Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025) Movie Script

[playful music]
'POLICE STATION'
[city traffic sounds]
Of all the places, he sticks his poster
right in front of the police station!
'Skilful assistant needed for a
Detective Agency'
[doorbell ringing]
[door opens]
Dominic Detectives?
I saw the ad and came for the interview.
Oh, over there
Go ahead, jump right in!
Fellows show up for interviews every day.
But as far as I know, not a single
person has been selected yet
Hello?
Anybody there?
Dominic Detectives...
[door creaking open]
The air, so thick with the pungent smell
of dried blood...
I slowly walked through that corridor.
The room was a wreck,
objects strewn everywhere...
A brutal and heinous murder
has been committed.
-The killer has abandoned...
-Isn't this the same room?
the murder weapon nearby.
The room is covered in pools of blood.
I look around.
In the dim light,
-Sir?
-...the scene is barely visible.
Theres no one else in the room.
Bracing myself for whatever awaits,
I walked ahead.
-C.I. Dominic, M.A., L.L.B.
-Looking at the house,
it hardly seems like anyone lives there.
I decided to search the entire house.
Suddenly, shockingly,
he appeared before me like a wild animal.
The cruel look in his eyes
didn't scare me one bit.
The next episode of
my eventful service story,
unfolds in the next episode.
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[mysterious music]
Sir... um...
[mobile phone ringing]
Sir, I'm Vicky.
Sorry, Vignesh.
I saw the ad.
[cat purring]
[notification alert tone]
[phone ringing]
Yes, Swami.
Soman Pillai. Soman Pillai!
Granite business.
Yes, yes, he's the one.
Ah! Okay, okay.
So...
You're selected.
Huh?
I...
Welcome to Dominic Detective Agency.
Get ready for your first case with us!
Thank you, sir.
Wow!
[music intensifying]
Okay, come on.
Dominic, is that you?
Mrs Madhuri!
I've an important case today.
Ill see you at lunch.
Two idlis and a coffee for me.
What about you?
One masala dosa for me.
Sir... So,
how did you select me
without asking a single question?
[suspenseful music]
[notification sound]
The dark circles around your eyes tell
me that you sleep very little at night.
That's the first quality this job requires.
Also, this New Years,
you went on a foreign trip.
Your tattoo is in Portuguese language.
Theres an Emirates sticker on your bag.
So, it should be Portugal
or Brazil where you went.
But your hands are tanned.
So, it's a hot place.
Not Portugal it's Brazil only!
Also, your outfits and the gadgets you use,
all are branded.
So, you're filthy rich.
All this means
you wont expect a big salary.
Also, I noticed the
notification on your phone
about the second show movie.
Murder in Boston.
That's an investigation thriller.
That shows your interest in the subject.
Also, Ive seen the movie.
I figured out the twist by the interval.
The hero's brother is the killer.
And finally you have a bike.
I saw your bike's key chain.
The car I was using...
belongs to my house owner.
I had an accident
and it's in the workshop now.
So, your bike will be very useful now.
You are exactly
the kind of assistant I need.
That's why you're selected, okay?
Thank you, sir.
Dad said to earn some pocket money
before heading to Canada.
He has only one demand.
I should be back home by 7.
I have always been a fan of
detective movies and series.
That's when I saw your poster on the road.
I didn't think twice.
I came straight to you.
Pay for this, I didn't bring my purse.
Sir.
Actually I got that tattoo from Goa,
not Brazil.
And that Emirates tag,
is from when I went to Dubai
with my uncle, Sunil.
With deductions,
theres always a 20% chance of error.
Oh...
[motorcycle engine revving]
Sir, which case are we investigating today?
Soman Pillai murder case.
Is Soman Pillai
the serial killer on your board?
Did he kill all those women?
No, no.
That's not Soman Pillai.
That's a strange case of
a marriage investigation.
Bridegroom check.
Those women in the photos
were his girlfriends.
He was dating them at the same time.
-Then what happened?
-What else?
I made sure that wedding didnt happen.
Let's go.
[motorcycle drives away]
Stop here.
Yes. Tell me, Swami.
Yeah.
Sir...
Alright.
Soman Pillai.
Eh? Who?
Um... who's it, sir?
Soman Pillai. Soman Pillai.
Didn't you say someone killed him?
He might be killed today...
Who's gonna kill him?
Mallika. Mallika.
Who's Mallika?
-Come, come.
-Eh? Okay!
Sir, are you with the Police?
I saw a photo at your house.
I was
But I resigned.
What happened?
Have you seen the movie, Commissioner?
Commissioner. Commissioner.
Uhm... you mean Bharat Chandran IPS?
Yes. I was like that.
C.I. Dominic.
I never took a bribe.
If I heard of favours or influence,
I saw red.
Which is why,
in my 15 years of service,
I was handed out many transfers and memos.
Long back, while in charge here at Kochi,
I cleaned out this city.
Maradu Suni,
Gunda Shaji, Padaveedan...
I put all of them behind bars!
And then?
And then that's it.
Straightforward officers like
me are not meant for that job.
So, I resigned.
The signal is on, dont lose him.
Over there.
Sir, may I help you?
Um...
Dustbin, dustbin.
Sir, which one?
Hm...
Green. Green, green.
Sir, these are all red.
We don't have green.
Why does the colour matter?
You just do your job.
[phone ringing]
-Sir.
-Be ready.
Victim coming out.
I'm waiting, sir.
Keep going.
Let's park here.
Sir, 104.
I can't say for sure
if he has any weapons on him upstairs.
If you don't see me within 15 minutes,
go straight to North Police Station
and tell Constable Sudhakaran sir,
Code Red.
-Okay?
-Code Red.
Also, if you see anyone suspicious,
let me know immediately.
Sir, how will I identify
a suspicious person?
Do I look suspicious to you?!
No, no!
-No?
-Nope.
Okay.
104, Mr and Mrs Soman Pillai.
Cleaning happening at 103.
Sir, give us ten minutes.
Rita...
I have to tell you this...
you're so beautiful.
Room service.
Huh? Who's that?
Somu, you were late, so I got bored
and ordered a juice.
One minute.
Who's it?
Hey! What the hell are you doing?!
-Hey Somu!
-Don't take a photo!
-What are you doing?
-Somu, ask him to stop!
Hey, please, please! What are you doing?
Mm Too shy to ask for it and
buy it from the medical store, huh?
Naughty boy!
You must have bought groceries
for at least 6000 rupees
just to hide this.
How dare you barge into the room
when I'm here with my wife?
Who are you?
-Wife?
-Yes, my own wife.
Oh! Its Mallika, is it?
I didnt recognise you.
You look so different.
Youve become taller and slimmer.
Looking neat and trim!
You know Mallika? Who are you?!
Me? Im a detective, sir.
Dominic.
Sir, your wife,
Mallika has hired me to
investigate your hanky-panky.
Thank God, now Ive solved the case.
And my fee is just 10000 rupees.
Sir, in future,
if you have any suspicions about Mallika,
hand the case over to me.
I will give you 15% discount!
But this discount is not applicable
during December and January.
Peak season, too many cases.
Keep this.
Alright, then.
Sir...
Do... Dom... Dominic sir?
Did you call me?
Sir...
Please help me out this one time, sir.
Not for free, sir!
I'll give you 10 grand!
10000 rupees.
15000?
20000?
-25000?
-Somu...
Sir...
If I take a bribe from you
and betray Mallika,
how am I any different from you?
Sir, I've never betrayed Mallika before.
This is the first time Ive made a mistake!
-Please!
-Wow, you are so convincing!
Sir, I saw you at Lucky Star hotel.
I almost caught you
but you slipped through my fingers.
-You were there too?
-Of course!
But that day, it wasnt this lady.
It was another lady...
Somu... were you cheating me?
No, never! It's true, I did cheat Mallika.
-But Rita, never did I--
-Get lost!
-Please trust me.
-Leave me!
And the award goes to...
Madam Rita!
Such outstanding acting!
Are you out on bail now
or are you on the run?
What nonsense!
Nonsense, it seems, sir!
Let me show you real nonsense.
-Its gotta be around here somewhere.
-What's he saying?
-I don't know.
-Sir!
Sir, you're gonna be trapped, sir!
Ah! The camera is hidden in the bag.
Why are you taking my bag?!
Hang on!
Ah, see...
Oh, no!
Hidden camera!
Sir, go home with whatever
little dignity you have left.
If you dont pay her whatever she asks,
tomorrow youll see this on Telegram.
"Mallu uncle goes wild!
You!
You were cheating me
with a hidden camera, huh?
-Well, I need to live too.
-Like this? By killing me?!
Sir, sir... Dominic sir!
How much do you want, sir?
-Thats too much, sir.
No less than 50,000 rupees.
Take it or leave it.
-Sir, just give me the 50000.
-How about 40000?
[upbeat music]
What happened, sir?
For the time being,
Mallika won't kill Soman Pillai.
Case closed.
Okay, sir.
All that's fine.
But what will you tell Mallika?
Oh, dear, Swami!
Don't you get it yet?
I dont even know who this Mallika is!
-Eh?
-I'll call you later, later.
Okay, okay.
What's this?
These are some good pesticide-free
groceries and provisions.
I didn't care about the prices.
I eat so much food from here,
so its only fair I make a contribution.
Mm-hmm... Thank you.
By the way...
why did you call me in the morning?
To go to the hospital.
But where, you are too busy for me!
Oh, for that...
Can you take a look at this tap?
It's leaking.
Mrs Madhuri.
Why can't you call a plumber for that?
If I was in service, Id be DySP now.
Just because the rent's a little late,
you cant make me do housework!
Even if you don't pay the rent,
at least keep the house clean.
Thats the ambience
we detectives thrive in.
Ambience, it seems!
[phone ringing]
Did you get it?
No? Is today also a holiday?
Argh!
Dominic.
I found a purse at the hospital today.
Can you find out who it belongs to?
Find the owner of a purse?
Please...
Mrs Madhuri,
I don't investigate such silly cases.
Wasn't your last case
a potential groom
who was duping several girls?
Thats because no one is giving me
a murder or man-missing case.
Of course,
thats what I want to investigate!
[news flash]
Arrest made after 24 hours
in Edappon murder case.
The police have taken
Arya's husband into custody
following her brutal murder
at their residence yesterday.
Sudheesh is here with the latest updates.
Kerala is witness to
this shocking turn of events.
The murder victim is the famous
serial actress, Arya.
I came here because Madam asked me to.
The door was open when I arrived.
When I went inside,
I saw Madam in a burnt state.
-Her husband was in the room.
-What all news!
He was rambling nonsense.
They should hang him.
-He's not the culprit.
-Then I stepped out...
told everyone and brought them in.
It's someone the woman knows personally
and is close to.
-It could be a friend
-Madam called me and said...
-or a secret lover.
-she can't stay here anymore.
Sir already has a case...
How do you know?
Wait and see.
-Sir?
-Yes.
There you are!
This is the new Watson.
-Hi, ma'am.
-House owner, Mrs Madhuri.
Hello.
[phone ringing]
Sorry, sir.
At least make sure this guy
gets his salary on time.
Okay?
Sir, I need a half-days leave.
Huh!
Your first day isnt over
and you already want leave?
Theres a birthday party.
My friends are coming.
Party means...
Is it only food or?
Can I also come?
[autorickshaw comes to halt]
I just joined today.
Oh, sir!
Hi sir!
[song begins]
So glad, sir! I didn't think you'd come!
Vicky!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy birthday!
-Is it your birthday?
-Yes, sir.
-Happy Birthday!
-Thank you, sir.
Happy Birthday!
Well sway to the rhythm of
The youths anthem
With endless dreams,
Our spirits untamed like a wild horse
Flaws and all, we stride forward
With unwavering grace
This band of mischief marches in
No doubt holding us back
A life untamed is just pure bliss
Dare to challenge me if you can
Smash through every rulebook
To get to me
Im the king of my town
Ruling with rum and Coca Cola in hand
Lifes a blessing
A relentless addiction to passion
My heart is eager to rise and soar
Let a new dawn break
Lifes a blessing
A relentless addiction to passion
My heart is eager to rise and soar
Let a new dawn break
Step up to this fiery arena
A battlefield
Where struggles never cease
The world spins on,
Like an endless wheel
Half in laughter, half soaked in pain
The city casts its nets around,
Slip through without being caught
The darkness weaves its tales aloud,
And you, the witness, must seek
Life is a daring adventure
With a thousand paths to truth and lies
A maze of questions lies ahead
Answers await your solitary quest
This is the anthem of
a bold new generation
Step by step,
We rise, staking our claim
Destiny's reins are now in our hands
A brand-new saga unfolds today
No turning back, we charge ahead
Together, we roar like
a storm's thunder and rain
Unbound by directions,
North, east, or west
This is just the beginning, our genesis
Sir?
Come on, sing the rest...
Step up to this fiery arena
A battlefield
Where struggles never cease
The world spins on,
Like an endless wheel
Half in laughter, half soaked in pain
The city casts its nets around,
Slip through without being caught
The darkness weaves its tales aloud,
And you, the witness, must seek
Life is a daring adventure
With a thousand paths to truth and lies
A maze of questions lies ahead
Answers await your solitary quest
You call me lazy! No!
I'm the shady!
You call me nosy! Well!
That's me, homie!
You call me lazy! No!
I'm the shady!
You call me nosy! Well!
That's me, homie!
You call me crazy! But
I'm your P.E.
You call me crazy! But
I'm your P.E.
You call me crazy! But
I'm your P.E.
You call me crazy! But
I'm your P.E.
You call me lazy! No!
I'm the shady!
A new twist in the Edappon murder case.
The killer turns out to be
the woman's male friend.
Reports suggest he has
confessed to the crime.
Police say that the woman's husband
in custody is innocent.
At the start of the investigation,
Dear God...
we suspected the husband.
But as the investigation continued...
Oh, wow...
we discovered she had a lover.
His name is Kamal...
Not bad, Dominic.
No observation! No concentration!
Silly fellows!
There's not one good guy in the force now.
Mrs Madhuri.
Years ago, many years ago,
about 10-15 years,
there was a murder like this
in Kattappana.
I solved it
even before the dog squad showed up.
Kamal, the accused, had been friends
with Arya for the last three years.
Kamal works in the film
and serial industry.
The police believe Arya and Kamal
became friends on the shooting sets.
Listen, Dominic.
If you're so smart,
can you find the owner of this purse?
You still havent let this go?
No.
Didn't I tell you?
I found this at the hospital 4-5 days ago.
Inside, there was some cash and a chain.
But there was no address
or details of the owner.
First, I went to the hospital reception.
They made a few announcements,
but no one showed up.
I also went to the nearby police station,
like they suggested.
-My dear aunty?
-Yes?
These guys dont even have time
to investigate murder cases.
Let alone this purse without an address.
Fine. Let's go back.
Why dont you donate that money
and chain to some temple or church?
You'll be blessed.
Because I got this from the hospital,
I feel it belongs to some poor person.
Would it be possible for
you to return this to its owner?
I can, in no time.
But I won't.
Say I find the owner and return it,
whats the guarantee Ill get my fee?
Dominic takes no cases
where theres no money.
That's my way!
So, I'm out!
How many months of rent
do you still owe me?
You know, money...
Um... I think it's 2 months, right?
Including this month, it's 4 months.
I'll pay the rent. I'm not going anywhere.
Actually, you can go anywhere you want.
Nothing doing...
I won't leave this house
until I settle the full rent.
That's for sure.
If you find the owner of this purse,
you don't have to pay me that rent.
-For real?
-Absolutely.
-That's good.
-Yeah...
So, Mrs Madhuri, do one thing.
With both your hands, hand over the purse.
This is my first case this month.
Please give it.
Dominic, for God's sake, don't flick
the cash from that purse, alright?
Mrs Madhuri, don't plant ideas in my head!
[knuckles cracking]
[ominous music]
Password protected.
Hi, sir.
Good morning, sir.
Sir, where are Mrs Madhuris children?
She's got only one son, Vivek.
He went missing around 20 years ago
when the ship he was on sank.
She's still waiting for him to come back.
Poor soul.
No way hes coming back.
Sir, this is an HDBI bank account document.
No name or details.
But the loan number is there.
I have an old friend, a bank manager.
He often complains that I never call him.
What's going on here?
So many months' dues are pending now!
Is nobody here following up on these?
I want the complete report
before 4 pm today.
[notification sound]
I'll deliver it within half an hour, sir.
God, where's that file?!
I'll deliver it within half an hour, sir.
Will give you the report right away.
It's okay. No problem.
Take your time.
-Tomorrow afternoon is also fine.
-Okay sir.
Hello Mr Zachariah.
How are you?
What can I do for you?
[phone ringing]
Yes, Mr Zachariah. Tell me.
Yes, Dominic sir.
That loan account belongs to
one Pooja Ravindran.
I've sent you the account details
and address via WhatsApp.
Okay. Thank you.
Appreciate it.
See you soon!
Is that really necessary?
-Sir, where are we going today?
-Kakkanad.
Okay.
Where did you get this from?
This is Poojas purse.
Please call Pooja then.
I shall give it to her right away.
Since there wasnt an address,
it was really tough.
Usually we charge for such services.
But this time it's free.
Here's our card.
Dominic Detectives.
We're quite famous in Kadavanthra area.
Pooja... She's not here.
Not here? If she's at her office,
we shall go there then.
No, she is missing.
Missing since four days.
She left on 10th morning
and hasn't returned since.
Pooja's mom came down from Palakkad.
And she filed a police complaint
on the same day.
-What's your name?
-My name is Jhansi.
The three of us stay here.
Me, Pooja and Ramya.
Was Pooja in a relationship with anybody?
Maybe shes gone away with him.
She was in a serious relationship
until two years ago.
But they broke up.
After that...
Well, not a relationship,
but there was a stalker.
Alby.
He used to follow and pester her.
He backed off
only after she filed a police complaint.
-May I?
-Yes.
Actually, sir,
Alby had come here last week.
He was drunk.
He threatened to kill Pooja,
made a scene and left.
-May I take some pictures, please?
-Yes, sir.
-Is her hair short now?
-Yes.
Thank you.
Did you notice anything peculiar about
Pooja the day before she went missing?
The day before she went missing,
she was very restless.
She told us that she was going somewhere
to meet her ex-boyfriend.
I guess it's been two years
since they last met.
Do you know anything about him?
Maybe his name, address?
His name is Karthik.
The address he gave her was fake.
I know this because
she had once gone to enquire about him
two years ago.
But it wasn't his place at all.
'Palarivattom Police Station'
Sir, why didnt you go in?
The cops wont tell the truth if we ask.
Hey.
The police haven't got any leads.
All they know is that
Pooja's last cell tower location was
near General Hospital.
Okay. Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Hello. Any updates?
-Case over.
-Wow!
We got the full details of the purse owner.
Pooja Ravindran, 25 years old,
5'5'' height, birth star is Aswathy,
Dad's name is Ravindran,
was a manager at SBI, he's no more.
-Mutton, huh?
-Yeah.
-Tell me the rest.
-Yes. Mom's name is Sethulakshmi.
Pooja is their only daughter.
She works at SI Logistics.
Her monthly salary is 60,000 rupees.
Favourite colour, black.
Favourite perfume...
Bare Vanilla by Victoria's Secret.
Sir, it was Bombshell by Victoria's Secret.
Bombshell it is, then.
What a smarty you are!
But there's a small problem.
Huh? What problem?
It's a very small problem.
Poojas been missing
since the last four days.
She went missing
the same day you found that bag.
Oh, no!
It's okay, the police are looking for her.
Don't lose heart, Mrs Madhuri.
-Do you eat mutton?
-Yes, I do.
Sir.
What is this?
It's a movie script.
I wrote it for director Jeethu Joseph.
It's a service story of mine.
Does it have any twists?
Yeah, in the climax. A small one.
Keep it aside.
Watch the film in theatres.
[dog barking]
Bro! How come you're here?
Come. Come on in.
Come. Go inside.
Sudhir.
We had gone to your previous address.
Then we got to know that
you moved here.
I got a flat with better facilities here.
So I shifted.
The house owner told me that
you were evicted
because you didn't pay the rent.
We are moving to Dubai.
Sudhir's business is based there.
TIA Group of Companies.
It's a leading business in Dubai.
So...
Sudhir was always
uncomfortable around dogs.
We thought we'd put him
in a dog rescue shelter.
But then...
Good you didn't do that.
I'll have some company.
You are still alone, isn't it?
[emotional music]
Also, about the money you had to pay me,
I'll present your cheque next week.
It's not because I need that money.
Im adamant, thats all.
Let's go.
TIA Group of Companies.
Last year, you invested crores
in a company called Shell Energies.
When that company went bankrupt,
you now have a debt of
25 million dirhams.
Bad debt.
On top of that,
the case filed by Nitin Rawat,
your business partner.
It's okay. Lakshmi is waiting downstairs.
Don't let her know about this.
Isn't your court hearing scheduled for
next Wednesday?
All the best.
[whirring of an old table fan]
Lakshmi.
My wife.
Well, ex-wife.
[sound of rain falling]
Can you find Pooja?
[intense music]
I really don't understand.
Why are you so emotional about this case?
If not me, who else will feel
emotional about this case?
You know, right?
I've been waiting for Vivek to come back
for the last 25 years.
Likewise a mother is waiting for that girl.
So, please take up this case--
Please don't bring sentiments into this,
Mrs Madhuri.
Another person just unloaded
a truckload of sentiments on me.
I didnt need that, I dont need this.
I won't take up this case.
At any cost.
I don't want to.
See...
The moment I found
the owner of the missing purse,
our deal was over.
Absolutely.
Now this missing person.
Suppose I search and somehow
find this Pooja Ravindran.
What if she asks me,
"Bro, I'm well and alive here,
why did you have to find me,
don't you have anything better to do?"
Who will pay my fees?
Ugh, seriously?
And it's too simple a case for me.
Dominic.
Apart from the rent,
do you know how much you owe me?
Must be around 4000-5000.
Add another zero.
And then, you crashed my car,
and the workshop expenses, whatever.
It's fifty thousand rupees.
My dear Aunty!
Did I crash your car intentionally?
The traffic lights aren't
working like before.
Red, green and yellow...
They don't show up properly.
It's all messed up.
It shows yellow instead of green,
blue instead of yellow...
And anyway,
you are all about accounts with me
these days!
If you find Pooja, you don't have to
pay me back any of that money.
Hm?
[thundering]
Oh, Alby?
He lives near Maradu market, Dominic sir.
He's a bit of a nutcase.
Whatve you got to do with him, sir?
Hey.
Do you know an Alby who lives nearby?
They said his house is nearby.
Turn right and the second house.
My dear sir, I'm so done with that loser.
I'm so fed up of going
to the police station.
A few days ago, he came here at midnight.
He was so unhinged,
he took a bag and left.
I haven't seen him ever since.
He left with my chit fund money, sir.
That good-for-nothing moron!
If you see him, please beat him up
and get me my money back, sir.
Do you have Alby's photo?
Search for 'Alby Freaks' on Instagram, sir.
Hello.
Do you know a Josy here?
One who was big time
in some immoral activities.
-Oyo Josy?
-Yeah. Where can I find him?
All he does is keep that useless bike
between his legs,
and post reels all the time, sir.
That grown up hulk!
Make the dosa small, okay?
You're gonna waste a lot of batter!
I'm a fool to hire folks like him!
Huh? Who is this? Dominic sir?
Last I saw you was before Covid time.
You look dashing
even without the uniform, sir!
So, what's up?
What brings you here now?
I came here to see you only, Josy.
Don't you know him? Alby.
Just need to know where he is now,
wanna talk a bit and leave.
That's it. We don't have time.
Alby?
I don't know him!
You don't?
Tell me!
-Hey, Alby.
-Yes.
Where are you?
I'm at the market.
They went home looking for you!
They went home?
Not sure if it's the police
or that girl's folks.
What does he look like?
Looks like
I know what he looks like!
Go get him!
Get him, I said!
Close the shutters!
Let go of me!
She's my bestie, you fatso!
He doesn't understand!
[auto engine rumbling]
-Oh, it's you, sir!
-Hop on!
Guys, come to the road behind the market.
Hurry up!
They're creating a scene inside the market!
Call our union brothers too!
Turn! Turn! I'm so dead!
Slowly, sir!
-Hey, Alby!
-Guys!
Theyve come here to get me!
Hurry up! Come here!
Tell them that I didn't do anything.
Come on! Hurry up!
Don't create a scene, just leave, sir!
Alby, all I want is to talk to you.
I haven't done anything wrong, sir.
It was her...
Then why did you run when you saw me?
Why are you even talking to him?
One punch is all itll take.
You get going.
No need to kill him, right?
Just scare him up a bit.
[fight begins]
[scream followed by a heavy thud]
Alby...
When did you meet her last?
Sir...
Alby, dont make it difficult.
I just need some information.
You dare come to my market and...
Didn't I tell you that
I didn't do anything?
Where is Pooja?
Pooja. Pooja Ravindran.
Are you asking about
Pooja from Infopark, sir?
Yes.
It's been ages since I left her, sir!
-You think I can pursue her forever?
-Thats my sir you are holding!
Now it's Ann Maria.
Even her mother is cool with me.
[loud clang]
[thud]
What the hell did you do?
To save you, sir
Sir...
I guess they didn't recognize you.
Shall I tell them?
It's my first time in the lock-up, sir.
It's okay. You'll get used to it.
If my dad gets to know...
Dominic sir!
[playful music]
Haven't seen you in ages, sir!
Don't you recognise me?
Listen...
Sabu!
You've beaten me up several times
in this lock-up!
In that corner!
-Oh, yes! 'Candy' Sabu!
-Exactly!
It's been long since I saw you!
I beat you up
to make you a better person, okay?
I became a better person, sir!
-So, my punches didn't go waste?
-No!
So what are you doing here?
You know, right?
They sometimes call me,
charge me with something and let me go.
Sir...
-I... I...
-Dont get all worked up, Vicky.
Such things are normal
during an investigation.
I'm with you, right? Be bold.
Arun sir brought him in, sir.
Its a female matter. He was trapped.
Hey.
What's the problem, bro?
Is it a love story?
[jeep comes to a halt]
-Sir... sir...
-I'll call him.
Padmanabhan.
[cell door opens]
Abraham. Come out.
Hey.
Non-cognizable.
Non-cognizable.
Walk.
Hey. Do you know
why we brought you here?
Yes, sir.
I've been charged with IPC section 323.
Right?
But it's a non-cognizable offence.
Do you have
the magistrate's special order, sir?
Not just that.
I should've received a notice
as per section 41A.
I haven't received it yet.
If this news gets out,
you'll have to
go back to Peerumedu station.
You struggled a lot
to get posted here, right?
YOU!
Don't you try to act smart
in the police station, okay?
Padmanabhan!
Did he have a phone with him?
No, sir. It was confiscated.
Release him.
You may go now.
Thank you... sir.
Phone.
Vicky, there's no point going after Alby.
-Oh...
-Arun sir!
So you were inside, huh?
Let me see how you state law points
to escape from this case.
It's IPC 307. Attempt to murder.
The guy is in the hospital.
Listen, boy.
Are you with him?
Yeah.
Do you have any idea who he is?
When he was in service,
he wouldn't lift a finger without a bribe.
Eventually, he lost his job
over a fake certificate.
Don't mess up your
future by hanging around him.
Save yourself and go home.
Got it?
Hey.
Go to the hospital and
record Alby's testimony correctly.
You helped the other guy escape
by teaching him law, right?
Let's teach you some law now.
Come. Hurry up.
Come.
[door creaks open]
Dominic sir, you may go.
-What about me?
-Yes, you too.
She said she has no complaints.
-Come on, Dominic. Let's go.
-Sir, our phones. There were two.
Sir, itll be nice
if I can have my ID card back.
Where's it?
Sir, this card is his trump card!
If I ever get to know that
you used this CI Dominic card anywhere...
Whether I wear the police uniform or not,
I am CI Dominic.
Neither you
nor anybody else can change that.
Because, I am Inashu Dominic,
son of Charles.
C.I. Dominic.
Change that if you can!
Come.
[uplifting music]
[water splashing]
Dad...
I was trying to call you.
The call wasn't going through.
I am at a friend's place.
I got late.
I'll be there by morning.
Okay, Dad. Bye.
The day before she went missing,
she was very restless.
She told us that she was going somewhere
to meet her ex-boyfriend.
After the break-up,
Pooja was never as happy as before.
In a similar case before,
I cracked a password.
The Cyber Cell folks tried for three days,
but they couldn't.
At last, the SP called me, and--
Stop telling us stories like as though
you developed a software for NASA!
Try and crack this.
[keyboard clacking]
[notification tone]
Sir, why don't you try 'Vappachi's Legacy'?
Well, just in case...
This seems a bit tough.
Shall I give it a try?
Sure. Why not?
Okay.
Dammit!
Okay.
Yes! Got it!
-Yes! It's done.
-What password did you try?
Pooja
1-2-3.
Simple.
Sir!
Pooja used this memory card
around two years ago.
But there are no photos of Karthik
whom Pooja was dating at that time.
Maybe, Pooja didn't want to retain
any memories of that relationship.
Or else, she didn't want the outside world
to know anything about him.
-I don't wanna be in the video!
-Let them all see it!
My busy boyfriend,
who never answers my calls!
Give me, let me shoot now!
Stop it, Karthik!
Why did you want to see me?
-That too, here?
-I wanna talk to you.
Such a nice place.
How did you guess?
You still shooting or what?
-Let them all see it!
-I don't wanna be in the video!
My busy boyfriend,
who never answers my calls!
Give me, let me shoot now!
People are voicing concerns
about the decline in reading habits.
Let them all see it!
The Moolakada Panchayat library
was inaugurated by Chokkanad Gopi.
Moolakada Panchayat.
Where's that place?
This must be in and around Munnar.
Now, the date.
Mrs Madhuri?
-Do you have a Facebook account?
-I do.
I guess your password is Madhuri123.
You wish! Of course not!
Nobody can guess my password.
Challenge? I'll crack your password.
Okay. It's a challenge!
Challenge!
Chokkanad Gopi.
Oh, you found it.
His whole biography is here.
Library inauguration.
Yes!
2021, December 31st.
Sorry.
I'm calling this late.
No problem, sir. I was working anyway.
I would like to know some more things
about Pooja and Karthik.
Pooja was on leave that day, sir.
She had told us that
she's going on a trip that New Year.
They broke up after that trip.
Did she ever mention
the reason for their break-up?
We had just started staying together.
Plus, she wasn't interested in
talking about that.
Besides, Pooja was quite gloomy.
Do you remember them ever fighting
for any reason?
Fight...
Once Pooja found an expensive
saree with Karthik.
Pooja doesn't wear sarees, so...
When Pooja asked who it was for,
Karthik blabbered something.
And Pooja was very upset.
Okay. Thanks.
So...
on Wednesday morning, January 10th,
Pooja left home
to meet her ex-boyfriend,
whom she broke up with two years ago,
hasn't been in touch with since.
And she went missing.
So, he is the key player here.
We need to find him first.
All roads lead to Munnar, my boy!
[tires screeching]
[car honking]
[classical music]
Sir, it's the same wallpaper.
[fingers tapping on surface]
Hello.
CI Dominic.
Im here regarding a murder investigation.
I need to see all the rooms upstairs.
Sir, before that...
The room shown in this video
is from here, right?
-Yes, sir.
-What's the room number?
Sir, uh...
It is on the first floor...
Room number...
Sir, all balcony rooms
look pretty much the same.
December 31st, 2021.
We need to check all the CCTV footage
from that date,
two years ago.
Sir, it won't be possible to get anything
from two years back.
Are you sure?
If you're just making excuses
to save yourself,
I'll be back with a warrant.
No, sir! That's the truth.
We might have up to 6 months back.
Post that, it gets automatically deleted.
We want to see the rooms with a balcony.
Sir, all the rooms are occupied.
We'll handle that.
And by the time, we're back,
I need all the details including names
and addresses of all the guests
who checked in
on December 31st, 2021.
We're looking for a Karthik
and Pooja Ravindran.
Hope you've got all the records.
Or do they get automatically deleted
every 6 months too?
[doorbell ringing]
Why pick a room here of all places!
I told you we should've gone elsewhere!
Why are you letting them inside?
What's wrong with you?
I didn't call them!
They're cops, they wanna check something.
Make sure your clothes are proper.
Sir, this is the last room.
Go inside the bathroom.
Just be quiet, will you?
[ominous music]
Sir, this is the room.
TV is placed here.
And the balcony.
Pooja and Karthik were here, sir.
That's what I feel.
Hmm...
What could've happened here?
Its Poojas address thats here.
I was hoping it would be
Karthik's address.
What's this?
Thats how each customer makes
the payment.
Few people pay through some website.
Some directly pay cash
and others directly put it
into the owners account.
Got it.
-31st December.
-Yes.
Sir, will this get me in trouble?
I only started this hotel 2 years ago.
There won't be any problem.
Sir, here's the bank transaction
reference number.
Oh, okay.
My dearest friend is a bank manager.
Zachariah... Zachariah..
He's always complaining
that I don't call him.
Hello Zac!
Sir, we've got Karthik's home address.
Prakash Associates...
We've got the office address too!
It's in Kochi.
[footsteps approaching]
[taps on window]
[creaking sound of gate closing]
Brother, over here,
this is what I was talking about.
[car door slams shut]
Sir...
Let's go?
No need.
I'll go check.
-You wait here.
-Okay.
Isnt this Karthiks house?
Is Karthik here?
I need to see him about something.
Are you his friend?
Not his friend. I'm CI Dominic.
Ive come from Kochi
regarding a missing person case.
I wanted to know some
details from Karthik.
If he isnt here,
just give me his mobile number.
I'll call him.
Hm... sure.
Come in, sir.
I'm Nandita.
Karthik is my brother.
Karthik?
My brother has been missing for 2 years.
To be exact,
since 31st December 2021.
[intense music]
Is this Karthik?
Mm-hmm.
That was the last photo we took...
in that December.
Sir, you mentioned a missing case, right?
Yes, Pooja.
Pooja Ravindran.
Are you here to enquire about Pooja?
Mm-hmm.
What's that case got to do with my brother?
Almost two years ago...
That is...
around the time Karthik went missing.
He was in a relationship with Pooja.
But...
with regards to this case,
that's not what brought me here.
On the morning of January 9th,
Pooja leaves her house.
To see Karthik.
And she is missing since then.
Hm...
So, does this Pooja know where Karthik is?
Maybe.
But we don't know where Pooja is.
-Hmm...
-You know Pooja, right?
Huh? No.
Has Karthik never told you?
Hes never mentioned her name.
He once said he was in a
relationship, thats all.
I was in Calcutta then.
For a dance training.
When I asked him who it was,
he said its a surprise
and he'd introduce her to me in person.
It has been two years now.
I haven't seen or spoken to Karthik.
There's no information about him.
I have no idea what happened to him.
Did you two have any disagreements?
Any difference of opinion?
No, nothing like that.
We were...
We were always like friends.
He was full of surprises.
Hed go on trips without telling me.
I wouldnt hear from him for 3-4 days.
Then, one day
he'd just show up in front of me.
At first, I was hopeful.
I thought hed be back today, tomorrow
But now...
This will be one more
of your brothers surprises.
He'll be back.
-May I?
-Yes.
[phone camera click]
You said you last saw him on
December 31st, right?
You did see him, didnt you?
Or did you just talk on the phone?
Um... right here, itself...
Exactly where you're standing.
Uh... Karthik had to meet somebody.
He told me he had something
important to say when he got back.
After that, Karthik never returned.
Did he tell you who he was going to meet?
Hmm... no.
He didn't.
What time on December 31st?
Do you remember?
Uh... It was...
Is it important?
Every minute of December 31st
maybe important.
Um...
I think it was around 11 or 11.30.
Karthik checks into Valley View Hotel
with Pooja at 12.30.
And they checked out at 5 pm.
After that, Karthik never
came back here, right?
Can I have your telephone number?
And Karthik's.
Karthik, right?
Until 2-3 years ago,
Ive seen him walking by.
But he never mingled much with anyone,
so we didnt know him well
and we never paid much attention either.
He has a sister.
She's a dancer.
We kinda know her.
That property belonged to their father.
No one used to come here before.
It was after his father died,
that Karthik moved here.
And after he went missing,
Nandita moved here.
She searched a lot for him.
But, alas...
Poor thing.
What could she possibly do on her own?
The neighbours have nothing unusual to say.
He didnt interact much with them.
Also, they never saw any visitors either.
He was generally an introvert.
I havent met any of his
close friends either.
At which station
did you file the missing case?
Munnar Town Police station.
How about we go there?
[car honking]
Did Karthik ever gift you a saree, Nandita?
-Hm?
-No.
My dear, if you keep coming and enquiring,
it doesn't mean
your brother will just turn up.
We are still searching.
Even yesterday, we got a small information.
-Isn't that right?
-Yes, sir.
See!
Well find him soon.
Now you go, dear. Okay?
What was that information?
Who are you?
I'm a family friend.
-What's your name?
-Dominic.
So, what was that information?
Are you a lawyer?
No.
Policeman.
-Oh...
-Rather, I was...
Im voluntarily retired now.
Oh, so you know how things are.
Leave your name and details before you go.
Will let you know
if we get any information, okay.
That girl just keeps getting
more and more beautiful.
Yes, yes, sir.
When you said CI Dominic,
I thought you're a police officer.
I wasn't lying.
My name is actually C.I. Dominic.
Charles Inashu Dominic.
If you're retired,
why are you handling this missing case?
After that,
I started an office in Ernakulam.
A private detective agency.
Actually, I'm hired to find Pooja.
Oh...
So, are you returning today?
Have to leave immediately.
Quite a few pending cases
Oh, okay. Ive got to go too.
My dance program got rescheduled.
Dance program?
Yes.
Dance is my weakness...
Do you dance, Mr Dominic?
No, I don't dance but I love watching it.
I'll also come.
-Sir...
-You said you were busy?
I'm busy but I can still come.
Anything about Karthik?
We'll see... You get in.
[car driving away]
[peppy music]
[gate creaks shut]
Sir.
Sir, this program...
I love dancing.
Its not that kind of dancing.
This is Bharatanatyam, classical dance.
I like all kinds of dance, sir.
And dancers too!
Riya missing case...
-There's a new missing case.
-Yes, sir.
You must return to Kochi immediately
and start investigating this case.
And find Riya as soon as possible
and bring her back to her family.
Yes, sir.
I've sent her address
and photo on WhatsApp.
Okay, sir.
Sir, how old is Riya?
Around one, one and half years old.
One and half years old?!
This girl?
The dog!
Sir!
[song begins]
On this sacred full moon night of
the holy month
On this sacred full moon night of
the holy month
O maidens adorned with sparkling jewels,
Come, let us bathe!
We are the beloved daughters of
this flourishing cowherd hamlet
Guided by the son of Nandagopan,
Vigilant protector of cattle with his mighty spear
The lion-hearted child of
the quiet abyss-eyed Yashoda
Narayana's eyes deep as storm-laden clouds,
Face radiant as the luminous moon
It is he, Narayana, who shall grace us
with his divine blessings
Come, let us unite
To sing his eternal glory to the world
It is he, Narayana, who shall grace us
with his divine blessings
Come, let us unite
To sing his eternal glory to the world
Does the cloudy sky pour
its endless rain?
Drenching even the soul
in its tender embrace?
Does fleeting lightning
graze us softly?
Whispering a tale anew,
Or merely a passing lie?
Is this a sorrow that numbs the spirit?
Or a breeze that stirs a quiet longing?
Is it the echo of a song,
Etched in eternity?
Do the glimmering eyes quiver in doubt?
Does the breath falter?
Does the rhythm stumble?
As though the earth beneath has
vanished into nothingness?
Nandita, are you okay?
Yeah, yeah. I'm okay.
Do you have any more programs coming up?
Not around here anytime soon.
This itself was because its a fundraiser.
I've some shows in Trivandrum and Kochi.
Uh, there's something coming up
in the next few days.
But it's the same show as today.
[honking]
[bike revving]
[bike skidding to a stop]
[motorcycle revving loudly]
Do you know him?
That's John.
I owe him some cash.
I'll talk to him.
He doesn't want cash now.
He wants her.
Is that so.
-Its okay, you dont have to.
-Cant let him be like that.
[car door slams shut]
What's up, sir? Bike broke down?
Should I push?
Get off and push, man!
Who are you?
I'm their driver.
They're two women, sir.
Moreover, it's night time.
She'll pay the cash.
Or I will! Guaranteed!
Oh! Don't bother.
It's better for us if she doesn't pay.
Hold on!
[tense music]
Fine, give it.
Eighteen lakh seventy-six thousand rupees.
Whoa!
This is 3 or 4 times my debts!
I take back my word.
Anyway, people who know me say
Im not a man of my word.
Well then, you handle my bike.
Let me go
and handle that girl.
Listen, I don't have an issue.
But that girl should allow it, right?
Her friend is there too.
And this fellow is here as well!
How old are you?
Around 50?
Oh, you figured it out?!
What? You wanna handle me?
Give it a try!
Hit him!
No, no, don't get out!
-Are you okay?
-This is no big deal!
Do you really owe him 18 lakh rupees?
It's what he says.
I'm not sure if it's correct.
But Karthik has borrowed
quite a large sum from him for something.
I've been repaying him whatever I can.
But I havent been able to,
for the last couple of months.
And if it is a girl,
their behaviour changes, right?
Can we talk?
About Karthik.
I need to know some more things.
Not now? How about tomorrow?
I know it's late. I won't take long.
Will leave soon.
Else, I'll have to book a room for tonight.
Ours is a low-budget investigation.
We don't have funds for a room.
But only if you are comfortable.
Whats your connection with theatre, drama?
We spent our childhood in Tamil Nadu.
Our dad was a Malayali and mom, Tamilian.
They were both in a drama troupe.
Dad was a drama actor
and mom, a dancer.
During his growing-up years, Karthik
was passionate about acting, just like Dad.
And I wanted to become a dancer like mom.
Karthik has done a lot of drama?
Yeah. He's a very good actor.
Whenever Karthik is on stage,
it feels like theres this fire in him.
He wasn't interested in anything else.
After our parents died,
Karthik was all I had.
So, when did you guys move to Kerala?
I had a heart problem.
By the time I was 14,
forget dancing,
I couldn't even walk properly.
Ventricular septal defect.
I underwent a major heart surgery.
My brother went through a lot for that.
After the surgery,
my brother came here,
to our dads hometown.
Theres no one now in Tamil Nadu for us.
This is our story.
Whats your story, Mr Dominic?
Im known as someone who has no story.
[melancholic music rises]
Since very young,
I wanted to join the police force.
I passed the tests,
went for the interview, then realised that
I was colour blind.
The almighty didn't give me the ability
to differentiate between red and green.
Though I was selected
for several other jobs,
I had a deep desire to get this job only.
You think I'd let it go?
I managed a fake certificate and got in.
SI Dominic.
I got married too.
Lakshmi.
We lived happily for several years.
But eventually the bosses found out.
CI Dominic is colour blind.
And that I had made a fake certificate
to get the job.
In a major case,
I reported a car's colour wrong.
First, I lost my job.
Then my wife.
But she did love me.
[door opens]
Okay.
No more questions.
[movie plays in the background]
Well, where's this case headed to?
It started with a missing purse.
And now, two man-missing cases.
Will a murder follow?
Who knows?
Investigation is quite expensive.
Keep that in mind.
Well, I even paid for the petrol
to go to Munnar.
Petrol money alone won't help!
If wed been sitting in office,
money would be overflowing now!
Okay, what's next?
These things come at a price.
When we get tired
from investigating the case,
we need nutritious food
to keep us energetic.
We need juice, Chinese food.
Do you think I have money for all that?
You've been ranting about expenses
for quite some time!
Enough, focus on the screen.
Something thrilling happening now.
The cop investigating the case
himself is the murderer.
He committed the murder the previous night
and the next day, he hid the weapon--
Keep quiet, you!
Dude, don't spoil the movie for us.
So embarrassing!
Sorry! Sorry!
Sir, Karthik worked here for two years.
He stayed in a rented apartment nearby.
Prakash sir will be here soon.
[mysterious music playing]
Sir, theyve come
regarding Karthik, the missing case.
CI Dominic.
Dominic.
We are basically an NGO.
A small help for common people
who can't afford the cost of legal systems.
Karthik was our operations manager.
He took care of logistics, documentation.
That's about it.
While Karthik was working here,
was everything okay?
Or did you notice anything unusual?
No!
He was a very nice guy.
I mean, he is.
Lots of empathy towards our clients.
And, he wasn't much of a talker,
he was kind of reserved.
In most of the cases,
we receive threats from opposing parties.
During that time also,
there were a couple of such incidents.
That's quite common.
Threats from unknown numbers.
We don't really take it seriously.
Can you give me details of the cases
you were dealing with during that time?
Also sir, I remember...
Karthik was really tense a couple of days
before he went missing.
Something was disturbing him.
When I asked him, he didn't say anything.
In fact, he would be in a bad mood
whenever we lost a case.
Do you have the address of the house
Karthik used to live in?
Yes sir. I know the place.
Even though we were neighbours,
we didn't see each other often.
He wasnt really up to meeting people.
I used to see Karthik
mostly during my morning walks.
He was interested in music.
I've heard classical music
playing from his place.
Like Bharatanatyam dance songs...
Do you remember anybody visiting Karthik?
Only very few people.
And, a few weeks before he went missing,
a woman had come to visit him.
I saw her a few times.
A young lady.
She was wearing a saree.
As my cataract surgery
wasn't done back then,
my vision wasnt all that...
clear.
On 31st December morning,
I saw Karthik there.
The next day, on New Years,
was the last time I saw that lady there.
She was dragging a bag that day.
The reason I remember the date is because
I never saw Karthik again, after that day.
Also, since then,
no one has come looking for Karthik.
Maybe he has no one.
[suspenseful music rises]
Thank you.
Drishya from Prakash Associates
has shared the details of
the last cases Karthik handled.
Okay, sir.
Nice girl.
I have some ideas.
Will tell you later.
-Do you want ice cream?
-Yes!
Hello?
-Dominic.
-Yes, Mr Dominic.
Have you ever been to the house
where Karthik lived in Kochi?
No. I was in Kolkata during that time.
Okay. Okay.
But I know that house.
The landlord had raised an issue
regarding an outstanding rent balance.
I told him that I don't need that place
anymore and vacated the house.
I paid the balance amount later.
Okay. That's all.
The girl that Francis,
the neighbour mentioned,
she confuses me the most.
Sir, maybe she is
Karthiks other girlfriend,
someone Pooja didn't know about.
Perhaps
it was for her that
Karthik bought that saree.
That's elementary.
Let's try following these folks.
Tony, Sanjay, Ibrahim.
The opposing parties in the case
Karthik last dealt with.
-Okay, sir.
-You must watch these guys.
Okay.
Their activities, the places they visit.
And, we can use this to rile them up.
But where are you going, sir?
I'll be going to Tamil Nadu.
To Karthik's hometown.
"When you investigate about a person,
start from their roots."
Investigation science says so.
Aren't you gonna have it?
Can you? Diabetes?
I'm not that diabetic also!
I can have an ice cream.
[rhythmic bass pulsing]
It's been years
since the drama company shut down, sir.
It was right here.
Its been ten years since we came here.
The owner was a guy named Chandrasekhar.
He...
Where can I find him?
Can I talk to him?
He's not here now, sir.
His wife passed away a year ago.
He had gone to Varanasi
to immerse her ashes.
He hasn't returned yet.
Do you have his phone number?
Phone number... I have his landline number.
But he's not home, right?
Do you know this guy?
Who is this, sir?
His name is Karthik.
I don't know him, sir.
This is my phone number.
Please ask him to call me when he returns.
Okay, sir.
There's a room nearby, sir.
The drama company's properties
are still there.
Chandrasekhar sir spends all his time
here only.
This is that old place, sir.
[phone rings]
How's it going?
Did the poster idea work?
Sir, Sanjay and Ibrahim Mooppan.
I didn't feel like Sanjay
was involved in this.
His reaction was normal
even after seeing the poster.
But Ibrahim Mooppan.
He identified Karthik.
But again, I'm not so sure.
I know him.
-Works with an NGO, right? This guy?
-Yes, sir.
So, I got confused.
I don't think he's involved.
I don't think
this poster idea will work, sir.
How can we find the culprit
by their reaction?
You don't worry about that.
Where is Tony?
Sir, I found out that he's in Dubai.
He'll return today.
Okay. I'm on my way back.
See you tomorrow.
I'll get a tan, sir.
No, it's alright.
[tense beats building]
Hey! Good morning, Mr Tony!
One second, I'll call you back.
Your wall is ruined, huh?
What to do? This guy is very dear to us.
What to do?
The date is wrong.
It's not two days, its two years!
To be precise, December 31st, 2021.
Dont you remember? Isnt that correct?
Correct it the next time you print it.
Okay?
Come.
Did you notice how his expression changed?
I didn't see such a reaction
from anybody else.
You said my idea won't work?
It is simple ideas like this which work.
He knows something about Karthik.
What do we do with him now, sir?
We don't have to do anything.
He'll do something.
Let's wait.
Okay, sir.
[rain falling softly]
[doorbell rings]
Hello, Mr Dominic.
Shucks, I wasnt expecting you at all!
I've expected guys coming here to hit me
But someone like this,
not at all.
Please come.
I came to Kochi for a dance program.
And suddenly remembered you.
I just dropped by to know if you got
any further information about my brother.
And, it was so easy to find your address.
Dominic Detectives posters
are all over the city.
We don't have the funds to run ads on
Facebook and Instagram.
As far as the case is concerned--
Who are you looking for now, Mr Dominic?
Pooja or Karthik?
To reach Pooja, we need to first know
what happened to Karthik.
-Any leads?
-There are leads.
We got a lead from Prakash's office.
One Mr Tony. He's a corporate.
He's somehow involved
in the missing of Karthik.
That I'm sure.
But we don't have enough proof.
And I had gone to Nagercoil.
Looking for your old drama troupe.
How come,
I didnt even give you any address?
Im like that.
Once I have a lead,
Ill ensure I complete the deed!
Did you meet Chandrasekhar uncle?
The owner of the troupe?
No, hes shut everything down and left.
And he doesn't have a phone either.
Seeing how this case is progressing,
I wonder if hes gone missing too.
This is an interesting place.
That's a cute chair.
Here's an old photo album of
your drama troupe.
Take it.
Might find some of your brother's photos.
Photos.
[doorbell rings]
-Who are you guys?
-Is it him?
[intense music swells]
[glass shatters]
[groans in pain]
[dog barking]
Do you know who you're messing with!
You!
Come on!
[fast-paced dramatic music rises]
You're not with the police.
Why are you after this case?
If you try to act smart,
we'll burn you to the ground!
He's set my thing on fire!
Put it out! Put it out!
Quit playing Sherlock Holmes
and stay put at home!
Dominic Detective, piece of s!
Come on, guys!
[phone ringing]
Hello?
You wanna stick a poster
in front of my home, huh?
You want to see your In Memory Of poster?
You wanna see how I finish you, huh?
If you interfere in things
that are none of your business,
You'll go missing too like the other guy.
You wanna see that?
Mr Dominic, are you okay?
What's going on?
Shouldn't we call the police?
No, no. I'm alright. I'm okay.
Are you okay?
I toned down the violence
because you were here.
Else they would've seen the real me!
They are just goons.
Give me five minutes. I'll be right back.
[dog barking]
Bro! I'm okay. I'm okay.
Poor thing is worried
if anything happened to me.
Neighbours are creating a scene outside.
[distant voices arguing outside]
They are Tonys men.
Tony has panicked.
Trying his low level stuff, never mind.
Aren't you going to the hospital?
No! No need of that.
When I was in service,
this was every day for me.
While I was on duty in Kochi,
I cleaned up this city.
Me, all by myself on one side.
Maradu Suni, Gunda Shaji and Padaveedan
on the other side.
A vast battalion.
One swift move,
and I put everyone behind bars!
You saw that punch and that police hold?
You didnt miss that, right?
Bro... Relax. It's alright. I'm okay.
Relax.
Okay, Mr Dominic.
I gotta go.
It's time for my program.
-Okay.
-Please take care.
[soft music playing]
Oh, now this too!
What the hell is going on here?
A war?
He must be thrown out from here.
I'm fed up of complaining
to the house owner.
We live with our families here.
You think you can do whatever you wish?
Live respectfully!
I'll show you
in the next association meeting. Okay?
Thank you, Swami.
I owe you one, okay.
Okay.
Are you okay, sir?
I'm okay.
Dammit! Why didn't you call me?
They didn't give me time to call you
in the middle of the fight.
I'll call and inform you next time.
You may come and get your share.
Sir...
Were they Tony's men, sir?
Yes. Yes.
How do you know?
Tony mentioned it.
I thought something like this will happen
when you irked him that day.
Really? You should have mentioned it then.
I would have been ready.
Should we invite further problems, sir?
Shall we let go of this case?
[tense music slowly rises]
The moment Tony saw the poster,
he called Prakash.
I got the information from Cyber Cell.
But... why did he call him?
And what is the connection?
Hi.
Yes, sir.
-CI Dominic.
-Yes.
Open that Instagram page.
Okay.
Here you go, sir.
What's this, sir?
A bruise on the forehead.
[dramatic music playing]
There's no bruise in this photo.
This was on the night of December 31st.
And this,
was on the evening of January 1st.
Something has happened
between this time frame.
After that night,
until this moment,
no one has seen Karthik.
How do you do this, sir?
I also saw these photos that day.
But how come you are able to
figure out all this?
Observation.
Concentration.
What can you tell from this?
Manliness, sir.
Eh?
-This watch...
-Oh!
Titan, sir.
That's it?
Nothing else?
-No.
-Now take off your watch.
You got this watch
around...
3 months back... 2 or 3 months.
Two weeks ago, you went to the beach,
slipped and fell.
The glass cracked, a bit.
Before you got this watch,
it belonged to someone else.
His name is...
Ra...
Raa...
No, no...
Go...
Gopan!
Ya!
This is a limited-edition G-Shock watch
that came out three years ago.
The side is cracked
and sand from the sea has gotten inside.
And to make it more comfortable
on your hand,
you've added an extra hole to it.
That means...
the previous owner of this watch
is larger than you.
And in your house,
the only people bigger
than you are your uncles,
Rakesh and Gopan,
who do business in the market.
Yes.
When I said, Ra...
your face was expressionless.
But when I said, Go... your face lit up!
So, it's Gopan and Gopan only!
-Yes, sir.
-Okay.
But in this case,
concentration is more important
than observation.
-Yes, sir.
-When you lose your concentration,
your deductions will go wrong!
Okay, sir.
Prakash sir will be late.
He said not to wait.
Didn't you tell him sir has come?
We'll come another day.
Okay.
He's inside.
He nicely dodged us, avoiding meeting us.
Now I'm sure that I'm on the right track.
Please come.
Chechi...
Hello, sir.
I go to the police station
every day and enquire sir.
I meet all the officers.
By night time, she brings me back here.
This is their flat.
Usually,
she'll call me no matter where she goes.
But this time...
I don't know where she is...
how she is...
if something has happened to her.
I have no clue about anything, sir.
I'm not even sure if she's alive or not...
Sir...
I think...
these policemen have no interest
in investigating this case.
Jhansi told me that youd come to
enquire about Pooja.
Do you have any information
about my daughter?
Did Pooja
ever mention about a Karthik?
I've not met that boy.
But from whatever Pooja said,
hes a very peculiar character.
He would go missing for 2-3 weeks
without even telling her.
And then...
hed come back as if nothing happened.
[low, ominous music playing]
Sometimes, theyd fight with each other.
But she really liked him a lot.
Pooja left her house that morning
to meet this Karthik.
Two years ago,
they met in Munnar.
That's when they broke up.
After that,
Karthik has been missing.
Did Pooja go missing because of Karthik?
Or did Karthik go missing because of Pooja?
What are you saying?
When was the last time you spoke to Pooja?
That morning on the phone...
Uh... and she...
had sent some forwards
and links on WhatsApp.
She usually sends me some everyday.
That day when the video didnt open,
I asked her.
She said she'll call me back.
That she's busy...
She's at the bus stop.
She said she was going to meet someone.
Did she tell you who she was going to meet?
Hmm... a friend...
She said it was quite far away.
She said after that...
she would come to Palakkad...
to see me...
Stay calm.
Your daughter will be back.
Do you have that purse with you?
-Yes, sir.
-Give it.
It's Pooja's purse.
[dramatic music rises]
[messages from Drishya]
Sir, will there be any problem?
What if he gets all violent
and comes at us?
[intense music plays]
Worst case, there will be an attack.
The first movement
will be something like this.
You block with your left
and punch right under the chest.
Hell bend... like a hook...
And then... ram your knee into his chin.
Hell straighten up.
Slam both hands into his ears and boom!
Hell be seeing tweety birds.
Thats when...
you deliver a right punch,
a left punch.
And one straight punch!
And then, twirl him around,
Finished.
-Got it?
-Yes, got it.
Sir, so, the guys who
came home that day? Same treatment?
They were random goons.
They havent learned scientific fighting.
Plus, it was a surprise attack.
But I handled it.
This guy will be a sitting duck.
You can totally handle him.
Phew!
What kind of a place is this?
Its all open.
You can leave now, Drishya.
Thank you so much.
Sorry to have used you for this.
No problem, sir.
Glad to be of some help.
Karthik was...
a really nice guy.
Hey! HEY!
Drishya!
[dramatic music swells]
Good morning.
Theres something I wanted to say.
Bloody shit!
Did you think I'm some kinda wimp?
Going around with a fake ID,
you worthless two-bit detective!
The beating you got wasnt enough, is it?
Hey!
I have this instinct.
And it's usually never wrong.
The minute I saw you,
I knew you are a crook.
"A small help for common people
who can't afford
the cost of legal systems!"
You cant hide any longer!
-Hey! Put down the gun.
-I came looking for you.
You were avoiding me.
So I brought along a gun.
Come on.
Sit down.
SIT!
-Please...
-Sit!
Now, let us talk.
Sir, that night,
after returning the case files,
Karthik resigned.
That's what Prakash sir told us.
The night he went missing, at 10.52,
yours, Karthik's and Tony's
phone tower locations were all the same.
Around 11.20 pm,
all three of your phone tower locations
changed to a place a few miles away.
Let's leave before someone sees us!
And that's where
Karthik's phone switched off forever.
Why?
What happened there?
There has been no trace of him since.
You told everyone
he resigned his job and left.
And...
the blessed wound that appeared on
your forehead within hours of
Karthik's disappearance.
Yes, I remember.
The wound happened while reversing the car.
Also,
he didn't use that car
for the next one week.
So, I simply checked out your car.
And there it was!
Instead of taking it to
the company workshop,
you secretly sent it out for repairs!
Because of a crucial accident!
And the date of service is
January 2nd, 2022.
Why? It was an accident!
A collision. You wanted to hide that.
And it was not while reversing the car.
Because the damage is in the front.
Hats off to that boy from the workshop.
Just to hand over all these details
and photographs,
he charged me 15000 rupees!
Wondering how I found the workshop?
In this city, if you give money,
you'll get everything except a mom and dad.
Also,
on seeing that poster of Karthiks,
why did Tony call you?
He sends people to my house to beat me up
and then, why did he call me?
And that's why you're here.
That poor thing, a girl
has been waiting for her brother for
the past two years.
I haven't seen or spoken to Karthik.
There's no information about him.
I have no idea what happened to him.
And you know what?
For the sake of that girl,
I don't mind taking a shot at you!
No!
Please...
It's confession time, Prakash!
I... I...
He was like my brother...
Of course, I know that.
Come to the point, sir.
I didn't kill him, Dominic.
It was all going well.
Karthik said he was resigning
from our company.
He told me he was moving out
for some years
and we happily let him go.
[loud upbeat music blasting]
I did not expect
Karthik to come there.
He came to hand over
Tony's company's case files.
The problem began
when he saw us together.
Those files were very important
to both of us.
For us it is money
and Tony's company's future in the court.
But for Karthik...
it was about the many other lives
that would be impacted by it.
I went after him only for those files.
Just leave him, man! I'm just saying--
I need those papers! You just shut up!
He's my boy! I need those papers!
Or our company is done for!
Just listen to me!
Come in, Swami.
I never intended to
kill him...
I promise it was an accident.
I lived everyday
with the hope that
Karthik is alive somewhere and well.
And everyday
with the fear that he may surface one day.
Sir.
If Karthik fell into the lake
and died two years ago,
who did Pooja meet two weeks ago?
Didn't Jhansi say
Pooja went to meet Karthik?
Is she lying?
Who's lying?
Pooja or Jhansi?
Anyway, we'll have to find Karthik's body
to rule out or confirm any theories.
Let's do that.
It's high time we made this case official.
Swami, thank you for all the help so far.
Did you find anything?
Ah! It was who I thought it would be.
But I cant handle whats next on my own.
Need to inform the higher-ups.
Until then, keep an eye on him.
By the way, Dominic,
this time, it was a lot of work.
The charges will be more.
Oh, dear Swami! I'll pay.
You heard that?
You were saying I was tricking Mrs Madhuri
and taking her money?
Now you see?
The kind of expenses I have to deal with.
It begins here. Cmon!
Dominic sir!
So, Dominic,
you have a detective agency now?
It's not an agency or anything, sir.
Just me and him... Vicky.
Just us...
Once he goes to Canada,
I'll be alone again, like before.
I miss your sense of humour, Dominic.
It's because you're in this post
that I came here.
Otherwise, I'd have tried some other way.
Tell me.
It all started with a simple
ladies' purse case.
Already two people
related to this case are missing.
And now its come to a dead body in a lake.
I've got a confession from
the person involved.
It was forced.
Not by the book.
No police involved?
Complaints were filed for both cases,
but no action was taken.
Ah, the usual!
Police, I tell you.
Hence, Detective Dominic to the rescue.
Uhm, you mentioned, not by the book.
What'd you do?
Was it like your old infamous
Chavakkad case?
Is the person in the ICU or something?
No, nothing like that.
I just threatened him with a gun.
Huh?
It's a fake gun, fake gun!
We need permission to search
a lake area in Munnar.
And we're going to be looking for?
Male, aged 30.
And his name is Karthik.
When did this happen?
Two years ago.
We are going to be looking for
a two-year-old dead body.
That too in the water.
Please come.
Superb, sir! The way you handled it!
So that was a dummy gun?
I was lying.
Its the real deal!
[suspenseful music playing]
[doorbell chimes]
[door opens]
Can we come in?
[classical dance music plays
in the background]
Um...
Dance rehearsals are going on.
I'll be back.
Today is Karthik's birthday.
As usual, I made his favourite payasam.
I've been celebrating alone
for the past 2 years.
We have some information.
But it doesn't look good.
Prakash of
Prakash Associates.
He made a confession.
On December 31st,
in an accident,
Karthik fell into a nearby lake.
An operation is underway right now.
They're searching the lake for his body.
[bowls shattering]
[thud]
Nandita...
[ominous music plays]
That means...
I shouldn't wait for him anymore...?
Until you find his body or some remnants.
Nandita...
Take care.
[water splashing]
[tense music rises]
[indistinct voices]
Sir, there's something
with stones tied to it.
Looks like there's a body.
Go ahead.
Sir, we got the bike from there.
In that corner, apparently,
theres a body tied with stones, submerged.
Also,
Prakash is lying, sir.
It's not an accident.
It looks like a planned murder.
[intense music builds]
Sir!
This is female, sir.
[suspenseful music playing]
Pooja...
Pooja?
Sir!
What is this?!
What is happening?!
The case of the ladies' purse
is now wide open.
[suspense-filled music increases]
Sir, I think
Pooja knew what had happened to Karthik.
That's why
Prakash and Tony killed her.
This wasn't done by Prakash or Tony.
Or...
someone, got to know
what we found out from Prakash
and that we were going to search the lake,
has dumped poojas body here.
No chance! Don't be silly.
Sir, shouldn't we tell Pooja's mother?
The body identification process...
-...how will she handle it?
-Yes, Swami. Tell me.
I've sent you the call details
of those numbers.
There were no calls between those numbers.
The first number
is not active
since December 31st, 2021.
The second number,
although it was taken earlier,
has only been actively
used since January 2022.
But neither of these numbers were
used at the locations you mentioned.
Okay. Okay, Swami.
Sir, whose phone numbers
was he talking about?
[suspenseful music continues]
Sir, you smoke, is it?
Once in a blue moon.
Dominic.
Is it bad news?
Very bad news.
We found the body from the lake.
Pooja's.
Oh, my God!
Did she commit suicide?
No. Murder.
Oh, God!
What are you going to do now?
Now I don't have a choice.
I will find the killer.
Hello...
It's me, Dominic.
That day... on January 10th...
you said Pooja
sent you some forwards, right?
Can you send them to me?
Ah... okay, sir.
Okay.
Thank you.
Sir...
You didn't tell her about Pooja?
[dance video plays]
Pooja sent this to her mother.
[ominous music starts building]
[car engine revs]
[car door opens]
Pooja mightve only realised later
that Karthik had a sister.
That might be what
she was trying to tell her mom.
What if they killed Pooja
to prevent her from meeting Nandita?
Could Nandita be the next target, sir?
Thats what you are seeing.
But that's not what I see.
Pooja has come here.
That's why we are here.
Hello. Hello.
Can I ask you something?
Have you ever seen this girl here?
-No.
-And how long have you been here?
I've been with these kids for years.
It was Karthik who brought me here.
After he disappeared,
I'm with Nandita now.
-What's your name?
-Ramachandran.
So, you've never seen this girl?
No.
-You wait here. I'll be right back.
-Sir...
[dramatic music plays]
We didn't find Karthik's body in the lake.
You searched the whole lake?
Maybe at the bottom of the lake?
You said remnants and all...
No. We didn't find anything.
So, Karthik must be safe somewhere, right?
He will come back to me someday, right?
Mr Dominic?
Didn't I tell you?
He will come back one day.
-Don't lose hope.
-Yeah. I'm hopeful.
Sorry.
We should celebrate his birthday!
Payasam?
Please come.
Won't your assistant join us?
Please sit.
[epic, intense music swells]
I'm so happy.
Payasam?
You must have this.
You made it?
It's good to have something sweet
before starting something special.
[tense, dramatic music plays]
Please have it.
Im diabetic.
I rarely eat the sweet stuff.
Just a wee bit, maybe.
Happy birthday to Karthik.
When is your birthday?
January 1st.
And yours, Dominic?
September 13th.
How old are you?
If I may ask.
You said you underwent a heart surgery
when you were 15?
After that?
I was at Nagercoil.
With Chandrasekhar uncle.
Dance, drama...
Oh. Chandrasekhar.
I couldn't meet him that day.
I've given my number at a shop
for him to call me back.
How long were you there in Nagercoil?
About four or five years.
-After that?
-Kolkata.
How many years?
Around 3 years. Dance training.
After that?
I've been here for the last two years.
-Do you speak Bengali?
-Yes.
Lets hear it.
But do you know Bengali?
Yes.
I was in Kolkata for three years.
I learnt Bengali during that time.
Do you believe me now?
Or should I speak more?
I have one more question.
Can I ask?
Of course. Please.
Is this an interrogation?
Yes.
Why?
During these years,
you never called Karthik once.
And during these years,
Karthik too has never made a call to
any Kolkata phone numbers.
So?
You guys love each other a lot,
yet never made calls to each other
during all these years.
What does that mean?
Doesn't it look strange?
I've never used a phone.
I started using one recently.
To be precise, from January 1st, 2022.
So?
You never used to speak to Karthik?
I did, but not over the phone.
We've met at several places
during those years.
Mumbai, Chennai, Madurai and all.
You can check.
We clicked that photo when we last met.
Where did you stay in Kolkata?
Can you give me the details of
some people you know there?
Yeah. Sure. I can give you some names.
Give me some numbers and names.
What authority do you have
to ask me these questions?
This feels like harassment, Mr Dominic.
You're not even a police officer.
Maybe I should complain to the police then.
That's what
both of us should be doing now. But...
It'd be best for you
if the police don't come here now.
So even if Ive murdered somebody,
youll let me go, isn't it, Dominic?
Well see about that, then.
So whats your concern, Mr.Dominic?
From age 15,
there are no records about you.
No records available,
till Karthik disappears.
Nobody has seen you,
including your neighbours.
I'll check your Kolkata whereabouts.
But that's my concern.
Something doesn't add up.
Mr Dominic,
you're completely on the wrong track here.
Pooja had come here that day.
Here?
Yes.
No!
Didn't I tell you?
I've never met Pooja.
I met Pooja's mom.
I gathered, from what she said,
Pooja came here
to meet Karthik's sister, Nandita.
And she sent your dance video
to her mother.
No one has come here Mr. Dominic.
Besides, a lot of people know that
I am Karthik's sister.
Pooja might have gotten to know too.
And hence she could have sent my videos
to her mom, right?
Pooja's body was found from that lake
this morning.
What?
Oh, my God!
How?
That's what I'm asking you.
Is that why you asked me
if Pooja came here?
Am I a suspect?
You think I did something to Pooja?
Mr Dominic, I've been waiting for
my brother for the last two years,
not even knowing if he is alive or dead.
I'm not a killer.
I'm a dancer.
How can I kill somebody?
Besides, isnt it also important to me
that Pooja is alive?
You said she knew where my brother is.
Why would I kill her?
Maybe, she left for here that day.
I was here on the 10th of January.
But... she never reached here, Mr Dominic.
But I didnt say it was 10th January.
You mentioned it, Mr Dominic.
When you first came here.
On the morning of January 9th,
Pooja leaves her house.
Mr Dominic, please.
[tense music rises]
[phone ringing]
Hello? Dominic here.
Hello, sir. Chandrasekhar here.
Heard that you came to Nagercoil
and enquired about Karthik.
Hello, sir.
I've been wanting to talk to you.
Tell me, sir. What happened to Karthik?
Karthik is missing
for the past two years, sir.
I tried contacting you to see
if I could get any useful information
that would help find him.
Its been three years since I met Karthik.
I wonder what happened to him.
He was the main actor
in my drama troupe, sir.
His parents died when he was still young.
After that, his sister Nandita
meant the whole world to him.
Unfortunately, she also left him
when she was young.
After that, Karthik wasn't the same, sir.
He worked in the corporate field
without any passion.
Maybe, something happened there.
Who... left him and went where, sir?
His sister, sir.
Nandita.
Where did she go?
She passed away, sir.
I don't quite understand, sir.
Sir, she is no more.
She had a severe
heart issue.
She didn't survive that.
Sir, right now I am with Nandita
in her house.
Then you must be in heaven, Mr Dominic.
Because... she was an angel.
She was a girl like that.
She died when she was just 15, sir.
I cremated her with my own hands.
Karthik didn't even attend the funeral.
He still doesn't believe that she died.
He won't ever accept it.
He must've been around 19 then.
Karthik is a very soft person, sir.
Lots of feminity in him.
Effeminate.
You see...
Hed try and act all manly
to overcome that.
Off-stage. I'm talking about in life, sir.
He is a very good actor, sir.
But on stage, he loved to play
female characters.
That girl just keeps getting
more and more beautiful.
We've done several plays.
On 31st December morning,
I saw Karthik there.
The next day, on New Years,
was the last time I saw that lady there.
And after he went missing,
Nandita moved here.
But, Karthik has borrowed
quite a large sum from him for something.
I've been repaying him whatever I can.
Eighteen lakh seventy-six thousand rupees.
Our version of 'Ponniyin Selvan' is
quite popular, sir.
He played Kundavai in it, sir.
His performance was so convincing, sir.
I also like to experiment.
Thank you, sir. I will call you later.
S... sir.
You said you were with Nandita?
Who is that?
I've just figured that out myself.
-I will call you back, sir.
-Okay, sir.
[rising, ominous music playing]
Ive often said
theres always a 20% chance
of error in deductions.
But this time it is...
no concentration.
I am disappointed with myself.
What happened, Mr Dominic?
Everybody, including me,
weve worn masks over our true selves,
to get on with life.
But,
the face of a man you wore for 25 years,
you threw it away for becoming a woman.
Right?
Respect.
The moment I first saw you,
I was drawn to you.
Distracted by you. I still am.
Maybe if youd told me that day that
you were Karthik,
I would never have found Pooja.
I would have left.
Intrigued
and distracted.
But why didn't you tell me that?
Because you had something more to hide.
Pooja.
You killed Pooja.
Why?
Nandita.
I am Nandita. Not Karthik.
Nandita is no longer alive.
Didn't she die
when she was just 15, Karthik?
You turned into a woman
and took on your sister's identity.
Right?
That accident you were in,
you made smart use of that too.
Nandita is not dead, Dominic.
It is Karthik who is dead.
Go check at the bottom of the lake.
You'll find Karthik somewhere deep down.
You didn't even tell Pooja about this.
And she had no idea.
She came here too, just like us,
something happened,
and you killed her.
She kept calling me 'Karthik, Karthik'!
Like a cicada crying out loud!
Aren't you Karthik? Answer me!
Why did you pretend to love me?
Karthik, I knew
the minute I saw your pictures!
That's why I killed her.
[tense music plays]
And one more time you say Im dead,
I will kill you too, Dominic.
I didn't say that.
Your Chandrasekhar uncle told me.
What did he say?
That Nandita is no more.
Why did you come here?
You could've just sat at home
on your stupid chair!
-Who asked you to come here, huh?
-What the hell are you doing?
[classical song playing]
I should've killed you at your house
that day itself!
My fault! My fault!
Dominic!
You have no idea what Ive been through.
Respect, my foot!
Die, you!
You!
YOU!
I won't spare you!
Hey!
[glass shatters]
[sharp stabbing sound]
I even killed my father! What are you?
Nandita is not dead! I am Nandita!
Hey!
What's going on?
Sir!
Hey!
Sir...
Sir...
Sir... Blood...
I won't spare them, sir!
It's a dummy gun!
Call the police and ambulance!
I'm going to die!
I'm going to die!
Hurry up!
Hello? Ambulance? Emergency!
Ive always seen myself as a woman.
A complete woman.
My sister was my whole world,
my everything.
Our mom left us when we were little
and our dad only knew how to resent us.
Karthik! What are you doing?
You are a boy.
Not a girl! Got it?
I'll kill you if you repeat this--
Its not that I didnt try to be a man.
I just couldnt.
I was born to be a woman.
My decision is to embody my sister.
And its her destiny to live through me.
This is who I am, my identity.
Anyone or anything
that tries to tarnish it...
I will destroy them.
I am Nandita.
This is that house.
As a police officer,
Ive always reached the scene of crime
after the crime is committed.
But here I found myself
rubbing shoulders with death.
Many a time, I risked my life
miraculously escaping
death by poison and by the knife.
A drunk father,
a pestering money lender,
an unassuming girl,
and after these people,
I was her next target
But
observation and concentration.
Both of these came to my aid.
And above everything else,
the phone call I received
at a crucial moment
that confirmed my suspicions.
That was the final blow.
That unleashed the beast.
When I got stabbed
and my assistant came running to me,
I told him this before I passed out.
"Don't worry about me.
Don't let her escape."
But, luck was in her favour.
Go Dominic, go!
Like a harbinger of
the gruesome events ahead,
the atmosphere was cloudy.
At last, my intuition brought me
face to face with her.
The way she looked similar
to the person in the photo
from the album carelessly
left on the table,
the ease with which
she said her lies that she had memorised,
I noticed them all.
My willpower to never give up,
even if it cost me my life,
and my desire to complete the mission
kept me going.
-Yours is a missing person case, right?
-Yes.
You can go upstairs.
-Wait!
-I'm with her.
Okay. Go.
I saw the poster
and came to be his assistant.
I am the assistant. I am the main guy.
Go and stand there.
Hello! Can't you see me?
Go and stand there.
[phone ringing]
-Sir?
-Where are you?
I'm doing the crowd management, sir.
Come up. I need you now.
-Sir, the crowd?
-I have to go to Andaman!
Okay.
[notification sound]
My willpower to never give up,
even if it cost me my life,
and my desire to complete the mission,
these were all that kept me going.
An unfortunate young man.
It was here that poor girl lost her life.
And this is where I saw her last.
I'm sorry to say, Pooja,
may your soul rest in peace.
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