Joker (2000)

Embedded with fun as well as fiery emotion, this soulful saga delves into the ups and downs in the lives of the employees of the Royal Circus. The enterprise has been struggling and is on the verge of collapse, but the owner, the good-hearted Govindan is unable to handle the business strategies required to turn the company around. All the members of the troupe live as a family, sharing intimate bonds of love and camaraderie. Babu, the favorite of the troupe is the clown of the Royal Circus. He has been trained by his predecessor Abooka to become the perfect clown, perfecting the art of masking his sorrows behind the clown's ever laughing mask. He has been there in the troupe ever since his childhood, looking after the other children, especially Govindan's daughter Kamala. Govindan has always instilled in Babu the belief that he is to be his heir and his choice to marry Kamala. And of course Babu, deep in his heart, has feelings of love for Kamala. The twist in the tale comes when Sudheer Misra, the young son of Padmini, a former member of the troupe makes his entry into the camp. Sudheer's arrival marks the beginnings of change. He steers the company out of its crisis and gives it a new form and name as New Royal Circus. He also has his eye on Kamala and wishes to possess her. Will Babu be forced to sacrifice his love for the economic upliftment and welfare of his troupe? How will this offbeat love triangle pan out?