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Ilakkiya

Born: 12.06.1974 Passed: 11.12.2020

Life is a mystery.

Life is intriguing and keeps you uncertain about what could happen next.

During the journey, we meet many people.

Every person we encounter in our life

has a purpose.

Sometimes it affects our life directly

and, at times, indirectly.

Probing about why it's happening to us

puts us on an indecisive path.

No matter how long we travel on that path,

we will never find the answers we're looking for.

One day, this indecisive journey in my life

and a few people I encountered turned it upside down.

This is a story of that "One Day."

Welcome to the madness called Life!

'THIRD AGE OF THE WORLD 2024 C.E.'

'DESTINATION: EARTH'

'THE NIGHT OF SLAYING OF THE DEMON'

'SHADE-ONE'

Moron, why is it you're not sending in the stock?

Did you say you gave it to Shanmugam?

I've asked you many times. Many times!

As it's festival season, there's demand.

I will make the payment.

Send in the stock.

It's old. Don't lean on it.

It's not like everything in your bakery is new.

I'm all worked up. Don't mock me early in the morning.

Do you have coins?

Catch!

What brings you here at this hour? Don't you have tuition?

I have no clue. The tuition class is closed.

Didn't your teacher send you a message?

The others must've got the message.

I don't have a mobile!

Good!

- Hello... - Idiot, is there no class today?

Oh, it's you.

We don't have class today. Sir sent a text to the group yesterday.

You could've called my mother's phone and informed me.

Sorry, I ran out of credit.

I'll handle you when I see you at school.

Hey, buddy...

- Boomer uncle, bye. - Hey!

Total balance - 2,049 rupees.

Okay!

And don't call me Boomer.

I'm here all the time. You'll get your money.

[FM RADIO]

How come you're back so early?

I'm talking to you.

Why was the tuition center closed today?

I don't know.

Except for me, everyone else would've received a text.

Sri...

we have already discussed this matter.

When you're in college, you'll get a mobile phone.

Okay!

Please don't hold me to it if something terrible happens to me.

What happened that you're so irritated?

Whatever we do is for your good.

You need to understand our concern.

I'm not a baby.

I can take care of myself.

Hey! Hey, Sri!

- Abilash! - Present, sir.

- Abhishek! - Present, sir.

- Illamaaran! - Present, sir.

- Why? - Sir, heavy traffic!

Sir, his house is two streets away.

- Did I ask you? - No, sir!

You two go and meet the Principal.

It's the third time you've been late to school this week.

Sir, the tuition classes ran late.

I never suggested you take tuition.

Now, please...

- Rajkumar. - Present, sir.

I swear I ran out of credit on my phone.

Don't get pissed for silly reasons.

Keep silence!

And don't talk.

Hey, buddy!

- Raj Mohan. - Absent, sir.

Last night, I watched a video. Twenty-six minutes -full length.

But my flood burst within three minutes.

Kamlesh!

I could not control it.

- Kamlesh! - How does it matter?

- Is Kamlesh absent? - Moreover, I deleted the history.

I wish to watch it again.

Hey, say something!

- Rajat! - Sir!

- Isn't Kamlesh your bench mate? - Yes, sir!

- Is he sitting next to you? - No, sir.

I called out his name thrice.

- Why can't you say he's absent? - Sir, absent, sir!

- Are you holding a phone? - No, sir.

- Get out! - Sir! Sir!

Or show me what you were watching on the phone.

- Sri! - Sir?

I assigned you the Micro Particles seminar.

Yes, sir. But it's scheduled for next week.

Prepare for ten minutes, and please conduct the seminar.

Okay, sir.

- Amaresh, monitor the class. - Okay, sir.

Here he comes!

- Where's teacher Vasanth? - He's gone to meet the Principal.

Sit down!

Sir!

- Where are you coming from? - Latecomers! We got the permission.

Has everyone submitted the assignments?

Yes, sir!

Okay, turn to page number 63.

Hey, did Vasanth, sir, come to the Principal's office?

He did. Did you guys create any trouble?

- Why? - He looked pissed off!

Perhaps his daughter did not come to the tuition in the morning.

Is Parvathy in your tuition class?

Yes, chemistry.

She did not come in the morning.

Generally, she never misses a class.

I don't know what happened!

Did you come by bike?

- Raise your hand. - Why?

Sir, actually...

PTE, sir, asked me and Pranesh to meet him during the 2nd period.

Zonals are next week.

Go!

Give me the keys!

Sweetheart, don't rat us out!

Step down.

At least now, tell me, what is it?

Brother, did you notice a van with boys in the morning?

What?

Around 05:15 a.m., did you three boys along with a girl passing through?

I don't know. I opened the shop at 07:00 a.m.

Okay, brother!

Tell me what it is about before I kill you.

On this road?

Hey!

I told you many times not to come to my school.

Sorry, baby. It's an important matter.

- What is it? - Is Parvathy inside the school?

Her father called my father, asking if she was with me.

When did this happen?

He called him a while ago.

My dad sent me a text.

I'm getting late.

- Okay. - Bye, Sri.

- I miss you! - Get lost!

- What do we do now? - Hop on!

Brother, why don't you sell more flakes?

This is your 4th serving.

I will take away your plate. Shut up and eat.

It's not like you're giving it away for free.

Zero customer care!

Oh, am I supposed to be serious too?

Okay!

Stop kidding around.

I'll slap you.

Why are you complicating a silly matter?

Fine, tell me something.

Are you sure that you saw Parvathy in the morning?

No right?

No right?

She must've bunked school to go to a movie with her boyfriend.

Or she must be hanging out at the beach.

Don't overthink it.

No matter how many times Thalapathy says

to ignore negativity but you people don't get it.

- She does not have a boyfriend. - How do you know?

Last year, during the inter-school event...

I met her for the first time.

At that time I didn't know she is Vasanth sir's daughter.

But I like something about her.

Something special.

"I became like a cloud And ran through the sky"

"My thirst couldn't be quenched..."

"...and I had to search for water"

"She did some tricks"

"I am endlessly mesmerized"

"Wherever you go My eyes follow you"

"I wish to live in the same house As you live"

"The cuckoo that didn't cross my path yesterday"

"Is now filling my garden With its music"

"The breeze that passes..."

"...murmurs into my ears"

"The drizzle falls onto the ground, drenching it "

What's your favorite song?

Any A.R.Rahman song.

Name one.

Nejukulle!

- Why are you smiling? - Pogathey!

That's my favorite song.

Why such a sad song?

I feel like... it comforts me.

No wonder you're single.

"How will I explain myself?"

"All the poems that I didn't write Are with you"

"If you walk, I will follow you as a shadow"

"The cuckoo that didn't cross my path yesterday"

"Is now filling my garden With its music"

"The breeze that passes..."

"...murmurs into my ears"

" The drizzle falls onto the ground, drenching it "

Brother, another plate of flakes.

My buddy got a girlfriend. He's going to give us a treat.

Hey! We are not at that stage yet.

Did you not propose to her?

We three have known Vasanth, sir since kindergarten.

More than a teacher, he's a friend to us.

Yeah!

Last year, if not for Vasanth, sir...

I don't know what would've happened to my life.

Yeah, done for the day.

- We'll continue tomorrow. - [all] Okay, sir.

- What's the issue, buddy? - Sir...

I'm sitting at your bench.

So I'll speak as your friends speak.

But don't swear at me like you swear at your friends.

My age calls for respect!

Tell me, what happened?

My parents are fighting all the time.

They're even talking about getting a divorce.

Lately, I don't feel like going home.

I feel so lost!

Almost it happens in all households.

Don't overthink it.

Please bring them to my place. I'll speak to them.

Okay, sir.

Cheer up!

Sir, I have known your son since he was a kid.

More or less, he's like a son to me.

I don't know about your problems.

And you don't have to tell me.

Because that's your personal space.

But your problems are hurting, Sri.

He's not able to concentrate on anything.

See next year; he's going to face Public Exams.

From his point of view, think about his future.

During that time, Parvathy was an emotional support to me.

She was a very good friend to me.

I don't know if it's because of respect that I have for Vasanth, sir...

I feel I should not cross my limits with her.

We have not labelled our relationship, but...

when I'm with her there's a presence of calmness.

- Hey! - I just hope she's okay.

Smile!

Dad...

What is it?

I got a call from your school.

Your school said you did not attend any class after the 1st period.

What's he doing?

- Ask him to come. - So what?

I'm not implying anything. I'm just checking on you.

I hope you're not in any trouble.

Please worry about your life.

I know how to take care of myself.

For His sake, don't call back.

What did he say?

Why are you venting on your parents?

- Give me the keys. - Where are you going?

I don't what to make of this situation.

Let me go on a ride. It will free my mind.

Hey!

- My wheels! - What is it?

- Sure? - 100%

Where are you going? Shut up and stand here.

We don't know how many are inside.

So, don't be hasty and run your mouth.

Shut up!

We'll speak as if we don't know anything.

If we suspect anything, we'll approach it differently.

If there's a fight, give me a shout.

I'll come!

'SHADE-TWO'

- All set? - All okay, Vetri!

- Sandy, you do the B-Roll. - Oh!

Last shot of the day. Pavi, it's enough if you act.

Okay.

Please don't make noise and attract trouble.

We are shooting without the Police's permission.

If someone notices, we'll be in trouble.

Let's wrap up quickly.

- Okay? - Okay.

- Okay, ready. - Let's go!

- Roll camera. - Rolling!

Action!

Cut!

- What happened? - I felt someone noticed us.

Before trouble arrives, let's leave.

- Okay? - Please leave.

Morning, I'll text you the location.

Please send it sooner.

The traffic takes a toll on us.

Sure, I'll send it.

- Bro, Ajay wants a caravan. - What?

Hey, shut up!

- When did I ask? - Didn't you ask earlier?

I was kidding, and you took it seriously.

Don't sass me with nonsense.

- Don't you have any sense? - Sorry, brother.

- I called you more than five times. - No issue with the memory card?

- Are you mad? - Sorry!

Hey, the footage is safe.

- It's become a routine now. - First, order tea for us.

- Master, two teas. - If you delay next time...

- I trust you. - Even if you bring your Boss...

I swear I won't make the payment.

Don't get angry. Make an exception this time.

I have no other option. Fine, get lost!

Hey!

It's the Police patrolling time.

Don't sweat it, brother.

Soon, this will become legal.

Without it, can't you think of a story?

Please put some sense into him. He never pays heed to us.

This little thing...

...will transport you to a different world.

It will make you see things that you never saw.

It will narrate stories that you never heard.

The inception of a story should not be in your mind

but from your heart.

Wow, Maniratnam, sir, it's you!

- Yeah! Yeah! - Big fan! Big fan!

That's rude, dude.

Dear!

Did the chain snap?

Yes, sir.

Did you fall? You're hurt.

Around the corner, a car almost rammed into me.

To avoid it, I applied a sudden break.

And the cycle skidded.

Hey, bring me a bottle of water.

Goodwill is dying a slow death.

They think of roads as runways and drive dangerously.

Step aside, let me check.

Don't bother yourself.

Let me handle it. I know my way around it.

Here you go!

- It's okay. - Please take it.

It's okay, I'm fine.

I insist! I won't charge you for it.

- It's fixed. - Thank you so much.

Watch out! Watch out!

Please wait for some time.

Bro, the Producer is in an important meeting.

You can't meet him today.

Sir, we've visited your office more than ten times.

If the Producer is not interested, please be frank about it.

We won't bother you anymore.

You asked for a synopsis, but no response.

There's no response to our emails.

What do you expect us to do?

Bro, there's no use in getting angry at me.

- Let me speak-- - He will get back to you.

Who do you have in mind for Heroine?

Sir, there's no Heroine in the film.

How many songs?

Sir, there are no songs in the film.

Then you may leave!

Vetri, only you can go inside.

Vetri, let me be frank with you.

My team has already read your script.

I, too, have read it. The script is perfect.

Thanks!

I believe that you'll be a successful director.

Currently, our company has a jam-packed schedule.

A lot of films are in the line-up

Until then, I don't want to hold back a talented upcoming director.

Please leave your number with my secretary.

I will definitely get back to you.

Thanks, sir.

Okay?

We can make this film with an A-list Hero.

They won't agree and change the story.

You say that you have never worked under any director.

How do we trust and produce your film?

OTT has stopped buying small-budget films.

Keeping that in mind and producing a film is a risk.

A former director...

said it was a small-budget film and brought me to the streets.

I don't plan to repeat my mistake.

Dude, we'll confirm the location and get back.

- Come back soon. Let's go. - Bye!

Vetri, I've taken complete training for the villain's role.

I believe you will keep your word.

We'll draw an agreement, uncle.

Vetri!

The Best Debut Direction Award goes to...

Vetri!

Say hi!

Hey, come on!

- Thank you, sir. - Fantastic!

Thank you, sir.

The stage is yours. All the best!

Let's keep it that way!

What? Did you not find a location?

Come in. I'll explain.

- Tell him. - How can I? You tell him.

We'll handle it. You tell him.

I would know only if you tell me.

- Call Sathya. - Why?

You better call him. He will explain.

- Sathya... - Hi, how are you?

First class!

How's the pilot film coming out?

It's coming out well. Only three days of shoot are remaining.

Once the rough cut is ready, you can watch it.

Awesome!

Has Sandeep and Shiva arrived?

They're standing in front of me.

As if they saw a ghost!

Okay, now patiently hear me out.

Until I finish, don't question or yell.

Okay!

Fine, I'm all ears!

The debut script you narrated to my director...

Yeah... What about it? Is it a good news?

He... He narrated the same script to actor Stan Lee and signed him.

The film we're shooting will be wrapped up in a few days.

After that, an official announcement will be made.

For His's sake, don't react in anger.

Bring your registered bound script.

I don't care for my job.

We'll plead our case and stop it from happening.

Okay?

- Okay! - Fine, I'll call you back.

Vetri, cinema is more challenging than you think.

It's tough to crack it without a proper background.

Mom, why are you being negative?

I never said cinema is easy.

I'm saying I'd die trying.

I'm not being negative, son.

I'm saying because I care for you.

Please don't start again.

I'm afraid this obsession with cinema will lead you to the wrong path.

Nothing that sort will happen. I can handle it.

Just let me be.

Don't gauge life with such negligence.

In a split second, life will turn upside down.

Then you'll comprehend what I said.

Sandy!

Buddy!

The script was always here.

He must've kept it elsewhere. Check for it.

Shiva check once inside the car.

I'll check!

Buddy...

...it's not here. We swept the entire house.

Without the registered script,

we can't prove that the story belongs to you.

Hey, shut up!

You guys step out for a while.

Please don't react. Hear me out.

I told you to get out. Go!

Get out. I said get out.

- Go! - Buddy, please hear us out.

Hey, open the door.

He's playing Sajanka.

- What did he score? - He must've scored it all.

Vetri! Vetri!

- He might overdose! - He won't! You shut up!

Vetri! Vetri!

- Vetri! - Hey, please open the door!

You're very good, Vetri!

- Amazing script. - Thank you, sir.

It's going to be a game-changer.

Thank you so much, sir. Thanks!

But there's a small hitch, though.

As it's a high-budget film...

to invest a huge amount in a debut director

the producers may hesitate.

I know, sir.

But I'm very emotionally attached to this script.

- So, I can't let it go. - Oh, nice!

In fact, I'm shooting a pilot film from the same script.

Did you find a producer for it?

Not yet, sir.

I plan to complete the pilot film and pitch it to the producers.

All the best.

Do well!

I'm sure I'll come back to you with good news.

Thank you. Thank you so much, sir. Thanks.

- Hey, Vetri! - Sir?

You're a very talented man. You will make it.

Thank you again, sir.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

What a loser, you bugger!

Hey!

Vetri! Vetri!

Vetri, wake up!

Vetri! Hey, Vetri!

Vetri, wake up. Wake up!

Hey, he consumed E.

E, you say. Shit!

He consumed M, too. Go and get some water.

Vetri! Vetri, open your eyes.

Splash it!

Give it to me.

Vetri, can you hear me?

Vetri, can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Vetri, can you hear me?

My script! My script!

I found it. I found it!

Hey, I found it.

It was here all this while.

This fool here thought it got lost.

Look, it's right here.

Look, it's here.

Vetri, that's not the script.

Give it back.

Is it not?

He says it's not.

It's gone. I'm doomed.

I'm doomed.

'SHADE-THREE'

[Astrologer on TV]

Parvathy!

Why is Parvathy not home yet?

- Greetings, sir. - Greetings, how are you?

Did the tuition class run late today?

No it wasn't!

I was about to call you myself.

Why didn't Parvathy attend the tuition?

Is she okay?

But she left for her tuition in the morning.

You don't say!

Perhaps she went to one of her friend's places.

- I'll call you later. - Okay, sir.

Please call her friends and find out.

I believe she's with them.

If you want you can call yourself.

Tell me, Kathir!

Sir, a hit and run case...

Where? Are there any casualties?

Name is Krishnaveni.

Age -62 and we admitted her to GH.

She's still unconscious.

The Doctor said he could only say something in the afternoon.

Did you make any arrests?

Bala and Krishna, two brothers.

They're inside the lock-up.

Why do I sense a shiver in your voice?

Sir, they're Minister Ayyappan's sons.

Do you have any sense or not?

Sir, I told him a million times.

The new recruit, Constable Prakash, got too enthusiastic.

He did not listen to any of us.

It's he who made the arrest.

- I'll come and speak to him. - Okay, sir. Okay, sir.

- Is she home? - Not yet.

- Sri! - Sir?

I assigned you the Micro Particles seminar.

Yes, sir. But it's scheduled for next week.

Prepare for ten minutes, and please conduct the seminar.

- Excuse me, sir. - Please come in.

It's a personal matter. It's an emergency.

- Okay, Vasanth, carry on. - Thank you, sir.

[Principal] Boys come in.

- Greetings, sir. - Yes, greetings, sir.

Longtime. How are you?

I'm good, sir.

- I need a small clarification. - Please go ahead.

Did Parvathy leave for school with your daughter?

No, sir. My daughter went alone.

- What happened? - Oh, I'll call you in a bit, sir.

She did not come to our house, sir.

Had she, I would've informed you.

Is there a problem?

Shoba!

I checked with her friends and their parents...

No one knows anything about her.

I, too, checked. I got the same answers.

It's better to file a complaint with the Police.

Why do we have to involve the Police?

Our daughter's name will be dragged to the streets.

Does our daughter or her name in society matter the most to you?

File a complaint.

It's for your own good.

Before my father gets a whiff of this matter...

please relieve us from the cell.

He does not get worked for no reason.

By chance, if it gets to his head...

then I won't be responsible for you or your station.

Oh-oh, that sounds great!

Son, I have a character trait.

Since childhood, I've never feared anyone.

I don't listen to anyone.

Not just that...

you have threatened everyone in this station.

If I release, you guys...

My colleagues will think that I'm afraid of you.

That would be wrong!

After that, no one will respect me in the station.

Son, the woman you bumped off is still struggling for life in the hospital.

Not sure if she'll make it.

Until the Doctor confirms it...

you will have to be inside the lock-up.

Later, we'll decide to release or transfer you to prison.

Understood?

Hey, how dare you talk down on me?

Your station will be destroyed by evening.

I challenge you.

Hey!

It's not your home to yell as you wish.

It's the Police station!

If you speak another word...

I'll strip to your underwear and whack the heck out of you.

I dare you to try me!

The show is over. Get back to work.

Get going!

How dare he?

- Sir! - Please sit down.

- It's okay, sir. - Come on, sit down!

Bring it to me.

- Have it. - No thanks.

It's okay, have some.

Get going. You'll get your money.

Everything is for money.

Sir, I'm sorry, sir.

There's nothing to be sorry about.

You were doing your duty.

When dealing with such a high-voltage case,

we should be cautious!

If we don't, then in seconds, boom!

You're a new recruit!

You must be enthusiastic to achieve.

That's okay.

But folks in this station are more experienced than you.

When they say something it'll have a reason.

- Understood? - Understood, sir.

Sir?

- Minister's PA. - Now that's something!

I told you!

I told you this would happen.

Hey, Police! My man is here.

Now, let's see your bravery.

- Hey, that's enough. - Shut up.

Sir, I'll come straight to the point.

In a few days, elections are coming up.

This matter will bring bad publicity to the Minister.

He should've raised his son well.

His sons should've learned some manners.

I was going to release them.

But they went overboard.

Too much feeling!

That does not mean I'm an honest officer.

State your offer.

Later, I'll decide whether to file an FIR or not.

You see, I have to be fair.

Sir, this is 50,000 rupees for now.

- All good? - It's all there.

I have a small request to make.

Please make sure it does leak to the media.

After their release I'll pay you another one lakh.

All said and good. If the old lady dies...

it'll be five lakhs. Are you okay with it?

Okay, sir.

- Sir, I'm outside the station. - Come in.

Do you need a special invitation?

- I'll call you. - Okay, sir.

Sir, as you instructed, I flicked it.

Sounds great. Give it to me.

Okay, sir. May I take my leave?

- Kathir! - Sir?

Is the Krishna Garden chain-snatching case still open?

Yes, sir.

- Take him away. - Sir, hear me out.

I need to show an account to DCP when he's on rounds.

Go!

How dare he ask for money?

Son, let it go. It's chump change.

We will handle it.

Until then, please keep calm.

Don't worry. I'll handle him.

- You proceed with the formalities. - Sure thing.

Sir, I have the material with me. Shall I come now?

What about the money?

Well okay!

- Which grade is she in? - 12th grade, sir.

- How old is she? - Eighteen.

All good?

- Since when did she go missing? - No, sir.

- Since early morning. - I didn't ask you. Shut up!

- What is the case, Kathir? - Missing case, sir.

A 12th-grade female student.

She hasn't returned home from the tuition.

Did you check with her friends?

I did, sir.

No one knows anything about her.

It's the reign of Lucifer!

Every day, many cases of such get reported at the police station.

As it is, we're short-staffed. On top of it, there are piling cases.

You don't worry.

It would be best if you could compensate.

We will find your daughter.

- Handle it! - Sir!

Does your daughter have a boyfriend?

No, sir.

No. Or you're not aware?

The reason why I'm asking...

the mothers seem to have more information on this than the fathers.

Go and speak your heart out to your wife.

She could shed some light on it.

I'll talk to her.

Missing school girls matter eventually is linked to boys.

Ultimately, the parents come to the station and cry about it.

I have lodged the case.

I will inform you if we find something.

You may go.

Did Parvathy tell you anything about a boy?

No!

Shoba, this is not the time to show your anger.

If there's nothing what do you expect me to say?

You should've spent more time with her if you were so concerned.

As a father!

Fine, it's my mistake.

But I'm not sure where she is.

Neither do I know what happened to her.

Just give it some time.

Had the point of impact shifted to a different spot...

we would've lost her.

Her right leg is severely fractured.

Otherwise, she's safe!

- Sure? - Yeah, yeah!

I've given her painkillers. She will be okay.

Thank you.

- Sir, this is Selvam. - Tell me, sir.

You're lucky that it got sorted in one lakh.

You'll find Kathir at the station. Pay up and take your boys.

Okay, sir. Thank you so much!

Bro, bye, bro.

- If you need anything... - Hey, get lost!

Hey, shut up!

I got the car keys.

The car is parked outside.

I'll get to it.

Sir, they released your sons.

They're having tea.

Sure, I'll bring them home.

I wanted to tell you earlier.

The inspector's son lives in our area.

His name is Vetri. He shoots short films.

Do you know where he lives?

Hey, listen, don't do anything stupid.

We just got out of a problem. Please hear me out.

- Hey, Bala! - They did not file a FIR.

He can't do squat about it.

Hey, Bala, don't do it.

Hello, Syed!

Hey, scoot from here!

Are you Vetri?

- Who are they? - I don't know!

You don't know? Hey, buddy!

Listen, I'm pissing my pants!

- Shall we leave? - They want you. Do you want to go?

- I'm not going! - Stop kidding around!

Did I say something funny?

I'm talking, and you're laughing!

I ought to!

You're a loser!

Hey, what are you looking at?

Hey!

[Police] A2 -Valasaravakkam.

Sir, I'm calling from No-3 Kanagathara Nagar.

Here are some rowdies picking fights with my tenants.

- Please get here soon. - We'll be there!

Hey, no one get up!

I don't have the energy. Let's escape from here.

Hey, come on, hurry up. Start the vehicle.

Hey, bring me my gun!

- Vetri! Vetri! - Come on. Hey!

- Hear me out. They're gone. - Hey, my shoe.

- My shoe is missing. - Hear me out.

They took away my shoes.

- Prabhu! - My shoe's gone!

Vetri, listen to me.

- They might return anytime. - Let go of me!

Get inside the car.

Shiva, start the car.

- Shiva, all okay? - Okay, okay, uncle.

- Hey, come on. - Come on!

Sir, any information on Parvathy?

No, sir!

Lately, she has been disturbed in class.

When I asked, she said it was nothing.

We are all hoping for the best, sir.

Any time, any help, please call me.

Okay, sir.

[incoherent mumbling]

Hello...

[police] Sir...

we have some vital information on your daughter.

Please come to the station.

Sir, how long should I wait?

Hey, wait until Selvam sir returns.

Sir, I have many things to do.

Peg yourself to be a big shot. You rascal!

Do you think we're sitting here jobless?

Fine, find this girl for me, and I'll release you.

Sir, please bring the picture closer.

- Hey, stop kidding around. - Sir... Sir...

Sir, please bring the picture closer.

- Sir, stop mocking me. - What?

Sir, I saw this girl in the morning.

Hey, are you sure?

Sir, I don't gain anything by lying in this matter.

I was returning from the job early; sir had assigned me.

I saw this girl pushing the cycle on the road.

Perhaps it's my face that she got startled.

Then she put down the cycle, got in a car, and left.

Are you sure it was this girl?

I'm sure I saw her.

She kept turning back every second to see what I was up to.

That's why I remember her face vividly.

Where did you see her?

Bhagavathi Nagar!

7th... 8th... 8th Cross Street, sir!

If I find out you were telling lies...

Sir, I swear on myself.

I saw her.

- Prakash! - Sir!

Hold this.

- Take him where he saw her... - Okay, sir.

- ...and enquire. - Okay, sir.

Sir, "Police are our friends."

I helped a friend.

In return, you can help me too.

Do you think DCP is still going to return?

Let him go only if you find the girl's cycle.

If not, bring him back. I'll skin him alive.

You still don't believe me.

- I'm upset. I'm distraught. - Where are you off to?

- Come. - Bag, headset...

I'll get it.

You don't have to beat me. I'll come along.

A-2 Valasaravakkam.

Sir, I'm calling from No-3 Kanagathara Nagar.

Here are some rowdies picking fights with my tenants.

- Please get here soon. - We'll be there!

- Who were they? - I have no clue!

I lost my shoe.

He keeps locking horns with people. It must be one of them.

For a while, two bikes have been tailing us.

- Is it? - Yes!

Doesn't look like it, though.

Pull over. Let's check.

Hey, do you have the stuff?

- Hey, Sandy, he's stepping out. - Hey, face me!

- Hey, please stop. - Come on, come on!

- Hold on a minute. - Take out the weapons.

- I'm going to kill you! - Stop screaming!

- We're not here to cause trouble. - What?

You say I'm screaming?

I need to ask you a few questions.

While returning from tuition this morning,

I saw three people forcing a girl into this van.

I told you not to use my van as a motel.

- He's talking about the shooting. - Shooting?

Yes. We were shooting a scene for my Pilot film.

How does it matter to you?

Pick a different lie.

I don't believe you.

Oh, no! Why are you testing me?

Please show him.

Watch.

Please don't make noise and attract trouble.

We are shooting without the Police's permission.

Is this proof enough?

- Let's wrap up quickly. - Okay.

- Okay ready. - Let's go!

- Roll camera. - Rolling!

Action!

Do you believe me now?

Cut!

We are already in big trouble.

You believed it was something else...

You need an explanation.

You morons!

Okay... Okay...

I agreed that the scene I shot was realistic.

You don't look like CBI.

What is it to you?

This girl.

She's been missing since morning.

Early in the morning, I saw three people forcing a girl into this van.

As I saw this from a distance...

I thought it was somebody else.

Do you know Vasanthi Bakery?

I saw her walking on that road.

She mentioned an accident, and her chain snapped.

The shopkeeper helped her fix it.

Sakkarai, brother?

Smart boy!

You're right!

After that, we did not see her.

About what time?

Sharply about 10:00 p.m.

It was around 05:15 a.m.

Is it so?

Yes!

Yes, 05:30 a.m.

- Is she your girlfriend? - Somewhat!

Somewhat! Unrequited love!

Catch it!

Give a missed call to your number.

I'll call you if I see her.

My name is Vetri. Save my number.

- Thanks, brother. - Great!

- Brother, please come here. - Yes, brother.

You... he keeps a straight face as if he knows everything.

Look at him!

First, we need to break his nose.

Hey, what happened?

- Water... - Bring him water!

Hurry up!

Sandy, it has peaked.

Don't say something that would flip him.

I will handle him.

Hurry up!

Buddy, the plan got messed up.

I'm sorry.

I gave you one job!

Aren't you ashamed?

He went bat-crap crazy. We couldn't do anything.

- What did you do? - Only we know about it.

Fine, don't get caught. Leave from there.

Come on, let's go!

- How many were there? - There were more than four.

- Vetri? - He went out with his friends...

Sir, I'm calling from Vetri's house.

I think something big went down.

- Is he there? - No, sir.

The house owner mentioned he went out with his friends.

Fine, let it go. I know who's behind it.

I'll handle it.

Sir, you're messing with powerful people.

Hang up, Kathir!

- Sathya! - Tell me.

Is the shooting happening at Gokulam?

Yes. Why do you ask?

Nothing. We're coming over.

Hey, they're already eating my brains.

Please don't create a scene.

Don't worry. We're coming over to talk.

Hey, hey, hey!

Hey, are you okay?

My mother, during my childhood...

raised me with the belief there's God!

But incidents from my life...

makes it even harder to believe humans.

Let alone God!

Hey, silly boy!

This is all because of you.

I need to ask you a few questions.

If you were truly mighty...

...come to me!

Hey...! Hey...!

Yo, what's up, buddy?

You wanted to ask me questions.

Sir, your daughter left her cycle at the 8th corner street

and went with someone in a car.

We enquired and found out she willingly entered the car.

No one forced her!

We requested to check the CCTV footage.

We are in the process of tracking the vehicle.

Once we get the details, we'll cross-check...

and inform you.

Something feels wrong.

Perhaps she eloped with her loved one.

Do you know which car was it?

Grey i20.

"I'm losing it"

"I'm losing it"

Shall we go to the station?

For what?

- Come with me. I'll explain. - You! How dare you?

Nothing wrong. I raised it on a rogue.

Peg yourself...

Come with me!

You're a good boy.

Before we get to the station...

Inform your father about everything.

Inform him, dear.

He's a good brother.

That's a rad drink. Have a couple more.

Bro, why did you stop the music?

Rock it!

What happened next?

Hey, how many times should I repeat it?

Her cycle chain snapped, and I fixed it.

I offered her water. She drank and left.

I swear I don't know what happened after.

Hey!

Is she close to him?

Tell me the truth. Is that all you saw?

I swear, that is all I saw.

Hey... buddy!

Why are you crying?

Why is he crying? Step aside.

What happened?

No one said anything wrong.

Sri, shall I make you your favorite ginger tea?

- No need. - Awesome! Make it three!

First, please stop overthinking.

Since morning, we've been looking around.

That's why your mind is tired.

When you're low, bad thoughts tend to trouble you.

Don't encourage it.

For a while, don't think about anything...

and relax for at least ten minutes.

Last evening, I proposed to her.

For His sake, don't take me wrong.

With love in my heart, I can't fake as a friend anymore.

Why are you silent?

Say something. Yes or no?

I'll tell you tomorrow.

Dear Lord!

You hid it from me!

Fine, let it go.

It's not a crime to speak your heart.

First, you get out of that bubble.

Unnecessarily, don't guilt trip.

Yeah, bro!

Hey boys!

As he's sad, only he gets a free tea.

If we cry, he'll give it for free.

Brother, even my father keeps fighting...

it's really tragic...

Chill!

Nothing would've happened to her.

We're here for you.

Why... Why is it always in my life tragic things happen?

I'm a screenplay writer like you.

The difference is you write for films.

And I write for life.

To put it in simpler terms.

In a film, if the Hero is in trouble...

What does it mean to happen to the Hero?

The Hero gets a new experience.

Using that new experience,

he moves to the next phase in his life.

Exactly my point!

If things do not go our way in life.

Don't panic. Just go with the flow.

It will take you to places you never expected.

Where's my story leading?

If I tell you the climax of a film...

would it be interesting to watch?

Life is a drama.

Just go with the flow!

Go with the flow...

Hey!

He's been talking to himself for a while.

Go with the flow...

Where's the shooting happening?

Sorry... Sorry!

Shot okay, sir?

Is the shot okay, sir?

Sorry, sir. I won't ask anymore.

Shot okay!

Listen, if you go, you'll create a scene.

I'll speak to him and then call you. Until then, you handle him.

- Hey! - Let me speak to him!

Hey!

- End it with this. - Okay, sir. I'll do it.

Hey, understand...

he's giving me a headache. I need a drink.

Sir, don't get worked up. You go ahead. I'll handle it.

Look, they're here. Nuisance.

- Sir. - Did you get my drink?

The one you like. I already made you a drink.

- Hey, where's Vetri? - He's inside the car.

Go ahead. He's already pissed off.

Watch what you speak.

- Is she your girlfriend? - Somewhat!

Somewhat! Unrequited love!

Until I say so, don't speak a word.

I'm putting you on a conference call.

[Kathir] Son, where are you? We've been looking for you?

Set aside looking for me.

I'm looking for a girl at the moment.

If you know anything about that girl, please tell me.

Come in. How can I help you?

I'm Sandeep.

The other day, my friend narrated a story to you.

Why did your friend narrate to me that you are to join as Assistant Director?

I'm not here to join as an Assistant Director.

Do you remember my friend narrated a complete script to you?

Hey, what do you think of me?

A thousand people come and narrate to me.

Five lakh people are waiting to become a director.

How would I know who you're talking about?

The other day in the Caravan, you commented, "Game Changer."

Also, you said you would get back if you find a producer.

- What's his name? - Vetri!

He's about six feet tall.

Correct, correct, correct!

He narrated a story in Caravan when I was shooting in ECR.

Well built with long hair.

Ask him to get into acting.

He can try his luck to become a Hero.

Why does he want to become a director?

Make him understand.

Sir, he worked hard day and night and drafted this script.

His Pilot Film is almost in the finishing stage.

But you jumped the gun.

You finished shooting Pilot.

- Sit down. - It's okay, I'm fine.

Did you find a Producer?

No, sir!

Then why the hell are you here?

And rambling about him narrating to me.

Incorrigible people!

His plot line was similar to mine.

At a party, I narrated the plot to actor Stan Lee.

Immediately, he agreed to do it.

Do you know how difficult it is to get dates of a Hero?

Sir, you're an established director.

Only now, he's starting his career.

Moron, I'm telling you the same. I'm an established director.

We both had similar thoughts.

This is normal.

Stop glaring. I'll break your face.

Sorry! Cool down!

Okay!

Let's do one thing...

I, too, conceived a similar plot line... and he, too, has done the same.

Perhaps he can join me as an assistant director.

You, too, can join as an assistant.

That's the least I can do.

Hey, is the shot ready?

Mom, stop talking. And give me a chance to speak.

Mom, there's patchwork.

How can I not complete the work?

Oh, no! Mom, I will get paid.

Please, mom!

You are not fit for cinema!

Brother, the shooting is on the 3rd floor.

You lost your life along with the script.

Go and start begging.

Listen to the scene carefully. Tell him.

While riding a bike, you get a call from an unknown number.

- As soon as you attend the call-- - Hey, Kishore!

You jerk, where's my script?

Mind your words!

I'm well aware of my words.

Peg yourself to be James Cameron?

He's a thief!

And you all are working for this thief.

Instead of stealing other people's stories...

you could be a pimp.

Take him away!

You're incapable of writing an original script

But you're here shamelessly directing a film.

- Hold on! - Vetri!

- Vetri, don't do it. - You're a pimp, not a director.

- Pimp! Pimp! Pimp! - Get lost!

Parvathy went off in a gray i20.

Call your brother and find out where she is.

I said call him!

Attitude! Attitude! Attitude!

- Arrogance! Arrogance! Arrogance! - Please don't beat, sir.

Don't scream! Don't scream!

Hey, don't scream!

Don't cry!

Until your father arrives, I won't rest and continue beating you.

Arrogance! Arrogance! Rich people arrogance.

Hey, ask him to shut up.

Attitude! Too much attitude!

Too much attitude!

Short commercial break.

You!

Has he arrived?

Sir, Minister Ayyappan is here.

Welcome sir. Give me two minutes.

I'll get ready and meet you.

Please come in, sir.

Sorry, sir, to have disturbed you at this hour.

Please take a seat.

- Go ahead. - Why did you arrest my son?

Didn't you tell him?

Sir, it's a hit-and-run case.

The victim is still in the hospital.

The right leg is fractured.

Didn't you take money for that?

Money? I did not take any.

Sir, I made the payment.

Sir, only now an FIR has been filed.

Only after the victim is discharged and signs it off...

...is when I can release your son.

These are the rules. I can't do anything.

Thank you!

You're leaving? I ordered tea for you.

Dad, dad, dad, dad!

Dad, don't leave me behind. He will kill me, dad.

Dad, dad, dad, dad!

- Kathir! - Sir?

- I'm going home. - Okay, sir.

- Call me if you need me. - Okay, sir.

Good night, brother!

Sir...

- Elections are around the corner. - Hey!

He skinned my son alive inside the lock-up.

What's the use of having the power and influence?

Will the public respect me when I ask for votes?

- Do what is needed. - Okay, sir.

Boys like us should never dream of cinema.

Hey, cinema is all glitter.

Glitter...

All this while I lived in a dreamland.

That's why the truth hurts!

It hurts really bad.

As per the screenplay...

when the Hero is at his lowest point...

a life-changing character is introduced.

Sometimes, it could be a stranger.

And here comes yours!

Brother!

Do you remember we met a while ago?

- I don't recall. - I'm from your neighbourhood.

I've noticed you shooting.

I witnessed everything that happened.

It was upsetting.

Brought back old memories.

I, too, wanted to become a director and came down to Chennai.

But now I'm working as a Set Assistant.

What I'm about to say is I don't know how far it'll be helpful.

But I wanted to tell you.

In the morning, I passed your house while coming for the shoot.

I noticed a guy coming from your gate

wearing headphones and carrying a backpack.

One seeing me, he panicked a bit.

I don't know why.

I have never seen him in our area before.

He looked suspicious.

How did he look?

He had a beard. Good hair.

Wheatish complexion.

- He was quite built. - What else?

Left... On his left hand, there's a snake tattoo.

Hey, stop right here.

Stop the bike!

Vetri brother is calling.

Until I say so, don't speak a word.

I'm putting you on a conference call.

Son, where are you? We've been looking for you.

Set aside looking for me.

I'm looking for a girl at the moment.

If you know anything about that girl, please tell me.

Name -Parvathy. She's in 12th grade.

She's been missing since morning.

Oh, that girl.

This morning, her father filed a missing person complaint.

Oh!

Apparently, we found out she was at her relative's place after an investigation.

We even checked it out in person.

But why are you enquiring about that girl?

You went and checked out in person?

And you expect me to believe it?

I'm telling the truth. The constable went and verified.

The girl is at her relative's house.

Why don't you give me the address?

No-3 Krishna Nagar, Porur.

Okay, hang up. I'll call you back.

Son, where are you--?

Is that enough?

Unrequited love!

- Thanks, brother. - Great!

Let's go!

I know this area very well. Follow me.

Vetri, are you sure?

Look at my eyes. I'm crystal clear.

There's a snake tattoo on the left arm of the guy I regularly score.

In fact, all his gang members have the same tattoo.

Vetri, long time no see bro.

Bro, I need a small favor.

Tell me, bro.

I just received a batch of new stock.

Do you want to try? It'll be awesome!

No, not at the moment.

In your gang, a man with a beard and good hair...

...a bit built. Is there someone who always listens to the music?

You're questioning me like a Police officer.

I thought you were not your father.

What is cooking?

It's not what you think.

I think he supplied some stuff to my friend.

He took money for two grams and only gave him one gram.

- That's why enquiring. - Oh, that guy!

He's a slimy dealer, bro.

Don't expect work ethics from him.

He is always out to spoil our gang's name.

I tried calling his number.

His phone is not reachable.

Can you share his address? I'll go myself and get it.

He lives in the same mansion as mine.

You coming out there is a risk. Don't come!

Shall I contact him and call you back?

Bro?

Hey, say something!

- Isn't it Vasanth sir's car? - Yes.

When we got information on her.

Obviously, he knows it, too.

If he sees us, it'll be a problem.

Don't worry about it.

Just wait!

Hey, hey, hey! Look!

- Hey, where are you going? - Stay right here. I'll be back.

- Hey! - Hey...

Sri!

I'll talk to him, uncle. You may leave.

What happened to you?

Since morning, I've been worried sick.

- Hey, Ravi! - Okay, I'll handle it.

Hi! All okay, buddy?

- Hey, dude! - Idiot!

Guys, the Police officer's son is here to spy on us.

Everyone step out!

Hey, dude! It's you!

You peddlers. This is our regular customer.

Don't act in haste.

Why did you come to this place?

Had you asked, I would've come and met you.

Chill bro!

You peddlers. This is our regular customer.

Don't act in haste.

Why did you come to this place?

Had you asked, I would've come and met you.

Chill bro!

Where is my script?

I gave it away.

- To whom? - I gave it to Inspector Selvam.

It's he who hired me to steal and give it to him.

I'm just a petty thief.

I don't know anything beyond it.

Trust me. Please let me go.

- Hey, Vetri! - Hey!

- Hey... - What happened?

Hey!

What happened?

- Hey, hey, where are you going? - Hey!

Hey, hey, hey! What's wrong with him?

We need to talk.

We need to talk!

I spoke to Parvathy.

Since morning, I've been worried sick.

Vasanth sir does not deserve this.

What do you know about him?

Do you know he's a chronic alcoholic?

Do you know that daily, there are issues at home?

Do you know that my mother and I lost peace because of him?

It looks like you brought men to beat me up.

- Tell me, Vetri, sir. - How much did you sell my script for?

Is it the usual you take for a petty job?

Or is it higher as it belongs to your son?

Last evening, I got a call from the director, Kishore.

Hello!

Sir, this is director Kishore speaking.

I took your number from Cheziyan.

I believe he explained it.

Tell me. How can I help?

I need to extract an important document.

I'll give you the information on how and where to extract it.

It'd be great if you could extract it for me.

Then, I did not know the whereabouts of the document.

But I know who gave me the information.

Sir, hold on a minute. I'll pass the phone to my Associate.

He will fill you in on the address and time.

Sir, No-3, Kanagathara Nagar, ground floor.

You'll find the document inside the bedside table drawer.

If you go by 07:00 a.m. tomorrow, it is the right time.

No one will be home.

Call me once you finish the job.

I'll honor your work more than you expect.

I recognized the voice that spoke to me.

It's your friend, Sathya.

Remember, he used to visit often when you were in college.

But he didn't realize he was talking to me.

That's how I caught him red-handed.

Last night...

He was sloshed.

Last night, as usual, he came home sloshed.

He tried to misbehave with me.

Dad!

After that heinous act, how can I live under the same roof as he?

My man was smart!

He delivered the package on time.

As you instructed I extracted the document.

For creators like you, there's an association, right?

I forgot its name...

It's called FEFSI [Film Employees Federation of South India], uncle.

Right!

Matters like these are new to me.

That's why I directly came to you.

Sir, here are the call recordings of the director.

I believe the law will perform its duty.

We will take action on the director.

Don't worry.

Your son's script is safe with me.

Thank you, sir.

You will believe your friends you met recently.

But you don't believe your parents, who raised you your entire life.

Weird logic!

So, tell me, Vetri, sir!

I believed you more than my parents.

Now I feel disgusted to call you sir.

But you know what...

...you're the best teacher!

You taught me well about betrayal.

How will you face Parvathy anymore?

Your wife knew about it last night.

She wanted to make you confess your heinous act.

That's why she sent away Parvathy without your knowledge.

All okay?

You're not the same Vasanth, sir I know, growing up.

I don't even know who you are.

Don't worry.

I won't expose you.

Because many students like me worship you as their Hero.

Nothing is worse than breaking one's faith and belief.

Bye!

Sh... Sri...

I...

You were never focused on education...

and were crazy about cinema.

Worried you may lose your path...

your mother passed away.

I'm not worried about you but our son.

He has lost focus on his studies.

He keeps talking about cinema all the time.

When I discuss this topic he gets angry.

Lately, I'm afraid to talk to him.

It's not a rule that a Police officer's son has to become a Police officer.

Let him excel in what he loves.

No master is wiser than life.

To you, she's a mother.

To me, wife!

Thirty years of love.

I won't give up so easily.

I agree I kicked you out in anger.

And you left!

Youngblood, you see.

And that, too, you're my blood.

Obviously, don't listen to anyone.

Vetri...

I'm a corrupt Police officer.

But I'm not a bad father.

Sir, your job is done.

Your story is about to begin.

Dear Parvathy...

I failed you as a father.

By now, it's evident that you'll see me as a monster.

But hear me out.

'Initially, the man takes the drink.'

'And then the drink takes the man.' Is a popular saying.

I should've listened to them.

This addiction is a disease.

Many efforts to overcome this addiction...

But one time...

I believed I lost.

When high, you're insane.

'But in my case I did not have bad intentions.'

It's a case of mistaken identity due to being high.

I have no bad intentions about you.

Hereafter, you will never see me as your father.

Entire life it will make you feel as a prisoner.

So, I'm setting you free.

Don't be upset about me.

Eventually, life will ease you.

I believe one day you will forget me as a monster

and once again see me as your father.

Take care. My little girl...

I'm going to miss you.

[Vetri] Life's path is not a straight line.

It's a maze!

A maze of human emotions.

At times, our paths will change.

Humans will shed their masks.

When we witness our true face...

the images that we see may seem bitter to us.

Those bitter experiences...

will show life in a different perception.

This maze may come to an end anytime.

Is it life or death at the next node?

It's an uncertain maze!

When you breathe, breathe in all your emotions.

Because when you stop breathing...

you only leave your emotions behind.

I signed my first film, Dad.

And one year, I've been sober.

A maze called life...

...in which we meet people have only three shades.

Do-gooder.

Evildoer.

And the ones who pretend to be good and evil.

Eyes witness an array of shades.

But the shades within us...

'Nirangal Moondru' [Three Shades]