Aasha (2026) Movie Script
[bank token beeps]
Token number 30.
[phone ringing]
I said I'll call you later.
Stop it!
It's not going to happen today.
Hang up the phone.
I got work to do.
Of course...
I'll send it.
Yes, I will.
I'll call you. I'm a bit busy.
Alright... Okay.
[phone ringing]
Yes, Suma.
The key is inside the drawer.
Open it, take the cash and pay.
Has the load arrived?
Okay.
I'll be a bit late.
I'll give it to you.
They've asked for 25 eggplant saplings.
And in that...
-What's this?
-Just a minute.
Just a minute.
What do you mean by a minute?
It's my turn, right?
Then why do I need this token?
Where's your token?
I was in a bit of a rush...
So? Do we look jobless to you?
Finish mine first. Then do hers.
Chechi (older woman), she came earlier.
She even called in advance.
You'll only serve people who call, huh?
She called, it seems. What nonsense!
Give me back that passbook.
You know how long I've been waiting?
Chechi, give that passbook back.
Why make a fuss?
Am I the one causing a scene?
If you can't do your job properly,
shut this place down and leave.
-There's only so much patience I have.
-What's the problem?
She snatched the passbook.
Yes, I've confiscated it.
Give that passbook back.
Everyone's waiting.
And I've been waiting
just like everyone else.
That's all I said!
Listen, please finish hers first.
I'll wait. No need to make an issue of it.
-Sorry.
-It's okay.
Now tell me, what is it?
Are you doing me a favour?
Huh?
As if this is the only bank in the world!
Move it, you! Bloody middleman!
Out threatening with his gun.
She's acting like she's giving me money
out of her pocket.
[background announcement]
Get lost!
[dog barking]
Shoo! Leave!
[pleasant music playing]
Alright, let's go.
Just let them pass.
[pleasant music playing]
On my own
Unseen by every eye
I hurry to reach you
Before anyone else
O golden flower
Draped in breeze
Glimmering, drifting
How much is it?
I find my way to you
With your endless grace
You remain an eternal dream
Aasha, I've sent you some
new photos of my son.
Your water-lily smile
Blooming in all its depths
As we move into international markets...
You must submit this report in three days.
Rising and surging like waves
How's the house coming along?
It's still going on.
What about your daughter's wedding?
The older one's married already.
What about the younger one?
She just finished her studies.
Have your tea.
Here's your tea.
Drink.
Drink up.
If we owe each other anything,
just note it down.
Alright.
[aeroplane passing]
[dog barking]
-Chechi...
-Yes?
Do I have to wait longer?
Just wait ten minutes.
-Will you finish it today?
-Yes, of course we will, chechi.
Day after tomorrow,
I'll send two people to clean.
What's there to smile about?
How long am I supposed to live
in a rented house?
Chechi, it's not as simple as gardening.
There's a lot of work.
Is that so?
Well, then, get started on this too.
At least this will get done.
No banana fritters?
Dear...
Did you like it?
It's good, Mom. I liked it.
Just two cupboards in the hall.
That's enough.
No need for more.
-How's the painting?
-Nice colour.
Light green. It's good, right?
I'm very busy. Lots of work to do.
-I'll call you later, okay? Bye.
-Alright.
Here you go, 10,000.
This won't be enough.
Get two people to clean it.
Giving you money is like
pouring it down the drain.
-Santhosh ettan (older man)!
-Yes.
-Yes?
-It's your treat today.
Yes! I'll be right there.
As you flowed freely, you alone
Pierced my heart
And set my trembling chest aflame
A rainbow chariot
Descending from the heavens
Burning like an ember in my dreams
As you fly away, you alone
'AASHA'S GARDEN & AGRO PRODUCTS'
Become my wings...
That sweep the thorns away
-Aasha.
-Yes?
You still haven't given me those
multicolour bougainvilleas.
I've made a note of it.
Baby ettan, when's the load arriving?
Friday.
-Next Friday.
-Alright.
Time, cradled by lightning
Take out the money for salaries
and put the rest on the table.
Are you gold, a flash of light
Or that lingering smile?
Why is this here?
You people just keep piling work on me.
Without seeing you
I hear your melody by my ear
Who came to stand guard today
Just to hear it?
Hey, Renjith!
-Yes, chechi.
-When did you reach?
-Two days ago.
-Alright, then.
[birds chirping]
[train passing]
Santhosh ettan, when you called me "Kumari"
out loud at the junction,
everyone stared at me.
Really!
Do you still go to the gym, Santhosh ettan?
I wish! My shifts keep changing.
It's KSRTC, after all. How can I?
What about your daughter?
I leave her with Aasha
when I'm on night duty.
My house is locked most of the time.
Both of us are always here.
They're leaving this month, right?
What will you do then?
Here she comes.
Here. Keep the change.
There's no change left anyway.
Well, then, that's it.
Go on, get going.
Uff!
-Aasha chechi.
-Yes.
Please wash and dry these milk packets.
Look at this.
My younger one did that.
Please bring the card.
Aasha, the car is right here.
Why waste money on autos?
I can't drive alone.
I need someone with me.
Is it fish curry today?
Yes, small pearl spot.
Cook it in some coconut milk.
It's awesome.
Shell a few coconuts for me
and I'll make an awesome curry.
I'm the one who does it anyway!
As if!
Aasha...
When did you say the housewarming was?
Try to remember the date, Santhosh.
I've told you the date so many times.
Oh...
I'll try to remember.
Go on, try.
It's very tasty.
Check if there's enough salt and tang.
If you ask like that...
add a little more salt.
Is it spicy?
Just add more coconut milk.
Aasha...
-Aasha!
-Hm?
I've been meaning to tell you something
for a while now.
It's something personal.
You can talk about anything but that.
[coconut being grated]
Will...
bone powder help hydrangeas bloom faster?
No, Santhosh. Too much of anything is bad.
[pressure cooker whistles]
Done. Anything else?
Wait a bit. I'll give you some curry.
I've got some work to do.
I'll send my daughter.
Santhosh...
When was the pooja at the ancestral temple?
I've told you the date so many times.
Try to remember the date.
[upbeat music plays in the background]
Anu.
Listen...
It's okay, but try this too.
This is enough.
Why are you burning your whole salary?
It's not a wedding.
Just a reunion.
Hey...
It's not just a reunion.
Isn't it amazing
that we've made it this far?
Amazing?
I'm still studying.
Isn't that good?
Try this one too.
Go pay the bill.
Go.
When is your pre-submission?
On the 8th.
Dr Sreejith!
When's your sister coming?
End of the month.
She's mainly coming to talk about us.
But your mother clearly doesn't like me.
I like you, don't I?
Isn't that enough?
If she hadn't found that letter,
I could've faced her like a decent guy.
As if.
[phone ringing]
Don't talk. It's mom.
-Yes, Mom.
-Where are you?
-Got your salary?
-Yes, I got it.
-Made the chit payment?
-I did.
-Scooter's EMI?
-Done.
Buy one packet of washing powder,
two packets of milk and some veggies, okay?
I'll buy them.
I booked the movie tickets too.
Anything else?
Nothing else. Don't waste money.
Come home soon.
I'll be back soon. Alright.
You're going to a movie?
Which one?
'No Time To Wait.'
It's 'Spadikam', the re-release.
Hold on.
For your rent.
I'm keeping a tab.
You can pay me
when you get your Fellowship.
[soft music playing]
[scooter approaching]
Hello!
-Hi, Anu chechi.
-Yes.
Did you change your Netflix password?
I updated the password. I'll send it.
-Where's your dad?
-At home.
It's fish curry.
Alright.
Mom!
Mom, I've couriered the items on the list
and I've sent the slip to Anu.
She can track it.
And if the work is complete,
let's celebrate Ittoos' birthday over there.
The work is almost done.
Let me see Ittoos.
Ittoos, it's Grandma!
Say hello.
Hello... hello...
Look here... meow... meow...
Look over there.
What's that scar on your forehead?
-What happened?
-He fell down, Mom.
You should've been watching him.
Mom, kids will fall.
And it's a mother's job
to make sure they don't.
That's what I tell her too.
Aju...
Why don't you come together?
-You missed last time too.
-My leave isn't confirmed yet.
Leave! As if!
-Oh, no! Aju's not coming?
-Hi!
He says he can't get leave.
Which top is that?
It's new. Only 120 rupees a metre.
Ittoos... Aunty's here.
-Ittoos... Look, it's Aunty!
-Ittoos!
Ittoos...
Look at Aunty...
Ittoos!
Mom, do you need any money?
No, no.
I'm managing fine.
You guys go to the movies.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Okay, bye.
-Bye...
-Say bye.
Bye, bye!
Aren't you going to shower?
After I come back.
At midnight?
By the way, I sent something
very important to your phone.
I didn't get any response from you.
Mom, why won't you understand?
You don't understand me either.
Life isn't always what we
dreamed it would be.
Life is exactly what we dream it to be.
It's up to us to decide.
-That's all.
-Oh.
Alright.
Anyway, Geetha aunty and family
are coming tomorrow.
-You must come back early. Understood?
-Yeah.
I will.
Long may you live.
What happened? Did Mom say anything?
'SPADIKAM'
[film playing in theatre]
She's snoring so loudly!
Be quiet!
[film dialogue plays in background]
[theatre bell ringing]
Such a classic movie.
No matter how many times you watch it.
You love sleeping in AC, huh?
Your snoring was great!
It'd be nice
if you could give it to me in writing.
I shall do that!
How could you sleep through all that noise?
I've seen that movie.
So?
So what? I was sleepy, so I slept.
I'll drive.
-Do you want my car?
-Fine, drive.
[car engine starts]
-[motorcycle engine revs]
-[honking]
Wow! Look at her!
What are you doing, Mom?
What did I do?
The car has to move, right?
[horn honking]
You should actually go on a solo trip, Mom.
[song plays in car]
I'm serious, Mom.
Alone?
That's not gonna happen.
My dear Mom...
Had I been as gutsy as you,
I'd have travelled the whole world.
Let's go on a trip.
We should.
I'm so tired of all this.
How long can we go on like this?
What about the other matter?
What?
About Santhosh uncle.
First, you get married, then talk.
Come on, stop it!
They are pure souls.
Him and his daughter are all alone.
Thennal hasn't even seen her mom.
If you wish, you can give him a life.
I too can get married and leave after that.
You may leave if you want.
Okay? Don't plan on getting me married.
It's for your own good.
Did Santhosh talk to you about this?
There's no need of that.
It's so evident--
Mom, a pothole!
[traffic noise]
[vehicle crashing]
[crash rumbles and rattles]
[engine running]
[tense music playing]
Where the hell are you driving to?
What the hell are you...
-Come on, out!
-Oh, no!
Come out, you!
-Mom!
-Get out of the car, you old hag!
What the hell were you doing?
-Tell me!
-How dare you talk to me like that?
You were putting up a show on the road...
Give us our keys!
Give me the key.
What the hell are you doing?
Don't you dare touch my daughter,
I'll kill you!
To hell with your daughter!
What's the issue?
I was just driving my vehicle,
this woman drove carelessly
and made my vehicle crash there!
My head is injured.
They were putting up a show on the road!
You guys seem drunk.
What's it?
Putting up a show in front of women?
I see!
You got drunk, crashed yourself on a tree,
and now blaming us?
I got drunk?
He got drunk and crashed his pickup,
and now he's twisting the story!
See? He's so arrogant!
Had the public not interfered,
what would've been the fate of us, two women?
You drove carelessly and made us crash!
Look at my vehicle! It's crashed!
Why are you shouting at them?
[heated arguments continue]
Look at his audacity!
He's not ready to stop
despite all these people around him!
Why are you sticking your nose into this?
Sajeevan! Let's not interfere in this.
Call the police, Hari!
Yes. Call the police.
Don't let them go until the police come.
Let the police come.
Let the police come.
Let the police come.
Try to mess with us in our area,
and you'll regret it!
Let me see what you can do!
B20 Mobile. B20 Mobile control.
Control. B20 Mobile answering.
An accident has taken place
near Kaipattoor,
and two people have been
detained, as per the report.
Control B20. The message is clear.
We are going there.
[radio message continues]
Where the hell did these guys come from?
These guys are plumbers,
the staff of Jose from Nayathode.
-Total troublemakers!
-They shouldn't behave like this.
Who called the police?
It was me, sir.
What? Huh? What?
Sir...
We were driving...
She drove carelessly
and made our vehicle crash.
His head is injured.
Yet, these people assaulted us.
No, sir. They're quite drunk.
Moreover, putting up a show here!
Look at the side of this car.
He kicked it and ruined it!
-Whose car is this?
-This lady's.
-It's me, sir.
-What happened?
Me and my daughter were coming back
after a movie.
I don't understand anything.
He crashed his vehicle on that tree.
Why was he following my car?
The key is still with them, sir.
They haven't returned it.
Give me the key.
What's it, man? Hooliganism?
No hooliganism, sir.
I just said what happened.
What? There he goes again...
This isn't working, sir.
What do you want now?
Can you come to a compromise
if he pays for the damages?
Why should I pay her, sir?
They caused my vehicle's crash.
I don't want his money, sir.
I want to file a case.
This shouldn't happen to anybody anymore.
He was talking all sort of things
to two women out in the public...
Hey. Take these guys.
Take their vehicle to the station.
Sir...
Don't just listen to her side,
listen to ours too...
-Go get into the police car!
-It's not like that, sir!
Come with us.
Get into the police jeep. Come on.
[tense music playing]
[motorcycle approaches]
[police radio chatter]
What should we do?
Talk to both the parties
and do whatever suits.
Both the parties have complaints.
That lady is insisting on filing a case.
Do something.
[phone ringing]
Hello. Have you reached?
I'm outside.
Listen. Don't get into trouble.
They don't seem like decent folks.
Take mom and come out soon.
Don't worry.
If you go ahead with the case,
you'll have to spend quite some money,
and both of you will have to be
at the court often.
We are okay with it, sir.
Let's not file a case.
We must file a case.
Hey. What's your name?
Jeemon.
Jeemon.
How many cases do you have in your name?
One.
Just one?
He's got three cases in his name, sir.
One 308 and two 324.
Really? Give me your license.
[slow, ominous score]
Do one thing. Get this cancelled.
Please don't do it, sir.
I admit that I was drunk.
I shall pay the fine for that.
But our pickup van crashed
because of her.
I don't understand what's wrong with her.
Nothing is wrong with me.
He was drunk and out of his senses
and hit the rear of my car.
He jumped out of his vehicle,
shouted at me, and kicked my car so hard
that it got dented.
Imagine what would've happened to me
had the public not come there.
I have no plans to withdraw the case, sir.
Did he assault you?
I... When I asked for the keys,
he twisted my arm.
It still hurts.
Such white lies!
-She's nuts! I was just--
-Hey! Stop!
You're a bit too much.
What's your problem?
Did he assault you?
No.
She was learning to drive at night, sir.
I don't think she has a valid license.
[ominous music playing]
Here you go.
You got anything more to say?
Go stand there.
-What's your name?
-Asif.
How long have you known him?
Two months, sir.
-Where did you meet him?
-At the bar.
At the bar? Nice!
What's wrong in it, sir?
Nothing wrong. Do one thing.
Get a written complaint from her.
Shall I add section 350 as well?
No.
294 and 323.
-And 4--
-Please don't be so mean, sir.
Don't we have any value here
just because they are women?
Hey! Hey! Stop it!
Drunkards, out of your minds,
making a scene!
Who do you think you are?
What's going on here?
Why are these guys screaming so much?
Lock them up!
We didn't kill anybody, sir!
I'll beat you to death! Shut up!
Let go, sir.
Got it?
Lock them up!
Get their written complaint
and let them go.
[ominous score plays]
Come here with your car tomorrow morning.
RTO will inspect the car.
Okay, sir.
[threatening music]
Who do I tell all this?!
I'm so tired of this!
I told her back there.
The police had already scared them off.
She could've let go of it there itself.
Mom...
Mom!
Are you even listening to me?
Wasn't it your fault?
I will have to go behind this now!
Pass the phone to mom.
Mom...
Go and withdraw the case tomorrow itself.
Are you saying this because of
what she told you?
Do you know how he treated me?
They are a bit scared now
because we filed a case.
Why are you being so adamant?
There's no need to be so stubborn!
Hang up now! My head is spinning!
Giving unnecessary advice!
Anu...
Instead of shouting at her,
try to talk to her calmly.
If she is unable to sleep,
ask her to take some sleeping pills.
Easy for you to say it from there.
Why don't you come and do it?
[sound of traffic]
[pensive music]
[clicking sound]
[music builds]
[aeroplane flies overhead]
[scooter approaching]
[door creaking]
Santhosh uncle...
Yes? I'm here.
Has Thennal left?
Yes, she just left for school.
How's mom? Is she okay now?
She's still hanging onto that case.
She hasn't let it go.
Nothing wrong in filing a case.
But court procedures are a pain in the ass.
That's all.
Don't be upset.
I'll talk to Aasha.
Santhosh uncle...
Why don't you marry my mom?
There's no point in
just keeping these feelings to yourself.
You have to tell her.
Okay?
Please.
I came here to tell you this.
I'm getting late.
I'm off.
[footsteps recede]
[song plays faintly in the background]
[siren blares]
We don't have any problem in
proceeding with the case.
But they're still saying that
it was your fault.
And there are no CCTVs in that area.
No, sir.
It wasn't my fault.
I have decided to go forward
with this case.
-Where are they?
-They are outside.
It's me. Jose.
I am at the police station.
No, no.
It's something about my workers.
I'll call you after some time. Okay.
Jose, the police have reduced
the number of charges.
But if they add 354
based on what that woman says,
both of them will be remanded.
Such a nuisance!
Please show me some mercy.
You know how much money I had to shell out?
But we didn't do anything!
Weren't you drunk?
I can't keep maintaining you like this!
Beg that woman and get her to
withdraw the case.
It'll get out of hand
if it reaches the court.
Jose...
Please get my pickup van released, sir.
We use it for the store.
There are also some materials
for Jayachandran Mangalath in it.
I'll talk to Siyad sir.
I'll get it released somehow.
But they'll have to come here
whenever needed.
I assure you of that.
Chechi...
He explained everything, right?
Call me in case of any issues.
[foreboding music playing]
We are stuck in this case
because of your fault.
We were inside the cell
all night yesterday.
Can you please withdraw the case?
Was this your tone last night?
You said I was nuts, right?
Listen up...
If you want to put an end to this,
do it now.
Else, we won't stop even if you do.
We are from around here.
Even if you let go of this case, we won't.
This is why I said
I won't spare people like you.
Got it?
[ominous music playing]
[car engine starts]
If I get my hands on her,
I'll drag her face down the road!
Anagha, based on what you said,
your mom is a bit impulsive.
She'd get too furious.
She often has stubbornness and grudge
in her mind.
She's quite possessive
about me and my sister.
My sister is in Dubai, after her marriage.
She calls my sister 7-8 times every day.
My dad died when I was quite young.
It's been 13 years now.
Mom was right next to him when he died.
It was a heart attack.
She had to witness it all by herself.
He was working in the Navy.
He used to come only once in a while,
on leaves.
I wasn't quite attached to him.
He used to physically abuse mom a lot...
She never shared her sufferings with us.
Neither with me, nor with my sister.
She suppresses it all in her mind
and goes on...
It's a kind of trauma.
Suppressing all your feelings
in your mind...
it's quite difficult.
It's not at all easy.
The women of the previous generations
were like that.
Well, it hasn't changed much
even now.
Just that it has reduced a bit.
Chechi...
You should water this for three days.
Okay. Got it.
Go ahead.
Do it.
-Geetha...
-Hey, Aasha.
When are you coming?
He'll land in the evening.
We'll come straight there.
In that case, stay here for a day.
[pensive music]
What's there to discuss with her?
We'll fix it, that's all!
-Alright then.
-Alright.
Mom doesn't have any real connections
or friends
apart from me and my sister.
I usually meet such people
during my consultation sessions.
Anagha's mom is still living through
a trauma her life gave her.
She's seeing everything through that.
Her only way out is to realise it
and fix it herself.
But we can indeed help her.
[phone ringing]
Answer the phone.
It could be an emergency.
This call is to fix my marriage.
Isn't that good?
Anyway, he's got two months of leave.
Meanwhile, let them meet and talk.
I'll tell her.
Take it.
Yes!
Arun, come. Let's have food.
Come, dear.
[soft music plays]
The number you are calling is not reachable.
When was the last time you met him?
Must be quite a long time ago.
You're not on any social media, Aasha!
So no contacts with us!
Well, I got no time for that!
I remember meeting them
during my school years.
Will Anagha be home soon?
She'll be here soon.
She's almost here...
Some traffic block...
Besides, she had gone to attend
some emergency of a friend of hers.
That's why she's getting late.
Aasha, you too join us.
It's okay, I'll wait for her.
It's been long
since we had food cooked by her.
We can eat it quite often from now on.
Right?
It's quite tasty.
You folks come to our home one day, okay?
Sure!
Oh! She's here!
Hi, dear!
-Hi!
-Hi!
Hi! Hi!
-Do you remember us?
-I do.
It's been so many years!
Do you come home this late
every day?
Sometimes.
I get late when I get busy at my work.
Don't you remember Arun?
You guys were quite close
when you were kids.
Hi. We last met when we were in school.
-You work with AI, right?
-Yes.
We came here to discuss something.
Your mom will let you know.
Shall we leave then?
Got a ritual at the temple
tomorrow morning.
Aasha...
No goodbyes at night, okay?
Yes, I know!
-See you then.
-Okay.
See you.
Anagha...
What's your height?
5'6".
He's 6'.
[car engine starts]
You got what you wanted, right?
What do you mean?
Didn't I tell you that
they were coming today?
They came to fix my marriage, right?
Well deserved!
I know what to do with my life.
Why do you stick your nose into everything?
Stick my nose?!
I am your mother. Do not forget that.
Mom...
Me and Sreejith are together
since school.
And you're aware of that.
Aware of that?
He's broke and has no future.
Are you gonna feed him forever?
You old hag!
Mind your words!
You're nuts! Just get lost!
What did you say?
That you're crazy!
I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
I'll kill you...
I'll kill you...
[tense music]
Just kill me then!
I can escape from this hellhole!
[repeated blows]
Did I take care of you all this time
just to kill you?
This is my punishment
for giving birth to monsters like you!
God...
She's so ungrateful to me...
[scooter starts]
Has she left? She left?
She acts like
she doesn't owe nobody nothing!
She just left!
One crossed the sea and left!
And this one leaves whenever she pleases!
What am I living as a mother?
Why?
Why?
[somber music playing]
[music continues]
[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
-What's it, Santhosh?
-Aasha...
-Can you please come home?
-Why?
I think...
my daughter got her period.
I don't know what to do.
-I'll come right now.
-Please come, Aasha.
[door opens]
Aasha!
She is...
inside...
Dear...
Does it hurt?
It'll pass.
Don't worry.
Boil some water, Santhosh.
What's this?
Water...
I asked you to boil water for her bath.
And you're making tea!
Go sit over there.
[soft music playing]
[soft music plays]
Don't go to sleep until your hair's dry.
Call me if you need anything, okay?
Yeah.
Aasha...
I don't...
usually drink...
Today... I...
It just happened.
I know it was stupid.
You know...
I was feeling very lonely...
This isn't the cure for loneliness.
Then imagine my situation.
Anyway, take her tomorrow
to her aunt's place in Athani.
Let her stay there for a few days.
Don't send her to school.
Close the door.
[phone ringing]
[clock ticks]
[phone ringing]
What's it, Kumari?
Aasha chechi, Anu is at the hospital.
What?
What happened to her?
Which hospital?
Mary Matha in Kalady.
Come quickly!
She's in the ICU.
[car approaches]
[soft dramatic music]
-Hey...
-Chechi...
She was brought in unconscious.
Thank goodness I was here.
I was here with my daughter.
What's her condition?
We are waiting for the reports.
She's under observation.
Doctor...
I'm the mother of the girl
who was just brought in.
It was an accident.
She's under sedation now.
Please sit down, chechi.
Where had she gone to?
I don't know, sir... What happened?
Where did it happen?
-Behind the airport.
-Did you see the vehicle that hit her?
Control Room called us.
Two people were there when we arrived.
One of them took her
and got into the vehicle.
He told the other guy not to get in.
I haven't seen him
since we reached the hospital.
Was she robbed?
Please check
if she still has all her jewellery.
-Okay...
-Sir.
I saw him drop the girl here
and get into another vehicle
that was behind us.
We were just talking about it.
You two step outside for a bit.
It's possible they only hit her
and brought her in.
Let's wait for her scan reports.
Check all the CCTV footage in that area.
Got any details on the vehicle?
Yes, sir. We've got a visual.
It's a pickup.
It has "Ave Maria" written on it.
Once we get her statement tomorrow,
we'll know more.
-Nothing to worry about.
-Right...
We'll find them.
Just let us know when to come back.
I'll let you know.
Let's go.
Doctor...
Can I please see...
that CCTV footage?
[ominous music]
[music swells]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Doctor.
Is she really okay? Is there anything wrong?
What? It was an accident.
No... what I mean is...
Is anything wrong?
Like...
Any... any...
Sit... please sit...
What I mean is...
Does she have any other problems?
Did anyone hurt her...
What do you mean?
Like an attempted rape or something?
We did a basic examination.
Now to test...
We can do a swab test.
But for that... we need consent.
Consent...
I am her mother, right?
Isn't my consent enough?
It's not that simple.
That's not our protocol.
We'll have to let the police know.
Why let the police know?
There's no point in
letting the police know...
There's no need to involve
the police, Doctor...
Her marriage has been fixed.
What will I do...
Can't let the police know...
There's no need for that, Doctor...
Calm down, please.
Don't panic, chechi.
It's okay...
Here's what we'll do.
Sign this form.
Okay...
We'll see what we can do.
Let me...
Here, right?
In case...
we find out that something did happen...
we can only move forward based on
Anagha's decision.
If Anagha says tomorrow
that she wants to press charges,
we'll inform the police.
Okay?
We'll deal with it then...
First I need to know...
Alright, Doctor.
[unsettling music]
[indistinct arguments]
Chechi, the doctor wants to see you.
I'm coming.
[menacing music playing]
[baby crying in the background]
[melancholic music plays]
[door opens]
Chechi...
The results are here.
It's positive.
There was intercourse.
[somber music playing]
Chechi...
We'll only know what happened
once she regains consciousness.
[sobs, whimpers]
Doctor...
When she was brought here...
was she conscious?
[plashing]
[ominous score plays]
[water splashes on face]
[car approaching]
-Where's the ICU?
-To the left.
-That way?
-Yes.
Aasha...
What's happening, Aasha?
How is she doing?
What actually happened?
Santhosh, sit here.
I'll be back.
[mysterious music playing]
Weren't you here last night?
No, I wasn't.
-I just got here.
-The police just left.
Apparently, whoever hit her
fled the scene.
[indistinct chatter]
[vehicle approaching]
[mysterious score intensifies]
PJ... PJ Electricals.
[music continues]
Get a full-length one. Okay?
[phone ringing]
Hello?
-Is this PJ Electricals?
-Yes.
I'm building a house nearby.
I need some workers.
Can you send someone?
That'll be difficult today.
The workers have gone to another site.
Oh, no! Please help me out.
The housewarming is coming up.
It's kind of urgent.
Money isn't an issue.
It's not about money.
What's the problem?
Pl... plumbing work...
There's no water in the pipe.
-Not enough pressure.
-Not even one pipe?
No.
Oh, that's strange.
Here's what I'll do.
I'll give you my worker's number.
Try calling him.
They're on leave today.
Just try calling.
His name is Jeemon.
I'll let him know.
Okay.
[tense score]
-Hello?
-Yes, hello.
Is this Jeemon?
Yeah.
There's some plumbing work
in a house nearby.
Could you come by?
No, not today. I'm quite busy.
Call back another day.
[vehicles pass by]
[phone ringing]
-Hello.
-What?
-Jose told me to call you.
-So?
I need someone urgently.
I'll pay you whatever you ask.
The housewarming date is set.
What kind of work?
There's not enough pressure in
the bathroom pipes.
Need to get them checked.
There are two of us.
Send 3,000 via Google Pay.
I'll pay you when you get here.
I don't have Google Pay, that's why.
Don't give me any excuses when I get there.
Where's the place?
Behind the airport.
On the way to Chowara.
It's a little further in.
At the very end,
you'll see a sign that says 'Sreeshailam'.
Just come to that house.
You send me the location.
We'll be there by 12.
Okay.
[mysterious music playing]
[aeroplane lands]
[mysterious music continues]
[car engine turns off]
[ominous music]
[drop plops]
[birds cawing]
[pickup approaching]
[ominous score plays]
[phone ringing]
[engine running]
Hello?
Is it the house with "Sreeshailam"
written in golden letters?
Yes, that's the one.
We're here.
You can start. I'll be there soon.
I had to step out for something urgent.
What do you mean? What about our money?
The money...
I'll give it to you as soon as I get there.
-Don't worry about that.
-And food?
Food is on the table.
The door's open.
There's no pressure in the pipes.
Also, please park inside.
It's a narrow road. Don't block it.
Yeah, okay.
[mysterious music playing]
[music slowly builds]
[door closes]
There's no one here, man.
How do they have the nerve
to leave the door open
and call people like us?
It must be empty.
Let's finish the work and leave.
[pounding score]
[door creaks open]
It's all covered up.
[objects rustle]
There's food.
[water running]
It's not a filter problem.
I'll go turn off the main valve.
Want one?
I'll turn it off and be back. You start.
You think the girl
would've regained consciousness?
Let her.
Then that old hag will know who we are!
Is the valve in the pickup?
-[humming]
-[insect buzzing]
[valve squeaks]
[song plays in the background]
[distant Holy Mass]
[phone rings]
Aji bro, what's up?
Jeemon, I just heard.
What happened? Was it in Angamaly?
No. At Kaipattoor Junction.
Those guys, huh?
Yes, a slim guy.
One moron.
-What's his name?
-Hari... Hari...
Hari? Was there anyone else with him?
There was another guy with him,
a tall, heavy guy.
-A dark-skinned guy?
-Yeah, a dark-skinned guy.
Oh, Pedappan! The big guy, right?
Yeah, I got hit pretty bad.
-Pretty damn bad.
-We'll nab them.
-We should beat him up right there.
-We will.
-Just trap him somehow.
-I will. What about Asif?
Yeah, Asif got hit too.
These guys are new.
They think Kaipattoor is their turf.
Apparently, it's his turf.
Imagine... to me that too!
I'll deal with this.
Okay, I'll call you.
[footsteps approaching]
[mouse squeaks and scurries away]
[distant Holy Mass]
Asif...
[groaning]
Asif...
Man!
[tense music playing]
Asif... Hey... hey...
What happened?
What happened?
[scream]
[loud thud]
[rod strikes]
[ominous score]
[score swells]
AASHA
[bell tolls]
[pensive music]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
[ominous music]
[grunts with effort]
[pacing music]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
Oh, Mother!
[ominous score]
[score turns darker]
[footsteps approaching]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
[breaths hard]
[dark score plays]
[grunts with a strained cry]
[birds cawing]
[strained grunts]
[objects rustling]
[heavy, laboured breathing]
[tense music plays]
[grunts, pants]
[heavy breathing]
[tense music continues]
[phone ringing]
-Hey, Santhosh.
-Aasha...
Anu has regained consciousness.
Thank God... Did she say anything?
Pass the phone to the doctor.
Okay.
Yes.
Did she say anything?
Don't worry about that, chechi.
Even if she tells something to the police,
it will be kept confidential.
We can deal with it.
Please come fast.
I'll be there soon. Please be with her.
Okay.
[pounding score]
[mop swishes]
[pounding score continues]
[door locks click]
[door opens]
[low, pulsing score]
[gate squeaks]
Hello!
Hi. What's up, sir?
The church feast is around the corner.
When you have time,
-visit the church with your daughter.
-Sure.
Isn't the work done yet?
Some work is still pending.
You got blood on your hand.
Did you cut yourself?
My hand...
I hit it somewhere a moment ago.
It's fine.
Isn't the housewarming on 26th?
Aasha, call me if you need anything.
Sure.
[hums an old film song]
[tense music playing]
[phone ringing]
[water rushing]
[mysterious score]
Aasha...
Over here.
Doesn't matter if you earn less
because of that.
Has mom come? Give her the phone.
Okay.
Why didn't you call me?
I... I couldn't.
What are you saying?
What's the point in hiding this from me?
Don't you understand the seriousness
of this situation?
You act like you have nobody.
You could've called uncle, at least!
You know how anxious I was?
Aren't you alone there?
I... I will call him.
She hung up.
Easy way out for her.
Aasha... She is fine now.
We can get a discharge tomorrow.
Really?
Let me go get these medicines.
[phone ringing]
Why did you hang up her call?
When I heard that you met with an accident,
I was dead inside while driving here.
And in the midst of it,
I have to convince them all, huh?
Thank God
you didn't say anything to anybody.
No need to tell anybody anything.
Nothing bad has happened to us.
Come on. Have this.
What the hell is in your mind?
When the doctor told me about it...
I was so embarrassed...
What's wrong with you?
But...
Because of the test...
we got to know the truth...
You were unconscious, right?
Who told you so? Huh?
Do you have any idea what happened?
I was with Sreejith.
I hope you understand what that means.
The accident happened on my way back.
[foreboding music plays]
[music builds]
[kick-start lever clacks]
[scooter brake clicks]
[vehicle approaching]
[pickup truck sounds]
[truck door opens]
[engine sputters]
Got enough petrol?
Yes.
That lever...
Pull that lever, the bike will start.
Try it.
[sputters]
Ask your mom to withdraw the case.
Weren't you there that day?
Didn't you see everything?
We're from around here.
We'll have to meet again
in such situations.
If it won't start,
shall we drop her home?
[engine starts]
[loud crash]
[tense score]
If it weren't for them...
I'd have died.
[latch clicking]
[panting]
[switch clicks]
[groans]
Wake up...
Wake up... Wake up...
Wake up... Wake up...
Come on, wake up...
Oh, no...
[whimpers]
[strained breaths]
[tense music]
[grunts]
[metal clanking]
[tense music]
[music swells]
[metal clanks]
-[grunts]
-[slab grinds open]
[sheet rustles]
[strained breaths]
[sheet rustles]
[grunts]
[sheet crinkles and rustles]
[foreboding music]
[plastic sheet scrapes across the floor]
[loud thud]
[strained grunts]
[thud]
[gasps]
[soft groans]
[whimpers]
[pained groans]
Oh, no!
[tense music]
[soft groans]
[water splashing]
[whimpers]
[ominous score plays]
Untie me!
Untie me!
Where is he?
Asif!
Did you poison and kill him?
Where is he?
Are you insane?
Untie me!
Untie me! Come on!
Is this the reward
for saving your daughter?
Untie me!
Untie me!
Where...
Where is he?
Untie me!
What did you do to him?
Did you kill him?
Untie me!
Untie me!
Untie me!
You killed him, right?
You poisoned him to death, right?
You killed him, right?
Stay silent.
Stay silent!
Untie me!
Are you insane? What did you do to him?
What did you do to him?
Untie me! Untie me!
Untie me!
[score turns darker]
[switch clicks]
[groaning]
[muffled shouting]
[windows rattle]
[vehicle engine starting]
[muffled screams]
[dramatic music plays]
[muffled grunts]
[distant fireworks burst]
[strained groans]
[screaming]
[tense score]
[water running]
[somber music playing]
[door opening]
Why didn't you answer my calls?
That... the phone was in car.
There were quite a lot of labourers too.
She was worried about you.
What happened to you, Aasha?
No... I took a bath, freshened up,
and cooked food for her.
We already ate.
Right?
I gave her medicines too.
Aasha, I gotta go for my duty
tomorrow morning.
If possible, I'll come in the evening
by the time of discharge.
Is that okay?
See you then?
Have some food and go to bed.
Bye.
[low, unsettling music]
Had you slept?
Did you eat anything?
I'll have food when I feel hungry, dear.
How can you be like this?
Taking up all the stress...
I am okay now. I am alright.
You go to sleep.
[switch clicks]
Sleep tight, okay?
Mother...
Goddess...
[tense music plays]
[foreboding score]
[latch clicks]
[door creaks]
[gasps]
[unsettling score]
[siren blares]
-[honking]
-[motorcycle approaching]
Manoj, the painter, asked us to come
and clean the house.
Ah...
Oh, I forgot to tell Manoj.
I hired someone else and got it cleaned.
Oh, it's already cleaned?
He didn't tell us.
We left another job to come here.
Oh, that's okay.
-It's fine...
-No, no...
Take it.
Thank you. Call us if you need anything.
Okay.
[motorcycle revs]
[latch clicks]
[mysterious music playing]
[grunts]
[groaning]
Chechi, just untie me, please...
My hands and legs are killing me.
What did I even do...
I've got a family.
Just untie me...
What are you going to do to me?
What did I even do?
[tense music]
I...
made a mistake...
I understood.
I won't tell anyone.
Don't worry about Asif.
He has no one.
No one will come looking for him.
He's been with me for a while.
I won't tell anyone, chechi.
Please let me go.
Chechi...
What are you going to do?
I haven't even had a drop of water.
I'll starve to death here.
Do you want me to die?
Huh?
[lid clatters]
[cutlery clinking]
Did you put the same stuff in this
that you gave him?
[low, ominous music]
[slurps]
Chechi... I need to pee.
Please untie me, chechi.
How else can I...
I really have to pee.
[urine splashes]
[birds cawing]
[door closes]
Chechi...
Why are you keeping me like this?
Please untie my hands.
Chechi... Please...
My hands hurt...
[muffled speech]
[thud]
[soft dramatic music]
[door opens]
[keys rattle]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Suma, I've told you several times
not to call unless it's important.
I'm running around trying to finish
the house.
You need to take care of everything there.
Text me if it's urgent. I'll call you back.
[dramatic music plays]
Mom... Sreejith is here...
Sreejith will be joining our college
as a guest lecturer.
I know you do not approve of us.
And as for me...
I am not a bad person.
I am struggling right now...
but things will get better.
Besides, we can't even imagine
being apart.
Please take it the right way, Mom.
You guys...
can decide for yourselves.
You're the ones who'll be living together.
Please settle the bill.
She's been discharged.
Yes, I'm coming.
[soft music playing]
Careful...
Yes...
Watch your leg.
I'll call you when I get home.
[tense music]
[tense music continues]
Mom, go and withdraw that case tomorrow.
[car approaching]
[door creaks open]
I need to poop.
[door shuts]
[mopping]
Jeemon...
I don't want anything, chechi...
I want to go home.
I'm really sick...
What's the point of feeding me
after hitting me on the head
and tying me up?
My whole body hurts.
I've never gone a day without a drink.
There must be some left
from what we brought that day, right?
Can you bring me some?
I threw it away.
Cleaned up everything.
What did you think we did to your daughter?
I have a daughter too.
I would never do something like that.
I wonder what my family is going through.
They must be really worried.
You're the one who made
such a mess of everything.
If I hadn't swerved that night,
we'd have crashed right into you.
But you took us to the station
and filed a complaint.
We got beaten up there, too.
Anyone would've been angry, right?
Here...
What's your plan?
[engine starts]
[dramatic music plays]
Please trust me...
I won't do anything.
I won't tell anyone.
Just forget about Asif.
He has no one.
No one will come looking for him.
Let me go.
Jeemon.
I've hit rock bottom...
[somber music playing]
I've become someone
who won't hesitate to do anything.
Please try to understand me...
[music continues]
Oh, Mother...
[door opens]
[suspenseful music]
[honks]
Shihab, someone close to
retired SP Ramachandran sir will come there.
Okay, call me.
Did they try to scare you?
Why the sudden change of heart?
No... I just...
don't want to pursue it.
Don't want to...
You'll have to go to court
to withdraw the case.
It will take time.
They're real thugs, sir.
Both of them are missing.
Looks like they're in trouble again.
Which one?
Remember the Kalady case?
The accident where a girl
was brought to the hospital.
It was them.
The vehicle was traced back to them.
And what happened?
Nothing much.
They're both missing,
along with the vehicle.
Shall I leave then?
Go meet a lawyer.
And then deal with it.
Listen, do whatever needs to be done
on our end.
Alright, sir.
[police radio chatter in background]
Isn't that okay?
Should be okay, sir.
[indistinct chatter]
[leaves rustle]
[humming a song]
[gate squeaks]
[soft music playing]
[soft dramatic music]
[doorbell rings]
[doorbell]
[music swells]
[objects rattle]
[muffled screams]
Varkey sir.
What happened, Varkey sir?
Did you ring the bell?
Something smells dead and rotten here.
It stinks really bad.
Don't you get it, Aasha?
No... I don't know where...
It's from the backyard.
Come on, let's check it out.
I just remembered. You know what it is?
There's a serious rat problem here, sir.
So, I put some rat poison
here and there. That's why...
Oh, that's it!
The workers are on their way.
I told them to clean it up.
Please hurry.
The wind is blowing right toward our house.
The smell is unbearable.
That's why.
Sure, sir. I'll take care of it.
You can go, sir.
[dramatic music playing]
[metal scrapes]
[mysterious music playing]
Isn't that Asif's smell?
Just kill me too if you want.
[liquid pouring]
Pour me one more.
[liquid pouring]
I will sleep tonight.
When I close my eyes,
I see my kids' faces.
Aren't there any men in your home?
My husband is no more.
Is she your only daughter?
I have two daughters.
I also have two kids.
They must be wondering where I am.
Does that guy really have no one?
Asif?
Yes.
He doesn't have anyone.
Didn't I tell you?
Forget about him.
He's got several illnesses too.
First I thought he got epilepsy.
What have you done to him?
Did you bury him?
It's better to bury him.
What's the date today?
It's my younger kid's birthday tomorrow.
It's my first time...
away from home on her birthday.
Please pour me one more.
No. This is enough.
I can't go to the liquor shop every day.
[somber music playing]
Mom...
[phone ringing]
Mom...
Pick up the phone!
Yes! Coming!
I had gone to close the back door.
What happened?
Answer the phone.
It's Anitha.
You haven't talked to her properly
for days.
Yes, tell me.
Why aren't you calling me these days?
You used to call me so many times earlier.
What happened now?
I'm totally held up with things here, dear.
Listen...
We have rescheduled our tickets.
We will be there on 25th.
-Let's do the rest of the
work after I come. -But...
Awesome! Give me the phone!
Come home! Do some work!
Right after the housewarming,
we will get you married.
That's my aim.
[pressure cooker whistling]
It'll be heavy. Careful.
Keep it there.
She's here.
She's coming.
These guys were roaming around here.
Luckily they saw me.
That's good.
You came here last night, didn't you?
I saw you.
Here. Sign it.
-Okay.
-Sign here.
It's from the Gulf, I guess.
-Isn't your elder daughter in the Gulf?
-Yes.
You have to do everything all alone!
It's quite heavy. Let me carry it.
Go open the door.
No, it's fine.
-Let me carry it. It's heavy.
-It's fine.
Listen to me.
Open the door.
Put it down, sir!
Keep it down.
Please.
I'll do it myself.
Do as you please, Aasha.
I thought of helping her.
Did you cook this Biryani?
Yes.
Isn't it your daughter's birthday today?
They also must have made Biryani today.
The Biryani
I was supposed to eat with them...
[car approaching]
It's so painful, you know?
[dramatic music]
[doorbell ringing]
-Who's that, chechi?
-My brother.
[door opens]
Hey. Come inside.
Remember me?
Sabu.
What do I do with you?
Why didn't you answer the call?
Don't answer anybody's calls, okay?
Is the upstairs work done?
I... I didn't notice it.
How's your wife and kids?
Thank goodness, you remember them!
What's this?
Leaving us all behind...
And suddenly moving here.
What did I do wrong?
She met with an accident,
and you didn't even think
of letting me know.
I got to know because Anitha called me.
It just happened... What to do?
What work do you have here?
I was arranging all these things...
Who else is here to do it?
She's always busy. Never sits idle.
I can see that. The house looks great.
Didn't the waterproofing guys come yet?
They... they might...
They'll come...
How's the house?
What has happened to you?
You've lost weight.
Not eating properly?
Of course!
The house work is going on,
so I'm stressed.
-Did you eat?
-No. I heard about her and came right away.
Come. Let's go home and eat.
Chechi...
Are you unwell?
What happened?
Your kids told me something...
They got nothing better to do.
Don't worry about that.
Come.
Are you done with this room?
We've converted it to a store room.
This one?
[tense music playing]
The door is locked!
It's locked. Because...
the labourers have kept their stuff there
and they locked the room.
Come on, let's go.
Mom... Didn't you open the packages yet?
What's the rush? He's hungry.
You go with him.
[traffic noise]
For the love of God,
please call me when you need something.
-I will come and help you. Okay?
-Done.
Aasha wants to do everything alone.
Right?
We'll be here for the housewarming
on the previous day itself.
-Please call her too.
-Sure, I will.
I mean, my wife!
See you then. Bye!
Alright then. Okay, chechi.
[car drives away]
Did you take your meds?
I don't have much pain anymore.
Why to have all the pills?
You should.
Aasha, the ritual I told you about
is tomorrow.
But how can we...
No! We must go!
[phone ringing]
Hello?
This is Jose speaking.
'Kuri' Jose.
The plumbing store guy.
-From Nayathode.
-Yes, got it. Please tell me.
Didn't you call me the other day?
Looking for some plumbers?
Did Jeemon come there?
I had called him,
but he said he can't come.
I arranged another plumber after that.
He didn't come?
Okay.
Where the hell have they gone?
[tense music plays]
So they didn't call any of you?
No. Their phones are switched off.
They didn't go there, sir.
I don't understand what's going on.
Stock worth roughly 3.5 lakhs
is there in the vehicle.
They must've fled with it.
If that was their intention,
they could've done it earlier.
They do drink and get a bit wild at times.
But they are not that crooked.
They are innocent, sir.
Do one thing.
Give me their phone numbers.
We'll trace them through the cyber cell.
Give him their numbers.
Okay.
His materials are there in our vehicle.
He might even approach the police.
I am planning...
to withdraw the case.
Please withdraw it and let me go.
I will go and solve everything.
Please trust me at least now.
Please.
Yesterday,
I didn't make noise
when your family members came here, right?
Well, there's no point, even if I did.
Once they get to know the story,
they will obviously stand by you.
I'm nobody to them.
[somber music playing]
Gag me.
Why skip the usual routine?
Are you ready, Mom?
Yes.
I...
I've to pay the workers
their salary today.
It won't be right if I pay it on time.
-Why are you being so adamant?
-What?
You already knew we're going today.
-They are waiting for us.
-But...
I can't always just be in this house.
I want to go out.
Besides, they help us whenever in need.
I promised them. We have to go.
Whatever you need to do,
you can do it after coming back.
-By evening--
-We can return by evening!
Which is Aasha's house?
This one.
What happened to you?
I fell from my bike.
-What happened, sir?
-Is this your mom's number?
Yes.
Hi, chechi.
Did you call Jeemon?
No... Jeemon had called me
to talk about withdrawing the case.
But it was you who called him first.
That day...
when I came to the police station, right?
Jeemon had requested me a lot
about the case.
So I called him to discuss that.
What's the matter, sir?
Nothing much. They are missing.
They fled with the vehicle and the load.
She's the last person he called.
They must've gotten into
some other trouble, sir.
Do one thing.
If they contact you, let us know.
We are looking for them.
Alright then.
Call me.
[soft music playing]
The sky will burn and blaze
Lost and stranded, no path to guide you
You shall bear the sin of the curse
The house too shall turn to ruin
Beneath the 'Paala' tree, you shall dance
At night, you shall close your eyes
You shall thread through the cursed grove
Whom will you bite and sting?
Is truth burning deep within your heart?
Scorched by the crimson fire?
In the black-haired ritual dance
Even the tears have burned
You saw the path of fate,
The path of the destroyer
Yet you found no road to deliverance
The earth itself shall change And turn wild
Death draws near, dance to its tune
You are burning
O supreme forest of the Destroyer
The eyes burn with fire
The innards burn and dance
Wake up! Wake up!
Entwine the broken body
Roar your heart out
How long will you keep me locked in?
I saw the play of the fire-serpent
I saw the whirl of the dark forces
I saw the unkempt shrine
Glory! Glory! Glory!
I saw the frenzy, the ritual offering
I saw the ultimate vengeance
I saw deceit
Spread across the ritual ground
Glory! Glory! Glory!
Is this the reward
for saving your daughter?
You are burning
Let's go.
-What happened? It's too early.
-Come on.
But they've arranged stay for all of us.
Don't trick me, okay?
You promised that
we'll return by evening!
My head is spinning!
I'm leaving now! Move!
Move!
The demon's venomous sting
The broken body entwined
Either take mom with you,
or you come and stay with her.
You gotta do something.
I can't handle this alone any more!
Santhosh...
Sorry.
I was really stressed out.
We can go there another day.
It's okay, Aasha. I'm fine.
Okay. See you.
[car engine starting]
[suspenseful score plays]
Can you please ungag me?
Please give me some water.
[water pouring]
It's alright, chechi.
Don't cry.
Whatever I told you were lies.
Nobody will come looking for me.
Had Asif been alive,
he might've come looking for me.
[soft music playing]
My parents died when I was young.
I wanted a family, so I got married.
But she took the kids and left me.
It's all my fault.
She's a very nice person.
I want to bring them back into my life...
if she is okay with it.
I understand everything now...
Please...
Please resolve my situation.
Please.
Resolution...
Resolution...
I will...
[somber music playing]
[music continues]
[metal clangs]
Mom...
What are you doing?
Did you sleep in the car?
Where had you gone to?
You didn't even change your clothes!
What are you hiding?
Please tell me if there's something!
What's there to hide?
You ruined all my errands yesterday!
And now you're asking for explanations?!
I don't wanna tell you!
Bug off!
I got the call from this number.
[phone ringing]
Hello.
Hello. Calling from the police station.
Yeah...
Did you ask Jose to send Jeemon for a job?
Why didn't you tell us about it?
Sir, just a minute... just a minute...
[tense music playing]
Yes, sir. Tell me, sir.
Jose said you had called them for a job.
There's some work going on at my house.
So, my contractor told me
if I called Jose,
he'd send some good workers.
And since I was going to
withdraw the case...
I thought I'd let them come and work.
But they didn't come.
Don't know why... they didn't come...
Why didn't you mention this
when we came home yesterday?
Forgot sir, I really forgot...
It slipped my mind
because they didn't end up coming.
Send me that contractor's number.
Oh... okay... Alright, sir...
[tense music playing]
We're overthinking this.
I'm sure it's nothing like that.
What happened, chechi?
Nothing... I just came to check.
Got two more days of work to finish.
Everything is okay, right?
Just call me if you need anything.
Whose birthday is it today?
Nobody's...
This isn't your biriyani.
Your biriyani is great.
Is your daughter better?
She's getting better.
She's a nice girl.
She got scared when she saw us.
Did she tell you about it?
Yes, she did.
Enough.
Have this too.
I can't swallow it...
What are you going to do about me?
[soft music playing]
[knife saws through rope]
[suspenseful music plays]
Ouch!
Didn't I tell you, chechi?
I won't hurt you.
You can go.
Forget this ever happened.
[suspenseful music]
Chechi...
You're really crazy.
Anyone who gets sucked into it...
is doomed.
Even the people closest to you.
[mysterious music playing]
-[thud]
-[objects rattle]
I do not need to do anything to you.
Do you think you can live in peace here?
Can you?
That's why I told you...
you're completely insane.
[knife clatters]
Go to the hospital, Jeemon.
Hospital...
Don't worry about all that.
I'll go.
It's...
I don't know...
I just...
I...
I've never lived for myself...
But my children...
Nothing bad should ever happen...
to my children.
Nobody should dare hurt them.
Just go to the hospital...
My children...
Nothing should happen to my children.
Go to the hospital...
The food...
I put poison in your food...
[mysterious music playing]
I poisoned it...
I poisoned you...
There was poison in it... Just go...
Go to the hospital...
Go...
Go...
Just go...
Please just go...
[dramatic music plays]
[whimpers]
[engine revs]
[sobs]
[loud crash]
[pickup tumbles away]
[dramatic score plays]
Has anyone seen it?
Has anyone heard the drumbeat?
Has anyone touched
'Pootham', the folk demon?
Do you grieve, O mother who bore her
To a mother,
Is her child still her little treasure
Is her child still her little treasure
Is thunder breaking?
Is the drum splitting apart?
Is rain pouring
Like a river of lightning?
Is there a land of lies?
Is there a town of truth?
Is there a road
Where reality and myth seems entwined?
You who listen to this tale
Does your heart tremble?
Is something roaring on the palm tree
Above your head?
Is there still life?
O land of the hills, within you
Does that new 'Pootham' still wander?
You who listen to this tale
Does your heart tremble?
Is something roaring
On the palm tree above your head?
Is there still life?
O land of the hills, within you
Does that new 'Pootham' still wander?
Token number 30.
[phone ringing]
I said I'll call you later.
Stop it!
It's not going to happen today.
Hang up the phone.
I got work to do.
Of course...
I'll send it.
Yes, I will.
I'll call you. I'm a bit busy.
Alright... Okay.
[phone ringing]
Yes, Suma.
The key is inside the drawer.
Open it, take the cash and pay.
Has the load arrived?
Okay.
I'll be a bit late.
I'll give it to you.
They've asked for 25 eggplant saplings.
And in that...
-What's this?
-Just a minute.
Just a minute.
What do you mean by a minute?
It's my turn, right?
Then why do I need this token?
Where's your token?
I was in a bit of a rush...
So? Do we look jobless to you?
Finish mine first. Then do hers.
Chechi (older woman), she came earlier.
She even called in advance.
You'll only serve people who call, huh?
She called, it seems. What nonsense!
Give me back that passbook.
You know how long I've been waiting?
Chechi, give that passbook back.
Why make a fuss?
Am I the one causing a scene?
If you can't do your job properly,
shut this place down and leave.
-There's only so much patience I have.
-What's the problem?
She snatched the passbook.
Yes, I've confiscated it.
Give that passbook back.
Everyone's waiting.
And I've been waiting
just like everyone else.
That's all I said!
Listen, please finish hers first.
I'll wait. No need to make an issue of it.
-Sorry.
-It's okay.
Now tell me, what is it?
Are you doing me a favour?
Huh?
As if this is the only bank in the world!
Move it, you! Bloody middleman!
Out threatening with his gun.
She's acting like she's giving me money
out of her pocket.
[background announcement]
Get lost!
[dog barking]
Shoo! Leave!
[pleasant music playing]
Alright, let's go.
Just let them pass.
[pleasant music playing]
On my own
Unseen by every eye
I hurry to reach you
Before anyone else
O golden flower
Draped in breeze
Glimmering, drifting
How much is it?
I find my way to you
With your endless grace
You remain an eternal dream
Aasha, I've sent you some
new photos of my son.
Your water-lily smile
Blooming in all its depths
As we move into international markets...
You must submit this report in three days.
Rising and surging like waves
How's the house coming along?
It's still going on.
What about your daughter's wedding?
The older one's married already.
What about the younger one?
She just finished her studies.
Have your tea.
Here's your tea.
Drink.
Drink up.
If we owe each other anything,
just note it down.
Alright.
[aeroplane passing]
[dog barking]
-Chechi...
-Yes?
Do I have to wait longer?
Just wait ten minutes.
-Will you finish it today?
-Yes, of course we will, chechi.
Day after tomorrow,
I'll send two people to clean.
What's there to smile about?
How long am I supposed to live
in a rented house?
Chechi, it's not as simple as gardening.
There's a lot of work.
Is that so?
Well, then, get started on this too.
At least this will get done.
No banana fritters?
Dear...
Did you like it?
It's good, Mom. I liked it.
Just two cupboards in the hall.
That's enough.
No need for more.
-How's the painting?
-Nice colour.
Light green. It's good, right?
I'm very busy. Lots of work to do.
-I'll call you later, okay? Bye.
-Alright.
Here you go, 10,000.
This won't be enough.
Get two people to clean it.
Giving you money is like
pouring it down the drain.
-Santhosh ettan (older man)!
-Yes.
-Yes?
-It's your treat today.
Yes! I'll be right there.
As you flowed freely, you alone
Pierced my heart
And set my trembling chest aflame
A rainbow chariot
Descending from the heavens
Burning like an ember in my dreams
As you fly away, you alone
'AASHA'S GARDEN & AGRO PRODUCTS'
Become my wings...
That sweep the thorns away
-Aasha.
-Yes?
You still haven't given me those
multicolour bougainvilleas.
I've made a note of it.
Baby ettan, when's the load arriving?
Friday.
-Next Friday.
-Alright.
Time, cradled by lightning
Take out the money for salaries
and put the rest on the table.
Are you gold, a flash of light
Or that lingering smile?
Why is this here?
You people just keep piling work on me.
Without seeing you
I hear your melody by my ear
Who came to stand guard today
Just to hear it?
Hey, Renjith!
-Yes, chechi.
-When did you reach?
-Two days ago.
-Alright, then.
[birds chirping]
[train passing]
Santhosh ettan, when you called me "Kumari"
out loud at the junction,
everyone stared at me.
Really!
Do you still go to the gym, Santhosh ettan?
I wish! My shifts keep changing.
It's KSRTC, after all. How can I?
What about your daughter?
I leave her with Aasha
when I'm on night duty.
My house is locked most of the time.
Both of us are always here.
They're leaving this month, right?
What will you do then?
Here she comes.
Here. Keep the change.
There's no change left anyway.
Well, then, that's it.
Go on, get going.
Uff!
-Aasha chechi.
-Yes.
Please wash and dry these milk packets.
Look at this.
My younger one did that.
Please bring the card.
Aasha, the car is right here.
Why waste money on autos?
I can't drive alone.
I need someone with me.
Is it fish curry today?
Yes, small pearl spot.
Cook it in some coconut milk.
It's awesome.
Shell a few coconuts for me
and I'll make an awesome curry.
I'm the one who does it anyway!
As if!
Aasha...
When did you say the housewarming was?
Try to remember the date, Santhosh.
I've told you the date so many times.
Oh...
I'll try to remember.
Go on, try.
It's very tasty.
Check if there's enough salt and tang.
If you ask like that...
add a little more salt.
Is it spicy?
Just add more coconut milk.
Aasha...
-Aasha!
-Hm?
I've been meaning to tell you something
for a while now.
It's something personal.
You can talk about anything but that.
[coconut being grated]
Will...
bone powder help hydrangeas bloom faster?
No, Santhosh. Too much of anything is bad.
[pressure cooker whistles]
Done. Anything else?
Wait a bit. I'll give you some curry.
I've got some work to do.
I'll send my daughter.
Santhosh...
When was the pooja at the ancestral temple?
I've told you the date so many times.
Try to remember the date.
[upbeat music plays in the background]
Anu.
Listen...
It's okay, but try this too.
This is enough.
Why are you burning your whole salary?
It's not a wedding.
Just a reunion.
Hey...
It's not just a reunion.
Isn't it amazing
that we've made it this far?
Amazing?
I'm still studying.
Isn't that good?
Try this one too.
Go pay the bill.
Go.
When is your pre-submission?
On the 8th.
Dr Sreejith!
When's your sister coming?
End of the month.
She's mainly coming to talk about us.
But your mother clearly doesn't like me.
I like you, don't I?
Isn't that enough?
If she hadn't found that letter,
I could've faced her like a decent guy.
As if.
[phone ringing]
Don't talk. It's mom.
-Yes, Mom.
-Where are you?
-Got your salary?
-Yes, I got it.
-Made the chit payment?
-I did.
-Scooter's EMI?
-Done.
Buy one packet of washing powder,
two packets of milk and some veggies, okay?
I'll buy them.
I booked the movie tickets too.
Anything else?
Nothing else. Don't waste money.
Come home soon.
I'll be back soon. Alright.
You're going to a movie?
Which one?
'No Time To Wait.'
It's 'Spadikam', the re-release.
Hold on.
For your rent.
I'm keeping a tab.
You can pay me
when you get your Fellowship.
[soft music playing]
[scooter approaching]
Hello!
-Hi, Anu chechi.
-Yes.
Did you change your Netflix password?
I updated the password. I'll send it.
-Where's your dad?
-At home.
It's fish curry.
Alright.
Mom!
Mom, I've couriered the items on the list
and I've sent the slip to Anu.
She can track it.
And if the work is complete,
let's celebrate Ittoos' birthday over there.
The work is almost done.
Let me see Ittoos.
Ittoos, it's Grandma!
Say hello.
Hello... hello...
Look here... meow... meow...
Look over there.
What's that scar on your forehead?
-What happened?
-He fell down, Mom.
You should've been watching him.
Mom, kids will fall.
And it's a mother's job
to make sure they don't.
That's what I tell her too.
Aju...
Why don't you come together?
-You missed last time too.
-My leave isn't confirmed yet.
Leave! As if!
-Oh, no! Aju's not coming?
-Hi!
He says he can't get leave.
Which top is that?
It's new. Only 120 rupees a metre.
Ittoos... Aunty's here.
-Ittoos... Look, it's Aunty!
-Ittoos!
Ittoos...
Look at Aunty...
Ittoos!
Mom, do you need any money?
No, no.
I'm managing fine.
You guys go to the movies.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Okay, bye.
-Bye...
-Say bye.
Bye, bye!
Aren't you going to shower?
After I come back.
At midnight?
By the way, I sent something
very important to your phone.
I didn't get any response from you.
Mom, why won't you understand?
You don't understand me either.
Life isn't always what we
dreamed it would be.
Life is exactly what we dream it to be.
It's up to us to decide.
-That's all.
-Oh.
Alright.
Anyway, Geetha aunty and family
are coming tomorrow.
-You must come back early. Understood?
-Yeah.
I will.
Long may you live.
What happened? Did Mom say anything?
'SPADIKAM'
[film playing in theatre]
She's snoring so loudly!
Be quiet!
[film dialogue plays in background]
[theatre bell ringing]
Such a classic movie.
No matter how many times you watch it.
You love sleeping in AC, huh?
Your snoring was great!
It'd be nice
if you could give it to me in writing.
I shall do that!
How could you sleep through all that noise?
I've seen that movie.
So?
So what? I was sleepy, so I slept.
I'll drive.
-Do you want my car?
-Fine, drive.
[car engine starts]
-[motorcycle engine revs]
-[honking]
Wow! Look at her!
What are you doing, Mom?
What did I do?
The car has to move, right?
[horn honking]
You should actually go on a solo trip, Mom.
[song plays in car]
I'm serious, Mom.
Alone?
That's not gonna happen.
My dear Mom...
Had I been as gutsy as you,
I'd have travelled the whole world.
Let's go on a trip.
We should.
I'm so tired of all this.
How long can we go on like this?
What about the other matter?
What?
About Santhosh uncle.
First, you get married, then talk.
Come on, stop it!
They are pure souls.
Him and his daughter are all alone.
Thennal hasn't even seen her mom.
If you wish, you can give him a life.
I too can get married and leave after that.
You may leave if you want.
Okay? Don't plan on getting me married.
It's for your own good.
Did Santhosh talk to you about this?
There's no need of that.
It's so evident--
Mom, a pothole!
[traffic noise]
[vehicle crashing]
[crash rumbles and rattles]
[engine running]
[tense music playing]
Where the hell are you driving to?
What the hell are you...
-Come on, out!
-Oh, no!
Come out, you!
-Mom!
-Get out of the car, you old hag!
What the hell were you doing?
-Tell me!
-How dare you talk to me like that?
You were putting up a show on the road...
Give us our keys!
Give me the key.
What the hell are you doing?
Don't you dare touch my daughter,
I'll kill you!
To hell with your daughter!
What's the issue?
I was just driving my vehicle,
this woman drove carelessly
and made my vehicle crash there!
My head is injured.
They were putting up a show on the road!
You guys seem drunk.
What's it?
Putting up a show in front of women?
I see!
You got drunk, crashed yourself on a tree,
and now blaming us?
I got drunk?
He got drunk and crashed his pickup,
and now he's twisting the story!
See? He's so arrogant!
Had the public not interfered,
what would've been the fate of us, two women?
You drove carelessly and made us crash!
Look at my vehicle! It's crashed!
Why are you shouting at them?
[heated arguments continue]
Look at his audacity!
He's not ready to stop
despite all these people around him!
Why are you sticking your nose into this?
Sajeevan! Let's not interfere in this.
Call the police, Hari!
Yes. Call the police.
Don't let them go until the police come.
Let the police come.
Let the police come.
Let the police come.
Try to mess with us in our area,
and you'll regret it!
Let me see what you can do!
B20 Mobile. B20 Mobile control.
Control. B20 Mobile answering.
An accident has taken place
near Kaipattoor,
and two people have been
detained, as per the report.
Control B20. The message is clear.
We are going there.
[radio message continues]
Where the hell did these guys come from?
These guys are plumbers,
the staff of Jose from Nayathode.
-Total troublemakers!
-They shouldn't behave like this.
Who called the police?
It was me, sir.
What? Huh? What?
Sir...
We were driving...
She drove carelessly
and made our vehicle crash.
His head is injured.
Yet, these people assaulted us.
No, sir. They're quite drunk.
Moreover, putting up a show here!
Look at the side of this car.
He kicked it and ruined it!
-Whose car is this?
-This lady's.
-It's me, sir.
-What happened?
Me and my daughter were coming back
after a movie.
I don't understand anything.
He crashed his vehicle on that tree.
Why was he following my car?
The key is still with them, sir.
They haven't returned it.
Give me the key.
What's it, man? Hooliganism?
No hooliganism, sir.
I just said what happened.
What? There he goes again...
This isn't working, sir.
What do you want now?
Can you come to a compromise
if he pays for the damages?
Why should I pay her, sir?
They caused my vehicle's crash.
I don't want his money, sir.
I want to file a case.
This shouldn't happen to anybody anymore.
He was talking all sort of things
to two women out in the public...
Hey. Take these guys.
Take their vehicle to the station.
Sir...
Don't just listen to her side,
listen to ours too...
-Go get into the police car!
-It's not like that, sir!
Come with us.
Get into the police jeep. Come on.
[tense music playing]
[motorcycle approaches]
[police radio chatter]
What should we do?
Talk to both the parties
and do whatever suits.
Both the parties have complaints.
That lady is insisting on filing a case.
Do something.
[phone ringing]
Hello. Have you reached?
I'm outside.
Listen. Don't get into trouble.
They don't seem like decent folks.
Take mom and come out soon.
Don't worry.
If you go ahead with the case,
you'll have to spend quite some money,
and both of you will have to be
at the court often.
We are okay with it, sir.
Let's not file a case.
We must file a case.
Hey. What's your name?
Jeemon.
Jeemon.
How many cases do you have in your name?
One.
Just one?
He's got three cases in his name, sir.
One 308 and two 324.
Really? Give me your license.
[slow, ominous score]
Do one thing. Get this cancelled.
Please don't do it, sir.
I admit that I was drunk.
I shall pay the fine for that.
But our pickup van crashed
because of her.
I don't understand what's wrong with her.
Nothing is wrong with me.
He was drunk and out of his senses
and hit the rear of my car.
He jumped out of his vehicle,
shouted at me, and kicked my car so hard
that it got dented.
Imagine what would've happened to me
had the public not come there.
I have no plans to withdraw the case, sir.
Did he assault you?
I... When I asked for the keys,
he twisted my arm.
It still hurts.
Such white lies!
-She's nuts! I was just--
-Hey! Stop!
You're a bit too much.
What's your problem?
Did he assault you?
No.
She was learning to drive at night, sir.
I don't think she has a valid license.
[ominous music playing]
Here you go.
You got anything more to say?
Go stand there.
-What's your name?
-Asif.
How long have you known him?
Two months, sir.
-Where did you meet him?
-At the bar.
At the bar? Nice!
What's wrong in it, sir?
Nothing wrong. Do one thing.
Get a written complaint from her.
Shall I add section 350 as well?
No.
294 and 323.
-And 4--
-Please don't be so mean, sir.
Don't we have any value here
just because they are women?
Hey! Hey! Stop it!
Drunkards, out of your minds,
making a scene!
Who do you think you are?
What's going on here?
Why are these guys screaming so much?
Lock them up!
We didn't kill anybody, sir!
I'll beat you to death! Shut up!
Let go, sir.
Got it?
Lock them up!
Get their written complaint
and let them go.
[ominous score plays]
Come here with your car tomorrow morning.
RTO will inspect the car.
Okay, sir.
[threatening music]
Who do I tell all this?!
I'm so tired of this!
I told her back there.
The police had already scared them off.
She could've let go of it there itself.
Mom...
Mom!
Are you even listening to me?
Wasn't it your fault?
I will have to go behind this now!
Pass the phone to mom.
Mom...
Go and withdraw the case tomorrow itself.
Are you saying this because of
what she told you?
Do you know how he treated me?
They are a bit scared now
because we filed a case.
Why are you being so adamant?
There's no need to be so stubborn!
Hang up now! My head is spinning!
Giving unnecessary advice!
Anu...
Instead of shouting at her,
try to talk to her calmly.
If she is unable to sleep,
ask her to take some sleeping pills.
Easy for you to say it from there.
Why don't you come and do it?
[sound of traffic]
[pensive music]
[clicking sound]
[music builds]
[aeroplane flies overhead]
[scooter approaching]
[door creaking]
Santhosh uncle...
Yes? I'm here.
Has Thennal left?
Yes, she just left for school.
How's mom? Is she okay now?
She's still hanging onto that case.
She hasn't let it go.
Nothing wrong in filing a case.
But court procedures are a pain in the ass.
That's all.
Don't be upset.
I'll talk to Aasha.
Santhosh uncle...
Why don't you marry my mom?
There's no point in
just keeping these feelings to yourself.
You have to tell her.
Okay?
Please.
I came here to tell you this.
I'm getting late.
I'm off.
[footsteps recede]
[song plays faintly in the background]
[siren blares]
We don't have any problem in
proceeding with the case.
But they're still saying that
it was your fault.
And there are no CCTVs in that area.
No, sir.
It wasn't my fault.
I have decided to go forward
with this case.
-Where are they?
-They are outside.
It's me. Jose.
I am at the police station.
No, no.
It's something about my workers.
I'll call you after some time. Okay.
Jose, the police have reduced
the number of charges.
But if they add 354
based on what that woman says,
both of them will be remanded.
Such a nuisance!
Please show me some mercy.
You know how much money I had to shell out?
But we didn't do anything!
Weren't you drunk?
I can't keep maintaining you like this!
Beg that woman and get her to
withdraw the case.
It'll get out of hand
if it reaches the court.
Jose...
Please get my pickup van released, sir.
We use it for the store.
There are also some materials
for Jayachandran Mangalath in it.
I'll talk to Siyad sir.
I'll get it released somehow.
But they'll have to come here
whenever needed.
I assure you of that.
Chechi...
He explained everything, right?
Call me in case of any issues.
[foreboding music playing]
We are stuck in this case
because of your fault.
We were inside the cell
all night yesterday.
Can you please withdraw the case?
Was this your tone last night?
You said I was nuts, right?
Listen up...
If you want to put an end to this,
do it now.
Else, we won't stop even if you do.
We are from around here.
Even if you let go of this case, we won't.
This is why I said
I won't spare people like you.
Got it?
[ominous music playing]
[car engine starts]
If I get my hands on her,
I'll drag her face down the road!
Anagha, based on what you said,
your mom is a bit impulsive.
She'd get too furious.
She often has stubbornness and grudge
in her mind.
She's quite possessive
about me and my sister.
My sister is in Dubai, after her marriage.
She calls my sister 7-8 times every day.
My dad died when I was quite young.
It's been 13 years now.
Mom was right next to him when he died.
It was a heart attack.
She had to witness it all by herself.
He was working in the Navy.
He used to come only once in a while,
on leaves.
I wasn't quite attached to him.
He used to physically abuse mom a lot...
She never shared her sufferings with us.
Neither with me, nor with my sister.
She suppresses it all in her mind
and goes on...
It's a kind of trauma.
Suppressing all your feelings
in your mind...
it's quite difficult.
It's not at all easy.
The women of the previous generations
were like that.
Well, it hasn't changed much
even now.
Just that it has reduced a bit.
Chechi...
You should water this for three days.
Okay. Got it.
Go ahead.
Do it.
-Geetha...
-Hey, Aasha.
When are you coming?
He'll land in the evening.
We'll come straight there.
In that case, stay here for a day.
[pensive music]
What's there to discuss with her?
We'll fix it, that's all!
-Alright then.
-Alright.
Mom doesn't have any real connections
or friends
apart from me and my sister.
I usually meet such people
during my consultation sessions.
Anagha's mom is still living through
a trauma her life gave her.
She's seeing everything through that.
Her only way out is to realise it
and fix it herself.
But we can indeed help her.
[phone ringing]
Answer the phone.
It could be an emergency.
This call is to fix my marriage.
Isn't that good?
Anyway, he's got two months of leave.
Meanwhile, let them meet and talk.
I'll tell her.
Take it.
Yes!
Arun, come. Let's have food.
Come, dear.
[soft music plays]
The number you are calling is not reachable.
When was the last time you met him?
Must be quite a long time ago.
You're not on any social media, Aasha!
So no contacts with us!
Well, I got no time for that!
I remember meeting them
during my school years.
Will Anagha be home soon?
She'll be here soon.
She's almost here...
Some traffic block...
Besides, she had gone to attend
some emergency of a friend of hers.
That's why she's getting late.
Aasha, you too join us.
It's okay, I'll wait for her.
It's been long
since we had food cooked by her.
We can eat it quite often from now on.
Right?
It's quite tasty.
You folks come to our home one day, okay?
Sure!
Oh! She's here!
Hi, dear!
-Hi!
-Hi!
Hi! Hi!
-Do you remember us?
-I do.
It's been so many years!
Do you come home this late
every day?
Sometimes.
I get late when I get busy at my work.
Don't you remember Arun?
You guys were quite close
when you were kids.
Hi. We last met when we were in school.
-You work with AI, right?
-Yes.
We came here to discuss something.
Your mom will let you know.
Shall we leave then?
Got a ritual at the temple
tomorrow morning.
Aasha...
No goodbyes at night, okay?
Yes, I know!
-See you then.
-Okay.
See you.
Anagha...
What's your height?
5'6".
He's 6'.
[car engine starts]
You got what you wanted, right?
What do you mean?
Didn't I tell you that
they were coming today?
They came to fix my marriage, right?
Well deserved!
I know what to do with my life.
Why do you stick your nose into everything?
Stick my nose?!
I am your mother. Do not forget that.
Mom...
Me and Sreejith are together
since school.
And you're aware of that.
Aware of that?
He's broke and has no future.
Are you gonna feed him forever?
You old hag!
Mind your words!
You're nuts! Just get lost!
What did you say?
That you're crazy!
I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
I'll kill you...
I'll kill you...
[tense music]
Just kill me then!
I can escape from this hellhole!
[repeated blows]
Did I take care of you all this time
just to kill you?
This is my punishment
for giving birth to monsters like you!
God...
She's so ungrateful to me...
[scooter starts]
Has she left? She left?
She acts like
she doesn't owe nobody nothing!
She just left!
One crossed the sea and left!
And this one leaves whenever she pleases!
What am I living as a mother?
Why?
Why?
[somber music playing]
[music continues]
[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
-What's it, Santhosh?
-Aasha...
-Can you please come home?
-Why?
I think...
my daughter got her period.
I don't know what to do.
-I'll come right now.
-Please come, Aasha.
[door opens]
Aasha!
She is...
inside...
Dear...
Does it hurt?
It'll pass.
Don't worry.
Boil some water, Santhosh.
What's this?
Water...
I asked you to boil water for her bath.
And you're making tea!
Go sit over there.
[soft music playing]
[soft music plays]
Don't go to sleep until your hair's dry.
Call me if you need anything, okay?
Yeah.
Aasha...
I don't...
usually drink...
Today... I...
It just happened.
I know it was stupid.
You know...
I was feeling very lonely...
This isn't the cure for loneliness.
Then imagine my situation.
Anyway, take her tomorrow
to her aunt's place in Athani.
Let her stay there for a few days.
Don't send her to school.
Close the door.
[phone ringing]
[clock ticks]
[phone ringing]
What's it, Kumari?
Aasha chechi, Anu is at the hospital.
What?
What happened to her?
Which hospital?
Mary Matha in Kalady.
Come quickly!
She's in the ICU.
[car approaches]
[soft dramatic music]
-Hey...
-Chechi...
She was brought in unconscious.
Thank goodness I was here.
I was here with my daughter.
What's her condition?
We are waiting for the reports.
She's under observation.
Doctor...
I'm the mother of the girl
who was just brought in.
It was an accident.
She's under sedation now.
Please sit down, chechi.
Where had she gone to?
I don't know, sir... What happened?
Where did it happen?
-Behind the airport.
-Did you see the vehicle that hit her?
Control Room called us.
Two people were there when we arrived.
One of them took her
and got into the vehicle.
He told the other guy not to get in.
I haven't seen him
since we reached the hospital.
Was she robbed?
Please check
if she still has all her jewellery.
-Okay...
-Sir.
I saw him drop the girl here
and get into another vehicle
that was behind us.
We were just talking about it.
You two step outside for a bit.
It's possible they only hit her
and brought her in.
Let's wait for her scan reports.
Check all the CCTV footage in that area.
Got any details on the vehicle?
Yes, sir. We've got a visual.
It's a pickup.
It has "Ave Maria" written on it.
Once we get her statement tomorrow,
we'll know more.
-Nothing to worry about.
-Right...
We'll find them.
Just let us know when to come back.
I'll let you know.
Let's go.
Doctor...
Can I please see...
that CCTV footage?
[ominous music]
[music swells]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Doctor.
Is she really okay? Is there anything wrong?
What? It was an accident.
No... what I mean is...
Is anything wrong?
Like...
Any... any...
Sit... please sit...
What I mean is...
Does she have any other problems?
Did anyone hurt her...
What do you mean?
Like an attempted rape or something?
We did a basic examination.
Now to test...
We can do a swab test.
But for that... we need consent.
Consent...
I am her mother, right?
Isn't my consent enough?
It's not that simple.
That's not our protocol.
We'll have to let the police know.
Why let the police know?
There's no point in
letting the police know...
There's no need to involve
the police, Doctor...
Her marriage has been fixed.
What will I do...
Can't let the police know...
There's no need for that, Doctor...
Calm down, please.
Don't panic, chechi.
It's okay...
Here's what we'll do.
Sign this form.
Okay...
We'll see what we can do.
Let me...
Here, right?
In case...
we find out that something did happen...
we can only move forward based on
Anagha's decision.
If Anagha says tomorrow
that she wants to press charges,
we'll inform the police.
Okay?
We'll deal with it then...
First I need to know...
Alright, Doctor.
[unsettling music]
[indistinct arguments]
Chechi, the doctor wants to see you.
I'm coming.
[menacing music playing]
[baby crying in the background]
[melancholic music plays]
[door opens]
Chechi...
The results are here.
It's positive.
There was intercourse.
[somber music playing]
Chechi...
We'll only know what happened
once she regains consciousness.
[sobs, whimpers]
Doctor...
When she was brought here...
was she conscious?
[plashing]
[ominous score plays]
[water splashes on face]
[car approaching]
-Where's the ICU?
-To the left.
-That way?
-Yes.
Aasha...
What's happening, Aasha?
How is she doing?
What actually happened?
Santhosh, sit here.
I'll be back.
[mysterious music playing]
Weren't you here last night?
No, I wasn't.
-I just got here.
-The police just left.
Apparently, whoever hit her
fled the scene.
[indistinct chatter]
[vehicle approaching]
[mysterious score intensifies]
PJ... PJ Electricals.
[music continues]
Get a full-length one. Okay?
[phone ringing]
Hello?
-Is this PJ Electricals?
-Yes.
I'm building a house nearby.
I need some workers.
Can you send someone?
That'll be difficult today.
The workers have gone to another site.
Oh, no! Please help me out.
The housewarming is coming up.
It's kind of urgent.
Money isn't an issue.
It's not about money.
What's the problem?
Pl... plumbing work...
There's no water in the pipe.
-Not enough pressure.
-Not even one pipe?
No.
Oh, that's strange.
Here's what I'll do.
I'll give you my worker's number.
Try calling him.
They're on leave today.
Just try calling.
His name is Jeemon.
I'll let him know.
Okay.
[tense score]
-Hello?
-Yes, hello.
Is this Jeemon?
Yeah.
There's some plumbing work
in a house nearby.
Could you come by?
No, not today. I'm quite busy.
Call back another day.
[vehicles pass by]
[phone ringing]
-Hello.
-What?
-Jose told me to call you.
-So?
I need someone urgently.
I'll pay you whatever you ask.
The housewarming date is set.
What kind of work?
There's not enough pressure in
the bathroom pipes.
Need to get them checked.
There are two of us.
Send 3,000 via Google Pay.
I'll pay you when you get here.
I don't have Google Pay, that's why.
Don't give me any excuses when I get there.
Where's the place?
Behind the airport.
On the way to Chowara.
It's a little further in.
At the very end,
you'll see a sign that says 'Sreeshailam'.
Just come to that house.
You send me the location.
We'll be there by 12.
Okay.
[mysterious music playing]
[aeroplane lands]
[mysterious music continues]
[car engine turns off]
[ominous music]
[drop plops]
[birds cawing]
[pickup approaching]
[ominous score plays]
[phone ringing]
[engine running]
Hello?
Is it the house with "Sreeshailam"
written in golden letters?
Yes, that's the one.
We're here.
You can start. I'll be there soon.
I had to step out for something urgent.
What do you mean? What about our money?
The money...
I'll give it to you as soon as I get there.
-Don't worry about that.
-And food?
Food is on the table.
The door's open.
There's no pressure in the pipes.
Also, please park inside.
It's a narrow road. Don't block it.
Yeah, okay.
[mysterious music playing]
[music slowly builds]
[door closes]
There's no one here, man.
How do they have the nerve
to leave the door open
and call people like us?
It must be empty.
Let's finish the work and leave.
[pounding score]
[door creaks open]
It's all covered up.
[objects rustle]
There's food.
[water running]
It's not a filter problem.
I'll go turn off the main valve.
Want one?
I'll turn it off and be back. You start.
You think the girl
would've regained consciousness?
Let her.
Then that old hag will know who we are!
Is the valve in the pickup?
-[humming]
-[insect buzzing]
[valve squeaks]
[song plays in the background]
[distant Holy Mass]
[phone rings]
Aji bro, what's up?
Jeemon, I just heard.
What happened? Was it in Angamaly?
No. At Kaipattoor Junction.
Those guys, huh?
Yes, a slim guy.
One moron.
-What's his name?
-Hari... Hari...
Hari? Was there anyone else with him?
There was another guy with him,
a tall, heavy guy.
-A dark-skinned guy?
-Yeah, a dark-skinned guy.
Oh, Pedappan! The big guy, right?
Yeah, I got hit pretty bad.
-Pretty damn bad.
-We'll nab them.
-We should beat him up right there.
-We will.
-Just trap him somehow.
-I will. What about Asif?
Yeah, Asif got hit too.
These guys are new.
They think Kaipattoor is their turf.
Apparently, it's his turf.
Imagine... to me that too!
I'll deal with this.
Okay, I'll call you.
[footsteps approaching]
[mouse squeaks and scurries away]
[distant Holy Mass]
Asif...
[groaning]
Asif...
Man!
[tense music playing]
Asif... Hey... hey...
What happened?
What happened?
[scream]
[loud thud]
[rod strikes]
[ominous score]
[score swells]
AASHA
[bell tolls]
[pensive music]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
[ominous music]
[grunts with effort]
[pacing music]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
Oh, Mother!
[ominous score]
[score turns darker]
[footsteps approaching]
[grunts]
[strains and grunts]
[breaths hard]
[dark score plays]
[grunts with a strained cry]
[birds cawing]
[strained grunts]
[objects rustling]
[heavy, laboured breathing]
[tense music plays]
[grunts, pants]
[heavy breathing]
[tense music continues]
[phone ringing]
-Hey, Santhosh.
-Aasha...
Anu has regained consciousness.
Thank God... Did she say anything?
Pass the phone to the doctor.
Okay.
Yes.
Did she say anything?
Don't worry about that, chechi.
Even if she tells something to the police,
it will be kept confidential.
We can deal with it.
Please come fast.
I'll be there soon. Please be with her.
Okay.
[pounding score]
[mop swishes]
[pounding score continues]
[door locks click]
[door opens]
[low, pulsing score]
[gate squeaks]
Hello!
Hi. What's up, sir?
The church feast is around the corner.
When you have time,
-visit the church with your daughter.
-Sure.
Isn't the work done yet?
Some work is still pending.
You got blood on your hand.
Did you cut yourself?
My hand...
I hit it somewhere a moment ago.
It's fine.
Isn't the housewarming on 26th?
Aasha, call me if you need anything.
Sure.
[hums an old film song]
[tense music playing]
[phone ringing]
[water rushing]
[mysterious score]
Aasha...
Over here.
Doesn't matter if you earn less
because of that.
Has mom come? Give her the phone.
Okay.
Why didn't you call me?
I... I couldn't.
What are you saying?
What's the point in hiding this from me?
Don't you understand the seriousness
of this situation?
You act like you have nobody.
You could've called uncle, at least!
You know how anxious I was?
Aren't you alone there?
I... I will call him.
She hung up.
Easy way out for her.
Aasha... She is fine now.
We can get a discharge tomorrow.
Really?
Let me go get these medicines.
[phone ringing]
Why did you hang up her call?
When I heard that you met with an accident,
I was dead inside while driving here.
And in the midst of it,
I have to convince them all, huh?
Thank God
you didn't say anything to anybody.
No need to tell anybody anything.
Nothing bad has happened to us.
Come on. Have this.
What the hell is in your mind?
When the doctor told me about it...
I was so embarrassed...
What's wrong with you?
But...
Because of the test...
we got to know the truth...
You were unconscious, right?
Who told you so? Huh?
Do you have any idea what happened?
I was with Sreejith.
I hope you understand what that means.
The accident happened on my way back.
[foreboding music plays]
[music builds]
[kick-start lever clacks]
[scooter brake clicks]
[vehicle approaching]
[pickup truck sounds]
[truck door opens]
[engine sputters]
Got enough petrol?
Yes.
That lever...
Pull that lever, the bike will start.
Try it.
[sputters]
Ask your mom to withdraw the case.
Weren't you there that day?
Didn't you see everything?
We're from around here.
We'll have to meet again
in such situations.
If it won't start,
shall we drop her home?
[engine starts]
[loud crash]
[tense score]
If it weren't for them...
I'd have died.
[latch clicking]
[panting]
[switch clicks]
[groans]
Wake up...
Wake up... Wake up...
Wake up... Wake up...
Come on, wake up...
Oh, no...
[whimpers]
[strained breaths]
[tense music]
[grunts]
[metal clanking]
[tense music]
[music swells]
[metal clanks]
-[grunts]
-[slab grinds open]
[sheet rustles]
[strained breaths]
[sheet rustles]
[grunts]
[sheet crinkles and rustles]
[foreboding music]
[plastic sheet scrapes across the floor]
[loud thud]
[strained grunts]
[thud]
[gasps]
[soft groans]
[whimpers]
[pained groans]
Oh, no!
[tense music]
[soft groans]
[water splashing]
[whimpers]
[ominous score plays]
Untie me!
Untie me!
Where is he?
Asif!
Did you poison and kill him?
Where is he?
Are you insane?
Untie me!
Untie me! Come on!
Is this the reward
for saving your daughter?
Untie me!
Untie me!
Where...
Where is he?
Untie me!
What did you do to him?
Did you kill him?
Untie me!
Untie me!
Untie me!
You killed him, right?
You poisoned him to death, right?
You killed him, right?
Stay silent.
Stay silent!
Untie me!
Are you insane? What did you do to him?
What did you do to him?
Untie me! Untie me!
Untie me!
[score turns darker]
[switch clicks]
[groaning]
[muffled shouting]
[windows rattle]
[vehicle engine starting]
[muffled screams]
[dramatic music plays]
[muffled grunts]
[distant fireworks burst]
[strained groans]
[screaming]
[tense score]
[water running]
[somber music playing]
[door opening]
Why didn't you answer my calls?
That... the phone was in car.
There were quite a lot of labourers too.
She was worried about you.
What happened to you, Aasha?
No... I took a bath, freshened up,
and cooked food for her.
We already ate.
Right?
I gave her medicines too.
Aasha, I gotta go for my duty
tomorrow morning.
If possible, I'll come in the evening
by the time of discharge.
Is that okay?
See you then?
Have some food and go to bed.
Bye.
[low, unsettling music]
Had you slept?
Did you eat anything?
I'll have food when I feel hungry, dear.
How can you be like this?
Taking up all the stress...
I am okay now. I am alright.
You go to sleep.
[switch clicks]
Sleep tight, okay?
Mother...
Goddess...
[tense music plays]
[foreboding score]
[latch clicks]
[door creaks]
[gasps]
[unsettling score]
[siren blares]
-[honking]
-[motorcycle approaching]
Manoj, the painter, asked us to come
and clean the house.
Ah...
Oh, I forgot to tell Manoj.
I hired someone else and got it cleaned.
Oh, it's already cleaned?
He didn't tell us.
We left another job to come here.
Oh, that's okay.
-It's fine...
-No, no...
Take it.
Thank you. Call us if you need anything.
Okay.
[motorcycle revs]
[latch clicks]
[mysterious music playing]
[grunts]
[groaning]
Chechi, just untie me, please...
My hands and legs are killing me.
What did I even do...
I've got a family.
Just untie me...
What are you going to do to me?
What did I even do?
[tense music]
I...
made a mistake...
I understood.
I won't tell anyone.
Don't worry about Asif.
He has no one.
No one will come looking for him.
He's been with me for a while.
I won't tell anyone, chechi.
Please let me go.
Chechi...
What are you going to do?
I haven't even had a drop of water.
I'll starve to death here.
Do you want me to die?
Huh?
[lid clatters]
[cutlery clinking]
Did you put the same stuff in this
that you gave him?
[low, ominous music]
[slurps]
Chechi... I need to pee.
Please untie me, chechi.
How else can I...
I really have to pee.
[urine splashes]
[birds cawing]
[door closes]
Chechi...
Why are you keeping me like this?
Please untie my hands.
Chechi... Please...
My hands hurt...
[muffled speech]
[thud]
[soft dramatic music]
[door opens]
[keys rattle]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Suma, I've told you several times
not to call unless it's important.
I'm running around trying to finish
the house.
You need to take care of everything there.
Text me if it's urgent. I'll call you back.
[dramatic music plays]
Mom... Sreejith is here...
Sreejith will be joining our college
as a guest lecturer.
I know you do not approve of us.
And as for me...
I am not a bad person.
I am struggling right now...
but things will get better.
Besides, we can't even imagine
being apart.
Please take it the right way, Mom.
You guys...
can decide for yourselves.
You're the ones who'll be living together.
Please settle the bill.
She's been discharged.
Yes, I'm coming.
[soft music playing]
Careful...
Yes...
Watch your leg.
I'll call you when I get home.
[tense music]
[tense music continues]
Mom, go and withdraw that case tomorrow.
[car approaching]
[door creaks open]
I need to poop.
[door shuts]
[mopping]
Jeemon...
I don't want anything, chechi...
I want to go home.
I'm really sick...
What's the point of feeding me
after hitting me on the head
and tying me up?
My whole body hurts.
I've never gone a day without a drink.
There must be some left
from what we brought that day, right?
Can you bring me some?
I threw it away.
Cleaned up everything.
What did you think we did to your daughter?
I have a daughter too.
I would never do something like that.
I wonder what my family is going through.
They must be really worried.
You're the one who made
such a mess of everything.
If I hadn't swerved that night,
we'd have crashed right into you.
But you took us to the station
and filed a complaint.
We got beaten up there, too.
Anyone would've been angry, right?
Here...
What's your plan?
[engine starts]
[dramatic music plays]
Please trust me...
I won't do anything.
I won't tell anyone.
Just forget about Asif.
He has no one.
No one will come looking for him.
Let me go.
Jeemon.
I've hit rock bottom...
[somber music playing]
I've become someone
who won't hesitate to do anything.
Please try to understand me...
[music continues]
Oh, Mother...
[door opens]
[suspenseful music]
[honks]
Shihab, someone close to
retired SP Ramachandran sir will come there.
Okay, call me.
Did they try to scare you?
Why the sudden change of heart?
No... I just...
don't want to pursue it.
Don't want to...
You'll have to go to court
to withdraw the case.
It will take time.
They're real thugs, sir.
Both of them are missing.
Looks like they're in trouble again.
Which one?
Remember the Kalady case?
The accident where a girl
was brought to the hospital.
It was them.
The vehicle was traced back to them.
And what happened?
Nothing much.
They're both missing,
along with the vehicle.
Shall I leave then?
Go meet a lawyer.
And then deal with it.
Listen, do whatever needs to be done
on our end.
Alright, sir.
[police radio chatter in background]
Isn't that okay?
Should be okay, sir.
[indistinct chatter]
[leaves rustle]
[humming a song]
[gate squeaks]
[soft music playing]
[soft dramatic music]
[doorbell rings]
[doorbell]
[music swells]
[objects rattle]
[muffled screams]
Varkey sir.
What happened, Varkey sir?
Did you ring the bell?
Something smells dead and rotten here.
It stinks really bad.
Don't you get it, Aasha?
No... I don't know where...
It's from the backyard.
Come on, let's check it out.
I just remembered. You know what it is?
There's a serious rat problem here, sir.
So, I put some rat poison
here and there. That's why...
Oh, that's it!
The workers are on their way.
I told them to clean it up.
Please hurry.
The wind is blowing right toward our house.
The smell is unbearable.
That's why.
Sure, sir. I'll take care of it.
You can go, sir.
[dramatic music playing]
[metal scrapes]
[mysterious music playing]
Isn't that Asif's smell?
Just kill me too if you want.
[liquid pouring]
Pour me one more.
[liquid pouring]
I will sleep tonight.
When I close my eyes,
I see my kids' faces.
Aren't there any men in your home?
My husband is no more.
Is she your only daughter?
I have two daughters.
I also have two kids.
They must be wondering where I am.
Does that guy really have no one?
Asif?
Yes.
He doesn't have anyone.
Didn't I tell you?
Forget about him.
He's got several illnesses too.
First I thought he got epilepsy.
What have you done to him?
Did you bury him?
It's better to bury him.
What's the date today?
It's my younger kid's birthday tomorrow.
It's my first time...
away from home on her birthday.
Please pour me one more.
No. This is enough.
I can't go to the liquor shop every day.
[somber music playing]
Mom...
[phone ringing]
Mom...
Pick up the phone!
Yes! Coming!
I had gone to close the back door.
What happened?
Answer the phone.
It's Anitha.
You haven't talked to her properly
for days.
Yes, tell me.
Why aren't you calling me these days?
You used to call me so many times earlier.
What happened now?
I'm totally held up with things here, dear.
Listen...
We have rescheduled our tickets.
We will be there on 25th.
-Let's do the rest of the
work after I come. -But...
Awesome! Give me the phone!
Come home! Do some work!
Right after the housewarming,
we will get you married.
That's my aim.
[pressure cooker whistling]
It'll be heavy. Careful.
Keep it there.
She's here.
She's coming.
These guys were roaming around here.
Luckily they saw me.
That's good.
You came here last night, didn't you?
I saw you.
Here. Sign it.
-Okay.
-Sign here.
It's from the Gulf, I guess.
-Isn't your elder daughter in the Gulf?
-Yes.
You have to do everything all alone!
It's quite heavy. Let me carry it.
Go open the door.
No, it's fine.
-Let me carry it. It's heavy.
-It's fine.
Listen to me.
Open the door.
Put it down, sir!
Keep it down.
Please.
I'll do it myself.
Do as you please, Aasha.
I thought of helping her.
Did you cook this Biryani?
Yes.
Isn't it your daughter's birthday today?
They also must have made Biryani today.
The Biryani
I was supposed to eat with them...
[car approaching]
It's so painful, you know?
[dramatic music]
[doorbell ringing]
-Who's that, chechi?
-My brother.
[door opens]
Hey. Come inside.
Remember me?
Sabu.
What do I do with you?
Why didn't you answer the call?
Don't answer anybody's calls, okay?
Is the upstairs work done?
I... I didn't notice it.
How's your wife and kids?
Thank goodness, you remember them!
What's this?
Leaving us all behind...
And suddenly moving here.
What did I do wrong?
She met with an accident,
and you didn't even think
of letting me know.
I got to know because Anitha called me.
It just happened... What to do?
What work do you have here?
I was arranging all these things...
Who else is here to do it?
She's always busy. Never sits idle.
I can see that. The house looks great.
Didn't the waterproofing guys come yet?
They... they might...
They'll come...
How's the house?
What has happened to you?
You've lost weight.
Not eating properly?
Of course!
The house work is going on,
so I'm stressed.
-Did you eat?
-No. I heard about her and came right away.
Come. Let's go home and eat.
Chechi...
Are you unwell?
What happened?
Your kids told me something...
They got nothing better to do.
Don't worry about that.
Come.
Are you done with this room?
We've converted it to a store room.
This one?
[tense music playing]
The door is locked!
It's locked. Because...
the labourers have kept their stuff there
and they locked the room.
Come on, let's go.
Mom... Didn't you open the packages yet?
What's the rush? He's hungry.
You go with him.
[traffic noise]
For the love of God,
please call me when you need something.
-I will come and help you. Okay?
-Done.
Aasha wants to do everything alone.
Right?
We'll be here for the housewarming
on the previous day itself.
-Please call her too.
-Sure, I will.
I mean, my wife!
See you then. Bye!
Alright then. Okay, chechi.
[car drives away]
Did you take your meds?
I don't have much pain anymore.
Why to have all the pills?
You should.
Aasha, the ritual I told you about
is tomorrow.
But how can we...
No! We must go!
[phone ringing]
Hello?
This is Jose speaking.
'Kuri' Jose.
The plumbing store guy.
-From Nayathode.
-Yes, got it. Please tell me.
Didn't you call me the other day?
Looking for some plumbers?
Did Jeemon come there?
I had called him,
but he said he can't come.
I arranged another plumber after that.
He didn't come?
Okay.
Where the hell have they gone?
[tense music plays]
So they didn't call any of you?
No. Their phones are switched off.
They didn't go there, sir.
I don't understand what's going on.
Stock worth roughly 3.5 lakhs
is there in the vehicle.
They must've fled with it.
If that was their intention,
they could've done it earlier.
They do drink and get a bit wild at times.
But they are not that crooked.
They are innocent, sir.
Do one thing.
Give me their phone numbers.
We'll trace them through the cyber cell.
Give him their numbers.
Okay.
His materials are there in our vehicle.
He might even approach the police.
I am planning...
to withdraw the case.
Please withdraw it and let me go.
I will go and solve everything.
Please trust me at least now.
Please.
Yesterday,
I didn't make noise
when your family members came here, right?
Well, there's no point, even if I did.
Once they get to know the story,
they will obviously stand by you.
I'm nobody to them.
[somber music playing]
Gag me.
Why skip the usual routine?
Are you ready, Mom?
Yes.
I...
I've to pay the workers
their salary today.
It won't be right if I pay it on time.
-Why are you being so adamant?
-What?
You already knew we're going today.
-They are waiting for us.
-But...
I can't always just be in this house.
I want to go out.
Besides, they help us whenever in need.
I promised them. We have to go.
Whatever you need to do,
you can do it after coming back.
-By evening--
-We can return by evening!
Which is Aasha's house?
This one.
What happened to you?
I fell from my bike.
-What happened, sir?
-Is this your mom's number?
Yes.
Hi, chechi.
Did you call Jeemon?
No... Jeemon had called me
to talk about withdrawing the case.
But it was you who called him first.
That day...
when I came to the police station, right?
Jeemon had requested me a lot
about the case.
So I called him to discuss that.
What's the matter, sir?
Nothing much. They are missing.
They fled with the vehicle and the load.
She's the last person he called.
They must've gotten into
some other trouble, sir.
Do one thing.
If they contact you, let us know.
We are looking for them.
Alright then.
Call me.
[soft music playing]
The sky will burn and blaze
Lost and stranded, no path to guide you
You shall bear the sin of the curse
The house too shall turn to ruin
Beneath the 'Paala' tree, you shall dance
At night, you shall close your eyes
You shall thread through the cursed grove
Whom will you bite and sting?
Is truth burning deep within your heart?
Scorched by the crimson fire?
In the black-haired ritual dance
Even the tears have burned
You saw the path of fate,
The path of the destroyer
Yet you found no road to deliverance
The earth itself shall change And turn wild
Death draws near, dance to its tune
You are burning
O supreme forest of the Destroyer
The eyes burn with fire
The innards burn and dance
Wake up! Wake up!
Entwine the broken body
Roar your heart out
How long will you keep me locked in?
I saw the play of the fire-serpent
I saw the whirl of the dark forces
I saw the unkempt shrine
Glory! Glory! Glory!
I saw the frenzy, the ritual offering
I saw the ultimate vengeance
I saw deceit
Spread across the ritual ground
Glory! Glory! Glory!
Is this the reward
for saving your daughter?
You are burning
Let's go.
-What happened? It's too early.
-Come on.
But they've arranged stay for all of us.
Don't trick me, okay?
You promised that
we'll return by evening!
My head is spinning!
I'm leaving now! Move!
Move!
The demon's venomous sting
The broken body entwined
Either take mom with you,
or you come and stay with her.
You gotta do something.
I can't handle this alone any more!
Santhosh...
Sorry.
I was really stressed out.
We can go there another day.
It's okay, Aasha. I'm fine.
Okay. See you.
[car engine starting]
[suspenseful score plays]
Can you please ungag me?
Please give me some water.
[water pouring]
It's alright, chechi.
Don't cry.
Whatever I told you were lies.
Nobody will come looking for me.
Had Asif been alive,
he might've come looking for me.
[soft music playing]
My parents died when I was young.
I wanted a family, so I got married.
But she took the kids and left me.
It's all my fault.
She's a very nice person.
I want to bring them back into my life...
if she is okay with it.
I understand everything now...
Please...
Please resolve my situation.
Please.
Resolution...
Resolution...
I will...
[somber music playing]
[music continues]
[metal clangs]
Mom...
What are you doing?
Did you sleep in the car?
Where had you gone to?
You didn't even change your clothes!
What are you hiding?
Please tell me if there's something!
What's there to hide?
You ruined all my errands yesterday!
And now you're asking for explanations?!
I don't wanna tell you!
Bug off!
I got the call from this number.
[phone ringing]
Hello.
Hello. Calling from the police station.
Yeah...
Did you ask Jose to send Jeemon for a job?
Why didn't you tell us about it?
Sir, just a minute... just a minute...
[tense music playing]
Yes, sir. Tell me, sir.
Jose said you had called them for a job.
There's some work going on at my house.
So, my contractor told me
if I called Jose,
he'd send some good workers.
And since I was going to
withdraw the case...
I thought I'd let them come and work.
But they didn't come.
Don't know why... they didn't come...
Why didn't you mention this
when we came home yesterday?
Forgot sir, I really forgot...
It slipped my mind
because they didn't end up coming.
Send me that contractor's number.
Oh... okay... Alright, sir...
[tense music playing]
We're overthinking this.
I'm sure it's nothing like that.
What happened, chechi?
Nothing... I just came to check.
Got two more days of work to finish.
Everything is okay, right?
Just call me if you need anything.
Whose birthday is it today?
Nobody's...
This isn't your biriyani.
Your biriyani is great.
Is your daughter better?
She's getting better.
She's a nice girl.
She got scared when she saw us.
Did she tell you about it?
Yes, she did.
Enough.
Have this too.
I can't swallow it...
What are you going to do about me?
[soft music playing]
[knife saws through rope]
[suspenseful music plays]
Ouch!
Didn't I tell you, chechi?
I won't hurt you.
You can go.
Forget this ever happened.
[suspenseful music]
Chechi...
You're really crazy.
Anyone who gets sucked into it...
is doomed.
Even the people closest to you.
[mysterious music playing]
-[thud]
-[objects rattle]
I do not need to do anything to you.
Do you think you can live in peace here?
Can you?
That's why I told you...
you're completely insane.
[knife clatters]
Go to the hospital, Jeemon.
Hospital...
Don't worry about all that.
I'll go.
It's...
I don't know...
I just...
I...
I've never lived for myself...
But my children...
Nothing bad should ever happen...
to my children.
Nobody should dare hurt them.
Just go to the hospital...
My children...
Nothing should happen to my children.
Go to the hospital...
The food...
I put poison in your food...
[mysterious music playing]
I poisoned it...
I poisoned you...
There was poison in it... Just go...
Go to the hospital...
Go...
Go...
Just go...
Please just go...
[dramatic music plays]
[whimpers]
[engine revs]
[sobs]
[loud crash]
[pickup tumbles away]
[dramatic score plays]
Has anyone seen it?
Has anyone heard the drumbeat?
Has anyone touched
'Pootham', the folk demon?
Do you grieve, O mother who bore her
To a mother,
Is her child still her little treasure
Is her child still her little treasure
Is thunder breaking?
Is the drum splitting apart?
Is rain pouring
Like a river of lightning?
Is there a land of lies?
Is there a town of truth?
Is there a road
Where reality and myth seems entwined?
You who listen to this tale
Does your heart tremble?
Is something roaring on the palm tree
Above your head?
Is there still life?
O land of the hills, within you
Does that new 'Pootham' still wander?
You who listen to this tale
Does your heart tremble?
Is something roaring
On the palm tree above your head?
Is there still life?
O land of the hills, within you
Does that new 'Pootham' still wander?