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[POLICE RADIO] Bangalore Control to static Kalasipalya PS. [ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ರೇಡಿಯೋ] ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ಕಲಾಸಿಪಾಳ್ಯ ಪಿಎಸ್.

Answering. ಉತ್ತರಿಸ್ತಾ ಇದ್ದೇನೆ

Please note, sir. ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಗಮನಿಸಿ ಸರ್.

A woman has been murdered at MM Lodge, in market area limits.

Copy that.

Charlie B1

Answering, sir.

Charlie B2.

Answering, sir.

A woman’s been murdered at MM Lodge.

Go to MM Lodge immediately. Contain the scene and report back.

Noted, sir.

Charlie voice unit 167...

Sharannappa, sir.

Sharannappa, sir.

Hello

Greetings, sir.

Yeah Sharanappa, tell me.

Sir, there’s been a murder at MM Lodge.

Okay,

I’m on my way.

[-Okay sir.]

Hmm.

Sir,

You won’t even let me celebrate my daughter's birthday!

Sorry, sir.

Where's the crime scene?

On the top floor, sir.

This lodge looks really old.

It's the oldest in this area, sir.

Let's go up, sir.

The murder took place between 9 and 10 pm last night.

This way, sir.

We have detained four suspects in connection with the case.

We'll get more details during investigation.

Right now, they claim they're innocent.

This is the room.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning, sir.

Get his signature after inspection.

Okay, sir.

Morning, sir.

Sir. -Sir.

Sir, her name is Devika.

She's a sex worker.

And was here on work last night.

But was murdered.

If they don’t get a woman to satiate their lust, they rape.

And kill the same woman who fulfills their desire.

How sad.

She chose this job for survival, but ended up dead.

-Don't miss out on any evidence. -Yes sir.

Follow the procedure. -Okay, sir.

What about her family?

We will get on that job now, sir.

Okay.

Begin with the enquiry of the accused.

I’ll come to the station in an hour.

Okay, sir.

Sir!

Send the body for postmortem. -Okay, sir.

"There's no one to call your own, it's a weird world"

"There's no one to call your own, it's a weird world"

"Life is but an iilusion!"

"There's no one to call your own, it's a weird world"

Good morning, sir.

Sir. -Sir.

Namaste, sir.

Namaskara, sir.

Sir. -Sir.

Let me go, sir!

Good morning, sir.

Good morning, sir.

Sir, I didn't murder anyone!

I swear, I didn't do it, sir!

[GRUNTS] Sir!

Stop faking it now!

Enough with your act!

Please don't hit me!

Sir, the boss is here.

Thrash them to pulp! -Okay sir.

Please don't hit me, sir!

Despite repeated thrashing, they're denying the murder.

Fine. Bring them in.

Pratap.

Sir.

Go and interrogate that guy, Cartoon.

Okay, sir.

Did they confess?

Sir, not at all.

The boss will handle it now.

Move it!

-Will he beat us up too? -No way, he'll offer you kisses!

Idiot!

[-Now tell the boss the same thing that you shared with us.]

Alright, sir!

Okay sir. -Be off.

Go, damn it!

Namaste, sir. -Come quickly.

Coming, sir.

Tell the boss everything that you told us before.

Okay sir.

Sir!

Didn't you say there were four suspects?

Yes, sir.

One of them is quite old.

He fainted from watching them being thrashed.

Our constables have taken him to the hospital.

They will bring him once he's better.

Sir, this is Mamu.

Alias Maranahalli Muniswamy.

He brought the victim to the lodge.

This is Kamal.

He claims to be a film director.

He was with the victim till the end.

This is Kariya. Alias Cartoon.

He is the manager and owner of that lodge.

No sir!

He claims that

Mamu, Kamal, and the ATM security guard were fighting in the victim's room.

It was he who informed us about the murder.

Come here.

What’s the name of your lodge?

MM Lodge, sir.

What does MM stand for?

Mysore Mallige Lodge, sir.

You name it after a flower and run a sex racket?

No, sir.

And that too, within my jurisdiction!

Sir, it's a local lodge.

Some come there to booze, others come to gamble

while others come to seek pleasure.

But they all walk out creating trouble.

Even with CCTV, they rip out the wires and walk off.

And you just sit quietly and watch them do it?

Now tell me who is responsible for this murder?

Mamu, sir.

[What!]

[You a****e!]

[This guy is unbelievable!]

[He's setting me up!]

It was Mamu who brought her to the lodge.

I remained at the reception counter the whole time.

I swear on my mother, I have nothing to do with this murder.

Please believe me, sir!

Okay, stay outside. -Yes, sir.

Is there a problem with your leg?

I'm fine now, sir.

Then why are you limping?

It's because your men thrashed me into pulp, sir.

And if lie to us, we'll ensure you limp for the rest of your life.

No sir. I will speak the truth now and always.

What do you do for a living?

I do match fixing for men who are desperate and women who're in need of money!

Just say you're a broker.

Don't complicate it.

Yes, exactly sir.

I'm helpless sir.

My previous job didn't last long.

And I had to find a way to carry on.

I grew up surrounded by comfort.

So I'm not used to any kind of hard work.

And then I met a girl in Kalasipalya.

And it's continued from there!

How long have you known the victim?

Sir, I met her last morning at the market.

And by evening she was killed.

Why did you kill her?

I swear on my mum, it wasn’t me, sir.

It's the director who did it sir.

Sir!

He’s the one who did it, sir.

Not at all sir!

He's faking it, sir,

Don't trust him. He's a good actor!

Sir,

He's had a go at her six times like a raging bull, sir.

Sir!

Just slap him hard and he will spill the beans!

Oh my lord!

Damn!

But why sir?

I asked you about her.

Just stick to the question.

Damn, no clients in sight!

Is your piles cured?

No, Mamu!

I’m under treatment. It will take some time.

If you're this desperate, don't expect to be cured easily!

No, Mamu!

You haven't found any girl for the night yet?

Looks like those girls won't do either.

Lovely? -No.

Jolly? -Nope.

Pinky?

Nikki.

She's trending in the market at Rs 4000 an hour!

I want someone who can perform in different angles.

Different, huh? I pity those girls dude!

Why?

Don't they get paid?

And don't you get your commission?

If you want money, you must work hard for it.

Will this girl do? -No mamu.

Mamu. -Huh?

Remember the girl you sent last week?

Dimple? -Yes, Dimple.

Send Dimple. She’s amazing!

But she’s gone to Sakleshpur for three days!

Let her return. I’ll wait until then.

Okay, I’ll call her.

Don’t forget. -Be off now.

Yes leave.

I wonder who she is! I can tell she belongs to my trade!

Let me check her out.

Wait dude!

Hello Kamali, I've quoted three thousand rupees an hour.

The client saw your photo and has approved.

I’ll fix the match in an hour.

I’ll inform you the time. Bye.

One minute.

Huh?

I've figured who you are from your behaviour.

If Kamali gets three thousand,

how much will I fetch?

By merely looking at your body, I can judge who you are.

I can clearly tell you're familiar with my profession!

I just own the showroom.

And various customers like to visit it.

My job is to bring them in.

So tell me your price.

Seventy thousand.

What!

How can you quote Wi-Fi rates in a no-signal zone?

This isn’t Brigade Road or MG Road. It’s City Market!

Here they only pay two or three thousand rupees an hour.

Seventy thousand is my final price.

This rate won't work for either of us. Forget it.

Even if you fetch me Rs 25,000 from three clients, I'm good.

Are you baiting me or trying to cast an entire net?

I’m quoting my price.

I haven't seen you around. Where were you operating before this?

That’s not your concern.

After a while,

you might agree to seven clients at 10,000 bucks each!

I am fine with seven clients.

[She's strange!]

[I can't figure this one out!]

Can you do it or not?

I'll arrange for it.

I have premium clients.

If I share your pictures on whatsapp, they will be here in a jiffy!

But...

they will torture you not just physically, but also mentally. Is that fine?

I'm okay with it.

But, it's strictly one hour per client.

Alright then.

I'll set it up.

When will you report for duty?

Right now.

Huh?

Okay, come along.

Let’s go to my palace.

Hey Mamu. -Hey, Suleman.

Hey Cartoon, give me the palace keys.

Give the room key, idiot!

Who is this hot chick, mamu?

Shut up and watch your phone.

Damn you!

Come my dear.

Hello drunkard! Started early today, huh?

Oh c'mmon!

A new find huh?

What’s her rate?

Ten thousand per hour.

Interested?

Get lose now!

Damn!

I can buy drinks for a week for that price.

[Moaning heard in the background]

Yikes!

Oh no!

Even dogs have better sense of privacy.

Have the decency to close the door!

Uncouth fools!

Bolt it now.

Come in.

Come. ಬಾ .

How’s my palace! Vibrant and colourful, huh?

Ever been in a room like this?

No chance.

Everyone who comes here prefers to turn the lights off.

I’m the only one to turn them on!

And everyday,

new heroes and heroines love to roll on this bed.

It's when they roll, that money comes rolling to me!

Along with the body, even the soul should be satisfied isn't it?

Hence, this setup.

So, how's my palace?

I hope there are no cameras.

Oh c'mmon!

This lodge is literally falling apart!

You really think we'll have cameras here?

Don’t worry.

This may be a dirty business, but my heart is clean.

This right here, is a bar.

This will cost extra.

If someone has a drink, just inform me.

I’ll ensure he pays up. Okay?

What’s your name?

Devika.

Seems like the name of a goddess.

Lucky are those who get to worship you!

Go stand there. I have to click some photos.

But why!

Nobody will pay without seeing your face first.

I will upload your photo on our group.

If they like you, they'll come here.

Don't be scared. Go on, pose.

Go stand there.

Turn around.

Smile!

Very good. ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.

Turn this way.

Smile!

Okay.

Now look at the camera.

Give a big smile!

Super. ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.

That’s enough.

The bathroom’s over there.

There's soap inside if you want to shower.

You can freshen up and rest.

When a client calls, I’ll let you know.

Okay?

Here in the first drawer, I've placed the safety kit.

If the client hasn't carried it, you can use this.

Enjoy and be respectful.

Okay?

Lock the door now.

I have some conditions.

Tell me.

It's...

No cash. Only UPI.

The payment must be credited before the client arrives.

Only one hour per client.

No clients after 9 pm.

I've work to attend to after that.

You're already booked by someone else after that?

You’re a star player!

Okay.

To me, customer is the king.

Keep them happy. And don’t create trouble.

Now give me your number.

You are fancy.

Your phone number is fancy, too!

Good luck. ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದಾಗಲಿ.

Lock the door.

Come.

I’ll call you. Okay?

Hey! -Huh?

Why do you always watch cartoons like a school kid?

It's a lot of fun, mamu...

Everyone has their own idea of fun!

Who's that hot chick? -And what's her rate?

Ten thousand an hour. Would you like to go?

Damn! Ten thousand for a ten-minute job?

No thanks!

Now shut up and type what I tell you below this photo.

Tell me.

Apply conditions.

Apply conditions.

One hour ₹10,000.

Mamu’s commission ₹2,000.

No cash. Only UPI.

Offer closes by 9 PM.

Mamu’s call urgently.

What crappy English!

Hey, I studied in an English medium school.

The teacher didn't know English. That’s why I quit school.

Girls, are you happy? ಹುಡುಗಿಯರೇ, ನೀವು ಖುಷಿನಾ?

Yes! ಹೌದು!

Ah, this guy is here too.

Hi Mams! What’s up?

What’s this, Jeevan? You’re running around with two women?

Yes, Mams.

I'm so tired. Heavy workout, Mams.

When you have to strip anyway, why bother dressing up?

It’s my lifestyle, Mams! ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಜೀವನಶೈಲಿ.

Lifestyle! -Alright.

There’s a new girl. Would you like to see her?

I can't! I'm completely drained.

Okay, go.

Let’s go, babes. ಹೋಗೋಣವೆ

This is exactly what happened, sir.

Then his friend Hari called me.

He saw Devika's photo and approved of her.

He then told me that he has a friend who's a director,

who wants to spend time with her.

Hari told me his friend is a virgin and I must take care of him.

I mistook him to be a newbie, too.

But he's not.

This guy went into the room during day.

He didn't come out of the room until night.

Even after she died, he continued being in the room.

He was running the whole show.

You enquire in your trademark style, sir.

He’ll spill out the truth.

Come here.

The boss is calling you, come.

Sir.

You’re quite the player, huh?

Are you a director?

Yes, sir.

Do you direct porn films?

Sir, I’ll tell you everything as is, sir.

It's true that I went to her on the advice of my friend.

But I have nothing to do with her murder.

He’s trying to frame me, sir!

Why would he frame you?

Sir, after I left,

six other clients of his went into the room.

But he's only naming me and not the others,

as he wants me to be framed in this case.

What?

He had six other clients too sir.

Hey rascal!

You killed her, but are now blaming everyone else?

They’re all premium clients.

You think the boss is a fool to believe you?

Isn't it, sir?

Why did you slap me again, sir?

Six people?

Sorry sir!

I just found about it too.

Go on.

Take them and bring the others.

Hey you,

Trouble maker!

I'll beat you up!

No sir! -Come now.

How dare you hide things from us!

Note down everything he says. Don't miss a word.

Continue.

What should I say, sir?

You think you're smart, huh?

I took her number from my friend and went to the lodge, sir.

Hari, I received the money.

I will handle the rest.

[Okay, mamu].

So when will you become a hero?

[Stop pulling my leg, mamu.]

[It's okay.]

[All stars are struggling]

Hold on a second.

Your director friend is calling.

[Okay, mamu.]

Hello.

I am Kamal. I got your number from Hari.

The film director? -Yes.

Where are you? -I am in front of the lodge.

I too am near MM Lodge.

Is it?

Where are you, sir?

Raise your left hand.

Turn right.

I did.

Now do the Suryanamaskar!

Are you joking?

Not at all.

Just turn around, mister.

Come here!

Are you the director?

Yes.

Hari has told me everything about you.

I heard you were depressed.

Yes.

This place is meant for guys like you.

If the mind has to feel fresh,

first the body must be refreshed.

So regular calibration is needed!

I have to make a call. -Alright.

Hello.

Devika, I've credited the money. Did you get it?

I did.

A client is here.

I will send him.

He's new to this.

Please handle him with care and make him happy!

Alright.

[Okay, bye.]

Did you get the helmet?

My art director took the helmet along with the bike.

I don't mean the kind of helmet worn on the head.

Helmet to cover your bat!

I don't know to play cricket.

Damn!

I had heard a man must have life experience to become a director.

But you seem like a kid who's just started out!

A silent snake is more dangerous than a donkey that brays, sir.

Okay.

Room no 501

Tell her mamu sent you.

You will be well taken care of.

Go on. -See you.

Hmm.

This guy is quite sharp!

The silent ones are the most deadly.

I must be careful.

Bro, where's 501?

Have fun. Enjoy!

[You can't step out of the room for two days, okay?]

What?

[All you need is right here.]

Two days for the two thousand bucks you paid?

Shut up and pay the balance!

Who the hell is this guy!

Mamu--

Mamu, sent me.

Come.

Don't you know how to close the door?

Sorry, I’ll do it.

This room is so colourful. Who is its art director?

What do you mean?

I mean who decorated this room?

The owner.

You look prettier in person than in photos.

You could have been a heroine.

Mister,

finish what you've come for and leave.

I swear, I'm not lying.

If you walk in wearing a sari,

Ashika, Rashmika, Rachita, Leela will look pale in comparison to you.

There's pain behind that smile.

Isn't it?

Is that so?

And how do you know?

I started out as a dubbing artiste.

I need seventy thousand rupees.

I’ll return it with interest.

Can you help?

I don’t even have seven hundred bucks. And you're talking about seventy thousand!

Then finish your job and go.

Don’t bother me with your nonsense.

I didn’t come here for the obvious.

Then what did you come for?

I’ve suffered a lot in life.

And I have no family or relatives.

That’s why I came to share my pain with you.

Listen,

I don’t like to hear people's problems.

You're running out of time. Don't waste it.

Fine. I’ll ask for a refund and leave.

But you will have to put up with both physical and mental torture.

Are you okay with it?

One minute.

Is storytelling your only job?

And you want me to listen?

Okay, go on.

What’s your name?

Why do you need to know my name to narrate your story?

How can I share my story without knowing your name?

Devika

Devika.

One moment.

Miss Devika,

At the outset, let me tell you that I'm a director and producer.

I began directing a low budget film with a fabulous story.

Guess who the heroine was?

My lover.

The hero was my enemy.

I had read that one must keep their enemies close.

So I cast him as a hero.

I completed the film and released it too.

First show was house full.

The second show was a blockbuster flop!

During this painful time, my lover fell in love with my enemy.

What was the name of your film?

"Odagana Ba." (let's elope)

I had planned a sequel, too.

It made me feel hopeless in life.

And I decided to commit suicide.

Will you listen to my suicide story?

You’ll melt like a candle.

Fine, tell me.

So...

I don't care if your film was a hit or flop.

I’m giving you three days.

Settle the twenty lakhs I loaned you.

If not, I will have to become the villain in your life!

Keep that in mind.

Come on boys.

I feel really sad to tell you

that you owe me three lakhs.

So?

So, I'll keep this camera.

Once you pay up, I’ll return it.

I have the same dialogue.

But you owe me only two lakhs.

So until you settle my payment,

Go on.

I’ll keep your laptop and your bike.

What about you assistant?

You owe me dues, too sir.

So?

Hey rascal... -Sir?

You'll become a director soon.

Of course sir.

But not a flop director like you. I'll be a hit!

Damn you!

'Electric shock kills two'

Damn!

My plans have flopped just like my film.

What's up mister flop show!

All dressed up early in the morning?

Shah Rukh Khan watched my film and liked it.

He wants a narration.

I'm headed there.

I went to narrate a story... -Hold on a moment.

Hello.

Is the director done?

No, he's narrating a story.

What! A story?

Has he mistaken you to be a producer!

When will he finish? And when do I send the next customer?

You send the customer, I’ll send him out.

Alright.

I’ve got another customer coming.

I have paid ten thousand rupees.

What you heard was not even worth two thousand rupees.

Everyone wants to hurt me.

And now you are doing the same.

How am I hurting you?

I just said I don't have the time to listen to your story.

I'll come when you wait for the next customer.

After that, I’ve got someone else.

So I'll narrate my story once they leave.

Okay fine.

Miss Devika.

Thanks a lot.

You’ve got a big…

What?

Heart.

He seems okay.

But a little off in the head.

Miss Devika.

I’ll leave my bag here. Anyhow I’ll be back.

Take it.

This won't do. I'm not here to selll peanuts.

Mamu, try and understand the struggles of young boys.

[Looks like nothing happened between them]

One glass of tea.

Come tomorrow, Simple will be back.

Give me a cigarette.

Okay, Mamu.

What's up sir?

Take.

You claimed to be a dangerous snake!

And having found a snake charmer,

the dangerous one lost his bite?

You don't understand my problem.

Yet here you are making fun of me.

First time isn't it?

All men go through it.

Some have starting trouble.

Others have climax trouble.

Next time, we’ll make it work.

My catalogue has the best-looking girls.

Once that guy comes out, I'll go in again.

It's ten thousand per hour.

You got an opportunity to play, but got ducked out instead.

I can give another chance for a second innings.

But will she agree?

Don’t worry. I’ve already convinced her.

I thought you were innocent.

But you're quite the opposite!

Once I came out, Mamu, sent someone else in.

Hello,

Daddy, where are you?

Working, my dear.

Be home by 7 pm. My friends are coming. Okay?

Sure my dear.

Don’t be late because of your work.

Okay.

I won’t be late. I'll be there.

Okay bye.

Bye.

So is he mister big shot? -Yes, sir.

There's a miss big shot, too?

Not bad. You've managed to catch them so fast.

The news of the murder isn't out yet.

They were all at home, so we caught them easily.

But two others are missing. Their phones are switched off.

Our crime team is on the job.

They will find them soon.

Inspector, I was in the midst of a Kali puja.

Your constable brought us here.

If you come straight to the point, I can go back to my puja.

[Kariswamy is acting a little too smart. The inspector will show him soon enough.]

Who is this joker!

Inspector!

Don’t underestimate me. ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಅಂದಾಜು ಮಾಡಬೇಡಿ.

With my divine powers, I can turn you into a monkey.

Do it! -He's manhandling me!

Look, don't-- -Hey!

Now tell us why you committed the murder.

Murder? And me?

Shantam Paapam (Let evil be averted)

With my divine powers,

just wait to see how I'll destroy you!

Goddess Kali!

Come to me! -Give it here.

These people are hurting your devotee.

Descend on earth. -[He's done for.]

-[Chants a mantra]

Will you turn us into monkeys? And you call me a PC!

How dare you threaten us!

Go on!

No lathi, please! Let me go now.

Sharanappa. -Sir.

Escort him and give a royal treatment.

Let's go.

No Swami.

You got me here in a jeep.

send me back the same way.

I don't need royal treatment!

Fine.

Spit out the truth.

Sir,

It was a cold morning.

Terribly cold.

And I received a text on my phone.

It was from our social worker, Mamu.

[Why is he mentioning my name?]

Our hands remain intact because of him.

He sent me a photo of a beautiful woman!

The moment I saw her, I got tempted, swami!

Slow down!

The minute Mamu sends a photo, he gets ready!

You've seen so many women.

So calm down boy!

Relax now. Good boy!

The notes are smelling crisp!

Is it exorcism or witch craft?

Hey Mamu,

why are you bothered?

I’ve paid you the money. Tell me if the honey is ready.

I’m in the mood for a honeymoon. Don't ask me more questions.

Have you brought milk and fruits?

I've brought halwa, Mamu. -Halwa?

There’s more energy in halwa than in any fruit.

Want a bite?

No thanks!

You are here to suck honey from the flower.

Retain that energy!

Go and enjoy!

Hello…

Hello...

Hello...

Woah!

My heart has been pierced! My heart has gone crazy!

Wow… what a beauty!

Sexier than a Kashmiri and Ooty apple!

Where was this doll hiding all this while?

Huh? On earth!

Hey, Brahma!

Why did you hide this damsel from me?

Why?

You scoundrel!

Enough with your flattery. Finish your job and leave.

Darling!

Do not hurry. Did you get tempted by looking at my personality?

Take this.

What’s that?

New clothes.

I don’t need them.

But I do.

I desire to see this damsel transform into a doll!

What if I say no?

If you say no.

Well, the conditions apply to you too; not just me.

If you don’t co-operate,

I'll use my lifeline and ask for a refund.

I'll use the lifeline!

A swan's walk is towards a frock!

Hey beauty!

Loose hair.

And red lip stick.

I want to see you so hot!

[Such morons, I tell you!]

No clothes needed!

Wow!

Come here my lovely, let’s eat halwa together!

Catch it!

Come.

That's all, sir.

I swear I'm not aware of the proceedings after that.

You can even check with Mamu, sir.

Please, sir!

Sharanappa. -Sir.

-Call that broker. -Okay sir.

[After all that he's done,]

[look at how holier than thou he's behaving around that girl!]

[Meet me outside, I'll thrash you into pulp]

Hey you,

come in.

Me, sir?

Yes. Come with me.

[ I'll be back. You'll have it from me.]

Come dude.

Sir... -Come, Mamu.

Tell them I've done nothing.

You didn't do anything? -That's not what I meant.

Tell them I didn’t kill anyone. They will turn me into pulp or else.

Sir, he’s speaking the truth. -Yes, sir.

When he came out, the girl was fine.

Then that director went in.

He's poisonous like an anaconda, sir.

Is anaconda venomous?

Isn't it sir?

Okay, then it's...

Cobra.

Yes, king cobra, sir.

If the cobra has venom in its fangs, he has venom in his veins.

Call him in, sir.

He'll tell you the truth.

Call him, sir.

You guys think you're playing a relay?

Sharanappa. -Sir.

Take this Kali swamy away

and find out what else he's been upto.

Okay, sir.

Sir, let me recite a few holy verses to you!

Come on.

Tell him, Mamu.

Move

Sir, I'll tie you a protective amulet. -I'll tie you up instead.

So mister director,

You still have a story worth eight thousand to narrate.

Tell me.

Which is why I went back in to finish the story.

I’ve stepped out for work.

I will be back by 10 pm.

Bye.

Back again?

How can I not when you're dressed so beautifully?

Okay, come.

You're here to write a novel or narrate a story?

Not at all! But I'd like to say you look like Sridevi in this outfit.

If I’m Sridevi, then are you Kamal Haasan?

But how did you find out my name?

But my surname is not Haasan.

Kamal-Sridevi

Such a good title for a film.

Am I the heroine?

If you agree, yes.

And you are the hero?

No, I’m not the hero. I'll just direct.

I thought of calling Kamal Haasan. But not this time...

Now it’s confirmed you're a director.

Wait, let me change.

This dress looks good.

To a lustful eye, everything seems desirable.

But for a woman who sells her body against her wish,

those eyes feel like thorns.

Sit down. I'll be back.

I swear, I didn't understand a word of what you said.

No need for you to understand either.

Pass me that towel.

This is better.

Your costume sense is terrible

"Who are you pretty one?"

"Your allure is unlike any other."

"You're the poem that has merged into my feelings"

"Who are you? Perhaps an illusion who has returned to thrill?"

"Come and be my companion on this journey of life."

"You are the one who brought back the spark into my life"

"No matter what happens tomorrow, you will be responsible for it"

"Who are you? Perhaps the light that has re-ignited the life in my eyes

"You have brought in new glee... tell me, do we even need this world anymore?"

"Who are you pretty one?"

"Your allure is unlike any other."

"You're the poem that has merged into my feelings"

"Who are you? Perhaps an illusion who has returned to thrill?"

"Be my companion on this journey called life"

"Because I am nothing without you"

Hey!

What's the matter?

Damn! Was there no shoot?

So Mr Director, which heroine were you singing duets with?

Cr*p!

Did I end up playing the hero instead of directing?

Such is the life of directors -- they only dream!

Alright, back to reality.

Tell me honestly, which heroine were you singing a duet with?

Nothing of that sort!

Don’t lie.

I might not understand men,

but I'm well aware of how they think!

I’m not like other men. I’m different.

Oh!

So, you're one of those!

Yes.

Hey,

I'm a man. Please don't think otherwise.

Explain "otherwise."

See, a woman is a feeling.

A man is a feeling, too.

Once those feelings unite, even the bodies can become one.

And that union leads to birth.

I don’t like forcing any of it.

Then why are you here?

To share my troubles.

Then get to the point? Why the philosophy?

Okay.

So what happened after you narrated the story to Shah Rukh Khan?

Did he agree?

I never went to pitch to Shah Rukh Khan.

I lied to my owner.

I actually went for an appointment with death.

Let me tell you how that went.

Oh god!

Oh no! This is terrible!

You scoundrel! ನೀಚ!

My head is intact?

So the lorry didn't go on me?

Who's that crazy fellow! ಆ ಹುಚ್ಚು ಮನುಷ್ಯ ಯಾರು?!

You...

You idiot! ಎಂತಹ ಮೂರ್ಖ!

You wanted to die under my lorry?! ನಿನಗೆ ಸಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ನನ್ನ ಗಾಡಿ ನೇ ಬೇಕಾ?!

You scoundrel! ಇರಲೇ ನನ್ನ ಮಗನೆ

I wanted to commit suicide. Not be murdered!

Stop! ನಿಲ್ಲು!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Stop! ನನ್ನ ಮಗನೆ ನಿಲ್ಲು

Stop! ನಿಲ್ಲು!

You'll surely die today! ಇವತ್ತು ನೀನು ಸಾಯುತ್ತೀಯ.

So you started running away from there like Milkha Singh!

If you’d run in the Olympics, at least you would've won a medal.

My story might sound comical to you.

Hello?

I sent another payment. Did you get it?

Yes.

Shall I send the next customer?

Yes, send him.

This one’s a bit different. Adjust and co-operate.

Alright.

Has the director finished?

The first half’s done.

The second half is pending.

I’ll give him an interval break.

You send the customer.

Alright.

First half and second half? What is she referring to?

I wonder what's happening between them...

Sir, while I was inside, Mamu called to say the next customer’s ready.

So I came out.

A filmmaker who preaches to society. Don't you know committing suicide is wrong?

Whom did you send next?

He's sitting right here.

Call him in. -Yes, sir.

Sir, it's not him, but her.

Never mind.

Mahadevi. -Sir.

Bring her in.

Okay, sir.

Get up.

What’s your name? -Johnny.

Age?

Stand here.

Name?

Nisha, sir.

What work do you do?

Author, sir.

I write crime-based novels.

What do you mean by crime based?

Murder mysteries?

And why did a crime novelist go to a sex worker?

Sir, I’ve started a novel on sex rackets.

I went to see if I could get some inputs.

The woman who gave inputs is now dead.

And now you're one of the suspects.

So tell me what inputs did she give you?

Tell me!

Why did you kill her?

No sir.

I didn’t kill her.

I didn’t even know her.

Mamu introduced me.

Hey!

Why is everyone trying to frame me!

Tell him.

He hits me for everything that happens here.

I’ve become the scapegoat for everyone!

Go on, tell him.

If you have money, lend it to me, Mamu.

You haven't returned what I lent last month.

I'll surely return. -Where's she going!

Okay.

Hmm!

Are you the customer?

Why?

Am I not allowed here?

I expected to see another man.

Come on!

I hate men!

Sh*t!

Don’t spoil my mood.

Do you smoke?

No.

I don't.

You're in this line of work, and don't smoke?

It’s fine.

Relax.

I’ve paid for you.

So for the next hour, you're my property.

Got it?

Calm down.

Calm down.

Why are you laughing?

Sorry sir!

You're amongst the educated and respectable people in society.

You will encounter all kinds in a place where sex work happens.

Didn’t you think it was risky to go there?

Yes, sir.

It was my mistake.

Men find pleasure with women, and women with men

But for someone like me… I can only find pleasure with another woman.

It’s a hormonal problem in my body,

I can't help it, sir.

I’m human, too.

And I have emotions.

But the society won’t accept it.

I can’t share everything with my family or husband.

I can't even tell my friends as they have a traditional mindset.

And I fear being looked down on as cheap.

Yes it's true that I went to her looking for pleasure

But I didn’t kill her, sir!

Please believe me.

I didn’t kill her.

Please, sir.

Calm down. Go sit.

Help her. -Okay, sir.

Get up madam.

Sit here.

Drink some water.

Take.

Take her outside.

Okay sir.

Come, madam.

Oh no!

Seems like your story could become a whole film.

What happened next?

You’re like the joker in a pack of cards.

You'll find your way in when you get the chance

Director, why are you out here smoking?

Once your work is done, you must leave.

My work isn’t over yet.

You’re like Mohammad Ghazni. He attacked ten times, but never won.

You’ve tried twice already and failed.

How many more chances do you need?

Once he comes out, I’ll go back to the battle.

I’ve already told her.

You can't decide these things on your own! What am I here for?

I’m the line of control between you two.

You can't access her directly, okay? Do I look like a joker to you?

Not possible.

An extra chance means extra money.

I'll pay you, don't worry.

-Do you mean it?

Why is she calling?

Tell me Devika.

Is the director there?

Yes, he's here.

Give him the phone for a minute.

Why don't you both discuss and go to Maldives?

This won't work.

This is Muniswamy's rule.

It's not what you think.

Give him the phone.

Okay.

She wants to talk to you.

Hello, tell me.

If you don't mind,

can you get some Dettol, cotton, and tincture from the pharmacy? Please?

Fine.

Why’s he rushing off after that call?

What’s going on between them?

Where's he running to?!

Give me Dettol and tincture.

What about bandage and scissors? -Yes, those too.

What's he buying at the pharmacy?

How much?

Four hundred rupees.

Okay.

This director is dangerous. It's best to keep an eye on him.

What's up, Mamu?

Business seems to be good, huh!

You stocked up recently. Is it over already?

You think I have no better work to do?

What did that bearded guy fetch from you?

He bought Dettol and tincture.

Dettol and tincture? -Yes.

[If he's low on stamina, he must take a tablet. Why Dettol and tincture?]

[Was he hurt?]

My god, what kind of psycho bites like that!

Not a psychopath but a psychopatni (a woman).

Patni!

You mean lady?!

Yes.

Plus and minus is okay,

Minus and plus is also fine, But minus and minus? How does that work?

For some folks, even minus and minus works as a plus.

And it's high voltage stuff!

Is it?!

-It's strange-- -Mr Director,

She bit my back.

I can't reach there, can you apply the meds?

I feel fortunate.

Surely!

Sorry, just joking.

Give it.

Why did you go silent, director?

[So sad.]

Nothing like that.

She's psychopatni pro max!

She's forgotten you're a woman and treated you worse than an animal!

Forget it.

Tell me your suicide story; it’s better than this.

So, my story is ironical actually.

Take it.

Thank you director.

My whole plan flopped like my film.

So I made a master plan.

What did you do?

I got poison that's more effective than Tick 20 (repellant) and deadlier than a king cobra.

You had poison and survived?

I hadn’t drunk it yet.

While I was on my way to consume it, I passed by my hangout, Menaka bar.

And it welcomed me with open arms.

So you skipped the poison, went for a drink and forgot everything, right?

No, I was prepared to die.

But poison is bitter to swallow.

So I bought some booze.

I thought I'll mix the poison in it and head to heaven.

Just then, my hero Hari arrived.

Damn!

You guys won't even let me die in peace.

Did you do the right thing?

Nope!

Wrong.

Despite knowing the struggles of an artiste, do you feel what you did was right?

What the hell did I do?!

By promising to make me a hero,

you auditioned me,

did a photo shoot,

and then made someone else the hero. Is that right?

Sorry, Hari.

You know how films work. I had financial issues.

He invested 20 lakh rupees.

It's all done and dusted now.

The poor are always ignored, isn't it?

Forget it.

Your tension and my depression.

If I'm not fated to become a hero, what can you do about it?

I'm extremely sad. Please let me be.

Sir, according to me, you can handle pain in two ways.

One is to drink. The other is to be with a woman.

Hari, I’m not in the mood. Leave me alone!

I’ll fix your mood.

But...

I have a condition.

I'll tell you if you promise to make me a hero.

Done. Tell me.

One minute.

What do you think of this face! Just go to her!

Forget your troubles.

She will lighten your mood.

I don't do such things.

You're upset.

Just go there.

She’ll listen to your troubles and offer comfort.

Why would she care?

Because we will pay her.

But I have no money.

Who asked you for money!

I'll arrange for it.

Is that okay?

Fine.

You were prepared for hell but reached heaven instead.

But you’ve wasted time narrating your life story.

No, Devika. I had no one.

My pain was too deep to share.

I was like a kite that is cut loose.

Now I’ve found an anchor.

My mind feels light.

And I must thank Hari for this.

If not for him, my body would have been in morgue by now.

Hello! It wasn’t Hari who listened to your story.

It's Devika.

Special salute to you too!

So what about your decision to die?

It changed because of you.

There are many who want to live. But God doesn’t give them that chance.

There are others who have a good life. But they go chasing a death certificate!

Hello Devika.

Is the director still going at it?

No, he’s done.

Thank god! Shall I send the next customer?

Okay.

Fine.

You have amazing energy!

You must be having energy drinks!

You seem so active!

Your time is up.

Fine.

Alright. On my way back, should I get you anything?

Why would you come back?

What nonsense!

How can you ask me this question after what I've shared with you?

Just wait.

I’ll smash your head with this lamp.

You mentioned about smashing her with that lamp.

How many times did you hit her?

I was just joking, sir.

Joking?

Her murder is a joke to you?

Sharanappa. -Yes, sir.

What time did he take the scissors?

At 04:16, from Vinayak Medicals, near the lodge.

She asked for Dettol and cotton.

Why did you take scissors?

The shopkeeper offered scissors and bandage, so I took them.

And then?

Sir,

these are the reports of Devika.

Forensics indicate that her body is severely damaged both inside and out,

Slash wounds, bite marks and severe head injury.

Heavy bleeding from scissor stabs.

This is the X-Ray report, sir,

Her neck and ribs are also damaged.

She was also raped by four to five men before death.

This is FSL report, sir.

The fingerprints on the table lamp, the scissors and Kamal’s fingerprints are a 100% match.

[The director is done for! They will not spare him now!]

Anything to say now?

[C'mon confess!]

[Say it!]

[Spit it out!]

[I didn't do it!]

[I didn't do it!]

[Even with all this proof, you want to fake innocence?]

[Just confess!]

Say it!

Go on, say it!

Talk! -Sir.

Just put a snake in his undies and he'll spit out the truth.

-Mind your business. Do you want the same treatment? -No sir.

Confess!

PC sir

Hey!

He's thrashing him!

You are next.

No sir, please! -You can predict the future, isn't it?

Only palmistry, sir.

You won't have hands to even wash up!

Spit it out!

Stop.

Hey

even with all the evidence, you want to deny killing her?

Confess. Or else you'll continue getting thulped.

I was prepared to die. Why would I kill her, sir?

Stop.

Get him dressed and bring him. -Yes, sir.

Sir!

Sir!

You sloth bear

It hurts sir!

what are you doing here, instead of being in a forest?

What do you do?

Sir!

I am a student!

A student who skips college and goes to lodges?

How old are you?

Eighteen. No twenty, sir!

Eighteen? Or twenty?! -Sir!

I haven't applied hair oil, sir. The roots are a bit damaged.

Drat!

You haven't sprouted a moustache yet.

And you want a woman!

It wasn't voluntary sir.

The doctor advised me to do so.

Which crazy doc told you that?

Dr. Kudure Babu.

Which Babu?!

Kudure...

Dr. Kudure Babu.

Doctor, If I fail the exams this time, my dad will kill me.

Please help me.

Hey!

So you haven't give up m**turbation?

It’s getting worse!

I think it's the effect of all p**n you watch!

I try not to doctor.

But the moment I open a book,

Sunny Leone and Mia Khalifa start singing a duet.

What do I do?

You're addicted.

You already know the theory of sex education.

Now it's time for practicals.

Once you realise there's no big deal about sex,

you’ll lose interest and become normal.

Really?

I’ll give you Mamu’s number.

Tell him Dr. Kudure Babu sent you.

He’ll take care of the rest. -Okay, doctor.

Don’t skip the practicals.

Mamu’s the medicine for your illness.

Here, take it.

Mamu!

So are you the chap Kudure Babu sent?

Yes, sir.

You look like you've just crawled out of the cradle.

How long have you been on earth?

Eighteen or maybe twenty years, sir.

Be precise.

Eighteen or twenty?

How does that matter? Will you get me married?

Quick, tell me where to go!

Take off your hand.

Listen, the government has set an age to vote and have kids.

The law is strict. You will have to rot in jail if you break it.

Nineteen years, sir.

Show me your Aadhar card.

Do I need it for such occasions, too? I was unaware of it!

Go home and bring an elder.

No way. Stop yapping and tell me how much it would take to shut you up!

Hey! -Please sir!

How dare you shout at Mamu!

One last time, sir!

I'll pay how much ever you want!

If my family finds out, I’ll lose all respect.

I’ll pay extra, please!

Please!

Two thousand more than the quoted price.

Oh! That's it?

Why didn't you say this earlier?

Here. There's an extra two thousand bucks in there.

Which room?

Wait for a bit dude. -Okay.

He's in a bloody hurry!

Hello, Devika. -Tell me.

There's a customer here. Shall I send him?

Okay.

Alright.

Room 501. She'll be there--

Room no 501! -Hey!

I'll catch you later, thank you!

I'm sure this chap will break my teak wood cot today.

This way! Not that way! Room no 501.

Take it easy bro.

I don’t need room service.

Why the hurry?

No!

I'm not an attendant.

Who are you?

I'm a customer.

Are you the customer?

Okay, come.

Devika!

Devika! May you live long Kudure Babu!

C'mon kiss me!

Madam, was that a donkey that kicked me?

It wasn't a donkey, but me who kicked you!

You? -Yes.

Why madam?!

Why are you acting like a restless cat, ready to pounce?

Go close the door first.

Oh!

Is that why you kicked me?

Then it's alright!

I was in a hurry and forgot to close it.

Hail Kudure Babu!

Wait a moment.

I won't run away, relax.

Fine? Clothes off, pants off, let undies be intact.

Shall I come?

Devika!

That's all I know, sir.

Once I came out, I don’t know what happened.

Karthik. -Yes, sir.

Take him and break his instrument. -Why sir?!

The horse should forget to neigh.

Sir! -Kudure Babu, my foot!

Not just his instrument, sir.

Let's wipe off his existence!

Oh no sir!

What have I done sir?

I only followed the doctor’s advice!

It's not my fault sir.

Please, sir!

Sir! -The fault isn't yours.

It lies with your parents.

Parents put all their troubles aside to give you a life of comfort.

It is their fault.

And you do everything, except study.

Sexual desire is part of life.

But it doesn't define your entire life.

If it becomes your only focus, you will ruin your life.

Sorry sir!

It won’t happen again.

Sorry!

[He may slap me again!]

Him, sir. It's him.

Who's calling?

Who else? It's Muniswamy.

What’s his problem?

The previous customer complained that I didn’t co-operate.

He looked like my younger brother

He wanted me to teach him to switch gears and ensure a fun ride.

Oh!

That's true though. He's inexperienced!

A lad who can't ride a cycle, can't be expected to drive a lorry!

I wasn't referring to you!

I meant him.

So how many such characters do you meet in a day?

You've seen it all. And I include you too in that list.

I told you I'm different.

How long have you been in this field?

Didn't you come here to share your experiences? Now you want to know mine?

Just for a change. ಕೇವಲ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಾಗಿ.

Why don't you share your joys and sorrows? You will feel light. I’m here to listen.

But I am not ready to share.

Why?

You're a director.

What if you steal my story for a film?

If the story’s good, I’ll give you a share from the revenue.

Would you really give me a share?

How much?

Will five lakh rupees do?

Really?

If the story is good, I can promise you that.

Perhaps, God had a lot of time for me.

He's written an entire book dedicated to me!

More than I can even tell, actually...

I'm the guy who rewatches old serials.

So listening to your story is no big task for me. Go on.

Hello.

Hello Devika, two customers are ready.

Shall I send them?

They’re like twin bananas.

They do everything together.

Be it booze or women, they enjoy it together.

They look like rogues.

But, they aren't cheaters.

At one shot, twenty thousand rupees.

Are you okay?

I don't care about their looks.

As long as I get paid.

Send them.

Okay then.

I admire your stamina!

How much can you take?

How is it even possible?!

I can't help it.

I have commitments.

What is that commitment?

Customers are coming.

I'm a customer too; but I get no respect.

Okay see you.

Then I left, sir.

Excuse me, sir.

You have a call.

Hello.

Daddy.

Tell me, dear.

The cake’s here, it's huge.

Are you happy?

Full happy.

How long will you take to come home?

There’s a thief-uncle who's telling me a story.

I’ll come as soon as he finishes.

Come soon, bye.

Bye.

Stop right there.

Who are they?

The ones whose mobiles were switched off.

They too had gone to Devika.

Sir!

Sir!

I suspect these guys, sir.

How the hell are you saying

that we committed the murder!!

If I slice you with my razor, even the doctor will get confused on where to stitch you up!

Bro, it's a station, keep quiet. -Shut up, dude!

What does he think of himself!

He's trying to frame us!

You scoundrel, I don't even care if it's a station,

I'll chop you into pieces.

I've met many like you-- -Bro!

Listen to me.

-Let me go. -Shut up, I'll speak.

Sir, it’s true that we’re rowdies.

We've been charged of two 307 cases (attempt to murder)

But we've never committed a 302 (punishment for murder).

Prison isn’t new to us.

if we’d killed someone, we’d admit it ourselves.

I don’t need your case history.

Did you guys go there or not?

Yes sir, we did.

Ay!

Come here darling.

Wow!

She's smoking hot, bro!

The alcohol high has worn off.

Her hotness is giving me a better kick!

Round, plump…

Her wholesome body is like a well-rounded sheep!

If slow-cooked into spicy biryani...!

Darling, what's your name?

Devika.

Devika.

Devika.

a.k.a Devadasi.

Superb! ಅದ್ಭುತ!

Darling!

Do you drink?

I’m not used to that

Just a little will do.

It's nice!

Hey!

You said no to the drink.

At least smoke with me!

I don’t smoke.

Why darling?!

You're saying no to everything!

We've come here to have fun!

Don't ruin our mood, darling. -Hey!

I don’t like being touched like that.

Hey! What do you mean!

Your wish counts only until you step in here.

After that, only our wish matters!

Didn't we pay you twenty thousand bucks!!

What happened, bro?

Who the hell is she?

She's blowing the fuse even before the game has begun.

Did she kick you that hard?

Almost knocked me out!

Damn you!!

How dare you hit my buddy! I know exactly what to do with you!

Please don't!

Hello, Mamu.

What's up ATM, calling me after ages?

Been busy. The photo you sent me of that girl?

Well, her rate is too high. Reduce it.

The rate is as high as her beauty.

Alright, fine

Don’t bargain like a beggar.

Is it?!

Anyway you're a guard at an ATM.

Just sneak out a few notes. Might work well for you.

Fine, I’ll think about it.

This ATM doesn't stop acting like a teenager even in his eighties.

Crazy chap!

Hey Mamu!

Don't you have the sense to inform us when a new chick enters the market?

Why dude?

Don't act smart with us!

I’ll rip you apart!

Do you want to be in the business or not?

If you want to stay here, remember this.

It's our last warning,

If you run the business by skipping us, we'll ensure you're finished.

Got it?

Mamu, that aunty was the best!

As sweet as sugarcane!

Sucked all the juice!

Anyway, it's time for us to go sign at the police station.

Bye Mamu!

Mamu! Mamu!

So many people die in accidents. I wish these two would die instead.

What's up with this guy!

That’s about it, sir.

Then we went to Siddapura station to sign, and headed home.

I swear on my mother, we didn't do it, sir!

He may seem innocent sir, but he's trying to frame us for what he's done!

Thrash him sir!

If the wife isn't willing, it's wrong for the husband to force her!

How dare you torture a woman you don't know!

How dare you torture her! -Sir!

Sir! -How dare you!

No sir!

Sir! Please don't! -How dare you seek pleasure,

by torturing her!

Sir!

I'll smash your face!

Who’s this?

He’s the senior citizen we told you about.

He's one of the accused.

He was the first to spot the victim's body.

What's your name?

Venkata.

At your age, why did you go there?

Huh?!

Mamu!

[Why is this oldie taking my name?]

Mamu?

You saw the body first, right?

Yes.

Do you know how she was killed?

Answer!

Hey!

Yikes!

Damn!

Irritating chap!

Take him away!

Let's go.

Sir!

Sir!

Sir, you were right.

Looks like the ATM fellow is on his way to the grave!

This director was planning to kill him too!

If I hadn’t been there that day, it would’ve been a double murder.

I swear on my mother! Ask him. He'll confirm if it's true.

A woman is nothing but an object to be used and enjoyed, right?

You rape, you kill, and then come here with sob stories.

Isn’t it?

Devika!

Devika!

Miss Devika!

Miss Devika!

Miss Devika!

Miss Devika!

Get up.

Get up, what happened?

Get up.

Please get up.

Miss Devika!

Get up.

I'll bring you water.

Take.

Here.

Have some water.

Drink some more.

Come.

It's fine, come on.

Carefully.

Be careful.

Come.

Carefully.

Why do you look so shocked, Mr Director?

What did you expect?

My heart skipped a beat seeing you in that state.

I will not die so soon.

I've go many dreams to fulfil!

I'll get it.

One moment.

Mamu's calling.

Hello.

Hello, Devika. All okay?

I’m fine. Why would you think otherwise?

I know,

you’re like an iron lady.

I’ve never seen someone with your kind of experience.

There’s another customer,

should I send him?

He will be your seventh and final customer.

Alright, send him.

But he’ll be half an hour late, is it okay?

Fine, no problem.

Okay.

Another one?

What’s gotten into you?

I thought you were the crazy one.

And you're asking if I'm crazy!

So funny!

You're ravaged and almost lifeless!

And you still want another man!!

Are you a sex worker or some sex maniac!

Sorry…

Why mister director?

Can’t you sense the pain in my voice now?

So mister director,

you got scared, huh?

Why not?

Your acting skills are like Soundarya. You can scare people with your laugh!

What pleasure do you get from drinking?

It eases tension.

And relaxes the body and mind.

Really? -Yes.

Pour me a little. I could use it.

Fine.

You certainly need it.

Because men have this rotten habit of drinking,

so many womens' lives have been ruined.

Still, men drink and destroy them further.

What’s in this drink anyway?

I’ll see for myself.

Please get back to work tomorrow. Take it easy today.

You look exhausted.

How do even drink this!

What's your burden? Why are you troubling yourself so much?

You really want to hear my story?

Yes.

No… it’s ugly. Very ugly!

That doesn’t matter. I want to hear it.

Fine.

Pour me another and I'll tell you.

What's my name?

Devika.

No…

that’s a lie.

My name is Sridevi.

Sridevi?

Yes.

I have a small family,

My little daughter, Dhruthi,

and my ageing mother.

We may lack money, but aren't short of love.

They're my world. -Bye.

Bye.

Mom, close your eyes.

Don't open till I tell you

What's my cute baby writing?

Wait, I'll tell you.

Yeah!

This is you and this is me.

What's this?!

Sweetie!

Give it.

This is you and this is me.

Muah!

Children mean the world to their parents.

It's the same with me.

My daughter means everything to me.

"A golden smile, beautiful as the moon, the light of my life."

"In a river of tears, I found heaven, because you're my goddess."

"Your happiness makes me forget my pain."

"You are my world, my reason to live, you're my life's blessing"

"I will always be with you as your guardian angel"

"I will walk beside you and give life to your every dream."

"My little treasure of love, you are my life's light"

"You are my reason to live you're my life's blessing"

"I will always be with you as your guardian angel."

"A golden smile, beautiful as the moon, the light of my life."

"In a river of tears, I found heaven, you are my goddess."

Mom, don't be late in the evening.

Please come early.

I want to play with my friends...

MOM!!

Dhruti!

Dhruti!

Dhruti!

Mom!

Dhruti!

Dhruti!

Wake up, dear!

Dhruti!

Somebody call an ambulance!!

Dhruti!

Call an ambulance!

Dhruti!

Sister!

Wait a minute.

Wait, madam.

"A golden smile"

"As beautiful as the moon"

Doctor, how is she?

Who are you to the patient?

I am her mother.

Madam,

the blow to her head has damaged her nervous system.

There’s a blood clot in the brain.

We must operate immediately,

as the chance of her going into coma is high.

How much will it cost?

Around six lakh rupees.

Arrange it quickly.

I’ll need some time.

There’s no time.

Arrange it now, as her life’s at risk.

This happened in front of your construction site.

Don't spin these tales to me.

Go and file a complaint.

I will compensate after it's proved.

I tried my level best, I can't help you beyond this.

You can ask someone else.

This is all I can arrange,

please adjust.

[Is this all I get for these ornaments?]

But sir, my bike is not that old.

Doctor! -Hmm.

Wait a minute. -Take this.

I'm short of seventy thousand rupees.

Please proceed with the surgery. I'll pay the balance soon after.

Please save my daughter's life.

This isn't a government hospital to negotiate, madam.

It's a corporate hospital.

Treatment will only be after settling the bill.

It's our hospital's rule.

Tell me after you arrange the pending amount, and I'll prepare for surgery.

I paid all the money I arranged to the hospital.

And struggled to arrange the pending seventy thousand.

I begged my relatives and neighbours.

Some helped,

others didn’t.

With no options left, I stood at the bus stand…

and that’s when Muniswamy appeared like he was god sent.

He told me if I sold my body, I could get the money immediately.

I don't care about my body. All that matters to me is my daughter!

That's the reason,

I left everything to God and came here.

Dhruthi is the only one who matters to me!

Now tell me,

..was I wrong?

Was I wrong, director?

Director!

Was I wrong?

No.

What happened director?

Did my story bore you?

I too have heard many tales.

But I assumed that cinema and life are different.

But your life...

Despite so much pain, how are you still so calm?

Life keeps teaching you; you just have to keep learning.

But Devika--

Sorry, Miss Sridevi.

Don't you have a husband?

All the men who came here paid and left satisfied.

But my so-called husband forgot he had a wife and home,

and came to me only to fulfil his desires.

He’s as good as dead to me.

If he was a good provider, why would I be here?

I tried ending my life for just one problem.

But your life is just filled with problems.

Director, you’re a good man.

You drank with me and listened to my story.

I never thought I’d find a friend like you in such a place!

I don’t know how to thank you.

Hey, even if you ask me to jump off this building, I'll do so.

But don’t prick me with your words.

There’s pain in your voice too,

What is it? Tell me.

Hello.

[Devika, the customer’s here , shall I send him in?]

Fine, send him.

Okay.

Enough I can’t watch you suffer anymore.

You just need the money, right? I’ll arrange it. Let’s go to the hospital.

I asked you when you first came.

I even told you I’d return the money with interest.

You told me that you didn’t have 700 bucks, let alone 70,000 rupees.

How will you get it now?

Why do you care? You need the money, right?

I can trade my life for the money! Let's go.

Are you showing me sympathy?

I'm not that cruel to have you trade your life for the amount.

This isn’t the time for an argument!

Life’s already turned in this direction.

One more man on my body won't kill me.

Please understand, Sridevi…

Kamal,

I'll have the satisfaction of earning the money I needed.

I thought you’d understand that.

Please don’t force me.

No matter what you say, I won't change my decision. Please leave.

Please Sridevi!

They say God only gives a good heart to good people.

And you have it.

Whatever you do, it will turn out well for you, Kamal. Go now

Hello mom...

Hello.

How’s Dhruthi?

Sleeping.

Where are you?

It’s been so long and you still haven’t returned

I’m coming.

I’ve sent money to the hospital.

Go to the doctor and arrange for the operation.

Alright, I’m going.

ATM, seems like you did pull off the job I told you to?

What's up with you?!

If a guard himself loots, the job will get a bad name.

Then how did you get these crisp notes?

I'm giving you my month's salary.

Is it right to hand over a month’s salary for a moment's pleasure?

What can I do?

Look...

Even if the tree ages, the tamarind still stays sour.

When the body grows old, it still asks for many things.

Those desires must be fulfilled, right?

You've lost your teeth, have a rod in your leg, yet your lust didn't fade!

Smarty pants!

There.

Where?

Is that butterfly colorful?!

Don’t grab the honey, it’ll drip down by itself. Go on.

Director, your face looks like a bruised brinjal.

You look like you’ve been through a full workout.

The engine will get jammed if you go on an overdrive mode!

Whose lucky face did I see this morning, dude!

I've already made a week’s collection in one day.

If the iron lady stays with me, my life will be set.

Damn you!

Please leave me!

ATM, did you go to other room in excitement?!

Hello, Mamu!

[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]

What!

O god!

Sridevi!

Sridevi!

Sridevi!

Sridevi?!

[Isn't she Devika?!]

Sridevi!

Sridevi!

What did you do?! -Mamu!

Mamu!

Answer!

I didn't...

I didn't...

..do anything. -Hey!

She was dead already.

[This is you, this is me]

Hey! Why did you kill her?!

You killed her! Why are you trying to beat him up!

Why would I kill her? She was fine when I left the room.

She was killed after he entered.

He looks like he will die any time now! Why would he kill her?

How? I'll show you.

Why did you kill her?! -I did not!

Why did you kill her?! Answer me.

Answer me. -Let him go.

Answer! -Leave him!

Let him go. -Answer me.

Sir, I’ve spoken to Devika's neighbours and colleagues.

She was a good woman, sir.

She never fought with anyone.

She'd do her work and go home.

But her husban was a drunkard and a gambler.

He comes and goes at will.

His phone’s been switched off.

Our team is tracing him.

That director is telling the truth.

Devika’s daughter is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

We've traced all the mobiles.

Johnny, Nisha, Naga, Manja and Kamesh.

Once they left, their mobile tower locations indicate they are at different places.

None of them came near the lodge again.

After Devika’s phone got switched off,

Mamu, ATM, and Kamal’s location remained near the lodge.

Looking at the security guard’s condition,

he couldn’t have beaten someone so brutally.

That director is playing games with us.

No matter how much we beat him, he won’t confess.

Get down.

This is where I first met Mamu, sir.

Walk faster.

Sit.

Do you pen the stories for your films?

Yes, sir.

How many stories have you written so far?

Four.

And what about the one you're telling us?

Sharanappa. -Sir.

What do we do with him?

Let’s write a new story, sir.

Narrate it so that he can understand.

We have brought the accused to recreate the crime scene.

Then the accused tries to escape,

and attempts to kill the officers on duty.

He was encountered in an act of self defence.

Is it okay, sir?

So that's the end to your story.

The End.

Karthik. -Sir.

What do you take us for?

That we’d believe your bedtime stories?

You have two minutes.

Decide if you want to confess how you killed her or die.

Sharanappa.

Sir.

Watch him.

Why do you want to die?

Just confess the truth.

Sir?

There’s a CCTV camera have you checked the footage?

Sorry, sir, I didn’t notice. I’ll check.

So you still won’t confess?

Don't you fear death?

Sooner or later everyone will die, sir.

Apart from feeling sad that I will die for a crime I didn't commit,

death doesn’t scare me, sir.

Dialogue!

We have all the evidence related to the recent murder.

We know the killer, too.

Move it!

Sir! -Sir!

Sit down.

I am fine, sir.

Sit down.

What’s your name?

Ashok, sir.

Do you know her?

No, sir.

I don't know her.

Sir, she's my wife.

But...we aren't together now.

On 22 November, at 9:30 PM, your wife was murdered at MM Lodge.

Where were you at the time?

I was at a movie with friends.

Is this the

same film that you watched?

Was it good?

Will you confess or should we make you do it?

I was playing cards with friends in Room 401 at MM Lodge.

Damn! Why is she pestering me!

Every night we used to hear moans,

But that day, we heard moans since afternoon.

Damn! What's this sound, Gilli? -My 1000 rupees bet.

Wait, mine is a 2000 bucks bet.

We hear this every day.

This is a place for lovers!

It's an old lodge, so it's not exactly sound proof.

Don’t bother, just play.

I'll be back in a minute.

Director, you’re a good man.

You had a drink with me and listened to my story.

I never thought I’d find a friend like you in this place.

I don’t know how to thank you.

Damn her!

Quickly finish your work and leave.

I don’t have time.

How long has this been going on?

Where’s that scoundrel?!

Where's he?

Who?

Huh!

That man who has been with you since morning.

Besides,

how dare you tell me that time's up?

You bi*ch!

You useless scoundrel,

had you been a good husband, why would I even be here!

So, you came here to enjoy with strange men? B***H!

Not only do you lie with strangers but also bad mouth your husband?

You come for the good times and run away during tough times.

And now you come to beat me up?

Beat you?

I’ll kill you today!

You cannot take care of your wife and child,

and now you dare beat her up?!

What did you say?!

You will die today...

Bi*ch! How dare you play games with me!

That desperate, huh?

You’re not fit for marriage.

You’re only fit for adultery.

Please don't!

I am feeling dizzy,

Are you feeling dizzy?!

Want to go to a hospital?

Bi*ch!

Do you fancy other men?!

Hey!

Hey!

I couldn't bear to see my wife with another man.

So I beat her to death.

Damn you!

Even without knowing the truth, you killed her!

Hey Kamal, leave him!

Hey! Get him away.

Leave me!

Let him go.

Leave me, sir.

It's okay if I'm called a murderer, I wont spare him!

Pull him out!

Hey Kamal!

Let him go.

Let me go sir. I have to kill him.

Leave him.

Let me free sir.

Hold him!

What do you know about her?! -Kamal!

Come this side.

Come here.

Let me go!

You killed her for nothing! N-Hold him tightly.

Leave me, sir.

-Stay quiet. -Leave me, sir.

Congratulations director.

You’ve made a good film.

Good job. ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಕೆಲಸ.

Hold him.

I can't help it. Such is our work.

We have to suspect everyone.

It's fine.

Don’t take it to heart.

It's okay, sir. ಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ ಸರ್.

Good luck. ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದಾಗಲಿ.

Thanks for coming, sir. ಬಂದಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಸರ್. ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು!

Uncle.

Where's mommy?

Muah!

So Mr Director, finally made a film on my life, huh?

So where's my share?

Ah… never mind!

Even if you don’t give me the money, it’s alright.

Just take good care of my daughter.

Somehow, I’ll come back and repay my debt to you.

You are the goddess who gave a hopeless man the will to live.

I owe you far more than you owe me.

Uncle,

it's time, shall we go?

In the story you narrated,

why didn’t tell my mother that you love her?

I couldn’t say “I love you” to your mother.

So I say it to you instead.