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My name is V.R. Prasayar. That's my name.

I am a former lawyer. I became a minister...

...and then, a judge. Now, I'm 88 years old.

This is my experience.

We must unequivocally abolish the death penalty.

This is not my opinion. It has been in our literatures...

...ever since the time of Buddha. Mahatma Gandhi said,...

..."God gave us our lives."

"Only God has the right to take it away".

"The court does not have the rights."

"The state does not have the rights."

Do remember that the death penalty...

...is only another kind of judicially sanctioned murder.

Thank you. -I am Munusamy.

I have executed 46 convicts so far.

Do you feel guilty? -I beg your pardon.

Do you feel guilty that you have executed all those people?

At first I felt guilty. Then I realised that it is my job.

I do not feel guilty anymore.

This is a special manila rope.

We change this rope after each execution.

With this black mask, we will not see the tongue hanging out...

...or the eyes bulging out. Our witnesses will not have...

...to view all these. -I'm Marappan, I've been...

...sentenced to death. I was a headmaster for 30 years.

The kids came and told me about a fight in school.

The correspondent's son was involved in the fight.

He refused to listen to me. So, I hit him.

The boy died on the spot.

I've not sinned. God gave me this job.

I felt guilty and wanted to commit suicide.

But my wife told me that a teacher should set a good example.

I turned myself in to the police.

My case was tried in court and I was given the death sentence.

I have appealed but do not know the outcome yet.

I'm trapped between life and death.

We're doing our best to ensure that the convicts...

...die in a respectful way.

I don't know how is this "a respectful way" to die.

If I had known that I'll be hanged,...

...I would have done so at home.

My name is Angela Kathamuthu. I'm at the Central Jail.

I'm involved in a study to determine if the death penalty...

...is necessary or not. We respect the law not just for...

...for the well being of the community but because we are...

...afraid of the punishment. Some feel that these...

...punishments ensure peace. Others feel that these...

...punishments are not meted out accordingly.

Like us, the law has done many mistakes.

There have been many cases to prove this.

There had been many instances when the verdict were rewritten...

...due to error. But there is a verdict that...

...cannot be corrected. That is the death penalty.

Go inside!

My name is Paykamman. I sat for my exam in the year 2000...

...and was promoted as a sub-jailer here.

What is it? Just a minute. -Okay, no problem.

Let's go! That's all for today.

We have permission tomorrow too. Shall we shoot tomorrow?

Never mind. Is the camera on? Switch it on!

I'll say what I have to say before he comes.

My name is Narayanan. I've been sentenced to death.

I am going to die. I'd like to say something before that.

This place is terrible. Paykamman is a real monster.

What shouldn't happen, is happening here.

We have cellphones and drugs here. The jailer is a nice man.

But Paykamman is.... -Any problem?

Did he say anything?

Those on death row are moody guys.

They love to lie.

You could have asked me if you wanted any details.

Mr. Cameraman!

You forgot your len's cap. -Thank you.

Will they put this on air? -Why not?

We only need to be afraid if we are a government channel.

Anyway, I'll come with 4-5 tapes tomorrow.

2-3 Narayanans may speak. -You may end up in prison.

Of course. -I was so afraid.

You're a doctor in civil law. I'm greater than that.

Look what happens tomorrow. Shall we let this shot go on air?

Label it as important and put it away.

We'll do something with it later. I don't want any trouble.

My name is Angela. Tell the jailer that I want to see him.

There's someone here to see the jailer.

I want to clean up this place while I'm here.

Sir, the reporter is here to see you.

Ask her to come in.

Good morning. -Good morning. Take a seat.

It is not a good day for me, it's a bad day.

Why? -The convicts are on a...

...hunger strike. The people out there are being unruly.

Please, don't.

A small matter is enough for them. This time, there has been a death.

If anyone dies in custody, we'll be blamed for it.

Can you complete the interview today?

Please don't include what you recorded yesterday.

It is very sensitive. I've arranged this block for you.

It will be more convenient. Try and finish it today.

I only have another 2-3 interviews left.

We left one halfway yesterday. -Who is next on the list?

Teacher Marappan Kaunder. -No, I think it is Narayanan.

He is a death row convict.

Any problem? -No.

Wait outside!

There are many complications here.

To solve them, I need help from committed people like you.

You can't interview Narayanan. -But why?

He died on his way to the hospital yesterday.

The other convicts suspect foul play.

Can you hear them?

His relatives are here to collect the body.

Come back later.

Narayanan is the worst among the lot.

Just a minute. Open the door properly.

Please come in.

The other convicts are on a hunger strike as if the person...

...who died is a Mahatma. The jailer is a nice man.

But that alone is not enough. We need a iron hand here.

A person with IPS qualification would not have it.

Only a man like me would have it. Otherwise, these people would...

...go on a hunger strike. I'm coming!

Let's go. Are you upset because...

...you can't interview Narayanan? -No.

Don't worry. I have another interesting case for you.

The 2 people you're going to meet now have committed...

...24 murders in Theni district. Then, they tried to kill...

...one another. Now they are here.

One is serving life imprisonment...

...and the other is on death row.

Have you heard of the Virumaandi case? I conducted...

...the investigation. We're about to meet the second accused,...

...Virumaandi's enemy. -Kothala Thevar.

CK. Chinnakkolarpatti, Theni District.

Life imprisonment.

Life imprisonment.

I need more information.

Talk like you always do. I don't want your history.

Sure? -Yes.

What is your opinion about death sentence?

It is necessary. It's okay if 10 innocent men like me die.

But a murderer should not get away.

But the law says that 10 murderers can walk away free...

...but one innocent man should not be sentenced.

I respect faith and fate more than law.

According to faith, it is fated that he dies.

That's what the law has ordered. What do you know from this?

God does exist. -The law wants whom to die?

That man. -Who is it?

Virumaandi. I can't even mention his name.

Don't think I'm a nasty man just because of my looks.

I may look like a villain. But, he is the real villain.

He's the one who created trouble between both the villages.

Which 2 villages?

Nallamanaicker Village and Chinnakkolarpatti.

Both are beautiful villages.

That year, there was a bull fighting competition...

...in Nallamanaicker's village. Nallamanaicker killed my father.

I spent time for it. Everybody in the village knew about it.

Our relationship wasn't that good. But I didn't want our...

...relationship to affect the unity of the villagers.

So, I avoided functions like this. I was like a peacemaker.

Ladies and gentlemen, please be prepared as the...

...bull fighting competition is about to begin.

The God's bull is about to make an entry.

If we want everything to go well, we must not touch the bull.

You may get its blessing! Here it comes now.

Please step aside!

God's bull is making an entry. Please don't touch it.

Nallamanaicker's bull is making an entry now.

The name of the bull is Veerapaandi.

It is Nallamanaicker's bull. Please make less noise!

This bull is not meant for the locals to tame.

The name of the bull is Veerapaandi.

Is there anyone who can tame Veerapaandi?

He is Veerapaandi Kattabomman.

Here comes the bull now.

Those who want to tame this bull, can come forward.

They are torturing our bull!

Our men have caught it!

Naicker is looking. -What's the matter with the bull?

It is not well. -The bull is not well.

What is wrong with it? -Why must you announce it?

It's nothing. -The bull is fine.

You tamed the bull! Go and get your payment!

Money is not important. -It is an endurance test.

What are you doing? What do you want to prove?

What are they doing to my bull? Ask them to let it go.

Shall we give it to them? Here, take this.

Let it go!

Ladies and gentlemen, here comes the bull that you have...

...been waiting for. What is the bull's name?

Sorimuthu which is reared by Annalachumi.

Sorilachumi who reared Annamuthu! -Hey!

Watch it, they may kill you! The bull belongs to...

...Kothala's niece, Annalachumi. -What are they doing?

Why can't they announce the bull's name?

Let me tell you something. This is no ordinary bull.

To all the bull tamers, let me remind you something.

No one from Chinnakkolarpatti should tame this bull.

That's the condition.

If anyone goes near the bull, it would kill you just like...

...what Annalachumi would do.

Only those who are brave should attempt to tame this bull.

The bull will soon reveal what you had for breakfast this morning.

Beware, the bull is approaching.

I'll kill you if you do that!

Where are you going?

Hold this!

Sorimuthu, go on!

Ask the bull to leave, madam!

Go on!

The people of Chinnakkolarpatti should not tame the bull.

Why can't we tame the bull?

You can't! You guys should stay away from the bull.

Can an outsider tame the bull? -Who is that?

Our brother from Singapore. -It is Supputhayi's grandson.

The man from Singapore.

Who is that? -It is Supputhayi's grandson.

Put the microphone away!

Okay, the man from Singapore can tame the bull.

My dear Virumaandi, come and tame the bull!

Come on! -Shall I come down?

"An enemy does not jump down from the sky,...

...we create them. There are rumours which says...

...that Virumaandi's father and Nallamanaicker killed my father."

"I turned a deaf ear to these rumours."

Let me go!

Drink it up! -It hurts!

Sandiyar!

I've been calling you for a long time. Can't you hear?

My name is Virumaandi. Why should I respond if you...

...call me something else? -The villagers have named...

...you Sandiyar. What did Nallamanaicker say?

It seems he wanted to meet you. What did he want?

He asked if I was interested to sell my land.

What did you say? -The same thing I'm about to...

...tell you. -And, what is that?

In this whole area, only my land has water above 20 feet.

I declined his offer politely. -Where are you going?

We are going to Theni. -Who said so?

You said so. -No, we're going elsewhere.

Is this your father's road?!

"Virumaandi came home drunk with his friends...

...and woke up his grandma to cook for them that night."

"He poured a bucket of cold water on the old lady who was asleep."

"She died as she couldn't breathe."

"He only wanted to play the fool with her but it ended in tragedy."

What happened?

Come here! What happened? -Grandma was sleeping.

He poured water on her face to wake her up.

"There was no point crying over spilt milk."

I was out. I just came back.

Come on!

"Virumaandi's land was upstream."

"Nallamanaicker's land was opposite his land."

"They could fish and use the water for irrigation."

"I expected Nallamanaicker to buy over Virumaandi's land..."

...upon Supputhayi's death. It happened."

Virumaandi, you had enough to drink.

Do you want to join your grandma? There's no one to look after you.

Don't destroy your life by mixing with them.

Instead, you should look for a job and settle down.

No, thank you. My uncle and I.....

We are going to go into farming. -That alone will not be enough.

Don't you want to get married and have kids?

When I feel like I need a wife, I'll go to a prostitute.

Is this how you speak to a policeman? You're drunk.

Wow, the policeman has found out I'm drunk!

Why don't you slit my neck? I'll join my grandma...

...like he said. -I've done all the preparations...

...to bury your grandma at the cemetery.

Whose grandma? -Your grandma.

Bury your grandma there. I have a place for my grandma.

I want to bury my grandma here. -You mean, in the well?

But it is not our normal practice. Your grandma is not Pillaiyar.

I'm going to bury her in my land. -Are you out of your mind?

Go on, stop following us.

You can shave later.

Be careful of the well! -I know where my well is.

Okay. Nallamanaicker is offering a good price for your land.

If you bury your grandma here, the value of the land will drop.

If I bury my grandma here, will you arrest me?

Talk softly, this is between us. I will not arrest you.

I'm only telling you that the value of this land will drop.

I want to bury my grandma here.

No one can do anything to stop me. -Please, there are people here.

My uncle and I are going to use this land for farming.

Is that true? -How can I?

I only have time for medication.

Virumaandi is not listening to us. He will only listen to you.

You guys encourage him to drink. Now you're asking me for help.

Look at him. -Virumaandi, don't do this.

There are many people here. Let's do the necessary.

You people pray to 3 Gods. My grandma told me to pray...

...to 5 Gods. Space, water, earth, air and fire.

We must pray to these 5 elements.

If we miss any one of them, there will be famine.

The first, looks after our house. The second, the cow.

The third, soil. That is why I have water.

Rich men like them have been drawing water out like draculas.

Now they have to use a pump to draw...

...water from as deep as 250 feet...

...below ground level. -Please be more respectful.

Okay, I'll do as you say.

I will not open my mouth anymore.

I'm going to go into farming. Get lost!

There is water oozing out from the hole we dug for your grandma!

Come on! I'm not calling you.

This is not water.

This is my grandma's blood.

She nurtured this land with her blood.

This is not land.

This is my grandma's body!

I will not sell it!

Get lost!

Good-for-nothing!

This is my grandma's body. Get lost!

This is my grandma's body!

One shouldn't make Naicker upset.

His name may be Nallamanaicker, but he is a snake.

Even if Nallamanaicker keeps quiet, Virumaandi may drink...

...himself to death. -That'll be even better.

The land will not have an owner. -But the land is in...

...Nallamanaicker's village. Do you think he will keep quiet?

You may try and get the land for him.

Didn't you try and convince him? -No, we were talking...

...about something else. -I know.

My station is situated in Nallamanaicker's village.

But my heart is with Chinnakkolarpatti.

Tell me what you want. I will not help a Naicker...

...when I have you who is of my own caste.

I will do something. -What can you do?

By now, Nallamanaicker would have made his plans.

What's the matter?

What happened?

Why are you bleeding? What happened?

Someone attacked Virumaandi. -I knew it when he went...

...against Naicker. -Yes, it was his man.

I could not see clearly in the dark.

Even Nallamanaicker could..... -How can you accuse him if...

...you do not know for sure? You saw someone, didn't you?

Are you trying to cause trouble between the villages?

Get lost! Take him to the hospital.

Let's go!

He must have gone that way!

Who is that? -Keep quiet.

This way!

Who is it?

What happened? -Don't come out.

Nallamanaicker and Virumaandi's men are fighting.

Listen, don't come out! Don't even peek!

Quick, close the door!

Move!

You can't go in that vehicle!

The dagger which was in his back is missing.

It can be used as proof. -It is not important.

Thank God nothing happened.

"If he had died that day, I wouldn't have ended up in prison."

"We do not know what fate has in store for us."

"I prayed to God that he would be fine."

"He was hospitalised for 2 months before he was discharged."

"Did he learn his lesson after that incident? No."

"He came to see me as soon as he was discharged from hospital."

You guys wait here! My boss wants to see you only.

What's the matter? -Welcome, Virumaandi!

How are you? -You need not ask us!

Carry on with your work! -Now you know the strength of God?

What are you looking at? You refused to sell the land.

I can't be depending on people. Even if it is 200 or 300 feet,...

...it is my property. There will still be water.

No. Take your hands away. -Why mess up my dhoty?

You will laugh now! What if you had died that day?

I wouldn't know anything if I had died.

Now you can afford to be funny. Nallamanaicker and I asked...

...for your land. Look what happened now.

I'm digging a well, whereas he tried to kill you.

That's the difference between a good man and a trouble maker.

Keep quiet! I'm trying to talk to this man!

It seems you didn't reveal the identity of your attacker...

...to the police.

I'm asking you a question. -I was drunk that night.

I didn't see the attacker. -Almost everyone saw the person...

...except you. Let me know if it is Nallamanaicker.

His men will try and buy over the land from you.

Don't sell it to them. The land is ours.

Do you understand? -Do you want to shave?

It's a hot day, it will burn. -No, just apply some powder.

Where did I stop? -Apply powder on your armpit.

Keep quiet! -You were talking about his land.

Sell your land to me. Then, pack your stuff and leave for Madras.

You are from Singapore, you will not like the life here.

What do you think? -What are you saying?

Do you know what I've decided? I'm so grateful to your family.

I have Rs 1,000,000 in the bank. I'm getting interest each month.

I came to tell you that you can consider the water...

...on my land as yours. But you're asking me to leave.

I thought you'd accept me as a friend.

You want to be friends? What for?

Annalachumi saved my life.

She applied medicine on my wound...

...and took me to the police station.

Annalachumi!

Yes? This is not for you, go! -Is this true?

What is it? Go! Give this to the big dog.

I'm asking you! -What?

Didn't you tell him?

I can't keep quiet when I see someone hurt.

Hey, the dog will not bite.

You're wrong, it bit the man.

What's that noise? Have they fixed the pump?

They disturbed the hive! Tie up this bull.

Do you have a match?

Untie the poor dog!

May I have a cigarette?

Sorimuthu!

How can you let the bull go!

How long can you be under water?

Sorimuthu, I'm going to teach you a lesson!

Virumaandi and Annalachumi are on their way here.

"Annalachumi was young. I don't know why she got tangled...

...with him. He sweet talked her and got involved with her."

"I should have separated them from the beginning, but I did not."

Some more!

Put some more!

I wonder where all this food is going to?

Don't make fun of him! -I'm not.

Because of him, we have to cook for 5 extra mouths.

Keep quiet, Annalachumi! -It's okay,...

...she's telling the truth. You can say what you want,...

...but I want you to keep cooking for me.

Won't you wash your hands before you eat?

Go and wash your hands! -I did wash my hands.

She will not listen. Go and wash your hands.

We are hungry. Make it fast!

Serve here.

Wash your hands again. -"He can sweet talk."

"I accepted him as a friend. Annalachumi fell into his trap."

"If we give him an inch, he would ask for a yard."

"I pretended as if I didn't care."

"One day, when I told him that it is not proper to go out with...

...an unmarried girl, he got himself drunk and attacked me...

...with a dagger."

Are you out of your mind? -Keep quiet! I want him to talk!

Be more respectful!

Let him go!

"If I had killed him that day, 24 lives could have been saved."

"Annalachumi and my wife, Pechi, came to his rescue."

"He was lucky I didn't kill him that day."

"After doing it, he can't undo his mistakes by saying sorry."

"I'm a fool, I accepted him back because of my love...

...for my niece, Annalachumi." -We'll drop the case.

Is that what you want? I'll get both of you married.

This is final. I'll announce it at the arbitration tomorrow.

We'll attend the arbitration. Nothing will happen to you.

Don't worry. -I'm not afraid.

I fought with a Chinese man in Singapore.

Everyone with small eyes cannot be Bruce Lee.

The arbitration is...

...Nallamanaicker's idea. He's just an ordinary man.

Keep quiet! -This is my son.

He goes to Court everyday because he is a lawyer.

I went to the Court 18 years ago. If your father was alive,...

...he would tell you the reason. I went to solve a problem...

...between your father and Kothala Thevar's father, Thavasi Thevar.

Thavasi took the dagger first but I killed him.

After 4 years, I swore I will not go to Court or touch a dagger.

I've kept my word until today. That is why the villagers...

...have respect for me. That's why you and Kothala Thevar are...

...still alive in spite of what you've been saying.

If that's the case, I'd rather not be alive then.

Let's face man to man.

My son will not take the dagger!

If he does, you'll surely be sorry.

Are you out of your mind, mum?!

Let's not waste our time. Withdraw the case...

...as it was fabricated. -What do you mean?

You were interested in my land. When I turned you down,...

...you attacked me.

Here, even my 'dagger' will talk! Listen, everyone!

What is it? -No matter how much you offer,...

...I will not sell my land. There is water in...

...Coimbatore Kondarasu's land too. If you're very thirsty,...

...why don't you ask him for water?

He would 'sell' anything.

Really? Kothala Thevar, who is pretending as if he...

...doesn't know anything, he would 'sell' anything.

Watch what you say! I'm only a witness,...

...don't make me use force! -Kothala, if you have the guts,...

...let's fight. Why are you hiding behind Virumaandi?

This place is meant for respected men.

Why get him involved in this? I'm filed the complaint.

You said this Court is meant for respected men?

I am one too. Listen, everyone!

I'll donate my property to public. If Naicker does the same,...

..I'll accept that he is a respected man too.

Do you know what you're saying? What do you mean public?

What have I got to lose! Listen, there's plenty of water...

...in a well which is only 15 feet deep.

I'll give that well to the people of Chinnakkolarpatti.

Now, it's time for Naicker to give up his property.

What do you want him to give? The whole town belonged to him...

...when he was the zamindar. He has given us enough.

You're talking this way because you're upset.

You will not be this arrogant when you're putting it down in paper.

This is my paper.

This is my pen. I will not go back on my words.

It's okay if Naicker does not want to give up his property.

Ask Kondarasu to give up his land. It seems, Naicker gave up...

...his property for free at one time. It was charity.

Give it back to him. The poor man stinks because he has no water.

How dare you! Let me go!

You stink worse than him! -Let him talk!

How dare you talk about our chief! You were driven from Singapore.

I know everything about you. -It seems, he knows everything.

I feel like scratching. Do you know where?

I don't know.

But I know what Kothala would do.

I'm not like him. I'll give my land to anyone if Naicker...

...says I should. I'll give up my property.

But I will not give up my relation for the sake of property.

He wants your land and well. So, he gave up his niece.

If you give him more, he'll even give up his wife.

What are you saying?!

I'll surely kill you!

You think I'll keep quiet?! I'll kill you too!

"I didn't know if he was sincere."

"But God decided to test me. A slipper, which was...

...long overdue, fell on my head."

"I endured everything for his sake."

It doesn't matter whom he spoke ill of.

I should have killed him. Why did you stop me?

How could he say that you would give up your wife?

You should have killed him. Give up means.....

Keep quiet! He only said it once.

You might print posters and paste it all over town.

Anna is coming. Don't mention anything to her.

She will yell at me for causing trouble.

Because of you, I have to bear all this.

I heard what you did. -I did not do anything.

Tell her. -You just told me not to speak.

Okay. Your aunty, his wife,..... -Please!

Don't touch that. -Whose is that?

That is Ram's slipper.

Can you come in for a minute? -What for?

What for?

I'm asking, why can't you answer me?

I'm so angry. Let me go and ask her what she wants?

Leave my dagger out.

I will..... You wanted to slaughter a goat.

I'll slaughter Kondarasu. -You may do it.

"If a man gets angry, he must be able to mellow down."

"But he was not that sort."

Virumaandi is gone!

Virumaandi went alone! -We must rescue him! Let's go!

"Before we reached, Virumaandi started attacking them."

"We didn't have a choice but to fight for his sake."

Traitor!

Kill all of them!

"Before I knew it, he killed Kondarasu in cold blood."

"I tried to talk sense into him. He was angry, he didn't...

...understand what I said. He attacked me too."

"Before I could calm him, my men started to fight."

"Catch him! Kill them all!"

"Virumandi couldn't differentiate right from wrong."

Help, my child fell into the well!

"Many people died before he calmed down."

"He admitted in front of all the villagers."

"We couldn't just keep quiet."

He is crazy! Why must he attack me?!

Go on! -We came to rescue him.

You need not rescue me. Let me go, I'll kill him!

He is escaping. -Catch him!

You let our only witness escape! You're out of your mind!

He's over there! Catch him!

What did the baby do?

I did not do anything. -Yes, you're innocent!

Someone who looked like you attacked them.

I said I did not do it! -Stop it!

You admitted you came along with us.

Why are you denying it now? You must not lie.

Come here!

Check who is out there!

The police is here. -I don't want to be a widow!

Virumaandi is innocent. Nothing will happen to him.

To prove that you're innocent, I'll accept the blame.

Vanakkam.

What's up, Kottaichami? -Nothing.

I brought the witness along. Shall we discuss here...

...or at the station? -We'll discuss here.

Come on!

Go on, you're the lawyer.

Don't worry, I'll handle everything.

Confess exactly as discussed. The judge is a good guy.

Please keep quiet!

You were with Kondarasu on that fateful day, am I right?

No, I was in Madurai. -Were you in Madurai or...

...at Kothala Thevar's house to collect your payment?

I strongly object, Your Honour.

What is it, that you're objecting to?

Objection sustained.

Do you know that Nallamanaicker was...

...interested in Virumaandi's land?

You must say 'yes'. -Yes.

It ended in trouble.

Are you aware of that? -Yes.

Nallamanaicker tried to kill Virumaandi and the case will be...

...heard in this Court soon. Do you know that?

Your Honour, both are 2 different cases.

What does he mean? -He says it is relevant.

He says it is relevant.

Do you know that Nallamanaicker wanted back the land...

...he gave to Kondarasu? -Yes.

Did Kondarasu give the land back to Nallamanaicker?

No. -So, just as he was upset with...

...Virumaandi, Naicker could have been upset with Kondarasu too.

Answer me. -Yes.

Based on the report submitted by Nallamanaicker,...

...this Court would...

...like to discharge Virumaandi Thevar, Kothala Thevar,...

...Kottaichami, Rasukalai, Chinnakaruppu and Kodaingi...

...due to lack of evidence.

The police is asked to apprehend the real culprits.

Everyone in the village shunned him.

But I accepted him as a friend and bailed him out from...

...the murder case. I didn't expect loyalty.

But he shouldn't have stabbed me behind my back.

How could he cheat Annalachumi?

If he asked me, I would have got him married to her.

He is happy only when he gets it by using force.

If Annalachumi was any other girl, she would have given in...

...to his demands.

I brought her up full of love, but he tortured her.

He tried to escape by putting up a show.

But it didn't work. Justice won.

I shouldn't say this out.

I hope it will not go on air. She's a lady.

Don't worry. You can stop recording.

Is it done? -Yes.

Let's go, Kothala.

We believe that life will be shortened by taking photographs.

I'll have to spend the rest of my life here.

Take more photographs of me. When will it go on air?

I'll inform you later. Let's go.

Let him out only after I lock this man in his cell.

We'd be asking for trouble if they meet each other.

They are dangerous criminals.

I heard you're from Thanjavur. Are you from Thanjavur itself?

No, I'm from Kilvenmani.

Sit down!

Be careful. If you try to be funny,.....

Don't stare!

The interview will go on air.

May I see what you just recorded? -Why?

It's not for me. He will be sentenced in 2 weeks.

I'll show it to him after I record his interview.

If you don't mind, you're involved in this case too.

Please wait outside.

You will be able to see it on this monitor.

I'll show it to you once the interview is over.

I don't want it to distract you now.

Shall we start?

What do you think about death sentence?

Is everything all right?

If you need help, my men are outside.

You kidnapped and raped a girl by the name of Annalachumi.

Then, you took..... Never mind.

I'm sure there's a reason behind every action.

Why did you? -May I ask you a question?

Sure.

What is the size of your underskirt?

What??

The size of your underskirt. -Turn it off!

I'm conducting this interview on humanitarian grounds.

I believe that one should not be killed for murder.

I'm not a rich woman doing social work to pass time.

I want to abolish death penalty.

Please respect my feelings. You can ask decent questions.

Answer my question first. -Please answer what she.....

No, I will not answer your question.

Why not? Won't you tell the salesman when you shop?

I will tell the salesman but I will not tell a rapist.

Likewise, I've said what I had to say in court.

I need not answer everyone who walks in here with a camera.

Warden! -Don't worry, I only meant her.

Warden! -What's the matter?

Nothing.

I understand your feelings.

You may wonder what you're going to get out of this.

Those on death row after you will benefit from this.

Get lost! -Warden!

I'm not afraid of the warden! I'll call the warden myself!

Warden! -What do you want?

Tell Paykamman that I will not speak to these people.

Take me back to my cell. -Let's go, madam.

Will you listen to me! Just a minute.

You're angry with whom? Why are you so bitter?

Are you afraid? -What do you know about death?

Virumandi!

I know all of you have fear. It is something I don't know.

That is my mistake. Turn off the light! Stop filming!

Do you know what is anger, fairness, death penalty,...

...Annalachumi, death, do you know any of these?

You won't understand through books.

One will, I know what it is like.

Listen to me.

My father was hanged in this jail.

His name was Kathamuthu. He endured a lot to educate me.

He had to borrow to get me married.

I became Angela James. Then, to rescue me,...

...he murdered James and surrendered to the police.

He was sentenced here. I became Angela Kathamuthu again.

Dr. Angela Kathamuthu. Doctorate in civil law.

I know what it is like to be on death row.

It's okay, you can wait outside. -Call us if there is anything.

We'll wait outside.

Do you know what this is? I'm asking you!

This is my life line, fate, memories of Annalachumi.

They would have told you that I raped Annalachumi.

Do you know who was Annalachumi? She was my wife.

If she is with me today, I wouldn't be here at all.

If she had stood in the witness stand,...

...their lies would be obvious.

It has been fated.

My mother died when I was 12 years old.

Then, my father took me to Singapore.

I was happy at the beginning...

...until my father passed away.

Then I had problems. I had to come back.

Then, my grandma raised me. I was like a bull.

A man will not know he is happy when he is happy.

He will only realise it once it is gone.

Once, my friends and I won a prize at a bull fighting competition.

We got drunk and were on our way home.

Drink it up!

This is good stuff!

Mother!

If you're want to be struck by a bull and die, here you go.

Here! Just look at you!

Why did you allow the bull to attack you?

Blood! -I have ample of it. So, drop it.

Yes, use a pump to draw it out. -I didn't know it was...

...charging at me. -I'm sure you would have seen it.

Stop laughing. He's an adult, stop yelling at him.

I don't care if you're a priest.

I told you to watch from up there. Who asked you to come here?

Do you want him to die? -Watch what you say!

If he dies, what am I going to do alone?

Everyone will die one day. -Watch it!

Come and collect your prize. -I do not want it.

If anything had happened to him, can you give me back his life?

We'll give you lots of cash. I'll get it from our boss.

Sell your land to him and get your grandson married.

Then, we can go sightseeing. -We? You want to come along?

How dare you're asking me to sell my land to you?

You'll use 'English' manure and kill my soil!

Our method of farming is unique. Only my grandson can do farming...

...on my land. Don't think he doesn't know anything.

I will teach him. I even taught his father.

Don't think he is a fool. He is a genius.

I'm not like you..... -Shut up! Let's go!

3 of us on a bike? -Won't it take us home?

Where is your chain? -Here, I will not lose it.

Start the bike! -Shall we go?

I'll sit at the centre. This 'bull' can sit behind me.

Are you ready? -Yes, grandma.

Here!

I'll kill you if you leave now. I want you to have dinner first.

Grandma, I won Rs 1,000 at the bull fighting competition.

The bull will be a cow from now on.

She is fast asleep.

Grandma, stop pretending.

I'm going to tickle you!

Grandma, look what we bought. -Look at her acting!

She is trying to fool me. I'm going to pour water on you.

Don't do that, she may die. -Why is she still sleeping?

Will she be okay if we take her to the hospital?

Don't you know? My grandma has left me.

What did you tell me?!

What did you tell me when my father passed away?

You told me that you will be...

...alive until I'm settled in my life.

My mother is gone too. How will I manage on my own?

Tell me!

You lied to me that you will be alive for 25 years!

You told me that you will die only after I enrol my kids in college.

She smiled after saying that, am I right?

What am I to do now?

Supputhayi, wake up!

What am I to do? She left me alone!

One will normally get attacked because of land or a girl.

I was attacked because of my land and the water in it.

Who is that?

Who is that? -What's the matter?

Don't come out. There's a clash between Nallamanaicker...

...and Virumaandi's men. Don't come out!

Quick, close the door!

Wait!

It's Virumaandi.

You did not listen to me. Who did this to you?

We need to file a report.

"Every minute at the hospital, I felt I owed my life...

...to Annalachumi. I couldn't move for 2-3 months."

You tamed her bull. But can you control your feelings?

She is a good girl. -"I dreamt that I was being...

...looked after by my grandma and Annalachumi."

Keep this coin!

Take this pill. Mr. Virumaandi! It is a painkiller.

Sister, give him this pill.

Open your mouth. -Your friends are here to see you.

Come! -Are you all right?

Do you want anything? -Annalachumi!

"As soon as I was discharged, I went straight to Lachumi's house."

"My grandma was right. I tamed her bull but I could not...

...control my feelings." -The bull is tame now!

Yes, the bull is tame but the.....

If anything happens to my bull, I will kill you!

She will kill you! -I meant, the bull will kill you.

Come here! -Okay.

I called my bull. -Sorimuthu, she's calling you.

He's listening to Virumaandi. -Are you joking?! Wait!

He will only listen to me.

Stubborn mule! -Is that a mule!

We tamed it because we thought it was a bull.

Watch what you say!

He's saying he can't talk. He wants you to kill him.

Keep quiet, she is busy. -Who is?

The bull.

Useless fellows, don't pull words from my mouth.

Give me my pants.

People will talk if a bull (man) and a girl is seen together.

Yes, let's make a move. -I'll send them home first.

But we need to rescue the bull (man) too.

Put on your pants first! We'll make a move!

Go on!

They are made for each other.

Remove your hands. -I taught I could give you a hand.

Can't you be pleasant to a man who came to thank you?

Can't you keep quiet? -You rescued me.

Whatever your plan is, it will not succeed. Go home.

Where do you want me to go? My house is over here.

Yours is over there.

What happened?

What are you doing? -I'm trying to fix it.

Yes, you'll come near me on the pretext of repairing by bike.

Then, you'll expect me to fall in love with you.

No, thanks. I'd rather push my bike home.

Okay, we'll do that. -I'll kill you myself.

If you do that, who will you get married to?

You think I will marry you? I'll get married to a rich man...

...and lead a happy life. I will not marry a man like you.

What's wrong with me? We'll rear a few tigers.

No, I'd rather have kids. -No problem.

How many kids would you like to have?

If I let you, you will even name the kids.

I will. Puliyerupadiyam. -Who is that?

That was my father's name. -I can't even pronounce it.

Shall we name him as Chevalapallam?

She's smiling. What about Chandrabose?

Stop it! I'll name my son Thendulkar.

It doesn't sound like a local. -Chandrabose doesn't sound...

...local either. -But he's a great man.

Does he play cricket? -No, he only knew how to attack...

...the whites. -Don't touch my bull!

It is on the track. It may get killed.

Yes, the only train is going to kill my bull.

You're right. Okay, we'll name our son Thendulkar.

I don't want you to tell others...

...that I do not listen to you.

What's the nickname for Thendulkar? Tent?

Nonsense! -What's the matter?

Why am I asking you to name my son?

She finally got the message.

I said, don't touch my bull. -At least let me touch your bull.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself? I'll teach you a lesson...

...when we get home. -What about me?

I'll come to your house often. -What for?

Your uncle and I are good friends now.

I'll have to come by often. -When will you learn your lesson?

An insect may die on its maiden flight due to excitement.

That's you. -Everyone will have to go one day.

One must enjoy himself while one can.

I felt happy when I spoke to Annalachumi.

It seems to be working out. -You're a lucky man.

Be careful.

Leave them alone!

Wait till I catch you!

Let's hope it rains heavily!

It shook its head. Get it done with!

They were looking for you. When they couldn't find you, they...

...decided to proceed without you. -I know.

What are you doing here? -I'm not happy.

You mean, the ceremony? -Yes.

But you cooked mutton yesterday. How can you not like it today?

That was different. When I saw that goat, it reminded me of you.

When you see a tiger, you should think of me.

Why think of me when you see a goat?

But I still think of you. -I have a solution.

Why are you wiping your mouth? Don't you like me?

Did I say that?

Are you happy? -How can I marry a girl...

...who doesn't like me? -Please don't.

You don't want this or you don't want to marry me?

I don't want anything.

What's the matter with you?

My uncle is watching us. Don't turn immediately!

How did you find out? -I'll tell you later.

Tell me now. -Come home, I'll tell you.

This is the dagger that I found on your back.

It came from this house. Look at the name.

'Ko'. Is it Kottaichami? -That has 2 circles.

This has only one circle. It's my uncle.

Uncle! -Go!

Where did you go? I've been looking for you.

Are you out of your mind? -Your name is on that dagger.

It was found on my back.

Now, answer me.

Are you saying that he tried to kill you?

You keep quiet! Let him answer. -Watch what you say!

Stop it! I understand.

It is my dagger.

Kottaichami, don't you remember the dagger?

The one we left behind when our car broke down in...

...Nallamanaicker's village. We even lodged a report that...

...they stole all our things that were inside the car.

They denied it during the arbitration.

This dagger was among the things stolen.

Look at his mentality.

Look what he did. He is jealous of us.

What are you looking at? I, who do not respect others,...

...accepted you as a friend. How could you suspect me?

He is suspecting me!

I can't take this shame!

Is this the dagger?!

Stop it!

Stop fighting!

It is not Annalachumi's fault. Anybody would have done...

...the same thing. Annalachumi, I'm not upset...

...because you suspected me. Don't you trust me?

Let's drop the case. Is that what you want?

I'm getting you married to Annalachumi. This is final.

I'll announce it at the arbitration tomorrow.

We're going there tomorrow. Nothing will happen to you.

Don't worry. -I'm not afraid.

I fought with a Chinese man in Singapore.

Not everyone with small eyes can be Bruce Lee.

The arbitration is Nallamanaicker's idea.

He's just an ordinary man.

I'll be able to handle them even if I go alone.

If we don't go, they will say that we're afraid.

So, we must be there. -Yes, we must go.

If you are going, they will definitely push their luck.

Make sure you behave. I'm telling you too.

You're definitely going to be queen controlled.

She is already controlling him. The bull has been captured!

"Even when Kondarasu questioned Kothala, he did not...

...learn his lesson. He only got upset."

"It ended in chaos."

It doesn't matter whom he humiliated.

We should have killed him there.

Can you come with me for a minute?

Why?

What for?

I'm asking you! How can you just walk away?!

I'm so angry. Let me ask what she wants.

How can you walk away?

I can only talk to a person who would listen to me.

Move! There is no difference between you and this bull.

The minute it is released, it will charge.

You are just like a bull.

You're referring to that. I thought you were making fun of me.

No one is making fun of you. They are only talking ill of you.

A respectable man will only open his mouth to praise others.

Whom are you referring to? Nallamanaicker?

He almost killed me. -We did not see that.

Did you see him attacking you?

Why did you attack Kondarasu? -He spoke ill of your aunty.

No, he said the truth about my uncle.

You must behave like a human if you want to be different...

...from this bull. Otherwise,.....

Besides my grandma, no woman should talk to me this way!

This is how I will talk to you. I've taken over your...

...grandma's responsibility. I will not only be your wife.

What do you want me to do? -Withdraw the case that you...

...filed against Nallamanaicker. -Do you want me to...

...seek forgiveness too? -A man who forgives is human.

A man who seeks forgiveness is a better man.

Are you saying that I'm not a good man?

Or, are you saying that I'm not human at all?

I can't help you unless you help yourself.

What should I do now? -You've had enough to drink.

Eat and go to bed.

Who is that?

Who is that? -It's me, Virumaandi.

Just a minute, Konda. I did not come here to fight.

Then, why are you here? What are you carrying?

Your slipper. No one came with me, I'm alone.

Why did you come here? Go back!

Go on, do your work.

A human......

She said something else. -Who?

A person who knows how to forgive is human.

A person who seeks forgiveness is a brave man.

I'm a brave man. Are you human?

Here's your slipper.

Take it, you can't do anything with one slipper.

What is it?

I'm human. Come!

Where? -Let's take a seat.

Sit down, brave man.

Do your work.

Ramarasu, come here!

The coffee shop will be open now. Get 2 cups of coffee.

You'd better not go to the shop you normally go to.

He's a drunk. Seethama, the baby is crying.

Check on him.

That's my wife.

This is Virumaandi. Don't be afraid.

He came to apologise.

My slipper.

Kothala Thevar's men are on their way here!

They are armed!

Let's go in! -You're a cheat!

Are you crazy?

Are you out of your mind? -I came to make peace...

...on your behalf. -The man is dead! Forget it!

Don't let anyone go! I don't want any witnesses!

Go and hide!

Open the door! Jakkamma, help me!

Leave me alone!

We came to rescue him! Why is he attacking us?

Catch him!

Catch him!

My baby is dead!

I will surely kill you guys! -Stop shouting!

How dare you hit me! -They are armed.

They will kill you too. Quiet. -Ask them to kill me.

My baby is dead. -Quiet!

It's done. Let's take a bath.

Let's go before the man who escaped...

...comes back with the police.

How can we go like this? -I said we'll leave!

Let's go.

Ask her to go to the side. They are here.

Move to the side!

Move!

Vanakkam, sir. -Vanakkam.

Step aside!

Don't touch anything. These are our evidence.

Naicker, give me back my child!

Jakkamma, I told you to rescue us. Why did you rescue me alone?

Give me back my child! -She is our only witness.

What can I do with her? She has gone insane.

Why aren't you dressed yet? -It's warm.

Quick, go to school. -Give me my shirt.

Let me send the kids to school first.

They need not go for a few days. -Why not?

The school is in Nallamanaicker's village. Our relationship is bad.

What will they do to our kids? The other kids are going as usual.

No one from Chinnakkolarpatti will go to school.

They will not lose anything if they miss school for a few months.

It happened!

You killed all of them. You've done enough damage.

Go, you'll have to run for the rest of your life.

The police will be looking for you wherever you go.

I did not do anything. -Yes, you did not do anything.

Your look alike killed all of them.

What's the matter with you?

Your time is up. Finally, I've come to my senses.

The villagers from Nallamanaicker's village are...

...going to take your thali away. He is the cause.

Why did you fall for me?

I lost my thali even before we tied the knot.

I said I did not do it!

You came with us. Why are you denying it now?

We went as a group. We must fight this together.

What if he says what he shouldn't say to the police?

You shouldn't lie.

Virumaandi, don't!

Tell the truth. Or, I'll commit the murder which you said I did.

You and Kothala murdered them, isn't that the truth?

Yes, it's true. -What is true?

We, Kothala and I..... I murdered them.

You are innocent.

Viruma, come! Listen to me!

You heard him, didn't you? I did not do it.

What am I going to do?

Viruma is innocent. Nothing will happen to him.

To prove that you're innocent, I'll accept the blame.

You need not prove that I'm innocent.

I'm innocent. You murdered them.

Vanakkam.

Vanakkam.

What's the matter, Kottaichami? -Nothing.

Really?

Ramarasu!

I brought the witness. Shall we talk here or at the station?

Let's talk here. -Go on.

Don't worry, Virumaandi. Eye witness, Ramaraju is...

...counting on us. We must take care of him.

You are on the winning side. I will see to it that nothing...

...happens to you. Pechi, prepare lunch.

Come.

Naicker embarrassed me in front of everyone.

What did he say? -He accused me of accepting...

...bribe from you even though I knew what happened.

What did you say? -I said I did not.

Thank God I told you to accept the money once everything is over.

Otherwise, they would say that it is a fabricated case.

I did not murder them. -That's what the verdict will be.

Am I right, Mr. Paykamman? -No, we must cook it up.....

Is this rice for you to cook it? I did not commit murder,...

...I'll stand firm with this.

If they ask you who murdered them?

They.....

Don't expose him. If you do, what will happen...

...to me and my child? Please help me.

Did you meet Kondarasu on the day the mass murder took place?

Tell the truth. -No, I was with Kothala Thevar...

...in his house. -Don't believe him!

"They murdered the poor people. I withheld the truth."

"I lied to cover the truth. I had to bear the sin."

You were kind to me when I was in the well.

Why are you lying now? I shouldn't have let you go.

Based on the allegations by Nallamanaicker, this Court...

...discharges the case against Virumaandi Thevar,...

...Kothala Thevar, Kottaichami, Rasukalai, Chinnakaruppu...

...and Kodaingi who was arrested under Section 302 due to...

...insufficient evidence.

The Court hopes the police would...

...apprehend the real culprits soon.

Virumaandi!

Bear this in mind. Don't think the truth has died.

Only truth will win.

I will be able to sleep until then. Will you be able to?

Your mind is the Court. The rest comes after that.

My well is no longer clean.

My grandma's well.

I didn't want to feel guilty.

As a result, I decided to donate...

...my property to the villagers. -Don't do that.

I've done it. I told Nallamanaicker's lawyer...

...to do it for me. -What about you?

I have enough money in the bank. -You'll surely spend it.

Property never loses its value.

How could you do something so foolish?

I have something more valuable. -What is it?

No, don't get involved with these people.

Leave this place, go as far as you can.

You want me to go alone?

You told me that you would be a mother and a wife to me.

Were you lying?

Take me with you.

That's my girl. We'll leave in 2-3 days.

Don't inform anyone.

Let's leave right now.

I'm not your wife now, I'm your mother.

Here you go. Tie the knot.

God, You must always be with your children.

Can you turn back? You did not give me anything.

I'm in a hurry. I've deposited my money in the bank.

Don't you trust me? -Of course I trust you.

Instead of giving me gold, you can give me some money.

We have no money, I'll give you gold instead.

Okay.

I hope to see you like this all the time.

I thought you were joking when you told me that you were bringing...

...your wife along. She is beautiful.

You are lucky to marry him. It is not easy to find a man like him.

Instead of having a son like mine, I'd rather have him as my son.

You will be staying here for a while, right?

We will be here for 2-3 days. -You can stay here for a year.

This is his house. Did he tell you?

Didn't you tell her? -I'll tell her later.

Give me the key, I'll go to the house.

Give me a bidi and match. -Where's the money?

I have something to tell you. He was punished for the crime...

...my son committed in Singapore. He even lost his job.

Forget it. -I've forgotten him.

He married a Chinese lady in Singapore and is enjoying himself.

He doesn't even write to me nowadays.

I don't mind if he doesn't visit me.

After I die, my property will go to you.

I'll have to wait for 100 years. -Come here.

I'm going for a movie tonight. You can be together at home.

Hi, when did you arrive? -Virumaandi just got married.

They're going to have their honeymoon here.

I'm going for a movie tonight.

What are you looking at?

You're wondering why you married...

...a fool like me? -What's wrong with my husband?

I've made up my mind. -What is it?

I don't want to name my son Tendulkar.

I want to name him after your father.

Let me go!

Why are you so rough?

Did you get into a fight?

I injured myself while taming the bull.

It happens when you're taming a bull.

How? -You really want to know?

When you mount it, you will surely get hurt!

What? -There's a scar on my body...

...which I got while taming your bull.

How can I not injure myself while...

...taming a bull that was never tamed?

Give me your hand.

What are you doing?!

An identification, this is my life line.

I'll get some medicine.

Don't you want to apply medicine?

Shall I sprinkle some holy ash?

But you're not letting me go.

Let me go.

I said, let me go.

What are you asking God? -A hundred lives with you.

Is that enough?

Give me a cup of coffee. You've opened your shop early.

Why did you come here? -I thought you were sleeping.

Tea or coffee? -Coffee.

I thought you were sleeping. So, I decided to open the shop.

Kottaichami and Rasukalai came looking for you.

They asked for you. I told them you were sleeping.

Did they come and see you? Virumaandi, where are you going?

Madam, you have to stop now. -What's the matter?

We expect some problem. You'd better start packing.

Take him to the main gate office. The handcuff is there.

Come in Arumugam. I'll bring the visitors to the main gate.

After I cross, I want you to lock the doors.

Move! Quick!

Let's go.

Paykamman, we know you arranged this raid to cut us off.

You want everything for yourself. This is not fair.

What are you saying? Please go on.

Take them away!

How could you say that in front of those visitors.

Don't talk as you wish. The jailer will not take bribe.

He will not let others take bribes either. This raid is his idea.

I have nothing to do with this. -I checked, we'll lose Rs 30,000.

Who's going to answer those outside. My kids are out there.

They are raiding the kitchen. We're going to lose heavily.

I'm only suppose to be here for 2 years. If anything happens,.....

Don't yell, this is common in business.

You have to accept the fact that our time is bad.

Your time is bad. You took 50% without putting in any effort.

Our stuff is worth Rs 30,000.

Go and do that. I'm not lying.

There'll only be an inquiry if the jailer comes out and...

...writes his report.

You shouldn't let a policeman file a report.

Did he commit 24 murders? Didn't I file the report...

...and get the death sentence for him? If the jailer comes out,...

...you'll face the same tune too. Don't let him come out.

Let's assume that the jailer died...

...in the riot cause by the prisoners.

Go and do what you just said.

Do you have a cellphone? -No.

I'll send one over.

It'll seem more realistic if 2 of your men and 2 of mine go.

Turn off the camera! What are you looking at?!

Get it from them.

Come in, Arumugam! Lock the door!

The lady and the man are running. -Catch them.

Handcuff them!

What's going on there? Who's at the gate?

No!

Don't!

Mr. Paykamman, this is Gopal. I'm calling from the kitchen.

The jailer is injured. There is a riot going on here.

"Gopal, make sure nothing happens to the jailer."

"Is he beside you?" -Yes, but he can't talk.

Someone stabbed him. He lost a lot of blood.

I don't think he will survive.

Come and meet me immediately. I have an important task for you.

Come here!

Sir?

They have started the raid. -Go and get that lady.

You need an order to get in. I can't do it.

I am a family man.

Virumandi.

Here it is. Why are you shouting?

Throw it outside. Ask them to collect their dues from us.

If you tell anyone, I'll kill you.

I have a job for you guys. Get the jailer's body.....

Move!

What is he doing? -He is armed.

Send our men out. Let everyone out.

Let's lock him inside. Go on!

Let's go!

If you bring her to me,..... -What will you give me?

What do you want?

Annalachumi.

Virumaandi and I are married. I'm no longer part of this family.

I don't want my property. I will not come back again.

This is his thali. Please let me go.

If I let you go, you will file a case against me and demand...

...for your property. -No, I will not.

I swear upon my thali, I will not ask for it.

Please let me go, I'll go back to him.

If he knows, you're dead. -Sit down!

You're threatening me with your thali?

Don't you know that I'm a destroyer.

Don't, she may die. -"What's going on in there?"

If she dies, bury her.

"Kothala, open the door."

If she survives, she'll be your wife.

Let's go.

Why are you coming out? Stay inside.

You're the groom.

What's the matter? -She's crying.

Besides, she's angry. -Poor girl, leave her alone.

Keep quiet! -Keep quiet, mum!

Go and enjoy your first night with your wife.

But it is still bright. -Go on!

Some of us do it during the day. Go.

Annalachumi!

Sir! -What's the matter?

She locked herself in the kitchen.

Open the door!

Don't, listen to me!

Annalachumi!

Annalachumi. -Ask for something possible.

What about money? -Can you take me away...

...from death row?

Don't harm me. I refused to marry her.

Go on!

Don't harm me!

Not me. It was Kottaichami.

Where is he? -At home.

Open the door. -Who is it?

Kottangi. -What's up?

Open the door!

Kottaichami, Virumaandi is here!

Virumaandi is here!

Who's there?

Don't harm my husband!

If you move, I'll let him go!

Please help me!

Mum, help me. -Don't let my son go!

Kill my father! Don't let him go!

Virumaandi, don't run!

Constables, go that way! Step on it!

What happened? Where is he? -Virumaandi attacked him.

Is he still alive?

Break that door. Take this man to the hospital.

Move!

Virumaandi, we know you're inside! You'd better come out.

You'd better come out.

Catch the bull!

He's running away! Catch him!

He ran away!

Virumaandi, listen to me. You can't escape into the jungle.

Switch off the lights.

Look, the police and the villagers are after you.

Get into my car.

What for?

An enemy's arch rival is a friend. We're running short of time.

Follow me! Virumandi.

Vanakkam.

Eat first. Then, I want you to leave.

Keep this cellphone with you. I'll give it to you later.

Don't stay in one place. At night, sleep in a moving bus.

During the day, stay indoors.

I'll tell you when to surrender.

The police is here. Inspector Paykamman is here.

Here? -Who is it?

Eat!

Eat, Jakkamma will surely help us. Nothing will happen to a good man.

Virumaandi, let's go. -He's eating.

There's no time. The police are here.

Take Virumaandi out.

Inspector Paykamman wants to search the house.

He says he hasn't got a warrant. -We don't need one.

This is an emergency. That man is a murderer.

6 people have died. It's wrong to help him.

I know you will not help him. -You have faith in me, don't you?

Then, why are you looking for him here?

What are you guys doing here? Can't you see that we're changing?

Forgive me. -How can I forgive you?

I'll go out. -Do that.

I'll make a move, mum. -Okay.

Go on!

May God bless you.

I'm sorry, I have to do my duty.

Stop that van! What van is that?

Move!

Move!

Why did you stop? Please continue.

Move!

Pick that up.

I'll see you later.

Virumaandi, how are you? -I'm fine.

I don't know whom I can trust. -Don't worry,...

...I'll tell him everything. Yes, he's a lawyer.

Leave for Madurai only when I tell you to do so.

We'll settle our differences later.

I need Virumaandi. Otherwise, things will turn ugly.

I won't even respect you for your age.

What do you say? -What can I say? I'm scared.

This way.

Hello. -This is Virumaandi.

The line got disconnected just now.

I'm coming to see you. -I'm in Chennai.

Wait there, I'm almost there.

Naikar!

Pick up the phone.

Pick it up!

Did you guys touch anything?

Go on! Pick it up!

Go on!

Go on!

Hello? Yes, it's me.

God! When? Shall I come over?

Okay, you can come. I'll be right here.

They just found the body. Keep quiet!

He sounds like a wounded animal. Take him to the hospital.

Tell them that you accidentally put your hand in a pump.

Don't tell them that you were shot.

You'd better surrender at the Madurai Court.

What? I knew I couldn't trust a policeman.

You accepted my money. Now you want me to surrender.

You don't know how the law works. I'm trying to help you.

Before Virumaandi records a statement, explain to him.

You must give your statement first.

Otherwise, it will not be a...

...first information report.

Sir, Nallamanaicker's men are on their way here.

Move!

Go!

Go in.

This is Naicker's phone. Virumaandi's number is in here.

It's easy to find him. Before you surrender,...

...I'll find him. -I understand.

Don't just dispose it. I'm telling you for your own good.

Dig a deep hole and drop lot of salt in it.

A police dog is a good sniffer. -I know.

He tried to call someone before he died.

He must have tried to call you.

He has a cellphone, am I right?

It must be Virumaandi. That is why you should...

...stay away from a snake. Are you suspecting Virumaandi?

I need to write my report.

Yes, we need to find the person...

...who murdered your father. You know where Virumaandi is.

Mr. Paalpaandi, I may not be as good as you...

...but I'm a lawyer too. I'm a clean layer.

My father told me that I should always stay that way.

If you don't mind..... -Okay, excuse me.

I know who murdered my father. -Who?

You know him too. My father told me that truth...

...always wins. I'm still adhering to it.

No one would testify against Virumaandi.

Everybody here knows what we're talking about.

I'm talking to you in private out of respect.

All of us are prepared to go to prison after attacking you guys...

...and destroying the police station.

But we want my father's final journey to be a peaceful one.

Keep that in mind. I've told him everything.

Move!

I don't want any trouble.

Otherwise, there'll be lots of trouble.

Did you hear me?

Is the PP here?

Go away!

Catch her!

Don't look at them, keep walking.

The lawyer is here.

Why did you stop? Fool!

You shouldn't bail him out. -I did not come here for that.

Look at me. It has been 4 days since I shaved.

Have you seen me in Court like this?

Hello. -He is Govindaraju, an old client.

I killed two.

Why did you even do it?

I'm going to see the magistrate. Can you please excuse me?

You need not ask us. Move!

That man will not come to Court alive.

We will surely kill him. -How can you say such a thing?

Step on it!

Where is my tea?

I don't know how to thank you. -Go inside!

Virumaandi!

Catch him!

No one testified against Virumaandi in the murder case...

...of Nallamanaicker. I'm not bothered about that, Your Honour.

But I can prove that Virumaandi played a major role in the...

...murder of Annalachumi and the other victims.

Repeat after me.

I swear that everything I say is true and nothing but the truth.

Uncle!

When you last saw Annalachumi, was she alive?

Yes, sir.

Do you have any witness to prove that?

He will not do anything wrong. Those 4 guys came to see me.

I'm a fool, I showed them the house.

I didn't know that they came to kidnap Annalachumi.

You killed all the people that came to help you commit a murder.

Yours and the 4 men's fingerprints were found at the...

...scene of crime. I also have proof that you raped Annalachumi.

What is it? -The forensic report, Your Honour.

Virumaandi's semen was found..... -Inside Annalachumi's body.

It is proven in the post mortem report that you had sexual...

...relationship with Annalachumi. Do you understand?

It has been proven that you had raped her.

I raped her? -Are you denying it?

No, I'm not denying it. I kidnapped the girl.

We did that because we were afraid that Virumaandi would kill us...

...if we oblige, I swear. -Why did your henchmen kidnap...

...her for you? Your Honour, the poor girl...

...fought back. She scratched you with her nails.

We found your skin underneath her fingernails.

There is a scar on your chest too, am I right?

You killed her after raping her as you didn't want any witness.

Now you're pretending that she committed suicide, am I right?

The forensic report says that you had sexual relationship with her.

But you are saying that you did not rape her.

How is that so? -There was no need to rape her.

She was my wife. -Where was the wedding held?

I conducted Virumaandi's parent's wedding.

I named Virumaandi.

If he had told me, I would have got them married.

But he did not tell me anything. -Are you saying that they...

...did not get married at the temple?

Yes, I swear.

Otherwise, I'll be giving false statement.

Okay, you can go now. That's all, Your Honour.

Mr. Vaithinathan, do you want to re-examine the first accused?

Not necessary, Your Honour. -I want to re-examine...

...the first accused. -Yes, permission granted.

Thank you, Your Honour.

Virumandi.

So, you did not get married at the temple.

Do you have any record to show that you registered your wedding?

No, I didn't know about that. I had faith in the priest.

You knew how to transfer your property to the village folks.

You're telling us that you didn't know about marriage registration?

If you pretend to be a good man, you can't escape.

Sir, he did not do anything. It's them who are lying.

They will not have a peaceful death.

The man behind this is Kothala Thevar.

Put him in prison!

Your Honour, I would like to ask the Court to be lenient on...

...Kothala Thevar who has accepted his crimes.

Virumandi.

Even though Kothala played a part in the murder of Kondarasu and...

...his counterparts, Virumaandi was...

...the driving force. Therefore,...

...I would like the Court to give him maximum sentence.

Under Section 302, I sentence Kothala Thevar, to life...

...imprisonment for the 24 murders committed in Theni District.

Under Section 302, I sentence the first accused, Virumaandi,...

...to be hanged.

I came up with these sentences after due consideration.

Can you remove me from death row?

What can you give me? -Be more respectful.

Listen to me. I'll give you anything that will make you happy.

I want to see you die in this riot.

Kothala? -What about him?

I'll give you Kothala.

If you find that lady and the tape,...

...I'll hand over Kothala to you.

You can do anything to him during the riot. No one will find out.

Are you sure? -Find the lady.

I'll give you what you want.

There's a call for you.

What will I get from this?

Okay, I'll do it.

You want me to find the lady and the camera?

Okay. Don't add Virumaandi in this list.

Give this to me! -What are you doing?

Let's go!

Hit him!

Hit him again! -I've hit him!

Okay, let's go!

Sir, where are you going?

To see the jailer. -Then?

I don't know, I'll hand you over to Paykamman.

Wait!

Come on!

Let's go!

Where is the camera?

Don't come near, I'll stab her.

Don't, I'll stab her! -Stab her.

Leave him alone! Catch her!

We were waiting for you.

We have the records.

"I'm telling you the truth. There'll only be an inquiry...

...if the jailer comes out and writes his report."

"Don't let a policeman file a report."

"Did he commit 24 murders? Didn't I file his report...

...and get death sentence for him? If the jailer comes out,...

...you'll face the same tune too. Don't let him come out."

This tape is an important evidence.

Virumaandi, I trust you more than I trust Paykamman.

I want you to take these people out.

They've been given the shooting order.

Don't go in this outfit, they'll shoot you alive.

Wear one of their clothes. They will not need it anymore.

Don't stand in our way!

No!

Everything is under control! Please, step aside!

We need to break the door at the entrance.

Let's take him out. -No, I'm a dead weight.

You don't need to lug me around.

Don't worry about me. Through them, my dignity will be restored.

Understand?

I don't want any of our men to get hurt.

If your lives are at risk, shoot them on sight.

What's going on there?

There's a riot in here.

She escaped.

He escaped too.

I'll be right over.

With your permission, I will go inside.

Virumaandi, I shouldn't be doing this.

I'm giving it to you because I trust you. Take this!

No. I've never used it before.

Thank God. Don't ever use it.

It's good to stay away from weapons.

Go!

The lock won't budge. -That will not work.

Come here, this will work!

Virumaandi, take this.

Go!

Give me the bag!

Don't run!

Don't move! -Please, don't shoot!

Bring them out safely!

Come that way!

Don't, Virumaandi!

"I would like to say this to those who think that jail is a place...

...for criminals to be punished and to repent."

"I don't believe such objective is achieved in jail."

"You can see what happened."

"There'll be an inquiry...

...only if the jailer comes out and writes his report."

"You should let a policeman write a report."

"Did he commit 24 murders? Didn't I file a report...

...and get murder for him." -We have a special guest from...

...the prison today. He was accused of several...

...murders that he did not commit. He was sentenced to death.

Mr. Virumaandi, as a death row convict,...

...what is your opinion about death penalty?

Dr. Angela has gone up to the President to get a pardon for me.

If I'm pardoned, I will lead a new life.

If you ask me whether I'll be happy.

I don't think so. I don't know how I'm going...

...to live without Annalachumi.

If they say I should be hanged,...

...I don't mind either.

I'll join my Annalachumi.

Annalachumi used to say this. A man who forgives is human.

A man who seeks forgiveness is a great man.

A man who seeks forgiveness? -Is a great man.

I'm trying to be a great man.

Instead of hoping that the law should be based on humanitarian...

...grounds, I feel that Dr. Angela's efforts...

...to correct it is right. Dr. Angela, if we abolish...

...death penalty, the people will not be afraid to commit murder.

Won't the murder rate increase? -That's a baseless fear.

Almost 85 countries around the...

...world have abolished death penalty.

Only India has not done anything yet.

As far as I'm concerned, death should come naturally.

If it is arranged, it is murder.