Mapla Singam

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'In Tamil Nadu, Nelaiappar and

Thiruvarur chariot festivals...'

'...are famous for their chariots

used in their processions'

'But this Veerapandi chariot is

famous because it is stationary!'

'The 2 groups standing here

are the main contributors'

'At least this year let's see

if they pull this chariot!'

Sir, no problem

Just a tin sheet that fell

in a strong gust of wind

Just a tin sheet?

If it had fallen on your head

you would've known

Thangavelu, have you

arranged tight security?

We've arrested 100 men

including the chairman's nephew

That means our chariot

will finally move this year

Sir, you're very optimistic!

These arrests and warnings

are only for our satisfaction

They'll continue to do whatever

they want to their satisfaction

Are you never positive?

I've told our higher-ups

somehow we will do it this year

Even delivered punch dialogs

Ensure there's no problem

Not possible, sir

I can do something

only if a problem arises

Is this how a police officer talks?

Talk according to your stature

Sorry, sir

Why is there such a huge crowd?

Did you bribe them

with 'biriyani' packets?

Half of them are

out-of-towners

They've come to watch

the fun if a problem arises

It's like watching

a circus for them

He's the new Collector

I believe the old Collector has been

admitted in hospital for chest pain

Today we'll admit

the new Collector

Usually after prayer

sacred water is offered

But here you're serving tea?!

They are real barbarians!

I can see that

They will be quiet as mice

during the initial preparations

But when the chariot is

being pulled they will raise hell

Have both the groups assembled?

Yes, sir

The one on this side is

Chairman Seva Pandian

He has held the post

for past 20 years

Nothing happens here

without his knowledge

His men are the majority here

The gentleman standing

over there is Mahesh Babu

His father's name is Kothandam

He contested elections

for 20 years and lost

Dejected he died, sir

He's in a frenzy to achieve

what his father couldn't, sir

Let's see

Please come, sir

All of you stop screaming

Allow the officer to talk

- Greetings, one and all

- Welcome, sir

Why are they greeting me

in a chorus like school kids?

And you malign them as barbaric

This is how they'll begin

Temple, festival and chariot

are common for everyone

You've been fighting

for many years

We don't even know

if this chariot will move

So this year stop your fights

and pull the chariot with unity

Today this temple maybe

common to everyone

But this temple was

built by my ancestors

We should be given

the honors to pull the chariot

And the welcome ritual

has to be only for us!

Maybe they built the temple

but this property belongs to us

Not only that

We own the 18 villages

surrounding this area

At one point my family

ruled this land

Family that ruled the land

should be given the honors

That is our tradition

I'm not willing to give up

our tradition at any cost

Did you rule at a stretch?

We also ruled in between

We ruled as much as you did

You think you ruled brilliantly!

Don't make me malign you!

Stop it

Given a chance you will

go on flashback mode

If your ancestors have built

the temple in their ancestral land...

...what does it mean?

It means they didn't even

have land to build the temple!

They co-existed peacefully

You are the ones

fighting like cats and dogs

We can't give up

our rights for anyone

You're enjoying the rights

we relinquished, I say

Why are you wasting time

talking to him, bro?

Don't talk

All of you dance

to a folk song!

Bro, just say the word

and I'll chop him to pieces

First chop your matted hair

Jobless jerk!

Don't shout

Allow sir to speak

Listen to me

What nonsense is this!

Just keep quiet

They started this and

you're yelling at us

- Are you their stooge?

- I'm not on anyone's side

He's being disrespectful

Tell him who I am

He's the Collector

Pull your dhoti down

I knew when you wore

a rose colored shirt...

...you are not one of us

How do they identify

the clan with the shirt?

Sir, just an underwear

will do for them to forecast

They can't do that

I don't wear one!

I wear inner short pants

They are not barbaric

They are eccentric

I now understand why

the old Collector fell sick

Either agree

or disperse

I'll draw the chariot

with the help of cops!

Thought he'll ensure

the chariot is pulled

But he's dragging us in

Watch me now

You better leave now

Or else the Collector will head

the function and we'll pull the chariot

My head!

Have they started?

You guys, take over

Let's leave this place

Go carefully

I'll talk to you later

Usulai, uncle is coming

Greetings!

Stop crying and tell me

From when has your

daughter been missing?

She went to school

yesterday morning

She hasn't come back since then

It must be love related

She has been seen with

Narasimhan's son yesterday

My daughter is very young

She is very innocent

That boy has brainwashed her

and lured her away

I never imagined my daughter

will do anything like this

Will any dad think

his daughter will elope?

Just consoling him, uncle

If girls don't marry at the right age

and they study, this is the outcome!

Thought after her 12th grade

this year I'll get her married

We've sent our men

They'll find her in another

few hours for sure

Okay, I'll inform him

Head constable just called

The girl and the boy

are in the police station

Then let's go

bring her

News has gone

right up to the DSP's ears

The new Deputy Superintendent

of Police is a little weird

Nothing can be done

Nothing can be done?

Take off your uniform and wear

cotton dhoti from tomorrow!

Don't laugh

He's taking a dig at us

You go to the police station

What can we achieve single handed?

I'll send Anbu

If he accompanies you

it's as good as me coming

When the constable said

he can't do anything...

...I called Anbu

He said he'll go

to the police station

Even if I scold you,

your father will reprimand me

You brought him

to the police station!

Has that boy become more

important to you than us?

Listen, that boy has lured you

just to disgrace our family

Please go home without

humiliating your parents

Whatever it is we can

talk it over at home

I won't come

I'll go only with him

That girl is very stubborn

She isn't paying heed

to her parents at all

This DSP is annoying us

with his rules and regulations

That boy is talking

arrogantly too

I'll handle him

Please listen to me, Selvi

Come back home with us

Look what happened

Okay, stop crying

Who are they?

Anbu, chairman's nephew

He has come to mediate

about that school girl issue

She's young

She did this without knowing

You be quiet

I'll take care

Hello, sir

Why are you making a school girl

sit in the police station?

Instead of settling this at home-

Bro, I know all about you

This isn't a councilor's office

to do what you wish

Everything happens

according to law here

Sir, I'm such a law abiding

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