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Honey.

God is the light of human life.

Religion shows the right path to live.

But..

In search of easy money,

People falling into blind beliefs and superstitions are everywhere around us.

Ignoring God, they choose dark paths.

Over time, they lose their families and their place in society.

Even in an age of great scientific progress,

there are still dark, unknown people among us.

Their lives remain hidden, seen only as small news on the inside pages of newspapers.

This is the story of one such man.

The story of his family.

The story of a mother.

And the story of her daughter.

Mom.. will Honey come with us?

Mom, where’s she? I don’t see her.

Throw that rubbish out of the drawer!

Won't you let anyone in this office be at peace?!

I've been bringing this up, but no one seems to care.

Let's call the police..

They won't file reports for such matters.

Stop now, he might die.

Let's take this up with the management.

Let’s go to HR and get him kicked out.

Thank God we caught him! -Let’s go

Hello, can you connect me to HR?

Anand, what happened?

Where did you get those wounds?

Don’t cry, baby.

Let's go to the hospital.

You are bleeding.

Lost my job!

She was born at a cursed hour.

Nothing’s been right since then.

Change your ways first!

Tell me what you did!

Don’t you dare blame her!

Asking me what I did!

I married you and this bad luck followed.

What’s wrong with you?

Why are you talking like this?

Anand...

I’m talking to you.

I’ll just come.

The grocer was here.

Didn’t you pay them?

My salary got over.

Daughter’s fee was pending for long.

School sent a notice so I paid.

What now?

Should I beg the grocer?

Don’t be angry.

Find a job.

My salary isn’t enough to live on.

Wait for my deity’s blessing.

I’m getting close. I’ll earn in millions.

You could've skipped her fee. It wouldn't matter.

Stop blaming her for your incompetence.

I don’t need millions.

Stop asking for money for your rituals!

Else, earn for yourself!

How dare you!

So, your income has made you arrogant?

Take her and get lost!

Are you looking down on me -because I left my family for you!

-Hey! Come out! -Come out!

Wait, listen to me.

Tell us what happened.

What’s he doing?

The entire colony is suffering because of him!

Either make him vacate, -or sell the house and leave.

Why sell the house. -Just make him leave.

Listen to me, please.

Let me talk. Please wait.

Talk to him! Ok, please leave.

Come let’s go.. please.

Why do I have to deal with this?

Take a couple of days.

It's ok if you don't settle your dues.

Please vacate.

Else, I won’t be gentle.

I’ll throw your stuff!

Why did you stop?

Mom, let's listen. The song's good.

I wish I could sing like that...

But mom, why did you stop singing?

Do you want to learn? Mmm.

Who are you looking for?

We live downstairs.

Saw you the other day.

Who’s singing?

My daughter.

She’s going to join Sharadha Nikethan as a music teacher.

Who’s that, dad?

They live downstairs…

I’m Lalitha.

I work at the same school.

I teach science.

Heard about the new teacher, -expected someone older.

Please come in.

Please sit.

Put your bag down.

Which class?

5th A.

Have some water?

Thank you.

You sang beautifully!

Thank you so much.

She wants to learn.

Will you teach her?

Want to learn? -Yes.

I don’t offer private classes.

Come here,

I don’t get time for it.

Preparing for government exams.

Like music?

But I’ll teach her.

So sweet of you.

Thanks.

Don’t mention it.

Make sure she doesn’t miss.

When do you want to start?

I’ll let you know.

Thank you, teacher.

We’ll leave now.

Please sit, will get snacks.

That’s ok.

Her father must be waiting. I should go.

What does he do?

Trading. Work from home.

Ok. Bye. See you.

It will be ready in 20 days.

I’ve arranged my guy.

Need to go get it.

I don’t have a problem with it.

Need to convince my wife.

Do something.

I’m ready to invest.

Our victory will benefit people worldwide.

I’ll talk to her.

I’m thinking about my daughter.

Thinking doesn’t lead to results.

She is the reason I chose you.

The decision is yours.

I’ll get going.

He isn’t listening.. What do I do now?

What will happen now..

Why are you here?

I should ask you that.

Who was that? What were you up to?

What’s going on?

Did you see everything?

Heard it as well.

What do you want to talk about?

Why is Meera needed?

What are you doing?

Don’t shout!

Put an end to this.

I can’t take it anymore. It’s ok if you don’t work.

don’t shout

I told you not to shout, didn’t I?

The neighbors will hear! Mom..

Let me be. It’s my own karma.

Please, Dad, don’t hurt her.

Mom..

Shut up! Don’t utter a word!

Shut up! I said shut up!

Heard the screaming and ran over.

What’s wrong?

Thank you for your concern.

This is typical for couples.

You may leave.

Fights between couples happen often.

But these things should stay private.

Shouldn’t fight in front of kids.

Meera will sleep at my home tonight.

What happened?

Fever ma'am..

I will overlook it this time.

When I woke up, Meera wasn't there.

She was sleeping on the sofa.

I hope everything's okay at home.

We just wanted to help.

Your husband might not like that we came.

Don’t worry about it.

It was a common fight.

I used to sing too, spent 7 years learning..

-stopped after marriage.

He’s unwell.

I don’t want the school to know about it..

I’m mature enough to understand.

I didn’t like that you stopped singing.

Meera.. -superstar, had lunch?

Where’s the napkin?

Mom, don’t fight with Dad.

Even if you fight, don’t send me to Vidhya teacher’s house.

What’s wrong?

I won’t send you there again.

I won’t fight with your dad.

Promise. Okay.

Can we talk normally? For two minutes?

Don’t ask who, why, or what -and I’ll listen.

Meera is growing up.

Let’s not disturb her with fights.

I promised her home would be safe.

Let’s stop.

I made a mistake regarding her.

Wanted to talk to you.

There's something I have to do. Things will be alright after that.

I’ll do whatever it takes.

All I want is happiness for us.

Meera’s happiness is important.

I’m going out of town for 10 days.

I’m leaving tonight.

Will tell you when I return.

Our lives will change, Lalitha.

There’ll be a lot of money.

Lalitha, trust me.

Take Meera and go on vacation.

Vacation isn’t necessary.

We’ll go to our guruji’s retreat.

Okay, as you wish.

Mom, will we stay here until Dad returns?

Yes, it will be peaceful here.

There won’t be fights anymore.

Okay? Yeah.

Are you Lalitha? Yes.

Come, let's go.

Is it your first time? Yes.

Lord Rama's festivities are going on.

You came at the perfect time.

You may see Guruji after 9AM. Ok.

Come..

Breakfast will be served till 7AM

Lunch at 12:30PM.

You have to finish dinner by 8PM.

This is your room..

I will be at the shed call me if you need anything.

Give me your number.

805-***-34**

I’ve ringed you. Save my number. Sure.

Liked it? Yes.

He’s Anand.

Hello sir..

Sir, my little girl was in a blue frock…

Did you see her?

Don’t worry.

She’s with Acharya.

Go that side, you will find her.

What about that wheel? Can’t you make it round?

It’ll come.

This one, right?

I’ll do this.

You came without telling me? I was worried.

Why worry..

We love having her around. She calls me her uncle.

Is it?

Did you like it here?

Loved it.

It would be great if we got to meet guruji.

Didn’t get a chance to meet him.

He’s unwell.

I already spoke about you.

Do you live here?

Your family?

My father died when I was a kid.

Sister and mother..-had an accident… few years ago.

Came here after that.

Now, you all are my family.

Don’t worry. I’m your sister She’s your niece.

Will visit regularly.

For you..

What say? Sure.

Keep in touch. Sure.

Meera? -Ok?

Bye uncle. Bye.

May you live long.

Child, you are not at peace.

The worries are about to get worse!

Achary told me everything.

Hold on to your belief in God.

If peace is what you seek,

Keep coming here. Take care of her.

Believe in Lord Ram.

Remember him when things get tough.

Let’s go.

The Lord’s Palanquin is about to start.

Sri Chakra Ashram

Be ready, we’ll come soon.

Sarangapani has taken care of everything.

He’ll send people to help shift.

It’s a huge house!

Perfect according to Vastu.

Things will fall into place.

Come here…

Dad…

We’re going to our new home.

How do you want it to be?

I’m fine with anything.

Ok.

If you want us to be together and happy…

You need to do something.

I will.

Hello. Yes..

Heard you're leaving..

This is for Meera…

Take it.

Used to having her around.

Keep coming.

Can I visit her?

No, I will send them over.

Please don’t take offense that I asked.

Bye.

I'll talk later..

Namaste. Namaste.

Come.

This is our new home.

Your stuff has arrived.

Getting the soundproof room ready.

She's Ravana.

She’ll help you settle in.

She’ll also tutor Meera.

Get that.

Bedroom’s over there. Go freshen up.

Get her to practice with this.

Ravana will guide you.

Prepare Meera.

We’ll leave the day after.

Careful.

This isn’t what you told me.

Didn’t you say things get better soon?

We came because we trusted you!

Who are these people? I'm scared.

Leave this Anand.

You brought us right back.

Listen to me.

I’ll do whatever you say...

She's a little girl, Leave her.

I'll do it instead.

Please.

Please.

We need young girls for this.

That's why Sarangapani chose us.

Please Lalitha.

Prepare Meera.

I'll make sure she's fine.

Trust me.

She's my daughter too?

Don't you think I'm responsible?

This is just the advance.

Lot of money..

We'll make a lot of money.

Remember what I told you?

Do whatever Dad asks, okay?

Don’t be scared. Don’t trouble him.

come

Take this

Take that, Meera.

Dad, something’s inside...

Don’t worry.

Only you can take it.

That’s why I brought you here.

Your mom told you, right? Take it.

Dad, I’m scared... it’s moving.

How old is she?

We have to be very careful.

It shouldn’t be put down or passed on..

She didn’t get her periods right?

Go ahead.

I’m scared dad. Take it Meera.

Careful sir.

Nowadays, girls get their periods by age 10.

Look after her till the work is done.

Or else, all our efforts will fail.

Mom…

Meera…

Time has passed..

The wound is gone.

The shore is uncertain,

A sorrow without an end.

Though known,

I still hesitate—lost in turmoil.

Unaware, in the burning night’s shadow,

Is it you?

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

When the parched fields turn wet…

won’t the desert tremble?

Crushing a little life,

does it reach the demon’s wall?

When eyes are shut,

will time really stop?

When the past is left behind,

will the wound ever heal?

Time has passed,

The wound is gone.

The shore is uncertain,

A sorrow without an end.

When darkness swallows the entire path,

shall I become the lamp that remembers you?

When winds and storms chase after us,

will I become the shield that covers your star?

When the directions themselves bow down…

You cradle and nurture us…

When danger surrounds us…

You appear as a motherly goddess…

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

Jo jo laali…

Don’t come in.

Move!

Meera.. come..

You have to take it forward from here.

Careful.

Come here!

come here

I’m beginning the puja.

How long has it been?

All set? Um.

We got the opportunity.

It should be used correctly.

Check on the cat.

Meera…

Did it drop?

4 kittens.

More to come.

Did the mucus fall?

Pull immediately, don’t waste time!

We'll come back in 10 days. -Need one more.

You can arrange it, right?

It is difficult but I'll try.

They’ll take it out of the country.

Is the child ok?

If she starts her period..

I spoke to a doctor and made -arrangements to delay her puberty.

Will your wife agree!

She won't.

But our work won’t stop. I’ll take care of it.

Go. Do what I told you.

Mom, don’t cry.

Please don’t cry.

Mom, please.

Is it done?

When will doctor come?

She’ll start after this drink.

Must be on her way.

Mom... Don’t disturb her!

Mom... She’s sick.

Doctor will be here soon.

Let her rest.

meera

She needs daily injections.

Will be unconscious for 24 hours.

What about medicine?

These are rare mushrooms found -only in the forests of Chhattisgarh.

Give two more doses.

She will lose mental stability for 5 years.

She may become violent after injection.

It will be hard to control her.

Be prepared.

What? Going to see mom.

She’s sick. -don’t disturb her.

I’ll just see her.

Don’t you get it?

Mom!

Who are you?

You know who I am.

I'm scared.

I’m your sister. Why scared?

Sister?

What’s your name?

I don’t have one.

Shall I name you a name?

Mom called me Honey when I was young.

Honey.. it’s nice.

My name’s Honey. Ok?

Know why mom got sick?

Why?

Because it’s easier to take you out if Mom’s sick.

Want to see her?

Yes, but Ravana won’t let me.

She locked the room.

I know where keys are.

Baby…Doctor wants to see you.

Isn’t it mom who's sick?

You were feeling fatigued, right?

She’ll give injections for strength.

Wait outside.

Meera, we are going out tomorrow.

Do as doctor says, ok?

Please no. I’m scared of injections.

Dad, it hurts.

I want to go to school.

I don't want to go with you.

I’ll stay with Mom.

Mom’s sick. Admitting her to hospital.

Let’s go out, ok?

Please Dad.

Please Dad.

I’ll take you to mom today.

Will she be alright?

Depends on Dad and his friends.

I don’t like the doctor.

She’s no doctor!

I don’t like Ravana either.

Me too.

They won’t send you to school!

How do you know?

Dad said I can go back to school after mom returns.

They won’t take her to the hospital.

There will be another cat after this one has kittens.

It won’t stop.

Know where Lalitha teacher stays? Ask there.

That one?

Hello. Hello.

Looking for teacher Lalitha.

They vacated a year ago.

Oh..

was told that she left school as well.

Someone at school said they live here.

I don't know where they are.. -her phone's unreachable too.

Do you know where they went?

No

You are..?

I’m like a brother to her..

Ok.

Ok.Bye.

Leave me. Please.

Please, Anand…

They’ll do the same to you, if you don’t obey.

They started it again!

They won’t stop! Sarangapani…

Meera…

My baby… I hope she’s fine.

She must be scared!

I don’t know what they’re doing.

I won’t spare you!

I’ll kill Sarangapani, Ramana, Gitthadu!

I’ll kill them all!

An injection every two months is enough

Your work won’t be interrupted.

We need her for two more years.

Two years? That’s risky.

Her hormones will change forever.

Think about it.

We’ll be jailed if this leaks.

his wife is already a mental patient.

Now the girl [ his daughter ]

I don’t know what my punishment will be.

Human rights laws are strict.

You continue.

Fix a date with the Mangalore party.

Gitthadu called me.

We have to leave in two days.

The bills are with the government—no rotation.

Nothing's working in my favour.

Ganapathi told me about it, so I asked you to come.

This has been going on for centuries.

Very few know how powerful a cat’s mucus is.

Such people ruled the world!

They still exist.

Kabali, Vikruthi, Shashti, Kesari…

Big names in tantric practice.

Shashti is known for wish fulfillment.

The cat is the deity’s mount.

Whoever possesses the cat’s mucus will reign!

Money, fame, women— he’ll have it all.

But it’s not easy to obtain.

Snakes consume their own babies after birth.

But no one sees an elephant die -or a cat give birth.

A cat eats its own mucus after giving birth.

I hope you know wht it is.. mucus..

It has incredible powers.

There’s no guarantee with the musuc tht tribals sell.

Tantric texts explain how to obtain it.

Look This

A girl who hasn’t begun menstruating must -place the cat mucus in a pot.

A person performing Kechari Puja must carry it -without dropping it or turning back.

Bury the pot south of the house and plant thorny seeds.

As the seed grows, -the person grows too.

The homeowner becomes invisible.

How to believe it?

You’ll get to witness the cat giving birth.

That explains the cost.

Count it.

We’ll call you when the cat goes into labor. Start immediately.

It’ll be done this week.

Okay

Namaste.

I’m going out of town.

Don’t trouble Ramana.

Don’t go into your mom’s room.

Should I bring you something?

I want to go to school.

Okay.

I’ll take care of it.

You don’t have to come out anymore.

Is this true?

Ya…

Hey.. -Eat!

Didn’t she tell you?

She served dinner. -I slept after that.

Did she tell you anything?

Did she say where she went -or when she’d be back?

No.

I went to the kitchen this morning. She wasn’t there.

It’s ringing, -but she’s not answering.

Do you think she became greedy?

Meera…

Meera…

Didn’t we decide to meet Mom -and talk to her today?

What if Dad comes home?

He’ll be gone for a long time!

How do you know that?

I know. His puja must be completed.

That girl…

I feel sorry for her.

That’s why we need to talk to Mom.

Mom must be talking to the wall.

She scares me.

She’ll talk to us if we go inside.

Come.

A new girl…

Just like my daughter…

A little girl like Meera…

Kechari…

A little girl…

A little girl…

Like my daughter.

Like Meera…

Mom, let’s go somewhere far away.

Yes. We should leave.

Somewhere far.

It won’t end as long as Dad is alive.

It’ll start again with another little girl. Mom knows that.

Mom knows?

What do we do now?

Who are you talking to?

Honey is telling me that it won’t end while Dad is alive.

Honey?

Who’s Honey?

My friend.

Look…

She looks just like me.

She says she’s my sister…

Oh.

Are you talking to her?

Since when?

After the first cat’s death.

I can see her now.

She’s lying.

I feel sorry for her.

Don’t blame her.

She never lies.

Okay.

How do we deal with Dad?

Mom, how should we handle Dad?

I don’t know what to do.

Look at me. I wanted to give you a better life.

I didn’t see this coming.

Mom, let’s do something.

Please mom.

Honey, please tell Mom.

Tell her I didn’t like the doctor.

I don’t want those injections.

I won’t take them.

They make me sick—vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

I don’t feel like eating…

Sleeping near that cat scares me.

I get so scared that..

-I wet myself.

Honey, tell her.

I want to go to school.

Honey, I don’t want you.

I want my friends.

Shilpa, Deepthi, Wahida…

I want to see them. Play with them…

I don’t feel good when you’re around.

Mom, let’s leave. Please.

Mom..Please.

Honey, tell her.

This will stop!

You won’t have to worry anymore.

Meera, are you scared?

It is over!

It’s all over!

While science progresses with AI, -superstition continues to cast a dark shadow.

The recent Anand House murders shocked the public.

Police found piles of animal skeletons at Anand’s house.

The police have already arrested people linked to black magic.

Lalitha…

Can you hear me?

We arrested your hunband’s friend Sarangapani.

Sarangapani…

I’ll kill him.

Did you kill your husband?

I killed him.

I killed him.

What happened?

Why did you kill him?

Lalitha…

It was a love marriage.

I asked him to get a job.

I imagined a happy life.

I kept telling him… -but he didn’t listen.

There were fights and torture.

I endured it all for Meera’s sake.

Pujas, books, chanting…

he did it all for easy money.

He’s inhuman.

A monster.

He made our lives hell.

So I killed him.

I wanted to kill them all.

I wanted to kill them all.

All?

Sarangapani. Ravana.

Ravana?

Who’s he?

Tell me about Ravana..

Ravana is not a man.

She’s a monster.

She was my first kill.

Does Lalitha live here? Yes.

I’m from the sri chakra ashram

It’s been a long time since she visited.

I wanted to check on her.

She’s sick.

What happened to her?

How is she? Can I see her?

He’s not home.

Meera…

Why is she like this?

What happened to her?

She’s sick too…

I want to meet her.

Okay, come in.

Meera..

Come with me..

What’s wrong? What happened to you?

She’s sick too!

Where is Anand?

I told you, he’s not home!

Who are you?

I’m here to look after them.

Can I meet Lalitha?

Sit. I’ll be back.

Someone named Achary came to see you.

He refuses to leave.

You sleep.

I’ll handle him.

How many friends do you have?

Anand never told me about them.

Hey

leave me…

Meera…Meera…Meera…

Meera…

Mom..

Meera..

She was like a sister to me.

I could tell she was in trouble.

She shared everything with me.

Then she never came back.

I started looking for them.

I found their address after three years.

I helped her hide the body. There was nothing else I could do.

-Couldn't go to the police..

-And I couldn’t take them with me.

I wish I had never said yes that day. This is all because of me.

Mom… All because of me.

I ruined her life.

Lalitha, where is Meera? Meera…

Meera.. Meera..

Meera..

She’s free of troubles now.

My precious child…

My precious child… has no troubles.

She’s free now

My baby..She was like a flower.

So beautiful. A good student.

She deserved better parents than us.

She was tortured.

By greedy monsters.

Because of their pujas.

My daughter suffered.

Her body was punctured with injections.

Sedatives and hormones.

Her body had already started rotting.

She was hallucinating.

She can’t tell what’s real and what’s hallucination.

She wanted the pain to end. She cried.

So, I set my daughter-

-free from all those troubles.

I set her free…

MEERA: Mom, don’t fight with Dad.

LALITHA: There won’t be fights anymore.

MEERA: Dad, I’m scared...

MEERA: I want to go to school.

MEERA: I feel sorry for her. Don’t blame her.

I sent her away..

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