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TAMIL NADU PRISON DEPARTMENT SUB JAIL, MATHURANTHAGAM

Hey, Vetri sir is here to see you.

You! Get up and come here.

Sir, hold on.

He is very dangerous.

Go bring a chair.

Sure, sir.

-Sir… -Sir.

Please, sit.

Talk to him from here.

He can hear you.

Listen to me.

I know I'm audible.

I want some information.

A hundred-year-old case, buried in the Machi Veedu village…

and you cops finally solved it.

One of you died during that struggle.

You are the only one alive now.

I need the details of that case. It’s very important.

Please forget everything that happened.

Can you share what happened there that day?

ONE YEAR BACK

TAMIL NADU - KERALA BORDER

VETTAIKURICHI VILLAGE

Grandma?

Granny?

Granny?

Granny?

Granny?

Granny?

Granny!

Granny!

Granny! Wake up!

Open your eyes, Granny!

Granny, please! Wake up!

Wake up, Granny!

Look at me.

[devotional song plays]

Revathi.

Good morning, darlings!

Come on, wake up!

Get up!

Good morning!

After the paste…

-Go on. Brush your teeth. -Vishnu, come here.

-Hi, my dear! -Hi, Catherine!

-Vishnu, see who's called. -Who is it?

Hey, hi! How are you?

Hey, Vishnu! How are you, my techie boy?

I'm no more a techie guy.

-I'm a proud farmer. -Yes.

Proud farmer!

And… wait a second.

What is that? I find something different with you.

Yes, I have a surprise news for you.

Surprise?!

Wait.

-Wow! When did this happen? -Congrats!

It's six months already.

Six months?! It's been so long.

Yes, yes.

-Hey! Come. -Hello!

How are you?

No, no. I'm having a baby.

Auntie's going to have a baby.

I miss you.

This house was the pride of our town.

But we're done with the IT field.

And it's for the future.

-We're going to be here. -Guys…

Sir, we'll wait here.

Somebody's coming to your house.

Sir, what about me?

-You wait here. I'll call you. -Okay, sir.

You guys keep talking. I'll be back.

-Catherine, can I call you later? -It's okay. Bye!

Welcome, sir!

-Greetings, son. -Greetings!

-Come in. -Aadvik…

Aaradhya, you all just woke up, huh?

Yes, sir.

They just woke up.

I'll get them ready.

Let's go.

Sure. Go ahead.

Finally, you came back where you belong.

You made me happy.

Yes, sir. It was a last-minute decision.

The kids are still adjusting.

That makes sense. You moved from a busy city,

to a small village.

Adults can handle that,

but they’re just kids, it’ll take them some time.

Yeah, I think so too.

Yes, sir.

-Sir. -He’s the owner of the house.

You were looking for a carpenter, right?

This is the guy.

It’s been their family trade for generations.

Wouldn’t surprise me

if his grandfather or great-grandfather built this house.

That might be true, sir.

-Did you take a look at it? -Yes, sir.

It’d be great if you could fix it soon.

We’ve only been able to open two rooms

We’re managing as best we can with that.

We’re still without electricity.

It’s tough with the kids.

Be careful not to damage anything.

This is our ancestral home,

we really treasure it.

Of course, sir.

We don’t want the repairs to ruin the antique feel.

-Yes, sir. -You get it?

Keep everything intact,

but make it look new.

-Do you understand? -Of course, sir.

Sir, have you ever listened to these pillars?

No, sir.

You should.

Then you’ll understand,

this isn’t just any house.

This house has a soul.

We’re lucky to work here.

You don’t need to worry.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Have lunch with us.

-Can you get the food ready? -No, no, that’s okay,

No, I insist. Set the plates.

Call everyone. Please, join us.

Is he inviting us to eat?

Hey, stay right there.

What are you doing, brother?

They can’t come inside.

They won’t eat here.

They’ve probably already eaten.

Okay, sir.

Oh, God… Oh my God!

Oh my God!

My boy!

Look at my kid!

Sir, look at what they’ve done.

They’ve ruined my child’s life.

Hello, sir.

Hey, Susai’s coming.

Just salute him.

He’s the same rank as us.

Yeah, but he’s in power right now.

Until we get a new inspector, this is how it’s going to be.

Why do you care? Just do it.

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

Kumeresa, they’re coming inside. Stop them.

Hey! Who’s trespassing here?

Get out of here.

Oh God.

Susai.

What the hell?

Sir, last night the girl came out with her grandmother…

Sir, did any senior officers show up?

-What? -No higher-ups?

Who are you?

I own this land.

He was the first to see it and inform us.

It happened on my property.

You did this, didn’t you?

Sir, I didn’t do anything!

Sir, what are you saying?

You think questions will work?

Beat it out of him.

Get lost.

Sir, please! Don’t hit me! Please, don’t hit me!

He wants the higher-ups, huh.

-It was a mistake. I’m sorry. -Thirty years of service.

I should’ve been higher up by now.

I don’t know what curse I’m under!

I never get promoted.

Please don’t break my hand!

But I won’t tolerate disrespect.

Sir, please! Don’t hit me! Please, don’t hit me!

Hey!

-Stop it. -Sir, if we stop now,

he won’t tell the truth.

I can tell just by seeing him,

if he’s guilty or not.

He’s innocent.

He didn’t do it.

-Get up. -Hey, get up.

Sir.

-Who am I now? -The higher-ups, sir.

-Good. -But sir,

they said a new sub-inspector joined.

That’s why I asked.

-Rough him up. -Oh God, no!

Hey!

I’ve got one more year until retirement.

Until then, I’m the DSP, SP, and DIG.

Don’t forget that.

Know your place.

That SI is only a trainee. Just a kid.

Sir, he owns the betel farms too.

Why didn’t you say this earlier?

They sell betel leaves for a fortune.

Get him.

-Owner! -Hey, stop.

Sir, we won’t hit you. Please come back, sir.

Let me inform the SP about this.

Who knows where he’s running around.

Hello!

Sir! They killed my daughter!

Who could do this to her?

Sir, this is Susai.

This isn’t an animal attack.

It looks like something else.

I’ll explain when you get here.

Sir.

What?

Go take a look.

Yes, sir.

-Hello, sir. -Hello, sir.

Sir, are you okay?

Careful.

He’s new to all this.

He’s probably never seen this much blood.

Sir, it’s Vettaikurichi.

No, sir, it’s close by.

Is it raining there?

It’s stopped here.

Oh, it’s still raining there?

Take a right off the main road. It’s a banana farm.

Like he’ll melt if he works in the rain.

Always making excuses.

Sir,

who are you reporting to?

To the higher-ups.

It’s a murder case.

And that will be a hassle.

If we push it upstairs, we’re covered.

Why risk it?

You think I can't pull off what you just did?

What? You want to?

You’re here for IPS training.

Just watch, take note of what we do, and then leave.

You can take charge once you’re posted.

For now, Susai’s in charge.

Do you get that?

Alright, sir. Fill me in on what happened.

Good.

The girl and her grandmother stepped out at night.

They didn’t return by morning.

Their family searched everywhere.

There was no trace of them.

Later, they found the girl murdered.

Her body had been dumped here.

There was nothing left to do.

One important detail.

The killer removed the child's heart and took it away.

It’s our fate to witness such cruelty.

What can we do…

So, how can you be so sure it's a murder?

The SP asked me the same dumb question.

I have thirty years of experience.

I know an accident from a murder the moment I see it.

Tell me,

what animal hunts just to take the heart out?!

-Your theory is ridiculous. -Sir,

What?

The girl and her grandmother left together.

-Yes. -We found the girl’s body.

-True. -So where is the grandmother?

Sir, can you buy me four bulls?

I've been into bull farming for a bit now.

Brother,

we have tractors for that these days.

Why go back to using bulls?

'They look educated' 'why would they move to our village?'

'This house is hundreds of years old.'

Kaliyappan wanted to sell his cows.

Stop by sometime. We can get it done.

-He sells cows too. -Got it.

Honey, go check.

-What's wrong? -Nothing. Enjoy the food. I'll be back.

Come, dear.

Brother, can you come?

Ma'am?

-Who is she? -Ma'am?

Do you know her?

Ma'am?

Ma'am?

Brother, lend a hand.

Let's carry her inside.

-Lift her. -Careful.

Slowly.

Careful.

Mind the stairs.

Careful.

-Revathi? -Hey, who the hell is she?

We don't know who she is. You're bringing her in?

Come. Lay her down.

Slowly, carefully.

Oh no, sir looks angry. Let's get out of here!

Who is she?

No idea.

She’s unconscious.

After some rest, she should be okay.

Let's talk to her once she wakes up.

Okay, you leave.

You didn’t even finish your meal.

-Check on them. I'll take care of her. -Okay, be there for her.

Sure, go ahead.

What happened?

Nothing serious, sir. An old woman fainted outside.

I’ve laid her down inside.

Keep eating.

You brought in a complete stranger?

She's unwell.

We have to help her out.

Let's eat.

Sir, what's wrong?

I'm done.

-Call an ambulance. -Sir?

Why did you tell them to remove the body so fast?

What about the friendship report and all that?

It's called a forensic report, you dumbo!

Early this morning, the grove owner was here.

He saw the body first.

What will forensics even find?

The mud’s all slushy from yesterday’s rain.

They won't find any footprint.

Let the post-mortem happen. We’ll decide later.

-Okay, sir. -Alright…

Who is the IO?

Ever since Inspector Palanisamy left,

you haven’t appointed anyone.

I’d even suggested a few names.

-This is Vettaikurichi, right? -Yes, sir.

What to do?

We don’t have enough men to post in the city.

Who’ll assign officers to this village?

Sir, I told you many times.

I gained my SSI experience years ago.

Give me your signature, I’ll manage the station.

Forget it.

-What do you mean? -Find a solution for this case.

Sir, the village Palakurichi next to Mudakurichi…

send an officer from there.

I’ll file a detailed FIR and keep tabs on them.

-Don't mess it up. -Okay, sir.

Sir.

Sir, he’s an IPS trainee working as Pro SI.

He served for three months. He'll leave in two days.

Sir?

May I?

Sir, if you permit, I’ll handle this case.

It'll really help me down the line.

Okay.

-You have two days. I need updates. -Thank you, sir.

Susai, listen.

I’m allowing this because you’ll be there to guide him.

If I don't get any updates…

-I'll hire another officer. -An officer from Mudakurichi…

Don't bother. Just do as I say.

-Carry on. -Sir.

Brother Susai. Come with me.

Hey, start the car.

Susai, your plight's going downhill.

Bye, sir.

Power will be restored after the renovation. Okay? Don't worry.

Hey, what's wrong?

Come, let's see.

Ma'am? Ma'am?

How are you feeling? Better?

Where are you from?

Ma'am? Do you remember anything?

Ma'am. What's your name?

I'm talking to you, Ma'am.

Ma'am? Ma'am?

-Ma'am? What's wrong? -What's happening to you?

Tell me, Ma'am.

Tell me what's wrong. Ma'am?

Dear, check what's that noise.

Ma'am. Look at me.

What's happening, Ma'am?

Ma'am?

Ma'am, look at me for a second.

This noise frightened the granny.

It's okay. Shall I turn it off?

Come.

-What's that? -It's Aadvik.

How's she?

She passed out again.

What to do now?

Sir?

You wanted to get a cow?

Sir called for you.

Leave.

Okay, I'll come.

-Brother, come here. -Yes? Yes, sir.

What's that hut?

-Which one? -Who lives in that deserted hut?

Sir, can't you just ask me about this?

Why ask this man?

It belongs to a granny who sells 'Appam.'

-Brother, come with me. -Yes.

His investigation is entirely different!

Sir, where are you going?

To that granny's house?

An IPS degree is no joke!

What did you do?

Stop with that puppy eyes.

Look what happened to granny because of you.

Granny?

Sir, no one's inside.

What is this? The hut is empty.

She never leaves this place.

She's been here for so long.

What's her age?

She’s been an old granny ever since I’ve known her.

Does she have someone or is she living alone?

Why care about that? We'll clear her body if she dies.

What are you looking for, sir? Let's go.

Constable?

-Sir? -Constable?

-Come inside. -Yes.

Constable?

Coming.

-What is it, sir? -Why is it so heavy?

-It's heavy? -A weak old lady is using this?

-Hold this. -You call this heavy? Give it to me.

Why is this so heavy?

How did she make 'Appams' with something this heavy?

It weighs a ton!

Oh God.

-Sir, what happened? -This plant bit me.

A plant bit you?!

Sir, it has thorns.

You put your hand in there and say it bit you?

You should say it pricked you.

What did you actually train for?

You won't believe me?

What?

Sir, what are you doing?

Sir, why are you clicking pictures of these?

Look, click one of me.

For my profile picture.

What, sir?

Sir, we've found the granny.

Sir.

-You found her? -Come.

Brother, I'm happy.

- Let's finalize this. - Okay, Sir.

You'll drop the cow home, right?

-Do you accept UPI payments? -What, sir?

-You mean sending money through phones? -What happened?

We did exactly as you said.

Okay. I'll give you the cash.

Hey, check if the sickle is ready.

Yes, sir.

We have to perform a ritual today.

Okay. Go begin working in the fields.

-I'll be there after I have a chat with him. -Okay, sir.

I need to talk to you. Can you drop me home?

Sure, let's go.

-Brother? -Huh?

Did that granny tell you anything?

Brother,

I need to tell you something about that old woman.

What’s bothering you?

You want to know her caste, right?

Oh no,

that’s something else.

I’m not talking about that.

Our beliefs date back centuries.

Ma'am, are you okay?

Ma'am…

Look at me.

Are you feeling better now?

How do you feel now?

I'll grab some water for you.

Why?

Ma'am…

Ma'am…

Who are you?

Why did you come here?

I don’t understand.

So, you're saying… this is your house?

Oh!

Do you mean your family sold it to my husband's family?

I was about ten years old back then.

A police officer showed up at our house.

Is this even a haircut?

They ripped you off with this cut.

Dear, look who's here.

Why is the police here?

The British left a long time ago, but the uniforms are still around.

- What is it, sir? - It's nothing.

Hey, hand me that.

Hey, isn't that Granny Ochi?

But wasn't she beaten to death?

Sir, a nine-year-old girl's body was found by the lake yesterday.

And, her heart was taken.

Oh God!

Ochi isn't dead like we all believe.

What are you saying?

You have kids, right? Just make sure they're safe.

Go spread the word to everyone in town.

'The granny in the cop’s photo'

'looked just like the one' 'who came to your house today.'

Why are you laughing?

Sir, come on.

You can’t make up stories just because you dislike someone.

Alright, let’s say that serial-killer granny tale

from your childhood is true.

I'm okay with it.

But you expect me to believe it’s the same granny today?

Come on!

Say what you want, I’m not buying it.

Ma'am…

he disturbed you with loud music earlier,

so he’s apologizing now.

They’re twins.

They’ve been

hearing- and speech-impaired since birth.

We were living in London,

but we came back for their sake.

Ma'am!

You said this house was yours before.

Do you know anything about it?

I'm asking you because…

we've only managed to open two doors since we got here.

The other doors won't open at all.

If you know anything, could you help us out?

Murugesh,

where did they find her?

She was in the forest all night yesterday.

They just found her.

She looks so weak now. She used to be full of energy.

Granny!

Granny!

Granny!

-She’s not responding. -Wait.

Granny?

Granny?

Say something.

-Come on. -She can't talk right now.

Something has frightened her.

She's bewildered.

I've treated her.

But I can only reach a conclusion after 24 hours.

No, no.

Even an hour is too long.

Our case will only progress if she opens up and talks.

By checking her pulse,

I can tell that something has really frightened her.

So it’s possible only if she pulls through.

There's nothing we can do now.

Listen.

It isn't too late now.

Let's pass this case to another officer,

enjoy a hearty chicken dinner, and then head home.

-What say? -Just stop talking.

Huh?!

Doctor…

take a look.

What do you know about this plant?

I heard she lost her granddaughter recently.

How did that happen?

That's a good question.

Her granddaughter died

when someone cut open her chest and took her heart away.

Everyone was convinced

it was an animal attack.

But I, Susai, correctly predicted that it was a murder.

So, what do you think?

Why isn't he answering?

-Why would you do that? -I didn't say anything offensive.

Isn't this the one you saw?

Yeah!

This looks like that plant.

What are you saying?

My ancestors…

wrote this information hundreds of years ago.

My name is Ariyathogai Eesanaar.

I'm a siddha doctor from the Machi Veedu village.

What you’re reading now is…

my warning to the townspeople!

Hey, stop.

'60 years ago…'

'a spine-chilling incident' 'shook the town of Machi Veedu.'

'Vishnu Pratapan,' 'a gem merchant who lived here,'

'built a maginificent wooden mansion'

'for his beloved wife, Ochaayi.'

'That mansion is why…'

'this town is called Machi Veedu.'

'Pratapan was deeply in love…'

'with his wife Ochaayi' 'and her youthful beauty.'

'But once she had a baby,'

'Ochaayi's youth began to fade.'

'The reality that' 'even his wife can't avoid aging'

'hit Pratapan hard.'

'Then one day, he disappeared.'

'Everyone thought he was' 'headed for monkhood.'

'Ochi stayed home to' 'raise her child by herself.'

'After 60 long years,'

'Ochi's husband returned home to her.'

'When they saw him, Ochi and' 'the whole town were completely shocked.'

'The reason is that' 'Pratapan came back home'

'with the same youthfulness' 'he left with 60 years ago.'

'People referred to him as' 'the one blessed by God.'

'But I was the only one' 'who understood the harsh reality!'

'It was all due to the magical conch' 'that Pratapan possessed.'

'So, I went to the village chief' 'and shared what was bothering me.'

What do you mean, Doctor?

We thought Sir Pratapan went to Kasi to…

get a boon from the Almighty himself.

Sir, Vishnu Pratapan didn't go to Kasi like you believe.

'I'm pretty sure he could've gone to' 'Calcutta, a city in West Bengal.'

'He might have met' 'the Aghoris who live there.'

'A vile group named Kaabaligar,' 'lurks there.'

'The Kaabaligar group uses methods' 'that clash with nature.'

'To attain immortality,'

'they drink a potion' 'made from a special herb.'

That plant grows an inch every year,

'and takes 30 years to' 'produce a seed.'

And it will devour any living thing that gets too close.

It's a monstrous herb.

If someone eats it

mixed with the heart of a murdered 10-year-old,

'they stay the same age'

'they were when they ate it.'

Doctor, how is this even possible?

Let me explain.

This entire body is made of atoms.

Every day, these atoms are created and destroyed.

When more atoms are created than destroyed, we stay young.

When fewer atoms are created and more are destroyed, we start to age.

Only an elixir that the Gods behold,

can prevent atoms from dying.

The only other thing equal to it is the Yuvakora Aushadha herb

discovered by Kaabaligar.

But its effect fades away after 30 years.

To reactivate it, one must consume a child's heart.

Are you saying Pratapan killed a child and ate its heart?

Absolutely.

He’s consumed two children's hearts over the past 60 years.

I’ve witnessed the symptoms myself.

Whoever does it will have blue bones.

Including their teeth.

They may seem appealing on the outside, but inside, they're a monster.

Alright, but why would Pratapan return to the village after all these years?

Every hundred years, the herb blooms a potent flower.

If you eat the flower…

along with the boiled hearts of three children,

it can make you feel 25 again, no matter how old you are.

He may have come here,

planning to restore his wife's youth

so they can be together again.

If it happens, the village is doomed.

Don't we need the hearts of three children?

What is it? Is my beloved Ochi scared?

No, I'm asking how you plan to get it.

Dad?

Dad, do you recognize me?

I’m your son.

I’m so glad you're back.

Meet my wife.

That’s my son and his wife.

These are my grandchildren.

They’re your great-grandchildren.

Dad? Dad!

'The villagers saved the children' 'from Pratapan just in time.'

'They tied Pratapan to a tree ' 'and decided to burn him alive.'

'Ochi wept bitterly as' 'she witnessed her husband’s demise.'

'What Pratapan said at that moment' 'terrified me to the core.'

Ochaayi…

I might not be here anymore, but you have to make my last wish come true.

Become young again, Ochi!

We did the right thing.

Ochi, why are you crying?

He’s not your husband. He’s a sorcerer.

Death was the ending he deserved.

'The villagers slept peacefully'

'believing Pratapan’s death' 'had ended it all.'

'But the next morning, a child’s body' 'was found on the riverbank.'

'The heart had been' 'ripped away from the body.'

'The frightened people wondered,'

'who could have done something like this, ' 'even after Pratapan's death.'

'The answer was obvious…'

'Granny Ochaayi!'

'They concluded that' 'she must have done it.'

'But Ochaayi was nowhere to be found.'

'Since then,'

'Machi Veedu has lived with' 'the legend that Ochaayi may return,'

'take the hearts of children ' 'and eat them to stay young.'

Kids, where are you?

Hey! What are you up to? Come here!

'If you ask me,' 'Ochaayi has made her decision.'

Stop running.

'Once every hundred years,'

'the Yuvakora Aushadha blooms.'

'That’s when Ochaayi comes back'

'to fulfill her husband’s last wish.'

Hey! I said, stop right there!

Stop being naughty, kids!

Granny, please come. It’s getting dark.

I'll light the lamps.

- Son. - Enough, sir.

I've listened enough.

You did all this for me because…

I'm from your caste and your hometown, right?

Hush, my little baby!

-I know it all. -Now why would be so harsh?

Coming, little one.

I've lost the respect I used to have for this village.

I can't believe there are still people like you around!

So please, I ask you not to visit me again.

Can you at least listen to what's happening?

"Hearing hearts that beat with fear" "She comes bound by hunger near"

"Sleep now, my child"

Do you now understand?

It's not a false belief, it's what the village believes.

And it all began at your place.

I'm sure Granny Ochi will be back.

" Hush, little baby "

" Hush, little baby "

" The old one will come near' 'She will come, step by step "

" Close your eyes "

" Hush, little baby "

" Hush, little baby "

" Hearing hearts that beat with fear' 'She comes bound by hunger near "

" Sleep now, my child "

" Bearing a hunger that won’t fade "

" Did she wander on, undying? "

" Death waits at six,' 'Death waits at a hundred "

" Who wrote this fate, I wonder? "

" Only desire is said to never die "

" Is that why she alone still roams? "

" A feast was laid to catch the crab "

" Did no one sense the deceit? "

" She'll bear the sin' 'That comes with death "

" Sleep now, my child "

Kids!

Stay here and don't go out anywhere else.

Wait till I come back, okay?

" Hunger makes all limits scatter "

" Desire makes the mind go still "

" Lured by a blood-red feast "

" Will she keep wandering on? "

" By taking sixteen lives to live on "

" Will she rewrite her fate? "

" She follows from behind' 'Her presence moves ahead "

" Close your eyes "

Granny?

'The number you're calling' 'is switched off.'

'Please try later.'

Revathi?

Revathi!

Revathi!

Hey! Revathi!

Old lady, open up!

Revathi!

Revathi… Open up, Granny!

Revathi!

Revathi!

Hey… Revathi!

Open the door!

Revathi!

Revathi!

Revathi!

Revathi!

Revathi…

Revathi!

Open up, woman!

Revathi!

Come close.

Sir, after fasting for 48 days,

Kollai has gifted us a flawless sickle!

Sir, I understand.

I did a few rites and cleansed it of all impurities.

It's a 100 year old ritual

that must be performed well.

We're actually glad this is happening!

Our generation is blessed to witness this rare three-year ritual.

We're grateful!

They say when your great-grandfather did the ritual,

the village faced many troubles

and lost many lives.

And so, I'd like to warn you, being the village head,

to be cautious.

Once you set your mind and set forth,

none of you must return halfway, at any cost.

That way, the villagers and you will be safe.

Sir?

What's the matter?

You walked away when they were talking--

What's your opinion, Susai?

From what I've heard so far,

it does sound interesting and thrilling!

But if we proceed with this by filing an FIR,

people will mock us and humiliate us

saying we drew inspiration from folklore

and deluded ourselves in the process!

Let us put all our theories to an end

and start investigation tomorrow.

So, relax the night away, sir.

But…

Can you at least do me a favor?

Go on, tell me.

Is there any record of a similar case?

Sir, had there been any resemblance at all,

the files would’ve reached you immediately.

I'm talking 30 years ago.

Before you joined the force, that is.

Oh, we're going that far?

I surely wouldn't know. Chuck it, Sir.

Please! Can you ask your former colleagues?

-Oh, yeah! -Yes, please.

Well, I do know someone.

A chatty Cathy, though. Still worth a shot.

-Shall I put him on speaker? -Yes, please.

CONSTABLE SUSAI CALLING

Hello there!

-How're you doing, Susai? -I'm- I'm doing good, sir.

-And you? -I'm getting there.

-Are you retired? -Sir!

Not so soon. I still have a year!

What about a promotion?

Like they would. Especially for folks like us.

-They'd never. -Never?

-But why? -Ah, screw it.

The job?

Alright, why have you called so late?

It's about something important, sir.

'Revathi?'

Revathi?

Revathi…

Revathi…

Revathi!

Wake up, dear.

Revathi… Revathi!

Revathi!

Revathi…

Revathi…

Revathi…

Revathi…

Has there been such a case like this or heard of?

Or have you or anyone else filed an FIR on one?

If there had been a similar case like this,

wouldn't you have known about it?

See? But no one believes me.

What about before I could join you all?

Around 30 years ago, I mean.

Thirty years ago…

Yes, sir.

-Oh, yeah! -Sir?

I now remember!

It was my first day, then.

A 9 year old girl's body was found in the neigboring village.

Her chest was cut open, and her heart was taken out.

The case was handled by…

SI Malaisami as well!

Did he solve the case?

As if. While the case was being investigated,

he was discovered dead in the woods.

They closed it as an animal attack.

Why do you ask about that now?

I was wondering, sir, if that incident

and the current incident were connected in any way.

That's it.

Wait. Hang on a minute.

Malaisami too said these exact words 30 years ago.

Thirty years ago then, a child's body was found in the nearby village

and wondered if it was related to this.

And now you're investigating about the same thing?!

Sir, this is SI Pratapan, speaking.

-Yes, sir. -About that incident…

Do you remember what village it happened in?

Ah, that village's name…

Got it! It's Machi Veedu.

Did we hear that right?

-Greetings, Sir. -Greetings.

Can you tell us where Machi Veedu is?

It's on the borders of this place.

Why do you ask, sir?

We're in search of an old lady

and we think she's at Machi Veedu.

So, we thought we'd take a look.

Oh, yes, there is an old lady!

-I'll come along with you. -Sir? Sir!

You cannot leave halfway, remember?

Ah, dang.

-I see. -Yes, sir.

I'll meet you once I'm done with this. You go ahead, sir.

One more thing, Sir.

Do you know who lives there?

A couple with their children.

Do you know how old the kids are?

About eight or nine years old.

-Alright, we'll go ahead. -Come as soon as you can, sir.

-I shall, sir. -Hurry, hurry, sir!

[all] O, Goddess!

Yes, I’ve heard the lamp’s light is eternal.

This is Machi Veedu, huh?

-Yes, sir. -Let’s go check.

Take this, sir.

Sir…

Is anyone in there?

What are you doing, Brother?

Sir…

I’m knocking, but nobody's answering. Come here, brother.

Who’ll answer at this hour? Wait a bit, sir. I’ll come.

Sir, the lamp has been burning for a 100 years,

and the garland is still fresh.

[chanting mantra]

As our ancestors taught us,

we'll give the sickle and garland to the village chief.

Hand these to the Goddess, Sir.

Come here, quick. Come on!

Yeah, keep up the pace.

I’ll break in and face it myself.

I’m coming, sir. This torch is a problem.

The door is already open, sir.

You told me it was locked!

I was knocking till now. No one opened.

That’s fine. Come in, sir.

There's something strange about this house.

There’s nothing strange about open doors.

It’s strange only if

they shut by themselves!

Like I said,

something strange is happening in this house.

What are you doing, Brother?

This place is frightening. Let’s go.

Let’s not take a risk.

How can we cops leave when we know something's wrong?

Let's check who's inside.

Oh my!

Oh no.

Honey?

Hey dear?

Son? Kiddo, wake up!

Wake up, dear. Dear…

Sir…

- Sir? - What is it, Brother?

I've found two kids here.

Where?

Come here, sir.

Where exactly?

Where are you?

Where are you, Brother?

Sir, sir…

Check if anyone else is inside besides the kids.

I'll deal with this--

Sir, come on, let's leave.

Let's escape.

I warned you already, sir.

In my 30 years on the job, I've never seen a kick like this.

Let’s get out of here, sir.

- No, brother. - Let's get going.

We can't just leave the kids behind. Go check on them.

Now!

Go on.

You old lady!

Granny Ochi!

I’m one of your grandsons.

My name is Pratapan.

Because of what you did…

Our family has led a nomadic life for four generations.

We've been trying to turn our lives around for the past few years.

Please don’t do this again…

and bring shame to our lineage, Granny.

Enough is enough!

Stop everything.

What else do you want to achieve by living longer?

This generation…

Don’t we deserve to live?

Hey.

I thought you were a nobody.

I had no clue about your backstory.

- I just lied. - What?

- I lied. - You lied?!

Why would you? You could be dead by now.

It’s okay if I die.

A cop's service isn't measured by the days he work,

but by the effort he puts in.

This is a 100-year old case our department failed to solve.

It would be an honor for us if we could solve this.

This time we shouldn’t let that granny escape.

We have to rescue those kids.

And I'm ready to die trying.

Even if I die in the process...

You don't back out, okay?

Save those kids somehow. Don’t abandon them.

A cop's service isn't measured by the days he work,

but by the effort he puts in.

Even if I die in the process...

You don't back out, okay?

'Oh no.'

'If she sees those kids,' 'she'll kill them both!'

'I have to get them out.' 'How do I do that?'

'What do I do now?'

'How do we escape?'

'I have to save the kids.'

Oh, it’s you.

You're up.

Who are you two and where's your family?

How did you end up here?

Alright, how do we get out of here?

Do you know any ways to escape?

Every door's locked. How do we get out?

I'm talking to you.

Can’t you hear me?

Can't you both hear or speak? Say something.

Sorry, you're both hearing- and speech-impaired?

Alright!

How do we…

get out of this house?

Do you know?

So you know?!

You know the way out of this house?

Tell me, how do we get out?

Show me.

Let's go. Come on.

Come on, kids. Careful.

Come this way.

Hey, let’s go. What’s wrong?

What’s that?

So I just twist it and the door opens?

So I just twist it?

Hey, old lady!

Come!

Come here. Come on!

Die, you!

Brother… Brother!

Hey… Hey!

Get out of here.

Take the kids and leave. Please!

Escape from here, sir.

Take the kids and go.

Get them out!

Take them and leave now, sir.

Please go.

Pratapan sir?

I just want to know what happened after that.

How did you end up like this?

Did that Granny Ochi die or not?

Hello, Rukku. My training is over.

'Yeah, right.'

I'm not joking. Training is really done.

I’ll be home by tomorrow morning. Give the phone to our kid.

'Hold on.' 'He’s playing with the Granny.'

-Granny? -'You never mentioned about your Granny.'

'I only found out about her' 'after she got home today.'

-Which Granny? -'Granny.'

Your grandson is on the line. Want to talk?

Please speak.

What happened, sir?

-Is she still alive? -Sir, please listen.

-Did that old lady die? -Let's go, sir.

My child is missing now, sir.

-Sir, please say it. -We don't need this.

Please tell me, sir. Leave me, man.

My kid’s in danger, man.

Is Ochi still alive or not, sir?