0 00:00:00,290 --> 00:00:04,416 visit to get English subtitle subscenelk.com 0 00:00:04,416 --> 00:00:08,416 This subtitle is a fan-made translation and not affiliated with the original content creators. 1 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:24,240 What is the price of life, O God... 2 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:27,960 Tell me, what is the price of a life, O God... 3 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:37,360 Do not make me envious, O God... 4 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:41,160 Do not hide, show me the answer... 5 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:44,320 The breath is still the same, O God... 6 00:02:44,440 --> 00:02:47,520 The wind does not mix colours... 7 00:02:47,639 --> 00:02:50,960 The breath is still the same, O God... 8 00:02:51,079 --> 00:02:54,400 The wind does not mix colours... 9 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:10,600 A mother suffers to bear a child... 10 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:14,080 The right to drink blood... 11 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:17,320 A mother suffers to bear a child... 12 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:20,640 The right to drink blood... 13 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:23,960 Who gave you that right... 14 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:27,160 Who gave you that right... 15 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:30,360 A mother who weeps... 16 00:03:30,480 --> 00:03:33,800 A mother who weeps... 17 00:03:37,320 --> 00:03:40,320 What is the price of life, O God... 18 00:03:40,440 --> 00:03:43,640 What is the price of human life, O God... 19 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:46,640 Do not make me envious, O God... 20 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:50,320 Do not hide, show me the answer... 21 00:03:56,760 --> 00:04:00,120 The breath is still the same, O God... 22 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:03,280 The wind does not mix colours... 23 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:06,760 The breath is still the same, O God... 24 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:10,240 The wind does not mix colours... 25 00:04:10,360 --> 00:04:12,600 What is the price of life, O God... 26 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:18,360 Chennai 2012 27 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:38,960 I promise to state only the truth, and nothing other than the truth. 28 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:13,960 Your Honour, the police have proven this gruesome murder... 29 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:17,920 ...with undeniable evidence and witnesses. 30 00:05:18,040 --> 00:05:20,720 The accused has pleaded guilty to the crime. 31 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:25,680 Therefore, I humbly request the court to sentence... 32 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:29,279 ...the accused to the maximum punishment of the death penalty. 33 00:05:32,839 --> 00:05:35,240 Velmurugan! -Ma'am? 34 00:05:35,360 --> 00:05:38,360 On the night of 23/06/2010,... 35 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:42,159 ...you went to Kanakasabai's house in Alwarpet to steal. 36 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:44,720 In the altercation that ensued,... 37 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:47,920 ...it has been proven that you have murdered Kanakasabai. 38 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:51,279 Do you have something to say about this? 39 00:05:55,200 --> 00:05:56,960 Speak up. 40 00:05:57,680 --> 00:05:59,800 This is your last chance. 41 00:06:00,279 --> 00:06:02,000 I swore on the Gita and said it. 42 00:06:02,520 --> 00:06:04,320 There's nothing else left to say. 43 00:06:04,839 --> 00:06:07,839 As the counsel suggested, give me the death penalty. 44 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:21,720 The judgment in this case is reserved till tomorrow. 45 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,960 Annam! 46 00:07:15,080 --> 00:07:16,840 Aren't you going to sleep? 47 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:20,920 There's a judgment tomorrow. 48 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:23,400 I'm confused. 49 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:25,640 Are you confused? 50 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:28,840 I've never heard you say that in any case. 51 00:07:32,440 --> 00:07:35,320 Go to bed. Think about it fresh in the morning. 52 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:39,040 Go to bed first. I'll come shortly. 53 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:42,080 Okay, take your time. 54 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:56,040 My fate. Written by me. 55 00:07:56,160 --> 00:07:58,760 Arivumathi. Lakshmikanthan's Murder Case. 56 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:03,520 Cuddalore 1972 16 October, 5 pm 57 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:47,040 Boy, give me soap for 10 paise. 58 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:55,240 Sir, give me two bananas. 59 00:09:01,280 --> 00:09:03,760 Dear, give me ghee for 25 paise. 60 00:09:25,799 --> 00:09:29,440 Central Jail, Cuddalore 4 9 pm 61 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:32,600 Vanakkam, Kumar. -Vanakkam. 62 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:36,040 Tell the boss I'm here. -Okay, Dharma. 63 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:47,559 Midnight 64 00:10:47,679 --> 00:10:49,799 All is... 65 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:54,880 ...well! 66 00:10:56,960 --> 00:11:01,880 All is well! 67 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:09,480 All is well! 68 00:11:12,280 --> 00:11:17,000 All is well! 69 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:01,400 My writing. 70 00:12:16,799 --> 00:12:19,280 Epilogue. 71 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:07,160 My fate. 72 00:13:10,200 --> 00:13:12,200 Written by me. 73 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:47,720 You were charged with murder and proven..... 74 00:13:47,840 --> 00:13:49,600 You've committed a grave mistake and... 75 00:13:49,720 --> 00:13:52,280 You sinner! Murderer! Monster! 76 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:55,440 What's this, Arivu? What have you done? 77 00:13:59,160 --> 00:14:02,360 17 October, 3 AM 78 00:14:02,480 --> 00:14:06,760 All is well! 79 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:18,920 Arivu. 80 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:23,480 Sir? -New clothes. 81 00:14:23,600 --> 00:14:26,080 Bathe and get ready. The warden will come shortly. 82 00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:33,640 How much time is left? -What for? 83 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:37,760 To get ready. -15 minutes. 84 00:14:39,720 --> 00:14:41,680 Just a minute! 85 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:43,960 You took good care of me all these days. 86 00:14:44,080 --> 00:14:46,240 To thank you with something in return,... 87 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:48,800 ...I've got nothing but the word thanks. 88 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:51,240 Thanks a lot. 89 00:15:02,720 --> 00:15:05,320 Panampattu, Villupuram Circle 90 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:16,680 There, there! Have you eaten, darling? 91 00:15:17,680 --> 00:15:20,720 I'll soon give you a nice English name. 92 00:15:20,840 --> 00:15:23,160 The name Elangovan doesn't suit you. 93 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:27,440 The dog has no work, and neither does this one. 94 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:34,960 Are you even worried that there's no food supplies at home? 95 00:15:35,440 --> 00:15:37,640 A boon of a life you've got there. 96 00:15:37,760 --> 00:15:39,840 Don't be jealous. Just give me some money. 97 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,040 I'll whack you. Buzz off! 98 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:52,960 Why are you limping, mom? -It's just a thorn prick. Here. 99 00:15:54,760 --> 00:15:57,520 What's this? -A shirt. I went to the market. 100 00:15:57,640 --> 00:15:59,960 Parangipetai's Bhai had set up a shop. I bought it for you. 101 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:02,360 Your birthday is coming. Wear it then. 102 00:16:03,200 --> 00:16:05,880 Do you like it? -I do. 103 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:10,320 All right, go to the store and get some rice. I'll cook. 104 00:16:10,440 --> 00:16:12,360 I'll go wear my shirt. -Okay. 105 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:19,560 Hey, Sooda. -Yeah? 106 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:21,800 Forget about buying a shirt for your son. 107 00:16:21,920 --> 00:16:23,320 Give me some money. It's time. 108 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:25,240 Don't make me curse you. I've no money. 109 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:27,240 Even the government's treasury can go bankrupt. 110 00:16:27,360 --> 00:16:29,320 But you'll always have some. Give me. 111 00:16:29,440 --> 00:16:32,040 Look, I've only got money to buy rice. 112 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:34,680 I don't care about rice and whatnot. 113 00:16:34,800 --> 00:16:36,600 If I don't drink now, I'll start getting the jitters. 114 00:16:36,760 --> 00:16:38,920 Give me some money. -I told you I don't have any. 115 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:42,120 If you don't give me money now, I'll hang myself. 116 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:44,720 It's just about what you want, right? 117 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:48,080 Yes. So what? Did I ask you? 118 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:51,880 Don't you think this is selfish? -Yes, I am selfish. 119 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:54,520 What about it? -It's fine if you were... 120 00:16:54,640 --> 00:16:56,680 ...selfish enough to earn and spend it all on yourself. 121 00:16:56,800 --> 00:16:58,560 You're lazy and living off mom's earnings. 122 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:00,320 Why do you need a wife and a son? 123 00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:02,600 I didn't offer any special prayers for a kid. 124 00:17:02,720 --> 00:17:05,240 Then why did you have me? -Arivu! 125 00:17:05,360 --> 00:17:07,200 Keep quiet, mom. 126 00:17:07,320 --> 00:17:09,680 Tell me, why did you have me? -Hey! 127 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:12,560 You were a by-product born as a result of my ecstasy. 128 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:15,800 Like the plant growing from the water used to wash dirty plates. 129 00:17:15,920 --> 00:17:19,000 Your mother thought you were the holy basil and raised you. 130 00:17:20,240 --> 00:17:22,640 Aren't you ashamed to speak like this? 131 00:17:23,320 --> 00:17:25,119 All fathers in the world are like this. 132 00:17:25,240 --> 00:17:27,359 It's just that I accept it. Many of them don't. 133 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:29,280 Your words scream of an irresponsible father. 134 00:17:29,400 --> 00:17:30,840 Is this even right? 135 00:17:30,960 --> 00:17:34,640 Do you call me irresponsible? My dad was much more irresponsible. 136 00:17:34,760 --> 00:17:37,240 Didn't you mention that your dad was a freedom fighter? 137 00:17:37,359 --> 00:17:39,840 That's why I'm calling him irresponsible. 138 00:17:40,280 --> 00:17:42,119 How will someone as selfish as you understand... 139 00:17:42,240 --> 00:17:45,440 ...patriotism and sacrifice? -Yes. 140 00:17:45,560 --> 00:17:48,359 My dad left us to go save the nation. 141 00:17:48,720 --> 00:17:51,359 My mother sold herself to provide for us. 142 00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:53,040 Do you know that? -Hey! 143 00:17:53,160 --> 00:17:55,000 Have you got no sense? Why are you telling him that? 144 00:17:55,119 --> 00:17:56,960 Just leave. -Hey! 145 00:17:57,080 --> 00:17:59,640 Do I wish to call my mother a sex worker? 146 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:02,920 How else do I speak of my father's worth? 147 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:06,280 You complain about your father so much. 148 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:07,920 Are you being responsible? 149 00:18:08,040 --> 00:18:09,680 You're taking money from your wife to drink and loiter. 150 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:11,880 And you dare to run your mouth. -Like you're some... 151 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,840 ...government officer who earns and provides for the family. 152 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:17,040 Look who is talking. You're loitering around too. 153 00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:19,640 Look, I'm looking for the job that suits my education. 154 00:18:19,760 --> 00:18:22,640 If you degrade me, I won't even care that you're my father. 155 00:18:22,760 --> 00:18:24,920 Will you hit me? Hit me then. 156 00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:28,480 Hey, I dare you to hit me. -Arivu, leave. 157 00:18:33,119 --> 00:18:36,240 You have no shame, do you? -No. Give me some money. 158 00:18:36,359 --> 00:18:39,920 Or I'll hang myself. -Stop saying that. 159 00:18:40,760 --> 00:18:42,720 I had to end up with him. 160 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:44,480 Here! 161 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:51,880 What's this? Not one card is right. Oh, no! 162 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,480 Brother, why are you keeping the queen? 163 00:18:53,599 --> 00:18:55,520 Because my wife's no good. Shut your trap. 164 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:58,680 Brother Murthy! -What is it, Arivu? 165 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:01,000 What brings you here? -Cheat, don't look at my cards. 166 00:19:01,119 --> 00:19:02,880 Just a minute, brother. 167 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:07,960 Hey, what is it? Is there a problem? Tell me. 168 00:19:08,320 --> 00:19:11,560 I need to buy some rice. I need Rs2. 169 00:19:15,119 --> 00:19:16,720 It's fine if you don't have any money, brother. 170 00:19:16,840 --> 00:19:19,200 Hey! Did I say I have no money? 171 00:19:19,480 --> 00:19:21,640 Okay, wait here. I'll be back. 172 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:25,800 Come on, Arivu. Let's play. 173 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:48,960 Arivu, here. -What is this, brother? 174 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:51,000 Open and check. 175 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:55,080 What's the chicken for? -To offer it at the temple! 176 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:57,160 Cook and eat it. 177 00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:02,040 Here, there's Rs5 here. Buy some rice. 178 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:04,280 Rs2 will be enough, brother. -Keep it. 179 00:20:05,760 --> 00:20:08,200 Thanks, brother. -Okay, go on. 180 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:23,119 Who are you setting it aside for? 181 00:20:23,240 --> 00:20:25,920 That loiterer who'll come back home drunk and hungry. 182 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:27,720 It's for him. 183 00:20:27,840 --> 00:20:29,280 It's only your mouth that scolds him. 184 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:31,359 Look at your hands showering the affection. 185 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:34,680 It's in my fate to marry him. Can I just starve him? 186 00:20:35,520 --> 00:20:38,480 Your leniency is exactly why he leeches off you. 187 00:20:38,599 --> 00:20:40,560 His stars aren't aligned in his favour. 188 00:20:42,160 --> 00:20:44,320 Just eat. 189 00:21:05,599 --> 00:21:07,800 You haven't paid the interest on the money you borrowed... 190 00:21:07,920 --> 00:21:10,840 ...for four months. How are you all even eating? 191 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:13,880 There's no consistent work, sir. I couldn't pay the interest. 192 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:16,359 Where did you get the money to buy the chicken you've cooked? 193 00:21:16,480 --> 00:21:19,800 You should eat excrement instead. That'll strike some sense into you. 194 00:21:27,200 --> 00:21:29,320 I'm giving you time till tomorrow. 195 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:31,720 If I don't get the interest, I'll make you three run naked... 196 00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:34,080 ...around the village. 197 00:21:37,520 --> 00:21:39,320 Drive. 198 00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:59,280 I'm giving you time till tomorrow. 199 00:21:59,400 --> 00:22:02,160 If I don't get the interest, I'll make you three run naked... 200 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,119 ...around the village. 201 00:22:08,599 --> 00:22:10,560 How much interest do you have to pay? 202 00:22:10,680 --> 00:22:13,640 I need Rs60, brother. -Why did you borrow the money? 203 00:22:14,599 --> 00:22:18,640 That's the money mom borrowed by pledging our land for my education. 204 00:22:20,960 --> 00:22:22,840 Anjalai! -Yeah? 205 00:22:22,960 --> 00:22:25,280 Bring the bag. -Coming. 206 00:22:30,840 --> 00:22:34,080 You're quick to torture me. Give me the torch first. 207 00:22:37,320 --> 00:22:38,920 Shall we go? 208 00:22:39,040 --> 00:22:40,720 I'll see you. 209 00:22:49,880 --> 00:22:54,920 Mom, dad is going to hunt, right? -Yes, dear. 210 00:23:03,960 --> 00:23:07,800 Brother, where are we going? -To arrange money. 211 00:23:09,599 --> 00:23:12,400 Is money growing on fields? Why have you brought me here? 212 00:23:12,520 --> 00:23:14,200 The fields have dried up. I'll tell you, come on. 213 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:16,680 I'm asking you, aren't I? -I'll tell you. Come on. 214 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:19,359 You just go on and on. 215 00:23:22,400 --> 00:23:24,080 God! 216 00:23:25,920 --> 00:23:28,119 Why are you looking at me? Look over there. 217 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:31,880 Even if it's rusted, it looks brand new. 218 00:23:33,480 --> 00:23:35,440 It's a motor. -Did I say something else? 219 00:23:35,560 --> 00:23:38,000 It is a motor. If we dismantle it... 220 00:23:38,119 --> 00:23:41,480 ...and give it to the motor mechanic I know in Villupuram,... 221 00:23:41,599 --> 00:23:44,680 ...he'll give us Rs100. Reddiyar's interest money is Rs60. 222 00:23:45,359 --> 00:23:47,960 You and I can take Rs20 each. 223 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:50,599 Brother, are you asking me to steal? 224 00:23:50,720 --> 00:23:53,160 No, who asked you to steal? Help me. 225 00:23:53,280 --> 00:23:55,280 That's stealing too. 226 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,440 I gave you Rs5 this afternoon to buy rice, didn't I? 227 00:23:58,560 --> 00:24:00,840 That was stolen money too. 228 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:03,560 The chicken I gave you was stolen too. 229 00:24:04,440 --> 00:24:06,800 But you didn't tell me they were stolen when you gave it to me. 230 00:24:07,040 --> 00:24:08,840 You didn't ask me when you took it from me. 231 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:14,040 Arivu, I wouldn't have asked either if I were in your place. 232 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:18,280 Because hunger doesn't know how to ask questions. 233 00:24:18,840 --> 00:24:20,440 Food is the only thing that satisfies hunger. 234 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,520 Honesty and fairness don't help with hunger. 235 00:24:22,640 --> 00:24:26,960 Those are things we yap about after our stomachs are full. 236 00:24:27,080 --> 00:24:29,560 But isn't stealing wrong, brother? 237 00:24:29,680 --> 00:24:31,400 Stealing to put food on the table isn't wrong. 238 00:24:31,520 --> 00:24:33,280 Stealing for the sake of luxury is wrong. 239 00:24:36,240 --> 00:24:39,480 Most people who live a luxurious life steal to earn. 240 00:24:39,720 --> 00:24:42,080 The others live off their father's earnings. 241 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:47,440 Even Reddiyar lends his father's hard-earned money to earn interest. 242 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,359 Why bother about others? 243 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:54,160 Stealing is a sin. I can't do this. 244 00:24:54,840 --> 00:25:00,720 Stealing isn't as big a sin as living off your old mom's earnings. 245 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:02,920 What's with the glare? 246 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:05,320 This is how I provide for my wife and kid. 247 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:07,360 When I see them eat heartily, I don't feel like... 248 00:25:07,480 --> 00:25:11,160 ...weighing the good, bad, sins, virtues and whatnot. 249 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:16,360 Do they know they are eating because you steal, brother? 250 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:18,560 They do. Didn't you notice my wife... 251 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:22,920 ...bring this tool bag when I asked her for the torch? 252 00:25:24,080 --> 00:25:29,360 When I buy something for my son, I tell him it's from stolen money. 253 00:25:30,840 --> 00:25:32,880 That's how I'm paying for his school too. 254 00:25:34,400 --> 00:25:37,640 Arivu, I am somewhat an honest thief in my own way. 255 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:39,600 Try to understand. 256 00:25:39,720 --> 00:25:43,280 You told me you were working as a goat broker at the weekly market. 257 00:25:43,400 --> 00:25:45,480 That's just what I say for the sake of my pride. 258 00:25:47,800 --> 00:25:49,560 Wouldn't you feel ashamed if your son turns out... 259 00:25:49,680 --> 00:25:53,000 ...to be a thief in the future? -When there's no shame... 260 00:25:53,120 --> 00:25:55,080 ...involved in a politician's son becoming a politician,... 261 00:25:55,200 --> 00:25:58,360 ...why must it show up when a thief's son becomes a thief? 262 00:25:59,480 --> 00:26:02,240 The one who's all witty sits on the throne. 263 00:26:02,400 --> 00:26:05,120 The one with half the wits, stands next to the throne. 264 00:26:05,240 --> 00:26:07,840 The one with nothing fights hard to put food on the plate. 265 00:26:09,840 --> 00:26:13,560 The profession I discovered to earn without starvation is theft. 266 00:26:15,160 --> 00:26:17,360 Just because it's a banyan tree that I planted,... 267 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:21,040 ...whether my kids play with it or hack it down,... 268 00:26:21,160 --> 00:26:23,640 ...depends on their fate. 269 00:26:26,760 --> 00:26:28,800 There's no such thing as fate, brother. 270 00:26:28,920 --> 00:26:31,200 Everyone's slate is clean. 271 00:26:31,320 --> 00:26:33,520 There's no one dedicated to writing it. 272 00:26:34,920 --> 00:26:38,720 It's on us to write what we want. -Yeah, that's exactly it. 273 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:42,640 What's the fuss? It's up to us to write what we feel is right. 274 00:26:42,880 --> 00:26:44,640 Most people say this. 275 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:47,080 It's not wrong to steal from the rich. 276 00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:49,400 It's wrong to steal from the poor. 277 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:51,160 Just like Robin Hood. 278 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:54,280 You need to sometimes read English literature too. 279 00:26:56,400 --> 00:26:58,880 I don't want that, brother. -What? English literature? 280 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:01,000 Hey, let's get to what we're here for. 281 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:02,880 If we just keep talking, it will be morning... 282 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:05,120 ...and we will be caught red-handed. 283 00:27:05,240 --> 00:27:07,280 We need to pay the interest to Reddy by morning. 284 00:27:07,400 --> 00:27:09,360 Or he'll tie you up and drop you in the well. 285 00:27:09,920 --> 00:27:13,080 Hey, this is actually Reddiyar's farmland. 286 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:15,280 It is fated that you have to pay interest to him... 287 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:18,600 ...by stealing his motor. Bring the tools. 288 00:27:22,160 --> 00:27:24,200 Be careful, there's a snake over there. 289 00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:47,760 Hey, where were you all night without even informing me? 290 00:27:48,080 --> 00:27:49,880 Use this to pay the interest to Reddiyar. 291 00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:52,840 Where did you get this money from? 292 00:27:52,960 --> 00:27:55,440 I went with Brother Murthy for a rabbit hunt. 293 00:27:56,920 --> 00:27:59,120 And you don't have to go to work any more. Okay? 294 00:27:59,240 --> 00:28:01,640 Hey, you've just started going on hunts. 295 00:28:01,760 --> 00:28:03,520 You speak as though you have a job. 296 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,800 My son will soon get a job that suits his education. 297 00:28:05,920 --> 00:28:07,560 Then I'll enjoy life. 298 00:28:07,680 --> 00:28:10,200 I don't know if you sit or stand. 299 00:28:10,360 --> 00:28:12,920 My booze money should come to me on time. Okay? 300 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:42,600 Arivu, give me that. 301 00:29:05,680 --> 00:29:07,600 Okay, you go home. I'll go sell this anklet. 302 00:29:07,720 --> 00:29:09,120 Okay? -Okay, brother. 303 00:29:09,240 --> 00:29:11,760 Who did he give it to... 304 00:29:12,240 --> 00:29:14,760 Oh, no! Hey! 305 00:29:14,880 --> 00:29:17,000 This is daylight robbery. 306 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:22,200 He just vanished into the temple. Was it a thief or God? 307 00:29:24,440 --> 00:29:26,600 Brother, did you sell it? -Yes, I sold it. 308 00:29:26,720 --> 00:29:29,920 How much did it fetch? -The price we got it for. 309 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:35,240 The teacher is there. Just ignore him. 310 00:29:35,360 --> 00:29:37,040 Vanakkam, sir. -Hey. 311 00:29:37,800 --> 00:29:39,480 Vanakkam, thief. 312 00:29:39,600 --> 00:29:41,520 Why are you calling me a thief, sir? 313 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,680 What else do I call you if you don't return the book... 314 00:29:43,800 --> 00:29:46,440 ...you borrowed from me? 315 00:29:46,920 --> 00:29:49,280 I've got 10 pages left to read. I'll give it back after that. 316 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:52,680 This is what you told me last week as well. 317 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:55,120 I'll give it next week, sir. 318 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:58,760 I told you to ignore him. Why won't you listen to me? 319 00:30:01,240 --> 00:30:03,320 Where are we stealing today, brother? 320 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:05,920 Not us, it's just you. 321 00:30:06,040 --> 00:30:08,320 Why are you cutting me loose after teaching me everything? 322 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:11,680 I'm not cutting you loose. I'm asking you to cut loose. 323 00:30:12,040 --> 00:30:14,240 I don't get it. -I'll tell you. 324 00:30:14,360 --> 00:30:16,200 We've been stealing in this town,... 325 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:18,560 ...but no one has caught us. What does that mean? 326 00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:20,920 It means we've become quite skilled. 327 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:24,840 If we steal together at the same place and split the loot,... 328 00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:26,400 ...there's not much to make. 329 00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:28,120 We'll end up living hand-to-mouth. 330 00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:31,160 If we split up, steal, gather the loot, sell it... 331 00:30:31,280 --> 00:30:33,560 ...and split the money, we'll make a huge profit... 332 00:30:33,680 --> 00:30:36,680 ...and move to the next level. 333 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:42,440 No. Why are you taking my blessing for this? 334 00:30:42,560 --> 00:30:45,120 There's a coin on the ground, brother. 335 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,600 Give it to me. That's my money. 336 00:30:51,240 --> 00:30:53,120 I'll go wash my hands. 337 00:30:54,320 --> 00:30:57,280 He's still not married. He has saved a lot of jewellery... 338 00:30:57,400 --> 00:30:59,160 ...to offer as a dowry. 339 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:01,920 Start your first theft from this pig's house. 340 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:04,640 Sir, it's his first time on the job today. 341 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:06,760 Bless him. -Bless you, son. 342 00:31:06,960 --> 00:31:09,160 Go on, he has blessed you. 343 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:33,880 Oh, have you got a calf? 344 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:38,480 Okay, go on. -Arivu! 345 00:31:40,320 --> 00:31:43,160 Go bathe. -Okay, sir. 346 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,840 Arivu! 347 00:32:10,240 --> 00:32:11,760 Yes, sir. -Sir is coming. 348 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:14,120 Don't take too long to get ready. -Okay, sir. 349 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:19,480 Sir! Why are you feeling ashamed? I should feel ashamed. 350 00:33:42,880 --> 00:33:44,880 Why are you giving that guilty look? 351 00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:46,680 Just tell me what you're here to say. 352 00:33:49,080 --> 00:33:54,480 Sir, intentionally or not,... 353 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:56,560 ...I've taken up theft as a profession. 354 00:33:58,520 --> 00:34:00,440 Get up! 355 00:34:00,640 --> 00:34:02,600 Get up, I said! 356 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:05,280 Get out! 357 00:34:05,880 --> 00:34:11,320 A.Sargunam B.A, B.L Teacher 358 00:34:17,120 --> 00:34:20,440 Vanakkam, sir. -You wanted to see me. 359 00:34:21,000 --> 00:34:24,520 You were my guide, sir. 360 00:34:24,800 --> 00:34:26,880 The sign boards by the side of the road... 361 00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:29,640 ...don't give different directions to different people. 362 00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:33,080 It directs everyone the same way. 363 00:34:33,199 --> 00:34:36,760 If someone goes the wrong way, even after seeing it,... 364 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:39,280 ...whose mistake is it? 365 00:34:43,120 --> 00:34:45,840 I taught you something when you were in school. 366 00:34:45,960 --> 00:34:48,920 I don't know if you remember. 367 00:34:49,040 --> 00:34:50,840 Whenever you want to do something... 368 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:54,360 ...which you have not done before, do it three times. 369 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:56,920 If it's your first time doing something,... 370 00:34:57,040 --> 00:35:01,360 ...you have to do it thrice. First time, to attempt it. 371 00:35:01,680 --> 00:35:04,600 Second time, to know if you've done it right or not. 372 00:35:04,760 --> 00:35:09,560 Third time, to decide if you want to do it in the future or not. 373 00:35:11,680 --> 00:35:14,480 The third time you stole, whether you liked it or not,... 374 00:35:14,600 --> 00:35:16,760 ...stealing became a habit for you. 375 00:35:16,880 --> 00:35:18,440 It became a habit for you. 376 00:35:19,719 --> 00:35:23,480 Sir, when theft became a habit, he wanted to quit. 377 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:25,239 So he came to confess to you. 378 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:28,199 You didn't hear him out and threw him out instead. 379 00:35:29,040 --> 00:35:31,199 He never came for a confession. 380 00:35:31,320 --> 00:35:33,480 He came only to give information. 381 00:35:35,400 --> 00:35:39,320 Did you understand what I said? -No, sir. It was nice to hear. 382 00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:44,199 Many people who come to me just hear things. 383 00:35:44,480 --> 00:35:46,640 They don't understand what I say. 384 00:35:49,280 --> 00:35:50,840 If you had heard me out completely... 385 00:35:50,960 --> 00:35:53,719 ...and given me stern advice, I would have followed, sir. 386 00:35:53,840 --> 00:35:55,760 You can take a horse to the pond. 387 00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:59,199 But you cannot make him drink the water. 388 00:36:04,360 --> 00:36:07,320 If you had come as a naive horse,... 389 00:36:07,440 --> 00:36:09,560 ...I'd have taken you to the pond to quench your thirst. 390 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:14,960 But you came as a blind horse who thought stealing wasn't wrong. 391 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:18,600 You wouldn't have seen the pond. 392 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:24,000 Sir, I'm not the blind horse. It's you. 393 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:28,120 When I came to see you, if you..... -Hey, shut up. 394 00:36:28,239 --> 00:36:30,320 I didn't want to speak to you when you came to me as a thief. 395 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:32,440 You're a murderer now. Don't speak. 396 00:36:32,560 --> 00:36:34,480 Hey, did you hear what he said? 397 00:36:34,600 --> 00:36:36,840 I came to see this murderer because you called me. 398 00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:40,160 Sir, I'm the rascal who ruined that rascal. 399 00:36:40,280 --> 00:36:42,280 What? -I was the one... 400 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:45,600 ...who taught him to steal. -Hey, are you both playing with me? 401 00:36:45,719 --> 00:36:47,960 Why did you bring me here? 402 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:51,560 Sir, give me forgiveness for my sins. 403 00:36:52,360 --> 00:36:55,840 Just for being a thief. -Am I a church pastor? 404 00:36:56,040 --> 00:36:58,680 Who am I to forgive you? Why should I? 405 00:36:59,080 --> 00:37:04,000 Sir, he's going to be hanged to death in eight days. 406 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:21,840 If you could say a few consoling words in his last few days,... 407 00:37:21,960 --> 00:37:23,960 ...it will be like light for him. 408 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:28,640 No light can save you, Arivu. 409 00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:33,760 You've already been consumed by darkness. 410 00:38:01,120 --> 00:38:03,560 Arivu! 411 00:38:03,680 --> 00:38:06,000 Arivu! 412 00:38:06,120 --> 00:38:07,960 Arivu! 413 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:10,920 Arivu! 414 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:18,000 What is it, Arivu? 415 00:38:18,120 --> 00:38:20,840 I kept calling you. Didn't you hear me? 416 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:24,719 Forgive me, sir. I was lost in thought. 417 00:38:26,560 --> 00:38:30,719 You didn't think when it mattered. What's the use of thinking now? 418 00:38:45,800 --> 00:38:47,239 What's this? 419 00:38:47,360 --> 00:38:50,160 It was 'My Writing', and then you changed it to 'My Fate'. 420 00:38:51,360 --> 00:38:54,600 I've added one more, 'Written By Me', sir. 421 00:39:01,440 --> 00:39:03,360 There's not much time left, Arivu. 422 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:05,520 Let me finish the job I came to do. 423 00:39:06,440 --> 00:39:09,239 I'll read this letter, listen to it. 424 00:39:09,800 --> 00:39:11,760 What letter is this? 425 00:39:13,640 --> 00:39:16,239 This is a procedure of the government. 426 00:39:16,360 --> 00:39:18,199 Oh? I got it. 427 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:21,000 An invitation to take me to the gallows. 428 00:39:21,120 --> 00:39:25,280 Read it. -This is a protocol as per law. 429 00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:28,640 It's my duty. 430 00:39:29,880 --> 00:39:34,520 It's my fate to read this to you before the end. 431 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:36,600 Okay, read it, sir. 432 00:39:39,239 --> 00:39:41,560 You, Arivumathi, about 3 years ago,... 433 00:39:41,680 --> 00:39:45,800 ...on 15th May 1969, at around 12.40 am,... 434 00:39:45,920 --> 00:39:48,080 ...went to Lakshmikanthan's house at central Villupuram,... 435 00:39:48,199 --> 00:39:50,280 ...No. 2, Sivan Temple Street,... 436 00:39:50,400 --> 00:39:55,199 ...aged 45, murdered him intentionally by stabbing him... 437 00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:58,760 ...with a knife, then jumped over the house's wall... 438 00:39:58,880 --> 00:40:01,480 ...and went to the Villupuram Police Station..... 439 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:04,719 Sir, just a minute. 440 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:07,400 Can we correct the letter if there's a mistake? 441 00:40:10,520 --> 00:40:14,760 A mistake? A mistake in a government's letter? 442 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:18,120 Could we make a mistake..... 443 00:40:18,239 --> 00:40:21,760 I mean, could the government make a mistake? 444 00:40:22,040 --> 00:40:24,760 Right. I'm in jail for doing something wrong,... 445 00:40:24,880 --> 00:40:27,520 ...found a mistake with you who are in jail... 446 00:40:27,640 --> 00:40:30,280 ...for doing nothing wrong. It's my mistake. 447 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:34,440 Forgive me. -What mistake? 448 00:40:34,560 --> 00:40:36,880 Where is the mistake? 449 00:40:37,199 --> 00:40:39,520 When you said that the government can't make mistakes,... 450 00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:41,280 ...how will it be there? 451 00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:44,600 Even if it's there, how will the government know? 452 00:40:46,199 --> 00:40:48,719 What's the use of knowing about it anyway? 453 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:52,239 No matter who made the mistake, they must correct it. 454 00:40:53,160 --> 00:40:55,719 What's the mistake? 455 00:40:58,520 --> 00:41:00,719 A detail has been missed and another has been misstated... 456 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:02,480 ...in this letter. 457 00:41:03,560 --> 00:41:05,640 What is it? Which one? 458 00:41:05,760 --> 00:41:08,480 What's missing is I went to his house to steal. 459 00:41:08,600 --> 00:41:11,680 He caught me, and in my attempt to escape, I murdered him. 460 00:41:12,400 --> 00:41:13,840 What's misstated is that I went into his house... 461 00:41:13,960 --> 00:41:15,440 ...by jumping over the wall. 462 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:19,400 After I murdered him, I walked out the gate bravely. 463 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:22,440 I didn't jump over the wall. 464 00:41:24,160 --> 00:41:28,000 That's correct. Oh, dear! 465 00:41:28,320 --> 00:41:31,440 That's such a huge mistake. -Forget it, sir. 466 00:41:31,840 --> 00:41:33,680 This is not the time to account for mistakes. 467 00:41:34,560 --> 00:41:36,520 It's a letter from a government that can make no mistake. 468 00:41:36,640 --> 00:41:40,080 So, I only said it out of concern for no minute mistakes. 469 00:41:41,160 --> 00:41:43,400 This is not a minor mistake, Arivu. 470 00:41:43,520 --> 00:41:48,160 It's a big mistake. As you said, I will correct it. 471 00:41:49,080 --> 00:41:51,160 Thank you so much. 472 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:59,440 Still, my heart can't accept it. 473 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:03,360 That I have to correct it based on an ordinary murderer's suggestion. 474 00:42:03,480 --> 00:42:06,800 An ordinary murderer? That's nice, sir. 475 00:42:07,000 --> 00:42:09,800 Please continue, sir. 476 00:42:14,680 --> 00:42:17,120 Where was I? -At the Villupuram Police Station. 477 00:42:17,880 --> 00:42:19,320 I interrupted when you were reading... 478 00:42:19,440 --> 00:42:21,560 ...about the Villupuram Police Station. 479 00:42:21,880 --> 00:42:24,000 I went to the Villupuram Police Station voluntarily... 480 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:26,560 ...and surrendered myself with the murder weapon. 481 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:29,560 Since you pleaded guilty at the Criminal Court in Villupuram,... 482 00:42:29,680 --> 00:42:31,880 ...as per the Indian Penal Code 302,... 483 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:35,520 ...you were sentenced to the death penalty by the court. 484 00:42:40,199 --> 00:42:43,560 Why are you looking at me, sir? I accepted it long ago. 485 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:47,640 There's nothing wrong in the letter. 486 00:42:48,080 --> 00:42:50,199 Read it. 487 00:42:51,840 --> 00:42:55,160 Arivu, you are going to be alive for only a few more hours. 488 00:42:55,960 --> 00:43:00,920 You still speak so funnily. -I'm tired of crying, sir. 489 00:43:01,040 --> 00:43:05,760 So, I'm trying to smile and make people smile before I die. 490 00:43:10,920 --> 00:43:12,960 Continue reading, sir. 491 00:43:15,520 --> 00:43:17,400 Even when you appealed to the higher courts... 492 00:43:17,520 --> 00:43:19,000 ...about the lower court's judgment,... 493 00:43:19,120 --> 00:43:23,239 ...those courts too affirmed your death penalty. 494 00:43:23,360 --> 00:43:25,960 As your mercy petition to the President to reduce... 495 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:29,239 ...your punishment was rejected. Today, on 17th October, 1972,... 496 00:43:29,360 --> 00:43:33,440 ...between 5 and 5:15 am,... 497 00:43:33,560 --> 00:43:38,760 ...you will be hanged to death as per the Supreme Court's orders. 498 00:44:03,360 --> 00:44:05,440 Arivu, your kids and wife who did not visit you... 499 00:44:05,560 --> 00:44:07,600 ...for three years,... 500 00:44:07,719 --> 00:44:10,880 ...are here to meet you and they are waiting outside. 501 00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:13,680 As per protocol, it's not allowed. 502 00:44:13,800 --> 00:44:16,199 But I will allow it. 503 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:18,719 Let me know if you want to see them. 504 00:44:22,280 --> 00:44:25,000 At least your kids? 505 00:44:29,440 --> 00:44:32,239 Can I see the sunrise, sir? 506 00:44:46,320 --> 00:44:47,960 Sir! 507 00:45:08,800 --> 00:45:11,160 Your mother..... 508 00:45:11,400 --> 00:45:14,520 Mom? -She's stubborn about seeing you. 509 00:45:19,120 --> 00:45:23,080 You've been charged with murder and the trial is ongoing. 510 00:45:23,199 --> 00:45:26,000 You never denied the crime at any point of the trial. 511 00:45:26,120 --> 00:45:28,719 The court is going to give its judgment on this case now. 512 00:45:28,840 --> 00:45:31,000 Do you have anything else to say? 513 00:45:33,440 --> 00:45:35,400 Nothing, ma'am. 514 00:45:57,520 --> 00:46:00,160 It's a crime to want to steal someone else's things. 515 00:46:00,280 --> 00:46:02,520 Especially when you went to steal in someone's house... 516 00:46:02,640 --> 00:46:04,640 ...and just because he saw it,... 517 00:46:04,760 --> 00:46:08,080 ...in the ensuing altercation, you murdered him brutally. 518 00:46:08,320 --> 00:46:11,239 That cannot be accepted as an ordinary murder. 519 00:46:14,160 --> 00:46:16,640 Just because the accused pleaded guilty unconditionally, 520 00:46:16,760 --> 00:46:18,840 ...he can't be shown compassion. 521 00:46:19,760 --> 00:46:22,440 Considering that the punishment for this crime will serve... 522 00:46:22,560 --> 00:46:24,880 ...as a lesson to others,... 523 00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:27,680 ...as per the Indian Penal Code 302,... 524 00:46:27,800 --> 00:46:30,880 ...the accused, Arivumathi, is sentenced to the death penalty... 525 00:46:31,000 --> 00:46:34,760 ...and shall be hanged to death. That is the order of this court. 526 00:46:38,640 --> 00:46:42,719 Madam, I'm the reason for all his wrongs. 527 00:46:43,000 --> 00:46:47,440 Let him go. Hang me instead. -Hey! You sinner! 528 00:46:47,560 --> 00:46:50,040 Murderer! Monster! -Madam! 529 00:46:50,160 --> 00:46:54,560 Don't stop her. -You! 530 00:46:55,719 --> 00:46:58,440 Up until the last minute, I didn't believe that you were... 531 00:46:58,560 --> 00:47:01,120 ...a thief or a murderer. 532 00:47:01,239 --> 00:47:04,760 I thought they framed you falsely in this case. 533 00:47:04,920 --> 00:47:09,199 But you committed murder for the sake of theft. 534 00:47:10,719 --> 00:47:13,800 Were you actually born to me? 535 00:47:14,800 --> 00:47:17,640 Were you really born to me? 536 00:47:17,760 --> 00:47:20,440 I struggled so hard to educate you. 537 00:47:21,880 --> 00:47:25,360 You're not my son. 538 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:28,000 Don't face me even if I die. 539 00:47:28,239 --> 00:47:30,560 Even if you die, don't face me. 540 00:47:30,680 --> 00:47:32,560 Don't face me. 541 00:47:33,040 --> 00:47:36,000 There's a special permission. 542 00:47:37,360 --> 00:47:40,000 These opportunities aren't generally given to anyone. 543 00:47:40,160 --> 00:47:41,880 Am I right, sir? 544 00:47:43,960 --> 00:47:47,080 An extraordinary opportunity for an ordinary murderer. 545 00:47:47,320 --> 00:47:48,920 Let her come. 546 00:47:49,040 --> 00:47:50,680 Sir, just a minute. 547 00:47:51,000 --> 00:47:54,360 Thanks for showing at least this much compassion for me. 548 00:47:54,480 --> 00:47:56,360 You can meet her only in the warden's presence. 549 00:47:56,480 --> 00:47:58,239 Right, sir? 550 00:48:02,920 --> 00:48:06,640 I know why you are laughing, Arivu. 551 00:48:06,760 --> 00:48:10,360 There's no other way. I have to be here now. 552 00:48:10,480 --> 00:48:13,199 Sir, you must be here. Please do. 553 00:48:13,320 --> 00:48:15,560 Because my mother shouldn't poison me... 554 00:48:15,680 --> 00:48:20,199 ...and let your noose starve. You're worried about that. 555 00:48:20,440 --> 00:48:22,360 That's your fear. 556 00:48:22,520 --> 00:48:25,719 It's not that, Arivu. -Don't lie, sir. 557 00:48:26,160 --> 00:48:29,600 Lying is our job. You are the government. 558 00:48:29,800 --> 00:48:31,400 Can you lie? 559 00:48:34,080 --> 00:48:36,880 Don't worry, sir. My mother won't kill me. 560 00:48:37,480 --> 00:48:39,160 I'm the murderer. 561 00:48:39,280 --> 00:48:42,000 My mother, much like your mother and every mother out there,... 562 00:48:42,120 --> 00:48:44,199 ...is just a good mother. 563 00:48:48,000 --> 00:48:50,320 We must follow the rules, Arivu. 564 00:48:50,440 --> 00:48:53,280 Your mother has brought some milk for you. 565 00:48:53,920 --> 00:48:57,960 The jail doctor has tested it. -What's the result, sir? 566 00:48:58,080 --> 00:49:00,480 Is there some disease? 567 00:49:00,600 --> 00:49:03,160 I mean the milk. -Arivu! 568 00:49:05,120 --> 00:49:07,239 Arivu! -Mom! 569 00:49:07,360 --> 00:49:11,400 Arivu! -Mom! 570 00:49:14,120 --> 00:49:16,560 Arivu! 571 00:49:19,120 --> 00:49:22,280 Are you going to leave me? 572 00:49:23,120 --> 00:49:25,560 Oh, no! 573 00:49:25,680 --> 00:49:27,480 Oh, God! 574 00:49:31,880 --> 00:49:34,680 Sir! 575 00:49:36,640 --> 00:49:38,480 Sir! 576 00:49:38,600 --> 00:49:40,199 He's my only kid. 577 00:49:41,000 --> 00:49:43,120 He's still young. 578 00:49:43,239 --> 00:49:45,640 When a baby tries to walk and he stumbles,... 579 00:49:45,760 --> 00:49:49,000 ...would you cut his legs off? Tell me, sir. 580 00:49:49,400 --> 00:49:52,400 A mother will accept it when her son does something wrong. 581 00:49:52,520 --> 00:49:55,480 But she can't accept the son being punished. 582 00:49:55,600 --> 00:49:59,320 If taking a life is the punishment for taking another life,... 583 00:49:59,440 --> 00:50:02,960 ...then take mine. Hang me by the noose. 584 00:50:03,600 --> 00:50:07,040 Hang me. -Mom, I'm a sinner. 585 00:50:07,960 --> 00:50:10,720 I'm the sinner who's giving you the pain of waiting... 586 00:50:10,840 --> 00:50:14,640 ...on your son to be hanged to death and then collecting his body. 587 00:50:14,920 --> 00:50:17,880 I'm a sinner. -Oh, no! You're no sinner. 588 00:50:18,000 --> 00:50:21,440 I don't know in which life of mine I committed a grave sin,... 589 00:50:21,560 --> 00:50:24,040 ...it has come back to affect you. 590 00:50:24,440 --> 00:50:28,760 I'm the sinner! 591 00:50:28,880 --> 00:50:32,080 Ma'am, it's time. 592 00:50:32,840 --> 00:50:34,720 Give him the milk and leave. 593 00:50:35,760 --> 00:50:38,520 Where and why should I go? He's going to die. 594 00:50:38,640 --> 00:50:40,880 Do you expect me to live my life out there? 595 00:50:41,160 --> 00:50:42,600 I can't. 596 00:50:42,720 --> 00:50:46,760 Hang me to death too. -Madam! 597 00:50:47,880 --> 00:50:49,560 Sir. 598 00:50:49,680 --> 00:50:52,720 My daughter-in-law is outside and has nearly gone crazy. 599 00:50:52,880 --> 00:50:54,680 They have two kids. 600 00:50:54,800 --> 00:50:57,120 One is five years old and the other is three. 601 00:50:57,800 --> 00:51:01,320 They don't even know what is going on, but they are crying. 602 00:51:02,200 --> 00:51:04,840 I've told them that I'd bring their father. 603 00:51:05,320 --> 00:51:08,320 If they ask for their father when I go out, what do I tell them? 604 00:51:08,440 --> 00:51:10,160 What do I tell them? 605 00:51:10,280 --> 00:51:13,520 No, I won't go. I won't leave him. 606 00:51:13,640 --> 00:51:15,760 I won't leave my son. 607 00:51:15,880 --> 00:51:18,160 I won't go. -Mom. 608 00:51:18,280 --> 00:51:20,720 I won't leave my son. -Mom, let go of my hand. 609 00:51:20,840 --> 00:51:22,960 Pour the milk, mom. 610 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:26,720 Arivu? -Pour the milk. 611 00:51:40,160 --> 00:51:43,760 This is the hand that fed you. 612 00:51:44,560 --> 00:51:47,320 Now you're making them do your final rites, Arivu. 613 00:52:03,600 --> 00:52:07,720 Sir, look at the faces of these kids. 614 00:52:08,240 --> 00:52:10,800 He was put in prison when she was two. 615 00:52:11,040 --> 00:52:14,120 The little one was still in his mother's womb. 616 00:52:14,240 --> 00:52:18,080 He has never seen his father. 617 00:52:19,240 --> 00:52:23,520 Sir, why are you killing him and punishing these kids? 618 00:52:23,920 --> 00:52:26,200 You can spare him for the sake of the kids. 619 00:52:26,640 --> 00:52:30,320 Let him go, sir. 620 00:52:30,440 --> 00:52:33,720 Sir! -Mom, keep quiet. 621 00:52:34,120 --> 00:52:38,040 Arivu, take a look at your kids. 622 00:52:38,160 --> 00:52:40,400 Take a look. 623 00:52:43,240 --> 00:52:44,960 Leave, mom. 624 00:52:45,080 --> 00:52:48,720 Just leave. -Arivu! 625 00:52:48,840 --> 00:52:51,600 If you stay here, I'll look at you in remorse and die in turmoil. 626 00:52:51,720 --> 00:52:53,320 And you'll look at me and die in turmoil. 627 00:52:53,440 --> 00:52:55,680 Then, there will be no one left to take care of her and the kids. 628 00:52:55,800 --> 00:52:58,640 Get going. 629 00:52:58,760 --> 00:53:03,480 How do I leave? What do I tell your wife and kids? 630 00:53:09,440 --> 00:53:12,040 Take care of my family just like you took care of me, mom. 631 00:53:12,200 --> 00:53:14,480 If the kids ask about me, don't say anything. 632 00:53:15,560 --> 00:53:18,200 Raise my kids to be human beings as good as you. 633 00:53:20,920 --> 00:53:22,560 Here, mom. 634 00:53:25,160 --> 00:53:29,120 Ma'am, it's time. It's going to be morning. 635 00:53:29,240 --> 00:53:32,280 Go on, mom. -I won't leave you. 636 00:53:34,760 --> 00:53:36,840 Let go. Okay, don't go. 637 00:53:36,960 --> 00:53:38,720 Go out there, kill my wife and kids and come back. 638 00:53:38,840 --> 00:53:40,680 Oh, no! -Arivu! 639 00:53:40,800 --> 00:53:42,920 Why talk that way and make her even more sad? 640 00:53:43,040 --> 00:53:44,640 What else do you expect me to say, sir? 641 00:53:44,760 --> 00:53:46,280 If they die, they won't have any problems. 642 00:53:46,400 --> 00:53:47,800 Her wish will come true. 643 00:53:47,920 --> 00:53:49,960 We will both be hanged to death. Let's drift away together. 644 00:53:50,080 --> 00:53:52,600 Why are you saying that? 645 00:53:53,640 --> 00:53:55,840 What else do you expect me to do? -Arivu! 646 00:53:56,440 --> 00:53:58,480 Forgive me, mom. 647 00:53:58,600 --> 00:54:00,920 I've given you a lot of pain. 648 00:54:01,040 --> 00:54:04,040 Sir, please take her away. -I won't go. 649 00:54:04,160 --> 00:54:05,960 I won't leave you. 650 00:54:06,080 --> 00:54:07,840 I won't go. 651 00:54:08,440 --> 00:54:12,440 My son! -Ma'am, please wait outside. 652 00:54:13,280 --> 00:54:15,120 All the formalities will be done in a while. 653 00:54:15,240 --> 00:54:17,120 Oh, no! 654 00:54:18,200 --> 00:54:21,360 You can wait and collect him. -Oh, no! 655 00:54:21,480 --> 00:54:23,800 Sir! 656 00:54:26,440 --> 00:54:28,000 Arivu, I won't go. 657 00:54:28,520 --> 00:54:30,120 Sir, I'm not leaving. 658 00:54:31,480 --> 00:54:34,800 Arivu! 659 00:54:36,760 --> 00:54:39,000 I won't go! Arivu! 660 00:54:39,440 --> 00:54:43,400 Arivu, I won't go! Arivu! 661 00:54:43,520 --> 00:54:46,200 Arivu! Oh, no! 662 00:54:46,320 --> 00:54:51,360 My precious pearl, give me a peck... 663 00:54:51,640 --> 00:54:56,760 My precious gem, give me a peck... 664 00:55:07,880 --> 00:55:10,400 I almost died... 665 00:55:10,520 --> 00:55:15,440 But was reborn with your birth... 666 00:55:17,600 --> 00:55:22,760 My precious, give me a peck... 667 00:55:23,760 --> 00:55:28,560 Give me a peck from the bottom of your heart... 668 00:55:28,920 --> 00:55:34,080 I carried you for ten long months... 669 00:55:35,120 --> 00:55:39,280 My shell-like body turned fragile... 670 00:55:39,840 --> 00:55:43,920 My precious pearl, give me a peck... 671 00:55:44,120 --> 00:55:49,520 My precious gem, give me a peck... 672 00:56:11,840 --> 00:56:14,480 Give me a peck... 673 00:56:21,400 --> 00:56:27,000 Give me one last peck... 674 00:56:34,200 --> 00:56:37,800 4.15 am 675 00:57:09,840 --> 00:57:11,840 What happened? -Govindhan from D Block... 676 00:57:11,960 --> 00:57:14,480 ...tried to escape, but we caught him, sir. 677 00:57:15,360 --> 00:57:18,080 Good. 678 00:57:18,200 --> 00:57:20,160 Sir! -Yes? 679 00:57:20,320 --> 00:57:23,080 Can you do me a favour? 680 00:57:23,200 --> 00:57:26,360 I'll do anything except for helping you escape from jail. 681 00:57:26,600 --> 00:57:30,440 If at all I wanted to escape, I wouldn't need your help. 682 00:57:30,560 --> 00:57:32,920 All right, then what else do you want me to do? 683 00:57:33,040 --> 00:57:35,760 As long as it doesn't break the law, I'll surely help you. 684 00:57:36,040 --> 00:57:39,080 You could say you'll do it if it abides by the law, sir. 685 00:57:41,680 --> 00:57:45,840 Fine, what is it? 686 00:57:46,240 --> 00:57:49,120 Kindly arrange to publish my life story as a book. 687 00:57:49,320 --> 00:57:51,920 Give the proceeds to my mother, sir. 688 00:57:52,840 --> 00:57:55,840 This? As a book? -Why not, sir? 689 00:57:55,960 --> 00:57:57,680 Are you sceptica about whether people would buy it? 690 00:57:59,000 --> 00:58:01,400 "Autobiography of the death row convict Arivumathi,... 691 00:58:01,520 --> 00:58:05,760 ...requesting tenders from publishers to print the book." 692 00:58:05,880 --> 00:58:07,360 Publish this as an advertisement in the papers. 693 00:58:07,480 --> 00:58:09,960 Just watch how many publishers flock to the jail. 694 00:58:10,080 --> 00:58:12,720 You might even need batons to control the crowds. 695 00:58:15,400 --> 00:58:18,240 People always find someone else's story fascinating. 696 00:58:18,360 --> 00:58:20,200 It's entertainment. 697 00:58:20,320 --> 00:58:24,440 If it's a prisoner's story, the intrigue will be stronger. 698 00:58:24,600 --> 00:58:28,840 Have you mentioned us in your autobiography? 699 00:58:28,960 --> 00:58:32,720 I mean, about government policies and the judicial system. 700 00:58:33,640 --> 00:58:36,760 If there's anything objectionable, it won't be permitted. 701 00:58:36,880 --> 00:58:40,440 It has objectionable parts, sir. But rather than seeing... 702 00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:43,840 them as objectionable, why not view them as a debate? 703 00:58:43,960 --> 00:58:46,880 Objectionable issues cause debates. 704 00:58:47,160 --> 00:58:49,200 And only through debate will we attain clarity. 705 00:58:52,800 --> 00:58:58,480 I've shared my views on crime, law, courts and the gallows. 706 00:58:58,760 --> 00:59:02,040 That's all, sir. -Oh, you've shared your views. 707 00:59:02,160 --> 00:59:04,000 So anyone can kill anybody... 708 00:59:04,480 --> 00:59:06,520 ...and no one should question it or be punished? 709 00:59:06,640 --> 00:59:10,160 You'll just write whatever your lazy brain fancies? 710 00:59:10,280 --> 00:59:12,840 Poor thing. Why talk about my brain that is about to... 711 00:59:12,960 --> 00:59:16,880 ...shut down for good, sir? I've written some truths. 712 00:59:17,240 --> 00:59:21,000 Even if not today, you'll realise it someday. 713 00:59:21,120 --> 00:59:25,000 When Galileo said the Earth was round, people threw stones at him. 714 00:59:25,120 --> 00:59:28,520 Later, they used those stones to honour him with a statue. 715 00:59:29,840 --> 00:59:33,840 Do you expect the future generation to erect a statue for you? Right? 716 00:59:34,720 --> 00:59:36,920 Not at all. I'm not even worthy... 717 00:59:37,040 --> 00:59:40,720 ...of a clay tombstone. Forget about statues. 718 00:59:41,960 --> 00:59:45,680 Read my book and you'll understand the truth, sir. 719 00:59:51,200 --> 00:59:54,080 I understand, sir. We don't have much time, right? 720 00:59:54,200 --> 00:59:56,520 So I'll keep it brief and speak my mind. 721 00:59:56,720 --> 01:00:01,400 If you feel there's fairness to it, read my book and oblige. 722 01:00:01,520 --> 01:00:05,560 If not, ignore it. -All right. 723 01:00:06,040 --> 01:00:08,680 Tell me your opinion quickly. 724 01:00:08,800 --> 01:00:11,520 What do you think I did that day in that house, sir? 725 01:00:11,640 --> 01:00:15,120 Which house? -The one where the crime happened. 726 01:00:15,760 --> 01:00:18,480 What did you do? You committed murder. 727 01:00:18,600 --> 01:00:21,120 I committed murder, right? -Yes, you did. 728 01:00:21,240 --> 01:00:23,760 Soon, you're about to put a noose around my neck. 729 01:00:23,880 --> 01:00:27,200 What you're about to do..... -That's a punishment. 730 01:00:27,320 --> 01:00:29,600 When one nation attacks another with weapons and bombs.... 731 01:00:29,720 --> 01:00:33,080 ...innocent people and kids. What do you call that, sir? 732 01:00:33,200 --> 01:00:36,040 War. The righteous duty to protect the nation. 733 01:00:36,160 --> 01:00:38,880 What I did was murder. -Irrelevant comparison. 734 01:00:39,000 --> 01:00:42,200 That's one thing, this is another. They are not related. 735 01:00:42,440 --> 01:00:45,720 Of course it's related, sir. 736 01:00:46,120 --> 01:00:48,240 Across all three incidents, it all comes down to one thing. 737 01:00:48,760 --> 01:00:51,840 A life is lost. What I did was murder. 738 01:00:51,960 --> 01:00:53,880 What you are about to give me is a punishment. 739 01:00:54,000 --> 01:00:58,640 When a nation wages war, you call it a duty of protection. 740 01:01:15,520 --> 01:01:18,440 What are you grinning at? -It's nothing, sir. 741 01:01:18,560 --> 01:01:22,480 The moment I start debating this, you've taken my place. 742 01:01:48,840 --> 01:01:52,720 Think about it calmly, sir. Every nation that wages war... 743 01:01:52,840 --> 01:01:55,480 ...belongs right here in this cell. Isn't that so, sir? 744 01:01:56,360 --> 01:02:00,960 A dictionary offers many meanings, the essence of sin never changes. 745 01:02:01,640 --> 01:02:04,480 Have you written all this too? 746 01:02:04,600 --> 01:02:07,720 Your punishment is crueller than the murder I committed. 747 01:02:07,840 --> 01:02:09,440 It's uncivilised. I've written that too. 748 01:02:09,560 --> 01:02:12,520 Arivu! -I'm asking you to admit it,... 749 01:02:12,640 --> 01:02:14,480 ...I'm not forcing you. 750 01:02:17,720 --> 01:02:21,760 When a killer kills, he seems possessed. 751 01:02:21,880 --> 01:02:23,720 His animalistic instinct takes over. 752 01:02:23,920 --> 01:02:28,120 A mind full of hate, revenge, fear of being caught by you,... 753 01:02:28,240 --> 01:02:30,280 ...a warped mind, a breaking point,... 754 01:02:30,400 --> 01:02:31,920 ...there's always a reason. So, he kills. 755 01:02:32,520 --> 01:02:35,040 So what's your reason, sir? 756 01:02:39,600 --> 01:02:41,920 Sir, when someone commits a murder, you arrest him,... 757 01:02:42,040 --> 01:02:44,280 ...file an FIR, take him to court, put him under remand, ... 758 01:02:44,400 --> 01:02:46,760 ...get charge sheets and evidence, try and punish him,... 759 01:02:46,880 --> 01:02:50,600 ...bring him to jail, and eight days before hanging,... 760 01:02:50,720 --> 01:02:56,280 ...you ask for his last wish, making him fear death more,... 761 01:02:56,400 --> 01:02:59,720 ...keep him healthy for eight days, gather witnesses,... 762 01:02:59,840 --> 01:03:03,560 ...and kill him with a noose. Is my murder more planned... 763 01:03:03,680 --> 01:03:07,880 ...and uncivilised than this? Isn't yours a cognisable offence? 764 01:03:08,000 --> 01:03:10,080 Arivu, you're overstepping your limits. 765 01:03:10,200 --> 01:03:12,400 I'm a dying lamp. Let me burn a bit longer, sir. 766 01:03:12,520 --> 01:03:14,400 Please just hear what little I have left to say. 767 01:03:14,520 --> 01:03:16,920 You call it an opinion, but you're defending killers. 768 01:03:17,040 --> 01:03:19,400 Go on. This isn't advocacy, sir. 769 01:03:19,520 --> 01:03:21,280 It's an argument. Don't fool yourself into thinking... 770 01:03:21,400 --> 01:03:23,840 ...that you've served justice by killing me. 771 01:03:24,080 --> 01:03:25,680 Arivu, you're looking at it wrong. 772 01:03:25,800 --> 01:03:27,880 The death penalty is meant to protect society. 773 01:03:28,000 --> 01:03:31,400 You lock a murderer away within four walls. 774 01:03:31,520 --> 01:03:34,760 What fear does society have? Who are you protecting them from? 775 01:03:34,920 --> 01:03:37,560 How long can you keep people locked up like this? 776 01:03:37,680 --> 01:03:40,800 So just because you can't keep them forever, you hang them? 777 01:03:42,760 --> 01:03:47,520 It's not like that, Arivu. So what are you saying? 778 01:03:47,880 --> 01:03:50,440 Life imprisonment is fine, just not the death penalty. 779 01:03:50,560 --> 01:03:54,280 That's your argument, right? I mean, your opinion. 780 01:03:54,400 --> 01:03:58,160 Am I right? -No, sir. You were right. 781 01:03:58,280 --> 01:04:00,240 As you say, the government would run at a loss... 782 01:04:00,360 --> 01:04:03,280 ...if they had to feed prisoners forever. 783 01:04:03,440 --> 01:04:07,400 The death penalty isn't about the government's expenses. 784 01:04:07,680 --> 01:04:13,400 It's to show society that taking a life will cost you your own. 785 01:04:13,520 --> 01:04:17,480 Only then will people think twice before killing out of fear. 786 01:04:17,600 --> 01:04:21,320 That's what you think, sir. -So, are you saying people... 787 01:04:21,440 --> 01:04:24,960 ...don't fear the death penalty? -Am I the first person... 788 01:04:25,080 --> 01:04:28,400 ...to face the death penalty? Centuries have passed... 789 01:04:28,520 --> 01:04:30,960 ...since we realised a man dies the moment the rope tightens. 790 01:04:31,080 --> 01:04:34,080 Ages have passed since hanging became a punishment. 791 01:04:34,200 --> 01:04:38,280 None of it stopped me, sir. 792 01:04:38,400 --> 01:04:40,440 The death penalty will not prevent murder, sir. 793 01:04:40,560 --> 01:04:44,880 If there's no death penalty, murders will go up. 794 01:04:45,000 --> 01:04:47,680 It's just an illusion. A belief people choose to trust. 795 01:04:47,800 --> 01:04:50,040 It has never been proven with statistics. 796 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:53,200 There's no connection between murder and the death penalty. 797 01:04:53,320 --> 01:04:55,800 How are you so sure? 798 01:04:55,920 --> 01:04:59,920 No one is born a murderer, sir. Upbringing, circumstances,... 799 01:05:00,040 --> 01:05:05,280 ...and mindset turn a man violent. Society must evolve. 800 01:05:05,400 --> 01:05:09,040 For that to happen, the government must nurture it. 801 01:05:09,160 --> 01:05:12,240 Just like raising a child. 802 01:05:14,680 --> 01:05:16,480 The government must instil discipline and set... 803 01:05:16,600 --> 01:05:18,640 ...clear boundaries. 804 01:05:18,760 --> 01:05:21,160 They must make people understand its importance. 805 01:05:21,280 --> 01:05:24,480 They must be constantly reminded of the consequences of crime. 806 01:05:24,600 --> 01:05:26,720 Just as the government safeguards physical health,... 807 01:05:26,840 --> 01:05:29,480 ...mental health matters too. 808 01:05:29,600 --> 01:05:33,400 Living standards, economy, and education must improve. 809 01:05:33,960 --> 01:05:36,320 Caste and religious divides must be erased. 810 01:05:37,480 --> 01:05:40,400 You lecture the government on preventing killings. 811 01:05:40,520 --> 01:05:43,520 You preach how people should behave. 812 01:05:43,640 --> 01:05:45,720 Then why did you kill him? 813 01:05:45,840 --> 01:05:48,160 I only came to my senses after I came to prison, sir. 814 01:05:49,200 --> 01:05:54,800 It could be due to the fact that this jail was once a school. 815 01:05:55,640 --> 01:05:58,400 One murder was enough to find my conscience. 816 01:05:58,800 --> 01:06:00,680 When will the government find its own,... 817 01:06:00,800 --> 01:06:03,440 ...killing so many for punishment? 818 01:06:06,000 --> 01:06:09,480 Your name sounds good, your words do too. 819 01:06:09,600 --> 01:06:12,800 You would have made a fine lawyer. -No way, please, sir. 820 01:06:13,240 --> 01:06:16,840 I've committed enough sins. I refuse to sin... 821 01:06:16,960 --> 01:06:22,080 ...by misusing my intellect to prove the innocent guilty. 822 01:06:22,200 --> 01:06:25,760 I've had enough, sir. I'm done with your law. 823 01:06:26,400 --> 01:06:29,000 No one escapes the law just like that. 824 01:06:29,120 --> 01:06:33,280 This is a democratic country. One nation, one law. 825 01:06:33,520 --> 01:06:35,640 Everyone must bow their head to it. 826 01:06:35,760 --> 01:06:38,720 I agree, sir. But much like the death penalty, there are... 827 01:06:38,840 --> 01:06:41,240 ...many unacceptable things. No one has the right... 828 01:06:41,960 --> 01:06:44,960 ...to take away a man's life. 829 01:06:51,120 --> 01:06:52,800 Shall we end this here? 830 01:06:52,920 --> 01:06:56,720 As long as opinions differ, the debate won't end. 831 01:06:56,840 --> 01:06:58,960 Good morning, sir. -Good morning, sir. 832 01:06:59,080 --> 01:07:00,760 Vanakkam, sir. Vanakkam, doctor. 833 01:07:02,360 --> 01:07:05,040 Sorry. -Why are you coughing, doctor? 834 01:07:05,160 --> 01:07:07,360 For eight days, you took good care of my health. 835 01:07:07,480 --> 01:07:09,280 But you failed to take care of your own. 836 01:07:10,360 --> 01:07:13,560 And I'm disappointed about something else. 837 01:07:16,520 --> 01:07:19,320 What is a doctor's role, sir? To save a life. 838 01:07:19,560 --> 01:07:22,720 Is that what you're doing? For death-row inmates,... 839 01:07:22,880 --> 01:07:25,120 ...you look after them carefully the last eight days,... 840 01:07:25,240 --> 01:07:27,880 ...then you certify we're healthy enough to be hanged. 841 01:07:28,040 --> 01:07:33,560 Then you witness our last moments on the rope to certify we're dead. 842 01:07:33,680 --> 01:07:35,800 Arivu! 843 01:08:00,560 --> 01:08:03,960 4.45 am 844 01:08:06,040 --> 01:08:08,800 You've only stolen to pay the interest till now. 845 01:08:09,640 --> 01:08:11,640 Yes. 846 01:08:11,760 --> 01:08:14,480 Just this once, steal enough to pay the principal. 847 01:08:14,600 --> 01:08:16,040 We'll manage. 848 01:08:16,160 --> 01:08:19,880 No way. I've only done petty thefts... 849 01:08:20,000 --> 01:08:24,000 ...that haven't harmed anyone. Serious theft is a sin. 850 01:08:26,000 --> 01:08:27,760 Excuse me! 851 01:08:31,160 --> 01:08:33,000 Hello! 852 01:08:34,640 --> 01:08:38,040 Hello? -Who's that? 853 01:08:38,160 --> 01:08:42,600 Such anguish? -I need some milk. 854 01:08:43,399 --> 01:08:46,520 Why are you here for milk? Where's your mother? 855 01:08:46,640 --> 01:08:51,680 My mom is sick, I want to make some tea for her. 856 01:08:52,560 --> 01:08:54,560 Sit down, then. I'll make the tea myself. 857 01:08:54,680 --> 01:08:57,600 No, it's fine. That tiny flask shows... 858 01:08:57,720 --> 01:09:00,040 ...you can't make tea at all. 859 01:09:01,720 --> 01:09:03,600 Sit down. 860 01:09:12,320 --> 01:09:15,000 I don't see you around much these days. 861 01:09:15,360 --> 01:09:18,040 You finished your studies, right? -Yes, I did. 862 01:09:18,760 --> 01:09:23,360 What about work? -I'm applying for suitable jobs. 863 01:09:24,080 --> 01:09:29,360 Hoping to get one soon. -Will you be idling until then? 864 01:09:29,479 --> 01:09:32,560 I have a business. -What business? 865 01:09:33,320 --> 01:09:37,040 The business of theft. 866 01:09:37,280 --> 01:09:39,360 You're quite funny. 867 01:09:40,280 --> 01:09:44,240 I am really a thief. 868 01:09:45,960 --> 01:09:48,920 Does Aunt Soodamani know? 869 01:09:50,240 --> 01:09:55,439 She doesn't. -But you told me. 870 01:09:56,920 --> 01:09:59,760 What if I tell aunty and the whole town? 871 01:09:59,880 --> 01:10:02,920 You won't. 872 01:10:08,720 --> 01:10:10,479 We've met a few times. 873 01:10:10,600 --> 01:10:12,800 We interacted a bit. 874 01:10:12,920 --> 01:10:15,399 This is our first proper conversation. 875 01:10:15,800 --> 01:10:17,240 How did you trust me? 876 01:10:17,360 --> 01:10:20,439 I don't know. I just felt like saying it. 877 01:10:20,560 --> 01:10:22,240 So I did. 878 01:10:24,200 --> 01:10:26,920 You're honest enough to admit you're a thief. 879 01:10:27,040 --> 01:10:29,880 Yet you're in a dishonest trade. 880 01:10:30,680 --> 01:10:33,640 Isn't that wrong? -Why not? 881 01:10:34,040 --> 01:10:36,439 Don't you mix water in the milk you sell? 882 01:10:38,760 --> 01:10:41,200 No, I don't. 883 01:10:47,280 --> 01:10:50,399 Since thick milk is hard to measure,... 884 01:10:50,520 --> 01:10:53,360 ...I add water to make it smooth. 885 01:10:53,760 --> 01:10:56,399 That's quite normal. Everyone does it. 886 01:10:56,520 --> 01:10:58,680 It's not wrong. 887 01:10:58,800 --> 01:11:02,120 Just like adding copper to gold to make it flexible? 888 01:11:06,880 --> 01:11:10,000 Life is whatever feels right to a person in that moment. 889 01:11:28,520 --> 01:11:30,240 Thank you. 890 01:11:31,080 --> 01:11:32,880 Wait a second. 891 01:11:34,120 --> 01:11:36,520 You didn't steal anything, did you? 892 01:11:36,640 --> 01:11:38,680 Look around, you'll know. 893 01:11:55,360 --> 01:12:01,000 Through love, humanity finds union... 894 01:12:01,120 --> 01:12:06,280 And in that union, the human heart finds peace... 895 01:12:06,880 --> 01:12:12,040 Through love, poetry is born... 896 01:12:12,640 --> 01:12:17,720 Music, sculpture, and every noble art arises... 897 01:12:17,840 --> 01:12:22,840 Therefore, embrace love... 898 01:12:23,399 --> 01:12:27,240 O people of the world... 899 01:12:29,399 --> 01:12:34,760 Therefore, embrace love... 900 01:12:35,040 --> 01:12:40,040 O people of the world... 901 01:12:53,040 --> 01:12:58,160 When love appears in dramas or epics... 902 01:12:58,720 --> 01:13:03,840 People marvel at its nobility... 903 01:13:04,520 --> 01:13:10,120 But let that same love bloom in a real home... 904 01:13:10,240 --> 01:13:16,040 Or rise like a spring in their town and growl... 905 01:13:16,160 --> 01:13:21,240 They make arrangements to destroy and eradicate it... 906 01:13:21,720 --> 01:13:26,880 They try to wipe the seed of love from the face of the earth... 907 01:13:27,560 --> 01:13:33,200 Blinded by envy, the foolish craft harsh and merciless laws... 908 01:13:33,320 --> 01:13:39,040 Lost in injustice, they perish by their own doing... 909 01:13:41,399 --> 01:13:46,240 Therefore, embrace love... 910 01:13:46,960 --> 01:13:52,680 Therefore, embrace love... 911 01:14:05,000 --> 01:14:10,160 If a man tastes the bliss of love and stands enchanted... 912 01:14:10,720 --> 01:14:16,040 Would mighty kings still be hungry for war... 913 01:14:16,520 --> 01:14:22,080 If his heart melts as one with the woman he loves... 914 01:14:22,200 --> 01:14:27,840 Would ministers still crave the craft of battle... 915 01:14:27,960 --> 01:14:33,160 If amid harsh lessons, he speaks only of love... 916 01:14:33,640 --> 01:14:38,920 Chattering day and night like a joyous bird... 917 01:14:39,600 --> 01:14:45,200 If he lives enraptured in love with the woman beside him... 918 01:14:45,320 --> 01:14:50,520 Would army commanders still dream of war... 919 01:14:54,040 --> 01:14:59,160 Through love, humanity finds union... 920 01:14:59,680 --> 01:15:04,880 And in that union, every sorrow dissolves... 921 01:15:05,520 --> 01:15:10,920 Through love, poetry is born... 922 01:15:11,320 --> 01:15:16,240 Music, sculpture and every noble art arises... 923 01:15:16,360 --> 01:15:21,840 Therefore, embrace love... 924 01:15:22,080 --> 01:15:27,000 O people of the world... 925 01:15:48,760 --> 01:15:50,640 Go on, eat. 926 01:16:00,040 --> 01:16:02,000 What's wrong? 927 01:16:05,760 --> 01:16:09,600 Arivu, we're about to have our second child. 928 01:16:11,080 --> 01:16:14,680 We've committed enough sins, Arivu. Let's call it quits. 929 01:16:15,880 --> 01:16:17,360 What do you mean? 930 01:16:21,240 --> 01:16:26,120 These days, even eating from stolen money feels painful. 931 01:16:27,040 --> 01:16:29,840 I hate it. 932 01:16:30,880 --> 01:16:33,040 Look,... 933 01:16:33,160 --> 01:16:36,600 ...whenever I wear this stolen saree,... 934 01:16:36,720 --> 01:16:40,840 ...I feel disgusted, like someone else is touching me. 935 01:16:44,360 --> 01:16:47,520 I'll get a government job soon. I'll quit then. 936 01:16:48,800 --> 01:16:53,160 People are surviving without government jobs, right? 937 01:17:05,360 --> 01:17:07,840 Arivu, we've got a piece of land, right? 938 01:17:09,160 --> 01:17:12,320 Can't we use it to work hard and give our kids a life? 939 01:17:12,760 --> 01:17:14,680 Can't we make a living? 940 01:17:15,439 --> 01:17:18,399 That land is still pledged to Reddiar. 941 01:17:20,360 --> 01:17:22,520 He's just kept the land idle. 942 01:17:24,560 --> 01:17:26,760 We'll tell him we'll sow crops, pay interest and principal... 943 01:17:26,880 --> 01:17:29,840 ...bit by bit, and ask for his approval. 944 01:17:32,920 --> 01:17:35,760 All right, I won't steal anymore. 945 01:17:37,000 --> 01:17:39,080 Do you think Reddiar will agree to this? 946 01:17:40,960 --> 01:17:43,520 Like a honeybee stuck in a dog's tail, 947 01:17:43,640 --> 01:17:46,000 ...he's kept the land unused. 948 01:17:46,120 --> 01:17:49,560 Who benefits from it? Let's just ask him. 949 01:17:52,880 --> 01:17:55,280 All right then. 950 01:18:17,520 --> 01:18:20,240 Panampattu Soodamani's son and daughter-in-law. 951 01:18:20,960 --> 01:18:22,960 Vanakkam. 952 01:18:23,360 --> 01:18:27,760 They have come to ask if I can return their mortgaged land... 953 01:18:27,880 --> 01:18:31,360 ...so they can farm on it and repay the loan gradually. 954 01:18:31,640 --> 01:18:33,680 Am I right, boy? 955 01:18:40,040 --> 01:18:44,240 You take me for a fool, right? -Not at all, sir. 956 01:18:44,439 --> 01:18:47,880 I don't need your explanations. Now leave. 957 01:19:07,439 --> 01:19:11,399 I gave you the wrong idea and you were humiliated. 958 01:19:11,840 --> 01:19:14,040 Your wishful thinking isn't wrong, Malli. 959 01:19:14,160 --> 01:19:16,680 Reddiar is not as good a guy as we thought. 960 01:19:16,800 --> 01:19:18,360 What can you do? 961 01:19:18,479 --> 01:19:20,880 Let it go. 962 01:19:28,560 --> 01:19:31,360 You've only stolen to pay the interest till now, right? 963 01:19:32,360 --> 01:19:33,880 Yes. 964 01:19:35,040 --> 01:19:37,479 Just once, steal enough to pay the principal. 965 01:19:38,040 --> 01:19:40,439 We'll manage. -No way. 966 01:19:40,680 --> 01:19:44,800 I've only done petty thefts that haven't harmed anyone. 967 01:19:45,640 --> 01:19:47,840 A serious theft is a sin. 968 01:19:48,320 --> 01:19:51,920 Apart from that, I promised you I wouldn't steal anymore. 969 01:19:53,080 --> 01:19:54,680 I'm telling you. 970 01:19:54,800 --> 01:19:58,880 Just this once, you can break the promise you made to me. 971 01:19:59,200 --> 01:20:02,720 No one will lose anything if you steal this time. 972 01:20:07,479 --> 01:20:11,040 You need to steal from Reddiar's house. 973 01:20:11,160 --> 01:20:14,000 What? -Steal our land's documents. 974 01:21:08,960 --> 01:21:11,000 Please give me your hand. 975 01:21:26,240 --> 01:21:28,600 Did you anoint the rope with ghee? 976 01:21:30,160 --> 01:21:34,800 Why do you ask? -Well, it smells like it. 977 01:21:35,920 --> 01:21:38,640 When the rope tugs on your throat, it must not hurt you. 978 01:21:38,760 --> 01:21:43,280 So I've mixed ghee and soap and applied it all over. 979 01:21:43,760 --> 01:21:45,920 I learnt it from my father. 980 01:21:46,479 --> 01:21:50,479 Even in my final moments, you care enough to give me a painless death. 981 01:21:50,600 --> 01:21:53,160 It makes me happy even now. 982 01:21:53,960 --> 01:21:59,160 Please kill subsequent inmates with the same compassion. 983 01:21:59,360 --> 01:22:02,439 Arivu, enough. 984 01:22:02,680 --> 01:22:04,520 Please stop talking. 985 01:22:08,720 --> 01:22:10,600 What's this? -A mask. 986 01:22:10,720 --> 01:22:12,640 What's it for? 987 01:22:12,760 --> 01:22:16,560 To prevent you from seeing your gruesome death. 988 01:22:17,000 --> 01:22:18,960 How can a man about to die witness his own death? 989 01:22:19,080 --> 01:22:20,800 You will witness it. 990 01:22:20,920 --> 01:22:22,960 It's only fair for you to wear the mask. 991 01:22:26,520 --> 01:22:29,520 As per protocol, we aren't supposed to watch either. 992 01:22:29,640 --> 01:22:32,160 We must close our eyes. 993 01:22:34,720 --> 01:22:37,720 Arivu, pray one last time. 994 01:25:56,200 --> 01:25:58,320 If you shout, the kid will wake up. 995 01:25:58,439 --> 01:26:01,160 You'll be humiliated in front of your family. 996 01:26:02,200 --> 01:26:04,280 Above all, this innocent child... 997 01:26:04,399 --> 01:26:06,640 ...will be heartbroken to know why you're here. 998 01:26:07,320 --> 01:26:09,200 Let's step out. 999 01:26:18,280 --> 01:26:19,800 You want to prey on a little girl? 1000 01:26:19,920 --> 01:26:21,840 Are you even human Is that fair? 1001 01:26:21,960 --> 01:26:25,920 You can't pay your interest, so you come to steal, you dog. 1002 01:26:26,040 --> 01:26:27,760 You're talking about what's fair. 1003 01:26:28,000 --> 01:26:31,560 I agree I can't pay interest, but I don't stoop to your level. 1004 01:26:31,800 --> 01:26:35,399 Yes. What I'm doing is the lowest of the low. 1005 01:26:35,680 --> 01:26:39,640 Is stealing high and mighty? I'll spare your life,... 1006 01:26:39,760 --> 01:26:41,399 ...you'd better run away. 1007 01:26:41,520 --> 01:26:44,040 I won't let you lay a finger on her until my last breath. 1008 01:26:44,720 --> 01:26:48,360 You fool, a father who couldn't pay interest, much like you,... 1009 01:26:48,479 --> 01:26:50,200 ...left his daughter here to do household chores. 1010 01:26:50,320 --> 01:26:53,880 That's the girl. -Will you take advantage of her? 1011 01:26:54,120 --> 01:26:57,080 Hey, this is not new to me. 1012 01:26:58,960 --> 01:27:01,760 Since Vikravandi's Muniyan couldn't pay interest,... 1013 01:27:01,880 --> 01:27:04,000 ...he left his wife at my rice mill. 1014 01:27:04,720 --> 01:27:06,560 His interest is fully paid. 1015 01:27:07,680 --> 01:27:10,720 Pillur's Rajendran couldn't pay his interest... 1016 01:27:10,840 --> 01:27:13,920 ...and left his daughter to tutor mine. 1017 01:27:14,040 --> 01:27:16,760 His interest is paid too. 1018 01:27:17,840 --> 01:27:19,560 I've lost count. 1019 01:27:19,680 --> 01:27:21,920 Should be around 10 or 12 cases like this. 1020 01:27:22,280 --> 01:27:26,520 You can consider it too. Once your wife gives birth,... 1021 01:27:26,640 --> 01:27:28,600 ...drop her off here. -Hey! 1022 01:27:28,720 --> 01:27:31,280 We can settle our dues. -You dog! 1023 01:27:31,399 --> 01:27:33,479 Don't speak rubbish and trigger me. 1024 01:27:33,600 --> 01:27:35,680 Don't forget you have a daughter too. 1025 01:27:35,800 --> 01:27:37,560 Do you think I'll spare her? 1026 01:27:38,640 --> 01:27:42,640 Everything will fall into place when the time is right. 1027 01:27:51,520 --> 01:27:52,920 Die! 1028 01:27:53,040 --> 01:27:55,840 If your daughter finds out she has a father like you,... 1029 01:27:55,960 --> 01:27:58,320 ...her innocent heart will break. 1030 01:27:58,439 --> 01:28:00,320 She'll be better off without a father. 1031 01:28:00,439 --> 01:28:02,280 Perverted monsters like you have no place here. 1032 01:28:02,399 --> 01:28:04,080 Die! 1033 01:28:08,479 --> 01:28:10,600 Die, you dog! 1034 01:28:33,240 --> 01:28:36,439 What happened, Arivu? What have you done? 1035 01:28:37,000 --> 01:28:39,399 When I went to steal, I got into a fight with Reddiar. 1036 01:28:39,520 --> 01:28:40,960 I ended up killing him. 1037 01:28:42,920 --> 01:28:45,320 I turned you into a killer. -Hey! 1038 01:28:48,840 --> 01:28:51,600 I've retrieved all the papers pledged to Reddiar by villagers. 1039 01:28:51,720 --> 01:28:53,280 Sort them out and return them. 1040 01:28:53,399 --> 01:28:56,240 No one should utter a word about getting the papers. 1041 01:28:56,399 --> 01:28:58,000 What's all this? 1042 01:28:58,120 --> 01:29:01,080 My kids shouldn't know their father is a thief and murderer. 1043 01:29:06,280 --> 01:29:08,240 I'm going to surrender to the police. 1044 01:29:11,840 --> 01:29:16,520 Do not bring our kids to the police station, court or jail. 1045 01:29:16,720 --> 01:29:18,920 Tell them their father works abroad. 1046 01:29:19,040 --> 01:29:23,760 For 10 or 15 years, I'll serve my sentence and return. 1047 01:29:24,640 --> 01:29:27,960 Don't do this to me, Arivu. -Please take care of our kids. 1048 01:29:29,160 --> 01:29:31,320 Take good care of my mother too. 1049 01:29:47,160 --> 01:29:49,399 Arivu! 1050 01:29:59,600 --> 01:30:01,680 5.00 am. 1051 01:30:15,040 --> 01:30:18,680 Sir, can I please see my wife and children one last time? 1052 01:30:20,600 --> 01:30:23,240 It's too late. 1053 01:31:18,240 --> 01:31:20,360 Arivu, your wife and kids... 1054 01:31:20,479 --> 01:31:25,080 ...who haven't visited in three years are waiting outside. 1055 01:31:26,160 --> 01:31:30,000 Protocol forbids it. But I will allow it. 1056 01:31:30,920 --> 01:31:32,640 Let me know if you want to see them. 1057 01:31:33,240 --> 01:31:35,360 Dhandapani, turn on the generator. 1058 01:31:37,160 --> 01:31:39,200 Guards, search! 1059 01:31:42,800 --> 01:31:45,840 If at all I wanted to escape, I wouldn't need your help. 1060 01:33:29,840 --> 01:33:32,280 5.15 am 1061 01:33:54,200 --> 01:33:56,360 What I'm doing is the lowest of the low. 1062 01:33:56,479 --> 01:33:59,920 I'll spare your life, you'd better run away. 1063 01:34:00,040 --> 01:34:02,320 I won't let you lay a finger on that girl until my last breath. 1064 01:34:02,439 --> 01:34:04,080 Don't forget that even you have a daughter. 1065 01:34:04,200 --> 01:34:07,399 Do you think I'll spare her? 1066 01:34:11,600 --> 01:34:14,479 Die! 1067 01:34:47,920 --> 01:34:51,720 The law looks only at the act committed by the accused. 1068 01:34:51,840 --> 01:34:56,600 The law defines its lines of punishment for every crime. 1069 01:34:58,160 --> 01:35:01,760 Justice must never be confined within those boundaries. 1070 01:35:02,320 --> 01:35:06,120 The motive behind the crime needs thorough examination. 1071 01:35:07,520 --> 01:35:10,439 Just because the law grants authority,... 1072 01:35:10,560 --> 01:35:13,320 ...a life cannot be taken lightly. 1073 01:35:14,560 --> 01:35:16,560 Upholding justice is far more important... 1074 01:35:16,680 --> 01:35:21,000 ...than blindly enforcing the law. The accused, Velmurugan,... 1075 01:35:21,120 --> 01:35:25,360 ...was born in poverty, yet he earned a degree... 1076 01:35:25,479 --> 01:35:28,439 ...and works as an artist. 1077 01:35:29,640 --> 01:35:34,640 There are no prior theft charges registered against him. 1078 01:35:34,960 --> 01:35:39,760 Therefore, the court believes... 1079 01:35:40,000 --> 01:35:43,320 ...there may be another motive. 1080 01:35:44,120 --> 01:35:49,920 I order the police to reopen the case and investigate. 1081 01:35:52,120 --> 01:35:54,920 Until then, this judgment is reserved. 1082 01:36:30,399 --> 01:36:34,280 This is Narayana Swami, reading the Akashvani news. 1083 01:36:34,439 --> 01:36:38,399 Headlines. Actor M.G. Ramachandran,... 1084 01:36:38,520 --> 01:36:41,960 ...recently expelled from DMK, has launched a new party... 1085 01:36:42,080 --> 01:36:45,200 ...named ADMK in Madurai. 1086 01:36:45,760 --> 01:36:48,880 The death toll in yesterday's tragic train... 1087 01:36:49,000 --> 01:36:52,840 ...accident in Mexico have risen past 175. 1088 01:36:52,960 --> 01:36:57,479 In the murder case of industrialist Lakshmikanthan in Villupuram,... 1089 01:36:57,600 --> 01:37:01,840 ...the convict Arivumathi, at around 5.15 am,... 1090 01:37:01,960 --> 01:37:05,240 ...was hanged to death at Cuddalore Central Jail,... 1091 01:37:05,360 --> 01:37:08,800 ...confirmed the Prisons Department. 1092 01:37:08,920 --> 01:37:13,320 Some important deaths pass us by as just news. 1093 01:37:13,520 --> 01:37:16,800 Punishment for a crime isn't just the law. 1094 01:37:16,920 --> 01:37:19,479 It is the culture of a civilised society. 1095 01:37:19,600 --> 01:37:23,920 We must understand that law is one thing and justice is another. 1096 01:37:24,439 --> 01:37:29,000 If a nation looks at a murderer with fury and rage,... 1097 01:37:29,120 --> 01:37:32,000 ...the punishment turns brutal too. 1098 01:37:32,120 --> 01:37:37,280 Instead, when the law treats murder as a mental rupture,... 1099 01:37:37,399 --> 01:37:42,800 ...and responds with a sense of humanity,... 1100 01:37:42,920 --> 01:37:46,640 ...there's still a chance for redemption. 1101 01:37:46,920 --> 01:37:48,760 Among the countries in the world today,... 1102 01:37:48,880 --> 01:37:50,920 ...155 nations have abolished... 1103 01:37:51,040 --> 01:37:53,120 ...the death penalty. 1104 01:37:53,560 --> 01:37:57,439 Only 45 countries still hold on to it. 1105 01:37:57,560 --> 01:37:59,600 History traces the first mention... 1106 01:37:59,720 --> 01:38:03,040 ...of the death penalty to 16th-century Egypt. 1107 01:38:03,160 --> 01:38:06,200 Ever since then, humanity has been divided... 1108 01:38:06,320 --> 01:38:08,399 ...over what is right and what is wrong. 1109 01:38:08,520 --> 01:38:12,120 Dr. Ambedkar, the man who shaped our constitution,... 1110 01:38:12,240 --> 01:38:14,160 ...once delivered a powerful message. 1111 01:38:14,280 --> 01:38:17,640 "One of our foremost responsibilities is to abolish... 1112 01:38:17,760 --> 01:38:21,560 ...the death penalty permanently." 1113 01:38:22,200 --> 01:38:25,200 This movie revolves around that very debate. 1114 01:38:25,320 --> 01:38:27,760 Whether the death penalty should exist or not,... 1115 01:38:27,880 --> 01:38:31,000 ...the choice is yours and it's your right. 1116 01:38:31,120 --> 01:38:34,880 But whatever your stance is, let your voice be heard. 1117 01:38:35,000 --> 01:38:37,560 Because the voice of the people is the foundation of any revolution. 1118 01:38:37,920 --> 01:38:39,600 Thank you.