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'PURAKKAYAM 25 MAY 2024, 04:16 AM'

Two ambulances have already arrived.

We're unable to see anything clearly.

The locals are saying--

Six kilometres more! Step on it!

Keep going!

Go fast!

We've informed Pampadi. They'll start soon, sir.

-Has the NDRF been informed? -Yes, yes.

Are the NDRF team at the spot?

Get the rope from inside.

Okay, sir.

Put whoever you can in the ambulance and get going.

People at the back! Move away!

Stop, stop!

Come on, lift.

Push! Push!

Watch the hand.

Push!

♪ O serpent that strangled the forest breath ♪

♪ Beware, an elephant stands guard in these wilds ♪

Careful, careful!

Adarsh, over here!

Come here.

Don't go yet!

There's one more person.

Sir, look over here...

Sir, please look. I'm sure my child is underneath.

Don't worry, son.

Get the ambulance.

He's not conscious. Hold the head.

Bring the ambulance! Over here!

Help me, please...

Oh, dear...

-I'm under this mud... -Is anybody there?

-We're the Fire Force. -Please help me, sir...

There's someone in there.

Sir... he's responding.

-Move this. -My leg is stuck, sir.

Move it to the side.

-Don't fall inside. -Slowly.

Careful, slowly.

-Brother... -Oh, no!

Don't be scared! We're the Fire Force.

Are you alone?

Is there anyone else with you?

Open! Pull it!

-Sir... -Brother...

-Breathe... breathe... -Watch out!

-Slowly... -Move this.

Don't be scared...

Careful, careful...

Don't pull...

Your hand...

Hold on.

Watch the hand, careful.

Up, up!

-Brother, watch your hand. -Careful with the legs.

Pull me up.

Sir, sir...

I'll be back, sir.

SIR!

Sir! Inside the jeep...

Sir, look...

Oh, swami!

Swami Sharanam!

Swami, don't sleep.

Yeah...

Please listen.

Our MGR,

Sivaji Ganesan,

Rajinikanth...

Kamal Haasan, Mammootty,

Mohanlal...

-Suresh Gopi... -Which Suresh Gopi?

Our Union Minister, Suresh Gopi.

Swami, do you know how

they rose from stars to superstars?

Because we paid money and cheered for them!

Oh, Swami, it was the fights!

Those epic fights!

Palani Swamy.

Stunt by...

Palani Swamy.

-Have you heard of him? -No, man...

We had two teams in Madras back then.

One was Thygarajan Master's team

and the other was Palani Master's team.

Do you know how many heroes and actors

I've been a dupe for, oh Swami!

In the movie, 'Kadhal Paravai'--

OH, NO!

-Swami Sharanam! -Oh, no!

Where the hell are you looking while driving, you bloody!

Out to kill us or what!

Who taught you driving, huh?

Should we complain to our minister?

That's how Government things are!

So, what if it's the Government's?

You should have some ethics!

My heart skipped a beat.

But all through our Sabarimala trip, your stories told a different tale.

Enough with the bragging!

Get back into the car.

Want a black tea, Swami?

Oh! My wife had told me then itself

not to go in his junkyard car!

We should've reached Ranni in 1.5 hours.

-It has been 2.5 hours already! -Swami, I can go fast.

But I'm not, for your sake.

-Get in, Swami or the leeches will get you. -Get lost!

Sabarimala's leeches, after all!

A little bite never hurt!

Why not pack some leeches in your bag then?

So, where were we?

Ah, yes! 'Kadhal Paravai'!

Benz!

Swami Sharanam.

-Ayyappa Sharanam!

Are there elephants in Sabarimala?

Oh, dear! Swami...

Sometimes, herds roam around Ponampara area.

Just roam or will they attack us, Swami?

Elephants won't attack when they're in herds.

There are rogue ones that wander off.

You need to be careful of those.

Benz, have you seen an elephant?

-I have... once... -Hmm?

Well, no...

Have you seen a tiger, Benz?

That I've seen.

On the calendar.

Lord Ayyapan sitting on top of a tiger.

Cut the teasing, Swami.

-You! -Ouch!

Swamiye! Sharanam Ayyappa!

-Ayyappo! -Swamiyee!

-Swami Sharanam! -Ayyappa Sharanam!

Swamiye!

Ayyappo!

Ayyappo!

Swamiye!

O God!

O Goddess!

♪ Do your eyes begin to glisten? ♪

♪ Is your heart drifting somewhere far? ♪

'THUDARUM'

♪ With a bundle of stories ♪

♪ Down a quiet lane in the soft breeze ♪

♪ A time once lost will return ♪

♪ Soft laughter will fill the air ♪

♪ A gentle touch will carry the story forward ♪

♪ Do your eyes begin to glisten? ♪

♪ Is your heart drifting somewhere far? ♪

♪ Sweet memories, timeless and true ♪

♪ Forever engraved in the core of my heart ♪

♪ Sweet memories, timeless and true ♪

♪ Forever engraved in the core of my heart ♪

♪ With warmth and solace in your gaze ♪

♪ Did you come near, ever so softly? ♪

♪ Like moonlight embracing the rain ♪

♪ Did you melt into my soul, ever so tenderly? ♪

♪ You are my earth ♪

♪ I am your sky ♪

♪ Like stars in the night Our little ones shine ♪

♪ The time we walked together ♪

♪ A world of wonder, branching into countless paths ♪

♪ Do your eyes begin to glisten? ♪

♪ Is your heart drifting somewhere far? ♪

♪ With a bundle of stories ♪

♪ Down a quiet lane in the soft breeze ♪

Oh, dear!

Come on Agent X, let's go!

How come you're late?

So, what if I'm late, man?

I would've just taken an auto.

Why take an auto when you've your own car?

Car?! This thing?

This is poop cult!

World certified poop cult!

Come on.

Poop cult?!

Come, get in.

Swami Sharanam!

Pavi, why do you have such cheap words in your dictionary?

-Poop cult?! -Nice, no?

Who came up with it? Ah, leave that.

Do you know how many great men's bums have graced this car?

And you call it...

-Where are you? -I can hear you...

Where's your Benz?

-Give him the phone. -No.

-Mom, you're on loud... just talk. -Benz!

Why did you cut my call?

I didn't, my dear Lalitha! I'm driving.

So?

Your daughter is full of mischief.

She bought a phone for Google Classroom and what's she googling, huh?

When I looked, she was under the sheet,

and going hee-hee, tee-hee!

Hee-hee, tee-hee?! What's that?

I was about to catch her red-handed, but she escaped to the bathroom.

So I locked her in. Let her remain there!

Benz! Mom is mad!

Your...

Your dad is the mad one!

What's this? Stop troubling my child.

Just keep quiet!

I'm not the troublemaker.

Your daughter is!

Hello?

-Hello? -Hung up... She hung up.

What's she talking about? Is it true?

Ah! How do I know?

You also don't know?

Where's everyone?

Did they clash and break up?

Because it's our mother,

we can't be too sure.

Back, back, back...

Back, back...

-Okay! -Help me you, dog!

Get lost, you dog!

Naz! Come here! Here!

-Come here. -You!

Hey!

I bought you such an expensive phone.

Benz!

When I call, neither father nor son picks up.

-I was in the hostel, Mom. -Door... door!

-So what? Can't call back? -Benz!

I had gone for a shower.

Shouldn't your family know where you are?

I was coming here anyway.

Nice sari.

Hey, Karup. Come in.

Help me... help!

I'm trapped!

Benz...

Benz!

The kids have learned all the mischief from you.

All cut from the same cloth!

How is that possible, Benz?

-Fed up! -Come, come.

Don't go. Please...

Oh, my mother!

Please give way, Mundakkal Shekhar!

-Thanks! -Hey, hey!

What's this hee-hee, tee-hee business under the sheet?

Me?! Hee-hee, tee-hee?!

Just get lost!

What's the point in saying that?

Where'd you find this character, Benz?

You know, she is a cringe fest lady.

Crunch?!

I meant your wife is cringe!

She's the real psycho of Madampalli!

I'm the crazy one when I say something!

Got that boy a phone,

neither will he call or pick up my call!

And that girl!

Daddy's princess! Reels Queen!

She has no time to read a book.

Everyone's trying to fool me.

But you are the fools. Idiot!

What's it now? What happened?

They're kids...

Oh, no!

Oh, no! My pot!

Leave that. I'll speak to her.

-What about this? -I said I'll speak to her.

Let's go out and eat.

-Really? -Yes.

-Let's go. -For real?

What meets the eye is real.

Yeah, right.

Aha...

The food is tastier when we sit outside.

Am I right?

Benz, give this.

Pappadam!

Ask!

-About the hee-hee, tee-hee? -What?!

-Dear... -Yes?

-Everything will be good until it's not. -For whom?

Instead of giving her a one tight slap,

you're quoting MT Vasudevan Nair?

I was just saying...

Dear...

At your age, you'll feel all this.

Feel what? You've seen the world,

then why are you like this, Benz?

-Bloody dirty boomer vibe! Ugh! -I've seen...

but your 'crunch' mother hasn't.

This world is your wrestling ground, right?

Your body's all muscle!

Shame there’s none in your brain!

I was such an idiot! He said we'd eat out and I fell for it!

You may stumble in love,

but never skip a chance to love.

Who said so?

Kamala Surayya.

You can love... but don't get trapped.

Who said so?

Your father!

Father and kids want to keep a dog.

-But no one can be bothered to feed it. -Correct!

Why can't you, huh? Go on!

At least you go out and eat.

If you sit here, they'll make a fool out of you too!

♪ Whose arrow soars through the air? ♪

♪ Brushing here, grazing there ♪

♪ The elephant trots around, full of play ♪

♪ As light dances, I see the mountain rise to life ♪

♪ A sweet song carried by the Tamil breeze ♪

♪ Hear the little cuckoo sing its melody ♪

♪ Oh, how lovely you are! ♪

♪ A heart as pure as can be ♪

♪ My dream, my life ♪

♪ You are my everything ♪

You! GO!

♪ O precious flower, like a mirror in bloom ♪

♪ You bloom in joy across the courtyard’s light ♪

♪ Oh smiling breeze, fluttering butterfly, little one so sweet ♪

♪ You lie nestled in the shade of the treacly mango tree ♪

♪ O little birdie, You are the tender shade that embraces me ♪

♪ Like honey dripping from a cupped leaf, You flow into me ♪

♪ Your touch woven with quiet solace ♪

♪ Come, come along ♪

♪ Come along this way ♪

♪ With wings born of a dream ♪

♪ To wander the sunlit paths ♪

Get in! Go to your classes!

♪ Like light drifting through the day ♪

Where are you going, Maniyan?

Benz bro! I went to buy some stuff for the workshop.

-Is Kuttichan there? -Yes, you coming?

What, man? You'll look ugly without a head!

-Keep it on your head. -Right, bro.

Rest in peace, bro!

Go, go!

Step on it and go, man!

-When did you get back from Sabarimala? -Last night. Swami Sharanam.

-What's this? -I'll ask you when I need it.

Maniyan...

Which group?

Neelathamara.

Neelathamara, as in blue lotus?

Just upload it here too.

Your lotus.

♪ In the corner of the yard, on the green grass ♪

♪ Shall we sit, side by side, with love and laughter? ♪

♪ Oh, my sweet pearl-eyed deer With no quarrels between us, dear ♪

♪ Shall I remain, my gaze fixed upon yours? ♪

♪ Like a soft petal, Two hearts will entwine ♪

♪ These tiny moments of love Will bloom into rainbows ♪

♪ The sky above, with eyes wide open Stands still in wonder ♪

♪ As the hues of our laughter Adorn the walls of our little home ♪

-What's wrong with my family? -Who's that?

WHO'S THAT?!

Nah... it's not that.

Make sure to bring my sacks back.

Come on, let's go.

♪ As the sun graces the morning sky ♪

Enough! Only four people!

Hey! Hey, you!

No Hans inside the car!

Nothing else to do or what? Just sit at home, no?

You just have to say something, no?

Just call me, I'll come.

-I have Uber. -Huh?

Uber!

-This shakes a lot. -Why, your Uber doesn't shake or what?

Nope.

♪ In the season of new blooms When petals brush against us ♪

♪ Why does your heart flutter so? ♪

Touch that beard and I'll chop your hands off!

Who's got a problem with your beard?

You’ll shave it off when I say so.

Who has a problem with this beard, huh?

I'm not shaving.

Don't!

Who's got a problem if I keep this beard, huh?

♪ A heart as pure as can be ♪

♪ O precious flower, like a mirror in bloom ♪

♪ You bloom in joy across the courtyard’s light ♪

♪ Oh smiling breeze, fluttering butterfly, little one so sweet ♪

♪ You lie nestled in the shade of the treacly mango tree ♪

♪ O little birdie, You are the tender shade that embraces me ♪

♪ Like honey dripping from a cupped leaf, You flow into me ♪

Move, will you!

There's someone inside, a lady.

This is for men.

-Come out! Been forever. -Will she come out soon?

Thank you.

Were you taking a shower?

You also go.

Someone's inside.

My husband.

♪ To wander the sunlit paths ♪

♪ Like light drifting through the day ♪

♪ Come, come along ♪

♪ Come along this way ♪

♪ With wings born of a dream ♪

Get lost!

♪ To wander the sunlit paths ♪

♪ Like light drifting through the day ♪

It's a token of our happiness.

Keep it.

Alright, click.

'KANNAGI NAGAR, CHENNAI'

Anbu...

Master.

Do you want sugar?

I'm your fighter, Master.

I don't have sugar problem.

Is that so...

Anyway, good.

Luna.

Here you go.

Sugar tea.

Uh, oh! Master!

Hey Benz!

Hello.

Greetings, Master.

Dear...

Tell me, Master.

I haven't heard from you in a few days.

Super busy, huh?

Not like that, Master.

Always on the move!

Ilavaras is here with me. Should I pass the phone to him?

Hey Buddy, Benz!

How are you, Ilavaras?

I'm good, man. Just came to check on Master.

How's Lalitha?

She's good. Pavi's friends are visiting us today.

She's busy cooking for them.

-Hey, convey my regards to Pavi. -Sure.

-Here, talk to Master. -Convey my regards to Sumathi and kids.

Thanks, buddy. Wait a minute.

Master...

Benz,

that medicine Lalitha gave me last time,

it's finished.

Oh, is it?

If someone's coming over, can you send some?

Sure, Master.

I feel like seeing you.

Master...

Whe... when are you coming?

I'll come soon.

Okay, Master.

Oh wow! What a kickass car!

-Hey, Kiran, don't touch it. -Whose car is this?

Black Ambassador!

Vintage!

If I'd known you were from such a well-off family earlier,

I would've loved you a bit more!

Hi!

Uncle, is this Mark 3... 2...?

Mark 1! It's Mark 1!

-What's your name, son? -Mark 1.

I mean your name.

Oh... Kiran.

Uncle, can I sit in the front seat?

Of course! You're the one who should sit in the front. Get in.

Hey, you get in the trunk!

Poop cult, eh? Will give you one!

-Come in, man. -Suit yourself.

Damn his bag!

Ready.

My granddad used to have an Ambassador like this.

-Really? -For real.

But he sold it for scrap.

What an idiot!

I wish I was born as your son, Uncle.

Wasted!

Kamal Haasan!

Mammootty!

Uncle, are these actually original?

Of course!

Did you notice the frame above Mammootty sir's photo?

-Who's that? -He's our Master. Palani Master.

Fight! Fight! Absolute knockout!

You mean, the stunt, Uncle?

Haven't you told them these stories?

Never ever!

He never said anything, Uncle.

See the swag of Kamal Haasan, the Andavar!

Which movie was this?

Hey, which movie is this, with Kamal Hassan sir?

-Vikram! Vikram! -Yeah, Vikram.

Lokesh's Vikram?

No, director Rajashekharan sir's movie, the old one.

-There's another Vikram? -Our Anbu's movie.

Yeah, yeah.

They are little kids, after all.

Bloody hurricane!

Lit!

You slayed it, Uncle!

Nah...

Aha, straight to the dining table?

-Sorry! Be seated! -What's going on?

It's chill, Uncle.

-Are you alright? -I'm okay.

-Wasn't on purpose, no. -Come on, eat.

Can't I lean back on this chair?

No, you can't. You will fall.

-Just budge over, you elder brother! -Bring that plate.

Serve them pappadam.

-PAPPADAM! -Is it the same curry always?

-Hey, all of you, eat up. -Please gimme some rice.

-Can I have some vegetables? -Of course, you can!

Right away...

Here's your mango curry. Have it.

Can't he hear the phone ringing?

So irresponsible!

-Eat up. -Oh, I didn't bring the kichadi.

Forgot it.

Okay, eat up.

Carry on.

You look nicer with a bit of chubbiness.

You can practically roll instead walking!

There's a dog waiting outside.

-What happened? -Nothing. Will be right back.

-Take that dish. -Do you need anything else?

Coming!

Just... make it quick!

Kids... they are having lunch!

Huh?

-Coming... I am coming! Wait! -Who is that?

Who's that?

Start the bike! Start the bike!

To the beverage.

Go!

-Okay, start. -I thought it's also coming.

Wants to come to the liquor shop.

OH, one full bottle.

No need, one pint will be enough.

Just take a decision, man!

Brother, don't stress me out. Let me think for a second!

What's there to think about? It's not a wedding proposal!

Okay, do one thing, get us a one litre bottle.

Go buy it yourself!

You'd even drink it from the sewers.

-Give it here, bloody boozer. -One litre. Quickly.

Hey, there goes a wreck of a vehicle just like yours!

Wait, is it actually yours?

-Where? -Open your eyes and look!

Oh no! That's my car! Exactly.

Give it.

Gimme the bottle!

-Move aside. -Wait for me.

Don't abandon me here among these drunkards.

Slowly... watch out!

Hold on.

You know how many Ambassador cars I've driven in my life!

But this...

is this really a vintage car?

Don't fool around!

Turn the car around.

Benz wouldn’t even let anyone lay a finger on his car.

Forget that!

This isn't a car for humans to drive!

Which little devil is causing such chaos?

Oh, no! My car!

-That's your car, man! -Where's the gear?

Tell me, where's the gear! -It's here!

Ah.

Don't worry. After two kilometres, the car will stop on its own!

Shut up, you!

You said you'll drive it only up to the gate, loser!

-My plan was to stop it at the gate. -Look ahead and drive, please.

But this thing doesn't stop! It's unstoppable.

Oh, no! A turning!

An electric post!

There it goes.

See how smooth it is with a skilled driver behind the wheel!

How fast it goes!

The car is swerving!

Hold on to the steering!

How many Ambassadors have you driven?

-Plenty! -Plenty, my foot!

No wonder your grandfather sold his car for scrap!

My God, a lady!

Couldn't she have stayed home?

Stop the car, you!

Hey, man! It's Benz!

Look, there's enough space on the road for a Benz to pass!

-Not that! I mean, my father, Benz! -Stop the car!

Please don't stop! Benz is right behind us.

Don't scare me, man!

Hey, stop!

He's your father, not an elephant.

An elephant is better than my dad!

I cannot find my feet, man!

Then why on earth did you hop in?

He's the car owner! You better stop the car.

Stop the car!

It stopped!

Did it crash?

-Screwed it! -Why did you pull the steering wheel?

I was handling it!

Benz...

What the hell did you do?

-Get out of the car. -You're in the back seat, you first.

Sorry, Uncle, please don't slap me!

Go check if the bumper is still there.

What did you do, dear?

Shucks!

Enough, enough.

What if someone had gotten hurt?

Hey, no, Benz!

-Let go of it, Benz. -Doesn't seem like major damage, Uncle.

Don't waste your time, it's gone.

Ugh!

I...

-Benz bro... -Yeah.

The AC condenser took a good hit.

Oh, no!

And the lower arm is damaged too.

How long will you keep pouring money into this junk?

Sell it and get a new one.

Do I owe you any money?

No.

Then zip it!

Hey...

Not you, I was calling him.

For that parking light,

get a second-hand one tomorrow.

My car doesn't do second-hand!

-Maniyan... -I'll never do that, bro.

Go and rest in peace, bro.

-I will get this done. -Keep clinging to this old car!

Kuttichan, enough being bossy! Bend over and remove that bolt.

-Benz, take a sip. -No, I'm good.

-Come on, just one drink! -Nah.

Fine, I'll have it myself.

Shaji, go give him a drink. Let him feel better.

Go and speak to Benz, make him understand.

Damn! Pick up the phone!

Let go of it, Benz. Kids these days are like that.

I lost my control, Shaji.

Try calling him once again.

Come on.

Hey...

when did you come back?

-Just now. -Come upstairs.

Hey, Pavi...

where are you, son?

Benz bro!

I've secured the bumper with wire for now,

will weld the clamp tomorrow.

Hey, when we send... sound... as message...

how do we know if they've received it?

When they say they received it.

Idiot! Don't make me look an idiot!

Like I need to! Check if the blue tick appeared, bro!

-What? -Blue tick! It's blue in colour!

So clueless!

Pavi, my son...

let it go, please.

In the heat of that moment... I...

Sorry, dear.

Where are you, son?

I am sorry, dear.

Why are you being so egoistic?

Just reply to him.

Even with all our strength combined

we couldn’t move that car an inch!

But those kids drove it at a speed of 110 km.

So, obviously the car would crash, right?

If something goes wrong,

-Uh, oh! Master! -I'll give my car to Benz.

Hello Master, tell me.

Benz, this is me, Ilavaras.

Master has left us...

Oh, no!

Oh, Murugan, my lord!

♪ O, my beloved ♪

♪ If not you, who will hear my cry? ♪

Let me also come with you.

I... need to see him one last time.

You've always seen him with a smiling face.

♪ Whose shoulder will bear the weight of my words? ♪

Let that be your memory...

forever.

♪ You were the light in my eyes ♪

♪ The path beneath my feet ♪

♪ You bore me with grace ♪

♪ Like a bird perched on your shoulder ♪

♪ Your love stood tall Like a sheltering banyan tree ♪

♪ But now that you are gone Where shall this bird find a nest? ♪

♪ Your love stood tall Like a sheltering banyan tree ♪

♪ But now that you are gone Where shall this bird find a nest? ♪

Benz...

What happened, Uncle? Why are you crying?

♪ Your love stood tall Like a sheltering banyan tree ♪

♪ But now that you are gone Where shall this bird find a nest? ♪

Hello.

Kuttichan, did you get the headlight for my car?

Um... Wh... what happened to Master?

Master wasn't well at all.

After COVID and everything his health deteriorated.

Moreover, he preferred to stay alone always, right?

Please take your medicines on time.

Take care of your health.

Okay.

What's wrong with you?

Not feeling well?

Nothing, nothing.

-Why the police station? -Let’s just stop by for a moment.

Why did you bring me here?

I need to go home.

-Did you cause any trouble, Siyachan? -No, Benz, not at all.

Yes, sir. You may leave.

Shaji...

Shaji, what's the matter?

Oh, no!

Don't panic, Benz!

I'm trying to sort it out. Just give me some time.

-Sir... -Huh?

Sir, we haven't received your contribution for Sudheesh's sister's wedding.

-I'll pay it, don't nag me! -Okay, sir.

Damn! I shouldn't have asked!

Good morning.

Kuttichan, stay still!

Stop beating around the bush and get to the point, Shaji.

Sir, if you want, you can definitely help us.

He literally punched me in the eye

before running off!

So, me 'wanting to help you'

isn't going to be that easy!

Wasn't that rascal working in your workshop?

Huh? Wasn't he?

I'm asking you, wasn't he?

He joined me just to learn the work, sir. Right?

Oh, really? Is this what you've been teaching him?

Smuggling marijuana?

Whoever smuggled and whoever helped, will all be screwed.

This has been going on here for quite a while now!

Sir, that's my car.

Who the hell are you?

Sir, I'm Be… Be… Be…

Be! Be! Be! What are you, a chicken?

Shanmugham.

Where's your taxi permit?

Huh?

Who on earth gave that junk car a taxi permit?

Sir, it's only for local rides--

Uncle...

where have you hidden that pest?

Sir, I am Siyachan, a driver.

It's your sister's wedding and you're still here?

Sir, I am Siyachan, a driver.

Yeah sir, I have to go.

-Sir, -Come in, man!

See this brat grinning in the photo?

Yes.

He's got eight or ten drug cases against him in Kottayam and Thiruvalla.

Marijuana...

-Sir... -What?

-Sir, if there's any fine, I can pay it. -Oh, no, thanks.

Sir, he'll pay.

Can't you understand what I'm saying, Uncle?

You can't understand, huh?

What's this fool standing here gawking at?

Sir, about my sister's wedding...

-So? -My leave...

-Your sister's wedding, right? -Yeah.

You can go the day before.

Wait for the Inspector to come.

You may go.

-Sir... -Go on...

-Sir... -What, man?

If needed, I can talk to the CI.

I'm the one who seized that junk of yours lying outside.

When the Inspector isn't here, I make the decisions.

Didn't I explain everything to you clearly?

Now, all of you can leave.

-Sir.... I-- -No, Benz. We are screwed.

-Yeah, you're screwed. You may leave. -Okay, then...

So then... we'll leave and come back later, sir.

Okay, sir.

You shouldn't have done this to me, Kuttichan.

Well, when I took it to Kumbazha to replace the park light, it wasn't available.

So he offered to take the vehicle, fix it and return it in the morning.

So, I thought...

How did it go, Benz bro?

I thought... really...

What did you think?

What did you think, huh? Tell me!

Hey, hey!

You can't yell in here.

Go outside.

-Sir. -There's no point waiting here.

Sir, it's not me, but she...

-Sir... -No way, man!

-What? -Sir, leave...

No can do!

-Sir, my car... -No can do!

-Sir... -Damn his car!

-Sir... -He won't do, brother!

Sir... Benny sir...

Please tell him, sir.

Enough, stop it, bro.

-Whatever! Just get lost! -Sir...

Oh, Benz...

how could that son of a gun do this to us?

You, I and our car... everything is screwed!

I once had a Math teacher.

Whenever we were waiting for a free period, he'd show up out of nowhere

with the toughest questions no one could ever answer!

We couldn't answer and he'd make us stand outside the class, humiliating us.

Which school did you study in for that?

Little Flower UP School, Ranni.

Is that what you're bothered about now?

My car is gone!

There, there! They're over there!

Benz! Maniyan is at his house in Thiruvalla!

Let's go nab him, come on.

Come.

-His house is a bit further from here. -Today is his last day!

His bike is parked over there.

But not sure if he's there.

If he's there, I'll shove weed down his throat and set him on fire.

Weed is very expensive, don't make such offers!

Oh, such a long walk!

Even if he's hiding in his mother's womb, I'll drag him out.

I've heard this line before, but with a bit more punch.

Hey, Maniyan! Come out.

Oh, God! Isn't that the film star, Thilakan?

Huh?

-What's the matter? -Isn't this Maniyan's house?

What?

Ah, I mean... Maniyan's, is this his house--

No one should even mention that scoundrel's name here.

He is dead!

He is?!

Yeah, he swallowed weed and bit the dust!

Brother, we're from Ranni.

It was this poor man's car, your son used to smuggle cannabis.

The cops said they'll let the car go

only if we hand him over.

So... Maniyan's father,

how about doing the noble thing and ratting him out?

Aha! So, you want me to betray my own son!

After ruining him with booze and weed, now you've come looking for him?

Get lost, all of you!

-Oh, wait... don't get mad. -Don't you dare set your foot here.

Come! Whole family is on weed!

We must speak politely to those who visit our home.

I wanted to set your workshop on fire!

Oh, this guy has made my life unbearable. I'm fed up!

-Hi, Maniyan's mom... -Yes?

My car, please help me!

Damn you, bloody scoundrel! Get out of my house!

Benz, come back!

Hey, you!

Both you and your car will rot in hell!

-Do you want water? -Hicc...

I'll get it now.

What?

It does not have a permit.

How can I release a car without permit?

We can arrange the permit, sir. Please give him his car, sir.

I won't release that rascal's car even if he manages to get a permit!

Hiccups?

It's because of tension.

-Bend over and drink water. -Huh?

-Bend and have some water, it'll go away. -You please leave.

-It hits me just right. -Huh?

It works for me.

Try it.

Sir...

How many kilos of weed did you find in the car?

Shouldn't I be telling the court about the kilos, Laly?

Yes, that's enough.

Right?

Laly was just asking.

Laly may go.

Jai Hind! Lal Salaam!

What happened?

What?

-Benz... -Be quiet.

-Sir... -Stay there.

-Shyam sir. -Yes?

Sir, is there any need to make this such a big case?

It's because he got beaten up.

There was barely 500 grams.

Come closer.

Just pay him and settle it.

Go on.

Sir, I am Siyachan, a driver.

It was Idukki Gold, Pillaichan.

I'm Kuttichan.

Oh, right, Kuriachan...

Where do these guys even find it?

Why can't we ever find some?

You'll need to shell out money for the car or it's impossible.

Shaji, come with me.

You wait.

-The pocket's about to rip, Shaji. -Stitch it up somehow, Laly.

From what Laly gathered here,

there was only less than 500 grams of weed in the car.

Moreover, these morons have no right to seize the car

if it’s under 850 grams.

Right? Also...

He's sitting there and scheming to screw us over.

Don't mind him.

Right?

Let us make him shell out some cash

and settle this problem.

What say?

By cash... how much do you mean?

Cash... not so much.

So...

10000 for the inspector.

Then 8000 for this chimpanzee who seized the car.

No need for 8000, 7000 is fine.

Finally, for Laly.

And me, I came with Laly.

Not going to pay a single paisa!

If you receive a video call from someone claiming to be

a police officer, CBI official, or a judge, do not respond--

-Listen. -What?

Your money in the Post Office chit fund, right?

Yeah.

Any way to get it soon?

Benz...

Absolutely no way to get it!

I won't give you!

Anything else?

Can you give me our daughter's chain for time being?

HEY BENZ!

What? How?!

Do you see this?

Your workshop guy did it.

Sheer luck that it wasn't my eye.

First, you bring him.

And do whatever the hell you want with the car.

Sir, please don't be stubborn like small kids.

I won't return it, Shaji.

Sir, we are trying to trace him.

Sir, sir... it's a poor old car.

Just come to our side.

It's Laly's word. We can settle it outside, as required.

No chance, Laly. I already told you.

Why do you've to keep repeating it?

But sir...

YOU!

Oh, no! Where'd he come from?

What the hell are you doing?

Are you stupid?

This is a police station, not your wife's house!

That is evidence!

What evidence, sir?

We know everything. You wouldn't do this to rich people.

-We also need to live. -Let it go, Benz.

I'll decide what I should or shouldn't do!

I wanna see how you make a living with this scrap!

Well, since I am born, I will live too!

Show me how you'll live!

Don't you dare do that!

How dare you teach me, you dog?

-Benny sir! -I take care of my car like my own family.

Even if you beg me,

don't think you can take it from here.

It'll just rot away into rust here!

You don't know who I am!

-What did I do? -I’ll drag you in as an accused too!

Let's go, Benz! We can wash it later.

Kuttichan, my car...

Come on.

Please cool down.

Get inside the car and sit.

Someone switch on the AC.

Benz! We're somehow trying to patch things up

and you come with your washing and spa time!

Have you any shame?

Or any sense?

-Or any talent? -Hey, hey! Stop it.

We were trying to pay and get the car--

I'm not paying a dime to get my car.

Fine! I won’t say a word!

Then it's best you forget the car.

Shut up with your nonsense!

Is this what we brought you here for?

Shut up?! You better understand one thing...

I don't think you're ever going to get that car back.

-What's he saying, Kuttichan! -He'll get it.

NEVER! They'll strip the parts and sell it for scrap! You watch!

Be quiet, Laly!

You've been spewing nonsense for a while now!

You're gonna keep running in circles here like a ceiling fan for this car.

How about some porridge?

You think you’ll get your car back by lying some beaten-up plantain?

What!

Such a fool you are.

Who would trust that Maniyan except you?

Oh, Lord Murugan...

Did he call?

Yes, in the morning.

Did he ask about me?

He asked about the car.

What did you say?

I said it's done for.

I knew that Maniyan was trouble the moment I saw him.

Where are you going now?

My heart feels heavy.

Oh, no! Is it an attack?

Shut up, will you!

Bloody attack, it seems!

My car...

What if they sell it for scrap?

I'm going to the station.

They should sell it.

Just think it's for the best.

You and your damn car!

Bro, why sport that beard and act like a softie?

Just fold up that dhothi, twist your moustache

and go smash their guts into pulp.

Just look at you, scared out of your mind!

The entire system is a mess!

Just keep driving, Vinu.

Then let me tell you something.

You do one thing,

go to that CI's house and meet him in person.

And just bow down and hype him up a bit.

He's a praise-junkie!

Attention seeker.

-Really? -He'll release the car on the spot.

The others are just duds.

Anyway, what's the point?

Kids in school get porridge and lentils,

but prisoners get chappathi and chicken.

The entire system is a mess!

Just shut up and drive!

-A monarchy would've been better than this. -Blaming the system!

Benny sir, I finally found the files.

I'll take a look, keep it there.

Aren't you going for the wedding?

Waiting for Sir to get ready.

Shyam sir.

Can you get me that summons

with the wrong address?

Let’s turn it into an order.

-Are you coming from the wedding venue? -Yeah.

How was it?

It was great.

Very big set-up.

Aren't you going?

How can I?

I've been searching for files since evening.

-I'll go tomorrow. -Sir?

What's the point going tomorrow, sir?

To eat that stupid sadya?

What's it?

Shyam sir.

What do you want?

About my car...

Sir, regarding my car...

can you go and speak to Benny sir?

You just go and meet that Inspector.

-What? -Go and meet George sir.

That's better.

George sir...

Oh, dear.

Sir?

George sir?

Hm?

What's it?

Sir, I came to get my car released.

Which car?

The black Ambassador lying outside.

Mark 1. KL 03 L

4455.

One minute.

Hello.

What's your name?

-Eh? -My real name is...

Shanmugham.

But people call me Benz.

Are you a thug?

Hey, no...

Will you hit?

Come sit.

Sit down.

What's this case about?

Sir...

Um... sir...

Sir, I've been caring for that car like

it’s my own child for the past 20 years.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think

that boy would cheat me like this.

I...

I swear on my heart, neither I nor that car have done anything wrong.

It's the truth, sir.

I’m not leaving until I get the car.

That car is my livelihood, sir.

I don't understand anything.

Which boy?

Why have they seized your car?

Who seized it?

Sir... Benny sir.

-Benny? -Yes, that sir.

Shyam...

This hasn't been entered into the system, has it?

There was nothing worth entering, sir.

What's this, man?

Do one thing,

you only take that car from the yard and hand it over.

George sir has taken care of everything.

Sir, I can take it myself.

Sir, hear me out. Just a minute.

Sir, I don’t let anyone else drive my car.

Sir, please listen to me.

Sir, no one else drives my car.

Sir, you need to bring it to the middle.

Yes... Sir!

Sir, slowly...

I'll take it, sir.

Benny sir, be careful.

Sir... sir...

A pothole...

Sir, slowly...

Sir, please don’t take it to heart.

Sir...

Don't be angry with me.

What about Maniyan, sir?

You needn't bother whether we found him,

killed him or buried him.

Sir, my keys!

You wait there!

Sir, I cannot hand over the car.

Eh?

-You wait. -Shyam, do as I said.

-Okay, sir, -I'll be back.

He was putting on a cheap show here this morning.

Ego can stay in your head...

-Right? -Yes.

Don't try to shove it down anyone's throat right now.

Sir, please listen to me.

Give me the keys.

Give me that key.

Sir, please!

You take your car and go, okay.

-Sir... -Go on.

Okay, sir.

Thank George sir, man!

Thanks.

Welcome.

-Lalitha, I got the car. -Thank God!

I'm at the station now.

Hope there's no problem.

-No problem. -Okay.

Hey Benz, son!

You may sleep.

Can you come if I hire you for a ride?

You're not busy now, right?

Sudheep, to get to Sudheesh's house,

you turn right from Erumeli and go up, correct?

Yes, as soon as you reach the church, you can see lights on the wall.

It's our PC's sister's wedding near Erumeli.

Can you drive us there?

Okay.

Cars are meant to be driven, sir.

I'm a pufferfish when I'm drunk.

You need to get me home safe, alright?

Yes, sir.

Benny.

Aren't you coming?

For the wedding?

Is that sir coming too?

Of course!

How did you get this ridiculous nickname, Benz?

Sir, people call me that because of my obsession with this car.

As per my SSLC book, my name is

Shanmugham.

Are you an Ilaiyaraaja fan?

Sir, it gives us the hope to live.

What about your family, sir?

My wife passed away 5 years ago.

I have one daughter.

Mary.

-What about you. -I have two, a son and a daughter.

Smart!

-Hey Benny! -Hm.

Did you sleep?

-You rascal! -No.

Let it go, Benny.

After all, we are on our way to a good event.

-Right, Benz? -Yes.

Attention, art lovers, guests here for the food and to give gifts.

Park in that gap.

Our blessings to the couple, Jayshree and Varun who are tying the knot tomorrow.

Look over there, Dad.

-Come on, Benz. -No, sir.

I don't know anyone.

Benny, you know, right? Come on.

Get out.

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

Sir, my keys! I'll tell Sir about this.

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

You've come for an uninvited wedding, just eat and go.

Sir.

♪ Let the flute hum sweet ♪

♪ Let the drums roll loud ♪

♪ Let the tabla beat ♪

♪ As the city shores sway in a drunken trance ♪

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

Kisses my, dear brother...

Benny, you pig!

Super, man! Super!

♪ Beneath the sky’s vast silken dome ♪

♪ Who offers a silver goblet of moonlight? ♪

♪ Amid the endless rush ♪

♪ Who shapes fleeting dreams into shining gems? ♪

♪ Beneath the sky’s vast silken dome ♪

♪ Who offers a silver goblet of moonlight? ♪

♪ Amid the endless rush ♪

-Sir... -What were you doing?

Let's go, sir?

You were full on dancing.

I was simply dancing with the kids.

Do that Mammooty's step.

Sir, let's leave, please, sir.

Do it!

-Sir, please tell him. -Do it, man!

♪ Come, whisper a song to my ears Come, behold the empty fest ♪

-Let's leave, sir. -Today's my day! You shut it!

Come on, do it.

Rascal!

You go, we'll come. Got some work to do.

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

You!

Leg!

How dare you put your foot on the car with your shoe on?

So? It's not a temple, right?

-What? -It's just a car, not a temple!

-Aha! -What "aha"?

Are you looking for trouble?

If you're looking, I’ll give you some.

-Huh? -If you are, I'll give you!

Well, I'm not looking...

-Neither am I. -Then, off you go!

How dare he put his foot up like that!

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

♪ On this tranquil night Bring forth the sounds of music ♪

♪ Oh, bring them forth! ♪

Hey, you!

Wake up!

Let's go?

I was tired.

-My keys? -I'll give them to you. Come.

Dineshaaa, my son!

Let's go?

Walk!

Come on!

It's itching...

Same here!

Come on, son!

-Shall we go? -Yeah.

-The keys. -We're not going to Ranni.

Then?

Sudheesh's cousin has a farm.

We need to go there.

Got some things to do over there.

What was the name of the place?

Purakkayam near Panchalimedu.

-Ah, Purakkayam. -But sir...

that's really far.

It's close to Erumeli.

It's close by, man.

I've a school ride tomorrow, sir.

This is also a ride, man.

We'll be back tomorrow morning.

-Right? -Yes.

Go and wash your face.

Hey!

Don’t go around saying you drank arrack with police officers.

I'm retiring next week.

The juniors will have a field day with me.

He won't tell anyone, sir.

But you're not the one retiring.

I am, right?

No one bothers to help the bride's father!

Everyone only cares about themselves.

Worried about the wedding, eh?

So what if I am?

Come soon, you fool!

♪ Come running, oh dear! Come jumping, oh duffer! ♪

-Come on. -Coming.

Jump right in, Sudheesh!

Yes, sir.

Get in, Benz.

-Let's have some arrack! -Listen...

-You can keep the stuff in the boot. -And what? We sit in the boot and drink?

Just shut up, you colossal idiot!

♪ Cha thum... cha thum... cha thum... ♪

♪ Cha thum... cha thum... cha thum...♪

Sir, it's jum tha jum...

Jum tha jum...

♪ Jum tha jum... ♪

♪ Jum tha jum... ♪

Listening to his songs

makes you feel like life's worth living, doesn't it?

Sir, we had a master,

a stunt choreographer named Palani Swamy.

He used to always say, "Before shooting a good fight scene,

listening to an Ilaiyaraaja song is like a dose of hope."

Really, who are you, man?

I'm just an ordinary guy from Pathanamthitta, sir.

-Really? -My dad was from Kambam

and my mum was from Pathanamthitta.

After they passed away,

I ended up drifting into the film world.

Went to Madras,

joined this Palani Master, and became a fighter under him.

A fighter? You?

In which movie?

I've acted in about fifty or sixty films, sir.

Really?

Then what are you doing parading around in this car now?

Well, sir, there was this huge accident

during a Tamil movie action shoot.

And...

Anbu, who was like a brother to us, our teammate...

he died trying to save my life.

It became a big problem, court case and all.

The union got involved,

and Master couldn't get work anymore.

They disbanded the team

and I ended up coming back here.

And Master gave me this car for my livelihood.

That's why it means a lot to me, it's full of memories.

So, it's one big tragedy, huh?

Let it go. Condolences!

Sir,

-how about a small peg, eh? -Leave it, man!

Someone tells you a sob story, and you focus on drinks?

What a pain you are, man!

Hey...

-Does your car always heat up like this? -No.

Hasn't this thing cooled down yet?

From now on, if it happens again,

just ask for help from this loser.

He's an auto-mobile engineer

who turned cop, thanks to a stroke of bad luck.

Right, bro?

-He started under me in service. -Sir.

Smart fellow.

-Sir, shall we go? -Oh, absolutely.

Let's go!

-I'm ready! -Eh?!

-I'm ready, ready. -Hey...

-Benny sir... -From here on, I'll be driving the car.

Benny sir, step out. No one else drives my car but me.

Oh, really? Wasn't it your own gang that smuggled cannabis in this car?

See, George sir, Benny sir is stirring up issues again.

What's the matter with you, rascal? What’s got you squirming?

Got an itch I can’t scratch, sir.

And the only way to fix it is to drive this car.

A spin in this car will fix it?

-Yeah. -But sir...

Sudheesh, go with him.

-Sir, no way. -He's pestering because he got attacked.

I won't allow.

Don't stress me out, man.

Nobody else can drive my car.

The gears need a certain knack, sir.

Hey! Hey!

-Hand over the keys! -Step out, sir.

Better hand over the keys!

Or I'll douse your crappy car in petrol and set it on fire!

Please get out, Benny sir.

What's happening there?

Must be some festival on the hill, sir.

-No, Benny sir... -Aha!

George sir,

-Yeah.... -George sir, please tell him...

Benz...

start the car.

We’ll ask as we drive along.

Sir, please don’t take it to heart.

All okay now?

Thanks, George sir.

♪ O serpent that strangled the forest breath ♪

♪ Beware, an elephant stands guard in these wilds ♪

Hey, does my face look less swollen now?

Hard to say, your face always looks like that.

Hey, driver!

Come on, have a small peg. It'll warm you right up.

I don't drink while I'm driving, sir.

Also, I usually don't allow anyone to drink inside my car.

Oh great, so from now on, this legacy will continue!

All the best!

Let's turn this car into a bar on wheels.

Stop being such a pest, man!

Sudheesh...

Isn't it left here?

Whoa!

He's asking if we should take the left turn!

If we take this route, can we catch that festival?

I don't know, sir.

In that case, turn the car left.

First, we'll check out the festival

and then we'll go for drinks.

Sir, this route is risky. The car won’t make it through.

The car will be just fine! Turn!

Sudheesh knows this forest like the back of his hand.

Right?

Come on, Benz!

Sir... sir... this...

Just get going, bloody driver!

Easy! Get going, Benz.

Drive, man! After all, it's all make-believe, son!

Enough with the slow motion, step on it, driver!

Scratched!

Sir, this isn’t a Jeep you can just step on and go!

It's an Ambassador car.

Then steer carefully and scrape your way through it!

Sudheesh,

two more kilometres from here, right?

No idea.

Then why do you walk around with such a big moustache?

Sir, but you...

Waste!

Sir, do you really want to sit in this forest at midnight and drink?

Whether we drink or not, that's for us to decide.

You drive the car, moron!

Don't talk rubbish!

Man, even Innova cars easily move through this route.

We've travelled this way plenty of times!

Sudheesh, call your cousin and check

if the plantation path leads to the festival.

Whoa!

Amusement park! Water ride! Get going, get going!

Sir...

How are we supposed to cross this stream?

With four wheels, just go!

-Sir, the car won't go through! -It will.

Just drive. Wow, nice!

Water will get inside the car.

Driver, drive through the water with a splash! Spray it like a fountain!

Come on!

Floor it, driver! Let the car fly!

Keep going.

Move forward.

Sir, you'll have to walk now.

This car can't go any further.

Walk? How's that fair?

Didn't we hire a taxi to get there?

It's just three or four kilometres more.

Four kilometres?!

Didn't you say two earlier?

Sir, this isn't right.

If water enters the silencer, the engine's done for.

This car’s never even been through a flood.

I can't do it.

-What happened? -If you need, hire a Jeep.

If you're walking, I'll also walk with you.

What nonsense!

Now, you'll stop the car only where I say.

Sir, if you're about to cause a scene, I can do that too.

So can I!

My patience has its limits!

This isn't working.

You've been acting like you own the car!

Who are you trying to scare?

The cops?

George Sir, you understand what I say, right?

Listen Benz,

isn't Sudheesh's sister's wedding tomorrow?

You've met his family, haven't you?

The father, mother, aunt...

such simple people.

Huh?

It was only after he got this job

that the family finally had some stability.

So imagine how important this wedding is to them.

Right, Sudheesh?

Ever since we arrived,

Sudheesh's phone has been buzzing non-stop.

While boozing, he told me about it.

Apparently, the girl

had a boyfriend.

A relationship since her college days.

Now,

that the wedding is near,

he just barged into their house and started threatening

saying he'll sabotage the wedding.

While we, men of honour, are still sound and alive,

he dares flaunts his bloody arrogance!

We were talking to him and managed to take him to the rubber shed.

But the boy's a bit too clever.

He has...

some footage of the girl in a compromising position.

I was just talking to him the usual police way.

But during the conversation,

Sudheesh's father lost his temper and committed a mistake.

When Sudheesh pleaded with us to save his father,

what could we do?

Shouldn't a cop stand by another cop?

Huh?

I thought of handling this without informing you...

but you'll find out anyway.

This car...

will tell you.

All we need is for you to stand with us.

Just turn a blind eye.

Huh?

In the boot of this car

is that son of a gun's body.

HEY! What the hell did you just say?

Let me finish.

Just a help!

-Hey! You driver! -Benny, don't let him go.

I can return this car to the station just as I took it.

Move away.

Bloody dog!

Come here, you.

Let go of me! -Come here.

Let go of me, Benny sir!

If you resist,

there will be one more body buried in the forest today.

This isn’t new for us, we’re veterans in this game.

We will kill you too.

Benny...

start the car.

♪ The silent grey herd stands still ♪

♪ The scorched earth burns beneath me ♪

♪ My springs have dried, I mourn ♪

♪ Above my fading curves ♪

♪ Night blankets me in fear ♪

Sudheesh, get out.

Hey, Sudheesh!

Son, come on, step out.

Hold it.

Keep it steady!

Don't get blood on your hands.

Oh!

WHO'S THAT?!

Who’s that along the forest path?

Bloody pain in the neck, move the car, you loser.

Who's there?

What are you doing inside the car in the middle of the forest, huh?

Why are you hiding?

What are you up to?

'THUDARUM' (To be continued)

What's up with him? Why so quiet?

Shush!

What happened to the car?

Where were you last night?

Got hired for a last-minute ride.

Can’t you at least call, even if it was last-minute?

My head is splitting.

Give me a strong cup of tea.

If you keep piling unnecessary things on your head,

it’s bound to split!

No wonder!

Benz! Good morning!

Are you unwell?

Are you sick?

Do you've fever?

No, you don't.

Listen...

Can you give me 500 rupees?

For school.

You’re unusually loaded today!

I took it, okay.

Thanks.

Mom!

Mom, did Benz say anything?

Mom!

What?

Did he say anything?

Say what?

Exactly! He's not saying anything.

Looks like he’s gone nuts.

He has.

The moment he gets that car, he’ll go completely nuts!

Go!

Do you want some medicine?

-Do you want any medicine? -No... I don't.

Ugh! What's wrong with this dog?

Just shut up, you!

First time seeing Benz?

What's wrong with him?

Listen, where are you going?

-That too with the tea? -Huh...

Oh, dear! Look at your eyes.

Go and take a shower.

Don't go anywhere now.

Go and sleep for bit.

Why are you exhausting yourself like this?

Uncle, why is there a foul smell in this car?

-Foul smell? -Yeah.

No, there's no foul smell.

Can we open the window, Uncle?

It's really stinking.

We've been chasing you for a while now.

♪ O dark one, lord of venom You, the shadow-cloaked serpent ♪

Imagine if people found out the CCTV at a police station isn’t working!

Anyway, for our kinda work, it's better if the CCTV stays off.

Sir...

-Don't you have court duty today? -Shaji has gone, sir.

Are you drilling right into our chests?

Sir, we're almost done drilling.

Give it here, man.

Sipping tea and just chilling, aren't you!

Sir...

Hello.

Sit down.

Come on, sit.

Did you sleep well?

Hm?

I’ve been sneezing.

Probably because it was chilly last night.

It'll go away.

You should answer your phone, no?

Huh?

Do you've pressure or sugar problems?

No...

-Huh? -No.

For the past 36 years,

I’ve been popping pills.

Why aren’t you picking up our calls?

-Huh? -Sir, I didn't hear it.

-What? -Didn't hear it.

Did you seriously not hear it?

Or have you decided to pretend

not to hear it?

I'm the CI of Ranni Perunad and yet you don't...

respect me?

After all, you did take money from policemen.

-Sir? -Yes.

Benny, close that glass.

Why is he so reluctant to answer his phone, sir?

Hm?

What reluctance? Nothing like that.

He's one of us now.

Right?

Sir...

Sir, please let me go my way.

There’s no “your way” or “my way”!

There’s only our way!

But if a third person

barges into our way without our permission,

you know how we are, right?

Benny.

We'll burn you to the ground!

You and your family!

Got it?

Get going, Benz.

That wasn't a threat.

It's our decision.

Take your car and get lost!

Come soon.

Sir, we're from Thiruvalla.

What about Maniyan, sir?

You needn't bother whether we found him,

killed him or buried him.

Come on, he's our son...

why are you being so difficult with him?

How many times did I call you?

When you go on these rides, I need to know where you are,

if you’ve eaten, only then will the kids and I will be happy, right?

We don’t matter to you at all!

All I need is for you and him to talk on the phone and sort things out.

Can’t I hope for that?

Just mind your own business, Lalitha.

Only you need happiness and hopes?

We deserve happiness too, Benz.

You don't want your wife and kids?

You're actually mental!

Yes! I am mental! Completely crazy!

Why don't you get me treated?

No peace of mind!

Am I supposed to live here, always scared of you?

You also...

please don't start...

Why are you getting angry?

What happened to you?

If there's something, you can just tell me, right?

Nothing. You go to bed.

This morning, you washed your own shirt.

Why did you do that?

Did it get stained with blood, Benz?

Blood? What blood?

Some stain... I tried a lot to get it off.

Could be some stain.

Mom...

You needn't bother whether we found him,

killed him or buried him.

We'll burn you to the ground!

You and your family.

You know how we are, right?

This morning, you washed your own shirt.

Why did you do that?

Did it get stained with blood?

Even though blood was spilled,

the wedding happened, right?

Isolated rains continue across the state today.

Yellow alert issued in ten districts.

Rain warning issued from Pathanamthitta to Idukki and from Malappuram to Kasaragod.

Pavi... Pavi Shanmugham.

Look here. They write something on the register

and just take off.

Pavi? He said there was a hospital emergency and left from here.

Hey, the new-gen kids aren’t like us.

You need to understand that first.

And if he’s gone somewhere, he’ll be back in a couple of days.

If we still can’t reach him tomorrow, we’ll file a complaint at the station.

Kids these days are taking all kinds of stuff.

What was it?

They call it star, speed and all that.

They take all sorts of junk, get high and end up unconscious somewhere.

After three or four days, they sober up and return home.

This is a regular thing.

We've seen this happen on a regular basis, Benz.

-Right? -Exactly.

Benz...

Don’t walk around getting drenched in the rain.

Just go home.

Do one thing,

go meet Shyam and file a complaint.

Look, when we needed help, you stood by us, right?

Now, as you are in need of help, the police will stand by you.

My son...

What's your son's name?

Pavi...

Idukki Mar Sleeva Engineering College...

He's a fourth-year Computer Science student.

On 23rd May, 2024,

he left the college hostel on his own bike,

a Pulsar.

Red colour.

Aren’t you leaving?

Sir, that bike looks like my son's.

This bike has been lying in the yard for two or three months now.

If we get any info, we'll let you know, Benz.

You can go now.

Go on!

Why do you keep getting soaked in the rain like this?

All this trouble for whom?

Oho...

Did you go the hostel to see him?

Benz?

Listen, Benz!

I'll come with you tomorrow.

We'll go together and see him at the hostel.

No more arguments and fights in this house, okay?

Benz, everyone has...

left me standing alone in the rain.

Why does the rain hate us so much?

Dear...

Pavi...

Benz...

Benz...

Come and get me...

Like that day...

Didn't I say we need to handle his case very carefully?

Sir.

How about I move that bike from the yard?

Looks like the snake has swallowed the saint.

Huh?

Sudheesh!

Sudheesh! Son!

Someone’s here asking for you.

-What's it, Dad? -Someone's outside to see you.

Who?

Don't know. Who would come at this hour?

What are you doing here at this hour, Benz?

That too in the rain.

At least you must tell me the truth, sir.

Who did you all kill?

I don't know anything.

Ask the sirs who called you.

Tell me the truth.

Who did you all kill?

You...

Stop talking nonsense.

Leave my house right now.

Get going soon!

A massive landslide has struck

the Mundakayam, Purakkayam region at early morning today

leaving many dead and several gone missing.

Rescue operations are in full swing led by the police, Fire Force and locals.

According to the latest reports, the disaster struck around 1 AM,

leaving several dead.

Sir, watch the hand.

-Careful with the leg. -Pull me up.

Sir! Sir, inside the jeep...

Sir, look...

The latest breaking news is that

Fire Force personnel involved in rescue efforts

have found a decomposed body tied up in a sack,

amid the devastation sweeping the state.

There are unconfirmed reports

suggesting the body belongs to a man

aged between 18 and 23

and is approximately 4 days old.

Continuous heavy rain and the risk of further landslides

are posing major challenges to the rescue operations.

Sir.

Didn't you say if we bury it there,

it won't ever come up.

My hands and legs are shivering, sir.

We only have time until the post-mortem is over

and they cross-check it with registered missing cases.

We'll need to skip town.

Skip town?

Where to?

Where are Suma and the kids?

Back at hometown.

-That's good. -Huh...

Where the hell is this Sudheesh?

Give it here.

But...

I'm not getting him on the phone.

The death toll in the Mundakkayam Purakkayam landslide has surpassed 20.

Harish, the post-mortem has begun. You go there.

Yes, sir.

-What happened? -Just started.

It's a bit old, sir.

Will be a task.

Sir, Maniyan had come.

I didn't let him come inside.

The police have now informed the media that the postmortem has been completed.

The police have intensified their investigation following the discovery

of remnants of a uniform found with the decomposed body in the sack.

Sudheesh’s dad says someone came

to their house last night and took him away.

From what he said, I’m certain that it's Benz.

-What’s the deal between Benz and Sudheesh? -What heavy rain this is, sir.

What nonsense, man? Just get lost!

Damn his rain!

What's this fishy deal between them?

And where the hell have they gone, switching off their phone?

Does no one at home know their son’s missing?

Well... he’s always been a bit of a loose cannon.

His mum and sister thinks he's at the hostel.

Also that oldie, the workshop owner,

he doesn’t seem to know a thing either.

What the hell is he doing!

Oh, come on, sir, open your mouth and say something!

Don’t just stand there swinging this!

I need a bit more time, Benny.

What time...

George sir...

Sir, there’s a call from Vandiperiyar station.

It’s confirmed. The postmortem’s done.

It’s leading back to the missing guy's case from our station.

Shyam, a body has surfaced at Vandiperiyar.

We are finished!

Sir...

If anything goes south, I’ll just vanish!

How long can we vanish? We’ll have to resurface sooner or later.

Huh? We?!

Eh?

Shut up.

Where's Benz?

Couldn't reach him on phone.

What's the matter, sir?

Is she Benz's daughter?

Yeah.

Hello.

Where's your mom, dear?

Hello, I am George sir.

I'm the Inspector of this area.

I happen to know Benz.

Benz's phone is not reachable, sir.

Probably stuck somewhere in this rain.

But how long’s he gonna stay stuck in the rain like that?

Brother, come with me.

-What's the issue? -Brother...

Come, brother.

Go inside, dear.

Come, let's talk.

-Sir... -Sister...

Is this Benz’s mill?

Kuttichan...

Shaji...

No, that one is Lalitha's.

Pavithram Flour Mill.

Yeah, yeah. What's the matter, sir?

-Brother... -Kuttichan!

How's Benz relationship with the boy?

Got any issues?

Why, is there a problem, sir?

A landslide at Purakkayam unearthed a dead body.

Looks like it’s been there a couple of days.

Dead body?

The cops say it’s the boy who went missing from here.

Oh, God! Sir...

The post-mortem is done.

Now someone from the family will need to come and identify the body.

Let me go and look for Benz.

He's got plenty to hide!

We don’t know who’s right or wrong in all this, do we?

Alright, then.

-Oh, holy Mother! -Kuttichan...

What happened? Tell me!

Kuttichan...

Sir, what's the matter?

Kuttichan...

-I don’t know anything, Shaji. -Just tell me...

Oh, no!

They’re asking if there’s any issue between Benz and him.

Oh, no!

-Hey, manager... Switch on that generator.

Just shut up!

Switch on the generator!

What the hell are you doing?

Your sirs are probably soaking wet and exhausted by now.

Where...

where's my son?

Tell me he’s okay!

Before this rain stops,

I want to take my son back to his mother.

Tell me!

Come on, tell me!

I don’t know anything. I swear!

They dragged me along

saying I know the forest routes very well.

I only found out about the body once we got in the car, just like you.

After that,

they started spinning stories, involving my dad and sister.

I don’t even know whose body it is.

I swear, just believe me.

-Sir, my keys! -You wait there!

Sir, I cannot hand over the car.

Sir, please listen to me.

It's not possible to hand it over, sir.

Your habit of acting over smart in front of people

is bad for you.

Inside the car, the bloody, damn it!

Hey Benz, son!

I...

I...

I trusted you all once.

And what did you make me do?

What did you do...

Kambam isn't that far, George, sir.

-Where's my son? -Benz, listen to me patiently--

What have you...

done to him?

Listen to me.

Your son is safe.

Listen Benz, I’ve been to your house.

I’ve seen your wife and daughter.

Your son is safe, Benz.

Just listen to me!

Now I'll tell you...

and you'll listen!

Don’t act crazy. Just hear me out!

Sir, where are you?

It’s chaos here, people are making a racket.

My hands are shaking, I’m terrified!

If you don’t do what I say,

his next victim...

will be you!

You better be careful not to trip and fall,

until death.

Sir... sir!

He’s playing games after dragging me into all this!

Move away, you!

Just clear off.

Sir, everything has a limit.

We’ll break this lock if we have to!

♪ The forest knows ♪

♪ The sea knows ♪

♪ He surged ahead ♪

♪ Veered right ♪

♪ Each step, firm ♪

♪ Each strike, thunder ♪

♪ Eyes locked ♪

♪ Vengeance burned ♪

I’ve been in service for 36 years, Benz.

Over the years, I’ve done plenty of bad things,

some known, some unknown.

But I don’t regret a single one of them.

In two days,

I’ll retire from the department

with a DySP medal

and this George Sir will still be the same old George Sir!

Who are you trying to scare, eh?

Me?

If George sir has come here to see you

and if George sir is standing right here in front of you,

then let me tell you...

you’ve got a lot more to learn about me!

-HEY! - MOM!

Shut your trap!

Where's my son, sir?

Just spill the truth!

No point in shedding your crocodile tears here.

Sir...

Why did you kill him? How did you kill him? Tell me!

How can you say something so sinful, you scoundrel?

Did you do it alone?

Benny sir, no!

We’ll talk and you’ll listen!

Hear me, you bloody!

Don't hurt the child, sir!

Take that woman away!

Police make a breakthrough in the Ranni Pavi murder case.

Pavi’s mother, Lalitha, is now in police custody.

That day, when you told us your sob story...

About how someone died and you left Madras

and your film dreams behind...

And that beat-up car the old geezer gifted you...

You conveniently left out the rest.

You and your wife are still hiding a truckload of skeletons, aren’t you?

You pushed your friend off the rope and killed him, didn’t you?

Or was it his wife's idea?

I mean... Lalitha!

Were you keeping her then?

You didn’t want to carry the burden of someone else’s child!

That’s your reason to kill that boy!

YOU!

How dare you say that!

Why are you doing this to me?

The sack containing the body

was the turning point in this case.

The faded lettering on the sack...

-What was it called? -Pavithram Mills, sir.

...with the name, Pavithram Mills led the case--

Sir, isn't the police cooking this up?

HEY!

Let me complete.

Please don't interrupt. Listen, please.

That's what led the case to be transferred

from Vandiperiyar Station to Ranni Perunad Station.

That’s where the investigation into the family began.

Moreover, the deceased boy

was the son of Lalitha from her first marriage.

-Don’t say rubbish, sir! -Let me complete this!

-Don't say lies! -Let me talk!

On the day the police believe the incident occurred,

a driver from the estate reported

seeing Shanmugham and his car near Purakkayam.

I’m like this with everyone, Benz!

This is the trap I laid for you!

Lalitha, the prime suspect in the Pavi murder case, has given her statement.

The investigation is leading to the step-father, Shanmugham.

This erotic story I just cooked up,

that's all Malayalis would need.

First, they will celebrate you,

then, ruin you...

and eventually, will forget you!

From now on, I'll give you orders and you will follow.

When the girl ripened, your brother was grabbing you under the sheets, huh?

At first, you enjoyed it, didn’t you?

Did the guilt hit you later?

Did you think you'd have to give birth to your brother's child?

Well, how can we blame the kids alone?

What blood relation?

It's bloody incest!

Just confess that your father killed your brother!

You bloody!

You killed the boy because he molested her.

That's the story I'm going to spin.

And if you don't come along, I'll make sure I hand over your daughter

to all the losers in this world, to keep them busy every night!

Sudheesh, hold him!

Hey!

Calm down, you!

If you want your son, who is rotting in the morgue,

come with us.

I'll at least let you light his pyre!

Sir... sir...

Since last night...

Hey, no! Please don't click any photos.

Give some privacy to the suspect!

Sir, there’s a report saying he hasn’t confessed yet.

Do you think we’d arrest someone without confession? No!

Why are you harassing his wife and daughter, sir?

What, dear?

Why is the police harassing his wife and daughter?

Did they harass?

The accused will be presented in court tomorrow morning.

Cover his face and bring him out.

Remove that cloth from his face

and make him sit in front of his wife and daughter!

Let them also see.

Come on, walk.

Walk.

Sit there.

I said sit there!

Come on.

Hey...

Tell me, how did you kill that boy?

Hey you, scoundrel!

How did you kill that boy?

Did you hit him on his head?

Or choke him?

How could you do this?

Oh, yeah! He's not your son, after all.

Your wife and daughter have already confessed to everything.

Now, if you also admit it,

we can wrap this up.

Just confess.

Come on, do it! Okay?

Sir...

Sir!

Hey, son!

Most likely you'll lose your job!

Huh?

Harassing women and kids like this...

Are you kidding?

You asked me to bring in the media

and spread all those baseless stories about the mother and daughter!

I’ll say all sorts of things, you pig.

And look who got screwed!

A stepfather who tried to protect his daughter

from her abusive stepbrother.

He struck the boy on the head and killed him.

Stuffed the body in a sack

and left it in the forest to be eaten.

Just like that proverb,

if you sin by killing, you can atone by eating.

Well,

we killed...

and he paid the price!

Sir...

Hello.

Benz and we are no different, sir.

Today it’s him. Tomorrow, it will be us!

I know.

But I’ve gotten used to being a lapdog.

Bloody son of a gun!

Come with me, dear.

This kind of fraud won’t hold up in court, George Sir!

It's our court, after all!

Let’s see!

Hello.

Shanmugham, the accused in the Ranni Pavi murder case

and Pavi’s stepfather, is now in police custody.

A team led by Inspector George Mathan of Ranni Perunad Station

arrested him from a private lodge in Kambam.

Investigations began when Shanmugham filed a missing person report

for his son, which raised suspicions.

This led the police to Pavi’s mother, Lalitha

and subsequently to Shanmugham.

Unconfirmed reports suggest Pavi had repeatedly abused his stepsister

and that there was an illicit relationship between the two

that led to the murder.

The suspect is reported to have allegedly confessed to the crime.

Hey, what's that wound on your face?

Did the cops beat you?

Hey, you... SI, what's on his face?

Sir, it’s a wound from when the suspect was caught from Kambam.

The police didn’t do it.

We’ve got the medical report, sir.

Oh!

Is all this true?

The suspect is being handed over to the Ranni Perunad Police

for five days for further investigation and evidence collection.

-Listen... -Sir.

Bring him back exactly how you took him, not a scratch.

Sir.

Understood?

-Yes, sir. -Okay, next.

Step down and walk.

This is my story.

The hero of this tale is the one and only George Sir!

By the end of this story,

you won’t even exist for anyone to remember!

After 36 years of official service,

George Sir retires today, or as I call it, the end of me!

But even in my end,

I am proud.

No applause?

Where's the applause?

Pride in standing by the common man,

supporting him, shielding him.

Everyone says George Sir is a true gentleman.

But what is being a "gentleman"?

Who is this so-called "gentleman"?

Is he the man who locks himself

in the bathroom of an empty house to bathe alone?

No!

Isn’t being a gentleman about what you do

in that bathroom?

In that case,

George Sir can bathe anywhere,

locked doors or otherwise!

Here’s George Sir’s retirement party meal.

He send this for you.

In this hapless State,

even hitting your own mother sparks debates, with people taking sides.

It'll all boomerang back and land squarely on us!

We will be screwed!

Tonight, five or six cops

from Kottayam camp will enter our station.

You need to be here,

but not in uniform.

Sir.

What the hell from Kottayam camp now?

Enough of your rubbish!

You’ll retire comfortably as a DySP with your pension.

I’m not some fool.

All the blame will end up on my head!

Think for a second...

how long will you survive wagging your tail like this?

Don’t you want a few stars on your shoulders too?

You’re the next Inspector!

The SP called.

He wants patrols all night across the town tonight.

-Anoop.... -Tell me, sir.

Take the CI's jeep.

-Go. -Sir?

You may go.

Sir.

You may go home.

Sudheesh, drop her home.

I will call you later.

Give me the keys.

Why?

Just give it.

What’s wrong with you, Benz?

Don’t you feel hunger or thirst?

Your time is running out, man!

Bloody dog!

You’re just a lone tusker who fell into our trap.

I know exactly

what drives your hunger and thirst.

Before you meet your end,

let me tell you what happened to your son.

Benz!

We laid a great trap

for that baby elephant

you proudly claimed as your own to the world.

Do you know what this George sir is capable of?

When someone walks right into the deadly trap we set for him,

we must kill!

And we killed him.

When the king of the jungle devoured him,

the entire forest stood by in silence.

The playground isn’t in your favour, Benz.

We hunted him down

and the king made you feast on what we killed!

Now, if any lone tusker comes forward for that little one,

we will kill again.

That’s the law of this jungle!

Muruga, my lord!

♪ A spark was slain Now feel the fury of the flame ♪

♪ Storming through the jungle O tusker, wild and free ♪

♪ Ready for the hunt Will you be? ♪

♪ Forged in the fight O tusker, fearless and free ♪

♪ Ready for the hunt Will you be? ♪

Sir, will they bring this place down?

Eh?

Are they gonna tear down the building? What’s with all the noise!

They need to hang a healthy man to death, after all.

There’s bound to be some noise.

The accused has confessed to the crime,

DySP George Mathan informed the media--

Benny sir!

Sir!

-Get down here. -What happened, sir?

Hey, drop her at the bus stand.

Why did you...

My son...

Why...

Sir!

SIR!

Benny, sir!

Open up!

What are you doing, Benz?

Step away, Benz!

Don't do this, Benz. Just listen to me once.

Go tell your lot...

the lone tusker has returned to the forest!

♪ Storming through the jungle O tusker, wild and free ♪

Benz!

Don't do it...

Please...

♪ Forged in the fight O tusker, fearless and free ♪

Benz...

Sir!

Sir...

Benz!

SIR!

SIR!

Check the footage from Konni area.

Sir, a call from the control room.

Come, come!

Sir, none of this happened with my knowledge.

Just give me a little more time, sir.

Sir, the entire area beyond the bridge is covered by police.

That vehicle hasn’t crossed.

He slipped right under your nose, you dunces!

Sir, we couldn't reach Benny sir. His phone is switched off.

-If he steps out of Ranni... -No, sir.

I'm warning you, losers!

Where's Benz?

-What's the matter? -Benz...

Will tell you. Move aside, now.

Benz...

-What's it, sir? -Where's Benz?

Why are you here at this odd time, sir?

-Clear off, you! -HEY! WHAT THE HELL!

-What the hell are you doing? -Deepak...

Keep everyone outside except the mother and daughter.

Sir, why are you torturing this innocent family?

Sir, you can't do this!

-Let go of me! -Leave me!

-Don't harm them, sir. -Why are you pushing us away?

Sir, no!

-Open the door! -Sir, open the door.

Mom... Mom...

Where's he?

Tell me, where's Benz?

So, you won't tell me.

Do you think I’ll just stand by and watch

if he lays a hand on me or my officers?

Move away! I said move away!

Let us in, sir.

Sir, no!

Where's Benz?

Wanna trick me?! No way in hell!

Dear, run away from here.

Shut the hell up.

Shut your trap!

Tell me.

Open your bloody mouth and tell me.

Sir... Sir...

Spill it! Where's your father?

Tell me!

I said, tell me!

Let go of her, you devil!

You bloody... stay still!

He will come!

I will bring him here.

You don't know what cops are capable of!

Let go of her.

If I lay a single finger on you,

he’ll crawl out of any hole to get here!

-I'm sure of that. -He'll come.

Mom!

He will come!

He'll definitely come!

Benny.

Where's he?

George, did you go hunting for me

without securing the forest?

Benz, surrender peacefully.

You’re surrounded by the police.

You dared to mess with the police.

We won’t spare you!

But it's the police who messed with me, right?

Let me start...

from where you began this game.

You’ve got someone too,

whose pain will hurt you bad.

Benz, don't harm my daughter.

Stop this nonsense,

I’m warning you.

Hello.

Dear...

Mary...

Hey!

Mary...

Dear...

Mary!

Dear...

Mary...

Dear!

Mary...

Dear...

Hey!

Benny...

BENNY!

Benny!

Benny!

♪ I walk on ♪

Benz... my...

Where's my daughter?

Benz...

You!

Where's my daughter?

Your grudge is only against me, right?

Where's my daughter?

I've sent your daughter to...

where my son went.

Why?

You...

My dear...

Mary!

Where's she?

I killed her.

Bloody dog!

♪ The tempest ♪

♪ Quivers ♪

♪ I walk on ♪

♪ Wounded by the fall ♪

Where's my child, Benz...

Where's she?

Where's she...

Benz...

I'll pull you out of this case.

Just give me one more day.

Benz...

Don't kill me...

Please spare my daughter...

Mary...

Having someone on the other side is no small thing,

whether to listen

or to speak with us.

On that rainy day,

when my dad was brought home

after an accident during a fight,

I was just four years old.

It was a numb feeling

for my mom and me.

That day, the rain...

never stopped...

My mom and I were completely drenched.

In that rain,

it was Benz who became our umbrella.

Like a father.

No...

As my father...

Benz...

is like an ocean.

A deep sea

filled with goodness.

You'll be happy with us, Mary.

Shall I tell

my mom and my Benz about us?

Mary!

Hey! Open the door!

Pappa, sorry! Please forgive me this one time!

I'm your damn father! You better open the door!

-Whose phone is this? -Pappa, please...

-Sorry! -Who the hell is he?

-So you won't say, huh! -Pappa, please don't!

Please... just this one time!

Pappa, please don't...

HEY!

Pappa, I swear! I don't know anything.

-Please don't hurt me, Pappa. -You bloody...

If I brought you into this world,

I can damn well send you out of it.

Do you know the reputation of this family?

Do you even know what your father is capable of?

What is the matter, sir? I need to go home.

You dare tarnish the reputation of a policeman's family!

Do you even know who this George sir is?

Do you know the prestige of my family?

I know what sort of a man you are!

What the hell do you know?

Want me to make her spill everything you did to her?

What you did to her mother--

Hey...

Sir!

Who’s on duty right now?

Shyam and the guard.

All the others have gone for Sudheesh's sister's wedding.

Sir.

Sir, let us...

Hos...

Hospital?

Sir...

Don't... sir...

Sir, please listen to me...

He came here to die!

-Shouldn't we kill him, then? -Sir...

Whether it’s a snake

Don't do it, sir...

or a worm...

Let go of him.

Sir!

You don't want to be a worm!

♪ O beloved child of the dark forest ♪

♪ Is sorrow now a fire in your heart, my dear? ♪

♪ The time for mercy has long passed ♪

♪ Like the fragile life that was stolen too soon ♪

♪ The sky, a grieving mother, weeps ♪

♪ Her tears falling softly as rain ♪

♪ The yearning heart that once held you close still waits ♪

Muruga, my Lord!

♪ O heart, beyond all sight you drift ♪

♪ An unfading star A sorrow I can’t name ♪

♪ O heart, as night consumes the world ♪

♪ I became a forest, you burned within ♪

Hey...

You can cover your face, if you want.

Sir, sir!

Sir, let him talk to the media!

Sir, sir, move aside!

Did you kill your son?

I didn't kill my son.

The ones who killed my son... I...

Give him a chance to speak, sir!

Sir, we are from media. We have the right to know the truth!