Original subtitles

" Time stood watch over us "

" Pain kindled into flame "

" In a world flaring

wild from edge to core "

" Within a forest ablaze,

raging like madness "

" Even a smile smoulders

into vengeance "

" Who's the prey here? "

" Why does pride rise

as smoke in my chest? "

" All that unfolded

was written in your fate "

" All that’s left

behind is betrayal "

" Time stood watch over us "

" Pain kindled into flame "

" Scorched in fire "

" Stormed into the fray "

" Swaggering beneath a

man’s weighty moustache "

" Built like stone within "

" Horns like a wild bull "

" Warring beneath a

man’s weighty moustache "

" Scorched in fire "

" Pain kindled into flame "

" Swaggering beneath a

man’s weighty moustache "

" Built like stone within "

" Horns like a wild bull "

" Warring beneath a

man’s weighty moustache "

" In a world flaring

wild from edge to core "

" Within a forest ablaze,

raging like madness "

" Even a smile smoulders

into vengeance "

" Who's the prey here? "

" Why does pride rise

as smoke in my chest? "

" All that unfolded

was written in your fate "

" All that’s left

behind is betrayal "

" Time stood watch over us "

MEESHA [Moustache]

Hello?

Hello.

What’s up, man?

Its me Midhun.

Why are you

calling at this hour?

I'm on night shift.

Out on patrol.

You must be sleeping, right?

Remember how we used to

bathe in the sea at this hour?

I'm sick of living among

insects and crickets here.

I'm coming there.

Got any plans this Saturday?

Why?

Let’s catch up?

I called Imod.

He’s in.

What about you?

Hello?

You there?

Listen...

I’ve got something

nice lined up.

Deer meat!

Bet you haven’t

tried that before.

Don’t let anyone find out.

Or I’m screwed.

Hello?

Hello

NR sir was a good leader.

He spent his life

preaching philosophy.

Didn’t earn a single penny.

Anandu!

‘CHAIRMAN: PATTATHANAM

MUNICIPALITY’

'Farewell, dear NR Sir'

From what I’ve heard...

he’s planning to come back.

That’s going to be a

problem for all of us.

How did he act?

Like nothing ever happened.

But I’m sure he’s

up to something.

Definitely.

How long will you

keep living in fear?

If he shows up,

do you think he’ll spare you?

Now he’s handed

us a golden chance.

Deer hunt?

He’s walked straight

into his own trap.

Deer meat!

If it all goes to plan, he’ll be

behind bars for

at least six years.

He called you.

So you should go.

Let things be

prepared over there.

But you shouldn't eat it.

We’ll trap him.

On that very night itself!

Imod is coming too, right?

He shouldn’t know a thing.

You too, ditch this look.

Go like the old you.

Imod!

Who is it?

Imod.

Yeah?

Mom, where’s Imod?

He went out.

Did he say when he’ll be back?

He didn’t.

Turn down the volume, will you?

Hey…

What is it, bro?

We need to file this request.

What request?

You underreport your income

to get government benefits.

But when you go for

a loan, they reject it.

Now you have to

overreport your income.

Why’s that, Sabu bro?

This should do.

Also...

We’ll meet the village officer

on Monday when I’m back.

Okay.

Mom...

Mom...

What is it, son?

I'm heading out.

Isn't the load

supposed to go today?

No harm if it goes on Monday.

Don't forget, we pawned

all our gold to start this.

What?

Don't glare at me.

Weren't you tagging along

with that slum guy for ages?

He landed a government

job and moved up.

I would've landed one too.

But you had to marry someone

without a caste surname.

Huh?

When will you be back?

Tomorrow.

Come early.

I will.

Hey!

How long will you keep doing

politics without getting a job?

It's come this far now...

wait for six more months.

Corporation elections

are coming up.

Huh?

Are you contesting?

I'm off.

Come on, man!

Whoa!

Who's this? A cine star?

Looking all handsome

after a shave!

Let's go.

Go.

1449...

What?

I brought the car. So

you’re paying for the fuel.

Aren't we buying booze?

Will you pay for that?

What’s up with

you? You look all dull.

Drive.

Let’s settle the accounts.

Great, if you actually do.

[singing a Christian

devotional song]

Yes, Dad?

What do you want?

He is saying something.

You just keep singing.

Should I switch off the fan?

Want some water?

God only knows what he wants!

Is this what he wanted?

I have twirled it up.

Happy now?

Don't worry.

The bishop will come.

Kitho will bring him,

just like you wanted.

And the tomb...

We’ll make an amazing tomb.

Alright?

Your son promises you!

Sleep in peace. Don't stress.

Kitho...

Where were you?

Took you long enough.

Kannankiri Thambi gave this.

List of items for the meal.

That’s a long list.

There’s still some money left

from what you gave for the tomb.

Give that for this.

Tell him we’ll pay the

rest by tomorrow evening.

Also...

It’s not sure the

bishop will come.

We might have to pay him.

I’ve got an idea.

Shall we call the

vicar from Palakkal?

No, no, the bishop must come.

My Dad really

wanted him to come.

Or his soul won't rest in peace.

Anyway, for the church

3 lakhs from Thommy!

I came straight from the church.

Hey...

Stop fooling around and go.

What's the update?

Doctor came in the morning.

Said he won't make

it past two days.

Thommy isn’t someone

who should be lying like this.

Back in his good days...

no one dared to

step into his yard.

Now they’re roaming

these corridors.

Leave it.

We’ll just nail his funeral

and other ceremonies.

A Bishopled Holy Mass,

and a tomb to rival every

rich guy's in this land!

A feast for 2,000 people.

When Kuruppunthara

Thommy departs,

the whole land should know!

Member’s not

answering the phone.

He won’t answer,

no matter when it is.

Is it? Then I'll

try calling him.

Try Suni’s BSNL number

if mine doesn’t work.

How old is Thommy uncle?

Past his 90s.

He once ruled this land.

Lost it all when the labourers

marched in with a flag.

When people remember

him after he's gone...

nobody should recall

all his bad actions.

They should witness a

grand sendoff with their eyes,

and good food on their tongues.

All that costs money.

Going to the forest isn’t

without reason, you know.

Hey!

Let’s go?

Let's go!

'Albin Roy’s deathwhat’s

the truth? His

friends speak out.'

Hold this.

I’ll be right back.

Bro, careful.

Be careful.

She got scared.

Beretta. 1977 model.

Double barrel.

Plenty have shivered

at the sight of it

and died too!

This looks solid!

Imported form of

the Lord of Death!

This is Thribidi.

Kokki Mooppan’s sister’s

son, from Chelappara.

This is Dyna.

Dynamite Basheer; he’s behind

every blast in and

out of the forest.

Brother Basheer, let’s go?

Step on it.

Give it. Won’t fall off, right?

Be careful while you handle it.

Brother... brother...

What belongs to

Caesar goes to Caesar.

All these are his

favourites, huh?

The green one!

We’re gonna light it up tonight!

Are you in love

with him or what?

You nutcase!

He’s a phenomenon!

Every leader tried

to finish him off!

Then what?

In the end, he got

a government job.

No matter how he falls,

he lands on all fours.

He’s not like you.

Just stay put!

Look, forest officers.

Will this turn into an issue?

Midhun sir nips all

problems in the bud.

He’ll handle it.

You're scared, aren’t you?

Not just you, look

at the jeep too.

It’s shivering!

Don’t blame the vehicle.

Stop.

Where are you off to?

Midhun sir asked us to come.

Sir’s up there.

Go.

Here?

Sir!

What’s going on here?

Might be a snake.

Oh no!

Sir, don’t make it worse.

It’ll drown and die now.

Take this, come over.

Hey, what the hell

are you doing!?

Who called him here?

Basheer, move aside.

Move away!

Didn’t I tell you?

Huh?

It’ll come up on its own.

Cats are built that way.

Come on.

Get into the vehicle.

Is he fit for the job?

He's too full of goodness.

He’s an old kingpin, sir.

Just a little worn out now.

Don’t go this way.

There’s a camera trap.

Take the Ponnanmala route.

All set?

Aren’t we smashing it today?

Hell yeah!

Where have they reached?

Hey

" Moustache "

" Moustache "

Buffalo Raghu has arrived.

He's an MLA.

Might become a

minister if he wins.

A strongman of the party.

Those two, Midhun and Anandu...

they're Raghu’s

right and left hands.

Years ago,

a bunch of Tamilians

settled in this colony.

Midhun’s the son of one of them.

That one who looks

like Kunchacko Boban?

That’s Anandu.

He’s from outside the colony.

They’ve been tight since school.

Best buds!

Raghu scooped them

up in college politics.

If Midhun is his muscle...

Anandu is his brain!

Pour one, man.

Pour a small one.

Didn’t I pour already?

When?

Get lost, man!

Bit of booze left

and a crowd waiting!

Go find some leftovers!

Buffalo Raghu’s leaving.

Buffalo?

Listen, they've been into

buffalo trade for generations.

Midhun and Anandu

are Raghu’s backbone,

and they’re killing it!

Killing it?

We’ve done our share too, man.

This isn’t some petty

job with local thugs!

You know what they

pulled off recently?

Pour one shot.

Just pour it, man.

For me as well.

Hey,

after elections are done...

the full expenses

incurred by the candidate

have to be submitted to

the election commission.

If not done on time,

the commission can disqualify

even a winning candidate.

Faizal Ali from Raghu's party,

he had his eyes on

the chairman’s post.

He bribed a clerk

from the collectorate

and got Raghu’s

report swallowed up.

He thought that’s all it’d

take to become chairman.

But Anandu caught

on just in time.

He went to the

collectorate, confirmed it

then called Midhun

and filled him in.

You know the rest of the story!

Where’s the report?

Which report?

" We don't fuck with regrets

when I feel like the best "

" This must be a test cause

I swear I've been villainous "

" All day I'm killing

it, I swing I connect "

" Cause lately I've

been slaying so hard "

" Fuck what they’re saying,

I’m slaying my enemies "

" I feel like a boss, I

come with the energy "

" This be that mentality,

call me the prodigy "

" You think you’ll

win? I call it a fallacy "

I don't know where it is.

I understand your motive.

Now the only

question, where is it?

Honestly, I don't know.

No, no!

Oh no!

Its there.

Over there.

Without even Raghu's knowledge,

they retrieved the

swallowed report

and submitted it at the

collectorate,

before the deadline!

That’s how Raghu

became chairman.

You've been hyping

them up for a while now!

But even though

you’re mad at them

your sister’s

quite fond of them!

You moron!

Hey, hey, don’t make a scene!

Don't barge into me!

Look! Look over there!

How dare he barge into me!

Where's she?

Go ask him, if

you’ve got the guts!

As he walked right into us,

how about ripping him apart?

Were you showing

off at the wedding?

Kids have grown up now, man.

You don’t need to

show off anymore!

Are you drunk?

So what if I am?

Move.

Pull over here.

I’ll just

Move!

Stop right there!

Lock him up!

Who do you think

you’re messing with?

Anandu, they’re

ganging up on Midhun!

Move aside!

No, no, they're just kids.

They’re drunk.

My eyes are burning, wash your

hands before you hit me, prick!

Anandu, that’s enough!

Just tell me what’s the matter!

Why are you messing

with my sister?

Don’t hit him!

Hey, what’s the matter?

Tell me what’s going on.

When did I mess with you?

Hey, hey!

It’s a girl.

What's the issue?

We'll be in trouble.

I'll screw you!

What kind of

cheap drama is this?

Did I ever say anything to you?

Simply making a scene.

And humiliating me

in front of everyone!

What's this?

Won’t you let me

get married in peace?

You morons!

Clear off!

A girl case, man!

Huh? Me? Seriously?

Eww!

Wait, did she look at me?

Maybe.

Huh?

How is she?

What's the issue? She's nice.

We're not that...

bad, right?

What's up, man?

Why that sudden change of face?

Are you blushing?

Yuck!

Go sleep, dude.

Hey...

How about a smoke?

What do you want?

Sis, two cigs and soda sharbat.

Candies?

I’ll grab them in a bit.

Move aside.

Where were you?

Right next to you, dear.

What happened? Some

ruckus at the wedding?

Bro, just mix the sharbat.

Just checking. I got worried.

Imod...

How many sharbats? Two or three?

Three.

What’s this look, man?

Only Jayan's gone. But,

Jako's still around, okay?

They are not even minding Jako.

Why are you looking

with your eyes bulged out?

Jako is not finished!

" Fire, coolness,

moonlight, and the sun "

" do they vanish into

waves of sea and skin? "

Hey, come on!

What's this?

" Fire, coolness,

moonlight, and the sun "

" do they vanish into

waves of sea and skin? "

" Old times, buried truths "

" and within them,

meanings rise anew "

" Endless depths with

no bottom in sight "

" some wounds stay raw,

some echoes never fade "

" Far away, far away "

Not thatgive him this one.

Take it.

This one?

Just take this.

What is it, Mom?

I've told you so many times

What's the matter, man?

Nothing.

" Horses, once

sprinting in one direction "

" Now scattered,

chasing different horizons "

" Fire, coolness,

moonlight, and the sun "

" do they vanish into

waves of sea and skin? "

Simply creating a ruckus!

Get lost!

What's this!?

Dad

Dad!

Midhun, is that lunch?

I'm coming.

Come, come.

Hold this.

Did you eat?

No, no.

Did you eat?

No, Dad.

Hey, go and keep it over there.

Isn’t that Anandu?

Yeah.

Anandu!

Get lost!

Thanks!

Boss, that guy Anandu...

Back in 7th grade, he picked a

fight with me for

sitting next to him.

Big scene it was.

Didn’t talk to me for months.

Remember that?

Yeah, yeah.

Go and serve lunch, man.

Hasn’t changed one bit.

Midhun...

You’ve got classes, remember?

Don’t forget,

exams are important.

I know, Dad.

He thinks I can clear government

exams just by showing up.

Be careful.

Then why don’t you study?

If it was about just passing,

I’d have aimed for IAS!

Why settle for PSC?

What?

Look at this guy’s attitude!

A car’s coming.

Its them, I guess.

Hello, pull over this side.

Midhun sir’s?

Tinu?

Yeah, Tinu.

You’re just on time.

Follow my vehicle.

Who's this?

Tinu.

Hope it gets done quick.

Follow me.

Throw it over.

Everything’s arranged, sir.

Guards are on their way.

Yes, sir.

Sir...

Come in.

3695

Yes, sir.

Sir...

Shall I leave?

No, sir.

It’s correct, sir.

3695

Let’s just try once.

Yes.

" Moustache "

" Moustache "

" Moustache "

Midhun!

How long has it been, man!?

All good?

Look!

Where were you, bud?

" Fuck what they’re saying,

I’m slaying my enemies "

" I feel like a boss, I

come with the energy "

" This be that mentality,

call me the prodigy "

" You think you’ll

win? I call it a fallacy "

" O' devil, veiling the eyes O'

sinister shadow walking beside "

" Spare us the shoulder pats

Beware the ones

who offered them "

" Courage ain't craved in

the curls of a moustache "

" Moustache "

Shall we?

Let's go.

Get in, sir.

Where?

Over there.

Hey, is it true your dad went

to the timber yard in Palghat?

If there was a chance, he’d have

come himself, sir.

Would he send me?

That too, to this forest.

Let's go?

Move, move.

Enough.

Are there elephants

in the morning too, sir?

Where would the elephant go in

the morning if it

was here at night?

Drink up and kill the fear.

Can you have this?

Aren’t you on meds?

What happened?

It’s third stage.

Doctors say he doesn’t

have much time left.

Like, he’s almost at the end.

I would've donated if I could.

Because I don’t have a job,

no responsibilities either.

And plenty of time.

Hold this.

What’s it?

Our dad...

Dad?

No, he’s alright.

They’re saying...

the marquee rope should be

tied to the pillar

near where he sits.

But it'll look ugly.

It’ll look terrible!

To hell with that marquee stuff!

Do whatever you want!

Stop calling me again and again.

Trying to freak

me out for nothing.

Damn!

The road’s bad. Wipe it fast.

Your watch looks cool.

When my uncle’s son

returned from the Gulf,

he wanted to eat black howler.

I arranged it that same night.

He took off the watch

and gave it to me.

‘Saiko’, it cost 25,000

rupees back then.

Not Saiko, it’s Seiko.

He doesn’t know English!

Saiko!

It’s Seiko. Right, bro?

Bro, it’s Saiko. This guy!

Bro, just Google it. It’s Seiko!

Are you the one who

names the watch on my wrist?

Suni, stop the vehicle

somewhere good.

I need to pee.

It’s supposed to be a forest

but there’s not even

an insect around?

You can’t see them...

but they can see you!

Really?

Should I go back

to the jeep then?

I’ll be back soon.

No, no problem.

Yeah, I’ll come.

I’ll be there before you reach.

I’m going crazy.

Where are you?

I’m home.

Home?

You should reach

there before me!

Come to Mini Mall.

I’m going nuts here!

Hey!

Hey, hey!

Come quick, hop in!

What happened?

Come fast.

Just get in!

Get in!

Let’s go!

What happened?

Just get in, man!

Come, come!

Come on, jump in!

I can’t stop! Tell

him to jump in!

What happened, sir?

What is it?

Sir?

What is it?

Got scared?

Just kidding!

To hell with his drama!

Scared the hell out of me!

What's it, man?

My dad was a hunter.

There were more animals in

the forest than people at home.

He always brought

back hunted meat.

But now?

We can’t hunt anymore.

People are making

laws against people.

Idiots!

Well, well.

Suni...

how did you end up here?

I don’t get woodcutting

work anymore.

Getting documents from

the panchayat is a pain.

Hand it over.

My two kids are in school.

Would I be doing this otherwise?

That too, with this nutcase.

What’s he taking?

We might need it.

Have you ever boozed with him?

No, no.

He starts arguing

on the second peg.

Starts thrashing on the third.

Just nod along with him.

Why bother arguing?

He’s got a gun, after all!

Tell Pappachan

to stick to his job!

For now, just do what I say.

Spread it well.

Are there elephants here?

How would I know?

Where are you?

Wait near the mall.

I'm on my way.

Tinu, didn't I ask you

to be here before me?

Just chill. I'm coming.

You're always like this. Can't

you be on time just once?

Hello? Tinu?

Jeez!

My jeep!

What will I tell my dad?

Crap! It crashed!

Let me go check.

Sir, we're screwed.

What do we do now?

Relax, man.

Look, a monkey.

A monkey!

Looks like something heavy!

Bro...

Looks like its gashed right now.

It's here.

Hey, what is it?

Leopard!

A leopard?

Come.

What?

What happened?

There’s a leopard out there?

Huh?

He’ll carve into the trees

to say the food here is his.

A warning to anyone

who dares step into his turf!

'The attempt to remove

the people won't succeed.'

'This is our area'

The company is interested in

reaching an agreement

with the colony.

Do they make the calls here?

Bloody company folks!

Tell them to piss off!

Sorry sir, I'll come back later.

The company’s not

gonna build anything

by kicking out the people here.

This is our land.

And things will

happen just as we say!

No one’s going anywhere.

We need to protest hard!

We’ll launch a strike

for the slum folks.

Brother Raghu...

I’ve got a doubt.

A new house,

financial assistance

for the students,

and a job for a

family member too...

What more do people

crammed into houses want?

Then why should we oppose?

“We”?

Since when did it

become ‘we’ and ‘us’?

No more questions.

You’ve only done what

I’ve spitted out so far.

And it better stay that way.

Hey, get me

some water.

Raghu, don’t talk

like it’s all up to you.

Spitting words is easy,

but doing the job isn’t.

You...

you are my...

hands and legs.

If we stick together,

everyone benefits.

Make him get it.

There are nearly 2,000

votes in this colony.

If all of them are

evicted, he loses them.

He and his party

won’t risk that.

Why do you think

he’s keeping us close?

Because the colony is with you.

It's because they belong

to your community.

Hey,

you’re his power in the colony.

And the people are with you.

So actually, the

power’s yours, not his.

New leaders are

born from strikes.

This is your chance.

Let the company come.

You should lead

it for your people.

From now on,

whatever he spits...

shouldn't land on us!

Hey, Raghu won’t stay calm.

Neither will we!

'COLONY WILL TAKE

CARE OF ITS PROBLEMS'

'THIS IS OUR AREA'

Anyone who tries to

start something new...

faces protests and

is forced to call it off.

And they claim

it’s for the people.

To be honest,

what do we gain

by staying here and

ignoring what the

company is offering?

Even the next day, we’ll

still be stuck in this colony.

Rotting here, begging

for electricity and water,

crammed with no

space to breathe!

Why not think differently?

A job for one

person in each family.

A better house somewhere else.

Financial aid for students.

Isn’t that real change?

And protests...

are supposed to bring change.

Many will try to stop the

company from coming.

But we should

protest against them!

The company must come!

And we should

stand united for it!

We're going to

sign the agreement.

Sreedharan?

What?

Do you want some sweets?

Don’t loiter around

the colony too much!

Just clear off.

See that?

Go!

Imod, hey!

Let’s go.

I’ll come later.

Sir...

It's Natarajan sir.

He's on the line.

Hello?

Sir, why did you

call on this phone?

There are things

happening that I

can't say directly

over your phone.

Will it get out of hand?

Sir...

Don't make a scene.

They're just kids.

They may be kids,

but what they're

doing isn't child's play.

If the townspeople start

handling things themselves...

then why are we even here?

This is a model case.

It shouldn't happen.

If those guys rise,

you'll be wiped out.

Hello?

Sir? Hello?

'The colony will

handle their issues'

Come on.

What is it, Dad?

Anandu is here.

Hey, where were you?

You weren't

answering your phone.

All set?

Is this enough?

Why are you dragging

these guys along?

Like you said, the goal matters.

Not who’s with us.

They’ve started

crawling into homes now.

Hey...

They're our guys.

Ours? Or yours?

Midhun, check if this is enough.

Wait.

Make these letters bigger.

Hey!

Hold on, man.

Where are you headed?

Listen...

Let's stop this.

What?

You've been avoiding

everything for days.

Weren't you the

one who started it?

Listen, the entire colony has

stepped out trusting my words.

Hey, the stuff’s ready.

Look, is this good enough?

Hold it straight.

‘This is Adiyaparamb colony’s

matter. Outsiders stay out.’

Okay?

What is it?

Do you smoke?

No.

Come, let’s talk outside.

Hey...

You've got brains.

You're not someone who

should trail behind him.

People are loyal

to their own breed.

Love and friendship come later.

This kind of division

among people

would be created

by those like you.

Right, Brother Raghu?

No one can rule a

people who stand united.

So first, divide them.

And then...

make them feel like we

brought them together.

There's pressure from above.

We need to get him back somehow.

Won’t he come if we call?

Even if we give him two slaps,

don’t we have that

bond to correct him?

People change when

their profile changes, bro.

His growth depends

on your brains,

and you should

also benefit from it.

Not just some random people.

I’m fine with his

growth and all.

But shouldn’t we call

and get him on our side?

Call him.

He'll come.

Okay ready. 4, 3, 2, 1...

How did you manage to

convince the colony folks

who always take such

aggressive stands?

I'm one of them.

That's the main reason.

It’ll be uploaded to

YouTube right away.

Alright.

Where were you?

Didn't even answer my calls.

What happened?

This is for Mom.

She has a high fever.

You're heading home, right?

I'll come too.

Now I feel like

a lot of things I

did for others were a mistake.

But when we stand with

the people, what we do...

feels right.

This has turned into an

addiction for you, hasn’t it?

Do you really have

to make enemies?

Enemies aren't

anything new for us.

Midhun!

Over here.

What’s that?

Who's that?

No clue.

Who’s that?

Huh?

Come here, man.

You're trending online?

Got some solid mileage, bro?

Didn’t they inform you

about the party’s decision?

Why are you stirring

things up again?

What you just said, is

that the party’s stand...

or Buffalo Raghu’s fear?

You think you're big

enough to scare Raghu?

You set me up, didn’t you?

Huh?

Anandu!

'DISTRICT HOSPITAL PATTATHANAM'

Sir, sir!

Hey, move aside.

Sir, Midhun’s father.

Greetings.

As a part of development,

sometimes trees have to be cut.

So instead of resisting, we

should progress

along with nature.

Hey, Anandu...

So you used me

to pull this off, huh?

This isn’t over yet!

Turn up the A/C.

Let the car cool down.

And you, wait outside for a bit.

As I took care of it, I

managed to save you atleast.

If the higherups had

handed it to someone else,

you’d have been done for.

Not just you...

me too.

Me or someone else...

someone will do it.

Right now, we're

both on the same side.

But him...

his return isn’t

good for either of us.

So just pray...

that he dies.

Let’s catch up?

I’ve got something

nice lined up.

Deer meat!

Don't let anyone find

out or I’m screwed.

" It’s the hour when the

forest slips into night "

" Let’s glimpse the forest

gods before we leave "

" Grant us the strength

to bind the fiercest beast "

" Shield me from

the tiger, O’ goddess "

" O’ deer, O’ peacock "

" Under moonlight, as you

pass, behold the unseen "

" O’ forest "

" In this moonlight,

what you reveal to us "

" We shall capture

and carry with us "

" Let’s twirl our moustache

and ready the gun "

" Let’s twirl our moustache

and unsheath the sword "

" The bow and arrows are ready "

" For leeches, no

bullets, just salt will do "

" Guard us from betrayal "

" O’ goddess, spare

us the spilling of blood "

Yes, sir?

We'll get the stuff.

Not for the old price.

It'll be a bit higher.

Per kg...

it’ll be 2500 rupees, sir.

Shucks!

That was the resort manager.

Should’ve quoted 3000 per kg.

Looks like some VIPs, cops,

and leaders are heading there.

We’re not even

eating what we hunt...

and they don’t catch

the ones eating this.

Damn!

[singing a Tamil song]

Bro...

Don’t tap on the jeep.

Like this?

As if it will break!

Just don’t tap the jeep!

Didn’t I just say

not to do that?

Didn’t you hear me?

This is mine, not yours!

Cut it out, prick!

Stop it!

As if I can’t tap his vehicle!

Damn! Take that gun!

Aren’t we paying you?

That doesn’t mean

you mess with my jeep!

Scram!

Hey, hey! Where are you going?

Hey, stop right there!

Go to hell, you idiots!

I only did that to liven

things up in the jeep!

I’m not doing anything now.

Not even talking.

You shouldn’t talk anymore.

I’m done talking.

Totally done.

You too.

'CHINNU MINNU'

'FOREST GUEST HOUSE, VEERUMALA'

Gosh!

Bro...

The fence is broken.

Oh, B7 rolled

over it two days ago.

Wrecked and

shattered everything.

Get in.

B7?

What?

Wild buffalo.

Wild buffalo?

Do elephants come too?

Elephants, leopards,

wild buffaloGosh!

Shall we begin?

Come on in.

I’ve been roaming around

this floor for an hour.

Now you shouldn’t come.

I’m doing this alone.

What's it?

What's wrong with you?

What?

Trying to become like him?

Oh no, we’re screwed.

We can’t move the

vehicle from here.

Bamboos are blocking the road.

Give it.

If they catch our scent...

they’ll flee the

hill altogether.

Use it.

Apply it.

Sheesh, this is tiny.

It’s a mousedeer.

It doesn’t grow bigger.

God!

Bro, this could be a problem.

What?

This is tied by the people here.

It’s an offering

to the forest gods.

It’s like a sign, so they don't

catch them while hunting.

Will it come back

to bite us, son?

This is meant as an offering!

The forest gods won’t spare us.

Be careful.

Is it going to rain?

What's this?

Huh?

You've been on the

phone for sometime now.

It's nothing.

Love?

A little love.

Tch. What a waste!

No, I’m serious.

You may go.

I have something urgent.

You carry on.

He’s still the same, isn’t he?

Never lost that energy.

No...

What?

Isn’t it a bit too much?

It only feels too

much when you fake it.

What are you even saying?

A jeep’s coming.

But the thing’s

still in our vehicle.

Be careful.

No space to pass. Reverse a bit.

Who are these guys?

Can’t he just reverse?

Might be forest officers.

You just reverse!

Don’t start a scene.

There's no room!

Just back it up!

Why are you heading

straight at them?

What the hell!?

Didn’t I tell you to reverse?

Bloody hell!

Stupid moustache punk!

Hey, just reverse, will you?

My arm’s killing me!

Hey, I had no

network, that’s why.

As if its not your problem.

Don't lose your temper.

Happy now?

Don't try to sweettalk me now.

Well...

If it had been positive...

our relationship would've

taken a different turn, right?

What?

You weren’t there

when I needed you.

Now you're acting

all high and mighty?

Just get home, fast!

Don’t laugh!

Bye.

Still not cold yet.

Sir...

Look what we’ve brought!

What have you hunted, man?

Isn’t this a mouse deer?

Even though it is...

It’s top quality!

Do you even realise

what you’ve done?

Don't you know the law?

Mouse deer is a

Schedule 1 species.

If we get caught,

it’s 67 years in jail!

It's not like these things

carry Aadhaar cards.

Just blame it on some

random gunshot in the woods.

What?

Nothing, sir. Forget it.

Look at it lying there like,

"Come on, fry me already!"

Suni, stop goofing

around and set up the grill.

It should be in the storehouse.

What are you

staring at? Come on.

Will this cause any trouble?

Even our Sallu Bhai got

into trouble, remember?

Bro, I’ve sharpened the slasher.

Will it get chopped?

Let’s start by cutting

the string first, right?

Bro, do you really

need to do this?

Especially in this condition?

All I’ve got at home is meds,

gruel, and the news channel.

Just the meds

alone cost a bundle.

And when I pull off wayward

things like this

once in a while,

I feel like I'm still alive.

Get the oil.

Here it is.

Why not put up a Facebook post?

With your Google Pay

and account number.

If needed, do a video

with the local councillor.

People will help.

That’s the trend now.

Our book has strict rules

on who can receive 'Zakat'.

If we ignore that

it’s wrong.

So this isn't wrong, huh?

Laws are...

different in different

books, right?

In the end, only

laws will remain.

Not people.

It suddenly charged out of

the forest, right

in front of me!

Didn’t get a chance

to pull the trigger.

Must've weighed 1 to 1.5 tonnes.

The BISON!

I took off.

And he came charging behind me.

As I jumped behind a big tree...

his horn got stuck in the trunk.

And the horn pierced

through the tree and

came out the other side,

straight into my hand...

Then?

Then what?

My hand broke.

And... the bison?

Damn bison!

As if he’s my nephew!

He needed time to yank

his horn out of the tree...

and the gun from Dynamite bro

That too, in my hands!

I shot right on target!

But since the beast

was so tough...

the bullet didn’t pierce through

and popped out the other side.

Still, it left me bedridden

for 2 months before dying.

You planning to

listen to this forever?

Shouldn’t we go?

Yeah, yeah.

Here it is.

Give it.

I'll handle this.

Bye. Let’s go.

Bro, just a light brushing.

Sir, need a hand?

No.

I got this.

Alright, we’re off then.

Hey...

get out of the forest soon.

Don’t go poking around

unnecessarily, okay?

We’ll be home in no time.

Go, go.

Quick quick, let's go.

Offering to the forest Gods!

Keep the rest.

Let it hang here.

Take the jeep.

We'll be home in no time!

Now the real work begins!

Hello?

Yeah?

We’re here.

What’s the situation? All set?

The stuff is here.

Shall I send them?

No, wait. Only when I say so.

It's all clear out here.

Just give me the word.

Yyeah, I’ll let you know.

You’ll stay in range, right?

Alright. Call me then.

Hey, look.

Your item.

You didn’t forget.

What’s with the gun?

Expecting a bison?

Not just a bison...

Anything could show up.

Want me to shoot?

Move. Put that away.

Don't mess around.

Murukku Hills.

Do you remember?

Oh... yeah.

Remember when we fired

shots at Murukku Hills?

Good old days!

When we ran down...

we were screwed.

Couldn’t spot the thing.

Could’ve hunted

another one, huh?

If you miss the shot...

you gotta climb down that hill.

With that gunshot sound,

all the animals would've

run to the next hill.

You can't miss the target.

There's only one chance.

CHEERS!

Hey...

Back in the day, when we drank,

we spilled all the secrets.

Those were fun times.

Tell me.

There must be a bunch.

It’s been a while

since I moved out.

Since you left, it’s

been boring, man.

You’re bluffing.

But there's a secret.

Wanna hear it?

Huh?

It’s about him.

Something new?

Not new, just old.

Tell me, man.

When we went to

that wedding house...

There was drama about

Shawn’s sister looking at you.

Actually... she

wasn’t looking at you.

She was looking at him.

Right?

Anandu!

They're ganging up on Midhun!

My eyes are burning, wash your

hands before you hit me, prick!

Hey...

You were in love with her?

No...

Nothing like that.

Just random glances and smiles.

It didn’t last long.

Why didn’t you say

anything back then?

Hey...

what was your mind that day?

You were all showing

off and blushing!

Never seen you

that happy before.

So I just kept quiet.

Besides, I dropped

it after that fight.

This is pure tragedy, man.

Then shall I tell you

a happy ending story?

Your secret?

A secret that only me

and Natarajan sir know.

Natarajan sir?

Yes.

After that beach incident...

he came to see me in the ICU.

Sir, Midhun’s father.

Hello.

Lie down.

Does it hurt?

Since it was our own

people who stabbed me...

it doesn’t hurt that much, sir.

Sir, do you remember the

Munambam boat accident?

It was a long while ago.

Thirtytwo people died.

Among them...

a sixmonthold baby...

was saved...

by the boat’s serang, Selvam.

I went to the hospital

two days later...

to check on the

baby’s condition.

That’s when I found out...

the baby’s parents had died.

No relatives came forward.

I couldn’t leave the baby there.

So I took the baby with me.

There’s no point...

bragging about bloodlines.

He’s not...

my own blood.

Still...

it hurts like hell, sir.

I stared death in the face

from such a young age, sir.

I’m not that easy to kill.

That’s a good story.

But what you did was wrong.

You protested against

us while we were in power.

If people find out

about our infighting...

it’ll shame the party.

Yesterday...

we reached an understanding

with Hindustan Textiles.

We made the company announce...

that you tricked the colony

folks and took money.

You gave the colony

folks even more

promises beyond

what they already had.

Don't you need to

keep the people united?

Now, the colony

won’t forgive you.

Even the party won’t stay quiet.

There’s going to be trouble.

Bravo, sir.

A big round of

applause for the party!

Brilliant strategy!

But...

I’m still the one who won.

The company’s coming anyway.

I liked you.

But you messed up.

Stay away for a while.

I myself will bring you back.

I still need you.

Everyone won.

The company, the

party, the colony...

Fantastic.

But...

if I open my mouth...

won't the party start

to stink in shame?

You shouldn't say a word.

What do I get if I don’t?

Alright, deal.

What do you want?

Think it over and tell me.

Sir...

can I get a government job?

What should we do?

He’s a bit tough.

We’ll have to send

him away for now.

A deal with Natarajan sir?

And that too, directly?

Not bad!

We thought you cleared

the exams and got the job!

Just attending exams

for namesake to bluff dad.

I’d never pass anyway.

This forest job is how the

party decided to ship me off.

Bro, stop the jeep.

This is the spot.

From right here.

Come.

Thribidi...

grab a stick.

Kitho...

hold this.

Give it here.

Aren’t you coming?

I’m not going with him.

You are also going?

Scared to sit alone?

Scared?

My foot!

Its here.

Slowly.

Tell me.

Your secret.

What secret, bro?

You know everything.

Still, there must be something.

Come on.

Nothing, man.

Then shall I say it?

A secret about you?

That night...

at the beach...

there were 12 slashes.

And one stab...

that didn’t belong

to any of them.

A backstab!

That one hurt me.

Hey...

I know, man.

You threw me to them that day.

Hey...

What are you saying? Him?

Hey, Imod!

Let me explain!

Just hear me out, man.

" All this time, I walk alone "

" and when I get hit "

" I keep moving

and moving along "

" Here now, when

darkness claws "

" and fire blazes within "

" does someone

suppress the truth? "

" Daring sunlight,

when my time comes "

" daring sunlight, I forget the

road from where I've come "

" Daring sunlight "

Damn you, Suni!

" As with half life

and half flesh "

" I wander through here "

God!

Damn!

Don't you see we're talking?

Back then, your mom...

didn’t like me coming home.

I was just a slum guy, right?

But you stood up to her for me.

The way you made me feel

that day... that

was different, man.

I know...

you were always smarter than me.

Many things I got...

should’ve been yours.

But I had my colony

and people backing me.

During the protest, when new

folks gathered around me...

you felt like I was

drifting away from you.

Even the colony

folks left you out.

And then... you thought I’d

even steal the girl you liked.

You wanted things

to be like before.

Including me.

So, you had to pull

me out of the protest.

That’s all you really wanted.

But...

Raghu’s plan...

you didn’t see it coming.

Isn't it?

It’s true.

I was late to...

figure out what Raghu was up to.

Hey, Anandu...

Come on.

Everyone’s here.

It’s been a while since we came.

What’s up, man?

What?

Where’s Brother Raghu?

Then who’s there?

Didn’t we warn you once?

Damn!

Let go of me! Move!

They'll do exactly

what we tell them!

Just let go of me!

Hey!

Run!

Midhun! Midhun!

Hey, Midhun!

Hey!

Quick! Hurry up!

It took me 1.5 years...

to forgive you.

That’s why I never came back.

If I had...

I might’ve killed you!

You know something?

I liked...

you more than anyone else.

Even now.

Even though you didn’t kill me…

I died of guilt, bro.

I died out of fear of you.

Didn’t you say…

I was scared you’d steal her?

It wasn’t that…

I was scared she’d steal you.

That old Anandu is gone, man.

Now I’m just a tail.

A tail anyone can drag around.

No…

We’ll take everything back.

I’m coming!

Remember?

You’re the one who pulled me

up when I was

just backing Raghu.

You’re not a tail.

You’re my head!

Imod!

What happened?

" Daring sunlight "

" A blaze burns

deep within my soul "

Stop staring, do something!

" In the breath of

earthbound life "

" As with half life

and half flesh "

My leg!

" I wander through here "

It’s the gun used on buffaloes.

He held on this long

only ‘cause it’s him.

The bullet’s still inside.

What do we tell the hospital?

We’ll be caught.

So what?

At most…

he has 30 minutes.

I know where the forest

officers return from patrol.

We’ll leave him there.

They’ll find him,

and we’ll be safe.

What utter rubbish

are you spewing!?

You’ve got nothing to lose.

But me and my jeep,

everything’s at risk.

I have kids, man!

Just get lost!

Do you even know

what a life is worth?

Just get us out of this forest.

I’ll take him from there.

No one else should come!

Kitho, don’t worry.

You...

You planning to kill me?

Suni, take that knife…

and cut the wound open.

Take the bullet out.

If anyone asks, say

an elephant gored me.

Get in, we don’t have time!

Head to the riverside.

Hurry up!

Stop!

Bring it! Quick!

Kitho...

Thribidi, hold him!

Lift him up!

Start the engine!

Are you insane?

Just pour it.

Brother Raghu? Anandu…

Hello…

Just listen once.

What now?

He’s not the same guy.

I don’t think he’s up

for issues anymore.

We don’t need to

be scared like before.

So?

Should we go for

trouble from our side?

Let's drop this, bro.

You’re not the guy

who left from here.

Looks like you guys

patched up again.

We made a pact…

and now you’re backing off?

Let me explain, bro.

Will it happen or not?

Talk like a real man!

Then listen up…

It’s not happening!

And I won’t let

you do it either!

Just chill, man.

Why act like babies?

Let it go.

Hey, no worries.

Have it.

I don’t want it.

Just eat it.

Didn't I say I don't want it?

Hey, hey!

What did you do?

What’s your problem now?

Didn’t you ask me

what my secret was?

Secret?

One more person apart

from us knows about this.

What?

What are you saying?

Raghu!

Get lost, man!

If I started this, I

know how to finish it.

Everyone was cheating us.

The company, the partyeveryone.

Those who were moved out with

promises haven’t even

got their homes yet.

The company hasn’t come either.

When you left,

everything collapsed.

Where were your tongues then?

You should’ve spoken

for the colony folks.

Am I from the colony?

They pushed me out

even when you were there!

If they push you out,

barge right back in!

You're really sure you

did the right thing, huh?

Imod, you’re from

the colony, aren't you?

What can I do alone

against Raghu?

All of you are 'alone'?

Great!

All of us wanted the

same thing, right?

Let’s start.

Again!

From where we left off!

Raghu!

Is he that scared of me?

I'm coming back!

Hey...

There's no time for anything.

We’ve got to move

this out of here quickly.

He might show up with cops

or forest officers any minute.

For what?

This is hunted deer, man!

We’ll all get trapped!

Burying it will fix it?

No.

Even a single hair

strand can get us caught.

They’ll do a DNA test.

Then what do we do?

Tell me!

Hey, Imod?

Everything's clear, right?

Yes, yes.

Hold it.

Put it here.

Give it here. I’ll tie the rest.

Clean it fast.

Careful.

I’ll do it.

I’ve got hold of him.

He must’ve

taken the bullet out?

Yeah, he

must’ve.

He'd have fainted from the

unbearable pain

of pulling it out.

Step on it! Get that water!

Give it, here it is, Kitho.

Drink it.

You’re fine. You’re fine.

Hey, let’s go.

Wait, wait...

Run, run!

Careful.

Come, come!

Don’t stop, come fast!

Come quick!

Get lost, you B7!

Looks like the deer did some

holy deeds! Royal final ritual!

Sir, please.

Slowly, hold it.

Kitho...

You’re fine. Don’t worry.

What did they say happened?

They said some

elephant gored him.

Call the police.

The ones with him

shouldn’t know it just yet.

Everyone's arrived.

Sir...

Go ahead.

What happened, sir?

Nothing. Just couldn’t sleep.

So we came on

a trip to the forest.

Where were you?

Bathing in the sea this morning.

Old memories, sir.

We just swam in the river.

Good. You came

back without drowning.

Why would I drown, sir?

Where's the thing you hunted?

Hunted?

What are you saying?

I came to the guest house

without informing you.

That was wrong.

These are my friends

from my hometown.

We had a couple of shots

since we met after so long.

I admit it.

It was wrong, sir.

We shouldn't have

boozed in the forest.

That’s all?

Yes, sir.

Let the examination finish.

Then we’ll see.

Hey, look there.

What’s this?

We didn’t find anything, sir.

Sir...

There’s nothing here.

We checked over there too.

Sir!

We got this from inside.

Are you done with your nonsense?

Go and seal it.

Sir...

What?

They don’t know anything.

So?

I did all this to

surprise them.

Let them go, sir.

Sir... sir... please, sir.

They don’t know anything.

Tell all that to the court.

Got me? Come.

Sir...

They weren't aware at all.

Karthi, take both of them

and the gun to the vehicle.

Come on!

Come down.

Walk!

Just get in!

To hell with his deer meat!

Get in!

Imod, everything’s clear, right?

Yes.

Hey...

How could you do this?

Brother Raghu...

If he comes back,

he’ll convince the colony

folks and get them on his side.

Then we won’t need to

look for another candidate.

In politics...

there’s something

that only comes once.

Chance.

That’s in your hands now.

Think it over.

Don’t you always ask me...

am I...

trying to become like him?

Not like him...

Now I 'am' him!

'CNS AREA COMMITTEE

OFFICEPATTATHANAM'

Sir, aren't we going

to the other camp?

Who's on duty there?

Manu Sir, I think.

Do as I say.

Don’t forget what I said.

Nobody should know this.

Okay, sir.

Sir!

Sir!

Catch him! Don’t

let him get away!

Hey!

Run after him!

Hey...

Sir is calling you. Come out.

He’s a naive guy.

Just stay on line.

Sir.

The forest guard said

Midhun told him in the jeep,

"Nobody can

lock me up."

There's a decision

hidden in what he said.

He must've been shattered.

67 years behind bars,

he'd lose his job too.

Even if he returned,

nothing big awaited him.

His mind would've slipped.

He jumped from Garudan Hills.

Jumped?

They found his body

down at Moothanpara.

Body!?

No...

Anyway, his final wish...

was to set you free.

Listen, us, cops

are not monsters.

All of them cornered

and killed him, right sir?

Mind your tongue!

Shut up and get out!

Or neither of you

will see daylight!

You get me?

Hey!

Is this how you talk to him?

Get out!

Take him away!

Sir... why did he?

Get out.

Hey...

Hey!

Anandu...

Hey, let me explain!

Hey, hey!

Hey, stop!

Let go of me!

Let me say!

" O'dear, open your eyes "

" My heart breaks

with every breath "

" Don’t veil that

crimson face in silence "

" Unfurl your heart, and

blaze like fire, dear one "

" You gathered souls

beneath your flame "

" And stood unmoved,

a mountain in the storm "

" Don't leave, my dear "

" You clung to truth,

guarding all you held dear "

" You stared death

down, unblinking "

" I can’t dream a world

without you, my love "

" I’ll shield you like a

sun that never sets "

" Your mother, the

very earth, gazes at you "

" her spirit torn and weeping "

" You carried our

hearts with you "

" Let not your roots

weep in your absence "

" O'dear, open your eyes "

" My heart breaks

with every breath "

" Don’t veil that

crimson face in silence "

" Unfurl your heart, and

blaze like fire, dear one "

Jayan has left, now Jako too!

" You gathered souls

beneath your flame "

" And stood unmoved,

a mountain in the storm "

" Don’t go, my dearest one "

" You clung to truth,

guarding all you held dear "

" You stared death

down, unblinking "

" I can’t dream a world

without you, my love "

" I’ll shield you like a

sun that never sets "

" Your mother, the

very earth, gazes at you "

" her spirit torn and weeping "

" You carried our

hearts with you "

" Let not your roots

weep in your absence "

Hey, look, Anandu has come!

Open your eyes, dear.

" Don't leave, my dear "

Where's Shawn? Over there.

Shawn!

Anandu's here!

Come on!

Go, beat him to death!

Don't spare him!

What’s this? Move aside!

What's this, sir?

Let go of me!

Why are you barging in at me?

You really think he

took his own life?

It was murder, you morons!

All 'cause you

and I ratted on him!

Many tried to take him down.

When they couldn't,

they took him down by deceit!

They silenced the voice

that spoke up for all of you!

Truth is, many who stood

with him betrayed him.

Including me.

Those who hugged him,

draped an arm over his shoulder,

every one of them cheated him!

Even the ones who

shared his last meal!

Some friends are like that...

sometimes your heart,

sometimes bloody crabs!

Hey

want to

know his real story?

You all deserve to know

what really happened to him!

You and I should rise against

the ones who took him out!

Don't come gunning

for me instead!

Move, move.

Move, move.

Hey, he has come!

Move, sir!

'CNSPATTATHANAM LC BRANCH'

Stop there!

Sir, if he returns

to the colony...

things will spiral

out of control.

If he speaks up,

we’re all screwed...

even the forest job

he got will come out.

If a tree grows

into a threat to the

house, it must be chopped down!

He'll be there, come on!

'AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS'

Come on!

Hey, come!

Come!

Come!

Kitho fell into the pit

meant for Thommy.

Dynamite, who was

counting his final days,

suddenly found life buzzing

with courts and cases.

Dynamite swears...

that the 'Saiko' watch Kitho

gave him added

years to his life.

'CNS CANDIDATE IMOD JOHN'

'Imod John'