I always knew you were a coward since childhood,
but I didn't know your cowardice would take my brother's life.
Ramlal is dead because of you.
You could have saved him,
but you took revenge.
Killed your brother, you ill-fated wretch!
You're a sissy, a coward.
You're sleeping?
You're sleeping! Get up!
Wake up, motherfucker.
Bloody fucker.
Out with the truth, fucker.
Repent for it.
I'll make sure Ramlal gets justice.
You'll die, motherfucker!
After your death, your wife will know
who a real man is.
Motherfucker!
Look, Chief,
who we found in the hills.
Just say the word and I'll finish him off in a heartbeat.
Listen, Chief,
whatever your tax is
for leaving the jungle,
I am ready to pay.
I have lots of money.
But, Pramukh ji,
first, tell me,
what cracked first, the rock or your faith?
How did you know?
Pramukh, you are well aware that
the Nikasiyas are the appointed border guards, nothing escapes us.
And I, as the chief, must make sure that
you never stop appeasing the sorcerer
or I might have to reunite you
with your ancestors.
In a heartbeat.
Hey, leave me.
Let me go!
I am the Pramukh. The Pramukh.
Okay, enough.
Let him go.
The old stooge will get a heart attack.
Dump him in my jeep.
Come on, this deserves a hug and thanks, son.
Whether you accept it or not,
I still consider you my own.
You don't get it, Chief.
In Shilaspura,
only the dead are our own.
The killer or a fugitive.
Either way, the Pramukh is out of the equation, sir.
And without him, the protest here is handicapped.
But it's not like our situation is any better.
After Bhawani's death, our supporters are scared too.
Sir, you are aware of the reason. It's their superstition.
Once they get to know that it's a murder
and not some demon,
then they will all calm down.
But, sir, you'll have to give me full control of the police investigation.
Please, sir.
Fine.
I'll talk to the police commissioner.
You take care.
-Sure. -How is Anay?
On our side so far.
It might seem weird, sir,
but such kind of behaviour isn't uncommon among birds.
Like, if the mother feels there is an infection in her eggs
or a genetic anomaly, then she destroys her eggs
so that the infection doesn't spread.
Purely on their instinct.
The concern though is that they have killed each other too,
which means they were infected too.
So, to be honest, I'm not 100% sure.
I am conducting the tests.
I'll inform you as soon as I get the results.
Yeah.
So, what's your plan for the day?
Madam,
-the Pramukh... -They found him?
I wanted to talk to you. Please, if you could...
-Let's go. -But I had something to say...
What's this?
Got only one chair?
Where will Pramukh ji...
Where will he sit?
Be seated.
Please be seated, sir.
You're too much.
Get up.
You aren't worthy of sitting on the floor.
The sorcerer's spell is broken, Bhairon.
I was going eastward to prevent it.
You could have informed someone and left Pramukh ji.
Like you're informing me now.
Why play "I Spy"?
It's a secret ritual. I am not supposed...
Anyways,
it's beyond your comprehension.
The problem is you are not comprehending
that you're in dire trouble right now.
Whose blood was found in your room?
Mine.
Look, Bhairon. I haven't harmed anyone.
As far as I know,
leaving Shilaspura isn't a crime.
By the way, this is the first time a Karapali Pramukh
is gracing this lock-up.
That calls for a selfie, don't you think?
Smile!
Stop your nonsense.
Bhairon, you are forgetting...
You are the one forgetting.
You left this with Bhawani.
How did it come out of the Shilasthal?
That's for you to say, Pramukh ji.
Bhairon, someone is trying to frame me.
Someone wants to defame me.
I have nothing to do with Bhawani's death.
Is this the ritual that you wanted to conclude?
Bhawani's support towards the mine threatened your business. Right?
Everyone is not corrupt like you, Bhairon.
I don't have a choice, you see?
This meagre salary isn't enough.
I am a mere government official, and you...
a celibate bachelor.
I have to run the house, pay school fees,
buy these latest fucking mobile phones.
Isn't it, Ankit?
Sir, I'm Ankur.
Bloody fucker, Ankit.
Haven't I told you to part your hair the other way?
Out with it, Pramukh.
Why did you kill Bhawani?
Or else, I'll perform my kind of exorcism
and make you meet your spirit friends right here!
Raakan.
Raakan killed Bhawani.
The illusion of the sorcerer.
Now watch out for my sorcery.
Uncle!
This is not done.
Bring water.
Uncle.
Awesome!
-Santra? -Yes.
What are you doing there?
Sprinkling some purifying water.
Mom sprinkles it at home daily to ward off the sorcerer.
You fool, she is buying tap water packaged by the goons. Stop her.
Has the door been found?
Dinesh, hey. What are you doing here?
Don't you have the third day of death rituals at home today?
I am fed up with the wailing mourners.
And that Pramukh was arrested today.
Now the entire village is at my doorstep gossiping.
Has he been caught for your dad's murder?
Come here.
-Didn't I tell you not to... -I was just...
Bro, are you fine?
Yes.
-Good, he got arrested. -Just shut up.
He should rot in jail.
Bloody imposter.
For four years, what he's done to Mom on the pretext of warding off spirits.
Bloody motherfucker.
-Where did she go? -Rani!
Where did she go?
-Rani! -Rani!
Santra, there's something there.
Rani!
What have you done?
Rani!
Look carefully.
Rani!
Yes, I'm looking.
Where did he go?
Fuck!
What did you do?
Are you okay?
Yes.
And you?
Yes.
What is this place?
No idea.
Anay.
Mahi.
Are you fine?
Yes, we're fine. Just a minute.
Rani, there has to be something for a door here.
Maybe it's here.
What the fuck!
What is this place?
What's all this?
The story of Ridhiyakan.
Is this the treasure?
Not sure of that, but it looks like a map to the treasure.
Who knows about this?
The supervisor and cleaner have seen this.
But both are in our custody now.
If this is leaked,
there won't be a single worker at the site.
Sir, the Pramukh was saying the Raakan...
Before it spreads...
seal it.
Sir.
Yes, sir, don't worry.
I'll get to the bottom of this.
Okay, sir.
I'll wait for your email. Thanks.
You always said
that whatever our elder brother did
brought disgrace to the position of the Pramukh.
But I think, because of you, not only the Pramukh's reputation
but the reputation of Shilaspura is tainted now.
Listen, Parimal.
It is the duty of the Head of Karapalis--
Do you even know what the word "duty" even means?
Come on, Pramukh ji.
Let's get straight to the point.
-I know your-- -You don't know anything.
You don't know anything.
You're ignorant.
And I am more ignorant than you.
It was my responsibility
to prevent this untoward incident.
I did try
to stop them from opening the mine.
But it was all in vain.
I finally lost in front of your stubbornness.
So, you decided to kill Bhawani?
Why would I kill Bhawani?
He had personally called me
when he realised his mistake.
You...
Since the time he joined you,
his wife was under the sorcerer's spell.
He had strayed.
It was my duty to save him.
Really? And what are your other sacred duties?
To save innocent souls from catastrophe and chaos?
Fine, you're the Pramukh.
You're the saviour of Shilaspura.
Then why were you fleeing in the dead of the night?
Leaving us all to die?
If your loyalists find out
that their revered Pramukh was running away, leaving them behind,
what would they think about you?
Let's do one thing. Please tell me the entire truth...
Truth.
What is truth?
What happened to you at the Shilasthal was that the truth?
Or is your fake display of power here right now the truth?
Truth.
And honestly, everyone in the world is running away.
Some are running from the present and some from their past.
What are you running from?
It's the sorcerer's game!
The sorcerer has awakened.
There will be a catastrophe.
Soon there will be no past
or present.
Only disaster.
Madam, why have you summoned me?
Parimal ji, I was wondering...
didn't your brother Pramukh Swaroop inform you of his meeting with Bhawani?
Sachet, drive to Bhawani ji's place.
Actually, Parimal,
Pramukh Swaroop's game is over.
And from what I understand,
only a family member can take over the responsibility of the Shilasthal.
And Swaroop's entire family is currently in the car with me.
So whoever becomes the new Pramukh,
I want his assurance
that there won't be any law-and-order situation in the running of the mine.
Madam, a lot of preparation goes into the making of the Pramukh.
So, you mean it can't be Sachet.
Actually, before Swaroop, the Pramukh was Sachet's father.
So, Sachet is the rightful successor.
But when my older brother and Sachet's father passed away,
Sachet was just a kid.
So, Swaroop took over the responsibility.
Now, if Swaroop dies or he voluntarily quits,
it will be Sachet's turn.
Uncle...
I am interested in neither the Karapalis nor the Shilasthal.
My father was blinded by his faith and duty.
And that faith claimed his life.
So, I beg of you.
Please spare me.
Pramukh ji did come here that night.
My husband had called him.
He thought I was possessed again.
Sister, in this condition, why do the work...
It's okay, brother. Chores keep me occupied.
I am not allowed to enter the kitchen yet, so...
Why didn't you disclose to the cops that the Pramukh had come here?
None of them asked, madam.
But Pramukh ji barely came inside.
The two had an argument.
I heard them yelling at each other.
Pramukh ji seemed furious.
Why?
I don't know.
He didn't wait and went away immediately.
But, brother, didn't you say it was an animal attack?
Then this investigation...
When the Pramukh turned away from the doorstep,
did Bhawani ji go after him?
No, madam,
why would he go after him?
In fact, he left to meet you at the hospital.
No wonder the family members were staring at me.
They think I was the last person Bhawani ji met before the murder.
What is this lousy investigation?
I should've known this.
Madam,
how could we take a statement from a grieving widow?
Yes, madam.
I was on duty that night.
Bhawani had come to meet you, but it was late.
Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. only.
So then, what did you tell him?
The same thing that visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. only.
Didn't you think it was important to disclose this to the cops?
But nobody asked me.
CCTV, courtesy of Mangon Corporation.
Obviously they need it
now that their labourers keep falling into the pit.
Madam.
There were rumours of a new hospital being made with the government's aid.
But all they did was basic repairs on this old one, so why not?
If you're done with your expert comments,
can I check the footage of that night?
Sure, madam. Give me some time.
Sister.
Just a minute. I will get it out.
Come.
No, no... Anay... Anay...
Anay!
Anay... son... Please don't go.
Madam.
Are you okay?
The footage is ready.
Please come.
Rani.
Rani. Rani.
What is it? Why are you straining your lungs?
I need your help in entering that police station.
Have you lost your mind?
Rani, I want to meet the Pramukh.
They can't detain him for more than a night.
What if he goes to the court tomorrow and never returns?
I can't take such a huge risk. Please.
What please?
Your mom is the collector.
You'll be fine even if you're caught.
But they'll peel off my skin, that bloody Parimal.
No, I can't help.
Rani, it was your idea.
You said only the Pramukh can make me talk to my dad.
If you don't help me, then...
Rani, come here. I need to talk to you.
Rani, I can pay you. I'll give you money.
You're doing this for money, right?
What's wrong, Rani?
You think of yourselves as the guards of Shilaspura.
Do you even know what's happened?
I assumed I'd have to wait a few more years to hear from you.
But you seem to be on the right track now.
I am not on the right track. Everything is completely derailed.
I know.
Another sacrifice in Shilaspura, courtesy of the sorcerer.
Murder.
How did you come to know so soon?
Listen, your suspicion and my belief are the same.
You claim to have the courage to say the truth always, don't you?
Now do it.
Ask what you called for.
The tales that you narrated in my childhood
about the Raakan.
I had never imagined the stories will come true.
Raakan. They don't care about friend or foe.
They will spread the web of illusions all around
and swallow from within.
Look, Bhawani. Just like I had said.
Who was the other occupant of the deceased labourer's room?
I think his brother.
Mangal.
Mangal Yadav.
What's he doing in your room?
Stop. Pause.
-Yes, Avani ma'am. -Where is Mangal Yadav?
Mangal Yadav... Bhairon Singh is looking for him.
Why is Bhairon Singh looking for Mangal Yadav?
Ma'am, it's a delicate situation.
Mangal has a history of mental illness.
Anyways.
I don't want any more ruckus.
You know, Mangon's credibility...
Mr. Sinha, I'm asking you this to save what's left of your credibility.
Parimal, Bhairon Singh is...
-Sachet? -Yes.
Go to the mine and pull out Mangal Yadav's file.
-I want his complete medical history. -Okay.
Looks like he might be our prime suspect.
Give me the car keys.
So, madam, that means my uncle is innocent.
Your uncle can be a lot many things,
but he is certainly not innocent.
Keys.
We have scoured the entire cave. What else do you want?
Treasure. Do you see any?
He is right. That is Parimal's problem, not ours.
But what should I show him here?
These drawings... Look at this guy fleeing with someone's head.
Who does this?
Who makes an underground chamber with these hidden passwords?
But if Parimal has said that treasure is here, it has to be here.
-We have to find it. -Hasn't he lied to you earlier?
Bullshit, there isn't any treasure. Parimal made a fool of you.
Why don't you guys listen to me?
You forgot what he did to us earlier?
Santra, you know how Parimal is.
Santra, he is scaring you.
This place is scarier than Parimal.
Listen, let's wait here a bit longer.
Only after we find the treasure, we call him.
Why don't you guys get it?
Except pervert youngsters, nobody probably ever came here.
You and your Parimal.
Why are you so scared of him?
Rani, do you want to leave Shilaspura or not?
There isn't any treasure here.
Hey, Dinesh, Santra, Girlfriend! Hurry up, come here. Quick.
Hey, hurry up.
Each in one corner. In each corner. Yes, there.
Santra here.
Rani, turn around.
-Why? -It's a boy thing.
Please look away.
Place the torch down.
Now, pee.
What are you staring at me for?
Don't you want to find the door?
Come on.
This is rubbish. Nothing is going to happen.
Motherfucker!
Careful.
Holy cow!
Oh, man!
This is like an adventure novel.
I have only read it in books or watched in movies!
But, fuck this is so cool in real life.
Whoever they were...
They were geniuses.
Fucking geniuses.
-Okay. -What have they made!
Okay, fine.
Don't get too excited.
Come, let's all wait for Parimal outside.
What?
Fuck you, I'm going in.
What did you say, motherfucker?
I said...
I found the door...
and I am going inside.
And I said,
till Parimal reaches here,
no fucker will set foot inside.
-Get it? -Mahi...
-Go out.
Come.
You still want to meet the Pramukh?
-Huh? -It'll cost you Rs. 5,000.
Rani!
-Mangal? -Stop, Raakan.
Hey, Mangal!
Stop! Someone call the police. Catch him.
Hey, catch him. Catch him.
Have you gone mad?
Mangal!
Parimal! No!
Mangal!
Mangal. Mangal, no.
No!
Keep hold!
Hold him.
Come on.
Walk!
Come on! Walk!
Go. You'll owe me for life.
Pramukh ji. Pramukh ji, I want to talk to my pa.
Only you can help me. Please.
I had seen you at the Shilasthal.
This... this is my pa's watch.
-Please help me. -Run away.
Run away from Shilaspura.
No, Pramukh ji, please. Please.
My mom is hiding something. Only my pa knows the truth.
I'll pay for it. I'll give you money.
Please help me, Pramukh ji.
Get out of Shilaspura.
I'll give money. I'll pay you.
-Get out. -Let's go.
Come on.
Take him in, fucker.
Get in.
Made me work the whole year in a day.
Get in.
Give him one.
Before the sorcerer comes...
the Raakan army will rise.
Do you see that, my lord?
Your Daakan...
Raakan... whatever.
Thank him.
Feed him desserts. He saved your life.
He had murdered two men already, this psychopath.
Thank him.
Listen,
have him ready by 8 a.m. tomorrow.
We'll take him to court.
And you clean up all this.
Brother, we will have to behead him.
No, Parimal, listen...
Come to your senses, brother.
Two have been sacrificed.
I dropped my sword at the company's mess hall.
I will fetch it in no time,
and then I will show you what the duty of a Karapali is
right here in front of you.
You have to be very patient with Anay.
If you keep him confined and restricted,
he will only become more rebellious.
Anay is a very sensible boy.
He can differentiate between good and bad.
So, let him be responsible for his own actions.
Doctor, I had sent Mangal Yadav's footage too. Did you check?
It's too early to form an opinion only by checking the footage.
But if mental illness isn't treated for long,
schizophrenia may lead to extreme violent behaviour.
Avani? Are you there?
[catchy song playing on radio]
There hasn't been any noise for a while.
Let's leave.
No, no, it's too risky.
Fine, then you can stay here.
Shut up.
What is this?
-What? -What are you playing?
Are you sloshed with one drink?
Get lost, motherfucker!
You are confusing with the last game.
I won.
Come on, play.
Bloody motherfu...
You think I'm a fool, motherfucker?
You think I'm a fool?
Whom are you calling motherfucker?
You, motherfucker.
Whom are you calling motherfucker?
Asshole. You're cussing out your own mother.
Hey, guys.
Hey, Ankur! Get up.
What are you doing?
Ankur! Hey!
Ankit!
What are you doing, Ankit?
Hey, leave.
This is the Raakan's spell.
Don't be mad.
Ankit! Ankur!
No, Ankit.
Ankit.
No.
No, Ankit.
No.
Run away, Ankit.
Run.
Run away. Run.