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I never expected my photo to appear in an ad like that, madam.

They didn't even get my permission.

Hello... Hello?

Vennila has started.

In my view, sir.

-Sruthi. -Sir?

-Turn on your button-spy camera. -Okay, sir.

Watch her very carefully.

Just like us,

the killer is also following her every second.

Her life depends on us.

[owl hoots]

Karthik, I got more likes on Facebook than on Instagram.

What if any of your family members sees this?

I'll be done for.

-Ramya. -Yes?

Shall I drop you off near your house?

That'll be the end of us.

We'll be in serious trouble if anyone sees us.

You get going.

Okay.

[dogs barking]

-Karthik? -Yeah.

You made my birthday really special.

This gift will always stay close to my heart.

Love you, Karthik.

I'll text you once I reach home.

-See you tomorrow. Bye! -Bye!

Bye.

[dogs barking]

[owl hooting]

[owl hooting]

What happened, Selvi?

MAARGAN (Unusual Suspect)

♪ This world I hate, down to its core ♪

Move aside, give way.

Listen to me. This isn't a show.

Everyone, leave! Go!

♪ Maybe I was never meant to be ♪

♪ Each day I die inside, With every breath I take ♪

This post was uploaded only around 2:30 a. m.

Yet it's gone viral instantly.

♪ In the name of clan, in the color’s curse ♪

♪ For money’s throne, I live this verse ♪

♪ I suffer still for others’ need ♪

♪ To show you the weight of all your wrongs ♪

♪ I'll return through lifetimes ♪

Do you suspect anyone?

♪ This world I hate, down to its core ♪

Ramya didn't want me to say anything.

You might have to come back again.

-Okay, ma'am. -Go.

♪ I carry the weight of sins unseen ♪

[phone ringing]

[in Hindi] Tell me, Amar.

Check the image I've sent on WhatsApp, Dhruv.

The murder took place in Chennai.

This post is going viral.

How am I supposed to ignore that post?

Exactly the same death.

Please send me to Chennai.

[in Hindi] Your resignation request is nearly approved.

And you have to take care of your hand.

You'll need at least a year to recover.

-Officially, there's no chance. -Okay.

Don't disturb me.

I'll take care of it.

Chennai's not new to me.

Why should I be scared when you're here, Dad?

Sir, the post-mortem report suggests that

a special drug was injected into Ramya's body to turn it black.

-Sruthi? -Sir.

-Did they repair the AC at the quarters? -It was fixed yesterday, sir.

Have you arranged the airport pickup?

- I've sent Kaali, sir. - Okay.

The forensic report states that the drug used is highly toxic.

- And-- - What about the TV, inverter, and internet?

- It's all been checked, sir. - Okay.

The laptop has also been arranged, as requested.

Welcome.

Welcome, Dhruv.

I've been expecting you.

Wow! It's been so long since I've seen you.

[in Hindi] Nine and a half years.

Yes, nine and a half years.

Everything still feels fresh.

But I'm happy...

...to see you here.

If you're ready to join duty here...

I'll take care of everything you need.

-Case file? -Okay, relax, Dhruv.

I've taken care of everything.

-Natraj? -Sir?

He's Mr Dhruv.

Senior ADGP, Mumbai.

Hand over the case file to him.

He'll handle this case from now on.

It's completely unofficial.

Dhruv, feel free to talk to me about this anytime.

- Sure. - Sir?

But this is my zone’s case, sir.

I'll get all the CCTV footage today.

The full investigation report will be ready in a week, sir.

This looks like a usual revenge-killing motive.

Why?

Couldn't it be a serial killing?

What if another girl ends up in the bin next week?

- Sir, with just one murder— - Natraj.

Didn't you understand what I said?

Hand the file over to him.

This doesn't look good to me, Sir.

I think you're going through a rough patch.

What?!

Your watch stopped working an hour ago.

Careful, Dhruv.

Just one friendly note.

I believe you won't get sensitive in this case.

Sure.

Dhruv, she's Sruthi.

-Hello. -Hello, Sir.

-She'll fully support you. -Thank you!

Go to the quarters and freshen up.

Is this where the body was found?

Yes, sir.

Have you checked the cameras around here?

Almost all cameras in OMR have been removed for the Metro Rail project.

This is Ramya's FB profile.

"My worst birthday ever. "

This was posted from her profile at 2:30 a. m. on the day Ramya died, sir.

"My best birthday ever. "

This was posted on the night of the 16th at 8:20 p. m. , sir.

Sad! Her birthday became her death day.

Did Ramya have a boyfriend?

Yes, Karthik.

Your cover photos are the talk of the town, Karthik.

Similarly, your one click

should make my movie the talk of the town.

It is my debut film.

Get well soon, Karthik.

Sure, Sir.

Give me some time. I'll be back soon.

- Okay. - Karthik?

Come in, ma'am. Das?

Just give me two minutes. I'll see them off.

Ma'am, you can wait inside.

Okay.

I wonder where you find these girls.

They're one of a kind.

Shall I take these, Karthik?

You don't need to ask me, sir.

Sorry, ma'am. How can I help you?

Lakshman, Karthik.

Modeling, wedding, and magazine photographer.

- Yes, sir. - Karthik.

Do you have any picture that was clicked on your girlfriend Ramya's birthday?

Sir wants to see them.

You can show him. It's okay.

It's related to Ramya’s case.

Sure, ma’am.

Wait, wait.

Isn't this the same one that Ramya shared on social media?

Yes, sir.

We took this on her birthday.

I gifted her that dollar-chain, sir.

But I didn't expect...

she'd die that same night.

Was there a chain like this in the evidence you gathered?

None that I know of, sir.

-Share this with me. -Sure, sir.

She was with you the whole day on her birthday?

Yes, sir.

She was with me until 9:30 p. m.

It was almost 10:30 when I dropped her off at home.

Sir, the CCTV footage confirms Karthik dropped Ramya at 10:30 p. m.

All related footage has been organized.

- Arul? Morning. - Morning, ma'am.

Play the footage from Alandur Karpagam Street.

Okay, ma'am.

Sir… This is Karpagam Street, 4th Lane.

This is Ramya’s house.

Something happened to her only after she reached home.

Play the other footages.

Yes, sir.

A car entered this street 20 minutes before Ramya did.

Stop.

Whose car is this?

Have you checked it?

Yes, sir.

It's TN 22 AG 0252. Black Honda City.

Are you sure? Is it AG?

Yes, ma’am.

AG 0252?

Aren't G-series vehicle numbers for government vehicles?

Yes, ma’am. I had the same doubt.

The RTO also got back saying this number isn't in their registry.

Then it's clearly a fake number plate, sir.

Not just the number.

Even the car's fake.

There's no black color in this Honda series.

It was either customized,

or modified.

That car...

Where is it now?

Sir, that car never came back.

Sir, look at this.

Who is he?

What’s he doing at this hour?

Not just here, sir.

We have footage of him running on other routes too.

Take a look.

-I want to visit his running route. -Yes, sir.

Sir, the car, that guy, and Ramya have been caught only on this house's CCTV.

We're yet to receive the aquarium footage, sir.

Everyone here’s already submitted their CCTV recordings.

When are you planning to give it?

Sir, I have no knowledge of this.

Once my son is back, I'll ask him to hand it over.

Alright, give me his number. I'll talk to him.

Sir, let's have a cup of tea. It'll refresh our minds.

[prayer playing in mosque]

-Stop, stop! -Sir?!

Go back!

Follow that car.

-That one? -Yes, the black Ambassador.

What is it, sir?

Why did you stop my car?

-Is this your car? -Yes.

The maintenance is very poor.

I don't have a parking space at my house.

- I park it on the road. - Won't you ever clean it?

Sir, this is a vintage model from my dad's time.

If I keep it very clean, I'm sure someone will steal it.

May I know who drew this?

I have no idea. Who drew it?

That's the same question he's asking as well.

I work hard to keep it dirty, and someone draws on it.

Stupid fellow.

No, no, no.

-Sruthi, call the fingerprint analysis team immediately.

-Get them to analyze every fingerprint on this car. -Okay, sir.

-Karthik? -Sir.

Where did you buy the chain you gifted to Ramya?

I got one of my friends from the US to bring it.

Did you randomly draw that in some car?

Sir, I'm traveling right now. I'll call you back.

-Hello, sir?-Yes, Sruthi.

We've found a match in our records.

-I'll be there soon. -Yes, sir.

A fingerprint from the car matched a man caught at Nungambakkam Station.

He was booked for drug smuggling.

His name is Tamilarivu.

Father’s name is Murugavel.

And he's 23 years old.

His address is - No. 60, Kumaran Colony, Alandur, Chennai - 16.

Wasn't Ramya also living in Alandur?

Yes, sir.

Her house is in Alandur.

-Trace his location using his number. -On it, sir.

39.5. What happened?

You're swimming as slowly as an otter.

You went after girls when you had to practice.

This is what'll happen.

Go, now.

Arivu...

Sir, we traced Thamizharivu to the Guindy Aquatic Complex.

Okay, I'm almost there.

Yes, sir.

Does Thamizharivu come here to swim?

The one who dropped off the keys now, that's him, madam.

Sir, he's Thamizharivu.

Follow him.

Thamizharivu. Age 23, son of Murugavel.

Identification – cut in the left eyebrow.

Where are you trying to run? Come on.

Come on. Get in.

-Where are you taking me, sir? -Get in.

-What do you want? -You're Thamizharivu, right?

-Answer me, sir. We were searching for you.

Don't take him to the station. Bring him to the Crime Branch.

Okay, sir.

Sir, I think you've mistaken me for someone else.

- Why are you here? - Just walk.

-Tell me. -You'll get the answer. Now, go.

What is this place? Why did you bring me here?

- Remove his accessories. - Raise your hands.

-Why, sir? -Do as I say.

-Sir, what are you doing? -Turn around.

Why are you removing all of these?

Can you explain what's going on, please?

Hey. Sit down.

- Show me your leg. - My shoe!

At least give me an answer, madam.

Argh!

Sir! Sir!

Why are you locking me in here?

Open the door!

You've got the wrong person.

Do you hear me?!

Why did you bring me here?

Sir, why did we have to bring him here?

If we’d handled him at the station, he would’ve admitted everything.

We didn't bring him here to confess.

But to investigate.

If something goes wrong you and your commissioner will be responsible.

It's completely unofficial.

Sir...

How do we investigate without any information about him?

Leave a person in silence

for a minimum of six hours,

and the mind starts letting the devil out.

Understanding the kind of devil

will help us decide how to investigate.

-Kaali… -Sir?

-Order lunch. -Sure, sir.

And a flask of coffee.

Done, sir.

Sir, my sister will be waiting for me.

-I need to go. -[phone rings]

Is anyone even there?

Enquire about his sister and run a background check.

Yes, sir.

Sir... let me go.

Chewing gum… it kills the idle mind.

How did you not check?

Sorry, sir. Shall I go in and make him spit it out?

No, no.

He can't know we're watching. Not even a hint.

Bad luck.

Let's wait.

Let me go, Sir.

Arivu's sister is a college student.

It seems Arivu hasn’t been very social in the past six months.

Don't desire for the deceiver. If desired, don't fall for her lust.

Don't befriend with a fool and don't fall for their fake attraction.

Don't die for the woman you fear and don't burn yourself into hell for a bad love.

Kaali, what's he singing?

Don't desire for the deceiver. If desired, don't fall for her lust.

Don't fall for her lust. Don't burn in hell for a bad love.

Sir, it feels like Sri Lankan Tamil.

Sir?

The search for the first line

popped up as Kanjamalai Sidda’s song.

What’s this, sir?

-Eat this if you're hungry. -Sir, wait a second.

Open the door, please.

I'm not the one you're looking for, sir.

I can't eat right now.

Take this away.

I don't want any food.

There's a tablet in my bag. Give it to me, please.

My head aches, sir.

You don't know about me. Just listen and give me my tablet.

Argh!

Sir...

Give that to me, sir.

What capsule sir is this?

Medicine for memory-related problems.

Give me the medicine, sir.

Loser.

Sir, please give me my medicine.

I can't be normal without it.

My head will burst. Where are you, sir?

Please, sir.

-Sir? -Shall I go give him the tablet?

No, no.

This is our best chance.

We'll wait and see what happens to him.

Sir, is he drawing something?

Loser!

Sir, he's emptied a 20-litre water can.

Let me go, sir. I'm not the one you're looking for.

At least give me my medicine.

Loser!

Hey! Give me my pills.

Give it to me!

I'll kill you if I find you.

I told you...

His demon will show up.

Sir, let him take his pills. This is getting serious.

Give it to him.

-What is all this? -Let him be.

He still has time.

Tell me… now.

How many have you murdered before this?

Sir, you've got the wrong person.

You've got no way to escape.

This is you, right? What were you doing there?

Hey… why are you acting surprised?

I'm… very scared of owls.

One moment of carelessness, and it would've eaten my eyes.

He's accepted that it's him.

He premeditated Ramya's murder.

Sir… I only said I went jogging that way.

And nothing about killing anyone.

Who jogs that late at night?

-We're not fools here. -Not just that day…

I've been jogging that same route every day at the same time for months.

Hey...

Don't you and Ramya live in the same area?

How do you know Ramya?

Madam, please don't say her name.

I don't know who she is.

The sketch on the wall...

Who is she?

Madam, that's personal.

Don't remind me of it.

This is likely personal too.

You sketched this on the car, didn't you?

Hey! Answer his question!

-If you don't answer now... -Sir! Sir!

It wasn't me, sir.

Leave me. I have to go.

My sister will be home alone.

You're here because we found your fingerprints on that car.

How are we supposed to believe it's not you?

You're already in the system for a drug-smuggling case.

You're a drug addict, right?

Memoreform.

That falls under the drug category.

-Why are you taking this? -Sir...

I'm taking it, thinking it's some kind of medicine.

Which doctor prescribed it?

I... I...

I googled "medicine to improve bad memory. "

And this is what came up.

This is medical fraud.

I'm sure he's a drug addict.

Okay. Why do you think you’ve got a bad memory?

Sir, from my birth till now, I've never been able to forget anything I've seen.

That's my problem.

Can you explain why?

Sir, you're Dhruv Guvarak, she's Sruthi, and he's Kaali.

The number plate of the car we came in is TN 32 AR 1253.

That car has gone 138,372 km.

When we walked in, an officer named Krishnan slipped in two bundles of 500-rupee notes.

There was a bottle of liquor in Constable Muthukumar's bag.

Sir, there's a big scar behind your collar, on your neck.

Madam, you typed a long message to Mr. Murugesan but forgot to hit send.

Sir, your name "Kaali" has been misspelt as "Kali" on your badge.

I can't forget anything I see, sir.

He turned our department into criminals in no time.

We should be very careful with him.

So, you're taking that tablet to forget the murders you commit and the truth you hide.

No, Madam. You're wrong.

February 14.

What were you doing at Hotel Park Sheraton on Valentine's Day night?

Valentine's Day?

Don't ask about it, Sir. Please!

Don't remind me of it.

My head's aching, Sir.

That's where you met Ramya and fell in love with her.

She didn't accept your love, and you killed her premeditatedly.

I warned you not to talk about it.

He's beating up a cop.

I don't care what you do. Make him tell the truth.

-You're dead meat. -Sir, that's Ramya on the wall.

But not the Ramya you're referring to.

She loved me.

Ramya...

I lost my life because of her.

I started taking these medicines to forget her.

I didn't kill anyone.

But a girl killed my soul.

And turned me into a walking corpse.

-She's Aarthi. -Wow, she's amazing.

Arivu...

Yes, Ramya.

I like you!

Will you marry me?

Are you playing a prank on me, Ramya?

Please, move on.

Arivu, please come out.

I want to talk to you.

She looks different in the video.

I was so frank with my feelings, and you call it a prank?

Honestly, don't you like me?

You're a lovable person.

Then why aren't you interested in me?

No, I'm confident.

No one will like me just by looking at me.

I didn't like you at first.

But after these three years, I fell for you.

What did you see in me?

And what did you like about me?

You're an expert at swimming.

You joined college on a sports scholarship.

You work as a driver in the mornings.

And you come to college in the afternoon.

A good artist with a great memory.

Your parents are gone.

And you've got a sister.

I've never seen you talk to any girl unnecessarily.

Stop this prank, Ramya.

Till now, you've never even tried to talk to me.

I've spoken to you three times in the past three years.

And you sure do have a wonderful memory.

Think about it.

Hold on a second, Ramya.

This is the fourth time.

From today, I'm your responsibility.

Can you, or can you not?

Did the boys ask you to make 'Reels' with me?

Tell me the truth, Ramya.

Campus interviews are much easier to crack.

But in your interview...

Hey!

I really like you.

And only you!

Let's live together.

♪♪♪

Sorry! Sorry!

Hey, Arivu. I'm your classmate.

♪ Oh, why? Why did you lay your eyes on me? ♪

All the best, Arivu!

Sorry! Do you want to come in front?

♪ I wandered free, like the wild, restless wind ♪

I'm fine here.

♪ But you trapped me in a flute ♪

♪ Tell me, just tell me I need the truth ♪

♪ Truly, truly... do you like me too? ♪

♪ Tell me, just tell me I need the truth ♪

♪ Truly, truly... do you like me too? ♪

♪ Your eyes... a field of hidden land mines ♪

♪ One wrong step, and I fall every time ♪

♪ Now is my time — I'm flying high ♪

♪ With you near me, I can barely breathe ♪

♪ Tell me, just tell me I need the truth ♪

♪ Tell me, just tell me I need the truth ♪

Wow!

You're studying for the TNPSC.

Is it your dream to get a government job?

Not mine—my mom's.

♪ All this time, my heart felt hollow That was only till I met you ♪

♪ I've never felt this way before ♪

♪ Your touch brings butterflies ♪

Can you come, please?

♪ You drew me in, so strong, so steep Now I’m drowning in feelings I can't sleep ♪

♪ You slip into my dreams so deep, And steal the silence of my sleep ♪

♪ You make me dream of just us two, Alone, entangled, in an endless embrace ♪

Ramya!

♪ My pretty, my beauty, my cheeky queen ♪

♪ Oh, why? Why did you lay your eyes on me? ♪

♪ I'm spellbound in your beauty ♪

Arivu, which is your favourite place?

My hometown—Salem.

We can't find that here. Alright, I'm free.

I'll pick a place.

The US.

My ambition is to settle down in a place like this.

What's yours?

If you're by my side, that's enough.

Arivu...

You're not normal.

A friend.

Very clear.

♪ No distance could ever come between us ♪

♪ Just stay close — that’s all I need ♪

♪ Let’s run away and leave the daylight behind ♪

♪ With you close, the night is all I need ♪

♪ The rain falls, but it doesn’t cool me down ♪

♪ Just one touch from you drives me wild ♪

♪ Love’s got me spinning, I can barely stand ♪

♪ My darling, my beauty, my cheeky queen ♪

-So far, you're too good, Ramya. -Thank you, sir.

There's a US onsite chance.

-Want to go? -Sir!

That's my dream!

Hmm… I know that very well.

You even have the work-from-home option.

But… conditions do apply.

What is it, sir? I’ll definitely try.

Hmm...

Marry me! That's it.

Sir...

Having taken so many interviews, even proposals sound the same.

See? It's not a compulsion.

I just put my interest across.

I'm flying to the US next month on a transfer.

Thought it would be great if you came along as my partner.

-Thought I'd give you that on-site chance. -Sorry, sir.

Ramya!

Such a flirt!

Ramya!

Do this. Resign from this job.

Move to a different company.

Arivu, I've got a better idea.

I'll apply for a visa to the US. You come along.

I'll talk to my HR and get things cleared up.

Hey!

Are you serious?

Do you still want to talk to him?

He's trying to lure you in.

Do you think he’ll understand?

Arivu, he's my problem. I'll handle him.

My biggest ambition is to go to the U. S.

Then what about my ambition?

Which one?

To become a swimming champion.

A government job...

That's your mom's dream.

Don't you have an ambition of your own?

Tell me, what's with the government job?

You're going to do customer service after studying computer science?

And swimming is only suitable for fitness.

Not for life.

You don't practice that either.

Wow!

Such arrogance!

I roamed the streets with you like a chauffeur for a year.

I realize the mistake now.

Hey, I didn't mean it in a bad way.

No, no, you're absolutely right.

Like a slap right across the face.

I didn't realize when you scolded my sister and coach.

But I do now.

Just six months…

And I’ll prove my worth.

Arivu, I don't care even if you become a champion.

But I'm definitely going to the U. S.

Marry me and come as my dependent.

What's wrong with you? What'll I do by coming with you?

-What about my sister Akhila? -Let her stay in a hostel and study.

Didn't I?

How selfish!

Wow.

Yes... I'm selfish.

In this country, in this noise, in this pollution, and that too with a government job…

I cannot live going out once a week and only one tour a year.

I cannot decide my life before Akhila’s.

Why not?

Are you scared she'll keep living with some guy if you aren't here?

You're going overboard.

You want to go to the U. S. , right? Go.

Go with your boss.

Don't you dare come back. Leave me alone.

Thinking she'd realize if I didn't talk to her, I blocked her number for three days.

I tried calling, but she wasn't reachable.

She shifted her house,

and resigned from her job too.

She blocked me on WhatsApp.

I tried texting her on Messenger, but didn't get a reply.

But I did get a notification.

Ramya is going live at Poison Pub.

February 14… that night…

Valentine’s Day…

Any suspicious activity?

Ramya?

-Hey, who are you looking for? -Sorry!

Are you watching?

Ramya?

What are you doing here?

Who is he?

Come, let's go.

Ramya, who's this?

Do you know him?

No, I don't know him.

Loser!

Ramya...

Ramya!

Hey!

-The glass has gone in deep. -You...

Get out!

You need to leave. It's not safe for you to stay here.

Loser!

All of you, lie down.

Akhilan, close the main door.

I want everyone's fingerprints.

Don't miss anyone.

Hey, why's he leaving?

I like you.

And only you!

I don't know him!

You're my responsibility.

Loser!

He's wasted, sir.

-He's spinning tales. -Sir.

It was a big international drug bust in Chennai earlier this year.

That case is still under investigation.

That's how his fingerprint got into the system.

Most of them were students, sir.

So they didn’t file a case, and all of them were released.

See if someone named Ramya is on his Facebook friends list.

Will do, sir.

Hey, what's your password?

Answer her.

-Hey! Sir… -Arivu!

-Sruthi, take him to Kilpauk GH. -Okay, sir.

Shall I file a case, sir?

Not while he's in this condition. We'll decide after checking his health.

Yes, sir.

Hello, Dr. Varghese?

BP is 180. Very high.

Inject him with Hydralazine immediately.

Sure, Doctor.

What's going on, Dhruv? You've come in with a problem.

Who’s that boy?

Young guy with such high BP.

He's been taking this capsule for six months.

He says he can't be normal without taking these.

Who prescribed this to him?

-Google. -What?!

He looked it up online and started using it.

You asked for the CCTV footage from my shop, sir.

It's ready. If you tell me where, I'll come and give it.

Come to Kilpauk Mental Hospital.

What?!

Alright, sir.

Will you inject it correctly this time?

Not there, Ramya!

Sorry. Did that hurt?

Don't say that name.

That hurts.

What happened, Ramya?

Everything he sees, he recalls with amazing precision, Doctor.

Eidetic memory.

We'll check.

Can you hear me?

Yes, Doctor.

I hear you.

Do you remember the first time you ever walked, Arivu?

I do, Doctor.

I was one year old.

How old were you then?

One, Doctor.

I hail from a Kanjamalai village near Salem.

Kalani Siddhar Temple is our ancestral deity temple.

I was born after my parents prayed to him—or so they say.

We used to go there every year on my birthday.

They say Siddhas live there as birds, fish, and animals.

Those herbal wells are what make the temple special.

The Siddhas said those herbs can work wonders for the body.

Take care of the child.

Seeing everyone bathe at the well, I started walking.

Hmm…

Is there any other distinct moment you remember?

That day is still fresh in my memory.

After that,

I’m not sure what happened right after that.

Kalangi is who saved you, dear.

Dad kept repeating one thing.

Before mirrors were invented,

people used to see themselves in water.

This isn't ordinary water. It’s the Earth’s blood.

This water holds all the world's secrets.

Just 50 cases worldwide show memory like his.

Such abnormal brain conditions are still being researched.

What causes this memory condition, Doctor?

An accident might have triggered it.

Or it could be hereditary.

It could also be long-term use of drugs.

Is Arivu a drug addict?

Only a blood culture test can tell us that.

He can't take those tablets anymore.

Warn him about it.

Doctor, I can't live without it.

No, a different tablet has been prescribed.

-Sir? -Yes.

Hey!

You drew this dollar design, right?

Yes, sir.

I was randomly drawing it.

You showed me a picture this evening.

It was in my memory. So, I drew it.

Smart!

So, you didn't sketch this on the car?

Not at all.

Leave me, please.

I didn't sketch a dollar chain anywhere.

Hey!

I called this a dollar design.

Why did you call it a dollar chain?

Chain?!

No one ever called this a chain.

Chain…

Did I say "chain"?

-Sruthi. -Sir?

Register a case. Arrest him and bring him in.

-Sir, sir. Hold on. -Hey!

-Please don't arrest me, sir. -How dare you hit me?

Please, sir. Hold on.

I beg you. Please don't file a case.

-Wait. -I admit it, sir. I drew that.

I sketched it while waiting after dropping off a customer.

I hid it in fear, sir.

I don’t know why, but I’ve been drawing it everywhere lately.

I really am clueless, sir. Believe me. Please.

Take him to the station and inquire in our way.

-Sir, sir… -I don't care if he dies.

Sir, I’m all my sister has. It’s just the two of us.

You can check my phone.

She would've called at least 10 times.

-[phone rings] -Sir, Akhila.

I didn't even inform her, sir. She must be worried.

Put my phone on loudspeaker. You can see for yourself.

Go on.

Arivu, where are you? Why aren't you answering calls?

Sorry, Akhila.

I got caught by the police after a ride.

-That's why… -So? You won't answer my call?

Some girl was kidnapped and murdered last week.

And you don't care the least bit about me.

Sorry, dear.

-I understand-- -You'll realize when I don't answer your calls.

You better come home soon.

If not, I'll move into a hostel.

Why is she threatening you?

Is she older or younger than you?

She's everything to me, sir.

Please leave me, sir.

If a case gets registered, I won't get a government job.

It'll ruin my future.

Then speak up and say where you saw the chain.

Ah… I remember that chain…

But I can't say for sure.

Give me one chance and take me to my swimming pool.

I’ll try to recall where I saw the chain.

Why? Is that where you saw the chain?

Madam, he's just trying to escape.

We should be careful--

Sir--?

Why are you cuffing me?

-Go to his swimming academy. -Okay, sir.

Get up.

-Tell me. -Sir…

-I'm at the Kilpauk Mental hospital. -No, come to the location I'm sharing now.

Sir?!

He's driving me insane.

-Why are you hiding? -I don't want my coach to find out.

Uncuff me, sir.

-I'll check and let you know. -Why?

So you can escape?

You wouldn't understand.

Hey! Sir… Where are you going?

-Sir. -He won't get far.

Let's wait.

Hey, where are you taking me?

Tell me.

I'm asking, and you brought me here?

Do you know how to swim? I'm going to jump.

Jump?!

Sir, he's going to jump.

I don't know how to swim. What do we do now?

Uncuff him.

Oh my! You killer!

Thank God!

Who jumped, madam?

Tamizharivu.

I wonder what he did. The police have been coming here since morning.

Camera's not working. You'll take care of it, right?

Okay. You get going.

Aravind, pull up the dive-pool camera.

What's he doing in there?

He does this often, sir.

He won't swim. He can stay like this for half an hour.

He’ll just say it’s some breathing exercise.

But it really scares us.

Coach already warned him. He never listens.

Who trained him?

Sir, he's from the countryside.

He learned swimming from his dad in a well.

But there's one thing.

No one can match his stamina.

His performance has be down the last six months.

[phone rings]

-Hello? -I'm at the location you shared, sir.

Where are you now?

Right behind you.

Behind me?!

-Here you go, sir. -What's this?

Pendrive, sir.

It contains the CCTV footage you asked for.

Oh!

Sir, we've received another footage from Karpagam street.

Keep watching Arivu.

Play this, please.

Sure.

-You can see on this. -Okay.

Forward it.

Keep forwarding.

It looks like the same clip, sir.

Sir, I saw where I saw the chain.

Saw it?!

Tell me.

What did you see?

And where?

I saw that chain through the water’s reflection.

Through the water's reflection?!

Play the footage.

Stop, stop.

Rewind it.

Play it.

Zoom in and loop it.

Sir, someone's caught redhanded.

Sir, if I don't go home now, things will get worse.

Can I go?

Yes.

How did he tell so accurately?

As if he actually saw it happen.

Had he come this way to jog, we’d have had a sketch of the killer.

Sure.

You can still try now.

Sir… that's something he didn't see.

Feels unreal that Arivu saw the dollar chain here.

It's just his imagination.

But there's something connecting his imagination to reality.

Before mirrors were invented, people saw themselves in water.

This isn't ordinary water. It’s the Earth’s blood.

This water holds all the world's secrets.

Sir, the killer’s car took an unusual route all the way to Navalur.

CCTV footage from the Velachery area shows traces of the car, sir.

Good. Let them track it.

Share it with me.

- I'll send it right away, sir. - Okay.

Sir!

He fixed a bell inside another bell.

Tamilarivu?

He's my brother, sir.

Can you call your brother?

He's tired and asleep.

I'll try to wake him up.

Please come in, sir. Come in.

Bro, wake up. Someone's here asking for you.

Police have come. Get up!

Sir!

- You've got the wrong person, sir! - What are you talking about?

You've got the wrong person, sir.

Sir, he came in drenched last night, took some tablets, and fell asleep.

He’s not able to wake up, sir.

When he wakes up, ask him to meet Sir at the station.

Why, sir? Is something wrong?

Nothing like that.

Something he started hasn't been completed yet. That's all.

Is my brother doing okay?

Yes, yes. Very impressive.

He's finally taken up a proper job after a long time.

I'd be happy if he got a government job, just like Mom always wished.

Sir's impressed, right? Then he'll definitely get one!

- Who are they? - Mom and Dad.

My brother sketched it.

Oh! Dad was Hindu, and Mom was Christian?

Yes, sir!

At first, both of them worshipped Lord Murugan.

Dad’s a devotee of the Siddhars.

What is all this? I can't make sense of any of it!

Sir! Sir! Sir!

Sir, you shouldn't be wearing shoes when you touch these, sir.

My brother’d kill me.

These manuscripts are 700-800 years old, preserved by my father.

Dad would do Nadi astrology readings for top political leaders.

Mom told us about it.

After Dad passed away, we moved to Chennai.

This house is the only memory we have of her.

Do you read all of this?

No, sir. I don’t really understand any of it.

But my brother reads all of this with great interest.

He even sings the Siddhar songs from it.

[chanting Siddhar song]

So… who is this “Sir”?

Oh God! How did he get in here?

You greet everyone who visits the house?

His name's Velu too, sir.

My brother brought him from the temple and is raising him.

You two sit here. I'll go put him back.

Sir, shall I make some tea?

-No, it's fine. - Two cups with jaggery.

Jaggery... Got it!

Arivu, they're here to see you. Go talk to them.

What now, sir? Another round of investigations?

Not an investigation, just need your help.

Please, leave me alone.

I have selections in two days. I need to practice.

Arivu! Sir's being really patient with you!

When it suits you, you're patient. When it doesn't, you start torturing me.

Hey! Watch your tone.

No, you watch yours.

You made me relive everything I’ve been trying to move on from for months!

All you care about is catching the killer and earning a medal for it.

You don't care about anyone else.

Would you act the same way if it were your son?

Shut up, you rascal!

What do you even know?

You wouldn't say all this if the crime happened in your own home.

What did you just say?

If I had a son?

I didn’t have a son... I had a daughter.

She's no longer with us.

My Priya...

Same age as your sister.

The last time I saw her wasn't in person...

It was in this video. Take a look.

Look at this, Uncle.

Wait, I'll record the call.

If it turns out to be ragging, I'll finish them off!

- Should I come there, Geetha? - No, Uncle, it’s okay.

She's your daughter, right? She'll handle it.

Hey! You, leave now.

- Bharathi. - Sir!

Get in touch with the C1 Station immediately.

And send officers to Lokhande College.

Sure, sir.

Oh, you're a psychology student?

Then let me give you a little test.

If I say, “I love you, ” how would you respond?

Why so quiet? Tell me, Junior!

If I say, “I love you, ” how would you respond?

If you say “yes, ” I'll propose right now.

If you say “no, ” I'll propose tomorrow.

Then I’ll keep proposing...

until you say “yes. ”

Tell me.

If I say “I love you, ” how will you respond?

No, Senior...

If I say “yes” to you now.. ,

won’t your girlfriend have a problem?

That's what I'm wondering too.

What? Her?

Does she even look like a girl?

How do we look together to you?

This is 100 percent "Sadiq, " sir!

Amir Sir handled his case two years ago.

There’s no chemistry between us.

Just look at the frame!

Don’t we look like we’re made for each other?

Senior...

In my life...

before making big decisions...

I discuss it with my dad.

Is that okay with you?

Ask him right now, Junior!

Geetha!

Take a look at this frame, Senior!

Dad, should I say “yes” to him?

Hold on, dear. Shouldn’t we check the groom’s horoscope first?

Sadiq! He’s the encounter case that’s been pending for two years!

You think shaving your beard and getting a tattoo makes you Sunil?

Your tricks are out of date!

Priya, if you say “yes, ” I’ll file a ragging complaint right now.

If it’s a “no, ” I’ll finish him in an encounter tomorrow.

Sunil, the cops are here.

- Hey, run! - Let's get out of here!

Be careful, Priya.

He's not even a student.

Just a drug dealer.

Why should I worry when you're with me, Dad?

Next morning...

in a dumpster behind her college...

Priya!

She was burned like trash.

Who did it, sir?

The injection the killer used.

It contained a toxic mix of coccaine and melanotan.

We believe it was prepared in their college lab.

Did you find out who was responsible?

Sometimes...

to remove a poisonous plant,

you have to destroy the whole garden.

Hey, want a shot?

I'll give you one.

So, we carried out seven encounter operations.

I shut down Sunil's entire drug ring.

But he slipped away.

Idiot, you should’ve injected into C3.

After Priya passed away,

I felt dead, too.

Just like how my daughter's life was ruined...

I saw another girl on the news suffer the same fate.

I couldn’t just sit back.

I'm not after any medals, Arivu.

No more girls should have to die.

We have to get him before it happens.

Sorry, sir. I misunderstood.

How can I help?

Arivu, the information we found while investigating you...

…was our first real clue.

The dollar and the killer’s gloves.

If you remember anything else related to those, that's enough.

Okay, sir. I'll try.

Like yesterday, come after the coaching ends.

I’ll try once the coaching ends.

No, no, that’s too risky.

Not at your place.

I'll tell you tomorrow.

Come to my place.

Okay, sir.

Sir, tea?

It's okay, dear.

- I’ll have it next time. - Sir!

This tea's excellent.

What are you doing here, Velu?

It's been at least ten years, hasn't it?

Yeah, yeah, definitely.

Divakar.

This is Tamilarivu.

- Hello, Tamilarivu. - Hello, Sir.

-Shall we? -Yeah.

Please, come.

- Tamilarivu. - Sir.

Dhruv's told me a lot about you.

How long can you hold your breath underwater?

As far as I’ve tested, I can hold it for six to seven minutes.

That's good. But remember, this is seawater.

- Okay. - The density's higher.

So, he would need some support.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Tamil doesn’t seem like a fresher.

Just keeping an eye on him should do.

- Yes, sir. - Let him move around freely.

Get him a wetsuit.

- Take care of him. - Okay, sir.

Marine training...

If my parents were still alive...

I would've studied here.

I'd have spent my life in this sea.

Just like your mom wished, there's only one government department...

…that can truly make use of your skills.

The Police Department.

I'm giving you the advice your dad would've given you if he were alive.

Don't prepare for TNPSC. Aim for UPSC.

Crack the exam this September.

I'll guide you after that.

What more do you need? Sir gave you his word.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

- What's this? - A pulse reader.

Just for safety.

Newbies can sometimes feel pressured.

Shall we?

Go.

Nagaraj, check him.

Yes, sir.

Sir, let's stop.

Arivu is pushing beyond his limits.

Sir, he’s refusing backup.

Then leave.

Sir.

Get him out of there.

He’s taking advantage because we’re listening to him.

He's just hallucinating.

- Arun. - Sir!

Is at least one piece of information matching this recorder?

Not just one, sir— everything matches.

Starting from Karpagam Nagar Slum at 10:30,

the car crossed Alandur subway at 11:20, sir.

From there, it went over the Thoraipakkam Bridge,

passed through the inner streets of OMR Link Road and entered "Mettu Theru".

At about 2:30, the car re-entered via Thoraipakkam Bridge, sir.

And just like the boy said...

the car’s last visual is from the CCTV at Mother's World showroom in Kovilambakkam.

How's this possible, sir? It all matches perfectly!

Like I told you earlier...

what Tamilarivu has is...

a rare phenomenon.

There are few unbelievable parapsychological cases like this around the world.

If I'm right, back in 1970, Dorothy Allison...

She was an American psychic detective.

She helped solve some of the most mysterious cases.

Even in crimes she didn’t witness herself,

she’d visit the scene.

She'll see it through her inner vision

and provide clues about the murder.

[Siddhar recites]

Dad, can I be like that bird and see the world from above?

Of course, you can.

But not in this body.

With your astral body.

Kalinga Siddhar and Bhogar

have traveled from Kanja Malai to the Chinese Peaks

many times, using their astral bodies.

Where do I find this astral body?

You must look within yourself.

But how will I see it?

Before humans invented mirrors...

water showed them their reflection.

It can reflect what's inside us, too.

The Siddhars built this well for a reason.

Only those chosen by them can feel their astral bodies.

Water holds all the secrets of the universe.

Are you okay? Why are you sweating so much?

Sir, Mother World Store is here.

The killer must be hiding in one of these houses.

How are we going to find the right house in such a large area?

- Your brain works best after tea, right? - Exactly, sir.

Sir, here's your tea.

Master, two cups of tea.

Ugh, what a stench!

He couldn't bear the stench even for a second while passing, it seems!

Covering his nose!

If we skip picking up the trash for a day, they’ll notice

the real stench of this area.

So, do you know what kind of waste comes from each house?

Trash! These people are part of the gutter, Sir.

Not just trash.

We even know who's living with whom.

What time do you start collecting trash every day?

We start at 5:30 a. m. , and it goes on till evening, sir.

I need a small favour.

Tell me, sir.

Can you ask your team if anyone has seen an owl in the area?

Owl? Highly unlikely, sir.

Even if they have, they wouldn’t say so.

Just announce a cash reward of two thousand rupees.

Here you go.

Why's he pocketing it?

Everyone!

Has anyone seen an owl in our area?

500 for anyone who gives a tip!

Sir, they're lying just for the prize money!

You started it...

...you deal with it.

Here you go.

Here, here. I'll give.

Sir!

You want the money, too?

I didn't see anything, sir.

But last week, my granddaughter said she heard an owl hooting.

Which house did you see it in?

I'm blind, Uncle…

…but I heard it clearly.

Where exactly was it?

In Mullai Nagar,6th Street.

How many days back?

Last week.

Can you take me there?

Okay.

Dear, we're almost at the end of the street.

But we haven’t seen any owls so far.

Where's the neem tree?

Every other tree here is a neem tree!

Old man, if you want the reward, just say so. Don’t make us wander like this!

- Grandpa! - What is it, dear?

Didn't you say there were two trees here, hugging each other?

Yes, the neem tree and the Indian beech tree.

Right there!

That’s where I heard the owl hoot, Uncle!

There was a cross on either side of the gate, sir.

This is the exact spot, sir.

Same door, same steps.

Right after that, I was startled by the owl.

All right, Arivu. Thank you so much.

- Call. - Okay, sir.

Sir.

- Can you please come? - Sorry, sir!

We have practice.

You won’t have any issues with the owner, sir.

In fact, I’m like the owner of the house.

You can do whatever you like.

Even if the police come, just say my name. you’ll be fine.

-Bro, what's your name? -Who are you, sir?

Gurkha!

Who was staying here last week?

I’ve been renting it out to a North Indian for the past six months, sir.

Do you have his photo ID? Aadhaar card? Rental agreement?

About that, sir...

I asked him multiple times, but he never gave me anything.

Then why’d you rent it out to him?

Because the owner’s from Karaikudi.

I take care of the house.

Usually, a house with an asbestos roof like this...

…can only be rented out for two or three thousand, sir.

He offered ten thousand as rent and ten months’ rent as advance.

After giving the owner's share, I was left with seven thousand in profit.

That's not profit; that's a sin.

You don’t get chances like this very often, sir.

Have you ever had the chance to visit jail?

What if he were a terrorist?

-Terrorist?! Sir, what's he talking about? -Open the door.

Thought they’d rent it, but they’re raiding it!

Will you be able to identify him?

Sir, I saw his face the day he moved in.

After that, he kept a low profile.

Even on rent days, he wore a mask, paid quickly and left without a word.

Come in, sir.

How many North Indians are living here?

Maybe two or three, sir.

But they don't cause any trouble, sir.

Then why did he vacate the house?

That's because the ground floor tenant…

…noticed a woman visiting him at night.

You know how Bombay guys are 'playful. '

One day, the ground-floor tenant came upstairs…

…threatened to call the cops if he didn't move out.

He moved out the very next day without even informing me.

Why's the whole house painted black?

It'll take at least three coats of white paint to cover this, sir.

Give me his phone number.

I'll give it to you, but it's not reachable, sir.

Of course not.

It's a trap phone.

Everything he’s said so far is standard technique used by drug dealers.

Call in the forensics team.

Bro, have you seen my phone?

Wait! No, I haven't.

Akilah!

Akilah!

Akilah!

Akilah!

-Rithu! -Yes, bro?

-Did you see Akilah? -Yeah, I did!

She left in a black car.

Black car?!

- With whom? - I don't know, bro.

I saw it from up here.

Wait, I’ll video-call her.

Hey, give me the phone.

What happened, Arivu?

Bro, I lost my phone.

Akila hasn't come home yet.

Where could she be?

Arivu, just a minute!

This is my mom's phone. Keep it.

I'll get it back tomorrow. You go look for Akila.

Hello, Madam?

It's me, Arivu.

- Tamilarivu. - Tell me, Arivu.

Didn't expect you to call!

- Whose number is this? - Madam, I lost my phone!

This is my neighbour's phone.

A while ago, my sister left with someone in a car.

My neighbor's son said it was a black car.

She hasn't come home yet.

I tried calling her, but it's unreachable.

Do any of her friends drive a black car?

I don't know, ma'am.

When did you last see her?

This morning, she was practicing dance on the terrace when I left for swimming.

What was she wearing?

A white churidar.

Oh, no!

The signal's weak here, Akhila.

You'll get a better signal near the hostel's main gate.

I've already been warned enough times!

If I step out now, I'll get in trouble.

Oh God! What are you saying, Sharanya?

Please, help me out.

Arivu, bro, will be worried.

Alright, let's do something.

I’ll tell the warden over the intercom that it’s an emergency call.

I'll give you my ID card.

Cover your face with the umbrella and show her my ID card.

Then step out and try to call.

But don’t go too far.

Relax, Arivu. Why are you panicking?

Did you take the new medicine the doctor prescribed?

Not yet, Madam.

Take your medicine first.

Once she switches her phone on, she'll return your call.

Don't worry. She's braver than you are.

Does she have a boyfriend?

I've met some of her friends.

But I wouldn’t say a boyfriend.

She said a guy had been trying to propose to her for two years.

My sister is short-sighted.

She wears glasses.

Hello, Madam!

When did the first report come in?

We got a call on 100 at around 4:30.

Does it match the earlier pattern?

- Did you see it, Varman? - Yes, sir.

Unrecognizable, sir.

We've informed the Forensic Department.

Did you check for any missing person reports from last night in this area?

Nothing in the records, sir.

Dhruv.

Dhruv...

Pull yourself together.

Calm down.

Where's Akhila?

-Is she here? -They'll let you know. Come.

-Come, Arivu. -Why did you call me here, Madam?

What color was Akhila wearing yesterday?

A white churidar, Madam.

Arivu!

Akhila!

Akhila!

Akhila!

- Akhila! - Why did you bring him here?

Akhila has been missing since last night, sir.

The body's already disfigured.

Get him out before he contaminates the evidence.

Arivu!

Arivu, come on!

Take him out.

Akhila!

Akhila!

- Akhila! - Lift him up!

Arivu!

This isn't Akhila!

This isn't Akhila!

Akhila doesn’t wear heels.

This isn't Akhila.

Akhila doesn’t wear heels.

This is someone else. Akhila doesn’t wear heels.

This isn't Akhila.

This isn't Akhila.

Okay, okay. Relax.

- Sir? - Huh!

Another shocking status update!

Sir, she's Dr. Shalini, a cosmetology surgeon.

Just like this, there was a post after the last murder too, sir.

- Hello, Akhila! - Bro, sorry! I'm back. Where are you?

I'll be right there.

Track the IP address from which this photo was uploaded.

I've never stayed out.

- He must be really disturbed. - Akhila!

- Where have you been? - Bro!

Brother! Brother!

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

It was raining yesterday, so I couldn’t practice here.

Sam dropped me and my friends off at college.

Practice ran longer than expected.

I called you right after, but I couldn’t reach you.

Your phone couldn’t be reached.

I didn’t know what to do, so I stayed at the college hostel.

Your phone just became reachable now. What happened?

- Did you lose it? -Yeah.

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm okay!

I'm sorry, brother.

Sorry, bro, we couldn’t reach out sooner.

Thank you so much! Thank you so much!

Face is disfigured due to an acid attack.

The body's blackened, just like before. The injection was given in the neck.

Same spot, same drug.

Whoever did this must be familiar with medical procedures.

Every month, a girl is murdered.

Hello, sir.

If the cops can't handle it, let the CBI take over.

It's hard to face anyone. I really feel for the doctor.

- Yes, sir, I saw it on the news! - I saw it in person.

I thought it was you and…

Your brother looks like he’ll die if you’re not there.

Dying's easy, bro.

You just choke a bit, feel your chest tighten, and then it’s over.

But what’s worse than death…

…is losing the one you live for.

I'm sorry, brother.

Now I understand… why Sir is so determined to catch this killer.

- Don't let him slip away. - Sure!

Are you okay now?

Bro, should I try tracking the killer again?

Don’t do anything without Sir’s knowledge.

You said you're training for selections, right? Focus on that.

All right. I’ll get going then.

Most of Shalini’s clients are celebrities.

Actors, models, anchors, and some beauticians.

Can you share the details of clients who visited the doctor regularly in recent days?

Hi Rajesh!

Yes, that film director... Rajesh!

I've seen him visit her often.

I've seen them talk on the phone, too.

Brother, why did you let me down?

Why are you up so early?

-Do you have your phone? -Yeah.

Is it charged? -Yes.

Your selection is tomorrow at 6 a. m. Don't forget.

Yeah, okay.

Bro, why are you here at this hour?

There’s maintenance work going on.

I'll just practice for half an hour.

If the coach finds out, I'm dead.

Did you get his permission?

Ah! Looks like you did.

I’ve added chemicals to that one. Use the bigger pool.

Where'd he go?

Such a pain in the…

Arivu! Oh, no!

Hey, Arumugam, pull him out!

Sir, what happened to him?

They took him inside.

Oh God, What is this procedure?

Sir, he wanted to try again.

I asked him not to do it, but…

- Who's the guardian? - I am.

He's breathing but unresponsive.

If he doesn’t regain consciousness within 48 hours, he might slip into a coma.

Brother!

Brother!

Brother! Wake up!

Brother! Please wake up!

Please, it’s me, Akhila!

I can't bear to see you like this.

Please, look at me!

You're scaring me!

Brother, please wake up!

Wake up! Look at me!

I can't live without you!

Oh, God! Please wake up!

Arivu left his phone and bag behind. I just saw them, please give them to him.

I'll hand them over.

Swimming might be good for fitness, but not for life!

Your selection is tomorrow at 6 a. m. Don’t forget.

Brother...

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

- Guindy Aquatic Complex. - Get in.

Last call for 50-meter freestyle, men's senior category final.

Tharun, open category, 50-meter freestyle, Kanyakumari district.

Rithesh, open category, 50-meter, Chennai district.

Tamilarivu? Where’s Tamilarivu?

He won’t show up, ma’am. Useless guy. Go ahead.

Sir!

Lane 4: Shiva Lane 5: Siddhant

Lane 6: Tharun Lane 7: Rithesh

Lane 8: Tamilarivu

On your marks.

Ready!

First place: Tamilarivu, Chennai District

27.8 seconds, 50-meter freestyle.

Superb, Arivu!

Tharun, Kanyakumari District. 33.2 seconds, 50-meter freestyle.

- Very good. - Sir, could you come with me?

This is the picture he's been scribbling on.

- Karthik? - Sir isn't here.

-He's gone to Bangalore. And you are? -Police.

Who's the girl on the Time magazine cover?

Which edition are you referring to, Sir?

June 23rd edition.

It’s a dark truth. Save her. That’s the caption.

Oh, that! That’s Vennila Madam, sir.

Her address?

I never expected my photo to appear in an ad like that, Madam.

They didn't even get my permission.

Hello! Hello!

-Sruthi. -Sir?

-Turn on your button-spy camera. -Okay, sir.

Keep a close eye on her.

Just like us, the killer is also following her every second.

Her life is in our hands.

Sruthi, can you clip the spy-cam onto Vennila?

Why isn't my access working?

Director removed some access yesterday.

I think something went wrong during the update.

You can go.

Hello, Vennila.

Why would you do something like this?

Even I didn’t expect this, Madam.

That they’d use my picture like this.

Raju Sir got really upset when he saw this.

It’s unlikely you’ll be cast in this film now.

Why the sudden decision?

What happened, Madam?

That's our producer's daughter.

They’ve decided to launch her in this movie.

They're doing the look test right now.

But since this is a biopic of badminton champion P. V. Sindhu,

He asked me to change my skin tone to a darker brown.

- How will she? - They're toning it down with makeup.

Tone it down?

They've brought in a team from Hollywood.

Even the look test's over.

And the director's extremely happy with it.

I think this'll be fine for her.

Wow! Realistic.

- Well, Hollywood does it best. - Yeah.

Is it sweat resistant?

I changed my skin color and even my name for you.

I went through six months of skin treatment at the hospital you sent me to.

Was all of that for nothing?

The company paid for it, right?

The payment was on you.

But the pain was mine.

Do you even know how many skin allergies I've developed?

- Just look at this! - Okay, okay, Vennila.

Don't worry, we'll compensate.

Sit back and relax.

We'll talk things through once the director arrives.

Rajesh, I want to make this movie in four languages.

- Let's do it! - Sure!

The shoot's in one month.

You finalize the rest of the cast.

We're going to launch Sana Trivedi as our lead actress.

- Okay! - What about me?

Hey, Vennila, what are you doing here?

Sorry, it’s not possible to cast you in this film.

- We'll consider you for the next project. - Sir, I need to talk to you for two minutes.

Tell me.

I need to speak to you in private, sir.

I'll wait, sir.

What?

I was living a quiet, hidden life somewhere...

It was you who called me in after seeing my photo.

You praised my eyes, said my skin tone was amazing, and gave me hope.

How did you choose her?

See, Vennila, everything is fair in love and cinema.

This is my debut film.

I've got the chance to make it in four languages.

If I have to compromise, then I will!

You said the producer really liked the pilot you shot with me…

and that he appreciated my performance in it.

Yes!

Only after seeing the pilot film, Sana madam showed interest in acting in the film.

That's how I got the opportunity.

I did everything you asked of me.

The only thing I refused was the surgery.

Now I’m even ready for that, just for this chance.

I was longing to break free from this dark life and start anew.

Please, sir, don't do this.

Are you trying to emotionally blackmail me?

Just get whatever compensation you need, and leave.

Did you get it?

Sir, I suspect this dog.

If you aim a stone at a barking dog, it will run away.

Let's not rush.

Let's wait.

Who's that girl?

Artist from the pilot film, Vennila. Remember the video?

- Hey, Vennila. - Hey, Watchman.

Sir!

Why are you letting people in without access?

Sorry, sir.

Please, come.

Come on in.

Get lost.

I really liked your method acting.

Would you come home and coach me?

Anyone here know Hindi? You?

I really liked your method-acting.

Can you come to my place and train me?

She's asking me.

Do you know Hindi?

I know it really well.

If you help me, I'll recommend you for a guest role.

Oh! Okay!

We've got a launch party this evening at Surfers Bay Resort.

Why don’t you come with us?

Thank you.

Sir, Vennila's on the move.

You bring her in safely.

- Let's not wait anymore. - Okay, sir.

Sorry, sir. I lost her at the signal.

All right, track her mobile GPS location.

Okay, sir.

Hello.

Where is Tamilarivu?

One minute, sir.

It's Sir.

Arivu, can you head to an address right away?

Tell me, Sir.

Sir, where's L213?

Second floor, left-hand side.

- Tell me, Arivu. - I've reached Vennila's house.

- But no one's home. - Wait for some time.

Watch carefully.

Call me the moment Vennila shows up.

Okay, sir. I'll do that.

Sir, Vennila's phone is turned on.

The location is showing as Mahabalipuram.

-Put on the earpiece. -Yes, sir.

- How are you? - All good, sir.

Madam, Director Rajesh is right there.

[Speaking in background]

Karthik's photography is amazing!

He's the best in modeling photography.

[Speaking in background]

-Hello. -Sir, Vennila is here.

She's near me, wearing a brown jacket.

Keep a close eye on her.

She shouldn't be in my line of sight. Tell her to leave.

Vennila, can you please stay out of the director's sight?

Fix that light.

Ma’am… tilt to the left.

Left. Left.

Hey, you. Carry on.

Hi, Karthik.

You seem to have started work quicker.

What to do, Sir?

Every time I see the lights, I'm reminded of Ramya.

That magazine cover photo idea was brilliant.

I came across it recently.

My assistant said you've been asking about it.

So, where did you first see Vennila?

At a medical shop.

She was at the billing counter.

Her eyes were unique.

Hey! Stop taking photos! Get out!

I wanted to do a photo shoot with her.

Oh, was she interested in modeling or acting?

No, she wasn't. She said no at first.

I slowly convinced her.

Where did you find her? She's stunning.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hi, sir. - Rajesh.

I saw your profile. It's very interesting.

I'm making a pilot film. Will you act in it?

I'll give it a try.

Scale up the skin tone.

Nice. Perfect.

After seeing the pictures I took, she started to like me.

What do you mean, “like" you?

She proposed to me last Valentine's Day.

Karthik, no one’s ever seen me the way you do.

I want to spend my life with you.

I think I'm in love.

Did you love her back?

Hey!

I'm really sorry, Vennila.

I never saw you that way.

It was always just work for me.

She gave me that pendant.

I'll accept this as a friend would.

Okay.

But you told me it was ordered from the U. S.

My ex ordered it from the U. S. and gave it to me.

Funny thing is...

I thought he was in love with me when he gave it to me.

But he used me for his work, too.

Does she still talk to you?

She said "hi" when we met here.

I ignored her.

I've been roaming around for an hour. Please give me the correct address.

L Block, 213. Mega's house, right?

Come here! I've arrived.

Bro, I've been roaming around for an hour.

You could've tipped me.

With me, it's Hindi. But on the board, it's all English.

Is Vennila home?

Hello!

Hey, why'd you let him in?

He saw my face, bro.

Lift him up before he regains consciousness.

Sruthi, is Vennila there?

Yes, sir.

Vennila could've become a model.

Now she’s posing in cheap ads.

What kind of cheap ads?

Uh… Skin clinic ads, sir.

They’ve been in The Hindu and on Times Now for the past two days.

Shalini Skin Clinic.

Belongs to Rajesh Sir’s close friend.

She's Vennila.

He made her undergo a skin tone treatment for the movie.

A minor laser surgery brightens the skin faster than these injections.

Vennila, shall we go ahead with the surgery?

Oh no… not a surgery, sir!

Those kinds of ads aren't good for her career.

Hey, Karthik, what are you doing there? Come here.

I'll be back.

This isn't my genre.

My genre is murder, mystery, and horror.

I want to make a film that's all blood and gore.

Of course we will.

- Hi! - Hi.

- Hey, hi. - Shall we cut the cake?

- Let's do it. - Yeah, please.

Launching Sana Trivedi.

Wait.

Hey, bring it over here.

Sana, never use a plastic knife.

You'll never feel the cut the way a real knife gives it to you.

He must be dead by now.

Not even a drop of blood should be spilled.

Go pack him up.

Tell me arivu

Sir, Vennila looks completely different now.

She has the same owl.

Take a look at this, Uncle.

If I say yes to you, won’t your girlfriend feel bad?

Are you talking about this?

Does that thing even look like a girl to you?

She's the color of tar.

And you… you look like a golden chariot.

Very good at chemistry.

But we don’t have any chemistry between us.

The killer used an injection.

A mix of coccaine and melanotan.

Whoever did this must be familiar with medical procedures.

Idiot! Inject it into C-3.

She gave me that pendant.

I changed my name for you. I changed my skin tone for you.

I went through six months of treatment at the hospital you sent me to.

Why did you do this?

Even I didn’t expect this, Madam.

That they’d use my picture like that?

She's Dr Shalini.

I was living a quiet, hidden life somewhere...

Ma'am, Vennila.

Hey, Vennila, did you come to the party?

I came, but I'm leaving now.

Why? Where are you?

Nearby... at the beach.

The beach? Where, exactly?

Sruthi, where's Vennila?

Sir!

It's her!

Don't crowd the area!

But why?

When the whole space is dark…

When the whole space is dark,

why do the stars alone spark?

That's her anger.

What do you think of us?

She is the color of tar.

And you look like a golden chariot.

Everyone’s obsessed with fair skin, right?

I'll show them how poisonous this is.

♪ This world I hate, down to its core ♪

♪ I carry the weight of pain in my heart ♪

She is in the color of tar, but you look like a golden chariot.

There’s no chemistry between us.

Are you really in love with me?

I swear on this pendant.

♪ Each day I die inside, With every breath I take ♪

You destroyed five years of love in just five minutes.

♪ In the name of clan, in the color’s curse ♪

♪ For money’s throne, I live this verse ♪

♪ I suffer still for others’ need ♪

Is this chemistry strong enough?

♪ To show you the weight of all your wrongs ♪

♪ I'll return through lifetimes ♪

♪ This world I hate, down to its core ♪

I think I'm in love.

♪ I carry the weight of pain in my heart ♪

I'm extremely sorry, Vennila. I never had those intentions toward you.

You said I had beautiful eyes.

I meant it for the picture--

Because that's the only part of me that's white, right?

♪ So many words rise within me, Longing to be said ♪

If I ever see you with another woman, I'll kill you.

♪ Like my life has turned Into a mystery instead ♪

♪ The town looks At me like I'm a monster ♪

♪ Who is there to ask When my heart is full of questions? ♪

♪ Still, I kept longing, kept longing ♪

Sir, the producer asked me to give you this cake.

-What flavour? -Black Forest, sir.

Give it to her.

Black Forest.

♪ With wounds that never healed ♪

Doctor, who gave you permission to use my picture in this ad?

Why would I need permission? This is my clinic and my ad.

But the image is mine.

Oh! Your image!

It was a mistake letting you in. A bigger mistake thinking I could treat you.

I tried to turn trash into something beautiful, and now you question me?

Just get out. Out!

Before. After.

A drug deal set to take place in Chennai

was foiled by a special police officer named Dhruv Guvarak.

Tamilarivu, the youngster who helped, is being praised by the Tamil Nadu police.

-What did you say your name was? -Megha.

Megha doesn't sound interesting.

Shall we change your name to Vennila?

You'll have a bright future.

Why? Isn't Megha bright?

It's a dark truth.

As long as there's racism,

caste, religion and war...

...they will continue to exist.