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Hush now, my darling, drift into dreams.. j

You are the very life within me ♪

Like bangles that chime, on a mother’s hand ♪

Behind my eyelids, safe and deep ♪

Like silver moonlight, across my knee ♪

You stand at the threshold of my heart ♪

Shall I hide you, in my sari’s embrace? ♪

Shall I fill you with the boundless love in your mother’s heart? ♪

Hush down, my little precious one! ♪

You are the very life within me ♪

Like bangles that chime, on a mother’s hand ♪

Behind my eyelids, safe and deep ♪

[vocalizing]

[instrumental break]

Shall I wipe every tear, from your tender eyes? ♪

Shall I hold you safely within my sight? ♪

Shall I be the breath, that stays with you? ♪

Even in dreams, May I find you in moments of ease ♪

Like a moonlight, melting across my lap ♪

You stand at the doorway of my heart ♪

Shall I shelter you close, away from fear? ♪

Pour all my love into you, my dear? ♪

Hush now, my angel, softly sleep ♪

You are my life, my shining light ♪

Like bangles that chime, on a mother’s hand ♪

Behind my eyelids, safe and deep ♪

Get down.

Mom, did you see that?

The whole country is celebrating my birthday!

You’re the only one who hasn’t given me a present.

Sorry, darling. I’ll get you something this evening, alright?

Go on.

Hand the chocolates out to everyone. -Okay.

Saraswathi. -I understood.

Be careful. That’s all, yes?

You be careful too.

Morning ma'am. -Good morning.

I’m going to give you an injection. -No.

Don’t give me an injection.

If you give me one, I’ll die and go to heaven!

Good morning.

Lakshmi, you’re here? -Take care.

Why are you making such a fuss over a simple injection, like a kid?

I’m not afraid of the injection, dear.

I’m afraid of her!

She does it as though I’m her sworn enemy!

The pain she causes means I have to take another tablet afterwards.

Give the injection.

There, it’s done.

It is done already? Did you see that?

That’s how an injection should be given.

It just happened in a jiffy!

If you do it, I’ll be finished.

We’re nurses too!

We are also trained. -Yeah, yeah!

Why are you late today?

Today is Saraswathi's birthday. That's why.

Is it?

Please convey on my wishes to her.

Okay.

Is it Saraswathi's birthday today? -Yes.

Bye.

Bye.

Okay bye!

Who do you want?

-Saraswathi.

Which class?

Sorry. 7B.

I’ll send her. You may wait.

Okay. Thank you.

Happy Independence Day. -Same to you.

Ma’am? Please come in.

Who is this girl?

Where is my daughter Saraswathi?

She’s the only Saraswathi in Year 7B at our school.

No, I’m asking about my daughter Saraswathi.

You go. -Okay, ma'am.

She’s the only child named Saraswathi in 7B.

You seem confused.

Why would I be confused?

I dropped my daughter off at school this morning.

Your security guard saw me.

Security. Come here.

Yes, ma'am. -Come fast.

What is it, ma'am?

Did you see her dropping off her daughter this morning?

Many children come in every day.

How could I possibly remember, ma’am?

I remember.

How could my child just go missing?

Saraswathi..

What's wrong with her? -Madam..

Saraswathi.

Stop, ma'am.

Ma'am... -Saraswathi.

Ma'am, stop.

Ma'am, one second! -Saraswathi?

It seems you’ve mistaken this for another school.

Saraswathi?

Call the Vice-Principal at once. -What are you even talking?

Don’t I know which school my daughter attends? Ma'am listen to me!

Saraswathi?

Your daughter isn't here!

Saraswathi?

Listen to me, madam -Saraswathi? Saraswathi?

Madam, please listen [overlaps]

Slow down, madam -Saraswathi?

Everybody is watching you.

She isn't listening to us -Saraswathi?

Your daughter isn't here, madam Please understand!

How many times do I have to tell you madam? -Saraswathi?

Saraswathi? -She ain't listening to me, sir

She isn't listening to us

Don't shout like that, everyone's watching us!

Where is my daughter Saraswathi?

There's no other Saraswathi here -Madam, why are you shouting like this?

This is school.

Everyone is watching us!

My daughter Saraswathi is missing, madam!

My daughter..

Can’t you understand? Your daughter does not attend this school!

Don't create a nuisance, please leave!

I don't care!

I want my daughter Saraswathi.

Where is she? I’m not leaving until I see her.

Call the principal.

Saraswathi?

Greetings, ma'am. -Greetings, sir

Thank you for coming in such a short notice.

I came because Rambabu called me.

What seems to be the problem?

Sir, I dropped my daughter at school this morning.

I’ve come to pick her up, and they’re saying she isn’t here.

Sir, I’ve never seen her before.

And her daughter does not study here.

You may ask the class teacher if you wish.

Yes, sir.

I’m the Year 7th B class teacher.

There is only one Saraswathi in our class.

But she isn’t this lady’s daughter, sir.

Do you have her ID card?

The ID card is with my daughter.

Why would I have it, sir?

That’s precisely the point.

There are CCTV cameras in the school, aren’t there?

If we check the footage, we’ll know. Where is the control room?

Sir, the CCTV system hasn’t been working for the past few days.

Really? -Really, sir.

That's surprising.

If she studies here, she must have friends.

We can ask them. -Yes, sir.

Shwetha, Ramya, sir. -Shwetha, Ramya.

Where are they, ma’am?

There, sir. Please come.

Let's go

Who is Shwetha, dear?

Ramya?

Sir, there are no students by those names in this classroom.

I told madam the same thing!

No one by those names? -They exist!

Do you have a photo?

Quick.

Has anyone seen this girl?

Why are they looking at you when I’m asking about her?

-They seem frightened, sir.

-When children are frightened, they look at their parents or teachers, don’t they?

There’s nothing to be afraid of, dear.

Look carefully and tell me.

Have you seen her?

No, sir. We don’t know who she is.

She studies in your class. -I don't know, sir.

Sir, excuse me.

As you know, our school has an excellent reputation.

Someone is doing this deliberately.

This is a waste of time. -What are you saying?

[overlaps]

[overlaps continues]

Where is Saraswathi?

First of all, please step outside.

We’ve been troubled by this since morning.

Mrs. Lakshmi, one moment. Relax

If we think logically, most children return home safely.

You said it’s her birthday.

She may have gone to a shopping centre or the cinema with friends.

She’ll return by evening. Trust me on this!

-Sir, my daughter would never go anywhere without telling me.

Something is off, here!

Please, sir. Help me, sir.

I am here to help you, madam

We’re not dealing with your case alone.

As I said, let’s wait until evening.

If she doesn’t return, we’ll file a missing person report tomorrow after 24 hours!

Don't worry.

Prasad. Bye, ma'am.

Sir.

Go, dear.

Always creating a fuss!

Please disperse the students now. -Okay, ma'am.

Saraswathi.

-Mom.

Where are you, Saraswathi?

-I am at school, mom.

Mom.

-Why are you talking like that?

Where are you?

I'm behind the principal room

There were two people with Principal, mom!

I'm scared, mom!

-Don’t get scared.

Mom is coming to you, alright?

Come faster, mom

Saraswathi...

Saraswathi... -Mom...

Don’t panic, alright?

Mom is here, right, let's go to hospital

Don't be scared.

Let's go to the hospital.

Let's go to the hospital. Okay?

It hurts, Mom! – Slowly., try to stand up, dear.

Saraswathi...

Saraswathi?

Saraswathi?

Saraswathi...

S.SARASWATHI

Sir?

-Your daughter still hasn’t come home?

Get me a cup of tea. -Okay, sir

Come inside and write the complaint.

She rang me from school last night.

Last night?

What was she doing there so late?

I only discovered what happened when I went there.

Three scoundrels assaulted my daughter and killed her.

Who are they?

Venkatesh. -Sir?

Call the forensic team to Vidya Public School immediately. -Okay, sir

Listen to me completely, man!

Send the body to the post-mortem. -Is that all?

-Yes, go.

The girl isn’t there.

You buried her?

Have you lost your senses? Do you understand what you’re saying?

Is this how a nurse behaves?

In a case like this, a post-mortem is essential.

Do you know how important that is?

And you’re saying you buried your own child. What are we meant to do now?

What you’ve done is a crime.

I ought to arrest you first.

They raped and murdered my daughter.

But...

people in this society are so hungry for gossips

I was afraid they would exploit her body for publicity.

At that moment, I wasn’t thinking as a nurse.

I was thinking as a mother.

Don’t you want me to catch the man responsible?

Fine. Where is the body? I'm sorry.

Show me where you buried your daughter.

I can’t do anything without your help. I cannot help you!

Did you bury the body? -Not me, sir.

She did.

And while she was burying it, what were you doing?

I had finished my shift, so, started boozing, sir

Sir...

Has the forensic team arrived? -On the way, sir

There’s no body.

There is no body, sir.

Sir... I'll tell you! -Hold on!

What?

Sir... -Shut your mouth!

I buried her here.

I...

I buried her here.

I told you earlier, without proof I cannot help you.

No, sir.

This is a waste of time. Come on, Venkatesh.

Sir...

I have proof, sir.

Sir, why have you come again? Again any problem?

Where's Rambabu?

He’s on long leave, sir.

Where's his room? -It is here, sir.

Sir... Please come, sir.

Sir, when you conducted the enquiry last time..

many parents complained.

They said their children were frightened.

If you keep coming back repeatedly, it will be difficult for us.

Our reputation is getting spoiled.

Duty, ma'am.

But I promise, this is the last time. -I hope so.

Sir...

My... My daughter was here, sir

She had a phone in her hand.

On that phone, I saw a video of those three men assaulting her.

Afterwards, I threw the phone here, but..

The room isn’t the same.

It’s been completely altered.

They’ve erased all the evidence.

The school principal assaulted my daughter, sir.

[overlaps] -I'm a police officer

If someone files a complaint, I investigate. That is my duty.

No, sir. -There is no proof or witness here

No, sir -Without evidence, we cannot proceed.

Please don’t waste our time. -Sir.. sir..

My daughter was here, sir.

I... Sir...

Hey, Raju. Give me tea.

Pay up the balance -Record it in the account

Your tab is already full. -Why has his voice changed?

My boss will pay me tomorrow.

Look at him.

He failed his law degree three times, yet he’s handling cases.

Except for your boss.

Our sir isn’t like other lawyers.

He doesn’t take cases for money, but for justice.

What do you know about my boss?

If he took every case, he’d have opened a Ramanujam café by now.

A man meant for Satya Yuga was born in Kali Yuga.

His name is Ramanujam.

He succeeds in complex cases that seem to have no chance of winning.

He is a steadfast soul who seeks the truth

A warrior who fights a legal battle for justice.

He's got a hundred percent strike, man

Hey, I joined him as his assistant.

I handle all the office work because I admire his principles.

Our sir is the, Gen Z Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi? He was shot dead.

Very clever.

[indistinct voices]

Hey, Swami.

Sir. -Did you bring tea?

No, sir. I brought a client.

You know, that I don’t see anyone without an appointment.

I asked for the details, sir.

Every lawyer rejected this case. -So?

Please, sir. Just hear her out once.

I’ve heard about you.

If there is truth in a case, you take it.

Tell him about your case, madam

My daughter’s name is S. Saraswathi.

She was twelve.

That day was her birthday.

I dropped her at school.

You have no proof.

And No evidence.

This case will be difficult to win.

But, just a minute.

Court needs evidence.

No mother lies about her child.

There’s honesty in your eyes.

I will take this case.

Give me the file. -Sir.

Sir, I investigated thoroughly.

No case was registered by the police.

When Lakshmi reported her daughter missing..

I immediately went to the school.

There was no proof her daughter studied there.

Next day, Lakshmi came back to me.

She claimed her daughter had been raped.

As we can't show that act to the public..

She said she buried her daughter.

Despite knowing what she did was wrong, yet we went to that buried spot.

But, there's no dead body.

We went to the rape scene, as Lakshmi madam said, that, 'A phone is there!'

There's no evidence or proof or anything, nothing at all!

There is no proof of the injustice done to the girl.

Lakshmi is the only witness.

How can this case be solved?

You are thinking about the evidence.

I am thinking about proving her honesty.

Do you think the court will accept such a case, sir?

Good morning, sir.

Hey!

What, it seems you are low on funds for tea, too?

If you need something, open up -Get back to your work, sir

Mr. Ramanujam, you can proceed.

Thank you, Your Honour.

My client's name is Lakshmi.

She is a nurse in a government hospital.

She has a twelve-year-old daughter

..named S. Saraswathi.

A mistake was made, your Honour

I know my client has made a mistake

Because of that mistake, the police did not register a missing complaint.

Under BNSS Section 223..

I filed a preliminary registration case on behalf of my client.

At this point of time, There may be no evidence in this case!

But, there is a truth.

I am asking a chance to prove that truth to the court.

We cannot take up this case without any evidence and waste the time of the court, right?

Where do we find evidence of a mother’s love?

No mother will dare to pass these allegations on her child.

But, if the court thinks that evidence is necessary for justice..

If necessary, under BNSS Section 348, witnesses may be summoned.

To bring up the truths and facts of this case..

I request permission to question the school staff and principal.

Please, your honour.

Hmm.

Accepted. -Thank you, your Honour.

Adjournment 1

There is only one Saraswathi in 7B.

And she is not her daughter.

We have shown the class register book to Lakshmi

You showed it to her. She saw it.

But you are incharge of that register.

You can add and delete names.

Your Honour, the prime suspect in this case is the principal of this school.

Why hasn’t he appeared?

My principal is on a long leave.

Actually, my principal wasn't in town that day. -There you go, your honour.

The first alibi a criminal creates after committing a crime is a long leave.

They told the same story that day aswell!

Actually the principal is in the town, on the day incident happened..

So, we request you to please oblige us to question the principal in court.

The court is ordering the principal to be held in court for the next hearing.

Adjournment 2

Your name and designation to the court, please.

Your Honour, my name is Rambabu

I have been working in Vidya Public School As a principal!

Do you know C.I. Krishnareddy?

Excuse me? -Yes, I know.

Okay, how long have you known each other?

We have been classmates since our degrees.

Since 35 years.

-35 years? -Yes

You are around 58 years of age?

-Yes, I do.

58 years.

How could you commit such a heinous act against a 12-year-old?

-What are you saying? -Note this, your honour

Him and C.I. Krishnareddy. 35 years of friendship.

Sir.

A long-standing relationship -Sir?

On that day, when Lakshmi is questioning the staff about her missing kid

This principal, used this friendship..

and called CI Krishna Reddy, to cover up the case

-No, your honour

I was on leave that day.

But I went to school for sake of signing the papers.

I signed the papers and left the school. -Sir’s talking, look there!

-There are two more with you.

He didn't leave that day, Your Honour. He was in the school.

-I have an eye-witness for that.

Despite staying in the school..

He erased his act and cleaned the CCTV footage.

and then he used his 35-year old friendship!

Your Honour. -Sir.

One minute, sir.

I am coming to you.

What?

Sorry, sir. -This is him, isn't it?

He is not the principal, sir.

What?

He, is the principal!

You said, you saw three men in the video, right, he's the principal you told us about!

Sir, I remember those three very well.

He is not the principal, sir.

He has been the principal there for last 15 years

Madam. -No, sir.

He has been principal for 15 years. -What's this, Mr. Ramunujam?

Are you sharing some secrets? This is a courtroom!

If you have anything to say, tell it to the court. -Just a minute, Your Honour.

Are you sure?

Madam, look carefully. -Look again.

He's not the one!

I am sorry, Your Honour.

My client is in a mental trauma.

She says, he is not the principal

What?

I told you, right, Your Honour?

You have just made a brutal statement about me

and caused me emotional harm!

In my whole 15 years of career..

there's not even a single black mark -Order.. Order..

[overlaps]

You are humiliating us -Order

Your Honour, we would like to request..

Order!

Order.

What is this, Mr. Ramanujam?

I am very disappointed.

Your Honour, please give us another chance. -This plea is dismissed.

Why did you do this?

Go through this album and identify those three men.

-Sir, why should I look at it?

I know them.

I know you do. But the court must know.

We have to prove to court, right

You accused the principal and when we got him into bone..

When we were questioning, then denied that it was not him.

What happened? We lost credibility.

Look, I believe you.

But you may be confused.

But those bad guys may be working in a different position in that school.

That's why I got the album from that school.

Just calmly go through it, and find out those three people

Please.

Take your time and look properly -Look, madam.

Is it him?

I will take care of it.

Hey, Swami. -Sir.

Who is he? -Sir.

When did he join this school?

Okay, sir. -From how many days?

Is it him?

-It's him, sir.

Are you sure he is the one?

He is the one who assualted and killed my daughter.

Madam, do you know who he is?

Look at it properly.

Hey, Swami. Hold on, hold on!

Even if there is no evidence, I will find it and bring it here.

Time and again!

If you pick everyone, in a state of confusion..

-Sir, you believed me till now

What I am saying is true, sir.

He's the one who ruined..

Leave me, madam. Leave me.

If I go to court and fight claiming by showing everyone, I will look like a fool!

I can't handle somebody who is so confused like you.

Please find someone else.

I am sorry. I can't help you. -Please, sir.

Find someone else. Come on.

Sir. -Sir?

Madam, I know the collector. I will help you.

Bring the file. -Okay, sir.

Tell me, madam. What kind of assistance do you need?

They ruined and killed my twelve-year-old daughter, sir.

-Did you file a police complaint?

No, sir.

File a police complaint first. We’ll look into it afterwards.

Ask Venkat to come in

Come in, Prasad. -Yes, sir, yes, sir

Close all the gates and close the barricades. -Okay, sir.

Don't let a single one leave this place -Sir?

Why are you here?

And what about the CCTV footage? -Sir, it's me.

I know it’s you.

I don't have any mental problems.

I’m under pressure and working. We’ll speak later.

Go now.

What about the CCTV footage?

Did you find the room?

Yes, sir.

Go and check, Prasad. -I am checking, sir.

Check and get back to me right now ASAP.

Sir.. sir.. -What, what is it?

I’m the one who killed them, sir.

What? -I killed all of them, sir.

Did you file a police complaint?

No, sir. -First, file a police complaint.

We will see later. -You are the one who killed them, sir.

What?

I don't scream, I level up! ♪

Silent Revenge, I don't interrupt! ♪

You broke me down, now, I erupt! ♪

Isn’t the music playing now?

Watch me rise, while you self-destruct ♪

Sir, it’s working!

No more tears, I let them freeze! ♪

Cut so clean, no apologies! ♪

You lost real.. chasing fantasies ♪

I was blind, but the pain gave sight! ♪

You show dark..

Now I own the night,

every betrayal sharp in my bow.

What's with you, madam?

Even a serial killer leaves a day between murders.

And what's with you?

Within a single hour, you killed a Collector, a police officer and a judge.

Why?

You’re only looking..

at the authority and status of their positions.

I saw the demons inside them.

They brutally ruined my 12-year-old child and continued roaming freely in society.

Was I supposed to remain silent?

Even though your case was still going through the court,

without respecting the law and driven by revenge,

you killed 3 government servants!

That is a crime.

For you, it may be a crime.

But for my child , what I did was justice.

Mr Ramanujam, your client has admitted to the crime.

Do you have anything to say to the court?

Nothing, your Honour

Alright.

I order the police department to take Lakshmi into judicial custody.

Furthermore, conduct a thorough investigation into the facts of this case

and submit a detailed report to the court by Mr. Ramanujam

Sure

This court is adjourned.

'In the case of killing three higher officials in a single day..'

'..the court has remanded the accused Lakshmi to judicial custody.'

'In this case, the court ordered lawyer Ramanujam..'

'to collect evidence for the next hearing.'

What is this, sir?

A nurse whose duty is to save lives has now killed three officials.

How much pain must she be carrying?

Revenge!

She endured her revenge!

Even though there’s no evidence or witnesses proving she killed them..

why did she surrender?

-That’s what I cannot understand, sir.

What did Aditya say on the phone?

These days, even husbands don’t answer calls.

He’s her ex-husband. Apparently, he’s busy in Mumbai.

I tried many times, sir. No response.

Did Aditya know what happened here?

Thank you for meeting me, doctor

Sorry to have kept you waiting, sir. How can I help?

Can I talk about your wife? -Ex-wife, sir.

I am sorry.

If you don’t mind, could you tell me what you know about Lakshmi?

I first saw Lakshmi in the operating theatre.

The doctor will be here shortly.

-Hi, how are you?

Everything okay? -Thanks, doctor

Don't thank me!

Say thanks to the nurse here. -Huh?

You’re wondering why you should thank the nurse?

The doctor’s work in surgery is important.

But the nurse assisting and caring for the patient is equally important.

Okay?

Thanks, dear.

Oh, come on! Will leave!

What is your name?

Lakshmi.

Nice to meet you.

[music]

A new dawn stands before me today ♪

That is why my heart feels such rush ♪

A new dawn stands before me today ♪

That is why I feel this eager haste ♪

Will the sweet letters written long ago.. ♪

Finally reach your nest today? ♪

Like a cloud that has long awaited the rain ♪

May I drift beside you now? ♪

Will my tiny little world, Change with your arrival today? ♪

May I believe in a world Where tears never fall, because of you? ♪

Will those sweet letters written long ago.. ♪

Finally reach your home today? ♪

Like a cloud awaiting rain, May I float along with you? ♪

[vocalizing]

This newfound joy within me feels like heaven itself ♪

Perhaps for the very first time, my heart has found its peace ♪

Whatever may come, every ache has quietly faded away ♪

Let the melodies rise and the celebrations unfold ♪

Come, take my hand, and lead me into your world ♪

[vocalizing]

[music fades]

How many people have you flirted with like this?

-Quite a few

But...

But until now, I’ve never felt this emotion, With you, I do.

I think I’m in love with you.

I lost my parents when I was a child.

I barely remember them.

I grew up as an orphan without love.

But when I’m with you, something changes.

Perhaps this is what love feels like.

Something stirs within me in love’s quiet name ♪

But I am scared.

If something happens tomorrow, and you also leave, I will become an orphan again.

Hey, Lakshmi.

I am in love with you. That means, you are my responsibility.

I know I want to marry you.

So, you think about it.

This newfound joy within me feels like heaven itself ♪

Perhaps for the very first time, my heart has found its peace ♪

Whatever may come, every ache has quietly faded away ♪

Let the melodies rise and the celebrations unfold ♪

Come, take my hand, and lead me into your world ♪

A new dawn stands before me today ♪

That is why my heart feels such rush ♪

A new dawn stands before me today ♪

That is why I feel this eager haste ♪

Will the sweet letters written long ago ♪

Finally reach your nest today? ♪

Like a cloud that has long awaited the rain..♪

May I drift beside you now? ♪

Will my tiny little world Change with your arrival today? ♪

May I believe in a world Where tears never fall, because of you? ♪

Will those sweet letters written long ago.. ♪

Finally reach your home today? ♪

Like a cloud awaiting rain, May I float along with you? ♪

[vocalizing]

I don't know whether you know this or not.

I'm thinking how to tell you

It's okay. Tell me.

Your daughter was raped. And she is no more.

Your ex-wife is now in jail after killing those murderer.

Lakshmi killed them? -Yes

Tell him

What?

You’ve been married for some time now. What about children?

-Mom, not again.

How many times must I tell you not to bring this up?

Oh, atleast you tell him

Regarding the kids, I don't know, because, it's your personal choice

See, I am okay with it.

But, mom and dad definitely need an heir.

We can adopt them, right?

We can adopt them.

But they also want someone who carries the family line.

As their son, I must consider their wishes too.

No matter how much we loved each other, can't able to stay together, sir

We separated because of children.

Lakshmi and I never had children.

Does Lakshmi have a husband or boyfriend?

No, none like that

She always thinks about her daughter.

Did you see her?

Yes, sir. -I saw her, sir.

Did you saw her ?

Yes, sir. -I saw her, sir.

When CI is here, why the baby isn't here?

Baby? What baby, sir? I don't understand anything.

Think carefully; did you see Lakshmi burying the body in the rain?

It didn’t rain that day, sir.

But, I got wasted, sir

Hey

Sir

Try to remember what happened.

I remember, sir.

That day she came there. But there was no body.

She did something strange.

She walked slowly, as if carrying someone.

But she wasn’t carrying anyone.

I tried telling the police, but they told me to keep quiet.

Since I was drunk, I thought I was imagining things.

I boozed more and watched her, sir

I swear, there was no one else there.

She buried nothing, but behaved as though someone dear to her was dead!

I stayed quiet. I didn’t want trouble with police or court matters.

-My daughter's name is Saraswathi.

-She is a 12-year-old girl.

-There is only one student named Saraswathi in 7B.

And she is not her daughter.

-She raped my 12-year-old daughter and killed her.

-I asked her to show us the burial spot.

-There's no body, sir

-Does Lakshmi have a daughter?

-Yes, sir. -She has a daughter.

Hello? -Hello, Aditya.

Sorry to bother you.

You have saved many lives as a doctor.

Will you help Lakshmi?

Something has happened to her daughter.

Can you please help me to help her?

Tell me.

I will send you a photo.

Can you tell me who that girl is and whether you’ve seen her before?

I’m sending it right away!

Yes, doctor

Sir.

-The girl in the photo is her.

No, she is Lakshmi’s daughter, Saraswathi.

-No, sir.

-Saraswathi is in the photo!

Her full name is Lakshmi Saraswathi.

Sir, Ramanujam is on line.

-Hi Ram.

You only ring me when you need something from me!

Fine, tell me

I'll be back in a day.

Why don’t you meet me at the office?

Okay, Bye.

Saraswati is a mystery.

No one has ever seen her.

But her husband claims the photograph Saraswati shows is from her childhood.

There isn’t a single shred of evidence to prove she’s telling the truth.

Still, I want to believe her.

Did she have an abortion or an unplanned pregnancy?

According to my knowledge, no.

Why do you ask?

If she had an unwanted pregnancy, she might have a daughter, wouldn’t she?

And that daughter might resemble her.

Or it could be childhood trauma.

Many people develop rare disorders because of traumatic childhood experiences.

In Lakshmi’s case, it can be the same thing.

But how can we prove it?

We can't say it is 100% true.

It seems like she is suffering from fantasy-prone disorder.

People with this condition..

struggle to distinguish between illusion and reality.

They imagine someone who isn’t there and live as though that person exists.

In Lakshmi's case, she imagines a daughter.

What exactly do you mean by imagination?

Are you suggesting she imagined that the three of them assaulted and killed her?

Only she knows that.

But she won’t admit it if we ask her directly.

But why?

Because this is her reality.

If we tell her it isn’t true, she won’t accept it.

Instead, she’ll believe we’re the ones who are mad.

Then how do we find out?

-Hypnosis.

It’s the only way to access what lies in her subconscious.

The human mind is like an ocean.

There are fishes and sharks in it.

If we discover the sharks in her life, we’ll gain clarity.

First, we need to understand Lakshmi’s story.

Only then will we learn about her daughter, Saraswathi.

But for that, we require approval from both the court and Lakshmi.

Okay.

You mentioned this is based on medical analysis.

I’ll do my duty as her lawyer.

I’ll persuade her to agree.

Why have you come now, sir?

Sorry, dear.

I still believe you.

It doesn’t matter if hundreds escape punishment.

An innocent person must not suffer.

I’m doing everything I can as your lawyer.

You believe me now, don’t you, sir?

That’s enough for me.

Society believes you killed people in high positions.

But I know you killed the one who was hiding behind them.

If the world learns the truth, your daughter will receive justice.

-But I have no evidence, sir.

You do.

You are the evidence.

You have no proof for the truth you told me.

But the court may accept what lies within your subconscious.

You are the only evidence left in this story.

What should I do now, sir?

I am Antony D’Souza.

A psychiatrist.

As a nurse, you understand what hypnosis is.

We need your consent.

Please lay down.

Close your eyes.

Just listen and concentrate on my voice.

Count.

Backwards from hundred.

Your eyes are getting heavy.

Your whole body is feeling relaxed.

As if it's floating.

You are entering into your subconscious.

You are in a safe place.

Nobody is going to harm you.

What is your name?

-S. Saraswathi

What is your mother's name?

-Lakshmi.

What is your father's name? -Prabhakar.

Where are you now?

[music]

A gathering of graceful beauties..

A bond that blossoms like tender branches

A golden, sweet fragrance That can never be repaid

A treasure of golden smiles, That cannot be found anywhere else

A life that overflows with warmth, An anklet echoing with precious steps

A dream dreamt in watchful eyes, A little darling’s gentle smile

A sparkle unseen in any colour, A word that belongs to no alphabet

A melody that turns a house into heaven

A song sung through all six seasons

A beauty blooming among seven jasmines, Standing radiant before us

[vocalizing]

A gathering of graceful beauties..

A bond that blossoms like tender branches

A golden, sweet fragrance That can never be repaid

An endless debt, an unchanging virtue..

It brightens the doorway with joy!

An unasked blessing, a sweet reward, It spreads nothing but love!

A voice that calls out “Mother,” A knot tied for lifetimes together

A dream that never melts from the corner of the eye

A bond born from the deepest ties of the heart!

A melody that turns a house into heaven

A song sung through all six seasons!

A beauty blooming among seven jasmines, Standing radiant before us

[vocalizing]

Bye, Daddy. Bye-bye!

Come. Get down.

Give chocolates to everyone. -Okay.

Bye.

Saraswathi. -I got you

Stay careful, isn't it?

You too be careful.

Hi.

Happy birthday. -Thank you.

Happy birthday. -Thank you.

May I come in, sir?

Keep them inside!

-Yes, come in.

Today is my birthday, sir. -Oh, nice.

Your good name?

S. Saraswati. -Which class?

7th B.

Have you ever been with a girl, of this age?

All the cases that are coming are these.

Wish you happy birthday. -Thank you, sir.

There must be some fun.

Saraswathi's sweet 12th birthday.

Give the chocolates.

Come. Come. Come.

Happy birthday. -Thank you, sir.

Many happy returns of the day. -Thank you, sir.

Sit. What is your name?

Saraswathi

Saraswathi, Nice name.

Did you eat?

I ate, sir. -Which class are you in?

7th B. -What is this here?

It is getting late. I'll leave. -You can, It is your birthday, right?

What gift would you like? -Teddy bear.

Big or small? -Big.

Kid..

Sir, it’s getting late. Mum and Dad will be coming.

-Yes, I’ll give you your gift.

The girl hasn’t come out yet!

There is no one inside, madam. Everyone has gone.

How's that possible?

She's inside! -I'm telling you, right, none's here!

Why are you saying my kid isn't here?

No, sir. Everyone has gone.

-I will go and check.

Sir, don't go like that.

There is no one inside. Madam.

Saraswathi -Hello, dad.

What?

Where are you, dear? -I'm in school, dad!

At school?

-Saraswathi..

-Dear..

Why didn’t you come home?

There were two men..

with the principal, mom.

Come fast, Mom.

I’m frightened, Mum.

Saraswathi.. Dear..

Where are you? -I'm in Principal, room

Okay. Dear..

Stay where you are.

Don’t be afraid.

We are coming, dear

We're coming! Come on

Let's go.

We tried our best.

To save her life..

We had to remove her uterus

Even if my child cannot become Mother

she could still become one through adoption.

But they destroyed my baby..

and killed her innocence!

They destroyed her future.

Like how? how can I ever restore any of this?

She’s frightened even of her own father.

How will she ever trust a man again in her life, Doctor?

I'm sorry!

These courts and laws do not deliver justice to people like us.

We need a witness.

How can we possibly produce a witness in this situation?

-We already have one.

Shall we kill her?

If we kill her, her death itself will become the witness.

Let’s keep her for a while and then throw her out.

She will go away.

Her parents will eventually forget and move on.

If they approach the courts and file a case,

we’ll prove she never studied at our school at all.

We haven’t done anything wrong anyway, have we?

Indeed, We’ve done nothing wrong.

They say, she made a mistake and ruined herself

Go and switch on the video camera.

If they nag us, let's blackmail them!

Come on!

A middle-class family.

They value their reputation more than their own child’s life.

Middle class.

Sir, the evidence..

Your Honour.

They have not provided me with any evidence, Your Honour.

-Sir, what about what we submitted last night?

Your Honour..

from the very beginning of this case, they’ve behaved like this.

They speak as though evidence actually exists.

I have no evidence to present, Your Honour.

Case is dismissed.

I did this so that what happened to your daughter..

would not happen to mine.

Forgive me.

That MLA, Rajaram, called and threatened me.

They took away the cassette you gave them.

I was helpless. I’m sorry.

Hey, come.

Why did she slap him ?

Were you born to a woman or a wild animal?

Since you don’t have these Gonads, you can’t be called a man.

To be born a girl requires the merit of many lifetimes.

How would someone like you understand the greatness of a woman?

Men, indeed! Disgraceful.

He’s a beast who would even deceive his own mother.

Why even speak to him?

Come

Dad..

Mom..

Mom..

Dad.. Mom..

Mom.. Dad..

Mom, come down!

Don't harm them!

Mom.. Dad..

Mom.. Mom...

No, don’t harm them

Mom.. No! No!

No, mom, No, dad -Don't harm!

I said stop

No! -Saraswathi..

Don’t do!

Leave them! -Saraswati, calm down.

Mom!

What are you doing?

I'm about to do a sedative.

No, don't wait. -[shushing]

No, mom!

Mom.. Dad..

No... No.

If we let her stay like this, her brain might damage and she'll die

No.

How are we supposed to find out what really happened?

As a lawyer, you need the truth.

But as a doctor, her life is my priority.

Without knowing the truth, we can’t save her.

What exactly do we need to know?

The lawyer, the CI, and the principal who assaulted Saraswati when she was a child.

They are now a judge, an SP, and a collector.

I understand that.

But we must find out where she lived after her parents died.

And why she has killed them now.

-That’s what you need to uncover.

Your clients, Lakshmi and Saraswati..

you must save them.

I failed as a lawyer that day, sir.

I was devastated.

Rajaram’s men took the evidence.

That’s why I couldn’t deliver justice.

Sir. -Come, Ramanujan sir.

This case carries immense pressure.

Sir, it’s the final hearing.

The truth that remained hidden during the investigation has now come to light.

-Is it?

I believe this truth will conclude the case.

-Okay.

But to save Lakshmi, she must not appear in court tomorrow.

-What?

A hearing without the accused?

How is that possible?

Do you know what you’re asking?

Sir, you will know why I am making this request tomorrow.

Please.

I trust you know what you’re doing.

I hope you are right.

Let's see.

Yes, proceed.

Your Honour..

My client Lakshmi suffers from fantasy-prone disorder.

Individuals with this condition..

cannot distinguish between imagination and reality.

And after thorough investigation of this case,

there are certain facts to be kept in front of you.

My client Lakshmi does not have a daughter.

She imagined she had one and lived with that belief.

The injustice Lakshmi suffered is real.

But it did not happen to an imaginary daughter.

It happened to her.

So, Lakshmi and Saraswati are not two, but one.

-Your Honour, what is he suggesting?

That mother and daughter aren’t two, but one?

This sounds fabricated. -It is not fabricated.

Then, what is it? -It is a proved fact!

A renowned psychiatrist..

Dr Anthony placed Lakshmi, I mean, Saraswati, under hypnosis and uncovered the truth.

The video evidence and medical reports have already been submitted.

-That means, she was raped by..

-Yes, yes!

Those three did that!

-Your Honour, objection.

The motive in this case is important and the motive is clear.

Revenge.

These are revenge murders.

Lakshmi, your client, killed three public servants.

So, the murdered Lakshmi to be punished..

I'm pleading the court to dismiss this case!

That's all, Your Honor.

I think the public prosecutor does not have the patience and patience to know the truth.

You are the busiest lawyer.

All you care about your winning in court against the truth, isn't it?

-Your Honour, please!

Overruled.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Your Honor, to know the truth that no one knows..

We have to go back to the traumatic past of Saraswathi.

Her parents, who sought justice in court, was murdered before her eyes.

She became an orphan.

She finished her nursing training.

While working as a nurse, Dr Aditya entered her life.

He showed her love. They got married.

Sadly, he didn't last long.

They called her wedding off due to personal reasons, and walked away

Saraswathi became an orphan again.

That loneliness triggered the trauma in her.

To overcome that trauma, to overcome that loneliness

She thought she had a daughter. and lived with that thought.

Going further..

She imagined that the same act happened to her kid, and did this act!

Your Honor, even if what Ramanujam said is true, even if all the reports are true..

she herself has agreed that Lakshmi committed this murder just to prove her revenge

Even then, Ramanujam is still arguing. this is like wasting the valuable time of court

-These aren't an intentional revenge murder.

-Then what is it? -I am not arguing about that.

It's a plea for insanity, Your Honour.

Your Honor, to prove this, I have a very important witness.

Please allow me to question her.

Proceed.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Doctor, can you please come? -Yes.

Doctor, for the court records, your designation and name, please.

Dr. Tulasi.

Pediatric surgeon. Retired.

Thank You..

Doctor, Saraswathi, I mean, Lakshmi..

What was her condition when you saw her for the first time?

Saraswathi was unconscious when she came to hospital at first time

After a few days, she came into consciousness

In such rape victims, because of post-traumatic stress syndrome..

none can tell how they will react.

But for Saraswathi, God has given her a second life.

Once she got into sense, she doesn't remember anything like...

she was raped or her parents got killed infront of her!

The last thing she remember was..

That her parents dropped Saraswathi at school, that's it

She could remember only that.

I joined her in the orphanage.

-Okay, tell me doctor.

Why didn't you try to remind Saraswathi of her past?

To remind her.. I mean you just have to look at her mental state.

No one can tell that whether she could have mental breakdown.

I mean it could be dangerous to her life.

-Note this point, your honor.

Thank you, doctor. -Thank you.

You may go. -Thank you, your honor.

Your honor..

The one who raped Saraswathi..

was a lawyer just like us, and a principal, and a cop!

Someone who needs to protect the society doing this..

then where the commoners will go searching for justice?

Your honor, the irony of this system..

Justice didn't happen that day, and it didn't happen today.

But Saraswathi, who forgot her past, got her justice in this manner

And I am not supporting this act of violence.

But before you pass a judgement, I have one question, your honor.

When a prisoner is sentenced, the court should tell the prisoner why we are punishing him.

What does this court say to my client Saraswathi?

Your honor, will you tell her..

that, 'You don't have a kid, and it's your illusion..'

'YOU got raped, but you forgot about it!' Like this?

If you say that according to the doctor, she may break down and die.

Your honor, When a death-row prisoner has a headache

the execution is postponed.

But what will you say to Saraswathi who has lost her entire past?

Your honor..

There are three demons.

Because of our system, they have been with us for so many years.

But Saraswathi, is not a criminal.

She is a victim.

And she is the patient.

Tell me, your honor.

Justice has been done.

Now tell me, what sentence are you gonna to pass to Saraswathi?

That's all, your honor.

This seems to be a very unique case.

I need some time to give the verdict.

Tomorrow is August 15th.

So, the final judgment will be delivered on 16th.

Now, the court is adjourned.

What happened, sir?

Now, everyone is believing, right?

Has justice been served to Saraswathi?

Justice is still alive.

And that justice will protect you.

Tomorrow is the final hearing.

Be brave. Everything will be fine.

Thanks, sir.

It's time for flag hoisting, come on

Will leave, sir -Happy birthday, dear.

Happy Independence Day, sir.

Your honor.

In broad daylight, inside a prison..

in full public view, Lakshmi stabbed and killed a minister.

And yet he claims this was not an act of revenge?

Everything Ramanujam has argued in this case is nothing but fabrication.

Lakshmi committed these murders solely out of revenge.

Since that has been established,

I once again request this court to impose the strictest punishment upon her, Your Honor.

That's all.

Why did you kill the minister?

Because of him only.

Those three escaped.

That's why I killed them.

If he committed a crime, there is law and there are courts to punish him.

What is this, sir?

You always speak about the law.

I came to your court.

What happened?

Not even a single case was properly registered.

You may dismiss it saying there was no evidence.

I can't leave it, sir, I'm a mother!

Only a woman understands how difficult it is to live as one.

From the moment we are born...

we are told how to behave,

how to wear and how to talk

And supposed to do this but not that!

We are constantly warned to be careful.

But..

For a six-month-old baby girl,

Or a sixty-year-old grandmother..

Why does no one teach men the difference between right and wrong?

In this country, women are worshipped

In the names of Lakshmi, Devi..

and Saraswathi!

Yet even animals receive more protection and respect than girls.

If someone kills a peacock.. The National bird!

It is a non-bailable offence.

If someone kills a tiger,,

National animal! It is a non-bailable offence.

But if someone destorys a person and kills them..

The accused obtains bail, Commits the same crime again..

And walks freely as though nothing happened.

When criminals roam without fear, Why must victims live in fear?

He committed a crime.

He deserved punishment.

I delivered justice.

I did not commit a crime, sir.

I did not commit a crime.

I didn't do a mistake, sir. -What you did is wrong.

It's a crime.

Because you do not even have a daughter.

You don't. -No, sir.

My daughter is Saraswathi.

-You don't have a daughter.

-You don't have a daughter.

Ask your lawyer Ramanujam -My daughter Saraswathi..

-Tell her, sir

-Look, he will tell you now

-Your honor, just one minute..

I have a daughter.

I have a daughter. -No.

Saraswathi is there, sir, you're passing lie -You are that Saraswathi!

-Mr. Srikanth. -My daughter is there.

-What is it?

-Mr. Srikanth.

-You don't have a daughter. What you are saying happened to you!

Mr. Srikanth. -You are Saraswathi. -I said order.

Order.

I said order. Mr. Srikanth.

Saraswathi is there. -Trust me.

-I said order, order!

My daughter is there.

Saraswathi is there. My daughter is there.

I have a daughter

I have a daughter

I have a daughter

Saraswathi is there. -No, dear

Mr Ramanujam, do you have anything further to say?

I have nothing much to say, Your Honor.

However, I wish to draw this court’s attention to an incident in this country.

2004 August, Your Honour. Nagpur.

A serial offender named Akku Yadav repeatedly raped women and secured bail each time.

200 women entered the courtroom.

Before the judge and police, they stoned him to death.

If we fail to do our duty, Every woman may be forced to become a Saraswathi.

Your judgment, Your Honor, should ensure justice.

It must restore faith among women, that's all. your Honor!

Our system failed to bring justice to Saraswathi.

This verdict is written with the tears of countless women we could not protect.

As per Indian law, there is no exception for fantasy-prone disorder.

But at the time of these murders..

As Saraswathi is suffering legal insanity..

as Mr. Ramunujam submitted medical evidence being an accused evidence..

The court accepts that she committed these acts while under the influence of that disorder.

This case shall therefore be treated as exceptional.

Section 22 of the BNSS shall apply.

that, accused is to be committed to a mental health asylum!

Thank you very much, sir.

If you had not stood by us, none of this would have happened.

I should thank you as well.

Despite all the injustice, you did not lose faith in the law.

In the end, the law protected you.

We submitted the evidence because we believed in the law.

At that time, we did not receive justice.

Anyway, sir. Thank you.

I will never forget you.

Take care of yourself. -Thank you, sir.

Yeah.

'We submitted the evidence because we believed in the law.'

'At that time, we did not receive justice.'

'-That she is a rape victim..

'or her parents got killed infront of her, she don't remember anything'

Happy birthday, dear!

-Happy Independence Day, sir.

You said you forgot everything.

Then how do you remember the evidence you submitted?

-I have to satisfy them too.

-Then what do we do now?

Mom, dad.. Don't harm them, please

What do we do now?

We have to kill them.

Are you sure?

Fantasy Prone Disorder.

It means imagining someone who does not exist and living as though they do.

This is the only weapon we have.

Lakshmi...

Be safe.

Saraswathi!

I want my daughter Saraswati.

-Three monsters violated and destroyed my daughter.

-I buried them here, sir.

Now we need a lawyer who can prove the truth.

-His name is Ramanujam.

He is a highly respected and very honest lawyer.

He takes cases for justice, not for money.

Fabricating something like this, No mother would dare

-If you can make him believe you suffer from a disorder,

He will go to any extent to secure justice for you.

-I order the police to take Lakshmi into judicial custody.

-It seems like she is suffering from Fantasy Prone Disorder.

-None can say what kind of mental breakdown she is going through.

-She is a victim and she is the patient.

Originally, we had not planned to kill the minister.

That was an unexpected bonus!

Sorry, sir.

For using you! We didn't find a way out!

We made everyone believe a lie.

But through that lie, justice was achieved.

Is everything okay, sir?

What happened, sir? -Justice prevailed.

Every woman needn't be always a Saraswathi

If needed she would even transform into Kali