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(Woman screaming in pain)

Kanagavathi...

Kanagavathi, please hold on a little longer...

Make it fast, I can’t take the pain anymore!

Kanagavathi... dear... just hold on

We’re almost there

(Explosion)

(Explosion)

No matter what happens, don’t come out. Stay inside!

Listen to me—let’s go… please, don’t!

Hey!

There are two lives at risk here!

If anything happens to them…

Let us go!

Hey, just kill him!

Please, don’t… let’s just go.

(Woman moaning in pain)

Dear! Dear! wake up, let's go!

Hey, I am fine. Come, let's go

Ma’am..

Ma’am..

-who is that? -are you there?

Ma’am..

What happened?

She’s in labor. I heard you’re a midwife

I will make sure she delivers the baby, put her down

Be careful, dear...

In a while, we’ll have a baby... at least stay alive for that.

Swear on me

Please bear the pain, dear

No... I can't, ma'am!

just a little longer.. I can see the baby crowning!

(Woman screaming in pain)

There's no problem, right?

(Woman continues screaming)

(Baby crying)

Oh dear!

She’s delivered a baby boy!

(Baby continues to cry)

(Indistinct market chatter)

Sister, come!

How much for the salmon?

30 rupees

Will you give it for half the price?

You won’t find it for half the price anywhere!

See that old lady over there? She’s selling it for half

the old lady there? That's because her fish was caught four days ago.

But these were caught just now.. how can I give them for 15 rupees?

You don’t look like you’re here to sell fish.

And do you look like you’re here to buy?

Bargaining for 15 rupees.. come on!

You won’t even get dried fish for that rate!

We’re the ones selling... shouldn’t we make at least a small profit?

That guy takes away even the little I earn

Who?

Why are you asking? Mind your own business!

Why are you getting so worked up?

Sister! Come here!

Hey! Get up!

Why are you hitting me?

Get lost! Sitting around and playing in the way!

(Indistinct market chatter)

Hmm... give me my bribe.

Hey, hurry up!

Go get it, man. from her.

From her?

just go and get it.

Why is it always me? Not sure what she’s going to say...

What?

Nothing, sister... just came to buy some fish.

Yeah right! I know why you’re here—go! Get lost!

Hey… won’t you pay the money we’re asking for?

You think you’re special?

I don’t have the money you’re asking for.

How dare you talk back to a policeman with that tone?

Why don’t you act like a policeman first?

The government pays you a salary, right?

Then why are you taking bribes from poor people? Don’t you have any shame?

How dare you! So much attitude just because I asked for money? Get lost!

Nobody dare help her!

You came to another city for your livelihood, and still show so much attitude?

I don’t want anyone supporting her!

I’ll see how you survive here if you go against me!

Come, let's go!

Mom… why did the policeman hit you?

These guys only show their power to poor people like us.

You should grow up to be someone who stands for justice, okay? Now sleep.

He insulted me so much… I can’t take it.

I’m going to do exactly what you would’ve done if you were here.

Take care of the child until I’m back.

Brother… look...

Why is she coming with a sickle?

She can’t do anything…

Hey! Why are you here with a sickle? Are you going to stab me?

(Men panic)

Stab her!

(Woman moans in pain)

(Crying in chorus)

(Kid crying)

Mom… wake up, Mom...

Grandma, ask Mom to wake up...

Mom… talk to me… why are you silent?

(Man crying)

Did I leave my brother alone for this? Oh God...

Mom, I’m hungry...

(baby cries)

(Mother pacifying the baby)

(Mother pacifying the baby)

(SONG)

Aaraaro… the lullaby’s voice…

That’s all I want, Mother… just that, Mother…

Aaraaro… the lullaby’s voice…

That’s all I want, Mother… just that, Mother…

You are my mother… the only one I need…

Without you today, I stand alone…

You are my breath… you are my scent…

Where do I search for your presence now…?

You carried me in your womb, Mother…

You brought light to that darkness…

You gave me a part of God, Mother…

And then, you left me, spreading your wings…

You carried me in your womb, Mother…

You brought light to that darkness…

You brought light to that darkness…

And vanished after giving me your wings…

Even if God comes down…

To ease my pain… I will take away his mother!

Even if God comes down…To ease my pain…I will take away his mother!

He’ll never feel the pain

He’ll never return my mother to me…

Let him take my life—just give me my mother!

He’ll never feel the pain I do…

He’ll never return my mother to me…

Let him take my life—just give me my mother!

You carried me in your womb, Mother…

You brought light to that darkness…

You gave me a part of God, Mother…

And then, you left me, spreading your wings…

You carried me in your womb, Mother…

You brought light to that darkness…

You gave me a part of God, Mother…

And vanished after giving me your wings…

Don't be shaken, my sky…

Aaraaro… Ohraariraro…

I’ll sing for you every day… just for you…

Don’t drift away, my love…

I’ll return again… as your daughter…

Even if I return elsewhere, in another womb… I’ll still be yours…

Or I’ll return as your son…

Even if God wishes to take you…

Even if fate tries to pull us apart…

I’ll hold you in my arms, and never let go…

Even if God wishes to take you…

Even if fate tries to pull us apart…

I’ll hold you in my arms, and never let go…

Your mother who carried you…

Will bring you the light of the womb…

Your mother who gave you a piece of the divine…

Will protect you with the wings she gave…

Your mother who carried you…

Will bring you the light of the womb…

Your mother who gave you a piece of the divine…

Will protect you with the wings she gave…

Good morning sir!

Sir

There are too many scratches on the body.

And there’s a knife mark on the neck too.

The killer smashed the victim’s face with this rock.

Looks like there’s a strong motive behind the murder.

Were you able to find any evidence?

Yeah… Mohan! Come here.

Give me that evidence.

Sir, we found a mobile phone.

Send it to the cyber cell right away and get the details.

Okay, sir.

Hand it over to them.

Okay, sir.

Hey, come along!

Coming, sir.

Who informed the station?

Come here.

It’s him, sir.

Hello, sir!

Tell me, what did you see?

Just like every day, I came here to graze the goats.

My goat, Kalyani, suddenly ran into the grove.

I went after her and that’s when I saw this, sir.

Once the autopsy and other formalities are done, I want the complete report.

sure sir

You should come to the station whenever we call you, give your details to him.

Collect it.

(Reading from the book)

Write properly!

I am writing properly!

(Continues reading from the book)

Yay! Dad’s home!

Hey, do your homework.

Hey, do your homework.

(Reading from the book)

My dear Dhaarani…

Dad…

Oh, are you studying?

I’ve got something... and it's only for my dear Dhaarani!

Wow!

She’s staring... I’m definitely going to irritate her more today.

What’s this?

Dad, check the kitchen too!

Look how beautiful Anu’s kitchen is...

You’ve got a pile of dishes to do, and you’re sitting here teaching her?

Yeah, right! I have to handle all the housework and teach your dumb little girl?

Get down now! Come and study!

Teaching my daughter like she’s some collector...

How much did you score in high school?

You’re right, Dad. I asked her where India Gate is, and she said it’s a basmati rice brand!

(Both laugh)

What do you want now? I should do the dishes, right? Darkie…

Dad, she’s calling you a darkie!

Looks like we really made your mom mad.

You go sit quietly.. I'll be right back, okay?

Okay

I should’ve been smart enough not to marry a cop… now he’s asking about my high school

Dad… all the best!

Hey, darling… are you mad at me? I was just messing with you!

Only your daughter matters to you, right? Pampering her so much… right in front of me.

Hey… she’s just a kid.

You don’t even remember I exist.

How could I forget? You’re my first baby.

Hmm… liar.

(Flinches)

What happened?

Nothing…

Hey, tell me what it is.

Nothing…

Why did you do this?

It’s been quite a few years since we got married...

how are you still the same?

Do you still like me that much?

Hmm?

Was it very painful?

Good morning, sir. We just received the autopsy report.

Actually, the victim isn’t a woman.. she was a transgender.

Here, take this.

Hey Ayyadurai, where are you going? The file’s right here.

Jagan! Hey Jagan!

Sir, tell me.

What happened to the farmers’ complaint? The Assistant Commissioner’s office has been following up with me.

I’ll take care of it, sir.

File the report as soon as possible.

Hey Karuppiah! Come here!

(Accused getting beaten by the police)

Take the accused to court.

You can only hit if you’ve got hands, right?

(phone ringing)

Wait, I’ll be back to thrash you even more.

Hello! It’s me, Kanniah.

Sir.

I asked you for the details on yesterday’s murder, remember?

Yes, sir.

The Commissioner is asking for the report.

It’s ready, sir. I’ll get it signed once the officer comes in and send it right away.

Make it fast.

Karim Bhai! Get me the files of all the missing cases registered at our station in the last one week.

Sir, I’ll give the files to the writer.

okay

Okay, sir.

Sir… here’s the autopsy report from the murder case.

Hmm..

Okay sir.

Sir, The Commissioner asked for the murder case files. Please sign them.

Thank you, sir.

Sir… Anandhi from the forensic department is here. Shall I send her in?

Yes.

thank you sir.

Here are the forensic reports. We’ve attached the photos too.

Okay.

Okay sir.

What’s that file?

It’s about a transgender woman.

Sir, her name is Kayal. She’s been getting frequent calls from a man named Murthy.

She was a VAO.

Sir, right before the murder, she had received two calls from Assistant Commissioner Ravindar.

Sir, someone just turned himself in claiming to be the murderer.

What? What’s going on?

Looks like someone just confessed.

Come quickly!

Is he the one?

Yes, sir.

Hey, get up!

What’s your name?

Murthy.

Your father’s name?

Punniyakodi.

What do you do for a living?

I mine sand for Vasu anna.

Why did you kill her? What was your problem?

Ugh…

Ohh

Sir..

I’ve been mining sand in the Seemavaram river for six months.

Suddenly they stopped me, and my vehicle was seized.

She kept troubling us to get proper legal permissions.

We tried to bribe her, but she wouldn’t listen… so…

Hey! Mining sand from the river is illegal.

And now you’re saying you tried to bribe a government officer, and killed her because she didn’t cooperate?

How dare you?

Yes, sir.

Wait till he ends the call...

Ranga, what’s going on with the VAO case?

Sir… this case is taking unexpected turns. I need to investigate more.

Enough with your investigations! Close the case with the guy who turned himself in.

Twisting your mustache? Let me show you what I do with it later.

Let’s see.

Sir, what should we do with him?

Wait, I’ll let you know.

Okay Ranga, I’ll see you tomorrow.

What are you thinking, Ranga? The killer confessed, didn’t he?

No, brother… something’s off.

Why is Assistant Commissioner Ravindar interfering in this case? He’s a fraud!

Don’t carry all this mess home to your wife.

Leave it all here, alright? Go!

That’s just a transgender’s file, sir.

Why is Assistant Commissioner Ravindar interfering in this case?

Sir, according to the reports, her name is Kayal.

Close the case soon with the guy who turned himself in.

Thomas, check if there were any other cellphones active in that location at the time of the murder.

And I need the CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and all related files by tomorrow morning.

Sure, sir.

(Tamil song playing on speaker)

How was our Tamil song?

Hey girl, now listen to my Malayalam song.

(Malayalam song playing on speaker)

(Kid laughing)

(Kid laughing)

Yayyyy!

(Kid laughing)

Ewww!

Sir, when we checked for active cellphones in that area during the time of the murder, we found we found one more cellphone apart from Kayal and Murthy’s.

But we couldn’t get any evidence from the CCTV footage in the nearby areas.

This is the footage of Murthy going to the VAO office.

When we checked the files there, one of the files had been rejected.

The rejected file and the other cellphone signal are under the same name—

The suspect’s name is Ajay Dev, sir.

Did you ask Murthy about this?

We beat him up pretty badly, but he keeps saying the same thing. Look at how he’s sitting, sir.

Look at how he’s sitting, sir.

Oh...

Hey, sit down!

Sit down!

Sir, sir!

I’ll kill you if you move.

Sir, what are you doing? Madam... madam... what are you doing, madam?

Don’t move your arm. If the bone isn’t broken properly, I’ll get blamed for it. Cooperate a little.

Sir, sir…

Sir, sir… why?

Showing so much attitude to the cops?

Leave me alone, sir!

Sir… sir...

Sir…

Tell me… who is this Ajay Dev?

I don’t know, sir… I don’t know who he is, sir.

You don’t know?

- I haven’t even seen him, sir. - You haven’t?

You haven’t?

(Screaming in pain)

Who is Ajay Dev? Why did you both kill her?

I don’t know, sir!

Tell me!

Oh god! Just confess already… I haven’t even had breakfast yet.

I hope this wraps up soon… give me your hand.. please cooperate, brother.

- I’ll confess, sir… I’ll confess. - Jagan… get the recorder.

I’ll confess....

I’ll confess....

Thank you so much, ma’am.

Okay, ma’am.

Let’s go.

We’ll leave, ma’am.

Come in, sir. Please, have a seat.

Muthu brother…

Ma’am, how much longer are you going to keep us waiting?

We’ve submitted all the legal documents

What else do you expect from us?

tch Will you give the approval or not?

I have nothing personal against you.

The problem is your company’s waste.

Your factory waste is going straight into the lake here.

Give me an alternate solution for waste disposal and I’ll approve it right now.

Mister… tch... Miss... What, Kayal? You talk like it’s so easy.

But do you know how much it’ll cost to dispose of waste properly?

What would someone like you know?

Get up, man!

If I allow you to pollute the lake that gives us life, I’d be betraying my land!

I don’t think this is going anywhere.

Muthu brother, take your lunch break.

Okay, ma’am.

Let’s see how bold she really is.

Let’s see how bold she really is.

Should we strip her to confirm our doubts?

(laughing)

I think she’s feeling shy!

(laughing)

Brother, don’t… you’re making a mistake…

Bro… looks like she’s really a woman

Let’s go.

(crying)

I’ve never been this humiliated in my life, uncle.

Don’t worry. I’ll get the factory approved.

No, uncle. I want to kill her with my bare hands!

(whimpering)

there she is!

Hey.. come on.

(continues whimpering)

Please, brother… don’t… leave me, brother… please…

What’s she saying?

Look at this "brave Tamil woman" begging now!

Please, sir! Let me go, sir!

(continues whimpering)

To hell with your approval! Die now!

Get up!

You think so low of trans people, huh?

Why don’t you have even a fraction of the care they have for our society? Why?

Sir, please… if you keep going, he’ll die!

Where is he now?

Probably at the clubhouse, sir.

Thomas!

Hey Inspector, you’re making a big mistake. You touched me without knowing who I am.

Tamilselvan!

Sir!

File an FIR against Ajay Dev.

Okay, sir.

Hello, E7 Police Station.

Sir, just a moment…

Minister is on the line. He wants to speak to you about Ajay Dev.

SI Thomas.

Hello sir, yes, he’s here.

ACP sir is also on the line.

What’s going on? Every phone in the station is ringing!

(laughs hysterically)

Sir, your wife is calling.

Inspector… don’t miss this call like the other ones.

It might be from someone you love.

It could be… your last call with them.

What’s he saying!?

hello.. hello

What happened? wait, I will come along

What happened? wait, I will come along

Dad...

What happened dad?

What are you doing, my dear child? Come here.

Hi grandpa, we were watering the plants.

Come brother, let’s go.

I see…

What happened, Dad?

Same old station drama.

You be careful. I’ll see you later, dear. Take care. See you!

Tell me, Thomas.

Sir, where are you?

On the way to the station.

Sir… under the Assistant Commissioner’s orders, Ajay Dev and Murthy were released and

taken from the station.

I tried to stop it… but I couldn’t, sir. I’m sorry.

Hello, sir.

Ranga…

Inspector Rangaraj is upset, looks like.

Even if I confess to murder, I’ll still walk free.

You’re a joke.

Ranga, don’t do anything rash.

Leave me, brother.

You’ve made a huge mistake, Inspector.

I’ve been running 5-6 illegal factories for 16 years.

Killed anyone who got in the way.

And it won’t take me even 5 minutes to kill you.

But I won’t.

I’ll do far worse than that.

Hey Ranga, why get so worked up? Nothing ever changes here.

Justice is like a dark room. Don’t expect light in it.

You have to stay cautious moving forward.

Hello, my dear… I feel like seeing you right now. Come home soon.

You go in.

Sir

Why do you look so down?

You’re our inspiration.

Can I say something, sir?

These people commit crimes thinking they’re untouchable.

But you had him in custody, even if just for an hour.

That alone was a victory, sir.

Tch..

Hmmmm..

Why is my darling so silent today? What happened to my dear husband?

You won't tell your wife?

Dear.. My legs are aching.. can you please give me a massage?

Ah..

Hmmmm..

What happened dear? Why are you like this? It's so unlike you.

You won't tell me what happened?

Hmm… okay… I’ll tell you a story to make you feel better… shall I?

In a country, there lived a beautiful princess… but she felt very lonely in her life… very, very lonely.

Then came an ordinary-looking prince… though he looked ordinary, he was someone who loved very deeply...

Here, have this, dear... okay, see you!

Sister, the doctor checked the baby. There's no problem. Okay

Take care of the baby.

Okay, you can leave.

(Baby crying)

Hi sister!

Come in, Ranga! How are you? It’s been so long! How’s SI training going?

Going well, sister.

Oh...

They’ll post me somewhere next month. But leave all that.. why do you look so dull?

Someone abandoned this baby last night in front of our orphanage.

Why do people give birth if they can’t take care of their children, Ranga?

It’s a girl baby, Ranga!

It’s a girl baby, Ranga!

Can I take in this baby?

No Ranga, you’re alone now. First get married, and then you can adopt.

Hmm… you’re right.

Just wait a little longer. I’ll come with your mother and adopt you

Hmm… are you in love with someone?

No, sister. I’m not.

Okay, Ranga. Go inside and see the kids.

Okay, sister.

Sister!

Oh, you’re here…

(Kids fighting)

Hey! Why are you guys fighting?

Why are you fighting?

- He snatched the chocolate you gave me! - So? You’ll fight for that?

No…

You shouldn’t fight, okay?

Okay...

Are you going to adopt that baby?

What?

Uhh… do you want that baby?

Yeah… but they’ll only let me adopt if I get married.

So, you can get married, right?

Who would want to marry a cop?

So… you’ll get married if you find a woman?

Hmm… yes, if I like her.

Hmm… do you like this woman?

You should study well, okay? Go!

What, Ranga? Why are you hesitating?

Who’s that Malayali woman, sister?

Why? Did she taunt you?

No, nothing like that, sister. I haven’t seen her before.. that’s why I asked.

Her name is Anu.

Just like this baby, she was abandoned in front of an orphanage in Kerala 23 years ago.

She had a very lonely and rough childhood…

But she lives with these kids like nothing ever happened.

She came 6 months ago.

She’s very affectionate towards the kids… a very innocent girl.

Why are you so concerned about her?

Wait, I’ll ask her to come.

Take care of her properly, she’s such a nice girl.

Anu… come here…

She’s very talented but not good at studies.

It’s only been 6 months since you came here… but you’ve already found the courage?

Why are you looking at him?

He told me everything.

I thought you'd attract a dumb guy like you,

but by God’s grace, you got a policeman.

I’m sure he’ll take care of you better than you’ll take care of him.

I hope you both live happily! I’m so happy for you guys!

- May Lord Jesus be with you always. - Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of her.

As my partner… as my companion…

I come to you like a shade…

Let me be your constant shadow…

Every moment..

You’ve come, Anu…

Let me merge with you as your atom…

Loneliness was my life…

But you came as a blessing…

I too lived a life of solitude… And you became my gift…

You are not my child…

Yet I am your mother…

No one lives a life here…

But together, let’s live one…

As my partner… as my companion… I come to you like a shade…

Let me be your constant shadow…

Every moment..

You’ve come, Anu…

Let me merge with you as your atom…

I am a statue without a shrine…

No sculptor ever shaped me…

And you came to me like a sculpture…

I’m like a black stone…

There was no warmth in my life…

And you came like a flower…

Lay your head on my chest…

Swing in golden dreams…

From this moment on… I will become your mother…

Let me light your lamp…

And remove your darkness…

A new life begins…

Let’s praise every day…

A new life begins…

Let’s praise every day…

Let’s scatter flowers every day…

I was a boat, lost and drifting, searching for a shore…

You came along, became the bank I longed for.

I was a fish, stranded on land, gasping to stay alive…

You flowed in like the ocean, helping me survive.

Lay your head on my chest…

Swing in golden dreams…

You kept your word, Ranga! If there are more people like you, there would be no orphans!

Let me light your lamp…

And remove your darkness…

A new life begins…

Let’s praise every day… Let’s scatter flowers every day…

A new dawn awaits everyday.

In just 10 days after their wedding, they had a beautiful daughter by their side

and they were living so happily

And now, in their lives, another life is about to arrive.

Hey! Wake up!

Give me five more minutes!

Give me five more minutes!

Eww… go brush your teeth!

Do I have to do everything? Dad and daughter are exactly the same!

Come quickly! Take your bag! The auto will leave!

Will he leave without me? I’ll make sure Dad arrests him!

She’s acting like a cop now!

What?

I have a wish, Officer. Will you do it for me?

I want the house painted really colorfully…

Different colors for the kitchen, bedroom, etc.

And I want the hall painted yellow.. like a mango. Can you do it?

You have terrible taste. Ugh…

I shouldn’t have even asked, knowing you…

Anyway, you’ll have to come home tonight. I’ll deal with you then.

Anu… how can you be so beautiful?

Your eyes, your ears, your nose, your lips… I can’t decide what’s the most beautiful.

What?

God must have become a sculptor just to create you so perfectly.

It wasn’t God… it’s your eyes.. they make me look that beautiful.

Hmm…Superb!

I love the way you say my name. Can you say it once?

My dear thief...

Darling, can you take leave from work just for today, please?

I'm a cop

Hmm...

Hello? Yes, tell me.

Darling, are you mad at me? I’ll go to the station and come back immediately, okay?

(Kisses)

You still haven’t said my name, you thief!

I’ll say it when I’m back.

(Indistinct chatter)

What are they saying?

Oh...

What happened, Maha? Why are they here?

I don’t understand anything, sir. They said they’ll only speak to you.

Ask them to come inside.

Go! Go! Go inside!

(Indistinct chatter)

Tell me, what's the problem?

Sir, the kids wanted to eat at a nice restaurant, but we were not allowed to enter

They chased us out, sir.

Is there any law that says we can’t eat at nice restaurants, sir?

Won’t we pay for what we eat? Are they feeding us for free?

We went in with money, and only because the kids wanted to eat there.

Jagannathan!

Sir!

Make them eat at the same restaurant they were chased out of. More importantly...

yes, sir!

Make sure they are served by the hotel owner, not the waiter.

yes, sir!

Make sure they are served by the hotel owner, not the waiter.

Okay, sir.

Uncle!

What, dear?

Can I give you something?

What are you studying?

5th Standard, A Section.

Oh... What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a scientist when I grow up

Hmm...

Hey, scientist!

Bye, dear!

Are you leaving for home already, sir?

Yes, Thomas.

Okay sir.

Did the driver buy lunch?

No sir, not yet.

Okay.

Brother, did you eat?

Not yet.

Come home, let’s eat together.

No.

Okay sir. Good morning, sir.

Okay sir, I’ll come too!

Yay! I’ll get to eat Kerala meals today!

Drive the two-wheeler to my home.

Okay sir.

What, sir? Special lunch today?

Hey dear wife, we’ll be having guests. Cook something you like.

What? Something I like?

Yeah, only then you'll cook properly.

Don’t be so mean! Okay, come home soon.

We already started, sister.

hy are you loosening your belt?

Making more space to eat!

I think we’re going to starve today. -Come on, brother... don’t jinx it.

Sir, it smells good in here!

Hey dear wife... what are you doing?

Sir... Sir...

(Crying)

Dear... My legs are aching... can you please give me a massage?

Mom... Mom... Mom...

(Continues crying)

Ranga… Hey Ranga…

(Groaning)

Ranga… Hey Ranga…

wake up…

Why are you like this?

Take the plate.

I’ve brought some food… eat up.

Your daughter has been crying, asking for you.

Your Anu is not going to come back anyway.

Here, eat… shall I pour some gravy?

Hey… hey…

Hey…Why would you do that?

Hey Ranga, I don’t know what else to do… here, drink…

Hey… hey… what are you doing, huh?

No… no… listen to me…

Ranga… don’t…

Dad… Dad… Mom is gone… and you’re being like this…

I’m really scared, Dad… Where will I go?

My friends are saying you’ve gone mad… it’s not true, right?

I’m really scared, Dad… I want my old Dad back… Please… pamper me like you used to…

(Crying)

Sir, phone…

Come, dear… come… let Dad rest a bit…

Careful… hmmm…

Sir, Thomas speaking.

I’m not sure how to tell you this, given your state of mind… but I have to tell you this…

Who are you? What do you want? Hello… I’m talking to you…

You’re entering my home without asking me? Who are you people? Why are you locking the door now?

(Screaming in pain)

What, sister? Are you cooking fish gravy? Looks like you’re happy!

(Continues screaming in pain)

(Groaning)

(Screaming in pain)

You know why I’m doing this to you? I could have killed your husband the day he locked me up in the police station…

but I don’t want him to die. I want him to experience the pain I felt during that one hour for the rest of his life…

and you… have to die for that.

Please… let me go… I’m pregnant… please…

Oh, another cop in the family?

(Screaming)

We’ve collected all the evidence, sir. We can arrest Ajay Dev. We’re waiting for you… Sir… Sir…

(Moaning)

Hey, inspector… your daughter’s next…

(Screaming)

(Screaming)

Brother… brother… where are you?

Brother… Oh my god… brother…

Sir… someone killed our brother, sir…

(Screaming) What?

Tell me, brother…

My god… what have you done? I tried stopping you right from the beginning…

What else could I do, brother? He took my dear wife away from me… that’s why I killed him.

Yeah, you killed him easily… And now they’re hunting you everywhere!

Where will you go? Who will protect you?

Why did you do this?

I’ll go somewhere, brother… just for my daughter.

(Crying)

Go!

Dear god! Please take care of these kids…

Hmmm...

Hmmm...

Sir, we know who killed your son… we’ll take care of him, you don’t have to worry.

Hmmm...

Sir.

There were six government bullets in your son’s body according to the autopsy report… Sir… it was an inspector who killed him.

Hmmm...interesting...

What, Karan? You wanna die too?

Tell me exactly what happened.

Uncle… regarding our factory’s approval…

Who’s he?

Here, I’ll show you his picture…

This is the man, uncle.

His dad’s name is Pethansamy, right?

Who is this, Dad?

Oh my! Your daughter?

Dear… I’m your grandpa.

My child is back… My god, she’s back.

Sit down, my dear. Here… take this.

Does the bear look like me?

You see, we both have similar noses.

Your nose is big too!

(Child laughing)

My dear boy… I’ll never leave you alone again. My life just got a new meaning.

If your dad were alive, he would’ve killed that man without mercy.

i’m here for you. Come

Okay, uncle.

Hey, you!

Brother! I’m surprised to see you at the tea shop. Who are these people?

They seem new...

He is my nephew.

Your nephew? Really?

Yeah… she is my granddaughter.

Oh my god...

Didn’t you go to work today?

He looks exactly like our brother Petha.

How are you, son? How is everyone at home?

All good, brother.

Hey Kumar, get us two cups of tea. - Grandpa, I want some juice

Come, dear… I’ll buy you some.

Take care of her.

How do you like our village, dear?

It’s so beautiful.

(Groaning)

Son...

What happened, uncle?

This guy destroyed most of the farmland in our village.

What are you saying?

I’ve been looking for him all these days.

Hello sir… hello.

This is the man who came from the northern state.

His name is Pranandeva.

Is he the one? Okay…

Who are we waiting for?

You don’t know about them...

Hello… Hello, ma’am.

They’re here. We can start now.

Greetings to everyone. I run a manure business and supply to all neighbouring villages.

If you use my manure, your yield will be amazing—and your income will increase.

You might be right… but how can we trust you?

Maybe you can try it once and see for yourself.

You mean you’ll give it for free?

You look like a fraud anyway. (smirks)

I assure you… you’ll get triple the yield with my manure

And you won’t need separate pesticide; this manure acts as one too. Okay?

He’s said his part. What do you say, as the village leader?

Let’s see what Pandiyan says.

It’s a good thing if it helps improve our yield, right Pandi?

Good thing? Really?

We’ll die eating crops that even pests don’t touch.

Only when there are pests, it shows the land is fertile.

You’re going to ruin our soil with harmful manure?

You might get better yield now, but the land will become infertile

Our future generations will suffe

You can’t even understand that, and you let this man speak?

What do you think?

You have a point.

So, is it settled?

Do you have anything to say?

Speak up!

Greetings to all.

Our ancestors did so much for us to reach this point.

Even if you can’t take it forward, don’t drag it backward.

Our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers turned this land into fertile fields—

grazed cattle, irrigated it, sowed seeds, pulled weeds, and made biowaste into manure.

They toiled and sweated for every grain.

Even then, when rain failed, crops withered.

The women in our homes fasted for the rain god.

And sometimes, the god listened.

After all that, if we got just two extra sacks, we donated them to the needy.

After all that, if we got just two extra sacks, we donated them to the needy.

And now, you come here thinking you can make people like us greedy?

If you stay here for another minute, I’ll hack you to death.

Hey!

How dare you lay a hand on him?

You better run away from our village before I kill you. Understand?

Come, brother… these guys aren’t worth our time. Let’s go.

(Indistinct chatter)

That’s it. It’s done. Let’s go!

I nearly had a heart attack when he pulled out the sickle!

Me too!

(Indistinct chatter)

Hey, chicken head… scram!

Won’t you ever go to school?

He doesn’t even realize today is Sunday

Drinking pots and pots of liquor?

Looks like you caused a huge ruckus at the panchayat!

Who caused a ruckus? He just stood up for all of us farmers.

You people call it a ruckus when we speak up about our problems.

(Both laughing)

Seems like the whole village is impressed. I feel bad I missed it.

What, do you need them to sing and dance to impress you?

Hey, chickenhead! I’ll kill you!

What’s wrong with dancing?

Hey, percussion! So, you want us to dance?

Then let’s do it! Ask them to play the drums.

Sister, you look like a pot among other pots. Get up and dance!

(Mumbling)

Hey! Play the drums already!

Come, let’s go!Come on, brother! Let’s go!

Come, let’s go!Come on, brother! Let’s go!

Hey… you know what will happen if your wife finds out, right?

Uncle, you fought at the panchayat, right? My mom snitched on you to your wife. What are you

- planning to do? - I’ll handle it!

Come, let’s go play!

(Clearing throat)

Kanagavathi… he’s home.

Hmmm…

Why aren’t these ladies fighting with each other today?

I think I’m the target today.

Oh god!

Oh no!

Oh no no no!

Mom, she’s hitting me right in front of you!

Get lost! My vessel is completely bent out of shape!

Where’s the other guy?

(Mumbles indistinctly)

- Don’t even say a single word! - Hey, wait! Don’t be so hasty…

Say something, son.

Are you trying to save your son now?

No, I’m trying to save my vessels.

All my vessels are bent, and I don’t have anything left to cook with. I don’t even have money to buy new ones.

- Hmph. - Enough of this.

Hmmm.

I boiled the rice and made some gravy. Check for salt. I’ll go to the farm and be back, okay?

Hey son… she’s pregnant. Be patient and gentle with her, alright?

Okay, mom.

Don’t get mad at her.

I’ll take care.

- I’m leaving now. - Okay, mom.

You stay here. I’ll come back and deal with you.

Hey, I’m hungry. Bring me some food.

Yeah, right. You think I’ll feed you after what you did? Go take a bath first.

(Puking)

And now this?

Looks like he’s drunk as a fish.

We’re going to have a baby, and you don’t even have an ounce of responsibility?

You and my brother just love to get involved in every issue in the village, don’t you?

If you step out again, I’ll break your legs.

Hmmm.

You know you can’t handle liquor. Why do you drink?

Brother-in-law asked me to…

Yeah, right. I know he’s the one who pushed you to fight in the panchayat… and now he’s made you drink too.

Why are you snapping now?

You don’t like it when I talk about my brother? Get lost!

Tch.

You already yelled at me to your heart’s content, right? Then why are you still like this?

Tch.

You asked for something on our baby shower… here it is.

I went through so much trouble to get it for you, and now you’re snapping at me…

Let’s see how long you stay mad at me.

I don’t understand why you’re so upset.

Why don’t you smile a little?

Should I pay to see you smile?

My dear golden idol… come and lie next to me.

You’re already dark-skinned… now you’ve been roaming outside and gotten even darker.

My dear son…

Tch, it will be a daughter.

Okay, fine… look here. You better be dark-skinned like your dad, only then you won’t tan too much. Your mother is dark too… but she applies foundation.

Hey, the baby is kicking!

Really?

Are you kicking because I teased your mom?

I’m known to be short-tempered and not very affectionate… but I hope you’re affectionate and loving like your mother.

Hmmm.

Oww…

You may be short-tempered, but you really love me, don’t you?

Dear, you need to change a bit… Are you asleep? Sleep.

Hmmm… you’ll be a father soon. Your baby won’t let you sleep at night, it’ll pee and poo… you’ll have to clean it all up.

Then the baby will grow up… we’ll have to raise it well, send it to college… then get it married, and it’ll have kids of its own… those kids will call us ‘Grandpa’ and ‘Grandma’…

We’ll be in our 60s or 70s by then… so old… hmmm.

(Groaning)

(Coughing)

(Groaning)

(Coughing)

Aaaahhhhh!

Hey, hey… what happened? What’s wrong?

I can't… I can't bear the pain!

Don’t worry, we’ll go to the hospital. Just a minute… be brave!

Aaaahhhhh!

Nothing to worry about. I’m here… I’m right here. Come on, get up… slowly… careful…

Come… it’s okay…

I can’t…

Be careful… watch your step…

I just can’t… it hurts too much…

It’ll be fine… don’t worry… be careful…

(Groaning in pain)

Oh God… I can’t…

Don’t be afraid…

Oh no… I can’t…

(Coughing)

Hey Kali, Kali! Come quickly!

He’s gone on duty. What’s the matter, brother?

Kanagavathi’s gone into labor!

What’s happening to sister-in-law?

- Get me the keys, dear! - Okay, brother. I’ll bring them

It’s too painful!

Nothing will happen… be brave. We’ll reach the hospital.

I’ll come with you, brother.

No, sister… inform my mom and brother-in-law.

Okay sure, brother. Take her safely.

It’s too painful! I can’t anymore!

Oh no… I can’t…

- I’m here, I’m here! - I can’t…

It’s okay… it’s just the pain…

Hurry… I can’t hold on…

Be brave, dear… it’s nothing… we’re almost there…

I can’t…

Nothing will happen to you. I’m here… right here. I’ll take care of you.

Careful… watch your step…

I can’t…

I can’t…

Son… son! Why are you sitting here like this? Look at me!

What happened to you? It’s your mother… I’m here… talk to me!

Talk to me! Where is Kanagavathi? What happened to you?

Say something, my dear!

My dear son, Pethanna… oh my god!

(Panting)

(Panting)

Brother-in-law… oh god… Brother-in-law…

Brother-in-law, look at me, please… please look at me…

Oh no… I shouldn’t have left you alone…

Please, please… look at me… oh god… Brother-in-law…

Please forgive me for what I’ve done, sister! I left you all alone…

Just kill me… just kill me…

I shouldn’t have left you…

Look at him… look at him…

My sister is all alone… someone please come to her…

Hey… please… please…

(vomiting)

Hey, hey, what happened? Are you okay?

Mom… mom…

Hey, what happened?

I don’t know, Mom.

What happened, dear?

Let me check the pulse.

What is it, Mom?

Wait!

Why are you smiling, Mom?

Thank god!

Mom?

God is going to bless you with a child!

My dear child!

Let’s go to the market! It’s already late!

Yeah, I’m ready.

Brother-in-law, looks like someone is setting up a manure factory… come, let’s go!

I’m coming!

(baby crying)

Dear… dear…

Why are you here? Came to see your brother-in-law? He’s already dead! Get lost now!

Why are you still here? I told you so many times not to involve him in these things, but you never listened! Now he’s gone. Who will you take next? My son?

Dear… please don’t…

That’s enough! I only have my son now. If I stay here, you’ll get him killed too.

I don’t even want your shadow falling on him.

Dear… please listen to me… I beg you.

I’ll take my son and leave. Don’t follow us.

Please don’t talk like this, dear… you don’t have to leave. I’ll go instead.

No, brother… just let us go. But don’t follow us. If you do, we’ll die right then and there.

I killed his son, uncle…

He’s come for me.

What? He’s come for you?

Brother… brother… our kid… our kid…

What are you saying?

Someone took our kid, brother…

Start the bike!

Go… go fast… hurry!

Dad… please save me… please!

Where are you, dear?

Dharu… dear!

- Hey police! Can you hear me? - Where are you, dear?

(laughing)

Please come, Dad…

Can you hear your daughter crying?

(laughing)

(continues crying)

Dharu… dear…

My son must have felt the same way, right?

Hey, did you load it?

Hey hey… Pranadev!

Hey… you have to come alone, okay?

Hey hey…

I’m scared, Dad…

He’s asking me to come alone, Uncle…

Hello, Thomas!

It’s yours… don’t you get it? It’s your dad’s!

You’ll need it, son…

(kid crying)

Dad… I want my dad… Uncle

Oh my baby… why are you scared? Relax…

You’re my guest, dear!

Come, baby.

Dad… Dad…

Let me tell you a sad story… I had a beautiful son too… but your dad… your dad killed him.

I want to see my dad…

You tell me, dear… what should I do to your dad?

My dear baby… your dad is a bad cop. And this uncle? He’s a bad guy too.

(laughing hysterically)

Yes! I’m a bad devil!

Dad…

Hmm… hey… look at this, guys… I can’t believe my eyes… he looks exactly like his father.

When I killed your dad, I never thought I’d see someone just like him again.

You don’t get what I’m saying, do you?

Trying to save agriculture and farmers? Who will save them now?

When I killed your dad, he wasn’t scared at all. You’re going to die today… and I don’t see fear in you either. Are you a “brave Tamilian”?

Hey, stop right there!

Don’t run, stop!

Shall we play hide and seek?

Let’s see who wins!

Okay…

Uncle, where are you? I’m scared, Uncle!

Hey, police… are you going to Revenge your dad’s death?

I would have killed you then and there if that was my intention.

But I’d rather show you what happens when someone tries to destroy the farmlands he valued more than life.

Are you going to fight for agriculture like your father?

Corporates have already taken it over, you fool!

No one can save agriculture or your farmers while we are still here.

As long as people like you treat agriculture as a business,

people like us, who treat it as our very life, will keep rising again and again. Because…

this land was once home to courageous and honorable Tamilians. Dad…

Go! Go, son… Go!

Even raging seas bow down… The whole world yields to me…

I am the unstoppable son of Tamil soil!

I fear no one… not even death…

Try touching a Tamilian and see for yourself!

This is my Tamil land… it’s my life’s breath…

It races with new fire through my veins every day…

This Tamil land… she is our mother…

Praise her, never disgrace her… Hey!

Rise for the soil… protect the soil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a son of this land who stood for her!

Rise for Tamil… defend Tamil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a fearless Tamilian who protected her!

Rise for the soil… protect the soil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a son of this land who stood for her!

Rise for Tamil… defend Tamil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a fearless Tamilian who protected her!

Friend… my friend… come, sweat it out!

Let defeat run away and disappear when it sees you!

Friend… my friend… go lead the way!

Victory will come and fall at your feet right here!

Your mother… she’s the god who protects you every day…

And you… must sing her praises every day!

We don’t need temples or tanks anymore…

God now lives… inside your home!

Listen to your father’s words every day…

See how your life changes direction with that…

You’ve got your uncle… now go climb the mountain…

And once you reach the top, look at the peak ahead!

Rise for the soil… protect the soil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a son of this land who stood for her!

Rise for Tamil… defend Tamil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a fearless Tamilian who protected her!

Rise for the soil… protect the soil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a son of this land who stood for her!

Rise for Tamil… defend Tamil…

Tomorrow, you too will be a fearless Tamilian who protected her!