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Good morning, sir.

Please tell me, sir. Why did you bring me here?

We'll tell you.

TN02 PX 2267. Is it your car?

Yes, sir.

Do you recognize these people?

No.

These two were found dead in your car at around 10 p.m. last night.

Sir?

And both were police officers from this division.

Sir, I just can't believe this is happening.

Hey, what do you mean?

Three months ago, I filed a complaint at Chintadripet police station

that my car had been missing.

Go and check immediately, Kishore.

Sir, I want to speak to my lawyer.

You can speak to him after we verify your missing car complaint.

Sir?

I've been here for five hours. Can I have some coffee?

I will arrange it.

Sir, black coffee with brown sugar.

They found a Thirukkural note in Raghu's mouth during autopsy.

Dad.

You won't leave me, right?

I'll not go anywhere, Ammu.

I'll always be around you.

Okay? Go to sleep now.

- Sir. - Yes, come in.

Have you read the newspapers?

What happened, sir?

They say Raghu's wife had an affair with Michael.

And Raghu found out about it.

So, they say, Raghu's wife got them both killed.

- What do we do with media people? - We can't do anything, sir.

Why are you here?

Lankeshwaran's missing car complaint...

Complaint?

They are looking for it, and it will take some time, sir.

Sir.

I've done a background check on the murdered constables.

There's no link between them and Lankeshwaran.

But the Thirukkural quote found in the autopsy

has some link with our police station.

Sir, do you remember the serial killer case in Chennai

six months ago?

I know about it.

It was investigated under our jurisdiction.

In those cases, Thirukkural quotes were killer's signature.

In every murder, there was a Thirukkural couplet

that pointed to the five senses of the human body.

The killer's name was Gunasekar.

He wrote in this diary why he committed those murders.

The case was handled by Mr. Viktor. He was the inspector here then.

Who else worked on that case?

Mr. Viktor, Muthu and I...

And Sabari and Malik. We five worked on that case.

Where are Sabari and Malik now?

Sabari works at R1 station and Malik is with S2 station.

Why do you forget to take the house key?

I didn't forget the key.

I wanted you to bring it to me, so that I can say goodbye to you.

Because we can't talk to each other inside the station.

Go home. Eat and sleep well.

I could've spent more time with you if I had chosen a different job.

Heck! I feel like I have made a wrong choice.

Don't talk rubbish.

This police job is the reason we fell in love and got married.

Stop worrying about it.

Sleep well and take a good rest.

You have to work night shift for the next few days.

Okay?

- Call me when you leave for work. - Sure, bye.

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.

[indistinct chatter]

- Is inspector free now? - Yes, he's free now.

Sir.

We've received a copy of Lankeshwaran's complaint.

He filed a missing car complaint on 2nd March.

Okay, Kishore. I want that autopsy report immediately.

- Okay, sir. - You may leave now.

Sir, the time of death is between 9:00 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.

How long are you going to keep me here?

Can you please call my lawyer?

Where were you at 9 o'clock last night?

I was at home.

I was doing a live session on my channel.

If you don't believe me,

you can visit my channel and verify the time and date.

- So, he's not a suspect. - No, sir.

Who committed the murder then?

We are investigating sir.

Still investigating?

Sir...

Do you know how much pressure I am under?

After killing police officers, the murderer is still roaming freely.

What is the use of having so many cops in the department?

Sir, if I may...

This was found in constable Raghu's mouth during the autopsy.

Would you please have a look at it?

- Thirukkural? - Yes, sir.

What is the connection between the two dead cops and Thirukkural?

Give me an answer, sir.

Sir...

This case cannot be solved like this.

Viktor has successfully solved a similar case before.

I think he'll put the investigation on the right track.

Sir, give me some time...

Wait.

Sir, you want to bring in Viktor?

He is not part of our department. How can he handle this case?

I can bring him in.

Sir, this is very unfair.

Tilak has already started the investigation.

Please give him some time.

Is it? Okay, brief me about this case.

Sir...

Actually... Sir...

Sir...

W-We received a robbery call.

W-We imposed a lockdown around that area...

And began patrolling the area.

At that time...

- Muthu called us, right? - Yes, sir.

Our constable...

- Constable Muthu from my station... - My goodness!

- He called me... - Enough!

Look. He can't even brief me about this case.

He doesn't have a clarity about the case.

Sir, I'm sorry on his behalf.

No, no. Let's not waste time.

- Kishore. - Sir.

Go and meet Viktor.

Make him understand the seriousness of this case.

I will get him special permission.

Convince him somehow and make him help us with this case.

- Okay? - I will take care of it, sir.

Yeah.

I never thought we would again get a case that involves Thirukkural.

No one at the station knows how to deal with this case.

It would be wrong to ask you to take up the case in this situation.

But the commissioner himself has requested.

Please take it into consideration.

Sir, let's put all this aside.

They have killed two policemen whom we knew.

Please come back for them.

I almost lost my daughter because of the previous case.

It has affected not only me, but also has affected her very badly.

How can I get back into this case?

She is losing her childhood because of me.

As a father, I am trying to give her a good future.

I don't know how I can help in this case.

I am the only family Gayathri has got.

Hope you understand.

- Hey! Hi! - Hi, uncle.

You usually come here for dinner. But you are here for lunch today.

But we haven't cooked lunch yet.

You naughty girl.

Do you think I come to your house only to eat?

Yes. What else would you come for?

What else would I come for!

But you didn't cook any food for me.

I'll leave now.

- Bye, uncle. - Bye, sir.

- Bye, Kishore. - See you.

I will come tonight.

'Where are you? Can't you be with me even now?'

Come on. You know I was going to take leave from today.

But something came up. I couldn't leave.

'You just keep on saying this. How long do I have to wait?'

- 'You swore on the unborn child.' - Please understand.

- Don't get tense. I'll come. - 'Get here now'.

243, the Inspector wants to see you.

- 'Don't hang up the phone.' - I'll call you later.

[policeman] Get out.

Welcome, Kishore.

When is your Viktor joining this investigation?

I tried to convince him.

But he did not agree.

What? He's doesn't want to take up the case?

The commissioner humiliated me for nothing.

Sir, please calm down.

Is Viktor the only well-trained police officer?

Did I become a police officer without doing anything?

You think I can't brief anyone about this case?

Do I not know how to do it?

- I'll do it now. - Sir...

Call everyone. I'll brief them about the case.

If I misstate a single fact regarding this case,

- hit me with your shoes. - Calm down, sir.

- Everyone come here. Come on! - Sir, why are you calling them?

- Sir, please... - Come here.

Who says I can't explain the case?

Listen to me now.

Sir, Muthu is missing.

Since when?

Since this morning.

I called the neighbour's house. Muthu didn't go home.

Did you call Muthu's parents?

No, sir. Ours is a love marriage.

We faced caste issues. We married against our parents' wishes.

There is no way he would go there.

Did he say anything to you?

Can you call him on the phone?

No.

Priya, does Muthu have...

Does he have any affairs?

Sir, what are you saying?

- He's our colleague. - Is it wrong to ask that?

Don't we ask that in our inquiry?

He's our colleague, so what? He is also a man.

Hello.

Sir, Muthu is missing.

Missing?

He left the police station at 8 a.m. today.

He didn't go home

nor did he return to the station.

His phone was switched off a few minutes after he left the station.

His motorbike has not been found.

We inquired at all the places that he usually visits.

But no one has seen him.

It looks very suspicious, sir.

Something is going on. Can you please come here, sir?

Please help us to find Muthu.

Sir...

Hello.

Dad.

Dad.

Dad!

- What happened, Dad? - Nothing, dear.

Will you stay at Anjali's house tonight?

You can watch many cartoon channels there.

I'll pick you up in the morning.

Okay.

Finish your meal. I'll take you there.

Sir.

Hello, sir.

I've taken care of everything. Just sign on it.

If you want to go out of this city, you must take permission from us.

Lankeshwaran, you're being released on police bail.

You must cooperate with the investigation when required.

- Do you understand? - Sure, sir.

He's still a suspect in this case. Mind it.

You can leave now.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

He is a suspect. But he is very arrogant.

Leave it. We have also made mistakes.

Sir!

Thank you, sir.

I knew you would come to help us find Muthu.

Sir, this is Viktor Selladurai.

He was the previous inspector at this station.

Sir, this is Tilak Rajan.

- Come to my room. We need to talk. - Please come, sir.

Please try to understand.

I'll call you when we find your bike.

Viktor Selladurai.

I want to make a few things clear before you get into this case.

I'm the incharge of this station.

You're not an inspector anymore.

You are here to help us with this case.

Sometimes, if we require help with some cases,

we reach out to retired police officers.

This is just like that.

Nothing should happen in this station without my permission.

Do you understand?

Kishore will explain the case details.

Ask him.

Sir...

Sorry, sir.

He may sound harsh, but he is not bad at heart.

Please don't get him wrong.

- Kishore. - Sir?

I need to see the Thirukkural note found in the dead body.

Sure, sir.

Sir.

The remnants of a task and an enmity left unfinished

can harm as much as the remains of a fire.

- Kishore. - Sir?

Did you bring that Thirukkural book when the station was shifted here?

The remnants of a task and an enmity left unfinished

can harm as much as the remains of a fire.

This couplet says

we should never leave anything incomplete.

It is a good couplet, sir. This can be written on vehicles.

But the killer had put it in the mouth of his victim.

So...

No work should be left incomplete.

Is the owner of that car in custody?

We investigated him and let him go.

I must interrogate him.

Sir, it seems he is in the clear.

It's just an opinion. You haven't confirmed it yet.

You've just said that couplet is good.

We should never leave our work incomplete.

Ask him to come here.

Sir, Mr. Viktor wants to question Lankeshwaran.

Viktor wants to question him?

What did we do then? Were we playing games with him?

Don't irritate me. Go away.

- He wants to inquire... - Hey!

Assistant Commissioner is pestering me

to find a lead in this case.

I'm not sure how to proceed with this case.

Viktor and his nonsense!

Get lost. Don't waste my time.

Sorry, sir.

If you decide to get even with someone,

pay them back fully.

Don't leave it unfinished.

Leaving it unfinished is like igniting a small fire.

Kishore, doesn't it sound like a Thirukkural couplet?

Why do you say so, sir?

'If you decide to get even with someone,'

'you should pay them back fully.'

'Don't leave it unfinished.'

'Leaving it unfinished is like igniting a small fire.'

Kishore, it definitely sounds like a Thirukkural couplet.

Give me that Thirukkural book.

Where's that book?

Sir.

The remnants of a task and an enmity left unfinished

can harm as much as the remains of a fire.

Whatever work you take up, you should finish it.

Or else, it will spread like a wildfire.

Sir, what you just said can be interpreted differently

from what he had said.

- Kishore. - Sir.

Cigarette.

- Sir? - I asked for a cigarette.

- Kishore. - Sir?

I'm saying this based on my knowledge about Thirukkural.

Each Thirukkural couplet has a lot of interpretations.

Find out if there are any other books

that have explanations for Thirukkural verses.

Yes, sir.

Sir, you are right.

There are different interpretations to Thirukkural verses.

The verse we found in the dead body.

Leaving vengeance behind is like, leaving a part of fire behind.

I want to investigate Lankeshwaran.

Why?

The verse found in the dead body

and the motivation speech Lankeshwaran made in custody

have the same meaning.

So based on these two, you have concluded that he is the suspect.

No matter how innocent a suspect appears to be

he would be a bit scared when he is in police custody.

A criminal acts confidently and coolly

to hide his fear.

I see something fake in Lankeshwaran's body language.

It's basic psychology.

How could you let him go without even analysing this?

Through the front door.

Who do you think you are?

How dare you question my actions and lecture me about my job?

Hey, Maran.

Sir... Sir?

You two may leave now.

Get me some tea, man. I have a headache.

Okay, sir.

Blood!

Sir...

Sir!

Sir...

It is Muthu, sir.

Don't go there, Priya.