Original subtitles

Happy birthday Varun!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday Varun!

[music] Happy birthday...

"There is only 1 way as remedy to purify the blood in your body"

"Best friend...buddy"

"There is more than 1 way truly to break the law duly"

"Soul friend truly"

"To extend the horizon friend, come on"

"To create a new world, dude come with a fresh point of view"

"Let's drink and revitalize"

"To scale new heights and energize"

"Roll, camera, action Shot number shot # 1"

"Action, record in a video Shot number shot # 2"

"Go on a drinking spree Shot number shot # 3"

"Shots galore, ask for more Shot number shot # 4"

"Jack up, jazz up, continue"

"Boost every nerve and sinew"

"Hug, hang in, hold fast"

"Live it up, linger, let it last"

"If I ask for fire"

"Caress lips with desire"

"If I want a flower"

"Pluck from a plant or creeper"

"What is love?"

"Ask 'Siri' and find out"

"What is lust, girlie?"

"Join the queue dutifully"

"With our lips clinging want to try skydiving?"

"With our hearts thumping want to try bungee jumping?"

"Scorpion cocktail and chilly pepper Are you ready for an appetizer?"

"Ready to drink moonshine all through the night divine?"

"Roll, camera, action Shot number shot # 1"

"Action, record in a video Shot number shot # 2"

"Go on a drinking spree Shot number shot # 3"

"Shots galore, encore Shot number shot # 4"

"Hey! Who is a hero, I say?"

"Good Samaritan only during the day"

"Who is a villain true?"

"One who shines true after sunset too"

"Who is a beauty, tell me?"

"One who laughs wholeheartedly"

"Who is sexy, I ask?"

"One who breaks a heart even if masked"

"Is vibrator mode in a mobile necessary?"

"Is a lubricant an engine's accessory?"

"Why do you need a profile in Tinder?"

"I have a very good reason, my dear"

"Roll, camera, action Shot number shot # 1"

"Action, record in a video Shot number shot # 2"

"Go on a drinking spree Shot number shot # 3"

"Shots galore, ask for more Shot number shot # 4"

"Jack up, jazz up, continue Boost every nerve and sinew"

"Hug, hang in, hold fast Live it up, linger, let it last"

Cheers!

-Which check-post? -OMR, sir

Spotted Mercedes Benz

Black SUV [siren]

Go and stop that car

[siren]

The cops stopped that car

We are sure to get caught for drunken driving

Varun, if you use your clout we can go scot free, eh?

Don't you know, whatever the hassle he'll never use his dad's name?

-Speed up, Varun -If we get caught, that's it!

Why are so many cars hounding us?

For drunken driving or an Encounter?

Go...go, faasst!

Now I get it

They are chasing someone else

We are caught in between like in the movies

You pull over They will pass us

Are you sure?

Dude, haven't we seen this in so many films? Trust me

1st let them overtake us Swerve left

Okay, Varun Turn left

They were chasing us all along, idiot!

Okay, this is anyway a weekly routine for us

I'll handle it

Are you new to this job?

You know whose car, right?

Whatever it is, you can talk to me

I won't let you off that easily

I know you expect a bribe!

Come, sir

Oh! Camera, huh?

-We can move aside and chat -Come, sir

Sir, you slap a fine, not a problem

My license-

Sir, we know who you are

We didn't stop you for drunken driving

I'm Asst. Commissioner Dayalan

Inspector General wanted to speak to you urgently

That's why we stopped you

Sorry for the trouble, sir

[phone ringing] Tighten security outside his house, okay?

Go ahead

-Uncle...? -Sorry, Varun

I've been ordered to bring you back home at once wherever you are

Uncle, please

Today is my birthday I have to drop my friends

This isn't what you think, Varun

It's an emergency

News has already leaked out in the media

We've been trying to contact you for an hour but we couldn't get through

Somehow we traced your whereabouts But you had left from there by then

Our men will drop them home safe and sound

Uncle, what's the emergency? Will you please explain?

'I need to know'

Only my boss can inform you formally

It shouldn't be like I told you

Okay, tell me

From tomorrow morning...

...you are the chief minister of Tamil Nadu

Are you joking?

Varun, am I mad to chase you in the middle of the night to crack jokes?

Please get into our jeep

Allow me to do my job

Varun, what happened? Is everything fine?

Thank you, sir

Please get down We'll drop you

Dorai, take this jeep

All of you be on your toes

Report back after you drop them

'I accept I shouldn't have grabbed you by the collar'

'And that too with a beer bottle'

Please forgive me just this once

'It was a mistake'

Move aside

Obey orders...clear out

Hey! Not slept as yet?

Happy birthday, anna

Thanks, Namu

What's happening here? I have no clue

[giggles]

I heard they are escorting you to the Governor's residence

Are these people mad or what?

I didn't want any of this fanfare That's why I'm sitting in London

I don't even remember when I last spoke to dad

Don't even know who is the present Governor here

Even now I come once a year only for you and for the kids in the orphanage

What's with this man?

Has he lost his mind?

In your 'Puratchi Tamizhagam' paper...

...you've been regularly criticizing and writing articles on CM Vinodhan

There are even cases filed against you

'Do I have any 'canal and irrigation' dispute with the CM?'

'Whatever his deeds as the chief minister I'm reviewing as a reporter, that's all'

What is your opinion on his announcement all of a sudden?

Aiyo! He has been giving many such shocks to the people repeatedly

Isn't it fashion now to announce in the middle of the night?

But...

...this seems to be a new shock that is unlisted!

He has called for a Press meet in a while

Wonder what cock and bull story he'll dish up then

We object to this strongly

-I must take this call -Okay, sir

Our leader's decision must be for the good of the people

Mahendran sir This is Varun here

Hello, my dear chief minister Congratulations!

Sir, you know everything and even you're taking a dig at me?

'I should be in London in a couple of days for an important project'

What is really happening here?

News we've got so far is only a Press meet

'Only after that we'll know the details'

'Just go with the flow'

-Don't get tense -Okay, sir

Tomorrow's orphanage plan is cancelled then

'Will you take care?'

I know Poor kids!

As usual they had prepared a program for your birthday

'They will be upset for sure but I'll somehow manage'

Call me if there is anything important

Okay, sir

[people chattering]

Bro, it has started, come

Come fast

[people chattering]

If he said so, ask him to come over too

'What does your son know? Why have you selected him?'

Wait...wait Let me finish

Please be patient

The common man should be able to travel like the well-to-do

...in luxury buses across the state or country

They should float like cotton and should also be able to enjoy

...the cool comfort of air conditioning

...our Govt introduced the luxury bus project

Because of that project...

...worried our party and Govt may end up being in the good books of the people

...some bad forces have filed a case against us

How can I elaborate further when the case is being considered by the court?

You can't

I can't even give my opinion

But...

...I am sure justice is on my side

If you are so sure...

...why are you resigning your post as chief minister?

Tomorrow...

...let us assume the verdict is I'm not guilty

Then what will my friends in the Opposition say?

He abused his position as chief minister

And got the verdict in his favor

I shouldn't be the recipient of that slander

That's why, based on moral values

...I'm flinging aside my post as chief minister

'Even then aren't you selecting your son who has no prior political experience?!'

Who is that?

Move a little bi-

VNN...I thought as much

Madam, your channel supports the Opposition

You have no choice but to ask their questions

Only then you'll get paid!

Still I'll answer your query

My son...

...Mr Varun didn't jump from the sky

I didn't force him to enter politics

5 years

He has been heading the Youth Wing for the past 5 years and serving the people

Mr Varun, what is the meaning of 'Youth Wing'?

Let me tell you something

I did not decide Varun should step in

Millions of volunteers

Unanimous decision of the members

I'm bound by that love

Why pickle the people for your selfish wish?

Is this a chief minister's seat or Musical chair?

A man with absolutely zilch political experience

He hasn't held any post until now

Why impose this post on him?

Isn't that Mahendran sir's daughter?

He is so fond of me Look at this girl

The people of Tamil Nadu are fully aware

Without any recommendation whatsoever my son secured a seat

She's getting prettier by the day

In one of the leading Engineering colleges in the State

He runs an orphanage in his mother's name

Whichever corner of the world he is in he comes running for its programs

Age is not a criteria for a leader

How old was Vivekananda?

What about Tamil poet Bharati?

Take the example of Varadarajan Leader of the Opposition party

Sir, aren't you a senior journalist?

-What is the post his daughter holds? -She heads the Women's Wing

Why don't you question our Opposition leader but you won't!

Last question

Why didn't Mr Varun attend this meeting?

A word for your volunteers, sir?

My humble request to my millions of volunteers and fans

If I resign my post...

...I hear news that my supporters will sacrifice their lives

Party will give

Rs 500,000 for self immolation

You shouldn't sacrifice your life for that money

This is a 'walk on fire' test for me

Only I should prove I am Mr Clean

I'll come back, so kindly protect your precious lives to welcome me back

Thank you

[people cheering]

Our leader will return

'He will be back with his glory intact'

'He will be back His reputation intact'

Bro...can I come in?

Sir asked me to tie this 'dhoti' for you

Whaaat?

'Dhoti'?

All the best

Bro, don't worry

If I tie this 'dhoti' on you...

...and wear a belt to keep it in place

...even if anyone grabs it in a fight it won't strip off you!

Will someone strip it off me?

What do you mean?

In politics, you should hold on to your 'dhoti' for dear life

In a split second they can strip it off you

-This won't work for me -Bro, try it just once

Then you'll hold on to it forever

-No need, bro -Listen to me

'Victory Star Vinodhan has acted in more than 100 films'

'He has suddenly resigned his post after 15 years of political experience'

'And appointed his son as chief minister'

'...has come as a complete surprise to the people'

'Varun is the son of Vinodhan's 1st wife Chithra'

'When Varun was just 1 year old...'

'...after Chithra's demise'

'...Vinodhan married Kausalya'

'Their daughter is Narmada'

Move aside

[overlap of voices]

What do you think of your leader's sudden decision?

Why has he not chosen you despite your experience?

'Won't be surprised if Vinodhan makes his daughter the chief minister'

'Memes in social media have been having a field day'

Where is Varun?

He is being trained upstairs, uncle

Training, huh?

'-Das anna -Bro...?'

-Please tighten it -Okay

Please lift your shirt

You have a commanding physique indeed!

Uncle, you've been with dad since his cinema days

If he had wanted someone as temporary chief minister...

...you could've taken it

Otherwise if he had wanted a senseless full fledged slave

...he could've made this moustached Das bro as CM too

Don't make fun of me

Why is your leader dragging me into this?

-You know your dad only too well -It is secure now

If he takes a decision, no one can change his mind

Do you think we would have kept quiet?

The entire party tried to convince him for a week

Ever since he returned from that 'ashram' last week he's on a single track

Hermitage?

[laughs]

That yogi's spiritual hermitage?

[laughs]

Is the future of our State in the hands of a god-man?

Well done!

Well done, you ******* politicians!

My dear boy your father trusts him

Important decisions are made only on his advice

You and I can't do anything about it

The judgment is due in 1 or 2 weeks

It will definitely be in his favor

Until then we'll make sure no one comes near you, okay?

Please come

Praise be to Allah!

How long have you been in politics, uncle?

Maybe around 20 or 25 years

Based on your experience please tell me

Don't you think being guided by a god-man is simply ridiculous?

'Yov! Which town, man?'

Is it really self immolation or your usual drama with a dead body, huh?

Lunatics!

Why didn't you announce a condolence message?

I already announced I'll give Rs 500,000

My signature isn't needed Just use my seal

I am meeting the Governor now

Forget it

Sundaram

At least let half the amount reach the family of the deceased

Bhai, have you briefed my son-

I've informed him, leader

Listen, for a couple of days maintain low key profile

Don't go painting the town red with chic chicks

Your revelry last night is already Flash News in a TV channel

Wasted wastrel!

After swearing in go straight to your room

Everything you need will come to your room

For 2 weeks you have to be under our supervision

If they need your signature, they will come to you, just sit quiet

I'm talking to him He's least bother-

Leader, don't worry I'll take care of everything

-Shall we leave? -Sir

5 minutes, sir It's too crowded outside

We had to use force to restrain them

-They even pushed the barricades -Get lost!

You'll hear cuss words then

Swearing in is at 5:00 a.m Swami-ji has specified the time

Have you cleared the traffic?

-Or should I go and say left and right -No sir, we can go now

-Go away -I'll do it now

What are you waiting for? Use full force now

Move...move

[siren]

Oh! No...no...no

What is it?

'With the blessings of world leaders welcome, our dear leader'

My friends will post memes on Facebook and ridicule me from head to toe

'Warm welcome to Baahubali Savior of Tamil Nadu'

'Political dance-drama begins'

During Kamaraj and Kakkan's rule propaganda and social media didn't exist

Politics and publicity go hand in hand today

You think these flex hoardings are for your benefit?

No, the local chap has to show off his proximity to the leader

The speed at which we pass we won't be able to read it

Both the passer-by and the hoarding chap know

This is political tactics the hoarding chap indulges in

Who cares if he erects a flex or digs his grave?

Don't let it affect you

Come, da

Lower your 'dhoti'

'Vanakkam', sir

Stand with your head raised high

You might sculpt the wrong statue claiming you never saw my face!

Come in

'Namaste'

We haven't met

Can I have a word with you?

Young man

Legally I must listen to what your father tells me

But aren't you happy accepting this post?

My dad said it will only be for a short duration

Till then I'll be handling it

Any portfolio changes, Mr Vinodhan?

Er...no, sir

Let all the ministers retain their respective portfolios

The new CM will be in charge of my portfolios alone

Should all the ministers take their oaths today?

No, let the CM and only 2 ministers be sworn in today

The rest can do so a few days later, sir

'I, V. Varun, solemnly swear as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu'

'I will faithfully and conscientiously'

'...discharge my duties'

'...without fear or favor, affection or ill-will'

'This is my affirmation'

It's alright Please sit down

Congratulations, young man

Do you know your portfolios?

Er...po...portfolios?

I'm not saying this as the Governor

I'm talking from my experience

Look over there

Look at your father's coterie

They will even stoop to kill to claim this post of yours

But it has fallen into your lap of its own accord

Make use of it wisely

You're visiting for the 1st time Not had anything to drink

Coffee...tea?

Er...I haven't got over my hangover of last night

Can I have a glass of buttermilk?

[music]

Sir, this is finance matter

This file is regarding pension

This is a file of ministers who were sworn in, at the Governor's residence

'Seriously, I'm asking you this'

Dummy CM means can he be so dumb?

2 weeks since he was sworn in as CM

He hasn't even got the guts to meet the Press

Vinodhan has said you are also in the party though you're my daughter

And dragged you into this

Are Varun and I equal?

He was such a riff raff even in college

Wait and watch how I'll tear him to shreds in front of the people

What do you think will be the verdict on Vinodhan's case?

CBI is conducting it

As usual I think this will be a wash out

Some of the witnesses in the Lower court are dead and gone now,

out of sheer old age

'Our new CM has another scheme for the State'

Want to know the name?

'We shall drink and make merry'

That is, so far the Govt has only provided the people

...access to bars and availability of booze

From now on, the Govt will also facilitate drinking with the chief minister!

[loud cheering]

A father who is entangled in scams and facing trial

His precious son who doesn't even know ABC of politics

To top it all, esteemed Ex-CM Mr Vinodhan is citing me as an example!

Can being involved as a volunteer and rising step by step with experience

...be compared to someone jumping from abroad out of the blue?

[whistling]

Even in monarchy the prince to be crowned

...is taught horsemanship, archery, laws, logic and many such arts

'But our ruler hasn't even cleared his arrears in college'

She's tearing you to shreds, I say

If she's our college mate won't she know A to Z about us?

She used to be scrawny like a scarecrow and ordinary

-Now such a chic chick, eh? -Madcap!

She's stating points and ripping you apart

You think it's funny

Shameless!

My dear Shilpa, did I ask to be appointed as CM?

How can I be held responsible for this?

Her questions are bang on

My political knowledge is zero

But I know to flick channels!

Change to our channel, dude

'Our new chief minister has introduced a novel scheme never before seen in India'

'Through this scheme, farmers will be provided free solar pumps'

'Millions of agriculturists will benefit'

'CM being an Engineer'-

What, dude? Setting, huh?

When did you do all this?

As if I did it?!

They will stretch out a file for my signature

I will comply That's all

You saw our channel's popularity?

Then what does it matter if that girl takes multiple digs at me?

I'm really curious

What's your plan in life for both of you?

You'll have a cushy life being jobless?

Rags, you tell me

Where will you be 10 years from now?

If you give me 2 bottles of beer

...I won't know where I'll be in the next 10 minutes, let alone a decade!

Lunatic!

Varun, where will you be?

No idea where I'll be

But I know where I should NOT be!

Wherever my dad is won't work for me

I should run back to London

-Run and then? -I need to get back to work, dear

Don't I have my game designing projects?

Video games?

Intend wasting such a prestigious post as chief minister?

Hello! Varun is CM for just 2 weeks

Then we intend talking to his dad and electing you instead

You'll create a commotion in the Parliament with your mini-shorts

I'll smash your face

Soooper! This is the need of the hour today [phone ringing]

I'll clobber-

I was stating a fact, eh?

'Sir, I'm calling from the Governor's office'

His Excellency wants to talk to you urgently

Sure

Sir?

This is governor Vasudev Menon

-Yes, sir? -I presume you are alone?

Hey madcap, hit me Don't sing and drive me nuts

Yes, sir We can talk

I've got information from Delhi that your dad is in quite a mess

'Before Press & media get to know of this'

...it's advisable to take some precautionary measures

Secure police protection in sensitive areas

'Ensure there's no law & order problem'

I don't understand What happened?

What is the News from Delhi?

CBI court has passed a verdict of 'guilty' against Mr Vinodhan

'5 years imprisonment'

He will be arrested immediately

'He will be in Delhi jail till his appeal comes up for hearing'

I don't know under what circumstance you took up this seat of power

'But every single decision you take in this situation'

...will affect many lives

Please prepare yourself

[music]

[sobbing]

Narmada, ask your mom not to cry

Our lawyer says we can appeal in 2-3 days

Ma, don't cry

[loud sobs]

Sir, Director General of Police Dhandapani

If this News leaks out we'll face problems

There's a likelihood of our party cadres resorting to riots and rampage

That's why our governor has cautioned you well in advance

Sir, I don't have any idea about this Neither am I experienced

Please suggest steps to be taken

Pre-emptive arrests can be done

Individuals we suspect of breaking the law

...can be arrested prior to committing the crime

Their names will be listed in the local police stations

What are you saying?

How can we arrest our own party members?

If we don't arrest law & order problem will arise

Central Govt is waiting for it

Don't worry about anything

I just spoke to our lawyer

He will obtain permission for us to talk to our leader in the next 1 hour

I'm flying to Delhi now

Before I board the flight, I'll talk to your father and update you

Then you can decide Don't rush into anything

This is a very sensitive issue

Okay

Call me in an hour

Sir, let's wait for a while

Okay, sir

Shaji, tell me

I'm coming now

1'o clock flight?

Okay

'Ex-chief minister Vinodhan has been found guilty as charged'

'He has to serve a jail term of 5 years'

'That is, he will also lose his position as Member of the Legislative Assembly'

Your phone is ringing

'After serving his jail term for the next 10 years'

'...he cannot contest in any election'

-Appa! -I'm coming

'Without prior political experience his son, acting chief-

[clears throat]

-Hello? -Sir, I'm Varun speaking

I thought you'll be busy

That's why past 2 weeks I haven't called you

I just watched the News

-'Is everything alright?' -No, sir

Many issues have cropped up now

I really need your help

You know I'll rush to your aid if you need any help

But your party men won't approve

'Especially your father'

Only last week my daughter and I have torn your party to tatters in our magazine

'That's why I'm hesitatin-'

Don't think of all that, sir

Can you come now?

Of course I can Where?

-My place -'That won't work out well'

Listen to me You go to the Secretariat

I'll come over and meet you

Actually you should be there now

Okay

What happened?

I'm leaving

Where to?

Secretariat

-Bharathan? -Yes, sir

Arrange for a car at the rear near the compound wall

Let our party men and the Press waiting in front be unaware of this

Check the route to the Secretariat

Sir, that compound wall is-

Is what? Too high a wall?

With glass pieces as a safety measure, right?

I've scaled that wall many times without your knowledge

Do as I say, quick

'Release our leader'

-Hello, is it Jennifer? -Yes, tell me, madam

We closed school at noon fearing a riot here

'All the children have left'

Only Julie is waiting for you

I took permission from my boss and started as soon as I got the call, teacher

I'm caught in a traffic jam because of the commotion

I'm in an auto My husband isn't in town

Please be with her I'm coming

Only you are in a traffic jam?

Not for us, huh?

'My husband is waiting for me'

'Don't we have to go home safe?'

How long should I wait?

Come soon or I'll be forced to leave her with the security

Ma'am, can you find my neighbor Raghu who is in 9th grade in your school?

Can you send her with him please?

How can you do this?

Now do I have to go looking for him?

Okay, hang up I'll call you back

[music]

Hello, Jennifer? Your girl is adamant

I found that boy but she is refusing to go with him

[chaos] 'What do you want me to do?'

Sorry, teacher Give the phone to my daughter

'1 second'

Mummy, when will you come?

I'll be a little late, dear I heard you won't go with Raghu'na

Go home with him I'll see you soon

Haven't you always told me?

Whoever calls me I shouldn't go with anyone

No, darling, I'm getting delayed to come and pick you up

You be a good girl and play in Raghu's house

I'll buy Mickey pencil box for you

You'll buy for sure?

Promise, I'll buy it for you

Please send her carefully with Raghu

They are creating hell here I don't think I can go this way

-Shall I make an U turn? -Please make it fast, bro

[chaos]

-Please stop for 1 minute -What happened?

Make it fast

-How much? -Rs 50

Here...Rs 50

Get in quick

Please go fast

Close the shutter!

Mummy

Bus is empty

Set fire now

Mummy...mummy

Tell me, sir On the way

Turn on some News channel immediately

'Following the arrest of ex-CM Mr Vinodhan'

'...riots and unrest instigated by his party men throughout the State'

'In addition they have set fire to a Govt bus in Triplicane'

'Anguished cries of a young girl is heard in the bus that was set alight'

'We will telecast th-'

Where was this, sir?

-Is a child trapped inside? -Triplicane, Varun

Situation is really bad

Arrange for a meeting with the DGP in Secretariat immediately

If I had issued orders to arrest these dogs this wouldn't have happened, right?

Varun, focus on what to do next

I couldn't save a little girl

Then what's the point of me running an orphanage?

-I must go there immediately -Where?

Venue of this incident

Varun, doesn't make sens-

I'll meet you there

Bharathan, reroute Go to Triplicane

I must go to Triplicane right now Reroute, Bharathan

Tighten security everywhere

Yes, sir

[siren]

[overlap of angry voices]

Sir

We tried our level best

But we couldn't save that child

Those ruthless brutes have killed my darling daughter

'Whom can I address this injustice to?

Look at the lifeless form of my child

I sent her to school this morning Now she's bundled up like this

Sir, please don't go there [woman crying]

Too crowded They may react violently

Aiyo!

What sin did this innocent child commit?

Aiyo! God help me

Damn you, heartless brutes!

Look at my daughter

After visiting so many temples I conceived this child, sir

My child who went to school this morning you've brought her back as ashes now

How will I face my husband?

Tell me a suitable reply and then leave this place

My precious baby!

Oh! God, help me

Why is the ruling party stooping to this level?

Tell me what to do now

Why are you standing rooted to the spot like a tree?

Even after seeing my plight you aren't doing anything

My only child

I've sacrificed her like this

I'll also go with her I can't live without her

Who is responsible for this?

Sir

1 minute

Who is responsible for this?

Only the members of the ruling party, sir

We've got evidence of the involvement of the MLA's son in this area

If you give me a free hand... [phone rings]

...I can take immediate action

And control the violence

I spoke to your father

He told us not to lay hands on our party men right now

'Let the riot continue for 2-3 days'

'He said only then the central Govt will realize our power'

I've already informed our volunteers

They will issue a statement blaming the Opposition party

'So just ignore this and don't blow it out of proportion'

Scumbag!

Bro...?

Hello, bro...?

DGP, do the needful

Arrest the offenders

How long will it take to control the riots in all the areas?

Give us 6 hours, sir

We can't afford 6 hours

So many lives are at stake

Mahendran sir, I want to call for a Press meet

Correct move, Varun

If people know the head is strong, they won't participate in riots

Let's arrange a Press meet immediately

Every person standing here with a mobile is part of the Press

The Press meet is now and here

Sir...sir, come here

Tell us, sir

What is your solution?

'Namaste' everyone here

How will you appease the mother?

My father, leader of the People-

My father, Vinodhan Leader of MMK party

Everyone is aware the verdict on his case is 'guilty'

We respect the court's judgment

Our lawyers are doing the needful to get him out of jail

But...

…using this as an excuse some lowlife scum bags

...are resorting to ransack, ravage, plunder and pillage all over the city

They set fire to a bus

And very unjustly

...burnt alive

...a school girl

A school girl died in this savage show of anger

Listen to me

Whether they are our party men

MLA or MP holding a political post

...I've issued orders to shoot at sight like a stray dog

If I see anyone causing violence anywhere

I will pickle them to pieces!!

Did we hear him right?

On behalf on my party men this is a challenge

Supporters and fans who love Mr Vinodhan...

...volunteers, representatives of our party including me

...from now till the next 3 days

...in protest of our leader's arrest, we will stay indoors

What is that protest when they sit at home?

Sit-in protest

Protest by staying indoors

True supporters of Mr Vinodhan...

...from now on till the next 3 days

...will either stay in their residence or in the party office

Violating this if you see anyone stirring a riot...

...pelt him with stones and kill him

Remember this

3 days

How?

We will subject ourselves to a sit-in for 3 days

'Chief minister Varun Explosive interview'

'Commotion subsided within half hour'

'Did he flout political protocol?'

'Debate of the Day'

-That was a superb move -You bet!

His intelligent clause was the leader's true volunteers!

No one will get involved in riots now

Where is our nation heading? Is this how a CM speaks?

What's wrong with his speech?

Violence was controlled in half an hour?

Is it doomsday if he spoke a string of cuss words?

'The State loses 10 billion with a general strike for 1 day'

'With just 1 interview he saved us this huge a sum'

He stopped all the riots Now I'm forced to go to work

I don't know about the riots

But he's so mind boggling handsome!

Madam, what is your take on our new chief minister? [camera clicks]

New CM?

Call him 'Rowdy CM'

Cricket's captain is M.S. Dhoni Cinema's superstar is Rajinikanth

Political leader is our rowdy CM!

What is this new pet name?

Were his predecessors not rowdies?

-2+2 = 4 -Rowdy CM is super duper!

-5 + 5 = 10, dude -Rowdy CM has attitude

We won't have food to eat if we don't sell for even 1 day

Bless you, rowdy CM'

This seems unruly

What CM did is right

Pat on his back, I say

Kudos to CM

Rowdy CM is 100% right

-Right -Wrong!

Rowdy CM is right

Wrong

His decision is right

-Wrong move -Right decision

I approve

What he did is what we need

Long live, Rowdy CM

Long live, Rowdy CM!

With a single Press meet, he earned a good name

You don't know about him

That was just fluke

And people will forget all this

He'll do something foolish again

-I'll catch him then -Whatever, dear

A man referred to as 'Dummy CM'

...you made him a big shot calling him 'Rowdy CM'

[phone rings]

-Hello -Kalyan

I have a job for you

[namaz]

[indistinct voices]

'Stop'

Who?

Salim

The chemicals you wanted are in this bag

Will he be granted bail?

Or should I finish him off in jail?

You get ready

I'll update you tomorrow

I'll call you as soon as it's ready

[phone ringing]

-Hello...? -Dude, come out

Hey where? Didn't you watch the News?

3 days Sit-in protest

Big bang test!

Use the rear entrance We are going out

Impossible

There are security guards everywhere

If I'm caught by the public that's it, kaput

I have a lot of pending work

Have you slipped into the real CM's shoes?

That's your dad's seat, boss His bail will be granted in a few days

After that you'll be stuck with me

Bottle is ready Use the rear entrance

Okay...fine

Wait right there

Come on

You know how, right?

You said just the 2 of us

Who are these girls?

Swiss in the corner England and French

French is mine Already taken!

Come on

-Come on! -What is this party?

Varun, let's go Come on

What is this?

She knows my name? Told them I'm CM as well?

Looks like you'll blurt it out

They aren't even Indians

They don't know Tamil either

Shilpa met them in a party and invited them

Varun, video game designer

That's all they know, sit

[music]

Hey! Want some beer?

No, thank you, I'm fine

Coco-cola?

Yeah!

Cheers!

"Prince of his destiny Setting on a new journey"

"Prince of his destiny Setting on a new journey"

"Heir to the State's rule Calm, composed and cool"

"He's the monarch of all he surveys"

"His right none can dispute in any case"

"Intoxication layered over you, o' king"

"A slice of heaven beneath you tempting"

"Glam dolls are your azure sky, o' king"

"Whole nation before you a-waiting"

"Waves of passion chase you, o' king Hours of revelry eagerly anticipating"

"Simple pleasures bask for your love Rajah, your State is your task now"

"Robes slip to slide enticing Heart skips a beat in the heat, o' king"

"Pass a law to lavish a life of luxury to dance and make merry for a century"

"Prince of his own destiny Dizzy spell in his present company"

"Heir to the State, out of the blue Calm, composed and cool too"

"He's the monarch of all he surveys His right none can dispute in this case"

"Heir to the seat of power His royal rule people will favor"

"Floating in stormy waters Winds worsen matters"

"The boat bobs to and fro Up and down...heave ho"

"Let it go with the flow"

"I detest the tug and tow I refuse to bow"

"On my head rests the crown"

"Heavier the burden all round"

"Ruling one side Drooling on an aside"

"King in a quandary Between devil and deep sea"

"Barriers blocking Hips in full swing"

"In a daze, in a maze, this king"

"Hear this king's merry motto A heart which beats its own tattoo"

"Stringing Cupid's arrows is his forte His count is countless per day"

"Don't want to miss My royal bucket list"

"As I raise my shield protectively a quiver full of arrows target me"

"Waves of temptation chase this king He is a brave heart, bold and daring"

"He is handsome, he garners fame Victory is his very first name!"

"Heir to the seat of power His fair rule people will favor"

"This prince of destiny; quite a find carved his-story in people's mind"

"Rajah who acted on many a whim"

"Now throne and crown thrust on him"

Why hasn't the lawyer turned up?

Glory to Allah!

Namaste, bhai

What happened?

What the hell can we understand?

All of them are talking only in Hindi

We are waiting for our lawyer

Allah, it should all end well

Looks like we can get a stay

Let's see

[raised voices]

High Court has declared a stay on CBI's punishment

So Mr Vinodhan can be released immediately

Until the case comes up for trial

...he doesn't have to be in jail

He vented out his feeling, mourned for a child's demise in the morning

Unable to bear that anguish

...the very same evening

He drowned himself in alcohol

He went on a 'fun and frolic' spree with half dressed females happily

As a woman I'm feeling embarrassed to even elaborate further

Is such a man the future of our State?

Will such a person think about people's problems?

How disgusting!

Being such a proficient speaker if you had joined our party 10 years ago

...we could've formed the Govt by now

7:00 to 9:00 p.m

Internet's peak hour

I'll upload this only then [phone ringing]

What...?

What happened?

Vinodhan has been granted bail

Keep this aside for the time being Let this commotion subside

We shouldn't feed the people with too much information

Timing is crucial

He has been released

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m

...he will come out

They go straight to the airport

What is your plan of action?

I've set chemical explosives in this drone

This can be operated from a distance of 5 km

Since it works through satellite system...

...an ordinary mobile jammer cannot obstruct it

Excellent!

Once the job is done

...your balance amount will be deposited as shares into your Shell company

Sir, give me a cigarette

Hey! Go in Son of a gun!

Give me one too

I'll clobber you!

Go

What do you want? Get lost!

What? Dancing, huh?

Go...get inside

Namaste, sir

Sorry, sir, I couldn't arrange the western toilet you asked for

Only 1 cell has that facility

You must be aware, sir

That minister from Bihar He's in that cell for many months now

Sir, whatever you want

Cigarette, mosquito repellent

I can provide everything, sir

-Thanks -Sir?

My son's-

-School seat, right? -Yes, sir

-Consider it done -Thank you, sir

Thank you, sir

We want water [indignant voices]

My stomach is aching Take me to a doctor

'Vinodha'

'You will face problems this year for sure'

According to your horoscope Venus moves from the 5th house

'...to the 6th house'

'If you don't want to get entangled in that problem'

'...you must resign your post'

'But for no reason whatsoever...'

'...your post should not go beyond your blood relative or your lineage'

If you ensure that alone

'...you'll come back to your seat regaining your full power'

-'Sir?' -Yes, bhai

What does Varun know?

Is it right to bring him into this?

Bhai, in this 20 years of political clout how much would we have earned?

This case I've been accused of is the most trivial scam of all

Peanuts, just 50 million

Didn't swami-ji predict my horoscope isn't favorable?

If a problem arises I have to face it

'The post should be within blood ties'

You came up with some reason and cancelled the shoot

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow we can cancel the schedule

We can go to Ooty

Really?

Okay

Where did you go?

Shooting of course Will I come back from the moon?

I just called and asked Shooting was cancelled it seems

Which female were you with?

A man has 101 things to do He has to meet many people

-Should I tell you everything? -So can you do anything?

Even I'll go out tomorrow Don't ask me whom I was with!

Mind your words

One click of my finger chicks will queue up

I married this second hand unnecessarily

What did you say?

Second hand, huh?

As if you married me without any political agenda?

You knew everything about me

What...what's with you now?

You fell for me and this baby was born, then what?

You'll have a fling A different female daily

Did you think I'll sit at home like a virtuous woman?

Anyone can be this baby's father

What is the guarantee he is yours?

Curb your tongue-

[choking]

You'll know only if I tell you?

If you accept you aren't faithful- [baby crying]

Then what does that make you?

[spluttering]

If you speak like this one more time I swear I'll really kill you

Virtuous wife indeed!

[sobbing] [baby crying]

'Everytime I see you...'

...looks like I'm seeing you for the 1st time

How is that, huh?

Will you recommend me for the next film for sure?

Why this doubt, dear? [phone ringing]

Hello...?

What?

-Move a bit -What happened?

Sir

23 sleeping pills, sir

The baby was crying nonstop

The security guard came in to check

But her body had turned cold by then

[clears throat]

Let the Press not know this is suicide

Hey! Look at my grandson He looks like a foreigner

Thank God he doesn't resemble you!

Old hag-

As if he will resemble my neighbor!

'Anyone can be this baby's father'

'What is the guarantee he is yours?'

'But for no reason whatsoever...'

'...your post should not go beyond your blood relative or your lineage'

'What is the guarantee he is yours?'

'Anyone can be this baby's father'

[door creaking]

Good morning, sir

What's this bad habit of falling at my feet?

What's happening here?

Are you all having fun when I'm not there?

He's shooting his mouth off in the media

Heard everything-

Bhai, what did I tell you?

Sir, we repeated what you said verbatim to your son Varun

When we heard of your punishment

we were so perturbed we rushed here, by which time-

I can't entrust you with anyth-

-Where's my car? -Right here, sir

Can you operate it even from here? [drone whizzing]

It will follow their car of its own accord

Mahendran!

Yes, sir

Varun was the one who called him

As soon as I get back I'll nail them down

1 week I entrusted you with my 20 years of experience

...you've brought me to the road, huh?

Mahendran! I'll skin him aliv-

Get me a cigarette, bhai

Someone give a cigarette please

No, sir

No one has, sir

Otherwise ask him to stop at that shop and buy

It's risky to stop on the way Listen to me, sir

Who will recognize me here?

Ask him to stop [siren]

Praise be to Allah!

-Bhai, bring a cigarette -Yes, sir

[fans whirring]

[fans whirring]

-Bhai -What, sir?

What is shining behind our car?

Shining, huh?

[fans whirring]

Security, ask the driver to start the car

Coming, sir

[blast]

Allah!

[door banging]

They are saying all kinds of things, bro

There was a bomb blast it seems when dad was on his way back home

I believe no one knows about dad's condition

Come out fast, anna

I'm so scared

Sir, very sorry to tell you

From Delhi prison en route to the airport

...your father has been attacked by a drone explosive

3 ministers and 6 security guards have been badly injured

Your father

Since your father was the target

...the bomb exploded right next to him

He's in a bad shape in comatose state, sir

Arrange a jet to leave for Delhi immediately

Okay, sir

Narmada

Dad is fine

Ask your mom to get ready

We leave for Delhi in half an hour

The ex chief minister has been admitted in this hospital

[overlap of voices]

'Long live our leader'

Hi, Varun

You don't know how strong your father is

But heading the Opposition and being his political rival all these years

...only I know him very well

I'm sure he will recover soon and be back on his toes

Be brave and hang in there

Let Kayal talk to him We'll wait down

In this one month, your life has been really topsy-turvy, right?

I've come to see you

Only as a...friend

We've been classmates from college

Don't think of me as Opposition

Feel free to call me whenever you need any help

'Speedy recovery to our leader'

'Our leader will be back'

Take care

Kayal

Thank you

-Hi Swathy -Hi

How is your dad now?

Doctors say there's no point in us waiting here

No one can predict when he will regain his consciousness

It seems as of now there's no danger to his life

I think we should shift him to a hospital in Chennai

You're right, you won't be of any use hanging around here

My dad will yell at everyone

But I was his pet and he would never scream at me

I feel it doesn't matter now if he gets up and even yells at me!

Aiyo!

Don't cry, dear

Don't worry about your dad

Be strong, okay?

[overlap of voices]

Am I power crazy?

Or am I equipped for this job?

A problem arose and I spoke to the Press to save our people's lives

But I get this feeling as if someone is trying to tie me down to this chair, sir

I feel stifled

Varun, I have a friend called Somasundaram

A very weird character

He works in a ship throughout the year

But till the end he never learnt to swim

When I asked him why, he said...

...when the ship is about to sink in mid-sea

...what does it matter if you know to swim or not

One who doesn't know to swim will die

One who knows will swim for a few days and then die without food or water

Not only that, as soon as he knows the ship is sinking

...the one who knows swimming will try to jump to safety

But the non-swimmer will save the ship

And the passengers till his last breath

You are more or less like him

You don't know to swim

But still you are struggling to keep the ship afloat, right?

Okay, let me ask you in your own lingo

In a video game have you skipped straight to the last level and played?

How will it be?

Very challenging

Why?

Gaming is a learning curve

Only when we keep playing and reaching the next level

...we understand the game

Exactly

But the challenge will hold your interest, right?

At my age, do you know how I'm viewing your post?

As a golden chance to bring about a massive change

At your age, why don't you treat this as a video game?

Get down to brass tacks!

But in this game

...the blood you see is real

The enemies are real

You taste this once

...you're addicted for life

Life or death!

Sir, Devaraj Intelligence Wing

Investigating officer of this case

Tell me

You can discuss this in front of him

From the Intelligence reports,

this attempt on your father's life is a local hand

Plus your whole family is facing the same threat

I've been issued orders to protect your entire family

Especially your sister and you

-For Narmada? -Yes, sir

Even if it is cloaked in political tactics...

...'hawala' and black money may be the ulterior motive

This can't be made public

But someone is trying to eliminate your entire family

This is an unofficial question

Do you know any details about your father's assets and will?

I have no idea about any of his dealings

It is time you made an effort, sir

I'm saying this also unofficially

A huge amount is involved I believe more than 100 billion

What?

-100 billion -Yes, sir

For your own safety, it is imperative you find out about your father's assets

It is possible only when you are in power

If you get any information please let me know

Thank you

Looks like I have no other option, sir

Long live chief minister!

Long live chief minister!

I have to play this game

Long live chief minister!

DGP sir This is Varun here

CM speaking

The attempt on my father will incite an outburst of violence in that State

Arrest the anti-social elements as a precautionary measure

Our party representatives in particular

Don't excuse councillors or any politician involved

If jails aren't enough, keep them under custody in wedding halls and schools

Serve them 'biriyani' and release them later

DGP sir, not even a street light should break in our State this time

If any ruling party member showed off his credentials and created a ruckus...

...announce 'Rowdy CM' is on his way

Long live chief minister!

Long live chief minister!

[indistinct typing]

[music]

Hey buddy, how you've been?

'Said you'll be back in a week'

Looks like a lot has happened

Doing well, Wong You...?

I, Varadharajan Gangadharan alias Wong...

...am on top of the world

Sir, all clear

You tell me What's up?

I need your help

I'll do anything for you...shoot

Right now I'm speaking from a secure line

Let this be just between us

The murder attempt on my dad...

...is related to his extensive wealth

So says our Intelligence department

I need to know more

In the false ceiling of my dad's room

I found this diary

It has 6 -7 secret codes

And account numbers

What does it mean?

-Can you get more details for me? -Bring it near the camera

Bring it closer, dude

Piece of cake, dude

Don't worry I'll call you myself

[raining and thundering]

Mr Ramasamy, how are you?

Fine...good going!

Have you got what I wanted?

It's ready, but listen

Entire asset statement is in this

Since primary party has approved you as the manager...

...I'll give you the details

But it's only for viewing

Can't take it with you

Handler Ramasamy?

20,700 crores!

Wow...!

Robert, you know the situation?

My main party in coma

In hospital

If I want money means how?

He's my brother-in-law

Without main party's permission...

...100 million can be withdrawn per year

But any amount above that can't be taken

Nor transferred to another name

You need the main party's signature

What if that party dies all of a sudden?

Mr Ramasamy

My 5 minutes is over

Your request of 50 million is in the car Transport it carefully

[raining and thundering]

Bhairav...?

-Sir -What's the reading?

Situation is getting worse

Forecast is another bout of heavy rains expected

If we don't open the sluice gate it will breach totally

-Didn't you consult the higher ups? -I'm trying my best

VIPs who have to make the call are in the hospital

The others don't want to take the blame

Or they pretend to be busy!

'Ministers know this is life threatening'

It's raining cats and dogs

What can be more important than this now?

Dad, why is it raining so heavily?

There's nothing to cook at home

Who anticipated this downpour in 1 single day, dear?

Shall I go buy some groceries?

Pa...!

-Is it Mahendran sir? -Yes?

This is PWD chief engineer, Chandran here

Don't know whom to approach now

No time for the usual red tape

I was told CM will listen to you

-Tell me -All I need is just 1 order

We must open the sluice immediately

It's a do or die situation, sir

How can you say this in the last minute?

I'll call you back right now

[siren]

I need a map of Chennai city

Isn't there even a projector here?

3 ledgers have to be signed to get it

I'll be right back

Connect the call

[dialer tone]

Mr Chandran, how serious is this?

All the reservoirs in the city are full

So those sluices can't be opened

Water from Chembarambakkam has to drain into the river

Then do it?

Lake is 40 km from the city

The 1st lap of 20 km won't be a problem

Unpopulated agricultural lands only

But before the river joins the sea...

...it runs for 20 km right in the heart of the city

If we suddenly open the sluice gate

...most places in that 20 km stretch will submerge in water

Why don't we open it in small measures?

Should've been done last 10 days step by step

Now it's too late!

But if sluice isn't opened, the lake will breach

Then why wasn't this done 10 days ago?

Who is responsible for this?

That...

...the sluice is never opened without our leader's permission

Okay...okay

Come, uncle Please sit

Hey, all of you, sit down

Please sit...relax Make yourself comfortable

When your leader gets out of his coma we'll deal with it

Sir, please come here

-I meant you, come -Me...?

Let's play a game

Name of the game is 'This or that?'

Will the leader come out of coma or will the floods cause havoc?

What do you think?

That is...sir-

I don't know

You are fully aware their top storey is empty

Why are you also sarcastic?

Even I, like you went overboard taking digs at everyone

Listen, matter is very serious

High possibility of heavy loss of lives

The people in this room won't be the least bit affected

Then opening the gate fully is our only option now

Yes, sir, but-

But what, sir? Tell me

Many houses on the riverside will be badly affected

Loss of lives even

But you are the one saying we have no other choice!

Rather than the lake breaching less damage if we open the sluice

Chandran sir, how long can you delay opening the gate?

Maximum 2 hours, sir

Even that is risky

How long will it take for water to reach the city border?

Usually 4 hours

But the river is already in spate

My guess is 3 hours, sir

We have 4 hours

Can people living on the river banks be evacuated by then?

This task should have begun 2 or 3 days earlier

We will need more man power too

It is more difficult to evacuate people at night, sir

'We either announce through loud speakers or the old fashioned beat of drums'

Doubt if it will be heard in this incessant rain

Then this can't be handled by our Govt resources alone

'Before the Army or Navy arrives...'

...the city will be flooded and it will be a catastrophe, sir

We have a huge army right here at our disposal

Youngsters

I'll get everyone into the field

Mahendran sir

Prepare a list of 10 active youngsters from each area in Facebook and Twitter

Get all the help possible from your friends and journalists

Chandran sir

First line up the water prone areas as area 1, area 2 and area 3

Time is now 6:40

Open the sluice gate at sharp 8:40

With that as start time

...prepare a list with the areas demarcated

...as to the estimated time which area will be flooded

I need it quickly

Govt. staff

Call all of them back

Ask them to bring their toiletry kit

Until this flood situation is amended...

...no one can go home

Let's create a war room

Ask our force to come to Jafferkhanpet immediately

Inform Control room of water level in Ashok Pillar and MGR Nagar

Call our MLAs in all the areas now

Ask them to attend to this

Send this footage to Press and Media

Only then the public will know what is actually happening

I'll give you the Press list

This news should spread in Facebook and Twitter now

Bro, our young leader said something about a war room

What does it mean?

Maybe he'll book a room in a hotel?

I don't understand either

Not war room He meant bar room!

What...bar room?

True

We'll be up all night working, right?

We'll be in high spirits with some booze, eh?

My dear representatives of our people

War room means...

...in case of emergency like this

...important people assemble in one place to take decisions in a jiffy

That's what he meant

Then you've never done this before?

If the sluice at Chembarambakkam lake isn't opened fully, it will breach

So we will open up the lake

It is likely to worsen the flood situation in some areas

'I'll list out 12 areas now which are the hotspots'

'This News has to go viral at once'

'Please share this information on Facebook and WhatsApp'

Call your friends and let them know

'Camps have been set up in all Primary schools in these areas'

'If you're unable to reach these schools...'

'...in all these 12 areas'

...we have opened all offices in the high-rise buildings

You can go up there until normalcy is restored

'And stay dry and safe'

'Your food packets will reach you through helicopter'

Govt is trying to do its best in this unavoidable scenario

But the Govt alone cannot do this singlehanded

I need all the youngsters in the city to lend a hand

'For the next 24 hours...'

...all of you are Govt officials!

Each and every one of you is my General

This list has name of the area and time of flooding

'Without panicking'

...start work, be safe

Where are you off to in this downpour?

You keep saying I'm jobless

Now our CM has called me for a Govt job!

See you, ma

Start the bike, let's go

There's no problem in our area

Old man, why hang around where we aren't needed?

We will seek out problem areas and help out

We've got 25 blankets 100 sanitary napkins

Few bundles of old clothes

Even we made a list to buy

Medical kit, water bottles. biscuits, power banks, mosquito repellents

We'll need around 25 to 30,000 easily

50 of us stay in our hostel

Let's make Rs 500 per head as mandatory

I think we can do it

We've assigned 3 leaders in each area as per your request

1 policeman, 1 fire service man and 1 social media activist

We've assigned this hotline for them to call war room anytime

-Good job, proceed -Okay, sir

[water splashing]

[helicopter whirring] [siren]

All our belongings got swept away

What will we do now?

-My child hasn't eaten from morning -Adjust with this biscuit now

How can you say you can't get through?

-'What's the situation?' -This area needs help

-Which area? -Saidapet

Who is Saidapet MLA? Pazhani, right?

Pazhani, I heard your area is facing a lot of problems

People are unable to step out of their homes

Call the Fishermen's union

Ask them to bring boats or catamarans

'Calling from Chetpet, sir'

We've received food and clothes for our area from Vellore

'But nothing has been distributed We don't know what to do'

'Children are starving here, sir'

'Please do something'

Sir is calling you

-Aren't you in charge of Chetpet? -Yes, sir

Why is the food not distributed as yet?

Everything is ready long ago

It's getting delayed to stick the stickers

What...?

Sticker...?

Without our Party sticker, how will people know about our noble service?

'That's why, sir'

In 15 minutes remove the stickers and try to send the truck

Otherwise I'll stick a condolence poster for you!

Varun, I'm stepping out for a bit

Mahendran sir

War room is war room, even if it's you!

No one is allowed to leave this place

I've left Swathy alone in the house I'm unable to reach her over the phone

I'll just go and check in on her

That isn't my problem

You can't go out now

What's status of Saidapet?

Sir, 1 minute

He's joking

1 hour ago he sent his own car

Had your daughter duly escorted to the safety of his place

'Since the sluice at Chembarambakkam lake was opened at midnight...

'Ramapuram, Mambalam, Saidapet, Kotturpuram and Adyar'

'...around Adyar river have been affected badly'

'Despite extreme havoc Mr Varun's daring initiative'

'...and the tireless efforts of youngsters of Tamil Nadu 24x7'

'...huge loss of life was averted'

'Past 3 days chief minister, ministers, all Govt officials and party volunteers'

'...worked round the clock without going back home'

He works like a man possessed

I've never seen such a diligent CM

You made those who hardly work during the day

...spin like tops all night through

-Sir -Hello, Chandran sir, sit down

Sir, you saved us by talking to the CM immediately

If anything had gone wrong...

...people's curses would have haunted me lifelong

Thank you very much

Sir, why are you thanking me?

Our thanks should go to all the officials who work for our CM

Otherwise we'll deride them as 'jobless jerks' right?

1000s of youngsters

Did you see how they worked 24x7?

-1st thank them -Yes, sir

At first I underestimated them

But they did a splendid job

In this age where greasing of palms only work

...without any expectation

...they've worked in sewage drains

I thought our CM Varun is irresponsible

He astounded me

Sir, we must trust our next generation, Chandran sir

To fix this nation which we have messed up all these years...

...who else do we have other than them?

Correct, sir

[siren]

Power outage even in the CM's residence, huh?

Hey Swathy What a pleasant surprise!

Hey anna! Don't act so innocent

You look so tired, pa?

No sleep for the last 48 hours

I feel drained out

Try to catch up on your sleep, pa

Whaaat? Sleep, huh?

Don't we have other plans, sir?

What plan?

Yeah what plan?

So you'll drink booze but you won't smoke, huh?

Have you passed any Govt law a habitual drinker must also be a smoker?

At one point in his life he was a chain smoker

Keep quiet, dear, I may blab in my drunken stupor

Tell us about it, sir

He will never tell the whole story I've asked him ever so often

Won't you tell me, sir?

He'll tell you like a jigsaw puzzle

My dad loved another woman before he married my mom

As usual they broke up

Devadas mode

He quit smoking for her only

Sir, is she good looking?

Very beautiful, huh? Tell me, sir

Chief minister of Tamil Nadu wants to know, pa

At least tell us now

Height of beauty!

She used to come to the Sports club in T.Nagar to play badminton

'I used to frequent the tea stall opposite the club'

'And smoke away to glory in my usual carefree style'

'I have never seen someone so beautifully sculpted!'

She went in and I was standing out till she came

'I lit another cigarette'

'She finished her game and stepped out'

Did you stub out your cigarette immediately, uncle?

That was when I was hard up for even 1 square meal a day

I can't afford to waste half a cigarette

I used to smoke till the very end till it touched the filter

'She got into the car like an angel and left'

I fell head over heels!

You fell for her beauty, uncle?

Like a gold fish I walked with a dropped jawline

Corporation department had dug a hole

I fell right in, dear [chuckles]

Then I followed her to 5 or 6 different places

Now and then she used to glance at me as if she was interested

A fleeting smile in the corner of her lips

I was thrilled to bits catching a glimpse of that

Suddenly one day she didn't get into her car

She came towards me

And then?

If you keep smoking like a chimney always

...how many ever years pass by your dream won't come true

She grabbed the cigarette from my lips and stubbed it

-That's it -Wow!

A habit which I couldn't quit despite many well wishers' advice

I gave up smoking for her sake

Where did your love story culminate then?

We spoke nonstop We wandered all over the city

You know a man has a sense of pride when he is dating a girl he loves

Then why didn't you tell your parents and get married to her?

No one knew our love story

Except my room mate Subramani

He was trying his luck to get into movies

He used to share his experiences with me

Even I told my love story only to him

One day all of a sudden her father got to know about us

He threatened his daughter about caste and social status

I went straight to meet her father

'He offered me a huge sum and asked me to ditch his daughter'

'Of course I refused'

'He threatened to hit me with his henchmen and I told him to go ahead'

He realized his tactics weren't working with me

He relented and said 'let her complete her studies'

Then he promised to get us married

I believed his promise and went back in a happy frame of mind

Out of the blue I got a call from her

Her father had fixed a groom from their own caste

And was forcing her to marry him

Her father had the money and the manpower

In all this, like the hero in usual filmy style

Can I bash up 10 thugs and kidnap her?

Even if I did, I must provide a good life style, right?

I wasn't settled in life

I thought about it and felt I should forget our love

This life may be a better deal for her

I told her she is better off marrying the groom her father chose

I said, 'let us forget everything' and hung up on her

I snuffed half her life on that day

'On that day' means?

Now she is-

She is no more

Did you meet her after that or did you talk to her?

She called me just 1 day

The day before she passed away

Did she tell you she was about to die?

I found out only the next day when I was watching the News

What did she tell you, uncle, on that last day when she called you?

-Tell us, uncle -Narmada!

He's very tired, dear He has dozed off

Swathy, let's take him to his bed

Subramani

My room mate Subramani

He snitched to her father about us for his own selfish reasons and married her

He grabbed everything from me

My ruined my whole life...into shambles

That Subramani

'Hi dude, it was tougher than I thought'

Actually this is the most important account in your father's name

This is a bank account in Hong Kong

'This account has maximum inflow of cash'

'From Shell companies in the Panama islands'

'But a commission amount has been transferred regularly to another account'

Commission, huh?

Whom did dad transfer money to?

'His name is Robert'

'From Singapore'

'Wait'

'I think if we nab him we will get a good lead'

Thanks, dude I'll call you later

Sure, dude

DGP sir

I'm sending some details through your secure line

It's a secret operation

-Good evening -Good evening, sir

We've come to see you regarding an important matter

Please sit down

Praise be to Allah!

Please go ahead

We don't know when our leader will regain consciousness

Due to this verdict, mid-term election is due in the constituency where he lost

God willing you should contest

Election, huh?

You can't occupy this seat for long if you aren't a MLA, my dear boy

If you contest at this juncture you won't have any rival candidates

'You've gained ground with a good name now'

You don't even have to campaign

If they see your name they will vote for you at once

He is right

Sir, news confirmed

Varun standing in PK Nagar area is confirmed, dear

This is the right time we were waiting for

From 5 different countries

...we are going to have a very, very important and powerful meeting

This involves a lot of international delegates

You need to see this, sir

-Look at our Rowdy CM -Hot and happening!

'Video of Rowdy CM having a ball with a model'

'...is now viral online'

'With the mid-term election'

-Where are you going now? -To meet Varun

Appa, I was just beginning to think high of him

Even I was feeling guilty for misjudging him earlier

He showed his true colors now

Why do you always support him?

Why should you see him now?

Let us not be quick to judge I'll meet him and then call you

No need Hereafter don't bother

Don't even take me to that house

Your video has gone viral now

If you campaign now we will be inviting trouble

Let's cancel our campaigning for the day

Look how well we are being received in their constituency

The public meeting today will be a grand success

Advance congratulations, pa

'If your father is hospitalized and in a comatose state'

'...what will you do?'

'You may weep in grief'

On the other hand our chief minister

Rowdy CM is supposed to be unique

With 3 foreign females in a seashore resort

...he will have the time of his life!

[overlap of angry voices]

Are you trusting someone like this?

-No...no -Not at all

Tomorrow when people suffer from famine and hunger

...if this same CM takes off to Bangkok to a massage center, what will you do?

[loud cheering]

'Namaste'

How are you?

'As usual let me come straight to the point'

'I don't know who the prankster is'

But congratulations!

'Video is very clear!'

That isn't me

Computer graphics or a double was used I won't come up with all these excuses

That is me

Chief minister Down down!

Chief minister Down down!

'Don't be hasty'

But it has a small flaw

'Contrary to what you think'

...we didn't have fun in that resort

'Instead of me telling you about it'

...someone you know well is here to explain

'Vanakkam'

We made a short film on drug abuse as an awareness campaign

Mr Varun agreed to act

He became the CM half way through the shoot

Not wanting to be the reason for hindering a good cause

...he finished this short film despite all the problems he's facing

All the faces you saw are only actors

Working stills from the shooting spot

'Hi friends How are you?'

Varun is such a gentleman

I'm an actor from Germany

It was an honor to have acted with him

Long live Rowdy CM!

[crowd cheering]

After all this, if it is a crime for a hero to kiss a heroine...

...take a look at all this

[song from 'Oomai Vizhigal']

They are actor turned politicians who ruled or want to rule you

If you didn't vote for them then don't vote for me either

But if you have voted for them in the past

...you have to vote in my favor too

Am I not right? [crowd cheering and whistles]

Thank you

'Vanakkam'

'Long live Our chief minister'

Thank you, sir

You did a last minute photo shoot bringing your crew over

You've lied for my sake defending me to our people

We are all aware this is a conspiracy by your enemies

You are working for the welfare of the people

This is the least I could do, that's all

I love Rowdy CM! All the best

This is Robert who works for an agency

Agency means?

Politicians who have amassed a hefty sum of black money in India

Industrialists Sports personalities

All of them are customers of this agency

'The work of this agency is to transfer the black money from India'

'To Panama, Mauritius, Virgin Islands'

'And invest in Shell companies in these islands'

Robert is the one who handled your father's accounts

'It isn't that easy to nab this chap'

Without him

...details of the dummy owners in Panama in your father's Shell company outlets

Their net worth

We cannot get hold of any of these details

Good job

Thank you, sir

[laughs] [phone ringing]

-Your phone is ringing -1 second

-Tell me -Wong

Pack your bags for 1 week

-You are going on a trip -Where?

Panama

[electronic beep] [match stick crackles]

Hello, dear

I'm Kausalya

Do you recognize me?

[percussions]

[fireworks]

Hello

-Narmada? -Bro

Dad is moving his finger slightly

Amma told me just now

Narmada, that's good news

But you haven't told this to anyone, right?

Not yet, you are the 1st person I called

Don't tell anyone

Okay?

Okay

[phone rings]

Varun

-Sir, a new problem -What?

My father is slowly regaining consciousness

Good lord!

The election is in the next couple of days

If this news leaks out now

...sympathy factor will decline and people will be confused

What you should do is at least-

I already cautioned her

What did you tell her?

I've told Narmada not to publicize it

You are becoming a seasoned politician

If one is working on a ship he has to learn to swim, sir

'Tell your friend'

Can you go in person to the hospital?

I'll take care

Hi uncle

I'm Ramani Ramachandran, chief doctor

How is your father doing?

He is asleep now, uncle

Doctor, an order has been passed not to publicize Mr Vinodhan's health updates

See, he has gained consciousness yesterday itself

How can I hide it?

Visitors will find out, right?

Don't let anyone in, doctor

What reason do I give?

Should we teach you all this?

Give your usual reason

Visitors may pass on their infection

Infection...?

Or come up with a name of any new disease

-'Crash & Burn' -What...?

Not crash

Nashma Nephonia This is okay, right?

What is this, sir?

Doctor, where is the CCTV footage of his room being recorded?

Morning, doctor

Are there old footages in this?

-Data up to 2 weeks will be stored -Very good

Then stop the 'Live' relay

Go to last week's footage That is when ex CM was in coma

Can you play that footage?

Sir, my career shouldn't be affected because of this

This is a law & order political problem

Do what he says

I'll ensure protection

[music]

-'Hey buddy...?' -Hey Wong, tell me

'Just landed in Panama'

'I checked Robert's bank transactions as per your instructions'

There are 12 dummy directors in this country for your dad's assets

'I will be meeting all of them in person now'

Excellent, Wong Keep me posted

Wow! What are you saying, uncle?

Narmada, you shouldn't yell

This is a hospital

Ma, Varun anna has won the election

I believe his rival candidates lost even their deposits!

Clean sweep!

Varun anna is an MLA too Official politician!

'Varun anna has won the election'

'Clean sweep!'

'Varun anna has won the election'

'Clean sweep!'

Varun anna is an MLA too official politician!

[metal clanking]

[gasping]

Varun

Varun

2 days since your father wanted to meet you

Why don't you go see him?

I'm in two minds, sir

Meet him, let us find out what is in his mind

Right from my childhood...

...I was always terrified of facing that man

That too imagine asking to see me first!

Yov! You are the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, I say

You're scared of him too, huh?

Only if you go meet him...

...you'll know how much he remembers

He has literally come from the jaws of death

He could've changed for the better, right?

Why don't you go and look him up?

I feel he will be cordial towards you now

Hey Gia, right?

I'm Wong...Chang

Wong Chang, I'm a friend of Robert from Fossack Monseca

Well...then let's get into the business

My friend Robert has asked me to give you 10 grand

So...1...2 Here you go

Give me the money

Relax, let's do the routine first

What are you saying?

Where the hell is Robert?

Oh! It's fine then

You don't have to do it I'll inform them

I'll ask Robert to come down then

You can take the money from him

Wait

Come back

The usual thumb print

There you go

That's it

Money

Here

-Good luck, honey -Thank you

Bye

[phone rings]

Wong...?

Hey! Chief minister

We are richer by 10 billion

Shell company's dummy director That female is a poor drug addict

She has no clue she's a millionaire!

She's just a stamp head!

Good work

Like I suggested, the money-

I'll take care of all that

I must meet another 11 directors

I'll keep you posted, bye

[siren]

Appa, anna is here

Ma'am, please wait outside

You also go, dear

Election

Narmada told me you won the election

I heard you administer the State very well

I feel so proud of you

Are you stunned I feel this way?

I had a lot of time to think here, right?

I thought about everything

The reason I dragged you into this political scenario

Because I had no other choice!

But now even I need

...to rest up and relax

The party too

...needs a new leader

If you take up the leadership...

...I'll be at peace

The fact I have regained consciousness...

...hope you haven't shared with anyone, huh?

That's fine. Let it be

I'll take some much needed rest

Only wish is to share a few words with bhai if you don't mind

I would like to Can I talk to him?

Hey!

Call bhai

Take care of your health

Tell me, Varun

You were 100% right, sir

I haven't seen my dad speak like this

'He has got a new soul!'

In the end when he asked my permission to share a few words with bhai...

...a person who reeked of temerity, today-

You made a mistake A grave blunder!

Sir...?

Before all this your father was a great actor

'You forgot that!'

Your troubles start now

[phone rings]

Namaste, this is Abu Thahir

Bhai...?

This is Vinodhan here

Leader...!

Allah, I can't believe this!

Listen to me carefully

Please go ahead

I regained consciousness 3 days ago

But they have kept it a secret and kept me in quarantine

I was inquiring about you daily

But they chased me away blaming it on infection

That's what they will say

Assemble all the important party men and bring them over to meet me

If you aren't allowed to meet me...

...threaten to break and damage hospital properties

Things have gone out of hand

Why ruin your health? After you are back to normal-

I am as good as new now

Shut up and just follow my orders

Hasn't it been ages since my leader yelled at me like this?

[laughs]

Swami-ji, I've got a couple of bad news

'1st news is about Vinodhan'

He has regained his consciousness!

You promised me he'll die

If he is no longer in power

...it will be easier to finish him off

For the past 2 years...

...I had brainwashed him with astrology, horoscope etc

If your aim had been a bull's eye, by this time...

...we would have got an easy access to 20 billion!

I swear we fixed the best assassin

We didn't expect Vinodhan will escape from such a powerful bomb blast

What's the other piece of bad news?

The man in this photo is Wong

He's at the moment in Panama

'He's Varun's friend in London'

'He is a professional hacker it seems'

'He's the one who has hacked my email account'

He's meeting all the dummy directors one after the other right now

'There is something wrong'

Many accounts have been locked

We have underestimated that Varun

'If he has gone all the way up to Panama...'

...the problem is then beyond Vinodhan's clasp

[phone rings]

-'Varun, he is chasing me' -Who...?

I don't know, like the villain in 'Singam' a chap is chasing me

He made me sign all the documents The money is now-

Wong...?

Wong, are you there?

Hey Swathy! Watch out

[car brakes applied]

Hey...

[collision]

Hi, my name is Silvia

Me and Varun were actually in a romantic relationship

When he became chief minister, he left me

When I said I would go to the media...

...he started threatening me

If anything happens to me here in India...

...Varun and his men are responsible for that

Please help me

Good

'Model Silvia's video confessing an affair with the CM created ripples of shock'

'She was found dead in her hotel room under mysterious circumstances'

'The chief minister is suspected of being guilty and foul play'

Hello...?

We were not able to track your friend Wong

We lost the signal in the mobile # you gave us, sir

You are #1 suspect in Silvia's murder

All the working stills you took with that film director

CBI has seen through your ruse

Under the Governor's order Special force is on its way to arrest you

It's advisable for you to go underground for 2 days, sir

Can't you prove my dad was responsible for all this?

Someone more powerful than Mr Vinodhan is behind this

If Central Govt can be influenced to arrest a chief minister...

...you are under the scrutiny of a very powerful bigwig

And one more thing, sir I'm no more the DGP!

I've been transferred to a Training college

[music]

For the chain-prayers performed by my people

...I am overwhelmed and I thank you

In these 2 months...

...because of me and my situation

...people have gone through many hardships

When a case was foisted on me...

...my party members discussed and debated extensively

And made my son Varun the substitute chief minister

With the guidance of senior leaders...

...I expected him to govern the State in an efficient manner

So did everyone else

But...

...my expectations became a damp squib!

Only I have to take responsibility for that disappointment

I have to apologize too

I must also rectify the situation

Now...

...on behalf of our party

...Varun will abdicate his post

And I will select a worthy representative from the party

…who will occupy the seat of power

That diligent, honest volunteer belonging to our party

Er...Chinnappadas?

Come in front, I say

Sir?

Only Chinnappadas will occupy that seat of power

Leader...?

My God!

My savior who gave me life

-You're the future CM! -Epitome of kindness

I'll prostrate always before your feet, my lord

What crap! Chinnappadas?

After all he's a henchman

When Vinodhan got hit on the head, did he lose his mind or what?

For the past 20 years even you have somersaulted to grab the seat

It's been a dead end

Lady Luck has to smile for it to happen

'Who is this Chinnappadas?'

'He worked for Vinodhan as his driver and security guard'

'Ardent fan of Vinodhan'

Swathy was hit by a car Hit and run case

She's hurt badly

She is being taken to the emergency room

The police protection you had arranged is missing

I'm scared and suspicious of everyone

Don't know what to do

Sir, please stop crying Swathy will be fine

I'm here in-

Okay, fine

Sir, give me 1 hour

I'll take Swathy and you to a safe place

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?

Want to arrest me?

Here, do it

Oh, is that a different group?

Then get out

Get out!

[music]

Register in the party office and then let me know

[phone rings]

Kayal, I'm Varun speaking

Hey Varun

I was the one who set up Sylvia and arranged for that video to be shot

But I'm in no way connected to her murder

I knew long ago you won't go to that extent

I need your help

In some way I am also responsible for your predicament

Tell me how I can help

1 mobile phone, some laptops and 1 ambulance

Importantly, a place to stay incognito

First 3 won't be a problem

But a place no one can trace you to...

Kayal

If you set your heart you can do it

Couldn't get him to sign a mere resignation letter?

So what if he isn't in the Secretariat? He'll be at home, get him to sign

Varun is missing No one knows his whereabouts

The cops are looking for him too

I think he has simply vanished into thin air

Vanished into thin air Scorched to cinders!

Convene an Assembly meeting

Pass a 'No confidence' motion against Varun

Consider it done, sir

Have our volunteers ever disobeyed your wishes?

-We'll do it for sure -Fat hopes!

I'm a witness to your goof-ups

Listen to me clearly

Not 1 vote in the total 160 votes should be cast in his favor

There are 30 ministers, right?

Didn't you line your pockets well?

Each minister should take responsibility for his constituency

If even 1 vote is cast against us...!

2 days

48 hours

Suppress all your urges

-Not one of you should stumble -Okay, sir

That means what the hell will you do, huh?

All that is a cakewalk, sir

Everybody is under our control

Control it seems!

-Ramasamy -Yes, sir

Get the boxes ready for all the politicians

Okay, leader

Why hang around? Attend to your work

We'll take leave, sir

Leader, you appointed Varun in this seat much against the wishes of everyone

I understand you don't like his attitude and befriending Mahendran, but-

But what?

What's the issue now?

How can you appoint Das as chief minister, sir?

People are opposing this move

It is well known he is your stooge

If you can appoint a well qualified person-

Are you imparting your pearls of wisdom to me?

In all these decades of experience

...won't I know the likes and dislikes of the people?

What is this sudden show of concern, bhai?

Bhai has also become power crazy, huh?

What's wrong even if I wish to occupy your seat?

I've travelled this journey with you from day 1

I've shared good and bad times with you

You don't even trust me though Das joined after I did?

No, I don't!

I lost faith in you

So what now, huh?

Bhai, do you think I'm blissfully unaware of your antics with Varun and Mahendran?

Bhai, only because of the same sense of gratitude you specified now

...I'm still retaining you in my party

I'm feeling sleepy

Where are the documents?

Let me go, man

My friend is the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, man

Leave me, man I'll give you anything

Don't worry, dear You'll be on your feet soon

No problem, pa

I can take care of myself Go and attend to your work

Take care, Swathy

Wondering why I asked you to come to a random house all of a sudden?

This is our emergency war room

How can you be so sure the cops won't trace you here?

They won't come looking for me in this place alone for sure

I swear it's going above my head

Because this is the residence of the Opposition leader

I can't understand your political strategies at all!

[music]

[loud cheer]

[whistles] [splash]

Robert, you need to speak to swami-ji I don't know where the documents are

He's not opening his mouth I've been trying

You need to speak to swami-ji

Maybe this guy has got nothing

Exactly, you need to call me back and let me know

[electrical buzz]

I am totally baffled

All our accounts are frozen

I'm unable to withdraw the cash

[phone rings]

Ramasamy has been bugging me for his payment

Talk to him

Robert, it's a matter of utmost urgency

When will I get my 4 billion?

Mr Ramasamy, listen to me without getting flustered

There's some confusion in Vinodhan's offshore assets

I'm trying to sort it all out

But it's very dicey to take the money out

Why are you bungling everything? Assembly starts tomorrow

How can you say this now?

Robert, this is a matter of life or death

Ramasamy-

Tell him we'll arrange a loan

Let the problem be solved now

We can weigh the pros and cons later

Even we need political clout right now

Mr Ramasamy

Sir, we were tracking Robert's phone as per your suggestion

Just listen to this

Mr Ramasamy, you and your ministers are our important clients

We'll get you 4 billion as loan from an outside source

We can discuss this later

Bless you!

When will that consignment be ready?

It is coming from Andhra Within the next 2 hours

I'll text you the vehicle # Kindly clear the route

They shouldn't lay their hands on this cash

Let us inform the cops to halt the vehicle

We don't know whose side the cops will swing to?

They have removed even you from your seat

Media is the right solution for all this

If you leave it to us

...we'll move heaven and earth to hike up our channels' viewership rating!

'To grease the palms of the MLAs of the ruling party'

'...booty worth 4 billion was being transported in a container'

'...according to a WhatsApp News with photo and details'

'...the container was blocked by the Press'

Come here...make it quick

Get down

'The police force that reached the spot diverted the truck'

'...to the collectorate in Thiruvallur district'

'Hearing about this, ruling party's volunteers'

'...and Opposition party men have rushed to the spot'

'The venue looks like a war field'

How did they zero in on our truck?

Even we don't know to identify the vehicle

But I don't know how they knew exactly

Their identification was 100% right

It has been confiscated at the collectorate in Thiruvallur

-Leader? -Call the concerned collector

Hello?

Listen, Vinodhan speaking

Yes, sir

This cont...container is mine

It is a matter of utmost urgency Just clear it as soon as you can

This whole place is encircled by Press and the Opposition party men'

They are insisting the truck should be opened

So the cops are scared to talk to us

Please wait till the media is cleared, sir

My hands are tied I'll try my level best, sir

Take it

-Hey Ramasamy -Leader?

Arrange a different source

20 million each for 160 MLAs Total 3.2 billions

-This is just peanuts -Leader?

It seems there is some confusion in our Shell account

I've taken even this 4 billion only as a loan

In my account is there a confus-

How can there be a confusion in my accounts, I say?

I would've stored it in gunny bags in my go-down the normal way

You were the one who said kissack mossack Panama and all that crap

Hey Ramasamy, if I don't get back my money I'll burn you alive, rascal

Assembly is being convened tomorrow

And you've left me in the lurch-

-Hey! -Leader?

-You drive me down -Yes, sir

I'm going straight to that beach resort from here

If I talk to them face to face my MLAs will pay heed to my words

I will spend the night over there

Even during the bomb blast tumbling face down I was with him

He's making random rowdy chaps as chief minister-

Is there no respect for honest hard work?

[phone vibrating]

Hello? Who is this?

Uncle, I'm Varun speaking

Varun?

I went to your place looking for you Where are you?

No one can find out where I am now

I called you to speak about something else

Tell me

I believe you and your leader

...had a difference of opinion

Just 5 minutes ago It was just my leader and-

How did you get to know so fast?

When I could cut his room's CCTV footage

...is it so tough for me to track the hospital's CCTV footage?

I have a recording of what you both spoke

-Shall I send it through WhatsApp? -No need

Varun, listen to me clearly

It is all in your father's favor

Party, rule, money

Forget all that

Whose side are you on?

Okay, you don't have to tell me right away

Let me update you for 5 minutes on certain important issues

You let me know your decision after that

My dad's money is in my hands lock, stock and barrel now

Not just that

When I transferred it because of dummy directors

...entire booty for your ministers is now in my possession

If they comply to my needs I'll part with at least 50% to them

Otherwise what they amassed all along will go down the drain

It's your responsibility to convey this to them at the resort

If you don't carry out this request...

'...Das anna will be the next CM of this State'

[knocks]

[unlocking]

Hello, bhai

-Come in, bhai -Join us for dinner

I want to talk to all of you

That's why I'm telling you My kith and kin who moulded me

I am in a dicey spot in my political career

My own son is now seeking vengeance on me like a snake about to strike

I am not scared

Why should I be anxious when you're with me?

You are the apple of my eye!

You're like king Karna's armor Why should I be scared?

Tomorrow when you cast your vote all your votes should be for...me-

Our leader has broken down Feel terrible seeing him like this

Consider it done, sir

We are willing to forsake our lives for you

[voices in unison]

Alright

Good

I'm glad

Tomorrow we join hands to rewrite history

-Das? -Leader

Come here

Das is my faithful shadow

You know how much he has served our party

You should cast your vote for Das without splitting the votes

-Yes, leader -Okay, sir

-Yes, sir -Das is our candidate

Okay, go to your rooms and relax

Long live our leader!

Long live! Long live!!

Bhai?

Leader?

Yesterday I was so tense and I spok-

How can I forget our bond-

It's okay, leader Don't feel bad

-Go and rest up -Okay

Everything will fall in place

Das

Are you saying my dad is not to blame for any of this?

Your dad is a mere politician

That god-man is the sole reason for everything

He used an assassin called Salim and tried to kill your dad to usurp his wealth

I transferred the accounts of all the 12 dummy directors

...to my name finally

Interest alone is 1 billion!

What will I do with so much money, I say?

For the time being go back to London

I'll tell you what to do with the money

Sure

Looks like you have lots of News to publish when you're back on your feet

I've put you to so much trouble because of my problem

Sorry

I'll come back later

No...no, come

-How are you? -Better

Is it still paining?

So...are you ready for the big day?

What is it?

Kayal, I don't know why you took so much risk and did all this for me

I didn't go out of my way selflessly, Varun

My dad has been struggling to defeat your dad all these years

Your dad was unshakeable

This is a chance for us through you

And I thought I should study you at close quarters to win against you

I'll be your political opponent in the coming years, right?

Best of luck for that

Anyway thanks, Kayal

Thanks for all this

Don't thank me too much

We will always be Tom & Jerry politically

[overlap of loud voices]

Will Mr Varun win or not in the 'No Confidence' motion?

'Let's cross this bridge first And then I'll handle it'

'Where will he disappear?'

Is it all in order?

Madam, I've checked it 4 times

This is the result

[bell rings]

Silence

38 votes have been cast against Mr Varun

In support of him

122 votes have been cast

Mr Varun proves a clear majority in this Assembly

He will also continue as chief minister

[gasps]

Sir

[siren] [crowd cheering]

Long live chief minister

Long live chief minister!

Sir...sir, watch your step

Subramani

Subramani, what happened?

Mahendra

-Call the ambulance immediately -Harboring all the grudges of the past

...you took revenge, right?

That antagonism will never fade

But I have never thought of seeking revenge, Subramani

'Subramani'

'My room mate Subramani'

'He loved movies I loved my Chithra'

Looks like Chithra would have thought of only you in her death bed

'I have never seen someone so beautifully sculpted!'

'Suddenly one day she didn't get into her car'

'She came towards me'

'She grabbed the cigarette from my lips and stubbed it'

'Only my room mate Subramani knew about our love story'

'He would tell his story to me'

'Even I told my love story only to him'

'He snitched to her father about us for his own selfish reasons'

'And married her'

'Second hand!'

'As if you married me without any political agenda?'

'You'll have a fling A different female daily'

'Did you think I'll sit at home like a virtuous woman?'

'Anyone can be this baby's father'

'What is the guarantee he is yours?'

[choking]

Poor Chithra! She was faithful to you

You were the one who didn't trust her

Let me tell you now

After she got married to you...

...she didn't meet me even once

She called me just once the day before she passed away

'What did she tell you, uncle on that last day when she called you?'

'Tell us, uncle'

Mahendran, I'm Chithra speaking

Hearing your voice after so many years

How are you?

I'm not feeling good, Mahendran

I've been very faithful to my husband Vinodhan

But he has flung me aside and is running behind other females

I don't wish to live, Mahendran

Chithra

It will all change for the good

My life won't change in this birth, Mahendran

If something happens to me

My son Varun

Poor boy

If he needs anything

...you should take care of him

Please, da

Certainly

But nothing will happen to you

Why do you worry? [baby crying]

Sorry, Varun

You are unaware of any of this

But I helped you willingly only because I wanted to

I am very fond of you

Varun

Though I am his father

I regarded him as my enemy and wanted to defeat him

But you stood by him

Elevated him to this status

Congratulations

My heartiest congratulations

How many times I've suspected you aren't my son?

You must rule this State better than I did

Must serve the people well

Reporters are waiting for you

Go

Talk to them

'Long live our leader!'

[overlap of queries]

Thank you for accepting a newbie like me

My dear people of Tamil Nadu

'Vanakkam'

[phone rings]

We followed up on your request and investigated that god-man case

In one particular case

People of Jamalpuram, a village near his 'ashram' have filed a case against him

6 years ago, the lake in this village dried up

Some farmers committed suicide along with their families

You must have heard about it

How is the god-man linked with that incident?

Blocking the water source from the mountain to this lake...

...he has built his hermitage on a 400 acre land

8 farmers hung themselves to death from a tree, due to water scarcity

But because that god-man was close to your father...

...the case was closed

The villagers didn't have the facility to proceed

...with the case to see justice was rendered, sir

India's most acclaimed lawyers' team will defend these villagers in court

I'll bear the entire expense

DGP sir

This is just the beginning

We shall crucify that god-man step by step

[sirens]

I've often wondered

Why are these Govt buildings so excessively magnificent in structure?

Why such imposing pillars and regal steps?

Why should a motorcade follow the chief minister unnecessarily?

But now it is crystal clear to me

This show of pomp and splendor is a symbol of power

People from outside should look at this as a temple

And the man inside should appear as God

A wave of fear should envelop

I am in that position today

I cannot play God

But at least I will try to be a decent human being!

You must have wondered why I called you here

We won't be campaigning in our next election

We won't go door-to-door and lobby for votes

No palms will be greased No freebies in cash or kind

We will create a change which will be visible to the people

[electronic buzz]

This is the river Coovum in 1960

Boats were plying to and fro daily

All of you are aware of its state today

We should restore this river within the next 3 years

I want to clean this river to its original state

And I'll launch a boat trip 1 day before the election

Don't wonder how this is possible

We have money at our disposal

We have the best brains in our country

Our youngsters back me up

I have immense faith in this war room

Shall we start?