Selvam for Bhavani?

Metti Oli
Ramesh's proposal is heavily seconded by his father.
Manickam says, now I'm here to speak of Bhavani. It would not be proper to speak of Nirmala. Ramesh's dad asks, "What do you say to Ramesh's proposal?". Manickam says he cannot answer, only Nirmala can answer. Ramesh's dad says, go home and ask your mother and Nirmala.

The three brothers-in-law leave.

Scene at Gopi's home. Three brothers-in-law are eating. Gopi's sister/sister-in-law say, "who better than Selvam for Bhavani?" Manickam says, "Leave Selvam out of this. There are reasons." Ravi becomes stonefaced and suspicious immediately (knows nothing of Sakti).

Next scene -- Ravi goes to Selvam's store to talk. Recommends that he get married to bhavani. Selvam says he isn't interested in marriage. Ravi (!) says he himself has changed so much, why shouldn't selvam change a little?

Alagarpuram -- the womenfolk ask what happened at Ramesh's home. Bhavani sitting quietly in background. Manickam, Gopi and Ravi say Ramesh is not the right person for Bhavani.

Nirmala goes up to the terrace. Manickam waits. He relates what Ramesh said. Says Ramesh is unhesitant and determined. She says Ramesh himself broached this subject. She says she is happy with her job and daughter right now, and not interested currently. She says it should appeal to her. Not interested currently.

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Selvi
Selvi's mother is figuring out how to buy a fridge and tv by instalment payments. Selvi says that's ridiculous -- they should be repaying their loans. What loans, asks her (foster) mother. Father's debts in Sri Lanka, replies Selvi.

Call from Malar in Sri Lanka. Seems to have twins. Mother thinks she is still pregnant. When mother asks, she says she has twins! Why did you guys not even call, says Malar. Malar gives a big sob-story about how she suffered during delivery. Demands that they do seer for her new kids. Selvi says we cannot do anything because we are trying to repay our debts. Malar says they are trying to sell her home. Selvi says No -- don't permit that on any account. Selvi's mother is crying. How bad is Malar's situation. Selvi says, have some perspective. Her mother says, "Don't you care about your sister?"

Madhu comes in, listening. Says don't expect any money from me. Selvi says, why are we asking you for money? Not for me. For the house. She is disugusted. Take all my money, she says. But when the creditors come knocking, don't look at me.