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Hey, your dad and uncle were supposed to show up for work!

They've gone to the city for a painting job, will be back tomorrow.

You said the same yesterday too!

Dad asked me to give the same reason to anyone asking for him!

Dodge away you sweaty head!

I've farmed larger lands with no help!

Tell this to your dad and uncle!

People judge my grey hair as my weakness!

Brother, meet Velappan.

- Greetings sir. - Greetings.

Keezhvelur (Nagai district)

Like I've already mentioned this is Mr.Sargunapandian.

He owns many big shops in Chennai.

If whatever you told me is true...

...it means the best part of your life has just begun, go in.

Yes Bava, how are you?

We've got hold of a piece, Nagapattinam variety!

Couldn't identify which God this idol depicts, it is around one and half feet.

Fine, the rest we'll discuss in person.

'PARAMPORUL' [The Almighty]

After few months...(Chennai)

'How long can this guy be irresponsible?'

'Aadhi, you better start acting your age!'

'Justice? you have to understand it is never delivered on time.'

'There's nothing here for you to do, just mind your life!'

'I know what to do, let me be!'

Aadhi!

You should come home more often, eating out will spoil your health!

You choose to stay in a hostel as if this house can't accommodate you!

It's nothing.

You keep puking half of what you eat?!

Why didn't you finish eating?

- When are you planning to go back? - As soon as dad returns.

Are you looking for a job?

Planning to start a business, I'm heading out regarding that.

Hey, you and your ideas! Leave then.

Listen, I'm honest.

I'm trying my hands on share trading, do you know what that is?

My plan is to earn five lakhs per month.

What? Five lakhs per month?!

Can we discuss reality?!

Sakthi, for something to work out we have to put the effort...

Get lost!

Fine, I'll get going then.

- I was just kidding, stay. - Hey, I'll punch you!

Let dad get home.

That's exactly why I got to go now!

Why are you being like this?

Why can't you adjust to his ways!?

- Aadhi, wait! - I've already left!

Name? What's the vehicle number? Hand over your license.

Hey, you better stop!

Sir, you don't have to pounce on us like nabbing a culprit!

That's arrogant! Hand me the vehicle documents!

Here, show it to him.

Sir, why are you taking the keys?

- Why are you provoking him? - What did I do?

Sir, one more bike key.

Sir, documents are intact, we are heading in urgency.

- Wait until the officer calls you. - OK sir.

Sir, what's the need for you to do the job of a traffic police?

Law and order police have no right to do this, we are aware of the rules!

- Sir, what's the issue? - This idiot is taking law class!

- Sir, why are you hitting him? - What's with your attitude? Come here now!

Start a live stream on your phone, Police and their atrocities!

Why are you hitting us in spite of producing the documents?

Officer is looking, put the phone away.

- No, I won't. - Listen to me, turn it off!

How can you hit us sir? You have no right to do so!

Stop!

How can we stay calm when our rights are violated?

You better switch off your phone!

What's happening?

We just asked for the documents, they're yelling sir.

- Are they drunk? - Sir, there's no mistake on our part.

He hit us for no reason!

It's not too late sir, ask them to apologise, we'll stop this right away.

Constable, check their bike and let them go.

OK sir.

Ganesan, why don't you start recording too!

They look like innocent boys!

Sir, look at these packets hidden away!

All talks were a cover up then!

Sir, I don't understand what this means!

- What is it? - 'Ganja' sir!

Ganesan, seize the vehicle take them to the Police Station and investigate.

- Sir, we don't know anything! - Get into the jeep!

- Sir please. - Take them!

You were heading somewhere urgently, let's go then!

Sir please we don't know how it ended up in our vehicle, believe us!

I know!

Lectured us on how Law and Order Police should behave, right?

I would like to see how you take the bike back from us!

We can continue the remaining lecture at the station!

"Living in a ruthless jungle"

"Swimming over the time that never pauses."

"Running around searching for an illusion."

"Killing yourself slowly in the process."

"Changing philosophies to match your mood."

"Changing colours to match the situation."

"Were you looking for the meaning of truth."

"Gibberish means nothing, that's what you've become."

Where's Aadhi? He said he'll come here.

These days his activities look a bit shady.

I'm worried.

How are you feeling now?

Stay strong no matter what, your dad will fight the world to save you!

Don't worry, we won't let you down.

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

Maithreyan, how come my lorry gets confiscated by you every time?

You are lucky that way!

I joined the police force out of passion, but this is very stressful!

Eventually I would like to buy some land in Ooty and do organic farming.

May be build a small resort alongside and with a reasonable amount in the bank...

...my life would be peaceful!

You are a good talker Maithreyan, I might even believe you!

"Does the rainbow resemble the sky itself?"

"Or has the rainbow become the rain cloud and started the rain?"

Sister, around ten books are missing.

A customer bought all the ten books, here.

Ten books are two hundred rupees, why are you giving me five hundred?

It's OK, take it.

"Can I touch a piece of the sky in the bud that's closer?"

"Can I touch the night sky and get my hands tinted black?"

Even we are trying to get some NGO's involved to help you...

...let's hope for the best!

"Watch your hand, is that the bleeding flower?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

Hello

Have we met before?

If I ever see you stalking me again...

...are you aware of '1091 Pink Patrol'?

I'll file a complaint!

Excuse me

I've been following you for few days and you seem to be aware of it...

...for my effort, would you have a coffee with me?

I will not have coffee with some random stranger!

I'm not a random stranger!

It's like two artists meeting, over for a coffee! Just one cup!

I didn't think you would agree, thank you.

I was going to speak the second time I saw you at the park, but you left soon.

It's just that, I don't have any hidden agenda!

Coffee is done, that's it then!

No, I got it.

That was for my coffee.

Whatever your intentions might be, don't stalk anyone.

It's disgusting!

Badri you should also cooperate with us.

The political pressure these days is unbearable!

Are these idols really worth over hundred crores?

That's bogus!

They use a noteworthy amount for a catchy news...

...believing it, these people score unattended idols from all over.

Once they realise it's not valuable, they chuck it off!

No one understands when we explain art and history!

Everything is judged based on money, that's where the problem is!

Greetings,sir.

We believe in God to save us...

...look at the irony, where our department ends up saving the Gods too!

It seems a mysterious man is playing a very important role in this idol racket.

The Intelligence department informed us.

An Indian based out of UK.

That's all we know so far, let's see where this investigation leads us.

Keep me in the loop, It'll be really useful for us.

Now the priority is your daughter's wedding, we'll follow up after that.

- Please do come. - Yes, I'll come with my family!

Go ahead if you're running late, I'll meet you later.

- Greetings sir. - Hello.

What are you doing here?

Spying work even at Commissioner's office?

Sir, don't put me in trouble!

Fine, what are you here for?

Did you see the idol wing Inspector General leaving?

He's been a nightmare from the time he took charge, very straightforward!

So, this guy named Sargunapandian who used to run an art gallery in Adyar...

...he was an important link in this idol racket, IG sir's next target.

Brother, I'm suffocating!

Raju, what happened? Stop the car!

He died in an accident.

These guys have been fixing deals worth crores!

That guy had left many idols taken from various places with random people.

Every idol is worth crores.

As Sargunapandian is dead now, the ones with the idols are settled for life!

We never get such opportunities.

If that happens it would be enough to settle our entire generation!

Fine, how is all this related?

Looks like in our department few officers...

What was that?

Why is everyone watching, help him!

Sir, get up.

Careful, what happened sir?

I'm OK.

- Someone give him some water. - Pass the water.

Here, drink some.

Did you come on a bike or should I get you an auto?

- Careful, drink some. - I'm OK.

- Sir you are Sankaralingam, right? - Yes.

Take the bottle.

- You know him? - A case I dealt at Chengalpattu station.

- He's a fool. - What do you mean?

He brought a complaint saying a group has grabbed his land.

When I inquired them, they produced a patta document.

He also produced an original document.

Resolving a double document case through court would take decades.

I tried to finish it outside the court but both the parties demanded the land.

So,I let them take the long way out!

Ask him, the case would still be on.

No one listens to when a police officer gives a solution!

OK sir, I'm getting late bye!

Newspapers distributed at 3.30 am these days!

Hey, stop.

You better stop.

Did you see anyone running, wearing a checked shirt?

No idea sir.

Sargunapandian.

How long were you working at this art gallery?

Seven years sir.

What happened after that?

After Sargunapandian's death the situation there wasn't favourable.

They sold the shop so, I had to leave.

Now I'm jobless sir.

Too much pressure at home, so.

Stealing is a crime, that too from a police officer's house!?

Making me run after you, That's the biggest mistake of your life!

There are fifteen cases waiting for you!

The details given in the FIR looks tailor made just for you!

If I decide to lock and beat you up, you'll leave handicapped!

But I still give you one final opportunity.

Who were the people Sargunapandian was dealing with...

...who has those idols he had smuggled and their whereabouts.

I want all the information in detail.

Sir, I don't know anything.

If you reveal even a part of truth in your information...

...you can save yourself and have a future.

I was just writing bills at his shop, I'm not of any value to you sir.

I got to know about his involvement in the idol racket only through media reports.

I'm in no way involved in this, please trust me sir, I'm innocent.

After being associated with him for seven years, you tell me that you are innocent?

Do you expect me to believe it?

Hey, take him inside and lock him up.

Break his bones with the baton...

...and close all the pending cases by naming him as the accused.

- Get up now! - Sir, please listen to me.

Sir, hit me if you have to but please forgive me.

I'll do anything you ask me to do sir, anything!

Please don't file case against me sir.

Stop.

- So, you'll do anything? - I will sir.

- Bro, how are you? - Who is it?

- Bro this is Aadhi. - I'm busy, speak later.

Bro, I used to work with Sargunam do you remember me?

Oh yes, how have you been?

A guy from Bengaluru is planning to open an art gallery in Chennai.

- Is it? Good for him. - He told me something.

I feel it'll be a good deal for all of us, shall I explain?

- Who is he, what was he doing? - Just like our boss.

Looks like he already owns an art gallery over there.

He's eager to buy antique idols from temples.

Called immediately as I was reminded of you.

- You cut the call right now! - This is a genuine deal.

As far as I know, we can trust him.

Aadhi, don't naively start such conversations with the other guys.

- The issue is out of hands. - I called thinking it'll benefit you.

- I can also get some money out of it. - You think I'm an idiot?

If you have a ready buyer, why not get the deal for yourself?

Shall I plan the operation for you? Get lost!

None of them are willing to breathe a word sir.

If you want to get out of here in one piece, only God can save you!

Put the call on speaker.

Hello!

Hello, am I speaking to Aadhi?

- This is Balu, how are you? - Sorry, which Balu?

I used to visit Sargunam boss's shop, don't you remember?

Oh yes, Balu bro what's up?

I came to our boss's shop, there's no trace of its existence.

They've destroyed the place, What happened and what are you up to?

After boss's death things haven't been the same.

I'm now working with a guy from Bengaluru.

Bengaluru? How come I don't know about him?

Can you come in person, I need to discuss something.

Bro, you can tell me now over this call.

Can't discuss everything over a call.

Let's meet and discuss.

There's a lot of pressure, if you can explain I'll tell you the possibilities.

Oh OK, I have something on hand right now.

...will your Bengaluru contact be interested in buying it.?

What do you mean by a thing?

Dear, don't pull your stunts on me!

Don't act innocent after contacting every other person you know.

Fix this deal for a handsome rate, I'll agree to your demands, what say?

OK bro.

Most of the people my boss moved around with are crooks, sir.

- If anything goes wrong then... - I'm on your side, you needn't worry.

Law, the police, court is there for our advantage, do what needs to be done.

Which way sir?

Call them and ask.

- Ganesan. - Sir.

There's a tamarind grove near the camp gate...

...I'll give the details, follow the car once it gets out and update me.

- In civilian clothes, right? - Yes sir.

Brother.

- How do we go in? - Into what?

Did you see any vehicle go in?

- Where are you going? - I'll be back.

Give me a cigarette, I'll tell you.

One vehicle went this way, go now.

Useless idiots came all the way carrying one cigarette!

- What? - Just a minute.

Mumbling after bumming a cigarette?! How dare you!

Is that him, one standing over there.

I don't know sir.

- Balu bro. - Aadhi, how have you been?

Guess you weren't sure over the call, recognise me now?

It's been a while, right?!

I now work for him.

- The Bengaluru art dealer? - Yes.

Nice meeting you sir, I'm Balu.

This guy was like a right hand for Sargunam boss.

- Did he mention? - Yes, I did.

Sir, let's have a look at the idol now.

Sir this is the idol Sargunam boss had left with me.

While I was finding ways to do something, I got to know about you.

Sir, it's very dark here...

-...can we have a look at it in the light? - Yeah OK.

- Satish? - Brother.

- Bring this to the shed. - OK brother.

He'll bring it, we can go sir.

Sir, do you have the required papers for the idol?

Papers?

This idol is not some graduate to have certificates!

Aadhi, what is this?

If we could know the age of the idol...

...and where it was evacuated from, we might find a good deal.

I heard someone got hold of it near Nagapattinam, while digging a field.

That's all I know.

What's the matter sir?

Nothing.

He forgot to feed the dog.

So, he wants to leave. Satish, carry the idol inside.

Ask our guys to assemble, we can have a word and get going.

Sir, hope you've had a good look. Leave now, we can discuss money over a call.

What, wait! We haven't had a good look at it...Why are you asking us to leave?

Leave now, it's better for all of us.

What's the issue, explain directly.

What's that thing you are hiding in your belt? Leave it here now.

When I go out alone I always carry a weapon for safety.

I forgot to leave it at home, sorry don't mistake me.

Even I have a couple of guns.

It's not ethical to carry that thing while we discuss business.

Leave it out here, sir.

Trying to play smart? Get him.

- Brother, what is all this? Let go! - Sir, don't be hasty.

- We came for business. - Why carry this if you wanted a deal?

Brother, it's a misunderstanding.

Idiot, why did you bring him here? Finish him.

Brother don't hit him, listen to me he's a police officer!!!

He's police officer!

Why did you lead police to this place?

Are you here to sniff around, you dog!

Brother, calm down. It's nothing.

Balu, police is like a snake one should never mess with them.

Once messed with, never leave it half way...finish him off!

Brother no, please let go.

Don't make things worse, put the gun down.

Balu, this area is surrounded by the police...

...you think you can walk free after killing us?

Get the idol!

Jackie, Ramesh...let's go.

You dumb fool!

Can't you shoot with the eyes open? What if you had shot me?

I was too anxious to think straight, sir.

Fine, let's leave this place.

- Sir, why did you carry a gun? - We are alive because of this gun.

- Yeah, tell me. - We are at the spot you mentioned sir.

If you share the vehicle details, we'll keep you updated sir.

Black coloured 'Mortuary Van'.

Follow the van once it comes out, and be where it stops.

Sure sir.

Wondering why we are here instead of going to the police station?

Today might've been my last day!

If you had taken the first hit, the next bullet would have caught me.

Such mishap would've ruined my entire family, sir!

- My family is fully dependent on me sir. - Why?

If I'm gone, there's no one to organise money for my sister's surgery...

...my sister would've died.

My dad, he's already depressed...

...he would eventually die losing both of us.

What's wrong with your sister?

She almost has no appetite, can't eat even a morsel of food.

They said, some infection has led to intestinal decay.

Transplantation would cost around forty to fifty lakhs.

We managed to get only ten lakhs sir.

She needs hospitalisation every now and then.

...her body's nutrient needs are given intravenously.

This is like a temporary solution to extend her life.

Sir, you asked for an idol and now you have it...

...would you let me go now?

You wouldn't be here, if I was going to let you go.

As you are in trouble...

...listen to me.

Find and bring one of Sargunapandian's dealers...

...if we fix a good deal for the idol, I'll pay you well.

No sir, it'll not workout.

Why so?

Such dealings take time...

...now the situation is comparatively riskier.

If she doesn't make it, I'll be responsible for my sister's death!

I'll leave sir.

- Hey! - Sir.

I swear I won't utter a word about this to anyone.

Please let me go sir.

My plan to slaughter the goat...

...hasn't worked in my favour!

I'm here ranting...

...and you stand there motionless!

Thirty years!

Half my life spent by the time I got promoted.

All the budging and bowing has made my life bitter.

Had to bribe for a posting, promotion...even for a holiday!

We take bribe not just for the family, but also to run the station.

Added to this, my marriage also got delayed.

Wife and my daughter have left me now...

...when I asked them to come back, they refused!

My pleading gives them more pride!

Only thing that matters...

...is my daughter should have a great life.

After saving enough to settle her life, I can quit this job...

...travel to all places I want and live my life without a worry!

For all that to happen, I've decided to crack a great deal through you!

All I need is one scapegoat!

A scapegoat to point at and escape if things go south!

Will you help me or not, answer me dear Almighty?

- Aadu! (ah...the goat) - Sir?

I mean Aadhi, what happened?

Sir, I thought about it...

...I feel this can be devised.

Only if you agree to this condition...

...we can go ahead or, I'll leave right away!

Go ahead, what is that condition?

No matter how much we fix the deal for, we share it equally, fifty-fifty!

If you agree to this, we can give it a shot.

What do you think the final amount would be?

It depends on the age of the antique.

Older the idol better the value.

Then considering the idol's uniqueness, base metal and size...

...the value keeps changing.

We have to know the age of the idol to tentatively fix a rate.

How to determine the age then?

People like sculptors, archaeologists...

...sculpture research authors can help us with it.

I know few people like that.

- Let me check with them. - Fine.

Be here tomorrow morning, we'll go and meet them.

- We've to take few pictures of the idol. - What for?

It's not smart to carry the idol everywhere.

Take a full shot, come this side and cover this angle.

- Where are we? - Let's not risk by trusting outsiders.

It's better if we move among known circles.

Bring the idol inside.

- Come in. - Sorry about the delay.

Welcome.

- Who was that? - Your husband.

What is that guy doing there?

- You better be respectful. - Whatever!

- Where is the idol? - It's on the way.

Leave it here.

We seized this idol during a case search.

The guy who got caught said it's a decorative statue.

I don't trust him, thought you might be able to give more details.

He is a police informer, working alongside me.

'We got an information that few antique idols were being illegally exchanged'

- Is he speaking about this idol? - No, that's a different team.

- Do you need a hand? - No, I'll do it.

Would you be able to identify this statue?

It feels like 'Nagapattinam Bronze'.

Means?

Buddhist idols found in and around Nagapattinam.

No way, must be some god or king's sculpture.

You're wrong, it is another form given to Buddha.

He's known as 'Avalokiteshvara'.

Why do you look perplexed?

Times when Buddhism was getting a strong hold in India...

...people from other beliefs also started following Buddhism...

The debate about whether Buddha was a God...

or if he was a teacher and a reformer...

...led to the division of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana.

You might've read about it.

Yes, we have.

People who worshipped Buddha as God, gave him various forms.

One of such forms is this 'Avalokiteshvara'.

This form is a representation of Buddha as Prince Siddhartha.

The inscriptions look like fonts used during the Chola empire.

Get that wooden box, behind the sofa.

This is the earlier form of Tamil fonts currently in use.

'Trying to read old Tamil scriptures'

What does it mean?

This idol could've been an offering by some king to some temple.

- Sure, this is an antique? - No doubt.

It should roughly be a thousand years old.

What do you mean, a thousand-year-old idol?

It's worth would be around fifty to sixty, sir.

Lakhs?

- Crores sir! - Crores!?

"Does this earth come with a price tag? Would love to buy it someday!"

"There's no scale for desire Ask loudly for everything you wish!"

"Does this earth come with a price tag? Would love to buy it someday!"

"There's no scale for desire Ask loudly for everything you wish!"

"Sippara rippara raa raa rae"

When one is addicted to money?

"Sippara rippara raa raa rae"

How much would ever be enough?

"I've got a faster swifter Way to elevate my life!"

" I'm the lead from the new breed In a day I've become the hero."

"Does this earth come with a price tag? Would love to buy it someday!"

"There's no scale for desire Ask loudly for everything you wish!"

"I live in a place with the devils of desire"

"The ones watching from the side lines can only be a witness"

"I was born into a crowd running to fulfil the needs"

"I found my genie and now I'll live my life king size"

"The dream I had about winning a jackpot came true when I woke up"

"The time worked it's miracle and I'm awestruck"

"Does this earth come with a price tag? Would love to buy it someday!"

"There's no scale for desire Ask loudly for everything you wish!"

Who is that person we just met?

Researcher?

She's my wife's younger sister.

I didn't take her interest in art seriously. Not bad it turned useful for us.

So that little girl's photo at home is your daughter?

- Have they gone somewhere? - Yeah, they've gone.

Leaving me alone.

Couldn't handle all those sentiments, emotions and ethics!

I don't mind sharing it with you.

Ever heard of a wife fighting with a police husband for not being honest?

My wife will fight like an idiot.

When I joined the force, I was also driven by honesty, discipline etc...

The already existing system was rigid and so I had to change.

I ended up like the rest, planning how to earn more, and invest for the future.

Home was like a battle field, I had tolerated enough...

...one day she decided to leave...

...I said 'fine whatever'.

She left...

...along with my daughter.

I thought she'll eventually come back.

- She never came. - Sir.

Don't mistake me for asking this.

Your family has left you, for whose sake you need this money?

You have a life-or-death issue, only money can save your sister.

Will anyone lend you money out of trust?

That's the exact reason, I don't want to end up like you.

Money is all that matters.

"People with money do not possess the virtue..."

"...people with virtue never own the money!"

I got a lead through one of Sargunam's contacts.

I heard he is in Chennai, I'll try and meet him tomorrow.

You said finding a dealer would take months?

I reached out to you only after knowing that this dealer is in Chennai.

- I wouldn't have come otherwise. - Let's meet him then.

Do you have to come?

OK sir.

Be on lookout for a black car, 7097.

No idea who this guy is nor the time of his arrival.

What do we do knowing just his name?

One has to be patient; I told you I'll take care of this.

Sure, it is them?

We shouldn't get into trouble discussing with the wrong person.

Given the situation it's not smart to ask anyone directly to buy an idol.

Let's give it a shot or we find another way!

- Are you an art dealer? - Go ahead inspector.

I need some help from your side regarding a case.

I would be glad if you could help us.

Could step out for few minutes, we can discuss.

I came to India to attend this exhibition.

If you wait at the restaurant, we could catch up after I finish.

Tell me.

How can I help you Inspector?

Last week during an investigation...

...we recovered an idol from the accused.

During the investigation we found that the idol was found in Nagapattinam area.

It must at least be a thousand years old.

If we hand it over to the government the idol will lie in some museum.

I believe in the idea that an artifact should belong to people who cherish it.

That's when he mentioned about you.

He is Aadhi.

Close associate of Sargunapandian.

I hope you know Sargunapandian.

We came here to see you and discuss the same.

You have been misinformed about me.

I understand what's bothering you...

...if I had come here with some other notion...

...I needn't have revealed my identity.

I hope you get that point.

You can inquire about me with any art gallery in Tamil Nadu.

Given my credibility, involving in such activities make no sense.

If I had been in your position...

...I would think twice before trusting a police officer in this situation.

Let me be direct with you.

You can inquire in KK Nagar area, with the ones involved in illegal activities...

...they'll give you more reasons to trust him.

You have no idea who you are talking to.

Let me call your senior officer, you can ask him about me.

Sir, you are Sekar Shukla, right?

You're not? Sorry!

We were following an information about a cheating group in art dealings.

I came here to investigate regarding that.

I disturbed you by mistake.

Let's go.

In our research, this is the oldest Nagapattinam bronze ever recovered.

If you change your mind, call the number behind the photo.

Why are you showing photo from the museum to him? Don't mistake me sir.

Sir, can I get the photo back?

Bring the idol, we can discuss the rest after I take a look at it.

We'll meet at this address tomorrow, third floor 3B.

We are leaving to Mumbai the same evening, so don't delay.

You are?

Come tomorrow, we can discuss in detail.

We're dicing with death here and trying to wrap things up quickly...

...should we do this now, even after knowing he's a police officer?

As if we he's the first police officer we are dealing with!

Sargunam had mentioned about this idol earlier...

...the thought of not knowing whom he had left it with kept nagging me...

...finally, it's ended up where it belongs!

Sir!

- Is sir asleep or awake? - Awake.

Sir!

Why have you tied me up here?

I've done nothing sir.

Which is your primary hand?

I mean, which hand do you write with, right or left?

Right hand sir.

Sir, please let me go.

Please sir.

- Tie his mouth. - Sir, what are you doing?

Let me go, please.

- Is that an 'Aimpon' (five metal) idol? - Yes.

Do you have any details about the idol's age, time and origin?

This an 'Avalokiteshvara' idol.

Must be at least a thousand years old, belongs to the Chola period.

Precisely during Rajendra Chola's reign.

You seem to know a lot of details.

Not just that.

We also know about the inscriptions on the idol.

What's written?

'Trying to read old Tamil scriptures'

This form has been in use even before five hundred years.

We cannot decide the age of the idol depending on that.

But the king of Srivijaya mentioned in the inscription...

...visited Tamil Nadu during the eleventh century.

- Srivijaya? - Yes.

Present Indonesia, Sumatra was all a part of Srivijaya.

You mean Indonesians came here?

Not just a visit.

He escaped while his country was taken over by enemies and...

...came to Rajendra Cholan for help.

To help him the Cholas sent their Navy...

...that's how they became the 'Conqueror of Kedah' which we still remember.

In present days, there is this Malaysian king named 'Raja Izuddin Chulan'.

It's possible they might be descendants of the Cholas.

This idol must have been the beginning of such a vast history.

Some fancy story you've woven, quite interesting.

Believable.

Sir, I've learned history all this is true.

This is Varun Rao speaking.

Sure, we can do that.

What is your quote?

All of us are aware about its market value.

So, you quote a fair price.

We cannot use history without proof in trade.

All these are just hypothetical statements, let's fix five lakhs?

That's funny!

Given the current trend a single idol sells for around 100 to 150 crores.

This is a thousand-year-old idol.

Considering all this, quote a fair price.

For that kind of price you should carry the idol...

...for years from one country to another.

For promotions crores are spent on books, articles and international art exhibitions.

After all this if the auction goes well, then we might get that kind of money.

Provided some private art collector gets interested in the idol.

That's just a probability, it is almost impossible for you to reach such people.

This particular idol is rare of the rarest.

It also carries an important historical fact with it.

Fine, what price do you expect?

- Fifty crores? - What!?!

Are you aware of the risk we take to get this idol out of this place?

Or about the expenditure involved?

We are not professional antique smugglers.

Instead of foolishly giving away a valuable object for a cheap price...

...If I surrender it to the government I'll be celebrated as an honest officer...

...along with the appreciation I'll also get media publicity.

Do not undervalue my honesty.

Fine, one crore.

At The Rockefeller Foundation there's a Nagapattinam Buddha idol...

...In Indian money value it cost them around seventy-five crores, let's be fair.

Three crores, final offer.

Four crores, ok?

Where's the rest room?

Over there.

Looks like a tooth, what is it?

That must be from that dog tied over there earlier.

Idiots must've left it while clearing up.

Here people are so senseless and careless.

Knowing that a guy had a beautiful Natraja idol, we had gone to have a look.

That dumb fellow thought there must be hidden gold inside the idol...

...and he cut it into half. Chopping such people into pieces...

...wouldn't do justice to my anger.

At least to save all these treasures from such idiots...

...we somehow have to send them abroad and keep them safe.

This is something constantly running in my mind.

Sir, twenty crores that's our final quote.

Me offering this price would be a shock to many people in the market.

I'm buying this not knowing if this is even a sale worthy bid.

Twenty crores, that's our price.

- Let's freeze it at seven crores! - Ten crores, done?

Saet, call up and find if that old man is showing up nor not.

See if you can add this to Thursday's shipment.

It is not done yet.

- Our final quote is twenty crores. - What's with this confusion?

Decide, and one of you communicate properly.

I make the decisions here, twenty crores it is.

- Twenty is not possible. - Then we are sorry too.

I'll wait for twenty-four hours, if I do not receive a better offer...

...that's the end of this story.

Come along.

Professor informed that he can come only tomorrow.

Ten crores is not enough?

While I'm negotiating twenty crores, who do you think you are to quote lesser?

I'll inform as soon as the target arrives, be ready.

We are ready, all good.

Check if you can find another dealer, let's keep them hanging.

It's smart to fix a deal while it's available.

You carry this around; we'll be under risk.

I'm clearly asking again, do you know any other dealers?

We got this by chance, finding another dealer is not easy.

Looks like, you are of no use to me anymore.

Is the target arriving or not?

They're taking a different route, what to do?

Are you trying to get rid of me?

I didn't think of it till now, smart boy that's actually a good idea.

Sir, don't try any of your games with me.

Where did you get this attitude from?

I'll beat the pulp out of you.

Don't miss the target.

Give access to your live location, we'll catch up.

Sir don't mistake me.

I feel it's better to be safe than sorry.

Check the photos I've sent to your WhatsApp.

These are the photos of you with the idol.

If I'm not safe during this process...

...I've asked my friend to send these photos to the concerned person.

If we don't finish this deal before tomorrow, I'll send these myself.

Balu?

What's up with all this build-up?

You guys forgot to take the idol other day.

He's going out of town, let him go.

The idol is at home, you can come and take it.

You leave.

Ask that idiot to drop the bag and leave.

Take the bag, we can leave.

Get him first.

Catch!

Take it and run!

Bag is on road!

Hey look behind!

Hey stop!!

Let's go.

All gone waste, let them glue it together and enjoy it!

Why is he calling now?

This is Saet speaking, let's close the deal at twelve crores nothing more.

Then find a way to convince him.

So, I can get on with the procedures and close the deal.

Ok.

The idol that had survived for a thousand years.

Could've survived this one night.

There is still hope.

Tell me if you know any such idol elsewhere, we can steal it overnight.

You can be hopeful but I'm the one under pressure.

I had to push the limits to find the guy who had the idol.

It's impossible to find the ones they've kept hidden.

Aadhi,if not for me, think about your sister's situation.

Please

I don't know any sir.

We have to steal the idols from some temple then!

Let's do it then!

Stop fooling around sir.

I'll take care of everything, nothing will happen.

Varun Rao is completely ready to buy that idol.

- I'm sure of that. - OK.?

Until we get the money, they have to believe that the idol is intact.

- I don't understand. - What if we recreate the same idol?

- Fake one? - Real one sir.

Come in.

Why are you here empty handed?

- Money is on the way. - You could've come along with it.

I'm in no hurry.

Show us the idol, we can finish the deal.

- Let the money arrive. - This is your place...

...we are the ones who should be worried.

OK.

- Where are you? - Rice mill?

- Yes, same place. - We have arrived.

- Brother! - Hey, Marudhu.

When you mess with wrong people, you cannot go home alive.

Drop your weapon.

Look how unclean this place is.

Get rid of both the bodies, clean up the place and come.

Do one thing.

Pay me twenty-five lakhs, we can finish the job.

- Bro! - Trying to mess with the police?

I will not dare to do something like that sir!

Anyone would guess what you are asking this for.

If things go wrong I'll have to abscond, it should be worth the risk, right?

That'll be my only assurance to take up this work.

Bro, this is urgent.

We are here because no one else can match your skills.

- Yeah fine. - You quote your amount.

We'll settle the amount within a week after you deliver the finished work.

I swear, we do not have money now.

This will not work dear, also sir being a police officer, I can't risk.

I mean...

...this hand of mine got fractured last week.

First let me fix my hand and after I recover, I'll start sculpting.

After that I'll get back to you.

Until then don't involve me in your business, bye!

- Bro please. - No dear, I can't help.

Police sir I'll leave now Bye, dear.

Where are we going sir?

Saet is in touch with almost all the local sculptors.

If he catches an air about this, we'll be in trouble

- So? - After thinking over and over.

Yamini can also sculpt, let's ask her once.

You had mentioned that you are not in good terms with your wife.

If there's any mess-up, the entire plan will be a flop show.

The entire family believes that my wife will eventually be with me.

Nothing will go wrong, trust me.

This idol is older than a thousand years.

- How can one be this negligent? - It was not done on purpose.

Idol has to be produced at the court in the seized condition.

Or I'll be in trouble, next week is the hearing process.

Only you can help.

What can I do? I don't get it.

Can you make a replica of this same idol in a week?

Please

Sorry I can't.

My career will be jeopardized if something goes wrong.

Don't ask me to do this, please.

Leave me out of this.

Don't you trust me?

Give me one reason why I have to do this for you?

If you help me out with this...

...I promise to be that person your sister expects me to be.

My sister has decided to demand divorce from you.

She's worried you might separate her from her daughter.

So, the entire family is on a mission to test my wit's end.

Super!

Go on, what else?

My sister might be moving to Singapore.

What?

She wants to be done with this before leaving.

All you have to do is sign the mutual consent divorce papers for her sake.

She doesn't need even a single penny from you.

It's not just your sister, the entire family is not ready to accept the reality!

Try asking your sister...

...if I had ever been violent with her.

Inquire your neighbours about how their husbands treat them at home.

You guys are in denial of my integrity.

Hand me the already prepared documents, I'll sign it.

You just have a week, now will you help?

How much would it cost?

To make a one and half feet idol including the materials and labour...

...would cost around two lakhs.

You have to do it discreetly to avoid attracting trouble.

- Would it cost two lakhs? - Yes sir.

Fine let's share the expense.

How can I afford that sir?

Take it from your sister's treatment money.

Sir!

If I lose that money, I'll not be able to face my family, please understand sir.

If I endure the liability, don't discuss profit share with me.

Fine, I'll share the expenses.

Sir!

I feel it's better if we call them.

Before they assume something wrong.

Hello?

Sir, Maithreyan speaking.

Yes sir.

Sir, I'm leaving to Sathyamangalam on an important duty.

We can finish the deal once I'm back in ten days.

No sir, I'm already on my way.

I'm travelling inside the forest area.

Yes sir, there aren't any cell towers there.

I called up to inform you to avoid misunderstanding.

No sir, we can't trust that guy.

Okay, sir

Ok sir, fine.

Are they postponing the deal to next week?

Something doesn't feel right.

Ask one of our men to follow their whereabouts.

We'll sort this after the Mumbai meeting.

Get all the materials she lists...

...and help her out until she finishes.

- I've some work, you get off here. - OK sir.

Bye sir.

Inspector Maithreyan speaking from R7 police station.

I'll share a number, find it's frequently contacted list and share it with me.

Keep it unofficial

OK.

"Me nailed in front of you yearning for an answer."

"What should I feel when you Look at me without a glint in your eye?"

"One is said to have no desire over anything, but..."

"...wishing to be something is also a desire, What next then?"

"Give me a streak of light from your halo!"

"Share a piece of the wisdom you've earned!"

"Don't create ripples in the sea By throwing the moon at it."

"Stop that game where you look at me when I look away!"

"Letting go of the past and future I live in the moment when you are around"

"I tried to find myself in me But here I am looking at me in you!"

Yamini don't get involved in things that do not concern you.

I know how to take care of my life.

You have no idea what he's capable of.

Our dad has helped him with money every time he was in crisis.

If dad had saved up that money, we could've used it for his treatment.

If he faces the gunpoint, he wouldn't mind throwing anyone under the bus.

Bear this in mind.

Your wife and your daughter were here this morning.

- Are they inside? - They just left.

Mutual consent divorce papers are ready, Madhavi has already signed it.

Once you sign it the legal procedures can be initiated.

"My heart misses a beat at this piece of art."

"Love feels like a hot knife cutting through wax."

"Like heat opening the idol's eye..."

"...My yearning, frozen heart finds solace in the warmth."

"Who is sculpting who, Isn't that a right doubt to have?"

"Since I'm the one yearning in fervour As if I'm the sculpture myself!"

"The world burns me like a furnace While my soul melts in its heat..."

"...Here I am like a raw iron Fresh and new!"

Maithreyan is in Chennai.

But he's avoiding our calls.

He said one week right, let's wait.

Quote extra three crores...

...that idol should belong to us no matter what!

"Me nailed in front of you yearning for an answer."

"What should I feel when you Look at me without a glint in your eye?"

"Give me a streak of light from your halo!"

"Share a piece of the wisdom you've earned!"

"Don't create ripples in the sea By throwing the moon at it."

"Stop that game where you look at me When I look away!"

"Letting go of the past and future I live in the moment when you are around!"

Only seventy percent of the work is over...

...I have to work on the details, don't panic.

This is my finest work till date

Everything is ruined!

What a waste!

- What happened? - What have you done?

What's wrong, this is exactly what was in the picture!

Look at the photo and look at the idol you've made!

How could you cruelly say they look the same?

Look at the measurements the height, base...

...look at this lotus, at every little ornament on the waist...

...I've worked meticulously on every fine detail, what's your problem now?

Look at this colour...

...look at that thing you've made, are they similar?

- Don't you dare talk to me like that. - I'll break your face!

How can a thousand-year-old idol and a freshly made one look the same?

That's the result of hundreds of years of oxidation.

I'm not here for your fancy stories.

Can you make this idol look like the one in picture or not?

Sir, what do we do now?

Didn't you know a new idol would look like this?

Yeah, if you had known you wouldn't have given your share.

What now?

You want this idol to match the color in the picture?

Wait!

Will this work?

Do I look like a fool?

Just because I signed you think everything is over? I know what to do.

I know only to sculpt...

...I wasn't trained to commit forgery.

Yeah, very important now.

Sir!

Shall I try talking to Dharani again?

Good work.

Bro, we need it done in two days.

Why that long? Go have tea and come back it'll be done!!

Why taunt us now!?

Aadhi, it's easy when one asks to make something look like an antique.

You want it to look exactly like the one in this picture.

Did you notice these algae like thing here?

All this happened over hundreds of years...

...by a reaction caused by metal exposed to the air.

For me to recreate it I've to work on this part by part...

...it is very draining.

I've to use the right combination of chemicals in each part...

...even a small mistake will spoil the entire idol.

We have only two days, please accept and do it.

Usually, it takes at least a week to complete such work.

I would expect at least ten lakhs for that.

To finish this in two days...

...means I need to put more work and it is more stressful.

So, double the payment too, pay me twenty lakhs I'll finish it on time.

How dare you!?

Please sit down sir.

This is unreasonable!

We spent only two lakhs to make this idol.

You please reconsider.

Give me fifteen lakhs, I'll finish it.

You can get it as soon as the deal is done.

If you pay me a five lakh advance I'll start work.

After I finish the work, you can pay the rest and take the idol.

Agree or we can keep discussing, work can wait.

- Fine. - OK

Go get the advance money.

Can we trust him? Will he do it?

He's skilled but idiot is not ready to reduce the amount.

Now we don't have enough time to find another person.

What about the fifteen lakhs?

Sir, I swear I don't have so much money!

Comeback in a couple of days, the idol will be ready.

- We trust you, do it properly. - Fine sir.

Sir, can I go home and come?

You think everything will work in our favour?

Let's hope for the best.

Sir, you being worried is putting me into fear.

- Sir, are you available now? - Yes,Mr.Pandian.

Last week there was a double murder near Thiruvallur.

We suspect involvement of a smuggling gang.

- Is it? - Yes sir.

In your area check if any suspicious gangs have rented any place to stay.

Smuggling gang!? Like what?

It is rumoured that the victim had an antique idol in his possession.

We are investigating on those lines.

- When did it happen? - Last Saturday, sir.

OK, I'll inquire.

Who are you guys?

Where is that idol?

Have you hidden it around or managed to sell it?

Go get the door.

Hey, stop!

Let's move.

Sir, are you alright?

You were right here, you could've called to inform about them entering.

Idiot, I tried calling several times...

...not a single call went through, with so many cell towers around.

Fortunately, you turned up!

Sir!

When you dropped me earlier, I noticed someone spying.

I came back to check on you, I'm glad I did.

What if these men were sent by Saet?

How has it turned out?

- Does the idol match your expectations? - Great work man.

- Work is done, we'll take the idol then. - Yes, you can.

Bro, thanks a lot.

If everything works in our favour, we'll always remember what you've done for us.

The balance payment?

Why are you in a hurry? Trust us, we'll settle it in a couple of days.

Listen Aadhi, that's not what you promised, I don't trust the police.

- Take the idol after settling the money. - Hey, why are you behind the money?

You worked only after we paid you five, right? Can't wait for two days?

I'll come in person and settle it.

Take it.

Bye bro.

We can settle his payment right after we get the money, right?

Subramani, yeah tell me.

Sir, I traced the call history of the number you had shared.

Very good

It has been active only for the past six months...

...prior to that there's not much call history.

Four or five contacts have been frequently contacted sir.

One of it is your number and the rest are random calls sir.

Other than that?

A contact name called Dharani is another frequent call.

Would you like to note down the number sir?

Just a minute.

Please repeat.

- Yeah thanks. - OK sir.

Welcome back!

What's the confusion?

Were you looking for an even better deal?

Nothing of that sort sir.

Had to leave regarding an important work.

As you raised the deal to fifteen crores...

We thought we shouldn't miss it, so came immediately.

Why are you laughing? fifteen is the final number, right?

Take the idol out.

Let's discuss the rest after I look at it, it is etched in my mind.

What would you like to have, coffee or tea?

It's OK sir.

- What about you? - One coffee sir.

I'll also have a coffee sir.

Sir, what are you looking at so intently?

Looks a bit more distinct than what I saw the other day.

Did you polish it or something?

No sir.

After you saw it's been locked away at home, we took it out only today.

The settlement will be fully cash, right?

I mean, what if they pay as gold.

- Any problem sir? - My usual advisor has left the country.

I asked him to refer a sensible person before leaving.

He left me with one guy's contact and he's been a pain since then.

If he doesn't show up today also, find someone else.

Why do you need an advisor?

I can guess the metal by looking at an idol.

But that alone is not enough.

To determine the value of anything...

...one must know the history and traditions associated with it.

In our nomadic life we cannot afford time for such research.

So, I prefer to keep someone with me who is specialised in such things.

Hello, professor

I wasn't expecting you

Thought you weren't going to turn up this time too.

Thank God!

This deal was supposed to have been done by last week.

We postponed it as you weren't available, come in, let's discuss.

Please have a seat.

Professor!

We are planning to settle this deal today.

Before that it would be great to have your assessment about the idol.

We can all proceed without any doubts

It is the same idol you sent a photo of?

Avalokiteshvara.

Someone has brought it from Nagapattinam...

...they say this belongs to the eleventh century, surprising.

Seems that Rajendra Chola helped some Indonesian king...

...they are telling more such stories alongside.

Are you aware of any associated research materials?

Above all, you were asked to come to authenticate the age of this idol.

References about such an idol...

...I've not come across any.

Could be that none of the researchers were aware of its existence.

I understand.

Have you checked if this is 'Aimpon' (five metals)?

Why are you skeptical?

In general, it's rare to find an 'Aimpon' Buddha idol.

Also, an 'Aimpon' idol's oxidation looks different.

I don't have any doubts about the metal, your work is to authenticate its age.

Let's confirm it through a lab test.

Lab test? Even a normal jewellery maker would know that this is an 'Aimpon' idol.

Don't you know it or isn't he sure of it?

We are the ones investing fifteen crores on it.

Isn't it better to check it when in doubt?

Fine sir, we'll give it for testing by evening.

What about now?

We are worried something might happen to this idol because of the test.

We'll have a word with our associates and then take it to him.

This idol should've made it to the earlier shipment...

...it's delayed because of your indecisiveness.

If that happens again, I'll pack you guys and ship you out.

- Keep this in mind. - Shut it.

What if we kill that old man?

- Could you be reasonable? - To me it won't matter if the deal is off.

I've spent around six lakhs and I can get over it easily.

Don't you want to save your sister's life?

- So? - Come up with a better plan then!

Sir!

Why not offer a share to that professor and join hands with him?

- That's an unnecessary deal. - How much would an old man need?

If he's on our side, the deal is sealed.

- What if he refuses? - What if he agrees?

You get down here.

Sir!

I've something to take care of, I'll finish it and join you.

OK sir.

- It's Yamini here. - Yes, tell me.

Sorry, I didn't do it intentionally.

Just didn't work out well.

It's OK we managed, your uncle just overreacted.

My uncle is not a person you can easily deal with.

Greetings sir.

I just thought you should be warned, so.

- That's all. - OK.

- Nothing else. - OK.

- Call me if you need anything, bye. - OK bye.

Sir!

Sir, it was a mistake to ask fifteen lakhs from you.

I swear I'll not do anything like that again sir.

Please let go of me sir.

I know Aadhi has given you something.

What and where is it?

Think calmly, take your time and tell me.

I'm not sure if you are allergic to this smoke.

So, I'll smoke outside, you take your time.

Sir, please leave me.

Take the five lakhs back I'll give more if you let me go, sir.

So, you remember everything now?

If you haven't remembered think for some more time.

Yes, that parcel is with me.

I have no clue what's in it.

I'll hand it over to you, please let go of me sir.

Please, sir

Sir!

I can't breathe sir, let me go.

I beg you sir, please.

Come along and give it to me.

I'll give it sir.

Commissioner of police

In a couple of days Aadhi's news will be on paper.

If you wish to live to see that, better stay away from him.

If you try to tip him off, I'll melt and make an idol out of you.

We don't have his contact?

I'll call Saet.

Come in.

- How have you been? - Still around sir.

I still can't believe it's been fifteen years.

It's all so fresh as if I was at your station yesterday.

What happened to that case sir? Over?

Oh, you didn't know? We've gone for another appeal.

It's still going on.

I knew your case will be delayed if taken to the court...

...that's why I tried for an out-of-court settlement.

You didn't get the point and refused it.

That was the first ever property bought with my earning...

...I didn't have the heart to let go of it.

The party you were in dispute with, now have nothing left.

If you hadn't filed a case against them, that land might have gone wasted.

I heard about it.

To be cheated weighs heavier on the chest than the act of betraying sir.

The worst part is living with the guilt of not even knowing how one got cheated.

True sir.

They claim he registered the land before the date given on my document.

How is that even possible? He claims my documents are fake.

My entire existence has become useless.

When will we get the reports after the idol testing?

It'll take just a night, not a complicated process.

We've spent a lot of money believing this deal will work in our favour.

Everything depends on your reports sir, so please!

Tell us your price, we'll do what we can from our side.

Why are you hesitating? I don't need anything.

Sir, convince him.

Sir the truth is, this is not an antique idol.

On the day when the deal was fixed...

...the idol broke into pieces in an accident.

We couldn't let go of a deal worth fifteen crores.

So, we recreated a similar looking idol.

But this is also am 'Aimpon' idol, nothing less. Please do us this favour sir.

Sir, my family's fate depends on your decision.

You are asking me to act against the very purpose of my job.

This will put my life in danger, sorry, I will not do it.

Sir, you needn't worry about that.

Until the next testing no one will know about this...

...another test will not happen, we assure you that.

Yes sir.

Did you think Varun is buying this to decorate his home?

We are aware it'll be smuggled out of country...

...the idol will disappear after the security check before the shipment.

Varun cannot file missing complaint for a smuggled idol.

The issue will end there.

No, I can't, you may leave.

You get paid around fifty thousand for the testing, right?

I'll give you five lakhs, do this for us.

This money might help me out of my poverty...

...but it will steal my peace, off late I'm trying to get over my past...

Please, leave me out of this.

There is always a cost to compensate any loss.

Sir nothing will go wrong, we'll take care.

I had a peaceful life which I lost running behind this land case.

If I had been smarter when all this started, now...

...I wouldn't be in this position depending on others for my livelihood.

Sir, try and get over the past.

Seven lakhs, works?

I paid and signed the document at the registrar's office, how can that be fake?

Sir fine, eight lakhs?

They don't even know the property's document number...

...it's logically impossible to have registered it before me.

Sir, please let go, ten...fine twelve lakhs!

Ex-owner of property is no more or he would've appeared in my favour.

You quote an amount sir fifteen? Twenty?

At one point even my family began doubting my claim.

Even my worst enemy shouldn't go through that kind of distress.

Sir, do you have to go on and on about it now? Twenty-five lakhs?

What if they did this by bribing someone at the registrar's office?

Sir, thirty... thirty-five lakhs?

Whatever the play might've been, the document I had was original!

That is my only proof, they claimed it as fake...

...where and how do I prove my authenticity? How will truth come to light?

Final offer.

Fifty lakhs!?

After the land was registered, not once I took the document out.

Only time I brought it was to produce it at your station.

How can you narrate every detail of something that happened fifteen years ago?

I don't remember any of it.

This deal will not happen until you remember it, you may leave now.

Yes sir, I did that!

At that point I needed twenty thousand immediately...

...so, I shredded the original document and gave you a fake one.

I was left with no other option.

Don't use this against me at this moment sir.

The questions that costed me years of pain has now been answered.

I was left in the dark without knowing how I got betrayed...

...even though I'm still in crisis I can sleep in peace, thank you.

Fine, like you promised if none of us would get into trouble...

...I'll agree to do this, but under what assurance?

Trust is the epicentre of life, trust me sir.

You want me to trust you?

Fine, I'll trust... this is my deal!

No negotiations

Before 9.00 am tomorrow you should give me one and half crores in cash.

Only then the report will be favourable to you.

I'll neither wait for a call nor wait a second past than 9.00 am.

If you do not show up on time, Varun will receive the original report.

That's a lot of money to be arranged in a night.

We'll receive the money only if this deal is done.

That's your problem, I'm not ready to get cheated this time.

You take the idol and go to the car.

What are you looking at? Go on.

Sir, there's nothing more to discuss, leave.

I've held on to my patience for a long while with you.

- You better do as I say! - Sir, let go, we'll be in trouble.

- I'll kill him so we need not pay. - Sir, let go of him.

- What's gotten into you? - Let go of me idiot.

Varun Rao will look for him, we'll be caught.

Everything will end badly for us.

I will not wait even a minute past nine tomorrow morning.

It's all come to an end now.

- It's over. - Should we let go then?

- I don't know what else we can do. - One and half crores!

You have saved up for your sister's treatment, right? Go bring that.

- What for? - Let's gather whatever we have left.

Rest we can try asking for loan.

Why not take the entire amount as a loan?

- Your rich dad will pay the interest? - It's just a night's interest.

Whatever left is a good profit for us.

Do you know anyone who'll lend money for your face value? Just do what I say.

"Oh dear, don't try to set traps."

"Don't try to judge a book by its cover."

"Don't live in an illusion made of desires."

"Don't try to be in the good books, we are all part of this mess."

"Oh dear, don't try to set traps."

"Don't try to judge a book by its cover."

"Don't live in an illusion made of desires."

"Don't try to be in the good books, we are all part of this mess."

"Hunger, a primal human urge is a sign of your good health."

"Life is a blessing if sleep is not a struggle."

"You own the show until you perform."

"Remove your masks to face the naked truth of life."

"Many lose their life while asleep."

"Few chase the life losing their sleep."

"I'm not able to sleep even with my eyes closed."

"I don't get the meaning behind this calculative life."

"The darkness narrates a million tales."

"Look around you, life is waiting with its arms open."

"Money laughs at our face after causing all the evil."

"Money makes a fool out the ones running behind it."

"Life is a well-kept secret!"

"Getting to that secret is a miracle!"

I will not wait even a minute past nine tomorrow morning.

This guy named Sargunapandian, he's been fixing deals worth crores!

Sir this the idol Sargunam boss had left with me.

It should roughly be a thousand years old.

Let's close the deal at twelve crores nothing more.

To me it won't matter if the deal is off.

I've spent around six lakhs and I can get over it easily.

Don't you want to save your sister's life?

Sir, how was this possible?

Savings from years of extortion.

How much do we have here?

Ninety-three lakhs.

Here's my share sir.

Twelve lakhs.

Should we borrow the balance money?

No one is ready to lend.

They are worried that a police officer will never return his debts.

The day my sister was diagnosed, I realised how worthless I was.

That was my turn, today is yours.

Now we have a crore and five lakhs.

I already told you, deal is off even if a rupee is less.

You may leave!

Sir!

Sir, please

Twelve lakhs out of this money was kept for my sister's treatment sir.

Please help sir.

This is my only hope to serve my family responsibly.

My sister's life depends on your answer.

I've never begged to anyone, please agree to do this for my sake sir.

Leave now.

After I finish counting the money, I'll send the report.

Thanks a lot sir.

I'll never forget this favour of yours, meanwhile please let go of the past sir.

Instead of today, you could've begged him yesterday.

We could've saved the ninety-three lakhs.

Sir!

It would've been fair for you to beg to him.

Listen, as soon as we receive the cash...

...I'll take it somewhere nearby and check if they have mixed up fake notes...

...until I call you be with them.

If anything goes wrong, we lose both money and the idol, we have to be careful.

Why so? Let me go and check, you can be with them until I call.

Just follow my orders.

- Go on. - Where are you?

Sakthi hasn't eaten for past two days...

...this morning she vomited blood.

Please call and have a word with her.

- Hey, enough of the call come now. - Yeah OK.

The idol is made of authentic 'Aimpon' (five metals), I've checked it.

I've confirmed the age of the idol, it sure belongs to the 11th century.

It should have a great historical importance

There are inscriptions confirming the historical connection you had mentioned.

To avoid suspicion, we don't keep the money here, they are bringing it.

It'll take another fifteen to twenty minutes, please wait.

Not an issue sir, the auspicious time is also a while away.

What's bothering you?

I got a call from hospital.

My sister has been vomiting blood.

I'm feeling helpless.

Confused if you should go now or not?

We endured all the hardships for this day.

Once we get the money, it's an end to all the problems.

Money is controlling us!

Sir, just a minute.

Hello!

- How are you feeling now? - I'm better.

- Where have you been? - Was out and about the money.

- Don't worry, I've organised it. - That's what I'm worried about, Aadhi.

What will you do if I don't make it even after the surgery?

All money will also turn to ash along with me.

Shut up with all your negativity.

No one is ready to listen to me.

I should've disappeared without a trace, I didn't think it through.

I'll surely do it, bye.

The number you are dialing is currently not reachable

- What was that call about? - From hospital sir.

Sir!

Can you call me after the settlement? I'll quickly visit my sister and get back.

Call me after you are done with your work, I'll tell you where to meet me.

Sir!

You can be here if you don't trust me, no one asked you to leave.

Fine sir, I'll leave now.

The money has arrived, does it mean there's no action today?

Sir said risking a deal with police is not a good idea.

Fifteen crores for one idol?

The idol is worth more than hundred and fifty crores!

Take that left and go to the rear entrance.

- What is it? - Some issue down here sir.

Police are here.

Sir, where are you?

Open the door.

Hello, sir

Sir!

I asked you to open the door.

Police!

What do you mean?

So, this was your plan.

I told you not to trust a police officer.

- I'll finish you now. - If so, I would've come along with them.

Am I an idiot to get caught along with you?

George!

Gather all the documents, certificates, catalogues regarding idols...

...burn everything, nothing should end up with the police.

What to do with the idol and the money?

Throw it on the next terrace.

If we escape, we'll take it.

If we are caught, we refuse our connections.

Here.

Are you going to open or shall we break the door?

Hands up!

The building is surrounded by police.

I'll shoot if you try to escape, face the wall.

Get in, hand over the phones.

Give the phone.

Come this side.

R7 inspector Maithreyan sir.

Came here on your own as soon as you got the information?

Yes, sir!

They tried to get rid of the evidence, I had to struggle to stop them sir.

Bag recovered from the next terrace...

...it had bundles of money along with this idol.

We searched the area,sir, nothing else was found.

Take everyone to the vehicle, Sir you come with me.

Let's go sir.

How did you receive the information sir?

I got an anonymous call and came here following the leads, here you are.

Go, get into the vehicle.

Saet!

Call someone from our police contact.

Ask them to help us out.

My phone was also taken the same way they took yours.

We should've left to UK when we could.

Look where we have ended up.

- Sir, let's leave then. - I've a car, I'll come on my own.

- Inspector, what is your station limit? - KK Nagar sir.

That's quite a distance to get here to Maraimalainagar...

...all alone you have managed to get this important case.

- Sir? - Come along, let's get you chatting.

I should've disappeared without a trace.

I'll surely do it.

Are you alright? What happened?

- Why are you alone? - Chitra aunt was here.

She's gone to see the doctor.

Were you worried I might've run away?

Idiot!

I met a guy through a friend.

They're looking for someone knowledgeable in antiques.

The business is illegal but pays well.

We have enough going on, can't invite more trouble.

This will not work, Muthu...

- Don't tell him anything about this. - Fine.

We are in distress, not knowing if she'll make it alive!

This is not the time for us to discuss about being just and fair!

I don't care, just help me sell this idol I'll manage my dad.

You know your dad, he might end up doing something stupid.

I can't help you beyond your father's wish, this will not work.

It's bound to happen, if both the parties refuse to compromise...

...the court will order the government to take over the property.

- Who is it? - The answer to your usual question.

That's him, the police officer who ruined your family.

Agree or nothing else is possible in this case sir.

The police officer my dad keeps mentioning about, is that him?

Yes, it's him.

Maithreyan is caught red handed.

I was worried about you being inside.

I was confused if I should alert my team or not.

Sorry,Karthi.

If I hadn't gone there, he might've gotten suspicious, paralyzing our plan.

If the police had entered earlier I might've gotten arrested too.

I went in aware of all the possibilities.

Fine, Sakthi needn't know all this right now.

Let everything simmer down.

Aunty will be here soon, I need to go somewhere, can I take your car?

Here, stay safe.

Uncle, I've decided not to sell this idol.

Tell dad he can hand it over to the concerned officials on his own.

But before that let's settle that old unfinished business.

Somehow convince dad to play along with my plan.

Fine, I'll talk to him.

Karthi, if I'm right Maithreyan just has to know that I was working with Sargnapandian.

That guy had left many idols taken from various places with random people.

His brain will start thinking to whom Sargunam might've left the idols with.

Sargunapandian.

I put so much effort to recreate this, it is 'Aimpon'.

Are you sure we have to break this?

This is the bait to slaughter the scapegoat!

Where were you? You weren't at the hospital too.

Was at the court, just getting back.

You stay home, my wife has called...

...I need to take food to your sister.

- Where is dad? - He's inside, go see him.

Why did you leave the bag at the hospital?

I don't want that

This money has not come from any sinful means.

It's our fair share.

You got that money to save your sister, I don't need it.

Fine, what happened at the court?

The case is still on, they asked for Vaida again.

I know, dad.

The system doesn't work in our favour.

This is the original idol I took from Sargunapandian's house.

Surrender this yourself to the concerned department.

This one idol you managed to save will bring goodness into your life.

I didn't believe you until I saw the news about Sargunapandian.

But after that I realised what was actually going on.

Your labour should go to the right people, be thoughtful while you decide.

Be it respect or disgrace, whatever they get...

...you'll receive a share of it.

I need your help.

Please

I'm not agreeing to help for the money, or as a revenge against my uncle...

...If I don't help, I'm worried you might actually end up selling that idol!

I never expected that you would agree.

I just thought of calling and you are already here.

All done?

- Here. - What is it?

I had something that belongs to you, thought I should return it.

The broken idol?!

That's great, but how?

It kept reminding me of you.

Felt it should be where it belongs.

So, you decided not to think of me after this?

That's not what I meant.

It's late, I got to go now.

Just a minute.

I told you there is no need for this.

Your family is also a victim of his actions...

...take this at least for their sake.

My sister has stubbornly refused to take this.

Your sister might not need it...

...but a share of your dad's money belongs to you too, right?

So, please take it.

If you are in...

...can we start an art gallery together?

I hope you won't get back to the fraudulent acts.

I swear!

This idol was my first and will be my last theft ever.

I've even asked to surrender the idol to the government.

Inherently I'm a good human.

An antique idol found near Kancheepuram during an excavation.

"Living in a ruthless jungle"

"Swimming over the time that never pauses."

"Running around searching for an illusion."

"Killing yourself slowly in the process."

"Changing philosophies to match your mood."

"Changing colours to match the situation."

"Were you looking for the meaning of truth?"

"Gibberish means nothing, that's what you've become."

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

"Does the rainbow resemble the sky itself?"

"Or has the rainbow become the rain cloud and started the rain?"

"Is it shedding seven coloured rain drops?"

"And do those white buds sucking in the colours?"

"Can one touch a piece of the sky in the bud that's closer?"

"Can one touch the night sky and get my hands tinted black?"

"Will those flowery petals pierce you with the sharpness of a sword?"

"Watch your hand, is that the bleeding flower?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"

"Oh! hopeless humans, what is it you are looking for?"