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- Sir? - What's this?

I hear you arrested my men.

The inspector arrested them, not knowing who they were.

He's in his cabin.

I'll talk to him and have them released.

Okay. Make sure of it.

Don't worry, sir. I'll take responsibility.

Just focus on the convention, sir.

I'll take care of the rest.

- Okay. - I'll hang up now, sir.

- Sir? - Mmm.

Sir, they've requested extra men for the PM's security on Sunday.

Why? Is there a riot planned?

- Nothing like that yet, sir. - Then why the extra men?

Fine, send some more.

But sir, we're already short of men for our station duty.

You see it too, don't you?

So, should we skip duty just to stand there for hours?

Also, Sub-Inspector Menaka is on marriage leave. What about her tasks?

- Ilavarasan? - Sir.

Handle Menaka's pending work until she's back.

- Okay, sir. - Mmm.

- He's looking at us. - He's staring.

Charge them with destruction of public property,

file an FIR and present them in court.

But sir, powerful people are involved.

None of you will ever learn, huh?

Just do what I say.

Good morning, sir.

What's your excuse today?

My dad had a toothache.

I had to take him to the hospital and back, that's why I'm late.

Start the car.

Here you go.

Hey, stop right there. Who the hell are you?!

Sir, what's happening?!

Before making an arrest, don't you check who they work for?

Brother, it's the inspector's doing.

He dragged us in here even after we warned him.

- Make them pay, brother. - You shut up!

Look, it was just a formality.

Oh, is it?

If they're locked up, you'll put up the posters, right?

And banners are your specialty?

Listen.

The public may see you as the police.

But to us, you're just our loyal servants.

Understand?

In two days, the PM will announce my father as the CM.

I'm holding back because we're at a station.

Cross me again, and it'll be your end.

Let the inspector know. Mmm?

Go, take the call.

[telephone rings]

Let's go, boys.

Hello?

Okay, sir.

Well, is it a call from the DIG's office?

Asked you to turn a blind eye, did they?

Dad, don't wait up. I'm going out with friends.

Hey, don't hang up.

"Where have you gone, Oh my dear little son?"

'The number you're calling is currently switched off. Please try later!'

- Cheers. - Cheers!

Buddy, the bottle's already empty.

- You should've brought another one. - Shut it!

Man, I risked everything stealing this from my dad.

But your risk isn't enough for me. I'm not even high.

Let's go, let's get another!

- Come with me. - This is already too much for you.

Go to sleep now, my dad's about to be home.

So what if he does?

Let's take him with us.

- Hi, Uncle. Good morning! - Hey, cut it out.

Dad…

Joseph brought the wine bottle from his father's stash.

- Did you drink? - No, Dad.

- Do you feel like taking a sip? - No, Dad. Not at all.

Don't let them go to bed hungry.

Give this to them.

- Go on. - Thank you, Dad.

Go.

"Where have you gone, Oh my dear little son?"

- Where to, sir? - Muttukkadu.

Hop in.

"Longing for you to return to me, Oh my son!"

Greetings, madam. I'm Jai's father.

Jai never came home last night. Is Joseph home?

He's sick, sedated with tablets.

So, when did he come home?

Did he say anything about Jai?

I think the boys were together last night.

Who are you talking to? Where's my lunch? I'm late!

Coming, dear.

Sir, I've got too much to deal with. You should get going.

[radio] 'With the PM's visit, heavy security has been deployed on ECR.'

'Traffic is heavy in Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, and Besant Nagar.'

- 'If you want to reach the office early-- - Hey, stop the auto! Stop it!

- Watch it, oldie! - Sujith?

Wait… I'm sorry.

Sorry. Jai's missing! Do you know where he is?

I don't know anything.

Didn't you all go out together yesterday?

Only my son is still missing.

- Let me know if there's anything-- - Hey, what are you even doing here?

- Come with me. - I don't know a thing.

Sir, please don't be furious. My son is missing--

Quick, get on!

Sir…

- Sir, done with your ride? - No, wait.

Sir, where do you want to go? At least say something.

[distant walkie talkie chatter]

Hello?

What do you want?

I'm here to make a complaint.

- I want to meet the writer… - Writer?!

The only one here who never works from his chair is him.

He says sitting will give him a potbelly.

- Oh my! - You, what's with all the chatting?

Get lost!

What is it, sir?

My son is missing. I want to file a complaint, sir.

Since when?

He went out yesterday afternoon. He still hasn't come back.

I checked with his friends too,

no one's giving me clear answers.

He's just a youngster. He'll turn up.

But he hasn't, and I'm scared.

Okay, file a complaint and leave.

Could I get a paper and pen?

Want me to write your complaint too?

Isn't that what the writer's for? Write it down and give it.

- Oh, my! - You, rascal!

How dare you rob while dressed as police? Take it off, I say!

I wanted a security uniform, sir.

Since it wasn't available, they gave me this.

So I put this on and went robbing.

But once I wore this uniform,

I felt no fear or anxiety.

I just robbed everything nice and easy.

You dare mock the police while wearing the uniform?!

- Take it off, now. - Ow!

- Take it off. - Ahh!

- Oh, no, no. - Hey, you!

Don't take your clothes off here.

Where the hell are your clothes?

- Sir, give it to me. - That's right, show him hell.

- Is this how you act in public?! - Don't hit where it really hurts.

And show me where exactly that spot is.

He wants me to undress, and you want me to show you?!

I'm shy, you know.

- You didn't see anything, did you? - Get lost.

Here are your clothes. Put them on now.

If I catch you in uniform again, I'll beat you.

At least I steal in uniform.

- Some run the station and loot people. - Did you see that?

- Well, I'm seeing one right now. - You!

"Sakthivel. Father's name, Kandasaamy.

Door number 78, I live at the address given.

My son, Jai…"

Right, I'll enquire and let you know!

Can I meet the inspector in person and…

Can't you see no one's here?

The whole station staff is out in the sun on PM's security duty.

Let's say you go there.

You'll get to meet the inspector, and complain to the PM too while you're at it.

And of course, they'll all join hands to bring your son back.

Sounds good? Get going, sir.

Hey, what are you looking at? Bring the tea.

Here you go, sir.

Hey, bring me my tea. This headache is splitting me.

Madam, maybe settle the accounts after your tea.

Hey, come here!

How dare you ask Madam for money when I'm right here?

- What's the amount? - 2,500 rupees!

Are you billing for tea or for setting up a shop?

Shut up! You're the one who asked. You better pay up.

Get lost!

"Dearest Ranjana, Dearest Ranjana!"

Do you know about Mac laptops?

- I heard it's really good. - Yes, sir. It is.

But I can't be picky about the brands I steal, sir.

Tell me… why do you need a Mac laptop right now?

My son just started college. He needs it.

Then buy it for him. It's not fair to ask a thief.

Why are you making a scene?

If I steal, she beats me. If I don't, you beat me!

Spare us, sir.

Forget it!

- Sir, I want to meet the Commissioner-- - We're under PM security pressure.

You can't meet him today. Come back later.

- Just once-- - Listen, don't keep coming here.

Don't stand here. Get going.

'Commissioner Office, Chennai'

Murali, have you arranged security in front of the Governor's House?

- Tighten it further. - Sir!

- Sir. Just give me one moment. - You're not allowed here.

- I just want to talk to him. - Listen to me. Not now.

- Why are you doing this? - Sir, my son is missing.

- Wait… - Sir!

You filed a complaint at the local station, right? They'll take action.

Why are you bothering us?

What do I…

[phone rings]

Sir, when will you come?

I've been waiting outside the shop for a long time now.

It's urgent, sir. Please come soon.

I'm on my way.

Here you go.

- The issue won't persist, right? - It won't.

Even if it does, don't come here.

It's an old model. We don't have any spare parts.

- Thanks, sir. - Okay.

I gave an iPad two days ago. Is it ready?

- Did you give it to my son? - Yes, sir.

I'm not sure if he repaired it.

- I'll check and let you know. Your number? - Note it down.

9884- 0575.

- Okay. - Thank you, sir.

"Where have you gone, Oh my dear little son?"

Oh my…

"Longing for you to return to me, Oh my son!"

Even for an expert like me,

this job takes effort.

So, I'll need the exact sum I demanded.

If not, I'll put my effort into cutting off your hands.

Where are you now, brother?

I'm heading to a police station in disguise,

and you're asking my location? Just hang up!

- Hello, sir. - Mmm…

Do you think you're Fahadh Faasil from Aavesham?

Take off your shades!

- What do you want? - I'm here to sign, sir.

- What's the time? - It's 4:50.

- What's your reporting time? - 5:00 p.m., sir.

Oh!

- In such a hurry, huh? - No, sir.

Wait aside till I call you.

Now.

Sir! He's the one who went to the commissioner's office.

What's your problem? You think he'll find your son?

I went there only because you ignored my complaint.

Oh, is that what you think?

Ranjana, check if a boy's body was found on the road.

Sir, please. Don't talk like that.

Then you teach me.

He must've gotten drunk and passed out. He'll return once he's sober.

Sir, my son doesn't drink. He's a good boy.

And what was a good boy doing outside at night? Just go.

We'll call you, if we find him.

But sir, you won't find him if you don't search.

Hello, teaching us our job, are you?

No, sir. I'm only asking you to work for us too.

I've been looking for my son since morning.

But you're just rubbing salt in my wound.

Come on, it's not your daughter.

It's only your son. He'll be fine. Now, go.

If something happens to my son because of your negligence…

- I won't spare you! - Threatening us?

Not at all. The police are the ones who stand by the victims.

I'd meet the CM himself if it helps me find my son.

If that sounds like a threat,

I'll keep doing it.

How dare you! I'll destroy you.

- Get out! - Sir, let it be.

- Threatening us, are you! - We'll inquire, sir.

Leave now, sir.

They never understand our urgency.

Rules are only for us.

When it's about them, they change the rules.

- Boss! All good? - Huh?

- Sir? - What now?

- It's 5:00 p.m. - It's only 4:59 p.m.

I'm just one minute early.

Do you know the value of a minute?

Time is precious.

Which you wouldn't get. So go, sign the ledger.

- Look at him walking like a star. - Right now, he won't get too far.

'As if he's the authority here!'

'One day I'll prove to you the value of a minute!'

Stop! Stop!

Who are you? Where are you going at this hour?

Open your bag.

What is this remote for?

Multimeter and a hard disk. Why do you have these?

Sir, I'm a computer mechanic. I'm on my way home after getting spare parts.

- Show me the bill. - Wait…

Here you go, sir.

Okay. Get going.

Selvi… I wonder what happened to Jai.

I searched everywhere I could.

I don't know what to do now.

Jai, huh…

Hey! Where's your son, huh?

- Who are you people? - You'd better tell us!

- Where's your son? - What did he do?

Why are you looking for him?

I'll kill him if I find him.

- Kill him?! - Bro, nobody's in there.

He's not here!

Why are you all after my son?

- Tell me. - Come on, let's go!

I won't spare him!

Let's move!

Install an AC, sir! It's hot in there.

'A thief, and still demanding AC!'

Ranjana, give me the file.

So this is all you stole?

Or are you hiding more?

All my stock's here, sir!

If it's not here, check your own houses!

Look,

everything we recovered is displayed right here!

I have a complaint copy of the missing items.

Have a look at the items on display.

Take only what's yours. Got it?

Go on, check now.

- The thing you want isn't here. - Sir…

Last night, some strangers broke into my house

and threatened me about my son.

I'm scared, sir.

You threaten the police, and then say you're scared?

SI sir is furious with you. Stay out of his sight!

- Now go! - Sir, sir!

Just wait aside, sir.

Step away.

- Give it to me. - Here you go, madam.

Which one is yours?

- This one, madam. - Take it.

Thank you, madam.

- Can I take mine? - Yes.

- Give it to me. - Here you go, madam.

- Madam, that's my purse! - Take it.

Sign here.

- Thank you so much, sir! - Go on. You'll definitely come again.

Keep moving.

I never stole this laptop.

So, how did it end up here?

This isn't my laptop.

Let me take it anyways.

Hey!

Give it to me.

- Hand it to me. - Hey!

- Give it to me. - Stop it.

- What's with the tussle? - Sir, this is my laptop.

- Yours? - Sir…

Take a look at my list.

- I've mentioned a laptop. - Yeah, I can see that.

Sir, the laptop on his list is at a pawn shop.

Go, pay and get it back.

- What do you mean? - Sir…

[sings] Mac, Mac, Mac… 'Mac'arena!

Oh! Hey.

What laptop is it?

- Mac, sir. - What does your complaint say?

- Such a cheat! - HP, sir.

- You dare mess with us? - A thief robbing a thief!

- I'll give you a tight slap. Get going! - That's right, take him away!

- Nallamuthu? - Sir, let me go.

Sir, put this laptop in your bag.

Here you go. Please, take it.

If he sees me with it, he'll take it.

- I'll get it back from you. - Hey, Nallamuthu.

- Yes, Madam. - Do I need to spoon-feed you?!

Here, sign this.

Sure, will do.

Hey, Nallamuthu. Hey!

Hello! Give it to me.

Hand it over, now!

Sir!

- Where are you taking it? - It's for my son.

This doesn't work, I'll get you a new one. Give it back to me.

Hey, this will do.

Ranjana…

I'm heading out about my son's college placement.

Because if I don't, my wife will unleash the apocalypse on me!

Fear the holy wife?

It isn't fear.

She always mocks me, saying, 'You're useless even as a cop.'

If I go all macho like a cop and talk to the college correspondent today,

they'll cut the capitation for sure.

- Then my wife will see… - Mmm.

what a rugged cop I am!

Sir, I need to talk about my son's case.

The SI madam is coming. Go sit down!

Good morning, madam.

You're all dolled up. Is your bride mode kicking in?

Please, don't get me started!

I wanted to invite the inspector and the whole station to my wedding.

Madam, all our men are out for the PM's protection.

Even our inspector's there.

Oh, that slipped my mind.

- Well, you're here, aren't you? - Yes.

- Sir, where are you taking it? - What is it?

- I'm giving it to my son. - Gift him something brand new.

- This laptop won't work. It's a waste. - Hey!

Spinning stories, huh?

- Let me fix it and return it to you. - Oh, is that so?

Let's check it out. Hold it.

What exactly are you looking for?

I'm figuring out how to turn it on.

What are you saying?!

Aren't you educated?

You just have to click the 'on' button.

- That's what I'm searching for. - Oh!

You don't even know that?!

So, you know?

All I know is how to steal.

I can see that!

You've got a new laptop?

Yes, Madam. I can't find the 'on' button.

- Don't you know how to operate it? - He can't even switch it on,

- and you're talking about operating it. - That's quite easy.

Give it to me.

Come with me.

Sit down, I say.

This is the first time I've seen you sit in this chair.

That too, with a Mac.

You look sharp, like a newsreader.

Were we looking for this button all this while?

Looks like it's running on its own.

Is this how a Mac usually is?

No. Nothing like that.

Whose is this?

For now, it's Sir's.

It feels like there's a problem with this device,

since it's operating on its own. I'm confused.

Didn't I say it's faulty?

- I'll take it to a repairman. - I'll punch you hard!

Trying to swipe it, huh?

'Listen. Listen.'

'This station is now under my control.'

'From now on, you follow what I say.'

'You must!'

'There's a bomb under the writer's chair.'

'If he stands up now,'

'the whole station will turn to ashes.'

And who might you be?

- Pulling a prank, are you? - 'Well, why don't you get up then?'

'Go on. Either give it a try…'

'or shut up and listen to me!'

'The choice is yours.'

'To save your lives, you just have to do…'

- 'one simple thing.' - What is it?

'I'm watching you inch by inch.'

'Obey my orders and you'll stay safe.'

'But if you try to escape,'

'I'll pull the trigger like your life means nothing.'

'And even God will struggle to count'

'the catastrophes that are bound to happen!'

'As of now, all of you are not cops,'

'but scapegoats.'

'I mean, hostages.'

- What is this madam? - Hello!

- This is a place where people come and go. - 'Let it be.'

'But today, if they come, they'll never leave!'

'If trouble comes from your cop brain not compromising,'

'it's not on me!'

Hello!

- What just happened, madam? - What is this, sir?

My belly's blocking me. Check it out for me, please.

It looks like a parcel. Is it a parcel bomb?

Somebody call the police!

- Call the police station. - This 'is' a police station.

Yeah, I panicked. Damn!

Hey, shut up, will you?

Sir, is this laptop really yours?

- Madam… - Tell me, sir.

- He's the one who stole it! - Did you see me steal it?

I didn't steal it. I don't even know how it got here.

- What are you saying?! - So how'd it end up here?

- Madam… - Is it one of those stolen laptops?

Look where your greed has gotten all of us!

Don't you dare get up.

We don't know how powerful that bomb is.

We need to tell the inspector first.

No, madam, we might get into trouble.

Madam, listen to me.

Oh, my!

I can't reach him.

What do I do now?

Should we call the bomb squad?

Madam, didn't he warn us about using our cop brains?

Sir, stop talking like an idiot!

Only the bomb squad can tell if it's real or just a ruthless prank.

Madam, he's been shoving his rules on us.

And if you don't follow it, I'll end up dead.

Madam!

- 'Hello?' - Hello, good morning, sir.

This is SI Menaka from Kovalam.

- 'Go on.' - Sir, we have a situation here.

The station just got a bomb threat.

What? Is it a serious threat?

Yes, sir. Morning, we found a laptop.

Give it to me.

Sit down, I say.

'…will turn into ashes!'

'What the hell were you doing when a bomb was planted here?'

- Sorry, sir. - 'What does this mean…'

on the day of the Prime Minister's arrival?

'I'll have Inspector Raghuram contact you right away.'

'Until then, handle the situation carefully.'

Yes, sir.

What's up with him?

Hey, what are you doing here?

- Don't do anything. He's watching. - Shh!

Who's there at the station?

Writer Chellamuthu, Constable Ranjana,

two prisoners and a man who's here to file a complaint.

Sir, stop messing around and go take a seat.

Watch them closely.

I want details on every one of them.

Make sure the news doesn't leak.

- Okay, sir. - We'll find out who he is and

where he's working from.

You don't have to panic right now.

I'll arrange for a video conference soon.

Yes, sir.

[phone rings]

My wife's calling, madam.

Shh!

'So, are you coming, or just sitting cute like a teapot at the station?'

'Why the radio silence?'

'Can you hear me or not?'

Yes, I can, dear.

'So, are you coming, or should we come pick you up from the station?'

No, no, no! I'll just come directly to college.

Just wait there for me.

'What's wrong? Your voice sounds off.'

'Are you sick?'

I'm okay, dear.

'Fine, stay right there.'

'We're almost there. We'll come pick you up.'

No, no-- Hello?

She hung up.

What do we do now, madam?

My wife is bringing our son here.

If the bomb goes off,

my entire lineage ends right here right now.

What did I do to deserve this?

No idea! Sit and reflect while you've got nothing else to do.

Everyone, calm down!

"What the hell were you doing…

when a bomb was planted here?"

The commissioner said those exact words.

Why am I dealing with this when I just came to invite you?

Collect all their phones first.

Let's cut the communication.

- Got it? Go! - Got it, madam.

Sir, give me your phone.

Phone.

How far is your station from the PM's event, Raghuram?

Roughly 15 kilometers, sir.

How's the setup coming together?

- Everything's perfect, sir. - Mr.Rajendran…

create a web around the Kovalam station.

- Yes, sir. - Proceed with 144 immediately.

- Okay, sir. - If word gets out,

it'll cause panic.

The opposition is already accusing us of failing law and order.

And, if this gets out,

the whole department will have to face an inquiry commission.

So, let's deal with this confidentially.

Inspector Raghuram, have the members of your station ready.

- Okay, sir. - Menaka?

- Any demands? - Not yet, sir.

Our team will help you with anything and everything you need.

- Stay strong, we'll sort it out. - Okay, sir.

- Any public nuisance? - The force has surrounded the station.

- Okay. - The public has been cleared from the area.

- No worries, sir. - Good.

Oh, my God! Madam, my wife's here.

Madam!

Oh, my!

- Everybody, get out, please. - Out?

If we do, we're out for good!

Madam, tell him how it works.

Come with me, sir.

From what we see, the bomb doesn't contain much explosive material.

Still, for safety, everyone please take shelter in the cell.

Sir, he didn't mean you at all.

You get up, it'll explode.

- Hey! - Stay put.

That includes you. Get inside, now.

- Hey… - He's terrified, sir.

Hey, he's a cop.

But that doesn't make him any less human.

Fear is only natural.

Sir.

It's definitely a bomb.

There's no wire connection.

It's a digital setup.

But there's no indication.

How can we trust this?

Please defuse it and save me, sir.

Sir, the controls are somewhere else.

There's no time indication.

I think some software was used to activate both the laptop and the bomb.

- You think?! - Click on the folder.

Yes, sir.

'Activated Successfully.'

So, is it defused?

We've started the process.

Only now can we start identifying where the bombs are.

Are you here to defuse it or blow it up?

Sir.

Take a look at this diagram.

It's called a doubling sequence.

- And that means? - He's right.

If one bomb is defused, two more will go off.

Two becomes four,

- four becomes eight. - Enough, sir.

One bomb alone is playing squash with my nerves,

and you're multiplying like a kid in math class!

Why're you even scared, huh?

Sir, is it safe to get up now?

We're all safe as long as you stay in that chair.

It's like a landmine. Move and it explodes.

He never even sat on the chair.

Now that he has, he can't get up. This is all your doing!

Alright, fun time's over!

The remote in this chair works on radio frequency.

We don't know how many bombs are out there or where.

'Breaching the rule.'

'Someone is trying to break the rule.'

- Hey! - Hey!

- Hey, wait. - No!

Stop right there.

Wait!

- Don't run. - Hey!

Hey--

Help me. It hurts!

'You didn't take me seriously, did you?'

Madam, come here.

'See what happens when you don't follow my rules?'

'From now on, if even one person steps out,'

'this whole station will blow to pieces!'

Who are you and what do you want?!

'I'll tell you what I want and when I want it, when the time comes.'

'But for now, tend to the one who broke the rules.'

Sir, please, save me!

Trying to be clever, huh? Why'd you do it?

Didn't the Mac guy clearly say stepping out will cause an explosion?

That door's the only reason you're still alive.

I messed up. Please… take me to a hospital.

How can we go to a hospital if we can't even step outside?

So?

Are you just going to let me die?!

Silence!

Any casualties?

No, sir. Not a severe blast.

But he's injured, and he needs immediate medical attention.

Okay.

This pain is killing me.

Please save me, brother.

Our saviors are the ones in danger now.

You think 'I' can save you?

Come on.

Hold him carefully.

'What's with the stretcher?'

Hey, what are you doing?

Planning to kill many just to save one?

What are you even saying?

We've been warned there are bombs planted in and around the station.

He broke the rules trying to escape. Now look at him.

So if you try to step out too, there will be another explosion.

Oh, my Jesus!

Why didn't you say this when I walked in?

If I had, would you have still come in?

Stop fighting...

- And please save me. - How can I treat him now?

Medicines are in the vehicle.

You want to get the medicines, right?

Yes.

Sridhar brother.

Stop. Bring your vehicle in.

- Come in, quick. - Come on in.

- Fast, fast. - Come on in.

Towards your right.

Park it here.

Get in here.

Go, go, go.

Treatment's going on. Please wait outside.

Not the time to flirt. Step aside, I've got work.

Silence! Don't you know this is a hospital?

- Get out! - You just came in since we can't.

Give me your phone.

What is this? Why do you need my phone?

Honey, she's a cop. Give her your phone.

[phone rings]

Driver, give me your phone.

Damn! My wife's calling. I wonder what she's up to.

Oh, no.

- Hello! - 'Dear?'

'We won't be able to make it.'

'Your genius son forgot his certificates at home.'

- Mmm. - 'We're going home to bring it back.'

'You come directly to the college.'

Sure, will do, dear.

Woah!

This is a C4 bomb made with dangerous chemicals.

No detector can catch this plastic bomb.

A simple radiation is enough to cause an explosion.

We need to stop the radiation.

No, that's not possible.

Every exit has a bomb planted in it.

And, every exit has a motion sensor light.

So, if we cross the motion sensor,

a bomb has been porgrammed to explode.

We have to handle it carefully.

Well, who are you?

I'm a hardware engineer.

A hardware engineer? What are you doing here?

Since my son's been missing, I came here to file a complaint.

Now, I'm stuck here.

Fine, help us only when we want you to.

Now, go.

Go on.

Sir, a bomb won't go off in the same place twice, right?

- What if we use that exit? - 'You can.'

'But if you do, it'll trigger an even bigger blast.'

'Why don't you give it a try?'

'You're smart enough to bring in an ambulance when in danger.'

A real human saves lives. Only an animal like you puts others in danger.

What the hell do you want?

'Justice.'

Justice? Do you even know what that means?!

'I do. I know all about your justice.'

What do you know about us?

Tell me if even one of you is a righteous cop. I'll let them walk out alive.

Well, I am!

Have you ever witnessed injustice at this station and tried to stop it?

Then, how are you righteous?

To my knowledge, every cop has made a mistake.

Right, right, right.

Only the guilty should be punished, right?

Isn't that the law?

But have you, or have you not, punished an innocent before?

Yes, they have. I'm living proof of it.

Did he ask you? You dare call yourself innocent?!

- No. - 'I'll come to the point.'

'In a case from this station,'

'an innocent paid the price while the real culprit walked free.'

'Reopen the case and punish the real culprit in the next 30 minutes.'

Just digging it up after all these years would take five working days.

How can we investigate

when we can't even step out?

'If a true cop sets their mind to it, they can accomplish anything.'

'And, everything!'

Yeah, right!

We've got thousands of pending cases. Which one should we dig into now?

'I'll give you a clue.'

'This is a tale where the fence destroys the field.'

'Your countdown starts!'

What is it?

Sir, I just realized that it's a time bomb.

How do you say so?

Because there's a timer running out.

Sir, which register should I check?

Oh God, madam! Our station alone has 38 registers!

- Sir, we've got 500 theft cases on record. - Out of which, 20 are mine.

Is this the time to brag?

Sir, 12 murder cases, 10 rape cases,

over 100 financial scams, and 200-300 petty crimes on top of that.

He said it was an important case.

He quoted something like, 'Dog on a log vanished in the fog.'

Hey! Stop it.

He said it's a tale where the fence destroys the field.

He's talking about you.

I don't get it.

'Fence' was his word for the police.

The accused is from your own department.

Apologies, sir… in that case, finding him won't be easy.

Shut up!

If the accused is a cop,

then there is money in play or big names are involved.

In these ten cases, men from our department were involved.

How, sir?

Didn't he say an innocent had to pay the price?

This case took place in our station.

The main accused is Rajadurai.

Retired SP.

He wants us to arrest retired SP Rajadurai and produce him here, sir.

Why?

He's demanding an investigation into an old case.

Investigate?

Okay. Raghuram?

- What's the status at the PM's event? '- He'll address the crowd in ten minutes, sir.'

Sir, we've only got 18 minutes.

He'll make it there by then.

- Okay. - Please, madam.

[in Malayalam] Please help me out.

I have to leave.

The patient is in stable condition.

Please tell me if there's another way.

Had there been one, we'd have sent you already.

Madam… Madam!

My child is at a school program.

I was supposed to be at her school by 4 to get her.

If I don't show up now, she'll get scared, ma'am.

I… I… I feel like I'm getting an anxiety attack.

You know very well what's happening here right now.

I'll ensure your kid comes back safe and sound.

Trust me, please.

Your kid's name, grade, and school?

Maheesha, First Grade B, SSB Vidyalaya School.

- Thiruvanmiyur. - Okay.

You all line up to peek, yet no one does anything!

Deva!

Shall we try removing the sensor from the bomb?

Sir, don't touch it unless you know the sequence.

If you don't mind, can I say something?

- Go ahead. - The bomb controls are here,

yet the bomb is triggered from outside.

Like a remote.

That is, I think it functions like a Wi-Fi modem.

Yes, it could be.

In that case, we should call in Cyber Crime at once.

Steps have already been taken to trace the signals.

We should search for plastic objects that might look unusual.

Madam, where are the CCTV footages stored?

We should check them.

Inside the file room.

Ranjana, run the earlier CCTV recordings and check.

- Okay? - Okay, madam.

Camera 1.

- Camera 2. - Okay.

Madam… Madam…

Only five more minutes left!

Barath reporting, madam.

- Mmm. - Good!

So, you can speed things up after all!

We brought the person you wanted, didn't we?

- Why don't you leave us? - How can that be?

The game has just begun!

This is a foul game, sir!

If the game's just starting, when will it end?

That depends on you!

You've captured the criminal.

- What about his punishment? - Who's he calling a criminal?

Writer sir?

Here's your chance to finish the duty you left undone.

See that he gets punished.

Sir, we're not the ones to do that. It's for the court to decide!

- Right. - Hey!

You brought me in on the pretext of investigating an old case.

Indeed, sir. It is an old case.

I'm a retired police officer.

Will you take a stranger's word that I'm guilty?

We are cops.

I've no idea on what charge you dragged me here. I'm leaving!

Sir! It's only 'in' here, never 'out'!

Hey! Hey! Open the door.

Hey! You think I'll turn a blind eye to this atrocity just because I'm retired?

I'll show you the power I wield in just a minute!

Sir, Rajadurai is here.

Now, he demands an investigation by a judge, sir.

'Is he kidding?'

Are we bringing a judge into a room where a bomb is planted?

The entire department will be held accountable.

What should we say to him, then?

Is there a way to send in a judge?

Sir, can we get the judge inside on the grounds of a death declaration?

Correct. Let's worry about the legal issues later.

Let's arrange to get the judge in,

and in the meantime, find the criminal's whereabouts.

We have no other choice, sir.

Have the SI from the station meet with the judge.

Okay. Did the Cyber Crime officer come in?

Not yet, sir.

Even if they come, they'll need some time.

But the bomb's timer keeps ticking!

Whatever it is, deal it with utmost care. Nobody must be harmed.

Okay, sir.

- Hello. - Come in.

The bomb threat came from that Mac laptop.

Mr. Cyber! Stop gaping and get down to business!

Another Mac? What the hell, man!

Sir, multiple locations are showing up.

When do we hear the voice next?

Once we finish this task.

Why did you rush me in here over a death declaration?

- What? Is it a lock-up death? - God! No, madam.

- The situation is a bit critical, madam. - Whose?

- Police. - Police?!

They've turned a police station into a court?

Sorry, Your Honor.

I know I should rise to show respect. But if I do, I'll be killed!

Your Honor!

Not just him. Everyone here will die!

What the hell is going on?

Madam, let me brief you. This station has received a bomb threat.

Hey!

Is this the reason you flattered me before bringing me here?

I'll throw you in prison!

Getting him in can wait,

first get us out, Madam. Time is ticking!

Is this the case?

- Who is the accused? - Retired SP, Rajadurai, madam.

- And the witness? - Me, Your Honor.

A decade ago in this very station, Pradeep, the son of then MLA Rangaraj,

was arrested and imprisoned by SI Raghuram for harassing a schoolgirl.

But that very night,

then-Inspector Rajadurai assaulted a North Indian and hauled him in.

If you say anything else in defense, I'll kill you with my own hands!

- When the judge asks, admit that you're guilty - Why are you thrashing me, sir?

Else… I'll pin every pending case on you!

Will he ever spare the ones who arrest his son?

He thought too little of us!

- What's his name, sir? - Bagavanth.

I didn't do anything, sir. Why am I inside? I'm innocent.

Why are you locking me up?

Chellamuthu! File an FIR saying he raped that girl.

- Okay. - I didn't do anything.

Sir?

This evidence holds her testimony before death,

the post-mortem report, and Pradeep's sperm results.

We can definitely arrest him, sir.

Son.

Go peddle your evidence rubbish somewhere else!

You can only succeed by crawling before bigwigs like me.

What a man in power says is law.

What he does is seen as fair.

You seem clever, I hope you get it.

Sir, she was just a ninth grader, sir.

They raped her and dumped her in the drain.

Her family believes justice will be served.

Justice has been delivered!

He admitted his guilt before us.

The case is closed.

Hey, get lost.

The report in your hand is the fabricated case from that time.

Sorry, madam.

The culprit Rajadurai will be punished under IPC Sections 114 and 167

for framing an innocent in the rape and murder of a young girl,

and for aiding the real offender's escape.

I pronounce life imprisonment for the accused Rajadurai.

I further order the real offender to be presented in court.

A gavel, huh?

My Lord, it aches.

My heart aches. It hurts, My Lord!

This act may or may not be true, but we do have someone to take care of you.

Nurse! Bring that injection.

No, no need for injections.

Hand me that shot, I'll make it painless for him.

Don't be scared. I'll treat you.

I'm fine now. It doesn't hurt anymore.

- Now… - Let's go, then.

Hey! Hey! Come fast.

By law, you sentenced him to life.

But by justice, I sentenced him to death.

Sir? Sir? Are you okay, sir?

- Nurse! - I'm coming.

- Sir, drink some water. - What's wrong, sir?

Sir, please move.

It's alright. Don't worry, sir.

Are you going to obey him blindly, or are you planning to catch him?

Madam, our fear is his power.

That's why we are forced to follow his orders.

You're going against the law and doing all this. How does it end?

We have to hunt down the criminal, madam.

Our department is working on it as a priority.

God knows what they're doing!

The situation is getting worse. He killed Rajadurai. What do we do now?

Disagree with him.

The heck!

If you dare, walk in here and disagree with me!

Sir?

Sir?

Why are you doing this? What's your motive?

Justice must triumph.

Isn't the law the same for everyone?

- Yes, it is. - But is the law fair to all?

No. My motive is to ensure fairness for all.

- I don't understand. - Then…

find Jai.

Jai?

Who is that?

My son, madam.

He's been missing for two days.

Did you file a complaint?

Yes, I did.

Oh God.

We're dead meat!

What the hell?

Is this how you respect people who come with a complaint?

Oh God…

Useless fellows!

Sir, where did your son say he was going before he left?

He said he's going out with friends.

But his friends returned.

Except him.

Did you inquire Jai's friends?

I did.

Nobody gave me a clear reply.

- Why, sir? - They are getting scared.

Call Jai's friends here immediately!

Okay, madam.

Who are these boys?

Find and fetch them right away!

Sujith! Sujith! Sujith!

On Friday night, our gang met up and hit a pub for the first time.

When we were on the dance floor,

our group got into a fight with another gang.

In that brawl, the pub staff got a hold of both of us.

They caught the two of us.

We don't clearly recall what happened that night as we were drunk, madam.

Then how did you two get home that day?

We got a call from the pub, so we rushed there in a panic.

The pub manager said he'd file a police complaint

since they got drunk and started a fight.

We pleaded with them, apologized, and took them home.

- Which pub? - Midjoy pub.

- Call the pub's manager. - Yes, ma'am.

- What's his number? - 83-04.

Madam, his phone is unreachable.

Get the area inspector on the line and have him bring the manager here.

Okay.

Was my son there when you went?

Sir, Jai wasn't there when we went.

- Then where did Jai go? - He took Varnika and left, sir.

Varnika?

Who is she?

She is our friend.

Jai loves her.

My son… loves her?

Please tell the truth.

Yes, Uncle.

- They are dating. - Then they are lovers?

Why did they run from the pub?

'It's called a doubling sequence.'

'Don't touch it unless you know the sequence.'

'The accused is from your own department.'

'Who are you?'

'I'm a hardware engineer.'

'- Don't do anything. He's watching. - Shh!'

We got word from the control room. Were you in the bomb squad before?

- What? - Bomb squad?

Yes.

Where is this criminal hiding?

How do I know?

- I don't have any-- - Enough with your acting!

I knew it the moment you warned us!

You went to the extent of planting a bomb for your son?

You planted the bomb, right? Tell me!

- Where is your son Jai? - Open your mouth and answer!

Bomb, man!

You actually dared to plant a bomb at the station?

Front entrance, back entrance, side entrance.

You've planted bombs on all sides, right?

You went a little overboard with all this.

I swear to God, I'll find your son.

So many lives are at risk.

Enough with your games, tell us the truth.

Your silence only proves their doubts.

Your Honor,

how can it be fair to accuse an innocent man

just because the real criminal hasn't been found?

I served in the special forces, in the bomb squad.

My wife, before she died,

asked me to give up the job for our son.

I gave up the job so I could take care of my son.

Exactly. And that's why we're asking,

did you plant these bombs for your son?

My duty has always been to save lives,

never take them.

To me, every life is precious.

When I tried to report my son's disappearance,

their attitude infuriated me.

But why would I ever go to the extent of planting a bomb?

I saved lives for a living.

I'd never take one, even in my darkest moment.

Working in the bomb squad isn't just service…

it's sacrifice.

Every second on duty, we whisper a prayer.

Not just for our lives,

but for every soul around us.

Because we know, death could claim us any moment.

I'll defuse this bomb myself and prove you wrong.

I'll do my duty.

You do yours.

Bag!

When you put it all together…

his son's disappearance,

the bomb in this station, and the one who planted it…

every thread feels tied together.

Take the boys away and question them.

Okay, madam.

- Sir. - Sir.

Where are you taking them?

To investigate.

If they cooperate, you can go home soon.

You can't go in. You'll have to wait here.

Madam, what about the boys?

They'll be back when the investigation is done.

How many times will you investigate?

We'll decide how, and how many times, to investigate.

A true friend would give his life.

But you only saved your own!

What kind of friend does that?

Tell me the truth. What really happened that day?

Say it!

Start talking!

Oh, my!

Tell us all of it. Not a word hidden.

Why did he hit you all?

Listen…

the truth you hold decides if we all walk out of this station alive.

Now, what really happened?

The three of us are friends, madam.

We hang out together, play together…

but we study well too.

We finished 12th grade and joined marine college together.

There were lots of students,

but we couldn't mingle with anyone.

Their lifestyle,

their attitude…

it was so different from ours.

We always kept to ourselves.

Then one day, a girl came up to us simple, without any airs.

Her name was Varnika.

"One look from you rewrites my fate"

"Countless reasons my heart can't escape"

"It just can't!"

What's with the sign language?

"Restless steps found home at last"

What's happening?

I'm Jai.

Varnika.

- Hi. - I'm Joseph.

- Hi! - Hi!

- I'm Sujith. - Hi.

Oh, my!

Sorry,

they can't tell the difference between a friendly hug and a flirty one.

- So… - I know.

Hey, he's old-fashioned. We're modern, so relax and be yourself.

- You! - Why don't you all join us?

Let's be friends. It'll be fun, come on.

Let's go, bro.

"Restless steps found home at last"

"She's pure, Like a child's song unsurpassed"

"Restless steps found home at last"

"She's pure, like a child's song unsurpassed"

Look at him getting all shy!

Act fast, or the relationship won't go beyond sign language.

You've only seen the happy face she shows the world.

But when I first met her, she wasn't smiling.

Dad, answer the phone!

"Stay calm, dear."

'The number you are trying to reach is currently busy.'

'She was waiting for someone,'

'nervously calling them again and again.'

'I could tell something was wrong.'

'The moment she noticed me looking,'

'she rushed into an auto and left in tears.'

But why was she crying?

I'll tell you.

Just a few days back, I was on my way to college,

when suddenly a car cut me off.

When I looked in to check who it was…

Come in!

Get in!

"Restless steps found home at last"

Come!

"She's pure, Like a child's song unsurpassed"

Hey, give us a minute.

Get in!

I gave you a lift. Not even a thank you?

Thanks!

Oh, so you can smile.

Yes, I do.

But tell me, why were you crying that day?

You like digging into other people's stories?

No, nothing like that.

If it's personal, I won't push.

Oh, it's no big deal.

I've loved my Dad for as long as I can remember.

But when I was in second grade,

my parents divorced.

The court said I had to live with my mom.

My dad fought so hard to keep me with him.

But the court made a final decision that

after I turn 18, I can decide for myself who to live with.

The only reason I came to Chennai for college was to finally be with him.

But when I got here, he never came to pick me up.

He was so lost in his work, he completely forgot about me.

I was so angry,

I didn't know what to do… I just broke down crying.

I told him not to come see me until I called him myself,

and I went and joined a hostel instead.

So, your dad never tried to meet you again?

He did, but I never agreed to meet him.

He knows I'm just as stubborn as my mom.

So, you're never going to see him again?

I didn't just come to see my dad,

but to reunite my parents.

That's the only thing I wish for.

That's why I'm planning to surprise him.

Oh… very interesting.

When are you going to meet him?

I'll tell you. Will you come with me?

- Of course! - Thanks, dude.

But keep it a secret.

She wanted me to be there when she meets her dad.

That's fantastic!

Here she comes.

Let's hear it from her.

Hey, she told me to keep it secret. Don't get me in trouble.

She's looking for you. Go!

"She's pure, Like a child's song unsurpassed"

- Hi! - Hey!

I was looking for you.

- Anything special? - I'll tell you.

- You look nice. - Hey, he's flirting with her.

Tomorrow will be the most exciting day of my life.

I'm meeting my Dad.

Nice! What surprise are you planning for him?

For the past ten years, my dad has never missed sending me a birthday gift.

Even though we've been apart all this time,

my love for him has never faded.

So I made him a custom bracelet

with the first letters of our names and both our fingerprints.

That's the gift I'm going to give him.

Great!

- Where are your friends? - Here.

- Hi! - Hi!

You're finally meeting your Dad. So, when's the party?

What party?

- Shall we go to a pub? - Oh, shut up.

Even if she agrees, it seems you'll ruin the plan.

This isn't about a beach trip, we're talking about a pub!

Hey, this is the only way we'll ever get to see a pub.

Alright, let's go.

- Hello. - Dad…

don't wait for me.

I'm going out with my friends.

Hey, don't hang up! What if my parents call him?

Relax, he'll manage.

Let's get going.

- Wow, man, this is so cool. - Hi!

- Hi! - Hi!

Don't give up on guys so soon.

Give me a chance, alright?

- Will you pay our bill? - Money can buy things, but not a kiss.

You could've just said you're broke.

Bye!

- This is for you. - No thanks, I'm not into it.

It's just a soft drink.

Hey, you judge a girl just because she drinks or smokes?

No, I didn't mean to…

Save it. I've got my answer.

Grow up, man.

- Cheers, buddy! - Oh, booze. Cheers!

Hey, that's enough.

"1, 2, 3, 4!"

"Get on the floor, come on gang"

"Shake and move to the beat"

"Colors high, the vibe is trippin', Let's have fun, the night is lit"

"Don't act old, my buddy Chill out, be cool like a grandpa"

"Care for yourself, learn what you can, Just live the moment, that's the plan"

"Banger, game-changer, Go ring-ring, hear the raver"

"Sassy vibe, a little party, Go ring-ring, get loud and happy"

"Game of Thrones, who's the GOAT? Go for the crown, that's the note!"

"Dancin' around in my tight dress, Taking myself to the mall next!"

"Look at me, i don't mean to be like that If you're a girl collateral is that!"

"All the boys say I'm a little salty,"

"But they kind of like it when it get a little ballsy!"

"Want a little love, Got to get naughty!"

"Yeah!"

"I can talk English, I can walk English!"

"Yeah...mike on check 1, 2, 3!"

"Are you ready to hear the story of the cultural..."

"collateral generational change..."

Oooh, it's showtime, babe. Let's spice it up!

"Chug, chug, chug, chug it up DJ, turn, turn, turn it up!"

"Chug, chug, chug, chug it up DJ, turn, turn, turn it up!"

"Just got back on the track Two ice on the rocks!"

"Plus a Tamil girl verse And a super sick flow!"

"Go fast, slidin' and kickin' Twistin' turnin' and slicin'!"

"We're wanna wanna wannabes so take your time!"

"We're gonna gonna gonna Make it right!"

"No more high-pitched drama Just the tune this modern lass loves!"

"Here's your hit rap!"

"Flip the old tunes, make 'em bold and bright, Turn up the beat, make the night feel right!"

"Win or lose, we still demand respect, We're the gang, the best you'll ever expect!"

"Banger, game-changer, Go ring-ring, hear the raver"

"Sassy vibe, a little party, Go ring-ring, get loud and happy"

"Game of Thrones, who's the GOAT? Go for the crown…"

"…that's the note!"

Hey, where'd you find these country folks?

In your girlfriend's room, man.

- Hey, girls! - Stupid!

- Hey, knock it off, man. - Hey!

Hey, shall we hook up?

Not interested.

What did he say to you?

Just let it go.

What the hell did he say?

He said he wanted to be with me.

This is all very common in a pub.

I don't like this.

This isn't something to get possessive about.

This place doesn't feel right. Let's go.

Let's leave.

Brother, help me here.

I think he's wasted.

He's going too far.

Get him out.

Hey! How dare you?!

Can't you see she's uncomfortable? Why are you still pushing?

- Do you not get it? - Stop it.

- You guys leave. - Why are you holding us back?

- Buddy, stay safe. - You!

- Jai! - Hey, get her.

- Ah! - Tell us.

- Tell us, I say. - What did you do?

Spit it out.

Sir, please stop.

We've no idea what happened after that, Madam.

So much has taken place.

- What's the update with the ECR cop? - We're following up, Madam.

Get the pub manager and the CCTV footage here immediately.

Will do, Madam.

If we figure out the Wi-Fi dongle's password,

we can reset it…

and take control of the bomb.

But I'm not sure if we'll be able to fully deactivate it.

But your idea to control the timing is good.

Listen carefully.

Let's temporarily shut down the CCTV feed,

and evacuate the commoners from here.

Get them ready,

- and move them when I say, okay? - Okay!

Get ready, don't worry.

Get it done quickly.

Mr. Cyber, what are you up to?

'Rules breached!'

'Alert!'

'Lock and blast.'

'Countdown starts.'

'Go to hell!'

We need to get them out in five minutes!

Stop!

It's not five minutes, it's five seconds.

None of us would have survived.

Get inside!

Are you trying to make the bomber's job easy?

You called us to save lives but you're planning to take ours.

I've lost hope that I'll see my kid anymore.

We were called for an enquiry, not to face death!

This is all because of you.

See what your partying fantasies have led to!

Is your department even working on this?

'Smart move.'

'Seems like you're challenging me.'

'Now you'll see who I really am.'

Whoever you are, your acts cannot be justified.

Claim your justice lawfully.

'You think the law gives justice?'

It will… but it takes time.

'That time alone is enough for a criminal to escape.'

'This is your last chance.'

- 'Find Jai and close this case.' - Or what?

'Go to hell.'

Sir,

will anything happen to me?

Just cooperate, please.

This is a mini-bomb connected to a control system.

If the controller crosses the limit,

the network will cut off and the bomb will activate.

What if we change the timer?

Depends on the time mode he has set.

Sir,

you're using too many fancy words.

All I see is empty chatter.

No progress. Will you ever disarm this bomb?

He'll let you know once he finds out.

Oh Lord Muruga,

if I get out of here in one piece,

I'll walk barefoot to your temple and offer prayers.

I'll come with you and offer my prayers too.

Have some water, stop whining.

Oh, no.

My wife's calling.

'You don't have to come to the college.'

'Just stay in your chair wherever you are.'

'They don't believe me when I say my husband is a cop.'

'I regret marrying you!'

- 'Where the hell are you?' - Please calm down, dear.

'I'm stuck in court.'

- I'll come once I'm done. - 'Stop spinning stories!'

- 'Which court works on a Sunday?' - Order! Order! Order!

'Do you even care for us?'

'You don't care about your duty as a father.'

'All you care about is your work.'

'When you grow old and senile, do you think your son will care for you?'

'I don't know what else you'll put me through.'

'Just hang up!'

Oh Lord Muruga!

Even if his family throws him out, he'll still walk barefoot to your temple.

Please, save him.

The Wi-Fi connection runs through this dongle.

First, we need to disconnect it's signal.

Okay, sir.

We've narrowed down the criminal's location using the cybercrime link.

There's hope. Don't worry.

Okay, sir.

Sir, Chellamuthu might die of a heart attack before we disarm the bomb.

His BP is shooting up!

Menaka, we understand the situation.

Just hold on,

we'll get the criminal.

Okay, sir.

The dongle's password is PR@1234.

If the bomb disconnects from the network, it'll be hard to disarm the others.

Sir!

Please don't use me as a guinea pig for your experiments.

- Don't mess this up. - Trust me. It's going to be alright.

Do something. Separate me from this chair.

Before he tries something in manual mode,

I'll see if I can disconnect all the bombs individually.

Sir, that's risky.

Handle it carefully.

Okay.

Oh God!

Boss, don't come. Don't!

Why the hell did you come inside?

Out of respect for the law, I've come to put my last signature.

Just as sir said, I'm signing on time without delay.

I'm right, aren't I?

What you said is right. But coming here was a grave mistake!

Greetings, madam.

With the judge here, the court is in full session.

Writer sir, get up and pay respect!

If I rise now, the next session will be in heaven!

For what crime must I die?

By coming here, I was able to meet all of you.

One has to be born with luck!

You're lucky… just because you get to die?

Surprised to see me here a minute ahead?

Sorry, man. I've understood the value of time.

Please, go ahead and sign.

We've still got 40 seconds, sir!

I too know…

the value of time.

I'm ECR Inspector Vendhan. He's the pub manager.

This is the hard disk, madam.

- Check it. - Okay, madam.

Sir, it's time.

You dropped a punchline the other day.

- "Time is precious!" - Yes, man.

I've decided to do everything right on time.

- Good for you. - Pass me the ledger, I'll sign it.

Put your last signature.

- Here you go. - What an idiot!

Everyone's time is running out,

the timer won't stop…

but look at him giving a lecture!

Timer?

What's going on here? Is there a secret inquiry happening?

I'll tell you a secret… don't tell anyone.

How will I?

You must stay alive to even let it out.

Why? Are they planning an encounter?

No one warned you about the bomb in here?

A balm?

Is it for dry lips or for hurt hips?

No, you idiot.

Bomb, damn it.

Bo… Bomb?

- Yes. - Where?

- Under his tush. - There's a bomb under his tush?

I'm out!

- Don't run! - Hey, stop running.

Hey, stop right there.

Hey! Wait!

Let go of me.

He planted the bomb in the station, madam.

He did it to stir up trouble during the PM's visit.

You think cops are clowns?

- He is Minister's son, sir! - So?

He'll blow up the station?

Will the Minister be accountable if we lose our lives?

Do you know what will happen if the Minister finds out?

What will he do?

We can't let fear of his connections stop us, or we'll suffer the repercussions.

Madam, I have the evidence to prove his actions.

I didn't set the bomb!

- Stop lying! - Stop it!

You claimed to have proof that he planted the bomb, didn't you?

Let me see that.

Here, madam.

- Here. Verify this immediately. - Madam?

I've arrested him based on the IP address and cybercrime investigation findings.

His MacBook and a laptop from the station were connected.

He used that connection to threaten us and control the bomb.

This is a duplicate bill for Pradeep's MacBook.

The bombs are all linked through his MacBook.

The info is correct, madam.

Someone could have stolen his MacBook to execute this, right?

No way.

He hasn't filed a complaint about his MacBook being stolen.

Instead of coming up with lame excuses

why not focus on saving lives here?

There's evidence that Pradeep was at the station, madam.

Sir. TN 07 BB 2379

I never came here.

Isn't that your car?

- Yes. - So?

You're saying someone stole your car?

Madam, he's putting on an act.

He came here last night, threatened the officers,

and freed the criminals who were in custody.

I didn't plant the bomb!

So, you stormed in and took the detained criminals away?

You deserve seven years behind bars for what you've done.

Am I right, Vendhan?

At what time did the car come to the station?

Morning 4, madam.

- I didn't come here at that time. - "Here"?

- Where were you? - I was at the pub.

His car was parked at the pub as well, madam.

Madam, DIG is calling.

Not only did he release the criminals,

but he also issued threats from the DIG's office, madam.

Madam…

Releasing him will put us all in danger. Please speak with Sir.

The higher ups are putting pressure on us.

- Yes, tell me. '- Hello, Raghuram?'

He's in the middle of an inquiry. Talk to me.

'- Can you hand the phone to him?' - Not happening!

Is this how you uphold law and justice?

We put our lives on the line, sitting in a room rigged with a bomb!

Instead of cozying up to the Minister's son,

work on saving our lives here!

Useless.

- Continue the work, sir. - Thank you, madam.

Madam, two hours of CCTV recordings from the pub are missing.

Even his car was missing at that time.

If they erased two hours of CCTV, it has to be serious.

Surely the pub manager knows…

- what happened to the footage, right? - Madam…

Big shots frequent the pub.

If we store all the footage,

- we'll be the ones in trouble. - Who are you talking about?

You or someone else?

The bigshots.

Come clean about what happened that night.

Else, I'll frame you and put you behind bars.

- Okay? - I'll tell you the truth, sir.

I'll confess.

Tell me!

That night…

Speak up

Such nerve of you to pick a fight with the Minister's son.

Take out your mobile!

Hello?

Where does he live? Tell me!

Tell me!

- Tell me! - Why are you bashing them up?

They picked a fight and started thrashing each other.

On top of that, they messed up the place.

They are just students. Let them go, sir.

If you think of going to the police…

There are CCTV recordings.

If I leak it,

- your reputation is done for. - We won't, sir.

- They are just students, sir. - We'll listen to whatever you say.

Get the bill for their drinks and the damage they caused.

You got the money and let them go.

What did you do to Jai?

Vendhan sir arrested Jai.

- Vendhan, what happened to Jai? - Hey… Hey!

- Where is my son? - Madam!

- What did you do to him? - Behave yourself!

Sakthivel! Calm down.

Madam… those two ganged up and did something to my son.

- Interrogate them and get the answers! - I will, of course.

[Mobile ringing]

- Hello? - 'Madam?'

'We've nabbed the one who set the bomb in the station and are bringing him over.'

- What? - The signal's cut.

How did that happen?

I think they've put up a jammer outside.

We can't assume the bomb's defused just because the signal's lost.

This will switch to his manual control automatically.

It can explode any minute now.

Sir! Hold him.

Don't come inside!

Jai!

- He's the one who made the bomb threat. - No!

- There's no way my son did that. - Sir, just wait.

We went to the spot cybercrime gave, he was there.

- Madam, do you see the real culprit now? - Hey!

- Silence. - No, they're lying!

My son would never do that.

- Sir, let's investigate first! - Madam…

I did it.

Why did you do it?

For my Varnika!

- Didn't I warn you? - Wait.

Let's go.

- Hop in. Fast! - Start the car.

Go fast.

Hey, stop right there.

Go, go, quick.

Nothing feels right.

I'll drop you at your hostel.

Fast!

Oh, my!

Don't you worry! Stay strong.

I'll bring the police.

Go fast.

Jai, go fast.

I'll handle it.

Sir…

Sir, those men are after us!

- Who are you? - Please help us, sir.

They've got our friends in a pub.

Please help us get them out!

Sir, this is where they're keeping our friends.

You just wait there.

Come.

Sir… it's you?!

I didn't know they were complaining about you.

I think we're caught!

Oh, my!

Okay

He didn't have a drop of alcohol. He's completely sober.

Let them spend the night here.

Sir, they're students!

If something happens to them and the public finds out,

we'll be in serious trouble.

Dad!

Vendhan!

Stop thinking and do as I say.

This could blow up into a big issue, sir.

I know, Vendhan.

Now, leave.

Get going!

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Hey, the cop's coming!

- Bye, Dad! - Switch it off!

- Varnika, they're coming! - Hide it!

- Hey, let me go! - Leave me!

- Get your hand off me! - Let go of me.

Leave me I say

Leave me

Leave me I say

Leave me

- Let go of my hand - Will you leave me or not?

No, Please!

Varnika!

Varnika!

Varnika!

Varnika! What happened to you?

Please, wake up!

Varnika, Varnika!

Varnika…

Varnika, wake up!

There's no signal.

I did this to avenge the one who assaulted my Varnika.

But they caught me.

Despite everything, I can't even touch him.

I did all this to punish him.

So, you admit you planted the bomb in the station?

- I… - Jai!

Madam,

I planted the bomb in this station.

Raghuram, what are you saying?

Why would you do that?

Dad, please forgive me.

I made a mistake.

You gave me so much freedom,

but I made the mistake every teenager makes, and fell into a trap.

They're holding me at the Midjoy pub at ECR.

They're harassing me.

Save me from this hell.

I stayed away from you out of anger,

but now I just want you by my side.

I want to see you, Dad.

Please come, Dad.

I love you, Dad.

I love you.

Dad!

Varnika, please answer!

Varnika, Pick up. Pick up! Pick up!

Hey, who are you?

Wake up! Wake up!

Who are you?

Wake up! Wake up!

Get up!

Who are you?

Where's my daughter? Where is she?!

Where's Varnika?

I'm Jai, Varnika's friend.

Sir, since she was planning to meet you tomorrow…

I'm meeting my dad!

she took me and my friends to Midjoy Pub to celebrate.

All that's okay… but where's my daughter?

Where's Varnika?

Tell me, what happened to her?!

In the pub…

Where's Varnika?

Sir…

Oh, no…

My darling!

My darling!

"Darling child, My unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind!"

My sweet child!

Oh, my!

He'll pay for this!

Is this how I get to see you?!

Honey, sorry I didn't answer your call. I was on duty.

My baby!

"On tiny feet you learned to stand"

My dear! My sweet child!

Oh, God, no!

"Will come to this earth"

Sorry, sorry.

"Live our life"

"Or will I just weep With your name to call?"

"My precious one, my sweetest child!"

"On the path of tears, I'm left exiled!"

"For all my life, I walk alone"

They've destroyed my little one!

Oh, no!

"Why, my child, Must you suffer this pain?"

"It was fate, not me, That forged this bond!"

"Why, my child, Must you suffer this pain?"

"It was fate, not me, That forged this bond!"

"I longed for the moment you'd call me Dad"

"But fate was cruel, And stole what I had!"

This is a surprise gift for my dad.

"Darling child, My unknown dream"

They've ruined my baby!

Morons!

Oh God!

To parents, children are their world.

My daughter's an angel, madam.

She would've come here to be by my side, to spend time with me.

I never stood in the way of her wishes, happiness, or freedom.

Who am I to give her freedom?

She was mature in every way, madam.

I raised her with all my love!

But this maniac abused, burned, and killed her.

I realized the limits of being an honest cop only after I arrested him.

I couldn't convict him.

Why, Raghuram?

Many in the department bow to those in power.

I can't even file an FIR against him.

What do you mean?

Had he been arrested back then

with the evidence that I had gathered,

I wouldn't have lost my daughter today.

If perverts like him are let loose,

it's dangerous for women.

A police officer can achieve anything from his position.

And that's exactly why he's here now.

That's why I made you come here against the law.

Madam, I'm sorry.

He should be punished here and now for all his crimes, madam.

I brought him here because I respect the law.

If not, I would have killed him long ago.

Guys like him slip away the moment they get a chance.

That's why I kept him under my control.

Over to you, madam.

Raghuram…

these words are your confession.

And we can't punish someone just on the basis of a confession.

The law requires…

Evidence.

- Do you have it? - Huh?!

Well, the law has spoken.

Let's see if you can find any evidence.

We're hopeless, sir.

Yes, I know!

'Sir, there's a bomb inside. We've been standing out here too long.'

'How are you okay going inside?'

Mr. Honest Cop.

I'll walk out of here while you're watching.

I'll meet you again one day, as a free man.

No matter how many honest cops show up…

I can't be touched.

You planted the bomb.

So go on, let it blast.

- See you! - Move.

He's leaving!

Sir, I got the evidence.

What?! Share it immediately.

- On it, sir. - We shouldn't let him go.

Got it!

- We got the evidence, madam. - Is it?

[humming in Hindi]

This is the footage from Varnika's car dashboard camera.

Sir, you said two.

Only the girl is here. Where's the boy?

We threw him right here.

I can't find him now.

Sir, she's still alive.

Dad!

Check now.

No pulse, right?

Rewrite the case saying Jai killed her.

Find out who she is.

We'll catch Jai before that.

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

- Are you alright? - I'm fine, Dad.

Good. Let's go.

Get up, Chellamuthu.

I'm telling you.

- Get up! - Sir…

Sir?

He's telling you. Get up. It's fine.

The bomb…

Get up, sir.

Didn't you hear Inspector Raghuram?

I know everything. GET UP!

[humming in Hindi]

The bomb hasn't gone off.

Nallamuthu, that was a close call!

I'm safe. Thank God!

We're all safe.

My dear!

- Madam, please. - Just one question.

The little mistakes that our kids make--

- Madam… - Please answer our questions.

- What happened at the station? - What was it like, sitting under a bomb threat?

Are you going to punish the department for misleading you?

As long as rogues like Pradeep are around,

every woman sits on a ticking bomb every day.

Looking at it as a woman,

Raghuram has fought for his daughter.

Just like I would've done for my child.

Are you trying to justify what happened here?

Of course not.

If the police and the courts work together,

I believe any criminal can be brought to justice.

But in this particular situation,

Raghuram will face a fair trial

for taking the law into his own hands.

- Thank you! - Madam, answer this.

- Just one last question. - Ma'am, please.

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind"

I don't think I can come to your wedding.

Whatever happens…

never give up on each other.

Shall we?

Sir.

Varnika didn't come to Chennai just to be with you, sir.

She also wanted to reunite you both.

Varnika will be happy if you both get back together, sir.

Dad…

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind"

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind"

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind"

"Why, my child, Must you suffer this pain?"

"It was fate, not me, That forged this bond!"

"Why, my child, Must you suffer this pain?"

"It was fate, not me, That forged this bond!"

"I longed for the moment you'd call me Dad"

"But fate was cruel, And stole what I had!"

"In your radiant smile My little flower, I falter"

"Darling child, my unknown dream"

"At every glance You fade into the wind"