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AMBUSH

Land

Your tea is here.

This is the evening news.

Due to the recent storm in the Vidarbha region,

routine life is severely affected.

It also damaged standing crops, resulting in losses.

Government announces a committee to assess

the crop damage and relief package for farmers.

Due to the success of Operation Green hunt,

Maoist influence in Gondia district has weakened.

It is almost wiped out from remote villages.

Their activities are now limited to the jungles bordering Chhattisgarh

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is constantly raiding their hideouts.

They are also coordinating with the Chhattisgarh police.

[Incoherent radio noise]

ACP...

killed Raghunath in an...

Hey!

Why are you late today?

Are we doing charity?

Get lost!

I will only pay you half the wages. Got it?

In an ambush a month ago,

infamous Maoist leader Raghunath was killed.

His remains were kept in the mortuary.

Nobody came forward to claim the body.

So the police performed the final rites.

ACP Nagpure, who shot Raghunath dead,

has been recommended for an award.

Due to suspicious Maoist activities in Deori city,

the security of government offices and residential quarters have been tightened.

I have never seen you here before.

Yes. I am new here.

I used to work at the sawmill,

but the owner fired me.

-Which sawmill? -Jagatap's sawmill.

He is an asshole.

-Try Patel's sawmill. -I will.

Thank you.

Deori Police control room.

Attention all police officials.

In a police operation near Kanoli village,

two Maoist were shot dead.

One of them escaped,

search for the fugitive is on.

If you come across any suspicious person,

please inform the control room immediately.

Why the surprise visit?

You got a good place here.

The chicken looks nice.

It has been a long time, So I got something special.

-Give it to me. -Hold it.

Peel some garlic.

-Isn't it too much? -Not at all.

Just wait till you taste the chicken.

I used to cook alone for our entire unit.

Yes, I've heard.

You have a knack for collecting info.

Now you are teasing me.

Comrade.

Comrade Tilak has sent a message.

So?

The situation is tense there.

It's been a month since you came here,

they might be suspicious now.

Who?

That’s what Tilak thinks.

But you know that I am very cautious.

I am sure nobody knows about your whereabouts.

Feeling thirsty?

Yes.

Here.

Where should I keep it?

In that plate.

-Brother. -Hmm

Tilak wants you to abort the mission.

What do you think I have been doing for a month?

I am tracking ACP Nagpure,

and observing the police station.

In a few days, I figured out his daily routine.

It's difficult to ambush him here in Deori.

He only visits the police station and liquor shop.

I thought my mission was over.

But after two weeks,

I noticed a white jeep with black tinted glasses.

I got suspicious,

Someone important might be inside.

So I wanted to confirm it.

The jeep goes from Deori to Billargondi village,

and from there towards the Sirpur dam.

I thought the jeep was heading towards Chhattisgarh,

but instead, it turned back towards Dhondhara village.

Why do a round trip, when there is a shorter route?

Then I focused all my efforts on that jeep.

I used to chase the car till it went out of my sight,

and the next day I would wait at the same spot.

But it wasn't going out daily,

once or twice a week at the most.

But I was determined to track it.

Get the chicken.

I am very close to my mission.

But do you really think that ACP Nagpure would be in that jeep?

Listen Kalu.

I have a strong suspicion,

but I don't have any proof.

But what if it's not Nagpure?

At least he must be a policeman.

Who would dare to go into the jungle all alone?

He might be having an affair.

-He could also be an informer. -Yes, even that's possible.

So either he is a policeman or an informer.

We have a chance to kill either of them.

But where does the jeep go from Dhondhara?

Magardoh lies ahead of Dhondhara

but it never reached Magardoh.

I scouted that area for many days.

But I could not find its trail.

Then one day I found a dirt road going into the jungle.

It had the jeep's Tyre mark.

Hey, you!

Hey, you!

Stop it!

Didn't I warn you not to come to this jungle again?

Are you deaf?

Sorry, sir!

It was a mistake.

Should I put you in jail?

Sir!

I was only collecting the leaves.

Do you think this jungle belongs to you?

Sir,

I was only collecting fallen leaves.

Put it down!

Keep it down!

And don't come to this jungle ever!

Sir, our survival depends on it.

Bitch!

-You people will never learn. -Sir, I am sorry.

I told you to leave.

Sir forgive me, I won't come here again.

I shouldn't see you here again. Get lost.

-Please forgive me, sir. -Get lost now.

Hey you, stop!

What are you looking at?

Bastard!

Raiding that area is impossible.

CRPF already has a presence there.

You know that;

Raghunath was my brother.

Yes.

But after Raghunath, Tilak is our leader now.

You shouldn't go against his will.

I need two days,

just two days.

Pretend this feast has happened two days later.

But...

When I was a kid and Raghunath was ten.

Police killed our parents right in front of us.

Raghunath left home that very same day,

and he came back five years later.

He had a gun over his shoulders.

And he told me,

"Falgun, I have avenged our parent’s murder. "

He wanted me to study further,

so I could serve our people.

But I was adamant.

I asked him

"You had your revenge, "

"But what about mine?"

Listen!

Do whatever you want to do in two days.

I will inform them that I couldn't find you.

Deal?

But be careful. It could be a trap.

Don't worry about it.

They won't be able to catch me alive.

one cup of tea, please.

Two cups of tea, please.

Hello.

Hey!

What are you doing there?

You!

I have seen you here before.

Asshole! I told you this land is out of bounds.

Motherfucker! I will put you in jail.

Water

ACP Nagpure, please report to the Deori control room immediately

and please report your current location immediately.

ACP Nagpure!

This is an urgent message to all police officers on duty.

Please report ACP Nagpure's location immediately to the control room.

ACP Nagpure.

This is an urgent message to all police officers on duty.

Please report ACP Nagpure's location immediately to the control room.

Sir.

Commissioner sir is here.

How many years of service?

Twelve years.

Will you get a transfer with such behaviour?

Sir, I had gone to meet an informer,

So I had to keep walkie-talkie on silent,

and hence couldn't report back on time.

Why are you reporting drunk on duty?

To gain his trust...

The entire staff was searching for you,

and your turn up inebriated!

Remember, all this will be duly noted in the official records.

Hey!

Langurs are screaming.

What's your name?

Perku.

Whose hut is this?

Mine.

Who hung you upside down?

No one.

It's me.

I wanted to wash my hair.

By hanging upside down?

Because the water shouldn't fall on my neck.

Why?

What will happen?

A scorpion bit me on my neck.

If water falls on it, the venom will flare.

Asshole! Who all are with you?

They are wild dogs.

Humans call them Dhole.

They can't bark;

they whistle and communicate.

Do wild dogs whistle?

Do you think I am a fool?

Then go out and see for yourself.

The hunt is on.

The hunt for bison must be on.

Bisons are massive animals.

And wild dogs are tiny.

With a single blow of its horns, it can kill a couple of dogs.

But dogs are agile and persistent.

They are social animals.

They hunt in groups.

They whistle and identify the prey.

Then they start chasing the bison.

They keep biting him while he is on the run.

Are you making fun of me?

Shhh!

Listen to the jungle and water.

They must have bitten the hind leg of the bison.

To save himself,

he must’ve jumped in the water.

But the dogs are very good swimmers,

they must have chased him in the water.

Now he can't run,

He will take shelter under a tree.

He will cover his ass with the trunk.

Now the dogs can attack only from the front.

The wild dogs must be keeping a close watch.

Langurs must be observing everything from the tree top,

and so they are screaming mad.

It's over!

The feast is on now.

Listen.

I'll sleep here tonight.

It is fresh. I caught it in the morning.

No.

What's your full name?

Perku!

Last name?

Just Perku.

How long have you been living on this island?

I was born here.

Here?

-Yes. -On this island?

Yes.

What about your parents or siblings?

I don't have a father,

or any siblings.

But I have a mother.

Where is she?

There she is.

Where?

This river is my mother.

Is river your mother?

Yes.

Are you mad?

There are no madmen in the jungle.

This used to be a river, now it's a lake.

River got pregnant and I was born.

How long have you been living on this island?

All my life.

And how long is your life?

Twenty monsoons, Twenty winters, and Nineteen summers.

Then how did you learn all this?

What?

To brew liquor, hunt and talk nonsense.

River taught me a few things,

Jungle told me a couple,

rest I learnt.

Learnt from whom?

By observing humans!

Do people come to this island?

Yes.

They come to fish,

to cut trees in the jungle,

and gather leaves,

and to wrestle,

and kiss each other.

You are quite the character.

This is a mobile phone.

Hello Mudaki

My jeep broke down,

send someone urgently to the dam.

Perku!

Perku!

Have you read today's newspaper?

Officer Waghdhare was killed yesterday.

Yes, I've heard. What happened exactly?

He had some intel about a Maoist surrender,

he went alone and got betrayed

They pumped at least a hundred bullets into him.

Why bother about surrender? Just kill them all!

Who is responsible for this?

Isn't the government policy to be blamed?

If you want a transfer, then arrange a Maoist surrender!

Hello Mudki sir.

Yes, sir. Just a minute.

Can I get some tea today?

Just a minute, sir.

Hey Aatram, bring two cups of tea here.

-Any progress in getting a transfer?

No

-I hope you are still trying?

Yes.

-Do you really care about us?

-Why should I alone take care of our daughter?

-Even I have a job.

I have already told you to come here to Deori.

Okay.

What future does she have there?

What if the Maoist harm us?

How long this will go on?

Perku.

Yes.

This is something else.

Just a sip of it...

and you'll transcend the past, present and future,

and everything in between.

I can feel the jungle inside me.

I become a tree, I become a bird,

and the jungle speaks through me.

Believe me.

I can smell things from a distance.

-Perku. -Yes

Can you read my mind?

Of course.

Tell me who am I?

You get scared easily.

You are a coward.

Yes, I am a coward.

I get scared of darkness,

even snakes.

I fear death;

I am scared of working in a Maoist infested area.

Mr. Gunman.

Tell me who never got scared?

Who doesn't have fears?

Even I have fears.

Ain't there wild animals around?

But one needs to protect himself.

As long as you are alert,

you can drive them away.

By throwing stones or applying ash,

You can distract them.

But it is terrifying to fall asleep.

Once, I fell asleep drunk,

and the fire slowly died.

When I opened my eyes,

a big bear was sniffing me.

His deadly jaws can crush a human skull,

Then,

Lying like dead fish, I stretched my hands

I could feel something long and wooden.

I picked it,

and whacked one blow on his arse.

He whooped,

and screeched like a barking deer,

it almost blasted my ears.

He ran like a mad boar.

I chased him.

Suddenly he stopped and turned back.

I poked him with my spear.

He became furious.

I got shit scared.

I started running away, as he was behind me.

I ran for my life.

He was waiting there all night.

He only left when sunshine pinched his fur.

Perku, have you ever seen any Maoists,

They wear a uniform that blends with the jungle.

They have big guns like your long spear.

They roam in groups, like a pack of wild dogs.

Yes.

I have seen them beyond that hill six monsoons ago.

Initially, they seemed harmless,

but when their enemies came,

It caused chaos in the jungle.

Animals were scared.

Birds were screaming.

There was blood all over.

And then one day they left,

the other ones also followed.

Since then, the jungle is peaceful.

Where can I find one?

When the wind is steady, You won't see waves.

Only when you throw a stone, water will ripple.

You need to search thoroughly.

Where? Any sign or place?

A big squarish hole with two squarish cavities.

Love letters scribbled inside.

Just a few inches to sit.

Lots of people come and go,

but nobody ever stays.

Hey!

What is your name?

Chabulal

-Are you from this village? -Yes sir.

-Do you know Dandy bro? -No, sir!

Never heard such a name.

Does Vellama also live here?

No sir!

She lives in the next village;

She has two spoilt kids.

Which village?

Kusrhikhedi.

I just came from there. There's no Vellama.

Then it could be Chandagota village.

One has to take a long detour to reach there.

Do you know Rahet?

I don't know any Rahet.

Haven't heard the name before.

Okay, Sir.

-What is this? -It is a photo sir.

Do you think I am a fool?

Read what's written on the photo.

These kids write all sorts.

Read the message with your name on it.

India is yours, I am just a romantic lover, I love you.

And?

Rahet.

Sir, believe me.

There are names of other villagers, too.

-Please forgive me!

You are not the only one who illegally brews alcohol.

How dare you sell it to the Maoist?

They collect it as tax.

Oh, really?

Sir, I am the victim here.

I didn't commit any crime.

Sir, please forgive me.

There are rats everywhere here.

I am not a rookie cop.

I am a big-shot inspector.

If I shoot you, no one will question me.

Think about your family.

Sir, I will do whatever you want but please spare my family.

I am looking for someone who is looking for me.

One who wants to escape from this jungle.

and lead a peaceful life.

You'll find such a person for me.

I can arrange a meeting with someone,

who might know such a person

-I will enquire -Now you're talking.

-I will let you know. -Don't waste time now.

Sir, please spare my family.

I'll be waiting for you.

Want to try this?

-What is it? -Monitor lizard.

I am not eating that shit!

Your joints get stronger.

It gives you strength.

Who told you this?

Laambdandya

Who is Laambdandya?

A tall man with a long spear and lengthy hands.

He taught me how to hunt.

Where's he from?

Who?

Laambdandya?

He also belongs to the jungle.

What's his real name? Which tribe does he belong to?

How is he related to you?

Yes.

I will ask him if we meet again.

Are you sure about this?

Yes Sir. I am sure.

How's the taste?

Pathetic!

Mr. Gunman,

don't you appreciate flavor?

Don't eat! Throw it away!

Your saliva tastes much like Vellama's.

Sir, we are not here to meet any Maoist.

We will be meeting the middleman.

If something happens to me,

What will the police do to your family?

Just think about it!

Your saliva tastes much like Vellama's.

Now, who is Vellama?

The tanned complexion,

a little shorter than you,

scarred as if a wild animal has scratched her.

Small nose,

small breasts,

and this big arse.

Who are you?

It doesn't matter who I am.

I can even see your face clearly.

How am I to trust you?

If you don't trust me, then go back.

Hey, don't move,

or I'll shoot you!

Don't even think about it.

The one who has sent me,

is keeping an eye on both of us.

If you wish to go back alive,

then lower your gun right now.

He is looking for someone like you.

He is even willing to surrender.

But you'll have to prove your intentions.

He has a condition.

Get a 5 foot 8 inch dead body!

Have you lost it?

It is half moon today.

By the full moon,

make sure you get a dead body.

Corpse? for what?

I am not aware of it.

Bring the body, where your jeep's parked,

and alone.

I need to know more about him.

Give me all his details.

If you can't do it, then this deal is off.

Hey!

Listen!

The deal is not happening.

Most unclaimed dead bodies are of Maoists.

How many on average?

On average...

last year we did 48 post-mortems.

-48 Maoists? -Yes.

So these unclaimed bodies,

which might be of Maoists,

or anyone else

What do you do with them?

We keep it here for six months.

If organs are healthy, we use it for transplants.

Later we send it to medical colleges.

Students study them.

During the six months here,

is there any instance,

where any dead body...

-... has gone missing? -It is not possible.

We keep all records.

-Mudki. -Yes sir.

Do tribals sell their dead bodies?

Why not?

They are poor and must be needy.

Tribals believe

the spirit of the dead meets their ancestors.

and those ancestors take rebirth.

So in a way, the spirits protect them.

I was just curious.

These days you can't trust anyone.

Hey listen.

-What's your name? -Ganoba.

-Where are you from? -Hemalkasa.

-What is your height? -What?

How tall are you?

Never measured it.

Go thank your parents.

They saved your life today.

Get going now.

Jia

I have been trying to reach you,

Why aren't you picking up my calls?

-Amit.

-Do you think only you can act irresponsibly?

You misunderstood me,

I desperately want to get out of this hell,

I am trying everything possible.

Please understand me.

-Why should I always adjust?

I will fix things soon.

Give me some time.

-It is late now.

-Let's talk later.

Try this.

What is this?

Mushroom!

I hope it is not poisonous.

No.

Are you sure?

Trust me.

It makes no difference now.

Don't worry.

Did any thing happen to me?

Enjoy it.

How does it feels?

Perku.

You stay here alone in this jungle.

You were born out of this river.

You can speak the language of the jungle.

You named a tigress 'Laila',

like kids name a street dog.

I have never met anyone as strange as you.

If I am a coward,

then you are a madman.

Sometimes I doubt

if you are real or just my imagination.

Look at those islands.

This one is of Laambdandya.

That belongs to Vellama.

The other one is of Naaktondya.

I am as authentic and real,

as any of those islands.

I am a free dove in the jungle inside you.

Perku, what is your height?

How long are you?

I don't know.

I can be as long or as short as you desire.

It was a starry night.

The moon was half eaten.

Near Taltol.

Inside the trench, near the river Deer were barking.

The monkeys were dancing mad.

The big tiger of Rokasa was on a hunt.

Laambdandya,

with a long spear in his big hands,

was on the hunt for the tiger.

Who are you?

I am Raghunath.

Raghunath who?

Raghunath Potambi.

Remove your clothes and help me dress up this body

Whose body is it?

It is yours.

[Walkie-Talkie beeps]

Hello control room.

ACP Amit Nagpure speaking.

I need an urgent back-up near Butai Village.

I got information about a suspicious person.

So I went to confirm it.

In the nearby jungle I spotted an armed person.

I warned him to stop,

instead, he open fire on me.

I was forced to retaliate,

in the crossfire he was shot dead.

After checking his clothes and other belongings,

he seems to be a Maoist.

Jungle

What are you upto, Kusari?

Can't you hear me?

Why are you acting so pricey?

-I am making tea, sir.

Cat got your tongue?

No sir. Then why is your mouth shut?

I told you already.

Why are you so stubborn?

Look at your father, he wears rags.

And you can hardly make ends meet.

Still, you are such a snob!

Do you hear me?

It is destiny.

Look,

I can change your destiny.

Whatever your father and uncle earn,

I will pay you all at once.

Tell me one thing,

I've heard you have a ritual called Ghotul in your tribe.

Am I right?

They say young boys and girls live together.

They sing and dance,

and fuck openly.

Everybody sleeps with everyone.

You must have slept with the whole tribe.

Then, what's wrong with me?

I am not a whore.

You should find someone else.

But I have fallen for you.

You should control your feelings.

Okay, how many men did you sleep with in Ghotul?

You urban people won't understand,

how sacred Ghotul is for us.

You cunt!

Don't try to act smart,

Your family will starve.

You are going to regret this.

Do you think you are strong?

I will cut you down to size!

I am the guerrilla commander of Tipagarh, Raghunath.

From now onwards no city slicker will fuck your arse.

This jungle belongs to us.

From now on, if anyone hacks down a tree,

I will chop that person instead.

From today onwards, the People's Council,

CPI (Communist Party of India) Maoist-Leninist,

and the People's War Group,

will protect you.

Red salute!

Red salute!

Whenever any comrade salutes you,

you should reply with a Red Salute.

Repeat after me! Red salute!

Red salute.

Say it loudly! Red Salute.

Red salute.

You say it! -Red Salute.

Say it loudly! Red Salute.

Red salute!

Red salute! Everyone must repeat!

Red salute.

Expect a visit from Somaji's men today.

Let them come.

We are prepared.

I hate those fuckers,

they behave as if they own us.

I hope they at least bring us some cartridges,

if not guns.

Let's see.

They came empty handed last two times.

Sometimes I wonder if they even care about our group.

Since how long have we been hearing,

there is a war going on in Chhattisgarh.

There is a war here too.

We have lost 12 people in 12 months.

You and I are the only ones left who had experienced war.

How many medical camps did we conduct in the last month?

How many cops did we ambush?

How many villages are under our control?

Is our influence increasing?

We are back to square one.

What are we fighting for?

Money?

I know what you mean.

We are nothing but revenuers.

But what are the options we have?

We can't even retreat now.

Masram, you, and Falgun are the only two people,

whom I can trust blindly.

Sometimes, I wish you were a girl.

Fuck you!

We will get through this.

Looks like the assholes arrived early.

-Is everything tallying? -Yes

How many men do you need?

Four people - you, Masram, Raka and me.

Not possible,

-I need to supervise the group. -Tilak will manage it.

I am needed here.

It is Somaji's order.

You both should come.

Why such urgency?

When you meet Somaji, you ask him yourself.

Now let's get moving.

Put ropes over the trunk.

Masram.

Yes comrade.

Do you have the accounts book?

Yes.

Somaji has specifically asked for it.

Yes, I have it.

That's good.

Raghunath.

Your area ends here. We will take it forward.

You should report back to your group.

Let's go Masram.

Masram... you wait.

I have some business with you.

Masram Madavi, age 34, accountant of Tipagarh group.

You have been found guilty,

of misappropriation of funds.

You are a traitor to Red India and the People's council.

According to the laws of Red India,

you are sentenced to death.

What the hell!

I knew Masaram since childhood.

He can never do this.

You are lucky that Somaji spared you.

or else you too would be lying dead.

Where is the proof?

Is there any?

Lower your gun!

Go back to your group. No way.

I want to meet Somaji.

Lower your gun.

Brother.

Brother.

Where are you lost?

Do you remember mother?

Our parents used to argue a lot,

about who resembles whom.

You got our father's looks,

but you cook like our mother.

At least, mother gave me her flavour.

If our parents were alive,

our lives would be better.

Some of my childhood friends,

are teachers, even clerks.

And all we have is

water, jungle, and land.

-What is this? -Trunk.

Somaji won't like it.

What is the option?

Police are gaining an upper hand every day.

Please ask him,

to give us more guns and ammunition.

Give us a chance to prove ourselves.

First, give me two escorts!

Please forgive me, comrade.

You'll have to manage.

This isn't the right procedure.

Killing Masram wasn't right procedure either.

Raka.

I think he took Masram’s death to heart.

I suspect he too was involved.

Kunjam.

Tell me?

Shall I open the trunk?

Have you lost your mind?

Everything is accounted for.

What if that swine have put in less money?

And this time we haven't even tallied.

Somaji trusts us.

He won't believe that bastard.

Think.

This can go either way.

In either situation, it doesn't matter who!

He will be blamed for it.

I didn't like the way he treated you today,

You are right.

We collect taxes from contractors, liquor sellers, and businessmen.

Sometimes we loot.

Sometimes we get donations.

Who gives you donations?

Whenever there are elections,

We are paid to disrupt or keep the peace.

This is definitely useful.

How much time it will take?

Have you ever been fishing?

No, not much.

I was looking to catch one kilo of mackerel,

but instead, I caught a hundred kilo shark.

Now tell me what I am supposed to do with it?

Such a huge shark, that too in freshwater?

You are not just any guerrilla,

You are probably the biggest shark in this area.

There are many criminal cases against you.

No policeman would like to see you surrender.

My friend knows the Minister's secretary.

I am in touch with him.

Okay.

He thinks the deal will go through.

Is this Island safe?

Some fishermen might come.

The hut is deep inside.

So hardly anyone comes this far.

Wild animals might come.

That is hardly any concern.

I am used to wild animals.

Comrade.

Two women have come from the nearby village.

Sir, my husband, and brother-in-law are missing for two days.

Did they tell you anything?

They went to search for our dog.

Alone?

They went together.

Leopard must have dragged your dog into the jungle.

Were they drunk?

How can they be so naive?

Sir, please help us.

It would be really kind of you.

How do they look?

My dad is very old,

uncle is younger than him.

Both are skinny,

may be a bit taller than my mother.

Okay.

We will try to find them.

Any news about Kunjam and Raka’s death?

We have found two corpses in the jungle.

But that area doesn't come under my group.

Did I ask you whether it comes under your command?

What is the protocol?

At least one person should have escorted them.

We had information about the police raid.

Each and every man was necessary.

Did the raid happen?

No.

Two bodies were found by Perimali group.

naked and eaten by wild animals.

But the trunk is missing.

Do you understand the revolution requires money?

Yes commander.

Then you must realize how important that trunk is to me.

Yes commander.

-We are on it. -Diary.

Give me the diary.

I heard that...

two men are missing from the nearby village. Right?

Yes.

They were looking for their missing dog.

And?

You know it very well,

wild animals drag their prey deep inside the jungles.

We are searching for them.

Too much negligence does not help in the jungles.

My men are nowhere to be found.

Two tribals are missing.

and one trunk is lost.

I won't forgive your mistakes always.

By any means, get me the trunk!

Get out of my sight!

Red salute commander!

Red Salute!

Have a seat.

Have you heard anything?

We haven't heard anything,

since last four days,

Villagers think that the tiger must have killed them.

We are searching for them.

If I come across anything, I will inform you.

And if you need anything, please don't hesitate.

Don't be shy.

Keep this.

I can't accept money without working.

It's your husband's.

What do you mean?

He did some work for me.

I am just paying for it.

But this is too much.

I can't take it back.

It brings bad luck.

What took you so long?

-Where are the spices? -It’s in there.

Hurry up.

It’s all in there.

You may leave now.

-Who is on sentry duty? -Gedam.

The police bastards will be here any moment.

Let us all split up.

Otherwise, we will be an easy target.

Let's regroup after a week or two.

Till then we need to lie low.

Red Salute for martyr Gedam!

Red salute!

-Did you notice something? -What?

How come they are chasing us all night?

How have the police become so familiar with the jungle?

That too at this hour.

Remember

What?

How far does the deer of the moon lake jump?

I didn’t get you.

As far as the leopard of the golden hill.

Believe only what you see with your own eyes.

We must part ways now.

Keep this with you.

I have a spare one.

What's the time now?

The sun is out.

Then you leave for work.

Listen,

nobody should know my whereabouts.

Not even my own men.

We owe you a great deal.

Please don't worry.

I’ll leave now.

Wait.

Bring some liquor,

and any meat that you can find.

Sir, I will leave now.

Get me a clean cloth.

Yes.

Get me booze.

What are you two doing here?

Yesterday a leopard came to our village.

It picked our dog.

We were searching for him.

We found his remains here.

We just buried it here.

Can you help with this trunk?

Sure.

We owe you a great deal.

Is this deep enough?

-Can I ask you something? -Yes.

Why is the trunk locked if it has to be buried?

Do you know what's inside the trunk?

I just asked out of curiosity.

If one has to dig it to find it,

How can a lock deter him from opening the trunk?

The Lock can be opened one way or another,

but one should know where to dig.

I am cleaning the wound.

It will heal faster.

What's the time?

You were unconscious since yesterday.

Did anyone come looking?

Yesterday some guerrillas came.

And?

Mother told them nothing.

Then they left.

It's done.

Bring me some booze.

You've had enough liquor. Please eat something.

You need to regain strength.

What is your name?

Kusari.

Sit.

Will you work for me?

What kind of work, sir?

Have you seen the women in our group?

How villagers respect them!

If you join us, they will also treat you with dignity.

I am honored, sir.

but my mother only has me.

There's nobody to look after her.

Become an informer, then.

How?

You just have to keep an eye on the police.

If someone is conspiring against us,

you just have to inform me.

That I can do.

Go to Kurshikedi village.

You'll find a person there.

Rahet.

Give him this money.

Tell him,

he will get further instructions soon.

If he refuses,

just threaten him a little. He will take it.

Can I ask you a question?

What?

Whose dead body was it?

I told you it was your dead body.

What does your department think?

We don't have any records.

We don't even know your height.

Informer came to know that you were missing,

Maoists think you are dead.

So, I am officially dead now?

Now, Let me ask you a question.

Who was that girl at the ruins?

How are you?

I got your lunch.

Any news from Rahet?

He has a customer for the goat.

Kusari, you saved my life.

Come.

Why don't you sit?

Kusari, the food is delightful.

You cook really well.

Sir...

Listen Kusari,

No need to call me comrade or sir anymore.

I will soon be a free man. Just like you.

I am leaving all this behind.

Let's hope things work out.

It will sir.

Get a 5 foot 8 inch dead body!

Have you lost it?

It's half moon today.

By the full moon,

Make sure you get a dead body.

Bring the body, where your jeep's parked.

Kusari, I feel so relieved.

You have done a lot for me.

I don't know.

I am not sure.

But, I think I have feelings for you.

I am in love with you.

Don't get me wrong.

I want to marry you.

Are you crazy?

I am not interested.

Don't worry about your mother.

We will take her along.

We won't leave her behind.

Are you shy?

I will keep you happy.

-You have my word. -This is wrong.

This is all wrong!

What's wrong with it?

Why don't you listen to me, Kusari?

Please try to understand me.

Listen to me!

Look.

Whatever might happen tomorrow,

we should be one today.

You misunderstood me.

I was just doing my job.

Bullshit!

I know what happened to you.

I want to marry you.

And I don't want to.

Why?

Listen to me.

Try to understand.

Listen to me, Kusari.

I want to live with you.

It is too risky to let you go.

You and your mother know too much.

Sometimes we have to kill innocent people.

Do I regret it?

I try to imagine myself in their shoes.

It is terrifying.

But it is the same fear, which made me kill them.

It is a matter of survival.

It is the law of the jungle.

What about my case?

Any progress?

It will be settled soon.

Do you think I am a fool?

I've been taking this bullshit for too long now.

I am doing everything possible.

It won't be long before someone finds this den.

Someday a fisherman might discover it.

someone might end up chasing, you.

or else my men would turn up.

You won't find a safer place.

I am thinking of some other option.

I am your only option.

You don't have any alternative.

Whatever it may be, it will be better than this.

Have you lost your mind?

The moment you walk out of here, you will be killed

by either a policeman or guerrillas.

You are forgetting something.

I am already a dead man.

Nobody can kill a dead man.

What do you think,

will I let you go so easily?

What is in it for you?

Transfer?

Promotion?

Will you keep holding this gun over my head until then?

I know you are hiding there.

Throw your gun away and move out.

I don't have any weapons.

Raise your hands and step out.

Move slowly sideways.

Come forward.

Falgun?

Falgun.

Put the gun down.

I'll tell you everything.

What were you doing with this swine?

Deal.

You are a traitor.

You betrayed our own people.

Those who murdered Masram,

they were the real traitors.

It is all about money.

It was Somaji all along.

Masram was made a scapegoat,

He was sacrificed

to clear Somaji's own tracks.

What proof do you have?

The ones who killed Masram,

what proof did they have?

Did you kill Kunjam any Raka as well?

Why didn't you approach the central committee?

Somaji stands between us and Chhattisgarh.

Can you cross the jungles of Binangondi without his knowledge?

Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?

I told you.

How far does the deer of the moon lake jump?

Even after we all dispersed in different directions.

How come the police only chased me and not anyone else?

They weren't cops,

They were our own people.

Stop talking in riddles.

Do you believe me?

Tell me. Do you trust me?

No.

I don't trust you at all.

Okay. Let's go to the central committee.

Isn't that what you want?

At least put the gun down.

Will you keep pointing that gun untill we reach Abhujmar?

Don’t scream.

Keep your mouth shut.

Just be quiet.

I was wrong.

I shouldn’t have done that.

It was a big mistake.

Forgive me Kusari.

Please.

Can you do me one last favour?

I promise.

I will walk away from your life after that.

I just need this last help.

Please.

Kusari.

Kusari.

Come here.

Do you know what is inside this trunk?

This trunk holds ...

our destiny.