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A thousand years ago

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before the dawn of the golden era

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a comet appeared in the Chola sky.

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Emperor Sundar Chol
who ruled in Tanjore

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had two sons and a daughter.

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His eldest son, Aditya Karikalan,
the brave warrior,

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defeated the Pandyas on
the Sevur battlefield,

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beheading their King Veerpandya.

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To avenge their king’s death,

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Pandyan assassins infiltrated
the Chola kingdom,

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vowing to destroy the Chola dynasty.

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The younger prince, Arunmozhi Varman

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had arrived in Lanka with his
vast fleet to win that land.

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Meanwhile, the tempestuous
Aditya Karikalan

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was leading an army to the north
to conquer the Rashtrakutas.

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While his father, the Emperor,
lay ailing in Tanjore.

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The Emperor and his two sons
were in mortal danger.

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In the sky the comet was baying
for royal Chola blood…

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Fireballs!

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Attack!

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Look, Malayaman has hoisted our flag! Victory!

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Victory!

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Victory!

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Victory is ours!

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Victory is ours!

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Victory is ours!

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Hail to Prince Aditya Karikalan!

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The Chola flag flies high!
Hail to Prince Aditya Karikalan!

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Prince, the king of the Rashtrakutas,
King Khottiga lies at your feet.

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Khottiga.

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I welcome a warrior’s death.

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Hail to…

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Go!

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I will not slay another unarmed foe.

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-Go!
-Aditya, don’t spare me.

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Do not show pity! You condemn me
to a life without dignity.

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Slay me!

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Aditya, you’re making a grave mistake.

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A wounded elephant is a tiger’s
mortal enemy.

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Hold this. The crown prince awaits us.
Come, Semba. Let’s go.

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Salutations to the Chola crown prince.

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Vanthiyathevan, you have bathed
So quickly?

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Nice clean clothes, flowers too?

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Flowers of glory. I drank…

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-Drank?
-No, I said my prayers.

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Prayed in a temple? Or tavern?

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Give me your dagger.

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Prince, will you dismiss me from
your army because I drank a drop?

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I asked for your dagger.

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You must go to Kadambur

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My Prince, Parthibendran knows
the Chola kingdom well,

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send him there. I'll stay here
with you.

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On the next full moon,

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an untoward event will take place
at the Kadambur palace.

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Our spies warn us.

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Find out what they are plotting.
Will you go?

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From there

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journey on to Tanjore
and inform the emperor.

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My sister Kundavai is in
Pazhayarai Palace.

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Tell her what you have found out.

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O River Kaveri, your beautiful form.
See the sky bow before you

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You are like a flowing line
on earth’s brow

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Twisting and turning you sway

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The brave set up their tents
on your shores

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Their horses quench their thirst
in your waters

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-Oh to see the River Kaveri
-I must ride on

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-Like a mischievous girl
-I must ride on

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-The sparkling dusk
-The weather so fine

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-Is like her silvery veil
-I must ride on

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-Beyond the fields
-I must ride on

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-Gushing waterfalls
-I must ride on

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-Streams upon streams
-A treasure to behold

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Semba!

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Semba!

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Where were you? I was worried.

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The scenery stops my heart

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-Golden crops
-Shining like gold

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Pebbles like pearls

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My heart bids me to stay

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But I must reach my journey’s end

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Semba!

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O River Kaveri!

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Her song calls out to me

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I go to kiss the land of the brave

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Flying like

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a quivering arrow

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My friend, do not stop

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Keep riding on

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Oh to see the River Kaveri

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Like a mischievous girl

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The sparkling dusk

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Like her silvery veil

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O lovely one

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Together with you

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In my love for you

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Drenched in your colours

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My heart is captive
How can I stay?

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Who is passing?

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The most powerful Chola Chieftain,
Parvateshvar.

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Asking such a foolish question
will get you thrashed.

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Semba! Be quiet.

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Fool! Your brain is stuffed with straw!

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If my brains are stuffed with straw,
yours are full of mud.

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His sacred marks look like 50
clay pots stacked on his brow.

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Don’t talk of my sacred marks,
or I’ll cut your tongue.

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I have the power of six shastras in me.
I am Alwarkkadiyan Nambi.

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Six shastras? I took your belly
for a mountain of sweets.

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Don’t you dare talk about my belly!
You garbage basket!

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Oh get out of here, you fake!

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All Gods are One, son.

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-Really? Are they all one?
-Yes!

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Then the one God is Mahavishnu.

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Lord Shiva is greater.

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Don’t quarrel! Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
are both Gods.

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We are all gods. God is in you,
in me, in everything.

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-So God is in this staff!
-Yes.

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Watch God hitting another.

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Ayyo, oh God!

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Hey, tuft of hair. Big belly!

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Then this sword is a more powerful god
than your staff.

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Oh God!

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He's killing me. I am Mahavishnu’s
fearless servant.

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Fearless servant indeed!

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Well, tell me now.
Who is the greater god?

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Shiva? Or Vishnu?

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When you’re sitting on me,
you’re the greatest of all.

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Get up.

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You seem strong and you look intelligent.

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Let's settle this quarrel. Who is
the supreme God? Vishnu? Or Shiva?

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I politely asked both Gods
the same question.

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They said they were of the same height.

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I even asked Brahma.

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-You know what He said?
-What?

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"Vishnu and Shiva are the same. Those
who do not believe it, must eat mud."

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Stop it!

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I’ll thrash you.

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Oh God!

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Stop!

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The Protector of the Chola Dynasty!

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A brave warrior who carries
64 wounds from 24 battles.

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Treasurer of the Chola empire! Here comes
Parvateshvar!

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-He is Lord Parvateshvar.
-I know.

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Who is in the palanquin?

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The Chieftain controls the Chola kingdom
and his young wife controls him.

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Her name is Nandini.
She is the queen of Pazhuvoor.

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Ayyo! Who took my veil!

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-Catch him!
-Semba!

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Hey brave warrior!

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Semba. Stop!

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-Can I ask something?
-You’re greater than Vishnu. Now go!

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-Go!
-It’s not that.

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Who are you? From where?
Where to?

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Three questions. One reply.
Who are you to question me?

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My name is Thirumalai.
Also known as Alwarkkadiyan.

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I exist to spread Vishnu’s glory.
I am a devoted Vaishnavite.

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And I exist to serve beautiful women.
I am a devotee of beauty.

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So be it.

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One more question. Are you going
to Shambu Narayan’s palace?

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Kadambur Palace? Why would
I want to go there? Move aside.

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A huge feast has been organized there.

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Parvateshvar is on his way there.

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There will be music, dance
and other festivities.

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I’ve always wanted to see
Devaralan dance.

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Semba, enough!

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Take me there as your servant.
I will be most obedient.

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If you will not take me there,

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-may I ask a favour?
-What?

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Will you give the lady in the palanquin
a message from me?

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-Your big belly has love too!
-Please…

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Semba, let’s go before we burst
his belly.

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Wait! Take me with you.
Please!

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Go! Make your way there!

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You won’t get past the Fort gates.

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Shame on you!

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You disguise yourself as a holy man
and tease women?

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-Clear off! You with your tuft of hair.
-Oh God!

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Stop! Stop!

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Where are you headed? Stop!

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What’s your name?

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Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan
from Vallam. Arayan is my title.

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-He says he's Vallava…or something.
-Whoever he is,

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we have orders to keep
the gates shut.

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Your Prince Kandhamaran is my friend.
We fought against the Rashtrakutas.

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Thousands of soldiers fought
alongside the prince.

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Thousands of donkeys too.

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Is this one of those donkeys?

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Let go of my horse. I’m going.

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This donkey has quite a temper.

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Let go!

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He barged in as if he was the prince!

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Semba, charge!

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Look!

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Burn, burn, burn! Burn it!

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Kandhamaran. Kandhamaran!

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You invited me! Where are you?

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Step back!

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Burn, burn, burn! Burn it!

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Kandhamaran! Where are you?

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Kandhamaran!

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Destroy, destroy, destroy!
Destroy it!

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Kandhamaran!

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Vanthiyathevan, is that you?

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Now it’s bound to rain in Kadambur.

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-Welcome!
-At last!

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Oppressors must not be spared.
Slay the oppressors!

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Oppressors must not be spared

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Was he not making trouble
at the gates?

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Rise, rise, riseup.
This is war!

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Flow, flow, flow.
Let blood flow!

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-Who is he?
-A friend.

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Vanthiyathevan. A Vanar Clan prince.

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The Vanar Clan? In whose army do you fight?

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I fought alongside the crown prince
in the Rashtrakuta war.

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But I am no longer in his army.
I am here, before you.

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They say you have sixty-four battle scars.

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Don’t you believe it?
Want to count them?

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I grew up counting tales
of your bravery.

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You have a way with words.
Go, watch Devaralan dance.

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O God of Gods!

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O Lord Murugan!

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You are the Lord of Weapons

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The Writer of Sacred Texts

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We live under Your protection

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We fight with Your weapons

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You are the King of Kings

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We are nourished by
Your compassion

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Will the rain fall again?

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Will our land be bountiful again?

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Will this kingdom prosper again?

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Will our hopes be fulfilled again?

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Forge ahead, fight, live!
Live, fight, forge ahead!

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With all your might let it pour

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Forge ahead, fight, live!
Live, fight, forge ahead!

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With all your might let it pour

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Let the conch shell blow.
Your strength will multiply

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Sacrifice royal blood
to defeat your enemy

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If the Goddess seeks sacrifice,
spill blood as sacrifice

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If She demands the crown,
lay it before Her

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If She wants a young head,
lay it before Her

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The cobra spreads its hood.
The raven cries a shrill cry

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Spill blood as sacrifice.
If She demands a crown

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Spill blood as sacrifice.
Sacrifice a young head

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Spill blood as sacrifice.
Sacrifice a young head

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If She demands the crown,
lay it before Her

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Offer a sacrifice!

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How did Sundar Chol become emperor?

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Kandar Aditya had the right to be
emperor twenty-four years ago.

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But that did not happen.

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00:23:22,642 --> 00:23:26,017
So his nephew Sundar Chol
ascended to the throne.

250
00:23:26,503 --> 00:23:30,045
It was not his birthright. We made
Sundar Chol emperor.

251
00:23:30,586 --> 00:23:33,502
We placed the crown on his head.

252
00:23:33,951 --> 00:23:37,743
Because Kandar Aditya’s son
Madhurantakan was a child then,

253
00:23:39,281 --> 00:23:45,031
so we left the Chola kingdom in
Sundar Chol’s care in the meantime.

254
00:23:45,865 --> 00:23:49,323
But when Madhurantakan came of age,
he had the right to the throne.

255
00:23:49,865 --> 00:23:51,282
Instead, Sundar Chol

256
00:23:51,755 --> 00:23:55,130
anointed his eldest son, Karikalan,
the crown prince.

257
00:23:56,086 --> 00:23:58,127
By then Madhurantan had come of age.

258
00:23:58,615 --> 00:24:01,282
No one asked him if he desired
the throne.

259
00:24:01,615 --> 00:24:05,323
Sundar Chol did not seek our advice either.
Was anyone consulted?

260
00:24:06,573 --> 00:24:08,990
He did consult someone.

261
00:24:09,502 --> 00:24:13,711
He consulted Sembiyan Maadevi
and Kundavai Devi.

262
00:24:19,365 --> 00:24:21,927
He did not consult us Chola Chieftains.

263
00:24:22,273 --> 00:24:24,231
Instead, he asked the women
in his palace.

264
00:24:24,630 --> 00:24:27,547
-You find it amusing?
-Pardon me.

265
00:24:28,313 --> 00:24:31,354
Something is concerning me,
and others share my concern.

266
00:24:32,251 --> 00:24:33,918
What is it?

267
00:24:34,755 --> 00:24:39,255
If he’s blamed for consulting women,
the same can be said of you.

268
00:24:39,603 --> 00:24:42,520
We hear you consult your young
wife about everything.

269
00:24:42,853 --> 00:24:45,895
Vinayak, stop!
Who dare you accuse?

270
00:24:46,316 --> 00:24:48,849
I do not accuse falsely, but when
we speak of political matters,

271
00:24:49,577 --> 00:24:52,183
why must your queen be present?

272
00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:55,433
Your question is fair. I am honour bound
to answer.

273
00:24:56,264 --> 00:24:59,017
Can you wait till our deliberation
is over?

274
00:25:01,407 --> 00:25:03,615
Parvateshvar, so what do we decide?

275
00:25:04,157 --> 00:25:07,698
Should Kandar Aditya's son, Madhurantakan,
be emperor?

276
00:25:08,073 --> 00:25:11,240
Or the grandson of Kandar Aditya's
younger brother?

277
00:25:11,657 --> 00:25:13,198
What does the Chola land dictate?

278
00:25:13,573 --> 00:25:16,573
Kandar Aditya was the elder
of the two brothers,

279
00:25:17,032 --> 00:25:21,282
-so Madhurantakan must be emperor.
-Will Sundar Chol agree?

280
00:25:21,586 --> 00:25:24,794
If we all agree, I shall convince him.

281
00:25:25,573 --> 00:25:28,823
What about Madhurantakan? I hear
the throne does not interest him.

282
00:25:29,198 --> 00:25:32,698
-He is a fervent Shiva devotee.
-You shall soon see.

283
00:25:33,195 --> 00:25:36,153
Vinayak, let me now address
your accusation.

284
00:25:39,323 --> 00:25:41,698
Prince, will you kindly step out?

285
00:25:42,532 --> 00:25:46,467
The Chieftains who wish to make you
emperor await you.

286
00:25:59,687 --> 00:26:00,718
Prince, it is you?

287
00:26:01,054 --> 00:26:04,032
Prince Madhurantakan Devar!

288
00:26:04,444 --> 00:26:06,077
Long live Prince Madhurantakan.

289
00:26:06,672 --> 00:26:08,255
Long live the Prince!

290
00:26:11,172 --> 00:26:14,630
Prince, was it you in the palanquin all this while?

291
00:26:15,424 --> 00:26:18,299
Do you grace my humble abode?

292
00:26:19,713 --> 00:26:23,130
Yes. I am Kandar Aditya's son.

293
00:26:23,672 --> 00:26:25,880
I have a right to the Chola throne.

294
00:26:26,713 --> 00:26:29,130
I seek all your help.

295
00:26:32,255 --> 00:26:33,922
You are my only support

296
00:26:51,213 --> 00:26:52,588
Hey, Vaishnavan!

297
00:26:54,130 --> 00:26:56,588
-Alwarkkadiyan!
-Hurry! Row!

298
00:26:56,984 --> 00:26:59,317
Let this rogue take the next boat.

299
00:26:59,630 --> 00:27:00,797
Nambi, stop!

300
00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:02,980
Hold the reins.

301
00:27:03,392 --> 00:27:04,712
You there, big belly!

302
00:27:05,217 --> 00:27:06,946
Mind your tongue!

303
00:27:07,307 --> 00:27:09,182
But you responded when
I called you “big belly”.

304
00:27:11,592 --> 00:27:12,883
Wait! I’m coming.

305
00:27:14,711 --> 00:27:16,336
Start rowing!

306
00:27:19,990 --> 00:27:20,990
Where are you going?

307
00:27:22,157 --> 00:27:25,948
To enjoy eating malpuas at the
Srirangam temple. What’s it to you?

308
00:27:26,615 --> 00:27:30,157
How did you scale those high walls?
If you had fallen, you would’ve

309
00:27:31,115 --> 00:27:35,240
-cracked open like a pumpkin.
-Scaling high walls? Who, me?

310
00:27:35,615 --> 00:27:40,573
Nambi, if you don’t want to drown
in the river, out with the truth.

311
00:27:41,713 --> 00:27:44,880
You play the devotee with
your sacred markings?

312
00:27:45,213 --> 00:27:47,088
- Props of an actor?
-Blasphemy!

313
00:27:47,505 --> 00:27:49,547
I’m a devotee of the Azhwars.

314
00:27:50,005 --> 00:27:52,338
Nambi, the Kaveri is full of crocodiles.

315
00:27:52,755 --> 00:27:56,463
They love malpua-eating Vaishnavas.
Shall I throw you in?

316
00:27:56,880 --> 00:27:59,463
If you hurt me,
Mahavishnu will not spare you.

317
00:27:59,838 --> 00:28:01,422
Crocodile, crocodile!

318
00:28:01,797 --> 00:28:03,838
Why did you scale the Fort walls?

319
00:28:04,255 --> 00:28:06,505
The Fort walls? Who? Me?

320
00:28:07,130 --> 00:28:07,963
Really?

321
00:28:11,297 --> 00:28:13,797
Wait. I'll tell you why.
I was looking for you.

322
00:28:14,213 --> 00:28:15,547
For me?

323
00:28:18,351 --> 00:28:21,976
They refused to let me in
and I cannot wield a sword.

324
00:28:22,505 --> 00:28:26,213
If I sang devotional songs, they’d have
burst my belly open.

325
00:28:26,588 --> 00:28:29,463
So I had to scale the walls
to watch Devaralan dance.

326
00:28:29,880 --> 00:28:31,255
Did you see the dance?

327
00:28:32,548 --> 00:28:35,965
I saw nothing. Only Devaralan’s bottom.

328
00:28:36,369 --> 00:28:39,244
Some men were performing a ritual.

329
00:28:39,838 --> 00:28:43,130
They drew their swords and took…
What was really going on?

330
00:28:43,463 --> 00:28:46,755
-So you heard nothing?
-No. Did you hear anything?

331
00:28:47,088 --> 00:28:48,422
Never mind.

332
00:28:48,880 --> 00:28:50,463
How are you related to the palanquin lady?

333
00:28:50,790 --> 00:28:52,165
Why send her a letter?

334
00:28:52,540 --> 00:28:55,880
Oh that letter? A tiny letter!

335
00:28:58,838 --> 00:28:59,713
The truth!

336
00:29:00,213 --> 00:29:03,047
You’ll turn me into a fish if you keep
drowning me.

337
00:29:03,630 --> 00:29:06,630
In Pazhayarai, we lived next
to the Purohit Ramanand's house.

338
00:29:07,047 --> 00:29:09,922
One day he found a baby
at his doorstep.

339
00:29:10,297 --> 00:29:12,672
He called this child "Nandini".

340
00:29:13,172 --> 00:29:14,963
She was like a sister to me.

341
00:29:16,213 --> 00:29:20,838
I hoped Nandini would grow up
to become a Vaishnavaite.

342
00:29:21,463 --> 00:29:25,713
Suddenly, she was gone,
disappeared into the night.

343
00:29:26,755 --> 00:29:30,338
When I saw her again, she was the Lord
Parvateshvar’s wife.

344
00:29:30,880 --> 00:29:33,338
I could not talk to her.

345
00:29:33,713 --> 00:29:36,463
That’s why I wanted to send her
a message.

346
00:29:38,559 --> 00:29:39,517
What message?

347
00:29:40,672 --> 00:29:43,797
"Lord Krishna is waiting for you."

348
00:30:05,755 --> 00:30:08,005
Semba, there goes Madhurantakan!

349
00:30:08,711 --> 00:30:10,211
Do you wish to see the prince?

350
00:30:11,255 --> 00:30:14,213
Why? We must never miss
a good opportunity.

351
00:30:23,380 --> 00:30:26,739
Move! My horse is blind.

352
00:30:27,390 --> 00:30:29,887
Prince, your men are manhandling
my horse.

353
00:30:30,505 --> 00:30:31,880
-Prince, save us!
-Arrest Him!

354
00:30:55,541 --> 00:30:56,463
Who are you?

355
00:30:59,930 --> 00:31:01,555
Speak up! Who are you?

356
00:31:02,630 --> 00:31:05,422
Pardon me. Are you the Chieftain’s queen?

357
00:31:08,755 --> 00:31:09,880
Tell me the truth.

358
00:31:10,755 --> 00:31:13,172
Why did you charge into my palanquin?

359
00:31:14,630 --> 00:31:15,797
Let go, brother.

360
00:31:18,755 --> 00:31:19,880
Forgive me, Devi.

361
00:31:20,453 --> 00:31:22,619
Alwarkkadiyan, who claims to be
your brother,

362
00:31:24,130 --> 00:31:25,880
has sent you a message.

363
00:31:27,713 --> 00:31:30,338
-Are you his servant?
-No, Devi.

364
00:31:30,780 --> 00:31:34,609
I am Aditya Karikalan’s friend.
He bid me go to Tanjore.

365
00:31:39,588 --> 00:31:40,547
Karikalan?

366
00:31:41,838 --> 00:31:44,255
Yes. I fought alongside him.

367
00:31:49,484 --> 00:31:50,525
Very well.

368
00:31:51,047 --> 00:31:55,547
We must not talk now. There may be spies
amongst my palanquin bearers.

369
00:31:57,048 --> 00:31:59,798
Come to my palace tomorrow.

370
00:32:02,379 --> 00:32:05,251
Show them my Signet Ring.
They’ll let you in.

371
00:32:23,922 --> 00:32:24,838
Semba!

372
00:32:25,547 --> 00:32:28,838
What a majestic Fort!
We'll build one just like it in Vallam.

373
00:32:29,255 --> 00:32:31,838
-You dare mention Parvateshvar!
-Are you a Pandyan spy?

374
00:32:32,505 --> 00:32:35,588
- Who took my dhoti?
-Semba!

375
00:32:36,005 --> 00:32:39,338
You fool! Not again!
Don’t show me your face. Go!

376
00:32:39,922 --> 00:32:41,672
Don’t you dare follow me.

377
00:32:44,297 --> 00:32:47,005
Do you wish to get to heaven
from the guards trampling you?

378
00:32:47,380 --> 00:32:49,463
No one can question the Velakara guards.

379
00:32:49,922 --> 00:32:51,922
Aren't they Sundar Chol’s
personal bodyguards?

380
00:32:52,255 --> 00:32:54,338
They're Parvateshvar’s
puppets now.

381
00:32:54,797 --> 00:32:57,463
Last week a boy got into trouble
for saying that. He is dead now.

382
00:32:57,922 --> 00:33:01,088
-Who are you?
-The temple flower-man. Sendhan Amudhan.

383
00:33:01,969 --> 00:33:04,985
Can you take me to the emperor?

384
00:33:05,637 --> 00:33:07,387
Come eat at the temple, and sleep.

385
00:33:07,692 --> 00:33:09,763
Who are you to meet the Emperor?
The Pandya King?

386
00:33:10,208 --> 00:33:12,088
-What is this scroll for?
-I write poems.

387
00:33:12,380 --> 00:33:13,963
Have you any ink?

388
00:33:14,335 --> 00:33:17,126
I want to rewrite Chola history. I must hurry
before the gates close.

389
00:33:17,494 --> 00:33:20,619
-You can’t go inside.
-I bet on my horse Semba.

390
00:33:21,172 --> 00:33:24,213
If I come back, I’ll reclaim Semba.
If I don’t, you keep him.

391
00:33:24,672 --> 00:33:28,047
Using a wager so I’d look after your horse.
Cunning!

392
00:33:28,549 --> 00:33:32,341
I live near the temple.
What's your name?

393
00:33:54,317 --> 00:33:55,525
My Commander,

394
00:33:57,255 --> 00:33:58,838
I am innocent.

395
00:33:59,462 --> 00:34:02,296
-Your name?
-Kalidas.

396
00:34:02,630 --> 00:34:06,172
I did not utter Parvateshvar's name.

397
00:34:06,755 --> 00:34:09,797
I was talking about a mountain,
a parvat.

398
00:34:10,380 --> 00:34:14,505
-Are you the Pandyan spy?
-No. You’re mistaken.

399
00:34:17,661 --> 00:34:18,869
Commander!

400
00:34:20,636 --> 00:34:23,553
He tried to enter by showing us
the Signet Ring.

401
00:34:26,607 --> 00:34:29,524
Let go! Commander, I come from Kanchi.

402
00:34:30,018 --> 00:34:32,518
The crown prince has sent
a message for the emperor.

403
00:34:38,659 --> 00:34:40,076
This scroll is for the emperor.

404
00:34:47,456 --> 00:34:49,414
The other is for Princess Kundavai.

405
00:34:50,362 --> 00:34:53,653
There’s nothing of significance
in it. I’ll give it to the emperor.

406
00:34:54,112 --> 00:34:57,278
No. I was asked to hand
it over in person.

407
00:34:57,987 --> 00:35:01,737
Don’t you trust me? Or did the crown prince
insist you do it?

408
00:35:02,903 --> 00:35:07,195
No, it was your brother, Parvateshvar,
who insisted.

409
00:35:08,112 --> 00:35:10,320
You met my brother? Where?

410
00:35:10,737 --> 00:35:14,320
-At Kadambur Palace.
-Kadambur?

411
00:35:15,413 --> 00:35:17,249
He gave me this Ring.

412
00:35:24,377 --> 00:35:27,043
-Why didn’t you say so?
-No one let me speak.

413
00:35:27,710 --> 00:35:29,710
Take him to the emperor.

414
00:35:33,543 --> 00:35:34,835
Commander, the Ring...

415
00:35:52,140 --> 00:35:56,598
Vanquisher of the Pandyas, Cheras and
Lanka, may the emperor live forever!

416
00:35:57,627 --> 00:35:58,627
Who are you?

417
00:35:59,002 --> 00:36:01,585
My Queen! I am Vallavarayan
Vanthiyathevan.

418
00:36:01,888 --> 00:36:05,225
Prince Aditya Karikalan’s friend.
He sent me here.

419
00:36:12,727 --> 00:36:15,227
Karikalan has built a golden palace
in Kanchi.

420
00:36:15,642 --> 00:36:19,600
-He wants you to visit.
-Forgive me, Your Highness.

421
00:36:20,790 --> 00:36:24,206
The scroll was written by me.
A pretext to meet you.

422
00:36:24,643 --> 00:36:26,060
The crown prince sent me here.

423
00:36:26,509 --> 00:36:31,050
-How do I know you are his messenger?
-I wondered that too.

424
00:36:31,767 --> 00:36:34,308
He said, "The emperor will recognise
my messenger.”

425
00:36:34,909 --> 00:36:38,784
He sent me to Kadambur
and tell you what I heard there.

426
00:36:39,261 --> 00:36:40,678
Kadambur?

427
00:36:42,099 --> 00:36:45,599
Your Highness, the Chola Dynasty
is in great danger.

428
00:36:46,017 --> 00:36:48,850
Those who swore to protect it,
now conspire to destroy it.

429
00:36:49,308 --> 00:36:51,975
-Who plots? What do you mean?
-My Queen.

430
00:36:52,829 --> 00:36:56,157
The Chieftains met at Kadambur Palace
under Parvateshvar's leadership

431
00:36:56,513 --> 00:36:59,466
and plotted to overthrow the throne.

432
00:36:59,858 --> 00:37:02,747
That is why the crown prince sent me
there to spy.

433
00:37:03,137 --> 00:37:05,255
Why didn’t you inform
Karikalan at once?

434
00:37:05,632 --> 00:37:10,076
He ordered me to first inform
the emperor of any danger,

435
00:37:10,420 --> 00:37:12,712
then inform Princess Kundavai.

436
00:37:14,590 --> 00:37:16,298
Did you really fight alongside my son?

437
00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:17,693
Yes, Your Highness.

438
00:37:18,060 --> 00:37:21,913
It my good fortune to fight
alongside him in the Rashtrakuta war.

439
00:37:23,236 --> 00:37:24,653
Did you use this sword?

440
00:37:27,898 --> 00:37:30,690
No, Your Highness. This sword
belongs to the crown prince.

441
00:37:31,881 --> 00:37:36,648
When he sent me here, he exchanged
his sword for my dagger.

442
00:37:37,127 --> 00:37:39,627
-This sword...
-...was forged in my armoury.

443
00:37:40,205 --> 00:37:41,747
I gifted it to him.

444
00:37:42,608 --> 00:37:45,549
He gave it to you as a sign.

445
00:37:49,997 --> 00:37:54,563
Your Highness, come to Kanchi
with me. You are in grave danger...

446
00:38:02,810 --> 00:38:05,310
I am in grave danger, Your Highness.

447
00:38:05,834 --> 00:38:07,709
I seek your help.

448
00:38:08,231 --> 00:38:10,731
I am the sole survivor
of the great Vanar Clan.

449
00:38:11,101 --> 00:38:14,287
Please return my kingdom to me.

450
00:38:14,697 --> 00:38:18,530
Forgive me, Your Highness. He was
allowed in by mistake.

451
00:38:18,991 --> 00:38:24,866
Commander, he is Aditya’s friend.
He invites me to Kanchi.

452
00:38:25,331 --> 00:38:27,039
The Commander has read
the message.

453
00:38:29,216 --> 00:38:30,841
I will reply tomorrow.

454
00:38:31,884 --> 00:38:33,217
He is our guest.

455
00:38:33,806 --> 00:38:36,681
Commander, take good care of him.

456
00:38:37,707 --> 00:38:39,290
I shall indeed!

457
00:38:39,716 --> 00:38:41,841
Your Highness, I must return
the sword.

458
00:38:42,307 --> 00:38:43,474
Thank you, my Queen.

459
00:38:51,086 --> 00:38:52,378
So, where is my palace?

460
00:38:52,659 --> 00:38:54,367
-You’ll see it soon.
-It’s beautiful.

461
00:38:54,739 --> 00:38:57,864
You’ll sleep soundly. Meals served
on time.

462
00:38:58,217 --> 00:39:00,759
Let me have a look around first.

463
00:39:02,408 --> 00:39:05,408
Who will face the Commander?
We’ll be dead if we let you go.

464
00:39:05,783 --> 00:39:06,741
Follow me.

465
00:39:07,116 --> 00:39:09,991
If this palace doesn’t please you,
there’s another underground.

466
00:39:10,491 --> 00:39:11,658
Is that Velkarar’s army?

467
00:39:11,950 --> 00:39:13,491
-Yes.
-Splendid procession!

468
00:39:13,942 --> 00:39:15,400
Don't let him escape.

469
00:39:17,622 --> 00:39:18,817
Catch him!

470
00:39:38,408 --> 00:39:39,325
There he goes!

471
00:39:50,626 --> 00:39:51,658
Forgive me, Devi.

472
00:39:52,158 --> 00:39:54,325
-Can you take me to Pazhayarai?
-Thief! Thief!

473
00:40:06,444 --> 00:40:07,213
Move!

474
00:40:13,325 --> 00:40:14,866
Watch out!

475
00:40:18,373 --> 00:40:20,457
Don’t be scared. I am a Prince!

476
00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:24,908
-Mother, is that buttermilk?
-Yes, son.

477
00:40:25,366 --> 00:40:26,450
Give me some.

478
00:40:27,759 --> 00:40:28,602
Here.

479
00:40:29,077 --> 00:40:31,952
To think I jumped over Fort walls
for buttermilk!

480
00:40:36,971 --> 00:40:37,846
How much?

481
00:40:38,165 --> 00:40:39,498
It’s free.

482
00:40:40,223 --> 00:40:42,723
It’s a gift from Queen
Sembiyan Maadevi.

483
00:40:43,254 --> 00:40:45,754
Free? God bless her!

484
00:41:04,236 --> 00:41:06,111
There’s the spy. Catch him!

485
00:41:44,491 --> 00:41:45,741
Catch him!

486
00:41:46,616 --> 00:41:48,069
Don't let him escape.

487
00:41:54,575 --> 00:41:56,575
This is the crown Prince's sword.
I must return it.

488
00:42:16,475 --> 00:42:18,115
He has nine lives.

489
00:42:47,473 --> 00:42:48,556
Oh God!

490
00:42:51,866 --> 00:42:52,783
Climb!

491
00:42:54,950 --> 00:42:56,033
Careful.

492
00:43:01,976 --> 00:43:04,101
-What are you staring at?
-Is that really you?

493
00:43:04,810 --> 00:43:08,685
Yes, it’s me. Who else could I be?
Careful, we may be seen.

494
00:43:09,851 --> 00:43:12,393
Last time you had a big moustache.

495
00:43:13,851 --> 00:43:14,851
You’re so clever.

496
00:43:15,351 --> 00:43:18,845
I’ll come bald the next time.
Someone might see us.

497
00:43:19,476 --> 00:43:23,685
-Hurry. Devi is waiting for you.
-I’ll follow you.

498
00:43:28,209 --> 00:43:29,376
Oh, beauties!

499
00:43:31,434 --> 00:43:33,017
Whose beautiful palace is this?

500
00:43:43,268 --> 00:43:45,893
Devi, the Sorcerer’s assistant is here.

501
00:44:39,551 --> 00:44:40,676
You?

502
00:44:42,280 --> 00:44:42,989
Yes, me.

503
00:44:43,317 --> 00:44:46,025
What sorcery allowed you inside
at this hour?

504
00:44:48,601 --> 00:44:51,893
No sorcery. I climbed up
a rope ladder.

505
00:44:53,327 --> 00:44:56,911
If you had showed them my Ring,
they would’ve let you in.

506
00:44:57,523 --> 00:44:58,898
Why enter like a thief?

507
00:44:59,483 --> 00:45:03,608
I was escaping the Commander's soldiers
and I saw the rope ladder.

508
00:45:04,619 --> 00:45:06,202
You mean Chhote Parvateshvar?

509
00:45:06,669 --> 00:45:09,877
Is he not in charge here?
I showed him your Ring.

510
00:45:10,669 --> 00:45:12,919
Don’t worry. I didn’t mention you.

511
00:45:13,726 --> 00:45:16,226
I said Parvateshvar gave it
to me in Kadambur.

512
00:45:16,601 --> 00:45:17,768
But he did not believe me.

513
00:45:18,101 --> 00:45:20,810
-Where is the Ring?
-I have kept it safely.

514
00:45:21,218 --> 00:45:24,135
I would not lose a Ring
given to me by you.

515
00:45:39,445 --> 00:45:41,987
You said Karikalan sent a message.

516
00:45:43,322 --> 00:45:47,405
It was Alwarkkadiyan. He said
he was like a brother to you.

517
00:45:47,890 --> 00:45:50,390
-He sent the message.
-What message?

518
00:45:52,553 --> 00:45:55,178
He said: "Lord Krishna is waiting
for you."

519
00:45:58,711 --> 00:46:01,961
I lost the right of becoming
a devotee ages ago.

520
00:46:02,599 --> 00:46:03,515
I do not believe that.

521
00:46:05,086 --> 00:46:05,836
Why not?

522
00:46:06,143 --> 00:46:07,476
If Lord Krishna saw you,

523
00:46:07,833 --> 00:46:09,999
would He not abandon Bhama
and Rukmini?

524
00:46:10,392 --> 00:46:12,600
And forget His 16,000 wives.

525
00:46:13,366 --> 00:46:15,908
Men often praise me to my face.

526
00:46:16,283 --> 00:46:19,241
If you turn your back to me,
I’d praise you even more.

527
00:46:19,616 --> 00:46:22,325
Enough! You certainly know how
to charm.

528
00:46:22,742 --> 00:46:26,241
-Now you're praising me.
-Then turn your back to me.

529
00:46:26,700 --> 00:46:30,033
I never turn my back in war
or before a woman. I stand fearless.

530
00:46:30,366 --> 00:46:32,825
You can praise me to my face.

531
00:46:34,199 --> 00:46:36,449
You are indeed a true magician!

532
00:46:36,819 --> 00:46:38,740
The protector of the Chola dynasty.

533
00:46:39,051 --> 00:46:42,978
A brave warrior who carries
64 wounds from 24 battles.

534
00:46:43,412 --> 00:46:47,912
The Treasurer! Parvateshvar
has arrived in Tanjore.

535
00:46:50,305 --> 00:46:52,430
Why so worried, brother?

536
00:46:52,744 --> 00:46:54,642
Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan
came from Kanchi

537
00:46:54,954 --> 00:46:56,246
with a message for the emperor.

538
00:46:56,579 --> 00:46:57,996
How did he get in?

539
00:46:58,324 --> 00:47:01,032
He showed us the Signet Ring
you gave him in Kadambur.

540
00:47:01,353 --> 00:47:04,329
I did not give it to him.
So what was the message?

541
00:47:05,003 --> 00:47:08,378
Only an invitation for the emperor
to visit Kanchi.

542
00:47:08,950 --> 00:47:12,033
I overheard the messenger warn him
of danger.

543
00:47:12,709 --> 00:47:14,711
Where is this messenger?
Bring him here.

544
00:47:15,035 --> 00:47:17,368
We held him prisoner,

545
00:47:17,719 --> 00:47:19,908
but he escaped. We're looking
for him.

546
00:47:20,283 --> 00:47:22,075
He cannot have gone far.

547
00:47:22,491 --> 00:47:26,616
Why did I make you the Fort Commander?
Any fool can dupe you.

548
00:47:27,200 --> 00:47:28,366
Shame on you!

549
00:47:29,033 --> 00:47:30,325
Keep the door open.

550
00:47:38,783 --> 00:47:40,491
The Pazhuvur lord is coming.

551
00:47:44,283 --> 00:47:47,866
-You did not tell me your name.
-It’s Vanthiyathevan.

552
00:47:48,567 --> 00:47:51,358
-My title is Vallavarayan.
-And your kingdom?

553
00:47:52,616 --> 00:47:54,408
The sky above, the earth below.

554
00:47:57,238 --> 00:47:59,488
You can win your kingdom back.

555
00:48:00,491 --> 00:48:02,658
It is not impossible.

556
00:48:10,243 --> 00:48:13,035
Devi, I have no interest in ruling.

557
00:48:16,889 --> 00:48:19,889
He had your Signet Ring.
That’s how he gained entry.

558
00:48:20,175 --> 00:48:21,486
I gave it to no one.

559
00:48:21,762 --> 00:48:24,803
How did he get it?
Who gave it to him?

560
00:48:27,224 --> 00:48:30,599
-Who do you suspect?
-Your dear wife.

561
00:48:31,225 --> 00:48:33,725
Mind your tongue or I’ll cut it off!

562
00:48:34,450 --> 00:48:35,366
No!

563
00:48:35,809 --> 00:48:37,726
-Get rid of her.
-Silence!

564
00:48:38,741 --> 00:48:40,075
Do me a favour.

565
00:48:40,366 --> 00:48:43,616
I give my life for beautiful women.
For you, I’d die many times over.

566
00:48:44,108 --> 00:48:46,525
But now I must go to Pazhayarai.

567
00:48:47,200 --> 00:48:49,908
I have a scroll for
the Chola Princess Kundavai.

568
00:48:50,783 --> 00:48:51,658
What scroll?

569
00:49:07,773 --> 00:49:10,565
I can help you escape from the Fort.

570
00:49:11,739 --> 00:49:13,280
On one condition.

571
00:49:16,702 --> 00:49:19,869
The reply the Princess gives to this scroll

572
00:49:20,728 --> 00:49:23,978
must be brought to me.
Understand?

573
00:49:24,837 --> 00:49:26,879
Devi, it could be dangerous.

574
00:49:27,623 --> 00:49:29,748
You will be rewarded.

575
00:49:30,472 --> 00:49:34,722
And rewarded way beyond
your wildest dreams.

576
00:49:35,994 --> 00:49:36,893
As you command.

577
00:49:46,652 --> 00:49:49,485
This secret passage will lead outside.

578
00:49:52,225 --> 00:49:54,434
You’ll pass a treasure chamber.

579
00:49:55,200 --> 00:49:57,950
Do not let the treasures there
tempt you.

580
00:50:03,739 --> 00:50:05,530
I stand before a shining treasure.

581
00:50:06,825 --> 00:50:07,991
Are you dazzled?

582
00:50:09,116 --> 00:50:10,200
A little.

583
00:50:20,366 --> 00:50:21,575
Who are you?

584
00:50:31,459 --> 00:50:33,418
Salutations to the Pazhuvur lord!

585
00:50:34,241 --> 00:50:35,700
Where is my queen?

586
00:50:39,022 --> 00:50:40,647
Where is Nandini?

587
00:51:12,615 --> 00:51:14,199
Where is the Signet Ring?

588
00:51:14,601 --> 00:51:17,226
-Have you lost it?
-Is that what brings you here?

589
00:51:20,226 --> 00:51:22,101
Did you not come to see me?

590
00:52:14,056 --> 00:52:15,571
-Who are you?
-The Sorcerer!

591
00:52:16,090 --> 00:52:17,566
How do you know me?

592
00:52:18,411 --> 00:52:20,465
You’re a Sorcerer and so am I.

593
00:52:20,840 --> 00:52:23,006
See? The Signet Ring.

594
00:52:24,336 --> 00:52:27,101
Let go! Someone’s coming.

595
00:52:31,003 --> 00:52:34,836
Do you know the Ring's value?
A spy has stolen it.

596
00:52:35,253 --> 00:52:37,586
He did not steal it.
I gave it to that soldier.

597
00:52:37,961 --> 00:52:39,628
He is a spy, not a soldier.

598
00:52:40,045 --> 00:52:42,628
I knew he was a spy,
so I asked him to come here.

599
00:52:43,670 --> 00:52:45,961
I met him near Tanjore.

600
00:52:46,878 --> 00:52:50,420
I realised he was a spy,
so I asked him to come here.

601
00:52:51,951 --> 00:52:54,036
Must we not know who he works for?

602
00:52:54,352 --> 00:52:57,091
Or why he was heading here?

603
00:52:57,552 --> 00:52:59,302
He is Karikalan’s spy.

604
00:53:00,018 --> 00:53:02,310
How did your brother guess?

605
00:53:02,685 --> 00:53:04,956
Wasn't it my Ring that made him
suspicious?

606
00:53:05,393 --> 00:53:06,768
Yes, but he let him escape.

607
00:53:07,185 --> 00:53:09,935
Does the Commander know
where he is going now?

608
00:53:10,810 --> 00:53:13,101
To see Kundavai in Pazhayarai.

609
00:53:13,861 --> 00:53:18,361
Whatever is her reply will be brought
to us.

610
00:53:19,560 --> 00:53:21,435
Did I do wrong?

611
00:53:31,939 --> 00:53:34,022
My eyes see only your beauty.

612
00:53:35,143 --> 00:53:38,852
Your beauty veils your intelligence.
I am helpless.

613
00:53:42,918 --> 00:53:45,001
Madhurantakan is on his way.

614
00:53:52,976 --> 00:53:56,060
Salutations to the Pazhuvur lord
and Nandini Devi.

615
00:53:56,768 --> 00:53:57,726
Welcome!

616
00:53:58,838 --> 00:54:02,181
You no longer need to enter
through the secret passage.

617
00:54:03,390 --> 00:54:06,265
You shall soon enter as emperor,
astride the royal elephant.

618
00:54:06,858 --> 00:54:08,817
If Shiva wills it.

619
00:54:13,054 --> 00:54:13,820
Ravidas.

620
00:54:15,991 --> 00:54:18,631
You’ve forgotten the promise you made
to King Veerpandya,

621
00:54:19,470 --> 00:54:23,512
and the oath we took
to avenge our king’s death.

622
00:54:27,381 --> 00:54:30,048
Those wounds still burn in me.

623
00:54:30,849 --> 00:54:32,558
I forget nothing.

624
00:54:33,195 --> 00:54:36,685
Stop this play-acting! It is our
duty to destroy the Cholas.

625
00:54:37,111 --> 00:54:41,819
Have you been swayed by luxury
since becoming the Pazhuvur queen?

626
00:54:42,247 --> 00:54:43,622
Yes.

627
00:54:44,369 --> 00:54:46,286
I have been won over.

628
00:54:47,036 --> 00:54:48,994
Will you behead me?

629
00:54:54,950 --> 00:54:55,908
Kani.

630
00:54:58,087 --> 00:55:00,837
Here are the Lanka coins you asked for.

631
00:55:02,366 --> 00:55:06,575
Go to Lanka and bring me
the young Prince’s head.

632
00:55:26,233 --> 00:55:28,129
May Goddess Kottravai be aware of this

633
00:55:28,662 --> 00:55:30,991
May Goddess Kottravai be aware
of the dead king's wrath

634
00:55:31,539 --> 00:55:36,016
May the Pandyas’s bravery be known,
and Your feet be washed with Chola blood

635
00:55:42,325 --> 00:55:44,908
The Pandyan kingdom is where
the Pandyan Emperor lives.

636
00:55:46,732 --> 00:55:48,732
This forest is Madurai to us.

637
00:55:49,178 --> 00:55:53,512
Behold Amarabujanga Pandiyan,
son of Veerpandya.

638
00:55:54,075 --> 00:55:56,033
He graces the Pandyan throne.

639
00:55:56,615 --> 00:55:59,214
Beautiful dark-skinned Goddess Kali

640
00:55:59,728 --> 00:56:02,385
Goddess of the waves, mountains,
the arts. Hail Kali!

641
00:56:02,733 --> 00:56:04,733
Let us pledge our lives.

642
00:56:05,186 --> 00:56:08,270
Red-blooded Goddess Kali.
Grace us with victory, Goddess Kali!

643
00:56:10,158 --> 00:56:12,283
We pledge our lives to the Pandya flag!

644
00:56:12,759 --> 00:56:14,676
We pledge our lives to the Pandya flag!

645
00:56:15,270 --> 00:56:17,384
We pledge our lives to
the Pandyan emperor!

646
00:56:17,744 --> 00:56:19,698
We pledge our lives to
the Pandya emperor!

647
00:56:20,164 --> 00:56:22,456
For killing our beloved
King Veerpandya,

648
00:56:22,926 --> 00:56:25,342
we will sever the head of the
Chola Prince Aditya Karikalan.

649
00:56:26,036 --> 00:56:28,161
Revenge!

650
00:56:28,658 --> 00:56:30,866
Death to his brother Arunmozhi Varman!

651
00:56:31,353 --> 00:56:33,811
Death to the Chola Emperor
Sundar Chol!

652
00:56:34,433 --> 00:56:36,808
We’ll offer their blood to Kottravai.

653
00:56:37,658 --> 00:56:39,616
We will! We will!

654
00:56:42,950 --> 00:56:45,408
-Are you the spy?
-Hush!

655
00:56:45,811 --> 00:56:48,645
I am the crown prince’s friend. That’s
why Parvateshvar is after me.

656
00:56:51,090 --> 00:56:54,631
I must go to Pazhayarai at once.
But I do not know the way.

657
00:56:55,228 --> 00:56:57,520
-Come with me.
-Me?

658
00:56:58,083 --> 00:57:01,041
-Who will conduct the temple prayers?
-Prayers!

659
00:57:01,911 --> 00:57:03,869
I must meet Princess Kundavai.

660
00:57:04,366 --> 00:57:06,658
If you do not come with me,
and I’m caught,

661
00:57:07,388 --> 00:57:09,347
you’d be responsible for my death.

662
00:57:10,364 --> 00:57:14,047
I will come back as a ghost
and drink your blood.

663
00:57:17,991 --> 00:57:19,283
Very well.

664
00:57:57,858 --> 00:58:03,440
“Attention! A spy has escaped
from Tanjore.

665
00:58:03,964 --> 00:58:06,608
“If you see anyone acting suspiciously,

666
00:58:07,019 --> 00:58:09,567
“alert the soldiers.

667
00:58:10,279 --> 00:58:12,446
“The emperor’s command.”

668
00:58:38,455 --> 00:58:41,538
Your mind is in peril.

669
00:58:41,926 --> 00:58:44,369
I’ve come to awaken
your good sense

670
00:58:45,622 --> 00:58:48,580
Your mind is in peril.

671
00:58:49,372 --> 00:58:51,247
I’ve come to awaken
your good sense

672
00:58:53,163 --> 00:58:56,288
O Demon uncle! O Sun of the night

673
00:58:56,747 --> 00:58:59,455
Laughter not fury rises from you

674
00:59:01,163 --> 00:59:03,497
It seems you have lost
your mind

675
00:59:03,997 --> 00:59:06,997
O Demon uncle! O Sun of the night

676
00:59:07,455 --> 00:59:10,372
Laughter not fury rises from you

677
00:59:10,997 --> 00:59:13,913
It seems you have lost
your mind

678
00:59:14,850 --> 00:59:17,850
Brave. Braver. Bravest is my Uncle

679
00:59:18,372 --> 00:59:20,580
His arms are as strong as
banyan roots

680
00:59:21,038 --> 00:59:24,205
-Salutations to Kundavai Devi.
-Sendhan, what brings you here?

681
00:59:26,580 --> 00:59:28,747
I heard the announcement.
Are they looking for you?

682
00:59:29,379 --> 00:59:33,045
Princess, I’m a poor temple flower-man.
Who’d look for me?

683
00:59:33,603 --> 00:59:36,270
-They’re looking for a spy.
-A spy?

684
00:59:38,080 --> 00:59:41,247
I met a man in Tanjore.
Maybe it was him.

685
00:59:41,748 --> 00:59:45,207
He was cunning. He stormed in
and met the emperor.

686
01:00:05,317 --> 01:00:08,650
I am a storm. A raging storm

687
01:00:08,920 --> 01:00:11,488
There’s no one to match my might

688
01:00:12,270 --> 01:00:15,561
No god, no power, no force,
no devotion can defeat me

689
01:00:16,497 --> 01:00:18,497
I am Kamsa. I am unique

690
01:00:19,616 --> 01:00:21,241
O small child!

691
01:00:23,119 --> 01:00:25,448
I have won all the worlds,
seas and mountains too

692
01:00:25,748 --> 01:00:29,622
There’s no king like me.
No, no, no

693
01:00:30,579 --> 01:00:33,384
Not here, not there, or anywhere
There’s no one to match my might

694
01:00:33,788 --> 01:00:37,009
I am a wicked sorcerer.
Everyone agrees with me!

695
01:00:37,608 --> 01:00:40,817
I ride on the wind.
I wear the mark of the sun

696
01:00:41,215 --> 01:00:43,687
All the elements are my slaves

697
01:00:48,308 --> 01:00:50,493
Here’s a pill of wisdom!
Take it, dear Uncle

698
01:00:51,689 --> 01:00:55,647
My heart is still a child. Have some
shame! Why must you scare me so?

699
01:00:56,080 --> 01:00:57,872
What did this spy look like?

700
01:00:58,747 --> 01:01:00,247
Like a spy.

701
01:01:02,872 --> 01:01:05,205
He claimed to be the crown prince’s friend.

702
01:01:07,512 --> 01:01:09,762
Sometimes he disguises himself
as the demon Kans.

703
01:01:12,356 --> 01:01:13,564
Kans?

704
01:01:13,821 --> 01:01:17,238
He insisted that he must see you alone.

705
01:01:31,038 --> 01:01:33,288
If you see the spy again…

706
01:01:33,622 --> 01:01:36,163
Should I hand him in
and collect my reward?

707
01:01:36,872 --> 01:01:39,747
No, bring him to me.
I have a task for him.

708
01:01:55,955 --> 01:01:57,122
O Uncle!

709
01:02:03,166 --> 01:02:04,333
O Uncle!

710
01:02:10,560 --> 01:02:12,080
O Demon Uncle. Dance away!

711
01:02:17,689 --> 01:02:19,325
O Demon Uncle. Dance away!

712
01:02:24,663 --> 01:02:25,788
O Uncle!

713
01:02:44,801 --> 01:02:45,801
Sister!

714
01:02:48,201 --> 01:02:49,451
Boatman, careful.

715
01:02:49,981 --> 01:02:52,647
Water and I don’t get on. Careful!

716
01:02:56,795 --> 01:02:59,629
King Kans, you said you wanted
to see me alone?

717
01:03:00,872 --> 01:03:02,413
Sendhan Amudhan told me.

718
01:03:03,132 --> 01:03:05,674
Kans will answer. But who are you?

719
01:03:08,163 --> 01:03:10,622
Who did you want to meet?

720
01:03:11,071 --> 01:03:14,363
The Chola emperor’s daughter,
Karikalan’s younger sister.

721
01:03:14,853 --> 01:03:17,311
Arunmozhi Varman’s older sister.

722
01:03:17,872 --> 01:03:19,955
The illustrious Chola Princess
Kundavai Devi.

723
01:03:20,497 --> 01:03:23,747
I am the one to bear all these titles.

724
01:03:29,561 --> 01:03:32,436
Kans, the King of fires,
has a fear of water?

725
01:03:33,872 --> 01:03:35,747
Kans? Scared?

726
01:03:36,122 --> 01:03:38,455
Demons don’t swim in water.

727
01:03:39,538 --> 01:03:41,497
We swim in a sea of flames.

728
01:03:41,832 --> 01:03:44,248
I'm just playing the part of Kans!

729
01:04:15,513 --> 01:04:16,388
Princess!

730
01:04:17,376 --> 01:04:21,293
What a transformation!
From demon to spy.

731
01:04:22,080 --> 01:04:25,663
I had no choice. Parvateshvar is
after my blood.

732
01:04:26,288 --> 01:04:29,830
And a fake Vaishnavan Nambi
follows me everywhere.

733
01:04:30,913 --> 01:04:32,705
Why were you looking for me?

734
01:04:33,413 --> 01:04:38,413
Devi, Karikalan sent me to Kadambur
A secret meeting took place there.

735
01:04:39,532 --> 01:04:44,324
Prince Madhurantakan was taken there
in Nandini Devi’s palanquin.

736
01:04:49,038 --> 01:04:50,955
I have only one question.

737
01:04:51,669 --> 01:04:54,710
Did Madhurantakan agree
to the conspiracy?

738
01:04:58,247 --> 01:05:01,455
Yes. He wishes to be emperor.

739
01:05:05,233 --> 01:05:08,900
The lust for power surpasses
the lust for beauty.

740
01:05:10,747 --> 01:05:15,705
Very well. Where is my brother’s
message? Do you have it?

741
01:05:17,288 --> 01:05:22,622
Yes, Devi. I wrote the message myself.
Coming empty-handed did not seem right.

742
01:05:26,038 --> 01:05:26,872
Show it to me.

743
01:05:37,413 --> 01:05:39,788
"This messenger is a great warrior..."

744
01:05:41,580 --> 01:05:42,580
Such modesty!

745
01:05:44,038 --> 01:05:46,913
Books say modesty must not
dwarf truth.

746
01:05:48,332 --> 01:05:51,040
What book? The one you're writing?

747
01:05:52,580 --> 01:05:53,830
Yes, Devi.

748
01:05:55,372 --> 01:05:59,913
In the war against the Rashtrakutas,
did you not fight alongside my brother?

749
01:06:00,788 --> 01:06:04,663
Shoulder to shoulder. I killed over
a thousand soldiers.

750
01:06:06,997 --> 01:06:09,663
All right. A hundred? About fifty?

751
01:06:10,455 --> 01:06:13,163
I cannot lower the number,
or my bravery will be in doubt.

752
01:06:13,997 --> 01:06:17,872
So shall I send you on a mission,
befitting a brave warrior?

753
01:06:19,038 --> 01:06:20,663
Is that my reward?

754
01:06:21,372 --> 01:06:24,455
After all, you are a brave warrior
and have slain over 50 soldiers.

755
01:06:24,783 --> 01:06:26,866
That is true. I await your command.

756
01:06:28,330 --> 01:06:30,122
You will go to Lanka.

757
01:06:30,788 --> 01:06:36,288
Find my brother Arunmozhi and bring him
to me. Can you do that?

758
01:06:39,080 --> 01:06:43,413
I will seek the Lord of Death,
if you command me.

759
01:06:44,538 --> 01:06:45,580
Really?

760
01:06:46,955 --> 01:06:48,080
I swear on you.

761
01:06:51,705 --> 01:06:55,705
Very well. I command you
to jump into this river.

762
01:07:01,025 --> 01:07:02,108
Not the river, Devi.

763
01:07:04,788 --> 01:07:08,580
You’ll have the message for my brother
before you go.

764
01:07:09,205 --> 01:07:10,872
But the crown prince is waiting
for me.

765
01:07:11,247 --> 01:07:13,913
I shall let him know. He’ll wait for you.

766
01:07:16,038 --> 01:07:16,913
And so will I.

767
01:07:22,215 --> 01:07:25,548
There’s a big reward on your head.
Mind you don’t lose it!

768
01:07:26,497 --> 01:07:27,997
My life belongs to you, Devi.

769
01:07:34,122 --> 01:07:36,038
I will stay alive to fulfil your mission.

770
01:07:51,038 --> 01:07:52,413
King Kans!

771
01:07:54,122 --> 01:07:55,580
Do me a favour.

772
01:07:56,497 --> 01:07:58,955
When Lord Krishna Himself asks,
can Kans refuse?

773
01:08:00,126 --> 01:08:02,418
Will you give Ponniyin Selvan
a message from me?

774
01:08:02,741 --> 01:08:04,033
Certainly!

775
01:08:05,747 --> 01:08:06,830
Let’s go!

776
01:08:16,338 --> 01:08:17,796
Salutations, Prince.

777
01:08:30,997 --> 01:08:32,455
Salutations, mother.

778
01:08:34,103 --> 01:08:37,239
My child, is what I hear true?

779
01:08:38,440 --> 01:08:39,690
What have you heard?

780
01:08:41,607 --> 01:08:47,107
-That you wish to ascend to the throne.
-Mother, the throne belongs to me.

781
01:08:48,505 --> 01:08:51,072
To you? Who told you that?

782
01:08:51,690 --> 01:08:54,023
Your father gave it to Sundar Chol.

783
01:08:55,565 --> 01:08:57,065
I want it back.

784
01:08:58,357 --> 01:09:00,773
You’ll take back what was given
by your father?

785
01:09:04,357 --> 01:09:08,107
You raised me as a Shiva devotee
against my wishes.

786
01:09:09,648 --> 01:09:12,482
I am not a Shiva devotee.
I am a king.

787
01:09:15,273 --> 01:09:17,357
I was not born to be a devotee.

788
01:09:18,857 --> 01:09:20,857
The Chola throne belongs to me.

789
01:09:21,690 --> 01:09:22,857
I am the elder.

790
01:09:23,982 --> 01:09:27,482
My son, you do not know how to rule.

791
01:09:28,690 --> 01:09:31,315
Karikalan and Arunmozhi
are great warriors,

792
01:09:32,232 --> 01:09:34,023
while you can barely wield a sword.

793
01:09:34,502 --> 01:09:37,544
Mother, I have the support
of many great Chieftains.

794
01:09:38,466 --> 01:09:40,549
They have vowed to back me.

795
01:09:41,982 --> 01:09:46,273
I am your mother. You cannot have
the throne without my consent.

796
01:09:47,273 --> 01:09:51,023
Your father wished you
to live as a Shiva devotee.

797
01:09:52,023 --> 01:09:55,607
You cannot stand against
the Emperor.

798
01:09:58,482 --> 01:10:00,190
What kind of mother are you?

799
01:10:00,773 --> 01:10:03,940
You stand by those who want
to snatch my kingdom from me?

800
01:10:05,232 --> 01:10:09,023
But I will not surrender
my rights to the throne.

801
01:10:09,940 --> 01:10:13,069
Even if my dead father were to
ask me.

802
01:10:15,619 --> 01:10:18,161
Here, have these prayer beads!

803
01:10:21,755 --> 01:10:23,755
Break it down!

804
01:10:24,600 --> 01:10:26,059
Break it down!

805
01:10:40,357 --> 01:10:41,815
Charge!

806
01:10:42,523 --> 01:10:44,190
Charge!

807
01:10:54,565 --> 01:10:59,315
Victory! Victory!

808
01:10:59,773 --> 01:11:02,357
Aditya, now we can go home.

809
01:11:03,648 --> 01:11:06,232
No! We shall defeat the Kalingas next.

810
01:11:06,596 --> 01:11:09,388
Your kingdom is in danger.

811
01:11:09,773 --> 01:11:12,648
Karikalan, anything can happen
at any time.

812
01:11:13,440 --> 01:11:15,982
Your father, your brother
and you are in danger.

813
01:11:16,398 --> 01:11:19,648
There is a plot afoot to overthrow the throne.

814
01:11:20,740 --> 01:11:25,198
That's why I sent Vanthiyathevan
to Kundavai. She’ll take care of things.

815
01:11:26,107 --> 01:11:29,148
Aditya, your sister is skilled in politics,

816
01:11:29,607 --> 01:11:31,482
but she lacks experience.

817
01:11:31,898 --> 01:11:33,148
Victory is ours!

818
01:11:33,940 --> 01:11:36,023
Do not underestimate Parvateshvar.

819
01:11:36,607 --> 01:11:39,190
This Chieftain is like a fierce lion.

820
01:11:39,648 --> 01:11:42,482
An old toothless and clawless lion.

821
01:11:43,065 --> 01:11:47,648
Do not misjudge an old man
who marries a young woman.

822
01:11:48,723 --> 01:11:51,223
Especially one with poison
in her blood.

823
01:11:53,146 --> 01:11:55,979
Karikalan, you are the Chola
crown prince.

824
01:11:56,523 --> 01:11:59,107
You must protect Tanjore.
You are duty-bound.

825
01:11:59,482 --> 01:12:03,148
-The kingdom is your responsibility.
-Enough!

826
01:12:03,999 --> 01:12:05,541
I will not set foot in Tanjore.

827
01:12:05,901 --> 01:12:10,068
You and your brother must
protect the emperor.

828
01:12:10,357 --> 01:12:11,440
Stop!

829
01:12:16,232 --> 01:12:17,898
Enough, Grandfather!

830
01:12:23,218 --> 01:12:25,802
Why such anger?

831
01:12:26,690 --> 01:12:27,523
Anger?

832
01:12:28,309 --> 01:12:29,059
Who is angry?

833
01:12:29,565 --> 01:12:33,690
Prince, I’ve noticed you get angry
whenever she is mentioned.

834
01:12:34,030 --> 01:12:36,280
So you know! So?

835
01:12:39,314 --> 01:12:42,028
Forget her. That's the only way.

836
01:12:44,732 --> 01:12:45,959
Forget her?

837
01:12:52,752 --> 01:12:56,335
I must first cut my heart out.

838
01:12:58,607 --> 01:13:00,315
She was mine from childhood.

839
01:13:08,575 --> 01:13:13,200
She is Parvateshvar’s wife.
Desiring another man's wife is a sin.

840
01:13:17,286 --> 01:13:18,494
Parthibendran.

841
01:13:20,482 --> 01:13:24,482
She married that old man...
because of me.

842
01:13:59,648 --> 01:14:01,607
When she folded her hands,

843
01:14:03,317 --> 01:14:04,801
they looked like a lovely lotus.

844
01:14:15,857 --> 01:14:17,898
She was as delicate as a flower.

845
01:14:20,982 --> 01:14:23,482
A pure white flower.

846
01:14:35,732 --> 01:14:38,023
I was the crown prince.
She was

847
01:14:39,148 --> 01:14:41,190
a singer at the temple.

848
01:14:46,147 --> 01:14:50,689
The entire royal Chola family
turned against us.

849
01:14:52,023 --> 01:14:55,690
My father warned me. But I did not
listen to anyone.

850
01:14:59,398 --> 01:15:00,732
Then one day,

851
01:15:02,107 --> 01:15:03,982
she disappeared.

852
01:15:12,273 --> 01:15:14,023
Nandini!

853
01:15:17,898 --> 01:15:20,273
A man dies many times
in a lifetime.

854
01:15:24,232 --> 01:15:25,690
That was my first death.

855
01:15:31,815 --> 01:15:34,190
Then I saw her again.

856
01:15:36,773 --> 01:15:38,773
Many years had passed.

857
01:15:43,898 --> 01:15:47,690
We were waging war against
the Pandyan emperor.

858
01:15:54,982 --> 01:15:58,732
Veerpandyan had fled
the battlefield.

859
01:16:02,523 --> 01:16:05,107
We hunted him in mountains and forests.

860
01:16:11,653 --> 01:16:13,611
I found him inside a small hut.

861
01:16:18,822 --> 01:16:20,280
That day

862
01:16:21,724 --> 01:16:23,265
I died for the second time.

863
01:16:27,523 --> 01:16:29,523
I became a walking corpse.

864
01:16:51,898 --> 01:16:56,982
This wine, song, blood, war!

865
01:16:58,273 --> 01:17:00,523
Everything I do is a struggle to forget.

866
01:17:00,987 --> 01:17:03,904
Forget her, forget myself.

867
01:17:04,940 --> 01:17:07,523
Everything I do is a struggle to forget.

868
01:17:11,155 --> 01:17:14,361
Tiger flag, war flag.
Our flag flies high.

869
01:17:15,567 --> 01:17:17,769
Let us touch the sky with
heads held high

870
01:17:18,030 --> 01:17:19,757
See the flag fluttering in the wind

871
01:17:20,357 --> 01:17:22,232
A warrior comes from every home

872
01:17:22,732 --> 01:17:24,940
We celebrate the glory of martydom

873
01:17:25,648 --> 01:17:27,190
We salute the brave!

874
01:17:28,107 --> 01:17:30,273
Sometimes we rise or fall,
lost on the battlefield

875
01:17:30,645 --> 01:17:32,770
We paint ourselves in victory’s colour

876
01:17:38,065 --> 01:17:42,482
All heads bow before you
Chola, Chola!

877
01:17:43,023 --> 01:17:47,815
Let me lay down the world
at your feet

878
01:18:05,273 --> 01:18:07,148
I will moisten the land with my blood

879
01:18:07,523 --> 01:18:09,440
Protect this paradise from all

880
01:18:09,857 --> 01:18:11,940
But this drunk lover sways

881
01:18:12,482 --> 01:18:14,607
Calls out to you, O beloved

882
01:18:15,023 --> 01:18:16,857
I will moisten the land with my blood

883
01:18:17,232 --> 01:18:19,232
Protect this paradise from all

884
01:18:19,607 --> 01:18:21,607
But this drunk lover sways

885
01:18:22,023 --> 01:18:24,107
Calls out to you, O beloved

886
01:18:24,452 --> 01:18:26,202
O beauty

887
01:18:27,065 --> 01:18:29,232
Your eyes have pierced through me

888
01:18:29,565 --> 01:18:31,057
I feel the open wounds

889
01:18:31,382 --> 01:18:35,244
The scars of war have all healed
But my heart still lies broken

890
01:18:35,815 --> 01:18:38,523
Love is intoxicating.
Drink the nectar of love

891
01:18:38,982 --> 01:18:41,107
Stay steady and firm

892
01:18:41,565 --> 01:18:43,523
Never let your sword fall

893
01:18:43,857 --> 01:18:45,565
Tiger! Do not falter

894
01:18:45,940 --> 01:18:48,232
Inebriated we fly

895
01:18:48,690 --> 01:18:49,773
on the wings of victory

896
01:18:50,232 --> 01:18:54,898
Driven by myriad desires and passions

897
01:19:05,398 --> 01:19:07,565
I dreamt of a land

898
01:19:07,982 --> 01:19:10,065
Made from destroying our enemies

899
01:19:10,482 --> 01:19:13,648
We made Death dance for us

900
01:19:14,815 --> 01:19:17,107
We forgave those who bowed before us

901
01:19:17,523 --> 01:19:19,523
Those who lay down their weapons
were forgiven

902
01:19:19,857 --> 01:19:22,315
Those who surrendered were allowed
to go free

903
01:19:24,622 --> 01:19:28,913
This is the way of Chola life.
We live and swear by it

904
01:19:29,482 --> 01:19:31,857
From the earth to the sky

905
01:19:32,190 --> 01:19:33,857
Sing praise of its glory

906
01:19:35,864 --> 01:19:37,822
Let us touch the sky with
heads held high

907
01:19:38,195 --> 01:19:40,195
See the flag fluttering in the wind

908
01:19:40,648 --> 01:19:42,815
A warrior comes from every home

909
01:19:45,416 --> 01:19:47,458
We celebrate the glory of martydom

910
01:19:47,932 --> 01:19:49,932
See the flag fluttering in the wind

911
01:19:50,205 --> 01:19:52,983
A warrior comes from every home

912
01:20:27,799 --> 01:20:29,632
I beg you.

913
01:20:30,754 --> 01:20:32,004
Spare his life.

914
01:20:37,256 --> 01:20:38,506
Nandini.

915
01:20:41,064 --> 01:20:41,689
No!

916
01:20:43,607 --> 01:20:44,440
No!

917
01:23:21,735 --> 01:23:22,943
Charge!

918
01:23:29,047 --> 01:23:31,380
Wait! Wait!

919
01:23:31,773 --> 01:23:33,439
Charge!

920
01:24:04,651 --> 01:24:06,401
Attack!

921
01:24:15,875 --> 01:24:17,791
Make sure the prince is protected!

922
01:25:03,041 --> 01:25:06,958
Victory is ours!

923
01:25:33,455 --> 01:25:34,663
He has arrived.

924
01:25:48,470 --> 01:25:53,053
The Vaithulya Bikshu Sangam
salutes the Chola Prince.

925
01:25:55,479 --> 01:25:59,938
Master, you invited me, so here I am.

926
01:26:15,345 --> 01:26:17,595
A comet was seen in the sky.

927
01:26:18,357 --> 01:26:21,357
We have consulted ancient texts
to find its means.

928
01:26:21,845 --> 01:26:25,220
A great king like Emperor Ashoka
has risen among us.

929
01:26:26,470 --> 01:26:29,928
You display all the signs of such a king.

930
01:26:32,970 --> 01:26:36,803
The Maha Bodhi Sangam invites you
to be Lanka’s emperor.

931
01:26:38,053 --> 01:26:42,803
This is the throne where sat
Ashoka’s successors.

932
01:26:43,428 --> 01:26:47,428
All the kings of this island
are first anointed to this throne.

933
01:26:48,256 --> 01:26:49,881
We ask you

934
01:26:50,253 --> 01:26:52,276
to kindly accept this crown.

935
01:26:52,682 --> 01:26:58,053
Justice must prevail and Lord Buddha’s
wisdom must rule.

936
01:26:58,401 --> 01:27:03,401
This can take place in your reign.
Accept the crown!

937
01:27:04,261 --> 01:27:06,136
Accept the throne!

938
01:27:06,886 --> 01:27:09,178
Accept the throne!

939
01:27:18,975 --> 01:27:20,100
Master,

940
01:27:20,693 --> 01:27:23,818
I shall bear arms only for
the Chola kingdom.

941
01:27:24,651 --> 01:27:28,151
As defender of the Chola kingdom
and servant of its people,

942
01:27:28,860 --> 01:27:30,943
I cannot accept another crown.

943
01:27:34,026 --> 01:27:36,151
I cannot defy my father’s orders.

944
01:27:36,610 --> 01:27:41,276
I cannot accept, even if God or you
bid me, Master.

945
01:27:42,403 --> 01:27:44,278
I seek your blessings.

946
01:27:45,693 --> 01:27:49,276
One who bows low is destined
to rise high to the sky.

947
01:27:49,776 --> 01:27:52,901
May you live forever.
May all your wishes come true!

948
01:28:32,276 --> 01:28:33,276
Wait.

949
01:28:34,901 --> 01:28:36,151
Let her come to us.

950
01:28:37,443 --> 01:28:39,235
-Prime Minister.
-Princess.

951
01:28:39,735 --> 01:28:42,401
Is all well? Has the emperor’s health
improved?

952
01:28:42,818 --> 01:28:46,568
Chinese physicians are treating him.
He recovers well, my princess.

953
01:28:52,476 --> 01:28:54,559
What concerns the people these days?

954
01:28:55,006 --> 01:28:58,387
They ask why the emperor’s
daughter is still unmarried.

955
01:28:59,193 --> 01:29:00,360
What did you say?

956
01:29:00,846 --> 01:29:05,680
That a noble prince worthy of the princess
is yet to be born.

957
01:29:06,151 --> 01:29:08,610
By the time he is born and of
marriageable age,

958
01:29:08,970 --> 01:29:10,707
I shall be an old woman.

959
01:29:15,443 --> 01:29:20,818
Her shadow shines like
the moonlight

960
01:29:21,860 --> 01:29:25,156
Her shadow clashing
with the roar of thunder

961
01:29:25,691 --> 01:29:29,568
Two rival shadows of nature

962
01:29:29,985 --> 01:29:33,470
O Eternity! Can these shadows co-exist?

963
01:29:39,485 --> 01:29:40,901
Welcome, Princess!

964
01:29:41,610 --> 01:29:44,776
Your arrival has turned this palace
into a place of beauty.

965
01:29:45,360 --> 01:29:49,318
I hear the palace contains
all the world’s beauty.

966
01:29:50,912 --> 01:29:54,662
You’re right. But beauty
is in captivity here.

967
01:29:56,110 --> 01:29:57,651
Captivity?

968
01:30:01,735 --> 01:30:04,901
I thought you were given
a golden throne.

969
01:30:06,401 --> 01:30:09,110
Yes, but the gold has aged.

970
01:30:10,443 --> 01:30:12,901
Faded gold is the most precious.

971
01:30:14,026 --> 01:30:17,401
Gold shackles are still shackles.
Are they not?

972
01:30:18,568 --> 01:30:20,901
But the key is in our hands.

973
01:30:23,235 --> 01:30:25,943
Can anyone ever outwit the princess?

974
01:30:28,985 --> 01:30:30,318
Welcome.

975
01:30:37,068 --> 01:30:40,110
Father, our enemies are amidst us.

976
01:30:41,360 --> 01:30:46,235
They want to replace Aditya Karikalan
and Arunmozhi with another.

977
01:30:48,651 --> 01:30:51,568
Karikalan’s warrior friend
said the same thing.

978
01:30:53,276 --> 01:30:55,485
Who is conspiring against us?

979
01:30:56,356 --> 01:30:58,606
Who do they wish to crown?

980
01:31:01,110 --> 01:31:04,151
Your cousin, Prince Madhurantakan.

981
01:31:06,110 --> 01:31:09,568
This decision was taken
by Parvateshvar

982
01:31:09,985 --> 01:31:12,151
and the other Chieftains
at Kadambur Palace.

983
01:31:15,151 --> 01:31:16,651
I cannot believe it.

984
01:31:17,901 --> 01:31:20,901
Parvateshvar raised me
with much affection.

985
01:31:21,734 --> 01:31:23,567
But he is not the same.

986
01:31:25,364 --> 01:31:28,280
The Chieftains have come
to Tanjore in secret?

987
01:31:29,085 --> 01:31:30,342
Did you know?

988
01:31:33,901 --> 01:31:36,901
They meet in the palace
to plot against you.

989
01:31:44,526 --> 01:31:45,943
Where does it lead to?

990
01:31:46,362 --> 01:31:47,886
Wonderful!

991
01:31:48,932 --> 01:31:50,097
Please come.

992
01:31:55,610 --> 01:31:57,443
-Welcome!
-My respects to Parvateshvar!

993
01:31:57,818 --> 01:31:59,693
Welcome!

994
01:32:03,693 --> 01:32:06,318
Meeting in secret like thieves
is not right.

995
01:32:06,818 --> 01:32:08,985
What if we are seen?

996
01:32:09,485 --> 01:32:10,693
Chote Parvateshvar,

997
01:32:11,068 --> 01:32:13,693
do you not want Madhurantakan
to be our next emperor?

998
01:32:15,568 --> 01:32:17,735
Your presence makes it legitimate,
Commander.

999
01:32:18,110 --> 01:32:21,318
Princess Kundavai has asked Aditya
Karikalan to return to Tanjore.

1000
01:32:21,732 --> 01:32:25,565
-He will come with a large army.
-We must act before he arrives.

1001
01:32:25,985 --> 01:32:28,235
We shall tell Sundara Chol

1002
01:32:28,651 --> 01:32:30,901
to hand over the throne at once.

1003
01:32:31,443 --> 01:32:35,568
We’ll spread a rumour that the two Princes
march towards Tanjore

1004
01:32:35,901 --> 01:32:37,943
to challenge their own father.

1005
01:32:38,526 --> 01:32:40,985
Sister, are we meeting Nandini Devi?

1006
01:32:41,432 --> 01:32:44,141
No. We shall meet the conspiring
Chieftains.

1007
01:32:45,151 --> 01:32:47,026
To imprison them?

1008
01:32:47,651 --> 01:32:50,651
-No. To unsettle their plans.
-How?

1009
01:32:52,151 --> 01:32:53,401
Through you!

1010
01:32:57,360 --> 01:33:00,485
Prince Madhurantakan must be crowned
without delay.

1011
01:33:01,235 --> 01:33:04,235
It must be done before
Aditya Karikalan arrives.

1012
01:33:04,610 --> 01:33:09,110
-We’ll inform the emperor tomorrow.
-We Chieftains have decided.

1013
01:33:09,693 --> 01:33:11,443
If the Princes join forces,

1014
01:33:11,901 --> 01:33:13,610
our plans will be ruined.

1015
01:33:14,068 --> 01:33:14,860
What is that?

1016
01:33:15,151 --> 01:33:18,985
-Princess Kundavai Devi is on her way.
-She is here.

1017
01:33:19,443 --> 01:33:21,693
- Kundavai Devi is coming.
- The Princess? Here?

1018
01:33:22,068 --> 01:33:23,735
Remain seated.

1019
01:33:24,485 --> 01:33:26,235
What is there to fear?

1020
01:33:26,693 --> 01:33:30,235
Can the Chieftains not wish to meet me,
the Treasurer?

1021
01:33:35,860 --> 01:33:41,276
Her shadow shines like
the moonlight

1022
01:33:42,068 --> 01:33:45,943
Her shadow clashing
with the roar of thunder

1023
01:33:46,258 --> 01:33:49,841
Two rival shadows of nature

1024
01:33:50,443 --> 01:33:53,610
O Eternity! Can these shadows co-exist?

1025
01:33:54,526 --> 01:33:57,318
May I come in? Or do I offer
my respects from here?

1026
01:33:58,776 --> 01:34:01,985
The Princess is here unannounced.

1027
01:34:03,068 --> 01:34:04,776
There must be something important.

1028
01:34:06,686 --> 01:34:07,933
Please come.

1029
01:34:18,911 --> 01:34:20,119
Welcome, Devi.

1030
01:34:24,443 --> 01:34:26,110
My respects to you.

1031
01:34:27,235 --> 01:34:30,026
It’s rare seeing you two brothers
together.

1032
01:34:31,818 --> 01:34:33,401
My respects to the Chieftains.

1033
01:34:34,985 --> 01:34:38,276
I was passing by when I heard
you were all gathered here.

1034
01:34:39,110 --> 01:34:41,026
So I thought I’d pay my respects.

1035
01:34:41,443 --> 01:34:44,776
We came here to meet you, Princess.

1036
01:34:45,235 --> 01:34:49,735
But we decided to first discuss
tax matters with the Treasurer.

1037
01:34:50,151 --> 01:34:54,151
That’s what brings me here, too.
We must lower certain taxes.

1038
01:34:54,693 --> 01:34:55,776
Why?

1039
01:34:56,485 --> 01:34:59,776
Princes Aditya Karikalan
and Arunmozhi

1040
01:35:00,318 --> 01:35:02,026
are to marry soon.

1041
01:35:02,485 --> 01:35:04,151
The princes are to marry?

1042
01:35:04,568 --> 01:35:08,068
-Yes. They are of marriageable age.
-And their brides?

1043
01:35:08,526 --> 01:35:10,693
We need not look very far.

1044
01:35:11,414 --> 01:35:13,414
You all have daughters.

1045
01:35:14,072 --> 01:35:16,739
There’s Manimeghalai, your daughter.

1046
01:35:17,625 --> 01:35:21,000
Chhote Velaar’s daughter, Vanathi,
is standing outside.

1047
01:35:22,151 --> 01:35:25,240
Vinayak-ji, your daughter's name
is Madhavi, right?

1048
01:35:25,622 --> 01:35:27,622
My granddaughter is Tanishka.

1049
01:35:28,068 --> 01:35:29,943
My daughter is Thamarai.

1050
01:35:30,401 --> 01:35:33,276
There is no lack of brave women
in our kingdom.

1051
01:35:33,735 --> 01:35:37,151
Let us see whose horoscopes
match those of the princes.

1052
01:35:37,568 --> 01:35:38,818
Is that not the custom?

1053
01:35:46,901 --> 01:35:49,526
Do not worry. Arunmozhi is yours.

1054
01:35:51,235 --> 01:35:54,068
There must be an uproar by now.

1055
01:35:55,901 --> 01:35:58,776
“Commander, what is going on?

1056
01:35:59,151 --> 01:36:03,651
“Your grand plans have been
thwarted by a young girl.”

1057
01:36:09,235 --> 01:36:11,860
That wily Kundavai!
Must she always interfere?

1058
01:36:12,818 --> 01:36:15,776
No one in the Chola kingdom
is more cunning than she.

1059
01:36:16,291 --> 01:36:17,339
Get away!

1060
01:36:45,130 --> 01:36:48,213
Aditya Karikalan may arrive
with his army at any moment.

1061
01:36:49,360 --> 01:36:53,443
Kundavai has sent a spy to bring
Arunmozhi back.

1062
01:36:54,360 --> 01:36:55,776
If the two brothers return

1063
01:36:56,443 --> 01:36:59,276
they will split the Tanjore Fort into two.

1064
01:37:00,275 --> 01:37:04,442
They will kill the emperor and say
it was your doing.

1065
01:37:05,443 --> 01:37:09,110
People will say it was out of your desire
for the throne.

1066
01:37:09,818 --> 01:37:12,110
Let them come.

1067
01:37:12,526 --> 01:37:16,026
I will deal with them. Have I not waged
countless wars?

1068
01:37:31,610 --> 01:37:35,943
Is a conflict within the Chola kingdom
a good thing?

1069
01:37:38,318 --> 01:37:45,110
It’ll give our enemies a chance to enslave
us. It will be the end of the kingdom.

1070
01:37:48,318 --> 01:37:50,485
And the blame will fall on me.

1071
01:37:56,110 --> 01:37:58,568
There is only one way to stop it.

1072
01:37:59,693 --> 01:38:03,693
We must stop Arunmozhi and Karikalan
from joining forces.

1073
01:38:05,961 --> 01:38:08,877
We must let Arunmozhi come here alone.

1074
01:38:09,901 --> 01:38:13,985
If the younger brother is inside the fort,
the elder brother will not attack.

1075
01:38:17,151 --> 01:38:18,485
I have a suggestion.

1076
01:38:19,818 --> 01:38:21,526
If you permit, may I share it?

1077
01:38:56,705 --> 01:38:57,997
Hey, boat girl!

1078
01:39:00,708 --> 01:39:01,916
Poornima!

1079
01:39:02,958 --> 01:39:04,125
Are you playing with me?

1080
01:39:07,634 --> 01:39:08,718
I'll lose my temper.

1081
01:39:10,830 --> 01:39:12,096
Samudra Kumari!

1082
01:39:14,000 --> 01:39:15,333
Poornima!

1083
01:39:58,697 --> 01:40:06,347
In the embrace of a shell
drops turn into pearls

1084
01:40:08,215 --> 01:40:15,762
In the embrace of a black lamp
light turns bright

1085
01:40:17,875 --> 01:40:20,458
The eyes can tell a thousand tales

1086
01:40:20,811 --> 01:40:22,124
Have you any salt?

1087
01:40:22,834 --> 01:40:24,904
Salt? Take it from the sea.

1088
01:40:27,415 --> 01:40:35,405
The tinkling of the night
stirs the moon to dance

1089
01:40:37,015 --> 01:40:44,555
These are love’s myriad secrets.
Understand it as you will

1090
01:40:46,629 --> 01:40:54,405
Feelings unfurl in words.
Understand it as you will

1091
01:40:59,822 --> 01:41:00,697
Poornima.

1092
01:41:02,072 --> 01:41:04,947
Is Sendhan Amudhan your lover?

1093
01:41:07,915 --> 01:41:09,624
Did that silly flower-man say that?

1094
01:41:13,387 --> 01:41:16,887
If he said that to my face,
I’d throw him into the sea.

1095
01:41:18,004 --> 01:41:20,658
So, you’re not planning to marry him?

1096
01:41:22,251 --> 01:41:23,074
Why?

1097
01:41:23,995 --> 01:41:28,541
Sendhan Amudhan is my friend.
I cannot betray his trust, but…

1098
01:41:30,157 --> 01:41:30,949
But?

1099
01:41:32,416 --> 01:41:34,666
Do I stand a chance then?

1100
01:41:41,041 --> 01:41:43,250
What are you doing? Put that away!

1101
01:41:43,898 --> 01:41:45,439
Do your work. I'll sleep.

1102
01:42:07,791 --> 01:42:11,166
-Is this the Lankan shore?
-Yes.

1103
01:42:16,908 --> 01:42:19,533
-What do you want?
-Can you give me what I want?

1104
01:42:20,044 --> 01:42:21,002
Certainly.

1105
01:42:25,707 --> 01:42:27,540
I don’t believe promises that
men make.

1106
01:42:27,939 --> 01:42:29,064
I swear on the sea,

1107
01:42:32,321 --> 01:42:34,988
the sky, the earth and the ten
directions, I’ll keep my word.

1108
01:42:36,955 --> 01:42:39,580
-Are you meeting Ponniyin Selvan?
-Yes.

1109
01:42:41,250 --> 01:42:42,458
Ask him…

1110
01:42:44,299 --> 01:42:46,091
if he remembers Samudra Kumari.

1111
01:42:51,464 --> 01:42:53,131
Is that your secret?

1112
01:42:54,683 --> 01:42:56,350
So your song was for him!

1113
01:43:02,886 --> 01:43:06,178
Even if he does not ask about you,
I will remind him.

1114
01:43:14,000 --> 01:43:18,041
Poornima, I’ve looked everywhere
for you. Where were you?

1115
01:43:19,069 --> 01:43:21,819
Kamal Nayan brother!
What news?

1116
01:43:23,152 --> 01:43:25,809
I’ve found a rich passenger
He’ll pay well.

1117
01:43:26,257 --> 01:43:28,423
I need money now.

1118
01:43:29,181 --> 01:43:30,306
Why?

1119
01:43:32,082 --> 01:43:34,416
-For the wedding.
-Whose wedding?

1120
01:43:35,016 --> 01:43:37,138
Your daughter’s?
You didn’t tell me.

1121
01:43:37,761 --> 01:43:41,219
Girl, you don’t see my true value.

1122
01:43:41,660 --> 01:43:43,743
I mean our wedding.

1123
01:43:46,594 --> 01:43:49,969
In your dreams! Why save money
for empty dreams?

1124
01:44:17,633 --> 01:44:19,503
Why have they come here?

1125
01:44:20,069 --> 01:44:23,704
To find tiger-claws and elephant
tail hairs for the emperor. Medicinal herbs.

1126
01:44:25,765 --> 01:44:30,159
We must gather all our rebels
in Dambulla.

1127
01:44:31,604 --> 01:44:36,187
Our mission is to kill Arunmozhi,
come what may.

1128
01:44:36,950 --> 01:44:40,643
Aadhan Maran, Soman and I
will look for the prince.

1129
01:44:41,141 --> 01:44:44,099
Varaguna, you look for
King Mahindan of Lanka.

1130
01:44:44,435 --> 01:44:46,185
I will find the prince.

1131
01:44:47,079 --> 01:44:48,204
I will kill him.

1132
01:44:48,523 --> 01:44:50,814
No! You will ruin our mission.

1133
01:44:51,135 --> 01:44:53,369
What have you ever done right?

1134
01:44:55,456 --> 01:44:57,164
Ravidas, stop!

1135
01:45:01,662 --> 01:45:05,369
I’ve never hesitated in taking a life,
or giving mine.

1136
01:45:08,120 --> 01:45:10,412
But the timing must be right.

1137
01:45:25,641 --> 01:45:27,057
I’ll wait here.

1138
01:45:29,110 --> 01:45:31,985
I cannot enter without the
the emperor’s bidding.

1139
01:46:06,532 --> 01:46:10,073
It’s difficult to meet
Parvateshvar these days.

1140
01:46:10,987 --> 01:46:13,071
Your Highness, I am your servant.

1141
01:46:13,608 --> 01:46:15,442
Until you are well,

1142
01:46:15,825 --> 01:46:18,783
your physicians have advised us not
to trouble you.

1143
01:46:19,860 --> 01:46:24,449
What if I never recover? Does that mean
I cannot see my friends?

1144
01:46:25,037 --> 01:46:28,079
Your Highness, we are here to obey
your command.

1145
01:46:31,258 --> 01:46:33,549
Is it true what I hear

1146
01:46:35,651 --> 01:46:40,943
that Madhurantakan wishes to sit on
the Chola throne?

1147
01:46:44,559 --> 01:46:46,851
I also hear the Chola Chieftains

1148
01:46:48,135 --> 01:46:51,635
have chosen him as the next emperor.

1149
01:46:52,190 --> 01:46:53,245
Your Highness...

1150
01:46:54,274 --> 01:46:59,574
I do not care who plots against me,
but my word will remain law.

1151
01:47:00,031 --> 01:47:02,723
Your Highness, I must speak the truth.

1152
01:47:03,477 --> 01:47:07,227
Your sons compete with one another
for the throne.

1153
01:47:10,927 --> 01:47:14,469
Arunmozhi covets my crown?
Who claims this?

1154
01:47:15,215 --> 01:47:16,632
It may be lies.

1155
01:47:16,992 --> 01:47:20,816
-People are talking...
-Did you not cut out their tongues?

1156
01:47:22,601 --> 01:47:26,776
You can stop these rumours,
if you asked your sons to come here.

1157
01:47:27,610 --> 01:47:30,068
Let Arunmozhi declare his brother
is the next emperor.

1158
01:47:30,526 --> 01:47:31,985
It’ll end all rumours.

1159
01:47:34,943 --> 01:47:35,568
True.

1160
01:47:35,976 --> 01:47:39,810
We’ve invited Karikalan to Tanjore
many times, but he refuses to come.

1161
01:47:40,783 --> 01:47:45,742
Our messages do not reach Arunmozhi.
Periya Velaar stops them.

1162
01:47:47,200 --> 01:47:52,117
How do we make sure the princes
come back here?

1163
01:47:56,610 --> 01:47:59,193
We must invite Arunmozhi.

1164
01:47:59,930 --> 01:48:02,763
We’ll send him a message in your name.

1165
01:48:03,439 --> 01:48:06,689
But if he still refuses, he’ll be arrested
and imprisoned.

1166
01:48:07,137 --> 01:48:10,970
-Imprisoned? The prince?
-A mere threat.

1167
01:48:11,485 --> 01:48:13,485
Imprison him? On what grounds?

1168
01:48:14,275 --> 01:48:18,150
The monks of Lanka offered
their crown to Arunmozhi.

1169
01:48:18,486 --> 01:48:21,570
He refused it. He did not have
the right to do so.

1170
01:48:22,032 --> 01:48:24,198
That crown belongs
to the Chola kingdom.

1171
01:48:24,838 --> 01:48:27,525
He owes the emperor
an explanation.

1172
01:48:27,979 --> 01:48:30,729
If he still refuses, he shall be
imprisoned.

1173
01:48:31,213 --> 01:48:34,547
Then he’ll be condemned
for defying his own father.

1174
01:48:35,056 --> 01:48:37,431
He’s accused of that already,
my queen.

1175
01:48:43,880 --> 01:48:45,005
Very well.

1176
01:48:46,130 --> 01:48:47,963
Prepare my command.

1177
01:49:03,456 --> 01:49:06,581
How can a father imprison
his own son?

1178
01:49:07,521 --> 01:49:09,521
How is that possible? And in our rule?

1179
01:49:09,994 --> 01:49:13,598
It is my body that is ailing,
not my mind.

1180
01:49:14,752 --> 01:49:16,086
Why do this then?

1181
01:49:17,177 --> 01:49:22,969
I want Parvateshvar to bring Arunmozhi
here safely. That’s all I want.

1182
01:49:24,565 --> 01:49:27,149
Let them believe they’ve won.

1183
01:49:27,658 --> 01:49:31,158
Once my sons arrive, I will
deal with them all.

1184
01:49:32,046 --> 01:49:35,958
Kundavai, go to Nulambapadi
and bring Karikalan here.

1185
01:49:36,944 --> 01:49:38,645
He is stubborn.

1186
01:49:39,111 --> 01:49:41,736
Only you can control his foolhardiness.

1187
01:49:44,865 --> 01:49:46,698
Why are you so downcast?

1188
01:49:47,716 --> 01:49:50,258
You want Arunmozhi to come,
don't you?

1189
01:49:51,072 --> 01:49:51,822
Yes.

1190
01:49:52,500 --> 01:49:57,750
When I hear them talking, I sense
they have a hidden motive.

1191
01:50:00,026 --> 01:50:02,860
Bring Karikalan to me. Go!

1192
01:50:17,568 --> 01:50:22,235
Captain, once you reach Lanka,
and see the prince,

1193
01:50:23,401 --> 01:50:25,901
hand over the emperor’s orders
to him alone.

1194
01:50:28,221 --> 01:50:32,738
Commander-in-Chief Periya Velaar
must learn nothing of this.

1195
01:50:36,414 --> 01:50:41,782
Captain, are you aware what
the emperor’s orders are?

1196
01:50:51,943 --> 01:50:52,735
My lord,

1197
01:50:53,568 --> 01:50:58,943
if my men knew we go to imprison
the prince, they’d revolt.

1198
01:51:00,583 --> 01:51:02,000
They must not know.

1199
01:51:04,635 --> 01:51:07,844
The emperor’s orders are
for Ponniyin Selvan alone.

1200
01:51:12,026 --> 01:51:12,901
As you command.

1201
01:51:14,723 --> 01:51:18,723
Remember no harm should come
to the prince.

1202
01:51:24,746 --> 01:51:26,214
Let us set sail!

1203
01:51:44,096 --> 01:51:44,968
No!

1204
01:52:21,036 --> 01:52:23,120
That's too expensive.

1205
01:52:27,430 --> 01:52:29,638
Your guru is calling you.

1206
01:52:33,895 --> 01:52:36,902
Vanthiyathevan!

1207
01:52:39,341 --> 01:52:41,372
It's me. Nambi.

1208
01:52:41,854 --> 01:52:43,729
So you’re my guru now?

1209
01:52:44,110 --> 01:52:45,610
Look at my sacred markings!

1210
01:52:45,926 --> 01:52:48,426
I can't say I’m your brother-in-law!
So, it’s guru.

1211
01:52:48,923 --> 01:52:51,340
No need to bow before me.
I know you respect me.

1212
01:52:52,340 --> 01:52:53,465
Why are you here?

1213
01:52:53,842 --> 01:52:58,253
Are you a masseur? You have
a firm grip on my throat.

1214
01:53:01,831 --> 01:53:04,776
Goddess Kottravai has sent
two guides to help us.

1215
01:53:05,230 --> 01:53:08,355
-What are you doing here?
-The same as you.

1216
01:53:08,840 --> 01:53:10,756
Exploring this Buddhist town.

1217
01:53:11,209 --> 01:53:14,193
Why must you keep following me?
Who sent you here?

1218
01:53:14,568 --> 01:53:16,568
The Lord came in a dream and said

1219
01:53:16,932 --> 01:53:20,848
“I am tired of Sriangam, I will go and rest in
a Dambulla temple."

1220
01:53:21,458 --> 01:53:23,958
Lord Buddha is a form of our god.

1221
01:53:24,310 --> 01:53:26,769
But has no mace, sword or discus.
Nor can He fight.

1222
01:53:27,185 --> 01:53:29,477
-So Buddha is also Vishnu?
-Yes!

1223
01:53:31,323 --> 01:53:32,406
What else did He say?

1224
01:53:32,792 --> 01:53:34,583
Did He ask you to snore less?

1225
01:53:37,006 --> 01:53:37,965
Vishnu said,

1226
01:53:38,254 --> 01:53:41,962
if I happen to meet a warrior
from Vallam,

1227
01:53:42,506 --> 01:53:45,631
I must save him and keep him
out of trouble.

1228
01:53:46,118 --> 01:53:49,118
Hey, friend! Did you see that?

1229
01:53:49,863 --> 01:53:53,863
I see Buddhist monks and beautiful
women with flowers in their hair.

1230
01:53:56,146 --> 01:53:58,021
Not them! I meant the mahout.

1231
01:53:58,346 --> 01:54:01,304
Alwarkkadiyan, when beautiful women
are looking at me,

1232
01:54:01,722 --> 01:54:04,680
why would I bother to look
at a mahout?

1233
01:54:08,354 --> 01:54:11,520
How irresponsible!
Your callousness shocks me.

1234
01:54:12,036 --> 01:54:16,995
How did the Princess entrust you
with such a huge task?

1235
01:54:27,598 --> 01:54:30,765
-Why did you ring the bell?
-Vishnu devotee!

1236
01:54:31,911 --> 01:54:36,411
-Can you come with me?
-This is what I was waiting for.

1237
01:54:36,786 --> 01:54:37,453
Come.

1238
01:54:37,870 --> 01:54:40,828
Nambi! Where are you going?
I’m coming too.

1239
01:54:41,799 --> 01:54:43,025
Go away!

1240
01:54:45,705 --> 01:54:48,455
Wait. I’m coming. Nambi!

1241
01:54:49,012 --> 01:54:50,429
Stop!

1242
01:54:51,253 --> 01:54:54,128
-And a horse for me?
-I was asked to bring him alone.

1243
01:54:55,078 --> 01:54:56,995
We must follow them.

1244
01:54:58,245 --> 01:54:58,995
Lord Narayana!

1245
01:54:59,411 --> 01:55:00,745
Look after my bundle.

1246
01:55:24,161 --> 01:55:25,390
Stop!

1247
01:55:40,985 --> 01:55:43,250
-Give my scroll back.
-Who is this for?

1248
01:55:43,749 --> 01:55:45,796
Who are you? Give it back.

1249
01:55:48,314 --> 01:55:49,689
Or you'll answer my sword.

1250
01:55:50,057 --> 01:55:51,724
Oho, here!

1251
01:55:55,861 --> 01:55:57,195
Can’t see your sword now.

1252
01:56:00,827 --> 01:56:05,077
If you are a true warrior, defeat me in
a sword fight, then take the scroll.

1253
01:56:06,583 --> 01:56:07,459
Stop!

1254
01:58:18,998 --> 01:58:21,331
Delighted to meet you, Prince.

1255
01:58:24,081 --> 01:58:25,248
How did you know?

1256
01:58:26,248 --> 01:58:30,790
The fact you asked how I knew,
that’s how.

1257
01:58:37,271 --> 01:58:39,396
Long live Ponniyin Selvan!

1258
01:58:39,699 --> 01:58:41,949
Long live Ponniyin Selvan!

1259
01:58:48,432 --> 01:58:51,266
Who are you? Why are you after
Alwarkkadiyan?

1260
01:58:51,789 --> 01:58:54,122
Prince, I am Vallavarayan
Vanthiyathevan,

1261
01:58:54,700 --> 01:58:58,367
of the Vanar Clan. I am Prince
Aditya Karikalan’s messenger.

1262
01:59:00,837 --> 01:59:02,212
Who owns this sword?

1263
01:59:02,608 --> 01:59:05,483
The Prince gave it to me when I set out
to meet Princess Kundavai.

1264
01:59:06,148 --> 01:59:09,856
My brother gave it to you
and asked you to meet my sister?

1265
01:59:10,284 --> 01:59:11,243
Yes.

1266
01:59:14,858 --> 01:59:17,275
Brave warrior!
Welcome to beautiful Lanka.

1267
01:59:17,608 --> 01:59:20,983
-Thank you.
-Enjoyed my warrior’s welcome?

1268
01:59:21,595 --> 01:59:24,735
If you wish, we can resume
our sword fight.

1269
01:59:25,469 --> 01:59:29,260
I can’t fight you. I’m answerable
to my sister.

1270
01:59:43,843 --> 01:59:47,551
-The scroll is in invisible ink.
-How do you know?

1271
01:59:48,267 --> 01:59:49,809
What does it say?

1272
01:59:50,262 --> 01:59:52,345
You must return to Pazhayarai.

1273
01:59:53,157 --> 01:59:55,657
Nambi, does nothing escape you?

1274
01:59:56,063 --> 01:59:58,188
It’s God’s grace! I am a mere servant.

1275
02:00:00,887 --> 02:00:03,637
Prince, I have another message for you.

1276
02:00:05,512 --> 02:00:08,345
-Guess who sent this one.
-Did you write it?

1277
02:00:08,679 --> 02:00:12,179
Prince, he’s a fake Vaishnavan.
Show him no mercy.

1278
02:00:12,554 --> 02:00:15,512
This letter is from Princess Vanathi.

1279
02:00:16,887 --> 02:00:18,137
She sent me a letter?

1280
02:00:18,470 --> 02:00:20,661
-Another of your skills?
-Hush.

1281
02:00:23,554 --> 02:00:26,387
She gave it to me without
Princess Kundavai knowing.

1282
02:00:28,012 --> 02:00:32,054
She didn’t want any fake Vaishnava present
when you read it.

1283
02:00:32,512 --> 02:00:33,762
Nambi, let’s go.

1284
02:00:34,095 --> 02:00:35,762
-Your bundle!
-Thank you.

1285
02:00:36,220 --> 02:00:37,637
Shall we enjoy some fish?

1286
02:00:37,970 --> 02:00:40,054
Ayyo! Blasphemy!
I'm a Veera Vaishnavan.

1287
02:00:56,425 --> 02:01:01,401
The Prime Minister advises
that you stay here longer.

1288
02:01:01,832 --> 02:01:03,706
Whatever this Prime Minister's
spy may say,

1289
02:01:04,095 --> 02:01:06,762
Princess Kundavai insists you must
go to Pazhayarai.

1290
02:01:07,105 --> 02:01:08,188
- Wait.
- You wait.

1291
02:01:08,522 --> 02:01:09,897
I gave my word to the princess.

1292
02:01:10,304 --> 02:01:14,512
The Pandyan rebels are everywhere.
You must be careful.

1293
02:01:14,929 --> 02:01:18,929
Prince, ignore him. He gets scared
even if I utter the word "crocodile."

1294
02:01:19,300 --> 02:01:20,842
-Say it then!
-Crocodile!

1295
02:01:24,151 --> 02:01:26,943
You want me to stay here.

1296
02:01:27,516 --> 02:01:30,016
And he wants to take me back.

1297
02:01:30,679 --> 02:01:32,137
What does the emperor want?

1298
02:01:33,491 --> 02:01:36,054
Until he commands me,
I cannot leave Lanka.

1299
02:01:36,387 --> 02:01:38,304
You do not know
what is happening there.

1300
02:01:38,679 --> 02:01:41,762
The Chieftains and Parvateshvar
are plotting against your father.

1301
02:01:43,554 --> 02:01:44,929
Lord Narayana!

1302
02:03:02,302 --> 02:03:03,637
Hail to the Pandyas!

1303
02:03:07,831 --> 02:03:09,145
For our king Veerpandya.

1304
02:03:42,579 --> 02:03:45,871
Our sacrifice to Goddess Kali

1305
02:03:46,296 --> 02:03:49,687
Our sacrifice to Goddess Kali

1306
02:04:33,585 --> 02:04:35,577
Retreat! Retreat!

1307
02:05:03,430 --> 02:05:04,680
Lord Narayan!

1308
02:05:06,884 --> 02:05:07,876
Prince, here.

1309
02:05:11,955 --> 02:05:14,414
Stop shouting!
It’s only a tiny scratch.

1310
02:05:14,872 --> 02:05:17,914
My sacred thread has been cut
into two.

1311
02:05:18,622 --> 02:05:22,997
Nambi, who do you think attacked us?
They didn’t look like Lankan soldiers.

1312
02:05:23,914 --> 02:05:24,705
No, Prince.

1313
02:05:25,122 --> 02:05:28,122
It was the Pandyan rebels.
I warned you about them.

1314
02:05:30,580 --> 02:05:32,539
Prince, who rescued us?

1315
02:05:33,455 --> 02:05:35,247
Didn't she look familiar, Nambi?

1316
02:05:35,930 --> 02:05:38,248
Being beaten so much has
made you insane.

1317
02:05:38,957 --> 02:05:40,582
He is not insane.

1318
02:05:41,415 --> 02:05:45,457
I think I have seen the lady before.

1319
02:05:46,667 --> 02:05:48,487
I have met Mouni Rani before.

1320
02:05:51,406 --> 02:05:53,990
Do you know why people call me
“Ponniyin Selvan”?

1321
02:05:54,319 --> 02:05:55,194
Yes.

1322
02:05:55,651 --> 02:05:58,901
When you were young, you fell
into the River Ponni by accident.

1323
02:05:59,287 --> 02:06:02,537
Mother Ponni saved your life.
Thus… Ponniyin Selvan.

1324
02:06:05,284 --> 02:06:07,242
It was not Mother Ponni who saved me.

1325
02:06:15,364 --> 02:06:16,614
It was Mouni Rani.

1326
02:06:18,272 --> 02:06:22,512
When she pulled me out of the water,
I saw her face.

1327
02:06:23,396 --> 02:06:26,021
A face that is now etched in my mind.

1328
02:06:27,842 --> 02:06:30,217
It was she who saved us yesterday.

1329
02:06:32,109 --> 02:06:34,276
I realised she could not speak.
She was mute.

1330
02:06:37,929 --> 02:06:39,596
But who is she?

1331
02:06:40,014 --> 02:06:42,680
Why does she protect me
as a goddess would?

1332
02:06:44,750 --> 02:06:46,375
How am I connected to her?

1333
02:06:51,578 --> 02:06:53,953
What do these cave drawings mean?

1334
02:06:55,276 --> 02:06:57,901
What mystery do they conceal?

1335
02:06:58,549 --> 02:07:00,859
It is a riddle beyond me.

1336
02:07:02,397 --> 02:07:05,063
Mother, who are you?

1337
02:07:12,507 --> 02:07:18,683
Hail to the beloved daughter of Emperor
Sundar Chol, conqueror of Madurai.

1338
02:07:19,222 --> 02:07:23,055
Behold the Princess Kundavai!
The princess approaches!

1339
02:07:30,995 --> 02:07:34,787
This old man is weary of seeing
bloodthirsty soldiers.

1340
02:07:35,420 --> 02:07:39,961
Seeing my granddaughter fills
me with happiness.

1341
02:07:41,930 --> 02:07:43,680
I seek your blessings, Grandfather.

1342
02:07:44,097 --> 02:07:45,389
Greetings.

1343
02:07:45,919 --> 02:07:47,794
Go, your brother is waiting for you.

1344
02:07:50,195 --> 02:07:51,820
Are you not Velaar’s daughter?

1345
02:07:52,951 --> 02:07:54,951
You are to marry Arunmozhi.

1346
02:07:55,709 --> 02:07:59,293
The elders have fed this dream
into my hopeful heart.

1347
02:07:59,680 --> 02:08:03,222
If the prince changes his mind,
you will all be to blame.

1348
02:08:04,712 --> 02:08:07,254
Until the day you marry Arunmozhi,

1349
02:08:07,858 --> 02:08:09,691
this old man shall not die.

1350
02:08:10,234 --> 02:08:12,068
Don’t make me wait too long.

1351
02:08:14,263 --> 02:08:15,505
You are the crown prince.

1352
02:08:15,904 --> 02:08:18,445
You must come to Tanjore
to protect our father.

1353
02:08:20,753 --> 02:08:22,086
That is his wish.

1354
02:08:22,768 --> 02:08:25,018
Is that why he sent you here?

1355
02:08:25,537 --> 02:08:27,995
Everyone fears you, brother.

1356
02:08:28,448 --> 02:08:31,365
That is why I am here
to take you to Tanjore.

1357
02:08:31,951 --> 02:08:34,784
Until Parvateshvar lives there,
I will not come.

1358
02:08:35,180 --> 02:08:38,139
-Because of Nandini?
-No. Because of you.

1359
02:08:39,180 --> 02:08:41,514
The emperor did not drive her out
of the kingdom.

1360
02:08:41,972 --> 02:08:42,680
You did.

1361
02:08:47,469 --> 02:08:50,344
Yes, I told the queen about her.

1362
02:08:50,867 --> 02:08:52,909
She sent soldiers to throw her out.

1363
02:08:53,261 --> 02:08:55,469
-My life was ruined.
-It was for your own good.

1364
02:08:55,768 --> 02:08:57,143
You were jealous.

1365
02:08:57,971 --> 02:08:59,991
Her beauty and intelligence
put yours to shame.

1366
02:09:00,287 --> 02:09:01,412
She's an orphan.

1367
02:09:01,717 --> 02:09:05,550
She did not even know her lineage.
She could not be a Chola queen.

1368
02:09:06,289 --> 02:09:09,498
I am not just your sister but
also, a princess of the realm.

1369
02:09:10,404 --> 02:09:13,029
What matters to me are the Chola people.

1370
02:09:13,472 --> 02:09:15,972
None of us matter more.

1371
02:09:25,897 --> 02:09:27,480
You took her away from me.

1372
02:09:30,097 --> 02:09:31,722
And turned me into a monster.

1373
02:09:34,430 --> 02:09:37,764
I was indifferent to her tears.

1374
02:09:40,514 --> 02:09:42,722
I turned her into a poisonous snake.

1375
02:09:46,235 --> 02:09:48,360
Since then, day and night,

1376
02:09:49,688 --> 02:09:51,605
she continues to haunt me.

1377
02:09:55,139 --> 02:09:56,264
Aditya,

1378
02:09:57,167 --> 02:10:01,459
she is married. She is
Parvateshvar’s wife.

1379
02:10:05,805 --> 02:10:06,972
Don’t I know that?

1380
02:10:09,828 --> 02:10:11,203
How could she forget me?

1381
02:10:14,055 --> 02:10:16,430
She once said she loved me.

1382
02:10:17,346 --> 02:10:20,221
Then she fell in love with Veer Pandiyan
and tried to save him.

1383
02:10:20,742 --> 02:10:23,159
And then she married this old man.
How could she?

1384
02:10:26,719 --> 02:10:28,594
I shan’t come to Tanjore
till she is there.

1385
02:10:44,751 --> 02:10:45,642
I cannot.

1386
02:11:12,664 --> 02:11:15,039
Convince father and bring him to me.

1387
02:11:18,358 --> 02:11:20,774
I have sent Parthibendran
to bring Arunmozhi here.

1388
02:11:22,221 --> 02:11:23,471
He'll be here soon.

1389
02:11:25,680 --> 02:11:27,222
I’ll take care of the rest.

1390
02:11:27,828 --> 02:11:32,300
Arunmozhi will not come here.
He'll be brought to Tanjore.

1391
02:11:33,594 --> 02:11:36,719
Soldiers have sailed to Lanka with orders
to imprison him.

1392
02:11:37,889 --> 02:11:39,305
The emperor’s command.

1393
02:12:30,714 --> 02:12:31,855
A Chola ship!

1394
02:12:32,365 --> 02:12:33,573
A Chola ship!

1395
02:12:45,148 --> 02:12:46,857
Wait, I’ll go and see.

1396
02:12:49,765 --> 02:12:51,307
How many soldiers are there?

1397
02:12:52,555 --> 02:12:54,055
At least thirty.

1398
02:13:03,680 --> 02:13:05,264
Is it a Chola ship?

1399
02:13:09,972 --> 02:13:11,680
It does not look like a merchant ship.

1400
02:13:14,771 --> 02:13:19,521
Where is Prince Ponniyin Selvan?
Where in Lanka? Do you know?

1401
02:13:23,049 --> 02:13:25,341
Why are you looking for him?

1402
02:13:26,190 --> 02:13:28,186
Must I tell you why for an answer?

1403
02:13:28,560 --> 02:13:30,476
Who are we here to imprison, Captain?

1404
02:13:33,305 --> 02:13:34,805
Is your ship a prison ship?

1405
02:13:35,222 --> 02:13:37,097
Are we here to imprison
Ponniyin Selvan?

1406
02:13:41,195 --> 02:13:43,695
Parvateshvar’s orders.

1407
02:13:44,773 --> 02:13:48,690
Lanka is under Periya Velaar’s command.
Parvateshvar has no influence here.

1408
02:13:49,055 --> 02:13:51,680
So, are we here to take Ponniyin Selvan
prisoner?

1409
02:13:52,055 --> 02:13:54,805
We were brought here without
being told why.

1410
02:13:55,206 --> 02:13:57,498
The Chola people will not forgive us.

1411
02:13:58,357 --> 02:14:00,315
He is their treasure.

1412
02:14:00,764 --> 02:14:02,597
Turn the boats around!

1413
02:14:03,922 --> 02:14:07,313
Do you think I am here by choice?
It is the emperor’s orders.

1414
02:14:07,721 --> 02:14:10,096
We cannot disobey his command.

1415
02:14:22,014 --> 02:14:24,764
Where is your King?
King Mahindan.

1416
02:14:29,283 --> 02:14:30,825
“Inside my turban.

1417
02:14:31,123 --> 02:14:32,576
“Why don’t you take a look?”

1418
02:14:32,961 --> 02:14:37,211
Rascal! You said you came to gather
medicinal herbs and I believed you.

1419
02:14:37,677 --> 02:14:40,135
Your greed brought us here.

1420
02:14:43,623 --> 02:14:47,539
Now you will take us
to your King Mahindan.

1421
02:14:49,389 --> 02:14:50,430
“Over my dead body.”

1422
02:14:50,924 --> 02:14:51,757
Stop!

1423
02:14:57,889 --> 02:14:59,597
You will be richly rewarded.

1424
02:15:00,264 --> 02:15:03,805
King Mahindan will be rewarded too.

1425
02:15:04,639 --> 02:15:06,555
He cannot understand what
you’re saying.

1426
02:15:09,362 --> 02:15:11,737
“They’ll kill you before you
get near him.”

1427
02:15:12,627 --> 02:15:15,680
Do you want to see me die?
Or will you be the one who will die?

1428
02:15:16,139 --> 02:15:17,014
Stop! Stop.

1429
02:15:18,467 --> 02:15:20,800
I will take you to the Lankan king.

1430
02:15:21,452 --> 02:15:23,994
I need more coins for my trouble.

1431
02:15:25,162 --> 02:15:29,328
But you must listen to me if you
want to meet the king.

1432
02:15:36,468 --> 02:15:37,093
Come.

1433
02:15:40,015 --> 02:15:40,849
Come.

1434
02:16:04,561 --> 02:16:06,977
Your Majesty, he attacked your camp.

1435
02:16:07,328 --> 02:16:11,203
He threatened to kill all your soldiers
unless they told him where you were.

1436
02:16:11,671 --> 02:16:13,421
I tricked him...

1437
02:16:16,097 --> 02:16:17,472
Tell him what you want.

1438
02:16:18,930 --> 02:16:23,055
I had to use these methods
to see the great Lankan king.

1439
02:16:27,372 --> 02:16:30,538
"You came seeking the king.
Now die at his hands."

1440
02:16:34,324 --> 02:16:37,532
Your Majesty, I have
an important message.

1441
02:16:41,410 --> 02:16:46,118
A Chola ship arrived yesterday to take
Arunmozhi prisoner.

1442
02:16:46,647 --> 02:16:49,397
Sundara Chol’s orders, Your Majesty.

1443
02:16:49,756 --> 02:16:52,381
I’ve seen them with my own eyes.

1444
02:16:53,588 --> 02:16:57,171
Arunmozhi will journey alone on that ship
without his army.

1445
02:16:57,659 --> 02:16:59,201
Defenceless at sea!

1446
02:16:59,685 --> 02:17:02,601
You will not get another chance
like this.

1447
02:17:13,826 --> 02:17:19,093
I am a Pandyan warrior. I want
Arunmozhi Varman dead.

1448
02:17:19,810 --> 02:17:21,560
Why didn’t you tell us before?

1449
02:17:24,125 --> 02:17:28,750
My lord, give me twenty boats
and fifty soldiers.

1450
02:17:29,367 --> 02:17:32,034
And Arunmozhi Varman’s head
will lie at your feet.

1451
02:17:45,652 --> 02:17:47,277
That is the Pallava’s flag.

1452
02:17:48,705 --> 02:17:50,288
Periya Velaar is approaching too.

1453
02:17:51,392 --> 02:17:52,850
It's Parthibendran!

1454
02:17:58,860 --> 02:18:01,110
Salutations to Periya Velaar!

1455
02:18:01,587 --> 02:18:03,253
Vanthiyathevan! You?

1456
02:18:04,038 --> 02:18:05,038
Yes, it’s me.

1457
02:18:05,376 --> 02:18:08,042
-You? Here?
-I am everywhere.

1458
02:18:08,358 --> 02:18:10,608
I heard you died at
Parvateshvar’s hands.

1459
02:18:11,513 --> 02:18:13,471
Do I look dead to you?

1460
02:18:14,303 --> 02:18:16,386
Your tongue is sharper than your sword.

1461
02:18:16,803 --> 02:18:18,845
Test my sword someday.

1462
02:18:19,345 --> 02:18:20,761
You haven’t changed.

1463
02:18:23,498 --> 02:18:25,373
I have come with orders from Karikalan.

1464
02:18:25,763 --> 02:18:27,138
Yes, Parthibendran?

1465
02:18:27,635 --> 02:18:31,051
You must come with me to Nulambapadi.

1466
02:18:31,663 --> 02:18:35,705
The Chieftains in Tanjore
have turned traitors.

1467
02:18:36,288 --> 02:18:38,871
They are conspiring against
Karikarlan.

1468
02:18:39,830 --> 02:18:42,205
No one can defeat my brother.

1469
02:18:42,621 --> 02:18:46,215
"If anyone can defeat me,
only my brother can.”

1470
02:18:46,761 --> 02:18:48,309
Karikalan always says that.

1471
02:18:48,830 --> 02:18:51,252
He believes you must be with him
in these trying times.

1472
02:18:51,587 --> 02:18:53,525
He told to bring you to him.

1473
02:18:55,080 --> 02:18:57,955
Commander, what do you think?

1474
02:18:58,830 --> 02:19:03,496
Prince, a boat girl came with news
this morning.

1475
02:19:04,246 --> 02:19:06,996
A Chola ship has moored at
the River Thondaimaan.

1476
02:19:07,413 --> 02:19:09,080
It’s here to take you prisoner.

1477
02:19:10,038 --> 02:19:12,788
-Where is this boat girl?
-Here.

1478
02:19:22,538 --> 02:19:25,371
Samudra Kumari, do you remember me?

1479
02:19:27,913 --> 02:19:29,496
How could I ever forget?

1480
02:19:32,538 --> 02:19:35,746
The prince once sailed in my boat.

1481
02:19:36,621 --> 02:19:39,080
I’ll never forget that day.

1482
02:19:39,496 --> 02:19:41,649
Did you really see those
Chola ships?

1483
02:19:42,080 --> 02:19:44,621
-I overheard the soldiers too.
-What did they say?

1484
02:19:44,996 --> 02:19:46,871
They are Parvateshvar’s men.

1485
02:19:47,858 --> 02:19:51,043
They’ve come with the emperor’s orders.

1486
02:19:51,455 --> 02:19:53,205
This is a conspiracy!

1487
02:19:53,871 --> 02:19:55,246
Even so,

1488
02:19:55,996 --> 02:20:00,038
if these orders carry the Chola
royal seal, I must obey.

1489
02:20:01,288 --> 02:20:02,371
This is folly.

1490
02:20:05,038 --> 02:20:08,205
There are two orders one cannot disobey.

1491
02:20:08,621 --> 02:20:10,746
A father’s, and an emperor’s.

1492
02:20:11,246 --> 02:20:13,955
And he is both my father
and the Chola ruler.

1493
02:20:15,371 --> 02:20:16,163
Poornima.

1494
02:20:17,913 --> 02:20:20,205
-Will you help me again?
-Say no!

1495
02:20:22,996 --> 02:20:23,788
Command me.

1496
02:20:24,217 --> 02:20:26,550
I must go to the River Thondaimaan.

1497
02:20:26,956 --> 02:20:28,189
Arunmozhi, don’t go.

1498
02:20:28,996 --> 02:20:31,371
-I know the way.
-Hey, girl…

1499
02:20:32,080 --> 02:20:36,361
Prince, heed us. You cannot go.

1500
02:20:36,915 --> 02:20:38,500
Your life is in danger.

1501
02:20:38,941 --> 02:20:41,107
You cannot put yourself
in harm’s way.

1502
02:20:47,530 --> 02:20:52,132
Vanthiyathevan, do me a favour.
Wear this crown.

1503
02:20:54,201 --> 02:20:58,535
Oh no! How can I?
It is a prince's crown.

1504
02:20:59,115 --> 02:21:02,285
Prince, ask anything else of me.

1505
02:21:03,190 --> 02:21:06,570
It's not a request.
It is an order.

1506
02:21:06,961 --> 02:21:10,544
It’s as though you had poured
molten iron on my head.

1507
02:21:12,255 --> 02:21:14,421
One day you’ll wear a crown.

1508
02:21:15,302 --> 02:21:18,677
A Chola princess will be sitting next to you.
I shall be there too.

1509
02:21:19,714 --> 02:21:22,005
Consider this a rehearsal.

1510
02:21:34,591 --> 02:21:37,333
Well, Veer Vaishnavan?
How do I look?

1511
02:21:38,050 --> 02:21:39,466
Watch out!

1512
02:21:39,846 --> 02:21:42,637
The Chola crown has landed
on your head.

1513
02:21:43,675 --> 02:21:45,425
Keep your head safe.

1514
02:21:53,425 --> 02:21:55,175
-Poornima.
-Yes, my lord?

1515
02:21:55,508 --> 02:21:57,300
Will you ride the elephant with me?

1516
02:21:57,591 --> 02:21:58,966
I am blessed, my Prince!

1517
02:22:01,505 --> 02:22:03,319
We are surrounded by
Periya Velaar's army.

1518
02:22:16,883 --> 02:22:17,591
Prince!

1519
02:22:17,966 --> 02:22:21,091
The prison ship must return
without a prisoner.

1520
02:22:26,172 --> 02:22:28,849
The elephant has run amok.

1521
02:22:38,031 --> 02:22:41,438
Save the prince! Go!

1522
02:22:50,786 --> 02:22:51,809
Prince! Prince!

1523
02:22:52,191 --> 02:22:53,399
-Stop!
-Don't go alone.

1524
02:22:53,633 --> 02:22:54,675
Soldiers!

1525
02:22:55,779 --> 02:22:58,904
I am not the prince. Ponniyin Selvan
is astride the elephant.

1526
02:22:59,421 --> 02:23:01,315
The mad elephant ran into the jungle.

1527
02:23:02,644 --> 02:23:03,890
Find it. Go!

1528
02:23:29,558 --> 02:23:32,190
What a grand ship! So many soldiers.

1529
02:23:32,585 --> 02:23:34,296
Hey! Who are you?

1530
02:23:34,710 --> 02:23:37,544
I know many secrets.

1531
02:23:38,068 --> 02:23:41,654
I know why you are here.
I know what will happen here.

1532
02:23:44,537 --> 02:23:46,357
Prince! Prince!

1533
02:23:50,997 --> 02:23:52,146
So why are we here?

1534
02:23:52,669 --> 02:23:54,411
To imprison the prince.

1535
02:24:38,424 --> 02:24:41,715
The young tiger is the first sacrifice.

1536
02:25:26,711 --> 02:25:31,767
Glorious Kali. Grace us with victory,
Goddess Kali!

1537
02:25:46,049 --> 02:25:49,916
We will offer blood to Kali

1538
02:25:50,439 --> 02:25:54,701
We will offer blood to Kali

1539
02:25:56,195 --> 02:25:56,812
Stop!

1540
02:26:00,550 --> 02:26:01,592
Who are you?

1541
02:26:04,333 --> 02:26:05,874
Who are you? Imposter!

1542
02:26:08,701 --> 02:26:12,076
We didn’t catch the tiger,
we caught its tail.

1543
02:26:12,808 --> 02:26:15,141
We didn’t catch the tiger,
we caught its tail.

1544
02:26:55,823 --> 02:26:57,573
Brother…

1545
02:27:04,198 --> 02:27:05,740
Captain!

1546
02:27:06,156 --> 02:27:09,823
Prince, they’ve paid with their lives
for trying to imprison you.

1547
02:27:10,381 --> 02:27:13,198
Kamal Nayan, what has happened?

1548
02:27:13,573 --> 02:27:17,166
They tricked me and fled
without giving me my gold.

1549
02:27:17,622 --> 02:27:19,788
-Who?
-The Pandyan rebels.

1550
02:27:24,281 --> 02:27:25,852
Captain!

1551
02:27:52,341 --> 02:27:53,800
He is not Arunmozhi.

1552
02:27:54,420 --> 02:27:56,676
Sorcerer, look carefully.

1553
02:27:58,056 --> 02:28:01,098
I am Arunmozhi.
You can see my crown.

1554
02:28:08,511 --> 02:28:11,302
Punish me. I have failed.

1555
02:28:12,865 --> 02:28:13,896
Punish me.

1556
02:28:15,595 --> 02:28:18,012
The turban fooled me.

1557
02:28:19,178 --> 02:28:22,512
Devaralan has failed. I have failed.

1558
02:28:35,303 --> 02:28:36,012
Stop!

1559
02:28:51,928 --> 02:28:53,095
Back to the shore!

1560
02:28:57,428 --> 02:28:59,053
Ply the oars!

1561
02:29:16,845 --> 02:29:17,845
My lord.

1562
02:29:49,470 --> 02:29:50,303
Poornima,

1563
02:29:50,672 --> 02:29:52,512
The wind is not blowing.

1564
02:30:33,029 --> 02:30:33,946
The prince!

1565
02:30:52,923 --> 02:30:54,591
Kali! Two heads for you today!

1566
02:30:54,993 --> 02:30:58,326
-Hail to the Pandyas!
-Hail to the Pandyan Emperor!

1567
02:31:31,137 --> 02:31:32,220
Prince, behind you.

1568
02:31:48,928 --> 02:31:52,012
Sail towards the ship!
Hail to the Pandyas!

1569
02:35:39,100 --> 02:35:40,303
My lord!

1570
02:36:20,324 --> 02:36:22,054
O Mother Ocean!

1571
02:37:10,852 --> 02:37:13,414
Why oh sun,

1572
02:37:14,140 --> 02:37:16,847
Have you left without a word

1573
02:37:18,384 --> 02:37:21,436
I’ve sieved the clouds

1574
02:37:22,454 --> 02:37:25,616
The hearth is lonesome

1575
02:37:27,472 --> 02:37:33,315
River Ponni seeks you out.
The Chola land seeks you out

1576
02:37:36,604 --> 02:37:43,114
River Ponni seeks you out.
The Chola land seeks you out

1577
02:37:43,756 --> 02:37:44,911
What is it, Vanathi?

1578
02:37:45,849 --> 02:37:47,152
What's wrong?

1579
02:37:47,544 --> 02:37:50,172
The moon and stars seek you out

1580
02:37:50,460 --> 02:37:54,941
The dusk is all that is within grasp

1581
02:37:57,759 --> 02:38:01,148
How do I live without my life?

1582
02:38:01,490 --> 02:38:03,240
Look at me. Speak!

1583
02:38:05,053 --> 02:38:07,762
-Is it Arunmozhi?
-Ponniyin Selvan...

1584
02:38:08,558 --> 02:38:09,974
What has happened to him?

1585
02:38:11,016 --> 02:38:13,141
Ponniyin Selvan is no more,
Your Highness.

1586
02:38:15,907 --> 02:38:22,556
Heaven knows where my child is

1587
02:38:24,048 --> 02:38:28,697
Heaven knows where my child is

1588
02:38:29,470 --> 02:38:33,053
Composure in trying times is
what makes a king a true king.

1589
02:38:33,637 --> 02:38:36,178
-Control your anger.
-This is not anger. This is war!

1590
02:38:36,602 --> 02:38:40,144
-I will go to battle.
-Think before you act.

1591
02:38:41,414 --> 02:38:45,039
This is Nandini's doing.
I shall behead her.

1592
02:38:45,428 --> 02:38:46,428
Aditya!

1593
02:38:47,094 --> 02:38:50,761
She will die at my hands.
Or I will die at hers.