*Thangam May 2010 Update Archives* - Page 2

FRIDAY"S UPDATES

Sara walks inside the house interrupting the sisters' conversation. Rama and Charu say hello pretend to talk cheerfully. Sara tells them he has heard them talking about suicide. He tells them to stop thinking about such stupid things; he says that even if Karthik is angry with them, he and Ayya are lways behind them and will make sure nothing more bad happens.

Rama and Charu want to know why Karthik is so mad at them. Sara tells them not to worry and promises on Rama's head that he will protect them. Sara then apologizes on behalf of KArthik and Kula for all their wrongdoings. Rama and Charu are touched by this gesture. Sara tells them that even though he was once thinking all sorts of bad things about Ayakudi. However, the way Ganga almost sacrificed her life for his kalyanam made him change his mind. He says he will soon change Karthik and Kula's minds as well. He then asks Rama and Charu to go out with him. They all leave.

Meanwhile, Karthik runs over to Kula's house. He asks Kula why he agreed to the JC-Rama marriage. Kula explains that he say yes because he wanted to save Karthik from Ayya. Karthik doesn't understand. Kula reminds him that Muthu and Natchiya both know about KArthik and Kula's plots. Both of them were going to tell Ayya and after that, Ayya would totally hate them both. While Kula would be fine with that, he knows that Karthik wouldn't be able to bear that.

Hence, he said yes to the marriage. Now, Natchiya and Muthu think that Kula has changed his mind; they will no longer tell Ayya about Kula and Karthik. Hence, him saying yes has silenced the women and saved Karthik from his dad's fury.

Karthik is thankful for that but wonders whether they will prevent JC's marriage or not. Kula says they have time and they can come with a plan to stop the wedding soon. Karthik wonders if any of their plans will work since neither the bull nor the snake has been able to kill anyone from Ayakudi. Kula assures him that this time, their plan will work out. Kula tells Karthik that they will be pretending to agree for this marriage until the very last minute. Kula reveals to Karthik about how he and Muthu had gone to see another girl Valli as a prospective bride for JC and what happened there. Kula plans to make use of this visit but tells Karthik to wait and see how.

Meanwhile, Sara brings Rama and Charu to a jeweller's store. He introduces them happily to the owner as his sisters. Rama and Charu are very overjoyed to hear that Sara acknowledges them in public. Next, Sara buys Rama and Charu both gold necklaces of their choice. Both sisters are a bit worried about the high prices but Sara tells them not to think about the money. Then, Sara brings them both to a clothes shop and both sisters buy sari/davani cloth (2 for Rama and 1 for Charu). Lastly, they go to a restaurant. First, Sara orders sweets for them all. Then, they order food.

The sisters are very delighted by Sara's actions so far. Two minutes, the camera shows all of them eating and the sisters casting very grateful and appreciating looks at Sara. Sara too seems to be very proud and happy that his sisters are in such a good mood. Rama feeds Sara a little bit of her chappati and Charu also feeds a bit of her food to him. In return, Sara feeds them each a mouthful as well. All of them are in a happy mood...

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FRIDAY's UPDATES

Ayya tells Kula that if he wants to marry JC off elsewhere, that is fine. But, he warns Kula not to say yes to the wedding and then create problems later. Muthu asks Ayya why he is changing his mind now. Ayya asks Kula if he is looking for another girl for JC. Kula says no, of course not. Ayya then reveals that Sara had seen him go to the Myalapoor house. Sara tells his uncle not to lie; Sara says he saw it with his own eyes and even Kula's drivers also said he was at Mylapoor yesterday.

Kula gets angry; he tells the group that yes, he went to the Mylapoor house. But, he only went there to stop the previously arranged wedding b/w JC and the other girl. He reminds everyone that they all knew that he and Muthu went to see the other girl. Kula then tells them that the Mylapoor person was pestering him about the wedding so he decided to go there and tell him face-to-face that the marriage was off. Kula then turns to Sara; he sharply tells Sara that if Sara wanted, he could have come in and asked what was happening yesterday at Mylapoor instead of jumping to conclusions.

Ayya asks Kula to calm down. Ayya apologizes on Sara's behalf; he tells Kula that Sara was young and got suspicious without thinking through. Muthu interjects now and says, "let's do the engagement now since the elders of both families are here." Subbu and Natchiya feel that now is not the right time since Ganga is not here; as such, they all decide to do an informal tamboolam exchange and then have a big engagement ceremony later. Kula is unhappy but pretends to be happy. Rama and Charu also look very unhappy. Everyone else is happy.

Ayya asks Sara to say sorry for suspecting his uncle. Sara says he will apologize a 100 times over but he is happy that he brought his uncle over. Now that the engagement is fixed, Sara says no one can stop the wedding. The tamboolams are exchanged and Charu and Rema are both watching unhappily. Kula fakes a happy smile while everyone else is rejoicing. Subbu thanks Kula but he tells her there is still a lot to do; save the thanks for later. Kula turns to leave but Ayya insists he stays there for a feast. Subbu, Natchiya and Muthu leave to do the cooking. Ayya aslso leaves.

Kula and Sara are left. Kula tells Sara that while he has grown up, he shouls still mind his buisness. Sara tells his uncle that he grew up thanks to his uncle. He tells Kula that while he managed to lie and escpae from trouble today, he cannot always do that. Kula gives a sly smile and leaves.

Next scene...
Ayya is sitting on the swing. NAtchiya comes with grapes and after some dialouge, both of them sit and eat the grapes. JC walks in then and talks happily about the kabbadi competition. Ayya and Natchiya ask him what he feels about the wedding. JC says he is totally ok with the wedding and tells them that he will always listen to Ayya because he has full trust in him. Ayya and NAtchiya are touched and Ayya feeds him some grapes and wishes him best of luck for the kabbadi match.

After JC leaves, Ayya and NAtchiya spend a minute or so praising JC. Ayya then tells Natchiya to ask Rema whether she is interested in the marriage as well. Natchiya questions why they need to do that; Natchiya says that Rema is Subbu's daughter and she will surely be okay with this. Natchiya tells Ayya that we will only hurt our respect in her eyes if we ask her; it will seem like we are doubting her. Ayya agrees with that statement and both continue to eat and chat about other topics.

Last Scene...
A guy in an auto goes around town announcing about the Kabbadi competition. The whole town goes tot he Kabbadi grounds. Meanwhile, JC and his team are discussing about the opposition and how only some people on the team play well. JC tells his team that we cannot underestimate the competition. He gives a pep-talk and his team is all ready to go out there and win.

Meanwhile, the other team is introduced. They are talking about how their best player got injured and are wondering who they should take as the 7th player. Someone suggests PAsupathy and the team leader says no way. Next thing you see, PAsupathy is wearing sunglasses and is riding a rented bike. He pleads with the team leader and gets a place in the team. The team leader for the opposite team also gives a pep-talk and tells them to buck up and perform. This is because the other team has a super performer called JC. The other team is also ready to win!

Competition starts and everyone is there watching. Ila is wearing a nice green sari and eating peanuts. Manga tries to take some peanuts form Ila but she refuses. Ayya is the VIP for the event and gives a speech about how even is there is competiiton, we must remain united. Ayya then annouces that the winning team gets a 10 pavan necklace and the winning team leader will get whatever he desires from Ayya. Both teams are facing off...

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(I think the opposite team leader- forgot his name- is going to be the one who Rema will marry! If he wins, he can just ask Ayya for Rema...)

Friday Update

Ayya asks KArthik if he has helped Kula. Both KArthik and Ila have a very guilty and scared expression on their face. Ganga looks hurt and suspicious, NAtchiya and Muthu both look away. Karthik starts to promise that he didn;t do anything but Ila stops him from making a poi satiyam. Ila interrupts ans tells Ayya that her husband is a good guy; he's as innocent as a baby and he hasn;t spoken with Kula in ages... Rama and Charu and Ganga look a bit angry at Ila's excuses. Ayya yells at Ila and tells her to stop answering for her husband. Kartik says she is speaking out of turn because of her paasam and tells his dad to forgive her. Ayya tells his son that his actions seem like he also knew that Kula was the culprit. Ayya then yells at his son for covering up for his maama and says that he suspects that his son was helping Kula with his crimes.

Karthik says "Naana? Satiyama..." and Ila again stops him from completing the promise. Ila tells Ayya that everyone is falsely accusing her dad and he has done only small mistakes. Ayya gets even more angry and asks if attempted murder is a small mistake. Ila gives the excuse that both Ganga and Subbu are still alive so there's no harm done. Ayya raises his hand at Ila in rage and she stammers saying that there is no proof or evidence that her dad is the culprit. Ila says she wants to stop him from making a wrong decision. Ayya gives her a push and she stops talking in fear.

Ayya then goes to Ganga and asks her what she feels should be done to Kula. Ganga says that they have to convince Kula that the Ayakudi family is not his enemy, that Subbu is also like his sister. Ayya as usual agrees with his daughter. Ganga continues by saying that they should make sure Kula doesn't do any further harm by making him change his mind. She says they have to make him change his mind about harming Ayakudi. Ganga tells her dad to question Kula before making any decision.

Ayya orders Karthik to go bring his mama to the panchayattu in front of everyone. He then informs everyone there that hiding someone's wrongdoing is wrong as well and they would all get punished appropriately. Ayya goes inside the house and everyone outside is looking guilty (Ila is sobbing softly) except Ganga, who has a scared/ angry look on her face.

Kula, meanwhile, is talking business when KArthik drives over urgently in a car. KArthik yells to Kula to catch his attention; Kula dismisses everyone else and goes to talk to KArthik alone. KArthik says that Ayya knows the truth and has asked him to bring Kula to the panchayattu. KArthik wonders now what to do and is amazed that his mama is still so calm; Kula is standing and thinking. KArthik says he too thought of something; he tells Kula that they can run away from this town in the car. Kula says that he is not a coward to run away from problems. Kula takes an aruval from some guy working in his plantation; KArthik is afraid about what will happen. Kula says he will see who wins; Kula or Subbu.

Meanwhile, Ayya is walking an thinking. Ila walks over and asks him if he wants anything to drink. Ayya tells her he doesn't want anything and asks her what she wants. She says she wants a varam from him; Ayya says she can ask anything except asking to spare her dad. Ila says that is what she wanted; she pleads that even if Ayya wants to punish her dad, would he please give her dad a very light punishment? Ayya warns her not to interfere and tells her he will give the necessary punishments regardless of the fact Kula is his wife's brother or her dad.

Everybody is gathered at the panchayattu. Ayya's family stands to one side and the crowd on the other side. Ayya arrrives and sits down. Kula and KArthik arrive and stand on the opposite side.
Ayya tells the crowd that Kula is here as the accused.

Ayya then questions Kula; he says that the cow handler and the snake handler have both confessed the truth to him and asks if Kula wants them questioned in frot of the crowd. Kula says no need and readily admits that he was responsible for both murder attempts. Ganga, Subbu, Natchiya and Muthu all look shocked. Karthik looks guilty and Ila starts crying.

Ayya asks Kula why he tried to kill Subbu and Ganga. Kula says bluntly that he dislikes Subbu and her family. That's why.

Ayya asks Kula why he dislikes them. Kula says that Subbu has ruined Natchiya's life (en thangachi vazkaiya pangu poda vantha).

Ayya asks Natchiya if she feels the same way. Natchiya denies that and talks about how great Subbu is. Kula tries to interrupt but NAtchiya continues by saying that Subbu is like her younger sister. She tells her brother not to use her as an excuse to harm Subbu. Nathciya says harming Subbu is like harming her. NAtchiya starts to tell her brother that she is so ashamed of him when Kula yells, "Natchiya!" Natchiya falls silent.

Kula says he doesn't care f the whole world accepts Subbu; he won't. Kula says that it doesn't matter even if his own sister doesn't care for him. He still thinks of her AND ONLY HER as his sister. NAtchiya is his only sister and Ayya's only wife, he declares.

Ayya yells "Kulasekara!"
Kula yells back "Ayya!" Kula asks what his punishment is. Ayya says he could have gone and killed Kula for harming his family but he didn't. Ayya orders Kula to ask for forgiveness from everyone in the Ayakudi family.

Kula refuses. Kula says he accepts that his mistake but he refuses to apologize for them. He tells Ayya to do whatever. Ganga and Subbu look shocked; even Ayya is taken aback.

The other elder asks Kula why he is so stubborn about not accepting Subbu. Kula says that is how he is and he won't change or beg for forgiveness.

Nobody knows how to respond to this. The other elder asks Ayya what to do. Ayya asks the crowd what they feel. Most people either say take him to the police/ court or cast him out of town completely (make him eat by himself, not set foot in the town or meet anyone). Muthu is ashamed and starts to cry; Ila is boiling in anger and sadness. KArthik looks angry and upset too. Even Ganga looks upset as everyone keeps talking all at the same time.

Kula yells at them to shut up and everyone falls silent. Order resumes once again. Kula says now that everyone has spoken, what is the decision. Ayya now asks his family what they feel but says regardless of what any one person feels, Kula will get punished appropriately. Ayya first asks Natchiya.

Natchiya says that Kula has to accept Subbu as his sister in front of everyone or she will disown him publically as her brother. Kula looks at Natchiya in shock, Ayya looks at Kula in shock; Ganga looks up in shock. Kula looks a little upset but then he composes himself, looks away and starts to smile...

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