Original subtitles

'An imaginary character in this film is impelled to abduct the Chief Minister'

'Since we discourage abduction of people's representatives...'

'...and abduction is not the driving element of the story'

'...therefore we concluded the abduction episode inexplicably'

'The King'

"You don't really have to do anything unusual or new"

"If you do your duty true that will do to live up to"

"Rivers naturally bend and bow Are they s(p)oiled as they flow?"

"To join the sea rivers zigzag gladly"

"Waves break recurrently So will the sea wallow in misery?"

"The sea will struggle to strive daily"

"If you change the 'u' in yoU"

"You can change your city too"

"Change your nation Be the transformation"

"If clock be turned back yesterday today can be a better day"

"Behind you will follow a better tomorrow"

"If you change the 'U' in you you can change your town too"

"You can change your city too"

"Change your state, nation Be the link for expansion"

"If clock be turned back yesterday today can be a luckier day"

"An amazing tomorrow automatically will follow"

"You don't duly have to do something special or new"

"Your duty if you do that will do to revive you"

"What should an individual do?"

"He should protect his family true"

"What should be every leader's duty?"

"Leaders should protect their motherland perfect"

"What wins in life despite all strife?"

"Integrity and fair play always hold sway"

"If you change the 'u' in yoU"

"You can change your village too"

"Change your town, nation Create tomorrow's vision"

"If clock be turned back yesterday today can be a finer day"

"A stimulating tomorrow spontaneously will follow"

"If you change the 'U' in you"

"You can change your district too"

"Transform your state, nation to meet the new generation"

"If clock be turned back yesterday today can be a splendid day"

"A radical tomorrow readily will follow"

"Look around you laboriously Peep in 8 directions properly"

"Touch even fire, you won't burn"

"You'll be enlightened when you learn"

Can't keep pace, huh?

In your youth if you hadn't kicked up your heels...

...you needn't be huffing and puffing now!

Is this advice only for me?

For me too

Run...run

Are we running?

We are only trying to run

We can't even do that now Let's catch our breath

If you didn't jog along with me...

...I'll be bored to death

Did you think I jog to keep you company?

You promised to get the Chief minister's signature for my company's license

I've no other choice but to huff and puff with you

What are you looking at?

You wanted a guest house in Ooty and I obliged

You wanted me to deposit in your foreign account and I complied

Then you wanted your son to be a partner...

...in my company under a different name

I did that too

Haven't I ticked your entire wish list?

What did I ask of you?

Just a signature from the Chief minister

You are yet to keep your word

Is this an admission for a kindergarten class?

What you want is worth 10 billion

(phone ringing)

You know about our Chief minister, right?

Proverbial dog in the manger

Please be patient

Sir, DGP is on the phone

Why is he calling me so early?

What's up, sir?

CM...?

Sir...sir...?

Who is here?

Chief secretary is waiting inside for you

Media is waiting

I'll see them later

Good morning

What actually happened?

Who kidnapped our CM?

What was the motive?

What is their demand? Where is he now?

He inaugurated an old age home

As per our Protocol department's information, it was an unplanned program

He was kidnapped from there

At the present moment we have no other information , sir

DGP is monitoring the situation closely

In another few minutes, he will join us in a video conference

Sir...?

To handle this situation...

...we should appoint a special officer immediately

Correct

Appoint Satish Kumar Our encounter specialist

Sir, to handle this situation...

...an encounter specialist is not necessary

DGP and I discussed this

We've fixed Commissioner Sandhana Pandian of Tirunelveli

Heard he is a little weird!

Sir, if you appoint someone according to your whims and fancies...

...and if anything happens to my leader

...I will have to face the music

According to our track records Sandhana Pandian is the best officer

He's a good officer, huh?

Sir!

Will you release the news officially to the media or should we?

Is it true that our Chief minister has been kidnapped?

Is it true?

Please...please...please

It's true that our Honorable Chief Minister has been kidnapped

Today...

...our democracy has been tarnished is what I would like to record

Our commissioner is heading a separate task force

'Whoever kidnapped our beloved CM...'

'...I'd like to inform them'

'Millions of followers are ready to sacrifice their lives for their leader'

'While hordes of people are reaching out...'

'...to support the Chief minister'

'...at the same time few mischief mongers'

'...are involved in untoward incidents'

'The Police department as a precautionary measure'

'...has declared curfew in all areas prone to violence'

'Who are the people involved in the Chief minister's abduction?'

'And their motive behind this is still not known'

'I am right outside the old age home where Mr Yogeswaran was allegedly kidnapped'

'CM had come here this morning for its inauguration'

'No one knows how he was kidnapped after he went in'

'The Police force is on tenterhooks also'

'Beyond a certain point the venue has been barricaded'

'Only specific media personnel have been allowed inside'

- Good morning, sir - Ah, morning

Give us an update, sir

The entire building is being monitored with CCTV cameras by the kidnappers

We've also been warned by them not to cross the demarcated white line

They are communicating through the speaker on the front side

Available technology has been utilized in a very smart manner

Commissioner sir...?

They've hung a mike from that branch, sir

I think they'll be hear-

That's all fine

Can I get a cup of hot coffee?

Sir...!

Relax

Don't be tense

We'll take care

Call the officer here

CSO...Palanisamy

What happened?

Sorry, sir Bad luck!

It was beyond our control

Bad luck...?

Dumbass!

You don't believe in yourself

You believe only in your luck, eh?

Irresponsible idiot!

Tell me what happened

We came to know only this morning about CM's inauguration program

On his way to his mistress's house he changed the plan suddenly

So we didn't have time to screen or check the building

'He came here in the morning to inaugurate, sir'

Give me the garland

- Hello, uncle - Welcome, sir

Good morning

I've organized it upstairs

This way

Welcome, sir

Good morning

2nd floor, huh?

You take the stairs

Okay, sir

'We went up the stairs'

'There was no elevator, sir'

Something wrong

Come fast

'When we tried prising the door...'

'...we realized it wasn't an elevator at all'

'Found a stun gun which can provide heavy shock'

'That fake elevator has been set up just to abduct the Chief minister'

'A slide door had been fixed behind the elevator'

'That must have been his escape route with the CM'

'The minister's son had fainted on the floor'

We then realized it was a planned trap

Before we could decide our next move...

...we heard someone instruct through a speaker warning everyone to leave

Because the CM was inside, we didn't want to take any risk

We came out after informing the Director General of Police

'The moment I got up I heard gun shots'

'I had no idea what was happening, sir'

'They came in holding guns-'

'You didn't see anything after that?'

'I jumped over the wall and ran'

The CSO who was with the CM has a totally different story

Worse than a mongrel Bloody drunkard!

He is narrating it as if he saw the incident first hand

'My friend told me sir that the CM was held captive inside'

After CM was kidnapped, ngiven to the media

So they are spinning their own yarn

'I see TV reporters all over the place'

'Don't know what's happening'

What do you want?

Is it true the CM was kidnapped by 10 to 20 armed men?

Good lord! Is that so?

Is it true?

Is it true the ransom amount is more than 1 billion?

Did they ask you?

Please don't joke, sir

My job isn't to answer all your assumptions

We've got a witness

We are inquiring

And I'll come back to you

And one more thing

Please don't confuse the public with false news

It's my personal request

'With a stumping majority Mr Yogeswaran won the election-'

(News from different TV channels)

'There is no lead till now regarding the kidnappers'

'Home minister Mr Thillainayakam addressed the Press and Media...'

'...confirming the incident'

'Despite losing the previous election to 'Siragugal' the new party by students...'

'...due to Mr Yogeswaran's intellect and perception'

'...'Siragugal' party could not hold power'

'The recent election however was a landslide victory for Mr Yogeswaran'

Who are you?

Do you know what you've done?

You've kidnapped the Chief minister of a State

You can't escape from this crime

What do you want?

'People whose only goal is to scavenge for their next meal'

'Engaged in constant worthless petty tales'

'Therefore with wilted minds immersed in mental agony'

'Their actions meant to hurt others'

'Greying old without achieving much'

'And finally succumbing to the fate of death'

'Like these risible people'

'Did you think I too would die like a pitiful person?'

Greetings to one and all

You will know why I shared this poem now with you...

...as time goes by

The Chief minister is with me

Safe and sound

I have a score to settle with him

Hello...!

Classic poem!

Heard this ages go

Who are you? Which group do you belong to?

What is your demand?

All that is none of my concern

First I want to know if our Chief minister is alive

I'm popularly known as Commissioner of Tirunelveli 97 batch

CM knows me

Let me hear his voice

We can discuss the rest later

Make it quick

You tied me up and you got caught!

'Law and order' is questioning you

Answer them

Speak up, man

Get the mike here

Sandhana Pandian

This is CM speaking

Thank you, CM sir

Thank you very much, CM sir

Commissioner sir

- Satisfied now? - What is your demand?

- Why have you kidnapped CM? - I didn't kidnap CM

No one can kidnap our Chief minister

I cast my net and waited

He fell into it by himself

Now he is my guest!

No one instigated me

Me, myself, I...

...did this out of sound mind

No one is responsible for this

In the name of inquiry...

...please don't torture anyone!

One more thing, Commissioner

Assuming I'm all by myself...

...if you try to save the Chief minister

...with this gun

...I'll shoot him

And finish the game

Okay

I take your word as gospel truth

Let me know your demand

Do you want any terrorist in jail to be released?

Or do you want wads of money?

Euros or dollars?

Commissioner sir

I took the risk

Are you specifying my demands?

That's wrong, sir

I'll tell you my demand at the right moment

Wait until then

He wants us to wait?

I must wait for my coffee

Ditto for the demand!

'Chief minister was kidnapped by a single person'

'This has now been announced by the abductor himself'

'Party men in most areas burnt effigies of the kidnapper and protested'

'Due to untoward incidents in many parts of Tamil Nadu...'

'...all means of travel is at a standstill'

'Shops and other offices were shut down'

'Normal life has been affected'

'Since some hospitals and pharmacies are closed...'

'...patients have been put to undue inconvenience'

What, sir?

All crimes have a motive

It could be money or power

What is your problem?

Tell me

The whole country is dumbfounded by your action

They asked you about your demand

And you intend announcing when the time is right?

Do you know how valuable 5 minutes is to me?

Only too well

So you hold a gun to my head and threaten to kill me?

Sir, a gun cannot differentiate a Chief minister from a Prime minister

Press the trigger and game over

You got scared?

When I was just 16 I've stared into the eyes of death

I'm not sitting here shaking in fear thinking you'll shoot me

Millions of people out there

My party which I nurtured

My followers

Don't want them orphaned

That's not called 'fear' It is 'responsibility'

If you get caught after you shoot me...

...do you know your plight?

Sir!

The very next second after I shoot you...

...I'll shoot myself

Why should I worry about what happens after that?

'- Release - Our leader!'

'Free our leader!'

'Release our Chief minister'

'Release our Lion-king'

Mr Arivazhagan, how did these fools come inside?

They are the ruling party's men inside the area we blocked

Just give me 5 minutes

I'll clear them

You'll clear them from here and they will go squat on the road

An unruly crowd will gather

Unnecessary tension

Make them sit to one side

'- Release - Our leader'

- Silence please - Bullets are like shawls

I'm warning the police force one last time now

If you delay any further...

...I'll go alone and rescue my leader

Good afternoon, sir

But because we believe in our police department...

...and since we respect him too

(clears throat)

...it isn't right for us to take law into our hands

Therefore we take leave Thank you very much

Sir...good afternoon

Kaateri Kunju from Kaatupaakkam

Out

Get out!

'CM's security officers have been dismissed from work'

- Mr Sandhana Pandian - Sir...?

Why don't you send your men in and rescue the Chief minister?

Why are you holding discussions with him?

Sir...!

In such dicey situations...

...when, how, what one should do

...we are well equipped to handle, sir

What...?

You've studied how to hold a debate with him?

Please

Let our Chief minister be rescued

I will paralyze your analysis!

Sir...?

Minister's son is conscious now, sir

Tell me

You are Bala, right?

Yes, sir

Tell me whatever you know about the kidnapping incident

I don't know anything, sir

What is this, Mr Arivazhagan?

He doesn't know anything it seems

Okay

- Let's go then - Thank God

Thank you, sir

- You'll get it from me - Sir...sir!

Don't mess with me I'm a minister's son

Mr Manavalan's son

Minister's son

I spared you from being beaten up not because of your political connection

Your father is a good man

Okay, tell me what happened

Sir, uncle came in the morning, right?

Huh...uncle?

Is he your mother's brother?

CM...!

Continue

CM sir came in the morning, sir?

Must be a power outage

- There must be a generator - That's okay

Sudden visit, so Electricity board wouldn't have been informed

Otherwise they wouldn't have cut it

I felt an electric shock run through my body

That's all I know, sir

Security guards said they carried me here

Okay, who is he?

I have no idea, sir

No clue whatsoever

But because the kidnapper asked he will bring the CM here, right?

What is his name?

Kumaran, sir

How long do you know him?

I met him only recently

Give me his phone number

Sir, he doesn't have a phone

Whaaat?

He doesn't use a phone

I'll hit you Do I look like a fool?

He's cussing me

How do you know him?

I was driving back home after watching a late night show, sir

Yov! How can you park your bike like that?

1 tight slap

Why didn't you stop at the signal?

Then levy a fine

How can you hit me without any decency?

It's the policeman's duty to make you cough up a fine

So you are not a policeman?

Do you know who I am?

Minister's son If you-

Another tight slap!

Who are you, sir?

A minister's son should not be breaking rules

Do you know the kind of responsibility you have?

Get that checked shirt

Sir, you've brought along such a huge gang?

I don't mind kneeling down and asking for forgiveness, sir!

Let's escape

Run...run

Who are they, bro?

Why did they come to hit me?

They came to finish you once and for all

Kill me!

Why?

You must have needled them with your political clout

Or due to a vendetta on your dad they could be taking revenge on you

My dad's integrity is hounding me!

What are you looking for?

- Bike yours? - Yes, sir

I went to pee and someone stole my bike

You stole his bike?

When it's a question of social service...

...I forget myself totally!

Hereafter you shouldn't pee by the roadside

Okay, sir

Heard me? I'll slice you into two

- Okay, sir - Go now

Bro, looks like there is no limit to your social service!

Bump in front One at the back

Your car seems to be dented quite a bit

My car is least priority, bro

You've saved my life

I must repay your kindness

Let's drop the car at the mechanic shed

Check the damage

Windscreen, right?

Please wait inside Let me take a look

Where are your parents?

I don't have parents

Free bird

Does that mean you're an orphan?

Solo

From the moment you saved my life...

...you're no longer solo I'll be there for you

Trust me, I am a politician's son

My word is gospel

Sir, tea

Why did you get just 1 cup?

Go and get 1 more

Don't hang around

What's wrong with him?

You drink first

No, you go ahead

You drink, brother He'll bring 1 more for me

'Worst tea of my life!'

Okay, see you

Where's your place? I'll drop you

As if I have a house

I need to go to Central station

Why, brother? Going out of town?

That's my house!

You're piling me with shock waves one after another, bro

You claim to be an orphan

You say you stay at the Central station

I'm thoroughly confused, brother

My dear chap

Many people like me live in our railway station

Brother, I can't help that many people

You've saved me

I can take you to our guest house

You can stay there

No need I'll manag-

We take my car We leave this place

We will ace it Rock it

How can you carry on like this forever, bro?

Sleeping in the railway station

Head deep in social service

Don't you wish to settle down in life?

There's an old age home in Gandhinagar

Okay

If only I have access to 30 to 40 million...

...I can run it on oiled wheels

3 to 4 crores!?

You are asking for the moon

That's no big deal

If the Chief minister inaugurates the old age home...

...automatically funds will flow in

You mean Chief minister of Tamil Nadu?

Yes, bang on

Your dad belongs to the ruling party, right?

Yes

Then he must be pally with the Chief minister

I was so worried my dream would never come true

But now I'm confident

Aiyaiyo! No...no...no way, bro

Please change your dream

I thought your dream will be something do-able?

You want me to bring the Chief minister?

No chance

Please drink up your beer and hit the sack

Friendship at first sight

Sounds good as a dialog

'I deserve to be beaten to a pulp'

Hey, wait

I'm also coming

Bro...bro

Where are you off to, bro?

Why?

She's calling me free-ah and you're stopping me

If I don't stop you...

...you'll plummet down and go straight up to Heaven

Get down, bro

Tell me now

Who called you so free-ah?

Not 'free-ah'

I said 'Pri-ya'

Love!

Where and how did you meet her?

Tell me, bro

Hello!

What the heck!

How dare you

Excuse me

Who do you think you are?

How can you throw this on me?

Are you brainless or what?

I'm asking you

"When you look at me...oh! Words fail me...aiyo!!"

"Dumbstruck I freeze"

Hello! Excuse me

What are you gaping at?

Hello!

If a beautiful girl, with her beautiful hands...

...throws that coke can into the trash can

...how happy the trash can will be?

Instead you threw it in the middle of the road

Is that fair?

Sorry

Very sorry

From now on I won't trash anything on the road

Sorry

I thought you'll argue with me

But you're apologizing

If you had directly accused me of throwing the coke can...

...I'd have fought with you for sure

But your beautiful dialog touched a chord in my heart

That's why I'm not mad at you

You are...?

I'm Kumaran

If anyone trashes stuff on the road like this...

...my job is to go and give it to them!

Some are sportive

Some are abusive

They hit you?

Then why do you do this?

If we don't follow the rules made for our own good...

...how is it right?

You didn't introduce yourself

Priya

Nice

What are you doing on this road at this time of night?

When I was getting back from a function...

...I don't know why but my car stopped

So I've called my friend

My hostel is quite nearby

Hostel?

What about your parents?

They live in the U.S

I wanted to study I.A.S

I'm attending coaching class and staying here in this hostel

Look at that! Future Collector

Yeah!

This is like the intermission break at the most important point in the film

1 minute

1 more beer

Wait

Love story?

I'd like some water, sir

Sure

Mr Arivazhagan

Drink

Sir, can I get ice cold water?

Arivazhagan, you know that ice 'lathi'-

We have a few, sir

Sir, ordinary water will do

'In front of the residence of the Chief minister...'

'...women from the ruling party lamented and protested nonstop'

Your activities seem to me...

...like you were trained by a full-fledged terrorist group

Which one?

Al Queda?

Lashkar-e-Taiba?

Yes, sir

Lashkar-e-Taiba J.C.Mohhamad

All the Islamic terrorist groups Indian Mujahideen, ISIS...

...have joined hands to run a training school

I'm a gold medalist from that school

Stop being funny, sir

The pains I went through getting this gun from a Bihari...!

If you went through so much trouble...

...why don't you tell us what your demands are?

You claim you'll tell us at the right time

Your demands need a specific auspicious time or what?

Don't you check the auspicious time when you solemnize your oath?

Did we question your superstition?

Then according to your story...

...his name is Kumaran

Yes, sir

He is 100% on the dot

Orphan

If it's on the house, he will guzzle 2 extra beers happily

Correct, sir

What else do you know about him?

I'll tell you all that I know, sir

No...no need

Why tell me what is known?

It's enough if you tell me the truth

Go ahead

Here you go, bro

Please, bro

Continue, bro

Hi

Hey! Hi

Look, I came to show you before I throw it in the trash bin

Wow!

I was thinking of you whole day

Me too

I was thinking of you

Really?

May I know why?

I flooded a stranger with compliments

I felt I had gone overboard

Of course not!

Nothing wrong

You were being factual!

Come

Having professed our love...

...you should be frank and loving just the way you are now

And buy me an ice cream even if I ask you at midnight

Hey! 1 minute

Did I hear you right?

Have we professed our love?

The words just tumbled out in a flow what will happen in the near future

Flow?

My mind thought aloud

What was bottled in your mind...!

"Beautiful eyed lassie Don't mesmerize me"

"Hey! Miss World beauty Don't talk to me"

"Like winding waves your glance plays"

"Like a sluice if your eyes open wide"

"I'll be drenched in delight"

"Like a tempest in a hurry are your words in a flurry"

"Your lips like a window don't open"

"Then I'll be transported to Heaven"

"Sweet voiced koel, Kohila dear Do you make lightning flash here?"

"Kohila, my love so true Is my world magical thanks to you?"

"Kohila, my world seems topsy-turvy"

"Is it because of your words lovey dovey?"

"Doe eyed lassie Don't hypnotize me"

"Miss World sweetie Don't talk to me"

"In summertime in a spring I dip my feet in waters refreshing"

"You are that cool, fresh feeling"

"Like the sacred shadow of a temple's tower"

"You cover my body forever"

"Girl, when your fingers linger and caress my hair"

"My anger vanishes into thin air I become a bright flame of desire"

"To join zillion dots, dear and make a picture clear"

"You are the line linear"

"Sweet voiced koel, Kohila dear Do you make lightning flash here?"

"Kohila, my love so true Is my world magical thanks to you?"

"Kohila, my world seems topsy-turvy"

"Is it because of your words lovey dovey?"

"Did my eyes scan you?"

"My soul, my beau Did my mind open up anew?"

"Like serpentine waves my mind sways"

"Like a sluice opening if you hug me"

"I'll be over the moon decidedly"

"Like a whirlwind of desire"

"Through the window of my lips, dear"

"I will lose myself forever"

"Sweet voiced koel, Kohila dear"

"Do I make lightning flash here?"

"Kohila, my lovely lassie"

"Is your world magical thanks to me?"

"Kohila, your world seems topsy-turvy"

"Is it because of my words lovey dovey?"

"My sweet koel lyrically"

"Kohila, my one and only"

"Kohila"

I'm soooooo happy today

- Why, my dear? - My parents are coming down

We'll get their approval We'll get married

And then we fly to U.S for our honeymoon

Super, dear

Wait...!

What happened to your job?

Job...we can take care of that later

Which means...?

Silly goose! You forgot?

Old age home, CM inauguration, fund raising, my aim

Let me tick my wish list and I'll look for a job later

So you don't intend working now at all?

No, dear

If you keep thinking of this old age home...

...what about our life?

Hey! Why get tense for no reason?

As if I committed some big crime

You bet it's wrong

How do I introduce you to my parents?

Nitwit!

Tell them I'm your boyfriend Brave, smart, brilliant, etc, etc

Do I need a designation to be introduced?

Kumaran...?

I'm talking about our future

Your replies are so irresponsible

Priya, I have 2 top priorities in my life

My aim and you

Even I have only 2 top priorities

One is you and the other is the life I dreamt about

- So...? - So...!

Get a job before my parents land in India

Otherwise...?

Otherwise my parents will choose my groom

Listen, Kumaran

I know I want you in my life

You must decide if you want me in your life

Get off

Get down

Before I could finish 10 beers...

...your love started

And ended in disaster, bro

I feel awful listening to the climax of your love

Don't know why your girlfriend ditched you

But my girlfriend...

...is a plain Jane in stylish outfits

Hello...!

Waste fellow!

Hi...!

Are you brainless?

Waste fellow!

Hey! Nutcase

I'm a nutcase?!

You're the looniest guy on earth!

Senseless nutcase!

Looniest of the lot in the loony bin

Hello...!

Who are you?

You drank Pepsi and used my face as trash bin

Didn't you see the number of trash bins on the way?

You could've tossed it there, right?

Beautiful...!

He describes trash as beautiful?

No one has advised me so vehemently

Just nod your head

I'll take the garbage contract for this entire area!

And keep this area spic and span daily

- Just say 'yes' - Hey...!

Don't act extra smart

Overacted as usual, huh!

- You can go now - Is that all?

That's all What else?

2 beautiful youngste-

We've met for the first time

Shall we have a sandwich or burger?

Your face doesn't look the pizza burger kind

If you want, we can go for an ice cream

Ice cream...? Okay

- What is your name? - Darshini

By the way what do you do?

Are you a student?

I'm trying to get into films as a heroine

Oh! Really?

Most of the directors and heroes are my friends

Tell me what help you want?

- Your wish is my command! - Really?

You don't mind acting with Arvind Swamy?

I like Arvind Swamy-

But I like Ajith a lot

My wish is to act with him

'She's going for the jugular!'

You are out at night all by yourself

Won't your parents worry about you?

My parents live in Coimbatore

I'm staying in a hostel here

Soooper

So we can meet daily and eat icecream too

Okay

My dear chap

Did you propose your love to that girl?

Did she accept?

Forget my proposing to her

Your love is senior love

You said your girlfriend walked away in a huff, right?

First let's set that right, bro

Your love takes priority

No...no...only your love!

Shall we toss a coin?

Now...

...with the help of this bottle

...if I break that street lamp

...you will profess your love

If you don't break it?

Even then it will be your turn

Super, super, super, bro

Perfect verdict

Bless me, dear Lord

Hit it

Takes the bottle

Aims at the target

Released the bottle

Bear is dead

Hey! Who is that?

King, I say

Auspicious time

Ultimate star Ajith will preside ultimately over your wedding

Where is your girlfriend?

Just a few minutes, bro She will be here

"Are you the rain or the sun aglow?"

She's here, bro

Don't look there

Bro, aren't you my best friend?

Point out my girlfriend

Please, bro

What a weird sentiment!

"Are you the magical net anyone can fall in an instant?"

"Are you a beginning or the end?"

'Why is my Priya here instead of his Darshini?'

"Are you the waves in the sea that ebb and flow daily?"

'To be on the safe side anyway let me introduce my girl to him'

"Girl, is your glance a pleasure? Or a pain I’ll always treasure?"

The girl in that white dress

She is-

Great, bro

You're truly my best friend

How does she look? Awesome, huh?

She looks very beautiful

I have an errand to run I'll see you

How can you leave now?

- Wait, I'll introduce you - I'll see you later, bye

Bro

"Like a candle I melt to slowly decrease"

Wasn't that Kumaran?

You know him?

Yes

Super character, right?

But we've lost touch

At one point I had planned to marry him

Were your parents in the U.S?

Yeah

They were in the U.S then Now they are in Coimbatore

- Did you try for IAS initially? - Yeah, correct

Then what about trying for films?

That's also true

Tried for Administrative services

I couldn't get in So now it's cinema

What's your problem?

Your name is Priya, right?

My full name is Priyadarshini

Why are you getting upset so often for no reason?

I might have feelings of my own for you, right?

Keep those feelings safely locked up

It's getting late

We'll meet tomorrow, bye

Why...?

Why do you look at me like I'm some divinity?

I'm not a perfect man

But I had no idea Priya is your girlfriend

I'm to blame for your love being messed up like this

I am sorry

I'm an orphan I didn't belong anywhere

You've given me a place to stay

Given me clothes to wear

And beer to drink

How do I repay you for all this?

I don't need anything

I have only one resource

My love

I will

I will sacrifice

TAKE IT!

You saved my life

Mine was a very small favor

You are sacrificing your love for me

I should also do something

Want to do something big

What do you want to do?

Imported clothes?

Extra 2 bottles of beer?

No need Leave it

I won't

You gave my life back to me

Now you've given me a life partner!

For realizing the dreams in your life...

...give me an opportunity to help you

Don't get it

I'll fall at my dad's feet

And bring the Chief minister for inaugurating the old age home

Bye

I was in this celebrating mood, sir

Every side, nook and corner...

...was a kaleidoscope of colors

Unbelievable love, sir

Can cherish it in my heart

Heart...?

I will pound you few inches below

Bloody fool...!

He pretended to sacrifice his love

And maneuvered the Chief minister here

Aren't you educated?

You and your wonky face!

Forsaking love is a positive attitude, sir

What crap!

Positive attitude it seems

Mud between your ears!

He can give up his love

Why should this girl sacrifice too?

Are you as smart as hero Vishal?

Or as handsome as Sarathkumar?

None of that, right?

What rubbish, Arivazhagan?

- Give me that girl's mobile number - I don't know, sir

You would've recharged her phone, right?

- Tell me - I swear, I don't know

Okay, fine

At least tell me her vehicle number

- What...? - Mr Arivazhagan...!

He'll only flip for the figure, not the vehicle!

I'm talking seriously and you're laughing

Rascal...!

Look here

It's easy to cheat the Govt

But if you get caught...

...I won't let you get up for the next 5 births!

'Secretariat Tamil Nadu'

Chief Secretary and DGP are both on the line

Tell me, sir

Listen

Commissioner you appointed asked if CM was alive, we got the answer

He'll ask for 'biryani' for lunch and he'll get that too

Whether someone lives or dies...

...you will be paid on the dot on the 1st of every month

But will we get back our leader alive or not?

We should control ourselves in a situation like this

If everyone gets emotional, who will control law and order?

Why won't you ask?

Why won't you drop pearls of wisdom?

DGP, Commissioner and you came into power in the previous rule

When we came to power, we should've replaced all of you

We are to blame for not doing so

If you had brought in Commissioner Satish Kumar as I had suggested...

...I'll be having lunch with CM now, sir

I'm aware of all that's happened so far

But access was a problem

Come

Commissioner sir...?

I'll tell you my demand

Listen to me carefully

Nothing difficult

Very simple

Few days ago...

...I stepped into an ATM to withdraw money

I got a fake 1000 rupee note

When I went to the bank to exchange it...

...the bank officer tore it to bits saying it's a counterfeit note

If you can return my 1000 bucks...

...CM can walk out a free man

1000 buc-

Commissioner sir

I don't think you get what I'm saying

Few days ago I went to an ATM and withdrew money

Got a counterfeit note

When I went to the bank to exchange it

...the bank officer tore it to pieces

Therefore...

...if you return my 1000 bucks

...CM can walk out a free man

Did you get it?

Did you kidnap our CM for a measly 1000 bucks?

'New twist in CM's abduction'

'CM Yogeswaran was abducted...'

'...and held as hostage in an old age home in Gandhinagar'

'Special task officer Mr Sandhana Pandian asked...'

'...the kidnapper his motive'

'...and to spell out his demand'

'He refused to talk initially'

'When he withdrew from an ATM...'

'...he claimed he found a counterfeit 1000 rupee note'

'Later when he went to the bank to exchange it...'

'...he said the bank authorities ripped the note to pieces'

'He has promised to free the CM if his 1000 rupee note is returned'

Sir, did you listen to the news?

'This news has shocked and confused everyone'

Hello...?

(News on TV)

Are you holding a Chief minister captive for a miserly 1000 bucks?

Somebody would've given it to you for free if only you had asked

Look at the situation, because of your madness there's protest...violence

The entire administration has stopped functioning

This doesn't seem like a 1000 rupee note motive

But people's loss thanks to you is crystal clear

'Condemning the abduction of the Chief minister...'

'...his party volunteers are threatening shops and offices to close shutters'

'For the Chief minister to be released safe and sound...'

'...women volunteers are resorting to traditional sacred vows'

We will fight for our leader whom we value more than our lives

Our Honorable Mr-

Thillainayakam, forget all that

If CM isn't around, will you usurp his seat?

Were you waiting for this?

The people of Tamil Nadu know very well I am not interested in name and fame

He'll always be my leader, philosopher and guide

And I'm his true follower

You have a hidden agenda Please be quiet

This isn't about 1000 bucks

He doesn't get it

Won't you raise an objection?

Do we have to toe your line?

Listen to me Sit down

Will you please be quiet?

After a thorough discussion...

...we have decided to give in to his demand

Was the CM kidnapped for a mere 1000 bucks or something else?

As far as we know...

...that boy has gone to the ATM to withdraw money

There was 1 counterfeit note

When he gave it in the bank the employee tore it to bits

Angered by this...

...he has enacted this kidnap drama

If we give his Rs 1000...

...he will release our Chief minister

A citizen's anger is justified

But the manner in which he demonstrated his anger...

...is punishable and a matter of grave concern

You claimed anyone would give Rs 1000 without thinking twice

Even if the Chief minister is abducted, they hold a meeting for 2 hours

And then pass the order

That is my Govt

That's our sincere Govt

Whether it is me or the common man...

...be it 1000 bucks or 10 billion there is a proper procedure for it

And that's what my Govt is doing there

You dish out comical dialogs even when you're a captive

They will be arguing whether to give that 1000 bucks from the Govt treasury

Or from some charity fund

Just wait

Your commissioner wants to say something

Let's hear him out

Yes, commissioner sir

The Govt is ready to give you the 1000 bucks you demanded

I would appreciate it if you could tell me the venue and means of delivery

Thanks a ton for the arrangements made

I have no objection to releasing CM sir

But I have a minUte request

The deal was you'll release him if we pay you 1000 bucks

Then what's this new request or bequest?

Nothing fancy, sir

I am extremely fond of Mahatma Gandhi

The very mention of the name 'Gandhi'...

...reminds us of ahimsa and prohibition

But if we go to the meat market...

...we pay the butcher a note with Gandhi's face printed on it

Ditto in a wine shop

He is smiling on that bill cheerfully

That really disturbs me

So the note you owe me...

...remove Gandhi's face

Give me in such a way it will be accepted as a legal tender

I'll release CM sir immediately

This is my minuuute request

Hey! Do you think...

...it is a cinema poster to remove Gandhi's face that easily?

To change anything on a currency legally...

...a law has to be passed by the Parliament

And the Reserve Bank of India has the final say

This is the job of the central Govt

How is it connected to the kidnapping of a CM?

The Central Govt decides

Sir, isn't the central Govt functioning within our country?

We now have with us renowned economist Mr Pratap

If we comply to his demand and remove Gandhi's face...

...black money hoarded without the Govt's knowledge

...currencies with Gandhi's face will be redundant and worthless

At the same time...

...counterfeit notes from abroad will be completely wasted

Anyone can print a note without Gandhi's face

Sure, that's possible

But at that time...

...if the Govt is a little careful

...this illegal hoarding can be wiped out totally

Listen! If I see a man once I can assess his character to a T

But in your case...

...you are totally unpredictable

You are well informed

You recite Bharathi's classical poems

What is your hassle?

Drink some water

What is your problem?

The water you're drinking now

For this 1 glass of water 40 years from today...

...people will be staking their lives for it

This is my prediction

Do you agree?

Not at all

Because with great foresight we have built dams

Rain water harvesting

Preventing sand robbery

Schemes for fixing taps in every street to supply water

All this is going on

You've built dams and reservoirs...

...by taking bribes for sand, cement etc

After a deluge of rain before you reached out to us

...dying of hunger

...thanks to your wonderful Govt, we were stranded on our terraces

To construct dwellings over reservoirs and ponds...

...permission was granted only by your Govt, sir!

We couldn't supply water to the farmer who gives us grains

We don't have the facility to conserve rain water

We open the sluice gates often

And then go beg water from our neighboring states shamelessly

You changed nature's gift the 'rain' into a curse, sir

To top it all...

...you profess agriculture is our backbone

You make promises on stage in the scorching heat

Then whether you should veto the methane scheme...

...is your debate in cool comfort in an air-conditioned room

Exhaust that too

The next generation won't have water

...to drink or wipe their ass

Good

Very good

As a common man, it's good to rattle all this and to hear it too

You'll even have an audience with a standing ovation

But when you take some decisions for the progress of the State...

...few sacrifices have to be made

Whose progress, sir?

Answer my question, sir

For the progress of 2% men who are rich...

...you're ready to sacrifice 98% people's lives

Is it fair?

Tell me now, sir

For this single glass of water...

...why shouldn't I kill you?

- Mr Pandian? - Sir

If I trust you beyond this point...

...this task won't be completed

Neither can I be patient any longer

Tonight NSG commandos will take charge

You ensure the coast is clear including the Press and media

Most importantly you should be silent

They will enter

And make a smooth exit with our Chief minister

Sir, we have to solve this

In case something misfires-

Why don't we hold this NSG operation a bit?

Pandian, I'm being pressurized by the central Govt, my hands are tied

We are even more concerned about our Chief minister than you

He's already a patient

Why am I explaining all this to you?

Will you just obey my orders implicitly?

Please

Anything serious, sir?

Our Home minister wants to bring in...

...the National Security Guards

That's good, sir

Please make sure there is no power cut in this area

Hello, Chitra has sent us her pup's snap from Malaysia

What is our wifi password, dear?

Shut up! And don't call me back again

Sir, is that Home minister?

Yeah! My Home minister!!

Move...move Please move

We can't, sir

Why should we move?

'- We will all protest - Till the end we will revolt'

Is the gun loaded?

Yes, sir

'- We shall go - We'll clear out now'

We have to leave, huh?

Don't push me

Sir...sir...sir

NSG commandos have gone inside

I have recorded it secretly

If we telecast this it will be a sensation

And create big hype, sir?

Even the abductor will watch the news if we telecast this

And then what if he takes a rash decision?

It will backfire So don't do it

Media should be a pillar of support for good news

And an enemy to bad news

Kidnapper has fixed cameras all around this building

All CCTV cameras will have a blind spot

Must track that

And find a way to go incognito between 2 such blind spots

Using a map the police gave me...

...I have created a 3D model

By using the data and the 3D model...

...I've traced a way to go in without alerting the kidnapper

But we must find out their exact position in the building

Sir, brilliant technology

They will definitely rescue our Chief minister

Sir, I checked with a device used to rescue earthquake victims

There are 2 men in the central hall

Over to you for decision, sir

Guards, move ahead

- No one is here, sir - But we can detect thermal waves

He has fixed wireless mike and speakers here

He is operating from elsewhere Looks like we are being misled, sir

What?!

'- No one is here, sir - But we can detect thermal waves'

'He has fixed wireless mike and speakers here'

'He is operating from elsewhere Looks like we are being misled, sir'

What...?

Attention NSG team

I know 8 of you are waiting inside

I will give you 10 seconds

In 10 seconds if you don't leave the premises...

9 corpses including the Chief minister's body...

...will be flung out

Do you get it?

Hey! Call them back right now

Operation Octopus is aborted

Let's move

Hello, Mr Paul?

You slid in like a snake

Didn't you click a snap?

You ran in like a marathon sprinter?

Now you are back to square one

Whatever you tracked with great enthusiasm...

...we are already aware of

Mr Arivazhagan, you claimed it's advanced technology

You know one thing

Technology should be an accessory to the brain

Not become the brain primary!

Do you understand?

Commissioner sir

On one hand you negotiated with me

And side by side let the NSG Operation team in

Don't think you can get away with a good name

If the CM has been kidnapped...

NSG, National Security Guard...

CRPF Central Reserve Police Force

COBRA - Commando Battalion for Resolute Action

Or...

...I know you'll make some other team enter

I know how well to handle even that team

Every step you take towards rescuing the CM...

...don't forget he's inching closer to his death!

This is not a warning, Commissioner

Ultimatum!

I shouldn't set my eyes on you anywhere in this area

Out of my sight

Out Officer...!

- Let's go - Clear them now

NSG Commando should be on standby as per our plan, right?

Though we were not for it...

...you compelled us to carry out this Operation

You saw what happened now?

They kidnapped the Chief minister at 8:00 a.m

What is the time now?

No information till this minute

He's used to taking medication in time

To rescue the CM, I gave permission for the Commando Operation

According to you, CM is a senior official

To us he's not only our leader but God!

Sir, please talk like a minister

Don't talk like a politician

Secretary sir, I'm fully aware of what I'm saying

I feel you're talking way too much

Sir...sir...sir

Who is right or wrong isn't important now

What is our next move in our CM's case is priority

We saw his reaction with NSG

Who knows what he'll ask or what his next move is?

Who will negotiate with him?

No one needs to go

I'll myself go and talk to him in person

Happy?

'Hearing about CM's abduction...'

'...100000 volunteers belonging to the ruling party'

'...went on a 'fast unto death' in Tamukkam ground in Madurai'

'This is a first of its kind in the State'

'Long live...Minister'

'This incident has created quite a stir in the political circles'

Sir, excuse me

Sir...?

If something happens to CM in NSG attack, you'll become CM by default, right?

Hey, you knew I was coming here, right?

Then why the hell did you make them wait here?

Sorry, sir

Sir, please answer

What is your question?

If something happens to our CM in NSG operation...

...then you have a good chance of becoming CM, right?

That's what I asked

I can't answer such hypothetical questions

Not just for you

I'm saying this to everyone here Please listen to me carefully

The awkward situation in which our CM is now

Not only for us

But we are aware how much heartache it has given our people of Tamil Nadu

Very soon this agony will change to happiness

We will rescue our CM

Under his leadership...

...I'm happy to announce, once again his golden rule will continue

Until then...

...I request people of Tamil Nadu to maintain peace, be calm

With utmost humility

Thank you!

Thank you, sir

- What's your name? - Priya, News 7

Nice name Stay blessed

Thank you, sir

'To maintain peace, be calm'

'A private bus was set ablaze by few antisocial elements'

'Passengers escaped unscathed by a sheer stroke of luck'

'This incident has created fear in the minds of the general public'

Mr Pandian...?

Do you have everything you need?

Isn't the tent stuffy?

Shall we ask the Govt to air-condition it?

I need to talk to him

Officer...mike

Sir, please wait there

He has issued orders not to cross the white line

Hey! Kumara...?

Epitome of intelligence!

- Good afternoon, minister sir - Good afternoon, my boy

I'm extremely happy you are here

I'm also very happy talking to you

Sharing a legendary name as Kumaran who saved our flag...

...can you do this?

To decide if Gandhi's photo should stay or not will take 6 months, sonny

Tell me something do-able at once I will get the job done in a jiffy

Certainly, sir Thank you very much

- A small appeal - Tell me

Last year same day in Yugoslavia, 4 farmers committed suicide

Okay

Shall we observe silence for 2 minutes for their souls to rest in peace?

Shall we start?

Yu-ko-slo-vokia?

We'll do it right now

Guru...?

What is he trying to say?

I think he might sing our national anthem

Let's all stand in 'attention' position

Thanks, minister sir

Okay, my boy

Your concern for your Chief minister...

...even if you were a little late

...you've come straight to the spot to ask about my demand

I'll definitely tell you, sir

But before that...

...there are a few petty problems

Just settle those alone

If all he needs is money, he could've asked me

Why is he asking in front of so many?

Tell me, my dear boy

Nothing fancy, sir

I went to a pharmacy

I bought 5 pills for blood pressure

Cost me Rs 9.52

Okay

I gave him 10 bucks

He refused to give me the balance 48 paise

Please get my 48 paise back

We'll talk about my demand later

Minister sir, are you in a state of shock?

Listen clearly

I went to the pharmacy

I bought 5 pills for blood pressure

And it cost me Rs 9.52

I gave him 10 bucks

He refused to give me the balance 48 paise

Please get my 48 paise back

We'll talk about my demand later

Hey! Are you mad or what?

I really want to know if you're a lunatic!

Even if he had to pay you...

...there's no 48 paise coin

And anyway it won't be valid

Not even knowing this, you're talking as if you are so reasonable!

No coin in that denomination

And anyway it won't be valid

If that is so, sir, who fixed this price?

Was it your father or grandfather?

He's calling his mother, father, grandfather, the whole family

48 paise is too cheap for you, right?

Same way, milk packets, hotel, medicine, mall, wherever you go

25 paise for that and 55 paise for this

A person gets cheated of 2 bucks per day

1200 million people

Rs 2 per day

365 days

If you add it all up, it comes to 850 billion!

Vendors are looting 850 billion It's called daylight robbery

You don't have the brains to understand or the power to change!

Will you release our CM only if I collect that 850 billion?

You are at sixes and sevens when all I asked was 1000 bucks

And you're talking about 850 billion?

You can't do it

That is why...

...pass a law that whatever item one buys, the balance in coins

...should go to CM's relief fund

We can discuss the rest later

You don't have to somersault in the Parliament

Nor do you have to beg the Central Govt

- Well said, right? - What did he say?

But he missed out a valid point

If I buy a quarter in a wine shop he asks for extra 5 bucks

Even if it's 1 buck less, he refuses to give me the booze

He takes 5 bucks for a 'quarter'

10 bucks for a 'half'

Rs 20 for 'full' bottle

- Whose account is this? - He's right

When I asked this in public...

...he says I'm drunk and blabbering

Hey, come here

You gave a good idea for me to become a minister

We'll take this as our agenda

My post as minister is 101% guaranteed!

You read up some wrong statistics

You think you are being clear cut and logical

Listen

Central Govt's sales tax is 14%

On top of it Swachh Bharat cess tax is 0.5%

Because of all these taxes, these 'petty cash' problems arise

Without knowing these facts don't act like a smart Alec

You seem to have your tax and its % in your fingertips, minister

I'm impressed

You collect tax after promising quality education and prompt medical aid

Yes, of course

But you are not keeping any of your promises

Education which helps our existence...

...and medicine which saves lives

...you've privatized both sectors

But not aware that wine shop which destroys lives...

...shouldn't be run by the Govt

What do you think, minister?

What's wrong if the Govt retains the maximum revenue outlet?

Correct, sir

Without hiding anything and openly you've agreed...

...our Govt runs only on wine shop revenue

I didn't mean it that way-

Hello...hello

What is this?

What is happening here?

Did he come to save CM or crack jokes?

'Home minister's speech causes an uproar'

'Home minister's opinion on the sale of alcohol-'

'Our country has been affected very badly because of alcohol'

'No point blaming one Govt over the other'

'Whichever Govt comes to power'

'Who will first ban alcohol?'

'In this situation, leaders strongly condemned Home minister's speech'

To bury farming in our country...

...and to do roaring business with alcohol is our minister's suggestion

If questioned they claim our State is leading in everything!

Where is it in the lead?

Only leading in booze

What's your take on Govt running wine shops, right or wrong, sir?

What I'm trying to say is if the shop is opened for 8 hours...

...then keep it open for only 5 hours and 30 minutes

If you pass a law stating drinking is legal above age 21

...these hassles won't crop up

Nowadays teenagers have taken to drinking

'Minister who holds a responsible post is saying that revenue from booze-'

Tell me this, sir

Your party's most important pillar is behaving like a joker

You are so serious instead of enjoying his jokes

How much did the opposition pay you?

Because you don't seem to have any proper demand

You wanted my party to be disgraced So you made Thillainayakam blabber

Listen to me

I can change this disgrace with one simple meeting

My party is basically the flesh and blood of my followers

It isn't a honeycomb to disperse when you hurl a stone at it

How much did you get paid?

Sir, I can't take responsibility for your assumptions

If your minister blabbers how can you blame me?

But what he said was true, right?

If he blabbers something, should I agree?

I don't need to run the Govt with revenue from alcohol

I was the one who started the revolution to prohibit alcohol

Don't talk without knowing history

We know all about your struggle and history

Your protest stating...

...alcohol consumption is harmful to your house, motherland and health

...ends with this label on the bottle

You are blessed with the gift of the gab

Go hammer and tongs at the Govt

Let me ask you this

None of you will study in a Govt school

You won't step into a Govt hospital

Won't respect any Govt rule

But you'll keep insulting the Govt

You'll deride its educational system and lack of medical facilities

But all of you want only Govt jobs

Now tell me who is to blame

Only you, sir

Pass a law that only students who have studied...

...at least 5 years in a Govt school or college

...are eligible for Govt jobs

Everything will change for the better

Wait and watch

One day revolution will explode

Fat hopes!

Revolution it seems!

Post your revolutionary messages in Facebook and count the 'likes' you get

In your generation, 'revolution' as a word makes no sense whatsoever

Thanks to a handful of leaders like us...

...keep spreading social awareness our country is running on oiled wheels

What hopes he has!

Instead of criticizing your motherland...

...think of prospering in life

We know how to run this country

Sooty-pot! Are you watching TV?

This is confirmed for sure

Bala who was an accomplice in Chief minister's abduction...

...will be hanged until death

Father, he keeps hitting me!

Pa...!

Why are you hitting me?

Tell me

Why did you do this?

DGP is accusing me of having a hand in this

You've destroyed the good name I had earned all these years

Sir

He won't answer if you interrogate him this way

Go for the 3rd grade treatment

Only then he'll answer

If he doesn't answer even then...

...kill him right here!

I have told them everything I know, pa

I didn't commit any crime, pa

Believe me, pa

Sir

Can I talk to him alone for 2 minutes?

I don't know anything, pa

Come here

I have no clue what you did

But do you realize what you've done is a huge blunder?

I didn't do anything wrong, pa

I believe you'll come out of this confusion somehow

I don't know anything-

Take me with you, pa

Sit, I say

Sit down!

Both father and son beat our Chevalier Sivaji hollow!

Your father also is involved, right?

Tell me

He's also aware, right?

My father is in no way connected with this, sir

This building

His grandfather is a freedom fighter

Belongs to Kumaraguru, sir

- What are you saying? - He wanted to open an old age home

And help old people He begged me, sir

That's why I told my father

And I asked CM uncle to come here

Besides this, we don't have any kind of link with him, sir

I never expected him to do this

Why didn't you tell me all this while? Cat got your tongue or what?

- I was too scared - Lunkhead!

Yes, sir

This building belongs to freedom fighter Kumaraguru

He donated this building to function as a post office

Later the post office was shifted to a new building

This building is completely damaged without proper maintenance

We don't know who owns it at present

Officer...?

I want all details of Kumaraguru's family

Yes, sir

I want it on my table, okay?

Officers, please come here

Listen, inform North, South, Central control rooms immediately

You inform East and West

I want them to be online the entire time

Alert our informers too

Crisis Intervention Team Come online

'After minister Manavalan spoke to the kidnapper...'

'...there is an uproar amongst the police officials'

'The special task force has collected information about the kidnapper'

'But due to security reasons it is being kept under wraps'

Sir, it's time for your BP pills

'News 7 team is collecting information individually'

'Over to studio, Shobi'

You're so sure I won't escape?

I believe you'll face this with your head held high!

You have a way with words

You knock the nail on its head with your questions

Can you reveal your true identity to me alone?

Why are you in a hurry, sir?

From A to Z, very soon your police force...

...will announce my entire history

These are the photographs of Kumaran and Mr Kumaraswamy

Stop near the ATM

I want the CCTV footages of Axis bank ATM in Korattur

Korattur SBI bank ATM footage

- ACP Arivazhagan - Hello, sir

Show me the CCTV footages of their ATMs in Korattur

So Axis bank's ATM is near Kumaraswamy's house

And SBI ATM is perpendicular

Last few years, did you notice any abnormal traffic pattern?

That is any suspicious movements in the footage?

1 second

Rewind a little bit

Freeze it right there

Zoom in please

Go to the previous day's footage

Hold on

Tell me that car's registration number?

TN 29 AH 5496, sir

Next

Next

So this car has circled Kumaraswamy's house

75 times in 15 days

Inspector

I've mailed you Kumaran's photo

Take a print out and give it to the commissioner

Have you seen this man?

Sir, he is the one, Kumaran

But he had less hair on his head than this

Maybe he suffered from hair loss

Sorry, sir

Take a good look and tell me

Is it him?

I swear this is Kumaran

Please trust me

Yes, sir?

Nothing to worry

A small enquiry

Come

My jeep is here, sir

The driver can follow us

Let's go

Pandian

Update me on the status

The status-

You'll tell me you're still enquiring

Isn't it so?

We've got Kumaran's photograph

We are collecting details now

Kidnapper's photo?

Then release it immediately

No, sir

We felt we should collect all the details thoroughly

And give authentic information

You can share your details with the media as soon as you know

Release the photo immediately

We can buy some time

Officer, make an official statement in the Press that he is our kidnapper

Sir, I am begging you

You want water to drink?

Aiyo! Not water

Please ask that sketch artist to stop

He has a fertile imagination

He is even sketching faces of those not yet born and torturing me

He's staring daggers at me, sir

He even draws faces of his own relatives, sir

Please for God's sake ask him to leave this room

Get out, man

He is here

When our Chief minister has been kidnapped...

...what's all this about? Brainless or what?

You called me all this way just to deal with these 4 cops?

Let's go

Sir, may I know who you are please?

Pratap, the only son of Home minister Thillainayakam

How could you...?

Sorry, sir Our mistake

I pulled the right strings

You have high connections

That's why they asked me to give you privacy

'Who kidnapped the Chief minister?'

'Official announcement from Police special task force'

'The police force has released the kidnapper's photo'

'The man in this photograph is presumed to be the kidnapper'

'His name is Kumaran'

Sir

The name of the boy in the photo we sent is Kumaran, sir

I found a record in the Govt hospital

According to the report he died a year ago, sir

Dead?

I am asking you one more time

Yes, sir

Is he your friend? Tell me the truth

You roamed the city with this chap?

I am telling you 1 more time

He IS Kumaran

I befriended only this fellow

Bring them in

Who is he?

They are showing some other face as Kumaran

What is this?

Here...here, sir

My official meeting with you was slightly delayed

As announced earlier...

...Kumaran has kidnapped our Chief minister

This is his grandfather's bungalow

He is Kumaraguru

He is a freedom fighter

Kumaraswamy is Kumaran's father

When his movements were tracked in a forgery case, he went into hiding

Sir, in the previous election...

...Mr Thillainayakam won by a slim margin of 5 votes

He filed a case against him for winning by fraudulent means

Is it the same Kumaraswamy, sir?

Exactly

So is there a link between Kumaraswamy filing a case...

...and the minister's son kidnapping our CM?

Maybe

Possible

But for your information last year this very same day...

...according to our reports Kumaran died in a road accident

Then is the kidnapper Kumaran's spirit, sir?

That's a smart question

But my experience in spirits is zilch

It seems many roam around with a fake death certificate to claim insurance

May be one of those kind

After further investigations I'll be able to give you more answers

Thank you

Mr Arivazhagan?

Sir...?

There is already bad blood between Mr Thillainayakam and Mr Kumaraswamy

You've nabbed the right man

Congratulations

You have a free hand

But get to the bottom of this

Yes, sir

'Grandson and social worker Kumaraswamy's son'

'Reports also claim Kumaran died last year'

What is this?

They are declaring my kidnapper as dead

You are sitting here like a block of stone

You'll know as time goes by, sir

Let me see how long time will keep ticking!

Soooper, sir

They know only too well that I befriended Kumaran

Brother, aren't you Karthik?

Karthik, take a good look at this photo

Didn't I come with him to the mechanic shed?

Didn't I come with him?

True, he came, sir

But-

You know I kicked with my right hand and punched with my left foot

I ended up with a swollen finger

When I bought him a glass of tea that day-

'Why did you get just 1 cup?'

'Go and get 1 more'

'Don't hang around'

'What's wrong with him?'

'You drink first'

He was talking all to himself but pretending someone was with him

I don't know what has got into them

No clue why they are lying

Ignore him

He knows me very well

When we broke the street light and we were fully tanked...

...he rattled a string of cuss words

- Ask him - I saw him that night

'Hey! Who is that?'

'King, I say!'

He broke the street lamp

When I yelled at him, he hid

What he's telling, sir?

I have to get Telugu into my head now

He broke the street light

You saw him doing so

Was there 1 person or 2 of them at that time?

'King, I say!'

I saw only him, sir

They are lying

Don't believe him

It is 1 year since this chap died

You have befriended him

And had a couple of drinks with him

Right?

Do I look like a naive nincompoop to you?

I'll be back 1 minute

I got him

Shobi, what a sensational news, okay

Just follow my instructions

'There is a new twist to the abduction of the Chief minister Mr Yogeswaran'

'The kidnapper Kumaran is the son of social worker Kumaraswamy who is incognito'

'...according to police sources'

'Home Minister Thillainayakam's victory in the previous election by 5 votes'

'...is not considered valid and above board'

'So saying, Kumaraswamy filed a case in the High court against the minister'

'While the case was pending Kumaraswamy went underground'

'Regarding our CM's abduction...'

'...Kumaraswamy going into hiding and Kumaran's mysterious death may be linked'

'We have got in touch with Mr Thillainayakam...'

'...over the phone to throw some light on the recent findings'

'Good evening, Mr Thillainayakam'

'Tell me, madam'

'For winning the last election through dubious means...'

'...apparently Kumaraswamy filed a case against you'

'His son is our CM's kidnapper is the latest report we have got'

'What is your 'take' on this?'

'Madam...madam '

'You are tying up 2 unconnected issues'

'Some counterfeiter files a case against me...'

'...when I am a staunch supporter of democracy'

'What has happened now?'

'The police force is looking for him'

'A rumor has spread that you may even be the cause for him being incognito'

'That's funny'

'You'll next blame me for someone who is hiding due to love failure'

'Or because he is head deep in debt'

'Forgive me, sir'

'But why has your son Pratap been arrested by the police force?'

'Who arrested my son? And for what crime?'

'Cut this call'

'I will get back soon'

Sir!

Commissioner, what is this new drama you're enacting?

Why did you arrest my son?

Have they arrested your son?

What are you saying?

He has political clout

He might have played some prank

They would have locked him up

So you are not aware, right?

You don't know

How can they arrest him without your orders?

I think it's enough if the DGP is given a report regarding this

Are you being sarcastic?

If anything happens to the CM I'll be occupying his seat

Are you aware of that?

On that day I'll strip you of your uniform

You'll make me uniform-less?

I'll make you underwear-less!

Sir, please sir

Let go of him

Sir, please sir

Where is Kumaraswamy?

What did you do to him?

I don't-

I don't know

We don't know anything, sir

Let us go, sir

Where is Kumaraswamy?

What did you do to him?

Don't know, sir

Listen! His father has less political clout than yours

I made him sit there

Your father is a bigshot I'll make you lie down here

Sir, I don't know

Yov! Why are you standing there?

Strip him to the skin

I'll tell you, sir

I'll tell you the truth

Tell me, Mr Arivazhagan

Home minister

His son Pratap and Kishore

Come here

Is this the guest house?

Yes, sir

Open the gates

Mani, Dhana, Kathir Quick, come here

Open

Show me the place

Where?

Next to that tree

Kumaraswamy, does this seem right to you?

Ages since justice and integrity died

Those values are not dead

They won't die either

You are trying your best to kill it through the ages, that's all

You're rattling out your philosophy like a broken record, I say

I've spent 300 million to win this election

My opponent Perumal also spent 300 million hoping he will win

Somewhere my calculations went wrong

And 5 jobless jerks tried to vote for him and make me lose

I called Perumal and settled him with a fat sum

And I won by those 5 votes

What's your problem if I win?

I'm not bothered how much you spent and whose palms you greased

It's true Perumal won

It is also true you lost

That's why I filed a re-counting case

You think I'll pee in my pants if you tie me up like this?

Aiyo!

Pratap, didn't our men file a counterfeit case against him?

Yes, dad

One word from us and he can be locked up for good

He can't be silenced even then

Okay

For the 5 votes I won, 10 million for each vote

I'll pay you 50 million

You withdraw the re-counting case

My men in turn will withdraw the case they filed against you

Are you okay with this deal?

What I saw is true

You lost and that is the truth

Why should I withdraw this case?

People should know the whole truth

Why waste our time arguing with him, dad?

If we shoot him only a bullet gets wasted

We save 50 million

Instead of that you keep bargainin-

Hey! Let him go

He's a staunch supporter of ahimsa

He doesn't like handling a gun or killing with a sickle

Dig a hole and bury him alive

He will have a natural death

Saves us the trouble of killing

Lift him!

"Where did righteousness hide?"

"Why was justice buried alive?"

"Today's crime on nation's spine"

"Hurt became trauma multiplied"

"Why was fair play nullified?"

Fill it up with mud

Truth has been buried

"Was war declared only on 1 side?"

Most important information to the Press is...

...this is Kumaraswamy Freedom fighter Kumaraguru's son

'Skeleton unearthed in the farm house owned by minister Thillainayakam'

'Pratap is the son of Mr Thillainayakam who has been recently arrested'

'He parted with this information during interrogation'

'Assistant Commissioner Arivazhagan in the presence of the Press and media...'

'...investigated this information at the minister's farm house'

'A human skeleton was found'

'This has created a wave of shock to everyone'

Sir, if you have access to power and position...

...is it okay to kill?

We believe you will be our savior

Isn't that why we place you in that position, sir?

After committing a grave injustice...

...is the position used to safeguard personal follies?

It's agonizing

Just because one politician committed a crime...

...you shouldn't look at all politicians with a jaundiced eye

Shouldn't cite that as an example

Weren't you the one who gave him that authority?

How can I not link you to it?

Politicians represent millions of people in each and every constituency

There is just 1 Chief minister who leads all of them

How can 1 man do moral policing-

He should, sir

That's why we gave you the seat you're occupying

Otherwise good Samaritans like Kumaraswamy and Kumaran

...will perish from this land

What is that supposed to mean?

So did they kill Kumar too?

Your minister killed Kumaraswamy

Kumaran was killed...

...by me

'Rainbow Home'

'I don't have anyone'

'But I won't call myself an orphan'

'In the predicament they were in, that day...'

'...my parents left me in 'Rainbow Home' and left'

'That haven gave me everything'

'It was from there I passed journalism with distinction'

Welcome to News 7

'I got a job with my very 1st interview'

'That is a new world'

Access card

'Everyone there reached out to me'

Hello

Hi

'A girl working there was very special to me'

'My life was smooth sailing from then onwards'

Hey! How are you?

'After a long time, I went to the Home that raised me'

Bless me, sir

Why are you teary eyed?

Nothing, sir

This is for you

What is all this?

New dress for you and some cash

What little I could afford

You've just now got a job and earned money of your own

You'll need this for yourself

No, sir, I got this for you

After you become a big shot and earn a fat salary...

...like the person who sponsored you

...if you sponsor 10-20 children you'll find peace of mind so divine

You'll be contented

Do I have a sponsor?

Tell me, someone sponsored me?

I should not divulge that information

They will expect anonymity

Even if I never knew I had a sponsor...

...it is okay

But now that I know...

...I should meet him in person and thank him for his gesture

The life he blessed me with will lose its meaning otherwise, sir

Please tell me his name

You've just changed your residence, that's all

But your obstinacy has followed you like a shadow

I'll tell you his name

But you shouldn't trouble him at any cost

I can assure you of that

Boss, which is Mr Kumaraswamy's house?

I don't know

This is the place

Upstairs

Excuse me!

Sir...excuse me

Who are you?

Can I see Mr Kumaraswamy?

That's my father

He has gone out

He'll be back soon

Sit down

He has gone out He'll be back soon

My father has gone out

He'll be back soon

- Sit down - Okay

Will it take time?

It has been ages

I'm waiting for him

But he will come

He told me he will be back

You can wait here

I am also waiting

Kumara, are you done?

I've piled it up over there, anna

I'll deliver this and get you lunch

Okay, anna

Sir, I'll be back in a moment

I'll be right here You come back

Okay

I'll be right here You come back

I'll be back

See you

Hello, brother?

Isn't this Mr Kumaraswamy's house?

Yes, sir

Where is he now?

Ages since he went missing

No one knows what happened to him

His son told me his father will be back now

He is like a child

Mentally not alright

He can't grasp whatever we tell him

If we tell him his father is missing...

...he doesn't believe us

What happened to Mr Kumaraswamy?

No idea

Long time back, they said he had a show down with a minister

Then he got involved in counterfeiting

And went underground it seems

No one knows what exactly happened

See you, sir

Okay, thank you

'When I investigated...'

'...I found out a few facts about Kumaraswamy sir'

Kumaran?

Oh! It's you

My father will be back

Please wait

- Not that - He will be back

Your father won't come

I know he will

He told me and stepped out

He will come

He told me and went

He'll be back

Kumaran

If you want him back...

...you have to complain in the police station

Police station? I haven't seen it at all

If it's the police station, we can go

Let's go

If it's the police station, we can go

I haven't seen it before

You should explain the facts to the inspector properly

'My father has been missing for a long time Minister is only responsible for this'

Okay

You'll say it, Kumara?

- Yov! Wait - Sorry, sir

Where are you going in such a hurry?

He wants to give a missing complaint

Who is he?

He's my brother, sir

Who is he?

Officer!

I don't know

He doesn't know you You claim to be his brother

Go and sit down

I've come with him He is very naïve

Give it to me We'll handle it

Give me your complaint

Kumara, give it directly to the inspector, okay?

Sit down

I'll take care

Come in

Hello

Inspector is inside

Go and meet him

Go

Who are you?

I was asked to give this to you

- What is it? - I don't know

He asked me to give it to you for my father's sake

I'll look into it

You can leave now

Go, I'll handle it

'Home minister Mr Thillainayakam has murdered my father'

'Since I am 100% convinced I request the police to investigate'

'And take necessary action'

I told you to kill the whacko when we killed his father

You didn't listen to me

True, when you kill there should be no leftovers

Ins! If he complains you will accept it, huh?

Where did I accept it? I've given it to you, right?

He has become brainy enough to go to the station and complain!

Just rough him up a bit and he will know our clout

You think he'll understand after he is dead?

We've reached Turn at the end of the road

I love traveling in a school bus

Ages since I sat in a bus like this

Are we going very far?

Only you will go real far

- Long distance, huh? - Get up, dear boy

Can I stand and travel?

Come in

A body hit by a water tanker matches your description

You came here at the right time

Otherwise we would have got rid of it as an unclaimed body

But the face is smashed beyond recognition

The lorry just ran over him

You take a look

And on your way out take care of my small needs

In my quest for justice...

...I killed Kumaran

How long will you be depressed?

I am very worried about you

Kumaran's death was beyond our control

If you keep obsessing about it and blaming yourself...?

Shouldn't we move forward?

If it was beyond our control...

...we could spit a few cusswords and move on

But he died because of me

That's why my mind is unable to digest it

Yesterday Mr Kumaraswamy

Today Kumaran

Tomorrow someone else

Those who should be saviors are the predators!

We must start an end for this

How?

If I get an opportunity to meet our CM alone...

...that's enough

You want to talk to CM alone

That's all? I can do it

Listen! I’m serious

Don't believe me?

Minister Manavalan's son Bala is a close friend of mine

I'll make arrangements for you to meet our CM through him

He will definitely oblige

I'm telling you I can arrange this for you

Even if our CM wants justice to prevail for us...

...the present system won't let him

Don't get you

I'll explain

Bala owns this place

He is here

Hi Bala

How are you?

I'm good

Brother...?

This is the person I told you about

Welcome, brother

Please come

Sit

Here you go, brother

You wanted to discuss something very important

He wants to share a few issues with our Chief minister

Brother, you can meet him easily

My father is a cabinet minister

He is the personal adviser for our Chief minister

Small matter, brother

Bala, the hitch is-

He wants to meet our CM

That's all, right?

Not meet our CM, brother

Kidnap our CM

"Come, check, close in This witch hunt you must join"

"Go...get up and hit the road Be a sleuth, sleeper and decode"

"With th...thi...thir...thirst unquenchable"

"Try...try every twist and turn possible"

"In this world there is no peak unreachable so to speak"

"Search and seek"

"If you know it is a misdeed gather your guts, attack with speed"

"You are not an also-ran Show your attitude, man"

"Yes, you can"

"Buddy, push your weight around Kick ass, knock them to the ground"

"With fury if you defy your feet can reach the sky"

"Enraged if you march your pace will easily match"

"If you have your target in sight distance will bridge the gap alright"

"If you've planned it poised and calm your quest will be in your palm"

"Don't let go or lose hope"

"Reach out, you can cope"

"Don't lose heart, be strong"

"Grab, you can't go wrong"

"Brave the wind blowing on your face Swim against the tide always"

"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth Your dream will come true"

"Brave the wind against all odds Swim against the tide, nab the frauds"

"Hand for a hand, foot for a foot Your wish list will be ticked for good"

"Justice has always won in history"

"Bhagavad Gita opined the same theory"

"With fury if you defy your feet can reach the sky"

"Enraged if you march your pace will easily match"

"If you have your target in sight distance will bridge the gap alright"

"If you've planned it cool and calm your quest will be in your palm"

"Don't let go or lose hope"

"Reach out, you can cope"

You are fully justified in being angry and anguished

I totally agree

But if everyone started kidnapping for their own selfish reasons?

Look how you've become a bad example now

No, sir

At all times only a leader shouldn't become a bad example

I tried to bring the Hyde side...

...of Thillainayakam to the people in a very just way

I lost in my endeavor, sir

I even thought of murdering him

But that will give him a martyr status And I'll be branded a murderer

No one will know the actual truth in this sordid mess

I wanted to somehow ensure our people get to know the whole truth

I need you for my effort to bear fruit

Now the whole world knows his true colors

The blemish on Mr Kumaraswamy has also been cleared

Seeing all this, if even 1 person wishes to live like Mr Kumaraswamy...

...that is enough for me, sir

That is not the problem

Thillainayakam will be punished for his crimes, he cannot escape

But only I know why you spread this net to catch him

The police force outside has no clue

Any moment they will barge in to save me

But they will shoot you without a second thought, what will you do?

'Home minister Mr Thillainayakam was arrested today'

'For killing social worker Kumaraswamy accused as a counterfeiter unjustly'

'For burying him alive in his farm house'

'For being an accomplice in killing Kumaraswamy's son Kumaran...'

'...he has been remanded to custody'

'This has created a shock wave amongst the people and the political circle'

You ridiculed me

You said I forgot my people

I thought about it

How do I manage this coalition party?

How do I handle the opposition?

I spent a lot of time thinking only of all this

I looked at the people as merely a vote bank

But you made me realize they share a special bond with me and look up to me

Thanks

Sir, please don't thank me

First I want you to forgive me

A journalist is one who pats you on your back with a bouquet

The same journalist spats and throws brickbats at you

I just did my duty as a journalist

At the same time, through you I could thank Mr Kumaraswamy

I am truly blessed

So your 'Mission Impossible' became possible

What should I do now?

Mr Commissioner, in another 5 minutes Chief minister will walk out a free man

You wish list was only for the general public

But you didn't ask anything for yourself

Tell me what you want

I just want good leadership for all of us to lead a good life

Our CM is coming out

(babble of voices)

Throw some light into this, sir

I haven't as yet come out of the shock of being kidnapped

I don't have the right mindset to comment on anything now

I can identify my kidnapper

Do not point out only the flaws of this Govt

Don't forget the good we did for the people

See you

1 second

What transpired inside?

Give us a detailed account, sir

Sir...?

Relaaax!

What is this, Mr Arivazhagan?

You went into the building and coming out on this side

Sir, from this post box and the bunker inside the building...

...there's an underground route

Because it was an old building used by freedom fighters, there is a bunker, sir

We can catch him with Top squad's help by surrounding this area with check points

Come on

Let’s go, sir

Nab him and then do what, Mr Arivazhagan?

What do you mean?

He is a good man His intentions were honorable

Due to God's grace and Kumaraswamy sir's blessing...

...our dream came true

Only sad thing, Bala got caught by the police force

Don't even ask!

- Your training was of no use there - Then...?

Commissioner who was more like Kalakeya from the film 'Bahubali' was in command

Whatever I said, he would roll his doughnut eyes...

1/4" inch from my face and torture me

Thank God, bro

My favorite film is Mani Ratnam's 'Thalapathi'

'I have only one resource'

'My life'

I have only one resource

'My love'

And 'Kadhal Desam' helped me out of the mess

'The girl in that black dress'

'She is my-'

'Bang on, bro'

'The girl in that white dress-'

'Great, bro'

'You're truly my best friend'

Film...?

I flicked 3 scenes from 'Thalapathi' and 'Kadhal Desam'

Garnished it with my creative fibbing

I narrated a triangle love story to him

That Kalakeya clone swallowed it

You are the heroine, my dear

I'm starring as the heroine?

Even you can't believe it, eh?

Same way the Commissioner had a huuuge doubt

I somehow covered it up

Brother, you have 2 duets you should dance to!

Plus mass fight scenes like a typical Telugu film

Brother, you are too good with the stunts

But only when it comes to dancing you have 2 left feet!

But we can ask our Kala master to fine tune it

Good idea!

Subtitled by rekhs assisted by harini