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During the seventh century in eastern India,

there existed a city called Devanchal.

It was a peaceful and prosperous city.

Smiles adorned every face,

and serenity filled every gaze.

Devanchal owed much of its happiness and prosperity

to the enchanting, mystical forest that lay along its border.

Dev Vvaan.

The people of Devanchal's fortunes were bound to this forest.

So was their faith.

For some reason the Vvaan Devi was

established at the very heart of the forest.

And with it came an inviolable tradition:

Entering the forest after sunset was restricted.

No one had defied the Goddess's decree for centuries.

But one night, the king found himself confronting a grave crisis.

And that night…

Your Highness…

I won't be able to save the queen!

Pandit ji, there has to be a way.

Only the Vvaan Devi can save her now.

My dear…

The queen must be rushed to the Vvaan Devi immediately!

Your Highness, it is forbidden by the Vvaan Devi.

Entering the jungle after sunset is prohibited.

No one has defied the Goddess's decree in centuries.

Entering the forest after sunset can put your life in danger, Your Highness.

If I don't go, my entire bloodline will come to an end.

The queen will die!

Very well, Your Highness. You may go.

But remember one thing…

No one is permitted to witness the forest's secrets.

You must blindfold yourself before entering the jungle.

Offer holy water to the Shivling, and your wishes shall be fulfilled.

Offer holy water to the Shivling, and your wishes shall be fulfilled.

Offer holy water to the Shivling, and your wishes shall be fulfilled.

This needs to be inspected.

- Brother… - It'll be ready, sir.

- Brother… - But I think it'll be delayed a little.

Brother, it's Monday. Offer holy water to the Shivling,

and your wishes shall be fulfilled.

Are you sure?

- Yes. - This isn't fake holy water, is it?

Not at all, brother.

- Where are you from? - Rajasthan.

And you're still wasting water?

Here… keep these fifty rupees.

Now give me your name and address.

What for, brother?

Son… I'm investing fifty rupees.

If my loan doesn't get sanctioned even after offering this holy water,

I'll recover my money from you with interest.

Keep your fifty rupees.

Crazy fellow. What a waste of time.

Fine, listen. I've got another scheme.

Not interested.

As they say, God chooses only those He wants to offer holy water.

Are you going home for Chhath Puja this year, sir?

No. I couldn't get leave.

If I get time off, I'd rather head to Goa, by the sea.

Hey, hey…

Move aside!

Turn off the machine.

- Turn off the machine. - The machine's out of control!

Hey, kid! Watch out!

Shit!

Someone save that child.

The JCB has lost control!

It's headed this way! Get out!

Come on!

Move!

- Help! - Save us!

No! No!

May God bless you!

Okay.

As they say, God chooses only those He wants to offer holy water.

Alright, sir. I'm leaving.

We made it through today by God's grace.

Wonderful. God gets credit for my work.

Next time, call God instead.

No, Rishi. It's not what you think.

You want credit? I'll give you leave too.

There's no work here for the next couple of days.

Go home. Celebrate Chhath. Enjoy yourself.

Thank you, sir. Sir…

What about my loan?

Those higher up are discussing it. I am talking to the higher authorities.

Will I have to wait for a reply till you go higher up, sir.

- What? - I mean, how soon will you find out, sir?

- It's in talks. It will happen. - Sir.

Hello… yes. I've been waiting on the road for so long.

Where are you? Yes. I'm coming.

Hey…

Bike taxi, sir.

What's the OTP?

Forget the OTP, madam.

I'd even give you my ATM PIN.

One look at you, and I doubt there'd be anything in my account.

Then let's open a joint account.

Excuse me. I'm looking for a guy in finance.

Trust fund. Height six-five. Blue eyes.

Six-one, engineer, brown eyes, and many EMIs.

If we had a home,

our Wi-Fi password would be "ILoveMamta123"!

Mr. Kumar, how can you still flirt after all these years of marriage?

Everyone has it…

- But no one does it, Mrs. Kumar. - True.

Why did it take you so long at school today?

The PTA meeting just wouldn't end.

Listen… Did you get leave for Chhath?

Leave for Chhath? No.

The boss said those five days are going to be busy.

You know what your problem is?

You're too good at your job.

Stop being so sincere at work.

Like you are at home.

You'll get leave in no time.

Where are we going?

- I'll tell you. - Okay.

What happened? Why did you stop here?

Ayurvedic Clinic? No.

You can go alone if you want.

- Please. - But I'm never going in there.

Madam…

For forty years, our family has been

in the business of helping other families grow theirs.

Business?

Want to know a secret? This isn't medicine.

I knew it.

It's a miracle.

I know this man. He used to sell bhel at the street corner.

Don't believe me?

Wait.

Come in, son.

Come… Yes…

We couldn't have children either. We tried for years.

Then we tried this medicine.

And this is the result… my son, Sundar.

His name is Sundar?

It's Ati Sundar.

We just call him Sundar.

Sundar, sit in uncle-auntie's lap.

No, son. I took a shower.

Alright, sit in auntie's lap.

Don't overthink it, mister.

Try this medicine,

and you'll have a Sundar like him.

Like him?

Unbelievable, Mamta. What was that place?

He looked more like a dealer than a doctor.

I mean, come on…

Rishi…

We got every test done.

Been to so many doctors.

Our reports are perfectly normal.

Allopathy, Homeopathy, Naturopathy…

we've tried everything.

But no one can tell us where the problem is.

And we can't afford IVF right now.

Should we just forget about it?

Mamta, I spoke to my boss today.

The moment my loan is approved, we'll go ahead with IVF.

I promise.

Don't worry.

And our children will be truly beautiful.

Of course.

They're going to look like me.

Though I could turn down…

Though I could turn down From all the riches in the world

In the marketplace of love I'm yours for free

I'm no poet, but since I saw you

I've begun to Write a little poetry

Read my eyes once in a while

Know how I feel without a single word

Hear the plea of my heart

Every time we meet It feels like magic

Understand my crazy desires

I've touched you so many Times with my eyes in my dreams

Try to understand…

Hear me out…

I'm completely lost in your love

I've surrendered myself to you

Ever since you became mine I'm completely transformed

I'm losing my mind

I'm the sea, and you're my shore

Without you, I'm lost

Without you, I would die

Never turn away from me

I'm still amazed by what's happened

I've never been this crazy before

Hear the plea of my heart

Every time we meet It feels like magic

Feel my crazy desires

I've touched you so many Times with my eyes in my dreams

Try to understand…

Hear me out…

I'm completely lost in your love

I've surrendered myself to you

Ever since you became mine I'm completely transformed

I'm losing my mind

I'm addicted to your love

And have embraced your pain

I prayed for your happiness

I'm overwhelmed with your grace

Since I fell in love with you

I was lost and only you existed

Ever since you became mine I've found my whole world

Try to understand…

Try to understand…

Try to understand…

Hear me out…

Am I looking too handsome?

Sorry, we don't want to buy anything.

I'm looking so handsome that my own friend didn't recognize me.

Rishi.

Rishi, it's VP.

It's my Goa look, VP. My Goa look…

- Goa… - Stop talking about Goa.

Mamta doesn't know. And anyway, who invited you?

Don't talk rubbish.

Hi, Mamta. How are you? I'm here.

VP? Back again at lunchtime?

You're not planning to stay for lunch, are you?

Imagine…

Hot puris, potatoes on the side… I'll help myself.

And anyway… nothing beats home food.

Then you should try your own home food.

I will.

By the way, why haven't you told Mamta about Goa?

Mamta wanted to go to Devanchal for Chhath.

That's why I didn't tell her

- that I got the leave. - So?

As soon as the last train for Devanchal leaves,

I'll tell her that I got the leave.

And then… Goa!

- Sun. - Bikini.

- Beaches. - More bikinis.

Sea.

Bikinis everywhere.

What are you two whispering about?

It's nothing… we were planning on making a vlog together.

Come on.

Hi, VPians, meet my best friend Rishi.

And that's his lawfully wedded wife, Mamta.

And I'm at their home today.

Say hello.

- Hello, Ved Prakash here. - No, no. VPians.

Yeah. Okay. You will be glad to know that Ved Prakash's fistula is finally cured.

Correct!

Jealous!

- You are jealous of my vlogging career. - Come on.

Did you hear this drama queen?

He has only six followers in total.

And nine members in his family. Shameful.

Don't drag my family into this, okay.

I am telling you to be ashamed.

I am staying because of the potato -puri, or else I would have stormed out.

It's hurtful.

Sir, your letter. It arrived yesterday.

And you're delivering it today? Brilliant.

I guess you are having almonds.

- Regularly, sir. - That's great.

LAND ACQUISITION

"Land Acquisition."

Sounds haunted, bro.

It means Land Acquisition.

Englishman.

I thought these were passes to some South Indian horror film.

I would have also come along. I love it.

- No, really. - Go eat puris.

Honestly. I mean it…

- The number you've dialed… - Why isn't brother picking up the phone?

Why do you get so irritated at the mere mention of your village?

Since the time I saw Swades,

I've been planning to migrate to America.

Hello, Rishi.

- Greetings, brother. - God bless you,

Why did you send me this land acquisition letter?

You deal with it.

That land is still under father's name, Rishi.

We have to decide together.

Is it? How soon?

As soon as possible.

I thought you would come on Chhath this year.

I am not some migratory bird that returns every year.

Come home, Rishi. It's been six years.

The entire family will decide collectively.

Brother, stop being so dramatic.

Okay, fine. I'll think about it.

Don't waste time thinking.

You might miss the evening train.

This involves millions.

Bring Mamta over. We will celebrate Chhath together.

Yes.

He's your older brother, Rishi.

You should do what he says and not avoid him.

Do as he says.

For that, I have to speak with him, sister-in-law.

Give him the phone.

- Yes, Rishi. - I'm busy for the next couple of days.

- I'll call you back. Goodbye. - Listen, Rishi…

Mamta.

We are going to Devanchal.

Right. It's off-season in Goa anyway.

Goa?

How do you know about Goa?

Why are you so afraid?

- Me… - I'm not your mom,

I'm your wife.

Right.

I understand everything. And whether you believe it or not,

the Goddess has called us,

we were predestined to go to Devanchal.

Shall we?

Let's go.

Look, Phinish. Uncle and aunt are here.

- Hi. - Let's go.

Greetings, brother.

- God bless. God bless. - Greetings.

Hope you had a pleasant journey?

We were so excited, we didn't even realize we'd arrived.

- How are you? - I'm good.

Okay, now hurry up. It's over three hours to Devanchal.

Over three hours?

Nothing's changed here in all these years.

Will you head home to freshen up or go straight to the meeting?

No, brother. Straight to the meeting. That's why I'm here.

- Come on. - Yes, let's go, uncle.

- Do you want to take my bag? - Come, brother. Let's go.

I actually dared to climb onto the bus roof just for content.

I can't tell if I'm riding a bus or a camel.

- VP bro… - Yes.

- Watch your backside when you sit. - Why?

Till now, you've only needed your hand to wipe it clean.

If this goes wrong, you may not have a backside left to wipe.

What a funny guy, right? I'll throw you under…

It's okay. Calm down. Calm down.

Can you hold him, brother?

Hold him.

Calm down. Calm down. Okay.

Wow, brother.

You calmed him down so quickly.

Guess you have a lot of experience.

This has nothing to do with experience, sister-in-law.

Even Gabbar Singh can tuck children into bed.

- You're right, brother. - Right, son?

Sleep, or else…

Brother, is it dangerous to enter the jungle after sunset?

No one is allowed to enter the jungle at night.

And if anyone enters at night…

they become prey of the Goddess's tiger.

You mean they die?

Even their bodies are never found.

So, the Vvaan Devi temple was built in the 7th century.

But why build a temple in the middle of a jungle?

That I don't know.

But I do know that

the Vvaan Devi had to manifest Herself for whatever happened.

I see…

I came here to investigate these rumors.

I am a journalist by profession.

I heard stories about a tiger killing people around here…

and came here to investigate.

STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION

Listen, mister.

- Come out before darkness falls. - Yes…

- And be careful. - I'll stay alert.

Sounds strangely familiar.

Where are you going, brother?

ENTRY IS PROHIBITED AFTER SUNSET

Hello. Let's begin the council meeting.

The foreign company gave us two options.

In the first plan, the road runs along the jungle's edge.

In this option, the company will pay us less money.

In the second option,

we'll have to chop some of the trees of the Vvaan Devi jungle.

But we'll reach the highway in 45 minutes.

And the company will pay us five times more money than the current price.

But Deepak, we cannot break a tradition followed for generations just for money.

The village chief is absolutely right. Nothing is above tradition.

Yes, how can we break it?

Brother Shashi, we don't know what tradition is and what is folklore.

I just know there are no decent schools, colleges, or hospitals in our area.

He is right. He's right.

See, Deepak… we can't decide to cut down the forest.

Only the king's descendant can decide that.

But where is the descendant of the king?

I don't see him.

If anyone can see him, then point him out to me.

Brother Rishi, hello.

You suggest which plan we should go ahead with.

What can I say?

- Everyone here is-- - Come up, come up.

- Go on, Rishi. - But brother…

- Go, go. - Clap for him first, then he'll come.

You are the most educated person in our village.

- Come. - Come on the stage.

Hello. Hello.

After watching both plans, I can understand…

On one hand is Vvaan Devi,

and on the other is Development.

And I believe we should…

go with Vvaan Devi.

See… that's an educated man talking.

- Right. - Yes…

He said we will reach the highway in 45 minutes.

Unbelievable…

If the highway can be reached in 45 minutes,

won't your children go to the city to study in schools and colleges?

What is your issue with education?

Even you are educated.

My education was by chance, chief.

But if your children get educated

and become doctors, engineers, or lawyers…

Then who will do labor?

Who will work in your fields?

- But, brother Rishi… - No if and buts, no questions…

I know… that we have been following a tradition of not educating our children…

since the time of our ancestors.

So, you too don't break the tradition, just like your ancestors.

Between Vvaan Devi and development

choose the forest.

The thing about development is… You can also get it through prayers.

As you have been receiving so far.

That's all I wanted to say.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Thank you. Thank you.

No, Rishi. It's eaten after we're done praying.

Don't worry. I will convince him.

Brother Rishi.

- Hey… - Greetings!

- I'm very happy. - How are you?

After so long. You forgot all about us.

No, I didn't forget. I just don't miss you.

So tell me. How are things here?

You saw it yourself.

I've been trying to explain them, but they don't listen.

Yes, they haven't changed one bit.

Some are entangled in Goddess Vvaan Devi's decree, and some are scared of Her wrath.

No one wants to talk about development.

He's the local MLA.

Hello.

The forest proposal came from him.

Is it.

Rishi. Why did you leave me there?

- You came here without telling me. - What are you doing here?

I…

Brother Chirag.

Deepak.

Deepak and Chirag mean the same thing.

Their job is to burn.

Isn't it, uncle?

He's our youth MLA from Shivpur Youth Party.

Youth leader? Are you youth?

Then I am Bal Ved Prakash.

His hair makes him look so old,

if he stands out here another minute, he'll start accumulating moss.

- You should go home. - Good idea.

I've a suggestion. Hang a protective charm on your crisp mustache.

You'll never get jinxed.

See you.

- He was just joking. - He's a little silly.

What is this?

He's the descendant of the king.

Descendant number 1008.

Are you still following this, brother?

Even I used to believe in these things as a kid.

But now these things make me laugh.

- Let's go. - Let's go have some tea.

- No, no. - We'll leave now, Deepak.

And go home.

- Take care. - See you later, brother.

Why waste your time with these clowns, Young Scholar?

You've returned after so many days. The event is about to begin.

- No, sir. I… - No, no.

The Chhath Puja fast also starts tomorrow.

- Come on. - Let's go if he's insisting.

Walks with a sweet little sway

Oh my… flower bush?

Why are you so distant from me?

Look… up and see

You don't care at all

My sweetheart, Turn your gaze towards me

Even though wandering Come down my lane

Look how she walks With a sweet little sway

Her eyes met mine, and stole your heart Can't stand anyone looking her way

Look how she walks With a sweet little sway

Her eyes met mine, and stole your heart Can't stand anyone looking her way

You are my heart's desire And I am yours-let us become one

I wish to live within your eyes Through dusk and through dawn

How can I put into words What I feel when I come near?

Hold me in your arms In your eyes, I see our future

My love, never let your Heart grow sad

Come away with me, to a place Where we'll be together forever

Look how I walk with A sweet little sway

My eyes met yours and stole your heart Why do you feel jealous?

Look how I walk with A sweet little sway

My eyes met yours and stole your heart Why do you feel jealous?

Who is it?

Who is it? Help! Help!

There is something here.

Look how she walks With a sweet little sway

Her eyes met mine, and stole your heart. Can't stand anyone looking her way

Did you hear that scream? Come on.

I think it came from the forest.

The forest was calm for many years.

Sir, did the scream come from the jungle?

Yes.

Just the mention of cutting trees was like throwing fuel on the fire.

There is no such thing, brother.

It must be the journalist you told to be careful.

- Let's go and see what happened to him. - Stop.

Whenever someone broke this tradition…

it only led to disaster.

Stories about this tradition have been told since childhood.

No one has actually seen anything all these years…

yet the faith remains unshaken.

In fact, no one believes in calling an ambulance.

They directly call the hearse.

What do you want to say, brother?

Just that we don't know what happened inside.

It's our responsibility to go and look inside.

This responsibility belongs to the king's descendant.

The chief is right, Rishi.

Only he's been blessed with this power.

And it's said that no one can enter the jungle at night except him.

Is there a toll booth in the jungle,

and only the king's bloodline gets clearance?

Brother Rishi… they also say that he's the king's descendant.

- Look at him. - Are you the king's descendant?

- Huh? Yes. Absolutely. - See…

But I am not completely sure about it.

You see, there were no official documents in those days.

With a royal face like yours, who needs an identity?

Your entrance is legitimate. Here you go.

But I am illegitimate!

My grandfather said that he heard this scream in his day.

And he was so terrified,

let alone the jungle.

he didn't step out of his own house for the next couple of days.

- Come on, Prince. Let's get out of here. - Are you watching this drama?

- Where are you going, brother Raja? - My queen awaits in the palace. Move.

You are laughing?

You think we're blinded by faith…

Don't you?

Not at all, chief.

You are just very close to it.

This blind faith will soon

turn into real blindness.

Enough! That's enough!

No one will go inside the forest!

And that's the law here.

Entering after sunrise would be advisable.

- Goodnight. - But…

Did everyone hear?

What did the priest say?

Let's go home now. Enough of this. Come on and hurry up.

Let's go, brother. Rishi.

I will come personally in the morning and see what happened. Let's go.

This is terrible.

The road should go around the jungle.

We can adjust with less money.

What's the point of it all, if we don't survive?

Wow. Village nightlife.

Wow… auntie making knots. How knotty.

Mamta, already started teaching.

Alright, I'll make a vlog of this. This will be amazing.

Come on.

The Sun at a far distance was swallowed by Hanuman, thinking of it as a sweet fruit.

Where have you heard this?

Hanuman Chalisa.

Exactly.

Do you know what it means?

No.

It tells us the distance between the Earth and the Sun.

After doing extensive research, modern science calculated the distance…

Do you know what they found out?

What?

The distance was the same.

Do you know what that tells us?

What?

Science and tradition are two sides of the same coin.

- Yeah? - Yes. So cool.

Amazing, Mamta. Do you eat a whole lot of almonds?

How do you remember all these things?

Wow! Tell us some more facts.

What other unique things are there in the world?

I'm having indigestion.

Uncle Rishi.

- Greetings, auntie. - Preeti.

- Stay blessed. - Uncle Rishi.

Hi, Preeti. How are you?

- I'm good. How are you? - Wow. You are all grown up.

- Greetings, sister-in-law. - It's okay.

How are you?

- I'm okay. And you? - Fine.

By the way… I was asking why the council meeting ran so late?

Because an unrighteous man entered the forest today.

But don't worry, sister-in-law.

We didn't break any of your Goddess' rules.

We did not even try to save him.

It's pretty late. If you need anything, Mamta, tell me.

Come on, Preeti. You've got school tomorrow.

Sushila, give me something for this indigestion.

Yes, come with me.

- See you tomorrow, Preeti. - Okay, uncle.

Can you tell us what are the main features of an authentic witch?

Most witches are pretty old.

If anyone makes fun of this, they don't like it at all.

There's always a pitch-black darkness around her.

Her feet are turned backwards.

And most importantly…

with an innocent face… she'll lure you to sleep with her.

- But… - Don't fall for it.

Hey, old woman!

I mean, hi… buddy.

You know what, auntie, let's make a vlog.

Vlog?

My heart almost jumped out of my chest.

Auntie, come over here.

She's our auntie. The oldest person in the village.

- VP son. - Yes, auntie.

The Goddess alone doesn't reside in the forest, there are other mystical powers.

Ohh…

If you make fun of them, they don't let go easily.

They don't let go?

We aren't planning on holding on to them either.

Darkness has fallen.

Opposite feet.

Most witches are pretty old.

There's always pitch black darkness around her.

Her feet are turned backwards.

And most importantly…

Where are you going?

To hell.

You know what, son… there are a lot of people here today.

Come and sleep in my home.

with an innocent face, she'll lure you to sleep with her.

Come on.

But you shouldn't…?

Come on.

- Come on. - No.

Come on.

I'll sleep in the crematorium, but never in your house.

No…

No…

What is wrong with him?

Open your mouth.

- Let me see. - What are you doing?

Has the cat got your tongue?

Why didn't you talk to him?

- I'll do it tomorrow. - Tomorrow! Of course.

You just end up with indigestion every day.

That's all. Take this.

Make sure you tell him clearly whatever you have to say.

Tell him whatever he did six years ago, I haven't forgotten it.

And if he crosses the line again,

the whole village will face the Goddess' wrath.

You are still stuck on that.

And I will be.

Speak softly.

Who looked after the land all these years?

You did. I did.

Tell him to transfer the land into your name.

It's the Goddess' land, not some plot in the city.

Which he can sell whenever he wants.

We are never going to sell this land.

And whatever you say, be clear about it.

For God's sake, don't say anything to him.

I will talk to him.

Now go and sleep. We've to make preparations for Chhath from tomorrow.

It's my very first

Fast of Chhath, O Goddess

Fast of Chhath, O Goddess

Please forgive me, O Chhathi Maiya

For any mistakes or errors I have made

For any mistakes or errors I have made

You have seen the land we farm on, Rishi.

The other four acres are inside the jungle.

Four acres inside the jungle.

And the government is willing to pay us five times the price.

So we can easily get five to six million.

Yes, even I know that, Rishi, but the Vvaan Devi's forest…

Why do you worry about the forest so much, brother?

By the way, any clue yet… about who was screaming?

The chief informed the police.

They'll conduct a thorough investigation.

We will find out sooner or later.

- Bullshit. - What?

Bullshit, brother.

I can see it from afar.

Your sister-in-law and I were thinking that the land in the jungle--

- One second, brother. - If we…

Yes, Deepak.

You have reached.

Okay. I am coming as well.

Let's talk tonight, brother.

- See you. - But, Rishi…

We've been searching from dawn to dusk.

What happened to the journalist?

Should we search the other side?

Every time I come here…

something feels off.

Let's go.

Victory to Goddess Durga!

- What happened? Why did you stop here? - One minute.

What is this?

It's my father's shrine.

What happened to him?

He had a heart attack.

We couldn't reach the hospital on time.

The road we currently have takes four hours.

And on the way…

That's why I've been trying to tell everyone

we should build a road through the jungle.

It will bring development and five times more money.

But no one seems to understand.

Superstition is on the rise.

I am glad I got out of this mess.

Only a few more days.

I'll deal with this land issue and go back to Mumbai.

But don't lose hope, Deepak.

Brother. Brother. Brother.

- What happened, Dina? - I was making firecrackers for Chhath.

But I don't know what happened, and Anmol went berserk.

- Is Anmol his son? - No, his bull.

I tried, brother, but he ran into the jungle.

You should have kept him tied. He's a bull after all.

He's my only source of income. Please… do something.

- It's a law. - Deepak,

this is our chance.

To show the people that the forest lore is just another story.

- Uncle, give me those firecrackers. - Here you go…

- Wait here. - Yes, I'll be here. I'll wait.

May Vvaan Devi protect them.

Deepak. Over there.

Was something there?

There he is.

- It's too dark. - Hold on.

There he is.

There he is. Let's go, Deepak.

The sound is coming from over there. Let's go.

I saw something again. Is he over there?

- Thank you very much. - What are you doing, uncle?

- There is no need for this. - You saved my Anmol.

- Take care of Anmol. - Come on. Let's go.

There was something in that jungle.

Did you notice anything?

Yes, I did.

I saw you, the bull.

Hearing all this hearsay, even you have now…

There was nothing.

I think the villagers are having an effect on me.

So just for our viewers, can you tell us.

Should the government declare a national holiday to be safe from witches?

- National holiday? - Yes, of course.

Don't they have a dry day,

when they don't drink someone's blood.

Of course. It should be on Durga Ashtami.

Because they become strongest on that night.

Yes, son.

I'll come on Durga Ashtami.

They become possessed with unnatural powers.

From head to toe, every inch of the body begins to sway.

What crawled inside my sari?

So if you hear someone dancing late in the night,

then know that it's the time to…

- Disco! - Kill!

Kill?

- Kill! - I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami.

Durga Ashtami.

Durga Ashtami.

- I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami. - Senior citizen Konjolika.

Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

On Durga Ashtami, they become possessed with unnatural powers.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

From head to toe, every inch of the body begins to sway.

I am not yours.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

Don't suck my blood.

I'll come on the day of Durga Ashtami.

So, are you going ahead with the road outside the jungle?

Yes, I mean… we are still deciding.

Careful, brother.

This discussion might turn into a debate.

You know, the nation wants to sleep.

Rish, you're unbelievable.

Then let's fast-track this discussion.

Because these two will leave on the next morning of Chhath.

I was thinking, brother…

that the plan of going through the jungle will be better.

We are getting five times more money.

- But Rishi, that pla-- - Don't worry, brother.

Deepak and I went inside the jungle tonight.

To save Dina's bull.

What?

There is nothing in there except mist.

You went inside the jungle at night?

This Deepak is corrupting your mind, Rishi.

Deepak is the one poisoning everyone's mind.

Ever since he got obsessed with becoming a leader…

he's suddenly become very "progressive."

But Deepak is not wrong, sister-in-law.

Of course not. He is not wrong.

I'm the only one who's wrong.

I never said that.

Rishi, why don't we all go and sleep?

- We can sit and talk comfortably tomorrow. - Yes.

No!

We'll talk today and sleep comfortably tomorrow.

Okay. If you want to sell your share of the land, then don't.

But at least let us think about selling our share.

Share?

What share?

- Leave it, Sushila. - Why leave it?

What share is he talking about?

He wasn't around when the house and fields needed him.

We were there.

And now that there's money in it, he's here to claim his share.

Oh God.

This is why I don't want to come to this cursed place.

- Rishi… - Cursed?

You call this house cursed?

Sushila, give me something for my indigestion.

- Go get it. - Yes.

And don't you dare call our house cursed!

What else should I call it?

You're forgetting that incident happened to us in this cursed place.

Rishi. How long will you keep dwelling on that one incident?

Many years have passed. Forget it.

How can I forget it, Mamta?

I've seen you cry in silence every single night.

If we had roads, development, a hospital,

we'd be a family of three today… celebrating Chhath.

Rishi…

I was saying, Rishi, cutting down the Goddess's jungle can be inauspicious.

Let's go with the other plan.

We shouldn't hurt people's faith like this.

True faith gives strength, brother, not fear.

If not for yourself… at least think about Phinish.

Yeah, right. Such concern for Phinish.

Where was this concern when I told you

to keep Phinish with you in Mumbai for a few days?

- He didn't help us back then. - Don't talk about help, sister-in-law!

For three months I kept asking you to come to Mumbai… Mamta needs you.

- But no one came. - Your needs matter, and ours don't?

- Nothing? - Hari Om! Hari Om!

Alright. I have decided.

I will give my share of the land for that map that leads through the jungle.

Fine, then hear my decision as well.

If they build a road through the jungle, then they will do it over my dead body!

Look, sister-in-law--

- Sushila, stay back. - Sister-in-law.

Suhshila…

Rishi, careful.

You think I am wrong.

I am a bad person.

I am a witch, a ghoul.

No… you are my inspiration, sister-in-law.

Rishi… wait…

Auntie, who teaches us to fight?

Tradition or science.

To end these years of family feud,

I will have to dare it out once.

Idea.

Brother VP. Hear me out, brother VP.

- Hear me out. - What happened?

Let's go raise hell in the jungle tonight.

Grab your camera.

Let's record everything tonight and expose the jungle.

That will be the end of the feud.

No. It will be the end of us.

Who gives you such ideas?

And listen, my name is VP. It's not VIP

that you have to take me everywhere.

Let's do one thing. We'll go in the morning, okay.

Go back to sleep.

Brother VP, let's go.

Grab your camera. I'll show you the jungle's darkness today.

I can see the darkness even with my eyes closed.

Why do I have to go to the jungle for that?

Let's sleep. We'll go in the morning.

Stop making excuses.

- It's pretty late. Listen… - Come on.

Listen to me…

- Get up. Get up. - Listen to me.

- Come on, brother VP. - Coming. Coming.

How did it get stuck there?

I'll get it.

Are you coming, brother VP?

I am. Let me take blessings first.

You see, I never leave the house without God's blessings.

I am coming.

Promise. You won't give me the slip?

Promise. Beyond fear is Phinish.

Come soon. Hurry up.

Phinish didn't listen.

I'll convince his friends that we'll go in the morning.

Kids like him should go missing at the village fair in their childhood.

Hey… stop.

Stop. Where are you going?

Stop. Where are you going?

I will kill you!

I will kill you!

Phinish was right.

- Stop. - We should go in the jungle at night.

- Phinish… - Stop.

Where are you going?

I will kill you.

I will kill you.

Brother VP, why are you holding brother Raja like this?

Have you seen the Lion King?

He's the king's descendant.

The jungle should know that the king is born…

I mean, he's arrived.

- I see… - Yes.

Let's go.

We were supposed to sneak into the jungle,

and he's announcing it to the world.

What if someone kills me and takes my kingdom?

Listen to him, worried about losing his kingdom.

At this rate, someone could pocket Raja- and we wouldn't even know.

- Mine's ripped. - Me too.

I meant my pocket.

I was not talking about my pocket.

- Stay in front. - Okay. Okay.

Hi guys, tonight's vlog is not sleepy with VP.

Tonight at midnight, to fulfil our cheap itch…

I mean our cheap thrill, we've come to Devanchal's Vvaan Devi temple.

And we are going to see whether there are demonic powers here or not.

Did you hear? Did you hear?

Yes, even I heard it.

What? I didn't hear anything?

Yes. Even I didn't hear anything.

- No, no, there was a sound. - Yes.

- Must be a bird. - Or a demonic creature.

Why don't you pull each others hair out?

I have recorded everything. Let's take a look. Come here.

See… it's there.

There was a sound.

What is this sound?

I think these mystical powers are trying to tell us something.

Trying to communicate with us.

- Brother VP. - Yes.

- Do one thing. - Yes.

Let's hear it on slow.

- Again? - Yes.

Okay.

Listen to this.

I am sure this is a demon.

Locked inside a cage.

Has to be tightly shut in… the cage.

Brother VP. Give me the camera.

Brother Raja, remember

when we were returning from the chief's feast…

We kept hearing this demonic sound over and over again.

And I kept wondering who this demon is.

- Why? - The chief's feast…

Yes…

Why am I saying yes? I wasn't even there?

Phinish. Phinish.

Don't cross the line.

The race will end. Phinish.

- My kingdom is ruined! - Phinish!

Where are you guys going? Listen to me.

Phinish!

Phinish!

Phinish!

Phinish. Where are you, son?

Where are you? I am coming inside.

Where are you going?

Your son is already trapped in there. You will also get trapped inside.

- Who will go inside? - Phinish.

- Phinish! - Move.

- Hey, Rishi… - Where are you going?

Stop him.

Phinish.

Phinish.

Phinish.

You've made a grave mistake, King.

You shouldn't have violated the tradition.

I apologize, Goddess.

But I had to take this step to save my wife and my heir.

They are in grave trouble.

Help me.

Show mercy.

You fulfilled your duty as a father, King.

I am pleased with you.

For the blessing of a child, observe the fast,

of the Sun God's younger sister during the bright lunar fortnight.

You will be blessed with a child.

You are merciful, Goddess.

You are merciful!

But in return, I ask for a promise!

You and your descendants must protect this sacred jungle.

This is my armor, which will protect you and your bloodline.

Wear this armor on your left leg.

With this, you and your descendants can enter the forest at night.

This armor will protect you and your descendants.

Remember, King,

I can control the forces that dwell in this jungle from sunset to sunrise.

But these powers are at their full potential at night.

And I can only bind them in the jungle at that time,

but I cannot prevent every calamity.

King… you must make sure everyone follows this tradition,

and no one enters the jungle after sunset.

Otherwise, it will unleash an apocalypse which even I cannot stop.

But Goddess…

what are these forces even you cannot defeat?

Goddess.

Answer me, Goddess! What apocalypse?

What are these powers even you cannot protect us from?

Phinish!

Phinish!

Phinish! Wake up. Phinish, what is wrong with you?

Phinish, say something. Hey!

Shit!

Come on, Phinish.

Phinish! Phinish!

Phinish!

Phinish!

- Phinish! Phinish! - Phinish, why don't you say something?

- What happened to him? - Rishi. What happened to him?

Why don't you say something? What happened to him?

- Who did this to you? - Rishi. What happened to him?

Hurry up. Put him in the car.

Careful. Careful.

Phinish…

Victory to Goddess Durga!

Hurry up, Rishi.

He is not coming with us!

- Sushila… - I said he's not coming!

His stubbornness is responsible for Phinish's condition.

- Sister-in-law… - Let's go.

Let's go. Now. Hurry up.

Until now, we only heard screams coming from the jungle…

But there's been bloodshed on full moon night.

Pray to Vvaan Devi… nothing more sinister happens now.

Do you see the consequences

of defying an age-old tradition, Deepak?

Keep your political agendas away from our faith.

Don't even think about cutting down the jungle.

We can discuss this later, chief.

- Let Phinish get better… - Why should we wait?

This is really terrible.

Vvaan Devi is angry with us.

The outer road plan should be approved.

- Leave. Leave. - Come on, let's go home.

You face the consequences. We don't want any part of this.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go home, everyone.

Rishi went inside the forest at night. Why nothing happened to him?

I think he's the king's descendant.

What's going on in Devanchal?

Screams can be heard coming from the forest earlier.

And now that child was found half dead after he entered the forest.

I don't think you can get the road made through the forest.

Or get any funds for the party.

The forest will be chopped down, MLA sir.

Or it will be burnt down.

Whatever… I will get you the funds.

Just give me the ticket to the elections.

What about the journalist?

If he opens his mouth…

He won't open his mouth. Hang up the phone.

Hey… untie me. You've kept me tied up for so long.

Untie me.

Untie me!

So, you know a lot about me.

But if you go out

and tell anyone about me…

Then the tables will be turned on me.

Understood?

I will expose you as soon as I get out of this jungle, rascal.

Untie me!

You cannot escape a journalist.

Why just the jungle, when I can send you to the next world?

What do you mean…

His blood pressure is okay.

Even his brain activity is normal.

Don't worry. Give it a few days. He will recover.

Okay.

Sushila. The doctor said Phinish will be okay.

Brother… we should transfer Phinish to Mumbai.

- He can get better treatment… - Did anyone ask you?

Why are you here?

Please, sister-in-law. I am talking to my brother.

- Don't you dare call me sister-in-law! - Come here, brother.

This is your fault. Stay away from our children.

We are to be blamed for letting him come back.

He came here with the intention of disrespecting the Goddess.

Which Goddess? What disrespect? What are you saying?

- You came here to cut down the forest. - Brother, think about Phinish.

You know cutting this forest is a bad omen.

But you will cut down the forest. Do you see the consequences now?

Sister-in-law, please hear him out first.

He only wants what's best for Phinish.

I am also observing the fast for Chhath.

- Preeti and Phinish are our children… - They are not your children!

They are my children!

You don't have children of your own.

And now you want to snatch our children as well!

- Sushila! - You're crossing the line, sister-in-law.

You have crossed all limits, Rishi.

Can't you see? The Goddess is angry with you.

That's why you couldn't have children.

Do you even know what you are doing? Calm down.

- Rishi, listen to me… - No, brother.

Let's clear this once and for all. What happened here six years ago?

You took us to that temple. The weather was bad.

A storm was coming.

But you said she would enter her eighth month.

We must get Vvaan Devi's blessings today!

- Even you used to believe in Her! - Yes, I did.

It was blind faith. And that was my biggest mistake.

I was crazy enough to believe in a stone.

And I don't have a child today because of you.

Rishi!

Sister-in-law. I think a storm is coming. Let's go back.

Not at all.

Mamta will enter her eight month tomorrow.

We must get Vvaan Devi's blessings today.

Keep walking.

- Rishi. - What happened?

- It kicked for the first time. - Yes.

Oh, yes.

See…

even he is eager to meet Vvaan Devi.

Come on. Hurry up.

I guess the weather has cleared up, Rishi.

Remember the village saying, brother.

"When the Water God unleashes his wrath…

Vvaan Devi stops it."

Great. You remember the saying so well.

Of course. He remembers everything required for an argument.

Yes. Just like you remember the names of all my ex-girlfriends.

Mamta!

- Mamta. - Mamta.

Mamta! Mamta!

Mamta!

- Mamta. - Mamta.

Mamta!

Mamta!

Rabadi, come here.

Dear God!

Smacking her lips.

I had heard that women drink blood. I'm watching it for the first time.

She swallowed it neat.

Witch.

Rishi…

No…

Rishi.

Rishi. I had to tell you something important.

- Wunty is an aitch. - What?

I mean, auntie is a witch.

She is a vampire. Is not an old lady. She's a blood-sucking vampire.

Unbelievable…

You don't believe me. If only I had my camera,

I would have recorded that witch's unboxing.

Even my phone isn't working.

Camera?

Where is your camera?

Phinish took it to the jungle.

- Rishi… Rishi, no. - Come.

Listen to me. We cannot kill auntie by ourselves.

Have you been possessed? She is a witch. Don't go.

This is where I found Phinish.

You know what, you look that way and I'll look near the temple.

Okay.

Great.

What a clever game You've devised.

You make the rules, so Your victory is assured.

But these games won't work on me.

I don't even believe in You.

You don't exist for me.

Then why interfere in my life?

Why are you showing me these useless rubbish images?

Do you have any shortage of followers?

You have millions of followers like them.

So why me?

Is this about proving your power?

You want me to believe again?

Alright, I accept defeat and believe that You exist.

You are a super God, a super Goddess, super power…

You are everything that You want to hear.

Happy?

Six years ago I lost my child in front of Your eyes.

And You watched quietly. Did nothing.

How could You?

You don't exist.

You have put us in an illusion.

You don't exist now, nor did You exist back then.

You are a lie, a mirage, and we are fools.

I am the biggest fool who is talking to a stone.

Leave it.

Ved Prakash.

Help me.

Thank God I found you.

Did you find the camera?

Of course.

Sorry. That's my lunch.

I took care of it like a child.

How can I lose it?

Why isn't this damn thing turning on?

It's not a TV remote you're trying to turn on like that.

There is a button for it. Press the button. Look.

- Cheap thing… Wait. It's on. It's on. - There's a button…

Tell me what you are looking for. I can help.

- Wait just a minute. - My vlog will get deleted.

- Stop fidgeting… - Hey…

- Hey… my camera. - Wait…

VP. Take the camera and run.

My vlogs will get deleted. Let go.

Grab him!

Rishi!

You must make sure the tradition is not broken.

it will unleash an apocalypse

which even I cannot stop.

- Rishi, wake up. - Wake up, Rishi.

- Rishi. Get up. - Wake up.

Wake up, Rishi.

He's still alive. Get up.

He's not dead. Get up.

Are you alright? Are you alright?

We are terrified, and you are trying to freshen up.

Are you okay?

This time you survived with the blessings of Goddess Vvaan Devi.

Whenever I get hurt and lose consciousness,

I can see some king's story.

What?

Yes.

The king and his pregnant wife.

The Goddess blesses them and…

And then a boon to his descendants.

But all this happened here centuries ago.

What?

Listen, Karan-Arjun.

I can't see what's 200 meters ahead of me.

And you took a trip into the past. What are you talking about?

- Listen to me… - But why can you see all this?

Are you the descendant of the king?

King's descendant?

Maybe the Goddess wants to show you something.

What will the Goddess show me?

She said an apocalypse is coming,

one even She cannot save us from.

What apocalypse?

- Bhuitakkya. - Who?

The dark souls of this jungle.

Centuries ago, they terrorized this land.

What?

When?

This story goes back to the seventh century…

Of Devanchal and this sacred forest in which you stand.

Mystical fruits grew in this sacred forest,

which used to turn into nectar under the moonlight.

Whoever ate them would become immortal.

Yet, even knowing their power, the people of Devanchal

honored the forest's laws and traditions.

But one day, King Vikramaditya of Devanchal

had to leave the kingdom to address something urgent.

Taking advantage of his absence, they entered Devanchal.

Who were they?

They had no names.

No one knew who they were.

They were neither humans nor beasts.

Some called them the living, others called them the dead.

No one had heard or seen them before.

And that night, the unthinkable happened.

They consumed the divine fruit,

and a new evil was born into the world.

A new name. Bhuitakkya.

Darker than the night, swifter than a storm.

They couldn't be killed by Gods or demons.

They unleashed such terror on Devanchal that the entire city lived in fear.

They did not merely kill.

They possessed human bodies and turned people into one of them.

The living became the living dead. Everyone became a Bhuitakkya.

Before long, that sacred city became a city of Bhuitakkyas.

Once paradise turned into a graveyard.

Then what happened? How were they stopped?

Through severe penance and sacrifice, the Goddess came to this forest

She could not destroy the Bhuitakkyas,

but with Her divine power, She bound them within this forest.

Their fury was contained inside these sacred woods.

And since their power would be at full potential at night,

hence the rule was made: no one may enter the forest after sunset…

And the king I keep seeing?

The King of Devanchal. King Vikramaditya.

He broke the Goddess's rule.

Yet, as a boon, the Goddess granted him an armor,

and entrusted him with the duty of protecting the sacred forest.

It is said that even after losing the throne,

his descendants fulfilled that duty for generations.

They guarded the forest.

But if the Goddess is here to protect us,

then why is Her tiger killing people?

The Goddess's tiger does not attack humans.

He saves them from the Bhuitakkyas.

It is the Goddess and Her tiger

who have kept the Bhuitakkyas from escaping the forest.

But they are still waiting for the one who will free them.

Even today, they are waging war against the Goddess.

He will set us free.

He has my blessings, Goddess.

He will arrive and destroy you. He will set us free.

Victory to Goddess Durga!

Now I gradually understand.

I understand why I'm seeing everything.

What do you understand?

That… whatever is happening here…

is utter rubbish!

Brother says that the tiger devours people and you say he's saving them.

Your fake stories are driving me crazy.

There is no king, no Bhuitakkya.

There is no centuries-old mystery.

You filled my head with these stories, and now even I am seeing them.

This village gossip has turned into a business.

Because when people are unemployed, they become story writers.

Every unemployed person in this story

is writing their own authentic versions of the story.

No remakes.

Don't you talk to the villagers?

You should have matched your stories.

Bhuitakkyas, zombies, tiger.

What more is left?

Haunted dolls? Shape-shifting serpents? Blue aliens?

I think you watch a lot of TV.

And what is this story you keep telling?

VP… where is the camera?

The goons took it.

Oh, God.

But listen…

I took the memory card out.

Bravo.

- Bravo! - Isn't it? I am your friend after all.

Tell me honestly.

Are you the king's descendant?

Let's go.

- Tell me, where's the gold now? - Come, come.

- Let me give you some gossip. - Planning to hoard it all for yourself?

Don't mistake this story for a farce.

Yes. You should make your own universe, priest.

Vvaan-Verse, right? Keep it up.

- Bye. - What an idea. Vvaan-Verse.

I will direct it.

No more vlogger.

Yes, MLA sir.

Deepak. Six months have passed listening to the villagers' jungle story.

Look. You have twenty-four hours.

Either convince these villagers to build the route through the jungle,

or else I will give the party ticket to the village chief.

Listen to me, MLA sir… Hello?

Father…

My father's tomb.

He had a heart attack.

How are you, Father?

Or should I say the king's descendant?

All of Devanchal is searching for the king's descendant.

And the king's descendant is right here.

The descendant they believe is dead… I killed him.

I made it look as though he did not reach the hospital in time.

Do you know why?

Because of you!

Otherwise, you would have told everyone

that I, your own heir,

intend to cut down the forest our ancestors swore to the Goddess we would.

That's why I declared you dead!

I… kept you alive

because I want the Goddess's armor.

I've been asking for the armor for years.

Why don't you give it?

With that armor,

I can run my smuggling operation openly in broad daylight,

instead of sneaking around at night.

If you give me the armor,

you can die peacefully, and I can live peacefully.

Answer my question and die.

Does it look nice, a son killing his father?

Then tell me where is the Goddess's armor.

Tell me.

- No… - I am the descendant.

This will make me heir.

Do whatever you want, but I won't tell you.

You're neither my descendant,

nor will you become our heir.

Our ancestors have kept their promise made to the Goddess.

We are servants of Vvaan Devi.

But you never understood this, and you never will.

You would have understood if you were my descendant.

But I am your blood!

This is the problem.

I cannot kill you.

But I cannot leave you alive either.

Tell me…

- Father… - No…

Father…

Tell me.

What are you looking at?

- What are you doing there? - What else are you hiding?

No…

Finish what you were doing? Come here…

Listen to me.

Leave it.

There it is. I am such a fool.

I looked everywhere, and the old man hid the armor under his bed.

This is my armor.

It will protect you and your descendants.

Wear this armor on your left leg.

With this, you and your descendants can enter the forest at night.

The winds hisses…

The air shivers…

I wonder what's causing it

The night itself trembles…

Eyes shut tight in fear…

Someone's there…

Someone's there…

But he's invisible to the eye

Someone's there…

Someone's there…

No one knows who he is

Goodbye, father.

Rabdi. Rabdi.

Rabdi. You climbed up again.

Rabdi. Come here.

Come on.

VP… how is Phinish?

He is undergoing treatment, uncle.

Did Reshmi give milk?

Rascal. Reshmi is my wife.

And my buffalo is Reshma.

Is it?

- They both look identical. Are they twins? - Get lost!

Uncle…

When I get angry… I run away.

- Get lost. - Go away.

Rishi shouldn't have saved your buffalo.

It was a bull, not a buffalo.

Then put a jingle to it.

- Get lost. - Dance with it.

Come on.

Get lost.

How did my hair grow so long and gray so soon?

Female ghost.

Leave me. Female ghost.

- VP, stop. - She's climbed on me. Leave me.

- Forgive me. I am just a child. - VP, stop.

- VP! VP! - Leave me. Leave me.

VP. VP. Help me.

- Help me. - Auntie?

Help me.

Help me.

VP.

Auntie is a female ghost. Auntie is a female ghost.

- Rishi. - VP.

Rishi. Rishi. Rishi.

- Rishi, listen to me. - Don't worry, Mamta. I'll call back.

Rishi, listen to me. Auntie is a ghost. Confirmed. Auntie is a ghost.

She is not auntie, that…

Stop chanting auntie all the time. Decide once and for all.

Whether she is a witch, ghost, or a vampire.

These villagers have spoiled you.

Spoiled me? I spoilt my father.

Bro, what will it take to give the card reader?

Phinish. Phinish. Phinish.

Phinish, let's go.

Phinish. Come on. Let's go.

- These are not ghosts? - These are scoundrels.

Isn't that the journalist who went missing?

They are just ordinary goons

who are spreading the terror of dark forces in the jungle, and…

- Brother, we just… - Rishi, Phinish needs blood.

His condition just got worse.

- Come soon. - Yes, brother. We're coming right away.

Deepak, get to the hospital quickly.

Take the card.

Someone's there…

Someone's there…

But he's invisible to the eye

Someone's there…

Someone's there…

No one knows who he is

I am the descendant.

Do what you want.

Set us free from this jungle. We will give you whatever you want.

We'll make you the king of Devanchal.

We will help you cut down the jungle.

You will be more powerful than anyone.

Set us free from this jungle.

You are the descendant, and we're the destroyers. Take the armor off.

Together we can rule the world. The entire world.

We are here!

We are here!

This fire will unleash pure hell!

We are here!

We are here!

Witness the spectacle of ruin!

The winds hisses…

The air shivers…

I wonder what's causing it

The night itself trembles…

Eyes shut tight in fear…

Deepak, get to the hospital quickly.

Need to tell you something important about the jungle.

SHIVPUR SADAR HOSPITAL

How is Phinish now?

- How's he doing? - He's critical?

But, Deepak, look what I found.

What is this?

Evidence. There is no Goddess' tiger in the jungle.

Only humans… who spread this fear and cut down trees.

Which people? Did you see anything?

I couldn't recognize their faces, but… take a look.

You might recognize someone.

What are you doing, Deepak?

You came here for a few days. Celebrate Chhath and leave.

Why do you want to ruin my years of hard work?

- Your hard work-- - Yes, my hard work!

Six years ago you lost your child,

do you want to get your nephew killed this time?

Show him.

Deepak!

Stop him, Deepak. If anything happens to Phinish, I won't spare you.

Deepak, please.

Stop him.

Quietly leave for the city.

If you cross my path, I will kill you.

I will start with Phinish

and end with your beautiful wife.

The forest will be chopped down, and the apocalypse is inevitable!

Mamta.

Mamta. Let's go.

Mamta.

What happened?

You, sister-in-law, and Preeti, leave quickly.

I have packed your bags.

I, brother and VP will join you as soon as Phinish gets better.

But what is wrong? You look so scared.

Tell me something.

It's not about being afraid.

I cannot put my family in any more danger.

We are right in front of your eyes.

- Nothing is wrong with us. - But what happened today…

Today is Chhath Puja.

Just wait for the morning veneration.

Nothing will happen to us.

Have some faith.

I'll ready the veneration platter. You get ready.

Why are you insisting?

Why do you want to do the Chhath Puja?

Because sister-in-law said there will be only one Chhath Puja in this house.

And even though our sister-in-law had to break her fast,

I won't let the tradition of this family break.

We will perform one Chhath Puja in this house.

And I… will do it.

Please try to understand, Mamta.

I lost my child due to my faith in the Goddess.

I cannot lose you because of this veneration.

You alone didn't lose the child!

You might feel the pain sometimes.

But I actually live with that scar.

Whether you support me or not.

I am observing this fast for our child.

Maybe you don't, but I still have faith.

I believe that Chhati Maiyya will bless us.

There is no sorrow in this world

That Your grace won't heal

There is no such blessings

That you deny your devotees

O Chhati Maiyya

Your praises echo across the world…

Your grace is known everywhere

There is no one I have except for You

Where do I go O Mother

You are everything to me

You hold my happiness and sorrow

Chhati Maiyya…

Chhati Maiyya, hear my plea…

Hear my plea

Hear my plea

Chhati Maiyya Bless us with your grace…

With Your grace infinite

With Your grace infinite

Is your husband an atheist, dear?

He's not an atheist… just angry with God.

- Doctor? - Phinish is out of danger now.

Sushila. Phinish is out of danger now.

We've come to Your doorstep After losing hope everywhere else

We've heard Chhathi Maiya Can turn lives around

Bless us with love and affection…

Showers affection on devotees

Whenever anyone calls out Goddess's name

Hear my plea… Hear me…

Bless me with the joy of motherhood Goddess

Chhati Maiyya…

Chhati Maiyya, hear my plea…

Hear my plea

Hear my plea

Mamta?

Mamta!

Help!

Mamta!

Mamta!

- Help! Help! - Someone save her.

Help! Help!

You are the creator You are the provider

You are the giver of life

O Mother… You shape our destiny

My life and my death belong to You…

You are the giver of life

O Mother… You shape our destiny

Chhati Maiyya…

O Mother!

Hear my plea

Hear my plea

Mamta! Mamta!

Mamta!

Mamta!

I thought I lost you today.

The Goddess has blessed us with Her grace.

Glory to Vvaan Devi!

Glory to Vvaan Devi!

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi.

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi!

Forgive me, Goddess.

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi!

Our strength lies in your devotion.

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi!

I have spoken to the MLA sir.

And he has promised to give me the ticket.

Did I do the right thing?

- Yes, chief. - And he also said…

Brother Rishi. Brother Rishi.

That Deepak… He's gone berserk.

He killed the chief and the priest.

Now he's headed for the forest with his gang to clear the forest.

You are everything for me

You hold my happiness and sorrow

The saying is right…

When it's a person's time to die, he thinks of God.

Did you make the offerings?

I am here to offer a sacrifice to the Goddess.

You will perish today.

Perish?

It's the jungle, and it's the Goddess who is going to perish today.

How will you save it?

I don't have to worry about Her…

She worries about me.

She is our protector…

One who mounts the tiger.

Beat him.

I shall destroy you with my own hands today.

- Burn down everything. - You will also burn with the jungle today.

No one can burn Laxman as long as Ram is here.

Alone?

He's not alone.

Bajrang Bali is also here.

With… his ape army.

- Are you okay, Rishi? - Yes, brother.

Deepak has gone inside, brother. He must be stopped.

Yes, we cannot break Vvaan Devi's rule, Rishi.

No rule will be broken today, nor the temple!

How dare you attack my kingdom?

Oh God.

- Thank you, Brother. You saved my lineage. - God bless.

After all these years, the night has come

when we will unleash destruction together.

Before we destroy your Goddess's temple,

tell me what shall I break in you first?

Your body… or your faith?

Your Goddess could never help you,

nor can you help Her.

From now…

no Goddess will be worshipped here.

This forest will cease to exist, and so will the Vvaan Devi.

Entry to the jungle… is no longer restricted at night.

Dear… where are you going?

Wait for sunrise.

If they can fight to keep the faith in the jungle alive…

Then I can keep faith in their fight.

I will stand in the water and pray for them until sunrise.

But dear…

Run. Run!

Come on. Run!

What did you think?

You've become all-powerful now?

You are finally here.

The shackles You bound us with…

the descendant who can break them

is now with us.

Your own boon

will bring about Your destruction.

You will destroy me?

Remember, I grant boons to many,

but I choose only one.

I chose him then… and I choose him still.

The warrior who brought me in this forest centuries ago to bind you.

That warrior alone, my devotee, can easily defeat you.

Who had returned after defeating the enemies on the battlefield.

But he was unaware of the destruction in Devanchal.

Seeing Devanchal burn and his family die,

he took a pledge.

I will destroy these mystical entities.

No one can kill them. They are immortal.

There is only one solution.

On the tall mountains situated on the other side of the jungle,

A Goddess resides on its highest peak in the form of a stone.

Although it is very difficult to appease the Goddess.

If the Goddess's effigy is established in the jungle,

then the Goddess will imprison the Bhuitakkyas in the forest.

The conch heralds your holy presence

I pray with folded hands for your support

When my steps falter, steady me

Show me the bond that binds me to You

Hear my plea, You are beyond all emotion

You are the destroyer Of all evil forces

Death stands before us, baring its teeth An evil no one has ever defeated

Your devotee may fall But rises every time

Walk beside me, O Goddess

You are the remedy for all my sorrows

Walk beside me, O Goddess

I entered this battlefield With Your blessings alone

Warrior. I am impressed by your determination.

And I'm ready to go with you.

But remember…

You might even die trying to establish me in the jungle.

If my sacrifice can protect this land,

then I accept this death, Goddess.

Your devotee may fall But rises every time

Walk beside me, O Goddess

You are the remedy for all my sorrows

Walk beside me, O Goddess

I entered this battlefield With Your blessings alone

Warrior, you have established me in this jungle,

but you must make me a promise.

Whenever these mystical powers become a threat to humanity,

you must come back…

Be it in any era, you must come, Warrior.

It will be an honor for me. Goddess!

Triumph in this war

Glory to the Goddess Triumph in this war

Glory to Dharma

He has returned… the destiny's chosen one.

First I will break your delusion and then you.

Death dances in fury The heavens tremble, raining fire

War rages within the forest Trouble brews in the wild

Evil has made its move Armed with greed and power

The earth thirsts for the blood Of this evil

We will fight

Victory or defeat means nothing

This evil must end Grant me Your boon

With Your grace I will vanquish evil

The enemy-slayer strikes like lightning!

The brave warrior lets out a battle cry

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi!

- Glory to… - Vvaan Devi!

FOREST WILL BE SAVED, ROAD WILL BE BUILT DEVANCHAL'S NEW PATH OF DEVELOPMENT

Victory to Goddess Durga!