Power Paandi Page #6

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Oh, is it for the Madurai girl?

Shut it.

You have fine taste.

I said, shut it.

They're here.

Here comes your darling cousin.

Why have you brought him?

Who is this kid?

My little brother.

They said I have to take him along.

Oh!

My buddy will handle it.

You must sit next to

Poongodi at the bus somehow.

We'll go to the cinema!

I understand.

How much longer for the bus to come?

- It'll be here.

Sankarapuram stop.

Let's go!

Poonthendral, sit down!

Thendral, let's buy puffed rice balls

at the market.

Those are great.

You like it?

I need to pee urgently, sister.

Oh god.

How can I take you?

- But I need to, real bad!

I warned you earlier!

- Hey, take him.

I can't watch your brother-in-law peeing

for your love.

If you want to make an impression,

you take him.

Done?

Wait.

Are you done?

I can't pee under pressure!

Let's go, boy.

Do you pee in ten seconds?

Why do you rush me?

Needs to be nipped in the bud.

My sister is to blame.

Sankarapuram!

I'm feeling sleepy, Thendral.

I'll get going.

Goodbye!

I'll leave?

Why are you standing outside?

Come under the umbrella!

Why are you standing inside?

Come out of the umbrella!

What is the point of life

if you don't get wet in the rain?

I love you.

I love you, too.

Where are you going?

Just the temple...

We're going back home tomorrow.

Pack your stuff.

I thought we had another ten days...

- Some urgent work has come up.

I need to go to the temple, dad...

No need. Go inside.

Go pack the clothes,

okay?

Thendral, where are you going?

What's your plan, Poongodi?

What could I do?

I'm not educated.

I must stay at home only.

When do you plan to get married?

How would I know?

My parents must decide.

Gold prices are rising...

- So is my age!

Just marry your cousin Paandi, then.

I wish to.

But how could I tell my father that?

I'll talk to your father.

But Paandi is not showing interest at all.

It just needs to be dealt with

the right way.

Let me handle it!

Poongodi!

What are you doing here

at this hour?

Just dropped by...

Haven't seen you... or your relatives

coming out of the house today?

Oh, that!

Poonthendral, Uncle, Aunt... they're all

going back tomorrow.

They were talking about that.

But...

she said they'll be here for

two more weeks.

Who said that?

- No, I heard you talking about it.

I don't know why.

Uncle suddenly said they must leave.

Thendral has been crying since noon.

He won't let her go out.

I think there's some trouble.

Fiance...

Come in and eat something?

No... I'm fine.

Put this in the back.

You said you'll stay for two weeks!

Can't believe you're already leaving.

Be safe.

I need to pee, mum.

Just when we're about to leave.

Go now! Quick.

He always does this.

- He's just a child.

You must visit us at Madurai.

- Have you packed all the snacks?

Yes!

Paandi, we're leaving town.

Okay, kiddo.

Don't forget me!

My sister asked me to give you this.

Okay.

My mom will worry.

I must go.

Goodbye.

Paandi, my father suddenly

said we're leaving.

They didn't let me out of the house.

I don't know how I'll live without you.

In all my eighteen years,

these past two days have been my happiest.

Don't forget me.

I'll finish my studies in two years.

We can get married then.

Or I will come with you.

Please visit me in Madurai.

I wish to see you one last time

before I leave.

Please come to see me.

Somehow.

I love you so much.

I feel like I'm dying.

I've written my address at the back

of this letter. Write to me.

Don't forget me.

Love, Poonthendral.

I haven't seen Poonthendral since.

I wrote many letters,

I didn't get a reply.

Life took strange turns.

I married the woman God gave me.

She died a few years ago.

Mr. Power, no one marries

the woman they love.

We all end up marrying the woman

that God wishes upon us.

Whether it's the woman we loved,

or the woman God gave us, it's all the same.

So...

You're going to meet her now?

Where will you find her now?

I think I'll find her in Madurai.

Why do you laugh?

Which century are you living in?

Haven't you heard of Facebook?

Mr. Power, tell me your Poonthendral's

father's name.

In two minutes, we can find out

where she is.

Chandrasekar.

Poonthendral Chandrasekar.

One minute.

Here she is!

Your Poonthendral.

Is this her?

She lives in Hyderabad.

She has a grand-daughter.

Cute!

- Status says single.

Looks like she doesn't have a husband.

- That must be her daughter.

Can I go there and meet her?

No, no.

You can't just turn up

like that, Mr. Power.

You send her a message.

Ask her if she'd like to meet.

If she says okay, go there.

You don't know what her life is like now.

- True!

We can't disturb that.

I don't have a phone now.

I must buy one at the town.

No problem. Use this.

What about you?

Let it go.

This phone is such a pain.

First, we must create an account for you

on Facebook.

Then send her a friend request.

She needs to accept it.

Then you can message her.

Oh!

Tell me your full name.

- Paandiyan Pazhanisami.

Age?

- Sixty four.

Relationship status?

I am single.

You're funny!

We need a display picture.

Strike a nice smiley pose.

Check this out.

This is not good.

Ready?

- Yes.

Look at this.

You're killing it!

All the best!

- Bye!

My father, the stunt master

'Power' Paandi...

I enquired. But no information.

Did you enquire?

Is your father home?

My father has been missing for two days.

I need to talk about it.

My dad's been acting too cocky

for two days now.

Come back tomorrow.

So, your dad's gone missing?

Yes.

- Did you care for him when he was here?

Now you're searching for him.

Continue.

I'll escape like this someday.

Then you'll know my value.

You think older people just sit at home

and watch TV shows...

drop your kids at school

and be watchmen to your house

when you're going out?

You should have thought about this before.

Oh my god. You're still alive?

Luckily, I am.

I'm coming to Hyderabad on work.

Thought I could come and meet you.

I would love to.

Please let me know when you're free.

Tomorrow at five.

Anywhere you want to meet.

I'll text you the place in a bit.

Hello? Who is this?

Paandi.

'Power' Paandi.

Master, you've got a new phone number?

Where are you?

I'm in Hyderabad.

Don't tell anyone.

I won't...

what are you doing there?

Remember I'd mentioned about my first love?

I've come to meet her.

You're just living the life!

A new chapter of romance in your life?

It's not romance or anything!

I just came to meet her.

I'm meeting her at 5pm tomorrow.

Awesome stuff.

Dress sharp,

and go with a confident swag.

Don't turn up with that long face of yours.

What's wrong with my face?

Go look in the mirror!

I'm handsome, alright!

The clock isn't ticking at all!

Yes!

You don't have a single grey hair!

We meet after all these years...

and this is the first thing you ask me?

You've never heard of hair dyes?

But salt-and-pepper is the in-thing!

Well... there is salt alright...

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