1 00:00:00,576 --> 00:02:22,576 Translated by anysubtitle.com 2 00:02:32,600 --> 00:02:35,580 Eliamma's husband worked for Chakkala builders for a lifetime 3 00:02:36,160 --> 00:02:38,730 He died at work, falling form a building under construction 4 00:02:39,430 --> 00:02:40,690 They turned their back on her 5 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:43,810 Let it be.. but they don't even admit that he worked for them 6 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:46,650 Is this builder legally registered? 7 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:48,760 Hmm..are they..? 8 00:02:48,940 --> 00:02:50,350 No worries, I will take care of it 9 00:02:50,690 --> 00:02:53,390 She does not have the money to run the case 10 00:02:54,560 --> 00:02:57,070 Devout prayer only won't help, where a legal fight is needed, right? 11 00:02:57,700 --> 00:02:59,360 That's when I thought about you 12 00:02:59,780 --> 00:03:02,770 You don't worry, sister..we will devoutly fight the case 13 00:03:04,570 --> 00:03:06,150 [MOBILE PHONE BUZZES] 14 00:03:07,110 --> 00:03:09,170 I shall call you, off you go.. 15 00:03:10,650 --> 00:03:13,400 Hello Father, it's me Aishwarya 16 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:14,920 Tell me, Aishwarya 17 00:03:15,110 --> 00:03:17,070 Could you help with some story idea? Some thing we could break 18 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:20,990 What happened to the story I gave you last time- the one against the Bishop? 19 00:03:21,330 --> 00:03:23,480 Wasn't it taken down after the first run? 20 00:03:23,830 --> 00:03:24,890 That won't happen, this time. 21 00:03:25,260 --> 00:03:26,850 Are you sure? A hundred percent 22 00:03:27,310 --> 00:03:29,000 OK, then I will give you a story on quarrying.. 23 00:03:29,330 --> 00:03:31,000 Call me in the evening OK 24 00:03:31,290 --> 00:03:33,470 [VOICE OVER]The quarry, that violates the forest act is proving dangerous .. 25 00:03:33,690 --> 00:03:35,540 .. to the lives of the people and the environment of the Chamankunnu village 26 00:03:35,940 --> 00:03:37,690 It is owned by Babuji, the leader of Jana Congress party 27 00:03:38,230 --> 00:03:40,620 That woman's sound bite should come right here, after my voice over 28 00:03:47,580 --> 00:03:49,480 [PHONE LINE RINGING] 29 00:03:50,890 --> 00:03:53,550 Hello Hello, this is Aishwarya from Kottayam 30 00:03:53,870 --> 00:03:56,750 Minister's sound bite from Trivandrum should be inserted in the story 31 00:03:57,190 --> 00:04:00,440 I am a trainee.. Then pass it to somebody else 32 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:02,610 It's Aishwarya ... 33 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:04,390 What's it? - Brother George.. 34 00:04:04,870 --> 00:04:09,040 The quarry story is ready, Minister's soundbite will be ingested from Trivandrum 35 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:11,150 You may please insert it from the desk - OK, will do 36 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:13,070 [PHONE DISCONNECTS] 37 00:04:14,130 --> 00:04:17,210 It's an auto-man, not the Ottoman [CORRECTING THE COPY] 38 00:04:17,550 --> 00:04:18,340 Sorry, Sir..sorry 39 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:22,150 MINISTER: If somebody is violating the law using political clout... 40 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:26,380 .. it will be strictly dealt with, no matter how powerful he is 41 00:04:30,180 --> 00:04:32,080 So, you will be going gaga over this, the whole day 42 00:04:32,550 --> 00:04:34,300 Huh..my sleep will be definitely ruined. 43 00:04:34,640 --> 00:04:36,110 Really? Will Babuji act out? 44 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:39,170 No doubt, aren't we the party that grows as it splits ? 45 00:04:40,060 --> 00:04:41,650 Have tea, before you leave.. 46 00:04:41,970 --> 00:04:45,000 I need to be at Chalakkudy before 4 PM 47 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:51,300 [NEWS TRACK MONTAGE PLAYING] 48 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,940 Hello and welcome to the show, 'News track' 49 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:56,160 'Kerala - A state ruled by the Quarry mafia' 50 00:04:56,450 --> 00:04:58,750 Yes..yes..I am just switching it on 51 00:05:01,420 --> 00:05:03,800 Dad, Father Purampokkil is a panelist in this discussion 52 00:05:04,300 --> 00:05:06,810 ANCHOR: You are not only a quarry owner, but an MLA as well.. 53 00:05:07,210 --> 00:05:12,240 So what? This Father is an ass-kisser of those foreign funded environmentalists 54 00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:15,390 ANCHOR: Please don't use abusive language - Seems our Father is being targeted 55 00:05:15,770 --> 00:05:16,800 ..or else you stop talking He will give a befitting reply 56 00:05:17,830 --> 00:05:20,160 Oh..God, the power has gone, how could we grind this now? 57 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:24,250 This Father Purampokkil is nothing but an utter nuisance 58 00:05:24,620 --> 00:05:25,590 ..son of Satan 59 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:29,080 Stop it..I've been listening to your crap for quite some time 60 00:05:29,610 --> 00:05:32,300 Look, don't make me, a priest to swear at you 61 00:05:33,140 --> 00:05:36,430 Your run the quarry violating all the rules and regulations, isn't it? 62 00:05:37,090 --> 00:05:39,240 If you go on with it, the protest will intensify 63 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:43,540 You can't simply getaway bitching me on a public platform like this 64 00:05:43,730 --> 00:05:45,160 Then you come marching on with your flag. 65 00:05:45,450 --> 00:05:47,690 I have gun on me, will shoot you full of holes 66 00:05:48,170 --> 00:05:50,890 By the way, what did he say, Minister Thommi? 67 00:05:51,510 --> 00:05:55,430 He wants to put me away, right? He will be utterly disappointed 68 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:57,650 The Minister didn't say so - He certainly did 69 00:05:57,850 --> 00:05:59,010 No, he did not - He did [BABUJI ARGUES] 70 00:05:59,220 --> 00:06:01,870 Don't try to confuse the viewers..let's listen to his words once again 71 00:06:02,620 --> 00:06:08,580 The District Collector has issued notice to the owners of the illegal quarry.. 72 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:13,840 If somebody is violating the law using political clout.... 73 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:19,250 ..it will be strictly dealt with, no matter how powerful he is 74 00:06:19,930 --> 00:06:21,550 Don't you listen? Didn't he just threaten to put me away .. Huh.! 75 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,790 Babuji, what do you hear with? 76 00:06:23,950 --> 00:06:25,230 [FATHER CHUCKLES] 77 00:06:25,730 --> 00:06:29,970 His sensory organs have gone for a toss Must be Satan’s handiwork 78 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:32,750 [VEHICLES WHOOSHING BY] 79 00:06:33,260 --> 00:06:36,970 Hello, Kuru.. Is your Minister Thommi around? 80 00:06:38,970 --> 00:06:41,910 No, he is in a meeting - What 'mating'? 81 00:06:42,540 --> 00:06:45,420 I will put an end to all of his 'matings', got me? 82 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:49,570 Better you tell him, if he dare bothering me again.. 83 00:06:50,330 --> 00:06:51,960 I will have his ass blasted with gunpowder 84 00:06:52,430 --> 00:06:54,610 Got me..you.! Yep..ah.. 85 00:06:55,650 --> 00:06:58,490 News track ends here, coming up next is 'Crime stopper' with P V Rajesh 86 00:07:00,170 --> 00:07:02,080 Huh...excuse me.. 87 00:07:02,820 --> 00:07:04,640 [HURRIED FOOTSTEPS] 88 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:06,080 Huh.. 89 00:07:07,650 --> 00:07:08,840 [WASHROOM DOOR OPENS] 90 00:07:10,270 --> 00:07:12,410 [CHANDRAPRAKASH PANTS] 91 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:18,640 [PHONE VIBRATES] 92 00:07:21,920 --> 00:07:23,450 Hello Bro, I am already off.. 93 00:07:23,890 --> 00:07:26,450 Pradeep's bike is in the garage I'll pick him and come to the club 94 00:07:26,780 --> 00:07:28,090 OK - OK 95 00:07:31,840 --> 00:07:33,690 Bro, why don't you switch it off before peeing? 96 00:07:34,020 --> 00:07:35,510 The sound is ear-pounding 97 00:07:35,770 --> 00:07:37,730 Never mind your ears, my bladder was about to blast 98 00:07:45,990 --> 00:07:47,900 Hey..your chitty installment is due - Will pay later 99 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:49,200 [DOOR SLAMS SHUT] 100 00:07:49,430 --> 00:07:50,970 Was it you who opened fire today? 101 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:52,190 What firing? 102 00:07:52,830 --> 00:07:56,130 'Barcelona opened fire, thrice in to Real Madrid's goal post' 103 00:07:56,710 --> 00:07:58,090 [SHE CHUCKLES] 104 00:07:59,010 --> 00:08:02,840 Manjari, football is no gunfight Why should we use war terms in a game? 105 00:08:04,290 --> 00:08:05,760 Referring our style book once in a while won't hurt 106 00:08:06,260 --> 00:08:08,010 [MOBILE PHONE CHIMES] 107 00:08:08,290 --> 00:08:10,630 Yes..I am coming .. 108 00:08:11,250 --> 00:08:12,880 [NOSTALGIC FILM SONG FROM A DISTANCE] 109 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:17,890 Your English daily fired 12 journalist at a go 110 00:08:18,550 --> 00:08:20,280 Did you even lift a finger against it? 111 00:08:20,720 --> 00:08:22,920 Else ways, y'all play rebel on face book, all the time 112 00:08:24,370 --> 00:08:26,040 Answer me, don't you have anything to say? 113 00:08:26,420 --> 00:08:27,580 What should I say, bro? 114 00:08:27,770 --> 00:08:30,160 All of them have been working for more than two decades 115 00:08:30,910 --> 00:08:35,140 Many of them are in their fifties. How could they possibly find another job? 116 00:08:35,610 --> 00:08:37,000 [INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER & MUSIC] 117 00:08:37,430 --> 00:08:38,520 Answer me.. 118 00:08:39,050 --> 00:08:41,280 What should I do? You don't have an opinion! 119 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:44,910 [BAR CHATTER & MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND] - Is he gone? 120 00:08:45,790 --> 00:08:47,590 Hmm...hey.. 121 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,250 What's you opinion? 122 00:08:49,590 --> 00:08:54,550 [CAR MUSIC SYSTEM PLAYS] Track: ♪Thannathan by Mudiyan ♪ 123 00:08:56,160 --> 00:09:01,020 Track: ♪Thannathan by Mudiyan ♪ 124 00:09:01,700 --> 00:09:08,960 ♪ Whom to blame if my theatre of desire falls flat ? ♪ 125 00:09:10,690 --> 00:09:12,200 ♪ It’s me and me only ♪ 126 00:09:12,430 --> 00:09:15,930 ♪ At the top of you ladder of dream.. ♪ 127 00:09:16,310 --> 00:09:19,730 [SONG STOPS ABRUPTLY] [PHONE CHIMES] 128 00:09:22,940 --> 00:09:24,410 Hello Are you free now? 129 00:09:24,840 --> 00:09:26,680 I am in a meeting, will call you later 130 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:30,610 [DOOR OPENS] 131 00:09:33,790 --> 00:09:34,300 [DOOR SHUTS] 132 00:09:35,390 --> 00:09:39,910 [INDISTINCT CHATTERING AFAR] 133 00:09:44,930 --> 00:09:46,540 Don't you dare rubbish the union! 134 00:09:47,260 --> 00:09:49,700 Oh.. you guys react selectively 135 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:54,110 The public may not be aware of that, but all the sane journalists are 136 00:09:54,420 --> 00:09:56,380 As if you are the sanest of the lot 137 00:09:56,790 --> 00:09:58,810 I am perfectly sane, that's why I question your insanity 138 00:09:59,420 --> 00:10:03,300 What's Pillachettan's issue today? - Nothing spicy... 139 00:10:04,030 --> 00:10:06,030 He says all the union guys are good for nothing 140 00:10:06,410 --> 00:10:07,060 [HE CHUCKLES] 141 00:10:07,430 --> 00:10:09,180 [MOTORBIKE APPROACHES] 142 00:10:09,650 --> 00:10:12,090 Don't you have cigars? No, I thought you might have some 143 00:10:12,590 --> 00:10:15,520 No issues, we can get some from Kuttettan Oh..will have to beg from him 144 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:17,800 Park here 145 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:20,410 [MOTORBIKE HALTS] 146 00:10:21,430 --> 00:10:26,040 You are one of them, who attend press conferences for some gifts 147 00:10:26,550 --> 00:10:27,250 Shame on you.. 148 00:10:27,970 --> 00:10:31,210 After all, it's hard to make the shameless feel ashamed. 149 00:10:31,850 --> 00:10:33,420 Stupid bugger.. 150 00:10:34,390 --> 00:10:35,490 You've been irritating for while 151 00:10:35,720 --> 00:10:37,400 Hey..it will get even worse, if we step in I will punch your pulp out.. 152 00:10:37,580 --> 00:10:40,930 Do it then. Why did you back off? Come on, punch me... 153 00:10:42,190 --> 00:10:43,960 Come on, try me.. Don't make me do that 154 00:10:44,240 --> 00:10:48,120 Leave him.. Brother Pillai, come on He never understands.. 155 00:10:49,030 --> 00:10:50,950 Brother Pillai.. I've left my soul memoirs there 156 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:53,300 Manu bro, get his glass.. Bro, you're hitting the bottle everyday 157 00:10:53,720 --> 00:10:55,120 When did you turn up? Just now 158 00:10:55,380 --> 00:10:56,790 Mathew, get me a peg of.. 159 00:11:00,330 --> 00:11:03,350 Aren't you the superstar of the news television, the face of your channel ! 160 00:11:04,130 --> 00:11:06,410 Why couldn't you conduct a debate on the sacked journalists? 161 00:11:06,720 --> 00:11:08,270 Did you even carry a news story? 162 00:11:08,470 --> 00:11:10,730 We'd carried the news, bro - Who watches your channel? 163 00:11:11,110 --> 00:11:12,020 [PHONE CHIMES] 164 00:11:12,590 --> 00:11:16,370 Mr.Gossip monger, you have no right to criticize him 165 00:11:17,260 --> 00:11:20,920 Your yellow online journalism is a shame for the entire Malayali community 166 00:11:21,550 --> 00:11:24,220 Better you stop messing with me, like you do with everybody else 167 00:11:24,650 --> 00:11:27,030 Leave it, as a family does - When did he become my family? 168 00:11:27,510 --> 00:11:28,870 This is how it becomes, isn't it? How true! 169 00:11:29,800 --> 00:11:31,110 [CHANDRAPRAKASH CHUCKLES] 170 00:11:33,660 --> 00:11:35,570 [PARODY SONG MOCKING THE NEWSPAPER LANGUAGE] 171 00:11:36,070 --> 00:11:41,340 ♪You are an angel, alien to the 'press language'♪ 172 00:11:42,390 --> 00:11:43,830 Patros bro, aren't you going home? 173 00:11:44,020 --> 00:11:46,930 Please, don't force me to.. I'm not coming back to India 174 00:11:47,310 --> 00:11:49,580 Don't say so, come and visit your Prime Minister friend 175 00:11:50,250 --> 00:11:51,710 Look Hussain, let me say.. 176 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:56,310 MT Vasudevan Nair, KG Sankara Pillai P Govinda Pillai...[Malayalam authors] 177 00:11:56,680 --> 00:11:59,070 .. M P NarayanaPillai, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillaii [Caste Hindu surnames]. 178 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:00,740 You got me? Oh God..got it 179 00:12:01,260 --> 00:12:03,960 Are you talking about some karayogam? [Upper caste organisation] 180 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:06,280 Chandran, rumours are doing rounds that you are.... 181 00:12:06,700 --> 00:12:09,860 ..all set to replace Kurup as the Chief Editor 182 00:12:10,370 --> 00:12:11,950 Dear brother, please don't talk nonsense 183 00:12:12,270 --> 00:12:16,640 The top brass of all the media houses are afraid of the young guns 184 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:18,260 History has it that.. 185 00:12:18,880 --> 00:12:22,780 He knows that you have the firepower Dear bro, spare me.. 186 00:12:23,550 --> 00:12:26,000 I don't want to be the Editor or anything What was it about? 187 00:12:27,510 --> 00:12:30,660 His Chief Editor, Kurup has an affair 188 00:12:32,010 --> 00:12:34,440 I see, it must be the cleaning lady 189 00:12:37,340 --> 00:12:38,350 Suits his taste 190 00:12:38,690 --> 00:12:41,570 I was just joking. Don't pull off a story of it 191 00:12:42,590 --> 00:12:45,910 Let me tell you something, it's true, half of of it 192 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:49,150 Would you run the story with that half? Why not? 193 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:50,310 Hey, Chandran.. 194 00:12:55,760 --> 00:12:59,500 Can you invite my bro- in- law for some debate and give an earful ? 195 00:12:59,830 --> 00:13:01,840 It would be a big push for him ! Shall try 196 00:13:02,390 --> 00:13:03,160 Alright, then 197 00:13:04,430 --> 00:13:06,620 Hey Chandra, your first discussion was good 198 00:13:07,430 --> 00:13:11,100 You should have let Babuji loose Why did you interrupt? 199 00:13:11,610 --> 00:13:13,400 He was in terrific form Will see next time 200 00:13:13,810 --> 00:13:16,150 Hello? - Isn't he around? 201 00:13:16,440 --> 00:13:18,290 Yea, he is here - Can you give the phone? 202 00:13:18,660 --> 00:13:19,170 Sure.. 203 00:13:20,310 --> 00:13:21,830 [INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER & MUSIC] 204 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:22,890 It's for you 205 00:13:23,550 --> 00:13:24,170 It's Athira 206 00:13:26,010 --> 00:13:27,490 Did you tell her that I am here? - Yes 207 00:13:34,850 --> 00:13:35,520 Hello 208 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:51,770 Why did you come here at this time? - I've been trying to reach you whole day 209 00:13:54,300 --> 00:13:55,490 I was busy today 210 00:13:56,540 --> 00:13:57,480 What's the matter? 211 00:14:00,050 --> 00:14:02,320 You could wish me a happy birthday 212 00:14:03,190 --> 00:14:06,010 Sorry that I forgot, It's 15th today! 213 00:14:09,090 --> 00:14:12,780 It's 16 th, not 15 214 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:16,730 Happy birthday 215 00:14:22,310 --> 00:14:24,680 Are you free for a ride? 216 00:14:27,410 --> 00:14:28,430 I am not.. 217 00:14:39,820 --> 00:14:40,930 It's sweaty 218 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:51,120 Alright, then 219 00:15:12,600 --> 00:15:15,420 [MORNING SHOW MONTAGE PLAYING] 220 00:15:16,160 --> 00:15:17,530 Welcome to Pularmanju (Morning Mist) 221 00:15:18,190 --> 00:15:21,810 On this lovely morning we are here to talk about good words 222 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:28,580 Many fights could be avoided if we think twice before using words. 223 00:15:29,100 --> 00:15:32,690 No medicine can heal the wound caused by a harsh word 224 00:15:33,610 --> 00:15:35,070 What do you think, Dhanya? You are absolutely right 225 00:15:35,440 --> 00:15:37,520 Words should be sweet as honey... 226 00:15:37,900 --> 00:15:40,650 As raindrops,they should stimulate your ossicles 227 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:47,800 [Interrupting] Of course..let's listen to Prof. Anandakkuttan's words on this topic 228 00:15:51,780 --> 00:15:54,130 Pradeep, you are making this a habit, interrupting me on live shows.. 229 00:15:54,500 --> 00:15:55,680 Better you stop it.. 230 00:15:55,930 --> 00:15:58,860 Aren't you ashamed of spitting words like ossicles on a morning show? 231 00:15:59,240 --> 00:16:00,660 Even medieval poets would not have used those kind of words 232 00:16:00,820 --> 00:16:02,190 Get lost, you I will say whatever I like 233 00:16:02,770 --> 00:16:04,480 Hey.. 10 seconds 234 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:07,980 The story on three handed banana tree from Idukki is yet to come 235 00:16:08,270 --> 00:16:10,160 You may go faffing for a bit more 236 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:11,610 I have nothing to faff around with her 237 00:16:12,540 --> 00:16:13,970 [TV AUDIO] If you feel it stressful... 238 00:16:14,450 --> 00:16:15,520 Dad.. ..you can do it... 239 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:17,920 Dad.. ..keeping your arms at your side 240 00:16:18,730 --> 00:16:19,690 Have you slept? 241 00:16:21,800 --> 00:16:23,020 I am meditating 242 00:16:24,140 --> 00:16:24,980 [HE STRETCHES] 243 00:16:26,740 --> 00:16:30,250 Hope the Yoga class has woken up your mind and body 244 00:16:30,860 --> 00:16:33,460 Roopa, I really love rap songs 245 00:16:34,010 --> 00:16:37,120 I grew up listening to rap music, for lullabies 246 00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:39,460 Now Malayalam too has its own rap music 247 00:16:39,750 --> 00:16:42,390 Of course. Have you heard about Mudiyan? - No I have not 248 00:16:43,300 --> 00:16:46,010 Then, here he is.. Mudiyan, the long- haired, as the name suggests 249 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:47,210 [HE CHUCKLES] 250 00:16:47,500 --> 00:16:49,240 Welcome to the show, Morning Malayalam - Thank you 251 00:16:49,700 --> 00:16:53,240 Let me start with a simple question, how did you get his nick name, Mudiyan? 252 00:16:53,580 --> 00:16:56,420 Back then, I had long hair, so people started calling me Mudiyan 253 00:16:56,660 --> 00:16:59,290 And that's been your name since. - Yea, now I drip in this name 254 00:17:00,040 --> 00:17:03,510 Let me clear a doubt, a public perception, in fact.. 255 00:17:03,980 --> 00:17:07,550 Is it true that you rappers are drug addicts?? 256 00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:10,830 No..no, people always say things ..sis 257 00:17:11,350 --> 00:17:13,520 As far as I am concerned, I am allergic to smoke 258 00:17:13,920 --> 00:17:15,550 My body is weak since childhood 259 00:17:15,910 --> 00:17:17,330 I don't have any such habits 260 00:17:17,840 --> 00:17:19,920 Your song 'Thannathan' has gone viral these days 261 00:17:20,570 --> 00:17:21,970 How did you come to create this song? 262 00:17:22,290 --> 00:17:25,440 I am from Idukki. My parents are plantation workers 263 00:17:25,800 --> 00:17:29,020 They used to sing songs, and I just followed their steps 264 00:17:29,630 --> 00:17:31,330 It's been a while, since I reached Kochi 265 00:17:32,140 --> 00:17:34,140 I started listening to rap music from here only 266 00:17:34,460 --> 00:17:37,420 This song simply happened like that.. I just hummed into it, quite naturally 267 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:41,460 Let's watch Mudiyans latest song, Thannathan 268 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:43,020 Of course, we should .. 269 00:17:43,750 --> 00:17:52,270 ♪ Whom to blame if my theatre of desire falls flat ♪ 270 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:54,650 ♪ It’s me and me only ♪ 271 00:17:55,030 --> 00:18:04,570 ♪ Whom to meet at the top of you ladder of dream? ♪ 272 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:09,620 ♪ ♪ 273 00:18:11,720 --> 00:18:13,670 Hey, Isn't that you on the TV? ♪♪ 274 00:18:14,180 --> 00:18:16,410 Yep..both are me only Your Thannathan rocks, congrats 275 00:18:16,870 --> 00:18:19,970 Thanks, counsel.. The show is pre-recorded 276 00:18:20,290 --> 00:18:22,170 What's the issue with the resident's association? 277 00:18:22,460 --> 00:18:24,330 What issue? It's their usual moral policing, nothing more 278 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:26,220 Oh...OK 279 00:18:27,180 --> 00:18:29,680 Hey Meera, there is a complaint that you made the... 280 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:32,660 ..pick up vehicle wait at your gate for long this morning 281 00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:34,150 Do not repeat it... 282 00:18:34,470 --> 00:18:37,140 How could I get up early, if you keep texting me till the dawn? 283 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:40,400 Pradeep.. Sir.. [PRADEEP CHUCKLES] 284 00:18:41,200 --> 00:18:42,200 Let me finish this 285 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:46,090 Dhanya, your morning show anchoring was really good 286 00:18:46,610 --> 00:18:49,260 Especially that quote from Sankaracharya, so touching it was 287 00:18:49,770 --> 00:18:50,600 Thank you, Sir 288 00:18:50,930 --> 00:18:52,240 You keep on quoting Sankaracharya.. 289 00:18:52,490 --> 00:18:54,320 The youth were having a ball with Mudiyan's show 290 00:18:56,250 --> 00:18:56,930 Hmm.. 291 00:18:58,130 --> 00:18:59,210 Come, let's have a time out 292 00:18:59,790 --> 00:19:00,510 I will join you in a moment 293 00:19:09,150 --> 00:19:13,400 Do you remember any of yesterday's drunken rants at me? 294 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:21,100 Rants are fine, but dubbing me as a lackey was too much 295 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:23,430 It hurt me dearly 296 00:19:26,260 --> 00:19:27,970 Haven't you promised to pay the salary yesterday? 297 00:19:28,680 --> 00:19:30,000 Now nobody has anything to say 298 00:19:30,460 --> 00:19:33,400 Like you guys, I am also getting it in installments 299 00:19:34,600 --> 00:19:38,470 You are well off, you wife and children are employed 300 00:19:38,910 --> 00:19:41,600 That's not our case, financial troubles are real 301 00:19:42,290 --> 00:19:43,940 I am even thinking of joining some yellow press 302 00:19:44,300 --> 00:19:46,550 Don't even think of it. You will end up being another Kuttettan, the gossip monger 303 00:19:48,100 --> 00:19:50,710 If we could break a couple of good stories, we'd be back on track 304 00:19:51,990 --> 00:19:54,370 For that, we need to pay our reporters first... 305 00:19:54,780 --> 00:19:56,220 ..vehicles need to be fueled 306 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:59,390 When ignorant idiots launch news television, this is what happens 307 00:19:59,940 --> 00:20:02,770 At least we have an owner who does not interfere in anything 308 00:20:03,120 --> 00:20:05,230 The owner must interfere in salary related matters 309 00:20:05,590 --> 00:20:07,510 He started this out of sheer passion 310 00:20:07,940 --> 00:20:10,950 When I tell my creditors about this passion they do not get it at all 311 00:20:12,700 --> 00:20:15,840 My friend Manu is taking care of my food and bed.. 312 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:18,790 But there is a limit for exploiting friends, isn't it? 313 00:20:19,510 --> 00:20:21,620 You might not have shame, but I do have 314 00:20:21,990 --> 00:20:26,090 News Malayalam is breaking a story on Maoist posters in Thiruvananthapuram 315 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:28,800 Did you call our Trivandrum bureau? - No, should I? 316 00:20:29,860 --> 00:20:32,630 [KEY PAD TONE] 317 00:20:35,540 --> 00:20:39,550 [CALLER TUNE] ♪ Far, far away..♪ 318 00:20:40,570 --> 00:20:41,670 [PHONE DISCONNECTS] 319 00:20:41,930 --> 00:20:43,510 They are far away, as usual. You try this.. 320 00:20:44,220 --> 00:20:47,120 Change the rundown, lift their story and make it the lead 321 00:20:48,110 --> 00:20:50,510 Grab their footage too, if it is not watermarked 322 00:20:51,340 --> 00:20:52,640 Yes..do that Do what? 323 00:20:54,610 --> 00:20:56,760 Shall give you a breaking news for the time being 324 00:20:58,180 --> 00:21:00,200 Yesterday's was not a drunken rant, I was totally sober 325 00:21:07,330 --> 00:21:10,960 [PHONE RINGING] 326 00:21:13,700 --> 00:21:15,020 [SPEAKING TAMIL] Now we can run it, right? 327 00:21:17,170 --> 00:21:18,300 OK 328 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:21,770 Sir, can you say something? 329 00:21:22,450 --> 00:21:23,750 Sir, audio check Hello..hello 330 00:21:24,460 --> 00:21:26,050 Can you hear me? Yes Sir, OK.. 331 00:21:27,450 --> 00:21:28,590 Do you still visit the club daily? 332 00:21:28,810 --> 00:21:31,220 Of course, a drink or two in the evening is the routine 333 00:21:31,730 --> 00:21:34,710 The leader of opposition is still in a meeting, his PA just called.. 334 00:21:35,140 --> 00:21:38,530 Excuse me, Sir He will join the show in a while 335 00:21:38,820 --> 00:21:40,940 OK.. Count down 5 seconds 336 00:21:41,380 --> 00:21:46,610 5..4..3..2..1..On air 337 00:21:49,130 --> 00:21:50,830 Hello and welcome to the show, News track 338 00:21:51,170 --> 00:21:52,910 Maoist presence reported in the Capital city 339 00:21:57,300 --> 00:21:59,470 Red slogans spotted right under the nose of the home Minister 340 00:22:00,070 --> 00:22:01,390 Serious security lapse, alleges the opposition 341 00:22:01,900 --> 00:22:05,830 [OLD MALAYALAM FILM PLAYING ON TV] 342 00:22:07,300 --> 00:22:08,560 Switch on the news 343 00:22:09,170 --> 00:22:10,500 I have just started this 344 00:22:13,940 --> 00:22:15,940 There was no lapse from the Police in this case 345 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:20,020 We did remove the posters immediately after it surfaced 346 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:22,830 You are a retired Director General of Police 347 00:22:23,590 --> 00:22:26,100 Additional DGP says there was no lack of vigilance in this case 348 00:22:26,740 --> 00:22:30,660 Then how did these posters appear in front of the Home Minister's residence? 349 00:22:31,590 --> 00:22:34,160 This is nothing but security lapse. Lack of vigilance from the Police 350 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:37,290 It's understandable if this happened in some remote places 351 00:22:37,520 --> 00:22:40,930 But this is right in front of the Home Minister's residence 352 00:22:41,260 --> 00:22:42,840 Budhimon, run it on the ticker 353 00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:45,950 Ex-DGP blames the Police for security lapses 354 00:22:46,390 --> 00:22:47,920 Type it OK 355 00:22:57,920 --> 00:23:00,290 Hey bro, increase the volume 356 00:23:04,230 --> 00:23:05,750 [TAMIL] Coming are the days of revolt says one of your posters.. 357 00:23:06,210 --> 00:23:08,260 ..stuck in front of the Minister's house 358 00:23:09,340 --> 00:23:10,810 What are you trying to convey through it? 359 00:23:11,360 --> 00:23:15,500 When the state work against its own citizens, such actions are quite natural 360 00:23:16,150 --> 00:23:20,070 It's foolish to think of wiping out the Maoists with the help of the Central Govt. 361 00:23:20,590 --> 00:23:23,150 We believe that a revolt against the state is inevitable 362 00:23:23,750 --> 00:23:26,450 News24x7 is airing an interview with Maoist leader Thankam Selvaraj 363 00:23:27,020 --> 00:23:28,200 Shall we grab it? 364 00:23:30,840 --> 00:23:34,160 Which bureau is it from? Not from any bureau, it's Pradeep John 365 00:23:38,660 --> 00:23:39,540 Is it live? 366 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:41,030 I don't think so 367 00:23:43,080 --> 00:23:45,150 [EXHALES HEAVILY] 368 00:23:58,840 --> 00:24:02,120 [CAR APPROACHING] 369 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:06,660 [DOOR SHUTS] 370 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:15,030 Theirs was hell of a breaking story 371 00:24:16,420 --> 00:24:17,960 Nobody might have watched us tonight 372 00:24:18,550 --> 00:24:21,320 In fact I too was watching their show on YouTube 373 00:24:38,720 --> 00:24:40,730 Kurup Sir (the Editor) has come He wants to meet you at his cabin 374 00:24:41,850 --> 00:24:42,530 OK 375 00:24:45,540 --> 00:24:47,880 You are the bureau chief of Kochi and the head of the entire region 376 00:24:48,530 --> 00:24:51,440 Khadi attire and a long beard won't make you anything 377 00:24:52,380 --> 00:24:54,320 It's hard work that's needed Got me? 378 00:24:56,710 --> 00:24:59,640 This is what happens when I trust you guys 379 00:25:01,020 --> 00:25:02,510 I am not sure what you're getting at 380 00:25:02,840 --> 00:25:05,120 George, where were you? 381 00:25:05,520 --> 00:25:07,580 Had to go home urgently - Are you aware of what happens here? 382 00:25:08,560 --> 00:25:09,640 Wasn’t it a fake interview? 383 00:25:09,880 --> 00:25:11,830 What fake interview! Save your drunken rants 384 00:25:12,780 --> 00:25:14,630 A channel with zero infrastructure 385 00:25:15,020 --> 00:25:17,520 Their YouTube views have spiked by over 1.5 lakhs 386 00:25:18,630 --> 00:25:20,800 They don't get paid, don't even have a decent camera.. 387 00:25:21,120 --> 00:25:22,310 What facilities do you lack here? 388 00:25:23,470 --> 00:25:26,180 All the National media outlets are carrying their story 389 00:25:27,430 --> 00:25:30,920 I have already had an earful from our investor 390 00:25:31,220 --> 00:25:33,050 That's why I am here at this time of the night 391 00:25:33,650 --> 00:25:35,430 [MOBILE PHONE RINGS] 392 00:25:38,870 --> 00:25:42,750 Listen Chandraprakash, your hour-long debate- shows are no good 393 00:25:44,010 --> 00:25:47,370 You might have a fallacy, that you are the superstar of this channel 394 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:51,850 That lad, Pradeep John did that story all by himself 395 00:25:54,740 --> 00:25:57,890 There are some complaints against you in the News desk as well 396 00:25:59,510 --> 00:26:02,430 You don't do anything else apart from your show 397 00:26:04,300 --> 00:26:05,950 I have not heard anything of that sorts 398 00:26:06,540 --> 00:26:08,760 You won't, but I have.. 399 00:26:10,630 --> 00:26:12,530 Let me be very clear 400 00:26:13,100 --> 00:26:16,630 Don't think that you are the only face of this channel 401 00:26:26,890 --> 00:26:30,630 [SOFT WHOOSH OF NIGHT TRAFFIC] 402 00:26:34,790 --> 00:26:37,700 Chandraprakash, your shine seems to have faded 403 00:26:38,700 --> 00:26:41,760 Look at him- Pradeep, he is the 'thug' now 404 00:26:42,320 --> 00:26:43,860 What he did is real journalism 405 00:26:45,210 --> 00:26:47,780 You can have a couple of extra drinks, that will help you cope 406 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:50,710 ..and that will be on me 407 00:26:52,330 --> 00:26:53,470 You have this 408 00:26:54,410 --> 00:26:56,290 Have what ever you want.. Today's rounds are on me 409 00:26:57,740 --> 00:27:00,460 You too..No.. no, not you. You are with the other channel, right? 410 00:27:02,050 --> 00:27:03,860 Is it true that you got roasted by the Editor? 411 00:27:04,300 --> 00:27:06,150 [INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER] 412 00:27:06,800 --> 00:27:08,580 I am least interested in politics but.. 413 00:27:08,920 --> 00:27:12,980 Let me have a word with him about the sexual life of the Maoists 414 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:16,250 We should know about their real shooting skills ..heh! 415 00:27:19,940 --> 00:27:20,600 Hey Pradeep.. 416 00:27:22,280 --> 00:27:26,280 [DISTANT CHATTER, SONG] 417 00:27:30,860 --> 00:27:34,870 [MOBILE PHONE RINGS] 418 00:27:40,210 --> 00:27:50,200 [RINGING CONTINUES] 419 00:27:56,250 --> 00:27:57,610 Hello.. Hey..listen 420 00:27:57,860 --> 00:28:00,200 What's the problem with you? Why do you keep calling me? 421 00:28:03,110 --> 00:28:05,290 Don't call me anymore. I am not interested in continuing this relationship 422 00:28:05,650 --> 00:28:06,790 May I know the reason, the least? 423 00:28:06,920 --> 00:28:08,030 There is no reason, that's all 424 00:28:09,960 --> 00:28:11,450 My response won't be the same if you call again 425 00:28:16,080 --> 00:28:20,960 [HEAVY BREATHING] 426 00:28:29,740 --> 00:28:31,640 [MOBILE PHONE RINGS ] 427 00:28:34,940 --> 00:28:37,360 Sir.. - This is from the Special Branch Police 428 00:28:38,150 --> 00:28:40,030 Pradeep, what about that Maoist source? 429 00:28:40,690 --> 00:28:42,810 I have already made it clear.. It's not going to happen 430 00:28:43,240 --> 00:28:44,640 Please don't call me again for this 431 00:28:50,100 --> 00:28:52,950 Peeing after peeing...seems my blood sugar is on the higher side 432 00:29:02,220 --> 00:29:03,630 Please bear with me for one last month 433 00:29:04,490 --> 00:29:08,320 The owner has promised us salary with arrears from next month onwards 434 00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:10,630 He always says so, it won't work this time 435 00:29:10,940 --> 00:29:14,160 Everybody should get at least half of their salary by this evening 436 00:29:15,430 --> 00:29:17,650 Otherwise, I won't air this story Don't do that, Son 437 00:29:18,120 --> 00:29:19,490 We are slowly picking up.. 438 00:29:19,700 --> 00:29:21,460 If we keep on doing this they will definitely fall 439 00:29:21,700 --> 00:29:23,750 I am not bothered about their rise or fall 440 00:29:24,410 --> 00:29:28,410 Half of the salary must be credited in our accounts today 441 00:29:29,110 --> 00:29:31,490 Sure, you please air the promo of the story 442 00:29:33,530 --> 00:29:34,490 Please.. 443 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:38,030 'We have guerrillas all across the campuses in Kerala' 444 00:29:39,080 --> 00:29:41,330 An exclusive interview with Maoist activist Janaki 445 00:29:41,670 --> 00:29:44,130 Tonight at 7.30, only on News 24x7 446 00:29:49,200 --> 00:29:50,130 Look.. 447 00:29:50,700 --> 00:29:52,800 I won't take your silence for an answer 448 00:29:53,440 --> 00:29:56,680 Their second breaking news, the interview, will be aired at 7.30, this evening 449 00:29:57,110 --> 00:29:58,260 Prime discussion at 8 PM 450 00:29:59,190 --> 00:30:01,160 What's our news track discussion topic tonight, Sir? 451 00:30:04,760 --> 00:30:07,080 We are yet to decide on a topic 452 00:30:08,650 --> 00:30:11,350 How about a debate on house-farming by the assembly speaker? 453 00:30:11,950 --> 00:30:17,200 We can invite an observer, a lawyer and a retired agriculture officer.. 454 00:30:17,730 --> 00:30:19,160 Our viewership will sky rocket 455 00:30:23,420 --> 00:30:24,610 Don't you have anything to say? 456 00:30:26,680 --> 00:30:28,600 Aren't you ashamed of yourselves? 457 00:30:29,660 --> 00:30:32,130 Aren't you getting enough money and advanced equipments? 458 00:30:33,590 --> 00:30:36,470 If you have something like a spine, go get some solid stories 459 00:30:37,720 --> 00:30:41,230 Get a voice clip of that absconding Maoist, the least 460 00:30:42,180 --> 00:30:44,060 If you can't do any of it, better you quit 461 00:30:45,840 --> 00:30:47,930 I know how to run the show with new young guys 462 00:31:22,520 --> 00:31:23,840 I need some days off, Sir 463 00:31:25,640 --> 00:31:29,780 If you are so particular, even after all I have said, you may take leave 464 00:31:38,210 --> 00:31:43,450 [MACHETE STROKES ON COCONUT LEAFLETS] 465 00:31:43,810 --> 00:31:46,630 [CAR APPROACHES] 466 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:53,670 [DOOR OPENS, SENSOR BEEPS] 467 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:58,480 Where have you been for the last couple of days ? 468 00:31:58,770 --> 00:32:00,040 You didn't even pick up the calls 469 00:32:00,580 --> 00:32:02,640 [CROWS CAW] Hey.. 470 00:32:05,110 --> 00:32:06,610 Have you drunk at this hour of the day? 471 00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:08,550 No..it's from yesterday's night out 472 00:32:09,280 --> 00:32:10,260 [CLEARS HIS THROAT] 473 00:32:11,690 --> 00:32:13,450 [MACHETE STROKES CONTINUE] 474 00:32:15,580 --> 00:32:16,710 Have you eaten something? 475 00:32:16,890 --> 00:32:18,120 No, let me have a shower first 476 00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:20,910 Ahem.. [DOOR CREAKS OPEN] 477 00:32:21,350 --> 00:32:23,340 [DOOR SHUTS CLOSE] 478 00:32:27,020 --> 00:32:29,390 [DOSA SIZZLES ON THE PAN] 479 00:32:32,940 --> 00:32:33,730 [UTENSILS CLANG] 480 00:32:41,740 --> 00:32:42,560 Look.. 481 00:32:43,200 --> 00:32:46,940 Can you find a job for Gopalan's son in your channel? 482 00:32:48,160 --> 00:32:49,810 Poor thing comes here everyday 483 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:51,590 Hmm.. 484 00:32:58,220 --> 00:32:59,050 [SPATULA CLACKS] 485 00:33:05,580 --> 00:33:07,470 That girl had called me 486 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:10,680 Which girl? Athira 487 00:33:23,370 --> 00:33:24,300 I am done eating 488 00:33:27,470 --> 00:33:28,310 [GLASS THUDS] 489 00:33:35,410 --> 00:33:37,410 I too would have said the same, had I been in his position 490 00:33:38,680 --> 00:33:40,600 Investors always want profit.. 491 00:33:41,770 --> 00:33:45,730 [CRICKETS CHIRP] 492 00:33:51,460 --> 00:33:54,110 I know you ditched your girl friend 493 00:33:54,580 --> 00:33:57,230 ... knowing you wouldn't get any of her fortunes 494 00:33:58,350 --> 00:34:00,030 That's the right thing to do 495 00:34:07,360 --> 00:34:10,560 When I married your mother, I too was eying the same, her wealth 496 00:34:14,470 --> 00:34:18,000 [CRICKETS CHIRP] 497 00:34:19,510 --> 00:34:20,360 [GLASS THUDS] 498 00:34:20,960 --> 00:34:24,250 So, what's your decision? 499 00:34:25,740 --> 00:34:27,820 Going back to work, or..? 500 00:34:32,160 --> 00:34:36,420 Kurup is a tough nut to crack, It won't work if I go back 501 00:34:37,500 --> 00:34:39,570 It's the number one channel. You are drawing decent salary 502 00:34:41,140 --> 00:34:43,710 You are safe now, got me? 503 00:34:45,080 --> 00:34:47,600 Don't take risky decisions just to satisfy your ego 504 00:34:48,560 --> 00:34:50,460 When an opportunity comes, hit him hard 505 00:34:54,390 --> 00:34:58,050 If you step down now, you are nothing but a big zero 506 00:35:12,850 --> 00:35:14,530 Mom, please switch on my channel 507 00:35:19,840 --> 00:35:20,940 Increase the volume 508 00:35:22,930 --> 00:35:24,450 Mom.. She won't listen 509 00:35:24,610 --> 00:35:26,660 You go do it, if you want, Huh.. 510 00:35:30,330 --> 00:35:32,120 This is my Rum and that one is your Brandy 511 00:35:32,570 --> 00:35:34,130 Don't mix'em up like you did last time 512 00:35:36,080 --> 00:35:37,790 Better I take it with me 513 00:35:45,530 --> 00:35:49,190 [MONTAGE PRELUDE PLAYS] 514 00:35:51,430 --> 00:35:53,240 Pradeep: Hello and welcome to the show, News track 515 00:35:54,140 --> 00:35:55,930 Kerala's Kannur district becomes a killing field yet again 516 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:58,950 Spine chilling spate of political murders rocks the area 517 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:02,380 Is Kannur turning out to be the land of blood and tears? 518 00:36:02,910 --> 00:36:04,920 Why Sujith got hacked 61 times in the broad day light ? 519 00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:08,580 How did his wedding venue become a house of mourning? 520 00:36:09,060 --> 00:36:10,990 Will there be an end to this game of killing? 521 00:36:11,180 --> 00:36:13,460 Our Kannur bureau has this special report 522 00:36:25,270 --> 00:36:29,440 [PHONE RINGING] 523 00:36:32,310 --> 00:36:33,510 Hello Where are you? 524 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:35,400 I have been trying for two days 525 00:36:37,460 --> 00:36:39,800 I am at home. Phone was switched off 526 00:36:40,960 --> 00:36:42,570 So, you know it, right? 527 00:36:43,620 --> 00:36:45,140 They were waiting for you to take some days off 528 00:36:45,850 --> 00:36:48,230 He brought Pradeep in, that too in a night's time 529 00:36:49,860 --> 00:36:54,190 He is given your same designation with an increased salary 530 00:36:57,430 --> 00:37:00,190 By the way, Babuji wants to meet you 531 00:37:02,770 --> 00:37:04,110 Something urgent, it seems 532 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:08,010 See you, once you are back Hm.. 533 00:37:29,120 --> 00:37:31,610 Pradeep bro, where is yakshi of Malampuzha (the iconic nude female statue) situated? 534 00:37:33,990 --> 00:37:36,150 [MOCKS] It must be anywhere but Malampuzha - Oh..I see 535 00:37:39,590 --> 00:37:40,390 Hi.. 536 00:37:45,170 --> 00:37:46,390 I was on leave for a couple of days 537 00:37:47,070 --> 00:37:49,630 Manu and I tried calling you several times to tell you about my joining 538 00:37:50,150 --> 00:37:52,310 Your phone was switched off - Yea.. 539 00:37:53,560 --> 00:37:54,950 I would not have left our channel 540 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:57,250 ..unless they played us, promising the salary.. 541 00:37:57,780 --> 00:37:59,420 Got the call from here precisely when I was put out by their rebuff 542 00:37:59,650 --> 00:38:01,240 Let me meet the Chief 543 00:38:18,150 --> 00:38:19,740 [KNOCKING ON THE DOOR] Yes, come in 544 00:38:20,330 --> 00:38:21,100 Come on in 545 00:38:25,100 --> 00:38:26,500 When did you come back? This morning 546 00:38:27,600 --> 00:38:29,030 You looks awful, haven't you slept well? 547 00:38:29,390 --> 00:38:30,760 Hey, it's nothing 548 00:38:31,730 --> 00:38:33,010 Good that you came 549 00:38:34,100 --> 00:38:37,060 Finally the Chief Minister has agreed for an interview 550 00:38:38,620 --> 00:38:39,790 They will inform the date and time later. 551 00:38:40,130 --> 00:38:40,870 Here is what you should do 552 00:38:41,240 --> 00:38:43,010 Prepare some questions for the interview 553 00:38:48,900 --> 00:38:51,410 [PAPER RUSTLES] 554 00:38:58,150 --> 00:38:58,810 Heh.. 555 00:39:00,210 --> 00:39:02,050 What is this? Resignation letter! 556 00:39:04,520 --> 00:39:05,880 Is it because we brought Pradeep in? 557 00:39:06,570 --> 00:39:09,520 If he performs well there, wouldn't it affect us? 558 00:39:11,070 --> 00:39:13,560 Could anyone refuse an offer when he is struggling there? 559 00:39:14,850 --> 00:39:17,190 Take it as part of a competition strategy 560 00:39:18,750 --> 00:39:21,700 You need to understand that you are still the face of the channel 561 00:39:25,370 --> 00:39:26,190 Chandraprakash.. 562 00:39:26,690 --> 00:39:30,220 Journalism is not an ideal field meant for emotional beings 563 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:32,850 He doesn't have your calibre 564 00:39:35,480 --> 00:39:36,480 This stays here for the time being 565 00:39:36,900 --> 00:39:37,860 Listen up 566 00:39:38,110 --> 00:39:40,520 Prepare the questions for the C M's interview 567 00:39:43,630 --> 00:39:47,820 [PHONE LINE INTERNAL RINGING] 568 00:39:49,660 --> 00:39:50,980 What's happening there? 569 00:39:51,660 --> 00:39:54,630 I was dead serious handing over the the resignation letter.. 570 00:39:56,170 --> 00:39:58,150 He took it with a sardonic smile and.. 571 00:39:59,090 --> 00:40:00,950 .. asked me to prepare questions for the interview with the CM 572 00:40:02,910 --> 00:40:05,080 He has not given a single interview in the last five years 573 00:40:05,740 --> 00:40:08,140 This is how it is ..your editor needs you 574 00:40:09,110 --> 00:40:10,940 Any how, your pressure tactic seems to have worked 575 00:40:11,950 --> 00:40:13,580 Inform me when the interview will be telecast 576 00:40:15,270 --> 00:40:21,090 [INDISTINCT NEWSROOM CHATTER] 577 00:40:26,110 --> 00:40:28,110 [DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN] 578 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,480 Sir.. Ah..is it done? 579 00:40:35,710 --> 00:40:37,070 Pradeep Sir.. 580 00:40:39,060 --> 00:40:43,510 This will be of use for your CM interview, take the relevant ones 581 00:40:46,090 --> 00:40:48,170 So, where were we?..Yes..go on 582 00:41:25,110 --> 00:41:26,670 What the heck are you thinking? 583 00:41:29,650 --> 00:41:31,330 Babuji is still on the wait.. meet him 584 00:41:56,400 --> 00:41:58,620 Babuji: Brother Hari has been living in the US for almost 5 decades 585 00:41:58,960 --> 00:42:04,090 This is K K Nambiar, he has business in Canada and the US 586 00:42:05,700 --> 00:42:12,240 This is Jaleel. Even though a Malayali, he is born and brought up abroad 587 00:42:13,450 --> 00:42:18,590 He has all sorts of business including manpower, hotel chain, imp-ex and whatnot! 588 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:19,910 [CHUCKLES] 589 00:42:22,130 --> 00:42:23,110 One second.. 590 00:42:30,780 --> 00:42:33,390 Hope Babuji has given you a brief on or project 591 00:42:34,050 --> 00:42:38,270 We've been discussing about the scope of a new channel for two three years now 592 00:42:38,720 --> 00:42:41,550 According to our studies, there is a clear scope for it 593 00:42:42,820 --> 00:42:46,420 Kerala market has an advertising revenue of 7 billion.. 594 00:42:46,950 --> 00:42:49,490 In this 1 billion is taken up by the news channels 595 00:42:51,490 --> 00:42:53,350 As you know, News Malayalam has the monopoly 596 00:43:01,620 --> 00:43:04,640 Where have you gotten? Have you discussed it? 597 00:43:07,030 --> 00:43:11,200 There are two more investors as well 598 00:43:13,550 --> 00:43:14,670 They will join us in the next meeting 599 00:43:15,140 --> 00:43:17,730 ..also, we don't interfere in editorial matters 600 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:35,220 They are not expecting an immediate answer 601 00:43:35,620 --> 00:43:37,110 You give it a thought and decide 602 00:43:37,620 --> 00:43:40,990 They will be happy if the answer is YES 603 00:43:41,840 --> 00:43:45,440 If you say NO they will have to look for other options 604 00:43:48,250 --> 00:43:50,580 Is this offer an expression of sympathy for me? 605 00:43:51,910 --> 00:43:54,450 Then I would have done it in a phone call 606 00:43:56,510 --> 00:44:00,060 You journalists often speak about freedom, but.. 607 00:44:01,200 --> 00:44:08,280 However big a journalist you are, your freedom ends where the owner draws the line 608 00:44:09,700 --> 00:44:14,540 Wealth, power and the privilege of journalism- with absolute freedom 609 00:44:15,170 --> 00:44:17,900 Have you ever thought of such a combination? 610 00:44:22,220 --> 00:44:23,510 Consider this offer like that 611 00:44:57,250 --> 00:45:01,440 [THUNDER RUMBLES] 612 00:45:07,540 --> 00:45:10,440 [CAR APPROACHING] 613 00:45:33,950 --> 00:45:38,490 [ANDERSON COOPER, US JOURNALIST, ON TV] 614 00:45:41,080 --> 00:45:43,490 [COOPER] We've a president. He knows how to .. 615 00:45:43,770 --> 00:45:45,810 ... grab people's attention in front of the camera 616 00:45:48,660 --> 00:45:51,160 Mind should be focused 617 00:45:52,400 --> 00:45:55,910 No storm could break or weaken you 618 00:45:57,590 --> 00:46:02,370 Sun is alone, but it still shines with the power of its inner strength 619 00:46:03,700 --> 00:46:07,700 You could also be a shining sun, even when you feel lonesome 620 00:46:16,820 --> 00:46:23,470 Could you shrug off the shadow and come out of the depths of darkness? 621 00:46:26,250 --> 00:46:27,140 I don't know 622 00:46:27,510 --> 00:46:31,180 CP, this negative answer is as worthless as the snivels of the hopeless 623 00:46:34,180 --> 00:46:37,890 As despicable as throwing the fighter in you to the death 624 00:46:41,480 --> 00:46:42,960 I am low in confidence 625 00:46:44,630 --> 00:46:47,720 During the battle of Kurukshetra, seeing his relatives on the other side.. 626 00:46:48,210 --> 00:46:51,660 .. a skeptical Arjuna cries out to Krishna, his charioteer.. 627 00:46:52,260 --> 00:46:55,210 My bow Gandiva is slipping out of my hand.. 628 00:46:55,740 --> 00:47:00,090 My whole body is trembling, my skin is burning 629 00:47:00,380 --> 00:47:02,490 My mind seems to be whirling 630 00:47:03,250 --> 00:47:06,170 CP, this sums up your present crisis 631 00:47:34,370 --> 00:47:35,820 Can I ask you something? 632 00:47:38,190 --> 00:47:39,250 Can you kill someone? 633 00:47:40,570 --> 00:47:41,370 No.. 634 00:47:41,750 --> 00:47:46,400 If you decide not to fight a war relying only on your ego.. 635 00:47:47,400 --> 00:47:50,680 ..that decision would not be materialised 636 00:47:52,030 --> 00:47:56,860 The nature would definitely assign you for it 637 00:47:58,280 --> 00:48:00,040 [KNIFE SCRAPES] 638 00:48:02,370 --> 00:48:05,060 You should always keep an enemy in front of you 639 00:48:07,300 --> 00:48:14,410 Be it an individual, community, organisation, idea or a country 640 00:48:16,550 --> 00:48:19,810 [WELDING GUN BUZZES] 641 00:48:31,590 --> 00:48:35,690 Hi, I am Kevin Jose, 26 years of age, I am from Nemmara, Palakkad 642 00:48:35,990 --> 00:48:38,370 I am working as a reporter with Zee news for the last two years 643 00:48:38,770 --> 00:48:41,570 ..and I look forward to join the new team, Thank you 644 00:48:42,340 --> 00:48:45,420 [TRAFFIC WHOOSHES] 645 00:48:53,020 --> 00:48:54,190 I am bored of you.. 646 00:48:57,540 --> 00:48:58,880 So..no more reminders and stuff 647 00:49:14,590 --> 00:49:21,550 [VOCAL EXERCISES] 648 00:49:22,600 --> 00:49:24,850 You believe in yourself only 649 00:49:25,660 --> 00:49:30,760 It's me and me only- that should be mantra you should be repeating all the time 650 00:49:32,880 --> 00:49:34,850 [GROWLS] 651 00:49:35,180 --> 00:49:39,930 This world will tremble and surrender before you for ever 652 00:49:46,940 --> 00:49:48,330 Take one more.. 653 00:49:49,190 --> 00:49:52,910 [GROWLING] 654 00:49:53,240 --> 00:49:56,290 [VOCAL EXERCISE CONTINUES] Put more.. 655 00:49:57,120 --> 00:49:59,960 Stab it..stab it 656 00:50:01,180 --> 00:50:02,250 Spit it.. 657 00:50:02,590 --> 00:50:04,610 Stab it..stab it..Stab it..stab it 658 00:50:07,320 --> 00:50:08,790 Stab it..stab it.. stab it.. 659 00:50:21,040 --> 00:50:25,660 Don't they have trial run? It's been two days of 'stay tuned' 660 00:50:26,280 --> 00:50:28,410 Even they might not be sure..that could be the reason for this 'stay tuned' 661 00:50:29,140 --> 00:50:31,040 George bro, we should not under estimate Chandraprakash 662 00:50:31,700 --> 00:50:34,450 Pradeep is right. We can't judge him by watching from outside 663 00:50:35,480 --> 00:50:38,770 Do you have any idea of their plan of actions ? 664 00:50:49,630 --> 00:50:51,700 Laxmi Balachandran? Sir.. 665 00:50:53,090 --> 00:50:53,980 Father's name? 666 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:55,130 Balachandra Menon 667 00:50:59,510 --> 00:51:01,860 Caste is a reality, why don't you own it? 668 00:51:12,960 --> 00:51:14,760 Only a few are experienced.. 669 00:51:15,320 --> 00:51:16,790 Everyone else is a fresher 670 00:51:17,030 --> 00:51:19,660 Why don't you ask Manu? Aren't you room mates? 671 00:51:20,590 --> 00:51:22,830 He left the room after joining Narada 672 00:51:23,330 --> 00:51:26,190 Isn't it unfair to ask him, about their plans? 673 00:51:27,320 --> 00:51:31,460 Narada was the first pracharak, propagator of news 674 00:51:33,850 --> 00:51:36,110 From now onwards, you are taking over as pracharaks 675 00:51:38,150 --> 00:51:41,380 Camera is your weapon for the creation of a new Kerala 676 00:51:41,780 --> 00:51:43,720 They are launching the channel on 27 May 677 00:51:44,130 --> 00:51:46,610 We too plan a facelift and relaunch on the same day 678 00:51:47,930 --> 00:51:51,750 We will air our explosive item in the 9 AM bulletin itself 679 00:51:52,970 --> 00:51:56,910 Besides, every bureau should pitch in an exclusive story each through out the week 680 00:51:58,560 --> 00:52:00,200 Then why don’t we re-launch on 26 ? 681 00:52:00,400 --> 00:52:01,430 No, no..no 682 00:52:02,550 --> 00:52:04,460 It will backfire if we go early 683 00:52:05,180 --> 00:52:08,030 A day's time is more than enough for rivals like them 684 00:52:08,540 --> 00:52:10,120 They could even do a total overhaul 685 00:52:10,900 --> 00:52:15,640 We should air our exclusive item only an hour before their launch 686 00:52:27,510 --> 00:52:31,400 The power to decide what should people know, and when.. 687 00:52:32,930 --> 00:52:34,250 That's what we should use 688 00:52:37,280 --> 00:52:39,620 Today's TV news make tomorrow's newspaper 689 00:52:42,300 --> 00:52:46,970 This is an era of bet journalism Allegations first, explanation later 690 00:52:48,520 --> 00:52:50,370 So, forget about your classrooms 691 00:52:54,240 --> 00:52:57,590 Emotions are more sell-able than facts 692 00:52:58,080 --> 00:53:01,610 27 May, our cameras expose another face of Kerala 693 00:53:02,210 --> 00:53:04,190 Stay tuned for that explosive news 694 00:53:04,700 --> 00:53:06,710 News Malayalam, the mind of modern Malayalai 695 00:53:07,280 --> 00:53:08,940 Always number one , in news and success 696 00:53:09,200 --> 00:53:15,420 According to this data 51 journalists have been killed in India since 1992 697 00:53:18,500 --> 00:53:22,160 I don't want the courage of those old school journalists 698 00:53:24,530 --> 00:53:25,960 What I want is ... 699 00:53:27,480 --> 00:53:28,970 Your energy to be the number one 700 00:53:30,120 --> 00:53:32,580 ..then, absolute loyalty 701 00:54:14,280 --> 00:54:20,600 Countdown..5..4..3..2..1.. go 702 00:54:21,160 --> 00:54:24,950 [SIGNATURE TUNE] 703 00:54:25,930 --> 00:54:26,940 Welcome to the show, Third Eye.. 704 00:54:27,450 --> 00:54:32,340 Corruption, human rights violations, work place harassment... 705 00:54:33,180 --> 00:54:38,950 We are opening a third eye of truthful journalism to your day- to- day life 706 00:54:39,670 --> 00:54:41,820 Kerala should watch this and be ashamed 707 00:54:42,450 --> 00:54:45,410 We are exposing three incidents of corruption from three districts 708 00:54:46,200 --> 00:54:47,540 First report is from Kasaragod 709 00:54:47,990 --> 00:54:49,980 This is the village office in Thenga of Kasargod district 710 00:54:50,380 --> 00:54:53,030 The conversion of land, which is illegal otherwise, can be done with ease.. 711 00:54:53,370 --> 00:54:55,960 ..if you know Mr. Sadanandan, the peon of this office 712 00:55:02,650 --> 00:55:04,330 [HIDDEN CAM AUDIO] Sir, what about the matter we discussed? 713 00:55:05,570 --> 00:55:07,670 Rs 5000 and a bottle of liquor for the village officer 714 00:55:08,400 --> 00:55:11,570 ..and mine is up to you 715 00:55:12,230 --> 00:55:14,410 Isn't the amount a a bit too much? 716 00:55:15,490 --> 00:55:17,370 Then you may farm and lose out the whole 717 00:55:18,400 --> 00:55:20,450 No..no.. I shall pay, no worries 718 00:55:20,940 --> 00:55:25,030 Thousands of acres of agricultural land is being filled by bribing the officials 719 00:55:26,250 --> 00:55:30,490 It's surprising that no political parties are reacting against this 720 00:55:36,280 --> 00:55:37,430 Ready stand by 721 00:55:38,320 --> 00:55:41,770 4..3..2..1 722 00:55:42,500 --> 00:55:43,480 On air 723 00:55:43,950 --> 00:55:57,350 [CHANNEL MONTAGE PLAYS] 724 00:56:04,900 --> 00:56:06,690 Welcome to the new era of truth 725 00:56:08,140 --> 00:56:11,340 Narada was the first pracharak (propagator) of news 726 00:56:12,610 --> 00:56:15,490 From this moment onwards we are taking over as pracharaks (propagators) 727 00:56:16,290 --> 00:56:22,420 [MONTAGE PLAYS] 728 00:56:28,820 --> 00:56:31,510 This is our first news story from a state that boasts over.. 729 00:56:32,070 --> 00:56:35,550 ...renaissance and political consciousness 730 00:56:36,730 --> 00:56:38,780 This is Thomman Varghese, minister for forest 731 00:56:39,730 --> 00:56:43,120 A political leader who has completed over fifty years as member of the assembly 732 00:56:44,670 --> 00:56:45,850 Please excuse me.. 733 00:56:46,700 --> 00:56:54,960 If your children, especially girls are watching, please ask them to refrain 734 00:57:01,750 --> 00:57:04,910 This voice is also his..let's listen 735 00:57:06,650 --> 00:57:11,810 I arranged this program only to meet you, honey 736 00:57:12,460 --> 00:57:13,910 Is it? 737 00:57:14,560 --> 00:57:16,890 What do you want? I don't want anything now 738 00:57:17,780 --> 00:57:19,820 Do you know what I feel now? 739 00:57:20,110 --> 00:57:20,890 What's it? 740 00:57:21,110 --> 00:57:24,910 I want to pamper you, honey.. Hmm... 741 00:57:26,230 --> 00:57:29,020 You know what? It's been long since I got a good night's sleep 742 00:57:29,320 --> 00:57:30,370 Stop the video.. 743 00:57:30,760 --> 00:57:33,310 We are forced to stop this visual here 744 00:57:33,660 --> 00:57:43,120 We cannot take this sleaze into our prayer-filled households 745 00:57:43,750 --> 00:57:45,930 It's a shame for entire Kerala 746 00:57:47,310 --> 00:57:52,040 [PERSONAL ASSISTANT WHISPERS] 747 00:57:56,840 --> 00:57:58,940 [EXHALES SHARPLY] 748 00:58:00,690 --> 00:58:03,700 I leave this issue with you for an open discussion 749 00:58:05,610 --> 00:58:10,320 Joining me on the debate is Sreeja Marar from Thiruvananthapuram.. 750 00:58:11,940 --> 00:58:14,730 Tharat Thambi, political observer form Kottayam.. 751 00:58:15,690 --> 00:58:20,370 ... and Prof. Viswambhara Menon, spokes person of Indian Thoughts 752 00:58:21,650 --> 00:58:24,230 We expect Kanjikkadan MLA also on the show 753 00:58:27,140 --> 00:58:30,610 Let me start the discussion with you, professor 754 00:58:32,530 --> 00:58:34,630 How do you react to the news of a senior minister.. 755 00:58:35,200 --> 00:58:40,700 ..forcing himself on a hapless girl? 756 00:58:41,440 --> 00:58:43,270 I don't know how to respond.. 757 00:58:44,560 --> 00:58:47,490 Only a man with pervert mind could behave like this 758 00:58:48,270 --> 00:58:50,490 It's nothing but vice 759 00:58:50,920 --> 00:58:54,840 Sreeja Marar, Professor says this is perversion 760 00:58:55,870 --> 00:58:59,720 What's your opinion? Isn't it a moment of shame for all of us ? 761 00:59:00,250 --> 00:59:05,490 CP, it's in deed criminal, if he forced himself on that girl 762 00:59:06,350 --> 00:59:12,730 .. but if she is an adult and the act of love was consensual.. 763 00:59:13,560 --> 00:59:18,420 How can we find fault with them for sitting together or even having sex? 764 00:59:19,870 --> 00:59:21,280 Are you even a woman? 765 00:59:22,120 --> 00:59:23,180 Have you given birth? 766 00:59:24,140 --> 00:59:26,750 We have a culture..this is the land where women are worshipped as goddesses 767 00:59:26,970 --> 00:59:27,920 Let me explain.. 768 00:59:28,430 --> 00:59:32,270 Women like you who encourages sexual anarchy... 769 00:59:32,880 --> 00:59:34,850 ..you are the enemies of this culture.. 770 00:59:35,010 --> 00:59:35,980 I did not mean that 771 00:59:36,440 --> 00:59:38,510 What do you have to say? 772 00:59:39,280 --> 00:59:44,570 You are justifying a minister who sexually exploited a girl.. 773 00:59:44,980 --> 00:59:46,800 ..who sought help from him 774 00:59:47,020 --> 00:59:48,980 Let me complete 775 00:59:49,380 --> 00:59:54,410 How can you say that consensual sex between individuals are OK? 776 00:59:54,790 --> 00:59:55,920 It's a pity 777 00:59:56,100 --> 00:59:58,310 I said consenting ADULTS 778 00:59:58,660 --> 01:00:01,790 What does that mean? You want the sacred family system to break ? 779 01:00:02,120 --> 01:00:05,340 Do you want monogamy to end ? Are you advocating free sex ? 780 01:00:06,230 --> 01:00:07,620 How could you say so? 781 01:00:07,810 --> 01:00:09,970 Are you a mother? Are you even a woman? 782 01:00:10,150 --> 01:00:11,910 Would you please let me complete my answer? 783 01:00:12,320 --> 01:00:14,820 Mr. Tharat Thambi, you may comment Let the whole world hear it 784 01:00:15,450 --> 01:00:19,500 This woman is even worse than the minister.. 785 01:00:19,960 --> 01:00:23,460 No woman with family values would say this .. 786 01:00:23,990 --> 01:00:26,730 I have more to say..let me.. - One minute 787 01:00:27,340 --> 01:00:30,590 This is nothing but a media conspiracy against our party and the minister 788 01:00:30,910 --> 01:00:32,770 No such campaign can malign our party 789 01:00:33,190 --> 01:00:35,080 My reporter Asha Panicker has reached Udyogamandal 790 01:00:35,650 --> 01:00:36,810 [PROTESTERS CLAMOURING] 791 01:00:37,010 --> 01:00:39,250 REPORTER: CP, the minister is holding some official discussion, we gather 792 01:00:39,550 --> 01:00:42,140 Jana Congress activists are staging protest out side the gate 793 01:00:42,650 --> 01:00:47,500 The minister's presence here in Udyogamandal club also raises suspicion 794 01:00:49,580 --> 01:00:53,860 [SLOGANEERING INTENSIFIES] 795 01:00:54,610 --> 01:00:57,240 CP, minister is coming out after the discussion now.. 796 01:00:57,550 --> 01:01:01,840 The Police here is struggling to control the Jana Congress workers 797 01:01:02,780 --> 01:01:06,960 [SLOGANEERING CONTINUES] Minister for lust must resign 798 01:01:08,740 --> 01:01:11,910 The situation is getting tensed as the protesters are trying to block the minister 799 01:01:12,380 --> 01:01:16,230 Our news break on the minister's shameful act has triggered a massive protest 800 01:01:16,710 --> 01:01:19,850 Jana Congress workers are fighting it out on the street 801 01:01:20,550 --> 01:01:23,310 Minister's vehicle is getting out from the compound.. 802 01:01:24,060 --> 01:01:26,340 [PROTESTERS CLAMOUR] 803 01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:29,740 The Police are unable to control the protesters 804 01:01:30,390 --> 01:01:36,450 REPORTER: The minister's vehicle is leaving from here to the capital 805 01:01:37,440 --> 01:01:40,060 [INDISTINCT SHOUTING, HONKING] 806 01:01:45,060 --> 01:01:47,760 Lecherous minister, you better resign 807 01:01:48,660 --> 01:01:51,800 [SLOGANEERING CONTINUES] 808 01:01:53,590 --> 01:02:01,600 [POLICE SIREN BLARING] 809 01:02:08,110 --> 01:02:11,340 Asha, is he heading to Thiruvananthapuram? 810 01:02:11,680 --> 01:02:16,000 REPORTER: CP, He has an inauguration function at Thiruvananthapuram 811 01:02:16,450 --> 01:02:20,700 ..but given the circumstances it is unlikely for him to attend the function 812 01:02:20,910 --> 01:02:22,310 Follow him.. 813 01:02:23,100 --> 01:02:27,150 Let the icons break, towers of pseudo dignity come down 814 01:02:28,000 --> 01:02:30,240 This is what real journalism is 815 01:02:30,940 --> 01:02:33,250 These are the news breaks that Kerala has been waiting for 816 01:02:33,540 --> 01:02:35,880 [MOBILE PHONE CHIMES] 817 01:02:36,960 --> 01:02:38,350 Hello.. 818 01:02:43,040 --> 01:02:45,460 Is it? OK, sir 819 01:02:48,160 --> 01:02:49,640 Sir, there is a problem.. 820 01:02:50,100 --> 01:02:52,560 There could be demonstrations all the way, says the Police 821 01:02:53,100 --> 01:02:56,390 They are advising against traveling to Thiruvananthapuram 822 01:02:59,370 --> 01:03:03,170 [SIREN BLARING] 823 01:03:04,950 --> 01:03:07,660 REPORTER: CP, We are traveling alongside the minister's vehicle 824 01:03:07,770 --> 01:03:10,210 We can see him drinking water and also... 825 01:03:10,440 --> 01:03:14,120 ..his body language clearly suggests that he has given up the fight 826 01:03:15,010 --> 01:03:21,110 What we can see is a frightened man inside the car 827 01:03:22,620 --> 01:03:25,550 He is seen wiping the sweat from his forehead 828 01:03:26,400 --> 01:03:31,260 CP, the protest seems to be flaring up across the state.. 829 01:03:32,070 --> 01:03:36,220 Jana Congress is adamant that the minister must resign immediately 830 01:03:37,200 --> 01:03:39,030 Comfy Government guest houses to sleep.. 831 01:03:39,280 --> 01:03:40,990 Obedient servants at service... 832 01:03:41,390 --> 01:03:44,840 Do we need to tolerate these smutty men of power? 833 01:03:45,080 --> 01:03:46,620 Do we? 834 01:03:46,950 --> 01:03:49,250 You the people should think of it 835 01:03:51,820 --> 01:03:56,700 Will be back after a small break before the big change 836 01:04:04,570 --> 01:04:06,000 Minister under pressure Does he have to resign? 837 01:04:06,150 --> 01:04:07,530 Is the Minister a porn addict? Where are we heading to?! 838 01:04:07,770 --> 01:04:10,800 Is he the minister of lust? Minister's sexpeditions 839 01:04:12,110 --> 01:04:14,460 CP opens the Pandora's box 840 01:04:15,500 --> 01:04:19,330 Narada to rule Kerala.. Chandraprakash aka CP- the rising star 841 01:04:23,030 --> 01:04:25,620 #NaradaNews #NationalTrending 842 01:04:29,450 --> 01:04:33,490 [PHONE CHIMES] 843 01:04:38,710 --> 01:04:41,500 Sir.. - Why have you been ignoring my calls? 844 01:04:45,910 --> 01:04:47,660 I was a little busy, Sir.. 845 01:04:50,360 --> 01:04:51,780 Just wanted to check on... 846 01:04:52,920 --> 01:04:54,060 Make a call once in a while 847 01:04:55,750 --> 01:04:57,640 I will call you back OK.. 848 01:05:04,530 --> 01:05:07,000 [PHONE RINGS- DIFFERENT TONE] 849 01:05:08,560 --> 01:05:10,050 Sir.. Pradeep.. 850 01:05:10,390 --> 01:05:13,650 Please come to my cabin Yes sir 851 01:05:16,050 --> 01:05:16,950 [COASTER CLATTERS] 852 01:05:23,750 --> 01:05:26,250 Chandraprakash has taken the show to a dirty low as a porn film 853 01:05:26,490 --> 01:05:28,460 Can we stoop that low? 854 01:05:29,380 --> 01:05:33,470 Pradeep, this is a do or die situation. Media ethics and stuff can wait 855 01:05:37,740 --> 01:05:39,480 I don't want to leave this chair for a while, the least 856 01:05:39,890 --> 01:05:43,300 With out this job, even your wife won't give you a damn 857 01:05:49,980 --> 01:05:51,940 Sorry Sir, I can't stoop to that low as Narada 858 01:05:52,730 --> 01:05:54,140 Nobody asked you to, either 859 01:05:55,450 --> 01:05:57,590 But something.. we need to do something 860 01:06:03,370 --> 01:06:04,620 The minister have not responded yet 861 01:06:04,740 --> 01:06:07,090 Good..that's it, that will be enough 862 01:06:08,220 --> 01:06:09,340 That's exactly what we need 863 01:06:09,690 --> 01:06:12,640 We should get an interview of him, ASAP if not, even a sound bite would do 864 01:06:13,770 --> 01:06:15,770 Do it before somebody else pick it up 865 01:06:16,140 --> 01:06:17,430 Please, do it man 866 01:06:19,510 --> 01:06:20,350 OK 867 01:06:22,720 --> 01:06:23,830 [SLOGANEERING] Minister must resign 868 01:06:24,030 --> 01:06:26,620 What you are watching is the protest outside the Kochi residence of... 869 01:06:26,940 --> 01:06:33,970 ..minister Thomman Varghese. The protest seems to be spreading across the state 870 01:06:34,220 --> 01:06:38,560 Jana Congress workers are not willing to budge unless the minister steps down 871 01:06:39,100 --> 01:06:42,370 Watch this.. the state is burning 872 01:06:43,530 --> 01:06:48,070 Minister is immoral, the skirt- chaser must resign ! 873 01:06:48,760 --> 01:06:53,280 [SLOGANEERING INTENSIFIES] 874 01:06:55,140 --> 01:06:59,840 [EFFIGY BURNS DOWN] 875 01:07:00,690 --> 01:07:05,070 Bundle up all the reactions as a package. Babuji's sound bite should go in full 876 01:07:06,340 --> 01:07:10,330 Roopa, our reporter Asha hasn't even peed for the entire day 877 01:07:10,970 --> 01:07:12,900 Field reporting is like that, some times we can't pee for a whole day 878 01:07:13,590 --> 01:07:14,960 All of us have gone through it 879 01:07:15,400 --> 01:07:17,100 [PHONE CHIMES] 880 01:07:18,000 --> 01:07:19,100 Yes..Pradeep 881 01:07:19,350 --> 01:07:21,830 Minister will be at his uncle's house in Thevara..will send the location 882 01:07:24,190 --> 01:07:26,060 What ever the minister says should go as breaking news 883 01:07:26,490 --> 01:07:27,830 Just a moment, Sir Kottayam bureau 884 01:07:28,560 --> 01:07:30,150 What's the emergency there? Ask them to call later. 885 01:07:32,080 --> 01:07:33,190 Why are you even here? 886 01:07:33,620 --> 01:07:34,970 Aren't you supposed to go on air now? I was looking for my lipstick 887 01:07:36,280 --> 01:07:37,290 What hell is going on here? 888 01:07:37,480 --> 01:07:40,050 Pradeep,..please be on line for a moment 889 01:07:41,490 --> 01:07:43,760 George..run the promo 890 01:07:44,390 --> 01:07:45,960 There is an issue with the graphics time line 891 01:07:46,090 --> 01:07:47,210 There is an error in the time line 892 01:07:47,500 --> 01:07:51,090 What time line? I don't want to hear your technical jargon.. 893 01:07:51,870 --> 01:07:54,600 Shoving these technical terms into my throat wont help.. nonsense 894 01:07:54,810 --> 01:07:56,470 Sorry, I was talking to someone else here 895 01:07:58,560 --> 01:08:00,020 Run whatever you have at hand 896 01:08:01,020 --> 01:08:02,370 [MOBILE PHONE RINGS] 897 01:08:03,540 --> 01:08:04,660 Tell me 898 01:08:09,850 --> 01:08:12,170 [MINISTER TO OPEN HIS HEART IN NEWS TRACK] 899 01:08:23,660 --> 01:08:26,850 Today's News track begins with our investigation to reveal the truth... 900 01:08:27,170 --> 01:08:28,750 Over to our correspondent Pradeep John 901 01:08:29,910 --> 01:08:31,600 Is the audio OK, bro? Yes, it's good to go 902 01:08:35,910 --> 01:08:37,270 How's it? All good, sir 903 01:09:26,200 --> 01:09:27,650 One minute.. 904 01:09:46,520 --> 01:09:48,420 Hello I have sent an image to your phone 905 01:09:48,730 --> 01:09:50,830 It's a complaint written by your 'honey' 906 01:10:03,070 --> 01:10:05,740 Hello The complaint says that you raped her 907 01:10:08,650 --> 01:10:12,420 You can now decide whether to open or close your heart 908 01:10:24,910 --> 01:10:27,120 [PHONE CHIMES] 909 01:10:27,520 --> 01:10:29,070 Yes..Pradeep. 910 01:10:29,900 --> 01:10:32,960 We were all set to go, but he just walked out 911 01:10:34,150 --> 01:10:39,320 His assistant says he won't talk What should we do? 912 01:10:41,570 --> 01:10:43,150 F**k [HAND PHONE CLANGS] 913 01:10:43,990 --> 01:10:46,820 The interview with the minister couldn't be telecast due to some technical reasons 914 01:10:47,190 --> 01:10:49,380 The inconvenience caused is regretted 915 01:11:15,020 --> 01:11:17,130 Bro, please ask him to give me a real boost 916 01:11:17,900 --> 01:11:20,500 That depends on how you treat us 917 01:11:21,420 --> 01:11:22,780 I will do whatever you want, bro.. 918 01:11:23,020 --> 01:11:25,100 [SARCASTICALLY] I have seen it many times.. 919 01:11:26,140 --> 01:11:30,890 You are the one who jumped the ship at the last moment, when I split the party 920 01:11:31,610 --> 01:11:33,210 You played me nicely 921 01:11:34,570 --> 01:11:36,620 Past's past, I am sorry about that - Hmm.. 922 01:11:40,350 --> 01:11:42,370 Wow..it was way above our expectations Take your seat 923 01:11:43,160 --> 01:11:44,450 Sit..sit. 924 01:11:56,690 --> 01:12:00,700 It was my duty as a party man to defend him, you know.. 925 01:12:01,520 --> 01:12:07,200 Given the situation, I had no other option ..but now I need your help 926 01:12:09,060 --> 01:12:10,230 Bro... 927 01:12:10,600 --> 01:12:13,340 Yesterday we nailed it.. I am getting a flurry of calls 928 01:12:14,080 --> 01:12:15,440 Just a moment... 929 01:12:16,100 --> 01:12:17,140 [MANU KISSES] 930 01:12:18,680 --> 01:12:20,780 I was about to come yesterday, but got tanked early 931 01:12:22,430 --> 01:12:24,140 Good 'morning' Sirs.. 932 01:12:26,670 --> 01:12:28,140 Excuse me for a minute.. 933 01:12:37,420 --> 01:12:38,280 [DOOR OPENS] 934 01:12:42,500 --> 01:12:46,510 This my personal space, I don't entertain my subordinates here 935 01:12:46,820 --> 01:12:47,650 Bro, I.. 936 01:12:47,760 --> 01:12:48,750 Call me C P 937 01:12:50,960 --> 01:12:54,450 You are not paid to play friends with me, but to obey 938 01:12:57,110 --> 01:12:58,450 Sorry.. 939 01:13:01,940 --> 01:13:02,900 [DOOR SLAMS SHUT] 940 01:13:21,900 --> 01:13:23,250 Arh.. 941 01:13:23,860 --> 01:13:26,820 Chief Minister has taken a stance in favour of the minister 942 01:13:28,890 --> 01:13:30,900 It would be great, if we can float Kanji's name at this juncture 943 01:13:32,230 --> 01:13:35,110 Just help me sit on that chair, and I will do whatever you say to 944 01:13:37,770 --> 01:13:39,540 He will be with you as the most obedient 945 01:14:08,100 --> 01:14:12,010 [NEWS MONTAGE PLAYING] 946 01:14:12,690 --> 01:14:14,670 The most important development of this hour 947 01:14:15,100 --> 01:14:18,060 If Thomman Varghese steps down as minister after the sex scandal .. 948 01:14:18,740 --> 01:14:23,650 Tomy Kanjikkadan will be considered for the post, reports our bureau.. 949 01:14:27,280 --> 01:14:30,300 Our correspondent Deepak Namboothiri has further details 950 01:14:30,710 --> 01:14:35,080 Deepak, update with the latest developments from the capital... 951 01:14:35,440 --> 01:14:38,200 Roopa, according to my sources, there is no uncertainty in this regard.. 952 01:14:38,820 --> 01:14:43,610 A section of leaders in the party say that the minister will step down immediately 953 01:14:44,090 --> 01:14:49,330 Youth leader Tommy Kanjikkadan is the front runner to replace him 954 01:14:51,360 --> 01:14:52,360 Run this as breaking news.. 955 01:14:52,540 --> 01:14:55,440 Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister 956 01:14:56,460 --> 01:14:57,510 Sir, can you please repeat? 957 01:14:57,810 --> 01:15:00,320 Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister 958 01:15:06,460 --> 01:15:10,080 ANCHOR: Thomman Varghese will not resign Chief Minister backs the forest minister 959 01:15:10,790 --> 01:15:14,420 The C M is of a view that the forest minister need not resign.. 960 01:15:14,680 --> 01:15:17,820 .. unless and until the allegations are proven, say sources close to the minister 961 01:15:18,620 --> 01:15:19,940 So. like I was saying.. 962 01:15:20,180 --> 01:15:21,420 The nation needs such minds... 963 01:15:22,250 --> 01:15:24,050 This guy is a f***ing corporate in a journalist's suit 964 01:15:24,960 --> 01:15:25,970 Real OG 965 01:15:26,440 --> 01:15:27,530 We are impressed 966 01:15:28,330 --> 01:15:29,260 Thank you, Babuji 967 01:15:29,580 --> 01:15:31,790 You made the right choice Thank you 968 01:15:32,110 --> 01:15:34,700 [PHONE BUZZES] 969 01:15:36,080 --> 01:15:37,210 Hello Hello 970 01:15:37,410 --> 01:15:41,650 Bro, the News Malayalam is reporting that Thommi will not resign... 971 01:15:42,110 --> 01:15:43,290 Let them.. 972 01:15:43,560 --> 01:15:47,060 If one channel says the mom's dead, the other will say it's the dad who's dead 973 01:15:47,920 --> 01:15:49,270 This is what news television is all about 974 01:15:50,000 --> 01:15:53,400 Anyhow your name is actively on air. You just relax and have a drink or two 975 01:15:55,140 --> 01:15:55,980 OK 976 01:15:56,590 --> 01:15:58,400 Are you sure that he won't resign? 977 01:15:59,830 --> 01:16:02,830 Kanjikkadan is making some moves behind the curtain, but it won't work.. 978 01:16:03,450 --> 01:16:05,610 Are you that sure? Yes..it's not gonna happen 979 01:16:06,000 --> 01:16:08,120 [NEWS MONTAGE PLAYS] 980 01:16:08,450 --> 01:16:12,390 CP: It's curtains for the most shameful act that Kerala has ever witnessed 981 01:16:12,830 --> 01:16:14,920 Forest Minister Thomman Varghese resigns 982 01:16:16,970 --> 01:16:20,180 The value based journalism we upheld has been rewarded 983 01:16:20,320 --> 01:16:23,880 This is the meaningful culmination of our news break 984 01:16:24,620 --> 01:16:28,250 Wrong doings should not be justified We will point out all the wrong doings 985 01:16:29,200 --> 01:16:30,750 ..until the final verdict is pronounced 986 01:16:42,580 --> 01:16:47,220 Sir, Narada is running the story.. what should we do? 987 01:16:56,130 --> 01:16:59,620 YOYO PIMPING- The hotel booking network facilitates immoral activities 988 01:17:01,020 --> 01:17:05,220 YOYO PIMPING- Students as customers 989 01:17:05,700 --> 01:17:09,880 Hideouts for lovemaking- our new investigative series 990 01:17:15,410 --> 01:17:19,690 CP, this is one of the hotels belongs to the Yo Yo chain 991 01:17:20,120 --> 01:17:22,780 Their customers are mainly college students 992 01:17:23,270 --> 01:17:26,280 Usually they prefer twin rooms 993 01:17:26,870 --> 01:17:30,980 Girls come together and their boyfriends join them later 994 01:17:31,910 --> 01:17:38,470 The couples go to their respective rooms through an inside doorway 995 01:17:39,040 --> 01:17:41,040 This is not America or Europe... 996 01:17:41,250 --> 01:17:42,860 ..this is Bharat (India) 997 01:17:43,420 --> 01:17:45,420 Think for a moment, a single moment .. 998 01:17:45,740 --> 01:17:48,870 Where is our Nation, our youth headed to? 999 01:17:49,790 --> 01:17:51,750 Are our girls losing their way? 1000 01:17:52,790 --> 01:17:54,760 These visuals are really upsetting 1001 01:17:55,130 --> 01:17:56,930 How can we sent our girls outside with confidence? 1002 01:17:57,710 --> 01:18:00,420 The girls in these videos are of your age 1003 01:18:01,740 --> 01:18:04,560 Is your's a generation misguided? 1004 01:18:05,310 --> 01:18:09,150 I don't go to hotel rooms with my boyfriend 1005 01:18:09,780 --> 01:18:10,970 So, you have a boyfriend? 1006 01:18:12,090 --> 01:18:13,240 Yes Does your family know? 1007 01:18:13,920 --> 01:18:15,740 Obviously they will know when they watch this 1008 01:18:16,020 --> 01:18:17,410 Have you had sex with him? 1009 01:18:18,720 --> 01:18:19,850 We have not, yet 1010 01:18:20,140 --> 01:18:21,890 That means you will have in the future 1011 01:18:22,440 --> 01:18:23,610 Aren't we all humans, bro? 1012 01:18:25,010 --> 01:18:26,390 Nobody knows nothing 1013 01:18:26,620 --> 01:18:29,180 Anything can happen instinctively 1014 01:18:29,760 --> 01:18:33,350 Romantic love can transform into mere lust in a blink of an eye 1015 01:18:33,860 --> 01:18:35,440 This is the terrifying reality 1016 01:18:35,940 --> 01:18:37,040 Do you have a romantic affair? 1017 01:18:37,610 --> 01:18:39,110 Yes Would you marry him? 1018 01:18:39,880 --> 01:18:40,910 I am not sure.. 1019 01:18:41,070 --> 01:18:42,100 What about the caste, religion? 1020 01:18:42,290 --> 01:18:43,490 He belongs to another religion 1021 01:18:45,870 --> 01:18:47,970 Everything is uncertain in this era 1022 01:18:48,600 --> 01:18:50,880 This Kerala with diminishing morality scares me 1023 01:18:51,960 --> 01:18:54,960 Mr. Joby we have just heard the sorrow of a Mother .. 1024 01:18:55,890 --> 01:18:59,540 We saw a generation falling in love irrespective of caste and religion 1025 01:19:01,050 --> 01:19:04,200 You work in the tourism sector Yes.. 1026 01:19:04,600 --> 01:19:06,280 I want to hear you, tell us 1027 01:19:06,950 --> 01:19:09,530 The concept of YoYo is to provide common people with.... 1028 01:19:09,630 --> 01:19:12,410 ..good hotels at an affordable price 1029 01:19:13,150 --> 01:19:15,290 This is not only a business.. We... 1030 01:19:15,540 --> 01:19:17,140 [INTERRUPTING] That's not my question.. 1031 01:19:17,710 --> 01:19:21,890 Are you justifying the prostitution happening in these hotels ? 1032 01:19:22,090 --> 01:19:23,550 No..Sir, please listen to me 1033 01:19:24,040 --> 01:19:25,120 Are you married? 1034 01:19:25,810 --> 01:19:26,400 Yes, sir.. 1035 01:19:26,510 --> 01:19:27,550 Do you have daughters? 1036 01:19:28,590 --> 01:19:29,090 Yes 1037 01:19:29,190 --> 01:19:29,880 How old? 1038 01:19:31,250 --> 01:19:32,330 Er..she is 15 years old 1039 01:19:32,610 --> 01:19:36,940 And yet you justify the 'hotel pimping'? 1040 01:19:37,640 --> 01:19:39,510 Please listen to my words [INTERRUPTING] Are you a father? 1041 01:19:39,780 --> 01:19:41,010 Shame on you Please, what I am saying is... 1042 01:19:41,370 --> 01:19:43,490 Some people do whatever it takes to make money 1043 01:19:43,520 --> 01:19:48,600 Hotel chains are not the only face of pimping, there are many other avenues 1044 01:19:49,210 --> 01:19:51,340 Dating applications are one among them 1045 01:19:51,900 --> 01:19:54,950 They are trying to push us to an inferior culture, in the name of sexual freedom 1046 01:19:55,390 --> 01:19:57,380 Is he going to burn down Tinder? 1047 01:19:58,690 --> 01:20:00,360 There are many other things happening around the word 1048 01:20:01,230 --> 01:20:02,680 Try watching those too 1049 01:20:03,900 --> 01:20:07,990 Common man likes this only. They are not bothered about the Ozone layer and stuff 1050 01:20:08,670 --> 01:20:09,870 What I was talking about.. 1051 01:20:09,990 --> 01:20:11,770 Going into another important development.. 1052 01:20:12,010 --> 01:20:16,020 A group of angry young men has taken the streets to protect our culture 1053 01:20:16,560 --> 01:20:17,960 My reporter is with them... 1054 01:20:18,300 --> 01:20:21,070 [BELLIGERENT SLOGANEERING] Keep in mind, this is Baharat 1055 01:20:21,420 --> 01:20:24,540 Down with dirty bitches We will chase you down 1056 01:20:25,250 --> 01:20:27,220 We will spread this across the state and chase down... 1057 01:20:27,380 --> 01:20:29,640 ..those who misguide our sisters 1058 01:20:30,440 --> 01:20:32,780 Scoot off..you 1059 01:20:35,260 --> 01:20:37,370 REPORTER: Bharat Garjan Sena says that they too have the responsibility 1060 01:20:37,630 --> 01:20:39,980 ..to protect the Indian culture just like 'Narada' is doing, CP 1061 01:20:40,900 --> 01:20:43,160 [MOBILE PHONE RINGS] 1062 01:20:44,150 --> 01:20:45,080 Tell me, whats up? 1063 01:20:45,390 --> 01:20:49,270 A group of students are planning a protest against the Marine drive issue 1064 01:20:50,730 --> 01:20:51,820 Be on line for a moment.. 1065 01:20:52,500 --> 01:20:56,040 Pradeep, Some students are planning a protest against the Marin drive incident 1066 01:20:57,190 --> 01:20:58,800 Shall we go live with them? That's a good idea 1067 01:20:59,930 --> 01:21:01,100 Get ready for a live appearance 1068 01:21:01,770 --> 01:21:04,190 Stupid CP shouts in the name of culture 1069 01:21:04,440 --> 01:21:07,180 [SLOGANEERING AGAINST CP] 1070 01:21:07,470 --> 01:21:08,640 We won't back off, we won't budge 1071 01:21:08,780 --> 01:21:11,350 Mathew, are they affiliated with any organisation.. 1072 01:21:11,650 --> 01:21:15,150 ..or a spontaneous coming together of people protesting against this? 1073 01:21:15,930 --> 01:21:18,310 Pradeep, these people have no backing of any organisations.. 1074 01:21:18,600 --> 01:21:22,350 They have gathered here to protest against the morality hooligans 1075 01:21:23,320 --> 01:21:27,720 Do you see a conspiracy by a media organisation to incite violence? 1076 01:21:28,620 --> 01:21:31,440 Of course we do.. This is yellow journalism in the name of culture 1077 01:21:31,740 --> 01:21:34,220 Down with yellow journalism, Down with Narada News 1078 01:21:34,630 --> 01:21:42,430 [SLOGANEERING AGAINST NARADA NEWS] 1079 01:21:45,780 --> 01:21:46,610 Ah..I will call later 1080 01:21:47,060 --> 01:21:48,420 [PHONE RINGS] 1081 01:21:52,160 --> 01:21:53,660 Hello, Chandraprakash 1082 01:21:55,130 --> 01:21:56,080 Stop the live telecast 1083 01:21:56,280 --> 01:21:57,230 [KURUP CHUCKLES] 1084 01:21:58,540 --> 01:22:00,760 It's my prerogative, right? 1085 01:22:03,400 --> 01:22:06,130 Now, I am the one deciding.. [KURUP CHUCKLES] 1086 01:22:06,430 --> 01:22:09,910 Son, I have been into this trade for long enough 1087 01:22:10,810 --> 01:22:11,920 You leave that topic 1088 01:22:12,190 --> 01:22:15,440 No father would like to watch the nudity of his own daughter 1089 01:22:16,320 --> 01:22:18,030 No matter how seasoned he is 1090 01:22:19,690 --> 01:22:23,180 I like the daring Editor in you than a cowardly father 1091 01:22:45,440 --> 01:22:47,800 Stop the show..stop the live.. 1092 01:22:48,020 --> 01:22:49,660 ..are we walking backwards? 1093 01:22:50,220 --> 01:22:51,450 What to do , brother George? 1094 01:22:52,280 --> 01:22:53,680 Run something else from the chart 1095 01:23:15,340 --> 01:23:17,710 [CAR APPROACHES] 1096 01:23:36,090 --> 01:23:39,280 [APPLAUSE] 1097 01:23:41,240 --> 01:23:43,940 [LOUD CHEERING] 1098 01:23:55,480 --> 01:23:57,430 [CLAPPING STOPS] 1099 01:23:59,350 --> 01:24:02,200 We have conquered all the three worlds with only three steps 1100 01:24:03,750 --> 01:24:04,740 Thanks to my warriors 1101 01:24:11,670 --> 01:24:12,730 I want dirt 1102 01:24:15,780 --> 01:24:17,770 Dirt is there in each and every one 1103 01:24:19,670 --> 01:24:22,270 It's there in intellectuals and idiots as well 1104 01:24:24,660 --> 01:24:27,870 It is the dirt that a journalist should find 1105 01:24:30,100 --> 01:24:32,810 The lotus of our success will blooms in that dirt 1106 01:24:50,930 --> 01:24:52,260 I remind you.. 1107 01:24:54,230 --> 01:24:56,570 What I want is not the initial enthusiasm... 1108 01:24:59,590 --> 01:25:03,700 ..but hard work, discipline and trust which could take you to the heights 1109 01:25:05,910 --> 01:25:06,800 I repeat.. 1110 01:25:08,390 --> 01:25:10,030 Absolute loyalty 1111 01:25:16,140 --> 01:25:16,950 Have fun 1112 01:25:17,520 --> 01:25:20,050 [APPLAUSE, CHEERING] 1113 01:25:25,980 --> 01:25:27,840 [CAR COMES TO HALT] 1114 01:25:32,520 --> 01:25:33,460 [DOOR OPENS] 1115 01:25:35,580 --> 01:25:36,210 [DOOR SHUTS CLOSE] 1116 01:25:44,220 --> 01:25:45,410 [ELEVATOR DINGS] 1117 01:25:46,500 --> 01:25:47,620 [DOOR SLIDES OPEN] 1118 01:26:04,920 --> 01:26:06,360 [ELEVATOR DOOR CLOSES] 1119 01:26:19,150 --> 01:26:20,210 Hello, sir.. 1120 01:26:22,310 --> 01:26:23,840 I am a fan of yours [CHUCKLES] 1121 01:26:27,520 --> 01:26:28,410 Let me ask something 1122 01:26:28,810 --> 01:26:34,850 Isn't it voyeuristic to plant spy cams in bedrooms and washrooms, sir? 1123 01:26:35,620 --> 01:26:38,050 What sort of behaviour is it? 1124 01:26:38,650 --> 01:26:40,960 CP Sir, why are you not responding? 1125 01:26:41,900 --> 01:26:43,680 Sir, say something 1126 01:26:44,070 --> 01:26:46,060 Aren't you the roaring tiger in the studio? 1127 01:26:46,350 --> 01:26:48,020 Open up.. Kerala wants to know! 1128 01:26:49,070 --> 01:26:51,830 Sir..Is this your brand of journalism? 1129 01:26:52,660 --> 01:26:55,220 [ELEVATOR CAR HITS THE BASE] 1130 01:26:56,140 --> 01:26:57,970 [DOOR DINGS] Sir, don't go 1131 01:27:10,060 --> 01:27:11,360 [DOOR OPENS] 1132 01:27:11,600 --> 01:27:14,220 [APPLAUSE] 1133 01:27:16,160 --> 01:27:17,440 Thank you.. Ahem.. 1134 01:27:21,610 --> 01:27:22,320 [BABUJI CHUCKLES] 1135 01:27:23,250 --> 01:27:25,780 We have nothing to say formally, but.. 1136 01:27:26,790 --> 01:27:31,300 All the credit for this proud achievement goes to you only 1137 01:27:31,480 --> 01:27:33,320 [BOARD MEMBERS CLAP] 1138 01:27:35,360 --> 01:27:37,270 All the best from the board of directors 1139 01:27:44,070 --> 01:27:48,050 Three years to reach break-even and profit from thereon 1140 01:27:51,880 --> 01:27:53,010 This was our original project plan 1141 01:27:55,540 --> 01:27:57,760 I have made Narada on top in the very first month 1142 01:27:58,740 --> 01:28:02,160 Which means, Narada will be profitable from the first financial year itself 1143 01:28:02,770 --> 01:28:06,870 [APPLAUSE] 1144 01:28:12,150 --> 01:28:15,490 Fifty percent of that profit should come to me 1145 01:28:22,040 --> 01:28:24,520 [MOBILE PHONE RINGING] 1146 01:28:25,920 --> 01:28:26,950 Excuse me 1147 01:28:33,800 --> 01:28:36,810 What's the matter? CP, I have sent you a link 1148 01:28:37,810 --> 01:28:40,050 Please check it.. That Mudiyan has played a trick 1149 01:28:40,690 --> 01:28:41,750 Let me ask something 1150 01:28:41,960 --> 01:28:48,750 Isn't it voyeuristic to plant spy cams in bedrooms and washrooms, Sir? 1151 01:28:49,360 --> 01:28:51,090 What sort of behaviour is it? 1152 01:28:51,770 --> 01:28:54,250 CP Sir, why are you not responding? 1153 01:28:54,740 --> 01:28:56,180 Sir, say something 1154 01:28:56,520 --> 01:28:58,610 Aren't you the roaring tiger in the studio? 1155 01:28:59,660 --> 01:29:01,800 Open up.. Kerala wants to know! 1156 01:29:02,570 --> 01:29:04,960 Sir, Is this your brand of journalism? 1157 01:29:17,770 --> 01:29:18,580 Look CP.. 1158 01:29:19,440 --> 01:29:20,980 Don't you think 50% is a little too much? 1159 01:29:21,120 --> 01:29:22,320 I'm not your slut.. 1160 01:29:23,940 --> 01:29:25,540 Don't bargain with me 1161 01:29:45,780 --> 01:29:46,770 [KNOCKING ON THE DOOR] 1162 01:29:48,030 --> 01:29:49,220 [REPEATED KNOCKING] 1163 01:29:50,620 --> 01:29:51,460 [DOOR OPENS] 1164 01:29:51,980 --> 01:29:53,030 Who are you? This is a raid.. 1165 01:29:53,260 --> 01:29:54,740 What raid? What's the issue, sir? 1166 01:29:54,980 --> 01:29:56,020 Shut your mouth.. - What's this about, sir? 1167 01:29:56,280 --> 01:29:57,840 Behave.. Why are you going there? 1168 01:29:58,150 --> 01:29:59,780 Shut up... What's going on..? 1169 01:30:00,280 --> 01:30:01,350 Shut your mouth Sir, got the stuff 1170 01:30:01,780 --> 01:30:04,600 What's this all about? Get off my hand, sir 1171 01:30:05,110 --> 01:30:06,590 Nothing is there, Sir.. 1172 01:30:16,840 --> 01:30:18,350 Coming in is the news of a narcotics raid in Kochi.. 1173 01:30:18,530 --> 01:30:21,930 Malayalam rapper Mudiyan has been arrested for possession of drugs.. 1174 01:30:22,470 --> 01:30:24,270 Let's go into the details .. 1175 01:30:24,500 --> 01:30:26,190 Is Kochi in the clutches of drug mafia? 1176 01:30:26,610 --> 01:30:30,990 The excise party conducted the raid at a flat in Vaduthala after a tip off.. 1177 01:30:32,440 --> 01:30:34,760 Rapper Mudiyan was taken into custody from the flat... 1178 01:30:35,260 --> 01:30:38,640 A sizable amount of MDMA and charlie (Cocaine) have also been seized 1179 01:30:39,340 --> 01:30:41,930 According to the excise this catch worth Rs 15 million in international market 1180 01:30:42,570 --> 01:30:44,920 The drugs were concealed inside musical instruments 1181 01:30:45,130 --> 01:30:47,520 He was in an intoxicated condition when arrested, said the Excise 1182 01:30:48,260 --> 01:30:51,020 The Police have gathered information about some girls who frequented his flat 1183 01:30:51,680 --> 01:30:53,960 The are suspected to be carriers of drugs 1184 01:30:54,490 --> 01:30:57,590 Suspicion of possible terrorist links will also be investigated 1185 01:31:10,980 --> 01:31:13,800 I am not feeling good, physically. Haven't told Dad about it 1186 01:31:17,320 --> 01:31:18,580 So, aren't we fighting the case? 1187 01:31:19,790 --> 01:31:21,010 I have not done anything wrong 1188 01:31:23,300 --> 01:31:24,570 We will fight 1189 01:31:26,770 --> 01:31:28,390 He is worried about Mom 1190 01:31:31,580 --> 01:31:33,060 I will make her understand.. 1191 01:31:36,190 --> 01:31:37,880 People will find the truth one day 1192 01:31:40,850 --> 01:31:42,350 [POURING COFFEE INTO THE MUG] 1193 01:31:43,680 --> 01:31:45,560 [UTENSILS CLING] 1194 01:31:50,270 --> 01:31:50,820 [GLASS THUDS] 1195 01:31:52,160 --> 01:31:54,480 [SIGHS] This is your third coffee 1196 01:31:54,970 --> 01:31:56,450 Don't ask for more 1197 01:31:57,660 --> 01:31:59,150 Don't get angry, Mr.Chef.. 1198 01:31:59,410 --> 01:32:00,690 [CHUCKLES] 1199 01:32:01,540 --> 01:32:03,520 What is this? It's been a while now 1200 01:32:04,140 --> 01:32:06,460 I'm preparing the bail application for Mudiyan 1201 01:32:06,850 --> 01:32:08,620 Oh..how is he? 1202 01:32:09,850 --> 01:32:12,450 He is very weak.. and his mom's yet to recover from the shock 1203 01:32:13,890 --> 01:32:17,300 CP..afterall, guys like him hardly have ethics 1204 01:32:19,600 --> 01:32:21,900 Dad, I'll be going to Peerumedu in a couple of days 1205 01:32:22,650 --> 01:32:24,230 Don't you have back pain? 1206 01:32:24,750 --> 01:32:26,150 I was on my period, now it's okay 1207 01:32:26,370 --> 01:32:27,480 Won't you be coming back soon? 1208 01:32:28,900 --> 01:32:30,620 Mmm.. Mom's death anniversary is nearing 1209 01:32:35,910 --> 01:32:39,040 Friends say that I don't inherit your culinary skills 1210 01:32:39,410 --> 01:32:40,720 [CHUCKLES] 1211 01:34:57,150 --> 01:34:59,120 We just wanted to ask you some thing 1212 01:35:00,100 --> 01:35:01,800 Can we do anything in this matter? 1213 01:35:03,110 --> 01:35:04,460 Only the court can do something now 1214 01:35:08,640 --> 01:35:09,780 You can do one thing.. 1215 01:35:11,780 --> 01:35:12,720 ..provoke him 1216 01:35:13,770 --> 01:35:15,970 ♪ ♪ 1217 01:35:16,110 --> 01:35:17,320 Yes... 1218 01:35:18,920 --> 01:35:22,780 ♪Hey dude, why can’t you get a lil’ better? Why can’t you let the scene improve? ♪ 1219 01:35:22,960 --> 01:35:25,720 ♪ It’s the time, If you are to do something good ♪ 1220 01:35:26,310 --> 01:35:28,170 ♪ Bro, we’ll see you.. this is our time - ♪ 1221 01:35:28,390 --> 01:35:29,980 ♪ We the local boys have it, the burning ember in us ♪ 1222 01:35:30,140 --> 01:35:31,580 ♪ ..and we know it, the people are in this hell-hole ♪ 1223 01:35:31,900 --> 01:35:34,330 ♪ That time is long gone, where morality was honoured ♪ 1224 01:35:34,650 --> 01:35:37,470 ♪ We’ve seen the bigot in you ♪ 1225 01:35:37,660 --> 01:35:39,530 ♪ Your words have given us heart burns ♪ 1226 01:35:39,790 --> 01:35:42,140 ♪ We are the farm hands who plough the land, grow the crops ♪ 1227 01:35:42,320 --> 01:35:44,370 ♪ Don't try to price tag our crops from the causeways ♪ 1228 01:35:44,570 --> 01:35:46,240 ♪ Don’t grind your teeth, either ♪ 1229 01:35:46,400 --> 01:35:49,510 ♪ I drink, I swear and I smoke weed- who're you to judge? ♪ 1230 01:35:49,720 --> 01:35:55,450 ♪ Hey you, self-boasting, lying losers, now tell us... ♪ 1231 01:35:56,230 --> 01:35:58,270 ♪ Who are you ? Who are you ? Who are you ? ♪ 1232 01:35:58,730 --> 01:36:01,080 ♪ Who the heck are you, Who the heck ? ♪ 1233 01:36:01,900 --> 01:36:09,060 ♪ Who the heck? ♪ 1234 01:36:10,270 --> 01:36:13,420 ♪ Who..the..heck..are.. you? ♪ 1235 01:36:16,050 --> 01:36:19,380 ♪ Who the heck? ♪ 1236 01:36:20,940 --> 01:36:23,410 Hello, I got bail today 1237 01:36:23,580 --> 01:36:25,270 I am with my friends now 1238 01:36:26,070 --> 01:36:29,120 Thank you all for your support 1239 01:36:30,150 --> 01:36:33,910 A recently started new channel and it's head are responsible for my plight 1240 01:36:34,650 --> 01:36:36,390 I have something to share with you about it.. 1241 01:36:36,940 --> 01:36:39,730 But now is not the time, I will disclose it in the coming days 1242 01:36:40,730 --> 01:36:42,160 You should be with me 1243 01:36:44,400 --> 01:36:46,090 I don't understand 1244 01:36:47,650 --> 01:36:49,410 He has something to say 1245 01:36:49,800 --> 01:36:50,550 So? 1246 01:36:51,840 --> 01:36:53,020 Shall we take an interview of him? 1247 01:36:53,300 --> 01:36:54,700 Wasn't it a drug case? 1248 01:36:55,540 --> 01:36:57,650 He went to the jail not for protesting against the national emergency 1249 01:36:59,900 --> 01:37:01,250 What's happened to you, man? 1250 01:37:03,480 --> 01:37:04,960 You are afraid of Chandraprakash, aren't you? 1251 01:37:08,730 --> 01:37:10,030 If you have some ego problems with him.. 1252 01:37:10,960 --> 01:37:12,430 ..sort it out, outside the compound 1253 01:37:14,510 --> 01:37:16,540 I will decide what should be done here 1254 01:37:23,920 --> 01:37:27,260 We didn't have big money in my, old channel, so was the extravaganza 1255 01:37:30,090 --> 01:37:34,740 But still there is freedom, which I lack here, and a spine too 1256 01:37:46,730 --> 01:37:48,110 [NIGHT AMBIENCE] 1257 01:37:48,430 --> 01:37:49,940 If you want his interview, ask him 1258 01:37:50,310 --> 01:37:53,300 I had contacted him, he asked me to talk with you 1259 01:37:54,980 --> 01:37:56,530 I have quit News Malayalam now I am with my previous channel 1260 01:37:56,880 --> 01:37:58,240 Are you trying to get some rating points? 1261 01:37:59,370 --> 01:38:00,320 Nothing like that.. 1262 01:38:00,720 --> 01:38:02,730 I just wanted to do this interview because of the ingenuity of the case 1263 01:38:02,920 --> 01:38:04,830 Oh, you guys know the word genuine ! 1264 01:38:06,890 --> 01:38:09,360 He asked CP the questions that people had for him 1265 01:38:09,790 --> 01:38:11,410 That's why he was implicated 1266 01:38:11,760 --> 01:38:14,000 He got the bail this quickly because the court understood it 1267 01:38:17,290 --> 01:38:19,070 He don't even smoke a cigarette 1268 01:38:20,270 --> 01:38:23,410 His blood results came back clean 1269 01:38:24,600 --> 01:38:25,810 Did any of you report it? 1270 01:38:28,290 --> 01:38:32,270 Did you show a minimum courtesy to apologise for your false reporting? 1271 01:38:34,600 --> 01:38:36,960 You can play with anybody's life.. no one will ask you 1272 01:38:38,470 --> 01:38:40,210 You are accountable for nothing 1273 01:38:40,650 --> 01:38:42,990 What you said is right, but not everyone is like them 1274 01:38:43,470 --> 01:38:44,740 Most of you are.. 1275 01:38:45,910 --> 01:38:48,630 We always try to do something, ethically 1276 01:38:48,940 --> 01:38:52,230 You can ask Father Purampokkil I have taken up many of his issues 1277 01:38:52,600 --> 01:38:54,280 Pradeep, I am not saying that you are one of them 1278 01:38:54,710 --> 01:38:56,990 This is the natural reaction against the actions of your professional community 1279 01:39:00,100 --> 01:39:01,280 What about the interview..? 1280 01:39:01,890 --> 01:39:02,960 I will tell him OK 1281 01:39:05,800 --> 01:39:07,990 Is the drug mafia getting away? 1282 01:39:08,550 --> 01:39:12,150 The Mudiyan menace - live debate from Peerumedu 1283 01:39:13,010 --> 01:39:14,660 Sunday 5 PM 1284 01:39:17,140 --> 01:39:18,980 Rigged ratings.. 1285 01:39:19,450 --> 01:39:21,340 What is the truth behind TV channel ratings? 1286 01:39:21,660 --> 01:39:23,790 Exposing soon, the back room stories of the television rating scam 1287 01:39:24,110 --> 01:39:25,220 Stay tuned.. 1288 01:39:25,560 --> 01:39:27,040 Idukki reporter is online 1289 01:39:34,930 --> 01:39:36,680 The venue should be near his house 1290 01:39:36,980 --> 01:39:40,330 There is a school near to his house. We can do it there 1291 01:39:41,220 --> 01:39:42,600 We can arrange Police protection too 1292 01:39:45,720 --> 01:39:47,480 No need of Police.. 1293 01:39:49,600 --> 01:39:51,470 Let there be chaos OK, sir.. 1294 01:39:54,830 --> 01:39:56,170 [ECHOING] Rigged ratings 1295 01:39:56,940 --> 01:39:58,460 What is the truth behind TV channel ratings? 1296 01:39:59,600 --> 01:40:03,070 Exposing soon, the back room stories of the television rating scam 1297 01:40:21,350 --> 01:40:22,030 Arh.. 1298 01:40:23,810 --> 01:40:24,650 Hey.. 1299 01:40:25,560 --> 01:40:26,650 Hey..Kuttettan 1300 01:40:27,900 --> 01:40:30,800 Why are you having so much of this Mixture? Are you some Mixture India? 1301 01:40:31,750 --> 01:40:33,540 Give it back, don't pick a fight with me 1302 01:40:34,680 --> 01:40:38,300 I have asked your friend many times to change the name of his show 1303 01:40:40,230 --> 01:40:43,340 He is maligning the name of the great journalist, C P Ramachandran 1304 01:40:44,560 --> 01:40:47,300 If he don't change it, I will barge in to his studio and slap him 1305 01:40:48,130 --> 01:40:50,030 [MOBILE PHONE CHIMES] 1306 01:40:53,620 --> 01:40:54,530 Hello.. 1307 01:40:55,010 --> 01:40:56,830 [INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER] 1308 01:41:03,010 --> 01:41:05,900 [AUTO RICKSHAW APPROACHING] 1309 01:41:13,780 --> 01:41:16,470 [RIKSHAW DEPARTS] 1310 01:41:21,200 --> 01:41:22,230 How is he? 1311 01:41:22,740 --> 01:41:24,050 I am yet to meet the Doctor 1312 01:41:24,800 --> 01:41:26,940 Have they identified the vehicle that hit him? 1313 01:41:27,680 --> 01:41:29,730 No, says the Police 1314 01:41:30,340 --> 01:41:31,060 Hmm.. 1315 01:42:10,270 --> 01:42:11,240 I quit .. 1316 01:42:17,560 --> 01:42:18,710 Pradeep's condition is critical 1317 01:42:29,380 --> 01:42:30,410 [CHAIR SCRAPES] 1318 01:42:31,700 --> 01:42:33,500 [FOOT STEPS DEPART] 1319 01:43:01,600 --> 01:43:02,890 Yes.. 1320 01:43:06,350 --> 01:43:06,940 Sir.. 1321 01:43:11,520 --> 01:43:17,300 We have got a legal notice from Mudiyan against the show at Peerumedu 1322 01:43:19,480 --> 01:43:21,100 Is this the first time we are getting a legal notice? 1323 01:43:21,740 --> 01:43:25,530 No, but this demands a reply in two hours and withdrawal of the promo 1324 01:43:27,140 --> 01:43:28,190 What if, we don't? 1325 01:43:28,420 --> 01:43:29,670 There will be a defamation suite 1326 01:43:29,870 --> 01:43:31,990 That's what your senior Govindan sir has been hired for, right? 1327 01:43:33,770 --> 01:43:37,940 Do I need a Supreme Court lawyer to argue against a drug case accused? 1328 01:43:53,020 --> 01:43:54,940 You don't need to give the reply 1329 01:43:56,520 --> 01:43:57,610 I will do it 1330 01:44:00,480 --> 01:44:02,450 Will the drug mafia get away? Live from Peerumedu, Sunday 5PM 1331 01:44:03,380 --> 01:44:07,900 Large scale drug dealing in the guise of rap music 1332 01:44:11,350 --> 01:44:13,330 An open debate on drug deals 1333 01:44:13,790 --> 01:44:15,170 Please switch the channel 1334 01:44:15,520 --> 01:44:17,060 Sunday 5 PM Live from Peerumedu 1335 01:44:42,660 --> 01:44:46,050 Sir, Peerumedu Munsif court has issued a stay order for CP's live show 1336 01:44:52,960 --> 01:44:54,500 Did he move via Munsif court? Mmm 1337 01:44:55,060 --> 01:44:56,330 Who is his lawyer? 1338 01:44:56,450 --> 01:44:57,790 One Shakira Mohammed 1339 01:44:58,570 --> 01:44:59,500 Shakira Mohammed! 1340 01:44:59,920 --> 01:45:03,180 She is one of the founders of the Your lawyer comrade movement 1341 01:45:04,000 --> 01:45:07,920 ..and the one who appeared in the Pozhiyoor eviction case 1342 01:45:10,320 --> 01:45:11,130 Ah.. 1343 01:45:12,500 --> 01:45:13,220 [PEN CAP CLICKS] 1344 01:45:13,710 --> 01:45:15,350 CP, you may postpone the show for some days 1345 01:45:15,960 --> 01:45:19,290 Or else, remove his mugshot from the promo and do the show 1346 01:45:19,660 --> 01:45:20,660 Oh..such a great piece of advice! 1347 01:45:24,400 --> 01:45:25,650 Look, my dad used to say.. 1348 01:45:26,100 --> 01:45:28,040 You should finish the buffalo coming at you, and eat it 1349 01:45:29,100 --> 01:45:31,470 If I spare him now, many more bitches will dare to come at me 1350 01:45:33,470 --> 01:45:35,040 Hey..will your father bring the soda? 1351 01:45:36,630 --> 01:45:38,190 [BOTTLE THUDS ON THE TABLE] 1352 01:45:40,000 --> 01:45:40,780 [SODA BOTTLE FIZZES] 1353 01:45:44,440 --> 01:45:46,880 This gag order from the Munsif court is no child's play 1354 01:45:48,190 --> 01:45:50,190 It's just a Munsif court, not the Supreme Court of India, is it? 1355 01:45:51,610 --> 01:45:53,000 CP, hear me out calmly 1356 01:45:53,960 --> 01:45:55,850 We had sent a usual reply in this case too 1357 01:45:56,700 --> 01:45:59,110 But they filed a suit in the munsif court, Peerumedu.. 1358 01:46:00,010 --> 01:46:01,580 ..and got an ex-party order 1359 01:46:01,850 --> 01:46:03,980 The notice did not have the details of the court 1360 01:46:04,960 --> 01:46:07,280 A munsif court is enough and more for such hindrances 1361 01:46:07,710 --> 01:46:09,350 Look, I don't get your jargon- ex-party, tea party or whatever 1362 01:46:10,060 --> 01:46:11,470 I am telling you in pure Malayalam 1363 01:46:11,880 --> 01:46:15,070 He, that bloody nigg** Mudiyan insulted me on the face 1364 01:46:15,550 --> 01:46:16,830 ..punctured my pride 1365 01:46:18,190 --> 01:46:19,640 [EXHALES] 1366 01:46:24,220 --> 01:46:26,350 Chandraprakash became CP after enduring a great deal of insults 1367 01:46:28,730 --> 01:46:32,170 I never had dreamt of any thing lesser than a king's life 1368 01:46:32,950 --> 01:46:36,070 If some low-lives dare to mess with me, I will finish them off.. 1369 01:46:46,480 --> 01:46:47,950 Listen, move a petition in the High Court 1370 01:46:48,950 --> 01:46:51,710 Bribe anyone and everyone, if needed Money is not an issue at all 1371 01:46:52,350 --> 01:46:54,470 I want to shoot the show right under his nose 1372 01:46:55,080 --> 01:46:57,520 I must do it, at any cost CP, it's not that easy 1373 01:46:59,390 --> 01:47:01,720 District court won't take it any soon if we file an appeal 1374 01:47:02,640 --> 01:47:05,170 Next option is to file an OPC in the High Court for a stay.. 1375 01:47:05,770 --> 01:47:09,070 But the court could direct us to argue the case in the Munsif court itself 1376 01:47:10,000 --> 01:47:11,460 Better we don't take the risk 1377 01:47:11,700 --> 01:47:13,470 I've already told you that I don't understand this language 1378 01:47:14,160 --> 01:47:16,520 I know only one language, the language of the winner 1379 01:47:17,380 --> 01:47:19,640 This show must be done at any risk 1380 01:47:30,780 --> 01:47:35,170 I don't like blockades, even if it's my own father 1381 01:47:43,260 --> 01:47:46,410 Your lordship, Media is the fourth estate of the democracy 1382 01:47:47,600 --> 01:47:50,610 Here, not only the fundamental rights of the speaker but also the.. 1383 01:47:50,970 --> 01:47:56,080 ..right to information of the people have been denied by the munsif court 1384 01:47:57,050 --> 01:47:58,870 This will adversely affect our democratic practices 1385 01:47:59,940 --> 01:48:03,090 This is an order to keep the drug mafia out of the news. 1386 01:48:03,970 --> 01:48:04,990 This should be stayed 1387 01:48:06,300 --> 01:48:09,100 There is no stay order for any news against the drug mafia 1388 01:48:09,850 --> 01:48:12,460 The stay order is against the practice of judging somebody... 1389 01:48:13,020 --> 01:48:15,360 ..even before a court of law convicts them 1390 01:48:16,180 --> 01:48:20,010 Besides this case is posted to Thursday, you can argue there 1391 01:48:21,910 --> 01:48:23,230 [MOBILE PHONE CHIMES] 1392 01:48:23,870 --> 01:48:28,960 [MOBILE PHONE CHIMES] 1393 01:48:31,210 --> 01:48:31,960 Hello ... 1394 01:48:32,240 --> 01:48:34,740 The High Court refused to vacate the stay Our petition has been dismissed 1395 01:48:35,430 --> 01:48:37,410 That's why I said, it's pointless 1396 01:48:38,100 --> 01:48:39,030 Anyways, we shall try another way 1397 01:48:39,380 --> 01:48:41,670 Shall sent one of the juniors to the Peerumedu munsif court tomorrow 1398 01:48:42,040 --> 01:48:44,510 Let's try revoking the order 1399 01:48:54,100 --> 01:48:56,920 [BIRDS CHIRP] 1400 01:48:59,430 --> 01:49:03,690 OS 10/2020..Plaintiff Jais John, defendant K. Chandraprakash 1401 01:49:07,100 --> 01:49:09,130 I am appearing for the defendant May I submit your honor? 1402 01:49:09,540 --> 01:49:10,280 Yes.. 1403 01:49:11,150 --> 01:49:14,040 Honorable court may kindly revoke the gag order passed in this case 1404 01:49:15,260 --> 01:49:17,130 The complaint is of defamation 1405 01:49:18,050 --> 01:49:19,450 However, no defamation has occurred here 1406 01:49:20,080 --> 01:49:22,240 The order violates the freedom of the media to... 1407 01:49:22,610 --> 01:49:24,890 ... discuss serious matters pertaining to the society 1408 01:49:26,100 --> 01:49:28,590 Free media is the spine of our democracy 1409 01:49:29,430 --> 01:49:32,340 The honorable court should not make any interference which may violate it 1410 01:49:39,050 --> 01:49:41,870 Why don't you stick on to the merit of the complaint? 1411 01:49:44,740 --> 01:49:48,460 Your honor- I, CP is a show with millions of viewers 1412 01:49:49,650 --> 01:49:54,530 That show has been stayed on the basis of a complaint by a criminal 1413 01:49:55,480 --> 01:49:57,390 I have filed a counter affidavit on it 1414 01:49:57,830 --> 01:49:59,580 The honorable court may kindly examine that 1415 01:50:00,720 --> 01:50:03,870 Narada News' Chandraprakash aka CP have been denied of their fundamental rights.. 1416 01:50:04,950 --> 01:50:07,080 ...on a complaint founded on mere apprehension 1417 01:50:08,360 --> 01:50:11,340 If at all defamation occurs, let them file for compensation then 1418 01:50:11,920 --> 01:50:13,770 The stay may be vacated, your honor 1419 01:50:18,510 --> 01:50:20,160 I am appearing for the petitioner, may I, your honor? 1420 01:50:20,570 --> 01:50:21,370 Yes.. 1421 01:50:21,600 --> 01:50:24,690 Reputation and dignity are the assets that cannot be replaced by wealth 1422 01:50:25,600 --> 01:50:28,600 Those who teaches us democracy in their prime time debates, should understand this 1423 01:50:29,400 --> 01:50:35,130 It would be good for you to refer the SC order in the famous Puttaswamy case 1424 01:50:36,280 --> 01:50:37,940 This issue must be heard in detail, your honor 1425 01:50:48,640 --> 01:50:49,900 Yes, it should be heard in detail 1426 01:50:52,660 --> 01:50:55,060 Then, senior counsel Govinda Menon will appear tomorrow 1427 01:50:55,910 --> 01:50:56,890 Kindly adjourn the matter to tomorrow 1428 01:51:04,890 --> 01:51:06,820 The matter will be heard tomorrow 1429 01:51:09,580 --> 01:51:11,650 [PAPER RUSTLES] 1430 01:51:13,320 --> 01:51:15,770 I submitted in detail about the CP show and all 1431 01:51:16,420 --> 01:51:20,320 Most courts tend to revoke these kind of orders when they see us as defendants 1432 01:51:21,520 --> 01:51:24,060 But, this guy seems different 1433 01:51:25,270 --> 01:51:26,710 He wants to hear the matter in detail 1434 01:51:31,210 --> 01:51:33,290 What's his name? K P Chothi 1435 01:51:37,640 --> 01:51:38,630 It's on tomorrow, right? 1436 01:51:39,780 --> 01:51:40,770 Let's see OK 1437 01:52:07,780 --> 01:52:10,940 [CAR ARRIVES] 1438 01:52:13,240 --> 01:52:14,430 [DOORS OPEN] 1439 01:52:18,940 --> 01:52:19,790 [DOORS SHUT CLOSE] 1440 01:52:20,360 --> 01:52:22,880 [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS] 1441 01:52:36,940 --> 01:52:38,080 Good morning, Sir Good morning 1442 01:52:38,320 --> 01:52:39,640 This is from the High court 1443 01:53:24,550 --> 01:53:25,500 Good morning, sir.. - Good morning.. 1444 01:53:25,690 --> 01:53:27,300 Everything set? Sure 1445 01:53:27,660 --> 01:53:29,580 Else you'll lose your job, that's all 1446 01:53:52,260 --> 01:53:53,450 [TABLE BELL CHIMES] 1447 01:54:05,080 --> 01:54:06,070 [CHAIR SCRAPES] 1448 01:54:06,320 --> 01:54:08,080 OS 94/2017 1449 01:54:10,100 --> 01:54:11,320 Batta (has been) paid, your honor 1450 01:54:16,930 --> 01:54:18,200 What's the delay? 1451 01:54:25,430 --> 01:54:26,650 Case has been posted to 23rd 1452 01:54:29,910 --> 01:54:30,820 [GOVINDAMENON CLEARS THROAT] 1453 01:54:31,850 --> 01:54:33,820 Ah..senior counsel himself has appeared! 1454 01:54:35,410 --> 01:54:37,010 Your honor, I am appearing for the defendant 1455 01:54:37,760 --> 01:54:39,460 Petition to vacate the interim order may be heard 1456 01:54:40,370 --> 01:54:41,920 I’m ready for hearing, your honor 1457 01:54:48,830 --> 01:54:50,450 Will take it as the first item after the roll call 1458 01:54:54,540 --> 01:54:56,310 OS 107/2017 1459 01:55:00,610 --> 01:55:02,220 OS 41/19 1460 01:55:03,080 --> 01:55:04,820 I am seeking time for filing the objections, your honor 1461 01:55:09,220 --> 01:55:10,470 Case posted to 8th December 1462 01:55:12,880 --> 01:55:13,800 You can argue 1463 01:55:16,350 --> 01:55:19,500 Normally a preface of this kind is not necessary in a court room 1464 01:55:21,340 --> 01:55:23,420 However, as laid down in the Constitution of India.. 1465 01:55:24,840 --> 01:55:27,220 ..fundamental rights are of paramount importance 1466 01:55:30,220 --> 01:55:35,090 ..especially the right to freedom of speech and expression 1467 01:55:37,020 --> 01:55:38,460 Your honor, my client.. 1468 01:55:39,800 --> 01:55:42,220 .. the defendant, is a media organisation 1469 01:55:43,540 --> 01:55:46,650 The media is entitled to gather and disseminate social issues.. 1470 01:55:47,080 --> 01:55:49,150 ..and to conduct discussions on relevant topics 1471 01:55:49,540 --> 01:55:53,330 It's their right, responsibility and obligation as well 1472 01:55:55,770 --> 01:56:00,470 Here, an accused in a drug case, Mudiyan, a nobody.. 1473 01:56:01,540 --> 01:56:04,340 How can a duffer claim defamation.. 1474 01:56:04,650 --> 01:56:07,250 .. if his photograph is used in a TV discussion? 1475 01:56:08,700 --> 01:56:12,120 After all defamation shouldn't be an obstacle for telling the truth, your honor 1476 01:56:14,990 --> 01:56:19,160 Here, the cause of action... 1477 01:56:20,400 --> 01:56:22,210 .. has not yet occurred. The said discussion is yet to be happened 1478 01:56:23,110 --> 01:56:25,510 But even before that they have come to a conclusion that it is against them 1479 01:56:26,740 --> 01:56:28,010 ..and hence this case 1480 01:56:28,850 --> 01:56:30,910 Your honor, this channel is functioning at Kochi 1481 01:56:32,000 --> 01:56:33,800 The broadcast of the same is also from Kochi 1482 01:56:35,260 --> 01:56:38,090 Then how can a Peerumedu court have the territorial jurisdiction? 1483 01:56:39,120 --> 01:56:40,220 This also needs to be looKed into 1484 01:56:42,810 --> 01:56:44,720 Your honor, let them withdraw the case and file it in Kochi 1485 01:56:45,280 --> 01:56:46,270 We'll fight 1486 01:56:49,410 --> 01:56:52,660 Your honor, This show is viewed by Malayali community all across the world 1487 01:56:53,670 --> 01:56:56,100 Which means cause of action is occurring in the jurisdiction of this court also 1488 01:56:56,970 --> 01:57:01,070 So the contention on the jurisdiction of this court is inappropriate, your honor 1489 01:57:01,800 --> 01:57:03,920 The venue of the show, which is very near to the house of my client.. 1490 01:57:04,210 --> 01:57:06,720 ..is selected deliberately in order to assassinate the character of my client 1491 01:57:07,540 --> 01:57:10,430 The screen grab of the video, the cause of action here, is submitted as exhibit 1492 01:57:19,680 --> 01:57:24,430 In this, the header Drug Mafia is imposed on a mugshot of my client 1493 01:57:25,760 --> 01:57:27,880 A complaint, alleging that the drug case was a fabricated one.. 1494 01:57:28,190 --> 01:57:30,460 ..is under the consideration of the honorable court 1495 01:57:30,930 --> 01:57:33,890 It's the court that pronounce one guilty or not after careful examination of ... 1496 01:57:34,140 --> 01:57:36,760 ..evidences and proper trial. Conducting this kind of discussion.. 1497 01:57:37,040 --> 01:57:40,150 ..using images of the accused is nothing but a parallel media trial 1498 01:57:41,720 --> 01:57:44,740 The accused is presented as a convict before the society, even with out a trial 1499 01:57:47,370 --> 01:57:51,080 As the presenter himself has appeared, hope we'll have better clarity in the matter 1500 01:57:51,710 --> 01:57:52,410 Right? 1501 01:57:56,520 --> 01:58:00,470 Even if the court acquits him, the defamation caused will be huge 1502 01:58:01,290 --> 01:58:03,680 No compensation amount could repair it 1503 01:58:04,530 --> 01:58:08,090 Dr Nambi Narayanan (ISRO scientist) is a living example for that 1504 01:58:08,390 --> 01:58:09,600 What nonsense? 1505 01:58:10,430 --> 01:58:12,110 We have not said anywhere that the accused is guilty 1506 01:58:13,020 --> 01:58:15,460 If this is the situation, can we conduct any kind of discussion for public good? 1507 01:58:18,350 --> 01:58:19,550 That's not their argument 1508 01:58:20,460 --> 01:58:23,710 No photo shall be used so that it could create prejudice in a discussion 1509 01:58:24,530 --> 01:58:25,470 That's the contention 1510 01:58:26,290 --> 01:58:28,540 That means, discussion could be conducted without using a photo 1511 01:58:30,000 --> 01:58:30,860 Isn't it, counsel? 1512 01:58:34,230 --> 01:58:36,230 It's the prerogative of trained media professionals to decide how to.. 1513 01:58:36,870 --> 01:58:39,260 ..treat a news item, or how to conduct a discussion 1514 01:58:40,130 --> 01:58:49,710 Nobody else has anything to do with it, be it a layman, his lawyer or even the court 1515 01:58:50,550 --> 01:58:51,420 Let them decide 1516 01:58:52,390 --> 01:58:55,440 Your honor you might have studied, or read.. 1517 01:58:56,550 --> 01:58:58,080 ..but might not be remembering 1518 01:58:58,930 --> 01:59:00,640 Your honor, there is a famous case.. 1519 01:59:01,220 --> 01:59:03,210 Maneka Gandhi v The Union of India 1520 01:59:04,490 --> 01:59:06,310 It must be 1978, right? 1521 01:59:09,590 --> 01:59:16,540 There is a legendary observation by Justice. P N Bhagawati in this case.. 1522 01:59:17,670 --> 01:59:21,510 ..that an open debate and free discussion will strengthen the democracy of the nation 1523 01:59:23,220 --> 01:59:26,350 Your honor, indeed there is a supervisory body, the press council of India 1524 01:59:27,600 --> 01:59:31,860 With powers not to punish, chide or chastise, with no judicial teeth 1525 01:59:32,450 --> 01:59:37,000 They can only admonish, advise or counsel the media 1526 01:59:38,020 --> 01:59:38,990 That's all your honor 1527 01:59:39,390 --> 01:59:45,970 Even the Government has no authority to the dictate the media how to do their job 1528 01:59:48,010 --> 01:59:50,850 That's the sacrosanctitiy of the freedom of media, your honor 1529 01:59:52,890 --> 01:59:54,070 In Indian system 1530 01:59:55,490 --> 01:59:58,420 You should have tried to understand these.. 1531 01:59:58,830 --> 02:00:01,650 ...before rushing to the court when you get a case 1532 02:00:06,320 --> 02:00:09,080 Your honor, I agree with the learned senior counsel 1533 02:00:10,380 --> 02:00:13,420 Are you agreeing with his argument that the court has not authority over media? 1534 02:00:13,880 --> 02:00:14,730 Yes, your honor 1535 02:00:15,140 --> 02:00:18,000 We have rules and regulations for the TV media in this country 1536 02:00:18,380 --> 02:00:20,480 It clearly states that what should not be aired 1537 02:00:20,690 --> 02:00:22,650 ..not only in news shows but in the advertisements as well 1538 02:00:23,520 --> 02:00:29,430 I shall read the relevant parts from the cable TV net work rules of 1994 1539 02:00:34,650 --> 02:00:36,400 No program should be carried 1540 02:00:36,560 --> 02:00:38,180 Which contains anything obscene, 1541 02:00:38,350 --> 02:00:41,630 .. defamatory, suggestive innuendo and half truths 1542 02:00:42,920 --> 02:00:49,810 [REPEATING IN MALAYALAM] 1543 02:00:52,760 --> 02:00:57,560 It is good for the senior counsel also to know things before running into the court 1544 02:01:05,640 --> 02:01:07,050 They were saying about half truth.. 1545 02:01:08,030 --> 02:01:12,520 What Narada says is no half baked truth, but absolute truth 1546 02:01:13,720 --> 02:01:15,580 People have the sense to differentiate between truth and falsehood 1547 02:01:16,390 --> 02:01:17,910 They love me, recognise me 1548 02:01:18,490 --> 02:01:20,610 That's why we are on top, in a short span of time 1549 02:01:22,040 --> 02:01:24,560 We are not like some dishonest never- do- well lawyers 1550 02:01:25,600 --> 02:01:29,050 If it was at me, I don't need to canvass cases for some rating points 1551 02:01:30,770 --> 02:01:32,280 Personal remarks should be avoided 1552 02:01:33,360 --> 02:01:35,120 Come to the point Pardon your honor 1553 02:01:36,620 --> 02:01:41,780 Imposing the header, drug mafia on a mugshot of an accused, is innuendo 1554 02:01:45,380 --> 02:01:48,200 Even though they don't directly say that he is guilty 1555 02:01:48,490 --> 02:01:51,750 ..they are implying that, making it a clear case of innuendo 1556 02:01:52,890 --> 02:01:55,410 If a discussion, program or advertisement contain defamatory half truth with.. 1557 02:01:55,670 --> 02:02:00,060 .. with suggestive innuendos, 1558 02:02:00,820 --> 02:02:06,290 ..it's the duty of the civil court to ensure the legal protection 1559 02:02:06,810 --> 02:02:08,680 This court too has that duty Am I right? 1560 02:02:11,830 --> 02:02:13,310 What do you say, Counsel? 1561 02:02:14,190 --> 02:02:16,110 So, the court can interfere, right? 1562 02:02:19,640 --> 02:02:23,890 Your honor, Merivale v. Carson 1887 1563 02:02:24,480 --> 02:02:27,190 Fair criticism has been defined point by point in this case 1564 02:02:28,180 --> 02:02:30,090 Have you ever heard of any of it? 1565 02:02:32,370 --> 02:02:38,370 Any media activity done with out an ulterior motive or previous enmity 1566 02:02:39,280 --> 02:02:40,880 ..has the protection of that verdict 1567 02:02:41,630 --> 02:02:46,410 Here neither the channel nor the anchor has any previous enmity towards him 1568 02:02:48,160 --> 02:02:49,510 Then how come this case hold water? 1569 02:02:49,730 --> 02:02:51,940 That verdict is not applicable in this case, your honor 1570 02:02:52,770 --> 02:02:57,720 CP, the head of Narada news, who is not averse to shout at anybody on TV 1571 02:02:58,180 --> 02:03:03,320 ..was confronted by my client in an elevator with some hard questions 1572 02:03:04,180 --> 02:03:05,670 It went viral on the social media 1573 02:03:06,020 --> 02:03:08,810 My client has been targeted because of it 1574 02:03:09,680 --> 02:03:11,200 This does not fall under the ambit of fair criticism 1575 02:03:13,750 --> 02:03:14,930 I too have seen it 1576 02:03:15,890 --> 02:03:17,560 Do you have anything to say, Mr. Chandraprakash? 1577 02:03:18,200 --> 02:03:20,310 He was intruding to my personal space and insulting me 1578 02:03:20,770 --> 02:03:23,690 He did not enter your bedroom or wash room to ask questions 1579 02:03:24,510 --> 02:03:26,690 Wasn't it an elevator? It's public space, Mr. C P 1580 02:03:27,350 --> 02:03:28,460 I have my privacy 1581 02:03:28,760 --> 02:03:31,370 Not only you, all the people have the right to privacy 1582 02:03:31,730 --> 02:03:33,370 ..and it's where you plant your cameras 1583 02:03:36,560 --> 02:03:39,520 If you could speak with the same vigor as you do in your show.. 1584 02:03:40,540 --> 02:03:42,140 We can quickly finish the court proceedings 1585 02:03:43,060 --> 02:03:44,740 Everything stated here is absolutely false 1586 02:03:45,310 --> 02:03:47,830 This is personal attack on me in an unrelated case 1587 02:03:48,230 --> 02:03:50,430 There is no criminal case against me till date 1588 02:03:51,100 --> 02:03:52,040 Not even a complaint 1589 02:03:52,370 --> 02:03:54,080 Objection, your honor. There is a complaint 1590 02:03:54,460 --> 02:03:55,910 See, this is what false statement 1591 02:03:56,640 --> 02:04:00,880 I challenge her to prove that there is a complaint against me anywhere in the state 1592 02:04:06,590 --> 02:04:08,480 I don't conduct channel discussions to wage personal vendetta 1593 02:04:09,730 --> 02:04:11,860 If this is the case, you will say that the drug case also is fabricated by me 1594 02:04:13,620 --> 02:04:16,400 I had taken up this complaint before the court earlier 1595 02:04:16,610 --> 02:04:18,840 ..during the bail hearing of Jase John aka Mudiyan 1596 02:04:19,260 --> 02:04:20,560 Don't blather any crap to win an argument 1597 02:04:20,840 --> 02:04:22,270 Oh..it must be your exclusive privilege to do all the crap! 1598 02:04:23,520 --> 02:04:24,980 No more personal attacks 1599 02:04:27,570 --> 02:04:28,380 Pardon your honor 1600 02:04:29,690 --> 02:04:36,130 CP has been fearlessly presenting this show before millions of viewers 1601 02:04:36,480 --> 02:04:39,140 That's just because he does not have anything to hide 1602 02:04:40,320 --> 02:04:42,230 I challenge you to substantiate your statement 1603 02:04:43,350 --> 02:04:46,570 Your honor, there is a complaint with the Police against Chandraprakash.. 1604 02:04:46,870 --> 02:04:50,160 ..and others for allegedly conspiring to abuse a girl 1605 02:04:50,970 --> 02:04:51,940 What the.. [STOPS ABRUPTLY] 1606 02:04:52,810 --> 02:04:55,860 Your honor, unnecessary accusations shall not be permitted in this court 1607 02:04:56,790 --> 02:04:59,610 Isn't it serious if there is such a complaint? 1608 02:05:00,000 --> 02:05:01,740 Your honor, as I have already submitted 1609 02:05:02,440 --> 02:05:05,080 This court has absolutely no jurisdiction on this matter 1610 02:05:06,520 --> 02:05:09,100 This court has no authority to hear this matter, your honor 1611 02:05:13,560 --> 02:05:15,290 Need to ascertain whether the channel's motive behind the show.. 1612 02:05:15,640 --> 02:05:17,700 .. is personal or public interest 1613 02:05:20,160 --> 02:05:21,850 The antecedents of the defendant are also important 1614 02:05:23,410 --> 02:05:25,030 Will hear it in detail tomorrow 1615 02:05:28,140 --> 02:05:29,450 Have some other duties today 1616 02:05:30,240 --> 02:05:32,060 Tell him that it's not possible I have to travel today 1617 02:05:32,680 --> 02:05:34,920 My client has to travel tomorrow 1618 02:05:55,510 --> 02:05:58,570 Hey..you are just a beginner 1619 02:06:00,630 --> 02:06:02,050 We have been doing this for years 1620 02:06:03,050 --> 02:06:05,220 Have seen may court rooms and corridors 1621 02:06:07,620 --> 02:06:10,440 You know what? The bats hanging on the church ceiling for ages... 1622 02:06:11,150 --> 02:06:13,710 .. do not get to lead the holy mass, but the priest, however new may be, does 1623 02:06:26,690 --> 02:06:27,980 [EXHALES SHARPLY] 1624 02:06:28,650 --> 02:06:29,770 Do something.. 1625 02:06:30,490 --> 02:06:32,850 Don't expect me to bow down before that lower caste Munsif 1626 02:06:33,720 --> 02:06:35,430 I am an aristocrat Menon by birth 1627 02:06:39,140 --> 02:06:40,460 Let me send my junior 1628 02:06:45,620 --> 02:06:49,150 She was repeatedly saying that there's a case against you 1629 02:06:52,260 --> 02:06:54,430 You just make a call to the Police and have it ruled out 1630 02:06:57,790 --> 02:06:58,720 In case.. 1631 02:07:05,510 --> 02:07:06,370 [LUNCHBOX OPENS] 1632 02:07:09,510 --> 02:07:11,300 He need to go to Dubai, today, right? Yes, sir 1633 02:07:15,200 --> 02:07:16,940 I don't intend to ruin his show 1634 02:07:19,300 --> 02:07:20,170 Wait.. let me see 1635 02:07:20,520 --> 02:07:21,530 OK, thank you, sir 1636 02:07:52,350 --> 02:07:55,330 Sir, he has the additional charge of the Judicial Magistrate 1637 02:07:57,530 --> 02:08:00,920 Magistrate is on medical leave.The order from the High Court came this morning 1638 02:08:06,350 --> 02:08:07,740 Good morning, Sir Good Morning 1639 02:08:08,000 --> 02:08:09,550 This is from the High court 1640 02:08:11,060 --> 02:08:14,390 [PAPER RUSTLES] 1641 02:08:27,890 --> 02:08:28,790 C P.. 1642 02:08:29,850 --> 02:08:32,620 Make absolutely sure that there is no complaint against you any where 1643 02:08:33,040 --> 02:08:35,960 I will definitely know if at all a finger is raised against me 1644 02:09:27,760 --> 02:09:28,980 [TABLE BELL CHIMES] 1645 02:09:45,100 --> 02:09:46,630 CC 43/19 1646 02:09:48,090 --> 02:09:49,320 Accused is absent 1647 02:09:53,210 --> 02:09:54,030 Posted to 24 th August 1648 02:09:56,420 --> 02:09:57,750 CC 67/18 1649 02:09:58,810 --> 02:10:00,180 A1 and A2 present, your honor 1650 02:10:09,850 --> 02:10:11,240 Ask the Munsif to call our case 1651 02:10:12,410 --> 02:10:14,830 He is not Munsif, but the Judicial Magistrate now 1652 02:10:15,360 --> 02:10:16,730 Whatever be it, ask him to call 1653 02:10:17,930 --> 02:10:19,140 Case posted to coming 27th 1654 02:10:23,590 --> 02:10:25,090 CMP 03/2019 1655 02:10:27,420 --> 02:10:29,550 Your honor, I am appearing for the complainant 1656 02:10:29,890 --> 02:10:32,670 This is a private complaint under section 191 of CrPC 1657 02:10:34,360 --> 02:10:37,630 The offense was committed when the complainant worked for the accused 1658 02:10:38,610 --> 02:10:40,700 Your honor, it was traumatising to say the least 1659 02:10:41,320 --> 02:10:45,340 She needed long term therapy to recover, that's why the delay in complaint 1660 02:10:46,210 --> 02:10:48,130 Medical documents are attached with the petition 1661 02:10:48,730 --> 02:10:50,630 Your honor may record the statement of the victim 1662 02:10:52,180 --> 02:10:53,460 Ask her to come in 1663 02:11:31,480 --> 02:11:34,750 [COMPLAINANT TAKING OATH] 1664 02:11:35,490 --> 02:11:37,340 CP..CP.. [OATH OVERLAPPING] 1665 02:11:37,510 --> 02:11:38,660 Do you know this girl? 1666 02:11:38,890 --> 02:11:40,550 This must be some bogus case 1667 02:11:41,130 --> 02:11:44,710 Haven't I told you to inquire whether there are any new complaints? 1668 02:11:45,290 --> 02:11:46,900 I already told you that I will know if something like that happens 1669 02:11:47,790 --> 02:11:48,680 Better you be Yes.. 1670 02:11:49,160 --> 02:11:50,240 [EXHALES IN RELIEF] 1671 02:11:50,810 --> 02:11:54,190 Then no need to worry. He can do nothing if there is no complaint in the Police 1672 02:12:01,080 --> 02:12:02,700 Ask what's the ground for a private complaint 1673 02:12:08,330 --> 02:12:09,270 Your honor.. 1674 02:12:09,790 --> 02:12:12,570 The court may kindly inquire about the ground for the complaint u/s 191 of CrPC 1675 02:12:12,910 --> 02:12:17,840 Is it because of the inaction of the Police on her complaint or not? 1676 02:12:18,910 --> 02:12:20,340 A complaint had been lodged, your honor 1677 02:12:20,990 --> 02:12:27,170 The inspector had received the complaint sent via registered post six days ago 1678 02:12:32,200 --> 02:12:34,410 The acknowledgment card has been submitted as exhibit 1679 02:12:35,130 --> 02:12:40,650 She had to file this private complaint as the Police did not act on her petition 1680 02:12:41,140 --> 02:12:45,820 Your honor, the court can cross verify the signature of the Inspector from the records 1681 02:12:53,200 --> 02:12:55,960 CP, call your Idukki reporter 1682 02:12:56,710 --> 02:12:59,730 Ask him to check whether the Peerumedu Police had gotten that registered post 1683 02:13:01,430 --> 02:13:02,560 There is nothing 1684 02:13:03,160 --> 02:13:04,760 Just ask him to make sure 1685 02:13:05,520 --> 02:13:06,480 We don't have time 1686 02:13:11,460 --> 02:13:12,590 [INDISTINCT PHONE CONVERSATION] 1687 02:13:13,850 --> 02:13:14,980 Call the Peerumedu station 1688 02:13:15,810 --> 02:13:17,190 Call the Peerumedu Police station 1689 02:13:17,890 --> 02:13:18,980 Just a second 1690 02:13:22,870 --> 02:13:24,660 Complainant can record her statement in confidence, if needed 1691 02:13:25,110 --> 02:13:26,780 No, I will do it here 1692 02:13:27,980 --> 02:13:28,560 OK 1693 02:13:29,720 --> 02:13:30,470 Go on.. 1694 02:13:38,950 --> 02:13:41,150 I joined Narada News with lot of expectations 1695 02:13:44,950 --> 02:13:47,880 One day during the training period C P called me to his cabin 1696 02:13:50,420 --> 02:13:52,070 Manu, the cameraman was also present 1697 02:14:02,950 --> 02:14:06,940 What if a minister behaves inappropriately to women who come to him seeking help? 1698 02:14:11,010 --> 02:14:12,910 What if he exploits them? 1699 02:14:13,670 --> 02:14:15,920 ..and gets away using his power? 1700 02:14:17,520 --> 02:14:18,810 [BLAZER FLAPS] 1701 02:14:29,740 --> 02:14:35,490 Denaika became the best news magazine in India because of their sting operations 1702 02:14:37,780 --> 02:14:41,250 A journalist can do whatever it takes to reach the goal.. 1703 02:14:42,140 --> 02:14:43,670 .. if the intention is pure 1704 02:14:47,160 --> 02:14:49,910 Some phone calls, some hidden cam operations 1705 02:14:52,330 --> 02:14:55,940 We are planning to launch the channel with such a story 1706 02:15:02,690 --> 02:15:04,380 You are from Peerumedu, right? - Yes.. 1707 02:15:15,330 --> 02:15:16,970 This is your camera 1708 02:15:21,900 --> 02:15:22,870 You have two weeks 1709 02:15:23,830 --> 02:15:25,210 Target, Thomman Varghese 1710 02:15:27,010 --> 02:15:29,220 I will say what and when to do 1711 02:15:30,630 --> 02:15:32,460 Do what I say, only that 1712 02:15:36,940 --> 02:15:38,710 Manu will be with you for everything 1713 02:15:41,200 --> 02:15:45,250 I did it all exactly like he said. Two days before the launch ... 1714 02:15:46,410 --> 02:15:50,170 Manu took me to CP's place as he wanted to meet 1715 02:15:53,190 --> 02:15:54,860 Then.. [PAUSING] 1716 02:15:58,070 --> 02:16:00,210 They showed me my nude video 1717 02:16:03,850 --> 02:16:06,770 He asked me to write a complaint against minister Thomman Varghese of raping me 1718 02:16:07,850 --> 02:16:10,100 He threatened me to leak the video if I did not heed 1719 02:16:16,750 --> 02:16:18,560 I did what he said 1720 02:16:28,710 --> 02:16:29,970 Thank you 1721 02:16:37,570 --> 02:16:39,250 This will remain safe with me 1722 02:16:40,830 --> 02:16:42,270 Don't try resisting 1723 02:16:43,620 --> 02:16:44,990 If you do, then it won't be safe 1724 02:16:56,300 --> 02:16:57,770 They fired me from the job, after that 1725 02:17:21,450 --> 02:17:25,280 It was no complaint but a blank paper in that registered envelope 1726 02:17:26,910 --> 02:17:29,730 What's that? Nothing, a blank paper 1727 02:17:30,990 --> 02:17:32,980 Crazy lot, trash it 1728 02:17:41,900 --> 02:17:45,750 A witness statement may kindly be recorded, your honor 1729 02:18:32,520 --> 02:18:40,620 [MANU TAKING OATH] 1730 02:18:48,530 --> 02:18:50,060 What she told here is absolutely true 1731 02:18:51,400 --> 02:18:54,770 As directed by Chandraprakash It was me who planted the camera.. 1732 02:18:55,240 --> 02:18:58,100 ..in room 205 of the Zero Planet resort in Peerumedu to shoot her nude video 1733 02:18:59,020 --> 02:19:04,660 I transferred the footage to CP who was in room 108 via phone on the same day 1734 02:19:05,130 --> 02:19:06,060 No.. 1735 02:19:06,200 --> 02:19:09,350 Shut your mouth..this is a courtroom, not your news floor to shout 1736 02:19:14,870 --> 02:19:15,470 Go on.. 1737 02:19:16,700 --> 02:19:20,630 It was CP who instigated the flat residents to complain against Mudiyan 1738 02:19:21,790 --> 02:19:24,060 The drug seized from his flat was also planted 1739 02:19:25,250 --> 02:19:26,430 CP is behind that too 1740 02:19:28,120 --> 02:19:30,360 It was me who covered the raid, replacing the bureau cameraman 1741 02:19:31,940 --> 02:19:34,370 Do you know the consequences of this confession? 1742 02:19:37,070 --> 02:19:38,500 I am ready to accept the punishment, whatever it might be 1743 02:19:42,270 --> 02:19:45,670 I want to submit something else before the honorable court 1744 02:19:47,850 --> 02:19:52,630 I suspect Chandraprakash is behind my friend Pradeep's accident 1745 02:19:53,290 --> 02:19:55,390 He is leveling baseless allegations 1746 02:19:55,810 --> 02:19:57,010 How dare he bullshit me like this? 1747 02:19:57,190 --> 02:19:58,620 Shut your mouth 1748 02:19:59,760 --> 02:20:01,230 I have already warned you 1749 02:20:07,570 --> 02:20:08,680 Sit there 1750 02:20:13,620 --> 02:20:16,000 You should speak for me, you must 1751 02:20:16,880 --> 02:20:19,020 This case is different, I have no right to interfere 1752 02:20:19,170 --> 02:20:19,770 Your honour 1753 02:20:20,350 --> 02:20:25,310 A case should be registered under sections 67 A of the IT act and 509 of IPC 1754 02:20:26,250 --> 02:20:28,660 Electronics evidence is crucial in this case 1755 02:20:29,570 --> 02:20:31,560 The accused is certainly a flight risk 1756 02:20:31,760 --> 02:20:35,140 So, if the Police don't act swiftly to secure evidence from the accused... 1757 02:20:35,630 --> 02:20:37,880 .. this too will go cold like many other cases 1758 02:20:42,580 --> 02:20:44,940 Your honour, I am extremely sorry to interfere 1759 02:20:46,420 --> 02:20:48,740 Your honour, realising that the civil suit won't hold water, 1760 02:20:49,060 --> 02:20:51,650 .. this bogus complaint is being cooked up against my client 1761 02:20:54,110 --> 02:20:57,950 Your honour, my client is willing to fully cooperate with it, if an inquiry is ordered 1762 02:20:59,800 --> 02:21:02,370 My client will never make any attempt to flee the country 1763 02:21:06,840 --> 02:21:09,070 Isn't he flying to Dubai this evening? 1764 02:21:11,170 --> 02:21:13,910 Didn't you send one of your juniors to inform me of this? 1765 02:21:14,630 --> 02:21:15,630 [CHUCKLES] 1766 02:21:17,070 --> 02:21:19,940 People know the history of big guns who fled the country 1767 02:21:23,980 --> 02:21:25,590 I am ordering an investigation into the matter 1768 02:21:31,750 --> 02:21:32,770 OK, sir.. 1769 02:22:09,270 --> 02:22:11,370 Inspector, a case should be registered and the complaint should be investigated 1770 02:22:12,410 --> 02:22:14,330 Arrest or no arrest is your prerogative 1771 02:22:15,310 --> 02:22:17,040 If you do not arrest him today.. 1772 02:22:17,730 --> 02:22:22,150 ..you will be answerable to the judiciary for all its consequences 1773 02:22:23,760 --> 02:22:26,080 You can take both of them in custody, now itself 1774 02:22:30,590 --> 02:22:33,640 My honesty is being questioned, so is the freedom of the media 1775 02:22:34,740 --> 02:22:38,090 I'll be defamed before millions of viewers who love and trust me 1776 02:22:39,240 --> 02:22:41,490 The court should give me an opportunity to prove my innocence 1777 02:22:42,610 --> 02:22:45,340 All these accusations against me are fabricated 1778 02:22:46,750 --> 02:22:49,810 Court may reconsider its decision which is against the entire media of this country 1779 02:22:51,600 --> 02:22:54,660 Do you think you can say whatever you want if you have a television channel? 1780 02:22:56,050 --> 02:22:57,460 If you open your mouth again.. 1781 02:22:57,990 --> 02:23:02,150 I don't need any complaint or witness to slap a case under 228 IPC 1782 02:23:07,360 --> 02:23:09,240 You have been screaming about your self esteem 1783 02:23:10,540 --> 02:23:13,170 Do you journalists only have self esteem? 1784 02:23:14,560 --> 02:23:19,190 Not only the rich and privileged, the poor also have prestige and self esteem 1785 02:23:22,190 --> 02:23:27,810 They don't file defamation against you only because they have no money 1786 02:23:31,920 --> 02:23:36,130 Mister, I am doubtful of the greatness of your media world.. 1787 02:23:37,660 --> 02:23:38,380 However.. 1788 02:23:38,990 --> 02:23:42,570 I have no doubt that our constitution is one of the best in the world 1789 02:23:45,360 --> 02:23:47,520 It's the life breath of democracy 1790 02:23:48,820 --> 02:23:51,950 Freedom of speech expression which the constitution ensures 1791 02:23:52,390 --> 02:23:55,360 ..is same for all the citizens and media organisations 1792 02:23:57,760 --> 02:24:01,240 No media organisation has greater rights than citizens do 1793 02:24:03,600 --> 02:24:08,130 We have a stated criteria for how not to report something on media 1794 02:24:12,730 --> 02:24:17,760 It's an individual's right to chose whom all can see their nudity or not 1795 02:24:24,960 --> 02:24:28,790 If somebody records it violating this right, it's certainly a criminal offense 1796 02:24:30,260 --> 02:24:31,100 Besides.. 1797 02:24:31,990 --> 02:24:35,480 Better you don't conduct trial and pass judgment in TV studios 1798 02:24:36,290 --> 02:24:37,680 There are courts in this country entitled for the same 1799 02:24:37,780 --> 02:24:38,420 [GAVELS] 1800 02:24:38,610 --> 02:24:39,520 Take them 1801 02:24:39,710 --> 02:24:40,560 Sir 1802 02:26:14,060 --> 02:26:18,010 [CROWD CLAMOURING] 1803 02:26:23,080 --> 02:26:30,970 [CLAMOURING CONTINUES]