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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:57,400 --> 00:01:59,317 How long must we wait? - They'll be here soon. 2 00:01:59,442 --> 00:02:01,608 Eleven cases pending. I need at least eight people. 3 00:02:01,733 --> 00:02:03,942 Alright, sir. - We'll remand them today itself. 4 00:02:04,067 --> 00:02:07,067 Don't know how many we'll get. - Cops from other stations are here too. 5 00:02:07,192 --> 00:02:08,275 We'll see. 6 00:02:09,525 --> 00:02:11,608 What's taking so long? - They'll be here, sir. 7 00:02:11,733 --> 00:02:12,817 The jailer, sir. 8 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:16,192 Sir... - Must I handle it myself? 9 00:02:16,317 --> 00:02:17,983 I'll talk to the jailer myself, sir. 10 00:02:19,150 --> 00:02:20,650 New recruit, eh? - Yes, sir. 11 00:02:20,775 --> 00:02:21,775 Move aside! 12 00:02:28,983 --> 00:02:30,567 What caste are you? - Koravar, sir. 13 00:02:30,692 --> 00:02:32,233 Theft case? - Yes. 14 00:02:32,983 --> 00:02:34,400 Stand aside. 15 00:02:34,525 --> 00:02:35,525 Get going! 16 00:02:35,650 --> 00:02:36,650 Go, man! 17 00:02:37,233 --> 00:02:38,400 What caste? - Devar, sir. 18 00:02:38,525 --> 00:02:39,525 Leave. 19 00:02:40,692 --> 00:02:42,025 What are you? - Koravar. 20 00:02:42,150 --> 00:02:43,150 Stand aside. 21 00:02:45,983 --> 00:02:47,275 Vanniyar, sir. - Leave. 22 00:02:49,525 --> 00:02:50,817 What caste? - Irula, sir. 23 00:02:50,942 --> 00:02:52,483 They framed me on a false charge, sir. 24 00:02:52,608 --> 00:02:55,733 As if he's a lord! "Framed on a false charge", it seems! 25 00:02:55,858 --> 00:02:56,900 Stand aside! 26 00:02:57,025 --> 00:02:58,275 I'm Ottar, sir. 27 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,567 Stand aside! 28 00:03:00,817 --> 00:03:02,275 What are you? - Koravar. 29 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:03,733 Stand aside! 30 00:03:03,858 --> 00:03:05,900 Gounder, sir. - Leave. 31 00:03:06,025 --> 00:03:07,025 Naidu, sir. - Leave. 32 00:03:08,650 --> 00:03:10,025 Mudaliar, sir. - Leave. 33 00:03:10,150 --> 00:03:11,358 What are you? 34 00:03:11,483 --> 00:03:13,067 Koravar, sir. - Stand aside! 35 00:03:14,067 --> 00:03:16,150 Why has nobody come to receive them, sir? 36 00:03:17,817 --> 00:03:19,025 Are they orphans? 37 00:03:19,150 --> 00:03:20,150 You could say that. 38 00:03:20,275 --> 00:03:22,275 Send them away. Don't let them dawdle. - What? 39 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:23,400 Clear them out! 40 00:03:24,817 --> 00:03:26,442 Twelve guys in all. 41 00:03:26,567 --> 00:03:29,275 Six from Koravars. Four Irulas. Two from Ottar. 42 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:31,692 They are drawing attention. Get them away quick. 43 00:03:31,817 --> 00:03:34,233 Plenty of pending cases. We'll need at least six. 44 00:03:34,358 --> 00:03:36,983 We're under pressure too! The Inspector himself is here! 45 00:03:37,108 --> 00:03:38,317 He's due for a promotion. 46 00:03:38,442 --> 00:03:39,983 We need to wrap up pending cases soon. 47 00:03:40,108 --> 00:03:42,567 We're answerable to higher-ups too. Split them fairly! 48 00:03:45,025 --> 00:03:47,608 As if the law says you can file only one case against someone! 49 00:03:47,733 --> 00:03:50,775 Slap at least two cases on each guy. Like anyone will question it! 50 00:03:50,900 --> 00:03:54,192 As if these guys will admit to it right away. Like you know our troubles... 51 00:03:54,317 --> 00:03:55,358 Get in! 52 00:03:55,483 --> 00:03:57,483 Everyone get in! 53 00:03:57,608 --> 00:04:00,233 Thought you were freeing us, but now you load us back in there? 54 00:04:00,358 --> 00:04:02,858 Don't hit me, sir. My wife and children are here. 55 00:04:02,983 --> 00:04:05,900 Get inside. - I didn't do anything. 56 00:04:06,025 --> 00:04:07,025 Get in, I say! 57 00:04:07,150 --> 00:04:09,858 I am as good as dead, dad! - Dear boy... 58 00:04:09,983 --> 00:04:11,733 Don't forsake my wife and child. 59 00:04:11,858 --> 00:04:14,025 The cops won't let me live anymore. 60 00:04:14,150 --> 00:04:15,483 Take care of my family. 61 00:04:15,608 --> 00:04:16,942 Grab him, Constable sir. 62 00:04:17,067 --> 00:04:18,983 Let go of my son! - I didn't do anything, sir. 63 00:04:19,108 --> 00:04:22,483 Let go of my boy! - Please don't hurt me! 64 00:04:39,650 --> 00:04:42,692 [KONAMALAI VILLAGE, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT] 65 00:05:21,983 --> 00:05:23,442 Hey Sengani, get the smoke pot. 66 00:05:24,525 --> 00:05:25,525 I'm coming. 67 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:27,400 Make it fast. 68 00:05:28,108 --> 00:05:29,567 I'm coming. Hold on. 69 00:05:29,692 --> 00:05:31,233 Hurry up, Irutappa. - I'm coming. 70 00:05:31,358 --> 00:05:32,400 Here you go. - Give me. 71 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:37,483 Blow in. 72 00:05:44,817 --> 00:05:47,150 What are you doing? Blow harder. - Wait. I'll do it. 73 00:05:48,358 --> 00:05:50,358 So much smoke and still these don't come out. 74 00:05:50,483 --> 00:05:52,025 Let's see who wins today! 75 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:04,358 They are coming out, dear. - Catch them. 76 00:06:04,483 --> 00:06:05,817 Catch them all. 77 00:06:08,983 --> 00:06:11,233 Got them. Look how many rats are in here! 78 00:06:11,358 --> 00:06:12,400 Get them. 79 00:06:12,525 --> 00:06:14,442 Dig deeper, Irutappa. - Got it. 80 00:06:16,567 --> 00:06:17,983 Okay, dearie... 81 00:06:19,483 --> 00:06:20,692 It's okay... 82 00:06:20,817 --> 00:06:21,983 That's it. Run along! 83 00:06:22,108 --> 00:06:24,442 Crackpot! Letting the hard-caught rats go scot free? 84 00:06:24,567 --> 00:06:28,567 It's a baby rat. Should we ease our hunger with that little thing? 85 00:06:28,692 --> 00:06:29,775 A young life? - Yes. 86 00:06:29,900 --> 00:06:30,900 Very well... 87 00:06:33,275 --> 00:06:34,858 Bring it here. - Mosakutty! 88 00:06:34,983 --> 00:06:36,483 I'll get the gunny bag! - What is it? 89 00:06:36,608 --> 00:06:38,817 I ask you to catch rats and you dig a well instead? 90 00:06:40,108 --> 00:06:42,900 What gives, Auntie? Won't keep your brother in line? 91 00:06:43,025 --> 00:06:45,108 You find it funny, eh? - What else to do? 92 00:06:45,233 --> 00:06:47,108 You keep digging as if for treasure! 93 00:06:47,233 --> 00:06:49,692 Won't I catch them if I find them? - As if! Keep digging! 94 00:06:51,025 --> 00:06:53,608 Watch how many rats I catch! - I've been doing that for years! 95 00:06:54,483 --> 00:06:56,400 [AN 80S FILM SONG PLAYS IN THE RADIO] 96 00:06:58,983 --> 00:07:01,525 Are you here to listen to music? Gather the grains! 97 00:07:01,650 --> 00:07:03,983 The song refers to your name. Why get worked up now? 98 00:07:05,150 --> 00:07:06,150 So that's how it goes? 99 00:07:06,275 --> 00:07:08,442 At this rate, you'll make a baby right on this field. 100 00:07:08,567 --> 00:07:10,900 Wherever you wish, I'll make a baby! 101 00:07:11,025 --> 00:07:13,858 Born a huntress, would I be afraid to bear a child? 102 00:07:13,983 --> 00:07:16,358 Alright then. Tonight's sure to be a sleepless one! 103 00:07:18,358 --> 00:07:20,567 Oh my! All the grain that's hidden here! 104 00:07:20,692 --> 00:07:22,317 Dig it up. - Here you go. 105 00:07:24,153 --> 00:07:25,444 It'll be all good, now. 106 00:07:32,817 --> 00:07:33,817 Hey! 107 00:07:34,567 --> 00:07:35,817 What is all this? 108 00:07:35,942 --> 00:07:38,525 We've caught all the rats, sir. No more snake trouble for you. 109 00:07:38,650 --> 00:07:41,192 You've dug up the farm like a damn flock of pigs! 110 00:07:41,317 --> 00:07:42,817 We'll fix it up before we leave. 111 00:07:42,942 --> 00:07:43,942 See to it. - Yes, sir. 112 00:07:44,067 --> 00:07:45,775 Big mistake letting you in the village! 113 00:07:45,900 --> 00:07:48,400 Offer a place to sit, you'll ask for a place to lie down! 114 00:07:49,358 --> 00:07:51,400 A riddle for you. Crack it if you can. 115 00:07:51,525 --> 00:07:53,067 Go ahead. 116 00:07:53,192 --> 00:07:54,650 "Little fellow makes me bend low!" 117 00:07:55,650 --> 00:07:57,233 Quit laughing and answer. 118 00:07:57,358 --> 00:07:59,983 House entrance. You have to bend low to enter, right? 119 00:08:00,108 --> 00:08:01,608 Wrong answer! 120 00:08:01,733 --> 00:08:02,900 Oh my! 121 00:08:03,025 --> 00:08:04,108 Come by home, brother! 122 00:08:04,233 --> 00:08:06,692 No. Got sacks to haul at the rice mill. - Heading there? 123 00:08:06,817 --> 00:08:08,692 Alright. Give a kiss to your uncle, Alli! 124 00:08:08,817 --> 00:08:09,817 Alright. - See you. 125 00:08:09,942 --> 00:08:13,192 "Despite not having eaten betel leaves or betel nuts, the lips got red." 126 00:08:13,317 --> 00:08:15,983 What in the world is that? 127 00:08:20,067 --> 00:08:21,942 Tie up the goats, Vijaya. - Move, move! 128 00:08:25,400 --> 00:08:27,025 Do you not hear me? - What is it? 129 00:08:28,025 --> 00:08:30,525 For the last time, are you coming? - Shut up and sleep. 130 00:08:37,025 --> 00:08:38,233 Get over here. - Let go. 131 00:08:41,483 --> 00:08:43,525 Look... I've been calling for so long. 132 00:08:45,442 --> 00:08:46,692 Why play hard to get? 133 00:08:46,817 --> 00:08:49,442 Must I work on you like I do the smoke pot? 134 00:08:49,567 --> 00:08:50,608 Here, bundle them up. 135 00:08:50,733 --> 00:08:53,358 The house is all damp and you try out lame charms! 136 00:08:53,483 --> 00:08:54,608 "Lame charms"? 137 00:08:56,775 --> 00:08:57,775 What? 138 00:08:58,483 --> 00:09:02,150 I'll build you a brick house. Hug me tight, won't you? 139 00:09:02,275 --> 00:09:04,942 As it is, we live on the lake bund. 140 00:09:05,067 --> 00:09:08,358 You think officers are going to let you build our house there? 141 00:09:10,567 --> 00:09:11,858 Get over here. 142 00:09:11,983 --> 00:09:15,192 First, fix that roof. You can fantasize later. 143 00:09:18,567 --> 00:09:19,650 My precious! 144 00:09:20,942 --> 00:09:22,608 I swear upon you! 145 00:09:22,733 --> 00:09:24,067 Before I die... 146 00:09:25,942 --> 00:09:28,233 ...you'll be the proud owner of a brick house! 147 00:09:31,442 --> 00:09:32,525 Playing hard to get, eh? 148 00:10:02,192 --> 00:10:04,608 I'm going to visit my daughter. Be back in two months. 149 00:10:04,733 --> 00:10:06,733 Meet the head of the municipality. - Yes, sir. 150 00:10:28,571 --> 00:10:30,884 Oh heavens! A snake! 151 00:10:34,608 --> 00:10:36,900 How many bricks have I cut out with these hands! 152 00:10:37,025 --> 00:10:38,983 Yet, I cannot build one brick house of my own. 153 00:10:40,525 --> 00:10:41,692 Rajakannu! - Yes? 154 00:10:41,817 --> 00:10:44,608 There's a snake at the house of the Ramapuram President. Hurry! 155 00:10:44,733 --> 00:10:45,775 On my way! 156 00:10:47,358 --> 00:10:48,650 Sengani? - Yes? 157 00:10:48,775 --> 00:10:49,775 Get the medicine. 158 00:10:55,608 --> 00:10:57,525 O Goddess... - O dear Goddess... 159 00:10:57,650 --> 00:10:59,317 Take this too. Eat it. - Alright. 160 00:10:59,442 --> 00:11:00,692 See you. - Be careful. 161 00:11:00,817 --> 00:11:02,525 If my uncle comes, have him fix it up. 162 00:11:02,650 --> 00:11:03,733 Let's go, brother. 163 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:10,733 All the firewood got wet. I'll put them out to dry. 164 00:11:15,942 --> 00:11:18,483 Run! - Move aside, sister. 165 00:11:21,317 --> 00:11:23,150 Did it go in here? - Right there. 166 00:11:23,275 --> 00:11:25,483 Come here. It was there, wasn't it? 167 00:11:25,608 --> 00:11:27,067 That's where it went. 168 00:11:27,192 --> 00:11:29,567 Why leave the closet open like this, you idiot? 169 00:11:29,692 --> 00:11:32,358 I was way too panicked to do anything! 170 00:11:33,483 --> 00:11:34,567 O Dear Goddess! 171 00:11:36,692 --> 00:11:38,983 Damn! I have to deal with this ahead of the trip. 172 00:11:49,733 --> 00:11:51,567 Did he find it? - I don't know. 173 00:11:53,108 --> 00:11:54,192 Maybe he got it. 174 00:11:54,983 --> 00:11:55,983 Sir? 175 00:12:01,317 --> 00:12:03,733 It's not here, sir. Here's your earring, ma'am. 176 00:12:03,858 --> 00:12:06,067 Checked the jewellery closet? - Hey! 177 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:09,317 How could it get in there? - What if that damn snake bites me? 178 00:12:09,442 --> 00:12:11,150 You dunce! 179 00:12:33,942 --> 00:12:34,942 Come, come... 180 00:12:37,067 --> 00:12:38,817 That's it... 181 00:12:44,779 --> 00:12:45,358 That's it. 182 00:12:45,483 --> 00:12:49,317 Of all places, you preferred the President's house for feast, eh? 183 00:12:49,442 --> 00:12:51,275 Why the hell are you coddling it? 184 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:54,442 Kill it and toss it away! - What will this poor thing do, sir? 185 00:12:54,567 --> 00:12:58,567 God smeared venom on its fangs and it gets whacked everywhere it goes. 186 00:12:58,692 --> 00:13:00,942 If not for it, this town will be infested with rats. 187 00:13:01,067 --> 00:13:04,150 I'll release it into the woods. - Do whatever you want. Go! 188 00:13:04,275 --> 00:13:06,567 Nothing to see here! Go away! - Here you go. 189 00:13:09,442 --> 00:13:11,567 What the hell were you doing all this while? 190 00:13:11,692 --> 00:13:13,942 Couldn't you have gotten it started? - I'll check. 191 00:13:14,067 --> 00:13:15,483 Give the car a push! - Yes, sir! 192 00:13:18,858 --> 00:13:20,483 Will the car make it to town? 193 00:13:22,692 --> 00:13:23,983 Stop. 194 00:13:24,108 --> 00:13:25,525 Come here. - Alright! 195 00:13:26,317 --> 00:13:27,317 Yes? 196 00:13:28,608 --> 00:13:30,108 Here. - Oh please, sir! 197 00:13:30,233 --> 00:13:32,317 Why pay for a favour? No need. - Alright. 198 00:13:32,442 --> 00:13:35,025 Moreover, ma'am comes from my village. - From your village? 199 00:13:35,150 --> 00:13:36,858 Next, you'll say I'm your relative! 200 00:13:36,983 --> 00:13:38,942 Since when is your place part of the village? 201 00:13:39,067 --> 00:13:40,942 Diesel tank full? Get going. - Yes, sir. 202 00:13:46,108 --> 00:13:48,858 A new dawn has come! 203 00:13:48,983 --> 00:13:53,192 A new dawn has come to our people here in Konamalai! 204 00:13:53,317 --> 00:13:57,525 "Arivoli" [Adult literacy] classes are about to begin! 205 00:13:57,650 --> 00:13:59,275 Welcome, ladies and gents! 206 00:13:59,400 --> 00:14:01,733 Only teacher ma'am here addresses us with respect! 207 00:14:01,858 --> 00:14:04,608 If there are two of these strokes it's pronounced 'ed'. 208 00:14:04,733 --> 00:14:06,483 "Ed. - Ed." 209 00:14:06,608 --> 00:14:08,733 "Deed. - Deed." 210 00:14:08,858 --> 00:14:10,275 "Re... - Re..." 211 00:14:11,650 --> 00:14:12,900 "Ad - Ad." 212 00:14:13,025 --> 00:14:14,775 "Read. - Read." 213 00:14:14,900 --> 00:14:16,400 "Read the deed." 214 00:14:16,525 --> 00:14:17,983 "Read the deed." 215 00:14:18,108 --> 00:14:20,067 "Deed. - Deed." 216 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:21,358 Teacher ma'am! 217 00:14:21,483 --> 00:14:24,025 No matter what we do, none of us can get a land title deed. 218 00:14:24,150 --> 00:14:26,567 And you tell us about reading the deed? 219 00:14:26,692 --> 00:14:27,858 No, we don't get it! 220 00:14:29,525 --> 00:14:31,942 Learn to read. Everything else will follow. 221 00:14:32,067 --> 00:14:34,400 Who cares if you learn to read or not? 222 00:14:34,525 --> 00:14:36,108 Tribals should stay in the hills. 223 00:14:36,233 --> 00:14:40,525 Instead, you come into town and nag about Tribe certificates and whatnot! 224 00:14:42,483 --> 00:14:45,317 Calling him an 'Irula' isn't enough. Does he know to catch snakes? 225 00:14:47,233 --> 00:14:49,525 So as to not catch snakes all his life, he wants to study. 226 00:14:49,650 --> 00:14:51,900 He's bright. If you get him a caste certificate... 227 00:14:52,025 --> 00:14:53,025 Welcome, sir! 228 00:14:54,025 --> 00:14:55,608 Have a seat. Is he your son? 229 00:14:55,733 --> 00:14:57,025 Yes. - Sit, dear boy. 230 00:14:58,275 --> 00:15:00,483 What's up, sir? - About my son's certificate... 231 00:15:00,608 --> 00:15:01,942 The caste certificate... 232 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:04,192 You have no land to live on. 233 00:15:04,317 --> 00:15:05,483 You have no ration card. 234 00:15:05,608 --> 00:15:07,317 Your names aren't on the voter list. 235 00:15:07,442 --> 00:15:10,150 On what grounds do I give you a scheduled tribe certificate? 236 00:15:10,275 --> 00:15:12,483 File a petition at the collector's office. 237 00:15:12,608 --> 00:15:14,650 Let him say so, and I'll give it to you. Now go. 238 00:15:15,608 --> 00:15:16,692 Get going! 239 00:15:18,692 --> 00:15:19,692 Tell me, sir. 240 00:15:19,817 --> 00:15:22,983 We ask for one certificate, and he demands ten of those from us? 241 00:15:23,108 --> 00:15:26,067 Let's catch a cobra and let it loose in his office. 242 00:15:26,192 --> 00:15:28,400 Then, they have to come to us, for sure! 243 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:32,275 Be quiet. As it is, they are not letting us in there. 244 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:35,567 This is Akasagarudan! This is Navakunji! This is Kattuvirali! 245 00:15:35,692 --> 00:15:39,983 Along with Nelevembu, Etti, Veleruku, Kundumani, Kattusirigam, Thumbai... 246 00:15:40,108 --> 00:15:44,025 The leaves, twigs, rinds and roots of sixteen such herbal plants... 247 00:15:44,150 --> 00:15:47,400 ...must all be collected, dried under the shade... 248 00:15:47,525 --> 00:15:50,025 ...ground to a powder and stored away safely! 249 00:15:50,150 --> 00:15:51,858 This Nelavembu plant here? 250 00:15:51,983 --> 00:15:54,608 If you can't taste its bitterness... 251 00:15:54,733 --> 00:15:57,567 ...it means the snake's venom has reached the brain! 252 00:15:57,692 --> 00:15:59,233 Very tricky recovery indeed! 253 00:16:14,775 --> 00:16:17,025 No more sorrow. Only good things will happen! 254 00:16:31,483 --> 00:16:32,900 Dear! 255 00:16:33,025 --> 00:16:34,025 What is it? 256 00:16:34,150 --> 00:16:36,483 Why don't you dance? What's wrong? - Come here. 257 00:16:36,608 --> 00:16:37,733 Come closer. 258 00:16:37,858 --> 00:16:40,525 Remember I said I'll make a baby wherever you want me to... 259 00:16:46,275 --> 00:16:47,483 My girl... - What is it? 260 00:16:47,608 --> 00:16:50,608 You're going to have a little brother, Alli! 261 00:17:10,775 --> 00:17:13,150 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 262 00:17:13,275 --> 00:17:15,733 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 263 00:17:15,858 --> 00:17:20,442 ♪ We are the royals who glimpse the skies through our holed roofs ♪ 264 00:17:20,567 --> 00:17:23,275 ♪ We protect these forests and highlands ♪ 265 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:25,775 ♪ We outdo each other at hard labor ♪ 266 00:17:25,900 --> 00:17:30,900 ♪ We are magicians who make springs gush even in the drylands ♪ 267 00:17:31,317 --> 00:17:33,525 ♪ We are a clan that was born to thrive ♪ 268 00:17:33,650 --> 00:17:36,275 ♪ We are innocent folks, indeed ♪ 269 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:38,983 Teacher madam, have honey from up the hill. 270 00:17:39,108 --> 00:17:40,650 You'll live to be a hundred. 271 00:17:40,775 --> 00:17:41,775 Thank you. - Alright. 272 00:17:41,900 --> 00:17:43,025 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 273 00:17:43,150 --> 00:17:46,025 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 274 00:17:46,150 --> 00:17:48,567 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 275 00:17:48,692 --> 00:17:50,983 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 276 00:17:51,108 --> 00:17:55,858 ♪ We are the royals who glimpse the skies through our holed roofs ♪ 277 00:17:55,983 --> 00:17:58,650 ♪ We protect these forests and highlands ♪ 278 00:17:58,775 --> 00:18:01,150 ♪ We outdo each other at hard labor ♪ 279 00:18:01,275 --> 00:18:06,192 ♪ We are magicians who make springs gush even in the drylands ♪ 280 00:18:16,233 --> 00:18:17,942 He's been bitten by a viper, Kaniamma! 281 00:18:24,025 --> 00:18:25,900 ♪ Over here... Over there... ♪ 282 00:18:29,067 --> 00:18:30,442 ♪ Over here... Over there... ♪ 283 00:18:31,650 --> 00:18:36,567 ♪ As I listen to your luscious voice, the skies above vanish ♪ 284 00:18:36,692 --> 00:18:41,608 ♪ At the touch of your gentle hands, the world entire appears to vanish ♪ 285 00:18:41,733 --> 00:18:46,692 ♪ As you lean on my bosom, your sleep sure does vanish ♪ 286 00:18:46,817 --> 00:18:51,692 ♪ In the fire of your hot breath, my shyness vanishes ♪ 287 00:18:51,817 --> 00:18:56,733 ♪ My hen, as you graze away, the forest entire seems to vanish ♪ 288 00:18:56,858 --> 00:19:01,775 ♪ As you tie me in your embrace, I see my lives entire vanish ♪ 289 00:19:01,900 --> 00:19:06,858 ♪ To discover all that has vanished, dance with me for all time ♪ 290 00:19:12,067 --> 00:19:14,442 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 291 00:19:14,567 --> 00:19:16,942 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 292 00:19:17,067 --> 00:19:21,650 ♪ We are the royals who glimpse the skies through our holed roofs ♪ 293 00:19:21,775 --> 00:19:24,567 ♪ We protect these forests and highlands ♪ 294 00:19:24,692 --> 00:19:27,067 ♪ We outdo each other at hard labor ♪ 295 00:19:27,192 --> 00:19:32,400 ♪ We are magicians who make springs gush even in the drylands ♪ 296 00:19:32,525 --> 00:19:34,775 ♪ We are a clan that was born to thrive ♪ 297 00:19:34,900 --> 00:19:37,358 ♪ We are innocent folks, indeed ♪ 298 00:19:37,483 --> 00:19:42,275 ♪ Be it more or less, we never forget to share ♪ 299 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:44,483 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 300 00:19:44,608 --> 00:19:46,442 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 301 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:49,608 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 302 00:19:49,733 --> 00:19:52,317 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 303 00:19:52,442 --> 00:19:56,150 Only staying away from humans will do you good! Got it? 304 00:19:57,025 --> 00:19:58,025 Get going. 305 00:19:58,150 --> 00:19:59,567 ♪ We are a band of hunters ♪ 306 00:19:59,692 --> 00:20:01,942 ♪ We are a tribe of bowmen ♪ 307 00:20:06,525 --> 00:20:08,608 Have Durai's guys reached yet? 308 00:20:08,733 --> 00:20:11,567 They reached the kiln early yesterday. - That soon? 309 00:20:11,692 --> 00:20:14,150 When do we reach if we leave so late? - We'll be in good time. 310 00:20:14,275 --> 00:20:16,733 I'll go with you, dear. - Hey! 311 00:20:16,858 --> 00:20:19,067 Am I going to a faraway land? 312 00:20:19,192 --> 00:20:22,775 Will hunting squirrels and hares and running behind you be enough? 313 00:20:22,900 --> 00:20:24,192 Up to two kids now, right? 314 00:20:25,025 --> 00:20:26,442 How else do we earn? 315 00:20:26,567 --> 00:20:28,233 Advance payment from the brick kiln. 316 00:20:28,358 --> 00:20:30,942 Go wherever. But, take me with you. 317 00:20:33,233 --> 00:20:35,108 Must you burn at the kiln's fire too? 318 00:20:36,358 --> 00:20:39,442 Burning there is nothing compared to being away from you! 319 00:20:44,108 --> 00:20:45,733 Must the little one suffer too? 320 00:20:48,525 --> 00:20:49,567 Look at me. 321 00:20:50,567 --> 00:20:52,900 Sengani! Look at me! 322 00:20:54,900 --> 00:20:58,192 If you come there as well, Alli can't go to school. 323 00:20:58,317 --> 00:20:59,733 Won't her studies be spoilt? 324 00:21:01,650 --> 00:21:03,358 You take good care of the kids. 325 00:21:03,483 --> 00:21:05,358 I'll earn our living. 326 00:21:05,483 --> 00:21:07,900 Are you coming or not, Rajakannu? - On my way, brother. 327 00:21:09,900 --> 00:21:11,858 See me off without these tears, Sengani. 328 00:21:14,442 --> 00:21:15,442 I'll get going. 329 00:21:16,733 --> 00:21:17,733 Be safe, alright? 330 00:21:18,942 --> 00:21:22,233 As if wed yesterday, they are standing entwined like two snakes! 331 00:21:26,150 --> 00:21:27,192 Won't you smile? 332 00:21:29,067 --> 00:21:31,108 Shall I go? Take care! 333 00:21:33,817 --> 00:21:34,942 Alli! 334 00:21:35,692 --> 00:21:38,192 Don't give your mother any trouble. 335 00:21:38,317 --> 00:21:40,942 Go to school without tantrums. - Alright, dad. 336 00:21:41,067 --> 00:21:42,317 One for your dad? 337 00:21:42,442 --> 00:21:43,650 Shall I go? 338 00:21:44,817 --> 00:21:46,525 Let's go, brother. 339 00:21:46,650 --> 00:21:48,442 About time! - See you. 340 00:21:48,567 --> 00:21:50,900 He won't leave his wife's side! 341 00:21:51,025 --> 00:21:52,900 Listen up, Ezhumalai! 342 00:21:53,025 --> 00:21:55,608 Go to school without making a fuss! - Alright, brother. 343 00:21:57,108 --> 00:21:58,233 Take this. 344 00:21:58,983 --> 00:22:00,150 Study well. - Alright. 345 00:22:08,108 --> 00:22:10,067 Quit looking back! Just keep moving. 346 00:22:36,650 --> 00:22:39,317 "You can see the flowers. But can't see the fruit." What is it? 347 00:22:39,442 --> 00:22:41,400 See the flowers... 348 00:22:41,525 --> 00:22:43,650 Not see the fruit? - Take a guess. 349 00:22:43,775 --> 00:22:44,900 I don't know, brother. 350 00:22:45,025 --> 00:22:46,233 Think hard! 351 00:22:47,358 --> 00:22:49,067 Think it over! - Alright! 352 00:22:49,192 --> 00:22:50,192 Coming through! 353 00:22:53,900 --> 00:22:56,983 Hey Rajakannu, you slog away doing two people's work! 354 00:22:57,108 --> 00:22:59,608 If you had brought your wife, she'd have been of some help. 355 00:22:59,733 --> 00:23:02,025 What, she thinks herself a queen? 356 00:23:02,150 --> 00:23:03,858 My wife is indeed my queen! 357 00:23:03,983 --> 00:23:06,108 Expect me to have my pregnant wife suffer here? 358 00:23:06,233 --> 00:23:10,317 You are telling that to a woman who birthed and raised eight kids here? 359 00:23:10,442 --> 00:23:11,733 "Eight kids"? - Yeah! 360 00:23:11,858 --> 00:23:14,483 Your husband didn't work just the kiln, did he? 361 00:23:32,317 --> 00:23:34,983 Believe me, sir. All of them are new voters. 362 00:23:35,108 --> 00:23:36,942 None of them have cast a vote yet. 363 00:23:37,067 --> 00:23:40,817 When they don't even have ration cards, how can they be added to the voters list? 364 00:23:40,942 --> 00:23:42,858 Don't they need a proof of residence? 365 00:23:42,983 --> 00:23:44,567 Is that their fault? 366 00:23:44,692 --> 00:23:48,483 Nearly 50 years of independence, and they don't even have proof of residence. 367 00:23:48,608 --> 00:23:52,275 Please speak to the Election Commission and arrange something. 368 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:57,275 Isn't it bad enough to plead with folks from lower castes to get their votes? 369 00:23:57,400 --> 00:23:59,733 Must we bend low in the hovels of these people too? 370 00:23:59,858 --> 00:24:02,400 Just stick to teaching. Get going! 371 00:24:03,733 --> 00:24:06,608 This Adult Literacy stuff must be axed! That will fix things! 372 00:24:34,942 --> 00:24:36,567 Oh no! 373 00:24:37,775 --> 00:24:39,733 Good grief! 374 00:24:41,025 --> 00:24:42,275 O Mother! 375 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:47,692 I'm devastated the jewellery you lovingly gifted me has been stolen! 376 00:24:48,608 --> 00:24:52,567 And you just stare at me so? How is that right? 377 00:24:52,692 --> 00:24:54,817 The hands who stole it must go useless! 378 00:24:54,942 --> 00:24:57,733 His family will be ruined! 379 00:24:57,858 --> 00:25:01,817 No need for courts and police. That woman on the wall will take care! 380 00:25:20,317 --> 00:25:22,483 They dare to rob someone from the ruling party! 381 00:25:22,608 --> 00:25:25,733 What the hell are you cops here for? 382 00:25:25,858 --> 00:25:27,275 You went out of town, sir. 383 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:29,650 You could've informed us before you left. 384 00:25:29,775 --> 00:25:31,650 Did any strangers come in here? 385 00:25:31,775 --> 00:25:34,150 Let me know if you suspect anyone. 386 00:25:34,275 --> 00:25:35,858 I don't suspect anyone. 387 00:25:35,983 --> 00:25:39,692 That rat catcher wisecracked asking if we'd make it to town. 388 00:25:39,817 --> 00:25:42,567 He jinxed us and now all is lost! 389 00:25:43,442 --> 00:25:45,192 Tell me who he is and I'll question him. 390 00:25:45,317 --> 00:25:47,692 One of those chaps from the Konamalai lake bank. 391 00:25:47,817 --> 00:25:48,858 His name? 392 00:25:48,983 --> 00:25:50,567 What's his name? - Rajakannu, sir. 393 00:25:51,525 --> 00:25:52,525 Rajakannu! 394 00:25:54,275 --> 00:25:56,067 Constable! - Yes, sir! 395 00:25:59,442 --> 00:26:02,317 You promised you'd stay for six months when you took the advance. 396 00:26:04,317 --> 00:26:05,400 I'll get back in two days. 397 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:09,692 Haven't even been here a month and he wants to head home already! 398 00:26:09,817 --> 00:26:12,817 Why come to work if you can't be away from your family? Get back to work! 399 00:26:12,942 --> 00:26:15,108 10,000 bricks need to be dispatched tomorrow! 400 00:26:20,317 --> 00:26:23,150 We'll get him. Be patient. We're looking for him. 401 00:26:23,275 --> 00:26:24,483 When? 402 00:26:25,442 --> 00:26:27,942 After he spends all the money he made from the loot? 403 00:26:28,067 --> 00:26:30,608 Then, you'll put him in prison and that will appease me, eh? 404 00:26:31,483 --> 00:26:32,983 Good grief! 405 00:26:33,108 --> 00:26:35,817 Putting our faith in you will do us no good! 406 00:26:35,942 --> 00:26:37,400 I'll talk to the Superintendent. 407 00:26:37,525 --> 00:26:39,900 I'll show you the ruling party President's clout. 408 00:26:50,275 --> 00:26:51,650 Wake him up and ask him. 409 00:26:51,775 --> 00:26:52,983 Get up! 410 00:26:53,108 --> 00:26:54,108 Get up, I say! 411 00:26:54,233 --> 00:26:58,067 Where's Rajakannu's house? - The one under the neem tree. 412 00:26:58,192 --> 00:26:59,317 Shut up! - Go straight. 413 00:27:00,692 --> 00:27:02,358 Check there, Constable! - Yes, sir! 414 00:27:02,483 --> 00:27:04,817 See if there's anyone there. - Yes, sir! 415 00:27:04,942 --> 00:27:06,817 Check that hut over there too. 416 00:27:08,233 --> 00:27:10,567 We don't know anything, sir! They've all gone for work! 417 00:27:10,692 --> 00:27:12,275 One of you head there! - Yes, sir! 418 00:27:19,817 --> 00:27:21,025 Get up. 419 00:27:21,150 --> 00:27:22,233 Where's your husband? 420 00:27:23,567 --> 00:27:25,358 He went out of town for work. 421 00:27:25,483 --> 00:27:26,942 Why are you looking for him? 422 00:27:27,067 --> 00:27:28,942 Which town is he off to rob? - "Rob"? 423 00:27:29,067 --> 00:27:32,067 Only if I question you at the station you'll open your mouth. Move! 424 00:27:33,192 --> 00:27:34,400 At this hour, sir? 425 00:27:36,358 --> 00:27:38,525 Whatever it is, I'll come by in the morning. 426 00:27:39,317 --> 00:27:40,317 Mom! 427 00:27:40,442 --> 00:27:42,442 Think you're Ms. World, eh? Come along! 428 00:27:42,567 --> 00:27:43,650 Come along, I say! 429 00:27:43,775 --> 00:27:46,358 I don't know, sir! - Keep going! 430 00:27:46,483 --> 00:27:47,942 Alli! - Come over here, Alli! 431 00:27:50,025 --> 00:27:51,233 Take care of Alli! 432 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:58,817 Where is your brother? Answer me! 433 00:27:58,942 --> 00:28:01,233 Aren't you his uncle? - He did nothing! 434 00:28:01,358 --> 00:28:02,483 Get in! 435 00:28:02,608 --> 00:28:04,692 This woman is pregnant, sir. 436 00:28:04,817 --> 00:28:07,358 Really? Shall we have a baby shower and deliver her child? 437 00:28:07,483 --> 00:28:08,608 Do your job! 438 00:28:08,733 --> 00:28:10,275 Load them up! - Get in! 439 00:28:10,400 --> 00:28:12,483 Get in, I say! 440 00:28:12,608 --> 00:28:14,358 Drive! - Shut up, woman! 441 00:28:22,942 --> 00:28:24,358 Mom... 442 00:28:24,773 --> 00:28:26,813 Let's fight! 443 00:28:26,933 --> 00:28:29,483 Let's fight till we get justice! 444 00:28:29,603 --> 00:28:31,893 Let's fight! 445 00:28:32,023 --> 00:28:34,563 Let's fight till we get justice! 446 00:28:34,683 --> 00:28:37,143 Arrest them! 447 00:28:37,273 --> 00:28:40,353 Arrest the cop who indulged in rowdyism! 448 00:28:40,483 --> 00:28:42,893 Let's fight! 449 00:28:43,023 --> 00:28:45,733 Let's fight till we get justice! 450 00:28:45,853 --> 00:28:47,983 Down with it! 451 00:28:48,103 --> 00:28:50,733 Down with police brutality! 452 00:28:50,853 --> 00:28:52,983 Let's fight! 453 00:28:53,103 --> 00:28:55,773 Let's fight till we get justice! 454 00:28:55,893 --> 00:28:59,103 Down with it! Down with police brutality! 455 00:28:59,233 --> 00:29:00,733 Who is at fault? Lawyer or cop? 456 00:29:00,853 --> 00:29:01,853 Lawyer, sir. 457 00:29:01,983 --> 00:29:04,023 If I do not strip you off your uniform in court... 458 00:29:04,143 --> 00:29:05,773 Strip off a cop's uniform, will you? 459 00:29:05,893 --> 00:29:08,683 Send out a press release saying the Inspector's suspended. 460 00:29:09,483 --> 00:29:12,233 The one you beat up yesterday, is out protesting today. 461 00:29:12,353 --> 00:29:14,483 You call this 'thrashing'? Useless fellows. 462 00:29:14,603 --> 00:29:16,733 Let's fight till we get justice! 463 00:29:16,853 --> 00:29:18,983 Arrest them! 464 00:29:19,103 --> 00:29:22,353 Arrest the cop who indulged in rowdyism! 465 00:29:22,483 --> 00:29:24,353 Arrest them! 466 00:29:24,483 --> 00:29:26,813 Did you study law to cause such lawlessness? 467 00:29:26,933 --> 00:29:29,733 Quit making trouble and disperse quietly. 468 00:29:29,853 --> 00:29:31,643 Are cops born special or what? 469 00:29:32,683 --> 00:29:35,063 Register an FIR against the cops who defied the law. 470 00:29:35,183 --> 00:29:36,273 Then, come for talks. 471 00:29:36,393 --> 00:29:39,483 I'll arrest the lawyer who misbehaved at the station too. Cool with it? 472 00:29:39,603 --> 00:29:43,183 You'll arrest a lawyer? Lay a hand on one of us, if you dare! 473 00:29:43,313 --> 00:29:44,983 Go ahead. Try laying a hand! 474 00:29:45,103 --> 00:29:46,683 We go on an indefinite strike. 475 00:29:46,813 --> 00:29:50,063 Until the guilty cop is arrested, no more hearings at the High Court! 476 00:29:50,183 --> 00:29:52,893 Sit down, everyone! 477 00:29:53,023 --> 00:29:56,063 Down with police brutality! 478 00:29:56,183 --> 00:30:03,433 Down with police brutality! 479 00:30:03,563 --> 00:30:08,643 Down with police brutality! 480 00:30:12,983 --> 00:30:16,183 Sir... Come back, sir! 481 00:30:23,433 --> 00:30:26,773 As lawyers are protesting police brutality at the Chennai High Court... 482 00:30:26,893 --> 00:30:32,603 ...the one lawyer conducting a case has caused quite a stir among his peers! 483 00:30:43,273 --> 00:30:46,563 How come you are here, Mr. Chandru? You were the leading voice at the protest! 484 00:30:46,683 --> 00:30:48,183 And now you're here to try a case? 485 00:30:48,313 --> 00:30:51,233 The protest is to end a problem, My Lord. Not to escalate. 486 00:30:51,353 --> 00:30:53,773 Else, his son will remain in jail until the next hearing. 487 00:30:53,893 --> 00:30:54,983 Good. 488 00:30:57,683 --> 00:30:59,273 Glory to God Shiva! 489 00:31:02,203 --> 00:31:04,703 Not taking part in the protest, Mr. Shankaran? 490 00:31:04,823 --> 00:31:06,243 How could I, My Lord? 491 00:31:06,373 --> 00:31:08,823 I can't protest even against blood pressure and diabetes! 492 00:31:08,953 --> 00:31:10,993 I watched the show for ten minutes and came in. 493 00:31:11,993 --> 00:31:14,533 So, till the end, you'll just watch the show? 494 00:31:14,663 --> 00:31:15,873 Glory to God Shiva! 495 00:31:25,783 --> 00:31:27,123 Who let these people in? 496 00:31:31,373 --> 00:31:33,033 Sorry, My Lord. 497 00:31:33,163 --> 00:31:35,163 Thought the hearing was off, due to the strike. 498 00:31:35,283 --> 00:31:37,533 What does a government lawyer have to do with a strike? 499 00:31:37,663 --> 00:31:38,873 Irresponsible! 500 00:31:38,993 --> 00:31:41,323 Please proceed, Mr. Chandru. 501 00:31:41,453 --> 00:31:42,623 My Lord! 502 00:31:42,743 --> 00:31:46,953 All newspapers mentioned the DGP's order to only promote cops with completed cases. 503 00:31:47,073 --> 00:31:52,203 The next ten days, thousands of innocents were hurriedly charged and arrested. 504 00:31:52,323 --> 00:31:56,993 My Lord, be it whether cops do their duty, or they don't, it's wrong! 505 00:31:57,123 --> 00:31:58,623 This is strange logic! 506 00:31:58,743 --> 00:32:01,323 If they can complete the investigation in ten days... 507 00:32:01,453 --> 00:32:03,993 ...then, why were these left pending for years together? 508 00:32:04,123 --> 00:32:05,163 Strange logic, indeed! 509 00:32:05,283 --> 00:32:07,533 The petitioner Kaliappan's son, Kolanji. 510 00:32:08,533 --> 00:32:09,993 An innocent tribal. 511 00:32:10,123 --> 00:32:13,623 Kaliappan witnessed cops from Virudachalam assault his son and haul him away! 512 00:32:13,743 --> 00:32:16,623 His enquiries with the police got no response. 513 00:32:16,743 --> 00:32:17,743 My Lord! 514 00:32:17,873 --> 00:32:20,033 Kolanji is not an innocent tribal. 515 00:32:20,163 --> 00:32:21,993 He is a habitual offender. 516 00:32:22,873 --> 00:32:25,783 A serial robber. 517 00:32:25,913 --> 00:32:27,703 You have a copy of the FIR, right? - Yes. 518 00:32:27,823 --> 00:32:29,163 Can you read it to the court? 519 00:32:32,123 --> 00:32:36,283 "In the matter of two thefts, the cops of Virudachalam were looking for Kolanji." 520 00:32:37,073 --> 00:32:40,033 "On October 20, 1994 at 2 PM..." 521 00:32:40,163 --> 00:32:42,953 "...on receiving information, he was arrested at a bar." 522 00:32:43,073 --> 00:32:44,203 How is it relevant? 523 00:32:44,323 --> 00:32:46,573 An extract of the exit record from Cuddalore Jail. 524 00:32:47,243 --> 00:32:52,073 Please tell the court the time of Kolanji's release from jail. 525 00:32:54,533 --> 00:32:55,703 Read it aloud, sir! 526 00:32:56,663 --> 00:32:57,993 Four in the ev... 527 00:32:58,123 --> 00:32:59,623 Four in the evening! 528 00:32:59,743 --> 00:33:03,203 If Kolanji was in jail till 4 PM... 529 00:33:03,323 --> 00:33:05,703 ...how come Virudachalam cops arrested him at 2 PM? 530 00:33:07,123 --> 00:33:11,123 On the occurrence of both the thefts, Kolanji had been in prison, My Lord. 531 00:33:11,243 --> 00:33:14,873 Cops who foist false cases are the habitual offenders... 532 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:18,533 Serial fake-case makers. 533 00:33:21,873 --> 00:33:23,533 It's not the only foisted case, My Lord. 534 00:33:23,663 --> 00:33:26,783 Twelve tribals who were released from jail that same day... 535 00:33:26,913 --> 00:33:29,953 ...were falsely charged and rearrested right outside Cuddalore Jail. 536 00:33:30,073 --> 00:33:33,623 Thanks to a social activist, Kaliappan made it to this courtroom. 537 00:33:34,453 --> 00:33:37,203 The other eleven had no such opportunity. 538 00:33:37,873 --> 00:33:41,243 I'm passing an order to grant bail for all twelve of them. 539 00:33:41,373 --> 00:33:43,573 Not just these twelve, My Lord. 540 00:33:43,703 --> 00:33:48,873 In the past two weeks, 7,000 such people were arrested in haste all over Tamil Nadu. 541 00:33:50,203 --> 00:33:52,073 We don't know how many of them are innocent. 542 00:33:52,203 --> 00:33:54,623 So, you expect the court to grant bail to all of them? 543 00:33:54,743 --> 00:33:56,663 This is ridiculous, My Lord! 544 00:33:56,783 --> 00:34:00,913 Citing one mistake from a random place, the counsel is misleading the court! 545 00:34:01,033 --> 00:34:03,573 Not one. But twelve mistakes in one place alone. 546 00:34:05,163 --> 00:34:07,123 It's not a question of 7 or 7,000! 547 00:34:07,243 --> 00:34:10,243 Whoever is affected, whatever their number, they deserve justice! 548 00:34:10,373 --> 00:34:12,783 This court has a moral duty to ensure that! 549 00:34:14,663 --> 00:34:15,663 My Lord. 550 00:34:18,913 --> 00:34:22,373 I appoint an investigation commission headed by a retired High Court Judge. 551 00:34:22,493 --> 00:34:24,663 The report must be submitted in three months. 552 00:34:24,783 --> 00:34:28,913 Till then, the 7,000 people arrested in those two weeks by the DGP's order... 553 00:34:29,033 --> 00:34:33,743 ...can move the jurisdictional court for bail. 554 00:34:35,993 --> 00:34:38,123 Thank you, My Lord. - Excellent! 555 00:34:38,243 --> 00:34:40,123 Great, Chandru. 7,000 birds with one stone! 556 00:34:40,243 --> 00:34:41,663 7,000 humans, sir. 557 00:34:42,243 --> 00:34:43,453 Glory to God Shiva... 558 00:34:43,573 --> 00:34:45,493 ♪ Take the power in your hand ♪ 559 00:34:45,623 --> 00:34:48,493 ♪ Dare to take the power in your hand ♪ 560 00:34:48,623 --> 00:34:53,323 ♪ You have no choice but that ♪ 561 00:34:53,453 --> 00:34:56,073 ♪ Reclaim the power ♪ 562 00:34:56,203 --> 00:34:59,163 ♪ Demand the power ♪ 563 00:34:59,283 --> 00:35:04,743 ♪ For it is the only way to walk with our heads held high ♪ 564 00:35:09,533 --> 00:35:13,913 With just one case, that lawyer humiliated the entire police force! 565 00:35:14,033 --> 00:35:17,123 Tell your department folks to at least do the wrong right! 566 00:35:18,623 --> 00:35:19,823 I'm sorry, sir. 567 00:35:21,243 --> 00:35:23,993 ♪ No compromise... It's a battle for your equal rights ♪ 568 00:35:24,123 --> 00:35:26,033 ♪ No more grief... Rise up ♪ 569 00:35:31,873 --> 00:35:34,493 ♪ Let the gaze of simple folks light up ♪ 570 00:35:34,623 --> 00:35:36,823 ♪ Proclaim the path to a new beginning ♪ 571 00:35:42,573 --> 00:35:45,203 Can Aavin workers be fired for seeking wage increase? 572 00:35:45,323 --> 00:35:47,373 Do not see this as a case involving 800 workers! 573 00:35:47,493 --> 00:35:49,573 The future of 800 families is at stake! 574 00:35:49,703 --> 00:35:52,123 ♪ ...when we are here, there will be change ♪ 575 00:35:52,243 --> 00:35:54,533 ♪ Take the power in your hand ♪ 576 00:35:54,663 --> 00:35:57,533 ♪ Dare to take the power in your hand ♪ 577 00:35:57,663 --> 00:36:01,873 ♪ You have no choice but that ♪ 578 00:36:02,703 --> 00:36:05,283 ♪ Reclaim the power ♪ 579 00:36:05,413 --> 00:36:07,123 ♪ Demand the power ♪ 580 00:36:07,243 --> 00:36:09,123 Law is a very powerful weapon! 581 00:36:09,243 --> 00:36:12,823 What's important is who we protect by using it. 582 00:36:30,163 --> 00:36:33,123 All important leaders like Gandhi and Nehru are here. 583 00:36:33,743 --> 00:36:35,413 How come Ambedkar alone isn't here? 584 00:36:46,373 --> 00:36:49,533 In the name of nabbing Veerappan, those people caught and tortured... 585 00:36:49,663 --> 00:36:50,823 ...tribals on the hills! 586 00:36:50,953 --> 00:36:52,533 Are they a hit squad? 587 00:36:54,203 --> 00:36:57,703 Down with unlawful violations! 588 00:36:57,823 --> 00:37:00,533 Look how he badmouths cops right in front of us! 589 00:37:00,663 --> 00:37:03,033 What's ugly is not just his words, but also our actions. 590 00:37:03,993 --> 00:37:06,493 Why so much anger against cops? Why so much hatred? 591 00:37:08,873 --> 00:37:10,323 It's not hatred against anyone. 592 00:37:11,533 --> 00:37:13,533 It's love and care towards the society. 593 00:37:13,663 --> 00:37:15,913 The cops feel the same love and care. 594 00:37:16,913 --> 00:37:17,993 Really? 595 00:37:19,783 --> 00:37:22,533 There's a blockade planned. Please participate. 596 00:37:22,663 --> 00:37:24,823 How are you, comrade? 597 00:37:24,953 --> 00:37:27,873 ♪ No more grief... Rise up ♪ 598 00:37:27,993 --> 00:37:29,743 [BLOCKADE PROTESTING DGP'S ARROGANCE] 599 00:37:30,533 --> 00:37:33,243 ♪ Proclaim the path to a new beginning ♪ 600 00:37:33,373 --> 00:37:35,493 "We want untouchability to be abolished." 601 00:37:35,623 --> 00:37:39,123 "We have been carrying on with untouchability for the last 2,000 years." 602 00:37:39,243 --> 00:37:40,623 "Nobody has bothered about it!" 603 00:37:41,623 --> 00:37:43,163 "Nobody has bothered about it!" 604 00:37:43,283 --> 00:37:45,283 ♪ Who are you to order me around? ♪ 605 00:37:45,413 --> 00:37:48,493 By the order of the Supreme Court, convicts cannot be handcuffed in court. 606 00:37:48,623 --> 00:37:51,163 ♪ Meek sheep, we are not... Think not you can make us submit ♪ 607 00:37:51,283 --> 00:37:54,283 ♪ Weapons, there aren't many... Love is what drives this mutiny ♪ 608 00:37:59,283 --> 00:38:04,493 ♪ As the voice of the unheard, roar like thunder ♪ 609 00:38:04,623 --> 00:38:09,743 ♪ To end the selfishness... To rise as equals ♪ 610 00:38:09,873 --> 00:38:15,073 ♪ Justice is for all... Take this message to the people ♪ 611 00:38:15,203 --> 00:38:16,493 [PROVIDE JUSTICE, HIGH COURT] 612 00:38:16,623 --> 00:38:19,913 ♪ Live not for the sake of living... Rise and deliver ♪ 613 00:38:21,123 --> 00:38:26,243 ♪ If one must ask to receive, keep demanding until you receive ♪ 614 00:38:26,373 --> 00:38:31,373 ♪ Fly like the wind... Shatter the shackles that imprison you ♪ 615 00:38:35,913 --> 00:38:38,373 ♪ Take the power in your hand ♪ 616 00:38:38,493 --> 00:38:41,493 ♪ Dare to take the power in your hand ♪ 617 00:38:41,623 --> 00:38:45,993 ♪ You have no choice but that ♪ 618 00:38:51,163 --> 00:38:52,823 ♪ Bring forth change ♪ 619 00:38:52,953 --> 00:38:55,783 [NO ONE IS A GOD HERE. NO NEED FOR GARLANDS] 620 00:38:56,453 --> 00:38:58,203 ♪ Bear up righteousness ♪ 621 00:38:58,323 --> 00:39:00,323 ♪ Take the power in your hand ♪ 622 00:39:03,203 --> 00:39:06,033 Do not assault! 623 00:39:06,163 --> 00:39:08,783 Do not assault the livelihood of workers! 624 00:39:08,913 --> 00:39:11,453 Do not assault! 625 00:39:11,573 --> 00:39:14,123 Do not assault the livelihood of workers! 626 00:39:14,243 --> 00:39:16,453 Let it flourish! - Turn that auto away! 627 00:39:16,573 --> 00:39:18,163 Let workers' unity flourish! 628 00:39:18,283 --> 00:39:21,203 Two minutes, sir. A pregnant woman inside. - Move out! 629 00:39:21,323 --> 00:39:23,373 Let it flourish! - Stay here. I'll inform him. 630 00:39:23,493 --> 00:39:26,073 Let workers' unity flourish! 631 00:39:26,203 --> 00:39:28,283 Let it flourish! - Sir! 632 00:39:28,413 --> 00:39:31,123 They've come to meet you. Mr. Kalyani referred you to them. 633 00:39:31,243 --> 00:39:32,913 Take them home. Now go. - Yes, sir. 634 00:39:33,033 --> 00:39:35,283 Do not assault the livelihood of workers! 635 00:39:35,413 --> 00:39:37,873 Let workers' unity flourish! 636 00:39:37,993 --> 00:39:40,323 Do not assault! 637 00:39:40,453 --> 00:39:42,913 Do not assault the livelihood of workers! 638 00:39:43,033 --> 00:39:45,623 Do not assault! 639 00:39:45,743 --> 00:39:48,073 Do not assault the livelihood of workers! 640 00:39:48,203 --> 00:39:49,203 Let it flourish! 641 00:40:09,743 --> 00:40:10,743 Sengani? 642 00:40:22,283 --> 00:40:23,323 Please have a seat. 643 00:40:25,243 --> 00:40:26,953 Describe everything that happened. 644 00:40:27,073 --> 00:40:30,203 Don't overstate or understate anything. Get it? 645 00:40:36,123 --> 00:40:37,453 Where is Rajakannu's house? 646 00:40:38,913 --> 00:40:40,623 Where is your husband? 647 00:40:40,743 --> 00:40:42,163 Where is your brother? Tell me! 648 00:40:43,123 --> 00:40:44,913 Will you shut up or not? 649 00:40:45,743 --> 00:40:47,163 Mom... 650 00:40:56,703 --> 00:40:58,913 A low-paid manual labourer, she is. 651 00:40:59,033 --> 00:41:03,123 But, see how that stolen wedding pendant dangles? 652 00:41:04,573 --> 00:41:07,283 When we have the strength to earn our living, why must we steal? 653 00:41:07,413 --> 00:41:08,993 Shut up! 654 00:41:09,123 --> 00:41:10,783 I'll stir the baton in your mouth! 655 00:41:32,993 --> 00:41:34,913 Where does Rajakannu's brother live? 656 00:41:35,033 --> 00:41:36,323 That hut over there. 657 00:41:41,203 --> 00:41:42,743 Who's in there? - Who is it? 658 00:41:42,873 --> 00:41:44,163 Open the door! - Who is it? 659 00:41:46,243 --> 00:41:47,373 No! 660 00:41:47,493 --> 00:41:49,953 Asleep after the theft? Where is your brother? 661 00:41:50,073 --> 00:41:52,033 I didn't do any wrong! Leave me be! - Answer me! 662 00:41:52,163 --> 00:41:54,623 Don't hit him, sir! - Drag him along! 663 00:41:54,743 --> 00:41:56,453 Come along! - Shut up! 664 00:41:56,573 --> 00:41:58,533 Shut up! - Grab him! 665 00:41:58,663 --> 00:42:00,283 Shut up, I say! Go that side! 666 00:42:00,413 --> 00:42:02,453 Get in the van! - Come! 667 00:42:07,163 --> 00:42:09,873 Start up! - Sir! 668 00:42:09,993 --> 00:42:12,533 Irutappan's been working for me for years! 669 00:42:12,663 --> 00:42:13,953 He's no thief! 670 00:42:14,073 --> 00:42:16,953 His brother is a prime suspect. I'll question him and let him go. 671 00:42:17,073 --> 00:42:19,453 Drive. - Hold on.. 672 00:42:19,573 --> 00:42:21,623 Wait, Parvathi! 673 00:42:21,743 --> 00:42:23,033 Get a hold of her. - My dear! 674 00:42:24,913 --> 00:42:25,953 Don't cry, Parvathi. 675 00:42:26,533 --> 00:42:29,953 You say he was at the kiln until yesterday. Where is he now? 676 00:42:30,073 --> 00:42:32,123 The money got to his head, sir! 677 00:42:32,243 --> 00:42:33,743 He ran off without telling me. 678 00:42:34,783 --> 00:42:35,783 Is that so? 679 00:42:37,373 --> 00:42:40,283 You turn up so late? - I couldn't get a bus, sir. 680 00:42:49,993 --> 00:42:51,453 Get up, all of you! 681 00:42:51,573 --> 00:42:52,703 Get up, you! 682 00:42:52,823 --> 00:42:55,323 Is this a motel? Stretched out like he's royalty! Get up! 683 00:42:56,203 --> 00:42:57,243 Get up! 684 00:42:57,373 --> 00:42:59,073 Must I repeat myself to everyone? 685 00:42:59,203 --> 00:43:01,073 Weren't you thrashed enough last night? 686 00:43:02,663 --> 00:43:04,743 Get up, woman! Get up! 687 00:43:08,913 --> 00:43:12,203 Are you really pregnant or are you smuggling illicit liquor? 688 00:43:17,623 --> 00:43:19,323 SI Gurumurthy. - This is the SP. 689 00:43:19,453 --> 00:43:21,823 Hello, sir! - What became of Mr. Kathirvel's case? 690 00:43:21,953 --> 00:43:24,413 The prime suspect is missing. We'll get him by tomorrow! 691 00:43:24,533 --> 00:43:25,663 Same excuse every time! 692 00:43:25,783 --> 00:43:28,993 My damn fate to run these police stations with useless people like you! 693 00:43:29,123 --> 00:43:30,993 We'll get him. - They are grilling me no end! 694 00:43:31,123 --> 00:43:32,953 I'm sorry! - I need him found in two days! 695 00:43:33,073 --> 00:43:34,993 If not, you're finished! - Noted, sir. 696 00:43:42,123 --> 00:43:43,703 Where is Rajakannu? - I don't know! 697 00:43:43,823 --> 00:43:46,953 Where is Rajakannu? Answer me! - Don't hit him! 698 00:43:47,073 --> 00:43:49,243 Lying to a cop, are you? 699 00:43:49,373 --> 00:43:50,783 How dare you? Back off! 700 00:43:50,913 --> 00:43:52,993 Where is he? Answer me! 701 00:43:53,703 --> 00:43:57,453 Where is he? - We don't know, sir! 702 00:43:57,573 --> 00:43:59,993 Is this a school to put out your hand like this? Tell me! 703 00:44:00,123 --> 00:44:01,783 He's just a kid. Don't hit him! 704 00:44:01,913 --> 00:44:04,123 You dare bring your hand near me? You dare touch me? 705 00:44:04,243 --> 00:44:05,913 Don't fear the cops anymore, do you? 706 00:44:06,033 --> 00:44:08,123 Where is he? Where is your brother? 707 00:44:08,243 --> 00:44:09,243 Let go of my leg! 708 00:44:09,373 --> 00:44:11,623 Speak up or none of you will leave here alive! 709 00:44:11,743 --> 00:44:14,413 Tell me where he is! 710 00:44:14,533 --> 00:44:17,203 Tell me where he is! Don't you know? 711 00:44:17,323 --> 00:44:19,573 Let me go! - Don't you know? Don't you know? 712 00:44:19,703 --> 00:44:22,243 Answer me! 713 00:44:37,033 --> 00:44:39,873 Dealing with these devils sends my blood pressure to hell! 714 00:44:43,493 --> 00:44:45,953 Where is his sister? Get her! - We're going there. 715 00:44:59,783 --> 00:45:01,033 Where is Pachaiamma's house? 716 00:45:01,783 --> 00:45:03,283 The one near the temple. 717 00:45:14,663 --> 00:45:17,073 Where have you hidden the jewels your brother stole? 718 00:45:17,203 --> 00:45:19,493 I don't know what you're talking about. - Get up! 719 00:45:21,123 --> 00:45:22,573 Answer me! - Oh God... 720 00:45:22,703 --> 00:45:24,203 Where did you brother run off to? 721 00:45:24,323 --> 00:45:27,493 Tell me where your brother is, or you'll all be thrown in jail! 722 00:45:27,623 --> 00:45:28,873 Why are you hitting my aunt? 723 00:45:29,573 --> 00:45:32,663 Move aside! - You steal as a gang, eh? 724 00:45:32,783 --> 00:45:34,663 Who are you? 725 00:45:34,783 --> 00:45:36,913 Load him in, too! - Come along! 726 00:45:37,033 --> 00:45:39,033 Where is Rajakannu? Tell me where he is! 727 00:45:39,163 --> 00:45:41,493 Don't hit us, sir! - Restrain them, Constable sir! 728 00:45:41,623 --> 00:45:42,703 Load them all up! 729 00:45:42,823 --> 00:45:45,203 Quit making a scene! 730 00:45:45,323 --> 00:45:46,953 Tell us where Rajakannu is! 731 00:45:47,073 --> 00:45:48,663 Load them all up! 732 00:45:48,783 --> 00:45:50,873 We didn't do anything! - Load them all up! 733 00:45:52,323 --> 00:45:53,783 Load them all up! 734 00:45:59,413 --> 00:46:00,873 Here's my stop! Pull over! 735 00:46:05,913 --> 00:46:07,163 Here! 736 00:46:07,283 --> 00:46:08,283 Give me that. 737 00:46:09,243 --> 00:46:10,453 Carry on. - See you! 738 00:46:11,163 --> 00:46:13,283 Don't touch the stuff. What are you looking for? 739 00:46:13,413 --> 00:46:14,743 How much is this? - Five rupees. 740 00:46:14,873 --> 00:46:16,913 Five rupees? Give me a good price, please. 741 00:46:17,913 --> 00:46:19,493 How about this one? - Same price. 742 00:46:19,623 --> 00:46:20,623 Oh come on! 743 00:46:25,243 --> 00:46:26,743 Is this a jail cell or a pig pen? 744 00:46:27,743 --> 00:46:30,243 Him, her, and him. 745 00:46:30,373 --> 00:46:31,823 Send everyone else out. 746 00:46:31,953 --> 00:46:33,453 Send them all out! 747 00:46:33,573 --> 00:46:34,743 Get up, woman! - Get up! 748 00:46:34,873 --> 00:46:36,373 Go out! - Get up and go! 749 00:46:36,493 --> 00:46:38,203 Get out. 750 00:46:41,743 --> 00:46:43,623 Have them wait out in the shed. - Yes, sir. 751 00:46:46,033 --> 00:46:47,873 Get out, you! 752 00:46:48,953 --> 00:46:49,953 Get going! 753 00:46:51,993 --> 00:46:52,993 Here. For both of you. 754 00:46:54,453 --> 00:46:56,573 Here you go. Eat. 755 00:46:56,703 --> 00:46:58,953 You don't know where he is, huh? - I don't, sir! 756 00:46:59,073 --> 00:47:01,533 You don't know? - I don't know! 757 00:47:01,663 --> 00:47:04,703 You don't know, eh? - Oh God! 758 00:47:04,823 --> 00:47:06,663 You don't know where he is, huh? 759 00:47:06,783 --> 00:47:08,243 We don't know, sir! 760 00:47:08,373 --> 00:47:11,783 I've been yelling myself hoarse for hours and you won't answer me? 761 00:47:18,623 --> 00:47:19,623 Answer me! 762 00:47:19,743 --> 00:47:20,873 Save us! 763 00:47:20,993 --> 00:47:24,823 Who the hell are you calling? Who can come in here to save you? 764 00:47:25,823 --> 00:47:27,873 Who will save you? - Please stop! 765 00:47:27,993 --> 00:47:28,993 Go sit there, you! 766 00:47:29,123 --> 00:47:31,413 Robbing towns in the guise of snake catching, eh? 767 00:47:31,533 --> 00:47:33,703 Do you steal alone or with your family? Tell me! 768 00:47:37,413 --> 00:47:39,323 Roll! Roll the dice! 769 00:47:40,413 --> 00:47:44,203 [RAJAKANNU SINGS A SONG] 770 00:47:47,413 --> 00:47:48,703 That's the guy! Nab him! 771 00:47:52,703 --> 00:47:54,413 Hold it right there! - What is it? 772 00:47:54,533 --> 00:47:56,623 Don't let him get away! - Brother! 773 00:47:56,743 --> 00:47:58,163 What's going on here? 774 00:47:58,283 --> 00:48:00,703 Bloody thief! - What's wrong? Why are you hitting me? 775 00:48:00,823 --> 00:48:03,373 I didn't do anything wrong. 776 00:48:03,493 --> 00:48:05,623 Why must I steal? Let go of me! 777 00:48:08,703 --> 00:48:10,573 Why are you hitting me? 778 00:48:11,953 --> 00:48:14,243 I didn't do anything wrong! - Grab him! 779 00:48:14,373 --> 00:48:17,373 I didn't do anything! Let me go! 780 00:48:18,493 --> 00:48:20,243 Let go of me, brother! 781 00:48:20,373 --> 00:48:23,123 Restrain him! - I never steal, brother! 782 00:48:23,243 --> 00:48:25,203 I didn't do anything wrong! 783 00:48:27,493 --> 00:48:28,703 You thieving swine! 784 00:48:35,283 --> 00:48:36,703 I didn't do anything! 785 00:48:39,203 --> 00:48:40,913 I didn't do anything wrong! 786 00:48:41,033 --> 00:48:42,413 Greetings, sir. 787 00:48:42,533 --> 00:48:44,533 Hello, Sub-Inspector sir! Are you well? - Yes. 788 00:48:44,663 --> 00:48:45,823 Kathirvel called. 789 00:48:45,953 --> 00:48:47,743 There's your thief right there! 790 00:48:47,873 --> 00:48:49,123 So he's the guy? 791 00:48:49,243 --> 00:48:52,493 I just got back from out of town, sir! 792 00:48:52,623 --> 00:48:54,703 I did not steal anything! 793 00:48:54,823 --> 00:48:58,073 People work hard day and night to make a fortune. 794 00:48:58,203 --> 00:49:02,033 You make off with it easy and expect the cops to just watch the show? 795 00:49:02,163 --> 00:49:04,953 You dare make us chase you around? - I didn't steal, sir! 796 00:49:05,073 --> 00:49:08,703 Trying to run away? How long did you think you could keep this up? 797 00:49:08,823 --> 00:49:10,743 Get up! 798 00:49:10,873 --> 00:49:12,243 Ask around about me, sir! 799 00:49:12,373 --> 00:49:14,953 Start the vehicle! - Sir! 800 00:49:15,073 --> 00:49:18,163 I worked on your fields many times, sir. - Get lost! 801 00:49:18,283 --> 00:49:21,163 Load him up! - Tell them I do not steal, sir! 802 00:49:21,283 --> 00:49:23,823 Get in! - Tell them I do not steal, sir! 803 00:49:23,953 --> 00:49:25,783 Please believe me! 804 00:49:34,913 --> 00:49:35,913 Go on! 805 00:49:37,163 --> 00:49:38,573 Get up! 806 00:49:38,703 --> 00:49:40,163 I didn't steal, sir! 807 00:49:40,283 --> 00:49:41,993 I'm not a thief! - Dear! 808 00:49:42,123 --> 00:49:43,533 Drag him inside! 809 00:49:43,663 --> 00:49:46,373 Sengani! - Come along! 810 00:49:46,493 --> 00:49:49,573 I swear upon you I didn't steal! 811 00:49:49,703 --> 00:49:51,533 My dear! - Why did you come here? 812 00:49:51,663 --> 00:49:55,073 Let him go, sir! - Do not hit her, sir. 813 00:49:55,203 --> 00:49:56,993 Ugh! I'll burn you like the trash! 814 00:49:57,123 --> 00:49:59,243 Stop! Why risk another beating in there? 815 00:49:59,373 --> 00:50:00,453 Listen to me. Get going. 816 00:50:00,573 --> 00:50:03,373 If he did not steal, they'll let him go. You shouldn't be here. 817 00:50:03,493 --> 00:50:05,873 Bring some food when you come tomorrow. Now go! 818 00:50:06,493 --> 00:50:07,493 My dear! 819 00:50:08,783 --> 00:50:09,873 My dear! 820 00:50:09,993 --> 00:50:12,373 Tell them to let him go! 821 00:50:12,493 --> 00:50:14,623 Tell me where you hid the loot! Answer me! 822 00:50:14,743 --> 00:50:16,323 My dear! 823 00:50:23,403 --> 00:50:25,113 Hoist him up! - Please no! 824 00:50:25,233 --> 00:50:27,653 Raise him! - It hurts, sir! 825 00:50:27,773 --> 00:50:30,313 Answer me! - Let him go, sir. 826 00:50:30,443 --> 00:50:31,813 Tell them not to hurt him, sir. 827 00:50:31,943 --> 00:50:34,313 Tell me where the stolen loot is! - Or he'll get beaten! 828 00:50:34,443 --> 00:50:36,193 We didn't steal anything, sir. 829 00:50:36,313 --> 00:50:38,153 He didn't do anything wrong. 830 00:50:38,273 --> 00:50:40,063 Tell the truth! Do you confess? 831 00:50:40,193 --> 00:50:42,363 Don't hit us, sir! 832 00:50:42,483 --> 00:50:44,693 Why get thrashed like this? 833 00:50:44,813 --> 00:50:48,153 Tell us where the stolen money and jewels are! We'll release you. 834 00:50:48,273 --> 00:50:51,693 We swear on our families! We didn't steal! 835 00:50:51,813 --> 00:50:53,863 Oh... is that so? 836 00:50:53,983 --> 00:50:56,943 Stop it! Lower him down. 837 00:50:57,063 --> 00:50:58,653 Lower him down. 838 00:50:58,773 --> 00:50:59,943 Careful. 839 00:51:01,863 --> 00:51:03,023 Quit yelling! 840 00:51:03,153 --> 00:51:04,363 Does it hurt, dear fellow? 841 00:51:07,523 --> 00:51:08,693 Kiruba! - Yes? 842 00:51:08,813 --> 00:51:11,863 A herbal patch will heal this, right? - We didn't steal, sir. 843 00:51:18,523 --> 00:51:19,903 It burns! 844 00:51:20,023 --> 00:51:21,693 Let us go, sir! 845 00:51:21,813 --> 00:51:24,563 Burns, doesn't it? - Where did you stash the money and jewels? 846 00:51:24,693 --> 00:51:26,773 Do you not see this, O Goddess? 847 00:51:26,903 --> 00:51:28,023 Admit to the crime! 848 00:51:29,613 --> 00:51:32,563 How can I admit to a crime I did not commit, sir? 849 00:51:33,813 --> 00:51:36,563 I swear on my child we didn't steal! 850 00:51:36,693 --> 00:51:41,153 Let us go, sir! We'll leave! 851 00:51:42,023 --> 00:51:44,443 Don't brand us as thieves! 852 00:51:49,813 --> 00:51:52,313 No matter how much we beat them, they don't confess. 853 00:51:53,443 --> 00:51:56,443 I don't know what else we can do. 854 00:51:56,563 --> 00:51:57,813 Sir! 855 00:51:58,613 --> 00:52:02,983 We men are here, sir. Please let the woman go home. 856 00:52:13,193 --> 00:52:14,983 Get up. - Please don't, sir... 857 00:52:15,113 --> 00:52:16,113 Get up, woman! 858 00:52:18,063 --> 00:52:19,523 Who among them is a man? 859 00:52:19,653 --> 00:52:21,443 Him? 860 00:52:21,563 --> 00:52:22,563 Him? 861 00:52:22,693 --> 00:52:24,113 Or him? - Sir! 862 00:52:26,443 --> 00:52:27,443 Who among them is a man? 863 00:52:30,113 --> 00:52:31,563 Don't do this, sir! - Back off! 864 00:52:31,693 --> 00:52:33,773 How dare you all? - Sir! 865 00:52:33,903 --> 00:52:36,363 You dare order us on who should stay and who should go? 866 00:52:36,483 --> 00:52:38,653 Hands off! Shut up! 867 00:52:38,773 --> 00:52:40,983 Now do you realize who the real man is? 868 00:52:41,113 --> 00:52:42,813 Now do you get it? Where are you going? 869 00:52:42,943 --> 00:52:44,773 Oh God! - Let go! 870 00:52:45,613 --> 00:52:46,943 Get over here. 871 00:52:47,063 --> 00:52:50,193 You claim to be a man, right? Show her your talents! 872 00:52:50,313 --> 00:52:51,483 I'll let her go. 873 00:52:54,733 --> 00:52:56,113 Who among you is a man? 874 00:52:56,233 --> 00:52:58,903 Show me who among you is a man! 875 00:52:59,023 --> 00:53:00,273 She's my sister, sir! 876 00:53:01,653 --> 00:53:03,193 She's my sister, sir... 877 00:53:31,733 --> 00:53:33,363 Pachaiamma drank poison. 878 00:53:34,363 --> 00:53:36,983 It took four days at the hospital to save her. 879 00:53:38,233 --> 00:53:40,693 She has lost everything but her life! 880 00:53:40,813 --> 00:53:43,653 Just tell me what happened at the police station. 881 00:53:45,273 --> 00:53:46,773 Other things, we'll talk later. 882 00:53:47,563 --> 00:53:48,813 What happened the next day? 883 00:54:00,443 --> 00:54:01,443 Send them to eat... 884 00:54:01,563 --> 00:54:03,733 Who let you in? Get out! 885 00:54:03,863 --> 00:54:04,903 Come here, Sentry! 886 00:54:08,693 --> 00:54:11,193 Why are you screaming? - What are you yelling for? 887 00:54:11,313 --> 00:54:12,653 Come along outside! 888 00:54:12,773 --> 00:54:14,863 Oh my God! - Come out, I say! 889 00:54:14,983 --> 00:54:17,363 I'll send him. You sit outside. - Come. Quit yelling! 890 00:54:17,483 --> 00:54:19,063 What have you done? - Come outside! 891 00:54:19,193 --> 00:54:21,193 What the hell were you doing, Sentry? 892 00:54:40,773 --> 00:54:41,943 Just a minute. 893 00:54:44,063 --> 00:54:46,193 Been two years since I gave the money you asked. 894 00:54:46,313 --> 00:54:47,863 My juniors are getting promoted! 895 00:54:47,983 --> 00:54:49,563 Please see to my promotion. 896 00:54:53,773 --> 00:54:59,313 No matter how many times we tell them, the cops won't believe us, brother. 897 00:55:00,943 --> 00:55:03,273 Let's just do what they ask and confess, brother. 898 00:55:04,193 --> 00:55:06,313 I can't bear this pain anymore! 899 00:55:06,443 --> 00:55:07,443 No, Irutappa... 900 00:55:09,023 --> 00:55:11,153 These wounds will heal in a few days. 901 00:55:11,903 --> 00:55:14,113 The stamp as thieves will stay forever. 902 00:55:15,483 --> 00:55:17,193 Don't break. 903 00:55:18,023 --> 00:55:19,443 Just hold on a little longer. 904 00:55:20,273 --> 00:55:21,653 Just hold on. 905 00:55:21,773 --> 00:55:23,563 Eat. - Eat, brother. 906 00:55:26,023 --> 00:55:28,523 Open wider, my dear. 907 00:55:35,773 --> 00:55:38,363 Open wider, my dear. 908 00:55:44,653 --> 00:55:45,653 Oh no! 909 00:55:47,903 --> 00:55:50,153 Just a little more, my dear. 910 00:55:51,773 --> 00:55:54,063 Oh no! 911 00:55:54,193 --> 00:55:57,403 To brand him a thief, they've tortured him so much... 912 00:55:57,523 --> 00:55:59,273 ...he can't even eat one mouthful! 913 00:55:59,403 --> 00:56:01,733 I'll call you back. - You'll all be ruined! 914 00:56:05,363 --> 00:56:08,313 You dare wail at a police station? - Don't, sir. Some mishap may happen. 915 00:56:08,443 --> 00:56:11,023 Here, this fellow puts on a show and you're cursing me, eh? 916 00:56:11,153 --> 00:56:12,523 I'll slaughter you! 917 00:56:12,653 --> 00:56:14,063 Get in here! - Let him go! 918 00:56:14,193 --> 00:56:16,193 Don't forsake me, Sengani! - Let him go, sir! 919 00:56:16,313 --> 00:56:18,153 Do not give up on me! - My dear! 920 00:56:18,273 --> 00:56:20,153 You're dead meat! 921 00:56:20,273 --> 00:56:22,273 Get lost, woman! 922 00:56:22,403 --> 00:56:24,613 The two of you get up! Get back in there! 923 00:56:24,733 --> 00:56:27,523 Get in there! - Keep moving! 924 00:56:27,653 --> 00:56:29,443 He's running away, Kiruba! Get him! 925 00:56:29,563 --> 00:56:30,863 Nab him! - Stop! 926 00:56:30,983 --> 00:56:32,653 You get in there! - Where are you going? 927 00:56:34,153 --> 00:56:37,483 Let go of my husband, sir. Let him go, please! 928 00:56:38,023 --> 00:56:39,443 Let go of me, sir! 929 00:56:39,563 --> 00:56:42,563 Get in there! I'll break your limbs! - Let me go, sir! 930 00:56:42,693 --> 00:56:44,773 You dare run off under my watch? - Let me go, sir! 931 00:56:44,903 --> 00:56:46,363 Get in there! - Let me go, sir! 932 00:56:46,483 --> 00:56:48,523 Sir... - Lock him up in there! 933 00:56:48,653 --> 00:56:50,063 Listen... 934 00:56:54,063 --> 00:56:55,313 Things aren't going right. 935 00:56:55,443 --> 00:56:57,523 Fetch someone influential in town soon. 936 00:57:01,563 --> 00:57:03,613 Sir! 937 00:57:04,443 --> 00:57:08,153 You come wail here after the evening lamp has been lit? 938 00:57:08,273 --> 00:57:11,613 Don't you have all the stolen money and jewels? Go see a good lawyer then! 939 00:57:11,733 --> 00:57:14,523 What do we do when even you accuse us so? 940 00:57:14,653 --> 00:57:16,983 You are the President of this village. 941 00:57:17,113 --> 00:57:22,193 Please tell the cops to not beat them. That's all I ask of you. Please! 942 00:57:22,313 --> 00:57:25,733 Did I become President with your Irula tribe votes? 943 00:57:25,863 --> 00:57:27,563 The cheek of this vagrant! 944 00:57:27,693 --> 00:57:30,693 Get out of my sight! 945 00:57:58,233 --> 00:58:00,403 What is it, sir? What are you looking for now? 946 00:58:00,523 --> 00:58:01,613 Where is your husband? 947 00:58:01,733 --> 00:58:03,443 I swear he hasn't come back! 948 00:58:03,563 --> 00:58:05,813 All three of them got away. Inform us if they come here. 949 00:58:05,943 --> 00:58:10,273 Talk sense into him to surrender. If not, nobody can save them! 950 00:58:10,403 --> 00:58:12,813 What are you saying, sir? When did this happen? 951 00:58:12,943 --> 00:58:19,193 ♪ Why create me in this cruel world, O God? ♪ - Please take care of Alli, sister. 952 00:58:19,313 --> 00:58:24,563 ♪ Can you not hear these screams of pain? ♪ - Please take care of her until I get back! 953 00:58:25,693 --> 00:58:31,313 ♪ You, who is everywhere at once, why are you nowhere near now? ♪ 954 00:58:32,113 --> 00:58:37,233 ♪ Are all the prayers I offered to you all these years not enough? ♪ 955 00:58:39,153 --> 00:58:45,313 ♪ Is it fair if you trod upon the already beaten down unfortunate? ♪ 956 00:58:45,443 --> 00:58:51,483 ♪ Is it right if you put out the million lights you lit yourself? ♪ 957 00:58:51,613 --> 00:58:56,233 ♪ I stand here with tears as my companion ♪ 958 00:58:58,233 --> 00:59:02,193 ♪ Is this my forever fate? ♪ 959 00:59:04,523 --> 00:59:08,613 ♪ You know and see all ♪ 960 00:59:10,983 --> 00:59:15,363 ♪ Do you not have the heart to save us? ♪ 961 00:59:17,653 --> 00:59:19,363 Hold it, woman! 962 00:59:19,483 --> 00:59:21,613 You won't listen? Stop! 963 00:59:21,733 --> 00:59:23,443 Who let you in here? Get out! 964 00:59:23,563 --> 00:59:24,773 Did they really escape? 965 00:59:24,903 --> 00:59:28,693 If the Sub-Inspector sees you, who knows what he'll do in his rage! 966 00:59:28,813 --> 00:59:30,733 Get lost! Drive her out! 967 00:59:32,443 --> 00:59:34,903 Go! - Get going! 968 00:59:35,023 --> 00:59:38,113 ♪ Why do you keep sending misfortunes our way? ♪ 969 00:59:38,233 --> 00:59:42,153 ♪ Is my life to suffer without my love? ♪ 970 00:59:44,733 --> 00:59:47,523 ♪ I did not ask for anything ♪ 971 00:59:47,653 --> 00:59:51,063 ♪ You gave it, then took it away ♪ 972 00:59:51,193 --> 00:59:54,403 ♪ Without my beloved, am I to suffer all alone? ♪ 973 00:59:56,693 --> 01:00:03,063 Down with police brutality! - ♪ You revealed a life I never dreamed ♪ 974 01:00:03,193 --> 01:00:08,813 ♪ Without seeing its moon, the sky stands defeated ♪ 975 01:00:08,943 --> 01:00:10,943 Think these flags and protests will scare us? 976 01:00:11,063 --> 01:00:12,863 You run a party only to support thieves? 977 01:00:12,983 --> 01:00:14,863 All the missing people are tribals! 978 01:00:14,983 --> 01:00:21,153 If you don't take action, we'll complain to every high ranking official there is! 979 01:00:21,273 --> 01:00:23,653 Will you politicize everything? 980 01:00:23,773 --> 01:00:26,153 Get a complaint from that woman, Bashyam. - Yes, sir. 981 01:00:26,273 --> 01:00:29,063 File an FIR, conduct an inquiry and submit the report. 982 01:00:29,193 --> 01:00:30,193 Alright, sir. 983 01:00:34,363 --> 01:00:36,813 Don't have a picture? - No. 984 01:00:36,943 --> 01:00:39,483 How can we find a missing person without his picture? 985 01:00:39,613 --> 01:00:41,983 What era are you all in? Get going. 986 01:00:42,113 --> 01:00:46,943 Check if, fearing the cops they are hiding where other Irulas work. 987 01:00:49,483 --> 01:00:52,483 ♪ My feet are worn out from all this searching ♪ 988 01:00:52,613 --> 01:00:55,653 ♪ I do not know where else to look ♪ 989 01:00:55,773 --> 01:00:58,613 ♪ Smoke swirls around my eyes ♪ 990 01:01:02,193 --> 01:01:05,233 ♪ The fire pounces till the roots ♪ 991 01:01:05,363 --> 01:01:08,483 ♪ In emptiness, the days prolong ♪ 992 01:01:08,613 --> 01:01:11,403 ♪ Authority plays a cruel hand... ♪ - Where is your husband? 993 01:01:12,483 --> 01:01:14,233 We'll see how long he stays underground. 994 01:01:14,363 --> 01:01:21,313 ♪ No ladder in sight for this orphan to reach up ♪ 995 01:01:21,443 --> 01:01:24,273 We're still looking. We'll let you know when we find anything. 996 01:01:26,733 --> 01:01:33,063 ♪ The heart flutters along like a kite without a spool ♪ 997 01:01:33,193 --> 01:01:36,313 ♪ What will happen now? ♪ 998 01:01:36,443 --> 01:01:39,063 ♪ Time shan't leave without an answer ♪ 999 01:01:39,193 --> 01:01:42,613 Do not forsake me, Sengani! 1000 01:01:42,733 --> 01:01:49,023 I can still hear his voice pleading as they dragged him away. 1001 01:01:51,153 --> 01:01:54,153 We are dying like orphans with no one to care for us. 1002 01:01:55,563 --> 01:01:57,233 Please help us, sir! 1003 01:02:15,233 --> 01:02:16,363 Drink up. 1004 01:02:24,653 --> 01:02:27,313 Despite searching far and wide, we couldn't find them. 1005 01:02:27,443 --> 01:02:29,063 We don't know what to do. 1006 01:02:30,863 --> 01:02:33,443 Evidence of the stolen jewels pawned for money. 1007 01:02:33,563 --> 01:02:36,363 There are eyewitnesses of those three escaping town. 1008 01:02:36,483 --> 01:02:37,693 Read the report. 1009 01:02:37,813 --> 01:02:40,023 Don't politicize a case of robbery! 1010 01:02:45,063 --> 01:02:47,483 Strong eyewitnesses on behalf of the police. 1011 01:02:47,613 --> 01:02:48,863 We don't have a case to make. 1012 01:02:49,983 --> 01:02:51,903 If they're innocent, why did they escape? 1013 01:02:52,733 --> 01:02:56,153 If you got money, you make the laws around here! Got any? 1014 01:02:56,273 --> 01:02:58,903 Antagonizing the police won't get our clients even a bail. 1015 01:03:00,153 --> 01:03:03,023 Out of pity, I can give out alms. But can I take up a case? 1016 01:03:04,023 --> 01:03:06,193 It is you we pity. Here! 1017 01:03:07,903 --> 01:03:09,983 Only if the court steps in, there can be progress. 1018 01:03:11,023 --> 01:03:12,233 What do we do, comrade? 1019 01:03:12,363 --> 01:03:14,483 I have a friend who is a lawyer at the High Court. 1020 01:03:15,233 --> 01:03:17,483 Meet him. I'll fill him in on the situation. 1021 01:03:17,613 --> 01:03:19,983 He does not charge fees for human rights cases. 1022 01:03:20,773 --> 01:03:22,943 I know those three men very well. 1023 01:03:23,063 --> 01:03:24,483 They're innocent tribals. 1024 01:03:24,613 --> 01:03:26,693 But I don't know how to prove it. 1025 01:03:26,813 --> 01:03:28,863 We cannot find their whereabouts either. 1026 01:03:31,563 --> 01:03:33,023 The police enquiry report. 1027 01:03:41,613 --> 01:03:47,113 "Rajakannu, Irutappan and Mosakutty were brought in for questioning." 1028 01:03:47,233 --> 01:03:52,193 "At 9:55 PM, on April 6, 1995..." 1029 01:03:52,313 --> 01:03:56,063 "...they tricked the Athiyur police and escaped prison!" 1030 01:04:32,403 --> 01:04:33,403 Where did they go? 1031 01:04:37,443 --> 01:04:39,153 Get up, you two! - Sir! 1032 01:04:39,273 --> 01:04:41,773 Why didn't you lock the cell? Those three escaped! 1033 01:04:41,903 --> 01:04:44,443 What are you saying? - Are you deaf? I said they escaped! 1034 01:04:44,563 --> 01:04:47,813 Don't just stand here! Find them! - Yes, sir! 1035 01:04:47,943 --> 01:04:49,563 What are you saying? 1036 01:04:49,693 --> 01:04:51,233 Inform the control room. I'm coming! 1037 01:04:51,363 --> 01:04:53,063 Three suspects escaped from their cell. 1038 01:04:57,193 --> 01:05:00,023 Why the hell weren't you watching them? Where's your uniform? 1039 01:05:01,153 --> 01:05:02,943 Be ready to face the SP's fire! 1040 01:05:03,063 --> 01:05:05,983 If those three aren't found by dawn, you're all finished! 1041 01:05:06,113 --> 01:05:07,113 Find them quickly! 1042 01:05:42,523 --> 01:05:43,613 [T. PAWARLAL PAWN SHOP] 1043 01:05:47,863 --> 01:05:49,403 How did you treat them? 1044 01:05:49,523 --> 01:05:53,273 They were wounded. I prescribed medicine. That's it. 1045 01:05:53,403 --> 01:05:55,983 Three guys showed up as I was closing up. 1046 01:05:56,113 --> 01:05:57,813 They bought the prescribed medicines. 1047 01:05:57,943 --> 01:05:59,813 They had tattoos on their left hands. 1048 01:05:59,943 --> 01:06:02,153 How many of them in all? - Three people, sir. 1049 01:06:03,153 --> 01:06:04,903 I didn't know the jewels were stolen. 1050 01:06:05,023 --> 01:06:08,023 Had I known, I wouldn't have filled out a receipt. 1051 01:06:08,153 --> 01:06:09,943 Does this belong to you? - Yes, sir! 1052 01:06:10,063 --> 01:06:11,983 "Going by the evidence and witnesses..." 1053 01:06:12,113 --> 01:06:15,983 "...this inquiry proved that the three men escaped with the stolen money and jewels." 1054 01:06:18,693 --> 01:06:21,233 Rajakannu had been to the house before the theft. 1055 01:06:21,363 --> 01:06:22,653 Negative. 1056 01:06:22,773 --> 01:06:25,523 Rajakannu's fingerprints were found in Kathirvel's house. 1057 01:06:25,653 --> 01:06:26,813 Negative. 1058 01:06:26,943 --> 01:06:29,233 There's a receipt of the jewels pawned. 1059 01:06:29,363 --> 01:06:30,443 Negative. 1060 01:06:30,563 --> 01:06:34,273 Strong eyewitnesses for them escaping prison and fleeing from town. 1061 01:06:35,153 --> 01:06:36,233 Negative. 1062 01:06:37,403 --> 01:06:38,443 Negative! 1063 01:07:55,813 --> 01:07:58,523 The petition you'll be filing at court is 'Habeas Corpus'. 1064 01:07:58,653 --> 01:08:00,313 A petition to produce a person in court. 1065 01:08:00,443 --> 01:08:03,403 Any person born in this country has the right to live free. 1066 01:08:03,523 --> 01:08:06,023 No one can be unlawfully detained by anyone else. 1067 01:08:06,153 --> 01:08:07,523 If it happens... 1068 01:08:07,653 --> 01:08:11,023 ...this petition can be filed in order to produce them in court. 1069 01:08:11,153 --> 01:08:14,023 Two judges will immediately look into the petition. 1070 01:08:14,813 --> 01:08:18,313 You file the petition, stating your husband is missing from police custody. 1071 01:08:18,443 --> 01:08:21,653 You've named me as your lawyer. For that, I need your signature. 1072 01:08:24,483 --> 01:08:26,063 Do you understand what I'm saying? 1073 01:08:26,193 --> 01:08:27,813 I don't know how to sign, sir. 1074 01:08:34,863 --> 01:08:35,863 Show me your thumb. 1075 01:08:54,233 --> 01:08:55,523 [ALLI RAJAKANNU] 1076 01:09:05,563 --> 01:09:06,903 Thanks. 1077 01:09:07,023 --> 01:09:09,693 Only now I feel hopeful Sengani's troubles are coming to an end. 1078 01:09:11,613 --> 01:09:14,273 There are strong witnesses to Rajakannu escaping prison. 1079 01:09:15,313 --> 01:09:17,113 Evidence is all the court cares about. 1080 01:09:17,233 --> 01:09:18,613 The police have that. 1081 01:09:19,443 --> 01:09:22,693 It is a very complicated case. 1082 01:09:23,693 --> 01:09:26,863 The case we're filing with no evidence is not just against three cops. 1083 01:09:28,193 --> 01:09:29,733 It is against all those in power. 1084 01:09:31,903 --> 01:09:33,363 It is against this government. 1085 01:09:35,023 --> 01:09:36,653 It will be quite an uphill battle. 1086 01:09:39,943 --> 01:09:41,113 Get ready! 1087 01:10:12,497 --> 01:10:13,497 This way. 1088 01:10:17,957 --> 01:10:18,957 Please sit here. 1089 01:10:24,957 --> 01:10:25,997 Please be seated. 1090 01:10:26,117 --> 01:10:28,537 No matter who asks... No matter how many times they ask... 1091 01:10:28,657 --> 01:10:29,997 ...speak only the truth. 1092 01:10:31,037 --> 01:10:33,327 That is what will save us. Alright? 1093 01:10:41,577 --> 01:10:43,077 Item number one. 1094 01:10:43,207 --> 01:10:46,117 HCP: 711/1995. 1095 01:10:46,247 --> 01:10:48,707 Counsel for the Petitionier. Mr. Chandru. 1096 01:10:51,747 --> 01:10:52,747 Sorry, My Lord. 1097 01:10:54,707 --> 01:10:56,617 You may proceed, Mr. Chandru. 1098 01:10:57,957 --> 01:11:00,867 My Lords, petitioner Sengani is an Irula tribal woman. 1099 01:11:00,997 --> 01:11:03,907 Her husband and two other tribals in police custody, are now missing. 1100 01:11:04,037 --> 01:11:06,457 Sengani suffers not knowing her husband's whereabouts. 1101 01:11:06,577 --> 01:11:07,787 This court is her last hope. 1102 01:11:07,907 --> 01:11:11,957 I ask this Habeas Corpus to be accepted and to direct the govt. to file a reply. 1103 01:11:13,787 --> 01:11:14,787 My Lords! 1104 01:11:14,907 --> 01:11:17,037 Petitioner being a scheduled tribe... 1105 01:11:17,157 --> 01:11:19,367 ...this petition has been made for publicity sake. 1106 01:11:19,497 --> 01:11:22,207 Please don't waste time by entertaining it. 1107 01:11:22,327 --> 01:11:24,117 I plead that the petition be dismissed. 1108 01:11:25,827 --> 01:11:28,287 A habitual latecomer like the Government Advocate... 1109 01:11:28,407 --> 01:11:31,997 ...is much worried about the court wasting time. It's funny, My Lords! 1110 01:11:32,117 --> 01:11:33,787 Mr. Chandru, who is the petitioner? 1111 01:11:33,907 --> 01:11:35,077 Sengani? 1112 01:11:35,207 --> 01:11:36,827 Please go to the front. 1113 01:11:45,247 --> 01:11:46,327 Go on. 1114 01:11:46,457 --> 01:11:49,077 In front of my eyes, my husband was beaten and dragged away. 1115 01:11:50,537 --> 01:11:52,407 They tell me he escaped. 1116 01:11:52,537 --> 01:11:54,497 We looked everywhere but couldn't find him. 1117 01:11:54,617 --> 01:11:58,367 With a baby on the way, I do not know the way out. 1118 01:11:59,157 --> 01:12:01,907 Please find the father of my children, sir! 1119 01:12:04,577 --> 01:12:05,997 What do you say? Do we hear this? 1120 01:12:06,117 --> 01:12:10,367 This petition can only be filed if someone is abducted and held against their will. 1121 01:12:10,497 --> 01:12:12,577 In this case, the three have run away. 1122 01:12:12,707 --> 01:12:14,827 The case will be dismissed in two minutes. 1123 01:12:16,077 --> 01:12:17,077 Glory to God Shiva... 1124 01:12:17,207 --> 01:12:19,907 Take notice, PP. Next hearing is in three days. 1125 01:12:20,037 --> 01:12:22,537 Issue notices to all parties. - Yes, My Lords. 1126 01:12:24,997 --> 01:12:26,247 Thank You, My Lords. 1127 01:12:29,497 --> 01:12:32,997 The court has admitted your petition. It will be heard in three days. 1128 01:12:33,117 --> 01:12:34,207 Alright? - Alright, sir. 1129 01:12:34,327 --> 01:12:35,747 Mr. Chandru! 1130 01:12:37,867 --> 01:12:42,247 Don't assume human rights and tribes' sympathy factor will make it an easy win. 1131 01:12:43,407 --> 01:12:45,287 Luck won't be on your side always. 1132 01:12:45,407 --> 01:12:47,287 I don't believe in luck, sir. 1133 01:12:47,407 --> 01:12:48,617 I believe in the truth. 1134 01:12:49,537 --> 01:12:50,657 Come along, Alli. 1135 01:12:58,457 --> 01:13:01,247 You can't properly interrogate three men in custody. 1136 01:13:01,367 --> 01:13:04,707 Why the hell do you head a station? Idiot! - But, sir... 1137 01:13:04,827 --> 01:13:07,157 Thanks to you, I'm now answerable to the High Court. 1138 01:13:08,577 --> 01:13:09,577 Bashyam. - Sir? 1139 01:13:09,707 --> 01:13:11,247 Talk to the PP. - Alright. 1140 01:13:11,367 --> 01:13:12,867 When summoned, you all turn up. 1141 01:13:12,997 --> 01:13:15,037 Alright, sir. Salute. 1142 01:13:16,327 --> 01:13:17,327 My Lords! 1143 01:13:17,457 --> 01:13:19,407 Rajakannu, Mosakutty and Irutappan. 1144 01:13:19,537 --> 01:13:23,247 The three of them, even as they were questioned by the police about a theft... 1145 01:13:23,367 --> 01:13:26,747 ...absconded from the station. Cops are conducting an intensive search. 1146 01:13:27,747 --> 01:13:30,497 Here's the inquiry report authorized by the Superintendent. 1147 01:13:31,577 --> 01:13:32,657 Here. 1148 01:13:33,707 --> 01:13:34,827 My Lords! 1149 01:13:34,957 --> 01:13:37,327 We have no faith in this police report. 1150 01:13:38,207 --> 01:13:42,367 The prosecution has eye-witnesses to Rajakannu's escape, Mr. Chandru. 1151 01:13:42,497 --> 01:13:47,957 Mere speculation with no proper evidence will make us dismiss this case. 1152 01:13:48,077 --> 01:13:50,617 My Lords, for the sake of argument... 1153 01:13:50,747 --> 01:13:53,287 Even if Rajakannu had stolen, legal action must be taken. 1154 01:13:53,407 --> 01:13:55,497 Athiyur Police has no respect for law. 1155 01:13:55,617 --> 01:13:58,577 No FIR registered. Severe custodial torture inflicted. 1156 01:13:59,327 --> 01:14:01,997 We have many doubts in this police report. 1157 01:14:02,117 --> 01:14:05,707 If witnesses are cross-examined, the truth will be brought out before this court. 1158 01:14:05,827 --> 01:14:08,787 Witnesses cannot be cross-examined in a Habeas Corpus proceeding. 1159 01:14:08,907 --> 01:14:10,907 I suggest he reads the law before arguing. 1160 01:14:11,037 --> 01:14:12,657 The PP has a valid point. 1161 01:14:12,787 --> 01:14:15,497 If you wish to examine witnesses, take it to the District Court. 1162 01:14:15,617 --> 01:14:17,037 My Lords. 1163 01:14:17,157 --> 01:14:20,577 During Emergency, the Kerala Police took a student named Rajan into custody. 1164 01:14:20,707 --> 01:14:22,657 Later, they said he had escaped from custody. 1165 01:14:22,787 --> 01:14:25,287 On entertaining a Habeas Corpus, the Kerala High Court... 1166 01:14:25,407 --> 01:14:28,407 ...permitted cross-examination of witnesses. 1167 01:14:28,537 --> 01:14:30,247 Many truths came out. 1168 01:14:30,367 --> 01:14:32,787 I submit a copy of the judgment to the Honourable Judges. 1169 01:14:33,707 --> 01:14:37,037 "1978. CrILJ 86, Para 3." 1170 01:14:40,787 --> 01:14:42,327 I object, My Lords. 1171 01:14:42,457 --> 01:14:45,327 This court is not bound by the decision of the Kerala High Court. 1172 01:14:45,457 --> 01:14:47,287 Every judgment has persuasive value. 1173 01:14:47,407 --> 01:14:48,957 This court can accept it if it wishes. 1174 01:14:49,077 --> 01:14:50,907 No one can prevent it. 1175 01:14:51,037 --> 01:14:52,037 My Lords... 1176 01:14:52,157 --> 01:14:53,997 Justice denied to victims... 1177 01:14:54,117 --> 01:14:56,957 ...can create more damage than the injustice suffered by them. 1178 01:14:57,077 --> 01:14:59,657 My Lords, I pray that Rajan's case be taken as a precedent... 1179 01:14:59,787 --> 01:15:03,247 ...and permission be granted for me to cross-examine government witnesses. 1180 01:15:07,457 --> 01:15:11,787 The prosecution has nothing to lose from this cross-examination. 1181 01:15:11,907 --> 01:15:13,907 Issue summons to all witnesses. 1182 01:15:14,997 --> 01:15:16,957 Okay, My Lords. - Thank You, My Lords. 1183 01:15:19,157 --> 01:15:20,157 Chandru... 1184 01:15:22,247 --> 01:15:23,327 Excellent! 1185 01:15:23,457 --> 01:15:26,207 Normally, this would have been dismissed in two minutes. 1186 01:15:26,327 --> 01:15:30,247 Quoting Rajan's case? Good God, that was a wise move. 1187 01:15:30,367 --> 01:15:32,617 The case is entirely in your favour now. 1188 01:15:32,747 --> 01:15:34,997 No, sir. I feel I am handling this case wrongly. 1189 01:15:35,117 --> 01:15:39,287 No, you're not. You're on the right path, I say! 1190 01:15:39,407 --> 01:15:42,787 No, sir. I'm beginning to doubt since you are so sure. 1191 01:15:42,907 --> 01:15:44,577 I'm sure I'm missing something! 1192 01:15:44,707 --> 01:15:45,997 What is he... - This way, sir! 1193 01:15:46,117 --> 01:15:47,117 Laughing, are you? 1194 01:15:52,287 --> 01:15:53,747 Am I late? - Nothing like that. 1195 01:16:08,827 --> 01:16:10,287 Stop, Kiruba. - Yes, sir. 1196 01:16:12,827 --> 01:16:14,247 So he's the lawyer from Madras? 1197 01:16:17,707 --> 01:16:19,657 Heard an independent inquiry is going on. 1198 01:16:20,657 --> 01:16:21,707 So it's true then. 1199 01:16:22,787 --> 01:16:24,747 Even the police couldn't do a damn thing. 1200 01:16:24,867 --> 01:16:26,827 Only you should find those culprits, sir. 1201 01:16:26,957 --> 01:16:30,327 Definitely. I'll find them. 1202 01:16:30,457 --> 01:16:32,997 I'll find the real culprits very soon. 1203 01:16:35,907 --> 01:16:36,957 Don't you worry. 1204 01:17:26,617 --> 01:17:27,907 What are you looking at, ma'am? 1205 01:17:28,037 --> 01:17:30,957 For the first time in Madras HC history, in a Habeas Corpus case... 1206 01:17:31,077 --> 01:17:32,617 ...a witness stand is brought in. 1207 01:17:32,747 --> 01:17:35,707 Not a VIP case even. An ordinary tribal woman case. 1208 01:17:37,707 --> 01:17:40,207 Everything is in our favor. The case will be dismissed. 1209 01:17:40,327 --> 01:17:41,327 Don't worry. - Okay. 1210 01:17:49,207 --> 01:17:51,407 Witness number one: Dr. Mahesh. 1211 01:17:54,617 --> 01:17:57,617 Were you the doctor who treated Rajakannu, Mosakutty and Irutappan? 1212 01:17:57,747 --> 01:17:58,787 Yes, sir. - Okay. 1213 01:17:58,907 --> 01:18:01,117 How long have you run the clinic? - Eight years. 1214 01:18:01,247 --> 01:18:02,247 Great! 1215 01:18:02,367 --> 01:18:05,787 When did you complete your degree? Why aren't you in the State's Medical Council? 1216 01:18:08,537 --> 01:18:11,117 I'm an Ayurveda doctor, sir. 1217 01:18:12,577 --> 01:18:15,497 I have formally registered that, sir. 1218 01:18:15,617 --> 01:18:17,867 Then why prescribe allopathic medicines? 1219 01:18:17,997 --> 01:18:21,207 You even have a huge sign at your clinic that reads 'Mahesh, MBBS'. 1220 01:18:24,247 --> 01:18:27,077 Not just the witness, My Lords. Even the doctor is fake! 1221 01:18:27,207 --> 01:18:30,457 I object to this type of cross-examination, My Lords. 1222 01:18:31,537 --> 01:18:35,157 The question is not whether he studied Acupuncture or Ayurveda. 1223 01:18:35,287 --> 01:18:38,747 The case is whether persons who escaped took treatment from his clinic or not. 1224 01:18:38,867 --> 01:18:41,867 Do you have any relevant questions for this witness, Mr. Chandru? 1225 01:18:42,747 --> 01:18:43,747 No, My Lord. 1226 01:18:44,657 --> 01:18:46,867 Witness number two: Dhanasekar. 1227 01:18:46,997 --> 01:18:50,407 One of them had a tattoo of a flower. Another one was short. 1228 01:18:50,537 --> 01:18:53,247 Witness number three: Mr. Vinod. 1229 01:18:53,367 --> 01:18:55,867 As I was closing shop at night, three men showed up. 1230 01:18:55,997 --> 01:18:57,407 They gave me a prescription. 1231 01:18:57,537 --> 01:18:59,117 And I gave them the medicine. 1232 01:18:59,247 --> 01:19:01,247 Do you have any questions, Mr. Chandru? 1233 01:19:01,367 --> 01:19:03,787 Mr. Chandru? - Do you have any relevant questions? 1234 01:19:04,657 --> 01:19:05,657 No, My Lord. 1235 01:19:06,407 --> 01:19:09,117 You may leave. - Alright, sir. 1236 01:19:09,247 --> 01:19:12,707 Thought it would sizzle like firecrackers, but it has fizzled out like flat soda! 1237 01:19:13,957 --> 01:19:17,077 The opposition could not disprove the witnesses, My Lords. 1238 01:19:17,207 --> 01:19:20,247 I seek instant dismissal of the case. That's all. 1239 01:19:26,037 --> 01:19:29,407 File a forgery case against Dr. Mahesh, Mr. Public Prosecutor. 1240 01:19:29,537 --> 01:19:31,367 He is disbarred from practice. - Yes, sir! 1241 01:19:31,497 --> 01:19:33,497 This case is dismiss... - My Lords! 1242 01:19:33,617 --> 01:19:36,367 I wish to examine Inspector Bashyam, the inquiry officer. 1243 01:19:37,997 --> 01:19:38,997 Why... 1244 01:19:39,117 --> 01:19:41,327 We can't shut out. We can ask him to lead evidence. 1245 01:19:41,457 --> 01:19:42,577 Alright. 1246 01:19:42,707 --> 01:19:44,867 Court is adjourned. We'll continue after lunch. 1247 01:19:44,997 --> 01:19:46,327 Thank You, My Lords. 1248 01:19:58,957 --> 01:20:01,457 Just say what is in the report. - Alright, sir. 1249 01:20:01,577 --> 01:20:04,157 If that lawyer tries to trip you up with his questions... 1250 01:20:04,287 --> 01:20:07,707 ...just reply with a standard 'I don't know' or 'I don't remember'. 1251 01:20:07,827 --> 01:20:09,077 Understood? - Yes. 1252 01:20:09,207 --> 01:20:11,247 Remember what we discussed? - I got it. 1253 01:20:11,367 --> 01:20:14,077 "Three escaped convicts from Athiyur got treatment..." 1254 01:20:14,207 --> 01:20:15,207 Glory to God Shiva... 1255 01:20:20,077 --> 01:20:21,657 Is this your report? - Yes, sir. 1256 01:20:21,787 --> 01:20:23,577 You know fully well what's in here? 1257 01:20:23,707 --> 01:20:25,537 Wake me up and ask and I'd still be thorough! 1258 01:20:25,657 --> 01:20:27,207 Why? You memorized it so well? 1259 01:20:28,747 --> 01:20:32,537 How far away from the station is the pharmacy the escapees went to? 1260 01:20:33,617 --> 01:20:37,117 The store is called 'Om Medicals'. The salesman's name is Mr. Vinod. 1261 01:20:37,867 --> 01:20:39,577 Don't regurgitate what you memorized. 1262 01:20:39,707 --> 01:20:41,207 Just answer the question. 1263 01:20:41,327 --> 01:20:44,037 Question: How far is the pharmacy from the police station? 1264 01:20:44,157 --> 01:20:45,367 Well... 1265 01:20:45,497 --> 01:20:47,367 I think it's a little bit away. 1266 01:20:47,497 --> 01:20:48,617 Never mind that. 1267 01:20:48,747 --> 01:20:52,457 How far is the pharmacy from the clinic of Dr. Mahesh, who treated the escapees? 1268 01:20:52,577 --> 01:20:54,407 Which side of the station is it? 1269 01:20:54,537 --> 01:20:56,747 I strongly object, My Lords. 1270 01:20:57,407 --> 01:21:02,207 The counsel is trying to confuse and intimidate the witness. 1271 01:21:02,327 --> 01:21:05,157 The witness is no commoner. He's an Inspector. 1272 01:21:05,287 --> 01:21:06,957 The inquiry officer of this case. 1273 01:21:07,077 --> 01:21:08,577 Even I'm confused, My Lords. 1274 01:21:08,707 --> 01:21:11,327 Allow the counsel to proceed in his own way, PP. 1275 01:21:11,457 --> 01:21:13,657 Please don't interrupt. Sit down. 1276 01:21:13,787 --> 01:21:14,787 Continue. 1277 01:21:14,907 --> 01:21:16,077 Well... 1278 01:21:16,577 --> 01:21:17,957 I don't know... can't remember. 1279 01:21:18,077 --> 01:21:19,867 Idiot! He's saying both responses... 1280 01:21:19,997 --> 01:21:22,907 You forgot an inquiry you conducted a month ago? 1281 01:21:23,037 --> 01:21:24,997 I say you never conducted this inquiry. 1282 01:21:25,117 --> 01:21:26,657 This report isn't yours. - I object! 1283 01:21:26,787 --> 01:21:28,157 I strongly object, My Lords! 1284 01:21:28,287 --> 01:21:30,077 I strongly object to this suggestion. 1285 01:21:30,207 --> 01:21:32,707 Do you have any proof for your claim, Counsel? 1286 01:21:32,827 --> 01:21:35,367 I made a personal visit to that place, My Lords. 1287 01:21:36,407 --> 01:21:41,037 Dr. Mahesh's clinic is two kilometres east of the police station. 1288 01:21:43,327 --> 01:21:47,287 The pharmacy is one kilometre west of the police station. 1289 01:21:48,117 --> 01:21:49,907 So, the three escapees... 1290 01:21:50,037 --> 01:21:52,537 ...ran two kilometres east of the station... 1291 01:21:52,657 --> 01:21:55,367 ...showed their wounds and got a prescription... 1292 01:21:55,497 --> 01:21:58,617 ...and ran three kilometres west past the very same station... 1293 01:21:58,747 --> 01:22:00,617 ...and bought medicines at the pharmacy. 1294 01:22:00,747 --> 01:22:03,157 That is what Inspector Bashyam's inquiry report says! 1295 01:22:03,867 --> 01:22:07,327 Would the escapees be doing catwalk in front of the police station? 1296 01:22:07,457 --> 01:22:09,867 Would he give such a report if he investigated it himself? 1297 01:22:09,997 --> 01:22:11,037 No! 1298 01:22:11,617 --> 01:22:13,077 I did investigate! 1299 01:22:13,207 --> 01:22:14,577 I don't remember. I forgot... 1300 01:22:14,707 --> 01:22:15,707 One or the other! 1301 01:22:16,867 --> 01:22:17,907 My Lords. 1302 01:22:18,037 --> 01:22:22,247 A photocopy of the report Inspector Bashyam submitted to the SP of Villupuram. 1303 01:22:22,367 --> 01:22:25,997 The FIR and chargesheet from Veerasamy, the writer at Athiyur police station. 1304 01:22:27,457 --> 01:22:28,497 My Lords. 1305 01:22:28,617 --> 01:22:32,577 With east and west, the counsel has already confused the witness. 1306 01:22:32,707 --> 01:22:34,207 And now, these papers. 1307 01:22:34,327 --> 01:22:37,037 What does this case have to do with these photocopies? 1308 01:22:37,157 --> 01:22:39,157 Only your inquiry officer can answer that! 1309 01:22:40,207 --> 01:22:42,407 Why does the handwriting on his report... 1310 01:22:42,537 --> 01:22:45,657 ...and writer Veerasamy's handwriting look the same? 1311 01:22:53,077 --> 01:22:54,247 I'm sorry, My Lords. 1312 01:22:54,367 --> 01:22:56,657 In an attempt to help my fellow officers... 1313 01:22:56,787 --> 01:22:59,707 ...I signed the report given by them. 1314 01:22:59,827 --> 01:23:01,457 Who the hell made you a cop? 1315 01:23:01,577 --> 01:23:03,907 Is this how one responds in court? Nonsense! 1316 01:23:04,787 --> 01:23:06,657 How do you respond to this, PP? 1317 01:23:06,787 --> 01:23:09,247 What is there to say, My Lords? I have nothing to say. 1318 01:23:12,827 --> 01:23:16,247 Good thing. At least you didn't respond saying 'don't know', 'don't remember'! 1319 01:23:16,367 --> 01:23:18,537 That will do. - Glory to God Shiva... 1320 01:23:18,657 --> 01:23:20,497 Do you admit to being a false witness? 1321 01:23:21,787 --> 01:23:24,617 Let's see if my case comes up now. Glory to God Shiva... 1322 01:23:24,747 --> 01:23:27,867 I can't refuse the police's demands, sir. So... 1323 01:23:27,997 --> 01:23:29,787 It is an utter disgrace... 1324 01:23:29,907 --> 01:23:33,327 ...that the evidence submitted by the police, is fully fake. 1325 01:23:33,457 --> 01:23:36,157 The petition filed by Sengani is prima facie valid. 1326 01:23:37,037 --> 01:23:40,247 Six months imprisonment for the two who committed perjury. 1327 01:23:40,997 --> 01:23:45,207 We direct you to file a government report within seven days, Mr. Public Prosecutor. 1328 01:23:45,327 --> 01:23:48,367 The department has to conduct an inquiry on Inspector Bashyam. 1329 01:23:55,457 --> 01:23:57,617 When will they find my husband, sir? 1330 01:23:59,077 --> 01:24:01,617 We will find him very soon. Come along. 1331 01:24:07,707 --> 01:24:10,287 Good morning, sir. 1332 01:24:10,907 --> 01:24:12,327 [HIGH COURT CONDEMNS] 1333 01:24:13,537 --> 01:24:16,077 It's become a routine to be humiliated by that lawyer. 1334 01:24:17,117 --> 01:24:19,407 Must we stand ashamed in court because of you? 1335 01:24:19,537 --> 01:24:20,577 No, sir... - Huh? 1336 01:24:21,997 --> 01:24:25,247 You let a tribal woman enter the High Court. 1337 01:24:25,367 --> 01:24:27,207 Why the hell are you even a cop? 1338 01:24:28,827 --> 01:24:30,707 Be bloody honest with me. 1339 01:24:30,827 --> 01:24:32,707 Did you remand them in false cases? 1340 01:24:32,827 --> 01:24:33,827 Not at all, sir! 1341 01:24:33,957 --> 01:24:35,367 They escaped from prison. 1342 01:24:35,497 --> 01:24:37,997 As it was night, there were no witnesses... 1343 01:24:38,117 --> 01:24:40,077 If I tell that to the judge... 1344 01:24:40,207 --> 01:24:42,537 ...he'll ask who the hell gave me a law degree! 1345 01:24:44,827 --> 01:24:45,827 I'm sorry, sir. 1346 01:24:45,957 --> 01:24:48,997 If we are disgraced in court, it's as if the government is disgraced! 1347 01:24:50,867 --> 01:24:51,997 Where is that case file? 1348 01:24:58,747 --> 01:25:00,287 Now on, I will lead the case myself! 1349 01:25:03,257 --> 01:25:06,297 ♪ A pearl sought in the deep sea ♪ 1350 01:25:06,427 --> 01:25:10,137 ♪ A bud bloomed out of deep love ♪ 1351 01:25:10,257 --> 01:25:12,887 ♪ My Rajakannu ♪ 1352 01:25:13,007 --> 01:25:16,177 ♪ One in a million ♪ 1353 01:25:16,297 --> 01:25:19,587 ♪ A pearl sought in the deep sea ♪ 1354 01:25:29,007 --> 01:25:32,467 ♪ As a marigold, you spread fragrance in my heart ♪ 1355 01:25:33,837 --> 01:25:37,717 ♪ As a tender cane, you usher sweetness in my life ♪ 1356 01:25:38,637 --> 01:25:42,297 ♪ As a marigold, you spread fragrance in my heart ♪ 1357 01:25:43,467 --> 01:25:47,297 ♪ As a tender cane, you usher sweetness in my life ♪ 1358 01:25:47,427 --> 01:25:52,927 ♪ A hundred flower shops on the street but I seek your scent as my only treat ♪ 1359 01:25:53,047 --> 01:25:56,757 ♪ As a marigold, you spread fragrance in my heart ♪ 1360 01:25:57,837 --> 01:26:00,087 I'll build you a brick house. 1361 01:26:00,217 --> 01:26:02,637 Hug me tight, won't you? 1362 01:26:02,757 --> 01:26:07,387 ♪ The brilliant plume that appeared in my dream... ♪ 1363 01:26:07,507 --> 01:26:11,797 ♪ ...now walks beside me as my shade and beloved ♪ 1364 01:26:11,927 --> 01:26:14,297 ♪ At the edge of the scrub jungle... ♪ 1365 01:26:14,427 --> 01:26:21,297 ♪ ...you and me were born to play like two bunnies together ♪ 1366 01:26:21,427 --> 01:26:25,467 ♪ The blowing wind is all we need ♪ 1367 01:26:28,927 --> 01:26:33,717 ♪ As a marigold, you spread fragrance in my heart ♪ 1368 01:26:33,837 --> 01:26:37,757 ♪ As a tender cane, you usher sweetness in my life ♪ 1369 01:26:43,837 --> 01:26:46,337 The village has got a bad name, thanks to you! 1370 01:26:47,837 --> 01:26:51,297 Think you can survive antagonizing the village and the cops? 1371 01:26:51,427 --> 01:26:54,587 We give you a place to live and work and it gets to your head? 1372 01:26:54,717 --> 01:26:56,967 How long will it take for us to burn down your huts? 1373 01:26:58,967 --> 01:27:01,297 Bloody withdraw this case! 1374 01:27:07,177 --> 01:27:09,717 Stay safe, Alli. - Alright, mom. 1375 01:27:12,587 --> 01:27:13,837 Sengani speaking, sir. 1376 01:27:13,967 --> 01:27:15,967 Stay by the phone. Sir will call back. 1377 01:27:16,087 --> 01:27:17,297 Alright, sir. 1378 01:27:18,387 --> 01:27:21,047 He said he will call back. - Alright. 1379 01:27:39,387 --> 01:27:42,217 Hey, the SI sent for you. Come. 1380 01:27:42,337 --> 01:27:44,837 I won't come anywhere without my lawyer's say-so. 1381 01:28:00,177 --> 01:28:03,467 Mom! 1382 01:28:03,587 --> 01:28:05,257 Alli! - Mom! 1383 01:28:06,717 --> 01:28:08,297 Drive! Quick! - Mom! 1384 01:28:08,427 --> 01:28:10,297 Alli! - Shut up, girl! 1385 01:28:11,717 --> 01:28:14,177 Alli! - Mom! 1386 01:28:14,297 --> 01:28:16,587 Let go of my daughter, sir! - Drive faster! 1387 01:28:16,717 --> 01:28:18,177 Oh God! 1388 01:28:18,297 --> 01:28:21,757 Alli! 1389 01:28:23,257 --> 01:28:26,507 Save my daughter, O dear God! 1390 01:28:26,637 --> 01:28:28,047 Alli! 1391 01:28:35,047 --> 01:28:36,587 What will I do now? 1392 01:28:36,717 --> 01:28:37,927 My daughter is gone! 1393 01:28:43,547 --> 01:28:46,797 If you don't withdraw this case, I'll lose my job. 1394 01:28:46,927 --> 01:28:48,797 My family will end up destitute. 1395 01:28:48,927 --> 01:28:51,177 Listen up. We'll pay you how much ever you want. 1396 01:28:51,297 --> 01:28:52,637 Just withdraw the case. 1397 01:28:52,757 --> 01:28:54,387 We'll even find your husband soon. 1398 01:28:54,507 --> 01:28:56,467 Whatever it is, talk to my lawyer. 1399 01:28:56,587 --> 01:28:58,797 Why I ought to... Gotten cocky, eh? 1400 01:28:58,927 --> 01:29:01,587 The cops are pleading so much and you, a damn woman... 1401 01:29:01,717 --> 01:29:02,797 Citing the law, are you? 1402 01:29:05,587 --> 01:29:07,927 You and your people won't make a living anywhere. 1403 01:29:08,047 --> 01:29:09,337 I will finish you all! 1404 01:29:10,427 --> 01:29:12,297 Unless you sign here, you cannot leave! 1405 01:29:12,427 --> 01:29:14,637 Think the lawyer can save you all the time? 1406 01:29:20,757 --> 01:29:22,467 Hello? - This is the DGP speaking. 1407 01:29:22,587 --> 01:29:23,927 Hello, sir! 1408 01:29:24,047 --> 01:29:25,797 It's the Director General of Police. 1409 01:29:26,387 --> 01:29:27,387 Good day, sir! 1410 01:29:27,507 --> 01:29:29,387 Is someone called 'Sengani' there now? 1411 01:29:29,507 --> 01:29:31,297 I brought her in for a small inquiry... 1412 01:29:31,427 --> 01:29:32,427 I'll skewer you! 1413 01:29:32,547 --> 01:29:33,677 Spinning me tales, eh? 1414 01:29:33,797 --> 01:29:35,337 The High Court is tearing me apart! 1415 01:29:35,467 --> 01:29:37,967 I'll release her immediately, sir. 1416 01:29:38,087 --> 01:29:40,507 Drop her back home in the police jeep. 1417 01:29:40,637 --> 01:29:42,297 If not, you'll all be arrested! 1418 01:29:42,427 --> 01:29:44,047 Alright, sir... - Hang up! 1419 01:29:56,967 --> 01:29:57,967 Alli! 1420 01:29:59,967 --> 01:30:00,967 My daughter... 1421 01:30:05,337 --> 01:30:06,797 It's for you, ma'am! Come! 1422 01:30:06,927 --> 01:30:10,137 They took away Alli, sir. 1423 01:30:10,837 --> 01:30:12,757 Go to the police station. I'll handle it. 1424 01:30:19,467 --> 01:30:20,467 Yes, My Lord. 1425 01:30:25,467 --> 01:30:26,547 Ma'am... 1426 01:30:26,677 --> 01:30:27,887 Hold up, ma'am. 1427 01:30:28,007 --> 01:30:29,677 Wait up! 1428 01:30:29,797 --> 01:30:31,587 Get in the jeep. We'll drop you. 1429 01:30:32,587 --> 01:30:33,717 Ma'am? 1430 01:30:35,337 --> 01:30:37,837 They've told us to drop you home. Please get in. 1431 01:30:37,967 --> 01:30:38,967 Hurry up, man! 1432 01:31:13,927 --> 01:31:14,927 Come here, sir. 1433 01:31:15,887 --> 01:31:18,637 What's going on? - The DGP ordered us to drop her home. 1434 01:31:19,337 --> 01:31:20,387 "The DGP"? 1435 01:31:22,677 --> 01:31:24,887 The hearing is at 10:30? - Yes, sir. 1436 01:31:26,387 --> 01:31:28,837 You informed the judges I'll be appearing? - Yes, sir. 1437 01:31:29,297 --> 01:31:32,837 Good morning, sir. 1438 01:31:33,587 --> 01:31:37,797 Good morning, sir. 1439 01:31:42,007 --> 01:31:43,177 Greetings. - Greetings. 1440 01:31:53,007 --> 01:31:54,547 Good morning. How are you, sir? 1441 01:31:54,677 --> 01:31:56,427 I'm fine, My Lords. Thank you. 1442 01:31:59,757 --> 01:32:02,137 Sengani! Any further trouble from the police? 1443 01:32:02,257 --> 01:32:04,137 No, sir. - Good. 1444 01:32:04,257 --> 01:32:07,797 HCP: 711. Respondent, Advocate General. 1445 01:32:07,927 --> 01:32:08,927 My Lords. 1446 01:32:09,047 --> 01:32:12,007 I'd like to call the witness Dhanasekar, the tea shop person. 1447 01:32:13,887 --> 01:32:15,837 Tell the court what you witnessed. 1448 01:32:15,967 --> 01:32:18,507 Three men came to the shop and drank tea. 1449 01:32:18,637 --> 01:32:19,887 They were there for a while. 1450 01:32:20,007 --> 01:32:22,137 A lorry heading to Kerala pulled up near the shop. 1451 01:32:22,257 --> 01:32:23,467 They got on board and left. 1452 01:32:23,587 --> 01:32:28,047 My Lords, please permit the prosecution to examine a key witness. 1453 01:32:28,177 --> 01:32:30,337 There is no prior request. Who is this witness? 1454 01:32:30,467 --> 01:32:32,137 Varadarajalu. Rice mill owner. 1455 01:32:32,257 --> 01:32:33,757 We just learned of this yesterday. 1456 01:32:33,887 --> 01:32:35,507 An important witness, My Lords. 1457 01:32:35,637 --> 01:32:37,217 Any objection, Mr. Chandru? 1458 01:32:38,677 --> 01:32:39,677 No, My Lords. 1459 01:32:39,797 --> 01:32:41,337 You may proceed, Advocate General. 1460 01:32:41,467 --> 01:32:44,337 Witness number five: Mr. Varadarajalu. - Thank You, My Lords. 1461 01:32:46,757 --> 01:32:48,967 Tell the court exactly what you know. 1462 01:32:50,467 --> 01:32:53,087 As I was leaving the mill that day, I got a phone call. 1463 01:32:56,587 --> 01:32:58,927 Hello? - This is Irutappa speaking, sir! 1464 01:32:59,047 --> 01:33:00,177 Where in the world are you? 1465 01:33:00,297 --> 01:33:03,007 We escaped from the police and got out of town! 1466 01:33:03,137 --> 01:33:05,677 We're fine, sir. We'll be back once it's all clear. 1467 01:33:05,797 --> 01:33:07,467 Never mind all that! Where are you? 1468 01:33:07,587 --> 01:33:08,967 Please let our families know. 1469 01:33:09,087 --> 01:33:10,087 Hello? 1470 01:33:10,217 --> 01:33:13,387 It was Irutappan, my mill worker, who had called. 1471 01:33:13,507 --> 01:33:15,967 How are you sure it was Irutappan on the phone? 1472 01:33:16,087 --> 01:33:18,177 He's been working for me for over ten years. 1473 01:33:18,297 --> 01:33:20,007 Won't I know his voice? 1474 01:33:20,137 --> 01:33:21,507 That's all, My Lords. 1475 01:33:21,637 --> 01:33:23,637 This is just another political stunt. 1476 01:33:23,757 --> 01:33:26,087 An attempt to humiliate the government. That's all! 1477 01:33:26,217 --> 01:33:27,757 Why didn't you tell the cops earlier? 1478 01:33:27,887 --> 01:33:29,887 They only asked me about this yesterday. 1479 01:33:30,007 --> 01:33:32,177 You should've at least told the families. 1480 01:33:32,297 --> 01:33:34,547 Another fake witness from the prosecution... 1481 01:33:34,677 --> 01:33:38,337 I did. I got all three families together and told them! 1482 01:33:38,467 --> 01:33:39,927 You can ask Sengani about it. 1483 01:33:47,757 --> 01:33:50,757 Look how the AG flipped this case with just one witness. 1484 01:33:50,887 --> 01:33:54,927 Sengani is well aware of Rajakannu's whereabouts. 1485 01:33:55,047 --> 01:33:58,297 This case has been filed with some ulterior motive. 1486 01:33:58,427 --> 01:34:01,717 She's a pitiful tribal woman. She's innocent. 1487 01:34:01,837 --> 01:34:07,427 I think someone is misguiding her so as to claim compensation from the government. 1488 01:34:07,547 --> 01:34:11,137 Many people from this community are habitual offenders. 1489 01:34:11,257 --> 01:34:13,547 They hide away in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala. 1490 01:34:13,677 --> 01:34:15,427 Could you please submit these documents? 1491 01:34:15,547 --> 01:34:17,257 The cops are actively looking for them. 1492 01:34:17,387 --> 01:34:19,257 So, the court can dismiss this case. 1493 01:34:20,297 --> 01:34:21,757 I need some more time, My Lords. 1494 01:34:21,887 --> 01:34:26,547 The AG has proved beyond any doubt Rajakannu escaped police custody. 1495 01:34:26,677 --> 01:34:28,007 Why do you need more time? 1496 01:34:28,137 --> 01:34:31,337 How can I cross-examine a witness without preparing, My Lords? 1497 01:34:31,467 --> 01:34:34,337 This is a genuine request. The court should not deny it. 1498 01:34:34,467 --> 01:34:36,757 For what it's worth, let him have it. - Yeah. 1499 01:34:40,007 --> 01:34:42,337 Okay. Time granted. - Thank You, My Lords. 1500 01:34:44,337 --> 01:34:49,837 Item number two: CMP 442 of 1995. 1501 01:34:49,967 --> 01:34:51,217 Counsel for Petitioner. 1502 01:34:52,507 --> 01:34:57,177 Even if you had no proof or witnesses, I believed you had the truth. 1503 01:34:58,547 --> 01:35:00,217 It's my fault. 1504 01:35:00,337 --> 01:35:02,637 I stood there looking like a fool! 1505 01:35:04,007 --> 01:35:05,007 That's my fault too! 1506 01:35:08,757 --> 01:35:09,967 Why did you hide the truth? 1507 01:35:11,887 --> 01:35:14,387 Don't you hear me? Why didn't you tell the truth? 1508 01:35:15,587 --> 01:35:17,047 I told her not to tell you. 1509 01:35:19,547 --> 01:35:22,887 When they heard about the phone call, no lawyer would take the case. 1510 01:35:23,007 --> 01:35:25,257 That's why, we thought it was best to leave it out. 1511 01:35:29,177 --> 01:35:31,007 I won't handle this case anymore. 1512 01:35:31,137 --> 01:35:32,427 Find another lawyer. 1513 01:35:36,137 --> 01:35:37,137 You may leave. 1514 01:35:38,337 --> 01:35:40,677 Please be patient and listen to what I have to say. 1515 01:35:40,797 --> 01:35:43,087 There is no chance Irutappan could've made that call. 1516 01:35:43,217 --> 01:35:45,837 I've taught adult literacy classes for the rice mill workers. 1517 01:35:45,967 --> 01:35:48,967 It's not just Irutappan. None of them know the alphabet or numbers! 1518 01:35:51,137 --> 01:35:52,137 Irutappa! - Ma'am? 1519 01:35:52,257 --> 01:35:53,837 How many sacks needed for this grain? 1520 01:35:53,967 --> 01:35:56,087 Around eight, teacher. 1521 01:35:56,217 --> 01:35:58,137 Which among these is number eight? 1522 01:35:58,257 --> 01:36:00,337 I don't know, teacher. - You don't know? 1523 01:36:01,297 --> 01:36:03,257 This is number eight. Got it? 1524 01:36:04,467 --> 01:36:07,467 Dialing an STD code on top of all that is simply impossible! 1525 01:36:08,637 --> 01:36:09,637 Please... 1526 01:36:10,637 --> 01:36:13,087 Did the rice mill owner say what was the date of the call? 1527 01:36:13,217 --> 01:36:15,177 The day before the full moon day of the month. 1528 01:36:19,677 --> 01:36:21,757 The phone records you requested. 1529 01:36:27,387 --> 01:36:28,547 Hello? 1530 01:36:28,677 --> 01:36:31,047 Do you know 'Varadarajalu rice mill'? - Yes, I do. 1531 01:36:31,177 --> 01:36:33,467 Is that so? Where is your house? - Villupuram. 1532 01:36:33,587 --> 01:36:35,137 Villupuram? - Why do you ask? 1533 01:36:35,257 --> 01:36:37,337 To deliver sweets for Diwali. - My address is... 1534 01:36:37,467 --> 01:36:39,337 I have the address. I'll send it. Thank you. 1535 01:36:43,797 --> 01:36:47,087 Do you know 'Varadarajalu rice mill'? - Yes. My sister's husband owns it. 1536 01:36:47,217 --> 01:36:50,047 Just checking if our load had arrived. That's all. Thanks. 1537 01:36:51,337 --> 01:36:52,337 241... 1538 01:36:52,467 --> 01:36:54,007 Yes, I know of it. - I know it. 1539 01:36:58,677 --> 01:36:59,837 Hello? Who is it? 1540 01:37:00,717 --> 01:37:02,717 I'm calling from 'Varadarajalu rice mill'. 1541 01:37:03,297 --> 01:37:04,297 This number... 1542 01:37:04,427 --> 01:37:05,507 This is an STD booth. 1543 01:37:06,757 --> 01:37:08,007 STD... - This is Kerala. 1544 01:37:09,217 --> 01:37:10,427 That's fine... 1545 01:37:11,467 --> 01:37:12,797 Where in Kerala? - What? 1546 01:37:13,677 --> 01:37:15,177 [IN MALAYALAM] Where in Kerala? 1547 01:37:15,297 --> 01:37:16,297 Well... 1548 01:37:16,427 --> 01:37:18,757 Near Munnar, sir. 1549 01:37:18,887 --> 01:37:20,087 Your name please? 1550 01:37:20,217 --> 01:37:21,427 My name is Rajesh. 1551 01:37:21,547 --> 01:37:23,257 Rajesh? - Yes. 1552 01:37:23,387 --> 01:37:26,297 What's this about? - It's nothing. Thanks. 1553 01:37:36,257 --> 01:37:37,257 Mythra. 1554 01:37:39,007 --> 01:37:42,427 I checked all the calls. One call has come from a public booth in Kerala. 1555 01:37:42,547 --> 01:37:44,507 Only if we go there we can find out for sure. 1556 01:37:45,717 --> 01:37:48,087 Will Sengani be able to come that far? 1557 01:37:48,217 --> 01:37:49,887 I will go wherever this takes us, sir. 1558 01:38:07,337 --> 01:38:08,337 Sir... 1559 01:38:20,297 --> 01:38:24,717 ♪ The caressing young breeze brings us a new message ♪ 1560 01:38:24,837 --> 01:38:28,637 ♪ Seeds that transform into trees show us how to live ♪ 1561 01:38:29,427 --> 01:38:33,927 ♪ Do not lose faith deep in your heart ♪ 1562 01:38:34,047 --> 01:38:38,467 ♪ There is no night that does not see a dawn ♪ 1563 01:38:47,297 --> 01:38:48,927 I need some information, brother. 1564 01:38:49,047 --> 01:38:50,757 We're looking for three missing men. 1565 01:38:50,887 --> 01:38:52,967 One of them is short. They're Tamilians. 1566 01:38:53,717 --> 01:38:54,717 Do you know of them? 1567 01:38:54,837 --> 01:38:56,337 This state maybe Kerala. 1568 01:38:56,467 --> 01:38:59,007 But everyone who works here are Tamilians. 1569 01:39:01,297 --> 01:39:03,427 They made a call from this STD booth. 1570 01:39:03,547 --> 01:39:04,837 A month ago. 1571 01:39:04,967 --> 01:39:06,717 Please try and remember. 1572 01:39:06,837 --> 01:39:09,507 There are plenty of estates here. Try looking there. 1573 01:39:11,087 --> 01:39:15,547 ♪ The caressing young breeze brings us a new message ♪ 1574 01:39:15,677 --> 01:39:20,337 ♪ Seeds that transform into trees show us how to live ♪ 1575 01:39:20,467 --> 01:39:24,927 ♪ Do not lose faith deep in your heart ♪ 1576 01:39:25,047 --> 01:39:28,967 ♪ There is no night that does not see a dawn ♪ 1577 01:39:29,087 --> 01:39:31,427 ♪ So close, so close... ♪ 1578 01:39:33,677 --> 01:39:36,177 ♪ ...does the shadow stand ♪ 1579 01:39:38,297 --> 01:39:42,887 ♪ So close, so close does the shadow stand ♪ 1580 01:39:43,007 --> 01:39:47,297 ♪ If you trust in you and walk ahead, the unseen path will unfold ♪ 1581 01:39:47,427 --> 01:39:51,757 ♪ Stop not... Walk on ♪ 1582 01:39:51,887 --> 01:39:55,387 ♪ Why the tears in your eyes? ♪ 1583 01:39:56,427 --> 01:40:01,047 ♪ Stop not... Walk on ♪ 1584 01:40:01,177 --> 01:40:05,297 ♪ With love, join hands ♪ 1585 01:40:05,427 --> 01:40:07,547 ♪ Join hands together ♪ 1586 01:40:20,757 --> 01:40:24,087 Show me your hand. Stretch it out like this and place it here. 1587 01:40:24,217 --> 01:40:25,547 Better now? 1588 01:40:26,587 --> 01:40:27,587 Sir... 1589 01:40:28,257 --> 01:40:30,137 You're doing us a huge help. 1590 01:40:31,217 --> 01:40:32,217 But... 1591 01:40:32,967 --> 01:40:35,337 I have no money to give you. 1592 01:40:36,837 --> 01:40:38,677 To sell and raise money... 1593 01:40:40,087 --> 01:40:41,087 ...this is all I have. 1594 01:40:41,797 --> 01:40:44,677 He worked a lot to get me this golden wedding pendant. 1595 01:40:46,297 --> 01:40:48,387 If not for that, I'd have sold it and paid you. 1596 01:40:52,217 --> 01:40:55,177 I wasn't born a lawyer. I was born just a human. 1597 01:40:55,297 --> 01:40:58,047 Suppose a snakebite victim comes to you, struggling for life. 1598 01:40:58,797 --> 01:41:00,637 Will you turn him away if he had no money? 1599 01:41:00,757 --> 01:41:03,217 Never! Is life and money the same? 1600 01:41:04,087 --> 01:41:06,757 Even if it were those cops, I'd still treat them. 1601 01:41:09,257 --> 01:41:13,637 The respect a person's talent gets depends on what they use it for. 1602 01:41:13,757 --> 01:41:18,177 When people like you get justice, that day, I sleep soundly. 1603 01:41:19,177 --> 01:41:20,387 That is my fee! 1604 01:41:20,507 --> 01:41:25,007 ♪ Is there a land without the safe, blue roof above? ♪ 1605 01:41:25,137 --> 01:41:27,217 ♪ A friend called time walks along with you ♪ 1606 01:41:27,337 --> 01:41:29,387 ♪ Break those barriers ♪ 1607 01:41:29,507 --> 01:41:34,007 ♪ Will everything change on its own? ♪ 1608 01:41:34,137 --> 01:41:38,757 ♪ Keep fighting and justice will be done one day ♪ 1609 01:41:38,887 --> 01:41:43,137 ♪ If you rise above the darkness, the morning light will welcome you ♪ 1610 01:41:43,257 --> 01:41:47,677 ♪ A day that will lift us up... Our day will come ♪ 1611 01:41:47,797 --> 01:41:52,137 ♪ The caressing young breeze brings us a new message ♪ 1612 01:41:52,257 --> 01:41:55,837 ♪ Seeds that transform into trees... ♪ - It's Mosakutty! 1613 01:41:56,837 --> 01:42:01,297 ♪ Do not lose faith deep in your heart ♪ - Brother? 1614 01:42:01,427 --> 01:42:05,337 ♪ There is no night without a dawn ♪ - Your tea, sir. 1615 01:42:05,467 --> 01:42:10,137 ♪ So close, so close does the shadow stand ♪ 1616 01:42:10,257 --> 01:42:14,337 ♪ If you trust in you and walk ahead, the unseen path will unfold ♪ 1617 01:42:24,047 --> 01:42:26,217 Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 1618 01:42:30,217 --> 01:42:31,217 Chandru. 1619 01:42:31,797 --> 01:42:34,007 The case will be dismissed today. Don't worry. 1620 01:42:39,837 --> 01:42:41,047 Item number one. 1621 01:42:41,177 --> 01:42:44,587 HCP: 711/1995. 1622 01:42:44,717 --> 01:42:48,677 Counsel for petitioner, Chandru vs. Advocate General. 1623 01:42:53,217 --> 01:42:54,217 Come along, sir. 1624 01:42:56,467 --> 01:42:57,507 He's here, sir. 1625 01:42:59,637 --> 01:43:00,637 Please come. 1626 01:43:15,467 --> 01:43:17,177 You may start, Mr. Chandru. 1627 01:43:17,297 --> 01:43:19,337 I have a new witness to examine, My Lords. 1628 01:43:19,467 --> 01:43:21,337 I too learnt of him only yesterday. 1629 01:43:22,047 --> 01:43:23,217 Permission granted. 1630 01:43:28,337 --> 01:43:29,547 Salutations, sir. 1631 01:43:29,677 --> 01:43:32,677 He is Mr. Rajesh. He runs a phone booth in Munnar. 1632 01:43:32,797 --> 01:43:35,547 Irutappan had called the rice mill owner from his booth. 1633 01:43:35,677 --> 01:43:36,927 Great going, then! 1634 01:43:37,887 --> 01:43:41,887 Many thanks to counsel for his efforts in finding a witness for the prosecution! 1635 01:43:42,507 --> 01:43:44,257 Hold on, sir. Let the witness speak. 1636 01:43:44,387 --> 01:43:45,717 By all means. 1637 01:43:45,837 --> 01:43:49,047 Estate workers come to my shop to make phone calls. 1638 01:43:49,177 --> 01:43:51,507 The phone booth is busy all the time. 1639 01:43:51,637 --> 01:43:54,467 In a space where one person should stand, three were standing. 1640 01:43:54,587 --> 01:43:56,007 That caught my attention. 1641 01:43:56,137 --> 01:43:57,797 Who are they? What's this? 1642 01:43:57,927 --> 01:44:00,887 The nerve of these people. They've had it! 1643 01:44:01,007 --> 01:44:02,797 Hello? Hello? 1644 01:44:02,927 --> 01:44:04,927 Hold up. - Come on out. What's this? 1645 01:44:05,047 --> 01:44:06,217 Come along. 1646 01:44:06,337 --> 01:44:08,757 We're with the Tamil Nadu Police. He's an officer. 1647 01:44:08,887 --> 01:44:11,547 You proceed, sir. - So what? What's the problem? 1648 01:44:11,677 --> 01:44:14,887 He's speaking on an important case and you're making a scene here. 1649 01:44:15,007 --> 01:44:17,257 Come along. We'll sort this. 1650 01:44:17,387 --> 01:44:18,757 What nonsense... 1651 01:44:20,507 --> 01:44:21,887 Can you identify them? 1652 01:44:29,967 --> 01:44:32,087 This witness does not seem credible, My Lords! 1653 01:44:32,217 --> 01:44:34,887 Weren't you just thanking me for producing this witness? 1654 01:44:36,137 --> 01:44:39,087 I wish to examine Sub-Inspector Guru, My Lords. 1655 01:44:40,717 --> 01:44:42,257 Permission granted. 1656 01:44:42,387 --> 01:44:44,337 Sub-Inspector Gurumurthy. 1657 01:44:52,677 --> 01:44:54,007 Were you in that phone booth? 1658 01:45:00,797 --> 01:45:02,927 Your silence will be taken as affirmation. 1659 01:45:03,047 --> 01:45:04,757 Open your mouth and respond, Mister! 1660 01:45:06,007 --> 01:45:07,387 Sir... 1661 01:45:07,507 --> 01:45:11,837 We got word that the three men who escaped in a Kerala bound lorry, were in Munnar. 1662 01:45:11,967 --> 01:45:14,967 We went looking for them, but could not find them. 1663 01:45:15,087 --> 01:45:18,587 The pressure was mounting from complainant Kathirvel's side. 1664 01:45:18,717 --> 01:45:23,507 The Communist party also escalated this by taking it to the Superintendent. 1665 01:45:23,637 --> 01:45:25,837 The higher-ups couldn't stand the heat. 1666 01:45:25,967 --> 01:45:27,587 So, passing off as Irutappan... 1667 01:45:27,717 --> 01:45:29,137 ...we made that phone call. 1668 01:45:30,587 --> 01:45:31,927 Useless fellow. 1669 01:45:32,797 --> 01:45:35,507 The cops have repeatedly foul played this case, My Lords. 1670 01:45:35,637 --> 01:45:37,137 This case is nothing but a scandal! 1671 01:45:37,257 --> 01:45:38,927 The local cops must no longer handle it! 1672 01:45:39,047 --> 01:45:40,467 It must be handed over to the CBI! 1673 01:45:40,587 --> 01:45:43,507 Aren't the cops admitting the truth? - One truth to hide many others! 1674 01:45:43,637 --> 01:45:45,257 We want a CBI inquiry, My Lords! 1675 01:45:45,387 --> 01:45:49,047 Do you not trust even a single officer in the Tamil Nadu Police, Mr. Chandru? 1676 01:45:49,177 --> 01:45:53,087 How many CBI investigations have led to conviction of the guilty? 1677 01:45:53,217 --> 01:45:57,547 We named Tamil Nadu cop Lethika Saran to handle the Chidambaram Padmini case. 1678 01:45:57,677 --> 01:46:01,637 Didn't her thorough investigation lead to the imprisonment of guilty cops? 1679 01:46:01,757 --> 01:46:03,547 Similar to that, you suggest a name. 1680 01:46:03,677 --> 01:46:06,137 We'll appoint them as the Investigating Officer. 1681 01:46:19,587 --> 01:46:21,257 He has suggested a cop in the rank of IG. 1682 01:46:21,387 --> 01:46:22,887 I don't think the state will object. 1683 01:46:23,007 --> 01:46:26,547 We pass order for Inspector General Perumalsamy to investigate this case. 1684 01:46:27,467 --> 01:46:29,637 You may oversee the investigation, Mr. Chandru. 1685 01:46:29,757 --> 01:46:31,467 The report must be submitted in 30 days. 1686 01:46:31,587 --> 01:46:33,797 Please communicate this order to IG Perumalsamy. 1687 01:46:34,507 --> 01:46:35,837 Thank you, My Lords. 1688 01:46:36,757 --> 01:46:37,837 Yes, My Lords. 1689 01:46:40,547 --> 01:46:42,587 This case is escalating day by day. 1690 01:46:42,717 --> 01:46:46,047 The opposition party is giving interviews about deteriorating law and order. 1691 01:46:46,177 --> 01:46:49,387 How will I answer the Chief Minister? I can't make any sense of this. 1692 01:46:51,137 --> 01:46:52,927 This case needs to be closed soon. 1693 01:46:54,217 --> 01:46:57,217 The CM has ticked my name for a seat in the Parliament too. 1694 01:46:58,217 --> 01:46:59,427 But, if I lose this case... 1695 01:47:00,927 --> 01:47:02,967 All my efforts so far would have been in vain. 1696 01:47:08,427 --> 01:47:11,087 The Home Secretary is very concerned about this case. 1697 01:47:11,217 --> 01:47:13,137 You know how law and order is. - I do. 1698 01:47:13,257 --> 01:47:15,007 The CM is very sensitive about it. 1699 01:47:15,137 --> 01:47:17,637 So, we can't do anything on a whim. 1700 01:47:17,757 --> 01:47:19,757 The department must not be tainted. 1701 01:47:20,927 --> 01:47:23,137 This guy is a bothersome lawyer, Perumalsamy. 1702 01:47:23,257 --> 01:47:24,757 Handle him carefully. - Yes, sir. 1703 01:47:25,637 --> 01:47:26,927 Welcome, Chandru. 1704 01:47:27,887 --> 01:47:31,137 A cop who considers lawyers to be the worst people on earth... 1705 01:47:31,257 --> 01:47:35,587 ...and a lawyer who considers the same about cops are working a case together. 1706 01:47:35,717 --> 01:47:36,927 Strange, isn't it? 1707 01:47:37,047 --> 01:47:39,757 I've been meaning to talk to you anyway. Good you came. 1708 01:47:39,887 --> 01:47:42,257 You are against police torture, right? 1709 01:47:43,257 --> 01:47:44,387 We don't like it either. 1710 01:47:45,837 --> 01:47:48,427 Only if cops go to that extreme, do thieves confess. 1711 01:47:48,547 --> 01:47:49,837 What are we supposed to do? 1712 01:47:49,967 --> 01:47:53,927 To put an end to crime, we cannot always abide by the law, Chandru. 1713 01:47:54,047 --> 01:47:55,637 I'll give you a personal example. 1714 01:47:56,887 --> 01:47:58,927 A school girl wrote to me. 1715 01:47:59,967 --> 01:48:02,007 A local thug was molesting her every day. 1716 01:48:02,887 --> 01:48:06,387 If she told her family, she was afraid they'd pull her out of school. 1717 01:48:07,047 --> 01:48:08,837 No one else could know about it. 1718 01:48:08,967 --> 01:48:10,887 No complaint registered. No FIR filed. 1719 01:48:11,547 --> 01:48:13,337 What legal action do I take? 1720 01:48:14,637 --> 01:48:16,177 So, I went with my conscience. 1721 01:48:16,927 --> 01:48:20,837 I broke every one of that ruffian's ten fingers. 1722 01:48:20,967 --> 01:48:23,797 As long as he lives, he can't touch even his wife. 1723 01:48:23,927 --> 01:48:25,927 I know I was wrong according to the law. 1724 01:48:26,797 --> 01:48:30,547 But, why must I wear this uniform if I can't even keep a schoolgirl safe? 1725 01:48:32,087 --> 01:48:34,797 In order to uphold democracy... 1726 01:48:34,927 --> 01:48:38,087 ...there will be times one must be authoritarian. 1727 01:48:39,387 --> 01:48:40,427 That's the truth. 1728 01:48:45,677 --> 01:48:47,587 Take a good look at this case file. 1729 01:48:47,717 --> 01:48:51,427 You'll see how much nastier cops behaved, when compared to that ruffian. 1730 01:48:52,507 --> 01:48:55,677 I look forward to see how you uphold your democracy. 1731 01:48:55,797 --> 01:48:57,887 And... I have a request. 1732 01:48:58,797 --> 01:49:01,837 You must meet a few people before you start this investigation. 1733 01:49:03,297 --> 01:49:04,637 Okay. 1734 01:49:04,757 --> 01:49:05,797 Thank you. 1735 01:49:08,457 --> 01:49:13,327 Officials have come to listen to how cops frame false cases against you. 1736 01:49:13,457 --> 01:49:15,747 Without any fear, tell them everything. 1737 01:49:15,867 --> 01:49:17,077 You can be seated. 1738 01:49:17,207 --> 01:49:18,207 Please remain seated. 1739 01:49:18,327 --> 01:49:19,327 Sir... 1740 01:49:19,457 --> 01:49:22,867 Against my father... Against my husband... 1741 01:49:22,997 --> 01:49:26,957 Now, against my son, false cases are going on. 1742 01:49:29,247 --> 01:49:32,367 On my way back from a hunt at night, I saw come cops. 1743 01:49:32,497 --> 01:49:34,207 I greeted them with folded hands. 1744 01:49:34,327 --> 01:49:37,157 Claiming I no longer feared them as I dared to greet them... 1745 01:49:37,287 --> 01:49:41,497 ...they put a theft case on me and had me jailed for three years. 1746 01:49:43,617 --> 01:49:45,157 I was walking down the road. 1747 01:49:45,287 --> 01:49:47,117 Cops were standing ahead of me. 1748 01:49:47,247 --> 01:49:49,117 Wanting no trouble, I kept to the other side. 1749 01:49:49,247 --> 01:49:52,907 Noticing that, they claimed I was trying to get away from the police... 1750 01:49:53,037 --> 01:49:55,077 ...and charged me with motorcycle theft. 1751 01:49:55,207 --> 01:49:56,707 I can't even ride a bicycle! 1752 01:49:58,457 --> 01:50:03,247 They took me to the forest and strung me up by the thumbs like this... 1753 01:50:03,367 --> 01:50:06,577 ...stuck a rod in the back of my neck and beat me half to death! 1754 01:50:06,707 --> 01:50:08,457 I still didn't admit to any wrongdoing. 1755 01:50:08,577 --> 01:50:10,957 I'm afraid to even think about it! - My husband... 1756 01:50:11,077 --> 01:50:13,327 He even bore the pain, sir. 1757 01:50:14,037 --> 01:50:18,497 They brought me to the station and did horrible things. 1758 01:50:18,617 --> 01:50:23,747 Unable to bear it, my husband admitted to the crime. 1759 01:50:31,287 --> 01:50:32,707 Does anyone else wish to speak? 1760 01:50:39,157 --> 01:50:42,827 When they couldn't find my father, the cops took me in and beat me up. 1761 01:50:43,497 --> 01:50:46,907 Since then, even if an eraser goes missing at school... 1762 01:50:47,037 --> 01:50:49,327 ...the first thing which is checked is my bag. 1763 01:50:49,457 --> 01:50:52,407 Fearing that shame, I don't even go to school. 1764 01:51:15,657 --> 01:51:18,037 Stop crying and boldly tell us what happened. 1765 01:51:24,577 --> 01:51:25,577 Good morning, sir. 1766 01:51:27,867 --> 01:51:29,707 He is Sub-Inspector Gurumurthy. - Sir. 1767 01:51:33,367 --> 01:51:34,367 Stay here. 1768 01:51:52,537 --> 01:51:54,957 This earring was all that was recovered from the loot. 1769 01:51:55,077 --> 01:51:58,367 What we spent serving coffee, tea and food to investigating officers... 1770 01:51:58,497 --> 01:52:00,997 ...has only given back a big, fat zero. 1771 01:52:14,827 --> 01:52:16,577 Your name? - Kirubakaran. 1772 01:52:16,707 --> 01:52:18,367 A Constable at the Athiyur station. 1773 01:52:21,577 --> 01:52:25,037 I don't know how I forgot to lock up the cell that day. 1774 01:52:25,157 --> 01:52:27,407 I just resumed duty following a suspension. 1775 01:52:29,327 --> 01:52:32,787 The three of us were handling security at the local minister's meeting that day. 1776 01:52:32,907 --> 01:52:34,657 We were on night patrol that day. 1777 01:52:34,787 --> 01:52:36,957 I went to buy dinner for the Head Constable that day. 1778 01:52:38,657 --> 01:52:42,457 I covered the day shift. I wasn't at the station that night. 1779 01:52:42,577 --> 01:52:44,657 Was Rajakannu involved in the theft? 1780 01:52:44,787 --> 01:52:45,997 I don't know, sir. 1781 01:52:46,117 --> 01:52:50,497 But, Rajakannu was well aware there was cash and jewellery in that closet... 1782 01:52:50,617 --> 01:52:52,247 ...and that Kathirvel was out of town. 1783 01:52:52,367 --> 01:52:53,997 Is it true Pachaiamma was harassed? 1784 01:52:57,407 --> 01:52:58,997 Well... Sir... 1785 01:53:00,577 --> 01:53:01,707 I have a conscience, sir. 1786 01:53:01,827 --> 01:53:05,327 Don't do it, sir. She's my aunt. - Back off! 1787 01:53:05,457 --> 01:53:07,367 Go on! A man, he claims to be! 1788 01:53:07,497 --> 01:53:09,327 What's going on here? 1789 01:53:17,117 --> 01:53:19,037 Take your clothes and wait outside! 1790 01:53:19,157 --> 01:53:20,457 What's going on there? - Hey! 1791 01:53:21,537 --> 01:53:24,367 This guy's out of control and you just sit back and watch? 1792 01:53:24,497 --> 01:53:25,747 Do you have no conscience? 1793 01:53:25,867 --> 01:53:27,787 Why are you supporting those thieves? 1794 01:53:27,907 --> 01:53:31,577 If there were to be a mishap, we would all be in soup! 1795 01:53:31,707 --> 01:53:33,207 Remember that! - Okay then. 1796 01:53:33,327 --> 01:53:34,997 Go! We'll deal with it when it comes! 1797 01:53:35,117 --> 01:53:36,247 You're not even human. 1798 01:53:37,957 --> 01:53:38,957 Here. 1799 01:53:41,247 --> 01:53:42,407 Go home. 1800 01:53:44,537 --> 01:53:47,827 If that had gone on, she may have even committed suicide! 1801 01:53:48,907 --> 01:53:50,287 You may go. - Thank you, sir. 1802 01:53:52,577 --> 01:53:53,907 Boldly tell the IG the truth. 1803 01:53:55,207 --> 01:53:57,287 He'll never let down his fellow cops. 1804 01:53:57,407 --> 01:53:59,117 I'm a cop too. 1805 01:53:59,247 --> 01:54:00,867 I've said the same line to many others. 1806 01:54:01,707 --> 01:54:06,037 The victim of the theft filed a complaint naming Rajakannu as their suspect. 1807 01:54:06,157 --> 01:54:08,457 No matter how much we beat him, he didn't confess. 1808 01:54:09,537 --> 01:54:11,157 How else could we get the truth out? 1809 01:54:11,287 --> 01:54:13,907 You look for the truth by pulling down a woman's skirt? 1810 01:54:15,037 --> 01:54:16,117 Natraj. - Sir? 1811 01:54:16,247 --> 01:54:18,617 Send a team to Kerala to investigate. - Yes, sir. 1812 01:54:18,747 --> 01:54:21,657 Check every place there, where Irulas work. - Yes, sir. 1813 01:54:21,787 --> 01:54:22,907 Get out! 1814 01:54:23,037 --> 01:54:24,117 Salute, sir! - Idiots... 1815 01:54:24,247 --> 01:54:25,247 At ease! 1816 01:54:28,157 --> 01:54:30,287 Inquiry statements from the Athiyur station. 1817 01:54:31,367 --> 01:54:33,537 Here are the videos of it. - Okay. 1818 01:54:33,657 --> 01:54:35,457 The IG told me to give it to you. - Yeah. 1819 01:54:36,867 --> 01:54:39,367 What is your perception of this case, Natraj? 1820 01:54:39,497 --> 01:54:41,207 Could all three of them have escaped? 1821 01:54:41,327 --> 01:54:42,747 It's a tiny station, sir. 1822 01:54:43,537 --> 01:54:46,537 Night time too. Only four cops were present. 1823 01:54:46,657 --> 01:54:48,077 Two of whom were asleep. 1824 01:54:48,907 --> 01:54:51,537 So, chances are high the three of them did escape. 1825 01:54:51,657 --> 01:54:53,657 Out of fear, the SI made a lot of mistakes. 1826 01:54:53,787 --> 01:54:58,157 Besides, it's quite common for many in their caste to be convicted in theft cases. 1827 01:55:00,037 --> 01:55:02,497 Is any caste devoid of thieves, Natraj? 1828 01:55:02,617 --> 01:55:06,207 In yours, in mine... there are thieves in every caste! 1829 01:55:07,207 --> 01:55:09,787 First, stop branding people based on their caste. 1830 01:55:09,907 --> 01:55:11,707 Sorry. I didn't mean it that way. 1831 01:55:11,827 --> 01:55:14,497 It's okay. Tell the IG I'll talk to him after going over this. 1832 01:55:14,617 --> 01:55:15,747 Okay, sir. 1833 01:55:19,157 --> 01:55:23,077 We scoured Kerala and every place where the Irulas work. 1834 01:55:23,207 --> 01:55:24,287 Not a clue. - Sir! 1835 01:55:25,787 --> 01:55:28,117 I don't think they're roaming free. 1836 01:55:28,247 --> 01:55:31,457 Didn't they escape in a lorry? Could they have been caught at a checkpost? 1837 01:55:31,577 --> 01:55:34,827 No, sir. We notified every police station in the district. 1838 01:55:34,957 --> 01:55:37,457 If they were arrested, we'd be told of it. 1839 01:55:37,577 --> 01:55:40,707 Would you be told of an arrest made on false charges too? 1840 01:55:40,827 --> 01:55:43,407 I'm sorry, sir. Not every cop is a bad person. 1841 01:55:45,327 --> 01:55:47,327 Not every cop is a good person either. 1842 01:55:47,457 --> 01:55:48,537 Natraj... 1843 01:55:48,657 --> 01:55:51,077 We look into the wrongdoings of criminals. 1844 01:55:51,207 --> 01:55:53,407 He looks into the wrongdoings of cops. 1845 01:55:53,537 --> 01:55:54,657 Listen up. 1846 01:55:54,787 --> 01:55:57,407 Collect FIRs from that week from every station. 1847 01:55:57,537 --> 01:56:01,247 Track down every jail, sub-jail and special jail in the district. 1848 01:56:01,367 --> 01:56:02,367 Yes, sir. 1849 01:56:08,367 --> 01:56:10,367 Come on in! Stand in line! 1850 01:56:26,157 --> 01:56:27,157 Hello? 1851 01:56:27,287 --> 01:56:31,747 The kids are ready to be picked up from coaching. Send the jeep. 1852 01:56:31,867 --> 01:56:33,287 You'll never change, will you? 1853 01:56:50,997 --> 01:56:52,497 Got a flashlight? Bring it over. 1854 01:56:54,747 --> 01:56:55,747 Thank you. 1855 01:57:06,077 --> 01:57:08,037 Dhanashekar... - Sir? 1856 01:57:08,157 --> 01:57:10,497 Any more police stations in the surrounding area? 1857 01:57:10,617 --> 01:57:13,907 Yes, there is. But this is the last one inside the Tamil Nadu border. 1858 01:57:15,157 --> 01:57:18,117 The next station falls under Pondicherry limits. 1859 01:57:25,747 --> 01:57:27,077 Good morning, sir. 1860 01:57:42,327 --> 01:57:44,157 Many files are missing serial numbers. 1861 01:57:45,207 --> 01:57:47,327 Some of them don't even carry photos. - Sir... 1862 01:57:47,457 --> 01:57:49,157 Lot of rat trouble at the station, sir. 1863 01:57:49,287 --> 01:57:52,747 We dispose the bitten pages ourselves, as higher-ups would blast us otherwise. 1864 01:57:52,867 --> 01:57:54,537 Rats will nibble it, bit by bit. 1865 01:57:54,657 --> 01:57:56,907 Why not give it to donkeys? They'll finish it clean. 1866 01:57:57,037 --> 01:57:58,117 Sure, sir. 1867 01:58:14,327 --> 01:58:15,327 Anything serious? 1868 01:58:17,077 --> 01:58:18,077 I'm not sure... 1869 01:58:28,657 --> 01:58:29,657 He's here. 1870 01:58:30,457 --> 01:58:31,707 This is Subramani. The VAO. 1871 01:58:31,827 --> 01:58:33,867 He reached the scene first. - Yes, sir. 1872 01:58:33,997 --> 01:58:35,407 Have a seat. - Yes, sir. 1873 01:58:35,997 --> 01:58:37,457 All set? - Yes, sir. 1874 01:58:38,497 --> 01:58:42,497 As soon as I heard, I sent my men over early, to secure it. 1875 01:58:43,407 --> 01:58:45,907 There was nothing here during patrol at 10 PM. 1876 01:58:46,037 --> 01:58:48,657 Someone did a hit and run accident after that. 1877 01:58:48,787 --> 01:58:50,207 Even a lorry had gone past. 1878 01:58:52,537 --> 01:58:55,207 Only below the knees comes under the Tamil Nadu border. 1879 01:58:55,327 --> 01:58:57,707 Three-fourths of the body is in your station's limits. 1880 01:58:57,827 --> 01:58:59,577 You need to take charge of the body. 1881 01:58:59,707 --> 01:59:01,707 Couldn't he have died four feet further away? 1882 01:59:01,827 --> 01:59:06,497 Consider our plight guarding a dead body all night with a torch! 1883 01:59:06,617 --> 01:59:08,207 Yet, you are mocking us. 1884 01:59:08,327 --> 01:59:11,327 Your job ends with laying limits to the corpse. 1885 01:59:12,707 --> 01:59:16,207 Who's the victim? Was it an accident or murder? If murder, what's the motive? 1886 01:59:16,327 --> 01:59:18,657 Before this wraps up, we'd be knocked out. 1887 01:59:18,787 --> 01:59:22,117 If no one claims the body, we'll have to turn undertaker too! 1888 01:59:22,247 --> 01:59:23,497 Load that in. 1889 01:59:24,497 --> 01:59:27,867 Till the end, we didn't know who the victim was, sir. 1890 01:59:30,117 --> 01:59:32,207 Are the forensics here? - They're on the way. 1891 01:59:36,617 --> 01:59:37,787 Remain seated. 1892 01:59:48,327 --> 01:59:50,787 The forensic officer from Pondicherry. - Hello, sir. 1893 01:59:50,907 --> 01:59:52,077 Have a seat. 1894 01:59:52,747 --> 01:59:55,037 Fingerprints, footprints, body findings. 1895 01:59:55,157 --> 01:59:58,787 All the fingerprints and impressions found at the scene are in here. 1896 01:59:58,907 --> 02:00:01,617 Are there any pictures from the scene? - Yes, sir. 1897 02:00:01,747 --> 02:00:04,537 All photos from every hit and run case of that month. 1898 02:01:53,577 --> 02:01:55,997 Why on earth are you printing my hand on this, dearie? 1899 02:01:56,577 --> 02:01:59,247 This will be the first brick in the house we build, dear. 1900 02:02:14,657 --> 02:02:15,957 My dear! 1901 02:02:21,457 --> 02:02:22,457 My dear! 1902 02:02:23,997 --> 02:02:24,997 My dear! 1903 02:02:33,287 --> 02:02:34,997 You people! 1904 02:02:35,707 --> 02:02:38,617 When will you tell me the news of my husband's death? 1905 02:02:38,747 --> 02:02:41,747 Tell us that too! It'll do you a lot of good! 1906 02:02:44,747 --> 02:02:46,537 Why torment us so? 1907 02:02:46,657 --> 02:02:48,497 Is there no one to question this? 1908 02:02:49,247 --> 02:02:52,207 You left before you could even see your son's face! 1909 02:03:04,367 --> 02:03:07,657 Playing the cop game with me too, eh? - Nothing like that, sir. 1910 02:03:08,617 --> 02:03:11,077 No one from the government will represent you anymore! 1911 02:03:12,577 --> 02:03:14,707 We hid the truth out of fear, sir. 1912 02:03:15,867 --> 02:03:18,037 Only you can save us in this case. 1913 02:03:18,157 --> 02:03:19,867 Whatever it takes, we are ready! 1914 02:03:24,617 --> 02:03:27,117 First, tell me what the hell happened! 1915 02:03:27,247 --> 02:03:28,367 Sir, I... 1916 02:03:35,747 --> 02:03:39,657 The pressure was mounting from the higher-ups to close this case. 1917 02:03:39,787 --> 02:03:40,787 Confess! 1918 02:03:40,907 --> 02:03:43,827 You'll be beaten to death! - I don't know anything, sir! 1919 02:03:43,957 --> 02:03:47,207 Confess! Won't you bloody confess? I'll beat you to death! 1920 02:03:47,327 --> 02:03:48,367 Confess! 1921 02:03:48,497 --> 02:03:50,577 Won't you confess? Where are the jewels? 1922 02:03:51,327 --> 02:03:53,957 Shut up! Make a sound and I'll kill you! 1923 02:03:54,077 --> 02:03:57,077 Tell me where the jewels are! 1924 02:03:57,207 --> 02:03:59,327 I didn't steal anything, sir! 1925 02:03:59,457 --> 02:04:00,457 Will you confess? 1926 02:04:00,577 --> 02:04:03,077 No matter how much we beat him, Rajakannu didn't break. 1927 02:04:03,867 --> 02:04:04,957 Our bad time... 1928 02:04:06,457 --> 02:04:07,787 Everything went wrong. 1929 02:04:09,327 --> 02:04:12,327 Hey! Get up! 1930 02:04:23,747 --> 02:04:25,247 Rajakannu is dead, sir. 1931 02:04:25,367 --> 02:04:26,907 No one at the station knows. 1932 02:04:27,037 --> 02:04:28,327 I'm an utter mess! 1933 02:04:28,457 --> 02:04:30,037 Don't panic! 1934 02:04:30,157 --> 02:04:31,707 Don't panic. Do what I say. 1935 02:04:32,537 --> 02:04:33,747 Alright, sir. 1936 02:04:37,247 --> 02:04:39,617 Sekar! Sentry Sekar! 1937 02:04:39,747 --> 02:04:40,907 Always dozing off! 1938 02:04:41,657 --> 02:04:43,287 Get us two meals! 1939 02:04:58,707 --> 02:04:59,957 Hurry up. 1940 02:05:34,367 --> 02:05:36,157 Get up, you two! - Sir? 1941 02:05:36,287 --> 02:05:38,787 Why didn't you lock the cell? Those three escaped! 1942 02:05:38,907 --> 02:05:41,457 What are you saying? - Are you deaf? I said they escaped! 1943 02:05:41,577 --> 02:05:44,327 Don't just stand there! Find them! - Yes, sir! 1944 02:05:44,457 --> 02:05:47,867 Three suspects escaped from their cell. 1945 02:05:47,997 --> 02:05:49,907 Let me know if you hear anything, sir. 1946 02:05:50,037 --> 02:05:52,457 You followed my instructions, right? - Yes, sir. 1947 02:05:57,037 --> 02:05:58,827 Clean this up. - Yes, sir. 1948 02:06:00,157 --> 02:06:02,907 Why the hell weren't you watching them? Where's your uniform? 1949 02:06:03,037 --> 02:06:04,037 Sir, I... 1950 02:06:04,157 --> 02:06:06,037 Be ready to face the SP's fire! 1951 02:06:06,157 --> 02:06:08,997 If those three aren't found by dawn, you're all finished! 1952 02:06:24,367 --> 02:06:26,747 Whenever you're asked to testify, you come. Got it? 1953 02:06:26,867 --> 02:06:30,778 Anyone asks, one of them had a tattoo of a flower on his hand. Stick to it! 1954 02:06:49,707 --> 02:06:50,707 Sir... 1955 02:06:51,997 --> 02:06:53,867 What are we going to do with the other two? 1956 02:06:59,117 --> 02:07:00,157 I'll tell you. 1957 02:07:15,077 --> 02:07:17,817 [PONDICHERRY BORDER] 1958 02:07:33,077 --> 02:07:35,117 Lift it down, Kiruba. - Yes, sir. 1959 02:07:35,247 --> 02:07:36,327 Hold tight. 1960 02:07:42,287 --> 02:07:43,867 Get back in! 1961 02:07:54,117 --> 02:07:55,327 No corpse. 1962 02:07:56,247 --> 02:07:57,497 No eyewitnesses. 1963 02:07:59,707 --> 02:08:01,617 This can't be proved as a lock-up death. 1964 02:08:03,077 --> 02:08:06,957 Under pressure from the SP, you beat them. They escaped. 1965 02:08:07,077 --> 02:08:08,617 Stick to that story. - Yes, sir. 1966 02:08:08,747 --> 02:08:11,497 Until the case is over, lie low. 1967 02:08:11,617 --> 02:08:12,657 Understood. 1968 02:08:15,457 --> 02:08:18,907 The accident happened when they tried to escape from the Athiyur police station. 1969 02:08:19,037 --> 02:08:20,787 Rajakannu died in the accident. 1970 02:08:20,907 --> 02:08:23,327 This is the report from the Pondicherry police. 1971 02:08:23,457 --> 02:08:25,287 The cops are looking for the other two. 1972 02:08:25,407 --> 02:08:29,287 It is my humble request this petition to be dismissed, My Lords. 1973 02:08:29,407 --> 02:08:32,577 An innocent man was beaten to death in custody and thrown out on the street! 1974 02:08:33,577 --> 02:08:36,537 We don't know if the other two are still alive. How can this be over? 1975 02:08:36,657 --> 02:08:37,907 How do you call him innocent? 1976 02:08:38,037 --> 02:08:39,997 There's proof he pawned the stolen jewels. 1977 02:08:40,117 --> 02:08:42,867 Irutappan and Mosakutty went underground with the stolen money! 1978 02:08:42,997 --> 02:08:45,117 The only innocent party here are the police! 1979 02:08:47,497 --> 02:08:50,207 I'd like to question the 'innocent' cop Veerasamy. 1980 02:08:50,957 --> 02:08:51,997 My Lords... 1981 02:08:52,117 --> 02:08:55,747 Following that, I humbly request the Honourable Court to decide. 1982 02:08:56,957 --> 02:08:57,957 Okay. Proceed. 1983 02:09:05,657 --> 02:09:08,997 Do you maintain a general diary to record daily activities at the station? 1984 02:09:09,117 --> 02:09:10,117 We do, sir. 1985 02:09:11,657 --> 02:09:15,747 You've written that they escaped at 9:50 PM. 1986 02:09:15,867 --> 02:09:16,907 Is that correct? 1987 02:09:18,037 --> 02:09:19,077 That is correct. 1988 02:09:19,207 --> 02:09:23,657 When did you inform SI Gurumurthy, the station in-charge, about it? 1989 02:09:23,787 --> 02:09:26,827 Those of us on duty tried looking for them for a while. 1990 02:09:26,957 --> 02:09:28,117 We did not find them. 1991 02:09:28,247 --> 02:09:31,037 Then... at about 10:10... 1992 02:09:31,157 --> 02:09:34,407 I called the Sub-Inspector and told him what happened. 1993 02:09:35,207 --> 02:09:36,327 My Lords... 1994 02:09:36,457 --> 02:09:39,657 I'd like to bring to the notice of this court something very important. 1995 02:09:39,787 --> 02:09:43,657 There is an entry in the general diary of the escape at 9:50 PM. 1996 02:09:44,657 --> 02:09:48,537 Here's the outgoing call record list of the station on the day in question. 1997 02:09:48,657 --> 02:09:53,537 According to it, a call was made to Guru's residence at 9:10 PM. 1998 02:09:54,617 --> 02:09:57,287 More importantly... After 9:50 PM... 1999 02:09:57,407 --> 02:10:00,287 ...no further calls were made to Guru from the station. 2000 02:10:02,327 --> 02:10:04,207 That's why Chandru is a brilliant lawyer. 2001 02:10:04,327 --> 02:10:06,367 He already had these records. 2002 02:10:06,497 --> 02:10:08,117 He always waits for the right time. 2003 02:10:10,247 --> 02:10:12,037 Of the three, Rajakannu is dead. 2004 02:10:13,827 --> 02:10:16,287 We don't know what became of Mosakutty and Irutappan. 2005 02:10:16,407 --> 02:10:18,207 No one cares about it, either. 2006 02:10:18,957 --> 02:10:21,117 Those two are the only witnesses to the truth. 2007 02:10:21,787 --> 02:10:24,117 Beyond words of support to justice... 2008 02:10:24,247 --> 02:10:27,247 ...the court's silence towards injustice is more dangerous. 2009 02:10:27,367 --> 02:10:29,327 We need more time to investigate, My Lords. 2010 02:10:29,457 --> 02:10:32,077 Having indulged him so far, we can give him another ten days. 2011 02:10:32,207 --> 02:10:33,747 Should be fine. 2012 02:10:35,707 --> 02:10:38,037 Next hearing in ten days. - Thank You, My Lords. 2013 02:10:45,907 --> 02:10:48,537 Have Chandru meet me in my chamber. 2014 02:10:48,657 --> 02:10:51,867 Even if a judge calls, he won't go to meet them in their chamber, sir. 2015 02:11:03,887 --> 02:11:05,847 Tea for Sir, comrade. - No, thanks. 2016 02:11:12,477 --> 02:11:15,477 What are you going to achieve in ten days, Chandru? 2017 02:11:15,597 --> 02:11:17,767 I'll get that woman a fair settlement. 2018 02:11:18,687 --> 02:11:21,187 That's the only good thing you can do for your client. 2019 02:11:22,557 --> 02:11:24,847 I didn't take up this case to achieve anything. 2020 02:11:24,977 --> 02:11:27,977 I'm fighting for justice for an innocent tribal woman. 2021 02:11:28,097 --> 02:11:29,847 For Sengani today, for another tomorrow! 2022 02:11:29,977 --> 02:11:32,057 If denied justice here, I'll take to the streets! 2023 02:11:32,187 --> 02:11:34,437 The law is a weapon for my fight. That's all! 2024 02:11:36,187 --> 02:11:39,057 I won't spare anyone who's responsible for Rajakannu's death. 2025 02:11:42,437 --> 02:11:44,387 Best of Luck. - Back at you! 2026 02:11:50,137 --> 02:11:52,097 Chandru won't listen to reason. 2027 02:11:52,227 --> 02:11:54,307 Try brokering a compromise. 2028 02:11:54,437 --> 02:11:58,267 Or else, it's trouble for you! - Sure, sir. Let me try. 2029 02:12:03,057 --> 02:12:05,307 A seat in the Parliament is all the AG cares about. 2030 02:12:05,437 --> 02:12:07,807 The DGP doesn't want the department to be tarnished. 2031 02:12:08,767 --> 02:12:13,307 The Sub-Inspector has money, caste base and local support backing him up. 2032 02:12:14,847 --> 02:12:16,437 They will go to any extreme. 2033 02:12:18,057 --> 02:12:20,727 Criminals have caste, money, and power backing them up. 2034 02:12:22,307 --> 02:12:23,597 But the victims? 2035 02:12:24,687 --> 02:12:25,887 We are all they have. 2036 02:12:27,307 --> 02:12:29,097 Let's go to any extreme too. 2037 02:12:40,387 --> 02:12:43,937 Do not trample! 2038 02:12:44,057 --> 02:12:47,477 Do not trample upon tribals! 2039 02:12:47,597 --> 02:12:51,597 We will not rest! 2040 02:12:51,727 --> 02:12:53,727 We will not rest until we get justice! 2041 02:12:56,187 --> 02:12:57,227 Here. 2042 02:12:59,437 --> 02:13:01,977 We couldn't stop the injustice done to Rajakannu. 2043 02:13:03,347 --> 02:13:07,307 To make sure another does not suffer his fate, we must fight. 2044 02:13:30,637 --> 02:13:32,637 [WE DEMAND JUSTICE] 2045 02:13:49,057 --> 02:13:50,267 We demand justice! 2046 02:13:50,387 --> 02:13:53,227 For Rajakannu's death... 2047 02:13:53,347 --> 02:13:56,307 ...we demand justice! 2048 02:13:56,437 --> 02:13:59,137 For the tribals... 2049 02:13:59,267 --> 02:14:01,937 ...we demand justice! 2050 02:14:02,057 --> 02:14:04,687 Do not do it! 2051 02:14:04,807 --> 02:14:07,437 Do not foist false cases! 2052 02:14:07,557 --> 02:14:10,307 Do not do it! 2053 02:14:10,437 --> 02:14:13,187 Do not foist false cases! 2054 02:14:13,307 --> 02:14:16,057 Down with brutality! 2055 02:14:16,187 --> 02:14:18,887 Arrest them! 2056 02:14:19,017 --> 02:14:20,017 Arrest the cops! 2057 02:14:23,477 --> 02:14:25,937 This case is dragging our department through the mud. 2058 02:14:26,057 --> 02:14:27,057 Yes, sir. 2059 02:14:28,937 --> 02:14:32,057 We can negotiate an out-of-court settlement for the affected family. 2060 02:14:32,187 --> 02:14:34,097 Handle it. - I'm sorry. 2061 02:14:34,227 --> 02:14:35,597 I can't broker a compromise. 2062 02:14:35,727 --> 02:14:38,187 Put this aside for the department's sake, Perumalsamy. 2063 02:14:38,307 --> 02:14:40,637 I can put aside anything for the department. 2064 02:14:40,767 --> 02:14:43,477 But I will never put aside my conscience. I'm sorry. 2065 02:14:47,767 --> 02:14:49,937 The dead man is not going to come back to life. 2066 02:14:50,057 --> 02:14:52,637 There is no evidence to prove he died in custody. 2067 02:14:53,887 --> 02:14:55,767 Those cops will be acquitted. 2068 02:14:57,267 --> 02:14:59,937 In the end, only the department will be humiliated. 2069 02:15:00,057 --> 02:15:03,307 Why do you deny that poor family the money they will receive? 2070 02:15:03,437 --> 02:15:05,227 If you can't do it, I'll do it myself. 2071 02:15:07,977 --> 02:15:08,977 Okay, sir. 2072 02:15:11,517 --> 02:15:13,637 The forensic report from Kathirvel's house. 2073 02:15:17,187 --> 02:15:19,517 Bring me the details of the pawn broker. - Yes, sir. 2074 02:15:21,387 --> 02:15:25,387 [IN HINDI] I've already told them everything, sir. But, they... 2075 02:15:27,557 --> 02:15:29,017 Why are you hitting me? 2076 02:15:29,137 --> 02:15:30,347 Speak in Tamil. 2077 02:15:30,477 --> 02:15:31,807 Speak up! - Alright. 2078 02:15:33,307 --> 02:15:35,017 They were guys I know from my area... 2079 02:15:43,517 --> 02:15:44,727 "Sir..." 2080 02:15:44,847 --> 02:15:48,517 "We got word the three men who escaped in a Kerala bound lorry, were in Munnar." 2081 02:15:48,637 --> 02:15:51,477 "We went looking for them, but could not find them." 2082 02:15:51,597 --> 02:15:53,477 "In order to cool things down..." 2083 02:15:53,597 --> 02:15:55,097 "...passing off as Irutappan..." 2084 02:15:55,227 --> 02:15:57,307 "...we called the rice mill owner ourselves." 2085 02:16:00,437 --> 02:16:02,307 "In order to cool things down..." 2086 02:16:02,437 --> 02:16:06,387 "...passing off as Irutappan, we called the rice mill owner ourselves." 2087 02:16:06,517 --> 02:16:08,517 He's been working for me for over ten years. 2088 02:16:08,637 --> 02:16:10,017 Won't I know his voice? 2089 02:16:11,767 --> 02:16:14,437 In a space where one person should stand, three were standing. 2090 02:16:14,557 --> 02:16:15,767 That caught my attention. 2091 02:16:21,767 --> 02:16:22,937 Hello? - Natraj? 2092 02:16:23,057 --> 02:16:24,227 Go ahead, sir. 2093 02:16:24,347 --> 02:16:27,437 I need a record of SI Guru's service history. 2094 02:16:27,557 --> 02:16:29,187 Okay, sir. - Immediately. 2095 02:16:32,347 --> 02:16:34,767 According to Mythra, Iruttapan cannot read numbers. 2096 02:16:35,767 --> 02:16:38,767 But the rice mill owner was sure it was Irutappan who called him. 2097 02:16:39,807 --> 02:16:42,977 Rajesh of Munnar said there were three people in the booth. 2098 02:16:43,097 --> 02:16:44,937 But writer Veerasamy... 2099 02:16:45,057 --> 02:16:47,937 ...spoke to Rajesh outside of the phone booth. 2100 02:16:48,057 --> 02:16:50,137 If we can connect the dots... 2101 02:16:50,267 --> 02:16:52,017 ...it was Irutappan on the phone. 2102 02:16:52,977 --> 02:16:56,267 But it was the police who forced him to make that call. 2103 02:16:57,767 --> 02:17:01,137 Guru served in Udumalaipet for three years? - Yes, sir. 2104 02:17:01,267 --> 02:17:06,017 That phone booth is eighty kilometres from the Udumalaipet police station. 2105 02:17:06,137 --> 02:17:08,687 Guru still has good rapport with his old station. 2106 02:17:10,977 --> 02:17:12,847 We were right in searching in the jails. 2107 02:17:13,767 --> 02:17:17,057 We were just looking in the wrong ones. 2108 02:17:41,437 --> 02:17:43,387 That doctor over there, sir. - Thank you. 2109 02:17:46,187 --> 02:17:47,687 I just need a minute, doctor. 2110 02:17:48,937 --> 02:17:50,387 Please wait. - Sure. 2111 02:17:57,557 --> 02:17:58,557 Bring them over. 2112 02:17:58,687 --> 02:18:01,767 You stated the cause of death was a broken rib piercing the heart. 2113 02:18:01,887 --> 02:18:04,597 That could be caused by the cops kicking and stomping, right? 2114 02:18:04,727 --> 02:18:06,017 Quite possible. 2115 02:18:06,137 --> 02:18:07,727 But I can't say for certain. 2116 02:18:07,847 --> 02:18:10,937 Being run over by a vehicle could've also caused it. I'm not sure. 2117 02:18:12,017 --> 02:18:13,437 No, doctor, I... 2118 02:18:13,557 --> 02:18:16,727 Can you confirm Rajakannu's time of death? - That's difficult. 2119 02:18:16,847 --> 02:18:18,347 We cannot be that precise. 2120 02:18:19,687 --> 02:18:20,687 Doctor... 2121 02:18:21,387 --> 02:18:23,097 Doctor, please. 2122 02:18:23,227 --> 02:18:26,887 I need at least one evidence to prove Rajakannu died in police custody. 2123 02:18:27,017 --> 02:18:29,767 You may have missed something. Think hard. 2124 02:18:34,637 --> 02:18:35,937 You won't win this case. 2125 02:18:37,097 --> 02:18:39,937 There's proof Rajakannu was killed in a road accident. 2126 02:18:43,517 --> 02:18:44,687 If you're fine with it... 2127 02:18:45,637 --> 02:18:48,637 ...I'll talk to those cops and get you the money you need. 2128 02:18:49,437 --> 02:18:51,437 You'll need it for your children's future. 2129 02:18:52,557 --> 02:18:53,637 You need to decide. 2130 02:18:59,637 --> 02:19:01,097 To the baby on the way... 2131 02:19:02,267 --> 02:19:04,267 ...there is no father I can show. 2132 02:19:07,187 --> 02:19:08,977 But I'll have lots of money! 2133 02:19:11,307 --> 02:19:13,267 That is what will feed my children. 2134 02:19:16,847 --> 02:19:19,887 If they ask me how I got the money for food... 2135 02:19:21,807 --> 02:19:24,637 "It was given by the same people who beat your father to death." 2136 02:19:24,767 --> 02:19:26,137 "That's how we survive!" 2137 02:19:26,267 --> 02:19:27,557 Should I tell them that, sir? 2138 02:19:33,017 --> 02:19:35,847 There's no one that cares when we get killed. 2139 02:19:37,597 --> 02:19:40,267 But we won't live on alms from the killers! 2140 02:19:42,557 --> 02:19:44,057 I don't care if I lose this case. 2141 02:19:45,227 --> 02:19:47,437 I'll tell my children we went down fighting. 2142 02:19:50,437 --> 02:19:51,887 If you can... 2143 02:19:52,017 --> 02:19:53,977 ...punish those murderous cops. 2144 02:19:59,477 --> 02:20:00,637 Please think it over... 2145 02:20:14,937 --> 02:20:17,977 Everyone stand in line! Come on! 2146 02:20:20,137 --> 02:20:22,017 Hands down! Stand in line! 2147 02:20:24,017 --> 02:20:26,137 Move aside. Step up front! 2148 02:20:29,017 --> 02:20:30,017 Mosakutty? 2149 02:20:32,597 --> 02:20:33,597 Teacher ma'am! 2150 02:20:36,307 --> 02:20:38,057 Where's Irutappan? Isn't he with you? 2151 02:20:38,187 --> 02:20:40,637 Irutappan is in this prison too, sir! 2152 02:20:50,137 --> 02:20:51,687 Is my brother well, teacher ma'am? 2153 02:21:01,017 --> 02:21:02,687 My work is all about details. 2154 02:21:04,597 --> 02:21:06,267 Do not question my experience! 2155 02:21:09,807 --> 02:21:13,017 In my capacity, I cannot conclude Rajakannu's death is a murder. 2156 02:21:18,307 --> 02:21:19,307 Sorry, Mr. Chandru. 2157 02:21:20,687 --> 02:21:21,687 It's okay. 2158 02:21:24,057 --> 02:21:25,767 We just need to get through tomorrow. 2159 02:21:26,807 --> 02:21:29,017 The judge panel changes after that. 2160 02:21:29,137 --> 02:21:32,137 If Mosakutty and Irutappan don't make it to court tomorrow... 2161 02:21:32,267 --> 02:21:33,847 ...the hearing can be postponed. 2162 02:21:43,517 --> 02:21:44,937 Neither of them were there, sir. 2163 02:21:45,057 --> 02:21:47,687 Your department men have moved their families somewhere. 2164 02:21:47,807 --> 02:21:48,807 What do we do now? 2165 02:21:53,387 --> 02:21:57,347 They're at the full security camp house, sir. The IG is there too. 2166 02:21:57,477 --> 02:21:59,977 I hear Sengani alone is staying at the lawyer's house. 2167 02:22:22,807 --> 02:22:27,227 With no fear, tell us what happened at the Athiyur police station, Mosakutty. 2168 02:22:30,687 --> 02:22:31,727 Sir... 2169 02:22:33,097 --> 02:22:37,807 The Sub-Inspector tortured us to confess to the theft. 2170 02:22:39,307 --> 02:22:40,937 Don't know, eh? - I don't know, sir! 2171 02:22:41,057 --> 02:22:44,387 Don't know, do you? - I don't know, sir! 2172 02:22:45,267 --> 02:22:46,597 Tell them not to hurt him, sir! 2173 02:22:46,727 --> 02:22:49,097 As long as you don't confess, he'll get beaten! 2174 02:22:49,227 --> 02:22:51,387 Where have you hidden the stolen jewels and cash? 2175 02:22:51,517 --> 02:22:52,517 Get over here! 2176 02:22:55,687 --> 02:22:59,727 They kept beating Uncle Rajakannu to make him confess! 2177 02:22:59,847 --> 02:23:01,227 I did not steal, sir. 2178 02:23:02,597 --> 02:23:04,517 Hold it firm! 2179 02:23:04,637 --> 02:23:07,437 I did not steal, sir! 2180 02:23:07,557 --> 02:23:09,637 I didn't, sir! 2181 02:23:09,767 --> 02:23:12,807 How many times do I tell you to confess? Confess to the theft! 2182 02:23:12,937 --> 02:23:14,937 Won't you bloody confess? - I did not steal! 2183 02:23:15,057 --> 02:23:17,727 Won't you confess? Should I beg to you? - I did not steal! 2184 02:23:17,847 --> 02:23:18,937 I'll beat you to death! 2185 02:23:19,057 --> 02:23:21,687 Confess! Where are the jewels? 2186 02:23:21,807 --> 02:23:23,097 Hold it tightly! 2187 02:23:25,137 --> 02:23:27,977 My brother did nothing wrong, sir! - Will you confess? 2188 02:23:29,227 --> 02:23:30,227 Confess! 2189 02:23:34,767 --> 02:23:36,097 Bloody confess to the theft! 2190 02:23:37,977 --> 02:23:40,437 Confess! How long I've been asking? 2191 02:23:40,557 --> 02:23:42,767 Confess to the theft! - Let my brother go, sir! 2192 02:23:43,767 --> 02:23:45,687 Confess! Won't you bloody confess? 2193 02:23:45,807 --> 02:23:46,937 Must I beg to you? 2194 02:23:47,057 --> 02:23:49,057 Stop hitting him, sir! - Let go of my leg! 2195 02:23:50,557 --> 02:23:51,557 You dare touch my leg? 2196 02:23:52,267 --> 02:23:53,267 You dare touch me? 2197 02:23:56,847 --> 02:23:59,137 Here you go, sir. - What do I tell the SP? 2198 02:23:59,267 --> 02:24:01,227 He won't confess no matter how much I beat him! 2199 02:24:15,307 --> 02:24:16,637 I... 2200 02:24:16,767 --> 02:24:18,187 ...didn't steal, sir. 2201 02:24:18,307 --> 02:24:19,597 I didn't steal, sir. 2202 02:24:20,477 --> 02:24:21,477 I didn't steal... 2203 02:24:21,597 --> 02:24:22,597 Bloody die! 2204 02:24:45,057 --> 02:24:47,847 He stomped my uncle right in his chest. 2205 02:24:49,137 --> 02:24:52,307 He coughed up hard and fainted. 2206 02:24:54,097 --> 02:24:55,557 Irutappan... 2207 02:24:55,687 --> 02:24:58,017 ...wasn't stirring at all... 2208 02:24:58,137 --> 02:24:59,137 Get up! 2209 02:25:00,057 --> 02:25:01,267 Irutappa... 2210 02:25:10,517 --> 02:25:12,937 Uncle... 2211 02:25:13,057 --> 02:25:15,187 I tried waking them up... 2212 02:25:15,307 --> 02:25:17,517 Neither of them opened their eyes. 2213 02:25:20,517 --> 02:25:22,187 What happened next? 2214 02:25:22,307 --> 02:25:24,807 They said my uncle had escaped. 2215 02:25:24,937 --> 02:25:26,807 They beat us up. 2216 02:25:26,937 --> 02:25:30,887 After that, they threw us in jail in some other town. 2217 02:25:31,017 --> 02:25:33,727 When did you come to learn of Rajakannu's death? 2218 02:25:33,847 --> 02:25:36,597 When the teacher told us day before yesterday. 2219 02:25:38,307 --> 02:25:39,727 That's all, My Lords. 2220 02:25:39,847 --> 02:25:44,637 Neither Irutappan nor Mosakutty witnessed Rajakannu's death. 2221 02:25:44,767 --> 02:25:46,847 Pretending to be unconscious... 2222 02:25:46,977 --> 02:25:49,847 ...when the police were in panic, Rajakannu escaped. 2223 02:25:49,977 --> 02:25:51,767 On the way, he died in an accident. 2224 02:25:51,887 --> 02:25:54,807 So, this cannot be portrayed as a case of lock-up death! 2225 02:25:56,057 --> 02:25:58,017 The witness is not done with his testimony. 2226 02:26:06,057 --> 02:26:07,057 Sir... 2227 02:26:08,347 --> 02:26:09,347 Sir! 2228 02:26:09,477 --> 02:26:10,477 What is it? 2229 02:26:10,597 --> 02:26:12,887 Both of them haven't woken up for a long time! 2230 02:26:14,227 --> 02:26:16,227 Please come quickly and take a look! 2231 02:26:17,307 --> 02:26:18,517 Sir... 2232 02:26:18,637 --> 02:26:20,597 What the hell is it? - They're not waking up. 2233 02:26:20,727 --> 02:26:23,307 They are both not waking up... - Shut up! 2234 02:26:23,437 --> 02:26:24,847 Sit down, I say! 2235 02:26:26,807 --> 02:26:28,017 Wake up, you! 2236 02:26:33,637 --> 02:26:35,097 Hey! 2237 02:26:35,227 --> 02:26:36,727 Wake up! 2238 02:26:40,847 --> 02:26:42,727 Wake the hell up! 2239 02:26:43,767 --> 02:26:45,137 Wake up, I say! 2240 02:26:48,937 --> 02:26:51,437 If you make a single sound, you are done for! 2241 02:26:51,557 --> 02:26:53,057 Kiruba! - Yes, Constable sir? 2242 02:26:55,097 --> 02:26:56,727 Get inside! - Sir! 2243 02:26:59,767 --> 02:27:02,057 What happened, sir? - Get some chilli powder. 2244 02:27:13,347 --> 02:27:15,767 It burns! 2245 02:27:15,887 --> 02:27:17,727 It burns! - Lift him up! 2246 02:27:20,057 --> 02:27:22,387 It burns! - Get up! Keep quiet! 2247 02:27:22,517 --> 02:27:24,347 Pour some! - Here. 2248 02:27:24,477 --> 02:27:26,137 Pour more! 2249 02:27:26,267 --> 02:27:27,517 Beat him... 2250 02:27:27,637 --> 02:27:29,227 Take him to that room. - Come along! 2251 02:27:29,347 --> 02:27:30,887 Go! 2252 02:27:31,017 --> 02:27:33,937 It burns like hell! - Get down... 2253 02:27:34,057 --> 02:27:36,347 Sit down! Shut up or I'll kill you! 2254 02:27:36,477 --> 02:27:38,727 Make a sound and you're done for! 2255 02:27:38,847 --> 02:27:40,767 Stay quiet! - It burns... 2256 02:27:41,847 --> 02:27:44,387 I couldn't even open my eyes, sir. 2257 02:27:45,887 --> 02:27:48,887 They locked up Mosakutty and me in a room. 2258 02:27:50,477 --> 02:27:52,347 My brother was unconscious. 2259 02:27:54,017 --> 02:27:58,057 The autopsy report says the cause of death as a broken rib that pierced the heart. 2260 02:27:59,597 --> 02:28:02,687 Because SI Guru repeatedly stomped on Rajakannu's chest... 2261 02:28:03,887 --> 02:28:06,097 ...the latter died, when inside the jail. 2262 02:28:06,227 --> 02:28:09,097 It's a clear cut case of murder in lock-up by the police. 2263 02:28:10,267 --> 02:28:13,347 My Lords, I'd like to call the doctor to throw some clarity on this. 2264 02:28:20,267 --> 02:28:21,637 Doctor... 2265 02:28:21,767 --> 02:28:26,347 If I'm not wrong, the accident could've broken Rajakannu's rib, right? 2266 02:28:26,477 --> 02:28:27,557 It might have. 2267 02:28:27,687 --> 02:28:28,767 My Lords... 2268 02:28:28,887 --> 02:28:32,597 The counsel is tactful in changing a Habeas Corpus petition... 2269 02:28:32,727 --> 02:28:33,887 ...into a murder trial. 2270 02:28:34,017 --> 02:28:36,687 But on examining Rajakannu's body... 2271 02:28:36,807 --> 02:28:41,597 ...I found some kind of powder on his face and facial hair. 2272 02:28:41,727 --> 02:28:44,477 Suspecting it was poison, I sent it to the lab. 2273 02:28:45,267 --> 02:28:46,977 It tested negative. 2274 02:28:47,097 --> 02:28:48,517 It was not poison. 2275 02:28:48,637 --> 02:28:49,727 It was chilli powder. 2276 02:29:09,137 --> 02:29:11,557 Hey... wake up. Rajakannu! 2277 02:29:12,307 --> 02:29:13,307 Kiruba! 2278 02:29:24,767 --> 02:29:28,637 How could someone travel this far with chilli powder in their eyes? 2279 02:29:28,767 --> 02:29:31,057 Had he been alive when the powder was sprinkled... 2280 02:29:31,187 --> 02:29:33,187 ...there would've been a severe reaction. 2281 02:29:33,307 --> 02:29:35,477 There was no reaction in the corpse's eyes. 2282 02:29:35,597 --> 02:29:36,687 My Lords... 2283 02:29:36,807 --> 02:29:40,137 If there are doubts in Rajakannu's death, the High Court need not hear it. 2284 02:29:40,267 --> 02:29:41,937 Transfer the trial to a Criminal Court! 2285 02:29:42,057 --> 02:29:45,307 This is no police station border to shrug off our responsibility! 2286 02:29:45,437 --> 02:29:47,387 This is the High Court. Don't you forget it! 2287 02:29:47,517 --> 02:29:49,807 Like the narrative that tribals are innocent... 2288 02:29:49,937 --> 02:29:51,597 ...we brand the police as suspects! 2289 02:29:51,727 --> 02:29:52,937 This is not fair! 2290 02:29:53,057 --> 02:29:54,887 So you don't know who the criminals are? 2291 02:29:56,097 --> 02:29:57,187 You're about to find out. 2292 02:29:57,307 --> 02:30:00,637 My Lords, I wish to examine Investigating Officer Perumalsamy. 2293 02:30:10,267 --> 02:30:11,307 Sir! 2294 02:30:11,437 --> 02:30:14,137 This case began with the theft at Kathirvel's house. 2295 02:30:14,807 --> 02:30:17,597 Two sets of fingerprints were found at the crime scene. 2296 02:30:18,637 --> 02:30:21,227 One belonged to Rajakannu, who went there to catch a snake. 2297 02:30:21,347 --> 02:30:23,517 The other belonged to Ravi. The actual thief. 2298 02:30:26,687 --> 02:30:28,977 Guys I know from my area, sir. 2299 02:30:29,097 --> 02:30:30,267 They visited me. 2300 02:30:30,387 --> 02:30:32,437 They offered me a great deal. 2301 02:30:33,267 --> 02:30:35,227 I bought it for a low price. 2302 02:30:35,347 --> 02:30:37,267 Lured by money, I went along with it. 2303 02:30:45,227 --> 02:30:48,597 It's the house of a ruling party member. I need to show recovery. 2304 02:30:48,727 --> 02:30:50,307 Return some of the stolen jewels. 2305 02:30:50,437 --> 02:30:52,057 Right, Constable sir? - Indeed. 2306 02:30:52,187 --> 02:30:53,637 What say? - Alright, sir. 2307 02:30:53,767 --> 02:30:57,187 Despite knowing who stole it, the cops took a bribe from the guilty... 2308 02:30:57,307 --> 02:31:00,017 ...and made a scapegoat out of the innocent Irulas. 2309 02:31:00,137 --> 02:31:01,137 My Lords! 2310 02:31:01,267 --> 02:31:05,267 Does the counsel have evidence to establish Rajakannu was killed in custody? 2311 02:31:05,387 --> 02:31:06,937 That's my question! - We do, sir! 2312 02:31:10,557 --> 02:31:13,307 Tyre marks of a van were found next to the body of Rajakannu. 2313 02:31:13,437 --> 02:31:15,227 Along with shoe prints of two people. 2314 02:31:18,227 --> 02:31:20,767 It matched with the van used by the Athiyur police. 2315 02:31:22,307 --> 02:31:24,227 The shoe prints at the crime scene... 2316 02:31:24,347 --> 02:31:27,097 ...matched those of SI Guru and Constable Kiruba. 2317 02:31:33,137 --> 02:31:34,557 I am ashamed to say... 2318 02:31:34,687 --> 02:31:37,597 ...Rajakannu was murdered in lock-up by the police. 2319 02:31:37,727 --> 02:31:40,637 The cops themselves dumped the body at the Pondicherry border. 2320 02:31:40,767 --> 02:31:44,017 My investigation report contains the entire details of the incident. 2321 02:31:51,267 --> 02:31:53,137 Thank you, Mr. Perumalsamy. - Yes, sir! 2322 02:31:54,977 --> 02:31:58,687 Since the AG has the right to pre-audience, he's permitted to rest the case first. 2323 02:31:59,687 --> 02:32:00,847 My Lords... 2324 02:32:00,977 --> 02:32:05,387 From the start, the inquiry has been driven by the narrative that 'police are guilty'. 2325 02:32:05,517 --> 02:32:10,097 The court can give any punishment for harassing the victim illegally. 2326 02:32:10,727 --> 02:32:14,767 I deeply regret the pain and agony the victims have gone through. 2327 02:32:14,887 --> 02:32:17,637 But all are equal in the eyes of the law! 2328 02:32:17,767 --> 02:32:20,727 So, I request a free and fair trial in a Criminal Court. 2329 02:32:20,847 --> 02:32:24,347 Just because the police assaulted, it shouldn't be converted as a case of murder. 2330 02:32:24,477 --> 02:32:28,347 The law permits them to demand a fair trial. 2331 02:32:29,267 --> 02:32:31,057 That's my humble request, My Lords. 2332 02:32:32,137 --> 02:32:33,137 My Lords... 2333 02:32:34,137 --> 02:32:36,347 Irulas don't have a place even in a village map. 2334 02:32:37,477 --> 02:32:40,847 Skilled bowmen, who go back centuries, they live as bonded labourers now. 2335 02:32:41,637 --> 02:32:43,597 They are treated like address-less orphans. 2336 02:32:43,727 --> 02:32:46,887 Is this a High Court or a history class, Mr. Chandru? I don't understand! 2337 02:32:47,017 --> 02:32:49,267 It's not knowing history that led to... 2338 02:32:49,387 --> 02:32:53,227 ...such cruelty towards the native tribes of the Tamil land! 2339 02:32:56,227 --> 02:32:59,727 Sengani and her family work as bonded labourers for a paltry amount. 2340 02:32:59,847 --> 02:33:01,807 They tried to dupe her with lakhs. 2341 02:33:03,387 --> 02:33:05,057 She said, "I don't want your money." 2342 02:33:05,597 --> 02:33:07,387 "I want justice for my husband's death." 2343 02:33:07,517 --> 02:33:10,517 This Court must not betray Sengani's faith in the law of the land. 2344 02:33:11,727 --> 02:33:13,477 To those of you unaware of history... 2345 02:33:13,937 --> 02:33:17,017 Sengani, who demands justice for her husband who was beaten to death... 2346 02:33:17,137 --> 02:33:19,557 ...is today's incarnation of the epic heroine Kannagi! 2347 02:33:19,687 --> 02:33:22,937 The petition filed by this destitute woman is the modern 'Silapathikaaram'! 2348 02:33:23,057 --> 02:33:27,267 Like then, are we going to deny justice now or not, is what the court should decide. 2349 02:33:28,307 --> 02:33:29,477 My Lords! 2350 02:33:29,597 --> 02:33:31,887 The guilty must be severely punished. 2351 02:33:33,137 --> 02:33:35,887 The affected must be duly compensated. 2352 02:33:36,017 --> 02:33:38,727 As a gesture of upholding the rights of Irulas... 2353 02:33:38,847 --> 02:33:41,767 ...who have been denied even a pinch of land for generations... 2354 02:33:43,057 --> 02:33:46,267 I ask a land grant be provided to Sengani inside the town. 2355 02:33:47,387 --> 02:33:50,137 This is no ordinary case of custodial murder. 2356 02:33:51,267 --> 02:33:54,597 It is a tribal woman's rousing question as to why no one stands up for them... 2357 02:33:54,727 --> 02:33:57,347 ...when arrogant authorities brutalize them! 2358 02:33:58,637 --> 02:34:00,267 So asks, her Habeas Corpus petition. 2359 02:34:01,557 --> 02:34:03,557 What the court will give is no mere judgment. 2360 02:34:04,977 --> 02:34:06,017 It is hope. 2361 02:34:08,017 --> 02:34:09,437 That's all, My Lords. 2362 02:34:23,347 --> 02:34:25,977 The verdict in this case will be given shortly. 2363 02:34:28,307 --> 02:34:29,887 So much for the seat in Parliament. 2364 02:34:32,227 --> 02:34:34,137 I don't know what the verdict will be. 2365 02:34:35,807 --> 02:34:39,847 But I have total satisfaction that I acted according to the law and conscience. 2366 02:34:42,977 --> 02:34:43,977 Thank you. 2367 02:35:02,887 --> 02:35:04,477 Without any justification... 2368 02:35:04,597 --> 02:35:09,597 ...Rajakannu and his family were illegally arrested and tortured. 2369 02:35:09,727 --> 02:35:12,637 We order the trial for Rajakannu's murder. 2370 02:35:12,767 --> 02:35:19,597 We name SI Gurumurthy, HC Veerasamy and Constable Kirubakaran as the accused. 2371 02:35:19,727 --> 02:35:22,557 They have to be arrested immediately. 2372 02:35:22,687 --> 02:35:26,017 We order a compensation of 3 lakhs to Sengani and 2 lakhs each... 2373 02:35:26,137 --> 02:35:30,307 ...to Mosakutty, Irutappan and Pachaiamma, to be paid by the State. 2374 02:35:30,437 --> 02:35:34,307 That apart, Sengani must be given half-a-ground land grant... 2375 02:35:34,437 --> 02:35:38,267 ...in a central place in the village. 2376 02:35:38,387 --> 02:35:41,307 If the police and the judiciary work together... 2377 02:35:41,437 --> 02:35:43,887 ...the rights of the people will be upheld. 2378 02:35:44,017 --> 02:35:46,347 This case is a clear illustration of that. 2379 02:35:46,477 --> 02:35:50,767 We record our appreciation for the team headed by the IG... 2380 02:35:50,887 --> 02:35:56,307 ...in redeeming the image lost by the police before this court. 2381 02:35:56,437 --> 02:36:00,767 For taking all effort to obtain justice for a tribal woman... 2382 02:36:00,887 --> 02:36:04,644 ...this court heartily commends advocate Chandru. 2383 02:36:05,807 --> 02:36:11,187 It is inhuman and against the law for the police to foist false cases. 2384 02:36:11,307 --> 02:36:16,937 The subordinate courts should not be party to jailing innocents. 2385 02:36:17,057 --> 02:36:20,977 This court strongly recommends that custodial torture... 2386 02:36:21,097 --> 02:36:24,057 ...a violation of human rights, must be put an end to. 2387 02:37:05,307 --> 02:37:07,517 ♪ Even in a rocky field, there is moisture ♪ 2388 02:37:10,347 --> 02:37:12,307 ♪ Even in a thorny jungle, there are flowers ♪ 2389 02:37:15,437 --> 02:37:17,557 ♪ If you trust, there will be another tomorrow ♪ 2390 02:37:20,437 --> 02:37:22,477 ♪ To hold you up, there will be another soul ♪ 2391 02:37:25,057 --> 02:37:30,017 ♪ Wherever you may go, the golden sky will be by you ♪ 2392 02:37:30,137 --> 02:37:34,347 ♪ There are no limits... Come... Time is ours ♪ 2393 02:37:35,597 --> 02:37:37,517 ♪ Even in a rocky field, there is moisture ♪ 2394 02:37:40,637 --> 02:37:42,637 ♪ Even in a thorny jungle, there are flowers ♪ 2395 02:37:52,097 --> 02:37:53,097 [...RAJAKANNU CASE] 2396 02:38:14,517 --> 02:38:19,307 ♪ Finding your self-confidence marks your standing in this world ♪ 2397 02:38:19,437 --> 02:38:24,437 ♪ If thoughts become action, all you seek will come on its own ♪ 2398 02:38:24,557 --> 02:38:29,597 ♪ Walking in the path of truth is your life's only purpose ♪ 2399 02:38:29,727 --> 02:38:34,057 ♪ Hoisting the flag of love, a million hands will rise in support ♪ 2400 02:38:34,187 --> 02:38:39,227 ♪ Can there be a life without a quest? ♪ 2401 02:38:39,347 --> 02:38:43,437 ♪ Everything is within you... Seek it out, my dear ♪ 2402 02:38:46,137 --> 02:38:48,137 [RAJAKANNU HOUSE] 2403 02:38:57,557 --> 02:39:02,137 At Cuddalore Kammapuram police station, Rajakannu was beaten to death. 2404 02:39:02,267 --> 02:39:05,887 Cops claimed he escaped from prison. 2405 02:39:06,017 --> 02:39:09,847 The Habeas Corpus filed by Rajakannu's wife Parvathi... 2406 02:39:09,977 --> 02:39:13,227 ...was momentous in Chennai High Court history. 2407 02:39:14,227 --> 02:39:18,227 'Palangudi Irular Pathugaappu Sangam' was launched in 1996. 2408 02:39:18,347 --> 02:39:22,347 The union has handled over 1,000 cases for the Irulas. 2409 02:39:24,727 --> 02:39:29,137 The Irulas, a downtrodden minority, are unable to procure land grants... 2410 02:39:29,267 --> 02:39:33,307 ...and are jailed on false charges even today. 2411 02:39:34,437 --> 02:39:40,687 Chandru stood for freedom of expression in cases opposing MISA, TADA and POTA acts. 2412 02:39:42,937 --> 02:39:47,597 He has not charged a single rupee for any human rights case he handled. 2413 02:39:49,637 --> 02:39:53,307 He presided over 96,000 cases in six years and delivered historic judgments. 2414 02:39:53,437 --> 02:39:56,767 He passed verdicts to ensure Panchami lands are given only to Dalits... 2415 02:39:56,887 --> 02:40:00,597 ...and abolished segregation in burial grounds for lower castes. 2416 02:40:00,727 --> 02:40:03,347 "To understand the cases I handled as a lawyer and judge..." 2417 02:40:03,477 --> 02:40:06,847 "...the writings and words of Dr. Ambedkar greatly helped me." - Justice Chandru 2418 02:40:06,977 --> 02:40:10,517 "Jai Bhim is light. Jai Bhim is love. Jai Bhim is a path from darkness to light." 2419 02:40:10,637 --> 02:40:14,187 "Jai Bhim is the tear drop of millions of people!" - Marathi poet 191774