Mudhalvan Page #6

Synopsis: The State's Chief Minister, after being questioned by a reporter, Pugazhendi, challenges him to accept the position for a day, and see for himself the challenges that face him. Pugazhendi accepts the challenge, and immediately sets about to tour the region, suspend and prosecute corrupt officials, arrest several politicians, including the Chief Minister himself, and makes swift and decisive changes that will go to assist the most vulnerable, much to the chagrin of people in power.. After the day is over, Pugazhendi will find his and his loved ones' lives in danger as the state's machinery, as well as goons, gather together to extract vengeance.
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Director(s): S. Shankar
  3 wins.
 
IMDB:
8.3
Year:
1999
169 min
11,849 Views


Brother! Will you please make way?

Sir, will you take the light?

Leader! Discontinue the

interview and get up.

That's all. Interview

is over, isn't it?

Greetings!

Sir! The interview is not yet over.

It's a live relay and

the people are watching.

You've not yet

answered my questions.

So please sit down.

You have dubbed it very nicely.

You have dubbed my voice with

someone who has the same tone,

and trying to mar my

reputation in public.

I don't have to reply to all this.

I had only videographed that strike.

How much bribe did you take from

the opposition party?

How much did you pay when

you were in opposition?

With a mike in hand and

a T. V station to boot.

Wearing a coat, you'll ask anything,

for that, do I have to answer it?

Answering them is your duty.

For that only, 6 Crores people

have elected you.

Do you know what does a

C. M's position mean?

Did you ever step the threshold

of the C. M's office?

Come and see.

How many people come to

meet me in a day?

So many petitions, solicitations...

thanks giving, crisis...

felicitations, agitations...

problems...

tensions...

he who sits there knows them.

Nothing can be decided on

the spur of the moment.

If a disturbance breaks out,

we'll have to foresee,

and take a decision, which will not

affect anyone in future.

I have done only that!

The problem that could have been

solved easily,

You wantonly made it to grow bigger

for your personal gains.

Now, don't give silly reasons.

I am saying that, if you put your finger

in the fire, It'll burn it.

You are not able to understand it.

You put your finger and see only

then you'll understand.

One day... For one day

you become the C.M.

Then you'll understand.

This is not the correct answer.

How can I sit in your seat?

It may be good for argument's sake,

but, is it possible?

It is possible. There is a provision

for it in the Constitutional law.

I can issue an ordinance

to that effect.

You see it for yourself for one day.

Me? You are joking.

- I am saying it seriously.

For one day you sit on my seat.

My seat is a bed of thorns and

a crown of thorns. You'll understand.

What can be done & what cannot

be done? You'll understand clearly,

how difficult is the C. M's position.

Go and explain it to the

people of this country.

Say "Yes", say "Yes".

Say "Yes"... say "Yes".

What's this? They are playing a

one day match with the C. M's seat.

Our C. M is talking silly since his

visit to the State of Bihar.

No sir, that's not my job.

Look, you are backing off

from the Challenge!

That's it. Never play

silly with a National leader.

When given a responsibility,

you'll back off but always question.

That's it!

When a person like you is given a

responsibility and challenged directly,

you are backing off.

What? Will you try it for a day?

It's a live relay,

people are watching.

Come on reply.

Shall we stop this interview?

Yes sir, if it's a possibility,

then I am ready.

One day, I'll be in your

position and see.

He got stuck as he challenges

the general body meeting.

Okay, let it be.

Let me atleast in my life work with

an educated C. M for a day.

Okay brother.

Victory to India.

Hey move... move.

Excellent.

Pugal! My dear friend.

Excellent job.

Silence... silence.

He has simply asked him to

become C. M for one day.

Please tell us, whether it is

admissible in law or not? - It is.

There is a precedence.

When the assembly is not in session,

we can do it by an ordinance.

Otherwise. - Say it.

Sometimes ago, in Bihar wasn't

a C. M appointed temporarily?

In Delhi, after the death of a leader,

Wasn't the son appointed

as the Prime Minister?

After the death of leaders

it's usually done like this.

When a C. M went for a bye-pass,

it had happened like this.

Once it has happened

in this State also.

To appoint a person as

a C. M for one day,

Does he have the authority or not?

In accordance to the discretionary

powers of the Chief Minister,

the fundamental rights are

enshrined in the constitution...

Hey! Don't talk in English.

Tell me? Is it possible or not?

It is possible. By using your

discretionary powers,

and notifying in the gazette

it can be done.

Leader, what's this?

Because it is possible,

should anybody be appointed

as the C. M for one day.

Poison can be drunk

but should it be drunk?

Why to take this risk?

You don't know,

this is a game of politics.

That day, when so many people

were watching the T.V.,

he said, I was giving

importance to caste vote.

That's why during the strike,

he cornered me saying that

I didn't take action on anyone.

What will you reply?

Can I accept the truth?

They will hit me with slippers.

Tomorrow I can't face the

Public for votes.

That's why I challenged him.

Suppose if he does

something on that day.

He can't do anything.

Before he comes to know the duties

of C.M. That one day will be over.

You see, he will go mad & run away.

Two birds in one shot.

Because one person has blamed,

this Araganathan has given up his post.

And this will enhance my image.

It is easy to blame others.

But doing something is difficult.

Public will understand this fact.

Leader, whatever you are saying

it may be true, agreed.

This is my resignation letter.

For appointing Mr. Pugazhendhi

as the C. M for one day,

this is the letter from

145 M.L. A's supporting him.

I, N. Pugazhendhi,

as by the law & constitution of India,

accept the post

of C. M of Tamil Nadu,

Under the law of Indian Secrets Act,

I accept to protect all Government

secrets that come to my knowledge.

I give my assurance.

Greetings viewers.

C.M. Of one day is taking charge,

In the history of Indian Politics,

This is the first time that such a

live telecast is being shown.

To telecast this,

the State is crowded with

all the National Channels.

So come on let's go.

Counsellor himself is coming

in a 'Contessa'car.

And the C. M is coming in a

Public transport.

I think, the country has

definitely progressed.

Please come.

Why are you disturbing him,

he has just arrived.

Till yesterday you were

an ordinary T. V reporter.

Even without your expectation

suddenly out of the blue, for one day,

you are sitting on the C. M's seat.

How are you feeling about it?

You'll have to excuse me.

I am not sitting here for

giving an interview.

I am thinking of doing something

creative and constructive.

Please co-operate with me. Okay...

Thank you so much for your love.

Listen to what I say.

I want to immediately see all the officials

from I.A. S & I.P. S departments.

Make the arrangement.

Make it fast please.

- Move...

Greetings to one & all.

Sir, he is Anand Krishnan I.A.S.

I am sorry.

I have no time for introductions.

Yeah please, coming to the point.

There are people responsible in

stunting the growth of this country.

One, those who aren't abiding by

their assigned duties

Two, those who become a hindrance,

while others perform their duties.

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S. Shankar

Shankar Shanmugam (born 17 August 1963), credited mononymously as Shankar, is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is the director of the India's most expensive film ever 2.0. Recognized for directing high budget films, he is also a pioneer of vigilante movies in Tamil. He made his directorial debut in Gentleman (1993) produced by K. T. Kunjumon, for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. He is the highest paid film-maker in India among his contemporaries. He usually collaborates with the Academy Award Winning Composer A.R.Rahman and had done more than 10 films together. He had received numerous accolades for his rich and innovative film-making.Two of his films, Indian (1996) and Jeans (1998), were submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by M. G. R. University. more…

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