going astray
we'll be A-1 example, worthy of display"
Kadamba
Our problems have been solved
Then why should we stay here?
Can't we go back
to our habitat?
It isn't over as yet
It begins only now
Looks like we have a point here
Sir, I don't think this tree
fell of its own accord
Looks like someone felled the tree
Let's leave, not safe
for us to be here
Sir, he doesn't realize my capabilities,
that's why he's scared!
Let me get hold of them
Watch how I skin them alive!
Skinning alive is a fact for sure
But who is the million $ question!
Sir, quick, let's go
Get in fast
Sir, please get in
It isn't safe to be standing there
(overlap of voices)
Please listen to us, sir
What are you doing?
Bloody fool, drive!
Sir...!
They are holding our Tarun as hostage, sir
I know
I thought they would
run away from the forest
But they are attacking
us from within
So they are waiting for us
This is a GPS watch
You go
Our men will follow you
After they kidnap you...
...there shouldn't be a trace
that a race like this existed!
Better leave this place forever
Otherwise...
...my brother won't spare
a single soul from your clan
Not only your brother
Even your grandfather, great grandfather
cannot lay a finger on us, I say
Hey, stop...stop
Zoom this frame
Zoom, some more
Entire force has gone in
We can find him very soon
Not can, have to
Yes, sir
Sir...?
- Hello...hello...?
- Hello
- Can you hear me?
- Yes, sir
Because of the rains
paths are blocked
So we are unable
to go inside
Goddess Palichi
Look how sharp her gaze is
It's a girl baby
Look how overjoyed she is
You got a baby sister, boys
Baby sister...love you
Our Goddess Palichi Amman
has taken this avatar, sir
Good times hereafter for sure
Sir...?
Which place is this?
This is-
This is reserve forest
Elephant hills
40 km away
Yes
Send only 10 of our men
...to that place
We sent 100 of our men
and we achieved nothing, sir
Obey implicitly
Finally your dream came true
You got a daughter
Thanks to him
our whole race has flourished!
Height of happiness!
Where is Kadamban?
He is standing guard
They know
your hideout
Leave this place right now
Quick!
Throw the bomb now
Sir, even our men are in there
The reason I asked you
to send 10 of our men...
...was to finish them altogether
As long as they are in there...
...1 man is equal
to a hundred
This is the only way to
close their chapter
Baby...!
Mother...!
Sir, I have searched everywhere
Our Tarun sir is missing
Take him
Mother!
It hurts
My newborn baby
Even now I can feel
her warmth in my hands
From this moment, our clan
won't lose a single life
Enough of this torture
We made all these mistakes
listening to you, enough!
- Mistake?
- Yes, big blunders!
Antagonizing them
was our biggest blunder
That's why he is driving us to death
So...? If we run from
one group beating us here...
...to another over there?
Do we keep fleeing all our lives?
We ruled this forest
If we need to regain control
we have to fight!
After losing so many of our dear ones,
you want us to lose more?
Let's go to the plains
and save what's left of us
What...go to the foothills?
If we go down now...
...we can never set foot
in our forest ever again
What's wrong with you?
Sounds good as a speech
So you want us to
leave our domain?
Then do you want us to die?
Should we leave our homeland?
Where do you want us to go?
(overlap of voices)
If we leave this place
no one will care two hoots
We will be humiliated
I said stop arguing
STOP IT!
Only if we are united
we can survive this
We won't live
We will only die
Cowardice is not the mark of a man
One who fights facing the jaws
of death is a man
How dare you!
Don't fight
Please don't fight
Let us not fight
amongst ourselves
Listen to me
Let go of each other
Don't fight
- Let him go
- Don't, bro
Don't hurt him
Get up
How could he bash you
so heartlessly
Those who wish to live
come with me
If you want to die
with him, go ahead
Come along
Look here
Only he knows
where my brother is
I need him alive
Sorry
He is dead
Dammit!
Sir, I know your brother's whereabouts
Only if we are alive,
his brother can be saved
Do you know
where my brother is?
I do
What do you want?
Sir, we don't wish to die
fighting against you
We want to live
Build houses for us
at the foothills
Some kind of livelihood
That's enough for us
Kadamban is the
main reason for all this
He is holding your brother as hostage
I'll take you
to his hide out
Sir?
When I find my brother
the next moment...
...no one will breathe over there
Neither should anyone here be alive
Kadamba!
What is our strength?
We don't have manpower
Nor weapons
We have this forest
This forest is our backbone
"When young blood boils in anger"
"Directions 8 crumble to powder"
"When helping hands clasp together
bad blood dries up in thin air"
"For a war to erupt"
"There's no fear to revolt"
"For the morning star bright
to praise our efforts in delight"
"Faces of our enemies now evident
Trespassing into our settlement"
"We will stride ahead in earnest
To us the word 'failure' doesn't exist"
"When young blood boils in anger
Directions 8 crumble to powder"
"When helping hands clasp together
enmity disappears into thin air"
"For a war to erupt
There's no fear to revolt"
"Let the morning star bright
laud our efforts in delight"
"O' our eyes are pools of tears
Why this distress, my dears?"
"One way or the other, come what may
let us rise to resolve this today"
"Will hunt down all our foes
To ward off all our woeful sorrows"
"Will reduce to ashes
all the wicked advances"
"We are not worthless
Will prove, we're matchless"
"At war verge
none can hold our surge"
"None can deny us access
to our pinnacle of success"
"When young blood boils in anger
Directions 8 crumble to powder"
"When helping hands clasp together
bad blood vanishes into thin air"
"For a war to erupt
There's no fear to revolt"
"Let the morning star bright
sing our praises in delight"
Where is my brother?
Wait, I will bring him
If you will stoop to any level
to destroy our forest...
...we will also resort to any mean
to save our homeland
Shoot!
Don't be too glad
you've defeated me
A thousand more
like me will come
Even if a 1000 men like you
trespass into our land...
...hundred men like me will rise
After all this is mere forest land
What do you gain saving this?
Man evolved from this forest
The forest takes care of us
like a newborn baby
You want to
destroy this?
Wanting to destroying this...
...is equal to you stabbing
your mother from within her womb!
In this not only
will your mother die
But also you
You fell trees and dig our soil
listening to hearsay
If you destroy everything
for the sake of money...
...our next generation will not
have a land to live on!
According to you, because we save
our forest we are savages...
...then so be it
We are fighting
for your lineage also!
Till the last member of our clan
breathes in this land...
...you do not have access to
even a handful of our soil
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