Original subtitles

♪ The One, The One, The One... Say... ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ The One, The One, The One... Say... ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ Even the Devil bowed and fled, His arrogance torn and ripped to shreds ♪

♪ For He is the Ancient Ancestor, The eternal, watchful protector ♪

♪ One who stands tall and mighty, upon the eighteenth step, O Karuppa ♪

Lord Karuppa!

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

[in Malayalam] What is it, Dad?

[in Malayalam] Err... Nothing.

Why has the train stopped?

It's been halted for 10 minutes.

I have no idea where we are!

Didn't you get any sleep, dear?

-I woke up a little while ago. -Alright!

Does your phone have charge?

Yeah, for now.

If you keep staring at it, the battery will die.

What's your problem?

See, it has charge.

You're always fussing over one thing or another!

Check today's gold rate.

That will drain the battery for sure.

Oh, really?

[in Tamil] Sir, which station is this?

This is Basin Bridge signal, sir.

The train will halt here for 45 minutes.

-Where are you headed? -Choolaimedu.

Then you might as well get off here.

See, there's an auto waiting. You'll be there in no time.

Oh, the auto is right here. Dear, let's get off here. Thank you, sir.

Get off here?

Hurry up!

Coming!

-Watch your step, Dad. -Okay.

Sir, will you take us to Choolaimedu?

Sure, sir. Where in Choolaimedu?

We need to go to A.K. Lodge.

It'll be 800 rupees.

For 800 rupees, I could go to Kerala and come back!

Then why don't you go back to Kerala, sir?

Isn't that a bit much? Just cross-check it on your phone.

Check if this is correct.

-This auto won't come, sir. Go now. -Okay, let's go.

-Hey, don't go. I'll give you money. -Hey! Hey!

Hey!

-Hey! Shut up! -Dad! Dad!

-Don't scream! -Let go!

-Hand over the chain! -Don't hurt her!

Get that knife away!

Dad!

Let go of her!

-Sir, please! Let us go! -Let us go!

Let go of the bag.

Let go of the bag.

-Don't take my bag! -Dude, run!

Give me my bag!

My bag!

Dad! Dad!!

Please... give me my bag.

Please give me my bag!

Please, don't take it...

There is nothing of value in it!

Your story doesn't quite add up.

You claim this is your first time in Chennai,

yet you chose to get off at Basin Bridge?

Shouldn't you have gotten off at Central Station?

There's no need to be afraid. Tell me the truth.

Who is this man? Is he really your father?

Or did he force you to come with him?

How can you say such a thing, Madam?

-She's my daughter! -Hey! I'm talking to her, aren't I?

You keep your mouth shut!

Madam, this is very wrong.

We came here to report our bag being stolen.

And you're harassing us instead?

I'm recording this and posting it on Instagram.

Hey, put that phone away! Put it down!

Madam, put it away. Please, put it away.

Look at yourself, look at that dress. Is that what you wear on a train?

Couldn't you find anything shorter?

You should be grateful it was only your jewellery you lost.

You people are careless, and we're the ones who suffer for it!

Madam... please...

Please, just find our jewellery somehow.

-Kumaran sir. -Madam.

Chains, earrings, the whole lot...

Get the weight in grams and put it in writing.

How many grams?

Not grams, sovereigns!

-Sovereigns? -Yes!

How many?

Err... sixty!

Sixty sovereigns.

Hey!

Who carries this much gold on a train?

Have you no sense at all?

I thought I'd get a better price

if I sold it at the current rate.

By selling it for more,

are you planning to buy a house near Dhanush's in Poes Garden?

Your daughter has had a liver failure.

Her condition has worsened since her last visit.

The surgery needs to be performed immediately.

Your liver matches hers.

But the transplant is quite expensive.

It may cost around 25 to 30 lakhs.

Don't have the surgery done here.

Get it done in Chennai.

But the sooner, the better.

Once blood appears in her vomit or stool,

surgery will be far more risky.

-Sir? -Hey, Mammootty!

Why are you late?

We've picked up all the usual suspects and given them a good thrashing.

Once you identify them, we'll lock them up!

Sir!

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

The police are beating the life out of us.

If you talk to them, they'll listen. Please, tell them to let us go!

Akka!

I'm just a college student like you, Akka!

Why would I rob anyone?

Look what they've done to me.

-It hurts, Akka! -It really hurts!

Please believe us, sir.

It was not us! I swear!

Yesterday, they were at your feet, crying for mercy.

And they're the same guys who pulled off a job like this.

Hey Mammootty! Guys like this don't deserve any mercy.

I'm the one who managed to wrap this up so fast.

So, send me a little something on GPay.

Anyway, just sign here for now.

Sir, a coin necklace and a gold chain are missing.

How can I sign with items still missing?

Together, they weigh fifteen sovereigns.

Sir, people spend ten years trying to recover stolen gold.

Be grateful you got yours back so quickly. Just sign, sir.

What's up, Chetta? Happy now?

Got all your gold back?

How can I be happy, Madam?

My coin necklace and chain are still missing.

-Without them-- -I'll slap you, old man.

You think thieves just keep your gold safe and return it?

They took it to Mahabalipuram that very night and blew the lot!

Tell me, you guys had a great time, didn't you?

Look at them nodding away.

What now? Do you want the gold or not?

-Put it back in the locker, sir. -Okay, Madam.

No, Madam! Please, don't. I'll sign the papers.

Then sign and get going.

He thinks they'll just hand it over the moment he asks!

I warned you, but you wouldn't listen.

I'll take this with me then.

Hey, put that down.

Put it down. Put it down, sir.

We aren't authorised to hand this over here.

Why is that, sir?

You'll have to claim it through the court.

-What for? -Yes, sir.

That's the standard procedure.

You must file a "Return of Property" petition in court

to get your stolen items back.

Why go to court for gold that's already been found?

Sir, if we hand it over today,

and you claim tomorrow that you never got it, we'll be screwed.

It's a simple matter, sir.

Hire a solid lawyer and you'll have it in no time.

I'll help you.

Here you go.

He's a top-tier lawyer.

Tell them Kumaran sir from the station gave you the lead.

♪ Our flag across the town shall soar, While sparks and crackers loudly roar ♪

♪ Red-carpet entry for the native son, With his gang behind him, second to none ♪

♪ Red-carpet entry for the native son, With his gang behind him, second to none ♪

Please, sir!

Look at the time, it's 10:30.

Get moving, get moving. That's it.

Go! Go!

None of you ever show up on time. Get going!

-43 -Hey, Bench.

Hey! Have you ever shown up on time even once?

You think being on Baby Kannan's team gives you a free pass?

Baby Sir is right here. You want to say that to his face?

Alright, hand it over. Don't say a word to him. Go!

Be seated.

What's with the flowers and the silk saree?

Are you here for a wedding?

Have you even seen your own face?

CC 2943

Sankaran, Sakunthala...

versus Stone Brothers.

Preethi, you can proceed.

What's your prayer, Preethi?

My Lord... My clients, Mr. and Mrs. Sankaran,

leased their property to these four individuals in 2007.

Operating as G.D. Biscuit Factory,

long after their lease expired,

they have continued to occupy and run the premises.

In response, my clients filed an eviction suit.

To cover their tracks,

they've filed this bogus case claiming my clients attacked them.

Is there any evidence?

I need to examine the Investigating Officer of this case, Mr. Damodaran.

Proceed.

-You were the IO for this case, right? -Yes, Madam.

Did you personally inspect the crime scene?

Yes, Madam. It was my duty to be there.

What did you see there?

Those four men... They were writhing in pain from the beating.

I see. And what else?

The factory was a mess.

Anything else?

There were crushed biscuits scattered everywhere, Ma'am.

Oh. Those crushed biscuits…

Were they butter biscuits?

Or coconut biscuits?

What is this, Madam?

Silence.

What sort of question is that?

No, My Lord. For this case, that detail is crucial.

He himself said he visited the scene and handled the investigation.

If he had really gone there… he should have collected

all the physical evidence, including broken bottles and biscuits,

and produced it before this court along with the seizure record.

But no such evidence was ever produced,

which means he never went there.

Don't you know you have to produce a seizure record?

And you call yourself a cop?

Any cross-questions?

Baby Kannan!

No questions, My Lord.

Witness dismissed.

I need to cross-examine the complainants, Mr. Stone and his brothers, My Lord.

Proceed.

-Your names? -Stone.

-Cold. -Steve.

Austin.

We're big fans of WWE.

That's why we got our names legally changed.

What happened to your hand?

The medical report has already been submitted for that…

I was asking him.

What happened to your hand?

The doctor said I had three coracoid fractures from the beating, Madam.

Can you raise your arm?

No, Madam.

If you force yourself, how high can you raise it?

If I lift it any further, the pain will kill me, Madam.

Before this happened, what was your arm like?

It was perfectly normal, Madam.

So you could raise it properly then?

Yes, Madam.

How high could you raise it?

This high… all the way up like this, Madam.

That's enough.

Superb!

Silence.

So, this is clearly a put-up case.

That's all, My Lord.

Baby Kannan, any cross?

♪ This is our territory, if our fury takes flight, You will meet your grave tonight ♪

♪ Non-stop blows if caught in our track, We are built different, watch your back ♪

Baby Kannan, any closing arguments, or shall I issue the order?

I have submitted all my arguments in a written statement

to you and the opposing counsel, My Lord.

The key points are on page five, My Lord.

Interesting point.

But that's not enough.

Any other points?

Kindly refer to page seven, My Lord.

I repeat, page number seven.

But My Lord, there's nothing here!

Your time is up, Preethi.

Let him finish his argument.

Baby Kannan, any more points?

Oh no! Lordship!

That's all. I've already submitted everything I have.

So, based on the facts and the evidence produced,

I pray that justice be rendered to my aggrieved clients.

That's all, My Lord.

Mr. and Mrs. Sankaran,

you damaged the property of Golden Dust Biscuit Factory.

Furthermore, the company's proprietors...

Cold, Stone, Steve, and Austin…

It has been officially proven that you viciously attacked these four people.

The accused ought to be remanded.

However, given their age, I am granting bail on a personal bond of one lakh.

Henceforth, without the court's permission,

they are barred from entering the factory premises.

You have one month to appeal this verdict.

My Lord, there are no valid points in his written statement.

No evidence has been submitted.

-Then how? -Is my order wrong?

Are you going to teach me how to run this court?

I proved it right before your eyes!

Then why not challenge it in appeal?

That's what the High Court is for.

So what, My Lord? How is this accep--

One more word from you...

and I'll hold you in contempt.

Court is adjourned for a break.

Yaay!

Baby sir, let's celebrate this victory with a party!

"How high can you raise your hand?"

When he said, "This high," I was startled for a second.

Right from our college days, you've always argued brilliantly.

But the order never goes your way.

How long will you keep buying your way through?

Know what your problem is?

You argue your heart out in open court, and when everyone claps,

you start thinking you're some big-shot lawyer.

But a smart lawyer knows that more than the argument, what matters...

is knowing the judge who's writing the verdict.

How long do you plan to keep going like this?

One day, this place is bound to change.

And then we'll see who survives here.

This is my place.

My court.

Nothing is going to change.

Even if God himself shows up, he can't change a thing.

And I won't let Him!

Ah, Vasanthi Madam.

We're near the temple inside the court compound.

The hearing isn't today, but they're asking for the fee.

They must be in real need.

Sir.

What temple is that?

This God is incredibly powerful.

He draws no line between rich and poor, caste and creed.

He belongs to everyone.

Even the problems the court can't solve...

He will solve them at once.

Every territory has its guardian.

He is the guardian deity of this territory.

He is not the soft kind of God you please with a little camphor flame.

Pray from your heart, grind chillies and offer them,

and this fierce God will deliver instant justice.

The lord of the hunt, Vettai Karuppu!

♪ Karuppa ♪

Case passed on to next month 17th.

-Thank you, Your Honour. -Next!

Why are you taking up return of property cases?

Baby sir, it's 45 sovereigns.

He's not from our state. He doesn't know the ropes.

What if we charge 10K per hearing?

Return of Property, Mattancherry Sukumaran.

Lordship, the gold stolen from my client--

No one from the police station has appeared, Your Honour.

The case is posted to the second of next month.

Lordship...

My client is an elderly man, he's not keeping well.

An earlier date would really help.

Not me!

It's my daughter who's unwell.

Is the 21st of this month okay?

21st is okay, My Lord.

Next?

CC 4345,

Deva versus Simon.

-Hey, Raja. -Sir?

Two biryanis and two meatball sets. Pack them to go.

-Okay, sir. -Make sure there's a leg piece.

Pack one extra biryani to go as well.

Just give the total bill to that girl.

Okay, Madam.

Why are you eating dosa?

The biryani here is incredible.

Yeah, I can see that. I don't want any.

-Baby Sir, what are you doing here? -Hey, Meiyappan!

I thought you only ate at five-star hotels. And you're eating here?

Client!

This man's a legend in the High Court and the Supreme Court.

You're lucky he's appeared in this court.

That Biscuit Factory case of yours…

To this day, I use that as a masterclass for my juniors.

Hats off, sir!

Which master's class, sir?

Idiot… He said masterclass, not master's class.

Hey, 'Ghost'!

I've ordered some food to go.

Collect it and keep it in the car.

Yes, sir.

-Madam. -Yes?

You said everything would be over today.

Sir, we had everything ready.

We even went to the station and spoke to them yesterday.

Sir, we did speak to them, didn't we?

Until I say so, don't come anywhere near the court.

The girl isn't well, Madam.

Well, who exactly is in perfect health?

We begged them to come.

Binu?

Have you transferred the fee yet?

No.

Could you please do it now?

Okay.

I will.

Sir, at the station, the police told us

the coin necklace and chain were missing.

Now the matter is being delayed in court too.

It's starting to scare me.

I don't get you.

A coin necklace...

At the station, they said only 45 sovereigns were recovered,

out of the 60 sovereigns that were stolen.

You should've told me this first!

Huh?

Call the station.

Never trust a cop, sir.

Trust anyone but a cop.

Kumaran Anna...

-Yes, Baby sir? -Get Inspector Jana on the line.

He's not here now, sir. A new lady officer is in charge.

I don't care who it is. Get her on the line, brother!

-Madam... -Who is it?

-He's on the line, Madam. Speak. -Who is it?

-Hello! -Madam!

I'm an advocate calling from the Seven Wells Court,

regarding the father-daughter jewellery theft case.

Out of the 60 sovereigns, 15 were never accounted for. Is that right?

Whatever is in the FIR is final.

And I am under no obligation to explain anything to you.

Ma'am, the FIR itself shows 15 sovereigns less--

Who the hell are you, first of all?

Whoever you are, come here in person and talk.

Where's Gowri?

Hey! Hey! I got here first!

Hey! Shut your mouth!

Hello!

Hello!

Hello!

Thanga Meena! Thanga Meena!

Thanga Meena, the gold thief!

Sir, you need to see this to know what we're dealing with.

-Don't keep pushing us. -Okay, sir.

Hey! What's the issue? What the hell is going on here?

Madam got into an argument with a lawyer from Seven Wells court.

-Where is Madam? -She's inside, sir.

Hello! Why are all of you gathered here?

According to the rules, I'm not allowed to speak to the media.

The rules also say you shouldn't take bribes. But you do, right?

When it comes to bribes,

they say your station is ranked first in all of Tamil Nadu.

Go say that to K3 station.

They're the ones claiming they're number one.

Word is, Silverwoods is giving you a Silver Icon Award for corruption?

Who is it they don't give awards to?

Just because you're the press, you think you can ask anything?

Who told you to do all this?

-Thanga Meena! Thanga Meena!

What do you want, sir?

You recovered 60 sovereigns.

But the FIR shows only 45.

You think a thief would just hand it back like that?

That same night, they took it--

And blew it, having a grand time in Mahabalipuram.

Right, Kumaran Anna?

Correct, sir.

My team and I are the ones who trained your station how to cook these FIRs, Madam.

-Kumaran Anna. -Sir.

-The gold is in the cupboard, right? -Yes.

Go get it, Anna.

Go ahead, Anna. Madam won't say a word.

Okay, Madam.

Please, just take your people and go, sir.

Oh, I'll leave, Madam.

My client will be happy once the gold is returned.

-But my team is still outside! -So what?

You should have shown some respect over the phone.

Look! They've taken control of your entire station.

Trigger them, and they'll be protesting at Marina Beach next!

-Kumaran sir. -Madam.

Bring the money from the spa.

That too? Okay, Madam.

Please, just take everyone and leave, sir. Please.

Here you go, sir.

Okay, Madam.

I'll give you my card.

Call me. We'll stay in touch.

He's a top-tier advocate, Madam.

Tell them Kumaran sir from the station gave you the lead.

Oops, sorry, Madam. Just slipped out… force of habit.

Thanga Meena, Thanga Meena!

Gold Thief, Thanga Meena!

[sloganeering continues]

-Sir. -Yes?

The police didn't take it, sir.

Those boys already sold it off.

But the Commissioner's office kept calling her over and over.

She was frightened.

Since she couldn't recover the gold, she suggested a compromise.

This is the bribe she collected from a spa.

She begged me, "Please take this and sort this somehow."

Now, as an honest lawyer, I'm not supposed to touch this money.

But if it's for the good of my client...

I can take it, can't I, sir?

Huh? Isn't that my duty?

So, I took it, sir.

Not for myself, but for you.

I've done whatever little I could.

Thanga Meena, Thanga Meena!

Gold Thief, Thanga Meena!

Thanga Meena, Thanga Meena!

I was just telling Binu...

So many people went out of their way to come here for us.

Shouldn't we do something in return?

We really should.

But for an honest lawyer...

What has this society ever actually given back?

Nothing but a life of poverty.

What if we just hand this money out to everyone?

Hmm?

It's not even ours to begin with, right?

-It's bribe money. -Hmm.

So? Is it okay with you?

Are you okay with it, dear?

Give it to them.

-Sir. -Yes?

For a man with a heart as big as yours…

Everything is bound to turn out well.

God will protect a good man like you.

♪ La justice n'est pa la ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪ ♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ La justice n'est pa la ♪

The appraiser hasn't arrived, My Lord.

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

Case passed on to next month 15th.

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪ ♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ The world has sunk in endless night ♪

♪ A hundred vultures crowd the sky in flight ♪

♪ The blindfolded eyes, where have they fled? ♪

♪ Ears are sealed shut, the truth is left dead ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪ ♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪ ♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

Wait, the stairs won't hold the weight.

You would've seen weight limits for elevators, right?

Well, in our court, we have them for the stairs, too.

If more than ten people go up, the whole thing will collapse.

♪ Justice? Honesty? Out of the way! ♪

♪ For every need, Cash is the God that saves the day ♪

Are you waiting for it to fall on my head and kill me before you fix it?

Go, man! Just go check it!

"Isn't one hand enough, Sivagami?"

He's our court's very own Nasser from Baahubali.

It's a crumbling old building.

Touch anything and it could fall apart at any time.

And anything here could explode at any moment!

[Stop portraying us as villains in movies]

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

[Your divorce... is in our hands]

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ Slowly, the heart starts to break, And the rage within starts to wake ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ Between flickering eyes, A conspiracy hides in disguise ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ The very standard is stained, The very source of life is drained ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ They called this poverty a boon, And it came true too soon ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ The world has sunk in endless night ♪

♪ A hundred vultures crowd the sky in flight ♪

♪ The blindfolded eyes, where have they fled? ♪

♪ Ears are sealed shut, the truth is left dead ♪

♪ O you masters, you mighty lords ♪

♪ End this cheating, end your frauds ♪

♪ Enough with it, will you just leave? ♪

♪ You'll live so well… while we grieve ♪

♪ O you masters, you mighty lords ♪

♪ End this cheating, end your frauds ♪

♪ Enough with it, will you just leave? ♪

♪ You'll live so well… while we grieve ♪

♪ Slowly, the heart starts to break, And the rage within starts to wake ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ Between flickering eyes, A conspiracy hides in disguise ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ The very standard is stained, The very source of life is drained ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ They called this poverty a boon, And it came true too soon ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ Justice? Honesty? Out of the way! ♪

Case passed on to this month 12th.

♪ For every need, Cash is the God that saves the day ♪

Case passed on to this month 25th.

♪ Justice? Honesty? Out of the way! ♪

♪ For every need, Cash is the God that saves the day ♪

Case passed on to next month 10th.

♪ La justice n'est pa la ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

G-Pay!

Biryani!

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

♪ La justice n'est pa la ♪

♪ A toute a l'heure ♪

Baby sir said that we'll get our gold tomorrow.

We'll collect it from the court,

go straight to the hospital,

then it's observation, with the surgery the day after.

Do you know that Mohanlal and Dulquer Salmaan have houses in Chennai?

Shall we go and see them?

Once the surgery is over and we're discharged...

we'll go see their houses before heading back.

Check what the gold price is today.

-Just check it! -Dad!!

We're never getting our gold back!

Don't you get it?

They're scamming us!

If they actually recover the gold, they can't keep milking us for money.

All they care about is G-Pay!

Look, Dad!

Look!!!

Biryani! Biryani! Biryani! Biryani!

Ice cream, Cigarettes, Beeda.

The list is endless!

I can't stand seeing you humiliate yourself for them anymore.

Let's just go home.

I can't bear to see you like this.

I'm done! I can't deal with these people anymore!

-Let's go. -Cry!

Cry!

Cry your heart out if you have to.

But I'm not going to cry.

I just know it!

We're getting our gold tomorrow.

Then we head straight to the hospital.

And the surgery will be a success.

I'm certain of it!

That's why!

Do you know how I can be so sure?

Ask me!

-Ask me! -How?

Look me in the eye and ask me!

Ask me how, dear!

How?

"Once I've made a decision...

I don't even listen to myself!"

Get it?

Remember that?

It's from 'Pokkiri'!

Your favourite actor Vijay's movie!

Now lie down and get some sleep.

Lie down!

You don't have to come tomorrow. I'll go to court and get it myself, okay?

Return of Property, Mattancherry Sukumaran.

Lordship, all the documents have been produced today.

The officer is also present in court.

Hey! Where were you all this while? You didn't show up even once.

Sir, I was away investigating a case.

As if you're Sherlock Holmes out there solving some grand mystery!

-Have you filed the report? -I have, sir.

-Appraiser? -Greetings, sir.

How is everyone actually here today? It's a miracle.

At this rate, it might actually rain today!

Did you check it?

Yes, sir. I am submitting it now.

Sir!

The court is adjourned.

His Lordship is leaving on an emergency.

All the cases listed today will be posted to another date.

Sir, please! Give me my jewellery before you go.

Where are you going now, sir?

Everyone is actually here today, sir!

Sir, go wherever you need to, but please give me my gold first.

I've been running from pillar to post for four months, sir!

The gold is right in front of you! Just give it to me before you leave.

-Sir, I promised my daughter. -Please don't shout, sir.

I have to give it to her today.

How can you just walk away like this?

Just get my gold and give it to me!

You can't shout in court like this. You'll only provoke the judge!

Hey, tell Baby Kannan to come to my chamber!

We got it back from the thieves, but I can't get it back from them!

-I need my gold. Get it for me, sir! -Chetta, come!

Sir, how can you shout like that in court?

He let you off only because you're Baby sir's client.

Anyone else would have been thrown in a cell by now!

A judge may leave for a hundred different reasons.

It could be a dying declaration or a family emergency...

He doesn't owe you an explanation for everything!

A judge is like God.

Don't question them. Just fold your hands and pray!

Have you lost your mind?

You think you're some big shot?

Is that how you talk to a judge?

This might be the only case you have.

But I deal with a thousand like it every single day!

And you won't settle a single one of those thousand cases, sir!

You're too busy begging for G-Pay and stuffing your face with biryani!

-I'll find some other good-- -How dare you point fingers at him!

The judge called me to his chamber and gave me an earful.

Lunatic!

Let's see who helps you get your gold back now!

Sir!

Here, have this, sir.

I'm just like you, sir.

I too came here to fight a case once.

Hard to believe, isn't it?

That was thirty years ago.

When I came here, I was your daughter's age.

My entire family was killed in an accident.

Claiming that I had died with them, our local legislator...

issued a death certificate and usurped all my property.

"No, I didn't die,"

"I'm still alive,"

I came here to fight a case just to prove that, sir.

Until these people bled me dry of my last penny...

I fought that case. For seventeen years!

After that, I couldn't go on. No money... and no one to turn to.

Since then, I just do whatever odd jobs they give me.

I take whatever little money they throw my way.

I wear their old, discarded clothes...

and have grown used to staying here.

I can't go out and find work anywhere else.

Because on paper... I'm dead.

That's why they call me “Ghost.”

That's my name now, sir.

It's been so long, I've even forgotten my real name.

People think that if they come to court, punishment will be handed out.

But coming to court is a punishment in itself, sir.

Have it, sir.

You need a lot of strength to fight a case here.

Please eat.

This God is incredibly powerful, sir.

Even the problems the court cannot solve...

He will solve them at once.

Pray from your heart, grind chillies and offer them,

and this fierce God will deliver instant justice.

Let's see who helps you get your gold back now!

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

Lord Karuppa!

Baby sir, I promised to throw a party if we win the case, didn't I?

Bro, pop this!

-You'll see God Himself! -Hey, one is enough!

♪ We are four, standing tall, With no fear of the fall ♪

♪ This ring is our spider web, our snare, You'll find no escape in there ♪

♪ No matter who the referee may be, The rules will remain a mystery ♪

♪ Bring your backup, bring your crew, This fight won't end until we're through ♪

♪ We are four, standing tall ♪

♪ This ring is our spider web ♪

♪ No matter who the referee may be ♪

♪ No matter who the referee may be ♪

Baby sir, no one can beat you!

You're the King!

Hey!

Go check, man!

What's happening?

♪ This is God mode ♪

♪ This is God mode ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

Blast!

Wow!

♪ This is God mode ♪

♪ This is God mode ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

Man, what a pill!

The high isn't slowing down at all!

It's only just hitting the peak!

Which player are you?

The Great Khali?

Silent type, huh? Fine, I'm out of here.

My name is Karuppu!

Vettai Karuppu!

Oh, is that so? Then I'm Shivan...

Vignesh Shivan.

♪ Rathamaaran Mothamaaran ♪

♪ Vetrimaaran Vettai Karuppa! ♪

Oh no! Ghosts!

Oh God! Let go of me!

Wait! I didn't mean it literally, God!

Oh! God! Saamy!

Lord Vettai Karuppu Saamy!

Why have You appeared before me?

Today is the day you pay for your sins.

What did I even do wrong?

Do you really want to see?

O Lord! Forgive me, Lord.

It was just a tiny mistake!

-Tiny? -Okay, it's big! It's huge!

Just give me one more chance.

I'll fix everything by tomorrow, I swear!

What you failed to do for months, how will you do it in a day?

I only held it up all these months on purpose, Lord!

That's the only way I can keep taking fees.

That's how I can afford a watch on my left and my right, right?

Money, Lord! Money!!!

But this is a trivial matter for me.

Return of property orders can be obtained in a day.

I just need to grease a few palms.

The bench clerk is easy. A cycle for his daughter should do the trick.

Next, police report.

Throw him 500 rupees, and he'll show up right away.

Then there's the appraiser to verify the gold.

Know an appraiser?

A bottle of liquor will get you that report.

Once that's done, you head to the Judge, but the assistant blocks your way.

-"You can't see him." -Slip him 200, and you're in.

Then there's the Judge himself. Keep him happy, and...

-"I'll issue the order immediately." -The job will be done tomorrow itself.

You've got some nerve…

Telling me to my face you'll buy your way out of this.

God, what do you expect?

Nothing works in our court unless you grease the wheels.

If I don't set things up--

Hello!

You can say bribes are wrong and corruption is a plague…

We're used to it. We actually like it. It's our favourite addiction.

We have our own procedure!

Even if God himself shows up, He can't change it!

Oh no, I didn't mean that! Forgive me, God!

Oh no! I'm burning!

I will atone for that sin.

We can strike a deal! I'll do everything You like!

I'll sacrifice a goat, serve porridge, carry the Kavadi, I'll even host a festival!

I'll eat off the ground and light a flour lamp.

I'll shave my head and sing Your praises!

♪ Thunder rumbles for Lord Karuppusaamy ♪

♪ The golden vessel gleams! ♪

I'll do whatever you want. Let me go, Saamy! I'm burning!

It's a sin to punish me like this... To take my life for no reason, God!

This injustice will haunt You forever!

You are the God of Justice... how can You let justice fail?

What did you say?

You are the God of Justice... how can You let justice fail?

Our court functions exactly the way I told You!

Yet you're punishing me without even knowing how things work!

You're God, aren't You? The Almighty God of Justice!

Then come... step into our court!

If You can...

recover that girl's gold through honest means,

then punish me however You like.

I'll accept my fate then.

Think You can do it?

Do You accept the challenge?

Does the God of Justice actually have faith in justice?

If You do, then come prove it!

Please sign right here.

This is just a routine case for me.

Raja! Pack two mutton biryanis and one meatball set.

Quick, quick.

-Have you signed? -Ganesh sir, what are you doing here?

I thought you only ate at five-star hotels.

This man's a legend in the High Court and the Supreme Court.

That Limestone Canal case of yours…

I use it as a masterclass for my juniors!

Superb, sir.

Okay, pay the bill, including the take away.

They are all the same, Dad.

We can't trust a single one of them.

We don't have any other choice, dear.

We've got to trust someone.

Will you trust me?

If You have faith in justice, come!

Do You accept the challenge?

I'm coming!

I'm coming to your court!

The day I change your court's procedures...

will be the day you meet your end.

Come, Karuppu!

Many like you have stepped in here, dreaming of changing the system.

Welcome.

Nice line. You think you're Bharathiraja from Aayitha Ezhuthu?

[song from "Aayitha Ezhuthu"]

Submit the petitions.

Bring it. Give it, give it.

Give it, give it.

[song distorts comically]

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, don't try this shouting business with me!

Can't you raise your own son properly?

[indistinct arguments]

Hey, give it.

One by one...

Give them one by one, man!

Brother!

-Hey, brother. -Yes?

Are you new here?

Yes!

Stand around like this and you'll be standing here forever.

Come with your Akka.

Come with me.

[song from "Jai Bhim"]

Hey, move!

-The judge will be here now. Move! -Sir! Sir! Sir!

-Please, sir. -What?

-Give it. -Give it.

-Go! -Sir!

-What? Another petition? -Please, sir. Just accept this one.

Go away. It's too late. Come back tomorrow.

He's new to the court, sir. We should be helping him out.

Ask him to come tomorrow.

He's my brother, sir.

Yes!

Done!

[song from "Jai Bhim"]

Be seated.

Return of property. Mattancherry Sukumaran.

By the way, who are you?

I've never seen you in this court before!

My name is Saravanan.

From the Madurai Bench.

-My client Mattancherry-- -Your Honourship, My Lord.

I am their lawyer.

I have the signed petition right here!

My Lord, Your Honour.

Look at this, My Lord. I have the signed petition.

-I am their lawyer. -What's going on here?

Three of you are appearing for the same case?

Not three!

There are four of us in total, Your Honor.

Selvi, you too?

Yes, Your Honour. Look, I have the signed petition right here.

I am the rightful lawyer.

How can you just believe any random person off the street, Your Honour?

[song distorts comically]

Hey, whose phone is that?

Playing random songs! Get out!

So, what exactly is your dispute?

I'm the one representing them.

-I know them personally. -You know them?

They are my relatives, My Lord.

Madam, Madam, Madam! Don't just make things up as you go!

Your Honour, I am their lawyer.

The signed petition is with me.

Do you just accept petitions from anyone? Don't you check them?

-Sorry, sir. -What do you mean, "sorry"?

Only one of these four petitions better show up on my desk tomorrow.

Otherwise, I won't hear this case at all. Am I clear?

Court is adjourned for a break.

Haven't we been your lawyers all this time?

How is it fair to suddenly bring in someone else, Madam?

You haven't appeared for even a single hearing so far.

You haven't produced any of the evidence I gave you in court.

Give me my case file.

-I will proceed with him for this case. -Madam!

Is this some ordinary case?

It's a sexual assault case.

And that too, against a former minister.

Do you have any idea who you're up against?

Baby Kannan!

You've got only two options.

Either stick with us, or withdraw the case entirely.

Are you threatening her?

I've seen this circus before.

Are you taking her money just to do Baby Kannan's dirty work?

Are you new to the court, sir?

Yes.

Those three are on the same team.

They pull this stunt whenever someone new turns up.

One single complaint...

and you'll be barred from practising law for life.

We aren't practising advocates.

Can't you lot do anything properly?

Look, there's blood all over Madam's face.

They can't even do a simple job neatly. Sorry, Madam.

Why are you shivering, sir?

With your car in that state, how will you get home?

Should I have my boys drop you off?

Hey!

Sir, the case file?

-No. -What did you say?

A "double game"? There's only one game being played here!

He wasn't taking your money to work for me on the side.

He only came to fight your case because I sent him!

And it took you this long to figure that out.

It's nearly impossible to fight a case in this court.

Look... the man himself is right here.

Just say the word, and I'll get you a massive settlement.

Withdraw the case.

You think chasing away one lawyer...

means there's no one else left here?

There are a thousand other lawyers here.

Give me the case file.

Those thousand lawyers you mentioned are all here.

If even one of them has the guts to touch this file...

let him fight the case.

Once a file is wrapped in that bandana, no one will ever take it up.

What happened, Moorthy sir? Not picking it up this time?

No, Baby sir.

The file is wrapped in the bandana.

They won't even dare to touch it.

Your case will never see the inside of a courtroom.

Half those people aren't even real lawyers.

They're Baby Kannan's kangaroo court team.

This is exactly how they operate.

Do you know how many people have been affected like this?

Go to those three, give them ₹500 or ₹1000,

they'll withdraw their petitions.

They aren't nearly as dangerous as these people.

Where can I find them now?

They'll be in the lawyers' chamber.

Hmmm. Here he comes.

Madam! Looks like we've got a big fish on the hook today!

Yeah!

Welcome, sir!

Madam, didn't I tell you he'd come looking for us?

Please, withdraw your petitions.

-Withdraw? -Sir!

You've landed yourself a massive case.

45 sovereigns!

You'll be taking a huge percentage as your fee anyway.

Why not give us a little share?

I don't take money.

And I won't be giving you any, either!

Even gifts are fine by us, sir.

-What do you say, Madam? -Of course.

If you withdraw those petitions quickly...

it'll be better for everyone involved.

Sir, are you threatening us?

Look at this... He walks into our court and tries to threaten us!

What a joke!

What, sir?

We are rowdies first.

All this came after that.

Know your place before you speak.

Madam, make your move.

Nothing is moving!

Very well.

-Binu. -Huh?

Go wait with your father at the temple. I'll meet you there.

My name is Saravanan.

But people know me by another name as well.

Done.

I won't tell anyone.

I know!

Hello! Hello!

Hey, Baby Kannan!

You're going too far!

Should I just finish you off?

What did You do in there?

-Just "God things," bro! -Bro! Bro!

What was our agreement?

We agreed You'd get them justice the honest way, right?

And that means...

It's not just about avoiding bribes...

You can't use your powers, or reveal Your true identity!

I didn't tell a soul!

Promise me You won't use Your powers again.

Get lost!

Hey! You're a God! You used your powers!

What's an ordinary man supposed to do?

Promise me.

What?

God?

Isn't that the whole challenge?

Are You scared?

No more using Your powers!

Here, if anyone wants to win a case,

they grind chillies and smear them on that deity's head.

Didn't you do it?

They've already ground enough chillies on my head, right?

Should I really go and do the same to Him?

I have a feeling He also came here to fight a case...

and just ended up as a statue.

[devotional song plays]

Hi!!

I'll come there.

What do you want?

So, God appears before me...

and asks me what boon I want?

-Yes! -Fine… then here's what I want!

Ready!

This old court should be transformed into a brand-new, posh, modern complex.

With AC, computers, escalators, and every modern facility imaginable!

It should be as high-tech as a Google or Apple office.

All 27,000 cases that are dragging on now

should be wrapped up completely… as if they never even existed!

As for those lawyers who live off lies...

From now on, they should stammer the moment they try to lie in court...

and fail miserably!! [Preethi's voice echoes]

Chetta, the train has arrived!

-Cute! -Hey, why are You leaving without a word?

Hello!

Hi!

Why are you with them?

I've got some work to do where they're staying.

He knows our court inside out.

He's been there for thirty years now.

If you need any more help, you can always ask me too.

What, sir? New to the court, huh?

Heard you caused quite a stir in there today.

-Do you get angry easily, sir? -Terrifyingly so.

Jump off while the train's still moving. I'm saying this for your own good.

What, Preethi Madam?

You're hyping him up way too much!

Just wait and see, Baldy!

Why are you sitting there all stiff and tough?

-Gym body, huh? -Sir, sir!

-Why create a scene here, sir… -Hey!

Pick up those peanuts.

Pick them up!

What, sir? Counting to ten in your head to stay calm?

Hey, I'm talking to you.

And you're fidgeting with a pen?

Peak...

mayhem...

loading!

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ The death strike, The sudden spike ♪

♪ The one who dared to glare at me, Never opened his eyes again, for eternity ♪

Wreck them, Saamy!

♪ Wham, boom, kaboom! The blows fall, Was my beating not enough for you all? ♪

♪ None I've struck have survived the brawl ♪

♪ To harm a Lion, you'd dare to scheme? No winner has lived to fulfil that dream ♪

Hey, what's with this guy?

He's just frozen like a statue.

And people were actually scared of him?

Hey Baldy! Aren't you dead yet?

Wait, so there's no fight?

Baby Sir!

He's not worth our energy.

Total waste of time!

Sir, don't keep him here just because he likes the room.

Finish the case and send him home, sir. Poor man.

Binu, aren't you coming to eat?

No, I don't feel like it. I'm not hungry.

Should I order from somewhere else?

There's a place right near the court.

The biryani there is superb!

-What? -I know that place!

I've been there so many times.

In the last four months, I've spent two lakhs on biryani from there.

And every single one was eaten by your lawyers!

But we never had a single bite.

Do you know what I really wish for?

Once all this is finally over,

just once...

with my dad,

I just want to sit there and eat a biryani in peace.

You guys eat there all the time.

I want to see what all the hype is about.

See, once all these problems are behind us,

once you get the gold back, and you're healthy again,

you're going to that shop to have that biryani.

And I'll be there to watch you.

I have no hope of ever getting the gold back from this court.

When the gold was lost, didn't you feel hopeless?

It was the police who found it, right?

The same way, you'll get it back through the court too.

Yeah, right! The police didn't do squat!

I'm sorry… I apologise for him hitting you.

My daughter's life depends on that gold!

Without it... she can't have her surgery.

I know none of you took it.

But if by any chance you do have it...

Please!

Please, give it back.

Give it back… for my daughter's sake.

We did it, sir! The gold is at my aunt's place.

Please take it and give it to him right away.

He said it's for a surgery!

Hey! You've already said that. Why do you keep going on about it?

Go sit back down!

I'm sure of it!

Those boys must have returned the gold themselves.

The compassion those boys had…

Not the police… not the court…

Not even the people here have it.

What kind of a place is this?

Disgusting!

What's your prayer?

My client's gold ornaments were stolen on the 2nd of February.

The police recovered them on the 6th and produced it before this court.

Today marks four months since it was produced.

Yet, to this day... that gold...

My client has been unable to get it back from this court.

The police missed four hearings and the appraiser didn't turn up for one.

Two hearings were lost to strikes, followed by a month-long court vacation.

And finally... for the next hearing,

… didn't turn up.

Everyone is present today.

At least today, my client…

should get his gold back. That's my prayer.

This is no prayer. This is an accusation against me and this court!

This is neither an accusation nor an allegation!

-Just facts! -Hey!

Can't you get any of this fixed?

-I'm checking, sir! -Enough of this yapping!

Go and see what's wrong!

They are checking, sir!

What did you say? Fact?

Do you know what the fact is?

The fact is, you clearly don't know this court's procedure!

Does this gold actually belong to them?

Is it original? Have they produced the bill?

Or is this gold linked to any other criminal case?

Have they got the customs clearance certificate?

Where are all these records?

Without all this, can it be returned just because you ask?

Didn't they teach you any of this back in Madurai court?

Fine, let's put that aside. That is just procedure.

But this court also has its own etiquette.

If you knew that, you'd have advised your client before bringing her here.

Is this any way to dress for a court?

Hey, girl! Where's the arm? The arm!

The sleeve! Where is the sleeve?

A court has its own decorum!

Coming here in such skimpy clothes, wearing these flashy colours...

I will not entertain these things in my court.

Everyone says this court is full of problems.

-But you don't see any of that. -Dear!

All you can see is my dress, isn't it?

Then the problem isn't my clothes... it's your perspective.

Dear...

For appearing before this court in improper attire,

for contempt of court, and for setting an improper example,

she is hereby sentenced to one full day of imprisonment.

This shouldn't have happened!

It's because of me that you--

I only asked a fair question, didn't I?

They behave like this only because no one ever questions them!

Binu!

Binu!!

My child! Binu!

My child!

Binu!

Move aside!

Binu! My dear!

Move aside!

Binu!

There is severe internal bleeding.

The liver is almost 90% damaged.

She could slip into a coma at any moment.

We must proceed with the transplant immediately.

I don't care how... just send me some money, somehow!

She is in a critical state.

I know you helped before, but who else can I turn to but you?

I need that money right now.

You're gambling with my child's life! Remember that!

Hey! Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

I've paid whatever I had to get the procedure started.

But for the surgery to happen, we absolutely need that gold.

During an emergency like this,

we can go to the Magistrate's house at any hour to get an order.

Shall we try that?

Look at those politicians.

They rush here in the middle of the night to get orders...

just to convene a general body or shut down some committee.

As if those are actual emergencies!

Madam! Madam! Where do you think you're going?

It's about a case His Honour is already hearing.

It's urgent. The girl is in the ICU.

So, we just need to see him, get the order, and leave.

Madam, you know this, right?

-You can't see him at this hour. -Will he see only them?

Sir, that's different... this is different.

Please... we only need two minutes.

We'll see him and leave immediately.

Madam, please understand.

This will cause trouble for me. Please leave now.

-Hey Satti, what is the commotion? -Sir?

My Lord!

It's regarding that Return of Property case, My Lord.

The girl is in the ICU. Her condition is critical.

The surgery can only happen if we get the gold.

We've even brought the Customs report that you asked for.

Kindly pass the order.

Hey, do you just let anyone walk in like this?

Whatever it is, tell them to come to court in the morning.

Please! Please, My Lord! Please help--

Two minutes.

If you aren't gone by then,

I'll have you arrested for trespassing.

Don't vent your grudge against me on that innocent girl.

-Two minutes! -My Lord! My Lord! Please!

Madam! Please leave!

He'll literally set a two-minute timer and come back to check.

Please go, Madam.

I hope you won't take this the wrong way...

Why are you begging these people for help?

You have the power to do whatever you want, don't you?

Sir, all the reports have been submitted.

As instructed, I have produced the DA report

confirming that this gold has no link to Customs.

I request the court to return the gold to my client immediately.

That's all!

"That's all?"

What do you mean, "That's all?"

What do you mean, "That's all?" Who do you think you're talking to?

Some Madasamy or Kuppusamy walking on the street?

I've been watching you since you walked in here.

Not once have you addressed this court with proper respect!

And you just say "That's all?"

There are specific terms used to address a judge with respect.

My Lord! Lordship! Your Honour!

You haven't used even one of them!

So you've come here with a plan to insult this court, haven't you?

Sir! Sir!

-It's not like that, sir. -Did I ask you?

Speak only when you're spoken to. Do you understand?

For insulting the court,

you will first apologise. Then you may take your client's gold and leave.

You must address this court with respect and apologise.

What? Should I pass on the case?

Huh?

Don't waste the court's time!

Hey! Call the next case!

I am sorry...

My Lord!

Get everything ready for the surgery. I'll be there soon.

I am on my way to the hospital.

What?

What?

Okay!

Oh!

Oh!

♪ Why did she go away? ♪

♪ Where did she depart without a word to say? ♪

♪ Why did she fade into the shadows away? ♪

What's up, Chetta?

Looks like you won the case, huh?

See if you can do something for us too...

You'll do the needful, right?

Shall I do the "needful" to you?

I won.

I won the case.

Here!

Take your fee!

Go!

I won!

♪ Oh, my little princess ♪

♪ I failed you… I confess ♪

♪ I gave you hope, then let it stray ♪

I won the case!

But my daughter is gone!

♪ Oh, my little princess ♪

♪ I failed you… I confess ♪

♪ I gave you hope, then let it stray ♪

♪ My princess, why did you go away? ♪

My daughter is gone, you bloody scavenger!

My daughter is gone!

She is dead!

My daughter Binu is dead!

What is it, sir?

Are you here looking for a lawyer?

Run! Save yourself and get out of here!

Advocate... do you want some biryani?

Do you want a smoke?

Don't you need to eat? Here's your fee! Take it!

-Take it! -Sir!

Sir!

Lawyer sir!

Why did you get this gold back for me, sir?

My child is dead, sir!

My daughter is dead!

She's gone, sir...

What do I even need this for now?

You keep it, sir.

Just keep it for yourself.

I don't know how to use Google Pay, sir.

I don't even know how to use Google Pay...

♪ I failed you… I confess ♪

♪ I gave you hope, then let it stray ♪

♪ My princess, why did you go away? ♪

♪ Karuppu is my favourite colour ♪

You worked so hard to get his gold back...

and he walks away after grabbing Your collar!

That's why You shouldn't do good for people like this!

Still... it's a pity, isn't it?

His only daughter... such a young girl.

I would've made them run in circles, sure...

but I wouldn't have let her die.

Why are You glaring at me?

You came to His Lordship's house last night, right?

If You had done the needful,

he'd have passed the order without holding a grudge.

Good Heavens! I was actually shaking with fear...

thinking I was going up against God Himself.

But my court didn't let me down, did it?

It's exactly what I said that day.

This court has its own procedure.

Even if God Himself shows up, nothing changes.

My dear brother, the challenge is over.

Shut the shrine and clear out.

This death...

it isn't on me.

It's on You.

Remember when You said "God things"?

Well, this... is "Just court things!"

Bro!

Please… just leave me alone.

I didn't know you were part of Baby Kannan's team when I came to you.

I've already given you all the money you asked for.

I have nothing left to give.

Please, just give me my evidence...

and my case files.

I'll find another lawyer.

Please.

I'll give you one last chance.

You heard this once. I'll say it again.

Three-quarters of the people here are lawyers.

If even one of them dares to touch that file, I'll drop your case.

Otherwise, you'll just have to withdraw it.

-Sir, please take up my case, sir. -Don't drag me into trouble. Go, dear.

Sir, please help me. Please, sir.

Sister...

Please, at least you can help me.

Sister!

Did you lose as a God?

No... you lost as a human.

And humans losing here is nothing new.

Every single day, thousands of people lose in this court.

Then I shall be the last human to lose here.

From this day forward, no one seeking justice in this court shall ever lose.

I won't let them lose. Not on my watch.

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ With steely defiance ♪

♪ He counts every bone, no mercy, no compliance ♪

♪ Behold the God of Death before you ♪

♪ Look, Death himself stands in your view ♪

♪ At a single stare ♪

♪ You shatter and scatter silently in the air ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in its cause ♪

♪ Don't you dare stick your head in the lion's jaws ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ Even the Devil bowed and fled, His arrogance torn and ripped to shreds ♪

♪ For He is the Ancient Ancestor, The eternal, watchful protector ♪

♪ When this wild guardian strikes a blow, It's your last goodbye, end of the show ♪

♪ Bullets splinter and spray, The Hunter's roar leads the way ♪

♪ Hear Him and you'll scream and sway, See Him, death joins the fray ♪

♪ Petty and small, That's all you are, hey! ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ With steely defiance ♪

♪ He counts every bone, no mercy, no compliance ♪

♪ Behold the God of Death before you ♪

♪ Look, Death himself stands in your view ♪

♪ At a single stare ♪

♪ You shatter and scatter silently in the air ♪

♪ Even the Devil bowed and fled, His arrogance torn and ripped to shreds ♪

♪ For He is the Ancient Ancestor, The eternal, watchful protector ♪

♪ When this wild guardian strikes a blow, It's your last goodbye, end of the show ♪

♪ Bullets splinter and spray, The Hunter's roar leads the way ♪

♪ Hear Him and you'll scream and sway, See Him, death joins the fray ♪

♪ Petty and small, That's all you are, hey! ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ Lord Karuppan arrives, don't block his path ♪

Our archaic court must transform into a high-tech hub like a Google or Apple office.

As for lawyers who lie for a living... their mouths should be twisted and broken.

Every pending case must be settled, erased as if they never even existed.

I asked You for so many boons…

but You didn't grant a single one.

And now You hand me this bandana-wrapped case file.

No one was willing to touch my case all this time.

Then suddenly, a stranger comes forward to help me.

And now you're saying you'll appear for me.

I don't understand what's going on.

Just God things!

Alright, tell me about your case.

When V.M. Pandian was the Law Minister,

I served as his personal secretary.

Many times, in his presence…

I've felt deeply uncomfortable.

I kept telling myself I was just overthinking it...

suspecting a man my father's age for no reason.

But one day…

when we went to Delhi for work…

I didn't know what to do.

I finally gathered the courage to go to the police station.

Not only did they refuse to take my complaint...

they threatened me and forced me to return to work for him.

It was only after his party lost the election...

that I could finally see a lawyer and file the case.

Just my luck. I ended up with a lawyer from their own team.

They tried every trick in the book...

to force me to withdraw the case.

Since these people are dangerous, no one is willing to take my case.

You're saying you will… are you sure you're okay with it?

If I can get justice for even one person like you,

it will give so many other women the courage to come forward.

Trust me.

Have faith. Let's fight this.

CC 2810 V.M. Pandian

[crowd cheering for their leader]

Long live our leader!

Silence.

Stay quiet. Otherwise, I'll send you out.

What's your prayer, Preethi?

My Lord, while Mr. V.M. Pandian was serving as Law Minister,

he behaved inappropriately with my client, Kanmani,

and threatened her with dire consequences if she spoke out.

Under BNS Section 75 for the offence of sexual harassment...

and BNS Section 308, Sub-section (2) for blackmailing my client,

I request that the accused, Mr. V.M. Pandian, be formally charged.

That's all, My Lord!

Baby Kannan, any questions?

My Lord...

Several questions arise in this case.

And once those questions are answered,

it will be clear that this case is nothing but a publicity stunt.

-With your permission. -Proceed.

Thank you, My Lord!

Miss Kanmani.

When do you claim this incident took place?

November 15, 2018.

And when did you file the complaint?

A year ago.

Not "a year ago."

Five years after the alleged incident.

-But he threatened me... -Hello, hello!

Answer only what you're asked.

During those five years, did you have an accident?

No!

Any injuries to the back of your head?

No!

Or like in the movie Ghajini, do you suffer from any kind of memory loss?

Objection, My Lord!

Why? Let him finish asking his questions.

Overruled.

Thank you, My Lord.

So, it took you five years to realise that what happened was a crime?

Point may be noted, My Lord!

Now, as per your complaint, where did this incident take place?

At his residence in Delhi.

-On which floor? -The second floor.

My Lord, my client suffers from arthritis and has had surgeries on both knees.

So, he cannot climb stairs, and he's advised not to.

How could he have done this on the second floor of a house with no elevator?

I have already produced the supporting medical certificate, My Lord.

My Lord, I seek your permission to play an audio file.

-Proceed. -Play it.

-Sir, this is Kanmani speaking. -Tell me, dear.

I haven't been able to sleep all night.

I can't stop thinking about you.

Can we get on a video call?

Is the voice in this audio yours?

I never made such a call, sir.

Hello! Answer only the question asked. Whose voice is this?

It's my voice.

-But this call... -Point may be noted, My Lord!

We have heard enough falsehoods in this case.

Now I will tell you the truth of what really happened.

Only the truth!

Only the truth!

Only the truth!

Only the truth!

[voice distorts]

Yes, My Lord. After remaining silent for five years,

why has she suddenly come forward and filed this case, My Lord?

Because my client was a Minister in power... it was out of pure FEAR!

Did I say fear?

Did I just say fear?

Sorry, My Lord! Correct... Mis...

That wasn't a slip of the tongue… That was the TRUTH!

My Lord! Everything's okay.

Okay, okay! I'm ready now!

Ready!

After having said nothing all these years, if she's suddenly filing a case like this…

was this case filed for publicity?

NO, My Lord!

Was this case filed for publicity? NO, My Lord!

No… this case… was filed… for publicity… NOT AT ALL!

As for those lawyers who live off lies...

From now on, they should stammer the moment they try to lie in court...

and fail miserably!!

Inside the court...

the lawyer is unable to lie.

-Baby Kannan, are you okay? -No, My Lord!

-Shall we adjourn for another date? -Yes, My Lord!

I don't know what's wrong, My Lord. My tongue keeps slipping!

-This case is posted to 13th of next-- -No, no, no, My Lord!

Shall we proceed now?

Yes!

YES! YES!

One minute. Let me test my speech.

[Raps the song from "Ethir Neechal" perfectly]

Baby Kannan!

-WHAT? -Water!

Water! Water!

What... What...!

Please, have some water.

My Lord!

I need to ask a few questions to Mr. V.M. Pandian.

Proceed.

Mr. V.M. Pandian, do you suffer from arthritis?

I do.

Baby!!!

He doesn't!

I do!

-He doesn't! -I do!

-He doesn't! -I do!

NO! NO!

Hey, didn't we just submit the medical certificate?

I forged that medical certificate, My Lord! Don't you know that?

He's climbed up to your second-floor chamber to meet you so many times!

Wait... I'll prove it right now!

He's never had knee surgery.

There won't even be a scar, My Lord!

Look! Look at this! See, no scar!

If he has arthritis, he can't climb stairs at home or here in court.

He's cheating, My Lord! Oh my god! Oh boy!

Silence!

I'd like to move on to the next piece of evidence, the audio tape.

What? What about it?

Kanmani admitted it was her voice, right?

[fake voice singing a Tamil song]

So, did he really sing this song, My Lord?

With today's AI technology, anyone's voice can be replicated by anyone.

So, I had their IT department manufacture this voice on my orders!

Are you saying your own evidence is fake?

Yes, My Lord. Fake, illegal, bogus, fabricated.

As per the rules, you should have demanded

a Section 63 BSA certificate for digital evidence.

I should have given it. But you didn't ask, and I didn't give it.

Point may be...

...noted, My Lord!

Baby Kannan! You are making a mockery of this court.

-Do you realise who you're talking to? -Yes, My Lord.

Back when he was the Kumbakonam MLA, you were his personal lawyer...

and it was only through his recommendation

that you're sitting in that chair as the Chief Judge!

That's exactly who I'm talking to, My Lord.

Baby Kannan, I'll take contempt action.

Remove him from the court. Police!

You have no idea what you are about to face.

But I can't control my mouth!

Throw him out!

This is terrifying!

None of these are lies. Let go of me!

I know what you'll do to me, My Lord.

But you can't touch me... I'll finish you!

I have the call recordings! I'll send them straight to Vigilance!

I've got you by the throat, My Lord!

Hey! Is this some kind of act?

You were lying so well till now.

Give me one more chance, sir.

This has never happened before... I don't understand what's going on!

♪ This is God mode ♪

Does the Judge have any ties to VM Pandian?

When will the call recordings be made public?

♪ This is God mode ♪

Acting as if you're some Harishchandra who never tells a lie!

You backstabbed me by telling the truth!

Are you Ajith Kumar to be backstabbed like that?

Was I the only one blabbering? Just look around!

Are you accusing me of not knowing how to lie?

I simply couldn't lie.

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, When you arrive, the earth beams calmly ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Come, and soothe this heart within me ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, When you arrive, the earth smiles calmly ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Come, and scorch our doubts completely ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Our Lord Karuppu Saamy ♪

♪ Come, soothe my heart ♪

My dear brother!

Seems like your tongue slipped quite a bit in there?

I heard you even exposed the Judge?

Anyway, forget that. If you go to his house tonight and do the needful...

Wait... you'd be walking straight into your own funeral.

He's in a murderous rage!

He'll finish you off!

What was that you said?

"Even if God shows up, court procedures can't be changed?"

Well… God just showed up.

This is my territory.

My court!

From now on, nobody will make a move here without dealing with me first.

Walk away while you still can.

Baby,

Daddy's home!

♪ Shall we blast a thousand crackers fast? Shall we pile cigars in heaps so vast? ♪

♪ Goat meat, anchovies, and kingfish, Shall we stack them high for Him to relish? ♪

♪ Shall we blast a thousand crackers fast? Shall we pile cigars in heaps so vast? ♪

♪ Shall we strike the drum, raise the beat? Cleanse the whole town, street by street? ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

♪ The blow sounds first, The lion comes next ♪

♪ Shall I knock your teeth out, crack that grin, And teach you a lesson deep within? ♪

♪ No more talk in my turf, silence is key, My eyes alone will act, just wait and see ♪

♪ Shall I carve you up, nice and neat, And salt you down like dried-up meat? ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

♪ Ward off the evil eye, my dear, Lest jealous eyes draw near ♪

♪ Piece by piece, shall I cut them down, In a hundred ways through all the town? ♪

♪ Blow by blow, shall I bring them down, In divine frenzy, without a sound? ♪

♪ Those who oppose me I'll grind and erase, Wear them like sandal paste upon my face ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, When you arrive, the earth beams calmly ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Come, and soothe this heart within me ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, When you arrive, the earth smiles calmly ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Come, and scorch our doubts completely ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Our Lord Karuppu Saamy ♪

♪ Come, soothe my heart, Come, burn all doubt apart ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Our Lord Karuppu Saamy ♪

♪ Our Lord Karuppu Saamy, Our Lord Karuppu Saamy ♪

♪ Come to clash, you won't last, Your bones ground fine to powder so fast ♪

♪ Don't come near, don't get too close, You'll be crushed, that's how it goes ♪

♪ If you cross the limit and get on my nerves ♪

♪ I'll chew betel at your funeral by next week, mark my words ♪

♪ War field! Play field! ♪

♪ Come to my field, where fates are sealed! ♪

♪ One or two moves, you're crushed and reeled! ♪

♪ War zone! Kill zone! ♪

♪ Step into war, this is your zone! ♪

♪ Hit after hit, you're overthrown! ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

♪ Shall we blast a thousand crackers fast? Shall we pile cigars in heaps so vast? ♪

♪ Goat meat, anchovies, and kingfish, Shall we stack them high for Him to relish? ♪

♪ Shall we blast a thousand crackers fast? Shall we pile cigars in heaps so vast? ♪

♪ Shall we strike the drum, raise the beat? Cleanse the whole town, street by street? ♪

♪ My dear ones, my darlings, Come now, come swarming ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ Even Rahu and Ketu won't dare show a wrong cue ♪

♪ You petty lot, clear the path, don't delay, Once I set my aim, back off right away ♪

Your courtroom drama

has already reached his office and home in the form of raids.

He won't meet you, sir.

He's in a murderous rage against you.

They've dragged V.M. Pandian into the investigation as well.

They're out for blood... planning something serious.

Go off the radar for ten to fifteen days.

And don't tell anyone I told you this.

[popular Tamil song playing in the background]

Wow! You're looking very dapper, God!

Incredibly sharp!

A college student made this offering, hoping to pass his exams.

Nice!

The chocolate coffee here is really famous. You'll love it!

Just as I requested, the first mission is done.

No one in court is lying anymore.

So what's next?

Didn't you say there are tons of cases dragging on?

How many are pending?

Oh!

That's next?

There are 27,000 pending cases.

At this rate, it would take 150 years to resolve them all.

Even if you use your powers to clear the backlog,

new cases will just keep piling up.

Even as we speak,

ten new cases have probably been filed.

It's like trying to clear trash while people keep dumping more.

What are you going to do?

["Karu Karu Karuppayi" plays]

Anna, I'm leaving.

Bye, Akka!

Bye, sweetie!

Sir, the shop is closed.

Chocolate coffee!

Sir, the sign is up. We're closed for the day.

Chocolate coffee!

Look at this, Anna! He is refusing to leave.

I am leaving, Anna!

Hey!

Look at this, Anna!

Hey, let go of my hand!

Hey, my hand!

Is that a gun?

He has a gun, Anna!

Chocolate coffee!

Hey, take your hand off.

Hey, let go!

-Chocolate coffee! -Anna!

Anna! Anna!

Sister, I'm sorry.

These lenses are giving me a splitting headache!

It's fine if you don't have chocolate coffee.

At least get me some filter coffee.

Anna!

Were you begging this much just for filter coffee?

Yes!

Wait, brother. I'll get you a special "LEO" coffee.

You are very kind, sister.

-Make it extra strong, dear. -Anna, one strong LEO coffee!

What just happened? I don't get it.

That guy would've misbehaved with that girl...

and four or five of his friends would've joined in too.

Then my friend, the coffee shop owner,

would've killed them all and added another case to the list.

[theme from "Leo"] ♪ Leo ♪

♪ Badass ♪ ♪ Mr. Leo Das is a badass ♪

♪ Leo ♪

He never committed the murders.

Which means... that case won't ever be filed now, will it?

A case is filed only when a crime is committed.

From this moment on, no crime will happen in my territory.

So, no new cases will ever arise.

Oh, wow!

You're asking for an important file,

but you haven't responded to any of my messages.

Where is your house in Chennai, dear?

Sir! Stop it, sir.

We've brought biryani, sir.

Biryani?

-Yes, sir. -Why didn't you say that earlier?

-How many pieces of meat? -Three pieces.

Show me!

Sir!

Place all the children's clothes over there.

-Place all the adults' clothes here. -Okay, Anna.

Hey!

-No, Anna. Please spare me. -You!!

Spare me, Anna!

Anna!

Have some tender coconut water, Anna!

Natural water. Full of potassium.

Drink it, Anna!

♪ Ten rupees extra per bottle ♪

Brother!

You've paid ten rupees extra for the bottle.

Please take it back.

-Ten rupees? -Here's the bill.

What?

A bill?

The entire Seven Wells territory is completely sealed.

Theft, murder, mugging, pickpocketing, forgery, corruption…

Not one of these crimes is happening anymore.

Across all 17 police stations here, not a single case is being filed anywhere!

What's going on, Kumaran sir? Not a single case registered all week?

A case can only be registered if a new crime is committed.

Nothing's happening.

What is this? The FLAMES game?

I wanted to live as an Inspector. Didn't work out.

Now I'm trying to live with an Inspector.

Good idea, right?

My hand literally flinches whenever I try to take a bribe.

Do something wrong, and the punishment is instant!

Hey, what are you doing?

There have been no new cases lately, right?

So they've started digging up all the cold cases and fast-tracking them!

Lord Karuppan has taken over the court. Commit a crime, and you're dead meat!

Ganesh sir? What are you doing here eating curd rice?

Don't you usually only dine at five-star hotels?

I'll throw this right in your face! Get lost!

Hats off, sir. Nice meeting you.

Lord Karuppa!

Lord Karuppa!

I am your child too, aren't I?

I just told a lie without even realising it!

If I ever lie again...

burn my tongue.

I won't do anything wrong anymore, Karuppa!

I won't take another bribe!

I'll never misbehave with a girl again!

Oh God!

Forgive me.

This feels like magic!

Four thousand cases were wrapped up in just ten days!

Since there are no new cases coming in...

they've started clearing every single old pending case.

All the wrongdoers are absolutely terrified.

This is legendary!

All this is for my beloved fans out there!

Lord Karuppa!

Not a single case is reaching the court.

But look at how crowded the temple is.

A temple right in the middle of the court compound...

It's a bit of a nuisance, isn't it?

Brother, we're all here with the bulldozer.

The police have arrived, too. I'll call you once it's over.

Okay.

Hey, who's that?

Lying there beneath Lord Karuppu like he owns the place.

Hey, that's that lawyer from Madurai.

Give him a beating and chase him off!

-Hey! Hey! Hey! -Huh?

What on earth is this?

Suddenly, this place looks like Bangkok's Walking Street!

Hey, chase him away!

♪ He's the one who smashed your army down ♪

♪ He broke your teeth and ground you down ♪

♪ The one who winked as fire raged around ♪

Lord Karuppa!

Forgive me, Lord Karuppa!

I think Karuppu has possessed him to attack us!

He isn't possessed by Karuppu. Karuppu himself is delivering the blows!

Blast!

♪ Karuppa ♪

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ Look at the strike, No force alike ♪

♪ The one who mocked, Had every tooth knocked ♪

♪ The crushing smash, The rhythmic clash ♪

♪ The fierce attack, The bones that crack ♪

♪ The death strike, The sudden spike ♪

♪ The one who dared to glare at me, Never opened his eyes again, for eternity ♪

Huh?

Where did they disappear?

♪ He is the King of the Night ♪

♪ The God of Death who dances as you scream in fright ♪

♪ He stands as the Guardian, always there ♪

♪ He'll shatter your joints, touch him if you dare ♪

♪ He's the one who smashed your army down ♪

♪ He broke your teeth and ground you down ♪

♪ The one who winked as fire raged around ♪

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ Look at the strike, No force alike ♪

♪ The one who mocked, Had every tooth knocked ♪

♪ The crushing smash, The rhythmic clash ♪

♪ The fierce attack, The bones that crack ♪

♪ The death strike, The sudden spike ♪

♪ The one who dared to glare at me, Never opened his eyes again, for eternity ♪

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

["Rowdy Baby" plays as ringtone]

Hello, what happened? Should I head over?

I've got three tickets for "Mookuthi Amman." Coming?

-Brother, have you finished him? -I've finished off your brother instead.

I thought you were smarter than this.

If you tear down my temple, how am I to disappear?

If you flip the mirror, how's the auto going to run, Baby?

Hey!

Okay. Hands off the phone while driving. Someone might crash into you.

Hello! Hello!

Hello!

Baby sir, I heard you ratted out the Judge in open court?

That's why he has asked us to finish you off!

Can't help it. He's the judge… he gives the judgement!

He has promised to settle all the cases against us…

So we said okay.

If you cooperate without getting angry,

we'll make it quick and painless.

Finish him.

Only if we kill this guy will all our cases disappear.

Hey, don't do this!

Wait, don't!

Please, don't!

Good heavens! Our Lord! What's happened to you?

Sir, how on earth did you get hurt like this?

-Can't you be more careful? -You're like a brother to us.

If something happens to you, what will we do?

Quick, we have to get him to a hospital. Lift him up, gently!

We aren't a team of four! With you, we're a team of five!

Easy!

-Heave! -Come on, brother!

-What are you guys doing? -Don't you worry, sir. We've got you.

Come on, let's go to the hospital.

Hospital? Why are you constantly switching sides?

What's wrong with you people? I don't understand! Let me go!

Why the hell are you carrying him?

Drop him! Kill him now!

I'll finish him myself!

You're like a younger brother to me.

Brother, my foot!

-You said we're a team of five! -To hell with that!

-I'm your brother Baby Kannan! -Shut your mouth, you loser!

Hey, let me go!

Don't let him escape!

I got you that factory from the old couple, didn't I? Let me go!

And this is for that!

Hey, catch him! Catch him!

Catch!

Hack him to pieces and make sure he's never found!

Oh no!

What happened, sir?

How did you get hurt so badly?

My God! What happened?

Sir, how on earth did you get hurt like this?

Can't you be more careful?

You are like an elder brother to us, sir!

If something were to happen to you, who would we have left?

You are bleeding. Come, let's go to the hospital immediately.

What are you thinking? Come, sir.

This is my territory.

My court!

From now on, nobody will make a move here without dealing with me first.

Please, sir, let's get you to the hospital.

I'm not stopping until you're in the morgue!

-What happened to your face? -You sent them to kill me, didn't you?

And what are they doing?

Sir, you're bleeding all over the place!

I'll hack you to pieces and make sure you're never found!

Do you still think I'm making all this up?

Come, Your Lordship. Let me show you for yourself.

Countless problems have plagued this court for years.

You never showed up then… so why appear now?

Who said I never appeared?

You've only noticed me this time because I chose to stand before you.

Every single day, so much injustice unfolds right before your eyes.

It unfolds before yours, too.

And what have you done?

Mankind doesn't even bother to help one another.

Yet, you dare complain that God doesn't come to your rescue.

Sorry… I shouldn't have asked.

Hey hello! I already said sorry, didn't I?

-Why are you doing this? -It's not me.

Behind us!

Go on! Step on it!

Did you bring me all this way just to show her?

Wait for some time, My Lord!

What is this, a security escort? Get in front of her.

Hey, catch her!

Wait a minute!

Hit the brakes!

Hey, bring it on!

Why should I be afraid?

You're the ones who should be trembling.

What do you think you're doing?

You know who's with me, don't you?

Whoever it is, tell him to step up!

Hey, this isn't our territory.

So what if this is just 'temporary'? You're still here, aren't you?

-Come on! Do your worst! -She's got a big mouth.

Bring it on!

I'm telling you, this isn't my territory!

I have no powers out here!

That was a close shave!

Sir.

One minute!

What did you just say?

This is not part of my territory.

-What do you mean? -Just reverse the car!

For every territory, there will be a Guardian Deity.

Look! Can you see that arch?

That's our territory.

Go! Don't let them get away!

Sharp left! Now!

Is she an advocate or actor Ajith Kumar?

Look at the way she's driving!

We're almost back in our territory!

Look, there's the arch! Send the vehicle in!

Oh no! What do we do now?

Damn it! Run her over!

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ With steely defiance ♪

Wreck them, Saamy!

♪ Behold the God of Death before you ♪

♪ Look, Death himself stands in your view ♪

♪ At a single stare ♪

♪ You shatter and scatter silently in the air ♪

♪ Even the Devil bowed and fled, His arrogance torn and ripped to shreds ♪

♪ For He is the Ancient Ancestor, The eternal, watchful protector ♪

♪ When this wild guardian strikes a blow, It's your last goodbye, end of the show ♪

♪ Bullets splinter and spray, The Hunter's roar leads the way ♪

♪ Hear Him and you'll scream and sway, See Him, death joins the fray ♪

♪ Petty and small, That's all you are, hey! ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

♪ Don't you dare stick your head in the lion's jaws ♪

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ With fireworks raging, burning in wrath ♪

I'm leaving.

I'm applying for a transfer to another court.

You should leave too. It's for the best.

My Lord, hear me out! I have an idea.

Do you even have a brain?

Do you think I'm actor Karan from those old devotional films?

Or Nizhalgal Ravi, to fight God even after knowing who He is?

Oh no! Oh God!

God! God! Forgive me, God!

I pointed the gun by mistake! It's my own weapon!

-I have a license. I won't do it again-- -My Lord!

We're outside His territory now.

He has no power here.

Right? Now come on, let's get to another court!

Staying alive is all that matters, my dear!

If it were some Western God, we could at least plead for mercy!

But this is Lord Karuppu! Karuppanna Saamy!

He'll hack us to pieces and grind our bones to dust!

Even after seeing that God himself is here in the flesh...

you're still babbling like a complete madman!

He appeared before me six months ago.

Did I run away from the court?

Baby Kannan!

B...

Baby! That's it!

Convert!

Converted, right?

You are a convert, right?

That's why you have no fear... no devotion in your soul!

What are you blabbering, My Lord!

Just listen to me for one minute!

God has power only within his territory.

What if we move the court beyond those limits?

Bravo! Shall we move it during our lunch break then?

Psycho! Psycho! Psycho!

The roof above my chamber could cave in at any moment!

I asked to fix it six months ago. Nothing happened.

And you want to move the entire court!

Stay here and rot for all I care!

Go and beg if you must, I'm done with this!

I'm out of here!

Your Lordship!

Could you do me one small favour before you go?

Perhaps no wrong will happen in court now…

But accidents… they are inevitable.

Such is the state of our court.

It's a 150-year-old court.

It could crumble at any moment.

It could explode at any moment.

We needn't lift a finger.

It will happen of its own accord.

[Entry restricted to 10 persons at a time]

"Isn't one hand enough, Sivagami?"

Sir!

Sir! Sir!

"What, you'll fix it only if it falls on my head?"

Lordship!

Could you do me one small favour before you go?

This is my domain!

My court!

If I leave this place... where else would I go?

Every court in the land has ten men just like me!

I can't start from scratch again.

Die, My Lord! Die! Die! Die!

Make way! Make way! Make way!

Following the death of the Chief Judge at the Seven Wells Court,

lawyers have launched a large-scale protest.

We will protest until this unsafe court is shifted!

We are the guardians of justice.

Yet here we are, forced to protest for our own safety.

We can no longer function in this court.

This court must be relocated to a safe facility immediately.

Until then, our strike will continue.

The Seven Wells court protest has intensified as it enters its seventh day.

The lawyers have declared that they will continue the protest

until the government meets their demands.

Well, there was an accident in our court, and we're protesting.

Why would the whole town turn up for that?

Do you know what FOMO is?

-What? -Fear Of Missing Out.

Even if it has nothing to do with them,

everyone has an opinion on everything these days.

Since it will be new 'content' for them.

Just wait and watch.

This place you're seeing here is Ezhu Kinaru.

In English, it's called Seven Wells. In Korean, Ilgob-umul.

So guys, the whole town is buzzing about the Seven Wells court accident.

But no one is talking about the Burmese noodle shop right next to it!

Amid widespread support for the lawyers' protest on social media,

opposition parties sparked an uproar in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly,

demanding the immediate relocation of the court.

Consequently, the Seven Wells Court will be temporarily shifted

to the IT Park in Sriperumbudur.

A formal resolution to this effect has been passed

by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

♪ This is our territory, if our fury takes flight, You will meet your grave tonight ♪

♪ Non-stop blows if caught in our track, We are built different, watch your back ♪

What happened, Anna?

Thirty years ago…

this was the case document I filed.

This is the only document that still bears my name, Madam.

And now… even this is of no use to anyone.

The wind just tossed it in my face… along with the rest of the trash.

The court has been relocated.

The only place I ever belonged…

and my sole identity… are both gone.

Trash!

It's nothing but trash!

It's all over.

He relocated the court just the way he wanted.

You're the one who said everything here is ancient and needs to change.

Does it really matter who changes it?

If everything becomes new, that's a good thing, right?

Good for whom?

It's good for Baby Kannan.

He's going to seize control of the court all over again.

Because the new court lies well beyond your territory!

Super, Baby sir!

Good morning.

Our court resembles a Google or Apple office now, doesn't it?

I am Soundara Pandian, your new C.M.M.

Looking forward to work with you all.

I'm afraid there isn't time for individual introductions today.

He's on our side. Everything's under control.

We have the court's inauguration this evening, I believe?

We shall catch up then.

Proceed.

CC 2810.

V.M. Pandian

versus Kanmani.

In this case, the trial has concluded.

Any closing arguments?

Baby Kannan?

My Lord, I have set out all my important points in the written statement.

The crucial points are on page five, My Lord!

Your closing argument?

My closing arguments are also in the written statement, My Lord.

The crucial point is on page six, My Lord.

Upon consideration of the trial and the closing arguments,

this Court finds that the accused, Mr. V.M. Pandian,

has misbehaved with the complainant, Ms. Kanmani,

and the same stands proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, under Section 75 of the BNS,

the accused, V.M. Pandian,

is hereby sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment.

The complainant, Ms. Kanmani,

shall be entitled to compensation of ₹75 lakhs, to be paid by the accused.

Such is the order of this Court.

My Lord, I can provide a few additional points if required.

-On page seven-- -Wait, Baby Kannan!

The judgement is not over yet.

For attempting to bribe and influence this Court,

this Court directs the Registrar and the Vigilance authorities

to initiate appropriate action against Mr. Baby Kannan.

Furthermore, pending the completion of the inquiry,

Mr. Baby Kannan shall be suspended from legal practice,

as per our recommendation to the Bar Council.

The Court is adjourned.

Hey, have you grown so powerful that you can outbid me?

How much did you offer him?

Page number six!

How much do you think that is? Still don't get it?

More important than knowing the judge who pens the verdict,

is knowing that even above him, there sits a higher power.

Go outside and see for yourself.

You'll understand.

♪ Don't you dare set foot into my cave, One wrong step, you'll find your grave ♪

♪ If I take my spear and flay your skin, You'll need a hot press to soothe within ♪

♪ You'll need a hot press ♪

♪ You'll need a hot press ♪

♪ You'll need a hot press ♪

Hey!!

If you think moving the court lets you play your old games again…

He will be the end of you.

You'll choke on your own blood and perish.

Every territory has its own guardian deity.

And this territory… is His domain!

Karuppan, the Hunter, punishes only when you do wrong…

But this one… is far more ruthless than him.

Even a single thought of malice…

And your entire lineage will be wiped out from its very roots!

In that territory, it was him. In this territory, it is this One!

This is Karuppan, the Guardian of this land.

Don't even think of committing a sin.

They say, if a thumb is slit and the forehead is marked with blood…

The guilty will spit blood and perish.

-Do they actually spit blood and die? -Yes.

Oh God!

O Guardian Karuppa!

♪ He's a tiger that roars like sudden thunder ♪

♪ He's the one who'll tear your pride asunder ♪

♪ No more talk in my turf, silence is key, My eyes alone will act, just wait and see ♪

♪ The drums resound far and wide ♪

♪ Like thunderclaps that crash and collide ♪

We have no power beyond the border. What do we do now?

Power has its boundaries…

But fear travels everywhere.

♪ Persist and you'll be ground to bits, Your bravado fades, you lose your wits ♪

♪ With steely defiance ♪

[Guardian Karuppu is watching]

♪ With steely defiance ♪

♪ All your pride will hit the floor ♪

♪ All your pride will hit the floor ♪

♪ All your pride will hit the floor ♪

We can no longer make a living off lies here.

Leave us out of this.

My daughter can live without her chain…

But I cannot live without my head, sir.

What now? Are you going to shift the court again?

Enough, Baby. It's all over.

Baby!

My brother!

What happened, brother? I hear your legal career is over?

That motor-mouth of yours… it was your only asset, wasn't it?

What will you do now?

How about being an RJ on the radio?

Or do you want to try your hand at cricket commentary?

But for that, you'd actually need to know cricket!

I know there's no God in this land... and no power for him to wield here.

What if the people here were to find that out?

How long can you run things using nothing but fear?

You're just a little kid, a total amateur!

If you've thought of it, do you think I haven't already?

You're right. This isn't my territory.

But the nature of this place…

The sheer power it holds…

What they're capable of here…

I only need to show them a glimpse…

They'll handle the rest themselves.

After that, I don't have to scare them anymore.

Even if your own father were to intervene, he couldn't change a thing.

Because honesty is an addiction too.

Once you get a taste for it, you will start to crave it.

After that… there's no going back.

Hey, bro… This is superb, man.

You've pulled this off brilliantly.

I was about to step in and change everything myself.

But you've done an awesome job!

So the credit for this doesn't go to me…

It's all yours.

I'm giving you one last chance. Change your ways.

Or I'll sound the conch for your final rites right here!

My greetings to everyone gathered here for the inauguration of our new court.

Even a doctor who saves lives is only said to be "like" God.

But when people step into the court,

they bow before us and say "My Lord," revering us as the Divine itself.

Yet, those who put their faith in us find no swift justice.

They only find harassment.

But today, this institution has transformed

into the very ideal of what a court ought to be.

Whether it is through the fear of God… or the weight of our own conscience…

we must not let this change fade. It is our duty to protect it.

Hey, Baby! What now… here to stir up trouble again?

Get out of here!

You think flashing a gun will scare us?

We've seen all sorts of guns.

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Bolt the gate! Don't let a single soul out!

Lock it down! Now!

Baby Kannan, stop committing one sin after another

and attracting fresh cases.

Silence!

Don't open your mouth.

I am the judge here.

Hey, Thaniga?

You would rob the bangles off a corpse…

and now you've suddenly reformed?

But that mouth of yours… can it ever stop lying?

Selvi Akka!

A sudden prick of conscience and you've changed?

Tell me!

Can you drive your vehicle even for a day without that "Advocate" sticker?

Huh?

Because of Go... God, sir.

Yes!

God!

Point may be noted.

So... you haven't reformed.

None of you have reformed.

It is nothing but fear…

Fear that you'll spit blood and perish the moment you sin.

But look at me, I'm committing one sin after another right now!

And yet, no God has shown up.

-I haven't died spitting blood yet. -Baby!

-Let it go, Baby! -What?

Don't do this, Baby.

If the police arrive, this will turn into a criminal case.

CC 2223!

For all these petty sins… won't God show up? Only the police will?

Then should I keep committing more, until God finally appears? Shall I?

Hey!

Don't move!

Oh no! My wedding necklace!

Oh no! My chain!

Violence, assault, harassment… Violation of the Arms Act.

I've done it all now.

The next step… murder.

Where is your God now?

[theme from "Singam"] ♪ Everybody, listen, listen, listen ♪

♪ Just watch the way He's gonna swing… alright ♪

Hey!

Who is this making such a thunderous entrance?

So you're a cop...

Does that make you some kind of hotshot?

♪ He's Dorai Singam ♪

♪ Just his walk shakes the ground, And makes the earth itself bow down ♪

♪ Lord Karuppan arrives, don't block his path ♪

♪ Singam, Singam, He's Dorai Singam ♪

♪ All five elements in him reside, Bound together deep inside ♪

Brother, B.K.!

A gun ends up in your hand, and you'll aim it at just anyone?

Oh my!

Singam!

Re-entry, huh?

But this isn't your territory… it's mine!

This is my court!

Attack!

I'd been away for just a while…

♪ This is God mode ♪

...and you dared to forget who I am?

♪ This is God mode ♪

♪ This is God Mode ♪

♪ The sound will forever explode ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

♪ The shores blaze bright, masses unite, Scream my name in roaring might ♪

Every territory has its own Lord Karuppu.

And he's the Lord Karuppu of this territory!

The One who has arrived… is no mere policeman.

The Guardian!

Guardian Karuppu! Lord Karuppa!!!

So many Gods… just to bring down one Baby Kannan in a single court?

There are thousands of courts out there.

And thousands of Baby Kannans.

How many Gods will descend for all of them?

You cannot change anything here by going against us.

Try and change it… if you dare!

So, you are beyond redemption.

♪ One who stands tall and mighty, upon the eighteenth step, O Karuppa ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

Lord Karuppa!

♪ Ascending the fourth step, He'll sever your life-veins away ♪

♪ Ascending the sixth step, He throws your frame astray ♪

♪ Ascending the eighth step, He burns the deceiver to ash ♪

♪ Ascending the tenth step, all sins are washed in a flash ♪

♪ Lightning on lightning, demons fall ♪

♪ Ascending the eighteenth step, He guards us all ♪

Lord Karuppa!

♪ He stands, the world and flesh both scream in fear ♪

♪ With blazing eyes, in raging wrath He's here ♪

♪ He stands to rip the gut and tear it clear ♪

♪ He stands to drink the blood and draw it near ♪

♪ Let every mighty man stay far from here ♪

♪ None have escaped Karuppan's burning stare ♪

♪ His punishment alone is truth severe ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ To slice and slice, to sever heads ♪

♪ To skin and skin, to strip to shreds ♪

♪ To crush and crush, watch terror spread ♪

♪ He comes with a stare that brings pure dread ♪

♪ The Guardian, the Furious One ♪

♪ The Hunter with his wild tongue sprung ♪

♪ He comes dancing, searching, Running, hunting, ever seeking ♪

♪ If you place your trust in ancestor Karuppan's name ♪

♪ Karuppan will appear before you all the same ♪

♪ If you cry you have no one, all alone ♪

♪ Karuppan will stand beside you as your own ♪

♪ As the sacred silk crowns His head ♪

♪ With sandal and power together spread ♪

♪ His matted locks dance soaked in red ♪

♪ With rolling eyes that burn with dread ♪

♪ O Lord Karuppan ♪

♪ To hunt for souls with sacrifice and drums ♪

♪ The God descends as the thunder drums ♪

♪ To burn the wicked and walk through flames ♪

♪ The Lord descends to end their games ♪

♪ To crush their games and claim it all ♪

♪ To cast his final judgement, Karuppan burns them all ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

People come to courts seeking justice, venerating you as living Gods.

Do not cast them out to languish at temple gates.

For if you leave them waiting there…

If you leave them waiting there…

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

♪ Lord Karuppa, manifest thy power ♪

♪ Bestow Thy presence upon us ♪

I have taken up this case suo motu.

Because this is a case that concerns all of us.

Did you see him… our "Ghost"?

A haircut and a shave… and he's a brand-new person.

The maximum punishment prescribed for a brutal murder…

is double imprisonment. 28 years.

Yet, a man who came before this Court to prove he was alive…

was punished for 30 years, as though this Court itself were a prison.

Had we seen this man, who was right before our eyes…

as a human being rather than a ghost…

he would have received justice long ago.

Throughout the years you spent within these walls,

the failure was never yours.

It is we, the judicial community… who have failed you.

Today, this Court seeks this opportunity to rectify that failure.

From this moment forth, you are no longer a 'ghost.'

His name is Shanmugam.

We are sorry, Mr. Shanmugam.

Congratulations, Shanmugam!

Shanmugam, congratulations!

Shanmugam, congratulations!

Congratulations, Shanmugam!

Yes!

Super!

This…

is our court.

Look into his eyes.

The relief that justice has finally been served.

That slight glimmer of pride at having triumphed.

A newfound hope for the future.

The only place that can grant all these emotions equally,

even to those without wealth, status, or education…

is this Court.

What is this place? What power does it truly hold?

When the world finally grasps what this place is capable of…

then, you may find those who have no faith in God here.

But you will not find a single soul… who lacks faith in the Court.

Just a minute.

Do you know what I really wish for?

Just once,

with my dad,

I just want to sit there and eat a biryani in peace.

The shortage of judges, millions of pending cases, and the need for modernisation...

To address these critical demands of the judiciary,

the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convenes today.

You say God appeared in some court and everything changed!

But will He visit every court? The work is up to us!

Judges and lawyers have made a request seeking a solution to all these issues.

As the opposition,

we demand that the government fulfil their request immediately.

We demand it! We demand it!

Silence! Silence!

Please stop!

All the questions you've raised

will be answered by the Honourable Law Minister on behalf of the government.

Forgive me!

You shall have your answer from

the pulse that leads the party's march,

the poor man's torch,

Patek Philippe watch,

priceless Scotch,

the permanent Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,

Dr. Usilampatti Karuppaiah Gandhi!

Honourable Speaker!

Wondering how I'd save Tamil Nadu all by myself,

I've had many sleepless nights.

But seeing the opposition's concern for the people...

I'm inspired to save Tamil Nadu!

From 1958 till date,

the Law Commission has been formed 8 times!

But no government, state or central,

has met the judiciary's demands.

It remains "under consideration."

Why? Because...

From selling gutkha to kidney theft, protest shootings and lock-up murders,

out of 234 people in this room,

170 are facing criminal charges.

If we give the courts what they want, we won't be sitting in here.

We'll be behind bars!

We must drown the courts in mountains of case files.

Keep them gasping for air, buried under endless problems.

That's how we keep them from messing with us.

What's more important, the public good or us remaining in power?

So, about fulfilling the judiciary's demands,

shall we put the matter to vote, Honourable Speaker?

Members may express their views by voting.

The vote is 233 to 1.

Not bad!

Even the opposition has joined us for a good cause!

But it seems we have just one saint among us.

Who's that saint?

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ The death strike, The sudden spike ♪

♪ The one who dared to glare at me, Never opened his eyes again, for eternity ♪

I am no saint. I am vile!

Vile beyond measure!

If something benefits the public,

you refuse to do it, huh?

Shall I wreck you until you fall in line?

♪ He is the King of the Night ♪

♪ The God of Death who dances as you scream in fright ♪

♪ He stands as the Guardian, always there ♪

♪ He'll shatter your joints, touch him if you dare ♪

♪ He's the one who smashed your army down ♪

♪ He broke your teeth and ground you down ♪

♪ The one who winked as fire raged around ♪

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ Look at the strike, No force alike ♪

♪ The one who mocked, Had every tooth knocked ♪

♪ The crushing smash, The rhythmic clash ♪

♪ The fierce attack, The bones that crack ♪

♪ The death strike, The sudden spike ♪

♪ The one who dared to glare at me, Never opened his eyes again, for eternity ♪

♪ The beat of the drum, The strike leaves you numb ♪

♪ The midnight raid, A festival crusade ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Ascending the fourth step, He'll sever your life-veins away ♪

♪ Ascending the sixth step, He throws your frame astray ♪

♪ Ascending the eighth step, He burns the deceiver to ash ♪

♪ Ascending the tenth step, all sins are washed in a flash ♪

♪ Lightning on lightning, demons fall ♪

♪ Ascending the eighteenth step, He guards us all ♪

Lord Karuppa!

♪ He stands, the world and flesh both scream in fear ♪

♪ With blazing eyes, in raging wrath He's here ♪

♪ He stands to rip the gut and tear it clear ♪

♪ He stands to drink the blood and draw it near ♪

♪ Let every mighty man stay far from here ♪

♪ None have escaped Karuppan's burning stare ♪

♪ His punishment alone is truth severe ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪

♪ Behold, Karuppan arrives ♪

♪ The fierce Karuppan emerges ♪