Pained by constant criticism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi arrived here in Chennai to cool off by participating in a special episode of Vijay TV’s “Adhu Idhu Edhu”, which witnessed the return of Sivakarthikeyan to the show in order to host this special episode.
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The Tamil UnReal Times correspondent James Pandu brings you the transcript of the show:
Sivakarthikeyan: Hello and welcome to Hindware Italian Collection vazhangum Adhu Idhu Edhu. Indreya Nigazhchiyil panguperubhavargal Pradhamar Thiru Manmohan Singh avargal mattrum Thiru Rahul Gandhi avargal!
(A huge round of applause as Rahul Gandhi and Manmohan Singh walk in. Manmohan Singh folds his hands in a “namaste” position and walks to his seat as Rahul Gandhi waves to the crowd so vigorously that a ring falls off his fingers, which Mani Shankar Aiyar promptly bends down to pick up and place back on Rahul’s finger)
Sivakarthikeyan: Vanakkam thalaivargale! Indreya mudhal suttru – Group la Doopu. Ippo unga munnadi varaporadhu patthu aadugaL!
( A herd of sheep walk in, with loud bleats of “Mehehehehehehe” – 9 of them in white and 1 in black )
Sivakarthikeyan: Buzzer-ai yaaru modhala amutharaangalo, avanga thaan indha group la doopu yaaru enbathai sollanum!
(An excited Sivakarthikeyan’s expression freezes into shock as Dr.Manmohan Singh sits calm and still, whereas Rahul Gandhi is seen rubbing his chin, thinking of an answer)
Sivakarthikeyan: Ada paavingala! Seringa, Rahul ayya, neengale sollunga!
Rahul: Siva, it’s not important who is the dupe in this group. The real issue is, how is the group being chosen? Are the common sheep being involved here? Female sheep need to be empowered! The RTI is a game-changer – it can be used to find out where these sheep came from.We need to transform the system!
Sivakarthikeyan (removing his hands, that covered his face): Seringa, Pradhamar ayya, neengale sollunga! Indha group la dupe yaaru?
Dr.Singh: I have been seized of the matter that there is a dupe in the group. I condemn this in the strongest terms and would like to say that if we all work hard, we can bring the dupe to book at the earliest.
Sivakarthikeyan (stunned for 5 seconds, then speaks): Okay, mudhal suttrula yaarume jaikala. Ippo namma irandaavathu suttrai vilayaaduvom – “Siricha Pochu” !! Idhu Ippo unga munnadi namma play panna pora scene – paarunga!
(As the lights go off, a giant TV screen unfurls and the footage of Karagaattakaaran begins playing. Goundamani is seen asking Sendhil to buy 2 bananas.)
Goundmani: Onnu indha irukku, unnonu enga?
Sendhil: Adhu thaan anne idhu.
Goundamani: ADEIIIIIIIII !!
Rahul Gandhi (holds his stomach and bursts into laughter): Hahahahahaha!
Sivakarthikeyan: Hehehe! Rahul Gandhi 20 seconds-kullaye sirithuvittaargal! Pradhamar aiyya sirippaara illiya enbathai paarpom!
(The footage continues. Goundamani repeatedly asks Sendhil for the 2nd banana. The crowd grows hysterical with laughter as Kovai Sarala joins Goundamani in questioning Sendhil. The laughter, however, weans away into pin-drop silence, as all eyes turn towards Dr.Manmohan Singh – Dr.Singh is seen sitting still like a statue, with remarkable calm, not batting an eyelid and looking right into the eyes of Goundamani and Sendhil on the TV screen. As Goundamani is seen asking Sendhil one last time, about the second banana, Sivakarthikeyan is seen keeping his face very close to Dr.Singh’s and looking towards him from Dr.Singh’s left. In utter shock, he slowly turns towards the screen, with eyes bloated and mouth wide open, even as Dr.Singh right next to him, continues unabashed and sits like a piece of wood, even with Goundamani seen screaming “ADEIIIIII” and chasing Sendhil down the street. The audience gets up and gives a standing ovation, as Sivakarthikeyan informs Dr.Singh that he has won the round. Dr.Singh offers a hint of a smile, raises his thumb towards the audience)
Dr.Singh: Theek hai!
Sivakarthikeyan (going back to the arena): Okay! Irandaavadhu suttrai jaithavar Pradhamar Thiru Manmohan Singh avargal! Moondravadhu suttru – Maathi Yosi. Indha suttrai modhala vilayadaporavar Pradhamar Thiru Manmohan Singh avargal!
(Dr.Manmohan Singh walks to the arena, as Sivakarthikeyan is all set to question him. Siva sets the timer for a minute.)
Sivakarthikeyan: Pradhamar ayya, your time starts now! Eppdi irukkenga?
Dr.Manmohan Singh (stands still for 5 seconds, before a bell rings)
Sivakarthikeyan: Sorry, Pradhamar ayya, 5 secondukkulla neenga badhil sollala, so indha suttra ungalaala jeika mudiyaadhu! Adutthu, Maathi Yosi vilayaadapordhu, Thiru Rahul Gandhi avargal!
(A charged-up Rahul waves to the audience vigorously, as his ring falls down again. Mani Shankar Aiyar duly arrives to pick it up and put it back in his finger. Rahul rolls his sleeves and stands in front of Siva. Siva sets the timer)
Siva: Your time starts now! Neenga indha varsham Pradhamar aavengala?
Rahul Gandhi: RTI is a game-changer, Siva!
Siva: RTI na enna?
Rahul Gandhi: The system needs to be opened to the common people!
Siva: Endha system?
Rahul Gandhi: Women need to be empowered!
Siva: Adha eppdi pannuvenga?
Rahul: Rahul Gandhi has seen tremendous energy in the youth of this country. It is his wish to involve more and more youth!
Siva: Eppdi involve pannunvenga?
Rahul: Rahul Gandhi’s main purpose is to open up the system and modify its structure – everyone needs to be involved.
Siva: Endha structure aa patthi pesarenga?
Rahul: Women are the backbone of this country.
Siva: Endha country?
Rahul: Rahul Gandhi wants to make India the number 1 manufacturing destination, even better than China!
Siva: China va?
Rahul: I have passed the RTI, I have passed the Lokpal
(A loud ting sound is heard as one minute lapses. The crowd is stunned in amazement, even as Siva stares open-mouthed in awe. Suddenly, Mani Shankar Aiyar arises and claps slowly, while wiping away his tears of joy. A hundred other claps follow as a thunderous applause reverberates across the studio. Siva bows and withdraws in front of Gandhi, as the latter waves vigorously to the crowd again. His ring falls down. He rolls his sleeves, while Mani Shankar Aiyar bends down to pick it up)
Siva: Idhoda namma moondravadhu suttru mudindhuvittadhu! Indha suttrai Rahul ayya jaithuvittaargal!
(Crowd applauds)
Siva: Indha nigazhchiyil irandu perum oru suttrai jaichurkenga! So, it’s a tie! Neenga rendu perum winners!
(Dr.Manmohan Singh hands over his trophy to Rahul Gandhi, takes the microphone for the first time in the show.)
Dr.Singh: I owe my success to Shri Rahul Gandhi and would love to serve under his leadership!
Fade out.