2018

Around 100 years back...

To be precise, it was in July, 1924...

when the worst deluge happened in Kerala.

Since it was the year "1999" in the Malayalam calendar,

elders refer to it as the '99 floods.

I only remember what my father told me about it.

Dad told me that the entire state was submerged back then.

If a hill station like Munnar were flooded,

just imagine the magnitude of the water levels!

During those floods...

There was a hill called Karinthiri Hill...

According to my dad, the whole hill was washed away.

And... back then....

there was a train service in Munnar.

Even that was ruined during those floods.

The railway system in Munnar, known as Kundala Valley Railway,

was the first monorail system in India.

The disaster resulted in the loss of many human lives,

as well as numerous animals, plants, and people's possessions.

Kerala also lost this railway system during this catastrophe.

Kerala received unprecedented rains,

which was 64% higher than normal,

during that monsoon season.

Kerala received 3,368 mm of rain...

during that period,

according to historical records.

Two different reasons have been cited for causing the floods.

One, the Periyar river was in spate and the water flooded the mainlands.

And the second reason was that the Mullaperiyar dam had a leak.

And this debate has been ongoing for several years.

My dear Suresh, don't utter such foolishness on TV.

Have you read the report that Gadgil submitted,

for the preservation of Western Ghats?

I have read it!

The more we harm nature,

the more frequent and severe natural disasters will become.

Each calamity that has occurred over the years

have had specific natural causes.

My dear friend, those are tales of the past.

Did we have so many facilities then?

Today, we have a very efficient infrastructure in Kerala.

And we have capable officers who are aware of what has to be done.

But, all that won't be necessary.

Such a disaster,

I mean, a flood...

Such a disaster is not going to happen in Kerala again!

I am 100% sure!

July 21, 2018 Aruvikkulam

Are you busy, Sir?

What is it, Chechi?

Sir, Anoop is here.

He has been waiting for a long time.

Don't take advantage of me, just because I call you 'Chechi'!

I've already told that fool so many times...

He is a naive fellow, Sir.

He is my friend's son.

At least for the sake of her peace of mind...

Giving peace of mind to the public...

is a part of maintaining law and order, right?

One minute, Sir.

Please don't get angry, Sir.

I'm really stressed. That's why!

How many times have I told you...

that there's no connection between the Police and the military?

If there's any such verification,

they have their own procedures and methods.

My work Visa is almost ready, Sir.

Aargh!

So, if that verification comes up in between...

You can call the DGP or IG and do something, can't you?

Oh!

As if they don't have any other work!

Why did you join the army if you're such a coward?

And then, you made a fake medical certificate and came here...

to trouble us!

Get going! We are loaded with work here!

You just have to make a phone call, Sir!

If you come here one more time for this,

I will put you behind bars.

You'll need an original medical certificate then!

This applies to you as well, Chechi!

Get lost!

- Bugger! - Shall we go?

Don't worry.

Come with me.

That girl I told you about? Her family called this morning.

Shall we visit them this Sunday?

My dear Chechi, being single is not my issue.

How many times have I been humiliated now!

I'm done with it!

Isn't the Government paying you a salary, Chechi?

Then why are you doing this broker's job?

Bloody rascal!

Are you messing with the police?

Get lost!

Hey, Anoop!

You will prosper only when you sever all ties with him!

That's right.

Him and his egg-shaped helmet!

Come, hop on.

- Shall we go? - Yes.

Hey,

in case an outsider comes here for the verification,

won't we know about it?

Or else, they will need to disguise themselves.

Hey Alex!

How can you shut your shop and roam around like this?

You will prosper only when you sever all ties with him!

It's correct now!

Of course, he's just the right person to advise.

What's your problem? Go back inside!

Go on, go on!

You're the manager of the blind man's super market, right?

Go on! Isn't it such an esteemed job?

Chetta! One lemon soda!

I have a worker here. He hasn't come today.

So, I can't give you a lemon soda.

Worker?

I help you because you are a poor, blind man!

And now you're also mocking me!

I'm just waiting for my Visa. I will fly to Dubai.

You can make the lemon soda all alone then!

The sky is really clouded today.

The kids are cheerfully arriving at school with multicolored umbrellas.

Your neighbour, Cleetus, the fox, is dropping his kids at the school.

Well,

our "Rocket" bus arrived at its usual breakneck speed...

and has already departed.

Simon is impatiently waiting to ring the school bell,

like a hen about to lay an egg.

Malathy teacher is arriving on her scooter,

as if she is landing an airplane!

I wonder why doesn't she apply brakes?

Every time she halts the scooter using her feet.

Our Roly-Poly and gang, wonder where they are?

My father will be here for Onam holidays.

Well, here they are!

Anoop! Come here.

- Hey! - Yes.

Call Rameshan and ask him to arrange your Visa quickly.

You're capable of much more than this street-shop commentary.

- I'll try sending him a voice note. - Yes, do it.

Rameshetta,

I know I'm disturbing you.

But I should think about myself, right?

Don't forget about my Visa!

- I've sent it. - Okay.

But there's no blue tick yet.

- It will come. - Okay.

Rameshetta,

I know I'm disturbing you.

But I should think about myself, right?

Don't forget about my Visa!

- Hello. - Hello.

Give it to me.

Oh!

So, you'll answer only if I call from her number?

I was busy at work, Dad.

I didn't see your call.

Yeah, right!

Anyway, we can't delay this any further.

Since she made it clear that,

she cannot continue in this marriage,

the lawyer needs you to sign the papers.

Well, you already fooled me once saying that you'll come for Vishu.

It's not like that. I've applied for leave this time.

It will be approved for sure.

Can you please pass the phone to Anu?

She isn't interested in talking to you.

We'll talk once you get here.

Let me see.

Things will be turn chaotic here if I also take a leave.

I'll call you later.

Your wife's due date is next month, right?

Yes.

You can use my leave to visit your home.

I don't have anything urgent to do there right now.

Call your wife and tell her.

Thank you!

- Hello. - Hello.

Aunty...

I'll put him on, Aunty.

It's a call from your Mom, bro.

Shucks!

Haven't I told you not to call me often?

Why are you calling me now?

- It's nothing. - Is anyone on their death bed?

No, right?

Hang up! I will come there.

Your daughter asked for a notebook...

- Hold this. - I will move it, Chechi.

Hey, who are these people?

They've parked the vehicle in the middle of the road.

They couldn't find any other place here!

Stupid people!

They could only park in the middle of the road!

It's a car registered in Kerala.

Smash it! Let's see what they will do!

Hey!

Hey, what's your problem?