THANDIKUDI FOREST AREA - KODAIKANAL FOOTHILLS
THREE MONTHS AGO
Resident of 12/3, Nallur village, Tenkasi district,
granddaughter of Mr. Sudalaimuthu and Mrs. Swarnam,
and daughter of Mr. Ramasamy and Mrs. Manimegalai...
the fortune bringing Miss Mathi
and the resident of 23/47, Nemam, Thiruvallur district,
the grandson of Mr. Subbiah and Mrs. Devanai,
and the son of Mr. Senthamarai Kannan and Mrs. Rajalakshmi,
the long-living Mister Saran are engaged in the presence of their kith and kin
on this auspicious day. Their marriage will take place on the 3rd month from now
on an opportune Sunday, during the well-timed hours
between 6 AM and 7.30 AM,
with the Lagna in the Sagittarius, at the Harihara Puthra Sastha temple
with the blessings of the elderly.
MOTH ON A FLAME
Dad, my train was late. I just got home.
I'll call you once I reach the office, okay?
Okay, ride safe.
Back right after engagement? You could've taken more days off, ma'am.
But I'll need more days off for the wedding too.
Yeah, it's all done.
Okay.
Karthik, the security systems are in order. They can come in.
Hi, Rina. - Hi, ma'am.
Okay, let's start.
Sriram, you can start. - Okay, ma'am.
Good morning, team.
Put your phone on silent.
Good morning, team.
Pradeepa and Raghu are joining us as sports leaders today.
Pradeepa and Raghu, please introduce yourselves.
Hi, I'm Pradeepa, a BSc Computer Science graduate...
from Vivekananda college, Tiruchengode, and a district-level Kho Kho player.
Hi, I'm Raghu, a B.Com graduate from Madurai SBUN college.
200-metre athlete, 2016 state runner.
So how was yesterday?
Since it's the holidays, the place gets overcrowded...
but I feel like the workforce is less. -Oh
The dumbbell stocks need re-ordering.
2 kg and 5 kg dumbbells are selling like hot cakes.
I have no idea what they are doing with it.
Boys wake up and pick up dumbbells even before they pick up a brush.
Order extra stocks of dumbbells. - Okay, ma'am.
I will order today.
Since the cricket section is right opposite the cycle section,
it's hard for people to trial the cycles.
If we move the cycle section to the last, we can avoid disturbance.
Good idea, Sathish. - Thank you, ma'am.
Is there anything else? - Nothing, ma'am.
Okay, guys. All of us would have lots of personal issues.
But we must leave them outside when we enter here.
When we're here, we have to be energetic...
cheerful and happy to work, for ourselves
and for our customers.
Okay, madam. - Have a good day, guys.
To your stations, all the best.
Check the staff attendance once. - Will do, ma'am.
You'll take care of the orders, right? -Yes, ma'am.
Sorry, ma'am. - Time is 11 o'clock.
Go to your station. Customers are already here.
Even yesterday, the manager was talking about it. -Is it?
What happened to the new shipment? - Waiting for the clearance.
Okay, then. Bring the papers at 12 o'clock. - Will bring it, ma'am.
Anitha, what happened?
Why are you crying?
It's okay. You can tell me.
I fell in love with a guy in haste, ma'am.
I was sincere to him.
But I learned that his activities and character were off...
only after I became close to him.
I decided he wasn't the right person for me.
I have clearly communicated it to him.
My mom has started looking for a suitor for me.
I'm trying to maintain my distance from him...
but he's following me relentlessly.
He's started coming here as well.
I don't know what to do.
Okay, don't cry.
Wash your face, freshen up and continue your work.
Let him get here. We'll take care. Okay?
Go on.
Hmm. - Sir?
I need to look for shoes.
Are you hiding here?
Come out of the store.
If you don't come out now, things will get worse.
Who are you? What do you want?
She's my acquaintance.
What's this, Anitha?
Who is he? - I don't know.
You bitch.
Don't you know me? Huh?
This is a workplace. Talk respectfully.
You want me to respect her?
She'll learn only if she's swore at.
Madam, he's drunk. Let's call the cops.
All of you get back to work.
Tell me, what's your problem?
She was in love me.
She says she doesn't want me anymore.
She said so, right? Why don't you leave?
How could I leave?
We've dated for a long time.
Not just that, she's spent a night alone with me.
Okay.
But she doesn't want to be with you anymore.
Why don't you leave her?
I'm not a crass prick like her.
I love her sincerely.
Oh! After she tells you she's not interested...
you follow her around to her workplace and disturb her...
and you tell others about her demeanour with you.
Is this your sincerity?
If you truly love her, you won't behave this way.
Are you coming or not?
Listen, I am being really patient with you.
The store manager will be here any moment.
If he gets here, he will directly hand you over to the cops.
Leave the place without creating any trouble.
Get out, man. - Take your hands off.
Come out!
Let me go. You've set these people against me?
If I show my true face, no one will stand with you.
Let me see how long you'll have your colleague's support.
Drunken brat.
Looking for trouble in the morning.
You will step out of this place, right?
I'll take care of you then.
If I bring my gang, they'll bring down the place.
Cunt
You, carry on.
Sir, Good Morning.
Good Morning. - Who is that guy?
What was he shouting about? - Nothing, Arjun.
Some guy was pestering our Anitha.
I've sorted it out.
Why employ girls with troubles?
Dismiss her.
In that case, each one of us should be dismissed.
The guy made the commotion. What could she have done?
Sorry, you handle it yourself.
Customers will be arriving anytime. That's why I said it. -Done
How may I help you, sir?
What happened?
Madam, he's waiting near the gate for me.
Okay. You get on my bike. I'll drop you. - Okay, madam.
Are you coming with her? We'll see.
Why are you this worked up? What mistake did you make?
Did you kill someone? Or did you rob?
You liked somebody.
You don't anymore.
That's all, right?
Anitha, the more afraid we're, the more problematic they become.
If we stop being afraid and face them,
they'll never think to approach us.
You wait and see.
That guy will never reach for you again.
Even if he does, we'll complaint to the cops.
Focus on your work. That's more important.
Bye. -Bye.
You've forgotten it.
I know you'll come back.
Bye, again.
Everything has changed but you.
How far we've come!
My delicious sweet breeze, Clouds from which the lightning flees.
With each and every raindrop, the sky, itself, crop.
She arrived on time and gifted warmth.
She thought of me and gave me a re-birth.
I turned into a peacock,
then turned into the monsoon, too.
When it meets your inebriating eyes, my worlds shatter.
I plead, don't pull my heart and turn it into anti-matter.
I was lost, yet you find and tempt me.
I've fallen into the nectar of your beauty; don't you shoo me.
Can I join? -Sure.
Girls, pass the ball here.
You play really well, what's your name? - Mathi.
Can you give me your number?
Mathi, I didn't know you were a player.
I was a district level player in college.
You could still play now, right? - Then, I stopped.
When I think of you, windows surround me
through which, in my room, enters a million sparrows.
All my five senses go amok,
and even a droplet shows the million cascades.
While you sleep and dream at dawn
I'll surround you and go around you.
When it meets your inebriating eyes, my worlds shatter.
I plead, don't pull my heart and turn it into anti-matter.
I was lost, yet you find and tempt me.
I've fallen into the nectar of your beauty; don't you shoo me.
Impressive, you became clever enough to decide in a single day.
Nothing of that sort, madam. For a girl to make a decision,
more than cleverness, she requires braveness.
I learnt that from you, ma'am.
On the sandy path, - Enticed by distance,
foliages falling in love drift apart,
Sprout love - and shower us with flowers.
Chirping through, - Savouring the sky,
I get lost thinking of you when I see the parrot fly by.
You weren't just a partner,
you take me as an equal, you accept me as natural.
When it meets your inebriating eyes, my worlds shatter.
I plead, don't pull my heart and turn it into anti-matter.
I was lost, yet you find and tempt me.
I've fallen into the nectar of your beauty; don't you shoo me.
Madam. -Hey, Anita. Come in.
Please come in.
Our first invitation is for you.
Please make your presence. - Thank you.
Please be seated.
Mom, sit here.
Give it. - It's okay, madam. I'll take it.
What will you have?
Please, nothing for us.
I'll bring some buttermilk.
She looks courageous. - Yes, mom.
Please have some. - Okay.
Anitha. - Thank you, madam.
Why all this formality? - This is for courtesy.
When a good thing happens, it's in our tradition
to honour the person behind it with the first invitation.
It was nothing.
She agreed to the marriage only after getting along with you
I wanted to meet you in person and invite you to the wedding.
Madam, I'll be expecting you.
Your blessing is second only to my mother's.
Please don't use such venerable words and treat me like an old lady.
Oh, in Kodaikanal? - Yes, madam.
It's a small village called Kolanji among the hills.
You'll fall in love with the place and its climate.
I'll definitely be there.
Good morning, Arjun. - Hi, Mathi.
Had your lunch? - I had.
Our managing director wants to change the display designs and the models.
The CEO has mailed to arrange for a video call to discuss it.
Okay. - I have informed Jacob and Dhivya
I came to tell you but you were not in your cabin.
That's why I called for you. Do you have any suggestions?
I'll come up with a plan. Have they allocated any budget?
I will ask the finance team. - I'll get back to you.
Okay, Mathi. -Okay.
Get out of the store faster, man.
Check if there's a pink t-shirt in trial room 2
There's no t-shirt in here, ma'am. - Ask Sathish to come to my cabin.
Security, stop the guy in the grey hoodie. - Okay, ma'am.
You called for me, ma'am?
Sathish, do you know this person?
No idea who it is, ma'am. - Think twice, Sathish.
If we search him, even you'll face the police.
Madam!
I know he's your friend.
Call him and tell him to leave both the t-shirts in the trial room.
I've left the phone in the section, ma'am. - Go, get it.
We're caught. Madam had found out.
Silently leave the t-shirts in the trial room.
Leave quickly.
Sorry, ma'am. I'll not repeat this.
This isn't a minor mistake, Sathish.
I can't accept your apology for thieving.
It's better if you turn in your resignation yourself. - Madam!
Please excuse me once, ma'am.
I'll not indulge in these again. Please, madam.
I accept what I did is wrong, madam.
My family will struggle if I leave this job.
Everyone has a story for an excuse.
Please, madam. I mean it.
Please understand, Sathish. If I'm to complain, it'll only affect you.
It's better if you leave the job yourself silently.
Please forgive me for once, ma'am.
I beg you, ma'am. - I can't help you, Sathish.
Madam, please, just this once.
I beg you, ma'am.
I bet the old man will ask you for a selfie when we reach their place.
There are places like this near Chennai?
I didn't know. This is my first time.
Come in, Mathi.
Grandmother. See, he's sitting with his phone.
Don't.
Come in, come in.
Devanai, our grandson has arrived.
Welcome. - Greetings.
Mathi wanted to see you.
Let's go in. - Yeah, you too.
My Facebook isn't working, can you check for me?
Wait, grandpa. I'll come back and check. Okay?
Here, have some of this. - Thank you.
Did you both study in the same school?
Grandma, we'll be here for a week after marriage.
We'll talk about the whole story then.
As if you'll be chit-chatting with me after your wedding.
I know very well about your family.
Grandma, leave us. - Mathi, come.
This is how he lies through his teeth.
Our whole family will be here on our marriage week.
It's going to be fun. You'll love it.
Why is this room this tidy? - Yeah.
This is my family's production room.
What does that mean? - That means...
my grandparents had their first night on this bed.
They had ten kids.
After them, it was my parents here
and they gave birth to five kids, including me.
My elder brother too. He had three kids.
It's a lucky room.
Lucky room? It looks like the count has only decreased.
Why don't we tally that score?
Saran, it's not advised to stay in that room longer.
Come out, both of you.
Why, man?
Only if her colleague wasn't there with her
I would've gotten back together with Anitha.
Let it go, man. It's not worth it.
It was a silly fight.
I would've begged her and gotten back.
Her colleague interfered and jeopardized the whole thing.
But she's having fun going around with her fiance.
Did you have to do that just because your love failed?
You don't know what I'm talking about.
Do you know how shameful she made me feel?
I followed her, hoping that I'll be able to convince her.
Who are you, punk? With a nuisance for a face.
Slap him hard.
Ogling at every woman and following them, lecher.
Anitha looked at me as if I was worthless.
We'll take care, man. She isn't escaping anywhere.
Anitha is getting married this Wednesday.
Where is it happening? Tell me, where?
At Kodaikanal.
Five prayers for the Godmother.
Five prayers for the Moon and the Sun.
Five prayers to the tutelary spirit.
Five prayers to the mother of the 12 hills.
It's time for my daughter's marriage. During the celebration...
it's traditional to forget oneself and dance in our ritual.
While dancing, our legs might hit each other's legs,
we might get on each other's nerves.
Despite all, I request the 12 hills to show patience and tolerance,
and see through the celebration till the end.
Coo away, my Cuckoo queen, Coo away.
Sing, thalelallele.
The mountain bees swarm and take my breath away.
Thalelaale Thalelallele
Watch the performance by the umbrella man while...
the vessel makes music overflowing with spring water.
I woke up one day on this right earth
with Palichamma as my guardian angel.
Thalelaale Thalelallele, sing.
Thalelaale Thalelallele
Dimadippa dimadippa dimadippa dimadippa
Dimadippa dimadippa dimadippa dippaa
Earring, earring, dancing earring.
A nest made of twigs is the house endearing.
I'll go to the cornfield to meet and greet my lover.
My nuptial thread goes up as the drum claps shower.
My wedding gift is just a crowbar.
and who's my partner; he is the mediator.
With the mischievous, thick wild garlic
I'm making a feast, come here.
Coo away, Coo away.
My Cuckoo queen, Coo away.
Coo away, Coo away.
My Cuckoo queen, Coo away.
Hi, I just came to the room.
There's no proper mobile reception outside.
I called you several times, it didn't go through even once.
How did the celebrations go?
Their culture is entirely different.
It was excellent, though. You should've come.
Look at how good the climate is.
I could've come. But I had work.
It's boring staying inside the room.
I'm planning to go sightseeing.
Saran, sir. Customers are waiting. - Okay, you have fun.
I'll call you later. - Okay.
Busy as always. I'll call you at night.
Bye. - Bye.
Can you drop me at the sunset point? - Yes.
What's your seat number? - 31
Go to the last row.
Has everyone arrived? - One person is still not here.
Can you call and check?
It's not getting connected.
We should've left 15 minutes ago.
How long can we wait like this?
Let's leave.
Whose vehicle is that? Move it.
Hey, who are you?
Where are you coming from?
Don't be scared. Where do you have to go?
To a hospital.
What? - To some hospital.
Hospital?
You'll have to get to the town for that.
The last bus has already left.
Brother, are you going to the town? - Yes.
Can you drop her at the town hospital?
Sure, ask her to come.
They transport the workforce to the town.
You can go in it. Don't be afraid.
Wear something overhead. It's too cold.
Don't you have a scarf? Wait.
Please wear this.
Take it.
Take care. Go before they leave.
We're getting late for the company.
She wants to go to the hospital. Wait and take her.
Hurry up. It's getting late.
She's alighted.
The hospital is on the other side.
Let's go, brother.
What's your name? - Mathi.
Age? - 28.
Please be seated. I will call you.
Sit there.
Sir, Geetha has closed the lab and given the key.
How many patients are left?
Four more, sir.
Ask the next person to come in. - Okay, sir.
You can go in.
What's the baby's name? - Yazhini.
Come, sit this side.
Have they come with an infant?
Yes, sir. - Ask them to come in first.
Please take her in.
What happened to the baby? - He's running a fever since the evening.
He hasn't stopped crying. - I have written down medicines.
I want to see the doctor urgently, sister.
Sit down, please.
There are so many people waiting before you.
Sister, what happened?
Tell me. What's it? - She's in haste. Can you check, sir?
Where's James? - He left already, sir.
Thangapandian, sir? - He's tending to the accident patient.
Tell me. What's the problem?
What symptoms do you have? Tell me.
Are there any lady doctors in?
There's none now.
Where's Subathra? - She's in the canteen.
Please sit down. -Subathra, one minute.
Please go in and sit.
I'm leaving. Could you meet me in the parking area?
Sir, tell me.
A lady wants too see a female practitioner.
Okay. - She's not comfortable telling me.
Could you please take care of her? - I'll see to her, sir.
Tell me, what happened?
Forced entry.
It's too painful.
Give me a minute.
Hello, Doctor?
Madam...
This is a medical legacy case.
We've to register the injuries and the bite marks.
We shouldn't treat without that procedure.
Only a gynaecologist should examine it, but...
They've just left home after finishing an operation.
Sorry, I can't tend to it.
Is there a police station nearby?
There's a church if you take this left.
You can see the station from there.
Wait a minute.
Please take this tablet.
It might ease the pain.
Please take care.
Thank you. - Take the immediate left.
Fast, you could've brought a bigger vehicle.
Now you're going around everywhere.
A bigger vehicle will not have the pull, sir.
The stage isn't here, and it's getting late.
Wait, I'll call back.
What is it? - Need to meet the inspector.
Regarding what? - Need to give a complaint.
You cannot give complaints this late. There's a function at the station tomorrow.
They'll see only after that. Come back tomorrow evening.
I'm not from around. - An outsider?
I need to meet him urgently.
Please. - Okay, come.
I told you not to call me for two days.
Have you sent the money yet?
They've put all the files in a heap.
I'll pick out your file and call you in two days.
Don't keep calling from different numbers.
Okay, hang up. I'm already tense.
Come inside. - Sir, they want to see the SI.
He's on a call. I'll tell him. - Hello.
My work is not over yet.
Put my girl on the phone. Did you eat, baby?
What, why? Eat soon and sleep.
We've a celebration in the morning.
Got your dress stitched?
Excuse me, sir.
What, Munusamy? Tell me.
A lady is waiting outside. - Ask her to come tomorrow.
She looks like an outsider. - The shifting work is still not done.
I was talking to Munusamy. - Sir, we'll hear her once.
Fine, ask her to come in. - Baby, you eat and sleep.
Madam, come in.
Please come in.
Come in.
Sir is in that room.
Are the packers from Dindigul here yet?
Please follow up on that.
Will you never talk the truth?
What good are you for? Where's Ilango?
He's gone to the new building, sir.
Are the invitations sent to the press?
Sent, sir. - If we miss something
we'll have to answer to that inspector lady.
We'll take care, sir.
Tell me.
Leave the room to us.
Amudha, bring that complaint book.
What happened?
I went to the sunset point in the evening.
There were 3 people, I don't know who-- - Please wait.
Where are you from? What's your name?
You don't look like a native.
Sir, I'm Mathi.
I'm from Chennai - Anna Nagar.
I work as an operations manager in the Decathlon sports store.
One of my colleagues is getting married here, in Kolanji.
That's why I visited here.
After her marriage...
Evening...
when I went to the sunset point
Amudha, give her some water. - Yes, sir.
Please don't cry.
Here, have some water.
Please ground yourself and tell us what happened.
What happened at the sunset point?
They muffled my mouth
three of them
I have no idea who.
What time did you go there?
Around... 6 to 6.30, sir.
I regained consciousness very late after passing out.
I couldn't understand what had happened to me.
I couldn't figure out the path.
It was so dark.
I walked for a while
and then got into a van.
I came here. - You're coming straight to the station?
I went to the primary health care centre first.
Yeah, the one in the corner.
I went there.
There was no lady doctor.
Then I came here straight.
How many of them did you say were there?
Three, sir.
Will you be able to identify them?
I don't know, sir.
I was not able to see their faces.
They were all wearing helmets.
I can't... - Sir.
Ilango, who has put up shops in sunset point?
Sunset point? Our Ram...
Isn't it Munusamy's area? - Yes, sir.
He's of no use, though.
Can you gather the details of the shopkeepers at the sunset point?
That's no problem, sir. It's Vaikakulathu people.
My in-laws are from there.
I know everything about the place.
We'll be able to find any details.
Hurry, hurry.
Send two people to Vaikakulam immediately.
Okay, sir.
We'll probe.
Munusamy, I think it's better if you go. It's your area only, right.
It'll be faster.
On the way to Vaikakulam, there's a three cross junction.
It's Thandikudi.
A guy came there in a bike with a helmet,
A police jeep was passing by after him.
He hid in the bush when he noticed it.
After the jeep left, two more people came
wearing a helmet in another bike.
Then all three of them left.
Any idea about the vehicle's make or the number?
Nothing was visible in the dark.
But both the bikes were of Bullet make.
Go in and sit, please.
Faster, all these are critical files.
Hurry up and bring it to the new store room.
Munusamy - Sir?
Can you ask the Vaikakulam people
if they saw any suspicious people at the sunset point today.
Okay, sir. - Also, three men in two bullets
with the helmet, find out who they are.
I will investigate, sir.
Have you informed to your house yet?
Why? Are you afraid something will happen?
It has to be told, right? Shouldn't hide these things.
Will tell them in the morning, sir.
Ever since it happened,
I want them to pay for what they did.
I feel like I should do something to them.
That's all I'm thinking of.
I'm not able to think of anything else.
You came alone from Chennai? - Yes.
Yes. - Decathlon is a big showroom
There would be many employees.
Nobody else came? - Senior manager Arjun
and his wife came.
Then...
A boy named Sathish
Who's he? - He was working in the sales
but he didn't speak to me today
Can you give us more details?
He was stealing from the shop
so I had to let him go from work.
He might've been mad at me.
Did you see him with any company? Or just alone?
Saw him alone.
Ilango, we've to nab him before he reaches down.
Alert all the checkposts. - Yes, sir.
R5 Berijam SI to Oothu checkpost, over. - Received at Oothu checkpost, over.
The suspect's name is Sathish, age 21, travelling from Kodaikanal to Chennai.
Did anybody follow you in Kodaikanal?
Auto drivers or hotel attenders.
No, sir.
Take your time and think, please.
R5 Berijam SI to Senbaganur checkpost, over.
Only Bullets. - Sir, what did we do?
Sir, please, sir. - Let's go in and talk.
Ravi, make them sit down. - Sir, we don't understand.
Sit down, man. - Yes, sir.
Bring them in. - Get up.
They didn't stop at the Senbaganur checkpost.
they weren't answering properly when we caught them.
Highly doubtful people.
Sir, please, sir.
Ilango.
Get up, man. - Sir, please.
They'll spill the beans only if we break them.
Sir, we didn't do anything. - Get in.
Sir, why are you beating us?
Get your license out. Yours, too.
I need to use the restroom.
Let's go - Who? The MP?
Let the bag be here.
Please wear this. It's cold outside.
Come.
We caught the guy, and built a case
and you want me to leave him.
Okay, ask him to sign.
Sir, she will rage if she comes to know about this.
You show your authority only to us.
Close the door and go. -Okay, sir.
It was you standing at Thandikudi, right? - Yes, sir.
Why did you guys hide seeing the police?
Tell us the truth. Why?
Open your mouth, man. Tell us.
Be careful.
We've to shift everything before it dawns.
When will you finish in this pace?
Sir... there was a guy named Prabhu.
I think he followed me from Chennai.
Who is that Prabhu? - The marriage I came to,
it's the bride's ex-lover
They had some issues in between.
She said she didn't want him.
But he was insistent.
I told him I would complain to the police,
just to scare him.
You have brought a big issue from Chennai.
Ilango, get a team together.
Check the bus stand and the hotels near the lake
find out if a guy named Prabhu has any bookings.
The booking could be in other names, be thorough.
Get your register out.
What is this? - Bill Book, sir.
Were there two guests named Prabhu and Naga? - Yes, sir.
When did they check-in? - In the morning.
When did they check out? - They had time till morning,
they left stating an emergency.
It's 11 o'clock. Close the shop.
What time? Around 10 - 10.30.
What happened, man?
Brother, pay me before you leave. - Hey, stop.
Where are you guys from? - Chennai, sir.
Prabhu and Naga were staying in Uma lodge,
but they left in haste.
Bring them here. - Go, sir, is calling for you.
Let's get there and talk, don't be afraid.
What's your name? - Prabhu, sir.
And yours? - Nagaraj.
I have only one question.
If you answer properly, you can go on living.
Can you?
After spotting the police jeep,
why did you guys hide?
Sir, please, sir. - We'll tell you, sir.
We're from a village near Perumalmalai.
We stole the bikes from the Thandikudi bar
and when we reached the junction, we saw the police jeep.
We were scared of getting caught, so we hid in the bush.
We didn't do anything else, sir.
I'm telling the truth, sir.
Sir, sir!
Munusamy, what's the name of the wine shop owner?
Selvam. - Can you call and ask him?
Selvam, It's Munusamy. - Yes, sir?
Did anybody lose their bike today at the bar?
Yes, sir. There were two guys... - Wait a minute.
Two boys came when I was closing the shop.
They claimed that had they lost their bikes.
I asked them to complain at the Thandikudi station.
Any issues, sir? - Nothing, I'll call you later.
Shut up and get in. - Sir, we didn't do anything.
Amudha, did she eat anything?
I insisted, sir. But she doesn't want to.
We cannot just leave her like that.
Ask them to get her Idli. - Okay, sir. I'll tell the driver.
I know it's tough,
please eat and restore your health.
We're already investigating. We'll find the accused in another hour.
Then, we'll file the FIR and produce him in the court.
The public prosecutor will get him the maximum punishment.
Munusamy, found anything? - I'm investigating, sir.
We should've gotten all his details by now.
Where in Chennai are you from?
Saidapet, sir. - What about you?
Kotturpuram.
Why did you come here?
I asked why are you guys here?
What for?
Open your mouth, man. He's asking, right?
His lover is getting married, sir.
He came for his lover and that's okay.
What are you here for? - Came for the friendship, sir.
Amudha.
Do you know her?
I know her. She's the reason my lover left me.
If a girl rejects you, you'll throw acid on their face.
Or if someone helps them, you'll ruin their life.
Sir, I don't know anything.
Munusamy, this won't work out. Call Safiq.
They'll need our treatment.
Have you been following her from Chennai?
No, sir. Just to find Anitha's address.
Why were you guys leaving town in a hurry?
Sir, it hurts.
Ever since Anitha left me,
I have been crying, sir. He tried convincing me
to come and give her a gift that'll make her miss me for life.
No, sir.
We followed Madhi madam just to find out the address.
When Anitha's family saw us, they feared we would make a scene.
We believed that they complained and that's why you were searching.
That's why we ran away when we saw the police.
Sir, these guys will keep coming up with stories.
They'll open up only if we leave them hanging upside down.
Sir, we checked the bus headed to Chennai at Oothu.
He looked suspicious. He said his name was Sathish.
He has also come to the same marriage.
What's your name? - Sathish, sir.
Where are you from? - Chennai.
Where are you working? - In a textile shop in T Nagar.
For how long? - For six months, sir.
Before that? - I was working in Decathlon.
Why did you leave the job there?
Tell him!
Sir, I was just seeking a better job.
Okay, why did you visit here?
Sir, I came for my colleague's marriage.
Did you come for the wedding? - Yes, sir.
Who else came to the marriage?
Nobody else.
No other colleagues came?
Arjun sir and his wife came.
It's the senior manager.
Do you know him?
I know, sir. - Who is he?
He's the bride's ex-boyfriend, sir.
He's even made a commotion at the workplace, sir.
Did you see him at the marriage?
No, sir.
I saw him in a hotel in the afternoon.
Did you both come together from Chennai? - Yes, sir.
Then why did you go alone? - We were just on the same bus, sir.
We had no other connection.
Do you know a girl named Madhi? - Yes, sir.
Did you see her at the wedding? - Yes, sir.
Then why did you not mention her?
I lost my job because of her
but I didn't do anything, sir. - If there's a problem,
you guys will steep enough to ruin her life?
Take him to the other room. - Okay, sir.
They have been doing this since yesterday
when will they finish? - In some time.
Sir, the bike that went missing in the bar
and the bikes that these people have are the same.
This isn't by a localite.
These are just petty thieves.
It's these guys from Chennai.
They seem to have strong motivation.
But she mentioned three of them.
It doesn't look like Sathish and Prabhu had any connection.
After committing a crime, they might've split up.
It's a usual technique for criminals.
I think that's what they did.
Sir, do you want tea?
Tea? - We just had, sir.
Crime spot. Planning.
Execution. Everything is done...
by each one of them.
They've avoided the cell phone to communicate
Yes, sir. There are no call records between them. - Correct.
They think they are intelligent.
Safiq, they should admit to their crime, do what it takes.
I don't think any of these guys would've done it.
They look like youngsters.
The perpetrators
had no perplexity.
It didn't look like it was unplanned.
She claims none of these guys would've done it
she says they were above the age of 45 - 50.
Okay, you go.
Be careful.
Have you moved those things upstairs?
Still some left, sir. - Faster.
I can understand what's running in your mind.
As a girl,
you were courageous to come here
and tell us what happened. I had to respect you.
Your need for justice,
I thought you were strong when you mentioned that.
But now...
when I see you muddling yourself.
I'm afraid.
If we treat these three guys right,
they'll confess to their crimes.
If you get confused every time and give us mixed details
it's hard to find the accused.
It's because of girls like you that have no clarity
these guys do crimes and then escape.
I have no confusion, sir.
Lift it, man.
You dumb wits, can't you carry a cupboard properly?
Why're you guys throwing it around?
Is this a police station, or what?
These were supposed to be done yesterday.
We're having a serious conversation here.
If I come there, it won't be good.
Get two more people. You guys are getting good money, right?
If I hear any noise again...
I had a similar experience in Vedachanthur,
when I was working there. 22-Year-Old girl.
She went through the same thing as you.
But she was a brave girl,
she stood by her word and wanted her perpetrator found.
I searched all of Masinakudi forest
we found the criminal in a day
and wanted to file FIR. But her family intervened.
They said they would feel ashamed if news got out,
and they cried that their honour would be lost.
But she stood her ground.
She claimed to be strong,
and she wanted me to pursue the case.
I listened to her and filed the case
and got him to the court.
The next day, every media was publishing about her harassment.
It was just news to them.
The whole family got killed
by suicide.
What happened?
Nothing, sir.
You do one thing, you go back to your place.
Discuss with your family
and then decide if you want to pursue the case or not
There's no urgency.
I'll take care, sir.
Are you leaving for Chennai?
Carry on.
Madam?
Yes?
Are there any senior officers here?
Inspector madam is here. But she won't be coming until morning.
Why do you ask? - Amudha, sir is calling you.
I'll be back. Wait here.
Amudha... - Sir?
What were you talking to her about?
She asked me if there were any senior officers around.
I was just answering her. Nothing else.
Okay, you can go. - Okay, sir.
They cheated us after promising new uniforms!
Constable... - Sir?
Don't allow the girl to leave. Tell her to come in.
Okay, sir.
The SI wants to talk to you. Go inside.
Go in.
She was leaving! Why did you call her inside again?
No, Munuswamy. Letting her go would be a mistake.
She asked if there were any senior officers around.
Not just that, she also said this crime was committed by men aged 45-50.
We were only targetting wood cutters and cattle herders.
But this girl is educated.
If word gets out, we will get into trouble.
When she leaves from here, she should have no intention of telling anyone what happened.
This is what happens when you interrogate like she is a guest here.
Get up.
She said she was dragged by her clothes.
But they don't appear to be torn!
Sit.
Hey...
Come.
Tell me what happened in detail. Don't leave anything out.
I already did, sir.
You need to tell me again.
A lot of officers will question you. You need to repeat it every single time.
You might need to demonstrate what happened too. Get it?
How many were they?
Three of them.
How do you know? Did you see them?
It could have been just two of them...
and one of them could have taken two turns with you.
It's a possibility, right?
Who was the first person to take your clothes off?
Or did you remove your clothes yourself?
Answer me, woman!
Munuswamy... - Sir?
Don't ask her such blunt questions.
She is an educated girl. She is bound to get scared.
Be patient with her.
You should be prepared to answer questions like these.
Not everyone is decent like us.
The superior officers are more explicit with their questions.
And it's worse at the court.
You are saying they must be around 45-50 years old...
How do you know that?
Have you already been with men that age?
The public prosecutor will ask you such questions.
The public and media will be present there.
Make her understand.
You claim three men did this to you...
and yet none of them caused any injuries to you?
Or did you consent to it?
If you had resisted, you will have injuries.
Strip and show me.
I need to mention your injuries in the case file.
Munuswamy! - Sir?
Go there.
Here.
I can't ask you for each and every detail to write down your statement.
Come and write it yourself.
There was a major argument at the SP's office.
The meeting went on for hours, so you can imagine!
The SP spoke in favour of us.
But why do we need such a grand function tomorrow?
Why can't we keep it simple?
The DIG asked us several such questions.
We are in the profession of public service.
But people are competitive here too.
They asked me how our station has a better track record than their station.
I'd called you at around 7 to ask for some details.
Why couldn't I reach you?
Well, madam...
my phone was charging.
Did you step out? - No, I didn't.
How are the arrangements coming along? - Everything is perfect, madam.
Hurry up with the water jug!
Madam, I think one of the suspects is being unruly.
Let me check on it.
He was uncooperative. I think he is kicking up some trouble.
Hold his legs down!
Why is he screaming?
Why are you just watching? Come with me.
Hurry up.
Come here.
The lady might come here!
Brother, hold his legs down.
Give him some water.
Slow down, brother. Be careful.
What happened? What's the problem?
It's nothing, madam. A suspect is sick.
You can't go to court tomorrow. - I know, madam.
The AC will be here by 9.
What's the crime? - Eve teasing, madam.
Three men sexually harassed a girl near Moonjikal.
Nothing else, madam.
Okay, look into it. - Okay, madam.
Madam, I need to move all the things from the room.
Okay.
Go in.
Amudha, ask the SI to come. - Okay, madam.
It's 02:30. Why isn't the decoration work complete yet?
The workers will start the decoration after they put up the tents.
They will get it done quickly.
I've told them to leave behind only the unwanted files...
and move everything else.
And all the tables, chairs etc...
Why are you stressed out? Please relax.
Have you informed the photographers and the press?
We've invited the press, madam. We haven't missed anything.
The function should go smoothly with no hiccups.
Madam, you don't need to worry about anything.
You just need to show up for the function on time.
Start the car.
Don't take your own sweet time! Didn't you hear the inspector?
Almost done, sir. - Hurry up.
What the hell are you doing here?
You are always that file around!
What does she say?
Is she still being troublesome?
I'm still questioning her. - There is so much pending work.
You, come.
Bring her.
Come.
We will definitely catch the suspects.
Have some faith in us.
Or if you want to go elsewhere and complain, go ahead.
It will be redirected to us anyway, because this happened in our jurisdiction.
Munuswamy, the car has a flat tire.
Please attend to it. - Yes, madam.
Who is she?
She was following up on a complaint she'd made.
A sexual harassment case? - No, madam.
She is a visitor here, and she got into a small problem here.
I've sent Safi to look into it.
We will know the details when he is back.
Come. - Madam, let me take care of it.
The enquiry is underway.
You stay here.
Come in, miss.
About 06:30 - 07:00.
We aren't allowed to hold a woman in a station beyond 6 pm.
It's obvious from the fact that they tried to hide this from a senior officer.
They've done something wrong.
All men here think they have authority because of their gender.
Imagine what men with real authority must think of themselves!
We wear the same uniform as them.
Why is it that we are called 'lady police'?
They look down upon all women.
Anyway...
Tell me.
What should I do for you?
Get the criminals punished as per law.
That's all, ma'am.
Do whatever needs to be done to ensure that.
I get it.
I have no second thoughts about it.
But unlike what you think...
this isn't something that happens overnight.
The whole world is favourable towards men.
To win against them, courage isn't enough.
We need to be smart and patient.
After the inauguration of the new station tomorrow morning...
I will take care of it, okay?
Remain here until then. Don't go anywhere.
If you need anything, ask Amudha.
Okay?
Be patient.
What you want will happen, okay?
Nayagam. - Madam?
Yes, madam?
You look very tired.
Not really, madam.
Look at all those cobwebs.
Get it cleaned. The SP might come here tomorrow.
Right away, madam.
Gopal... Ravi... you fools! Come here.
Calm down. - It's okay!
Don't get stressed out. Let's take it one at a time.
Finish up the work outside first. - Yes, madam.
Make it quick though.
Amudha... - Madam?
Does anyone chew betel in our station?
Like paan or gutkha?
Elango Sir...
Is that so?
Fine, carry on. - Okay, madam.
Madam, the car is ready.
Munuswamy... - Madam?
Send for the SI. - Okay, madam.
Yes, madam?
Did you look into the girl's complaint?
Almost done, madam. We will file the charge-sheet in another hour.
Who are the suspects? - Two guys named Prabhu and Sathish.
They initially lied to us.
But now they've given a statement confessing to it.
They followed the girl from Chennai.
They wanted vengeance against her for something.
That was the motivation behind why they did this.
She didn't see anyone's faces.
She was unconscious.
But she is able to accurately describe their height, weight, what time it occurred etc with evidence.
What you say doesn't add up to what she said.
Your enquiry is going down the wrong route.
What are you saying, madam?
Your concentration isn't on this case.
Forget about it. Let me take it from here.
I will get a statement from the girl after the function tomorrow...
and investigate this case myself.
You, Elango, and Munuswamy must be tired from all the hard work.
Get some proper rest after the function.
Ravi, start the car. - Okay, madam.
Munuswamy... - Sir?
Looks like the inspector woman knows everything.
She is--
You... - Sir?
Let me take care of this here. Go in and clear out the cupboards.
I don't like the sound of what the inspector just said.
Munuswamy, I suspect the girl told her we were the ones who committed this crime.
What do we do now?
We had nothing to worry about while we were handling the case.
If the girl gives her statement to the inspector tomorrow, we are done for!
We shouldn't let her give her statement under any circumstances.
Lift her up.
Grab her leg.
Get up, woman!
Grab her leg.
Lift her and put her up there.
Get up.
Get up, woman!
You arrogant bitch!
Strip her clothes.
How dare you file a complaint!
Look here.
If you'd just left, you wouldn't have had to go through any of this.
We didn't know another way to protect ourselves.
If you still want to file a complaint...
the entire world will get to see you nude.
What's only on this cell phone now...
will be watched and enjoyed everyday by all the guys around you.
Leave.
Hey...
Here.
I hope she will just walk away and not create any trouble.
Our women will face us with puffed chests if you point a gun at them.
But if you strip them off their clothes, they will cower in fear for their honour.
Because people value their honour more than their lives here.
Phew!
She disrupted our work, sir.
Welcome to everyone present here for the inauguration of the new police station.
Our inspector will welcome our guest, the commissioner, with a bouquet.
Welcome, sir.
Welcome, ma'am.
We are proud to announce that the Commissioner will honour Inspector Maragadham...
and all her colleagues in the police station with medals and shields...
for turning this station into an esteemed police station.
The capable police officers of Berijam Police Station have proven through their actions that...
the saying 'Police is your friend' isn't just mere words...
or they wouldn't have achieved the esteemed status.
I don't think I need to mention the sacrifice police officers make...
by prioritising duty over family and relationships to serve the public.
You need to first understand that this affects a woman mentally more than physically.
It will take several days or even years to recover from this.
Due to the agony of not being able to share what they went through with anyone else...
they tend to isolate themselves and go into a shell.
Not just that.
They will feel a burning desire for revenge.
And anger that they couldn't do anything to prevent it.
And the guilt on top of that.
It will make them hate themselves.
So they might even have suicidal thoughts at times.
Only you can help her fix it.
If you understand her and be affectionate and supportive...
the chances of her recovering soon are very high.
Mathi, I'll leave this in the kitchen.
Mathi...
don't overthink it.
Whatever it is, we will face it.
Remember what the doctor said?
Take your pills and get some sleep. Everything will be fine.
I don't know...
how to express what I feel.
But I can say one thing for sure.
I will always be with you.
Okay.
Get going.
No, Mathi. Let me stay here.
If you are with me...
I fear that I will become too dependent on you.
Let me get through this on my own.
You should go.
Take care.
Call me if you need anything.
I live right next to you.
There is some milk in the fridge.
And I've left your tablets on the shelf in the kitchen.
Okay.
Oh, and Mathi...
the fruits are-- - Don't worry.
I won't harm myself.
That wasn't what I meant.
I know you are very confident.
Okay, take care.
I'll see you.
Mathi, my sweet pea.
Who am I here?
Where is myself?
Am I the veil that hides?
Who am I here?
Where is myself? - Hey, Mathi.
Am I the echoes of accusations?
Why would you let her go out like this?
I don't know who laid these fences
Even if she's a kid, she's a girl.
that conspire in my thoughts.
Who am I here?
Where is myself?
Am I the veil that hides?
Catch, Mathi. - A girl should not visit there.
Where is myself?
Am I the echoes of accusations?
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
The taste of the earth is borne by the fruit.
The leaves bear the sun for the tree's girth.
Can the conch withhold the sea?
Can the flute entrap the wind?
Time to put down the holiness from your shoulder.
Enough of being buried under a muddling boulder.
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come - What kind of dress is this?
for deceits to burn in the pyre?
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
They'll tie a millstone around your neck,
stitch your breath with words and peck,
even if you're pushed into the river,
you shall be looked up like a cascade.
You turbulent wind,
don't you forget your wings.
You're the rapids
with no stagnant end.
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
Who am I here?
Where is myself?
Am I the veil that hides?
If I'm just the mundane meat frame,
I'll free myself from its treacherous tides.
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
Am I the honeycomb that has to fight the fire?
When will the day come for deceits to burn in the pyre?
Sister, don't tell anyone I am hiding here.
Sister, did she come here?
Is he gone?
They did this because they didn't want me to tell anyone or complain anywhere.
They did everything they could to try to silence me.
They said disgusting things, and even threatened me.
But they found out that I am still going to give my statement.
Finally, they used a woman's body against her to try to bring her under control.
May I come in, sir?
Come in, sir.
She is the Mathi I told you about over phone.
Okay.
This is her complaint.
Kodaikanal? - Yes, sir.
Get the Dingudul SP on the line.
Forward this complaint to the Dindugul SP.
I'll ask him to look into it. - Okay, sir.
I'll tell them to conduct an enquiry, miss.
Thank you, sir.
Okay, sir. I'll call you.
Okay.
I've received a complaint against Berijam station.
I've asked them to forward the details to you.
Conduct an enquiry...
and initiate action.
We received this complaint from a lawyer who is close to us.
Hello? Yes, this is the inspector speaking.
Madam, I'll just leave this down there.
Okay, madam.
Yes, sir.
That's okay, sir.
I will initiate immediate action, sir.
Sir, we were inaugurating the new station that day.
After the function, I saw the ACP off and came back to the station...
but the girl was no longer there.
I'd have filed an FIR then and there if she was still at the station.
Yes, she told me all the details.
I'll prepare the charge-sheet with those details, sir.
Immediately, sir.
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.
I'm glad.
Hope you are recording a video.
Your phone has been ringing non-stop. - I hear it too.
Just do your thing. I'll take care of it.
Hello, madam?
Where are you? - My niece is getting engaged.
Oh, I see. When will you be done there?
I'll be free in two hours.
This is urgent. Call me back immediately.
An urgent call from the station head.
I'll be back. Go ahead with the function.
It's an urgent call. I'll be back.
He never gets to be a part of any function!
Madam, you'd called.
A complaint has been filed against you in Chennai.
What are you saying, madam?
Come to the station immediately.
Munuswamy, where are you?
On the way to the station, sir.
Come home with Elango right away.
Okay, sir.
Dear, everyone is waiting for you.
What are you doing here?
You go and take care of everything.
What happened, dear? You look so pale.
I said go and take care of it!
Go!
Brother-in-law, I need to go to the station on some urgent work.
Okay.
Dad, let's take a group photo.
Come, Dad.
Uncle, click the photo. - Brother, look here.
I'll be back. - Sure!
Dad... - What now?
Let's take a selfie together.
Sir, the alleged assault has taken place in this area.
Around this reserved forest.
This incident must have happened in a radius of 5 kms west of sunset point.
After the assault, the victim lost her way and went deep into the forest.
She went down to the nearest village from there...
and circled around to reach Berijam township.
How can you say with certainty?
Sir, the victim has mentioned in her complaint that...
they carried her about 15-30 metres from sunset point to some deep forest.
This is the only forest that can be reached from that point within that distance.
It can't be any other reserve forest.
This is Thandikudi area, right?
Yes, sir. Confirmed.
The inspector of the area where the girl lives is a close friend of mine.
I can ask him to talk to her. - That won't be of any use!
She has been at this all week since she went back.
There is no point talking to her.
She said she was going to get married. Do you have her fiance's number?
Yes, sir.
Give me that phone.
No, I meant that phone!
The first one is his number? - Yes, sir.
Both the numbers belong to him.
Hello? - Hello...
Hello? Who is it?
Aren't you the boy who is going to marry Mathi?
Yes.
Who are you?
I am the Sub Inspector from Berijam.
What is it?
Why can't you talk some sense into the girl?
Women never make the right decisions.
They don't have the brains to foresee what could happen.
Because that's the capacity of their brains.
Men go out to several places, talk to people, socialise...
we know whom to pick a fight with, and whom to make way for.
Give me that phone.
How dare you hang up on me!
Elango, which folder is the video stored in?
It's named 'Private Video'.
Let her die!
It doesn't look like you are trying to solve the problem.
What do you want me to do now? Fall at their feet and beg?
Let's just do our work here.
Sir, have they accepted the complaint?
Anyone can file a complaint on anyone.
But no one should find evidence that we've been frequenting here.
Liquor bottles, gutka packets... nothing should be traced back to us.
We shouldn't even leave behind the ashes from the burnt condoms.
We've done our share of finding evidence and destroying evidence!
Sir... - What?
Sir, I can hear someone.
Sir, the forest I told you about is in this area.
Madam, isn't he the SI from your station? - What are they doing here?
Yes, sir.
Didn't you tell them to come to the station? - Yes, sir.
Thillai Nayagam! What are you doing here?
I asked you to report to the station. What are you doing here instead?
Sir, they just got caught at the spot of the crime!
I've never even seen thieves who've been caught red-handed like this!
A young woman from Chennai has filed a sexual assault case against...
the Sub Inspector and two constables of Berijam Police Station in Kodaikanal.
After her complaint that they kidnapped her from sunset view point...
when she'd gone sightseeing in Kodaikanal and gang raped her...
two constables and one sub inspector from Berijam Police Station have been arrested this morning.
Sir, answer us!
They asked you to change out of uniform.
Answer us. - Step aside.
Come back later.
Ma'am, please answer my question.
You can't be here when the officers arrive. Leave now.
Sir, answer us!
Won't you listen to me?
All of this is just eye wash.
Don't let this scare you.
They must have faced some pressure from the higher-ups.
Let's see what happens!
They haven't learnt their lesson despite sending the video, huh?
You know Bala, who runs an internet centre near the bus stand?
Forward this video to him.
He will add whatever is necessary and upload it.
A nude video of the girl who filed the complaint has surfaced on the internet and caused a stir.
In this video taken during a private moment with her lover...
the woman takes her clothes off and poses nude for her lover.
Meanwhile, the young woman's video is being circulated on the internet where she is with her boyfriend.
It shows her in a compromising position--
Hello?
We are calling from 'Jana Bhoomi' magazine.
Is that you in the video?
Hello?
Vaishnavi, isn't that your friend?
She is all over the social media as the Chennai girl in Kodaikanal.
Why are you avoiding my calls, Mathi?
I'm not avoiding your calls. I was just busy with work.
What's going on, Mathi? That video...
Did you see that video? - Why should I see it?
Well, people are saying terrible things.
I know what kind of things they'd say when such a video comes out.
When I filed a complaint, I was fully aware that they'd do this.
Why don't you...
Well, the video looks like it was taken with your consent, Mathi.
Okay, Vaishnavi. I'll talk to you later.
Hello?
Yes, Mathi? - Did you see that video?
Why do you ask?
What's in that video?
Let's not talk about that.
Don't think about it unnecessarily.
Take your hand away.
Enough?
Move your hand away.
This video is just for me.
How long are you going to record this? Turn it off!
Your legs...
Wow!
We can't question the victim in a sexual allegation case.
According to the current evidence act, it's wrong to even question the victim.
They will turn this into a serious issue.
All three of you will be tested.
The prosecution has attached a small piece of cloth as evidence.
If your test report matches with it, there is no point in fighting this case!
Not just that.
A senior advocate is representing her.
He has never lost a case in court.
You should watch out.
Drink your tea.
Despite all my warnings...
Don't try to scare us, sir.
Can you wait outside? Let me have a word with him.
This is why lawyers never tell the truth to their clients!
Brother-in-law, everyone in the department thinks you can never win this case in court.
They think reaching a compromise out of court is a better idea.
No bloody way.
My father says we should reach out to someone from the girl's side and reach a compromise.
I too feel like that's the right thing to do.
That isn't going to happen. Can you step out for a moment?
We have saved so many suspects.
Is there no way we can save ourselves now?
Brother-in-law, come here.
Give me your phone.
Is this Kaatu Durai?
I need a small favour.
I want you to...
What is it, uncle?
It's just that...
It's been 40 years since I moved into this house.
Everyone called this house the retired headmaster's house.
But now everyone is calling this the house of the girl who was in that video.
A lot of press reporters have come and enquired since yesterday.
Shouldn't a young woman like you be more careful?
My daughter is calling me from the US and yelling at me for renting the house out to you.
She can yell all she wants.
You don't have to go anywhere.
Be strong. Let's face it together.
Sir, tell me the OTP. - It's 6-2-4-8, brother.
RB Hospital, right? - Yes.
Tell me.
We are just starting.
Hurry up.
We are approaching the junction. Be ready.
Go, go!
Ride faster.
We are riding past 4th Cross Street.
Faster, faster.
I've overtaken the auto.
The vehicle is approaching. Be ready.
Start the engine.
The vehicle is ready.
The auto is approaching. Quick! Don't miss it.
Come on, come on. Hurry up.
The auto is approaching.
Don't miss it. Hurry up!
Come, come, come.
Get them!
Someone is getting in the way!
He ruined everything!
Oh, no. Start the vehicle quickly.
Mathi, are you okay?
Lift him up.
Hurry up.
He is getting away. Catch him.
Come on!
He is getting into another vehicle.
Looks like this was a plan to hit someone.
This doesn't look like an accident.
Looks like a plot to kill someone.
A case has been filed.
You need to be really careful now.
They will go to any extremes.
What is it, father-in-law?
I thought we can apologise to them and get you out...
but you are just committing more and more crimes.
Thankfully the bike rider was drunk last night.
Or you'd have been charged with 2 more cases!
Unless the girl withdraws her case...
there is no way you three are getting out.
Talk to someone close to the girl and reach a compromise.
Trust me on this.
I spoke to a higher official.
He will take care of everything.
Yes, sir?
Who is Saran here? - It's me. What's the matter?
DIG Manian Sir sent for you.
What for? - I don't know.
Where?
His house in Kelambakkam.
I'll be there. You can go.
Okay, get there soon. - Okay, sir.
We will get into trouble if you go late.
No, he should have had a word with me before he gave his land away.
Okay, I'll talk to you later.
Hello, I am K S Manian. Retired DGP.
I know you very well, sir.
You curbed rowdyism to a great extent when you were the City Commissioner.
Sit comfortably.
Okay, sir.
I went through your case details.
You are going to marry the girl, right?
Yes, sir.
Where do you work?
Sales in Hyundai.
Is Chennai your home-town?
No, I'm from Nemam near Chennai.
Oh, I see.
Your attempt to get the wrongdoers punished is right.
Because that will instil some fear among policemen.
You have already won the case!
Of course! All three have been suspended.
They are out of service.
They have lost all respect in the society.
What bigger punishment do you think you can get them?
Send them to jail?
If you take the case to court...
it will take several years before a verdict is reached.
They are policemen!
They will use all the influence they can.
The media won't stay quiet either.
They will turn the public against the police...
and hound you unnecessarily to increase their TRP ratings.
But, sir...
I don't understand why you are telling me all this.
You've decided to get married, right?
Move on with your lives.
Why do you have to go to court?
I'm saying this for your own good.
All three policemen are ready to fall at your feet and apologise.
You can put a smooth end to this problem if you will it.
You are young too.
Think about it.
Sir, up here.
Do you have to go, Saran?
We can't not go, Mathi.
Or they will keep coming at us through different ways.
At least until we go to court, we have to play along.
Just one more day.
Let's face it. Be strong.
This shouldn't have happened.
I don't know what else to say now.
They said you will fall at our feet and apologise.
How dare you!
What is this, sir?
Elango, don't do anything!
Munuswamy...
Sir, how could he?
I called all of you here because I didn't know how to talk to him about this.
I'm not going to say anything. - Try talking sense into him.
You keep quiet. - Okay, brother.
Hello.
Hello, Auntie.
Hello, Uncle. - Hello, son-in-law.
Saran, come and sit here.
No, you continue talking. - Listen...
All of them are here to talk to you.
Sit.
Do we need to bring a girl with such a reputation into our family?
You can find some good girl for yourself.
She is saying it for your own good. Don't take it otherwise.
The girl is the talk of the town.
If you get married to her now, we will lose our family's honour.
What are you saying now? - Nephew...
You came to us and said you like this girl.
We met her, did a background check...
and agreed to the wedding because she is a good girl from a good family.
But we feel the girl isn't right after what happened...
and you are being so adamant!
Saran, we are saying this for your own good.
Your life will be ruined if you marry a girl the entire town is talking about.
Being friends with a girl is one thing.
But when it comes to family, marriage, and having kids etc...
some things are very important for girls.
I can't spell everything out for you.
Auntie, all of you met Mathi, interacted with her and said...
"She is a good girl. We like her."
How is she suddenly not a good girl now?
That's a fair question, Uncle.
Kavitha, shut up!
People are offering good advice out of experience.
Just listen to them. Don't argue.
What experience, Dad?
When Grandpa was born, there were no TVs.
When you were born, there were no cell phones.
How will your experience be useful for me?
Life today isn't what it was 50 years ago.
When grandma died, you performed her final rites on the 40th day.
And when uncle died, it was just 16 days.
And now we finish everything within 3 days.
You are okay with changing culture when it suits you!
But when it comes to marriage, why are holding onto old values?
If you want me to turn down Mathi...
I'd like either of you to point out and say what Mathi's mistake was.
Our women will face us with puffed chests if you point a gun at them.
But if you strip them off their clothes, they will cower in fear for their honour.
My name is Mathi.
I work as Operations Manager in Decathlon Sports Shop.
On 18th August, I went to Kodaikanal to attend the wedding of my colleague.
After that, I came back to Chennai.
Turn it off.
In that night, during that situation...
I don't know how you decided to go to the police station and file a complaint.
Give this.
But...
what's most important is that you came here now to give your statement.
Here.
Affected people might feel the urge to react immediately.
But when they don't get closure, they grow frustrated.
A kind of vexation.
But you sustained the determination and anger you felt initially without letting it get diluted.
I really appreciate your determination.
Thanks, madam.
When I returned by bus...
I felt everything you just said.
I came back with this feeling of guilt that I did something wrong.
Despite undergoing treatment and attending counselling...
I couldn't return to normal life.
What happened was an accident.
That's what I'd tell to console myself.
But still...
the fact that I couldn't do anything to the men who did this to me...
it disgusted me.
I started wondering why I was stuck in this place.
The reason was that nude video.
I didn't do anything wrong.
The people who committed this crime tried to use my body to save themselves.
My body can be a weapon only to me.
So I decided that the video getting leaked isn't going to shame me in any way.
Good! You've taken a very good decision.
Because a lot of women across all ages commit suicide fearing videos like these.
That isn't their fault.
We are told from childhood that it is shameful to show our knees, or our hips.
They tell us tales about dynasty pride and family honour...
and a girl is made to psychologically believe that her body is a weakness.
The only thing that runs in her mind is the idea of honour.
That is why a lot of girls don't speak up in cases like this.
Very true.
When a girl openly confides in her family and tells them that a man forced himself upon her...
they immediately ask her, "Why did you go there?"
"What work did you have there at this hour?"
"Why did you dress up like this?"
The day we stop asking her such questions...
and reassure her that it wasn't her fault that any of this happened...
only then will they bravely speak up instead of worrying about their honour.
Honour is more important than one's own life.
We are just confused about what constitutes honour.
According to me...
honour doesn't lie in my body or the clothes I wear.
It lies in the life I live.
I feel living with honour means getting the criminals punished as per law.
Greetings to everyone.
My name is Mathi.
And I think you all know why I am here.
My husband is here with me today.
He is a good man who has supported me through a very difficult time.
Rape is the fourth most common crime against women in India.
Every minute, 4-6 women get raped.
The society has imposed a code of conduct for women on...
how to behave in public, how to dress etc.
But what about the men?
Men are allowed to rape women.
Threaten them.
Blame them for the clothes they wear.
Affected women like me face character assassination...
for our dress, caste, religion...
and finally no one even remembers the crime committed against us.
The society treats the victim like she were a criminal.
The clothes worn by the girls raped in Delhi were displayed in an exhibition.
None of those clothes were indecent or skimpy.
We should first believe that we haven't done anything wrong.
We shouldn't be ashamed to talk about it.
We should make the perpetrator feel ashamed for it.
More importantly, we shouldn't lose hope thinking this means the end of our lives.
We should seek a life for ourselves.