'Pachaikili Vathiyar is a talented dancer.'
'Not only in his village...’
‘He is considered the best dancer in the 13 neighbouring villages.'
'Temple festivals, auspicious ceremonies, marriages...’
‘Whatsoever the function,'
‘Pachaikili's dance programme is a must.'
'He is famous for his dance in a 17-kilometre radius.'
'Dance is his passion.'
'The other thing close to his heart is,’
‘Malli, his elder sister's daughter.'
'In the communal riots that took place 22 years ago,’
‘Malli's parents were killed.'
‘Pachaikili raised her by moving to another village.'
'If Pachaikili is a famous dancer,’
‘Malli is his sway.'
'Everything she does is wonderful.'
'The age gap between the two is 12 years.'
'But age is the only difference.'
'The name of this village is Karuppankaatu Valasu.'
'Though 2019, this village is still underdeveloped.'
'The school has classes only till 6th standard.'
'One has to go to town for further education.'
'There are merely 60 to 80 houses in the village,’
‘And, only 200 to 250 people live there.'
'But the problem is robbery.'
'At least three robberies take place in a year.'
'The man guarding the 13 villages for the last 40 years,’
'is the 88-year-old Nondi Karuppan.'
'He still is the guard.'
'The arrogant wastrels in the village,’
‘are Rattamalai, Idimuni,’
‘Ilambuli, Kullacchi, Sait and Nadas.'
'After his father who was in service passed away as TTR,’
‘he got that job...’
‘But goes to work,’ on his father's bicycle.'
'He is Pugai Vandivelan.'
Vela! - Ilambuli!
Your house is on the other lane,
then why did you take this lane?
That lane is full of thorn plants.
'Amidst these unique people, there is an educated family.'
'Mr. Balaguru, who was...’ ‘Once the village head,’
‘She is his only daughter Kanthimati.'
'She finished schooling in the town, and graduation from the city...’
‘Found a job abroad, got married...’
‘She has come back to the village to get some peace of mind,’
‘Alone.'
'Everyone in the village,’
‘are huge fans of actor Vijay.'
'The entire village would hire a bus for the actor's movie...’
‘And go to the town to watch it,’
‘That is when the robbery takes place.'
'Now, watch them yourselves.'
Pachaikili, you seem to be dancing with excitement.
Stop pulling my leg.
Malli, your uncle is dancing with excitement,
What's going on?
So, what is your problem?
Go.
Provoking people has become his job.
Would you like tea?
You say we provoke people, then what is that you do?
Idimuni, I thought you were dumb,
but you are smart.
Please, be quiet.
Is it wrong to come here to drink tea?
Pachaikili, don't get angry.
Calm down. I heard Kanthimati is home.
She has left her husband.
What is it to you? Mind your business.
Sait, be quiet.
I was planning to see Ms Kanthimati.
Thanks for reminding me.
Did you see? I am of use to everyone.
Everyone in the village is scared of me.
You are vagabond, they are bound to fear you.
You guys are no less, you provoke him.
You are right, Pachaikili. Excuse me.
Who is that?
Hello. Rattamalai here.
Wait, I am coming. - Go home.
I am coming, I am on my way. - They are annoying.
Forget them.
I am planning to go to the town to check out new music.
That is fantastic.
Let us have lunch and go in the evening.
Nadas, join us.
Come. - You know something?
The crowd gathers to watch Pachaikili dance...
Not the sound system.
Mati. - Dad.
Come here, sit.
Yes, dad.
Are you feeling happy here?
I am here for peace of mind, I am fine.
But I feel pained, when I realise you are grieving?
No, I am not.
You lived abroad with luxuries,
And, now you are planning to stay in this village that has nothing,
I feel terrible when I think about that.
Shall I try talking to him again?
Dad, I am legally divorced.
What is there to talk to him?
Dad, you are the head of this village.
How can you talk like this?
Mati, I know how difficult it is to live without support.
How can I be quiet when I see my daughter in such a situation?
Dad, times have changed. How many times do I tell you?
I don't need support,
I need diversion.
I believe I will find it in this village.
You don't get it.
Dad, shall I do something good for our village?
Shall I take up a small project or something?
How about trying to resolve the issues?
There are several issues here.
Which one will you take up?
Talk to the villagers, they will narrate tales.
That is great.
Let us talk to them and resolve the issues one by one.
I just have to talk to the villagers.
Viji!
Sister?
Yes, sister. - Will you do me a favour?
I will do anything. Tell me.
What should I do?
Dad, I will take Viji's help.
He is not the right person.
He already has a big ego.
You don't know him.
Why is he complaining? What are you doing in the village?
Sister, believe me, I did nothing, I am not egoistic.
Dad, let it be, I will handle him.
Like I said, I will begin with a small project.
Okay?
Okay.
If that will give you peace of mind,
then go ahead.
But some day,
you must listen to what I say.
Promise me.
- Dad...
Malli. - Yes.
I am being honest, you look beautiful today.
I started dancing with excitement, you are so beautiful.
I got decked up so that you dance.
As if you have not seen me dance.
You must dance for me.
Be honest. What is the occasion today?
Nothing at all.
Shouldn't I dress up well?
Come on, tell me, Malli.
Stop testing my patience.
Will you tell me? Or shall I come inside?
Pachaikili, don't you dare come inside.
That is how my Malli is.
She gets angry if she is taken advantage of.
Uncle, why are you talking to yourself?
Malli, ever since I saw you this morning,
I am losing control over myself.
I have been thinking about you.
It is true, Malli.
I am quite elder to you...
Since I am artist,
I know how to compliment.
You looked so beautiful that I got mesmerised.
Hey! Stop!
Why are you stopping her from going to school?
Mom, try to understand.
What is the need to travel 17 km daily to go to school?
What will she do with the education?
You didn't study,
like your father, you also talk against other castes.
No one in the village respects you.
Moreover, you pick up fights in the neighbouring villages.
Why are you stopping her from studying?
I don't care about people, understand that.
Most of people from the neighbouring village, are related to us...
Though rich, they are unhappy...
Because there are no girls in our caste for marriage,
but you want to educate your daughter.
If this continues, she will elope with a guy...
Or she will find a life partner herself since she is educated...
If something like that happens, I will kill her and you too.
How many times have I told you not to call me?
I will call you. Come to our meeting joint.
Why are you in a hurry?
Listen to me.
Listen to me carefully. Don't call me again. Understand?
Wait for a few more days.
I will tell you when you must do it.
Until then don't call me. Hang up the phone.
Hey! Who is that?
I don't see anybody there.
But I heard a noise.
Who?
This is just the beginning...
And we are getting to know of so many issues.
If we meet more people, we will get to know of more issues.
But we have been like this for years.
I also wished to study in the town,
but our people don't take it seriously.
They don't understand.
They just want to live life as it comes.
If I say something, they say I am egoistic.
The problems we heard so far is robbery...
The standard of schooling...
At least computer education for the children...
Garbage bins, building bathrooms...
I think these are the major issues.
Most importantly...
We must change the perception of the people.
We must teach them how to be broad-minded.
You are right, sister. I think we should call for the village council.
And talk to people about it.
Things will work if you and sir talk to them.
All right. Let us call for the village council.
Let us go. - Did you pray to God?
Come, dear.
Let's go home fast. - Why?
Just like that, mom.
Sit down.
Oh God!
I feel happy only when I pray to God...
From the bottom of my heart in the temple.
Certain things become clear only when we talk about them here.
Why are you beating around the bush?
Come to the point.
Mom, allow him to complete.
I am patient. - Be quiet. Go on, dad.
Rani.
Dad?
You have completed 12th standard...
Help mom and learn how to do the household chores.
That is what we need.
You are the most educated person in our caste...
That is enough. What do you say?
Hereafter, help mom.
I am not surprised.
Will you stop it, mom?
Shut up!
You want to stop her education and get her married off. Right?
Will you be quiet?
Rani, do you understand what I am saying?
You would require plenty of money for further education.
Money is not an issue.
You are the apple of my eye...
I can never send you to a faraway place for further education.
You and your son are doing everything you can...
To stop my daughter's education.
Have you decided to get her married off?
Rani, don't listen to what they are saying.
I wish you study well and become successful.
Dad, I don't want to do higher studies.
I just want to become a graduate.
I will help mom in the household chores...
And also go to college.
Hello.
Finish him and bring the girl.
They won't revolt against us.
We will handle them, I know people in the police department.
Hey! Wait!
Do as I say.
As of now, just let him go.
I'll send my man, don't do anything to the boy until he comes there.
Understand? Hang up the phone.
They have caught the boy.
Rani, you and mom go home.
Dad, the college...
I will talk to you at home.
Go, I have plenty of work to do.
Let's go, mom.
Look. - Tell me, dad.
The time for you has come.
Will you do it? - Yes, dad.
I will do it.
This is Pachai.
"I have news for."
"My dear, don't get shocked on hearing it."
"Malli, don't go away from me."
Come on, uncle. Oh God!
That means, you have taken me for granted.
This is Pachaikili.
"Most of the people are liars,"
"and the rest are frauds."
What say?
"Most of the people are liars,"
"and the rest are frauds."
"This Pachaikili is loyal."
"And Malli is the proof."
Uncle, stop it.
That means, you have taken me for granted.
I am Pachaikili Vathiyar.
"All the artists..."
"Are art lovers."
"You must know that."
"And this Pachaikili Vathiyar."
Who?
"Pachaikili Vathiyar is a great artist."
"No food."
"No place to stay."
"No food, no place to stay."
"For this artist."
"For this artist, poverty is the first pride."
"Beggars on the streets beg for alms,"
"With tears in their eyes."
"Beggars on the streets beg for alms with tears in their eyes."
"The real talent lies here."
"The world will appreciate my talent."
"Everyone is my fan."
My dear.
That is like my uncle, Pachaikili Vathiyar.
Malli, since I am artist...
When I sing with that attitude...
My talent is so prominent.
It is not arrogance.
It is sheer talent.
Close your eyes.
Why?
Close your eyes.
Why?
Pachaikili Vathiyar, close your eyes.
Okay.
Malli...
Don't go away. Kiss me.
There was no need to call for this meeting.
Until Ramaswami sir was alive, things were different.
He passed away.
Let's stop following the old rules.
Do you understand?
Let the candidates contest elections...
The one who wins becomes the village head.
Conduct the elections the way you want...
That is not a problem.
But people who got suspended for consuming liquor on duty...
Want to become the village head, the problem lies there.
Ramaswami sir didn't win the elections single-handed.
People granted their support and made him the village head.
Understand? Mind your tongue.
Vela, since when have you been working here?
What do you know?
What do you think of yourself?
You won't go against your master.
It will never happen.
Puarasu sir...
It doesn't matter who made rules,
but we must follow them, that's all.
As per the railway rules, you should not contest elections.
They know nothing. - Vela.
How dare you disrespect him!
There's an empty land beside, I will kill and bury you there.
If you can, contest the elections honestly.
Don't talk rubbish! - Vela!
Leave me! I will cut off his tongue!
Puarasu, he disrespected you, I will kill him.
Hello. Mati?
Hi! - Do you hear me?
Yes, stop screaming.
Okay.
I asked you because you are in a village.
Don't be rude.
That reminds me...
Bill and Melinda Gates India Foundation adopted several villages,
I want its details.
I mean, what are their core criteria...
Something like that.
Wow! You have come up with such a serious topic suddenly.
I mean it.
Which village? Adoption for what?
My village.
What?
Okay.
So, what is wrong? What has happening?
Nothing has actually changed here.
Everything is the same.
What do I say? No bathrooms.
After 10th standard, there are no school facilities.
The village has a population of 200-300 people.
Frequent robberies take place.
There is no proper waste management.
Above all, the village is still underdeveloped.
So, you are in revolution mode.
Prasanna, I am serious here.
Okay. Relax.
You say the population of the village is only 200-300...
You don't need the Bill Gates Foundation.
You can change it into a smart village yourself.
Also called as a model village.
Model village?
I didn't understand, tell me in detail.
I will do one thing.
I'll send you a presentation...
A village near Madurai...
The village head is a woman.
It is about how she changed her village into a smart village,
And also the works involved.
The project was handled by my cousin.
I will send it to you, just go through it.
You will, definitely get an idea, it will be very useful for you.
Wow! That sounds interesting.
It'll definitely be useful for me, send it to me.
Otherwise, how is everything?
What is happening?
All good. Going on.
I have shared the pictures in our group, take a look.
Sure, I will check.
Bye. Take care.
Okay. Thanks. Bye.
Dad. - Dear.
I was talking to my friend.
I will be able to provide all the basic facilities...
Required for our village sooner than I had thought.
Whatever you do, don't do it without the knowledge of the people.
Keep them informed.
Sure, dad.
Viji suggested, we call the village council to talk about it.
I won't be able to do anything without their approval.
You are right.
Nothing big can be achieved without them or their understanding.
Just a minute.
Hello.
Hi, Savita.
Is it?
Share the contact details with me...
Give them my number.
You have given it, already?
Fantastic!
I'll talk to them tomorrow itself and update you.
Bye.
Dad. - Yes?
Tomorrow we will get permission to build toilets.
They will apply for it.
Wi-Fi, CCTV camera...
Everything is confirmed.
I have given mud to dispose of garbage.
I am planning to take English tuitions for the children myself.
All right.
Dad, if I start talking about it, I will go on and on.
You need to sleep on time, go. - Okay.
Okay, time up, I will go to sleep.
Bye. - Good night.
Vela, you are taking the same lane again?
Shut up! I told you that day.
Why are you scolding me? What did I do?
I am not scolding you?
Why didn't you tuck your shirt in today?
I am getting late, I will do it in the workplace.
You say you are late and you are walking slowly?
Vela.
Yes, ma'am. - Get me a ticket to Madurai.
Sure.
How is your family?
Everyone is fine.
What is the travel date?
23rd.
How many tickets? - Three.
Three tickets.
Okay. Do you also need return tickets.
Yes, on 25th. - Okay.
I will get you the tickets.
I will tell you the cost later.
Okay? - Okay.
Okay.
Vela.
What is the cost of the ticket to Madurai?
Why do you ask?
Tell me, I will tell you why.
Rs. 150 to Rs. 200.
You can get a ticket for Rs. 200...
Can't you get us eggs worth Rs 2? - Oh God!
I will get it.
Mati, how are you?
I was planning to meet you.
I am fine, Vela. We hardly see you.
I am in the village only for two days a week.
So, no one is able to see me. - He told me.
Yes. - Since I saw you, I want to ask you just one question.
Tell me about the issues in our village.
Robbery is an issue...
But most importantly...
It will be great if bathrooms are built for everyone.
In our village...
Most of the women go to the fields.
I understand.
It's very unfortunate.
All right. You will get late, get going.
Okay. - Come home when you are free, let's talk.
Okay.
Convey my regards to your father.
Vela is a good man.
He always talks about justice.
All right. Let's go.
Kanthimati is going to install CCTV camera in the village.
The village won't need you any more.
You used to be a big man to this village...
You have been protecting our village.
But things have changed now.
Our village is going to turn into a smart village.
It's good to have two groups in the village.
We will get to know both good and bad.
Am I right?
You are right. - What you say is right.
He is right.
You are right, Rattamalai.
The village is going to change.
You speak.
Thank you everyone for coming here.
Greetings.
I spoke to the villagers...
And learnt about the problems our villagers face.
I felt really bad.
The world is progressing and we are still behind.
I feel bad about it.
Every problem has a solution, right?
For example, robbery.
If we fix CCTV cameras...
The thieves will fear to rob.
Even if anyone tries to steal, they will get caught.
Nondi Karuppan is from our village and he is 88 years old.
He guards the entire village at night.
Don't you know he has been doing this for the past 45 years?
45 years.
Nondi Karuppan also guards 13 neighbouring villages.
Not just that, the name of our village is, Karuppankaatu Valasu.
How can there be a problem when Karuppan is guarding it?
Everyone is doing good from so many years.
What is good?
In this era, women are given equal rights, but...
Our women have to go to the forest as there are no bathrooms.
She is very arrogant.
I am letting Nondi Karuppan down...
Robberies continue to take place in our village.
Little children of kindergarten in the city, know how to use computers.
But children of our village...
They complete their higher studies, until they see one.
They go to the town.
Not just that, last night...
I saw someone running in my backyard...
I think it must have been a thief.
I alerted everyone...
So, he escaped, if not...
She is spinning a new story.
There has been no robbery in all these years.
You are trying to do something good, will the thief come?
Ratta, will you stay quiet?
She wishes to do something good for our village.
Let her do it.
What wrong did she say?
Pachaikili, be quiet.
How many of them have bathrooms in their house?
Even I don't have a bathroom.
Did you forget the robbery that took place three months ago...
When we had been to watch a movie?
You are talking nonsense.
Ma'am, we believe in you.
Do as you wish.
What do you say?
You are right.
Not that.
Like dad said, without the consent of the villagers...
How can I do this?
We don't agree.
Yes. - We won't give you our consent.
What do you say?
Yes.
If you still want to do it, go ahead.
Make sure you don't hurt our deity.
Why are you taking God's name?
Come on, let's go.
What say? - Okay, let's go.
Mati, ignore them, you speak.
Yes ma'am, forget about them.
You want to do good...
Please do it. They will join you.
Pachaikili, that is not the matter.
If everyone comes together and does something for this village,
We will get good results.
With 200 people in the village, there shouldn't be a problem.
You don't worry. Rattamalai is a vagabond.
He will surely join you. You do as you wish.
What say? - Yes ma'am, you go ahead.
Okay.
I will start the work.
Okay, ma'am.
Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you.
Thank you, ma'am. - Okay.
Good day, sir.
Ms Mati, have a good day. - Okay.
Greetings, ma'am. - Greetings.
Rani is going to complete her second year.
I have to send her to college for further studies.
Ma'am, you have to guide her.
Is this Rani? She has grown so big.
Yes, ma'am. I want to go to college.
I keep telling her that she will be the next Kanthimati of our village.
Don't worry.
She will surpass me. Am I right, Rani?
Come to me when you are free. We will talk.
I will surely come.
Okay, I shall leave now.
Okay.
Viji, looks like we have to install CCTV cameras.
What did you say? I didn't understand.
I was talking about CCTV camera. - Yes.
You will finish the job by evening, right?
CCTV camera in Karuppankaatu Valasu. All right.
You have no faith in Lord Karuppan...
He won't spare us.
Ms Mati works abroad. This is a common scene for her.
Yes.
Please come.
Vela...
I haven't seen you for many days.
They transferred me to another place.
I can stay here only three days in a week.
Tell me something, why are you drinking when you are alone?
Do you eat food on time?
Does your father-in-law meet you or talk to you?
They didn't come when sir was here...
Why will they come now?
I last saw him when the share in the property was given.
Relatives are such...
There was a time, when everyone in the village was my kin.
Now, I am roaming like an orphan.
I don't have any desire or affection for anyone.
I have grown old now.
Even you have grown big now.
Don't you wish to get married and have a family?
How can you stay single?
How are you living without having any desire?
Who said I don't have desires?
You are saying this to console me.
You don't even smile.
Look here, I have told you. I'll wait for a few days...
Or I'll look for a girl...
And get you married in the temple. Beware.
Pachaikili...
The village funfair is round the corner, no one is talking about it.
We know.
Kanthimati ma'am has been doing something good for our village.
How can we go to sir and talk about this?
I am hesitating to talk to him.
Pachaikili, we will go fix a date.
Let them do their work.
We will handle the funfair preparations.
We need a new sound system this time.
Let's also buy musical instruments.
He always talks about the sound system.
You want a sound system, don't you? - Yes.
We will buy a new sound system.
Are you happy now? - Yes.
Pachaikili, we'll go fix the date. What do you say?
Okay, let's go today.
Okay, Pachaikili, give us good news, we shall leave now. - Okay.
Thanks a lot.
Go. - Don't forget the sound system.
Malli!
What is it?
Get me the anklets.
It is time for the village funfair.
Only if we fix a date and start the preparations...
Will we be able to organize a grand funfair.
Pachaikili, it is good news...
But...
Pachaikili, my work shouldn't stop in midway.
All the villagers haven't given their consent yet.
I am feeling bad.
Everything is ready.
How can I do this without everyone's consent?
I am worried about it.
I understand.
We will try to convince the villagers.
We can surely start it in a good way...
But let's not postpone the village festival.
Lord Karuppan will get upset, He won't spare us.
You talk to everyone first.
Most importantly, talk to Rattamalai.
If he agrees, everyone else will.
Yes. - Then you can celebrate...
The funfair in a grand manner.
Sure, ma'am.
So, we will go fix the date.
Okay, bye. - Bye.
Bye, sir. - Bye.
Come on. Stop laughing.
They have installed...
You drink.
You are so funny.
I was tolerant because of you...
But now, no matter who it is, I will hack him to death.
You will hack him to death? He will...
You laugh.
Laugh.
I will definitely do that.
Don't do anything in haste.
I am confused. I don't know what to do.
Everything is ready...
But I don't feel like starting it.
How can I do it without everybody's consent?
Play with their innocence...
To bring them on your side.
That is wrong.
I can't do that.
I didn't say that.
Everybody has some kind of attraction, try to play with that.
For example, people get attracted to the media.
When they see the mic, camera...
They get excited. Have you noticed?
You are right...
But how can I do it?
Probably, make it news, call the news channels.
Tell them to visit your model village.
In a way, it will become news...
The people will be impressed and follow you.
I think this will work.
You have always helped me out of the problem.
Thanks a lot.
Come on, stop now.
Call Ravi.
He is the senior reporter. He will arrange all the channels.
Okay, done.
Bye.
Stop there. Where are you returning from?
Where are you returning from at this hour?
Why are you teasing me?
Why do you want to know where I am returning from?
Go and do your work. - Hey.
Where would you have gone?
You had been to the town, right?
But you have hatred towards your relatives.
Hey, shut up.
I just spoke about my daughter's marriage alliance...
Don't talk ill.
You should have told us that you went to town to buy jewellery.
You sniffed it like a dog.
Move aside, idiots.
Go away.
Did you see them? Who are they?
We are reporting from Karuppankaatu Valasu...
A village that didn't have any basic facilities...
Now, they have free Wi-Fi, they have CCTV in all the streets.
They have computers in primary schools.
They have clean toilets and additional toilets have been built.
They have placed dustbins in all corners of the street...
To maintain the cleanliness of this village.
And the reason behind this...
Beautiful transformation as smart village,
is none of other than the daughter of...
The ex-village president, Ms Kanthimati.
Our village is developing.
If you see, they have installed CCTV cameras there.
Don't disturb me. They have installed it there...
They have given computers to the schools.
Ms Mati is very brave.
She did what she had decided.
There are no thieves in our village.
They teach us how to use computers.
They are going to build bathrooms for everyone.
In this village, there is CCTV camera...
Free Wi-Fi, computers for school, dustbins...
Clean bathrooms, and the list is endless.
The one who changed this village into the model village is...
Ms Kanthimati. Let's talk to her.
Hello, ma'am.
Hello.
I didn't do anything big.
Thanks a lot for covering the issue with interest.
Tell me when you will telecast it...
I will inform the villagers. - Sure, ma'am. I will tell you.
Thank you. - Thank you.
Ma'am, we're very happy.
We are feeling relaxed now. - Thank you very much.
Had you not given your consent, this wouldn't have been possible.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you.
Thanks a lot, ma'am. Everything went on smoothly.
Pachaikili, shall we get ready tomorrow morning wearing anklets?
We can fix the date for the funfair, right?
Thanks a lot, ma'am. We will surely come.
Oh, my daughter!
Oh no! My daughter! My Rani!
You left me alone. What will I do now?
What will I do?
Oh, God! What will I do? You left me alone!
I had many desires for you.
Is it this village? - Yes, sir.
What is going on here?
There were only 200 people here, four of them died.
What is going on?
Where is the guard of this village?
He is here... - Nondi...
So, Mr. Nondi Karuppan.
What is it?
Won't you say anything about this?
Rattamalai. - Yes, sir.
What? - We agree we are thieves...
We don't have the guts to murder someone.
We will come for enquiry whenever you summon us.
Will you come? - Yes, sir. For sure.
Yes, sir.
What is it?
You all are present in the village, right?
No one should leave the village without my permission. Okay?
Only Vela has gone to work.
When?
The day before yesterday.
Constable. - Yes, sir.
Call his office and ask them. - Okay, sir.
When he returned to duty...
When will he return? - Okay, sir.
Okay, sir. - Go.
Among the 200 people...
Not two or three, but 10 people have been murdered.
If you confess to the crime and surrender yourselves...
There won't be any problem.
Don't waste my time unnecessarily.
Ma'am, you go home. We will come there.
No sir, it is okay.
You do your duty.
I must be with them. - Oh no!
Oh no!
You sinners! - Hey...
Hey, stay quiet. - Stop it.
Sir, don't believe her. - You are murderers!
Hey, won't you stay quiet? - You won't prosper in life.
Are you out of your mind? Why will I kill my daughter?
Oh no! - When you asked me to send her to the city to study, I refused.
You sinners! - Don't you have any shame?
Do you realise what you are saying? - Sir, please don't believe her.
She is talking rubbish. - Hey, constable.
Yes, sir. - Take them and make them sit there.
Hey, go away. - Ma'am, stay quiet.
You leave. - Sir...
Hey, take them along. - Ma'am, stay here. You leave.
Sir... - I'm telling you.
That woman is telling the truth.
Okay.
They killed her. - All right. Go, perform the rituals. Stop crying.
Oh no. Beat them to death.
Don't spare them. - We will handle it. You leave.
They murdered my daughter.
Castesim?
You all have not changed at all.
Sir, Govinda has been hospitalised.
He was attacked brutally.
How?
How did they do that?
He was attacked due to some issue in the union. - Hey!
What is going on in this village?
Hey, come here.
What is going on here?
After the village festival...
All of us went home together and slept.
Malli. - Yes.
Tell me. - Did you see me dance?
Even I was dancing with you.
Everyone in the village were watching you dance.
Oh.
My legs are hurting.
Yes, my legs are hurting too.
We have been rehearsing for this from past one week.
It is hurting badly today.
We will go hit the bed.
My body is aching. - Yes.
My body is aching badly.
I am going to complete the sleep of two to three days.
Open the door soon. - Malli, don't wake me up.
Hurry up.
Open the door soon.
Are you feeling sleepy?
Yes.
How to open it?
It is not opening.
What are you doing?
Oh...
Pachaikili...
Did you open it or not? - It opened. Wait.
Come.
Oh...
That is all that happened.
We both fell asleep as we both were very tired.
We woke up when we heard people were screaming.
I came there, after I learnt that someone has been murdered.
Oh.
Kullachi..
Kullachi came..
And told me that Malli is lying dead.
Why did Malli go there?
Pachai, why did Malli go there?
Sir, there is no bathroom at home.
We would go to the fields.
She would have gone there for that.
You didn't wake up at night?
Sir, we were rehearsing for the play for the past week.
We were very tired, so, we fell asleep.
Sir, Malli too said her body was aching and went to sleep.
Sir...
Where is your group?
When did you go home?
Sir, we all came together.
The new sound system was very loud, right?
Yes, the new sound system was very good.
Pachaikili, what was the need for you to buy a new sound system?
You did what you had decided.
Pachaikili, we shall leave now.
You go to sleep. Bye, Malli. - Yes, we will go to sleep.
Take care.
Okay, Malli. - You should go to sleep.
Okay? - Okay, Malli.
Bye.
Nadas. - Yes.
We bathe as soon as we reach home and hit the bed.
Yes.
That is all happened. - Hey.
Are you playing games?
He said, only two of them came from there.
You say, four of you came together.
Are you joking?
No, sir.
We came together...
I thought you asked about Malli and me.
What about you?
Sir, even I fell asleep.
Oh... Hey, get me some water.
Oh no.
Here, sir.
Ma'am. - Yes.
How many bathrooms did you build in the smart village concept?
Four until now.
Didn't you build a bathroom in Malli's house?
We thought we will do it in the next batch...
But this happened...
Calm down, Pachai.
Hey. - Yes, sir.
Oh no, Malli. - Take him along.
Malli left me alone.
What about the CCTV?
Sir, I thought I'll tell you about it.
I had given the responsibility to Viji.
The server is in the main office.
Will you check it once? Please?
Hey, get the CCTV footage from Viji. - Sir.
Okay, sir. - I'll come there.
Hey, who is Viji?
I am asking you.
Hey!
Come inside.
Come on!
Go. - Sir, let me go.
I am innocent, sir.
Why did you run if you were innocent?
Go!
Sir, when I asked him who Viji was, he fled.
Hey, move behind.
Sit down.
Hey... - Pachaikili, sit down.
Shut up. Don't cry!
I will thrash you to pulp.
What wrong have you done? Tell me.
The one who was lying dead on the road?
Or Rani?
Or the one whose throat was slit? Or Malli?
Ma'am... - Which murder are you connected to?
Ma'am, I didn't commit any murder.
I am not connected to any... - You!
I'm asking you and you are crying. - Sir, please.
Please, sir.
Please don't beat him.
Ma'am, this is the reason I asked you not to come here.
Give me two minutes, I will talk to him.
Viji, what happened?
Don't get scared. I am with you. Tell me.
Do you want water?
Look here, I am with you.
Speak confidentially.
What happened?
Ma'am, Rani and I loved each other.
During the village festival..
Mom, I want to go to the bathroom.
Okay, go.
Schools have made it mandatory to speak in English.
I love you.
I love you too.
I made a mistake as I spoke to her in private.
I am innocent, believe me.
Ma'am, I don't know why Rani hung herself.
Whom did she see and get scared?
Why did she run crying?
Who came there?
Believe me, sir,
I ran away as I got scared.
Ma'am, I think we have to check the CCTV footage. - Hello.
Okay, sir.
Sir...
They have taken the dead bodies for postmortem.
Okay.
Ma'am...
Ma'am, shall we watch the footage?
Please come.
Play the camera one footage.
Ma'am, show me the clip of third street.
I had a doubt.
This footage is missing.
Who all can access this system?
Sir, only Viji and I can access it.
It's only one week ago we fixed the CCTV cameras.
You are going to have a hard time.
I believed ma'am and gave, you time.
Hereafter, I will interrogate you in my way.
Hey!
Ma'am, you go home. It is getting late.
Don't encourage such guys.
I will handle it. You leave, ma'am.
Ma'am, please don't go.
Ma'am, you leave. - I am innocent.
Believe me, ma'am. - You leave!
Ma'am, I am innocent.
You are innocent?
Sir, tell me. I have assembled everyone.
I am questioning them.
Sir, I have sent the dead bodies for postmortem.
That is not a problem, sir.
I have nabbed a suspect.
I am doing the enquiry.
Yes. Sir...
There are about 200-300 people in this village.
I think the enquiry should be done today itself.
So, if you permit me, we will stay here tonight...
Do the enquiry, and meet you tomorrow morning with the culprit.
Okay, sir.
Dad, let us confess.
She had crossed her limits.
Let there be fear in our village.
Dad, let's confess.
What rubbish are you talking? Shut up.
Is the vehicle ready? - Yes, sir.
Send them home. - Okay, sir.
Get up. - Why?
Do I have to tell you too? Get up! - Where are you taking us, sir?
Come on.
Where are you taking us, sir? - Come on.
Sir, where are you taking us?
Sir, tell me. - Get in the jeep.
Sir...
Hey. - 'Yes, sir.'
I've sent two people to you. - 'Okay, sir.'
Thrash them so badly that even if they don't confess to the crime,
they should forget which caste they belong to.
'Okay, sir. I'll handle it.'
Okay.
Darn it!
Pachaikili...
Yes.
What happened?
Who killed Malli?
We were together just last night.
She... - Hey!
Stay quiet.
Hey!
Stop crying.
Right.
I see. This is how he died.
Ganesha. - Yes, sir.
Tell me, sir.
The one who is lying dead on the road...
Check his postmortem report first.
Okay, sir. - It is a confirmed heart attack.
Okay? - Yes, sir.
Idimuni. - Yes.
Look, what happened.
It is very painful.
Though we fight...
We lived happily.
Ratta...
Somebody has cast evil eye on our village.
We played the drama with grand pomp this year.
So, I think someone has cast evil eye on us...
And all this happened.
That policeman...
Saw me...
And asked me...
As if he had a doubt on me.
I have lost my dignity.
Am I a murderer?
You tell me, am I a murderer?
Why are you saying such things?
We people are just vagabonds in the village.
That policeman...
Questioned me.
Am I a murderer?
I agree that I am a thief.
What are you saying?
But I am not a murderer.
Hey...
Yes.
I am a thief.
I don't have a job...
But still I wear good clothes...
And live with dignity.
I am innocent...
But I have a share in it.
'Just listen to me.'
'I'll tell you when to leave.'
'Until then, don't call me.'
'Hang up the phone.'
'Hey, who is it?'
'I don't see anyone here.'
'I saw someone running behind my house.'
'It must be a thief.'
'This is a new story.'
'There was no thief in our village...’
‘How can the thief appear suddenly,’
‘when you were doing a good thing?'
'You should have told us that you went to the town,’
‘to buy jewellery for your, daughter's baby shower ceremony.'
I am a thief.
What are you blabbering?
Yes, I am a thief.
Hey...
I am a thief.
Yes, I am a thief.
Ganesha. - Yes, sir.
The one that you see on the screen...
Check if his name is in our list and compare his picture for...
Murder, robbery, or chain snatching.
You have to nab him by tomorrow morning.
Understand? - Yes, sir.
Looks like you are going to solve the case in a day and get promoted.
Hey, go away!
You always talk about promotion and increment.
I got him.
For so many years, not just in this village...
But in the neighbouring villages too,
such an incident has never taken place.
I am surprised.
This must be a strange case for the policemen too.
You don't worry.
Dad, how can I not worry?
I am feeling bad.
All the villagers...
Were singing, dancing, and enjoying themselves last night.
And, this happened.
I think I am losing faith in God.
Don't say so.
Just think that this is a bad phase for our village.
Oh...
Hey. - 'Yes, sir.'
What did I tell you?
Sir, I thrashed them...
But they say they are innocent.
They belong to the other community.
Thrash them until they reveal the truth.
Sir, they are locals...
The people of neighbouring village know them.
If something goes wrong...
This village was formed 10 years ago...
And only 200-300 people live here.
They are not so intelligent,
they are fools. Don't spare them.
Don't let them go until they reveal the truth.
I don't know if they have committed the crime or not, make them confess.
I have solved two cases.
You handle them. Make them confess.
I'll handle the rest here.
'Okay, sir.'
The only person to solve four cases in 24 hours is,
me.
Sir, what are you saying?
I can't tell you that on phone.
I'll tell you when we meet.
Just do as I say. Hang up the phone.
'Okay, sir.'
I asked you to keep a watch on them so that they don't fall asleep.
Did they sleep? - No, sir.
Did they both talk? - No, sir.
Get ready for the torture.
Okay, sir.
Sir... - Turn.
Sir.
Sir, let me go.
Sir, please let me go. I am innocent.
Sir, let me go.
Sir...
Get up. You too.
Get up!
Sir...
What did you do? What did you do to Malli?
Tell me!
What did you do to Malli?
Speak up!
Pachaikili treated you like his folks.
How could you do this to him? - Sir...
We didn't do any mistake, sir.
Sir, believe me. Don't beat me.
Sir, I'm innocent.
Speak up! How did you kill her? Tell me! - Sir...
Tell me, what did you do to Malli?
Speak up! Come on!
What did you do to Malli? Speak up!
You buffalo, speak up!
Speak up! What did you do to Malli?
Tell me! I will thrash you...
I will return and talk to you.
'Sir, they confessed.'
Yes, sir. They confessed.
Did they really commit the crime...
Or, they confessed because you thrashed them?
'Sir, they committed the crime. Is there a guy named Viji?'
Oh, my God. Yes.
He is here.
'That guy was in love with this girl.'
'He might have done something wrong while they met in private.'
'Her brother saw it.'
'So, he must have killed her.'
'I love you.'
'I love you too.'
Yes sir, I murdered her.
Would you tolerate it if your daughter did the same?
She slept with him...
It doesn't matter if she is alive or dead...
That is why we killed her.
Do whatever you want to do.
'Dad and son have committed the crime.'
Okay. So, we will close the case tomorrow.
I don't know whose face I saw in the morning...
All the cases are getting solved.
Come on, I'll finish the rest.
You played games in the village festival.
I will deal with you later.
Hey. - Here, sir.
Speak up! What did you do to her?
Hey, tell me the truth.
Speak up!
Sir...
Sir, don't beat them.
I killed Malli.
I killed that sully woman.
I killed her.
Pachaikili, forgive me.
Forgive me. Oh...
I killed Malli.
Sir, believe me. - Make him sit there.
Hey!
Sir...
Pachaikili...
Give him some water.
Tell me, Nondi Karuppan.
Take him out.
Nondi Karuppan, tell me.
Sir, last night, as usual, I went to guard the village.
Not since few days...
But I have been doing this job for 45 years.
If they install CCTV cameras, will I quit the job?
I was not just a guard for so many years...
I got on the horse like Lord Nondi Karuppan...
And protected 13 villages from the evil powers.
I was sad since they had installed the camera.
I was angry too.
Last night, when I was patrolling...
I heard the sound of moaning.
I turned on the torch light...
Malli was with a man.
When I flashed the light, I could see only his back.
I am old, so, I couldn't run after him and catch him.
So, I questioned Malli.
You, sully woman!
How could you do this?
Pachaikili took care of you like a baby.
I told her not to commit such mistake again...
And told her that I wouldn't tell anyone.
But she tried to kill me.
Don't do such things again.
Go away.
Go. Let me go.
I couldn't defend myself.
Won't you listen to me? See what I do to you.
I tried my best...
Hey, you!
I didn't have any other option but to save me.
I picked a big stone...
And killed her.
Sir, this is all that happened.
Did you record it?
Yes, sir.
Take a written statement too. - Okay, sir.
Get him.
Lord Nondi Karuppan!
Have you kept me alive to see all this?
Mom, I want to go to the bathroom.
Okay, go.
Hey...
I love you.
I love you too.
Close your eyes.
Why? - Close it.
Camera.
Oh...
What took you so long? Hope there is no problem.
No, mom. - What do you want to buy?
There are CCTV cameras installed in the village everywhere.
No one can commit any mistake.
Yes, even if they do it...
we can catch the culprit easily. - Look here.
You asked for this, didn't you?
How much for this?
'You did what you had decided.'
'Pachaikili, we shall leave now. You go to sleep.'
'Bye, Malli. - Yes, we want to sleep.'
'Take care.'
'Okay, Malli. - You go to sleep.'
'Okay? - Yes, Malli.'
'We will bathe as soon as we reach home and hit the bed.'
Welcome. When did you come?
Just now.
I will leave now.
What happened? - I don't know why my chest is paining.
What happened to you? - I'll come tomorrow.
Tell me what happened.
We will meet some other day.
At least drink water.
No, I don't want it.
Didn't you take your medicine? - I will take them now.
Stay for some time and then leave. - No.
Stay here.
No, I will come tomorrow.
Hey, who are you!
Hey, let me go.
Who are you?
'If this continues, she will elope with a guy...’
‘Otherwise she will find a life partner since she is educated.'
'Finish him and bring that girl.'
'Don't ruin your sister's future.'
'There are CCTV cameras installed in the village everywhere.'
'No one can commit any mistake.'
Dad, if anyone commits mistake, we can catch the culprit easily.
Yes.
Malli?
Malli!
Hey, don't go. Stop!
Malli?
Dear...
Dear.
Forgive me.
Dear...
Malli...
Please forgive me.
Dear...
- Malli...
Dear...
Malli? - Please forgive me.
Dear...
Malli...
Dear...
Malli...
Pachaikili?
Sir...
Forget it, Pachaikili.
She had to die.
You go, I will handle it.
Go. I'm telling you. Go.
I will handle it.
Go.
'I got decked up so that you dance.'
Dad...
Who is he? Why is he crying at such a late hour? - I don't know.
Go and check.
Dad...
Hey, who are you?
Dad...
Hey, the rod is here.
Hey, move.
Dad...
Dad!
Hey! - Dad!
Dad!
- Catch him.
Hit him with force.
He abused you. Shall we cut off his tongue?
Dad...
Hey, throw him on the tracks.