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'Mekkarai Village Year 1979'

Hello!

Hey, Jones!

Did you pick up the book I asked for?

Yes, I've got it set aside for you, brother.

It's raining really hard.

Could you come and pick it up tomorrow morning, brother?

No, no. Um...

there's a four-day holiday for Saraswathi Pooja, so...

I'll come over and pick it up then.

- Alright? - Okay, brother.

What are you doing?

Come and get back to work!

We need to head home before the rain gets any worse.

Why don't we just open this box and see what's inside?

Have you lost your mind?

Sir told us not to even go near that box.

Don't you remember?

We've been working here for six years.

We know everything this shop has,

except for this box.

If he's telling us not to touch it,

there must be something in there, right?

Hey, Vela! Listen to me.

Come here.

If sir said something, there will be a reason for it.

If you keep living in fear just because sir said so,

we'll be stuck cleaning dirty vessels forever.

I've made up my mind.

I have to know what's inside this.

Vela... don't do it, Vela!

I warn you, don't break it open!

Listen to me, Vela.

What, man...

no matter how hard I hit it,

it just won't break.

Something doesn't feel right.

Don't break it!

Hey! Don't run, Vela!

Stop!

Hey, Jones!

Where did he go?

Okay...

Pechi, open the door!

Hey, Pechi!

Coming!

What happened, dear?

Why are you so late today? Hmm?

Of all days, I had to go to the Othaipaalam Book Shop today,

and it just poured.

That's why I got late.

Alright.

- Come on, I'll serve dinner. - Dinner? Wait, wait.

I had a feast at the manager's house,

I'm completely full.

- Alright, let's go to sleep. - Sleep?

I have exams coming up.

I need to take some notes.

You go ahead and lie down. I'll come join you later, okay?

- Okay, but finish up soon, hmm? - Alright.

My name is Oliver Robert.

I am a writer from France.

My job is to travel around the world in search of supernatural phenomena

and reveal to the world what is happening there.

Mekkarai was a village that hid such a supernatural secret within itself.

I opened my diary to write about

the supernatural events happening in that village,

but something else happened.

Opening the diary is all I remember.

Yet, the diary was already written in...

even though I hadn't written anything.

Moreover, what was written in that diary

was not about what had happened in Mekkarai until then,

but about what was going to happen in the days to come.

If you have the courage beyond this point,

read this book further.

Because for you, the reader of this book,

this might be your last day.

- Hello. - Sir, sir...

I am calling from the Tirunelveli Central Library, sir.

Sir, at 6:15 this morning,

our Chief Minister is going to suffer a heart attack.

Please, somehow save him!

Are you serious?

You people used to get drunk and call the police station,

and now you've started calling the CM's PA too?

If one more call comes from you, I'm filing a police complaint, mind it.

Cut the call!

Sir, sir, sir...

Hello.

Please, sir, just listen to what I have to say.

Hey, don't you understand? Cut the call!

Sir, please just listen to this one thing I have to say. I beg you.

It's really important.

Speak.

One way or another, you're going to look for me today morning.

My name is Manikam.

Tirunelveli Central Library.

'For the upcoming World Cup cricket series,'

'Venkata Raghavan has been selected as the captain of the Indian team.'

'An important announcement.'

'Chief Minister Tamilvaanan, who had gone to his hometown of Mekkarai for a vacation,'

'has been admitted to the hospital due to a sudden heart attack.'

'As a result, his party supporters'

'are gathering in large numbers in front of the hospital.'

How did you know about the CM's heart attack before it even happened?

Will you speak when asked,

or will you only say it if you're asked in a certain way?

Hmm?

Read this, Alli.

My name... how do you...

Read this, and you will get all the answers.

Eh... do you have any other copies of this book?

Eh... yes, how much of this book have you read so far?

Until you...

become the Chief Minister.

Does anyone else know about this?

Alright.

Don't say a word to anyone outside about this, or anything that happened here

If you as much as whisper about it,

you won't have breath left to live.

Understand?

Hey?!

Why are you laughing now?

Hey!

It's Inspector Manjunathan who is going to take me away from here, isn't it?

Hmm?

Hey, tell me the truth!

Just how much of this book have you read?

Page 74, line 13.

By the order of Alli,

Manikam, a native of Mekkarai,

was burned to death by Inspector Manjunathan!

'The Dark Heaven'

'28 years later'

'Kothagiri Year 2014'

I came here to interview a madman, now I'm the one going insane.

It's been four days.

All I've done is watch his house.

He doesn't seem to be opening the door,

and she doesn't seem to be leaving either.

Wait, I'll call you right back.

What do you want?

I want to know about the Dark Heaven book.

Why go knocking on Satan's door?

You look young.

Forget everything and just leave.

Just a minute!

What?

My father's name is Manikam.

My hometown is Mekkarai.

Now tell me.

Will you tell me about that book?

Or not?

Rex Rutherford.

One of India's greatest writers.

Rex, the renowned writer, won the 'Sahitya Akademi' award at such a young age.

You were a young prodigy.

Why did you just vanish after talking about The Dark Heaven?

Even in this age of rapid scientific advancement,

we still discuss Nostradamus's prophecies.

There are many unbelievable stories here.

Some people call them myths.

Some of those stories... are rooted in belief.

And Mekkarai is a place that believes in them with absolute conviction.

'Mekkarai Village Year 2007'

You've got your engagement today, do you really need to work, Aaron?

It's 6:30 already.

Don't be late for your own engagement

just because you're trying to be on time for work.

I'll make it on time.

I'm just terrified of whether I'll even make it through this month of June.

Your heart is good, Aaron.

Goddess Vanamangai will surely be kind to you.

Huh... I hope she does.

- Aaron, check who that is. - Huh?

Hmm.

'Mekkarai Security Checkpost'

Who are you going to see inside?

I'm Aaron, the constable, sir, Mekkarai police station.

Greetings, sir!

I'm Senthil Kumar, the writer.

Aaron, lift it!

Why on earth did he come to this place with his family this month?

- Blood pressure is slightly high. - Huh.

Don't worry.

I'm writing down three tablets.

Take them twice a day, morning and night.

But you need to get some rest.

You're telling a policeman to take rest, doctor?

I need to be mentally strong to handle what's about to unfold, doctor.

The dreadful month of June, which comes once every seven years,

begins today.

Nothing's going to happen.

Leave it to Goddess Vanamangai

and focus on the engagement.

Hmm, sure, doctor.

And... one more thing.

Go on.

I've been trying to borrow money for Dharani's wedding.

- It's getting a bit delayed. - Hmm.

If you know anyone who could get me a loan

at a low interest rate, could you help?

Hmm... I will arrange.

Okay, doctor.

Why the long face now?

I'm talking to you.

- When will uncle come, mom? - He'll come soon.

You're just lying to me.

Don't get involved in grown- up problems.

Just focus on your studies.

Hmm.

When you come here next time, your uncle will definitely be here.

- Now go and study well. Hmm? - Hmm!

Why does Dharani look so dull?

Hasn't she forgotten the past yet?

What happened to her is not something easily forgotten.

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

- Maragatham! - Hmm?

The bike's having some trouble.

Eh... I'll drop it off at Sandhanakili's shed,

then head over to the Big house for a bit.

To the Big House?!

Just a minute.

Why are you going to the Big house now?

A new Inspector has arrived.

I'll go see him and be right back.

Be safe.

Hmm.

My dear Goddess Vanamangai...

This is a story we have grown up hearing for generations.

Every time the month of June approaches after those seven years,

the people of this village stand here, having lost their peace for the entire year.

Have you decided that everyone born as a human is a sinner, Mother?

Oh my dear Goddess...

at least with this generation, please put an end to your vengeance.

We've picked the auspicious time for the first day's ritual, between 9:00 and 10:30

Hand this over to the new Inspector.

Isn't Sandhanakili here?

He went to the station to get some vehicle repaired, sir.

He'll be back shortly.

Okay.

Hey, go get that jeep started.

Sir, how can I?

You're the mechanic here! Move!

They're asking me to start a jeep that hasn't run in seven years...

in just seven minutes.

Sir, here are the keys.

You can drive it now.

Please move over a little. You get on.

Bye!

Brother... Brother... Brother, wake up!

Hey, what happened?

Martin!

- What's up, Azhagu? - Sir!

- Looks like the jeep is ready? - Yes, sir.

The new Inspector is coming today, isn't he?

Oh, yes.

- Where are you going? - I'm going to the Big house, sir.

Wait, I will also come.

- What did you even fix on this jeep? - Why, sir?

It's still really hard to shift gears.

I've got tons of wedding work.

Fix it fast.

Sir, you still owe me 4,300 rupees from before...

Am I going anywhere?

I'll pay you after the wedding.

- Okay? - Okay, sir.

Welcome, son.

My name is Naadukaathan. I am the village headman here.

We received the news of your arrival a bit late.

I have done my best to clean the house for you.

If there is anything wrong, let me know, and I will send someone to help. Okay?

Oh, sir, you have already done so much.

I will manage the rest.

And one more important thing.

Tell me.

Oh Mother Vanamangai! You must be with us and protect us.

No, sir.

I don't believe in all this.

Look, this village follows certain customs.

I am telling you this for your own good, just accept it.

No, I don't want it.

Paari... he's saying it for your own benefit.

Just take it.

This village isn't what you think it is.

Go, place this in the prayer room.

Look, look, look at that!

Let's have a look at that photo over there.

Sir.

Please come in.

- Sir! - Sir!

Sir, I am Antony. I am the SI at our station.

Sir, I'm Azhagu, the constable.

Please, sit down.

- Would you like some tea or coffee? - No, it's fine, sir. We're good.

I have fixed my daughter's engagement.

My son-in-law is also a PC at our station, sir.

I heard you were arriving.

So, I thought I'd come by to see you once... and invite you, sir.

- Time? - Around 11 a.m., sir.

I will come.

- Okay, sir... - Sir, the jeep driver is on leave.

If you want, I can drive the jeep for you.

No, I'll drive it myself.

I'll call you if I need anything.

Okay, sir.

The key, sir.

- I will also leave, sir. - Hmm.

"A hidden forest, dark and deep, Waiting for a sacrifice to keep..."

"A ghost is near to seal your fate, And drag you to your funeral gate..."

"Your heart will shake with sudden dread, Death is coming for the dead..."

"Run and hide, there's nowhere to go, The demon comes with a thunder blow..."

"A hidden forest, dark and deep, Waiting for a sacrifice to keep..."

"A ghost is near to seal your fate, And drag you to your funeral gate..."

Every engagement house I've visited has been filled with happiness.

But here, I don't see a single person smiling.

That's a long story, sir.

A story?

It's not a story of a year or two, sir.

It's a story spanning hundreds of years, sir.

The people of Mekkarai lived happily, doing agriculture in nature's embrace.

Within this very village

lived eighteen-year-old Vanamangai, revered as a living goddess by the folk,

alongside Dasarathan, a master of ancient arts.

One day, sensing through her divine powers

that Mekkarai was about to suffer a massive famine,

Vanamangai decided to save the village.

Without telling anyone,

she left the mountain, went down,

and immersed herself in intense penance at the Shiva temple.

The people of the village searched high and low for Vanamangai,

but she was nowhere to be found.

Years passed.

Just as Vanamangai had dreaded,

a severe drought struck Mekkarai, robbing them of rain and harvest,

plunging them into utter famine.

Believing that Vanamangai leaving the village was the reason for the famine,

the villagers decided to leave the village of Mekkarai.

At that moment, Dasarathan stepped forward and said,

"Do not leave the mountains.

Just wait 21 days.

I will fast for the Goddess

and bring the rains back to this village."

The villagers agreed.

The 21st day arrived.

The villagers kept their eyes on the sky, hoping for rain.

Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, after seven long years,

Vanamangai returned to the village.

And with her, the rain began to pour.

Believing that rain came back only because Vanamangai returned,

the villagers praised and celebrated her.

Dasarathan was absolutely furious that all the honor and respect meant for him

went straight to Vanamangai instead.

Dasarathan teamed up with his aunt Kovazhagi and cooked up a wicked plan.

That same night, he met the village head

and claimed the rain was actually because of his ritual,

and that Vanamangai is pregnant without even getting married.

Hearing this, the village head was shocked and refused to believe it.

But Dasarathan swore it was the absolute truth,

warning him that if that unholy child survived to see the sunrise tomorrow,

it would spell total destruction for the village with no turning back.

After that, the village head sent the medicine lady Kovazhagi

to check Vanamangai's pulse and see if she was pregnant.

She checked the pulse and came back, lying that Vanamangai was pregnant.

Hearing that, the village head was utterly shocked and shattered.

When the village head asked what needed to be done,

Dasarathan replied, "Burning that demon is the only way."

While Vanamangai was sleeping at home,

Dasarathan, with the help of the villagers,

set fire to Vanamangai's house.

The fire caught and blazed.

Vanamangai screamed for help, but no one came.

When Dasarathan told her what happened,

Vanamangai was filled with great anger.

'This village doubted the very girl who lived and breathed for them!

Now, as I die in these flames, I leave you with a curse!

For every seven years, the sixth month which falls once every year,

men in this village will meet a brutal, horrific death!'

Shouting this, she let the fire consume her.

In that same month,

that Dasarathan was found mysteriously dead,

in his vomit pool of blood on that red sand road.

In the days that followed, the village head and other men in town

started dropping dead under mysterious circumstances.

Everyone started believing

that the curse cast by Vanamangai was the reason for all this.

Because of this, all the villagers gathered

to appease her anger,

they built a temple for Vanamangai and started worshipping her.

Despite their prayers and devotion,

while the number of men dying decreased,

the mysterious deaths never truly stopped.

The villagers completely ostracized Dasarathan's kin,

cutting all ties with his family.

As time passed, among Dasarathan's family line,

only Kani was left alive as the last person.

Martin Sir loved Kani with all his heart.

He considered Kani his entire world and was determined to marry her.

Neither the villagers

nor Father Christopher, who had raised him, accepted his decision.

Undeterred by their opposition, Martin Sir decided to marry Kani

and leave the village forever.

Kani and Martin Sir began their life together in happiness.

But fate has a way of catching up to everyone.

Martin Sir received a posting as an Inspector in Mekkarai,

and he moved into that grand, Big house.

And in the very month of the dreaded curse, June.

I am married to you now,

so the curse of Dasarathan's lineage shouldn't touch me anymore, right?

Will you take me to see the Goddess?

Even if the entire village stands against us,

I will take you to Vanamangai's temple myself.

Driven by Kani's desire to pay her respects to Vanamangai,

Martin sir drove her to the temple in his jeep.

As Kani stood in awe, gazing at the idol of Vanamangai,

a sudden, piercing scream shattered the silence.

Kani rushed to see what had happened,

only to find Martin sir lifeless in the driver's seat of the jeep.

The villagers began to blame Kani for Martin's death.

Seven years have passed since that day,

and today is the first time we are finally moving that jeep.

Sir, here's your tea.

Oh!

So, is this why no other inspector is willing to come to this village?

Yes, sir.

- Hey, Azhagu! - Yes, sir?

Don't you get milk tea here?

With all this rain and the constant chill,

everyone in this village sticks to black tea, sir.

The moment Paari learned about that village,

he couldn't have imagined

that the remaining days of that June

would leave his entire life scarred forever.

'Thenmala Kerala'

Hey!

You're going there tomorrow anyway.

Let's just talk in person then.

The time for the last bus is almost here.

Come on, go take a bath and get ready, and you'll be just in time.

Alright, fine then.

Let's meet tomorrow.

Be safe.

I'll take care of it, Bhai.

The bus has arrived

Stay on the line

When did he call you?

It must be around 6.15.

Is there any way to leave the village other than through the check post?

There is, sir. There's a red sand trail.

But nobody uses it these days, sir.

Why?

The villagers say that Dasarathan's spirit wanders there,

and on top of that, they claim you can hear a man weeping there every Friday, sir

Greetings, sir.

Sit down.

What you're about to tell me is very sensitive.

Okay, sir.

So, tell me clearly exactly what you saw.

I went out to milk the cows at 4:15 this morning when I heard the sound of a violin

I couldn't tell who it was.

When I looked at the corner of the street, I saw a tall figure standing there.

I asked who it was, but there was no reply.

So, I just headed back home for my usual coffee.

Later, the radio news mentioned that a psycho killer from Kerala had escaped,

and the description they gave matched the figure I had seen.

Have you told this to anyone else?

I haven't told a soul, sir.

Alright.

Don't tell anyone else what you just told me.

Understood, sir.

- We'll take care of this. - Okay, sir.

- You may go now. - I'll leave, sir.

Attention everyone!

Inspector of Mekkarai has put out an urgent warning

that a masked psycho from Kerala has escaped

and is roaming around this very area!

So if you spot anyone new carrying a violin or wearing a mask,

report it to the police immediately!

The case that started in Kerala

reached Mekkarai.

And it...

reached Paari's hands.

Her name?

Jessica, sir.

What are you to this girl?

I am her guardian.

She is growing up in our home, sir.

Does the girl have any love interests?

As far as I know, there isn't anything like that, sir.

But it could be going on without your knowledge, right?

Sir... she's such a good girl.

How long has the girl been missing?

Mary said she's been gone since 6:00 PM, sir.

- And who is Mary? - She's Jessica's roommate.

She also grows up in our home.

You and Jessica are roommates, right?

Hmm. Yes, sir.

What time did you see her going out?

Around... 6:00 PM, sir.

Does she often go out and come back late like this?

Not at all, sir.

Whenever she goes out, she's always back home by 8:00.

What time did you tell the Father that Jessica was missing?

Around... 11:15, sir.

Jessica never stays out past 8:00,

and here it is past 11:00.

Her phone is off, too.

Yet, you waited three hours to tell the Father, why?

Mary!

Huh?

I can only help you if you start telling me the truth.

They... they were really in love, sir. Joseph and Jessica.

But Kani sister wouldn't agree to their marriage at all.

I need to talk to you about something important.

Go ahead, sister-in-law.

The Father came by our house.

What did he say?

Joseph, that girl Jessica is not for you.

You and my brother had a love marriage, didn't you?

Why are you telling us we can't do the same?

She's the only one I want.

I'm only going to marry her.

Joseph and Kani have been fighting about this constantly ever since.

Not everyone gets what they want in life.

And even if they do... there's no guarantee it will last.

Just listen to me.

You're not my mother, so don't tell me who I can or can't marry.

You're just my sister-in-law.

After that, Joseph brother left his home, sir.

He called her yesterday.

Meet me at the bus stand tomorrow at 10 AM.

I'll be there too.

We'll get married

and start a new life together!

Marriage?

I don't get it.

There's nothing like that, sir.

- She's just babbling nonsense. - Hmm!

Go on.

Jessica left, went to the bus stand,

and waited there for a long time.

But Joseph never showed up.

She tried calling him, but his phone was switched off.

We even went to his house and asked Kani sister.

She said he never came there.

We came back to our room, and Jessica just kept crying, sir.

Then, around... 6:00 PM,

she said she was going to the shop to buy sanitary pads.

She left... and she never came back.

Father, why did you hide the fact that Jessica was in love with someone from me?

Sir...

I've already lost Martin.

I didn't want Jessica to get married into Dasarathan's family again, sir.

I had already found a good match for her.

That's exactly why I didn't want any of this to get out.

What's your name?

He's Peter, sir.

What do you do?

He takes care of all the odd jobs around the church, sir.

Won't he tell me that himself?

We'll meet again, Father.

Hmm.

What happened, sir?

This girl, Mary, is hiding something, Azhagu.

Something feels wrong.

What makes you say that, sir?

I can see so much fear in her eyes.

The guy Jessica was in love with...

his name is...

It's Joseph, sir! He's our Martin sir's younger brother.

Where is his house?

It's nearby, sir.

Come, let's go.

Are you Kani?

Yes.

Hmm!

What happened, sir?

How is Joseph related to you?

He's my brother-in-law.

Do you know Jessica?

Yes, I know her.

Joseph and Jessica were planning to get married today.

Do you know about that?

- I don't know, sir. - Sir, I've checked.

There's no one inside.

Sir, who are you looking for?

Joseph.

He hasn't been here in six months.

He doesn't even talk to me anymore.

Why did you stop speaking?

I'm asking you!

He loved Jessica.

He was set on marrying her.

I told him no.

That day, he threw his plate and walked out.

It's been six months.

He hasn't even come near this house since.

Why did you forbid Joseph from marrying Jessica?

The way Jessica and Joseph are carrying on is completely unacceptable, dear.

What happened?

I think they both are in love with each other.

That's a good thing, Father.

Jessica is a very good girl.

I have no objection to this at all, Father.

You may be okay with it, but...

But what?

I already lost a soul to the Dasarathan family once.

I don't have the heart to watch Jessica end up where you are today.

And that's not all.

- By breaking the rules of our village... - That's enough, Father.

I understand.

Joseph won't speak to Jessica again.

That's exactly why I told him that.

Okay.

If either Jessica or Joseph shows up in person

or calls,

inform the station immediately.

He won't come here.

But if he does, you'll let me know, won't you?

- Azhagu. - Sir?

Is Kani alone in that house?

No, sir.

Kani and her daughter Anna are there, sir.

I think Anna stays in a hostel for her studies, sir.

How old is that girl?

She should be about 7 years old, sir.

Why does she need to stay in a hostel at this age?

I don't know, sir.

Maybe she just doesn't want her daughter

to go through the hardships she had to face.

- I'll see you in the morning. - Okay, sir.

Paari sir, it's Mary.

I need to tell you something important about Jessica in person.

I'll come to the station tomorrow morning.

Hey Mary, this is Azhagu.

Paari sir left his phone in the jeep.

- I'll let him know. - Okay, brother.

I've only seen these kinds of 'psycho' stories in movies.

Is there any way you can catch him before he strikes again?

What happened?

Hmm?

It's just...

Joseph came from Kerala to see Jessica, and now he's gone.

Jessica was waiting for him, and now she's missing too.

What if...

what if that psycho killer did something to them?

No, no. Nothing like that could have happened.

Just stop thinking about it for now and have your dinner.

Sir.

Hmm?

Sir, you left your phone in the jeep.

Mary called.

She said it's something important and that she'll come to the station in the morning.

We just saw her a little while ago.

- Go ahead, we'll talk in the morning. - Okay, sir.

Who is it?

Sir.

It happened around 1:00 AM, sir.

He locked the Father's room from outside and dragged Mary out of the church.

Forensics?

They're inside collecting fingerprints as we speak, sir.

Tell me exactly what happened.

It was around 1:00 AM.

Suddenly, I heard a violin playing.

It was... unsettling, sir.

The power was out too.

I grabbed a torch to check it out,

- and then... - And then?

I saw him, sir.

It was Satan, sir.

He... he was Satan himself, sir.

I was so terrified I didn't know what to do,

so I ran and locked myself in my room.

I... I don't know what happened after that, sir.

Peter only woke me up in the morning.

When I came to question Mary last night,

Peter was here, wasn't he?

Yes.

If he only woke you up in the morning,

where was Peter last night?

Answer me, Father.

I sent him to look for Jessica down the hill.

How did you know for sure she'd left the hill?

If you had already come down the hill, why did you go back up immediately?

The jeep broke down on the way.

Sandhanakili helped tow it and dropped me off here.

- Azhagu? - I checked, sir.

Peter had gone down the hill at 12:30 AM.

Sandhanakili too went down at 4:00 AM.

Sir, Mani hasn't stopped anywhere.

He didn't pick up any scents,

and he absolutely didn't show any indication of anything.

Hmm, you can go now.

Father.

Neither you nor Peter are to leave the church without permission.

I'm telling you this for your own good.

Hmm.

- Azhagu! - Yes, sir?

Announce throughout the village, no one is to step outside after 6:00 PM.

Okay, sir.

Tell them to call the police immediately if they hear a violin.

Okay, sir.

Put all our PCs on patrol. Only two need to stay at the station.

Sir... has that serial killer already entered the village?

Maybe.

But there's one thing I don't understand.

The Father complained that Jessica was missing.

When we investigated,

Mary told us that Jessica and Joseph were in love,

and they planned to get married today.

A little later, Mary called me

and said she had something important to tell me.

And moments later, Mary went missing.

Joseph is the only name connecting everything.

But no one knows where he is.

Only once we find Joseph

will we know if this is a planned kidnapping

or the work of a serial killer.

- Azhagu. - Sir?

Get all the details about this serial killer

from the Kerala police immediately.

Okay, sir.

I'm going to look for Joseph.

The place where this case really begins isn't Mekkarai...

it's Thenmalai!

As if the troubles we've had this June weren't enough,

now we have this psycho killer.

I wonder what else is in store for us.

Anyway, forget about that. Did you eat?

I've eaten

Huh?!

Why don't you tell them that you don't need to work the night shift?

Wait, I'll call you right back!

- Yes, Father. - Paari sir.

Sir, the violin music...

it's playing near the church again.

I think he's back, sir.

Father, don't be afraid!

There are already two PCs at the church,

they'll handle it.

I'm on my way.

- Hello. - Hello!

Tell me, sir.

How many of you are at the station?

Sir... it's me and two other PCs.

Azhagu has gone to get dinner.

Leave Azhagu at the station,

and the three of you leave for the church immediately!

What happened, sir?

They heard the violin sound near the church again!

The Father just called.

All three of you, get there now!

Understood, sir.

Sir, what happened?

Sir told us to leave for the church immediately.

Sir...

but what about the police who were already on duty at the church?

- It started raining heavily on the way. - Hmm.

That's why I'm late.

- Azhagu. - Sir?

We got a call about some violin music near the church.

Sir ordered all three of us to head there immediately.

You stay here and man the station. Understood?

Sir...

but me, all alone?

There's no other way, Azhagu. You'll have to manage.

I'll be back as soon as I can. Let's go.

Sir!

I don't think the jeep is going to start.

Get in first! Come on, get in!

- Hello! - Sir!

Sir, it's me Azhagu!

Tell me, Azhagu.

Sir! The serial killer... he's come to our station!

I'm all alone here, sir.

Please, you have to do something!

Don't panic!

Get straight to the weapon room and grab a gun.

If he gets close, don't hesitate... shoot!

I'll take full responsibility for whatever happens.

Yes, sir! I'm on it.

Hello! What is it, Umayal?

Paari... Paari!

I heard the sound of a violin outside the house.

I checked, and that psycho killer is standing right there!

I'm very scared, Paari.

Come home right now! Please!

'Paari sir. The violin music... it's playing near the church again.'

'Sir! The serial killer... he's come to our station!'

'...and that psycho killer is standing right there!'

Paari? Hello! Can you hear me?

Are you there? Can you hear me?

Paari? Can you hear... hello?

Hello?

It's okay... it's okay.

It's okay... it's okay. Don't cry, mummy's here.

Ju... just stay here for a moment.

Mummy will be right back.

Oh Paari!

Paari... Paari!

Paari!

Paari...

Yes, Azhagu.

Oh my God!

Sir...

That's my Mary, sir...

My poor children...

Jessica...

Oh no, Jessica...

Oh my dear, Jessica...

What about Joseph?

Do you even know what you've done?

You had a most-wanted criminal, sought by both the Tamil Nadu and Kerala police,

right in front of you and you let him slip away!

Sir...

With that violin music playing...

- and the fear of seeing him right there... - Hey!

Aren't you ashamed to say that?

An accused should be terrified of the police!

If the police are afraid of the accused,

then it's time you take off that uniform and go find some other job!

What the hell were you doing?

Someone walked into our station, committed a murder, and left!

And you didn't have the guts to stop him right then and there.

Now my superiors are breathing down my neck asking me what the hell I've been doing!

Sorry, sir.

Every news station is running headlines about the Mekkarai station today!

Breaking news!

And here you are, hanging your head and offering a simple 'sorry.'

What am I supposed to do with your 'sorry'...

Get the jeep, now!

Paari.

I had to suspend you so that the issue wouldn't escalate.

Plus, the Kerala government is pressing hard on this serial killer case.

They've requested special permission from the CM's cell to interrogate you and Azhagu

It's a good thing you weren't at the station that day,

or it would've been a huge problem.

Sir.

The murders happening here

have nothing to do with the psycho killer.

How can you say that?

The psycho killer has committed 19 murders so far.

Every single one follows the same pattern.

The victims have been killed by having their throats slit with a violin string.

But the pattern of these local murders has absolutely no connection to his.

Whether the psycho killer did it or not is for the new Inspector to find out.

I can't just let it go that easily, sir.

He has come all the way to my house.

Stood right there in front of me

and looked at me with such defiance, like he was daring me to do something about it.

I won't rest until I find out who's behind these murders.

This case involves two states!

Don't do anything reckless and get yourself into even deeper trouble.

First, just focus on getting back to duty.

Please, try to talk some sense into him.

He looks deeply depressed.

Stay close and watch over him.

Okay, sir.

- How much? - 10 rupees

Joseph!

Oh no...

Joseph...

Sir, what happened to him?

Hey, Azhagu!

Yes, sir.

It's nothing.

I was transferred suddenly so it'll take some time for my family to move here.

Do you need someone to cook, sir?

I'll handle that.

It gets chilly at night, man.

Even booze isn't doing the trick.

Can you get me something... a little company?

What, sir?!

Company, man. Some company.

You can't get that around here, sir.

And that's not part of my job.

Hey! What's with that tone?

You think you're in your hometown and can act all arrogant?

Get out!

Go get me a strong, hot tea.

That's part of your job too. Get lost!

Okay, sir.

Some big shot you are.

- Sir! - Huh?

Who are you, man?

I've never seen you around here.

My name is Maideen, sir.

I used to work with Joseph, who died two weeks ago.

I have some suspicions about his death, sir.

Hmm?

I was hoping to see the Inspector about it...

Hmm.

What is it? Tell me.

Sir, please don't take this the wrong way.

I need to speak to the Inspector himself.

Fine, don't tell me.

But that man is a psycho.

You won't get anything out of him anyway.

Do one thing.

Go see Paari, sir.

Who is he, sir?

He was the Inspector here when Joseph died.

That's why I'm telling you, go see him.

If I'd caught that psycho back then, I wouldn't be trapped with this psycho now

Okay.

- Sir. - Hmm?

Who is that, sir?

He's a friend of Joseph's.

He insisted on seeing Paari, sir. Said it's something important.

- That's why I've sent him to his house. - Okay, sir.

Joseph...

Hmm?

Tell me.

I need to see Paari, sir.

He's not home right now.

When will he be back, madam?

Hmm... he'll be late.

I'll just wait off to the side until he gets here, madam.

Okay.

Hmm.

Why do you want to meet him?

My name is Maideen, madam.

I used to work with Joseph.

I came to town to visit him,

and that's when I found out he has passed away.

I need to speak with sir about that matter.

Alright. Please come inside.

- Please sit down. - Hmm.

- Would you like something to drink? - No, it's alright, thank you, madam.

It's no trouble at all. Tell me.

If you don't mind, could I get some black tea?

Okay.

Umayal!

Tell me, sister.

He used to work with Joseph, right?

Yeah... that's what he said.

Can I have a word with him?

Sure, come on in.

After my husband passed away, our entire family depended on Joseph.

Please, tell me.

Did he have any trouble there?

Did he get into a fight with anyone?

Nothing like that, sister.

He never fights with anyone.

With the money he won in the lottery,

he just came home to start his own tea shop and settle down.

But when I got here...

What?!

Joseph won the lottery?

What did you do to Joseph?

I came here to ask you what happened to Joseph,

but you're questioning me instead.

Stop acting!

The night before he left, he was on the phone with you,

telling you he had won the lottery and was coming home to settle down.

I heard him! I heard it all! Tell me the truth!

What did you do to him?

You did something for that money, didn't you?

Are you going to tell me or not?

I won't let you get away with this!

You're hiding something!

You killed him for money and now you're putting on an act?

He was my friend!

He only ever wanted all of you to be well!

How could you betray him like this?

Huh?!

Pick up, Paari!

Please, Paari! Pick up... pick up the phone!

Damn!

Paari, listen.

Because the Kerala government is involved in this case,

I don't know what I can even do.

If you have any faith in God,

pray that I get to wear that uniform again.

Okay, sir.

- Yes, Paari. - The investigation just ended.

What happened? Why all these calls?

Nothing, Paari.

I had a bad dream.

When are you coming?

I'm leaving now.

"My dear, the banyan tree It has fallen, uprooted..."

"It has fallen..."

"My lotus that bloomed in the stream, Why have you vanished from my sight?"

"Your laughter that once carved through stone, Has turned into tears..."

"The memories of you that seep into my soul, Why do they kill me without ending my life?"

"Darkness has swallowed my forest My entire world is engulfed in shadow..."

"One life has been lost Our nest is now incomplete..."

"Did you not hear the child's screaming cry?"

"Before you died, did you not look to God?"

"My precious light that I can no longer see..."

"My beacon that is gone forever..."

"Go to sleep... Go to sleep my dear..."

"Go to sleep... Go to sleep my dear..."

"Go to sleep... Go to sleep my dear..."

By the way, why did you go near the Big House on the day of the incident?

I was on my way back from the ration shop when I saw Joseph's friend, Maideen.

I went to the Big house only to meet him, sir.

What did you see there?

On the way to the Big house, I heard the sound of a violin.

As soon as I heard that sound, I stopped right at the entrance.

That's when I saw him, sir.

What did he look like?

He was quite tall.

He was wearing a mask.

Just looking at him gave me the shivers, sir.

Well, you and Joseph weren't on speaking terms.

What was the problem between you two?

That's our family matter, sir.

Huh...

The whole town knows about your family's troubles.

People around you are dying one by one.

First it was your husband.

Then your brother- in- law.

Who knows who's next?

Mind your words, sir.

My husband was an Inspector too.

He was an Inspector.

But he's not here anymore, is he?

Whenever I call you to the station, you must come.

Get going.

Everyone puts a ring on a baby.

Why are you so adamant about putting a chain on him?

If it's a ring, it might hurt him as he grows, right?

I always want to give him nothing but happiness.

That is why I've put the ring on a chain.

Hmm...

I have some questions regarding your wife's death and Maideen's murder.

Tell me, sir.

Do you know Maideen?

No.

What about your wife?

She doesn't know either.

You don't know who Maideen is.

Your wife didn't know him either.

And yet, your wife had a stranger sitting in the middle of your home,

serving him coffee.

Maideen's murder and your wife's suicide...

there wasn't a single fingerprint on either of their bodies.

If someone is committing murder this cleanly,

there is no way he's an ordinary person.

- Hey, Azhagu! - Sir?

Isn't she the one who claimed she saw the killer in daylight?

Yes, sir.

What are you doing here?

I'm looking after the baby, sir.

Looking after the baby... or...

Let's not talk about unnecessary things, sir.

She's the one who said she saw the psycho killer.

And today, she's right here in your house.

I have a feeling it's you I should be suspicious of.

While you and her were together,

Maideen entered your house,

and when you found out he was with your wife,

you both teamed up and killed them both

and now you're both putting on a show for me?

- Hey! - What, hey!

Mind your words!

The uniform is the only reason you're still standing.

Hey, Azhagu!

You said that your old Inspector is a 'good man'.

He's threatening me?

Let me find just one piece of evidence...

I'll crush you like a mosquito in my hand.

Hey, Azhagu, come on, let's go.

Take good care of him...

I meant the child.

I'll take care of Dhruv.

You should leave.

I don't want you to have any trouble because of me.

This village has said much worse just because I'm from the Dasarathan bloodline.

His words mean nothing.

This might be new to you.

For me, this is just a way of life.

Dhruv has been crying all day and now he has a fever.

Please, take him to the hospital.

The child has a slight lung congestion.

- Cheraya! - Sir!

Tell me, sir.

- Give the child a PCM injection. - Okay, sir.

- Come on, come on. It's nothing. - Careful.

Okay, okay.

It's fine, it's fine.

Tell me.

Sir, did you get the news?

The Kerala police have encountered the masked psycho.

That's not all, sir.

They've closed all the cases here,

claiming he's the one who committed all the murders.

'A life-convict who escaped from Kerala's Punalur prison,'

'known as The Masked Psycho Kannaayiram,'

'has been encountered. And in the controversy surrounding the encounter,'

'the police team led by CI Mathew '

'appeared before the Human Rights Commission office today.'

'When masked psycho Kannayiram, who was caught during a vehicle check,'

'attempted to attack the policemen and escape,'

'the policemen fired back in self-defense,'

'resulting in the masked psycho Kannaayiram dieing on the spot.'

Sir!

Sir, I need to see the Inspector about something important.

Azhagu!

Sir.

- Tell the Inspector that Paari sir is here. - Okay, sir.

Sir, I have court duty.

I'll be back soon.

Just sit here for a while.

Please, sir.

Sir, Paari sir is here to see you.

Why is he here?

He'll only spoil my mood.

Tell him to wait. I'll come.

- Okay, sir. - Yes, my dear...

At what time does your husband go to work at night?

- Sir. - Hmm?

He wants you to wait for a while.

Hmm.

- Sir! Please stop... sir... - Yes, my dear.

Happy now?

I'll call you back later.

I need to talk to you about something important.

What is it?

Reopen the case of that psycho killer.

He has absolutely no connection to the murders that happened here.

Are you working even during your suspension?

On what basis

are you saying that the psycho killer has no connection to these murders?

That dead psycho killer had a wooden leg.

Look at these photos.

These are the footprints taken when he came to the station.

They are size 11.

How can both footprints be the same size if the person has a wooden leg?

This case cannot be reopened.

It's not in my hands to do anything.

Sir! Do you understand what I am telling you?

I'm telling you that the murderer is still roaming free outside.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

This case is over!

If losing your wife is keeping you up at night,

just have a drink and go to sleep, alright?

Stop driving me crazy.

Oh, look, a master detective solving a crime.

If we reopen this case like you're saying,

your wife was sitting in the middle of the house talking to some stranger.

Why?

I'll tell you myself.

There was a connection between Maideen and your wife.

Once you found that out,

you killed them both yourself,

I'll frame you for everything and claim you tried to pin the whole mess on the psycho.

and lock you away. Are you okay with that?

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey!

- Sir, sir! - Sir, please calm down!

- Sir, let him go. - Sir, calm down please.

Sir.. sir...

This is a police station, sir. Please control yourself.

- Please sir... - Let go of my hand!

I said let go!

You dare touch an officer while he's on duty?

I'm not going to let you get away with this.

Don't worry, sir.

I'll ensure everything is handled without any further issues.

No, sir.

I'll handle it.

Thank you.

Have a seat, Paari.

Sit down.

Okay.

I've called you here because we need to discuss a critical case.

Tell me, sir.

They said the Kerala police had 'encountered' that masked psycho.

We thought that case was closed.

But yesterday, Inspector Samraj called and said

someone in a mask tried to attack him inside his own home.

You were the one who said the masked psycho wasn't involved in the Mekkarai case.

So, I've decided to appoint you as the inquiry officer for this very case.

Please take care.

Thank you, sir.

- Sir! - Yes, sir?

I want all the files on the serial killer's cases. Every single one.

Sir... the case was closed...

I didn't close it.

Please don't take this the wrong way, sir.

Ever since you started working on this case,

things have gone wrong, both for this town and for you.

Please, I beg you, don't reopen it.

Five murders!

All following the same pattern, sir.

With the evidence in our hands,

how can a policeman sleep peacefully without solving it?

I haven't slept in a long time, sir.

Until I find out whose footprints those are,

I'm not letting this case go, sir.

Sir, without a single clue to go on,

with just a pair of footprints,

how on earth do you expect to identify the accused?

Forget about identifying the suspect with the footprints for now.

Can't we use these same footprints to prove the killer didn't commit all these murders?

I'm not in favour of you taking this case back up.

Whether you agree or not,

this is my order!

You must obey it.

And this goes for all of you!

I want those serial killer files on my table in half an hour.

- Is that clear? - Understood, sir.

Azhagu!

Sir.

Tell me exactly what happened the night that psycho came to the police station.

A policeman should never handle a case emotionally.

That's exactly what I did in Umayal's case.

There's something I'm missing here.

'With all this rain and the constant chill,'

'everyone in this village sticks to black tea, sir.'

Why are we going to Kerala, sir?

Last time when I went to Kerala, three murders happened here.

He hit the church, the station, and even my house.

Could it be...

that he was just diverting me to keep me from finding out about Joseph?

Until I find out what that is,

this case won't move an inch.

And there's more.

When Umayal and Maideen were murdered,

there was a third person in my house.

That third person must be someone both Umayal and I knew.

We don't know who he is,

but he clearly knows exactly who we are.

Azhagu!

Sir?

Sir, 40 lakh rupees have been credited to Joseph's account.

Check the date.

The 30th, sir.

When did Joseph go missing?

On the 1st, sir.

Sir...

Come, let's go.

- Hey, come on! - Hey, run!

Who are they, sir?

Why are they attacking us?

It was all for this.

If I'm right,

this money is the motive behind every single murder here.

What do we do now, sir?

I'm about to host a feast.

'14th-day funeral rites'

Hey!

Who gave you permission to beat the drum without my orders, huh?

Just a minute!

Son, this town has its own rules.

Because you refuse to abide by them and run wild,

this whole town is now soaked in blood.

Hmm!

That psycho killer isn't responsible for the murders in Mekkarai.

It was one of you.

And it was all for the money Joseph won in Kerala.

Who's behind these murders...

we'll find out today!

Listen up, everyone!

Nobody leaves this place until Paari sir finishes his investigation!

Do you understand?

"The clan of the wicked shall tremble, At this whirlwind storm!"

"Closing the grip on the enemy's throat, The time has come!"

"The game of dice that breaks the enemy's patience, The time has come!"

"The hands of the brave rise in defiance, The time has come!"

"Palpitate in fear, Torture and suffer, Caught in the web, Like a wildfire!"

"Burn the enemy, Sever the head, The time for the sacrifice, Has come!"

"Shattered fate, Striking like thunder, The dance of terror, Has begun!"

"Life ends, Breath departs, The time for the grave, Has come!"

"Here comes the tiger! The fox will tremble!"

"Here comes the wrath! The enemy's story... is ending now!"

"Hold your ground, if you can! Touch me if you dare!"

"Your end is sealed! The enemy's game... is ending now!"

Yes, Azhagu.

They're running out of patience over here, sir.

You're the only one who can handle this mess.

Serve tea to everyone.

Okay, sir.

I'm on my way.

"The arrogance that believes, None can defeat me!"

"Will destroy itself. The fire, the power, rises!"

"The belief that, None dare question me!"

"Leads to the dark path, Consuming the town!"

"Here comes the tiger! The fox will tremble!"

"Here comes the wrath! The enemy's story... is ending now!"

"Stop me if you can!"

Sir, only Naadukaathan, my father, Sandhanakili, Mayandi, and Mani brother

are the ones who drink milk tea.

Hmm.

Put all of them under immediate surveillance.

Hmm.

I've started.

Sir...

the lights are on at the village head's house.

What's that in your hand, sir?

Sir, please hear me out.

Hmm.

It's money, sir.

How did you get this money, sir?

Sir...

I trust it won't come to me having to drag you to the station.

I took out a bank loan for Dharani's wedding expenses, sir.

It was during that slight delay...

that I saw Dr. Willey at the hospital and asked,

'If you know anyone who could get me a loan at a low interest rate, could you help?'

That's where I met Mugilan for the first time.

Then, I met Mugilan later at the tea shop.

I overheard you talking to Dr. Willey.

I know someone who is lending money at a low interest rate

let me know if you need some, I'll get it for you.

Hmm. Talk to him and let me know.

And then what happened?

The next day, Mugilan called and said the money was ready.

He told me to come to the Red Sand Trail to collect it, sir.

I asked him, 'Why there?

The person giving the money is from Kerala.

He said he was in a rush to leave for his hometown,

so he asked me to meet him on this route, sir.

You said the Keralite would come here.

He's been here the whole time.

He just left.

He left the money with me.

Here.

Just make sure to pay the interest to me on time every month.

Hmm. Okay...

When you said yesterday that Joseph might have been killed for the money,

and that the money hadn't left Mekkarai yet...

I got scared, sir.

I called Mugilan immediately.

His phone was switched off, sir.

Then I went directly to his house, sir.

He wasn't at home, sir. They said he had gone out for work.

Looking at all this,

I got scared that it might be stolen money, sir.

I knew the money meant trouble.

So, I called my friend Sanjeevan in Kerala.

I told him to find that man Mugilan talked about

and hand this over to him, no matter what.

Call Sanjeevan.

- Sir! - Hmm?

Turn on the loudspeaker.

Tell me, Antony. Has the vehicle left?

Yes, it has started.

Alright, Antony. I'll talk to him and take it.

Okay, sir.

You can go.

Sir.

After all the trouble we went through to catch him,

you just let him go that easily, sir?

We could have taken Antony sir to the station and interrogated him, sir.

No.

No, Azhagu.

There's some truth in what Antony sir says.

A policeman wouldn't make such a careless mistake.

Could it be that Mugilan committed the murder

and took the money himself, sir?

No.

I don't think Mugilan is responsible for all the murders that happened here.

That one clue we had proved useless.

How are we going to close this case now, sir?

Keep our suspects under constant surveillance.

We'll wait and see what they do.

Alright, sir. I'm leaving.

'Paari, sir.'

'Sir, the violin music... it's playing near the church again.'

'Sir! The serial killer... he's come to our station!'

'Paari, that psycho killer is standing outside our home!'

- Hey, Azhagu! - Sir?

Isn't she the one who claimed she saw the killer in daylight?

Yes, sir.

Kani is the only one who saw the psycho in broad daylight.

Why didn't I question her?

Please, forgive me.

Kani!

Kani!

Kani!

Sir!

- Huh? - Huh?

Sir?

Tell me, sir.

Sir, can you watch over Dhruv until morning?

Why are you asking like that? Give him to me, sir.

Sir.

Leaving the child behind in the middle of the night...

...is it something important?

Sir, I'm starting to suspect that Kani might be the one behind all these murders.

How could Kani possibly have committed all these murders, sir?

Sir, Kani might not have committed these murders herself.

But there's no way she doesn't know what's going on.

What makes you say that?

Sir...

The church, the police station, the house,

the psycho killer only struck at night.

Azhagu, the Father, and I are the witnesses to that.

But Maideen and Umayal were murdered in broad daylight.

If no one else in town saw this 'psycho killer,'

how is it possible that Kani saw him in the middle of the day?

Sir.

Except for Aaron and Umayal,

the only person connected to Jessica, Joseph, Mary, and Maideen, is Kani.

Kani never lets Dhruv out of her sight.

If she left him alone today and didn't even lock the door,

it means she knows I'm onto her, sir.

This could just be my own speculation, sir.

To know if all this is true or a lie,

we need to make Kani speak.

That is why I'm going after her, sir.

Sir, just a minute.

I will also come with you, sir.

Sir!

It's Mugilan.

- Hello. - Brother.

Look up the records for everyone leaving town today.

See if Kani's name is there.

Sir...

No one has descended the hill after 6:00 PM, sir.

She's not here,

and she's not there. Where could she be?

'Is there any way out of the village besides the checkpost?'

'There is one, sir. The Red Sand Trail.'

'But nobody uses that trail anymore, sir.'

The Red Sand Trail.

Sir, get down and see if you can push a little.

Move it!

Sir, get Azhagu and bring the jeep, somehow.

- I'm going ahead on foot. - Hmm.

That game you played to outsmart fate?

It's led you to your downfall!

Please forgive me, Paari.

Please forgive me.

It was a mistake.

Sir!

Kani...

Kani!

All I ever wanted was a chance to live, Paari.

What do we do now, sir?

Sir.

I'm heading down the hill to find Anna.

Please, take care of Dhruv until I return.

Okay, sir.

Until the festival ends, no one can know Kani is dead.

We have to identify the killer before then.

Where do we hide this body?

Sir...

There's no one at my place, sir.

Can we hide it there?

'On the 30th day, a grand ceremony'

Anna...

She's got her TC and left.

When did they come and get it, sir?

On the 19th.

Do you know who came to collect it?

Anna's mother.

And... there was another man with her.

Do you remember what he looked like?

I didn't get a good look at him.

He was also a policeman like you.

A policeman?

Okay, sir. Thank you.

- Hello. - Dharani!

Can you check who was on leave at the station on June 19, 2007?

One minute, sir.

My father was on leave, sir.

Sir!

Hello, sir?

Okay, Dharani.

Hello.

Come in, Azhagu.

Come inside.

One minute.

Hello?

Hell... hello.

This damn signal!

Paari sir asked me to bring both you and Dhruv.

But he said he would come and pick up Dhruv himself.

Okay.

Sit down. I'll go put on a shirt and be right back.

'We could have taken Antony sir to the station and interrogated him, sir.'

'No.'

'No, Azhagu.'

'There's some truth in what Antony sir says.'

I was afraid that all the reputation I've built...

and my daughter's life would be ruined, sir.

'A policeman wouldn't make such a careless mistake.'

'I didn't get a good look at him.'

'He was also a policeman like you.'

'All I ever wanted was a chance to live, Paari.'

'He was also a policeman like you.'

- Dharani. - Yes, sir?

18-06-2007.

Could you check the logs and see who was on duty that night?

Okay, sir.

Azhagu...

It was Azhagu, sir.

'Sir! The serial killer... he's come to our station!'

'I'm all alone here, sir.'

'Please, you have to do something!'

'Don't panic!'

'Get straight to the weapon room and grab a gun.'

'If he gets close, don't hesitate... shoot!'

'I'll take full responsibility for whatever happens.'

'Yes, sir! I'm on it.'

So...

is the killer right here with us, sir?

Yes, tell me, Dharani.

Dad, is Azhagu there?

Yes.

He's here saying Paari sir sent him to pick up me and the child.

Dad, listen to me for a second!

I think Paari sir suspects Azhagu is behind all the murders happening here.

Don't go with him.

Stay right where you are.

I'm leaving right now.

Okay, dear. I'll handle it.

Okay.

Sir.

Sir!

Sir!

Hey, Azhagu!

Where are you going at this hour?

Paari sir's jeep broke down, so he asked me to come.

That's why I'm heading out at this hour.

But he gave strict orders not to let any vehicles down the hill.

Alright, hold on a second. Let me talk to Paari sir.

Hmm.

The call isn't going through. Go ahead!

Azhagu!

Thank God! You...

I can't believe it's you... the Satan!

I'm stunned!

June 30th.

That book... it won't spare you either...

Oh God...

'Sir, can you watch over Dhruv until morning?'

You don't need to hide behind that mask anymore,

Azhagu!

What did you do to my dad?

He's dead.

Go join your father and Aaron in the place they've gone to.

Water...

'Everyone puts a ring on a baby.'

'Why are you so adamant about putting a chain on him?'

'If it's a ring, it might hurt him as he grows, right?'

'I always want to give him nothing but happiness.'

'That is why I've put the ring on a chain.'

Azhagu...

Paari sir...

Sir... sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Apply the sindhoor a little larger.

The angel doesn't stand a chance.

Apply the sindhoor a little larger.

The angel doesn't stand a chance.

I will ask Vanamangai!

Why create such a cold-hearted woman, and made her stand right before me.

Three years have passed...

since I confessed my love to you.

Apply the sindhoor a little larger, Kani.

The angel doesn't stand a chance.

Was it really you who called?

Is that why it's raining so hard?

Get up!

"My God hunts, a storm unleashed!"

"Setting fire to grudges that never ceased!"

"With a spear in hand, she guards our land!"

"As the camphor burns, the fever climbs, across the sands!"

"It's Vanamangai! She's my Huntress so wild!"

"A mother who saves the sorrowed child!"

"A blade that strikes just dare to touch!"

"One step inside, and the enemy's dust!"

"Wielding her mighty her sword, she strikes them down!"

"Like rain from the heavens, she claims the crown!"

"When evil rises, she burns the toll!"

"Clearing the sins and the broken soul!"

"Fierce as a wildfire, swift as the breeze!"

"The wicked foxes burn, brought to their knees!"

"The form of the Forest Mother, rising high!"

"Her Vishwaroopam making the world cry!"

"My God hunts, a storm unleashed!"

"Setting fire to grudges that never ceased!"

"With a spear in hand, she guards our land!"

"As the camphor burns, the heat is grand!"

"It's Vanamangai! My Huntress true!"

"A mother for those who are born anew!"

"A blade that strikes just dare to touch!"

"One step inside, and the enemy's dust!"

"Vanamangai, the Huntress!"

"She's the ruthless Huntress!"

"Vanamangai, the Huntress!"

"Vanamangai, the Huntress!"

Azhagu will take good care of Anna and me.

We've decided to leave this town for good.

You've already made up your mind, haven't you?

Then why bring this garbage to me?

I get it now.

Is this why you sent Anna away to study?

Have you no shame?

Disgusting!

Is it just him, or is someone else tagging along?

Hey!

Azhagu, let him go!

Let him go, Azhagu!

Joseph was supposed to meet me here this morning.

- but he still hasn't shown up. - Joseph!

I heard your voice in the background when he was boarding the bus.

Shall we go together?

Azhagu?

Take this five lakhs.

Make sure no one ever finds out what happened here.

'A psycho killer from Kerala had escaped from the Kerala Punaloor prison.'

'The police suspect he could be hiding in Mekkarai village.'

I need you to do me a small favour.

What favour?

'The radio news mentioned that a psycho killer from Kerala had escaped,'

'and the description they gave matched the figure I had seen.'

Paari sir, this is Mary.

Jessica left saying she was going to see Azhagu brother.

Okay, Mary.

I will pass on the word that Azhagu was the last person Jessica saw, to Paari sir.

'Sir! The serial killer... he's come to our station!'

Sir... sir... I'm all alone here in the station, sir.

I'm scared, sir.

I really don't know what to do, sir!

I'm really scared, sir.

I'm really scared, sir.

I thought Jessica was the only one you killed.

But you've been on a spree, Joseph, Mary... you just keep going.

If you want me to keep my mouth shut about all of this,

you're going to have to pay me exactly what I'm asking for.

You've seen something you shouldn't have.

Now, it's either you or this child.

You decide.

So... tell me.

Is the future actually written in The Dark Heaven book?

And if Dr. Willey is dead,

then where did the book go?

What happened to the curse on that village?

How about we grab a tea and discuss where the story goes from here?