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I joined this jail in 1969 as a prison constable.

Not a soul respected me.

I went to the SP and told him I wanted to quit my job.

"Sir, we don't get the kind of respect that policemen out there get."

Hey, open it!

"We hardly make any money, too."

He laughed in my face and said,

"You scumbag, get one thing straight."

There are only two paths in life.

You can either be on your knees in heaven,

or you can be the king in hell.

"Which path are you going to take? The choice is yours."

Do you have to start drawing wherever you find a piece of coal?

Can't you find anything better to draw than this damn guy?

Scram!

The Chennai Central Jail riots shook the entire state eight months ago.

The ruling party,

which made an election promise to establish an inquiry commission

and bring the truth to the people if elected to power,

has now fulfilled that promise by setting up an inquiry commission

headed by the Honorable retired judge, Mr. Ismail.

The establishment of the commission has been welcomed

by the public, giving them reason for hope.

Welcome, sir.

Any problem, sir?

It's just acidity. I'll be fine by noon.

Okay, sir.

Have you made the arrangements to meet the people on the list I sent you?

Yes, sir.

Sir, the first eyewitness is Kattabomman.

He's been working in the jail for 30 years now.

You'll get all the evidence you need from him.

Let's get to the point. Tell me.

You've probably heard a lot about this incident,

but only someone like me, who's been on the inside, knows the truth.

The man behind everything is this gangster named Siga.

To understand what happened,

you have to know his story.

Siga…

He was the top dog at Kasimedu Harbor.

He started with smuggling and peddling drugs.

Soon, he became a strongman for local politicians

and an important figure in the city.

Anytime he was arrested, he'd be out in two days.

He had that much political clout.

But this time, his clout deserted him.

For the first time, he was stuck in prison.

A lion stays king, no matter which jungle you put him in.

As the days rolled by in prison, he turned it into an opportunity.

He knew no one could touch him as long as his men controlled his block.

From top officers to the lowest guards,

he silenced them all with money.

He took over the prison,

and from behind bars, he controlled the city.

Then, one day…

In the presence of the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit,

we are here for the baptism of Siga.

We have gathered to baptize our brother, Siga.

So tell us, Siga,

do you agree to listen to me, obediently?

Siga trusted three people in jail.

The first was Kendrick, an African boy.

He came in at eighteen on a drug charge and cried for days.

Then, he found faith and began preaching Jesus' words.

He became the prison priest.

Everyone loved him.

Many murders!

How many?

How many do you think?

- Seventeen or eighteen, maybe. - Twenty!

You've decided to confess anyway, might as well be on the safer side.

Twenty murders in total.

Twenty kills.

Twenty?

That is a lot of lives, Siga.

That is a lot of lives!

But if we confess our sins,

God is faithful and just.

The second was Tiger Mani,

Siga's right-hand man since they were young.

He managed Siga's business inside and outside the prison.

A proper druggie filled with rage.

No one could predict his moves.

No one could calm him except Siga.

You have to make God a promise.

No more murders. No more drugs.

No more violence.

He's asking you to give up everything and live a reformed life.

Brother, why are you encouraging him?

People are waiting to kill us, and you want us to sit and do nothing?

- Shouldn't we fight back? - Yes, we will!

Silence!

I said, silence!

Kendrick,

I came here to embrace Jesus,

not to renounce my power and become a saint!

Siga, all these are Satan's tricks!

What you need is the fire of God.

Go away, Satan!

Go away!

How dare you touch him? How dare you?

Stop it!

Let go of me. How dare you hit Siga?

I'll kill you, Kendrick.

Mani, calm down.

This is why I told you not to come.

Go and stand over there.

Why are you silencing us?

Brother Seelan…

The third person was Seelan,

a Sri Lankan.

He'd served four years in Madurai Jail for a TADA case before transferring here.

The most educated man in jail,

he spoke his mind, whether it was to cops or gangsters.

He earned respect by helping inmates who couldn't read or write.

Siga recognized Seelan's intelligence and bravery, earning his deep respect.

Over time, Seelan's influence changed him.

Brother Seelan, you always have the answers.

I'm not able to make up my mind.

Tell me. What should I do?

Siga, you don't need God to reform.

But if you feel a pull toward God, listen to your heart.

Siga, I am still waiting for your answer.

Do you promise not to commit any more sins?

Yes.

You need to be louder, Siga.

Yes!

- I will not sin anymore. - Hey, Guna!

- I will not sin anymore. - Bring it over.

Brother, what are you doing?

We baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit.

- All praise the Lord. - Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

But finding a new God doesn't erase old sins.

One such sin came back to haunt him.

- Sir... - Please, be seated.

Sir, what does that old story have to do with my question?

Tell me what happened on December 20th.

Forty-five people are dead.

Sixty inmates escaped.

Files have gone missing.

They say an ordinary kid is behind the whole thing.

This is an unprecedented incident in our country's history.

I've been brought in to investigate.

So let's focus on that.

Sir, if you flip to the last page of a book,

you'll know how the story ends.

But to understand the whole story, you need to read all the pages, right?

- I hope I haven't spoken out of turn. - Not at all.

Tell me everything that happened.

After Siga turned to God,

God decided to test him on the very first day.

The minister's on the phone, waiting.

Kattabomman is here for you.

I understand your anger, Siga.

The elections are just six months away.

My hands are tied.

Just get this done for me,

and I promise to get you out of prison.

Siga, it's ex-IAS officer Shanmugam.

Take him out with the best hitman you've got.

Yeah?

That's the case Parthi was brought in for.

KASIMEDU MURDERER ARRESTED

ACCUSED TO BE PRODUCED IN SESSIONS COURT TOMORROW.

Sir, are you serious? Looks like he was framed for it.

He was remanded only based on circumstantial evidence.

POLICE

Sir, I don't know what he did when he was out there.

You need to investigate that.

But I clearly remember the day he was brought into prison.

Come, get down one by one.

Take it off, man.

Fussing over a worthless ring!

Give it.

You'll get it back on your way out.

Hands up.

Higher.

Are you hiding any drugs in your hair?

Spread your legs. Spread them!

Wear your clothes.

He's here for Shanmugam's murder. The boy scored a big scalp.

Oh, is he Siga's guy?

Sir, I swear I have no idea who this Siga is.

Who is Siga?

You need to learn to survive here.

This isn't the place to raise your voice for justice.

You'll get beaten to death.

Got it?

Keep moving.

Sir.

Muruga…

Sir.

Who was the investigating officer in Parthiban's case?

- Tell him to come tomorrow. - Okay, sir.

- Also, tell Parthiban's family to come. - Okay, sir.

PARTHIBAN

So…

how are you related to Parthiban?

We were supposed to get married.

Why didn't you get married?

Hasn't Parthiban's mother come?

These are business hours, sir.

If both of us are here, who will run our business?

We don't get to sit in a room and drink free juice.

Why are you harassing us by calling us again and again?

We've already told the police everything we had to.

There's nothing more to tell you.

Miss…

if you answer all my questions

and I believe those answers,

no one will bother you anymore.

This could be your last time.

I know what everyone here must have told you about Parthi.

But the Parthi I knew was nothing like that.

The golden days await us Life will move forward because of you

Unseen joys blossom because of you

They say the stars will align on their own

The pain that follows can wait for later

Give it to him.

Put the used plates at one place.

Give me change.

Ask my mother.

Will the kurma come by itself?

Give me change.

Yeah, right!

You think I don't know your intentions when you come asking for change?

Trying to charm my son, are you?

She thinks she's a beauty queen!

Oh? It's not like your son is some big-time actor either.

- What's wrong with my son? - Mom, stop engaging with her.

These are busy hours. Just give her the change.

Exactly what I told her.

Taking it all out on me!

To hell with you and your damn change.

Anand, did you see that temper?

Today is a good day They say fate will change

Where are you going?

Night show of a Vijaykanth movie.

Can I come with you?

You know I love Vijaykanth movies too.

Mom, this is an action movie.

You'll get scared.

Scared?

Yeah, of course.

There are intense fight scenes.

- See you. Take your meds and go to sleep. - Alright.

I don't have any change.

Beat it.

Sorry, I was just stressed out at work.

My business is important to me too!

I'm telling you, it was just work stress.

Such a terrible liar!

Just wait and see.

I'll start a flower shop before you, right across from your stall.

Then I'll buy flowers from your shop for my wedding.

Oh, sure.

For your funeral too.

I got you something.

I don't want anything.

You will like it. Just look at it, okay?

As light shines The clouds soar to life

Like it?

Blessing us with rain A gift from the skies

It fits me perfectly.

How?

I've been with you for three years now.

- Would be a shame if I got it wrong. - She arrived…

Oh, she arrived

And won me over with flowers

And when she left…

When she left

She crossed the limit and left me hanging

You sneak in and out like a cat.

It really stresses me out.

Instead of marrying you as a roadside stall owner,

imagine how great it would be if I married you as a hotel owner.

I've already set things in motion.

Shanmugam sir has applied for a loan for me.

I'll get it within a month.

Sir…

don't get me wrong for asking this while you are eating,

but what's the status of my loan?

It's gone for TADCO approval.

You'll definitely get it this week.

Sir, is there something I need to do?

Just keep your documents ready, that's all.

What's the connection between Parthiban and Shanmugam?

Shanmugam sir has lived in our neighborhood for the last 15 years.

He knew Parthi's father well from back then.

He is a part of our family.

He's helped us a lot.

From the permits for the roadside stall

to getting a loan for the new hotel, he helped us with everything.

- Parthi… - Sir?

Your loan has been approved.

Are you serious?

- I just spoke to the bank manager. - Mom…

- Thanks a lot, sir. - Come home and pick up the loan letter.

Thank you, sir.

In this heaven Is there not a place for us?

Isn't that enough for us? We rise today, right now, this day

The golden days await us Life will move forward because of you

Unseen joys blossom because of you

Parthi's world was small.

Start a hotel,

marry me,

and cure his mother's elephantiasis.

This was all he wanted to do in life.

Son, the gravy is lip-smacking.

We don't buy the spice powder. Mom makes it at home.

I could eat the powder on its own.

Give me a packet of chili powder.

What for? Planning to set up a shop opposite ours?

Come on! I just want to use it at home.

We don't sell our spice powder. Eat all you want here.

Come on.

When the customer asks so nicely, what's your problem with giving it to him?

Who wanted a dosa?

- One half-boil. - Here, take it.

- One half-boil? - Yes, one.

Brother Anand, one half-boil.

Here you go.

- Give it to him. - Here you go.

Next time, let me know how they liked it at home.

- Thank you, sister. - See you.

You were talking to Shanmugam sir for a while yesterday.

What was it about?

He said he'd come to inaugurate the new hotel.

Oh…

- I completely forgot. - What?

He said a pipe burst in his house

and asked me to send a plumber over.

Brother, after everything he's done for us,

how could you forget such a small favor he asked?

I'll go fix it myself.

May good things happen.

- Does it look good? - Come here.

Tuck your shirt in.

Son, be respectful when you talk to the bank manager.

Whatever he says, just nod along.

Let's hope for the best.

- See you. - Okay.

Parthi left home to meet Shanmugam sir after the loan got approved.

That was the last time I saw him happy.

He was branded a murderer and taken away

by those mongrels.

Come with us.

- Where are you taking me? - Let's talk at the police station.

Sir…

- Get in. - Where are you taking me?

I'll tell you at the police station.

- Throw him in. - Yes, sir.

Where do you think you are going? Move it!

- Sir, what happened? - What have I done?

Barely two years since you were promoted to SI,

and now you're an inspector.

- Congratulations! - Thank you, sir.

Do you know why you're here?

Parthiban's case, right?

Sir, I've seen plenty of cases like this in the hood.

They start a small business,

the income falls short, then they commit a big crime,

set up their own kangaroo courts, and try to become big shots in the hood.

You think you're a big shot?

- Make it quick. The SI is waiting. - Hey!

Can't you see me packing?

Even people who pay are waiting patiently. Ask him to wait.

Parthi was no different.

I saw him several times at the market,

raising his hand for the smallest of issues.

Scumbag!

I'll kill you.

- Want to be a rowdy? - Come with us!

- You think you're some big shot? - Sir!

You're picking fights every week.

Want to become a gangster in the hood?

Consider this your last warning.

If you get into another fight,

I'll dismantle your shop, piece by piece.

His mother knew all of this.

I personally summoned him and warned him several times.

But fate spares no one.

At 7:30 this morning…

Ex-IAS officer Shanmugam,

who had been collecting evidence against the sand mafia,

was found murdered, raising suspicions.

What happened?

A well-executed murder inside his own house.

No idea who did this… They butchered him.

Look at the big crowd.

- Why are you just watching? Clear it. - Sorry, sir. I will clear it right away.

- Get out of here. - Leave!

- Stop filming! Leave! - Everyone, leave.

Get out of here.

Don't stand around. Go away.

Move!

It's been two days since he died.

- Do we have any leads? - No, sir. No new updates.

Sir, who killed Shanmugam?

- Have you found the guy? - We're investigating. We'll find him.

So, you knew him well?

I'd known him for years, sir.

He was a regular at our shop.

Seen anyone shady at the shop lately?

Sir, we get 200 customers a day.

You expect me to remember every face and pick the bad ones from the good?

Sir, I do recall one odd guy.

Most people order idlis and dosas to-go.

- He wanted chili powder to-go. - Brother Anand, shut up.

- Chili powder… - Give me a packet of chili powder.

Give it to him.

Sir, since there are traces of chili powder on the body,

we couldn't recover any fingerprints.

A constable just called in.

They got the chili powder from this shop at the market.

Shall we proceed with this?

Are you sure it was him?

I know he's the guy.

Sir, I'm a retired army officer.

Why should I act out of fear?

He was the one who came last night. He even had a hacksaw blade with him.

- Will you testify if called upon? - Of course, sir.

Sir, tea.

Leave it and go.

You can't go in. Leave now.

- Speak up! - Beat it, kid.

He isn't caving in, no matter how much I beat him!

Why do I end up with such tough nuts every week?

Writer, get the case file.

Sir…

- Read it. - Keep quiet.

- Sir, the FIR hasn't been registered yet. - Sit there!

Read it. What are you waiting for?

Sir, he went to Shanmugam sir's house at 10:00 p.m. last night.

The murder happened around that time.

The neighbor is an eyewitness.

- We can submit it tomorrow. - Ma'am!

Stop, where are you going?

We must produce him at court tomorrow morning.

- Mom… - Parthi…

Arrange for a separate van.

- Sir… - What is this?

- Did they hit you? - Why have you arrested my son?

- Brother Anand, take Mom away from here. - Ma'am, leave.

Why are you here? Leave, woman.

Sir, I told you about the chili powder in good faith, hoping it would help you.

- Sir, I admit my son has a temper. - Don't bring that up here.

But he would never kill anyone.

- How long have you been eating with us? - Get lost!

- I want my last years with my son. - Hey, stop!

- Brother, take Mom and leave. - Our only duty is to arrest.

It's up to the court to decide.

I won't leave without my son.

What wrong did he do?

Hands off me, woman!

Stop touching me all the time while talking.

Stop touching other people just because you're a widow!

- Indecent woman. - You scumbag!

You think you can say anything you like?

You can't catch the real criminal,

but here you are, talking ill of a woman.

Everyone just witnessed that

aside from murdering Shanmugam, he just tried to kill me too.

You're a mere mongrel who runs a roadside stall…

How dare you lay hands on a cop?

I know all about Parthiban's activities after he went to jail.

Tell me now, sir,

my judgment of him was spot on, right?

Upon reviewing the preliminary evidence,

the FIR, and other supporting documents submitted,

this court finds sufficient grounds

to pursue additional charges against the accused.

Since there is a possibility of the accused

evading the law if released on bail,

the court orders the accused to be remanded

and interrogated under judicial custody.

Get in!

Hey, get in line.

Hey, move forward.

Get up, man!

Move it. Sitting here like you own the place.

In here, you must either be in Siga's gang or Bunk Ravi's gang.

They are the big guns here.

Whoever controls the drug business in here controls the whole jail.

Why don't you join Ravi's gang?

Come out, man!

I hear you are quite the killer!

How much did Siga pay you?

He's responsible for caging many like you.

The boy didn't stay low inside.

He started asking around about Siga.

Everyone's been asking me if I'm Siga's guy.

I swear, I don't even know who Siga is.

Who can get me into Siga's block?

Don't go around asking that.

Don't talk to me about him. Get going.

I swear I have nothing to do with the murder.

Screaming your innocence here isn't going to help.

Only Siga can clear your name.

And even us cops steer clear of his block.

Let me see you try to go in and get him to admit to it.

Why are you loitering around here?

Go.

Beat it, man.

Who the hell are you?

Spying on our brother?

I suppose it's five for a tug and ten for a blow.

What?

What are you doing? Let go of me.

Let me go.

Let me go!

- Grab him. - Let me go.

Let me go!

Let me go!

Hold him.

Let me go!

Hold him down.

What's going on there?

- Run! - Sir!

- Let's go. - Run!

You've only been here four days,

and you're already causing trouble?

Don't you want to leave this place alive?

- They were misbehaving with me... - You don't say!

I told you they're savages who won't hesitate to kill you.

How many times do I have to warn you? Buzz off!

Quit acting like you're a big shot.

- Greetings, sir. - Welcome, have a seat.

So, DIG sir…

They say the guy behind these riots

is your friend, the SP.

Tell me about him.

He is not a friend, sir. I just know him.

He's old-school.

The public found out

through the media that Siga was running the underworld from the inside.

The minister wasn't happy about it,

so the old SP got transferred out.

Actually, Kattabomman was next in line to get an honorary posting as the SP,

but to control Siga,

SP Sunil Kumar, who had Tihar Jail under his control, was brought in.

My motto is very simple.

As long as you are good, I'll be good to you.

No matter what crime you committed to get in here,

you better be a reformed man when you leave.

Soon after the SP got here, he realized that…

Siga was the one really in control of the prison.

I heard you've been wanting to meet me.

Take a seat, sir. What's on your mind?

The jail should be under police control.

Sir! Sir!

You shouldn't be calling the shots in here.

- Get up! - Sir!

I've seen plenty of guys like you in Tihar.

Scum like you will never reform.

Oh, sorry.

To put it in your language…

Dirt like you…

Filthy people…

will never change for good.

You have a rift with the DIG,

so now you're pretending to be reformed, stopping your peddling for a while.

But your guys are still at it inside.

Sir, do you watch football?

In the '86 World Cup,

the legendary Maradona went up against England.

The English were like you.

Dressed in suits and shiny shoes, speaking fancy English.

Maradona, on the other hand, was one of us.

He fought just to get a meal.

You know what happened in the 53rd minute?

The ball hit Maradona's hand and went into the net.

The English screamed, crying foul.

"They cheated. This doesn't count. This is so unfair."

Maradona responded,

"It's the referee's job to catch it. My job is to score."

They call it the "Hand of God."

I know who's peddling drugs inside and how.

But it's your job to figure it out.

They say you're a good guy now,

but you won't let me stop the drugs in here?

Sir, I may be a good guy, but you're a cop, after all.

Sir, neither I nor my boys are peddling drugs,

and we won't start.

You have my word.

If you need anything, let me know. See you, sir.

Come on, everyone. Hurry up!

All the new guys are in for a treat tonight.

Guess who's going to fight?

- Hey, who is it? - Mani!

- "Tiger" Mani! - It's Mani!

- Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! - Come on!

- Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! - Here comes Mani.

- Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! - What started as self-defense

against the cops has turned into a full-on tournament.

Our boys, who once cowered at the sight of cops,

now stand up to them,

all thanks to Brother Siga!

Make some noise!

Brother Siga!

Greet brother!

Come on, Tiger!

Tiger has entered the ring!

Who's going to be his first opponent?

Who's going to be the first one to get knocked out?

Come on, Ravi. Send your guy into the ring.

Get in. Come on!

- Thrash him, Mani. - Get up, man!

Get up and fight.

Beat him!

Stop that punk.

Ask him what his deal is.

Where are you going?

To meet Siga.

Come again?

To meet Siga?

Before that, go and meet Mani.

Why should I meet him?

I'm here to meet Siga.

Hey, come on!

He's down.

Lift him up.

Hey, Siga!

- Let me go. - Go on.

Hey, stop!

Stop it.

- We've got a new face. - What is this?

Mani, he apparently killed some big shot.

Be careful, he might finish you off.

Yeah, Mani, they say he's a feared gangster.

Looks like a punch will break him in two, and you're saying he killed someone?

I'm not here to fight. I'm here to meet Siga.

If you didn't come to fight, then why else are you here?

- Yes, let's start. - Brother…

I came to talk to you, not to fight.

Tell them to let go of me.

I'm here to talk to you!

Take a good look at him. He's apparently a killer.

He says he'll kill me too.

Got a good look?

I'm not going to spare him.

- Beat him! - Brother, hit him!

Hit him!

Beat him up!

Get up.

What are you staring at? The game's not over. Get inside.

Beat him. He's done. Beat him.

Hey, come on. Beat him.

Hey, go get him.

Hit him!

No mercy.

Mani, get up.

Look, he's getting away. Get him, Mani.

Finish him!

Mani…

Siga, what's happening?

Mani, get up.

Mani, don't give up.

Let go of him.

- Back off. - Hey, move!

Why are all of you hitting him?

If you throw a random guy into the ring,

he'll defend himself with whatever he can.

The fight ends when the match ends.

Get out of here.

- Move! - Get up.

Get your hands off me, scumbag!

- What took you so damn long? - Watch your tongue, filthy mongrel!

- Get back. - Come and hit me!

Hit me as hard as you can.

- Why should I be in prison - Hey!

- For a murder you committed? - How dare you?!

- Let go. - Answer me!

A murderer like you deserves to die in prison.

Why should I?

- Brother... - Hands off me!

Are you going to kill me now? Go ahead.

Kill me!

It hurts!

It damn hurts!

Go tell the warden to take him to a hospital. Go!

- Come. - Let me make this clear to everyone…

Don't mess with him anymore.

And make sure Mani knows this.

Move it.

Get going.

Leave, everyone.

Siga should have backed you unconditionally.

Who's that new kid?

Those who once cowered before us in fear now brazenly challenge us.

Where did that courage come from?

The fear is gone, Mani.

Mani lost control

and brought in a load of drugs behind Siga's back.

That's exactly what the SP was waiting for.

Get up!

- Get up! - Don't hit us, sir.

Get out.

- Sir… - What's going on?

Siga, it's better if you just come with us.

Mani was caught this morning smuggling drugs.

How dare you peddle drugs?

- Hey! - Stop.

Hey, stop.

- Sir, why are you hitting? - Hey, move aside.

Go in and search.

- Search every corner. - Everyone inside.

Brother, they're trashing our food.

Sir, we found nothing inside.

Sir, go search Ravi's block. Why search here?

Go on and strip him.

- Don't you dare touch our brother. - Don't you dare!

Sir?

That's an order!

You can't treat people like this!

Sir, how can you do this? How can you strip someone?

- Quiet. - The cops can't...

- Be quiet. - Brother's talking, don't interrupt.

We're at fault here.

Sir, he has nothing on him. Can't you see that?

- Get your hands off me. - Brother!

Sir…

this is very wrong.

- Brother! Don't! - Siga, you shouldn't have to do this.

Siga, why? Siga, don't do this.

- Brother, don't! - This is not right.

- Brother, stop. - Brother, please don't.

- Sir… - Brother, please don't.

- Brother, enough. - Sir, please stop this.

- This is not okay. - Yes!

Sir, this is very humiliating.

Try to understand, sir.

Will this do, sir?

Or do you want to stick your hand in and check for yourself?

Not just my hand.

I might even stick my baton in if I have to.

Because you're a criminal, after all.

Tell your men to toe the line, and this won't happen again.

Let's go.

Wear your clothes.

The SP is acting weird. Please understand.

LOVE IS YOUR KINGDOM

Hey, Siga. Why are you still alone?

What happened?

People who were scared to even look me in the eye are staring me down today.

I feel like a helpless bystander.

Have I made the right decision?

Have I chosen the right path?

These questions are breaking my head.

Siga, the Lord gives the toughest battles to the toughest soldiers.

You mustn't lose hope.

Being God…

easy. Very easy.

Man…

tough.

It's tough.

Hey, Siga…

you're the reason so many people are happy here,

including me.

Don't let them get to you, man.

I don't understand anything you're saying,

but it feels so reassuring.

Jesus there or no…

I don't know.

For me…

you're Jesus.

My God.

Understand?

Siga!

There's only one God.

The SP was furious with Siga and wanted to do something about him.

That was when the SP set his sights on Parthi.

Even though Siga already had so many enemies in the jail,

I don't know why the SP chose Parthi instead.

What were you doing for a living?

He ran a street food stall, sir.

Do you cook well?

- Move him to the kitchen block. - Okay, sir.

Stay there.

If you remain in the common block, they might harm you.

You'll be safer in the kitchen block.

Come directly to me if they trouble you, okay?

Sir…

I just want to see my mother once.

She doesn't know how to file petitions or visit…

I just need to see her once, sir.

I'll see what I can do.

As per the rules,

only those with good behavior records can be placed in the kitchen block.

But the SP moved Parthi there.

The boy's name is Parthi.

He's a good cook, and the SP said he should be with you.

Bashir runs the kitchen block.

Listen to him and stay on his good side.

- Got it? - Welcome to our group, the kitchen group.

Hey, Rangu. How are you?

Kattabomman!

Alright, Bashir. I'll get going.

The first time I saw Parthi was in the kitchen block.

Kattabomman sir brought him in.

He became a part of our team.

He had only three friends in jail.

The first one was me.

RANGU

Roja!

The second, Mohan.

My daughter Roja must be around your age.

She's preparing for the IPS exams.

That poor guy got charged with his daughter's murder case.

He became a drug addict and lost his mind.

Give me some Pablo!

I told you not to come back without the money!

- Get lost! - Why are you hitting me?

Arrange some "Pablo" for me.

I'll get you bailed with me.

And then, Cooker.

BASHIR

Cooker was the longest-serving inmate in this jail.

So everyone listened to him.

Parthi obeyed him, too.

You can't be dirty here. You need to be clean.

Whatever fights or grudges you have outside, leave them at the door.

I run this place. Got it?

Parthi found peace only after he came to the kitchen block.

He started cooking, something he really enjoyed,

and that helped him heal.

He got used to this place, too.

The food is so good.

It's been ages since we've had good food.

My block people sent their regards.

Son, the food is top quality. Really good.

Where have all the guys gone?

Have they gone to eat the prison meals?

Siga, apparently, some new boy cooks in the kitchen.

Our men go there to eat now.

People told me the food was good today.

Why don't you let me cook good food every day?

Guess what would happen if we cooked delicious food every day?

We'd get used to this place and start getting comfortable here.

You don't get it?

Try spending 30 years here.

You'll understand.

When we get used to this place,

we start hoping that our lives will change soon.

Sir, that hope is…

the most dangerous thing.

Sir…

Keep this walkie-talkie, sir.

You can reach the office directly through this.

I've told them to arrange whatever you need.

I don't know where Rangu is.

Take this.

It's late already. Deliver this to the A1 block.

- Kattabomman, listen. - Yes.

In this place, the one who ends a story starts the next one.

End it!

- I'm here to back you up. - I'll handle it, sir.

- Hey! Who the hell is he? - Sorry, sir.

- Why are you here? Who sent you with this? - What kind of jail are you running?

- There's no discipline at all. - Get out of here.

Listen to me. Come here.

- Chase him away. - Give that and go.

- Get out of here now. - Rangu, what are you looking at?

Sorry, sir. It was a mistake.

I'm a woman when it suits them…

and a man when it doesn't.

Parthi…

Cat got your tongue?

Just spit it out.

Even you think I'm that kind of person?

Those three are MLAs from the opposition party.

They've been in here for two months now.

You can do better, butterfingers!

Do my thighs, they feel so tight.

They act like respectable men…

What are you looking at?

- But the things they make me do... - Why don't you just refuse to do it?

It's that easy, right?

How come I never thought of that?

I must've been a fool.

Rangu…

You don't need to go there anymore.

Let me know if someone misbehaves with you.

I'll take care of it.

I can take care of myself.

Don't look at me like the others do. Keep being a good friend.

That's enough.

Don't overthink it.

Go to bed soon.

There was a sense of peace here before these events unfolded.

But that peace disappeared after the SP arrived.

The SP never had the habit of following orders.

He was a real rogue.

I shouldn't be saying this,

but the SP is the reason behind everything.

During a roll call, ten days before the incident…

- Sir, two are missing. - I can see that.

Go find them!

Roja…

Mohan, I told you not to do drugs anymore, man.

Kendrick!

- Kendrick, where is Roja? - Mohan…

She is fine.

- Take me to her. - We have to go now.

- Take me to her. - Why did you do this?

- Take me to her. - Mohan, it's okay.

Kendrick…

- Give me some Pablo. - Mohan, come on.

- Pablo… - Come on.

- Kendrick… - Get out!

Why didn't you turn up for the roll call?

- Get up! - Don't hit me, sir.

Take them away.

Sir, I'll do as you say.

Leave me, man.

Sir, you can't beat people like animals here.

There are rules here.

He just needs help.

Don't you have any compassion?

Compassion?

That's a big word for a criminal.

DO NOT BE AFRAID. I AM YOUR SHIELD, YOUR VERY GREAT REWARD.

LAZINESS AND IDLENESS ARE AKIN TO SUICIDE

For all this,

and to hold books,

you need permission.

I don't remember approving this.

Sir, but what harm comes from reading the Bible?

Unfortunately,

there are rules here, Kendrick.

Sir, give my Bible back.

I will kill you!

Why did you touch my Bible? I will kill you!

- Why did you touch my Bible? - Stop it!

Is this what Jesus preached?

Is this what Jesus said...

Sir, I told you not to touch my Bible.

Why would you do that? I told you.

Sir, you shouldn't have touched my Bible.

Lord, forgive me, for I have sinned.

Throw him in.

This shouldn't be a mere punishment.

Hey, please!

This should be a lesson for everyone.

Help me!

They should be scared to even meet us eye to eye or talk back.

Hey, please!

Help me!

Don't give him any food or water until I give the orders.

Let me out.

- Kendrick! - Siga, stop.

- You can't just walk in. - I want to go. Let me in.

- Let me go. - Calm down.

- Kendrick! - Listen, come with me.

You thought they'd let him off easy after laying hands on the SP?

Nothing can be done now. He has to be in solitary confinement.

Let him out.

I'll face the consequences.

Keep yelling like this, and he'll spend months in there instead of days.

Don't create any trouble. Just go, I'll handle it.

Go!

Tell him something and send him away.

We'll get into trouble if the SP gets here.

- What? What's this? - Keep it.

Please feed him properly.

- Okay, go now. - The poor guy is innocent.

I'll take care of him. Leave now.

Don't create any trouble. Go now.

- Kendrick, can you hear me? - Trust me, and leave now.

- Listen to me. Go away. - Can you hear me?

Leave.

I said, go.

Leave now.

Jesus, help me.

Jesus, help me.

Lift him up.

Kendrick…

Hey!

Kendrick!

Sir, he is dead.

Siga apparently came and threatened the guard.

If he finds out what happened, a riot will break out in the jail.

We are the police here, not him.

- Aren't you ashamed to say that? - But, sir,

he's a foreign national. The embassy will question us…

I'll handle the embassy.

After the evening roll call,

- get the body out. - Okay, sir.

I paid you to take care of him and feed him.

What wrong did my poor Kendrick do?

All of you have forgotten who I am, right?

I'll remind you.

By dawn, I will remind everyone who the true Siga is.

This prison will be painted with police blood.

I'll kill you first, then I'll kill the SP.

The moment the SP killed Kendrick,

the old Siga resurfaced.

- Siga, stop it. - Let go of me.

You're about to lose my respect, you know that?

My dear Kendrick is dead.

Feel free to raise your flags and go on your protests.

Let me do things my way now.

You go around killing people,

and they won't lay a finger on you.

Because you're the great Siga!

They'll only target innocent people like Kendrick.

How many more men are you going to sacrifice, Siga?

Answer me!

How many more people?

They're confident that whatever happens here stays within these walls,

which is why they're so reckless.

We need to break that confidence.

The world needs to know about the atrocities happening here.

Christmas is just ten days away.

The nuns will come inside the jail to celebrate Christmas.

A trusted acquaintance of mine works as a television reporter.

We can get her to disguise herself as one of the nuns and come inside.

Let's tell the reporter the truth about what happens here.

Everything!

Siga, confess to all the murders you've committed.

Tell her who you did them for,

the politicians behind it,

and the others involved.

Tell the reporter everything,

including the atrocities happening here.

This will be sensational news.

Siga, Kendrick used to say, "Every criminal gets a chance to reform."

This is your chance.

Only you can change the fate of this prison.

Think it through and make the right decision.

If you want, ask your Jesus too.

I'll do it.

Make the arrangements.

Nothing happens in the jail without our knowledge.

We heard about it the very next day.

In fact, it was one of Siga's gang members who told us.

If Siga went public with his statement, a lot of people would get into trouble.

So I called the SP and ordered him to stop that from happening.

At the same time,

Siga had requested permission to conduct a funeral ceremony for Kendrick.

Go ahead.

Okay, sir.

Hey…

Who will be cooking?

Why did you rope me in?

Even if he were your sworn enemy,

you shouldn't refuse if he wants to eat your food.

Besides, this is for Kendrick.

Do it!

What happened on December 17th?

Sir, that was a Friday, right? I remember…

Block No. 3…

Under-trial prisoner No. 1708, Parthiban, is summoned to the officer's block.

His bail hearing was on Monday,

but they called him on Friday itself.

He left happily, so I didn't think much of it.

- Kattabomman… - Sir?

Put him in the van.

You come in the jeep.

POLICE

Come out.

- Sir… - Go on.

You only have five minutes.

Mom…

Parthi…

My dear…

I knew you'd come back to me.

My dear.

We see so many boys go to prison and come out as different people,

but my precious boy hasn't changed one bit.

I brought her and tried to meet you in jail.

They never allowed us.

They chased us away.

One moment, son,

let me get you some water to drink.

They took it away in jail.

My grandma is dead.

I live here now.

I have nowhere else to go.

After you left,

business has been slow.

To pay for the lawyer's fees,

your mother sold the shop.

Get my son out somehow, sir.

- What am I going to do without my son? - Please don't cry.

Don't cry.

Without you,

nothing is okay here, Parthi.

He just came home. Why did you tell him all this already?

Drink some water, son.

Don't worry.

Now that you're back, we'll fix everything.

Let's buy the hotel like we planned.

Mom…

What is it, son?

I haven't been released yet.

They brought me here on the way to court.

Oh, no…

- What? - Goddess Maariyatha…

- Can't you tolerate a minute of happiness? - The SP is waiting outside.

Why are you testing us?

- Why are you testing us? - I only have five minutes.

- You're leaving us again? - What sin did we commit?

Parthi, answer me.

Answer me, Parthi.

- What am I supposed to do without you? - Parthi, are you leaving us?

Answer me, Parthi.

Say something.

Why is he taking so long?

Sir, shall I go in and check?

Let's go in.

- I hope they suffer painful deaths. - Sir…

- I hope they suffer painful deaths. - Parthi…

Let's go.

Sir…

This is my mother.

She has elephantiasis.

She's my fiancée.

She has no one but me.

She lives here.

My hotel's just two streets away.

They had to sell it.

I need to be here, sir.

Parthi, what are you saying?

Come on, let's go.

I'm not going, sir.

Let me stay.

Parthi, I'm not even allowed to do this.

I made an exception for you.

I know, sir.

I'll disappear somewhere. Please spare me, sir.

- Sir, let me stay. - Parthi…

Please, sir. I beg you.

I'll disappear with my family

and never come back. No one will see us again.

Sir, just say we escaped. They'll believe your word.

- Please, sir. - Stop acting childish!

Guard!

- Sir, why even bring me home then? - Yes, sir!

- Why bring me home, then? - Step aside, sir.

- I refuse to go, sir. I won't. - Bring him!

- Get up! - Sir!

We shouldn't have brought you home. Move!

- Please, sir. - Move!

Get out! Move!

Move.

POLICE

Get in.

Get him inside.

That's enough. Get in.

Sir…

I don't know why I acted like that.

When I saw my home, something came over me.

Forgive me, sir.

Sir, my bail hearing is on Monday, right?

Then why are we going to court today?

There's a lawyer I know.

I've already talked to him about your case.

Let's meet him.

Okay, sir.

They've trapped him well, sir.

The loan, the chili powder, and the neighbor as an eyewitness…

They've tied it all together.

Sir, I swear I didn't do anything. I am innocent.

I know you're innocent.

But the court doesn't know that.

That's what we need.

The evidence is against you.

Is there no way out?

Sir, he's just an accessory to murder.

If the main accused says he wasn't involved,

we can get him out immediately.

So I'll get my bail on Monday?

Monday? Yeah, right!

I'll see you, sir.

Sir…

If Siga and his men admit the truth,

I'll be free, right?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking too.

Sir, getting Siga to talk won't be hard.

If we isolate him, he'll admit everything.

You think we can get past his men, go into his block, and get him out?

Tell me...

Sir, I have an idea.

If there's a medical emergency,

he'll have to come out alone to go to the hospital.

If we get him to talk,

it'll help innocent people like Parthi.

Eyes on the road.

What is this, sir?

Parthi, God has shown you the way.

You're going to cook for Siga's block tomorrow, right?

Mix that into his food.

These are just laxatives.

After he eats this, he'll have severe diarrhea in a few hours.

I'm a doctor, trust me.

Even kids will be fine after consuming this.

Don't hesitate.

Anger blinds us. It stops us from thinking clearly.

That's what happened with the SP.

But I didn't expect him to do something as extreme as that.

The poor guy had no choice.

PAINTER

Jesus there or no… I don't know.

For me, you are Jesus.

My God.

If you tell people in hell there's a key to heaven,

they'll find it at any cost.

Not because they want heaven,

but because they want to escape hell.

If someone finds that key,

they won't just open the gates.

They'll tear them down.

So who's to blame here?

Is it him? Or is it the place itself?

Brother…

I shouldn't have disobeyed you.

Please forgive me.

Hit me all you want, brother, but don't give me the silent treatment.

Hey…

What's going on with you?

Our enemies outside are growing.

We need to stay alert.

I've got your back, brother.

I promise, no harm will come to you.

I spoke to Revathi yesterday.

She said your family means everything to you.

You being charged for Shanmugam's murder was just bad luck.

You have another chance now to turn your life around.

But for that, you need to tell me what happened.

What do you hope to achieve by talking to us?

The truth.

And justice for those affected.

Then why did justice elude me?

I can reopen that case, too.

But you need to trust me completely.

Fine, you don't have to believe me. Believe in the law, at least.

If the law has wronged you, there are ways to fix it.

But until then…

who will compensate us for the lost years?

Quit the good guy act, sir.

Be direct with your questions.

You went to Siga's block on December 19th, right?

Tell me what happened there.

People must have already told you their version of the story.

I have nothing new to say.

Then don't make up another story. Tell me the truth.

Hey, Parthi!

Good evening, Siga!

Here.

One moment.

Our dear Kendrick…

He was born in a distant land,

and for a crime committed out of poverty,

he ended up in jail with us.

Kendrick's love will stay with us forever.

And as long as these prison walls stand,

Kendrick's voice for justice

will echo across these walls.

Guys, please stop peddling drugs.

It's taken many lives here.

Even if we stop selling drugs, our swag will stay intact.

Okay?

Yeah?

Come, one at a time.

Enough…

Siga…

Siga…

You name the movie Hibiscus, and then cast Rose as the heroine?

How's that fair?

Don't spill any.

Others need to eat too!

Look, I've got one too.

Almost everyone's eaten. You take over and serve the last few.

Set aside some food for yourself, okay?

Eat before you come.

Brother…

that's enough.

How much more will you drink?

Let it go. I'm just in the mood to drink.

The boys have eaten. Want me to bring you some?

- Let it go. - Give it to me, brother.

- What's the deal with you? Give it back. - No, brother.

Can I bring you some food?

Alright, go on.

- What? - Serve some biryani for Siga.

What?

There's no meat left.

We're out of meat.

What's this then?

That's for me. I haven't eaten yet.

How dare you hoard meat for yourself when there's none left for him?

Have some, brother.

Brother…

Your food is delicious.

I know you don't like me.

I swear on my food,

I had nothing to do with Shanmugam's murder.

I was framed, just like you were.

Just get this done for me, and I promise to get you out of prison.

But after deciding to live a reformed life,

I didn't have it in me to murder anyone.

Parthi, I swear I had no involvement in that murder.

I've asked them to look into it. Don't worry, we'll find the culprits.

And don't dismiss this as drunk talk.

Come and see me tomorrow, okay?

They're here.

Come quickly!

My stomach hurts so bad.

It's okay.

- My stomach hurts. - Keep your eyes open.

- Come on, lift him. - Hey, Mani!

- Where are you taking me? - Be careful.

- Be careful. - Lift him up.

- Let's go. - Come on.

- Mani! - Move!

- Hey, Mani! - Hey, stop!

- Why are you coming out? - Where are you taking him?

Listen, stay inside.

Take me along.

- Sir… - Close the gate!

Where are you taking him?

What's going on, SP sir?

Why all this drama with the ambulance?

Why not just kill me right here?

If I wanted you dead, I could've done it a long time ago.

But fate has its own ways.

There's an order to transfer you to Vellore Jail.

You think I don't know how to kill him if I wanted to?

The opposition's already accusing us of being a thuggish government.

Get him transferred to Vellore Jail overnight.

Sir, you and I, we're the same.

I did the dirty work for politicians without the uniform.

You do it wearing one.

For a notorious thug like you,

why the fuss over a simple laxative?

Mark my words…

You, too, will become useless to them one day.

And on that day, you'll meet your end just like the rest.

- Hey… - Sir?

- Hey, Siga! - Siga!

- Sir, what's going on? - Siga!

Siga!

- Check on him! - Siga…

Wake up.

Can you hear me?

- He's dead, sir. - Sir!

- Head to a government hospital. - Okay, sir.

- I'll talk to the doctors there. - Okay.

- Ensure the news doesn't leak. - Okay, sir.

I was stunned.

I never expected that to happen.

According to the rules, we should've taken him to the prison hospital.

But the SP took him directly to a government hospital.

- You don't have the right to do this... - Now you'll tell us what's right?

What have you done to our brother?

What are you doing?

When all of this unfolded, how did the SP handle it?

He was calm, almost nonchalant.

“I don't know how things work in Tihar Jail,

but there will be repercussions here,” I told him.

But he wouldn't listen to officers like me

who can't speak English as easily as he can.

- Have you paid him? - Yes, sister.

- Why is no one here? - Stop. Where are you going?

We have a bail hearing today.

Are they here from jail?

My son's name is Parthiban, sir.

They'll be here shortly. Find a place to wait.

Alright, sir.

Let's go.

Brother, I'll be on my way now.

- Okay. - So, Parthi,

why are you at the temple?

What's the occasion?

I'm getting bail today.

I'll finally be free from this hellhole.

And what about me?

That's fine.

Once you're out, you'll see Roja, right?

Tell her to come for me.

I've been waiting for so long.

I can't figure out why she hasn't come yet.

I've told everyone who left this place about her.

Make sure to tell her when you see her, okay?

We should've been more careful.

Everything blew up the next day.

Get inside!

Get inside!

Go, get them.

Beat him to death.

Hey, throw it!

Pick him up and hit him. Hit him!

Open it!

Die, you cops.

Tiger Mani!

What do you want?

Don't touch the food!

Mani…

Sir… they're stoning our men to death.

Shut all the damn gates!

Don't let them escape. Kill them!

- Close the gates. - Close it!

No one responsible for our brother's death is leaving here alive.

The jail is under our control now!

Sir!

Why didn't you act before the riots started?

Sir, there are over two thousand inmates.

We're just twenty men, and four of us are already dead.

Ravi, Siga is dead. They're rioting outside.

Siga is dead. The riots are happening.

This is the perfect time to take out Tiger Mani.

- Let's finish him off. - Come.

- Open it. Quickly. - Open it!

Go, go, go!

Siga, I think I made a mistake

when I advised you to talk to the reporter.

I'm afraid for your safety now.

If I feared death, I would've died as a child.

Death comes for all of us, brother,

but it should mean something when it happens.

What could happen to me? Nothing!

You handle what needs to be done.

Everything went out of control.

Everyone inside unleashed the beast within them.

My desire to prove my innocence

and leave this prison for a better life disappeared.

That day, the only thing that mattered was surviving.

I'll make them answer for Siga's death,

but I need you to stand with me.

Siga always trusted you.

Tell me what needs to be done.

Listen up, everyone.

Go back to your blocks quietly.

SP sir!

Let's get straight to the point.

We have a few demands.

Legitimate ones.

Oh, demands?

Sure.

First, the law clearly states

how many inmates can be held in each block and cell.

Second, under-trial prisoners must be tried within six months.

They must agree to all our demands,

and they have to do it publicly, in front of the media.

Our fifth demand is the most crucial.

An FIR must be filed against the SP

for planning and executing Sigamani's murder,

and he must be arrested immediately!

I thought you were smart.

But here you are, demanding my arrest,

with these people blindly supporting you.

I'm warning you one last time. Return to your blocks.

If you stand with him,

you'll die by bullets.

Your reaction is exactly what I expected, SP sir.

Just moments ago, when your men fled in terror,

didn't you wonder what they left behind in their rush?

Move!

Where are you taking us?

Let go of me!

Who are you people? Let go!

Listen carefully, SP.

A bomb threat isn't enough for you?

Do we need to shove it in your face to make you understand?

Now, imagine three opposition party MLAs

killed under your watch in this prison.

Enough with the games.

Bring your higher-ups to talk to me.

SP,

you have 30 minutes,

or I'll send them back in pieces.

Only a few people knew where the MLAs were held.

We never allowed anyone else access to that location.

But despite that, they found out. I don't know how.

They always seemed to stay one step ahead of us.

Once they took the MLAs hostage,

things spiraled out of control.

Breaking news!

At around 08:00 a.m. this morning, inmates at Chennai Central Jail began rioting.

Reports suggest that even under police gunfire,

the inmates launched attacks against the officers,

ultimately taking control of the prison.

The radio says there's chaos in the jail.

The police are shooting at the inmates.

What are you saying?

What about my son?

I can't tell the cops from the criminals here.

They all seem out for blood.

Thankfully, Seelan is in charge now.

He'll handle it. Don't worry.

I am really scared.

I tried to console him,

telling him Seelan would take care of everything.

But he wouldn't listen.

It felt like he was hiding something from me.

What's with the silence, Mani?

Something's bothering me.

Siga knows how to handle his food and booze.

Why would it suddenly affect him now?

He wasn't getting any younger.

How could he drink like he used to?

Didn't you see how much he drank yesterday?

I have my doubts too, Mani.

Pass the smoke, man.

Brother, stop Mani.

Mani!

Hey, what's wrong?

Go away!

Mani, stop it.

Our brother didn't just fall sick. It was him. He poisoned Siga's food.

You idiot! When did I ever do that?

When he served biryani to everyone, he set aside a portion for Siga.

What is he saying?

I set that aside for myself, brother.

- He took it from me by force. - Stop lying!

You were the one who took it from me, right?

Quiet down, please.

Stop!

I said, stop!

This is my place.

No one but me has the right to lay a hand on anyone here.

He acted under my orders last night.

Accusing him of poisoning the food is as good as accusing me.

Mani, why would Parthi do that?

If he did something,

we'll make him answer for it at the right time and place.

- Get out! - Come on, now.

Make way.

Let's get to work. There's a lot to do.

You stood up for me without believing him…

I simply stated the truth.

Now, get back to work.

It's mealtime.

Are the MLAs safe?

They're safe, sir, but they've been beaten up pretty badly.

- What are their demands? - They've made five demands, sir.

They want a public admission in front of the media.

Shouldn't securing high-security prisoners be your top priority during a riot?

- What were you waiting for? - Sir…

Yet you brag about your experience in Tihar Jail.

Sir, Siga shouldn't have died. His death was unexpected.

I could resolve this if I step in now.

He died on your watch, didn't he?

He died on your watch, didn't he?! All because of your brilliant ideas.

Get out.

Go stand outside. Go!

Talk to them and send two doctors inside.

Okay, sir.

One of them should be a cop in disguise.

- Go. - Okay, sir.

You were with me when Siga died, right?

Why didn't you speak up now?

Sir, you take orders directly from the minister.

How am I supposed to know what happened?

What's with the attitude after the DIG arrived?

Don't get all worked up and run your mouth.

If things go south, I'll lose my job too.

Don't drag me down with you.

Stop.

You go in.

Doctor, are you nervous?

I'm just feeling a little sick.

I have the same issue.

Can't get rid of this acidity.

Feels like I'm about to burp, but nothing happens!

It's pretty common at your age, sir.

It might be ulcers. You should get it checked.

It is ulcers!

Spot on.

You seem like a good doctor.

Just relax.

Take your time and tell me what happened.

When you went in during the riots,

what happened there?

Sir, the DIG ordered us to give first aid to the MLAs inside.

We're here.

Just bandage their wounds quickly, sir.

Are you hurt anywhere else?

Stop standing like a statue. Give me my insulin injection.

This arm.

Give the shot.

Why are you staring at him?

Doctor, wait a moment.

Bandage his wounds first. I'll handle the injection.

- Stop playing around. Give me my shot. - Hey, why are you leaving it halfway?

You don't know how to give injections?

Not so tight!

- What kind of doctor are you? - Do it properly.

- Are you here to spy on us? - Don't spare them.

Slit their throats, Mani.

Sir, I'm a family man. I have two kids.

They forced me to come with him. I don't know anything.

Mani, the government still treats us like a joke.

- Killing them won't help now. - Yes, sir.

We have to send a strong message to the government.

- I'll slaughter all of you. - Come on, Mani.

- Didn't you hear me? - Hold him.

Let go of me.

You talk too much.

Let's see how you talk without your tongue.

- Don't spare him, Mani! - Hey!

- Cut it, Mani! - Hey!

"DIG sir, no matter how clever someone is,"

they should never underestimate their opponent.

Here's the tongue to start with.

"The head will follow soon."

Who did this?

Sir, it wasn't anyone from their gang.

His name was…

Cooker, the food's ready. Should I send it over?

Go ask Seelan.

- You were talking a lot. - Who's this?

- Seelan… - What will you do without your tongue?

- Cut it! - Look who I've brought.

Hey, come over here.

You scumbag. Get over here.

Brother, I just came to say the food's ready.

Shut up. Get over here and cut him.

Mani, why drag him into this?

Brother Seelan, I let him go only because you asked.

But look at him shaking. He's clearly a rat.

So the only way to prove himself is by attacking the MLA

and getting charged for it?

I'll turn myself in for this.

But he has to hack him now, or I'll chop him into pieces.

Brother, why aren't you saying anything?

Brother Seelan, you promised me you'd make him answer when the time was right.

That time is now.

- Brother... - Go on.

- Can't you hear Mani? Go! - Get your hands off me!

Come here, man. How many times do we have to call you?

Move. Don't just stand there.

I didn't do anything. Let me go.

Hey!

Cut his tongue out, and I'll believe you're not a rat.

Do it.

Let me go!

Sit down and do what Mani says.

Don't just stare, do it!

Don't do it.

This doesn't concern you. Get up and leave.

Do you want to rot here forever?

If you so much as touch the MLA,

- I'll burn your whole family to ashes. - Don't do it!

Mani, the boy seems sharp.

So, you're saying Parthi is the one who ruthlessly cut his tongue out?

Yes, sir.

Sir, the tongue is a tough muscle.

It's hard to sever in one strike.

If Parthi could do it, he's done it before.

Sir, I've told you everything. Can I leave now?

You can, but you need to appear in court.

Why court, sir? I've told you everything.

The powder you gave killed Siga.

At least for that, you have to appear.

Sir, I swear I only gave laxatives.

Something else was in his body.

I think it was a high dose of some herbal concoction.

Sir, the postmortem is done.

It won't be in the official report,

but it wasn't the tablet we gave.

It was something else.

You were right, sir.

Thank you, doctor.

Sir, I was following orders.

I was never in a position to refuse.

Please let me go, sir.

I've told you everything.

Hey, Veni? Where are you rushing to?

- My son's trapped inside. - They're not letting anyone in.

- Just wait here. - I need to see my son.

Sir, I need to see my son!

Just let me see him.

- Cooker… - Hey!

Cooker…

What's going on, guys?

I've seen punks like you before.

Stay in your limit!

- Bashir… - Don't test me.

What the hell were you doing there?

You took charge to lead us all to doom?

I am warning everyone…

one last time!

That's it!

You bunch of kids.

- Who do you think you're messing with? - Let it go, Mani.

The riots started because of Siga's death.

Everyone stood together.

But by the end of the day, they forgot that.

When you cut off a chicken's head,

it runs around aimlessly for a few seconds, right?

A mob without a leader is no different.

Everyone had their own motives

and acted accordingly.

EMERGENCY REPORT CHENNAI CENTRAL JAIL SUPERINTENDENT

D. SUNIL KUMAR HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

WILL BE ESTABLISHED TO INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF PRISONER SIGAMANI.

Parthi is the one who hacked him, sir. A-5 accused in Shanmugam's murder.

I'll hand this over to the squad when they arrive.

- Thank you. - Sir.

We have good news.

They've called us to hand over the government order.

Apparently, the government has promised to meet all our demands.

Listen up, everyone.

As per your demands…

I've appointed a committee to investigate any conspiracy in Siga's murder.

The SP will be suspended until the final report.

Go back to your blocks and stop causing further trouble.

What about our other demands, sir?

Do you expect us to change the law?

You wanted action against the SP,

and the DIG has already taken action.

Look around. The forces are armed and ready.

Aren't you aware?

Trying to scare us?

At most, your committee will just transfer that scumbag SP somewhere else.

Who's going to answer for my brother's death?

You'll understand only if I hack the MLAs to pieces.

Mani, stop it.

- Mani… - Hey!

- Hey… - Stop!

Do you expect us to stay silent while you act on your whims?

If you want to die with your brother, go ahead. Why drag the rest of us down?

- Mani! - Stop!

- Mani. - Parthi!

Get up!

- Mani, hold on… - Mani!

Get him.

Catch him!

They said your life doesn't matter.

Die!

- Die! - Stop.

Let go of him.

Stop it.

What are you guys staring at?

Don't you want to get out of here? Help me stop him.

- Mani, drop it. - Drop it.

Don't act foolishly.

Be patient, they're right.

What is right? You're trying to score on both ends.

Are you playing a double game?

They ignored your demands, and yet you stayed calm.

You killed my brother in the name of sending a message.

Maybe you're the police rat?

Finally, showing your Sri Lankan nature, aren't you?

What do you even know about Sri Lanka?

I wasn't locked up for peddling drugs with the cops like you, okay?

Listen, Mani.

We also have weapons, but we know better than to use them.

- Whatever the issue is, let's talk it out. - Hey!

Why are you all running your mouths?

Mani, do what you want.

We're here with you.

VOLUME - 2

Come on.

Listen up, DIG.

I'm not interested in your suspensions or committee antics.

You've got one hour.

The SP should come in here alone.

What matters more to you, the SP or the MLAs' lives?

The choice is yours.

This place belongs to us.

- Seelan, what are you doing? - Out of my way.

We set the rules here.

We don't need some know-it-all lecturing us.

Dhana, shift the MLAs to the common block and stay on watch.

Hold it.

WE DON'T WANT VIOLENCE WE WANT JUSTICE

Kottai, make sure no one except our men is outside.

Get inside.

Get inside!

If anyone steps out, I'll kill you.

Tonight, we'll see if it's us standing or the police batons.

I think you know what happened after that.

The Home Minister arrived and took control.

The rest of it is in the official records.

Forget the official record, sir.

What did you do next? Tell me what happened inside.

If anything happens to them, the opposition and the media will roast us.

What are they asking for?

They're asking for the SP to be sent inside.

Why haven't you sent him in yet?

They want him to go in alone, sir.

I'm saying the government might collapse!

Is his life worth that of three MLAs?

Why do I always end up with guys like you?

Do what needs to be done.

We've got to end this now.

With the forces they've deployed, I'm sure they have something big planned.

Our only safeguard right now is those politicians.

If something happens to them, things will get a lot worse.

Mani will follow through on his threats.

But we don't know where they're being held, Cooker.

They've locked up everyone except us.

Only Mani's men are moving outside.

Stepping out now is risky.

I'll go, Cooker.

I have a plan.

I'll find out where they are.

Why are you all here? Who's keeping watch?

Ravi's men are there, Mani. Go on.

Kottai sir.

May I join you?

Kottai, look who's here.

What? Cooker sent it?

Go.

Get us out somehow.

I'll make sure you're sorted for life. Please, let us go.

Oh, the irony!

We're all sorted in here.

I don't know if you'll survive the night though.

Why are you here?

I brought food for them.

No need, get going.

If you have a problem, take it up with Cooker.

Cooker's already worked up. It's just food, let it be.

- Alright, go. - Go on.

Go.

Make it quick.

Sir… your food.

Oh, God!

Sir, they would've killed me if I hadn't done it.

He's the one who saved us from getting killed.

Even though he has no money, he wants everyone to share with him.

How many times have I told you?

- No free drugs… - Mani!

Keep your powder to yourself. Who needs your powder?

Parthi has some powder stashed away. I'll get it from him.

- What? - He thinks highly of himself.

In this place, the one who ends a story starts the next one.

End it.

It's my responsibility to get you out.

Do you want to go home or stay here? The decision is yours.

Powder? What powder?

Yes, Mani. He had some powder.

He gave it to me yesterday.

My stomach started churning after I took it.

It was really bad quality, Mani. Don't use it.

Shouldn't drugs get you instantly high?

Shouldn't Roja appear to me immediately?

What happened, Mani?

Stop blabbering and just answer my question.

Okay, Mani.

Does Parthi have any powder?

What is this?

- The SP gave this to me… - SP?

And asked me to mix it into Siga's food.

What do you mean?

The SP said he'd get Siga's statement at the hospital to help get me out.

What are you even saying?

But I didn't do it.

I couldn't do it.

Why do you still have it on you?

Are you mad or what?

The SP gave the idea, and he ran with it, he says!

Why wouldn't you tell me when things like this happen?

Come.

Here's the powder Parthi had stashed away.

Why is he taking it away?

Mani, these are cattle laxatives.

- If they had been used on humans… - What?

Did they give this to Siga?

Speak into the walkie-talkie and get us out of here.

Keep this walkie-talkie, sir.

You can reach the office directly through this.

I've told them to arrange whatever you need.

Rangu, stay here. I'll go check.

I'm giving you ten minutes.

Parthi should die by my hands.

Go search the kitchen block.

He is new here.

- Come. - He shouldn't survive the night.

- Hey, did you find him? - We're still looking.

We searched everywhere, but he's nowhere to be seen.

Hey, go search the A1 block.

Brother…

Hello… Can you hear me?

It's Parthi here. Can anyone hear me?

Hello?

Hello.

- Hello? - Hello, who's speaking?

SP sir, it's Parthi.

Hey, Parthi!

I know you didn't use the pill I gave you.

- Sir… - What did you put in Siga's food?

Sir, I swear I didn't do anything. I have no idea.

Don't spare him.

You go that way. I'll check here.

Parthi…

Sir, Mani's men are going to kill me tonight.

Don't panic. Listen to me. I'll save you.

Did you speak to those MLAs?

I just met them, sir. They're behind Siga's murder.

I'm sure of it.

If what we heard is true, and Siga goes public by Christmas,

our leader will be in trouble, too.

Finish Siga off inside his cell.

Sir…

I won't survive the night.

Mani's men are going to kill me.

- Sir, please get me out of here. - Listen to me.

If you want to be freed, the three MLAs must come out alive.

I'll save you.

- Parthi? - I'm here, sir.

I know you're the one who cut the MLA's tongue off.

The punishment is ten years in jail.

I'm the only one who can save you.

It's my duty to make sure you get back to your family safely.

Trust me.

How can I trust you, sir?

Twenty people have died here.

What did they have to do with this?

Weren't they just like me, hoping to reunite with their families?

Promise me no one else will be harmed, and no more lives will be lost,

and I'll tell you where they're being held.

Fine, tell me.

I told you to wait outside.

Sir, I know where the MLAs are being held and under what kind of protection.

I have a trusted source inside. We just spoke through the walkie-talkie.

If we go in with four special squad officers, we can rescue the MLAs

and end the riots immediately.

Sir, they demanded I be sent in regardless.

I'll go in, sir.

Just give me one chance.

The MLAs will return safely.

I'll prove how Siga died and who was behind it.

Go ahead.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

As for what exactly happened over the next hour,

no one really knows.

There's a blackout. Go and check.

Bring the wood torches.

Get all the kerosene cans we have.

Tear the lungis and prepare the torchwood.

- What happened, Cooker? - Just do as I say.

Make it quick.

Who told you to poison Siga?

Who asked you to do it?

I have no idea what you mean.

What's going on?

- What's taking so long? - Calm down. They're getting it.

Come on, get in here. Untie my hands.

Section 144 has been imposed in this area.

Final warning. No one should be here.

Disperse immediately.

I'm not going anywhere.

I need to see my son.

Oh, shit!

Cooker!

Wait, don't run.

The cops are here.

Now the flag has fallen Count me out

Move.

Get inside!

Mani, the SP has entered.

Get over here quickly, Mani.

With the blood moon rising Cut me down

How my hands have been failing again

Mani, did you think I'd meekly submit and take orders from you?

Your time here ended with Siga.

We're going to rule this place now.

Fading on my skin

I feel the end, and now it's calling

From within, I feel it coming

Losing my soul I'm losing all hope, naked

Got your blood all on my bones Now bury me whole, faded

All of my flaws are what I've got Pulling me down

Smoke in my lungs From the breath of the cloud

They're dragging me out

Dark in my eyes from the sins I've borne

If I cut my bones They will show

The sign of the times, I can feel

Sin and justice alike Are cast upon everyone

As enemies surround The sounds of war echo endlessly

A plan to descend into hell As rules and laws are shattered

In search of a new dawn The bodies paint the place with blood

Cooker…

Cooker, who did this to you? What happened here?

Can you hear me, Cooker?

Just like you brought the SP in,

you killed Siga too, didn't you?

No, Cooker. Let me get a doctor first. We can talk about this later.

I should've never trusted you.

Inside these walls, you can be anything

except a rat.

Who are you calling a rat?

Who's the rat here?

You know me, Cooker. Do you think I'd do that?

Cooker?

Cooker…

Cooker, say something.

Can you hear me?

Cooker!

Cooker!

The sign of the times, I can feel

At life's edge Our fears will vanish

There will come a time To arm ourselves with swords

The cacophony of war Will come to an end

As sorrows fall and drift away The heavens will come our way

At life's edge Our fears will vanish

There will come a time To arm ourselves with swords

The cacophony of war Will come to an end

As sorrows fall and drift away The heavens will come our way

SP…

this is our place.

We will prevail. Always.

Things happened in the blink of an eye.

By the time we went in,

it was all over.

Welcome, Kattabomman sir. Let's talk.

Lower your gun first.

Violence is the greatest cowardice in this world.

Kattabomman sir, just like you told me,

I mixed that powder in the halwa

- I offered to Siga. - Very good.

Siga!

Siga…

Halwa.

Guess who I made this for?

It's for Roja.

But you're my close friend.

So, please have some.

Have some, Siga.

Here.

How is it?

Mohan Special!

Very good.

Roja is here, isn't she?

Sir, it's been years since I saw her.

Sir… Roja is waiting for me.

Thank you so much, sir.

- I will send you to your Roja. - Thank you, sir.

See you, sir.

Why did you kill Cooker?

You promised me no one would be harmed.

Why did you kill Cooker?

What is it, Parthi? Trying to play the hero now?

Why did you kill Cooker?

Why did you kill Cooker?

Have you decided to die in here?

You promised me no one would be harmed!

Why did you kill Cooker?

That's the price for your freedom.

You promised me no one would be harmed.

The SP is in the records room.

He is the one who killed Cooker.

SP, you're dead meat. We will not spare you.

Yeah, right! You bloody fools.

Was Siga's death truly due to illness?

Who was responsible for that?

Who pointed out the location of the MLAs to me?

Yeah, Parthi?

Should I reveal who the rat is?

Should I tell them who is responsible for all the deaths here?

I am not a rat.

I am not a bloody rat.

I didn't do it.

It wasn't me.

I am not a rat! It wasn't me!

I didn't do it. It wasn't me!

Anyone else have a problem?

What do you want to know? Take me on.

Let's end it right here.

You pushed someone innocent…

to commit every possible crime.

What kind of place is this?

Disgusting!

What happened to the SP?

Mani killed him.

I heard Tiger Mani killed the SP.

We only found his body when we took control of the jail.

So you didn't see it?

I was with Cooker.

Hope you're telling the truth.

Sir, how can anyone lie to you and get away with it?

Wasn't it Kattabomman who killed Siga?

You don't have to fear him.

Why should I fear him?

I'm not scared of anyone anymore.

This is your last chance to come clean.

Who killed Siga?

Who killed the SP?

It was Kattabomman, right?

It was Parthiban, right?

Who killed Shanmugam sir?

No one knows, right?

Same thing here.

No one knows.

I don't know either.

I didn't do it.

Can I leave now?

POLICE

Halfway through the inquiry, I knew there was a cover-up.

Because this incident played a huge role in changing the government.

The Home Minister who led the inquiry commission

was in jail with two party members the night it happened.

Kattabomman got promoted to SP because he's from the same party.

Parthi only ran a pushcart stall,

but now he's opened a hotel, even though he's still in jail.

There are so many suspicions and unanswered questions.

The system and the people in it conspired to cover the truth.

They've helped him out and made sure he stays quiet.

I believe Parthi is innocent.

But what I don't understand is why he went along with it.

Is jail meant to reform, or does it just drag you deeper into crime?

I've been wrestling with this.

Maybe we don't know what Parthi has become in jail.

But after thinking it over, I remembered what Kattabomman told me.

"There are only two paths in life."

You can either be on your knees in heaven,

or you can be the king in hell.

"Which path are you going to take? The choice is yours."