Dear students
There will be a special assembly tomorrow...
for all high school and higher secondary students
Please note that attendance is compulsory
Thank you
~ From untruth, lead me to the truth
~ From darkness, lead me to light
~ From death, lead me to immortality
~ Let there be peace
Pledge
India is my country
All Indians are...
my brothers and sisters
I love my country
And I am proud of its...
rich and varied heritage
I shall always...
strive to be worthy of it
I shall give my parents...
teachers and all elders respect...
and treat everyone with courtesy
To my country and my people...
I pledge my devotion
In their well-being...
and prosperity alone
lies my happiness
Jai Hind!
Good morning, my dear students
Tomorrow is a big day for our school
The inauguration of our week-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations
and the Swami Arunanda Saraswathi Memorial Library block
will be held tomorrow
Our Chief Guest is Honourable MLA V.S. Sreedharan
We are delighted to have as a special guest...
Alex Xavier, our alumnus and founder of the APlus app
that revolutionised the field of education
The inauguration is in the evening...
and attendance is compulsory for higher secondary students
High school students can leave by 4 pm
Another important thing
Vidya Bhavan School has a great tradition of discipline
I'm afraid we are being liberal these days
If any of you violates the school's code of conduct...
strict disciplinary action will be taken against you
The girls must assemble...
on the left side of the old block at 3.30 pm tomorrow
The boys should assemble...
on the right side of the stage at 3.45 pm
Strictly, no howling, no whistling
I need pin-drop silence
- Am I clear? - Yes, ma'am
'A 15-year-old boy from Kollam studying in grade 10...'
'went on a date with his girlfriend a grade-seven student'
This isn't right, ma'am
You are right
Ma'am?
I told you not to hire an acting coach from the drama school
What happened?
The climax has changed
Now hero and heroine are hugging each other
Milan and Mili of grade nine are twins
But I banned them from using the same washbasin
Hugging is strictly prohibited!
I'll put an end to this
Don't stop the drama, ma'am
Just get rid of hugging
Weep!
It should come from within you
You need to feel it
Intense
Hey you!
Ruined it!
Oh no! Attitude
What are you doing here?
Don't you like the climax?
Hugging in the climax can't be allowed
My dear teacher
This is the daughter...
and this is her father
Can't a father embrace his daughter who has won against all odds?
Can't he?
Why don't you say anything?
Why is she making a face?
- No - Good!
Hugging won't be tolerated here
This father and daughter are in the same grade
Their arms may touch
- That too, only here - Where?
But they can't lock fingers
If you hug despite my orders...
I'll expel both of you from school
What year did Alex study here?
I think he was in 2001 batch
- In that old building? - Yes, the old block
- How old will he be? - He must be around 37 years
Huh, oldie!
Will be full of advices
I hope he leaves with the MLA
Hold it straight
You have been working with me for years
Still learned nothing
Brother?
Can you teach me to raise and lower this curtain?
- What? - I'm in charge of the stage curtain
But I've no idea how to do it
Can you please teach me?
I don't want to make a fool of myself before the audience
- Hold it... come on - Will you teach me?
How did you finish high school without learning this?
Rishi...
Ria, that's enough Go get ready
There's no time
Go, go fast
Lost the flow!
Aren't you done yet?
Move this here, make it even
~ When she stands beside me
~ Every glance brings joy
~ Like vibrant colours that delight
~ Stardust twinkles in my heart
~ Like a mirror in my eyes
~ Oh girl, who forever shines
~ You are my only love
~ When she stands beside me
~ Every glance brings joy
Is your makeup done?
Yes, only hers is left
- What about the Kuchipudi team? - All done
Done
Come on
- Let's go? - Yeah - See you later
Why are you sweating?
Nervous about the dance?
Not at all
Binu, my friend
The principal wants to see you
- There you go - Why me?
- Why? - I think she wants to put on makeup
You wait here
I'll be back soon
- Okay - You will stop sweating by then
- Alright - For a moment, I became that old student
Why have such terrible thoughts?
Hey
Are you really nervous?
It's not that
I messaged you on Instagram yesterday
I didn't see it
But it showed 'read'
That must have been my Mother
Oh no! Is that a problem?
Idiot, that was me
I sent a reply too, check
~ Sparing nor a wink or a word
'Hi Ria, I've been trying to tell you something'
- 'All I want to say is...' - 'I love you, right? Cringe!'
~ Don't know when or why You became my desire
~ Can't hear or see a thing
~ What's up with me, I don't know
~ Time seems to stand still
~ And move at its own will
Ria, I like you a lot
I... I really love you
~ Strewing colours along my way
~ You are the verse of a song
~ Giving wings to my fantasy
~ You perch in my heart everyday
~ With the faint rays of moonlight
~ We weave dreams in daylight
It's salty
~ You are my only love
~ Like a mirror in my eyes
~ Oh girl, who...
Hey!
How dare you do such a nasty thing on my campus?
I won't tolerate this
- Ma'am... - Shut up!
Both of you are expelled
I don't want to hear any apology or appeal
But...
- Ma'am, but... - The school management has some ethics
And commitment to the students and the society
I won't tolerate anything that violates our ethics
Let's call their parents first
And then?
They will shed tears and I'll take them back
What is the guarantee they won't repeat it?
They will be a bad influence on others
When you sit at home you will realise your mistake
I won't take any recommendations on this
Don't expect any mercy from me
Madam?
- What? - Alex sir is at the main gate
The man is 10 minutes early
Both of you wait outside
I'll deal with you once the guests leave
Troupe, parade Quick, march
I studied here Then why such formalities?
- Thank you - Please come
We didn't think you would come early
Generally, guests arrive late
I'd another programme nearby
I came straight here after that
If it's a problem I'll come back later
No problem, sir
The MLA isn't here yet That's why
- Let's wait in the guest room - Okay
- Thank you - Welcome, sir
Ria, I'm sorry
What about your family, sir?
My wife and kids are in Bangalore
I visit Ernakulam for business purposes
Our head office is located here
I was here when you called
I wanted to see the school...
Please
Hello
Alright
Sir, the MLA is here
- May I... - Okay, carry on
Ria, come with me
Don't touch that, dear
I want a balloon, mama
We will buy when we go back
Please sir
Now I would like to invite our honourable MLA...
V.S. Sreedharan for the inaugural address
Sir, please
Hello everyone
Good evening to all of you
November 16, 2013
Let me start with a quote...
from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's retirement speech
Chase your dreams...
but make sure you don't find shortcuts to success
What is its relevance 10 years later?
Two years ago an American company...
invested Rs 2000 crore in an Indian unicorn startup
India was shocked to hear this news
Later we found out that...
the company's owner was a guy born and bred in Malayattoor
Everyone, including me, was shocked again
The APlus app did not succeed overnight
As far as I know...
Alex Xavier nurtured this dream for 12 years
And worked hard to make it come true
That is the secret behind its success
That is what I want to tell you
Chase your dreams...
but make sure you don't find shortcuts to success
I hereby inaugurate...
the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of this prestigious school
Let me conclude my speech
The Kerala Assembly session begins tomorrow
There is work to be done in that regard
So allow me to take leave of you
- Thank you, sir - Alright
All students...
please sit down
Next, I happily invite...
Alex Xavier sir for the keynote address
Good afternoon all
I was thinking
I'm coming to this school after 21 years
It was only a high school then
With just these two buildings
The new blocks were built later
But as I stand here today...
many memories come to my mind
There he goes!
Throwing up old stories
When I was invited to this event...
Radhakrishnan sir asked for only one thing
He wanted me to motivate you
To inspire you
But...
after seeing the changes here...
I wish to talk about something else
Things that have not changed over the years
It's best told through a story
The year was 2001 and I was in grade 10
A real incident that happened in this school
Yeah, fresh tale!
Why do guests always say old stories?
A time when the world was not at our fingertips
Only two or three shops in this town had internet
Ordinary people hadn't even heard about it
No iOS, no Android
Nothing!
Only Nokia 3310
Just a few rich guys in town owned it
Let's go to a classroom of that period
The classroom of Adarsh Madhavan, Abdu...
Indu and Muthalib
Grade 10-C
~ I know not how thou singest, my master!
~ I ever listen in silent amazement.
~ The light of thy music illumines the world.
~ The life breath of thy music runs from sky to sky.
~ I would speak, but speech breaks not into song,
~ and I cry out baffled.
~ Ah, thou hast made my heart captive
~ in the endless meshes of thy music, my master!
Wonderful!
Go
Heard that?
If you learn a poem by reciting it like this...
you can easily memorise it
So, when you come tomorrow...
learn the poem by heart
Then we will discuss its rhyme scheme
- Alright - Thank you, sir
Is there a problem if Lakshmi sir comes to know...
that we call him Lakshmi?
You bet! He will blow you up
I thought he knew
Muthe...
- What is this? - 'Whysper'
I've seen this on TV, Najas
It's a health supplement for women
- Is that so? - Should be taken twice a day
It's available in pharmacies
- You are so wise! - It's true
I asked my sister
She didn't say anything
Is she deaf or what?
I too saw on TV yesterday
A girl grew wings after taking it
What a shame!
Health boosters for women!
What about guys?
You fool, it's not what you think
Muthu is making it up
Do you know what it is?
- I don't know - Thought so
Hurry up or tap will run out of water
- So what? - Will you draw water from the well?
I'm going to wash my hands
Not finishing your lunch?
- I'm full - Come on, Reji
I'll come after finishing my lunch
- What is the next period? - Physics
Good heavens!
I can't stand the sight of that woman
- Hi, Indu - Hi
- I'm off, Indu - Superb poetry!
Thank you
You recite so beautifully
Like a song
I like stories and novels better
- Me too - Me too
What happened?
You screwed up!
Are you happy?
What can I do if you have no guts?
Take this, let's go
Some Romeo he is!
Quick, we must reach the bakery before the puffs go cold
It's okay, we will reheat it
Can't run like old times
Go on, buddy
But what will I tell her?
She told you she likes novels
Tell her about a novel that you have read
- I've never read a novel - Go tell something
Indu
Yes, Adarsh Madhavan?
What is your favourite novel?
Do you read novels, Adarsh?
Of course
Novels, short stories
I love fiction
Have you read 'Adithyan, Radha and Others'?
Who are they?
- It's a novel by M Mukundan - Not read that yet
It's available in our local library
That is where I take books from
- Do you have a membership there? - Of course
Then you must read that book
I'll read it tomorrow itself
Okay
- If you want to read, buy it - You got Rs 5, Adarsh?
- Sure - Get lost!
Go!
Two Boomer bubble gums
Here you go
Come
~ Eyes locking like guns
~ This girl, at point-blank
~ Aims the heart's core
~ Along the school grounds
~ Heart goes for a swirl
~ What in the world is this?
~ My heart pops like sesame pips
Did everyone write it down?
Muthalib?
Stand up
Stand up, all of you
Muthalib and friends come to the front bench
Muthalib, Najas and others will sit here from now on
~ These pals are entangled
~ Their guts tied in foolish tangles
~ Wimps, all bark and no bite
~ Clutching their own faults
~ They stumble, no way to fix
~ No cure for their tricks
Here, I'm off to the ration shop
All those who failed, stand up
Get up, get up!
Come
Come on
My tummy and back are hurting Mummy!
~ Aah, mind's a bubble gum
~ Oh, it swells and bursts at its will
~ When glances we steal
~ See how shy it feels
~ At just one blink
~ Love's arrow hits swift
~ What more to say
~ When love dances in the eye?
~ At just one blink
~ Love's arrow hits swift
~ What more to say
~ When love dances in the eye?
~ 'tis the age one blooms like jasmines
~ 'tis the time one seeks pearls in seashells
(erotic song ft. 'Silk Smitha' playing on TV)
Smitha, don't act like Silk Smitha
No?
Brother?
What?
Where are the film magazines?
I scrapped them
Even old copies will do, brother
Bug off!
These boys are a nuisance
Some even take out the middle page
- I hope the duffer gets busted - Such a loser!
Tear it!
~ 'tis the age when mind's a kite
~ Hanging by a fine thread
~ Tugged by winds of whims and wiles
~ Swaying here and there
~ Honeyed glances…
Where is he going in such a hurry?
The kids from school say he goes to the library in town
He is an avid reader
Oh big deal!
'My dear Rema and Appukkuttan'
'I hope you are doing well'
'By God's grace, I'm fine'
'Don't worry about Appu's studies'
- What more do you want? - Don't disturb me
~ These kids don't care
~ Even if Earth comes to a halt
~ Round and round they go
~ 'tis the age one blooms like jasmines
Scoot!
Hey
Come here, come
- What? - Sir, score?
- What? - We wanted to know the score
~ You come to spar?
~ Where's your bow, O fiery heart?
~ Come, let's fight, then part
~ O cotton-candy kids
~ Never short of tiffs
~ Your fiery fists
- We are taking this desk - No, you won't
Get lost!
- This is our bench - Idiot, it's a desk
Why such a big opening for donation box?
Our temple's income is petty
It will be easier for the thieves
Sura!
Please move aside
Go
Get the puja offering
Go
My dear Sura...
It's Saji, not Sura
Let's not talk about the thieves
About the opening...
Devotees come from as far as Andhra during the pilgrimage season
They have these long gold chains
that they take off and put in the donation box
Don't you want to be financially empowered?
May Goddess protect us all
What is the point in it, Raman?
Once we die, it's over
Yes, we leave the world empty-handed
Kochunni?
What is wrong with him?
He went to buy
But he drank it up
And you are smiling?
This is all that's left
Here, have it
Give me, come on
- Hurry up - Give
- Give me the pickle - Quick!
Oops! I feel tipsy
- Sir is here! - Oh no!
- Scram! - Escape! - He saw us -Keep running
Run fast!
'Lord Ayyappan is my refuge'
Tito, son...
Why are you standing there, Copper?
Take a seat
Tito, my dear son...
If you tell the truth, I'll let you go
I promise
Tell me
Who else was with you?
Give me their names
Tell me, son
If you don't tell the truth you will be kicked out of school
Say it
Tell us who else was there
Everyone...
who split the bill during the Onam festival, Copper
But I'd it all by myself
Sir...
I know who were there
Let's get the whole senior bunch
Alcohol...
has become a serious issue affecting today's youth
So...
are you going to tell the truth?
Or should I call the police?
Why call the police, sir?
You drink on school premises
And now you try to mock us?
- That's what! - Not me, sir
It's forbidden for me
Me too
- Forbidden? - Yes
In that case, sorry
You guys can go
What about you?
Say it
Did you any of you have a drink?
We don't know, sir
What should we do with him, sir?
There is no room for thought
We will expel him
But sir...
What is the point of expelling only him?
We don't have enough evidence
Next time, we will catch them red-handed
Let him go now
Hey Tito!
Take him away
- Come on, get up - What a mess!
Tito, an average Indian...
- (Tito retches) - Yuck!
Listen up, boy
Local libraries get government aid
They can give you freebies
But don't expect it from me
You know me, don't you?
I'll burn you alive
We are getting government grants
But running a library is difficult
We should keep buying new books
Today's young generation is highly updated
So we need the best of world literature
We need to think ahead
We charge 20 rupees a month...
to keep this library updated
Isn't 20 rupees a bit too much?
Even a CD costs only 10 rupees
I came here because I can't cycle three kilometres
Then go be a Peeping Tom
It won't cost you a penny
But make sure you watch from a tree
You will need support to bear the sight
Let me give you a free advice
Try not to get beaten up
It's not the same as watching CDs and cassettes
Your imagination will grow
You will enter a whole new world
A big...
Nah!
In your case, just a small world
Your member will wake up
Besides, this is social service
A kind of sex education
It's true
If it's a service...
- it must be free, right? - Free? My foot!
Bug off! Nothing comes for free
A registration fee of 30 rupees is also required
Do you understand?
Thirty rupees?
Come back with 50 rupees
I'll give you the membership and the book right away
Which book do you need?
'Adithyan, Radha and Others'
Yes, we have that one
- Love is a costly affair, Appu - Yes, it is
How will you make 20 rupees?
Can you steal?
I don't know where Mother keeps the money
Not found it yet? You are so dumb
Coquette, Kiss...
Sweet Smile... such awesome covers!
Planning to watch and get things done?
You are not getting a discount, kiddo
Not even if you beg
I'll give you two rupees
Please give me the film magazine's middle page
- Scram! - Oh Lord
What will he do with a page? Lie down on it?
Uncouth fellow!
~ Once upon a time, a horse was let loose
~ And off it dashed on a wild ride
~ Through forest and fields it flew like a breeze
Chellappan, a copy of 'Fire'
You are on fire, my boy!
~ The vassals, one and all paid homage to the king
~ Some refused and faced the king's wrath
There he is... You see this?
~ People bowed to the horse in respect
Want a copy of 'Aisha's Washing Stone'?
Here, don't read from a tree You will fly high
~ Clip-clop goes the horse over ditches
- 'Sweet Nothings' - Eh? - 'Sweet Nothings'
- 'Sweet Nothings'? - The book
Just the right age for it
~ Swish-swish, by the stream it glides
~ Changing fates, with each merry stride
What! Can't I pee?
Sorry, he is a loyal customer
Now take your hands off that bottle
I'll put it on your tab
Be careful
I wonder what he will do with it
Chelappa
There were no center page last time
I think that duffer barber took the middle page
This place is going straight to hell
Hello, Mr Alien
Thank God, no one heard
I've told you not to call me Mr Alien
Keep your Naxal show-off to yourself
I'll bring my boys from Kochi and slit this
How are you, D'Souza?
Naxal uncle was just joking
Don't bother your Kochi friends
Where is it?
Did you bring them?
- God, sleepless nights ahead! - My money?
Wait
Here is the full amount
- My dear Lord! - Rates will go up next time
- Please don't do that - Risk element is high
Son, this is a small village
- Business is dull - I don't care
Why don't you hike the rent?
They are straight from America
- Superb stuff! - Yeah?
Got any Chinese item?
It moves well here
I'm also a huge fan
- Let me see - Please do
What is it with 'Horse Power Extra'?
Lying wrong side up?
She is a stubborn one, never listens
But she is awesome
There is a story called 'She takes you to Heaven'
Outstanding!
I saw 'heaven' four times
Wanted to see it again But I was drained
Why try in vain?
We used to call it 'erotic book'
The name itself made you laugh
Telegram
Google Drive
VPN App
You have easy access these days
So Gen Z kids may find it silly
When I think back on the trouble that we took...
I find it funny too
Literature that satiated the sex drive of many generations
Erotic literature
They were sold like hot cakes in Chellappan's shop
Thanks to you we have no leftovers
Thanks a lot, keep it there
I'll buy you 'Wondercake'
Why are you late, Sudheesh?
I'd special class
But these boys didn't have special class
These guys are studious
He meant you
Listen, son
I'll be honest with you
Nowadays, getting educated is pointless
Do some business and make a few bucks
Look at me
I failed high school
I was sent to Coimbatore to work in a bakery
Today, I'm a successful businessman
This man!
Do you see this?
3310
I'm the third person in this village to own a mobile phone
Does your principal have one?
So, if you want a bright future do some business
- I'm off to town - What for?
It needs network to make calls
- You get it only in town - Okay
- Take care of the shop - Okay, go
~ There once was a master
~ Who bullied his workers
Did you get it?
He needs the full amount Won't take a penny less
And I'd to put up with his awful advices
You could have begged him
You know Naxal's history, right?
I was too scared to speak
Moreover, there are some nasty old men
They are ready to pay what he asks
Muthe...
If you chip in five rupees we will have a decent sum
We will manage the rest
I'm not crazy to throw away my hard-earned money
- Son? - Yeah
I need a pack of rose cookies
- Arun? - How much is it, son?
- Twenty rupees - Here
Here
Give me your money
You need 20? I'll give you 200
Business!
Do you know your father took a loan to go to Dubai?
I can't even pay the loan with what little he sends me
I'm struggling to make ends meet
And you are nagging me about some library
You better shut up
Read your school books first
Don't forget you are in the final year of school
Lakshmi sir asked us to read classics
Then ask him to get it for you
- Classics! - What are you two arguing about?
Nothing, sister
He wants money for library membership
We were talking about that
It will just be a waste of money
He hardly ever reads his school books
And he wants to read novels
Why this sudden interest in reading, Appu?
Aunty...
our teacher told us to read five books before Reading Day
That's why
Oh yeah!
You don't even read the daily
Talk about reading five books!
You need books from the library, right?
- Yes - Come home after dinner
I'll ask Smitha to help you out
She has a membership
Tell her what books you want
- She will get them for you - No need, sister
She is in college, right? There will be a lot to study
As if they teach Tarzan comics in Malayalam literature
You come, child
I forgot why I came, Rema
- What is it, sister? - Can you give me some tamarind?
Sure
Here
- Don't want a copy? - No, my wife will be mad
- Don't worry - No, thank you
The problem is you read alone Get her to read too
Brother?
- Do you have it? - No, I just had coffee, maybe later
Not that, brother
I...
- What? - Er... - Er what?
Eh-erotic book?
Aren't these ones enough for you?
- I'm looking for some variety - Variety!
Lucky boy! A new one came today
I'm a lucky bugger
It can't be put on display
Let me check
'Panthouse'
Whoever lives with these pantless girls?
Whatever!
Look how thrilled he is
Pray to God before opening
Aren't you...
Thayyil Moidu's son?
Papa!
Hey, stop there
Well, I know your father as well
I don't discuss my customers with anyone
Any doubts?
In '76...
the police thrashed me like a dog at the Kakkayam Police Station
Yet, Naxal Chellappan didn't betray his accomplices
- Do you know? - No
Who is he?
- That's me - No way! - It's true
I think he believed it
- Alright, see you then - Hey, stop
Come here, it's not a freebie Give me the money
Rent is 20 rupees for two days
After that, it will double every day
And if you lose the book, 600 rupees fine
If you plan to run off I know where you live
I'll come and shoot you
Money?
Here
- Did you break your piggy bank? - No, we raised money
So there are others too
- Nothing like that - Alright, good luck to all of you
- Chellappan, I got some cotton seed - So your secret is cotton seed?
- Do you take peppercorns? - Well...
Take this, I'll be right back
- Do you want them? - I've to check on someone
He can't wait till he gets home
Hey
Smart fellow!
Muthe, do you know what my greatest wish is?
- What? - I want to burn this school down
Along with two teachers
We can reach early by St George bus
But I'll still be late
Write your address below
Do you think Latha miss and Sanal sir are in love?
You think so too?
- Something is going on between them - Hey Appu
I've been meaning to ask for a while
So did you get the money?
Yes, got an earful
Next what?
My neighbour Smitha has agreed to help
If she has read it ask her to tell you the story
Why bother reading it?
That won't do
I want to bring the book to school and show her that I'm a great reader
Damn 'Adithyan, Radha and Others'!
It's like the release of a hyped movie
If you do what I say we can make millions
I wish we had classes on Saturday also
- Here - What took you so long?
Others are waiting
You aren't doing a favour, I paid you
- It takes time - Bug off!
Go
Shahad, got the money?
- Here you go - Save me, God -Good luck!
So how much did we make?
Excuse me
Thirty-five
- Excuse me - Good profit, right?
This is business
Did he go nuts after peeing?
I'm short of a rupee
- Can I give it tomorrow? - No problem, son
- What grade are you in? - Grade 7-B
- Cheeky boy! - Kids these days are savage!
Listen, guys
Let me tell you something
If anyone comes to know about it...
- You know Naxal, don't you? - Yes
He will shoot us all dead
I dread to think of it
Hurry up, Shahad
Give it
What is wrong with you?
Get lost
- Give me the book - Go
- Be quick - Nope - What is this? - I'll tell you
(counting)
What is seven times five?
How pathetic!
Arun, Sudheesh, do you know what is seven times five?
- Stop tapping your fingers and say it - How much is it?
None of them knows Why do they come to school?
Seven times five is...
We will make profit
- We will - Yeah sure
Come with me
Hey
Do you know what it was?
What?
Didn't we see Muthu near the washroom with a book?
Shahad and others were there too
- That's what - Who knows?
Do you know what book it is?
Maybe some school book
You fool, it's not school book
It's an 'erotic book'
No way!
It's true, Najas told me
- Did he read it? - Yes, he said it's terrific
It's foreign, with colour pictures and all
But how did he follow English?
Who wants to read? Seeing the pictures will do
Terrific stuff! Fully naked!
Have you seen one before?
Yes, 'Oyster', it's local
Never seen an English one How can guys like us get it?
I've not even seen a local book
Who will give to guys like us?
Why don't we ask him?
He is charging five rupees per head
- Rent is too high - Five?
Great!
Adarsh?
Adarsh, your answer is wrong
Answer is 255
Sorry, teacher, I got the product wrong
Alright, pay attention
- How can you just barge in like that? - I will
I like to barge in
- It thrills me - I'll break your egg-head
You see that?
Have you decided to study, Najas?
Muthe, the booking opens tomorrow
- Shouldn't we label it? - Of course
Can't bear to see this
How about we ask Muthu if we can take a look?
Are you nuts? It's in high demand
- Hey your... - Yeah, bring it
Abdu?
Shall we rat it out to Copper?
Then we will never get to see it
Hey
Let's nick it
Nick it?
Convex lenses are thicker in the middle than at the edges
It is also called a converging lens...
as it focuses the light to a single point
For example, our eyes
Hey, be careful with that
If you drop it, I'll slap a fine
What are the uses of a convex lens?
It's used in looking glasses...
Show me your hand
Alex, it's worn out
You will die young
Poor guy!
These are the major uses of convex lens
- Teacher? - Yes, Abdu
I took the wrong textbook
I got chemistry
I need my physics...
- Go get your physics textbook - Thank you, teacher
You might live longer
But not too long
Sudheesh, it's your turn
Now let's learn about concave lens
So what are concave lenses?
Lenses that are...
(reciting a poem)
(recitation continues)
What does the poet mean?
Even when the thief trod softly like a cat...
his mind...
was filled with amusing thoughts of the deed he was about to do
Although...
he knew it was wrong...
I repeat
Although he knew it was wrong...
these thoughts motivated him to do the act
Abdu, don't you want to go to paradise?
Paradise!
Hey you!
INTERVAL
Don't you want to go to paradise?
Hey you!
Abdu, what are you doing here?
What's wrong?
Nothing, sir
I took the wrong textbook to lab
- Came for the book - And did you get it?
No, I'm about to
Okay
Get it and go back soon
He had the countenance of a warrior...
returning victorious from the battlefield
In that moment...
he was elated with such confidence...
that he felt he could conquer the world
Why?
The thief succeeded in doing...
what he set out to do
(counting ribs)
Muthe?
What is it, Kochunni?
Can I take it home? I'll pay you 10 rupees
Take home charge is Rs 15
Go now
Baldie is out to scare people
May I come in, teacher?
Get in
He refused, Tito
Phew! Just escaped
- Copper got me! - Oh no!
But I managed to get away
Leave it
I flipped through the book
What do I say? Fantastic!
How could you do this to me?
I thought we were in this together
Don't shout, okay
I just looked once and Copper came
And then?
Adarsh Madhavan?
- Yes, Indu? - Speak of the devil!
What has gotten into you?
You seem distracted
Here is your physics note
I got it from the lab
Thank you
I forgot to pick it up, Indu
You seem really forgetful these days
Why can't things stay in one place?
Where the heck did it go?
Teacher!
- Good afternoon - Good afternoon, teacher
David sir is on leave today Take out your maths book
- Maths? - Nuisance!
What happened, Muthalib?
Got my math wrong, teacher
Take out your notebook
Teacher?
Where is Nalini teacher?
She substituted David sir in grade 10-C
I'm going to the local library
They got new Chinese folktales
- I want to check them out - Okay
If the principal looks for me, tell him
Only if he asks
Why can't you go after school, sir?
It gets busy after school
- I've kept the money - Alright
You are here?
Sir?
I'm here, Naxal
What are you doing, sir?
Stop playing hide-and-seek
Walk out with pride
We should change with the society, right?
You...
Stop lecturing me, Chellappan
Has it arrived?
There is a new one
- China? - No
England
Then England it is
Go get it
Thing is...
it's out on a short ride
How dare you betray me?
But...
But you came late, sir
One of your students got it this morning
One of my students?
No... No!
- Who is he? - Not from your school
He had a moustache so he must be in college
As soon as he returns it I'll deliver it to your home
No, don't come home
Then I'll come to school
Look...
I understand how much you wanted it
I'll give it as soon as I get it back Now come down
Here is why I called you
Since the sports meet is over...
the PT period will be replaced by science and maths classes
Please don't cause trouble
In that case...
can I take time off?
Sure
But on loss of pay
No other issues
What is this?
Can't you come in slowly?
Sir...
I got a secret information, sir
What is it, sir?
The young generation is going astray
Say what the matter is
Sir...
One of our students...
is carrying 'that' book
- 'That' book? - Yes
What do you mean?
- I don't understand - Sir, the other kind of book
The saucy ones
Books with dirty pictures and stories in them
You know 'erotic book'? Erotic book!
- Sorry, I didn't understand first - That's okay
I've heard about such books
But I've never seen them
I've never read them either
- Yes, I know - Never even seen one
When I got the secret information...
that one of our students has such a book...
I felt it's my duty to inform you
It's our responsibility to ensure that our students don't go astray
Certainly!
- I appreciate your sincerity - Thank you, sir
Tell me who he is
I'll dismiss him today
No student of mine should ever do it again
I don't know who he is
But give me half an hour
I'll find the guy
You?
Me and...
Sanal sir
- Who... me? - Yes, sir
Come on, sir
- We will start from grade 10 - May I?
Come on
Why don't we start from grade 8?
That's when I first...
Nothing
Where did you get this information from?
I've an intelligence team working for me
You don't need to know that
I suspect Vishnu Prakash of 10-A
Why?
He is drooling over girls all the time
Then let's get him, sir
- What are you doing here? - Going to staff room for chalk
Be quick, we are coming to your class
Okay, sir
Come on, sir
- Where is your bag? - There are about 30 teachers here
Bringing an erotic book to school right under our noses
is making a fool of all of us
- So if anyone has that book... - Sit down... you?
Now is the time to confess
But if we catch you we will resort to strict measures
You decide if you want to appear for the public exam in March or not
Teacher?
- The end of European hegemony - Move
- Please repeat, teacher - European hegemony
- and the beginning of Cold War - Hey
There is a problem
Lakshmi and Sanal are checking bags in A division
Oh no!
I think they will come here also
Someone who didn't get the book betrayed
If they find it say you bought it yourself
- Dog! - What else can I do?
I won't take the rap
Why don't we return the book to Muthu?
Now?
Hey
Will they check girls' bags?
I don't think so
Following which...
international relations...
What?
Can you keep something in your bag for me?
What?
Take it out
'The Thousand and One Nights'
Give
In February 1943...
Excuse me, teacher
What are you doing outside?
I took a short nap, sir
Sure sir, please go on
Get inside
We got information that someone brought a book to school...
that should not be here under any circumstances
Now...
if we find it with any of you...
Pothuval sir will deal with him
Muthu's fate is sealed
- Will he rat us out? - In terms of discipline
Boys!
Do not talk
Take your bag
It's not in your bag
But you know whose bag it is in Am I right, Najas?
I don't know, sir
That's a lie
I swear on my Mother, sir
Me too
I don't know anything, sir
Get up!
What did he whisper to you?
Dismissed!
He was saying none of us reads such books here
Especially boys
Silence!
- Let's carry on, sir - Okay, sir
Whose bag is this?
Muthalib's
Take it out
Quick
Mango?
- The poem by Vailoppilli? - No, it's mine
Sure, it's yours
Oh, so you do have a book
You call this a book?
Is that all you got?
Where did it go?
Such a pity!
Sit
Sit down
Sit
- You? - Sir
There is nothing inside, sir
Sit down, next
I wonder who has it
Show me your bag
Next
Here, sir
Sir
Nothing in here
Okay, teacher
Are you leaving, sir?
Why don't you check girls' bags?
These girls aren't so naive
Shall we run away?
Oh no!
You...
Do you drink?
No, sir
My father gave me money for snacks
So I got it from the nearby shop
Pickle and savoury mixture?
- Are you telling the truth? - Yes
- Sit - Thank you, sir
Tell me the truth
That's my bag, teacher
Take your bag
Oh dear!
It's over!
Hey, it's not in there
Nothing, sir
Okay
Ten-D
Okay
Now back to your notebooks
What are you doing here, Muthalib?
Stand outside
- I'll cut this hag to pieces - So where did we stop?
In February 1943...
through a legendary...
I really liked you, Adarsh Madhavan
But now I'm done with you
How did it feel?
No scars
So it's fine
Now that is settled
Let's see how we can read it
Where will we read it?
What are you made of, man?
I feel sorry for Muthu
You are always on a guilt trip
Idiot! We helped him by taking that book
Otherwise Copper would have finished him
That's true
Do you feel bad about that girl slapping you?
A little
You will feel better now Let's sit here
Sit
- Here - I'll take it
Look!
- Oh no! - Oh God!
- Run! - Let's go
Come
~ It's scorching, it's blazing
~ Heartbeats are racing
~ It's scorching, it's blazing
~ Feels like we are braising
~ Racing to peek the spicy page-turner
~ Ticklish thrills await us further
- Come, we have started - No, we got to study
~ Ducking, diving and dodging stares
~ Finding a nook but, oh no, more players
~ Playing hide ‘n seek
~ Until we are dead beat
~ Don't let us get caught O sacred book
Hey!
Run, run, run!
Not that way, this way
Wrong side... hurry up!
Hey, stop there!
~ Don't let us get caught
Are they racing to potty or what?
~ O sacred book
Appu
- Stop there - Oh no, Smitha? Run
- Who is she? - Hey!
~ O dear stolen book
~ Don't let us meet defeat
~ O dear stolen book
~ Don't let us meet defeat
You must return the other book too
I'm lending it because you insisted...
~ Within reach, temptation runs deep
~ Satan's favourite, so we are told
~ Leading us down a path so bold
~ Seeking spots, where none will see
~ Let's hurry to satisfy desire's plea
Lakshmi sir would have caught us
Is this your secluded place?
- There is no one around - Goddess comes here to bathe
- I'm off - You mean Goddess swims in this pond?
- Who told you that? - My grandpa has seen Her
Your grandpa is a funny man
He was cooking a story, you come
- He must have been a Peeping Tom - Buzz off!
- Lord! - Oh no!
- It's the Goddess - Run!
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
I told you Goddess will be there
Our heads would have exploded if She had seen us
That was no Goddess someone was bathing
Come on!
If I don't go home now Mother will go mad
Do one thing
Go home, see you tomorrow
Wait
What about the book?
Take it home with you
I'll read it tomorrow. Enjoy!
- Go home with it? - Yeah
What if Mother finds out?
What to do then?
- It was your idea, so you keep it - Excuse me
Don't be so mean
Only you and your Mother live in your house
There are 10 people in mine
Understood?
There is no place to sleep Where will I hide it?
Be brave, okay
Oh no!
Hey!
Where were you all this time?
I was playing football, Mother
Football?
Come home after school Don't roam around
Go take a shower and light the prayer lamp
Exams are near but he's out playing football
(reciting evening prayer)
(reciting the prayer feverishly)
What is this?
How many times should I tell you?
Neither do you wash your lunchbox...
nor do you take your books out
You are a big boy now You should be ashamed, Appu
Don't make eyes at me when I say something
Wash your lunchbox from school tomorrow
Don't you get tap water there?
Such a lazy boy!
Sister
What brings you here at this hour?
There is something
Looks like it will rain tonight
And that yard is full of snakes
Bring a torchlight when you come at night
Mother wanted to return the soap she got from you
Oh dear!
Without this we would have gone hungry tonight
Soap!
Appu asked me to get him a book
It's his homework, right?
That's why I came now
- Where is he? - He is in the front
Alright
Appu?
Yes
I brought the book you wanted
- Where are you? - I'm in the washroom
I've kept it on your bed
I'm leaving
[woman weeping]
Rema
My dearest Rema
Oh no! It's Jalaja again
- He beat me up again - What happened?
He chased me around the house and thrashed me up
And made me run around that huge yard eight times
Cry silently or people will hear
If my parents were alive...
I wouldn't have suffered like this
Just be quiet, okay
- Kunjunni... Appu, take him inside - Come
The whole world will know if you scream like this
Don't worry Did you eat something?
Come and eat something
Do you have fish fry?
- Yes - Really? - Yeah
- Kunjunni - What?
Did your father hit her a lot?
Yeah
And Mother hit him back
Great!
- Appu? - What happened?
- Above the shelf? - Wait
Where is that children's magazine?
What magazine? It's not here
Yes, it is
I saw it, when I came last time
Aunty put it on top of the shelf
It's not this shelf, come on
- You got another shelf? - You put on weight
Read this for now
Here
You read it aloud
I'll listen to it lying down
Come on, start
- Start reading - Name...
Adithyan
Name of Adithyan's father
- Adithyan's father - Oh!
If my brother Madhavan was here...
he would have caught a fish and fried it for me
How can I drink this bland porridge?
Do one thing
Call me next time you get beaten up
I'll have something ready by the time you get here
I'm not going back
Oh no!
Still in bed!
Hey
Kunjunni
Wake up, your Mother is calling
Go
She has kept milk for you
Go fast
- He is like a snail - Where is my magazine?
Mother
- My hot chocolate? - It's on the table, go take it
What book is this?
Where is the book?
I'd kept it here
Oh no!
Not here
Where on earth is it?
Hey!
What are you looking for?
One of my books is missing
Which book?
- Physics - You made a mess of my wardrobe
It's okay
The book is in school I forgot to take it
Then let me go to school
What's wrong with him?
- Bye - Appu
Where did it go?
Oh my, a sickle!
You?
Oh God!
Is your aunty there?
Is your aunty home?
- Oh God! - Yes... no
What happened to you, uncle?
A coconut fell on my face
Coconut?
Then do I say my wife threw a coconut at me?
Has your aunty learned martial arts?
Oh God!
Cruella cut my kidney into pieces
French Revolution
From 1789...
Hey, how was it?
Couldn't read
Whether you read it or not I'll take it home today
Why? Your family went on a vacation?
Yes, for my niece's wedding
Teacher is coming
In their colonies...
Hey
There is a small problem
I don't want to read just want to see the photos
- It's not that - Then what?
The book is missing
Silence!
Who is talking there?
If anyone wants to talk I can wait outside
How can you do this to me, Appu?
I know you are lying
You don't want to give it to me
I swear on my Mother it's missing
I want to see it just once Then you can keep it
I kept it on top of the shelf to read it at night
That's when aunty and Kunjunni came
To hell with your aunty!
When I looked in the morning, it was gone
Trust me, buddy
I don't want to hear it
Tell me the truth
We don't know, we didn't take it
Hey guys...
Tell me the truth
Or you will see Muthalib's real face
Aren't we partners?
- You think we will do it? - Trust us, man
I don't trust anyone
If I don't get the book by evening it will tip the whole game
We get the game you are playing
You want to keep the money to yourself
Hey!
- I'll break your nose - No! - Stop it!
Come here
- Let him go, Muthu - I'll finish you - He will die
Sudheesh, run!
- Let go of me - No - Let go
Get lost!
There is no point sitting like this
I need a clear explanation in this regard
What a shame, sir
Class was suspended over an imaginary erotic book
It's not what you think, sir
We are yet to check grade eight
Enough
Enough with the drama
Poor children
At one point, even I doubted them
Anyway...
who gave you this information?
It's...
A well-wisher of our school
You believed a random person?
What a pity!
And you supported him
So pathetic!
No more inspection without my orders
No!
Understood?
There he is
Indu...
I don't want to talk to you, Adarsh
Indu, I just wanted to say...
I don't want to know
If you talk to me again...
I'll tell Lakshmi sir that the book is with you
Come
Sorry, Sudheesh
Please forgive me
I couldn't control my anger
Sorry
I didn't cheat you guys
Have I ever done anything without you?
Whenever I steal puff from the bakery...
I share it with you
Yeah!
Now please tell the truth
Did you take it?
Don't make me lose it
Yes, I stole it and sold it to someone else
What will you do?
I don't know
Hey!
Lord Almighty, 'Nascalite' is here
Goo-Good morning, sir
Where is it?
It's at my friend's house
I'll give it tomorrow itself
I didn't give it to your friend
- Did I? - No
At what time tomorrow?
Around nine in the morning
It should be at my shop by nine o'clock
If not...
You will come home!?
Your father Thayyil Moidu is a friend
So I won't come to your house
But Naxal will arrive in style
Where?
To your school
And I'll end your studies
Got it?
O Lord!
- It's for you as well - Please don't kill me
'Jalaja Bakery, Manikyamangalam'
If these difficulties go away by God, I won't miss a single fast
Muthe
How much money do you need...
to solve this problem?
Rupees 600
Do you have it?
We made 80 rupees from book rental
Minus 80 from 600 and we get...
(doing the math)
Yes, 520
So we need 520 rupees to solve this
If we don't pay up... he will come to school
- Isn't that so? - Do you have an onion?
Why?
If you sleep with an onion under your arms...
you will get a fever by morning
Then I don't have to go to school
Then he will come to your house
O Lord, such bad luck!
Sudarshan is here
- Boss is here - Ask him for money
Why is he back?
- Excuse me? - What?
Can I get this month's salary now?
Why do you need advance salary? You are just a student
Shut up and get to work
I'll pay the correct salary on the correct day
Have I ever held it back?
Move! Don't get me started on the puff you have eaten
What will do I, my dear Lord?
Muthe...
- Shall I run away? - He has started again
- Bombay is best - Where?
Muthe
The book went missing since last period yesterday, right?
Yes
What was the period before that?
The period before was...
We were in the lab
I know who took it
Appu
Can you stop at the temple and pay for the puja offering?
It's your father's birthday
I'll get the offering later
Go now
Hey
Did you read the book I gave you?
No
That syllabus is over
Listen
There is no problem with reading such books
But bringing it home is a bit risky
One more thing
Not everything in it is true
What about the cover?
Front page is unmissable, kid
Damn the cover!
Help me, Goddess!
Here is your book
I've returned it in time
Don't blame me later
Okay
Hey
Hold these books for me
I'll pray and come back soon
Or keep them in your bag
I'll drop you off to school
Here
Why do you look as if you are hiding the book?
I mean, the erotic book
Just kidding
Go keep the books
But I'll definitely catch the guy
Whoever he is he will be finished
Have you ever seen any erotic book...
the kind Lakshmi sir was talking about?
I've seen them hanging in front of shops
- And you? - I've seen them in shops too
There goes Lakshmi
Oh my!
That man will last a lifetime
Even a snakebite won't kill him
Hey
Here
You got 520 rupees with you?
Doesn't your father work in the Gulf?
No Muthe, I got only two rupees with me
Let's go
Every kid in this school is dirt-poor
I'm in big trouble
They think that I took it
Muthu seems completely lost
We have to return it asap
I don't even want to read it
But...
There is a problem
Now what?
- I got it this morning - Then?
Just kidding!
Go keep the books
But I'll definitely catch the guy
Whoever he is he will be finished
Are you crazy?
Erotic book in temple donation box?
If it comes out there will be big trouble
Haven't you seen the movie 'Guru'?
Leave it
You are playing with the Goddess Herself
You won't pass high school and your head will explode
- But I... - Don't say a word, go take it
Go right now
- My bag - I'll take the bag
Hey Alex
Oh my dear Goddess!
Menon?
- Menon - What happened, Pujari?
- What... - Do you see this?
Some miscreant left in the donation box
The temple has been defiled
We must react
We cannot turn a blind eye to this
Pujari, we shouldn't create problems here
I never saw this
I'll throw it away on my way home
Pujari didn't see it either
So it's settled
- But... - Close the temple, Pujari
O Lord, forgive all my sins
Goddess... Oh no!
Mother Goddess, kindly remove all obstacles
Oh dear! It's Indu's father
- Hello Menon - Hi
- Menon - Sorry Nair, it's an emergency
- Oops! Sorry - Everyone is busy
Sorry, I'm busy
See, he is also busy
So what I'm saying is...
I'm jobless and so are you
- So what do we do? - In that case...
- shall we have a drink? - Good idea
Where shall we drink from?
- Uncle, move - Oh dear!
Are you out to kill people?
Shall I get you some tea?
No, no, no, no
Dravid?
It wasn't me, Raman
- You ask him, Raman - Have you lost it too, Sura?
- Raman, you know me well - Know what?
I'm a good man but you see what he did
- Let's talk peacefully - Do you see my fence?
- No need to tell me - I'll kill him
- Let go of my hand - Stop it, Sura
Relax, Sura
I've told you many times I'm Saji, not Sura
Whoever you are What's the matter with you?
I mend the fence, he breaks it
I mend it, he breaks it
- It's been a month... - My dear Saji...
- It's Sura - Is that your problem?
(indistinct chatter)
Relax
Menon is asking you to calm down...
- Airplane! - Look how big it is, Sura
- See? - Yeah, right
You broke my fence?
(indistinct chatter)
Have you no respect for this poor Menon?
Alright, keep fighting
Move!
Stop fighting, let's go home
Excuse me, Sanal sir
- I think grade eight... - Hold your thoughts
I'm not going with you
Thanks to you, I'd to bear Copper's sermon yesterday
I'm sure it's in the school itself
- Then do one thing - Tell me
Look for it yourself
- I'm not coming - But...
His good-for-nothing intelligence
What?
Hey
Come here
- Mahima - Present, teacher
- Manoj T.V. - Present, teacher
Muthalib
- Muthalib? - Hey
Roll call
Didn't I drop you off in the morning?
Then where did you go?
I'd to... use the washroom
It should be part of your morning routine
Hurry up to class
What's wrong with you, Muthalib?
Stand up
I'm not feeling well, teacher
I feel sick
Got a headache too
My tummy is also hurting
May I use the washroom?
Go
Move, move, move
- Nandakrishnan - Present, teacher
- Najas - Present, teacher
- Omanakuttan - Present, teacher
Parvathy Krishna
Naxal will come any time now
I'll be done for
Get lost!
I...
I'll tell you...
It wasn't me but Abdu...
You!
- Rascal, scoundrel - Muthe, please...
Don't you dare say anything
- Let go of me - Hey!
Stop there
You put me through so much stress
- I'll kill you, rascal - Muthalib
Adarsh
Muthalib, stop it
What is this? Muthalib
I said, stop
- It's a fight - Stop it, boys!
Come on
Let go of me
Hey, stop it!
Muthalib, don't shinny him
Stop it, Muthalib or he will die
I won't let him go, teacher
- I won't let go - I told you let him go
Appu!
Stop it... Stop it...
Please don't hit me, teacher
Hey, move
Come here
Move
Hold out your hand
Hold it out, come on
Hold out, such audacity!
- Now your turn - Please sir
I said hold out your hand
Hold it out, come on
Sir, I told you an erotic book is circulating in this school
But you refused to believe me
You said your students were innocent
Look what happened?
They fought in front of the classroom
Summon their parents, sir
This high school has been following a great tradition for the past 30 years
Never before...
has such a heinous incident happened here
This school has consistently achieved 100% success
Not to mention discipline
You claim to be a believer
Yet your son turned out like this
Despite committing such an offence...
look how he stands before us
The boy is shameless
Here
Look, Moidu
Are these the actions of a 15 year old?
No
If he continues to study in this school...
he might be a bad influence on other kids
Adarsh's mother
Heard about your son's antics?
How many children do you have?
- One - Where is his father?
He is in Saudi
No wonder!
It's your fault
Mothers pamper their only sons way too much
And they end up like this
That's our tradition
I don't owe an explanation
The management and I have decided to expel both of them
You got anything to say, Rema?
Sir...
they are in grade 10
Can something be done?
Sorry Moidu, nothing can be done now
This is a serious offence
They will suffer its consequences
One more thing
Don't come here for the transfer certificate
Everything is kept ready
Sign and leave, that's all
I don't believe that what I'm doing will reform you
But if I give in now...
it will spoil the rest of my students too
It won't stop here with Muthalib or Adarsh
Who is giving it to them?
Where does it come from?
I want to know everything
I'm reporting this to the police
Sir...
let's rethink that
What for?
Excuse me, sir
Just a minute
This is a messy case
If we inform the police there will be an uproar
Our reputation before other schools will be ruined
- New admissions will reduce - Then?
Tell me what you have in mind
Our children should hesitate to even think about this
I got a clear-cut plan
You just support me, sir
Okay?
Come
Come on, sir
This special assembly...
has been convened for a specific purpose
Many of you already know about it
Our school and our society itself...
uphold certain moral values
These boys were engaged in some despicable acts...
which challenge these values
We aren't ready to brush it off...
as teenage curiosity
Therefore...
they don't deserve any mercy
Why do your parents...
send you to school?
To learn
We teachers come to school to teach you
Not to fuel your sexual curiosity
So now
These two boys...
who are likely to become anti-social elements
of this village in the future
Muthalib and Adarsh Madhavan of grade 10-C
will destroy the obscene book that they read...
before your very eyes
Now
On behalf of these boys...
their parents will read out this letter of apology
Muthalib's father
K.T. Moidu
Come
Muthalib M.T.
a grade 10 student...
of Vidya Bhavan School...
has read...
an erotic book...
and distributed the same to other students...
thus defaming...
the morality and reputation...
of this school and its students
I, Muthalib's father...
on behalf of my son...
sincerely apologise...
to this school...
its teachers...
and students
Adarsh Madhavan's mother
Rema Madhavan
Adarsh Madhavan
a grade 10 student...
of Vidya Bhavan School...
has read...
an erotic book...
and distributed the same...
to other students...
thus defaming...
the morality...
the morality and reputation...
of this school and its students
I, Adarsh's mother...
on behalf of my son...
sincerely apologise...
to this school...
its teachers and students
Mother
Mother...
Mother
"From untruth, lead me to the truth"
"From darkness, lead me to light"
"From death, lead me to immortality"
"Let there be peace"
Sir...
Who are you in this story? Appu, Muthu or Abdu?
After 21 years this is just a story for you
Back then, it was about a few lives
The hormonal changes and curiosity in a 15 year old...
might be the reason why they did that
Here's a question for you
Are Appu and Muthu really guilty?
Did they deserve that punishment?
No
So who is at fault here?
There is a chapter in biology
It's called 'Reproduction'
In those days, no teacher taught that chapter in class
Some teachers even asked students to study it themselves
Aren't you being taught that chapter?
No?
Children's curiosity along with lack of sex education...
lead them to learn things from outside
That's what Muthu and Appu did
Tell me, ma'am
Would you have done the same thing if you were principal then?
No
Your principal said, 'No'
In that case those kids can perform today
Can't they, ma'am?
What do you mean, sir?
Do you want us to support this?
How can you compare those who brought an erotic book to class in 2001
with those who did such a vulgar act...
inside a classroom in 2023?
Did this happen due to a lack of sex education?
Justifying coming-of-age mistakes is a new trend
Sir, you tell me what to do
How do I handle this?
Explain everything to them in detail?
Shall we play a game?
Yes, sir
Do you see the colourful balloons placed to celebrate school's 75th anniversary?
Those are helium balloons, sir
Touch it and you will be fined
Is that so?
- Why don't we take them? - Sure, sir
Hey, only when I ask you to
It's just a game so don't get too excited
With your permission, ma'am
Boys first
See those red balloons?
Go get them on my signal
Not everyone will get it
And stop when I tell you to
- Ready? - Ready
The game starts...
now!
Run, run, fast
Careful
Don't fight
Be careful
Stop
Those who got red balloons, come forward
Come on, everyone
Now it's the girls' turn
The girls must collect yellow balloons
The boys could collect only a few balloons because they fought
- Ready? - Ready, sir
You can't beat the boys with this energy
- Are you ready? - Yes, sir
That's the spirit
Okay? Ready, set, go!
Hurry up
Look out
Run, run, run
Time up
Stop
Those who got the balloons come to the front row
See how well they played and beat the boys?
So...
Next game
Blue for boys
Stop
Green for girls
Stop
If you didn't get a balloon, don't worry
You have one more chance
Pick up an orange balloon in five seconds
Come on, fast
- Is the game over, sir? - No
Let's move to the next phase
When I say, some colours should be paired
There is a time limit
If you can't do it, you are out
You will be really out
All eyes on the screen, here it comes
Sir?
What about us?
My friend, the game has just begun
Wait and watch
Ma'am
Do you know what is special about the colours in front?
Red, blue, yellow
What is special about these three colours?
- They are the primary colours - What?
They are the primary colours
Correct
What happens when one primary colour is combined with another?
Secondary colour, sir
We already learned it
So what are we waiting for?
The primary colours are paired
Now we need the secondary colours
You said you already learned it
Chase the secondary colours
One more thing
Primary colours can only be paired if secondary colours are present
- Okay - Ma'am...
What is the secondary colour of red and yellow?
I don't know, I teach biology
In the case of light, I don't know
But in the case of colour, orange
- Let's go - Run
Shaun, the secondary colour of blue and yellow is green
Go get it, quick
Ma'am, see how colourful your children look
How about we fly these balloons together?
Yes!
Then let them fly high
And hold your hands
Do you have a problem standing together like this?
The last time we stood like this we were in grade three, sir
That's it, ma'am
It's quite simple
Fertilise the roots instead of the bud
When discrimination ends, problems end
Let them grow together
Is it okay?
I think it's the principal
Who are you? What are you doing here?
We are former students of this school
Grade 10 batch of 2005
Are you planning a get-together here?
Not here, ma'am
- We gathered at a nearby resort - Okay
We were about to leave after lunch
Just came to revive old memories
That's why we are here
Ma'am, we want to go to the old block...
and take some photos
If we had your permission...
Why not? Please go on
- Take as many photos as you want - Thank you
Just inform the security
- Thank you, ma'am - Okay
And one more thing
First, women can go and take photos
Then the men can go
Okay
~ It's scorching, it's blazing
~ Heartbeats are racing
~ It's scorching, it's blazing
~ Feels like we are braising
~ Racing to peek the spicy page-turner
~ Ticklish thrills await us further
~ Ducking, diving and dodging stares
~ Finding a nook but, oh no, more players
~ Playing hide ‘n seek
~ Until we are dead beat
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
~ O dear stolen book
~ Don't let us meet defeat
~ O dear stolen book
~ Don't let us meet defeat
~ Hard to find, harder to keep
~ Within reach, temptation runs deep
~ Satan's favourite, so we are told
~ Leading us down a path so bold
~ Seeking spots, where none will see
~ Let's hurry to satisfy desire's plea
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book
~ Don't let us get caught
~ O sacred book