'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Crimson Red Sky)'
The facade of a city...
...evolves every 10 years, like a snake shedding its skin
New dwellings take root. Buildings rise up
Bridges expand. Governments change
New criminals beget newer crimes
Today's criminal isn't one that lurks in the shadows
'Arvind Swamy'
'Arun Vijay'
'Vijay Sethupathi'
New age criminals go by many names
Industrialist. Educationalist
Real estate kingpin. Sand-mining mafia
Senapathi
Senapathi was a born criminal and served a few years in juvenile prison
He went on to become a gangster, and then a gang leader
Then, a businessman with strong political backing
Reaching insurmountable heights
The most powerful man in the city
'Thiagarajan'
'Prakash Raj'
(sings romantic song)
Is this how you serenade the young ones too?
40 years...
...we've traversed this bumpy ride together
We had lots of company
Knives, swords, guns, court warrants...
...your many mistresses and flings...
...our dear sons and daughter
And sundry others
All I can see is you... my Lakshmi
You could try speaking the truth at least on our way to the temple
'Jayasudha'
'Jyothika'
'Aditi Rao Hydari'
'Aishwarya Rajesh'
What did you ask God for?
I forgot our anniversary and my wife is mad at me
I've cajoled her to come with me, leaving all my work behind
Help me make it alright and take good care of her
What about you?
Have asked him to forget all your mistakes and lies and protect you
- What did he say? - That he would take care
And asked me not to worry
"And the heart bleeds red"
Morning, sir! Hey! Can't you see who it is!
"And the heart bleeds red"
"Told you to change your ways and survive"
"But you change swords and get bruised instead"
"And the heart bleeds red"
"Making mistakes in the worst possible ways"
"Making mistakes knowing it's a mistake"
"The heart bleeds red"
I messed up. Can't you let it go?
- I thought you were my guy - But I am
Every morsel I eat has your father's name on it
What has Chinnappa been feeding you then?
Please don't hurt me. I said I'm sorry
Wipe this clean
Chinnappa Dasan's men lured me with a lot of money
I have children
- How many, Estappa? - Two kids
My girl is the bright one. Your dad was the one who named her
You clearly don't care about your kids!
Just this once, forgive me.
The phone's ringing.
My wife is calling
How would she know your life is in my hands?
Thought you were saved by the bell?
Tell me. What is it?
Mom too? Who was it?
Are they alright?
Are they alive?
Hello!
- Yes, I'm at the hospital - Tell him there were two guys
There were two guys apparently
- What happened? - The senior doctor just left
Their condition is still critical. We need to wait a while
- How could you let this happen? - It wasn't in my hands
He was supposed to go to the lawyer's place
But went to the temple with Lakshmi. For their wedding anniversary
- Have they caught the culprits? - He's talking to the cops
I'm on call with the DCP. They'll nab the guys
20 lakhs, month on month
Every single station, check post and officer has been paid off
How could they let this happen?
I'll call you back in some time, Arul. Okay, thank you
Varadan, it wasn't the police
The culprits have hired a police car meant for film shoots
It must be Chinnappa Dasan
Wait up. Take my hand
How are they?
- How bad is it? - Why did you bring the kids here?
- Is mom hurt too? - Is this a carnival?
I can't lie to the kids.
- Mom! - Be quiet
It's best that they learn things straight up
What has happened?
- Pa, take... - Lakshmi akka is badly hurt
Bruises all over the face
Pa, mind the children please. Come with me
I can't see them in that state
Go with grandpa and have some food
The Chief always treads cautiously with Chinnappa Dasan
- Have Ethi and Thyagu been informed? - It may be better if it comes from you
Dubai
It's not one pipeline though It's network from Kazakstan to china
For 1500 miles
And we have access to 7 blocks, to 18% of the network
In the contract
Excuse me sir
Your wife is here
One minute... My wife I am sorry, I will be back
My blessing from Heaven above!
Where champagne is involved, never disturb the husband
I'm trying to strike a crucial deal
This deal can happen only with half naked girls around?
This is Dubai, Renu. Can't lose the panties
Was that a joke?
Can we just go back
Yeah, please go back
What was the emergency? That you came all this way in a boat
Fine! You win. What's the matter?
Call your folks in Chennai
They will tell you all about the attack on their lives
What happened to them?
I have work to do. Call home and find out for yourself
Serbia
"Beloved thief"
"You came, and you left"
"You saw, and you left"
"You conquered me, and you left"
"You're my beloved thief"
"You came, and you left"
"You saw, and you left"
"You conquered me, and you left"
"O handsome knight, make way for me"
"O handsome knight, caress my feet"
"O handsome knight, worship me"
"O handsome knight, caress me"
"Beloved thief"
Your phone is ringing
- Should I answer that? - Don't bother
- It's Varada - Fine. Find out what it is
What is it?
Where are you?
- What does he want? - "What do you want..."
I've been trying to reach you for 8 hours now
- What's the problem? - What's the problem?
Mom and dad are at the hospital
Chinnappa Dasan's men attacked them. They're still in a critical condition
Do I have to come there?
Aunt Lakshmi? She's out of danger. And conscious now
Multiple surgeries to fix her face though
Water?
The driver? Nagendran?
I'll fetch the doctor
I'm going to make it
You need to hold fort till I'm back
You must...Go
The nation's PM is passing overhead. And our home's new PM is here with me
- Jayan can see us from behind - Let him
Let him see the love between a man and his wife
I was at the hospital all night. Your sister wasn't there
Neither were you. Where did you go?
Jayan will know now that love lasts only 7 seconds
You come in the other car
Should the PM's wife get down? I'll hail an auto or an Uber cab?
Call Rasool.
Ask him if he has any leads on the assassins
I want to know if the police have found them
- Your friend is not answering - Try again
Fractured skull
Four cracked ribs
Abdominal tear
Multiple fractures on the right hand
Yes, madam
Are you insane?
He isn't a college student at all. He's a criminal, a gangster
- Didn't you check his student ID? - You can get one for 150 rupees, sir
Which student carries a gun to class?
We are in public view
All eyes are on us. The media, politicians...
Why do this now, when the PM is in town?
I politely asked him for the gun
But he made lewd comments about my sister
I said:"Stop that. My sister isn't that pretty"
He didn't laugh at my joke
He made lewd remarks about my mother too
I said:"Brother, don't speak that way. She's old and arthritic."
He laughed a little. So did his cronies
He put his arm around me, laughed, and said I was one of them
- Only then did I hit him - Why?
I'd worn fresh clothes, ma'am. Laundered just that morning
His hands were dirty and he sullied my shirt
So I got a bit emotional and thulped him
- What do you expect us to do? - He needs to be locked up, ma'am
Thugs should be nipped in the bud
How did you become a cop?
- Whose recommendation? - My own merit, sir
- My foot! What's your father's name? - A H Basheer. Retired Chemistry professor
That's the uncle who adopted you. Your father was Ibrahim
A criminal who died in a police encounter. Correct?
- It's all on record - Yes, sir
Your mom gave you away and killed herself
It was an accident, sir
You're off duty till that boy recovers. The suspension order will reach you
- Ma'am, this is really unfair - Do you believe in God?
- My mom's tuition fees won't cover... - Your aunt, You mean?
My aunt's tuition money won't cover our monthly expenses
My uncle needs dialysis
If that boy dies, you may bury your uniform
This is completely unfair, ma'am. Please reconsider
- We can't manage on half my salary - You may go
- We weren't expecting you - Well, I'm here. Where's Varadan?
- Wait here, sir - Go. Run along now
The Narasu's Mill, the quarters around it. All signed and sealed
Your Astro-City, the factory, the lake and the mall
All being cleared, one by one
- What did you close it at? - "The market rate per acre is 45...
...but Varadan's rate would be 27. Is that a yes or no?" I asked
Satish was stumped. He said it was too low
My brother and I started to leave. Then he gave in
He agreed to 27, because it was you
Jayan, how much did you say it was?
- 17, boss - Is that right?
He says it's 27, you say 17. Am I missing something?
I'm sure it's not you. Your brother messing around?
Call him
He's not reachable
You fools!
Did you break his phone when you beat him up? Check!
Try calling again
I can't take this cacophony. Shut him up
What was that?
- What am I hearing? - I didn't hear a thing
Come closer
Come here
Hear it now?
Go
Get out of here
10 per acre.
Cough up the amount you skimmed
My friend!
Buddy!
One should be careful when a cop is around
But you aren't a cop now. Heard you've been suspended?
So, you have spies in our department? News reaches you instantly!
The Home Minister is your friend, right?
Have him speak with the Commissioner
You rarely answer my calls. Why should I help you?
Because we're old buddies! And that's what friends do
My childhood partner-in-crime, my saviour, my dearest friend!
If you ever need a kidney, I'll give you mine
Kidney?
- Are you drunk? - A wise man makes even wine his weapon
Call him
I'll talk to the minister
- But I need something from you - I know
Find the men who attacked your dad, right?
I'm on it
- Six month suspension? - Yes
I'll take care of it
Thanks, my friend
Hey! Come here Come here
- Take it off - Look there, okay?
Come…come
Yeah Look there…done
Thyagu!
Big brother!
Please step aside, sir
Please come with me, sir
Why? What happened?
- Please come - For what?
Please wait here
- My passport... - Please wait here
Fine. Go on
Scared you, right?
- Sheikh! - Rowdy Ethi
Hi Kids!
- I knew it was you! - Did you now?
- When is the baby due? - Anytime now
Ethiraj! How scared were you?
You really had me there, uncle
You crazy people!
All your sons were waiting right here
Did they see me like this?
Why did you bring them here?
How could I stop them? They're with their father now
Here, drink this
Did you come thinking I'd be alive?
Or in preparation for my death?
You came this close to dying apparently
Get this tube off me
This smell of medicine is nauseating
Let's get me home
You need to stay here a week. Can't go home yet
Is this how I raised you? Why be a stickler for rules now?
Mr. Senapathi! You might be a big shot
But you have broken ribs and you need critical care
Will you listen to your dad or the doctor?
He only listens to the sheikhs in Dubai
Just another sip
Do I look like a demon?
Maybe just a little
Drink up now
- You're the bigger demon - Well, you raised me this way
So, who really did this?
They seem to have done such a shoddy job. So I wonder...
You've taken after your mother. The same sarcasm
Can you meet me at the brothel in Pondicherry?
Rasool Are you drunk?
I did drink. Some water, coffee and some tea
- What about you? - I'll call you later
Guess you're not in the mood. But these two guys are
They're getting lucky. Never mind then
- Are you married? - Yes
- Regular customer? - Just once
- Just once a day? - Yes
Which two guys?
The ones who bombed your parents' car
They've shacked up at Sarasamma's brothel in Pondicherry
I'm on my way
Don't rush. They've set up camp here
They attacked in broad daylight! How is that possible?
Weren't our guys around? How could you let this happen, uncle?
- So, am I to blame? - Were we that careless?
You suck up to the sheiks in Dubai. We'll handle things here
- Relax, big brother - I am relaxed!
- Hello - Hi
Are your parents okay?
They're safe, for now. Still at the hospital
How are you?
Miss me?
You haven't run away with the money?
Your dad is the one with the crores. If I elope, it'll be with him
Good good!
Call Rasool, uncle
Confirm the delivery time. Bye
I love you. Say it back! I love you!
Me too
- Really? - Yes!
Dad just made it alive and you're busy romancing on the phone
So what? Why does it bother you?
If you both want to bicker like kids, come in the other car
Ok, brother
Varadan thinks he's Dad already. Throwing his weight around
I was discussing work
Work? You mean smuggling monkeys?
Why does he drive like this!
- Have you got Netbanking on your phone? - Yes
Check your account. Bank of Serbia. Show it to this monkey here
If our little brother handles our business, we're done for
Look at the amount credited. In dollars too!
Do you know the exchange rate for a dollar?
Whoa!
Where is this money from?
How does it matter? Any money is good money
What business are you into? That's bringing in so much money
Serbian oilcakes!
You're putting everybody at risk. Including dad
Answer your uncle. What damn business are you into?
This is what I'm into!
What is this?
- This is the business - Is that a loaded gun?
Never seen Varadan scared before
Hold it
Turn it away from me
This fellow is dangerous. We need to cut him off
Guns, grenades, explosives, missiles
Name it and we can deliver it. Made in Russia, comrade!
You're going to drive us all into the ground
No issues here?
- Rasool! - You made it!
- Where are they? - One is here and the other, over there
Thyagu, how are you?
Head upstairs
Where?
- You head straight - Check these rooms here
- Why are you disturbing me? - Go away
Hey! Go that side
Is anybody there in that room?
Keep moving Where's Kurup?
Get him! Thyagu, Ethi!
Catch him. The one in the red jacket
Red jacket. Skull cap. Get him
I catch you I'll nail you down
He's coming upstairs
I'm on duty. Sorry
I don't have money
Thyagu, get him!
Let the girl go. Don't hurt her
Come any closer and I'll shoot her
- Shoot him down - Put that gun away
Go away or I shoot
He is dead
- What the hell, Rasool! - What could I do?
- Who sent you? Chinnappa Dasan? - Yes, sir. Rasool here.
Say it
What can he say? He's dead
- Why did you let the other one go? - You don't know what happened there!
I want to meet Chinnappa Dasan
Make it happen
Do you hear me?
- Yes - Make it happen
Were these the men who attacked Senapathi?
Chinnappa Dasan's gang?
Did your men shoot this guy? Why are you here?
You haven't answered me yet
Please respond. Yes or no?
- I will - When? Give me a time
Soon
- How is your dad? - Still serious
Pull out the life support
That's what I would do
How long will he drag it on?
Poor man! And how long can you wait too?
Shut up! I'll kill you
- Chinappa welcome! - My lawyer friend!
Senapathi's sons are waiting for you
So whose side are you on?
Whoever pays my fee I'm on their side
Come inside
DCP! It's been a while. What's going on?
All of you will need to lie low for a while
So what are the Dos and Don'ts...
...let's start with that list
The harbour and real estate business violence bullying...
I'm observing a period of abstinence
All praise to Swami Ayyappa!
How is Senapathi doing? When can I visit him at the hospital?
Some visiting hours
Can visit only at those hours apparently. Is that true?
He's in the ICU. No visitors allowed
Two of your men were nabbed yesterday. One of them got away
- The other one's dead - What are you saying?
My man?
Do you know what you're accusing me of?
Yes Lord! Maybe I know nothing Lord!
I don't want further trouble. That's why I've called for you
That's an antique table. Go easy
It will broke if you hit on table
Senapathi and I have been in this business for years
We've had multiple issues
Fist-fights stabbings even killings. We've seen it all
But this bombing. That's not me
I swear on my Lord I didn't take out a hit on Sena
That's why we are here
I don't want further trouble between your gangs
- You think I started this? - This was not us!
I've been saying it over and over
How do we trust that the imposters weren't his men?
- Chezhiyan! Watch your words - He says it wasn't him! Are you deaf?
- Was it you then? - Calm down
What will you do?
Am I here to speak with the DCP or to deal with these hooligans?
Are you even listening to me?
The police won't be a silent spectator. We'll fix the whole lot of you
- Not necessary. I'll see to this lot - We'll see too!
I'll see what the hell you do
I try to stay calm but they keep dragging me into a fight
Leave it to me father-in-law
- What will you do? - I'll finish you off
Move along
Did you see that? Threatening us right in front of you!
Do as sir says
If you cry no food for 3 days and I'll make you clean the bathrooms
Hello, sir
Hurry get in. Wipe your eyes
She's just come into town. Fresh goods very young
Do you like me?
Go on. Tell me
"The heart bleeds red"
"Thought you'd turn over a new leaf"
"But you change swords bruised afresh"
"All the villainy and vice"
"Knowing it's wrong yet no wiser"
"All the villainy and vice"
"Knowing it's wrong yet no wiser"
Saravana!
You need to avenge three people
My deceased son-in-law
My daughter whose life is now ruined
And my orphaned grandson
"Me? Is it me?"
"Did I give the order deal the deathly blow?"
"Me? Is it me?"
"Are we the same or two different monsters?"
- Is Varadarajan Senapathi's successor? - Of course. Who else can it be?
Your brothers? Your uncle?
- Hand me the camera - Answer me
My brothers are mere boys. They won't fight me
"Me? Is it me?"
"Did I give the order deal the deathly blow?"
"Me? Is it me?"
He has two sides to him
One is extremely loving and caring
But another side lurks beneath
You should take over after your dad
Working under you would be a pleasure
If I return it will be as the king
And when I'm king I'll rule with a hundred friends
That is your dad's seat
Let me be
If your brother knew he'd be angry and jealous
Let's not tell him
A beautiful wife and kids. You have everything
- So why me? - My dad controls everything there
I'm just one amongst 35 henchmen. With you I'm the sole king
"Evil sneaks in stealthily like a tortoise in your home"
"Corrupts your mind. And intoxicates you"
"Very much violence Powerful strength"
That policeman is around. Should we still...?
- Our cop friend seems drunk - I was a drunk even before I became a cop
That's not the point. Listen to me now
4 men 2 guns and a car are waiting for you.
What shall we do?
"Violence the new social order Might the music of the masses"
"As the scars from wounds split wide forges new identities"
They've spotted us. Yes the cop too
"Let's do it"
Go inside
They're coming at us. Let's move!
Get the kids!
Thaygu, don't go
Come to me
Where is he?
Here comes the big fish
Hey! Send a car quick
- Know what's going on at home? - What are you talking about?
- Thyagu was shot... - On our lawn?
Look there
Shit!
Seen those lions sitting on a chair at the circus?
That's me Come here
Lift this old lion up
Hey! No need I will
Thyagu told me what happened yesterday
- Chinnappa's men. I'll handle it - No don't
Have you found the men who threw the bomb at us?
One of them got away. But we'll find him
They don't seem to be locals
Sent men from your town did you?
You think it was me?
Is this what you would've done in my place?
I'm a carbon copy of you
Anything you would do; not just me all of us can do
The good and the bad
Fine
Was I this cocky at his age? Look how he speaks
Tell Chinnappa Dasan I'd like to meet him
- I'll handle Chinnappa - No!
Tell him I would've come myself but for my health
Let's look at the molecular formula
You need to memorise each formula
Get out. Out of my class
This fair princess...
...eating at a humble policeman's house?
Your aunt's upma was calling out to me
Has the Chief been...
...discharged from the hospital?
What about you? Heard it's a 6 month suspension
So will you live off your aunt's tuition fees?
Or will it be the professor's pension?
Good point!
Is that a bribe?
50,000 rupees per month. Till the police enquiry is over
There's no dearth of corrupt people. Why corrupt an honest policeman?
The Chief is a bit weak now
Chinnappa Dasan's hold is getting stronger
What happened yesterday shouldn't happen again
Your husband was very lucky yesterday
Just as having two wives is convenient so is having two cars
He's travelled in the small sedan yesterday
They've shot at the SUV and escaped
You're a blessed soul
Your good karma has saved your husband's life
I haven't stacked up enough karma to protect him forever
That's why I'm asking you to be by his side
- Bless you - Thanks
A monthly pay won't work for me. Let's make it contractual
Pay me the money and I'll get the job done
Varadan is impulsive. He needs a wise friend
That's high praise. But there's just Rs.10,000 here
I've given 40,000 to your aunt. Or you'll blow it up on alcohol
You're the wise one
- Why haven't you married yet? - Because you don't have a sister
And so what if I did?
How would I let her marry a suspended cop?
- I'll look for a girl if you'd like - No! Please don't
Let me stay single live it up and die in peace
Okay
It's the baby's naming ceremony tomorrow
Bring your aunt and come home
- Take care of Varadan - That's your job now
I want you to name him
Neither mom nor dad
Raja
He looks like a king
Who is that girl in Serbia?
- Who told you? - Your dad has people everywhere
Is she Tamil? Why didn't you bring her along?
I'm the neglected last son
Not sure if dad even likes me. Why would I bring Chaaya?
So her name is Chaaya? It's a nice name
Grandpa!
Hello Lionheart cop. Welcome
They've put me in a cage and set you free
But your attitude remains intact
If you bend over to a cop he feels compelled to beat you down
Need the attitude to survive
- Are you well now Sena? - Getting there
The doctors tried to hold me captive
But we have work to do don't we?
Need to find out who tried to bring me down
I told Varadan that it wasn't me
That I had nothing to do with it. But he won't believe me
Is that why you sent armed men yesterday?
Oh Lord!
All your sons are standing tall by your side
But my son-in-law is now six feet under
How do I console my daughter?
- Shouldn't have started it at all - I tell you again...
I know it wasn't you
You have nothing to gain
I know who's behind this. I'll take care of it
A policeman's gaze is wicked
This suspension has made me half-blind
- How do you do? - So you didn't recognise me?
I've had your food so often during school
Still remember the taste. A cop never forgets
I don't care for a cop's pomp
Over here you are simply Varadan's friend
- Where's your aunt? - Tuition classes
You'd better stay for lunch
Who should I deal with after you?
Who will negotiate the deals?
Your eldest the second one or the youngest?
Who will hold the power? Tell me that
There's only one thing I ask of you. Peace
My lord!
Hear that?
It will all work out. Don't worry
- What's happening at Sena's house? - Why ask me sir?
One phone call would have sufficed
- Do you know Sena's net worth? - No sir
He is the benami for most ministers irrespective of the party
And money spread across foreign shores
- It is a criminal empire - Yes sir
And the brothers will fight bitterly to gain control
With such wealth and power at stake family means nothing
- Why tell me all this? - You're treading the same path
You're vying for Senapathi's throne through your friend Varadan
Am I right?
Answer me
That's not me sir
Why do I find it hard to believe you?
I don't know sir. But I'm an honest policeman sir
- I'll be watching you - May I go now?
Why should he be told who holds the power?
Calling him for a talk was a mistake!
I will be the one in charge. Ask him to speak to me
Maybe you shouldn't. You'll lose your cool
- I'll handle Chinnappa - What makes you think you can?
- If you can handle it so can he - You stay out of it
You're dealing with pocket change. Smuggling drugs and monkeys!
I had to pull strings in Delhi to get you out of jail in Africa
- He could list our mistakes too - Let it be. He's our brother after all
You've made enemies all around you
That's why this happened to mom and dad
You're doing odd jobs in Dubai! But I'm risking my life here
If I don't send you money you'll be on the road
That's not fair. You are not sending your money
- You only follow dad's orders - What was that?
This is what Chinnappa wants. For us to turn against each other
Don't play into his hands
Who really wants dad dead uncle?
Just between us...
If it's not Chinnappa then who?
Ethi! That's enough
I'm trying my best to be casual
But I can't get this question out of my head
If dad is gone who benefits the most?
- Not an outsider. In this house... - Ethi! That's enough
But Ma... I wonder if uncle still holds a grudge
We all know what dad did to your father
Why beat about the bush?
Ask me straight
'Hey uncle! Did you try to kill my dad?'
Sure. Tell me then
Yes it was me. What will you do?
Your son-in-law gets everything after dad
He gets the throne
But I'll kill you and your brother first
- Try stopping me! - Why stoop to his level?
You're a really smart one uncle
Even if you're shot right in the mouth...
...you would just swallow it
My family has suffered much because of your dad
Unspeakable grave damage
But beyond all that your dad respects me
He's cared for memore than my own father
I'd never forget that
- Then why not say so! - Let me go
Come now. We're good
I'm away at the hospital for 4 days...
...and there's a war brewing to take my place
We were just discussing Chinnappa's visit
I'll take care of it
I've told Chinnappa to speak with me to sort any issues
- I'll take care as long as I'm here - And after you're gone?
You'll know when it happens
Those who need to travel back may do so
And learn to make your own living
Minor scars from the surgery
They'll fade away
I know who it was
- I know who tried to have us killed - Who the police?
Chinnappa?
- My brother? - Not him. He's a loyal fellow
- Also he's not smart enough - Who then?
It's one of your sons
It can't be. I don't believe it
The Devil is not outside He lies within
You've got it all wrong
Do you know why your son's smile is so sharp?
There's a dagger behind it
The one dearest to you stabs you in the back
But none of them are dear to you
You've kept them all at bay
- Shall I say who it is? - No
What do you have in mind?
I fear what you might do
God has shown me a path
You sleep now. Don't worry
"Where did it begin? And how does it end?"
"The infinite sky does it ever end? It doesn't does it?"
"Will the soul perish the way the body does?"
"The body a vessel Brittle breaking apart"
"O wailing heart fret not"
"When the leaves wither The tree doesn't shed a tear"
"Live each day unfeeling inanimate"
"For this ever-changing world…"
"…is fickle"
You're here?
What happened?
Couldn't sleep?
Dear
"O heart of mine! Can you bear this pain?"
Varadan!
Chitra!
Go upstairs and fetch her. Hurry!
- Call the doctor - What happened?
- What happened to him? - I don't know
Dad! What happened?
- Dear - Dad!
- Uncle - Call the doctor
Dad!
- Dear - What happened?
Make call and come somebody
Call the doctor and arrange ambulance
"The sound of the spinning earth"
"The screams of the churning oceans"
"And the war cries of Man against Man"
"Drowning out the call of the solitary songbird"
"When alone fish weeps in the sea"
"Will its sorrow ever reach the shore?"
"Blue mountain slopes"
"Where the winds weave"
"In the skies Dipping to meet the earth"
"I found love"
"As the forests stand still In these soundless scapes"
"I found wisdom"
"With heart wide open I revelled in nature's bounty"
"A little sparrow Cast me a friendly glance"
"Perched on a rounded rock she called out to me"
"Cheepcheep she chirped Calling me close"
"Without a word Asked me is this love?"
"Cheepcheep she chirped Calling me close"
"Without a word Asked me is this love?"
”Spent time wallowing with the sparrow”
Wrong number
Where is Ethiraj? His father has passed away
Where are you? Couldn't reach you for hours!
- What is it? - Your dad is No more
He had a heart attack last night
Your mom was the one to find him
Come down immediately
How could this happen? He was recovering just fine
You were all with him. How could you let...?
Why didn't you rush him to the hospital?
Both of you must come home immediately
Ask Varadan to hold on till tomorrow
Thyagu can reach only tomorrow. He wants us to wait
Why? What's so pressing?
He has a meeting with the Arabs. Says he can't make it
So must we wait for his random meeting?
His contract is dependant on our money. Right?
Don't send him any
Not a rupee should be sent without my permission
Love your father dearly don't you?
I try not to love anyone. If I do it always goes wrong
I prefer to keep my distance
Will you take me home with you?
Not this time
Why?
Will they think I've brought this misfortune upon them?
Where are you going?
Where would I go?
You're the one going away
I'm just stepping away for a smoke
So do you love me at all? Or am I to be distant too?
I Love You di
Chaya!
Get up
Who sent you?
Speak up
Is it Thyagu?
Did he come?
- Did you stop the money transfer? - Your father's last rites are going on
But you'd rather haggle with the sheiks
I said I'd come as soon as the transfer was done
I can't transfer any damn thing now
That is dad's money. He had promised to send it to me
You have 15 minutes
Tell me you'll wire the money by then
I'm about to dissolve dad's ashes in the sea now
Brother!
Wire me the money now or you'll live to regret it
You should've been here
Okay The money is here
Allah is great
Thank you
It will be here and some time
Feels like the end of an era
Reduced to nothing
- Heard about Ethi? - A sniper attack apparently
She was a Tamilian?
I'm thinking of sending uncle over
How did it happen? Was it our doing?
You don't have siblings. You wouldn't understand
I may be suspended but I'm still a cop
It's my job to be suspicious
If you were in Ethi's shoes wouldn't you be suspicious?
Why would I be in his shoes?
He didn't even bother coming for his dad's funeral
Valid point. Thyagu wasn't here either
What pressing work kept them both away?
Picture this
The one performing the last rites is the rightful heir
So maybe uncle planned this to keep them away
"As the skies slipped And fell to the earth"
"All sense of direction Dissolved into the pouring rain"
"Which way the little sparrow flew I knew not"
"And came away with a heavy heart"
"Lost to each other"
"My soul drenched in sorrow"
"Will the sparrow suffer in solitude?"
"Will this lashing rain hurt her fragile feathers?"
I heard about Chaaya
But it didn't occur to you to call
I had no words to console you
I'm sorry
It's a bad time for our whole family
Varadan's taken over our entire business back home
With uncle's guidance I'm sure
You should have take over dad's mantle
But dad didn't think that way
Go to sleep
Who's there? Who are you?
Where is Thyagu?
Emergency There are 4 armed men-
Varadan doesn't have dad's acumen or his courage
He could only follow instructions. But you're more balanced
You have the courage the command and a distant vision
I've spent years praising the Arabs and the Brits to get my work done
Don't try the same trick with me
I will only wonder what your ulterior motives are
How smart?
This is exactly the smartness that Varadan lacks
If I had tried this on him he would've been thrilled
Where is Thyagu?
How do I know?
Do husbands tell to their wives where they go?
Okay guys Come, let's go
Get lost!
Go, the cops are here
Get lost, you thieves Go away
Go Run
What's the problem?
I don't know there were 4 guys who came in and just left
They must be down You can go check
- What's your name? - My name is Renu Thyagarajan
Excuse me, what are you doing? My kids are upstairs
Excuse me, what is it? You can't go there
- Are you scared? - No I'm happy
Renu the kids and my business. I'm happy
You go on home. And fight it out if you'd like
I'll stay out of it
I pegged you wrong
Thought you'd take us places. On an international level
Yes. You read me wrong
You've lost it right? Being subservient to the Arabs
- Enough - Ok enough
Let Varadan take over
Fine...
If I come back it will be on my terms
I'll lead the way
- If we gain control together... - We will
If we do I will take charge
I will call the shots
What happened?
”Whither they fall..”
”...know not the rain drops”
”One to sprout a seed Another consumed by a pyre”
”Whither they fall It’s destiny”
”The quest of Fate - Destiny”
”Destiny..”
"Devoured by heartless Time Engulfed in blood"
It should have been you in here. And me visiting you
The kids?
They're with your mother
Send them to London with her
This is Varadan's doing
I'll make him pay
But for now you're safer here
Why don't you try being behind bars?
My name has been sullied
Put your phone away and come with me
Needs more salt
I will see
Coming!
Feels like I've been caught red-handed by my principal
Won't your parents be ashamed to see you like this?
When I was 5 my mother abandoned us
Please sit
I abandoned my father when I was 18
My sister is a doctor. At CMC Vellore
My brother a software engineer in the US
I'm on my own here
Varada! Look who's here
- How much does he give you every month? - What do you think?
Not a rupee
I've earned everything on my own
Even his meals are on the house
But he does make a mean fish curry
Come look who's here!
Our end may be very near
Rasool I'll call you back
Your brothers are on their way here
- Did you know? - Uncle told you?
You clearly can't see. Or hear a thing
You're tucked away with this TV news flunkie
How would you know what's brewing around you?
Look over there
You are an easy target from the neighbour's window
Laying here like a lamb primed for slaughter
What's your plan?
- I'll handle it - How will you handle Your brothers?
But how?
I've made arrangements already
They have come to plan via Kathmandu
'Kathmandu'
But they not reached Rasool will take care of them
Bay 3
Please step aside
Officer, I think you make a mistake
You are doing big mistake
Don't treat Indians bad
Do you know who they are?
Ethiraj from Serbia. Thyagarajan from Dubai
Both are gangsters. Wanted in 4 countries
No...no You take them
Take them
Hey, don't touch me Officer, you are making a blunder
- Make him sit - Get up
Your brother is watching. Look into the phone
Go on start
Happy now? This may not end well
You wanted me to be careful
Thapa come outside!
Can't you hear that? Go out and check
Let's go
We have a lot of work to do back home
Big brother! You started this. Don't you forget
Varada!
We're coming for you
Take care
What does the suspended Inspector want from me?
I've heard you serve great tea
Bring me some tea
He won't mind. Go on
Are you still taking kickbacks from Varadan?
Varadan's a miser. Won't pay up till a job is done
- I'm sure you know that - I also know why you're here
That's great. Makes my job easier
Here I'll take that
Tell Varadan that it's not possible
You're driving me away even before I finish my tea
Shall I get straight to the point?
Varadan's brothers are coming back. It's going to be a blood bath
He wants my support. Right?
Perfect
Are you done?
Sena and you came to an understanding...
Go now. And don't come back
This isn't a tea stall Go
I'll come over have tea speak with you and leave as I please
Stop me if you can
See you
Thyagu!
I didn't agree to help you because you graced my house
I'm not so gracious
Someday we could scale great heights in Dubai as partners
I'm sure of that
I need to settle my score
In this clash I want Varadan to be the one to fall
That's your responsibility
Varadan DCP sir in online
- Greetings DCP sir - Rein your brothers in
The police department isn't what it used to be
My brothers?
We were informed about local thugs assembling at your distillery
I don't know what you brothers are up to
I respected your dad. So I'm warning you
My brothers are educated. They won't do anything untoward
I'll handle them
Don't tell me later that you weren't warned
I hear you. I've got this
How many men should I send?
Jayan's group can stay here. The rest can go with Kurup
Squash them before they realise what hit them
And if Thyagu and Ethi are there too?
Make sure they aren't hurt
Kurup where are you?
Sir there's no one here
We're trapped inside
Come!
Stop! It's Varadan's brother. Don't hurt him
What has my brother instructed you to do?
Shoot me down?
Shoot me
Lower the gun
I'm from Dubai
Dubai used to be an arid desert. Not fertile at all
No water. No oil. It had nothing
But now...
...in the last 25 years...
...look how much it's grown
We're no different
Stay with Varadan and remain a nobody. Forever an underling
Or
Think for yourselves
Be smart
And work your way up
You're not on lockdown
Here take the keys
If you want to get ahead in life make a choice
Leave Varadan. And stand with me
Auntie!
Sultana!
I'm hungry
Oldie
Where is everybody?
They've had their fill and left me the dishes
Auntie! I'm hungry
Mr. Professor
Just wait till I find you
Fine I'm going out to eat
What's up inspector?
I hear you've joined Varadan and become a gangster
- Who let you in? - Your uncle answered the door
I walked right in
- Calm down. Wait - Is that meant to scare me?
Why don't you try shooting a cop?
He's a college professor and this is my aunt
And this poor old lady. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
Can a cop even enter you home? Without a warrant!
And tie up the women in your house?
That's the difference between you and me
Such rage!
Are you alright?
We are animals. We've grown up with bloodthirst
Go on. I'll follow
Wow! That was some high melodrama
How's Varadan?
Is that gun loaded?
Guess it is
This is an old building. And I'm drunk
It's ringing in my ears. What do you want?
How much to turn on Varadan?
I can't do that. He's a friend
I have something special saved for you. Veluthambi
Veluthambi who?
Remember the imposters who attacked your parents?
And we found them at the brothel right?
One died there. The other who shot him was Veluthambi
- I've found him and kept him captive - Where did you find him?
If you want something ask me straight up
Don't play these silly games
Pay me twice as much as Varadan. I'll turn on him
Hey! Get here hurry
- Who is that? - I will check, sir
- We don't know him - Who is he?
Check who that is
He's the one who tried to kill the Chief
Don't stand there and stare!
He's still alive
Hold this. Get him down
Move man
Sir, cops has come
Cops are coming Go away
Go inside
Bring him down
Welcome sir
What the hell is going on here? They've hung a corpse at our doorstep
Where were you cooling your heels? I need answers. Call the Commissioner
Take him away
Hello Nawab
Good morning
- Listen carefully - Say you love me and I'll listen
Stay away from there for some days
- Hang on I'm coming - Coming where?
Don't be in such a rush
- I'm coming to the door - Don't open the door
Hello
I said do not open...
We haven't met before
- I'm Ethiraj - I know
- What is it Ethiraj? - Is that my brother on the phone?
Give him my regards
I am Ghalid You are TV reporter-
- Where is uncle? - He's gone to meet the Commissioner
Fetch the kids
How could this happen in your city ma'am?
How would we know?
They must've tied him to the gate overnight
There are 12 policemen at the station in our area!
And they all claim that they saw nothing
I'm coming straight to your house
Moron! Where do you think you're going?
Please forgive me sir. I had to protect my family
I'll call you back ma'am
What happened to you?
What are you doing here? Where did I tell you to be?
What's going on?
What is it?
This is for putting my Renu in jail
Did you or did you not?
Answer me
It's all good. Get inside
Sit down. Put on your seat belt
Let it go
Brother, what is happening here?
Someone tell me what's going on
- Stay strong. You're not a child - Where are Babu and Alwar?
Half the security guards are missing. Where is Uncle Chezhiyan?
Head to Coimbatore. Be careful. Get going now
- Why are you packing them off? - It's for their own safety
- The next few days will be hard - I don't understand...
I said I'll take care of it
Where's my dad?
Where is he?
Where is uncle?
Chitra don't look
Dad!
Somebody help me get him out
Who did this? Ethi or Thyagu?
This is Ethi...
How can you live with yourself! How could you?
- What did you do to your own uncle? - Nothing that your husband hasn't done
You wretched cruel boys!
What have you done!
He's our uncle
You are one to talk!
You started this
Where are you?
You ask as if you dont know
I'm with your chick. Wait I'll turn the video on
Come here love
Come I say
Smile
Convinced now?
I'm waiting for you. Come if you dare
Where are you going?
Chitra get down
It'll make things worse if you go there
- If you go I'm coming with you - Chitra please get down
You will kill each other. I've had enough
I've lost too much
Hand me the gun. I'll go in your stead
- Don't touch that - Really? You're making me more curious
- It isn't yours - Does it have Varadan's stuff?
- Ha! Your sex tapes? - Maybe so
- It's not for you to see - Why not?
- It belongs to your brother - Is it?
You can't have it
I had a girl. My own
- She was taken away from me - So what?
So you'll grab what belongs to your brother?
If I need to I will
Your secret lover is here. Go on
Not Varada. It's your mom
They're looking for you at home. What are you doing here?
Ethi brother in upstairs
Mom...
Was your eldest so scared? That he sent you as his messenger?
You speak to your mother with bodyguards around?
Please don't cry
I've never seen you cry
Don't make me witness my children fight each other
- You've come to speak for Varadan? - I speak for all 3 of you
- Then why come here? - I've come to beg
What do I have?
A cellphone
And your son's secret lover. That's it
- Just come home with me - I cannot be bought
- I lost my father. And my husband - I lost my Chaaya too
Did anyone care?
Did anyone shed a solitary tear?
We're a family of selfish beings
That's how dad groomed us
You are ruthless
What do I do now?
I want my mother back
Don't take her away from me
I need you
You've never been by my side
Stay with me
For a while. As my mom
Only mine
Are you holding me captive?
I'm going to keep my mother close
Close to me. Under my protection
Big brother!
I said I'd be back
Here I am
Where are the kids?
Sister-in-law
“All the strength are.. Jim jim jim”
Where's the welcome party?
Where's the fanfare?
”Anger at its peak Gain on betrayal so far”
”If killing is the policy then...”
Come outside
“There is charging with stick... It became the music in social communities”
Ok Varada
“For many place it became the address”
“There is charging with stick... It became the music in social communities”
Wherever you are...
...we will find you
Beware
"The heart bleeds red"
Should not have let mom go. It should've been me
I messed up
Don't make it worse now
You don't have the manpower or the support
You're weak. You'll be trapped
Let them come for you. We'll hatch a plan
I pay you to protect me but you ask me to flee like a coward
Whose side are you on?
What do you want to do?
Protect your wife and children or kill Ethi and Thyagu?
What does it matter to you?
Nothing really
You fight make up cuddle each other. What do I care?
I'll sit back and watch
Why drag your women into it?
- Yes Ethi? - I'm outside your house
Varadan's car is parked here. Could've at least tried to hide it
Since when are you issuing parking tokens?
Come inside
Where are you?
I'm here
- Where's my brother? - Which brother?
One is screaming from your rooftop like a maniac
- The security guard called me - I asked about the eldest
- What did you say? Didn't hear that - You didn't hear me?
- That's where my house ends - I can see that
They gulped down the food and ran away?
"Amidst the sound of the earth spinning"
"The screams of the oceans"
"The sound of war man vs man"
"Drowning out the call of the solitary songbird"
Yes I've spotted them
"Drowning out the call of the solitary songbird"
"When a lone fish weeps in the sea"
"Will its sorrow ever reach the shore?"
- We're taking the Nellore route - Alright
(Song from Malayitta Mangai)
Rasool seems to have given us the right information
Near Renigunta. Yes it's one of our cars
Qualis 1189. The front seat's empty
The back seat's empty and so is the rear
Where is our junior boss?
He may be in the boot
Sorry boss
Great escape
"A sinner's heart"
"Is like cotton set ablaze"
”Ashes won’t be left from Cotton”
You should have left with the kids to Coimbatore
And leave you alone?
Need to be careful only till Kadapa
Malik's men are on their way
I'm with you. Won't let any harm befall you
Don't worry
"Tears flow to tell the truth"
"Wretched heart is not listening"
"Where are you? Tomorrow I'll be there"
Give it to him
Don't be shy because I'm around
We're doing fine boss
- Don't like my food? - No no. Of course not
Can't be that bad
We could ask him to cook. I've heard he makes a mean fish curry
No no. This is superb
I'm just scared we'll overeat
Need to stay sharp. Can't doze off
Careful brother
Hey Abu!
Keep your eyes peeled outside. Don't focus on the food
Don't worry Abu. I've kept some aside for you
It's okay, sister
Turn off the lights
Don't speak. Stay down
They figured you would never set foot in a school even to hide
Go on eat
Flunked 8th grade thrice in school. Never made it to the 9th
- Turn the lights on - No don't!
Give me
Eat well. They're gone
Abu!
Hey! All of you take weapons
Move
Stop!
Stop hiding. Come outside
We need to talk
Stay down Chitra
I just want to talk. All these people don't need to die
Talk about what?
- Where's the car? - It's hidden at the back
Take the car and leave. Hurry
We'll handle this you leave
”O fragrance of Madurai”
Don't let him escape
”O screw pine flower of Manalur”
”Rose water of Sivagangai”
”When will you come back?”
”My mind is anxious”
”Heart seems pierced”
”Fire blazes inside my loving heart”
”My mind is anxious”
”Heart seems pierced”
”Fire blazes inside my loving heart”
You thought I was dead
- Sorry - Why are you sorry?
I'm the one who insisted on coming along
I wanted to be MaaKaali standing guard with a trident
And foolishly believed that I could protect you
Please leave before your brothers get here
Please do this. Who'll care for our children?
No Chitra
I won't watch my husband get hurt
- Listen to me. Please leave now - I won't leave you
- I caused this. All my sins... - No
Your father's sins
And your brothers'
My sins...
...can't be forgiven
What? Marrying me?
For 15 years I was just another henchman to him
He made me feel like an invalid
My brothers had all the freedom. But I had a life sentence
I didn't have the freedom to make any decision on my own
Treated like a slave all my life. Just how long could I...
I lost it. Couldn't take it anymore
I called Jayan and had him organise those two assassins
To take out my dad
It felt right at the time
But then there was blood on my hands
Wouldn't wash off no matter what I did
This bad karma kept circling me. And us
What do I do?
Don't leave me
Our kids are waiting for us. Please
Please wake up
Don't leave me
- Tell me - I need some help
- Where are you? - Kadapa
Where in Kadapa?
- Bishop Hospital - Sir this isn't Bishop Hospital...
What happened?
We're at the sub-registrar's office near Bishop Hospital
Who's with you?
- It's just Chitra and me - Okay. Don't worry
I'll get there by morning
- Stay safe - My friend...
Thanks
Thanks dude
Sit down. You're hasty just like your brother!
- What happened? - Can't tell if he's lying or not
It could be a trap. Let's think it through
This isn't Bishop Hospital sir. It's Venkateshwara Hospital
The sub-registrar's office is 3kms away from here
I know
Do you have a trusted old friend?
Don't count on him
Brother
Master!
It's me Khalid
Your brothers wish to meet you. Should we go?
- Where are Ethi and Thyagu? - They're on their way boss
- Is Rasool here? - No
Where are you?
How many of you are here?
10 or 15?
We're just here to fetch you and Chitra ma'am
What do you want from me?
My life?
Nothing like that boss
What's so profound about life?
In the blink of an eye it vanishes without a trace
It means nothing!
It's all an illusion
Dig deep inside and it all amounts to...
...a big cipher
You...
...me...
...everyone who came before us...
...and everyone to come is just another cipher
So come on Cipher
Get me!
"When the flames of desire scorch the earth"
"The sky and soil bleed crimson"
"When deep blue seas run red A bloody rain stokes the earth"
Careful darling
"This life, engulfed in blood"
Beat him up
"This life, engulfed in blood"
"When the flames of desire scorch the earth"
"The sky and soil bleed crimson"
"When deep blue seas run red A bloody rain stokes the earth"
"This life, engulfed in blood"
Hey don't
It's his family that feeds us
"This life, engulfed in blood"
You've put me in a fix
Boss please. Let's talk this out
"Whither they fall... "
Varada! What happened?
"...know not the raindrops"
"One to sprout a seed.."
Where is Chitra?
Why are you bleeding?
"Another consumed by a pyre"
Varada please listen to me. Let's talk about this
Hold on
It's not what you think
Hear me out
Ok...ok
- Are you tensed? - Traitor! Take me to my brothers
They promised me double the amount. How could I refuse?
- We said we'd come for you - Drive Rasool
You wanted to meet them I've brought them to you
Where is Chitra?
Where is your wife?
Chitra is no more
It's over
Rasool keep driving. Until he confesses to the truth
- What truth? - About who tried to kill dad
Tell us
It was me
It was Varadan
- Veluthambi gave a statement... - I've already confessed
We're at the hilltop
Don't stop. Keep driving in circles
Chezhiyan made all the arrangements
8 lakhs. Advance payment of 1 lakh
They tried to blame it on Chinnappa. Right Varada?
You try to kill dad and then send mom to make peace?
How did we come to this? Brothers fighting like animals!
You started this! Don't forget that
What goes around comes around
What do you want?
Money or power?
- Neither - Let's split the business
I'll take Chennai
- Both of you can take the rest - No way
Fine. You tell me then. How do we split it?
No
What do you want from me?
For sending Renu to prison this is good enough!
- Shove him out the door - No. He is our brother
We can't throw him out. Drive Rasool
Keep driving
Okay then I'll stand
All...everything
Ethi we're right at the top
There's only one way from the top. A steep dip. Rock bottom
When I look down I see only you. I'll have no problems
Just one
I understand the Thai language
What Thai language?
I caught the Thai assassin who shot Chaaya
When I questioned him he answered in Thai
- What did he say? - He didn't say a thing
But you've just given it all away!
What are you talking about?
You accused Varadan for Renu. What about Chaaya?
I...
Why would you? It was you wasn't it?
I did not send anyone
Stop pretending
Look
Throwing away an empty gun doesn't prove anything
Quit this act
It was a mistake
I didn't mean to kill. Only wanted to set off a spark
To start a fire between me and Varadan?
So we kill each other and you can rejoice
And we do nothing about it?
Don't dare sit! I'll shoot you
I messed up
Never meant to kill anyone
It's my fault
I'm not a violent man. You know that
If you and I join hands...
No need There can only be one king
You have 2 options
Either you die like they did
And I decide how many bullets riddle you
Or you stand with me
Stay by my side and you can make good money
You decide
Give me 2 minutes
I was 7 years old then
My mother took me to the airport
My dad was returning from Dubai
I stood on the railing to catch a glimpse
My dad looked towering and strong
There were policemen all around
Suddenly there was gunfire
The crowd scrambled and ran. But my dad was missing
My mother ran too
There was blood all over the car park
The ambulance whizzed past
We searched in several hospitals
Finally we were told...
"...a bullet ridden gangster was brought here...
...but he was dead on arrival"
They took my mother in to identify him
That's when I found out...
...that my father was a gangster
Not like you lot
A minor unimportant small time gangster
My mother didn't let me see him
Worried I'd end up like my dad she gave me away to my aunt
I begged her
"I will not stray don't give me away" I wailed
My cries fell on deaf ears
She put me on a train and killed herself
I've despised gangsters ever since
Gangsters criminals terrorists... hate them all
That's why I joined the police force
I'm still a policeman
Still an inspector. Inspector Rasool Ibrahim
"The sound of the spinning earth"
"The screams of the churning oceans"
"And the war cries of Man against Man"
"Drowning out the call of the solitary songbird"
Good morning, madam
I've completed the assignment
Yes ma'am
The completion report will be on your desk tomorrow
Things didn't always go as planned. At times seemed like it would fail
Yes all 3 of them
The Kadapa DSP is on his way
Yes ma,am
I'll join regular duty tomorrow
Yes ma'am Thank you ma'am
Good day!
"Can you bear this pain?"
"O heart of mine!"
"O heart of mine! Can you bear this pain?"
"Can you bear this pain?"
"The sound of the spinning earth"
"The screams of the churning oceans"
"And the war cries of Man against Man"
"Drowning out the call of the solitary songbird"
'The facade of a city...'
'...evolves every 10 years, like a snake shedding its skin'
Rasool You can go home
'Hey friend!'
'Can you meet me at the brothel in Pondicherry?'