Meesha (2025) Movie Script
"Time stood watch over us"
"Pain kindled into flame"
"In a world flaring wild from edge to core"
"Within a forest ablaze, raging like madness"
"Even a smile smoulders into
vengeance" "Who's the prey here?"
"Why does pride rise
as smoke in my chest?"
"All that unfolded was
written in your fate"
"All that's left
behind is betrayal"
"Time stood watch over us"
"Pain kindled into flame"
"Scorched in fire" "Stormed into the fray"
"Swaggering beneath a man's weighty moustache"
"Built like stone within"
"Horns like a wild bull"
"Warring beneath a
man's weighty moustache"
"Scorched in fire" "Pain kindled into flame"
"Swaggering beneath a man's weighty moustache"
"Built like stone within"
"Horns like a wild bull"
"Warring beneath a
man's weighty moustache"
"In a world flaring
wild from edge to core"
"Within a forest ablaze, raging like madness"
"Even a smile smoulders into vengeance"
"Who's the prey here?"
"Why does pride rise
as smoke in my chest?"
"All that unfolded was
written in your fate"
"All that's left
behind is betrayal"
"Time stood watch over us"
MEESHA
[Moustache]
Hello?
Hello.
What's up, man?
Its me Midhun.
Why are you calling
at this hour?
I'm on night shift.
Out on patrol.
You must be sleeping, right?
Remember how we used to bathe
in the sea at this hour?
I'm sick of living among
insects and crickets here.
I'm coming there.
Got any plans this Saturday?
Why?
Let's catch up?
I called Imod.
He's in.
What about you?
Hello?
You there?
Listen...
I've got something
nice lined up.
Deer meat!
Bet you haven't
tried that before.
Don't let anyone find out.
Or I'm screwed.
Hello?
Hello!
NR sir was a good leader.
He spent his life
preaching philosophy.
Didn't earn a single penny.
Anandu!
'CHAIRMAN: PATTATHANAM
MUNICIPALITY'
'Farewell, dear NR Sir'
From what I've heard...
he's planning to come back.
That's going to be a
problem for all of us.
How did he act?
Like nothing ever happened.
But I'm sure he's up to something.
Definitely.
How long will you
keep living in fear?
If he shows up,
do you think he'll spare you?
Now he's handed us
a golden chance.
Deer hunt?
He's walked straight
into his own trap.
Deer meat!
If it all goes to plan, he'll be
behind bars for at least six years.
He called you.
So you should go.
Let things be
prepared over there.
But you shouldn't eat it.
We'll trap him.
On that very night itself!
Imod is coming too, right?
He shouldn't know a thing.
You too, ditch this look.
Go like the old you.
Imod!
Who is it? Imod.
Yeah?
Mom, where's Imod? He went out.
Did he say when he'll be back?
He didn't.
Turn down the volume, will you?
Hey... What is it, bro?
We need to file this request.
What request?
You underreport your income
to get government benefits.
But when you go for a
loan, they reject it.
Now you have to
overreport your income.
Why's that, Sabu bro?
This should do.
Also...
We'll meet the village officer
on Monday when I'm back. Okay.
Mom...
Mom...
What is it, son?
I'm heading out.
Isn't the load
supposed to go today?
No harm if it goes on Monday. Don't forget,
we pawned all our gold to start this.
What?
Don't glare at me.
Weren't you tagging along
with that slum guy for ages?
He landed a government job and moved up.
I would've landed one too.
But you had to marry someone
without a caste surname.
Huh?
When will you be back? Tomorrow.
Come early.
I will.
Hey!
How long will you keep doing
politics without getting a job?
It's come this far now...
wait for six more months.
Corporation elections
are coming up.
Huh?
Are you contesting?
I'm off.
Come on, man!
Whoa!
Who's this? A cine star?
Looking all handsome
after a shave!
Let's go.
Go.
1449...
What?
I brought the car.
So you're paying for the fuel.
Aren't we buying booze?
Will you pay for that?
What's up with you?
You look all dull.
Drive.
Let's settle the accounts.
Great, if you actually do.
[singing a Christian
devotional song]
Yes, Dad?
What do you want? He is saying something.
You just keep singing.
Should I switch off the fan?
Want some water?
God only knows what he wants!
Is this what he wanted?
I have twirled it up.
Happy now?
Don't worry.
The bishop will come.
Kitho will bring him,
just like you wanted.
And the tomb...
We'll make an amazing tomb.
Alright? Your son promises you!
Sleep in peace. Don't stress.
Kitho...
Where were you? Took you long enough.
Kannankiri Thambi gave this.
List of items for the meal.
That's a long list.
There's still some money left
from what you gave for the tomb.
Give that for this. Tell him we'll
pay the rest by tomorrow evening.
Also...
It's not sure the
bishop will come.
We might have to pay him.
I've got an idea.
Shall we call the
vicar from Palakkal?
No, no, the bishop must come.
My Dad really
wanted him to come.
Or his soul won't rest in peace.
Anyway, for the church
3 lakhs from Thommy!
I came straight from the church.
Hey...
Stop fooling around and go.
What's the update?
Doctor came in the morning.
Said he won't make
it past two days.
Thommy isn't someone who should be lying
like this. Back in his good days...
no one dared to
step into his yard.
Now they're roaming these corridors.
Leave it.
We'll just nail his funeral
and other ceremonies.
A Bishopled Holy Mass,
and a tomb to rival every
rich guy's in this land!
A feast for 2,000 people.
When Kuruppunthara
Thommy departs,
the whole land should know!
Member's not
answering the phone.
He won't answer,
no matter when it is.
Is it? Then I'll try calling him. Try
Suni's BSNL number if mine doesn't work.
How old is Thommy uncle?
Past his 90s.
He once ruled this land.
Lost it all when the labourers
marched in with a flag.
When people remember
him after he's gone...
nobody should recall
all his bad actions.
They should witness a grand
sendoff with their eyes,
and good food on their tongues.
All that costs money.
Going to the forest isn't
without reason, you know.
Hey!
Let's go?
Let's go!
'Albin Roy's deathwhat's the truth?
His friends speak out.'
Hold this.
I'll be right back.
Bro, careful.
Be careful.
She got scared.
Beretta. 1977 model.
Double barrel.
Plenty have shivered at the
sight of it and died too!
This looks solid!
Imported form of
the Lord of Death!
This is Thribidi.
Kokki Mooppan's sister's
son, from Chelappara.
This is Dyna.
Dynamite Basheer; he's behind every
blast in and out of the forest.
Brother Basheer, let's go?
Step on it.
Give it. Won't fall off, right?
Be careful while you handle it.
Brother... brother...
What belongs to
Caesar goes to Caesar.
All these are his favourites, huh?
The green one!
We're gonna light it up tonight!
Are you in love
with him or what?
You nutcase!
He's a phenomenon!
Every leader tried
to finish him off!
Then what?
In the end,
he got a government job.
No matter how he falls, he lands on all
fours. He's not like you. Just stay put!
Look, forest officers.
Will this turn into an issue?
Midhun sir nips all problems in the bud.
He'll handle it. You're scared, aren't you?
Not just you, look at the jeep too. It's
shivering! Don't blame the vehicle. Stop.
Where are you off to?
Midhun sir asked us to come.
Sir's up there.
Go.
Here?
Sir!
What's going on here?
Might be a snake.
Oh no!
Sir, don't make it worse.
It'll drown and die now.
Take this, come over.
Hey,
what the hell are you doing!?
Who called him here?
Basheer, move aside.
Move away!
Didn't I tell you? Huh?
It'll come up on its own.
Cats are built that way.
Come on.
Get into the vehicle.
Is he fit for the job?
He's too full of goodness.
He's an old kingpin, sir.
Just a little worn out now.
Don't go this way.
There's a camera trap.
Take the Ponnanmala route.
All set?
Aren't we smashing it today?
Hell yeah!
Where have they reached?
Hey
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
Buffalo Raghu has arrived.
He's an MLA. Might become a minister
if he wins. A strongman of the party.
Those two, Midhun and Anandu...
they're Raghu's right and left hands.
Years ago, a bunch of Tamilians
settled in this colony.
Midhun's the son of one of them. That one who
looks like Kunchacko Boban? That's Anandu.
He's from outside the colony.
They've been tight since school.
Best buds!
Raghu scooped them up in college politics.
If Midhun is his muscle...
Anandu is his brain!
Pour one, man.
Pour a small one.
Didn't I pour already?
When?
Get lost, man! Bit of booze left and a
crowd waiting! Go find some leftovers!
Buffalo Raghu's leaving.
Buffalo?
Listen, they've been into buffalo trade
for generations. Midhun and Anandu
are Raghu's backbone,
and they're killing it!
Killing it?
We've done our share too, man.
This isn't some petty
job with local thugs!
You know what they
pulled off recently?
Pour one shot.
Just pour it, man.
For me as well.
Hey,
after elections are done...
the full expenses incurred by the candidate have
to be submitted to the election commission.
If not done on time,
the commission can disqualify
even a winning candidate.
Faizal Ali from Raghu's party,
he had his eyes on the chairman's post.
He bribed a clerk from the collectorate
and got Raghu's report swallowed up.
He thought that's all it'd
take to become chairman.
But Anandu caught
on just in time.
He went to the
collectorate, confirmed it
then called Midhun and filled him in.
You know the rest of the story!
Where's the report?
Which report?
"We don't fuck with regrets
when I feel like the best"
"This must be a test cause I
swear I've been villainous"
"All day I'm killing it, I swing I connect"
"Cause lately I've been slaying so hard"
"Fuck what they're saying,
I'm slaying my enemies"
"I feel like a boss, I come with the energy"
"This be that mentality, call me the prodigy"
"You think you'll win?
I call it a fallacy"
I don't know where it is.
I understand your motive.
Now the only
question, where is it?
Honestly, I don't know.
No, no! Oh no!
Its there.
Over there.
Without even Raghu's knowledge,
they retrieved the
swallowed report
and submitted it at
the collectorate,
before the deadline!
That's how Raghu
became chairman.
You've been hyping them
up for a while now!
But even though
you're mad at them
your sister's quite fond of them!
You moron! Hey, hey, don't make a scene!
Don't barge into me!
Look! Look over there!
How dare he barge into me!
Where's she?
Go ask him,
if you've got the guts!
As he walked right into us,
how about ripping him apart?
Were you showing
off at the wedding?
Kids have grown up now, man.
You don't need to
show off anymore!
Are you drunk? So what if I am?
Move.
Pull over here.
I'll just...
Move!
Stop right there!
Lock him up!
Who do you think
you're messing with?
Anandu,
they're ganging up on Midhun!
Move aside!
No, no, they're just kids.
They're drunk.
My eyes are burning,
wash your hands before you hit me, prick!
Anandu, that's enough!
Just tell me what's the matter!
Why are you messing with my sister?
Don't hit him!
Hey, what's the matter?
Tell me what's going on. When did I mess with
you? Hey, hey! It's a girl. What's the issue?
We'll be in trouble. I'll screw you!
What kind of cheap drama is this?
Did I ever say anything to you?
Simply making a scene.
And humiliating me
in front of everyone!
What's this?
Won't you let me get
married in peace?
You morons!
Clear off!
A girl case, man!
Huh? Me? Seriously?
Eww! Wait, did she look at me?
Maybe. Huh?
How is she?
What's the issue? She's nice.
We're not that...
bad, right?
What's up, man?
Why that sudden change of face?
Are you blushing? Yuck!
Go sleep, dude. Hey...
How about a smoke?
What do you want?
Sis, two cigs and soda sharbat.
Candies?
I'll grab them in a bit.
Move aside.
Where were you?
Right next to you, dear.
What happened?
Some ruckus at the wedding?
Bro, just mix the sharbat.
Just checking. I got worried.
Imod...
How many sharbats? Two or three?
Three.
What's this look, man?
Only Jayan's gone.
But, Jako's still around, okay?
They are not even minding Jako.
Why are you looking with
your eyes bulged out?
Jako is not finished!
"Fire, coolness, moonlight, and the sun do
they vanish into waves of sea and skin?"
Hey, come on!
What's this? "Fire, coolness,
moonlight, and the sun"
"do they vanish into
waves of sea and skin?"
"Old times, buried truths and
within them, meanings rise anew"
"Endless depths with no bottom in sight some
wounds stay raw, some echoes never fade"
"Far away, far away"
Not thatgive him this one.
Take it.
This one?
Just take this. What is it, Mom?
I've told you so many times--
What's the matter, man? Nothing.
"Horses, once sprinting in one direction"
"Now scattered, chasing different horizons"
"Fire, coolness, moonlight, and the sun do
they vanish into waves of sea and skin?"
Simply creating a ruckus!
Get lost! What's this!?
Dad!
Dad!
Midhun, is that lunch?
I'm coming. Come, come.
Hold this.
Did you eat? No, no.
Did you eat? No, Dad.
Hey, go and keep it over there.
Isn't that Anandu?
Yeah.
Anandu!
Get lost!
Thanks!
Boss, that guy Anandu...
Back in 7th grade, he picked a fight with me
for sitting next to him. Big scene it was.
Didn't talk to me for months.
Remember that? Yeah, yeah. Go and serve
lunch, man. Hasn't changed one bit.
Midhun...
You've got classes, remember?
Don't forget, exams are important.
I know, Dad.
He thinks I can clear government
exams just by showing up.
Be careful. Then why don't you study? If it was
about just passing, I'd have aimed for IAS!
Why settle for PSC? What?
Look at this guy's attitude!
A car's coming. Its them, I guess.
Hello, pull over this side.
Midhun sir's? Tinu? Yeah, Tinu.
You're just on time.
Follow my vehicle.
Who's this?
Tinu.
Hope it gets done quick.
Follow me.
Throw it over.
Everything's arranged, sir.
Guards are on their way.
Yes, sir.
Sir...
Come in.
3695...
Yes, sir. Sir...
Shall I leave?
No, sir.
It's correct, sir.
3695...
Let's just try once.
Yes.
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
Midhun!
How long has it been, man!?
All good?
Look!
Where were you, bud?
"Fuck what they're saying,
I'm slaying my enemies"
"I feel like a boss, I come with the energy"
"This be that mentality, call me the prodigy"
"You think you'll win?
I call it a fallacy"
"O' devil, veiling the eyes O'
sinister shadow walking beside"
"Spare us the shoulder pats
Beware the ones who offered them"
"Courage ain't craved in
the curls of a moustache"
"Moustache"
Shall we?
Let's go.
Get in, sir.
Where?
Over there.
Hey, is it true your dad went
to the timber yard in Palghat?
If there was a chance,
he'd have come himself, sir.
Would he send me?
That too, to this forest.
Let's go?
Move, move.
Enough.
Are there elephants in
the morning too, sir?
Where would the elephant go in the
morning if it was here at night?
Drink up and kill the fear.
Can you have this?
Aren't you on meds?
What happened?
It's third stage.
Doctors say he doesn't
have much time left.
Like, he's almost at the end.
I would've donated if I could.
Because I don't have a job,
no responsibilities either.
And plenty of time.
Hold this.
What's it?
Our dad...
Dad?
No, he's alright.
They're saying...
the marquee rope should be tied
to the pillar near where he sits.
But it'll look ugly. It'll look terrible!
To hell with that marquee stuff!
Do whatever you want!
Stop calling me again and again.
Trying to freak
me out for nothing.
Damn!
The road's bad. Wipe it fast.
Your watch looks cool.
When my uncle's son
returned from the Gulf,
he wanted to eat black howler.
I arranged it that same night.
He took off the watch
and gave it to me.
'Saiko',
it cost 25,000 rupees back then.
Not Saiko, it's Seiko.
He doesn't know English!
Saiko!
It's Seiko. Right, bro?
Bro, it's Saiko. This guy!
Bro, just Google it. It's Seiko!
Are you the one who names the watch on my
wrist? Suni, stop the vehicle somewhere good.
I need to pee.
It's supposed to be a forest but
there's not even an insect around?
You can't see them...
but they can see you! Really?
Should I go back
to the jeep then?
I'll be back soon.
No, no problem.
Yeah, I'll come.
I'll be there before you reach.
I'm going crazy.
Where are you? I'm home.
Home?
You should reach
there before me!
Come to Mini Mall.
I'm going nuts here!
Hey!
Hey, hey!
Come quick, hop in!
What happened? Come fast.
Just get in! Get in!
Let's go!
What happened?
Just get in, man! Come, come!
Come on, jump in!
I can't stop!
Tell him to jump in!
What happened, sir?
What is it?
Sir?
What is it?
Got scared?
Just kidding!
To hell with his drama!
Scared the hell out of me!
What's it, man?
My dad was a hunter.
There were more animals in the
forest than people at home.
He always brought
back hunted meat.
But now?
We can't hunt anymore.
People are making
laws against people.
Idiots!
Well, well.
Suni...
how did you end up here?
I don't get woodcutting
work anymore.
Getting documents from
the panchayat is a pain.
Hand it over.
My two kids are in school.
Would I be doing this otherwise?
That too, with this nutcase.
What's he taking?
We might need it.
Have you ever boozed with him?
No, no.
He starts arguing
on the second peg.
Starts thrashing on the third.
Just nod along with him.
Why bother arguing?
He's got a gun, after all!
Tell Pappachan to
stick to his job!
For now, just do what I say.
Spread it well.
Are there elephants here?
How would I know?
Where are you? Wait near the mall.
I'm on my way.
Tinu, didn't I ask you to be here
before me? Just chill. I'm coming.
You're always like this.
Can't you be on time just once?
Hello? Tinu?
Jeez!
My jeep!
What will I tell my dad?
Crap! It crashed!
Let me go check.
Sir, we're screwed.
What do we do now? Relax, man.
Look, a monkey.
A monkey!
Looks like something heavy!
Bro...
Looks like its gashed right now.
It's here.
Hey, what is it?
Leopard!
A leopard?
Come.
What?
What happened?
There's a leopard out there?
Huh?
He'll carve into the trees
to say the food here is his.
A warning to anyone who
dares step into his turf!
'The attempt to remove the people
won't succeed. This is our area.'
The company is interested in reaching
an agreement with the colony.
Do they make the calls here?
Bloody company folks!
Tell them to piss off!
Sorry sir, I'll come back later.
The company's not
gonna build anything
by kicking out the people here.
This is our land.
And things will
happen just as we say!
No one's going anywhere.
We need to protest hard!
We'll launch a strike
for the slum folks.
Brother Raghu...
I've got a doubt.
A new house,
financial assistance
for the students,
and a job for a
family member too...
What more do people
crammed into houses want?
Then why should we oppose?
"We"?
Since when did it
become 'we' and 'us'?
No more questions.
You've only done what
I've spitted out so far.
And it better stay that way.
Hey, get me some water.
Raghu, don't talk like
it's all up to you.
Spitting words is easy,
but doing the job isn't.
You...
you are my...
hands and legs.
If we stick together,
everyone benefits.
Make him get it.
There are nearly 2,000
votes in this colony.
If all of them are
evicted, he loses them.
He and his party
won't risk that.
Why do you think he's
keeping us close?
Because the colony is with you.
It's because they belong
to your community.
Hey,
you're his power in the colony.
And the people are with you.
So actually,
the power's yours, not his.
New leaders are
born from strikes.
This is your chance.
Let the company come.
You should lead it
for your people.
From now on,
whatever he spits...
shouldn't land on us!
Hey, Raghu won't stay calm.
Neither will we!
'COLONY WILL TAKE
CARE OF ITS PROBLEMS'
'THIS IS OUR AREA'
Anyone who tries to
start something new...
faces protests and is
forced to call it off.
And they claim
it's for the people.
To be honest,
what do we gain by staying here and
ignoring what the company is offering?
Even the next day, we'll
still be stuck in this colony.
Rotting here, begging for electricity and
water, crammed with no space to breathe!
Why not think differently?
A job for one person
in each family.
A better house somewhere else.
Financial aid for students.
Isn't that real change?
And protests...
are supposed to bring change.
Many will try to stop
the company from coming.
But we should
protest against them!
The company must come!
And we should stand
united for it!
We're going to
sign the agreement.
Sreedharan?
What?
Do you want some sweets?
Don't loiter around the colony too much!
Just clear off.
See that?
Go!
Imod, hey!
Let's go.
I'll come later.
Sir...
It's Natarajan sir.
He's on the line.
Hello?
Sir, why did you
call on this phone?
There are things happening that I
can't say directly over your phone.
Will it get out of hand?
Sir...
Don't make a scene.
They're just kids.
They may be kids,
but what they're doing
isn't child's play.
If the townspeople start
handling things themselves...
then why are we even here?
This is a model case.
It shouldn't happen.
If those guys rise,
you'll be wiped out.
Hello?
Sir? Hello?
'The colony will
handle their issues'
Come on.
What is it, Dad?
Anandu is here.
Hey, where were you?
You weren't
answering your phone.
All set? Is this enough?
Why are you dragging
these guys along?
Like you said, the goal matters.
Not who's with us.
They've started
crawling into homes now.
Hey...
They're our guys.
Ours? Or yours?
Midhun, check if this is enough.
Wait.
Make these letters bigger.
Hey!
Hold on, man.
Where are you headed?
Listen...
Let's stop this.
What?
You've been avoiding
everything for days.
Weren't you the
one who started it?
Listen, the entire colony has
stepped out trusting my words.
Hey, the stuff's ready.
Look, is this good enough?
Hold it straight.
'This is Adiyaparamb colony's matter.
Outsiders stay out.'
Okay?
What is it?
Do you smoke?
No.
Come, let's talk outside.
Hey...
You've got brains.
You're not someone who
should trail behind him.
People are loyal
to their own breed.
Love and friendship come later.
This kind of division among people
would be created by those like you.
Right, Brother Raghu?
No one can rule a
people who stand united.
So first, divide them.
And then...
make them feel like we
brought them together.
There's pressure from above.
We need to get him back somehow.
Won't he come if we call?
Even if we give him two slaps,
don't we have that
bond to correct him?
People change when their
profile changes, bro.
His growth depends
on your brains,
and you should also
benefit from it.
Not just some random people.
I'm fine with his
growth and all.
But shouldn't we call
and get him on our side?
Call him.
He'll come.
Okay ready. 4, 3, 2, 1...
How did you manage to convince the colony
folks who always take such aggressive stands?
I'm one of them.
That's the main reason.
It'll be uploaded to
YouTube right away.
Alright.
Where were you?
Didn't even answer my calls.
What happened?
This is for Mom.
She has a high fever.
You're heading home, right?
I'll come too.
Now I feel like
a lot of things I
did for others were a mistake.
But when we stand with the
people, what we do...
feels right.
This has turned into an
addiction for you, hasn't it?
Do you really have
to make enemies?
Enemies aren't
anything new for us.
Midhun!
Over here.
What's that?
Who's that? No clue.
Who's that?
Huh?
Come here, man.
You're trending online?
Got some solid mileage, bro?
Didn't they inform you
about the party's decision?
Why are you stirring
things up again?
What you just said,
is that the party's stand...
or Buffalo Raghu's fear?
You think you're big
enough to scare Raghu?
You set me up, didn't you?
Huh?
Anandu!
'DISTRICT HOSPITAL PATTATHANAM'
Sir, sir! Hey, move aside.
Sir, Midhun's father. Greetings.
As a part of development,
sometimes trees have to be cut.
So instead of resisting,
we should progress along with nature.
Hey, Anandu...
So you used me to pull this
off, huh?
This isn't over yet!
Turn up the A/C.
Let the car cool down.
And you, wait outside for a bit.
As I took care of it,
I managed to save you atleast.
If the higherups had
handed it to someone else,
you'd have been done for.
Not just you...
me too.
Me or someone else...
someone will do it.
Right now,
we're both on the same side.
But him...
his return isn't good
for either of us.
So just pray...
that he dies.
Let's catch up?
I've got something
nice lined up.
Deer meat!
Don't let anyone find
out or I'm screwed.
"It's the hour when the
forest slips into night"
"Let's glimpse the forest
gods before we leave"
"Grant us the strength to bind the fiercest
beast" "Shield me from the tiger, O' goddess"
"O' deer, O' peacock" "Under moonlight,
as you pass, behold the unseen" "O' forest"
"In this moonlight, what you reveal to
us" "We shall capture and carry with us"
"Let's twirl our moustache
and ready the gun"
"Let's twirl our moustache and unsheath
the sword" "The bow and arrows are ready"
"For leeches, no bullets, just salt
will do" "Guard us from betrayal"
"O' goddess,
spare us the spilling of blood"
Yes, sir?
We'll get the stuff.
Not for the old price.
It'll be a bit higher.
Per kg...
it'll be 2500 rupees, sir.
Shucks!
That was the resort manager.
Should've quoted 3000 per kg.
Looks like some VIPs, cops,
and leaders are heading there.
We're not even eating
what we hunt...
and they don't catch
the ones eating this.
Damn!
[singing a Tamil song] Bro...
Don't tap on the jeep.
Like this?
As if it will break!
Just don't tap the jeep!
Didn't I just say
not to do that?
Didn't you hear me?
This is mine, not yours!
Cut it out, prick!
Stop it! As if I can't tap his vehicle!
Damn! Take that gun!
Aren't we paying you?
That doesn't mean you mess with my jeep!
Scram! Hey, hey!
Where are you going?
Hey, stop right there!
Go to hell, you idiots!
I only did that to liven
things up in the jeep!
I'm not doing anything now.
Not even talking.
You shouldn't talk anymore.
I'm done talking.
Totally done.
You too.
'CHINNU MINNU'
'FOREST GUEST HOUSE, VEERUMALA'
Gosh!
Bro...
The fence is broken.
Oh, B7 rolled over
it two days ago.
Wrecked and
shattered everything.
Get in.
B7?
What?
Wild buffalo.
Wild buffalo?
Do elephants come too?
Elephants, leopards,
wild buffalo. Gosh!
Shall we begin?
Come on in.
I've been roaming around
this floor for an hour.
Now you shouldn't come.
I'm doing this alone.
What's it?
What's wrong with you?
What?
Trying to become like him?
Oh no, we're screwed.
We can't move the vehicle from here.
Bamboos are blocking the road.
Give it.
If they catch our scent...
they'll flee the hill altogether.
Use it.
Apply it.
Sheesh, this is tiny.
It's a mousedeer.
It doesn't grow bigger.
God!
Bro, this could be a problem.
What?
This is tied by the people here.
It's an offering
to the forest gods.
It's like a sign,
so they don't catch them while hunting.
Will it come back to bite
us, son?
This is meant as an offering!
The forest gods won't spare us.
Be careful.
Is it going to rain?
What's this?
Huh?
You've been on the
phone for sometime now.
It's nothing.
Love?
A little love.
Tch. What a waste!
No, I'm serious.
You may go.
I have something urgent.
You carry on.
He's still the same, isn't he?
Never lost that energy.
No...
What?
Isn't it a bit too much?
It only feels too
much when you fake it.
What are you even saying?
A jeep's coming.
But the thing's
still in our vehicle.
Be careful.
No space to pass. Reverse a bit.
Who are these guys?
Can't he just reverse?
Might be forest officers.
You just reverse!
Don't start a scene.
There's no room! Just back it up!
Why are you heading
straight at them?
What the hell!?
Didn't I tell you to reverse?
Bloody hell!
Stupid moustache punk!
Hey, just reverse, will you?
My arm's killing me!
Hey, I had no
network, that's why.
As if its not your problem.
Don't lose your temper.
Happy now?
Don't try to sweettalk me now.
Well...
If it had been positive...
our relationship would've
taken a different turn, right?
What?
You weren't there when I needed you.
Now you're acting all high and mighty?
Just get home, fast!
Don't laugh!
Bye.
Still not cold yet.
Sir...
Look what we've brought!
What have you hunted, man?
Isn't this a mouse deer?
Even though it is...
It's top quality!
Do you even realise
what you've done?
Don't you know the law?
Mouse deer is a Schedule 1 species.
If we get caught,
it's 6-7 years in jail!
It's not like these things
carry Aadhaar cards.
Just blame it on some
random gunshot in the woods.
What?
Nothing, sir. Forget it.
Look at it lying there like,
"Come on, fry me already!"
Suni, stop goofing
around and set up the grill.
It should be in the storehouse.
What are you staring at?
Come on.
Will this cause any trouble?
Even our Sallu Bhai got into
trouble, remember?
Bro, I've sharpened the slasher.
Will it get chopped?
Let's start by cutting
the string first, right?
Bro,
do you really need to do this?
Especially in this condition?
All I've got at home is meds,
gruel, and the news channel.
Just the meds alone
cost a bundle.
And when I pull off wayward
things like this once in a while,
I feel like I'm still alive.
Get the oil.
Here it is.
Why not put up a Facebook post?
With your Google Pay
and account number.
If needed, do a video
with the local councillor.
People will help.
That's the trend now.
Our book has strict rules
on who can receive 'Zakat'.
If we ignore that
it's wrong.
So this isn't wrong, huh?
Laws are...
different in different
books, right?
In the end,
only laws will remain.
Not people.
It suddenly charged out of the
forest, right in front of me!
Didn't get a chance
to pull the trigger.
Must've weighed 1 to 1.5 tonnes.
The BISON!
I took off.
And he came charging behind me.
As I jumped behind a big tree...
his horn got stuck in the trunk.
And the horn pierced through the tree and came
out the other side, straight into my hand...
Then?
Then what? My hand broke.
And... the bison?
Damn bison!
As if he's my nephew!
He needed time to yank his
horn out of the tree...
and the gun from Dynamite bro.
That too, in my hands!
I shot right on target!
But since the beast
was so tough...
the bullet didn't pierce through
and popped out the other side.
Still, it left me bedridden
for 2 months before dying.
You planning to listen
to this forever?
Shouldn't we go? Yeah, yeah.
Here it is. Give it.
I'll handle this.
Bye. Let's go.
Bro, just a light brushing.
Sir, need a hand?
No.
I got this.
Alright, we're off then.
Hey...
get out of the forest soon.
Don't go poking around
unnecessarily, okay?
We'll be home in no time.
Go, go.
Quick quick, let's go.
Offering to the forest Gods!
Keep the rest.
Let it hang here.
Take the jeep.
We'll be home in no time!
Now the real work begins!
Hello?
Yeah?
We're here.
What's the situation? All set?
The stuff is here.
Shall I send them?
No, wait. Only when I say so.
It's all clear out here.
Just give me the word.
Yyeah, I'll let you know.
You'll stay in range, right?
Alright. Call me then.
Hey, look.
Your item. You didn't forget.
What's with the gun?
Expecting a bison?
Not just a bison...
Anything could show up.
Want me to shoot?
Move. Put that away.
Don't mess around.
Murukku Hills.
Do you remember?
Oh... yeah.
Remember when we fired
shots at Murukku Hills?
Good old days!
When we ran down...
we were screwed.
Couldn't spot the thing.
Could've hunted another
one, huh?
If you miss the shot...
you gotta climb down that hill.
With that gunshot sound,
all the animals would've
run to the next hill.
You can't miss the target.
There's only one chance.
CHEERS!
Hey...
Back in the day, when we drank,
we spilled all the secrets.
Those were fun times.
Tell me.
There must be a bunch.
It's been a while
since I moved out.
Since you left,
it's been boring, man.
You're bluffing.
But there's a secret.
Wanna hear it?
Huh?
It's about him.
Something new?
Not new, just old.
Tell me, man.
When we went to that
wedding house...
There was drama about Shawn's
sister looking at you.
Actually... she
wasn't looking at you.
She was looking at him. Right?
Anandu!
They're ganging up on Midhun!
My eyes are burning,
wash your hands before you hit me, prick!
Hey...
You were in love with her? No...
Nothing like that.
Just random glances and smiles.
It didn't last long.
Why didn't you say
anything back then?
Hey...
what was your mind that day?
You were all showing
off and blushing!
Never seen you that happy before.
So I just kept quiet.
Besides,
I dropped it after that fight.
This is pure tragedy, man.
Then shall I tell you
a happy ending story?
Your secret?
A secret that only me
and Natarajan sir know.
Natarajan sir?
Yes.
After that beach incident...
he came to see me in the ICU.
Sir, Midhun's father.
Hello.
Lie down.
Does it hurt?
Since it was our own
people who stabbed me...
it doesn't hurt that much, sir.
Sir, do you remember the
Munambam boat accident?
It was a long while ago.
Thirty-two people died.
Among them...
a six month old baby...
was saved...
by the boat's serang, Selvam.
I went to the hospital
two days later...
to check on the
baby's condition.
That's when I found out...
the baby's parents had died.
No relatives came forward.
I couldn't leave the baby there.
So I took the baby with me.
There's no point...
bragging about bloodlines.
He's not...
my own blood.
Still...
it hurts like hell, sir.
I stared death in the face
from such a young age, sir.
I'm not that easy to kill.
That's a good story.
But what you did was wrong.
You protested against us
while we were in power.
If people find out
about our infighting...
it'll shame the party.
Yesterday...
we reached an understanding
with Hindustan Textiles.
We made the company announce that you
tricked the colony folks and took money.
You gave the colony folks even more
promises beyond what they already had.
Don't you need to keep
the people united?
Now,
the colony won't forgive you.
Even the party won't stay quiet.
There's going to be trouble.
Bravo, sir.
A big round of
applause for the party!
Brilliant strategy!
But...
I'm still the one who won.
The company's coming anyway.
I liked you.
But you messed up.
Stay away for a while.
I myself will bring you back.
I still need you.
Everyone won.
The company, the
party, the colony...
Fantastic.
But...
if I open my mouth...
won't the party start
to stink in shame?
You shouldn't say a word.
What do I get if I don't?
Alright, deal.
What do you want?
Think it over and tell me.
Sir...
can I get a government job?
What should we do?
He's a bit tough.
We'll have to send
him away for now.
A deal with Natarajan sir?
And that too, directly?
Not bad!
We thought you cleared
the exams and got the job!
Just attending exams for namesake
to bluff dad. I'd never pass anyway.
This forest job is how the
party decided to ship me off.
Bro, stop the jeep.
This is the spot.
From right here.
Come.
Thribidi...
grab a stick.
Kitho...
hold this.
Give it here.
Aren't you coming?
I'm not going with him.
You are also going?
Scared to sit alone?
Scared?
My foot!
Its here.
Slowly.
Tell me.
Your secret.
What secret, bro?
You know everything.
Still, there must be something.
Come on.
Nothing, man.
Then shall I say it?
A secret about you?
That night...
at the beach...
there were 12 slashes.
And one stab...
that didn't belong
to any of them.
A backstab!
That one hurt me.
Hey...
I know, man.
You threw me to them that day.
Hey...
What are you saying? Him?
Hey, Imod! Let me explain!
Just hear me out, man.
"All this time, I walk alone"
"and when I get hit"
"I keep moving and moving along"
"Here now, when darkness claws..."
"and fire blazes within does
someone suppress the truth?"
"Daring sunlight,
when my time comes"
"daring sunlight,
I forget the road from where I've come"
"Daring sunlight"
Damn you, Suni!
"As with half life
and half flesh"
"I wander through here"
God!
Damn!
Don't you see we're talking?
Back then, your mom...
didn't like me coming home.
I was just a slum guy, right?
But you stood up to her for me.
The way you made me
feel that day... that
was different, man.
I know...
you were always smarter than me.
Many things I got...
should've been yours.
But I had my colony
and people backing me.
During the protest, when new
folks gathered around me...
you felt like I was
drifting away from you.
Even the colony
folks left you out.
And then... you thought I'd
even steal the girl you liked.
You wanted things
to be like before.
Including me.
So, you had to pull
me out of the protest.
That's all you really wanted.
But...
Raghu's plan...
you didn't see it coming.
Isn't it?
It's true.
I was late to...
figure out what Raghu was up to.
Hey, Anandu...
Come on.
Everyone's here.
It's been a while since we came.
What's up, man?
What?
Where's Brother Raghu?
Then who's there?
Didn't we warn you once?
Damn! Let go of me! Move!
They'll do exactly
what we tell them!
Just let go of me!
Hey!
Run!
Midhun! Midhun! Hey, Midhun!
Hey!
Quick! Hurry up!
It took me 1.5 years...
to forgive you.
That's why I never came back.
If I had...
I might've killed you!
You know something?
I liked...
you more than anyone else.
Even now.
Even though you didn't kill me...
I died of guilt, bro.
I died out of fear of you.
Didn't you say...
I was scared you'd steal her?
It wasn't that...
I was scared she'd steal you.
That old Anandu is gone, man.
Now I'm just a tail.
A tail anyone can drag around.
No...
We'll take everything back.
I'm coming!
Remember?
You're the one who pulled me up
when I was just backing Raghu.
You're not a tail.
You're my head!
Imod!
What happened?
"Daring sunlight" "A blaze burns
deep within my soul"
Stop staring, do something!
"In the breath of
earthbound life"
"As with half life
and half flesh"
My leg!
"I wander through here"
It's the gun used on buffaloes.
He held on this long
only 'cause it's him.
The bullet's still inside.
What do we tell the hospital?
We'll be caught.
So what?
At most...
he has 30 minutes.
I know where the forest
officers return from patrol.
We'll leave him there.
They'll find him,
and we'll be safe.
What utter rubbish
are you spewing!?
You've got nothing to lose.
But me and my jeep,
everything's at risk.
I have kids, man!
Just get lost!
Do you even know
what a life is worth?
Just get us out of this forest.
I'll take him from there.
No one else should come!
Kitho, don't worry.
You...
You planning to kill me?
Suni, take that knife...
and cut the wound open.
Take the bullet out.
If anyone asks, say
an elephant gored me.
Get in, we don't have time!
Head to the riverside.
Hurry up!
Stop!
Bring it! Quick!
Kitho...
Thribidi, hold him!
Lift him up!
Start the engine!
Are you insane?
Just pour it.
Brother Raghu? Anandu...
Hello...
Just listen once.
What now?
He's not the same guy.
I don't think he's up for issues anymore.
We don't need to be scared like before.
So?
Should we go for
trouble from our side?
Let's drop this, bro.
You're not the guy
who left from here.
Looks like you guys
patched up again.
We made a pact...
and now you're backing off?
Let me explain, bro.
Will it happen or not?
Talk like a real man!
Then listen up...
It's not happening!
And I won't let
you do it either!
Just chill, man.
Why act like babies? Let it go.
Hey, no worries.
Have it. I don't want it.
Just eat it.
Didn't I say I don't want it?
Hey, hey!
What did you do?
What's your problem now?
Didn't you ask me
what my secret was?
Secret? One more person apart
from us knows about this.
What?
What are you saying?
Raghu!
Get lost, man!
If I started this,
I know how to finish it.
Everyone was cheating us.
The company, the party everyone.
Those who were moved out with promises
haven't even got their homes yet.
The company hasn't come either.
When you left,
everything collapsed.
Where were your tongues then?
You should've spoken
for the colony folks.
Am I from the colony?
They pushed me out even
when you were there!
If they push you out,
barge right back in!
You're really sure you
did the right thing, huh?
Imod, you're from
the colony, aren't you?
What can I do alone
against Raghu?
All of you are 'alone'?
Great!
All of us wanted the
same thing, right?
Let's start.
Again!
From where we left off!
Raghu!
Is he that scared of me?
I'm coming back!
Hey...
There's no time for anything.
We've got to move this
out of here quickly.
He might show up with cops or
forest officers any minute.
For what? This is hunted deer, man!
We'll all get trapped!
Burying it will fix it?
No.
Even a single hair
strand can get us caught.
They'll do a DNA test.
Then what do we do?
Tell me!
Hey, Imod?
Everything's clear, right?
Yes, yes.
Hold it.
Put it here.
Give it here. I'll tie the rest.
Clean it fast.
Careful. I'll do it.
I've got hold of him.
He must've taken the bullet out?
Yeah, he must've.
He'd have fainted from the
unbearable pain
of pulling it out.
Step on it! Get that water!
Give it, here it is, Kitho.
Drink it.
You're fine. You're fine.
Hey, let's go.
Wait, wait...
Run, run!
Careful.
Come, come!
Don't stop, come fast!
Come quick!
Get lost, you B7!
Looks like the deer did some
holy deeds! Royal final ritual!
Sir, please.
Slowly, hold it. Kitho...
You're fine. Don't worry.
What did they say happened?
They said some
elephant gored him.
Call the police.
The ones with him
shouldn't know it just yet.
Everyone's arrived.
Sir...
Go ahead.
What happened, sir?
Nothing. Just couldn't sleep.
So we came on a
trip to the forest.
Where were you?
Bathing in the sea this morning.
Old memories, sir.
We just swam in the river.
Good.
You came back without drowning.
Why would I drown, sir?
Where's the thing you hunted?
Hunted?
What are you saying?
I came to the guest house without
informing you. That was wrong.
These are my friends
from my hometown.
We had a couple of shots
since we met after so long.
I admit it.
It was wrong, sir.
We shouldn't have
boozed in the forest.
That's all?
Yes, sir.
Let the examination finish.
Then we'll see.
Hey, look there.
What's this?
We didn't find anything, sir.
Sir...
There's nothing here.
We checked over there too.
Sir!
We got this from inside.
Are you done with your nonsense?
Go and seal it.
Sir... What?
They don't know anything.
So? I did all this
to surprise them.
Let them go, sir.
Sir... sir... please, sir.
They don't know anything.
Tell all that to the court.
Got me? Come. Sir...
They weren't aware at all. Karthi, take
both of them and the gun to the vehicle.
Come on!
Come down.
Walk!
Just get in!
To hell with his deer meat!
Get in!
Imod, everything's clear, right?
Yes.
Hey...
How could you do this?
Brother Raghu...
If he comes back,
he'll convince the colony
folks and get them on his side.
Then we won't need to look
for another candidate.
In politics...
there's something
that only comes once.
Chance.
That's in your hands now.
Think it over.
Don't you always ask me...
am I...
trying to become like him?
Not like him...
Now I 'am' him!
'CNS AREA COMMITTEE
OFFICE PATTATHANAM'
Sir, aren't we going to the other camp? Who's
on duty there? Manu Sir, I think. Do as I say.
Don't forget what I said.
Nobody should know this. Okay, sir.
Sir! Sir!
Catch him!
Don't let him get away!
Hey!
Run after him!
Hey...
Sir is calling you. Come out.
He's a naive guy.
Just stay on line.
Sir.
The forest guard said
Midhun told him in the
jeep, "Nobody can lock me up."
There's a decision
hidden in what he said.
He must've been shattered.
6-7 years behind bars,
he'd lose his job too.
Even if he returned,
nothing big awaited him.
His mind would've slipped.
He jumped from Garudan Hills.
Jumped?
They found his body
down at Moothanpara.
Body!?
No...
Anyway, his final wish...
was to set you free.
Listen, us, cops
are not monsters.
All of them cornered and killed
him, right sir?
Mind your tongue!
Shut up and get out!
Or neither of you will see daylight!
You get me?
Hey!
Is this how you talk to him?
Get out!
Take him away!
Sir... why did he?
Get out.
Hey...
Hey!
Anandu...
Hey, let me explain!
Hey, hey!
Hey, stop! Let go of me!
Let me say!
"O'dear, open your eyes"
"My heart breaks
with every breath"
"Don't veil that
crimson face in silence"
"Unfurl your heart,
and blaze like fire, dear one"
"You gathered souls beneath your flame" "And
stood unmoved, a mountain in the storm"
"Don't leave, my dear"
"You clung to truth, guarding all you held
dear" "You stared death down, unblinking"
"I can't dream a world without you, my love"
"I'll shield you like a sun that never sets"
"Your mother, the very earth,
gazes at you her spirit torn and weeping"
"You carried our hearts with you" "Let
not your roots weep in your absence"
"O'dear, open your eyes"
"My heart breaks
with every breath"
"Don't veil that
crimson face in silence"
"Unfurl your heart, and blaze like fire,
dear one" Jayan has left, now Jako too!
"You gathered souls beneath your flame" "And
stood unmoved, a mountain in the storm"
"Don't go, my dearest one"
"You clung to truth, guarding all you held
dear" "You stared death down, unblinking"
"I can't dream a world without you, my love"
"I'll shield you like a sun that never sets"
"Your mother, the very earth,
gazes at you her spirit torn and weeping"
"You carried our hearts with you" "Let
not your roots weep in your absence"
Hey, look, Anandu has come!
Open your eyes, dear.
"Don't leave, my dear" Where's Shawn?
Over there.
Shawn!
Anandu's here!
Come on!
Go, beat him to death!
Don't spare him!
What's this? Move aside!
What's this, sir?
Let go of me!
Why are you barging in at me?
You really think he
took his own life?
It was murder, you morons!
All 'cause you and
I ratted on him!
Many tried to take him down.
When they couldn't,
they took him down by deceit!
They silenced the voice that
spoke up for all of you!
Truth is, many who stood
with him betrayed him.
Including me.
Those who hugged him,
draped an arm over his shoulder,
every one of them cheated him!
Even the ones who
shared his last meal!
Some friends are like that...
sometimes your heart,
sometimes bloody crabs!
Hey...
want to know his real story?
You all deserve to know
what really happened to him!
You and I should rise against the ones who took
him out! Don't come gunning for me instead!
Move, move.
Move, move.
Hey, he has come!
Move, sir!
'CNSPATTATHANAM LC BRANCH'
Stop there!
Sir,
if he returns to the colony...
things will spiral
out of control.
If he speaks up,
we're all screwed...
even the forest job
he got will come out.
If a tree grows into a threat to the
house, it must be chopped down!
He'll be there, come on!
'AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS'
Come on!
Hey, come!
Come!
Come!
Kitho fell into the pit
meant for Thommy.
Dynamite,
who was counting his final days,
suddenly found life buzzing
with courts and cases.
Dynamite swears that the 'Saiko' watch
Kitho gave him added years to his life.
'CNS CANDIDATE IMOD JOHN'
'Imod John'
"Pain kindled into flame"
"In a world flaring wild from edge to core"
"Within a forest ablaze, raging like madness"
"Even a smile smoulders into
vengeance" "Who's the prey here?"
"Why does pride rise
as smoke in my chest?"
"All that unfolded was
written in your fate"
"All that's left
behind is betrayal"
"Time stood watch over us"
"Pain kindled into flame"
"Scorched in fire" "Stormed into the fray"
"Swaggering beneath a man's weighty moustache"
"Built like stone within"
"Horns like a wild bull"
"Warring beneath a
man's weighty moustache"
"Scorched in fire" "Pain kindled into flame"
"Swaggering beneath a man's weighty moustache"
"Built like stone within"
"Horns like a wild bull"
"Warring beneath a
man's weighty moustache"
"In a world flaring
wild from edge to core"
"Within a forest ablaze, raging like madness"
"Even a smile smoulders into vengeance"
"Who's the prey here?"
"Why does pride rise
as smoke in my chest?"
"All that unfolded was
written in your fate"
"All that's left
behind is betrayal"
"Time stood watch over us"
MEESHA
[Moustache]
Hello?
Hello.
What's up, man?
Its me Midhun.
Why are you calling
at this hour?
I'm on night shift.
Out on patrol.
You must be sleeping, right?
Remember how we used to bathe
in the sea at this hour?
I'm sick of living among
insects and crickets here.
I'm coming there.
Got any plans this Saturday?
Why?
Let's catch up?
I called Imod.
He's in.
What about you?
Hello?
You there?
Listen...
I've got something
nice lined up.
Deer meat!
Bet you haven't
tried that before.
Don't let anyone find out.
Or I'm screwed.
Hello?
Hello!
NR sir was a good leader.
He spent his life
preaching philosophy.
Didn't earn a single penny.
Anandu!
'CHAIRMAN: PATTATHANAM
MUNICIPALITY'
'Farewell, dear NR Sir'
From what I've heard...
he's planning to come back.
That's going to be a
problem for all of us.
How did he act?
Like nothing ever happened.
But I'm sure he's up to something.
Definitely.
How long will you
keep living in fear?
If he shows up,
do you think he'll spare you?
Now he's handed us
a golden chance.
Deer hunt?
He's walked straight
into his own trap.
Deer meat!
If it all goes to plan, he'll be
behind bars for at least six years.
He called you.
So you should go.
Let things be
prepared over there.
But you shouldn't eat it.
We'll trap him.
On that very night itself!
Imod is coming too, right?
He shouldn't know a thing.
You too, ditch this look.
Go like the old you.
Imod!
Who is it? Imod.
Yeah?
Mom, where's Imod? He went out.
Did he say when he'll be back?
He didn't.
Turn down the volume, will you?
Hey... What is it, bro?
We need to file this request.
What request?
You underreport your income
to get government benefits.
But when you go for a
loan, they reject it.
Now you have to
overreport your income.
Why's that, Sabu bro?
This should do.
Also...
We'll meet the village officer
on Monday when I'm back. Okay.
Mom...
Mom...
What is it, son?
I'm heading out.
Isn't the load
supposed to go today?
No harm if it goes on Monday. Don't forget,
we pawned all our gold to start this.
What?
Don't glare at me.
Weren't you tagging along
with that slum guy for ages?
He landed a government job and moved up.
I would've landed one too.
But you had to marry someone
without a caste surname.
Huh?
When will you be back? Tomorrow.
Come early.
I will.
Hey!
How long will you keep doing
politics without getting a job?
It's come this far now...
wait for six more months.
Corporation elections
are coming up.
Huh?
Are you contesting?
I'm off.
Come on, man!
Whoa!
Who's this? A cine star?
Looking all handsome
after a shave!
Let's go.
Go.
1449...
What?
I brought the car.
So you're paying for the fuel.
Aren't we buying booze?
Will you pay for that?
What's up with you?
You look all dull.
Drive.
Let's settle the accounts.
Great, if you actually do.
[singing a Christian
devotional song]
Yes, Dad?
What do you want? He is saying something.
You just keep singing.
Should I switch off the fan?
Want some water?
God only knows what he wants!
Is this what he wanted?
I have twirled it up.
Happy now?
Don't worry.
The bishop will come.
Kitho will bring him,
just like you wanted.
And the tomb...
We'll make an amazing tomb.
Alright? Your son promises you!
Sleep in peace. Don't stress.
Kitho...
Where were you? Took you long enough.
Kannankiri Thambi gave this.
List of items for the meal.
That's a long list.
There's still some money left
from what you gave for the tomb.
Give that for this. Tell him we'll
pay the rest by tomorrow evening.
Also...
It's not sure the
bishop will come.
We might have to pay him.
I've got an idea.
Shall we call the
vicar from Palakkal?
No, no, the bishop must come.
My Dad really
wanted him to come.
Or his soul won't rest in peace.
Anyway, for the church
3 lakhs from Thommy!
I came straight from the church.
Hey...
Stop fooling around and go.
What's the update?
Doctor came in the morning.
Said he won't make
it past two days.
Thommy isn't someone who should be lying
like this. Back in his good days...
no one dared to
step into his yard.
Now they're roaming these corridors.
Leave it.
We'll just nail his funeral
and other ceremonies.
A Bishopled Holy Mass,
and a tomb to rival every
rich guy's in this land!
A feast for 2,000 people.
When Kuruppunthara
Thommy departs,
the whole land should know!
Member's not
answering the phone.
He won't answer,
no matter when it is.
Is it? Then I'll try calling him. Try
Suni's BSNL number if mine doesn't work.
How old is Thommy uncle?
Past his 90s.
He once ruled this land.
Lost it all when the labourers
marched in with a flag.
When people remember
him after he's gone...
nobody should recall
all his bad actions.
They should witness a grand
sendoff with their eyes,
and good food on their tongues.
All that costs money.
Going to the forest isn't
without reason, you know.
Hey!
Let's go?
Let's go!
'Albin Roy's deathwhat's the truth?
His friends speak out.'
Hold this.
I'll be right back.
Bro, careful.
Be careful.
She got scared.
Beretta. 1977 model.
Double barrel.
Plenty have shivered at the
sight of it and died too!
This looks solid!
Imported form of
the Lord of Death!
This is Thribidi.
Kokki Mooppan's sister's
son, from Chelappara.
This is Dyna.
Dynamite Basheer; he's behind every
blast in and out of the forest.
Brother Basheer, let's go?
Step on it.
Give it. Won't fall off, right?
Be careful while you handle it.
Brother... brother...
What belongs to
Caesar goes to Caesar.
All these are his favourites, huh?
The green one!
We're gonna light it up tonight!
Are you in love
with him or what?
You nutcase!
He's a phenomenon!
Every leader tried
to finish him off!
Then what?
In the end,
he got a government job.
No matter how he falls, he lands on all
fours. He's not like you. Just stay put!
Look, forest officers.
Will this turn into an issue?
Midhun sir nips all problems in the bud.
He'll handle it. You're scared, aren't you?
Not just you, look at the jeep too. It's
shivering! Don't blame the vehicle. Stop.
Where are you off to?
Midhun sir asked us to come.
Sir's up there.
Go.
Here?
Sir!
What's going on here?
Might be a snake.
Oh no!
Sir, don't make it worse.
It'll drown and die now.
Take this, come over.
Hey,
what the hell are you doing!?
Who called him here?
Basheer, move aside.
Move away!
Didn't I tell you? Huh?
It'll come up on its own.
Cats are built that way.
Come on.
Get into the vehicle.
Is he fit for the job?
He's too full of goodness.
He's an old kingpin, sir.
Just a little worn out now.
Don't go this way.
There's a camera trap.
Take the Ponnanmala route.
All set?
Aren't we smashing it today?
Hell yeah!
Where have they reached?
Hey
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
Buffalo Raghu has arrived.
He's an MLA. Might become a minister
if he wins. A strongman of the party.
Those two, Midhun and Anandu...
they're Raghu's right and left hands.
Years ago, a bunch of Tamilians
settled in this colony.
Midhun's the son of one of them. That one who
looks like Kunchacko Boban? That's Anandu.
He's from outside the colony.
They've been tight since school.
Best buds!
Raghu scooped them up in college politics.
If Midhun is his muscle...
Anandu is his brain!
Pour one, man.
Pour a small one.
Didn't I pour already?
When?
Get lost, man! Bit of booze left and a
crowd waiting! Go find some leftovers!
Buffalo Raghu's leaving.
Buffalo?
Listen, they've been into buffalo trade
for generations. Midhun and Anandu
are Raghu's backbone,
and they're killing it!
Killing it?
We've done our share too, man.
This isn't some petty
job with local thugs!
You know what they
pulled off recently?
Pour one shot.
Just pour it, man.
For me as well.
Hey,
after elections are done...
the full expenses incurred by the candidate have
to be submitted to the election commission.
If not done on time,
the commission can disqualify
even a winning candidate.
Faizal Ali from Raghu's party,
he had his eyes on the chairman's post.
He bribed a clerk from the collectorate
and got Raghu's report swallowed up.
He thought that's all it'd
take to become chairman.
But Anandu caught
on just in time.
He went to the
collectorate, confirmed it
then called Midhun and filled him in.
You know the rest of the story!
Where's the report?
Which report?
"We don't fuck with regrets
when I feel like the best"
"This must be a test cause I
swear I've been villainous"
"All day I'm killing it, I swing I connect"
"Cause lately I've been slaying so hard"
"Fuck what they're saying,
I'm slaying my enemies"
"I feel like a boss, I come with the energy"
"This be that mentality, call me the prodigy"
"You think you'll win?
I call it a fallacy"
I don't know where it is.
I understand your motive.
Now the only
question, where is it?
Honestly, I don't know.
No, no! Oh no!
Its there.
Over there.
Without even Raghu's knowledge,
they retrieved the
swallowed report
and submitted it at
the collectorate,
before the deadline!
That's how Raghu
became chairman.
You've been hyping them
up for a while now!
But even though
you're mad at them
your sister's quite fond of them!
You moron! Hey, hey, don't make a scene!
Don't barge into me!
Look! Look over there!
How dare he barge into me!
Where's she?
Go ask him,
if you've got the guts!
As he walked right into us,
how about ripping him apart?
Were you showing
off at the wedding?
Kids have grown up now, man.
You don't need to
show off anymore!
Are you drunk? So what if I am?
Move.
Pull over here.
I'll just...
Move!
Stop right there!
Lock him up!
Who do you think
you're messing with?
Anandu,
they're ganging up on Midhun!
Move aside!
No, no, they're just kids.
They're drunk.
My eyes are burning,
wash your hands before you hit me, prick!
Anandu, that's enough!
Just tell me what's the matter!
Why are you messing with my sister?
Don't hit him!
Hey, what's the matter?
Tell me what's going on. When did I mess with
you? Hey, hey! It's a girl. What's the issue?
We'll be in trouble. I'll screw you!
What kind of cheap drama is this?
Did I ever say anything to you?
Simply making a scene.
And humiliating me
in front of everyone!
What's this?
Won't you let me get
married in peace?
You morons!
Clear off!
A girl case, man!
Huh? Me? Seriously?
Eww! Wait, did she look at me?
Maybe. Huh?
How is she?
What's the issue? She's nice.
We're not that...
bad, right?
What's up, man?
Why that sudden change of face?
Are you blushing? Yuck!
Go sleep, dude. Hey...
How about a smoke?
What do you want?
Sis, two cigs and soda sharbat.
Candies?
I'll grab them in a bit.
Move aside.
Where were you?
Right next to you, dear.
What happened?
Some ruckus at the wedding?
Bro, just mix the sharbat.
Just checking. I got worried.
Imod...
How many sharbats? Two or three?
Three.
What's this look, man?
Only Jayan's gone.
But, Jako's still around, okay?
They are not even minding Jako.
Why are you looking with
your eyes bulged out?
Jako is not finished!
"Fire, coolness, moonlight, and the sun do
they vanish into waves of sea and skin?"
Hey, come on!
What's this? "Fire, coolness,
moonlight, and the sun"
"do they vanish into
waves of sea and skin?"
"Old times, buried truths and
within them, meanings rise anew"
"Endless depths with no bottom in sight some
wounds stay raw, some echoes never fade"
"Far away, far away"
Not thatgive him this one.
Take it.
This one?
Just take this. What is it, Mom?
I've told you so many times--
What's the matter, man? Nothing.
"Horses, once sprinting in one direction"
"Now scattered, chasing different horizons"
"Fire, coolness, moonlight, and the sun do
they vanish into waves of sea and skin?"
Simply creating a ruckus!
Get lost! What's this!?
Dad!
Dad!
Midhun, is that lunch?
I'm coming. Come, come.
Hold this.
Did you eat? No, no.
Did you eat? No, Dad.
Hey, go and keep it over there.
Isn't that Anandu?
Yeah.
Anandu!
Get lost!
Thanks!
Boss, that guy Anandu...
Back in 7th grade, he picked a fight with me
for sitting next to him. Big scene it was.
Didn't talk to me for months.
Remember that? Yeah, yeah. Go and serve
lunch, man. Hasn't changed one bit.
Midhun...
You've got classes, remember?
Don't forget, exams are important.
I know, Dad.
He thinks I can clear government
exams just by showing up.
Be careful. Then why don't you study? If it was
about just passing, I'd have aimed for IAS!
Why settle for PSC? What?
Look at this guy's attitude!
A car's coming. Its them, I guess.
Hello, pull over this side.
Midhun sir's? Tinu? Yeah, Tinu.
You're just on time.
Follow my vehicle.
Who's this?
Tinu.
Hope it gets done quick.
Follow me.
Throw it over.
Everything's arranged, sir.
Guards are on their way.
Yes, sir.
Sir...
Come in.
3695...
Yes, sir. Sir...
Shall I leave?
No, sir.
It's correct, sir.
3695...
Let's just try once.
Yes.
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
"Moustache"
Midhun!
How long has it been, man!?
All good?
Look!
Where were you, bud?
"Fuck what they're saying,
I'm slaying my enemies"
"I feel like a boss, I come with the energy"
"This be that mentality, call me the prodigy"
"You think you'll win?
I call it a fallacy"
"O' devil, veiling the eyes O'
sinister shadow walking beside"
"Spare us the shoulder pats
Beware the ones who offered them"
"Courage ain't craved in
the curls of a moustache"
"Moustache"
Shall we?
Let's go.
Get in, sir.
Where?
Over there.
Hey, is it true your dad went
to the timber yard in Palghat?
If there was a chance,
he'd have come himself, sir.
Would he send me?
That too, to this forest.
Let's go?
Move, move.
Enough.
Are there elephants in
the morning too, sir?
Where would the elephant go in the
morning if it was here at night?
Drink up and kill the fear.
Can you have this?
Aren't you on meds?
What happened?
It's third stage.
Doctors say he doesn't
have much time left.
Like, he's almost at the end.
I would've donated if I could.
Because I don't have a job,
no responsibilities either.
And plenty of time.
Hold this.
What's it?
Our dad...
Dad?
No, he's alright.
They're saying...
the marquee rope should be tied
to the pillar near where he sits.
But it'll look ugly. It'll look terrible!
To hell with that marquee stuff!
Do whatever you want!
Stop calling me again and again.
Trying to freak
me out for nothing.
Damn!
The road's bad. Wipe it fast.
Your watch looks cool.
When my uncle's son
returned from the Gulf,
he wanted to eat black howler.
I arranged it that same night.
He took off the watch
and gave it to me.
'Saiko',
it cost 25,000 rupees back then.
Not Saiko, it's Seiko.
He doesn't know English!
Saiko!
It's Seiko. Right, bro?
Bro, it's Saiko. This guy!
Bro, just Google it. It's Seiko!
Are you the one who names the watch on my
wrist? Suni, stop the vehicle somewhere good.
I need to pee.
It's supposed to be a forest but
there's not even an insect around?
You can't see them...
but they can see you! Really?
Should I go back
to the jeep then?
I'll be back soon.
No, no problem.
Yeah, I'll come.
I'll be there before you reach.
I'm going crazy.
Where are you? I'm home.
Home?
You should reach
there before me!
Come to Mini Mall.
I'm going nuts here!
Hey!
Hey, hey!
Come quick, hop in!
What happened? Come fast.
Just get in! Get in!
Let's go!
What happened?
Just get in, man! Come, come!
Come on, jump in!
I can't stop!
Tell him to jump in!
What happened, sir?
What is it?
Sir?
What is it?
Got scared?
Just kidding!
To hell with his drama!
Scared the hell out of me!
What's it, man?
My dad was a hunter.
There were more animals in the
forest than people at home.
He always brought
back hunted meat.
But now?
We can't hunt anymore.
People are making
laws against people.
Idiots!
Well, well.
Suni...
how did you end up here?
I don't get woodcutting
work anymore.
Getting documents from
the panchayat is a pain.
Hand it over.
My two kids are in school.
Would I be doing this otherwise?
That too, with this nutcase.
What's he taking?
We might need it.
Have you ever boozed with him?
No, no.
He starts arguing
on the second peg.
Starts thrashing on the third.
Just nod along with him.
Why bother arguing?
He's got a gun, after all!
Tell Pappachan to
stick to his job!
For now, just do what I say.
Spread it well.
Are there elephants here?
How would I know?
Where are you? Wait near the mall.
I'm on my way.
Tinu, didn't I ask you to be here
before me? Just chill. I'm coming.
You're always like this.
Can't you be on time just once?
Hello? Tinu?
Jeez!
My jeep!
What will I tell my dad?
Crap! It crashed!
Let me go check.
Sir, we're screwed.
What do we do now? Relax, man.
Look, a monkey.
A monkey!
Looks like something heavy!
Bro...
Looks like its gashed right now.
It's here.
Hey, what is it?
Leopard!
A leopard?
Come.
What?
What happened?
There's a leopard out there?
Huh?
He'll carve into the trees
to say the food here is his.
A warning to anyone who
dares step into his turf!
'The attempt to remove the people
won't succeed. This is our area.'
The company is interested in reaching
an agreement with the colony.
Do they make the calls here?
Bloody company folks!
Tell them to piss off!
Sorry sir, I'll come back later.
The company's not
gonna build anything
by kicking out the people here.
This is our land.
And things will
happen just as we say!
No one's going anywhere.
We need to protest hard!
We'll launch a strike
for the slum folks.
Brother Raghu...
I've got a doubt.
A new house,
financial assistance
for the students,
and a job for a
family member too...
What more do people
crammed into houses want?
Then why should we oppose?
"We"?
Since when did it
become 'we' and 'us'?
No more questions.
You've only done what
I've spitted out so far.
And it better stay that way.
Hey, get me some water.
Raghu, don't talk like
it's all up to you.
Spitting words is easy,
but doing the job isn't.
You...
you are my...
hands and legs.
If we stick together,
everyone benefits.
Make him get it.
There are nearly 2,000
votes in this colony.
If all of them are
evicted, he loses them.
He and his party
won't risk that.
Why do you think he's
keeping us close?
Because the colony is with you.
It's because they belong
to your community.
Hey,
you're his power in the colony.
And the people are with you.
So actually,
the power's yours, not his.
New leaders are
born from strikes.
This is your chance.
Let the company come.
You should lead it
for your people.
From now on,
whatever he spits...
shouldn't land on us!
Hey, Raghu won't stay calm.
Neither will we!
'COLONY WILL TAKE
CARE OF ITS PROBLEMS'
'THIS IS OUR AREA'
Anyone who tries to
start something new...
faces protests and is
forced to call it off.
And they claim
it's for the people.
To be honest,
what do we gain by staying here and
ignoring what the company is offering?
Even the next day, we'll
still be stuck in this colony.
Rotting here, begging for electricity and
water, crammed with no space to breathe!
Why not think differently?
A job for one person
in each family.
A better house somewhere else.
Financial aid for students.
Isn't that real change?
And protests...
are supposed to bring change.
Many will try to stop
the company from coming.
But we should
protest against them!
The company must come!
And we should stand
united for it!
We're going to
sign the agreement.
Sreedharan?
What?
Do you want some sweets?
Don't loiter around the colony too much!
Just clear off.
See that?
Go!
Imod, hey!
Let's go.
I'll come later.
Sir...
It's Natarajan sir.
He's on the line.
Hello?
Sir, why did you
call on this phone?
There are things happening that I
can't say directly over your phone.
Will it get out of hand?
Sir...
Don't make a scene.
They're just kids.
They may be kids,
but what they're doing
isn't child's play.
If the townspeople start
handling things themselves...
then why are we even here?
This is a model case.
It shouldn't happen.
If those guys rise,
you'll be wiped out.
Hello?
Sir? Hello?
'The colony will
handle their issues'
Come on.
What is it, Dad?
Anandu is here.
Hey, where were you?
You weren't
answering your phone.
All set? Is this enough?
Why are you dragging
these guys along?
Like you said, the goal matters.
Not who's with us.
They've started
crawling into homes now.
Hey...
They're our guys.
Ours? Or yours?
Midhun, check if this is enough.
Wait.
Make these letters bigger.
Hey!
Hold on, man.
Where are you headed?
Listen...
Let's stop this.
What?
You've been avoiding
everything for days.
Weren't you the
one who started it?
Listen, the entire colony has
stepped out trusting my words.
Hey, the stuff's ready.
Look, is this good enough?
Hold it straight.
'This is Adiyaparamb colony's matter.
Outsiders stay out.'
Okay?
What is it?
Do you smoke?
No.
Come, let's talk outside.
Hey...
You've got brains.
You're not someone who
should trail behind him.
People are loyal
to their own breed.
Love and friendship come later.
This kind of division among people
would be created by those like you.
Right, Brother Raghu?
No one can rule a
people who stand united.
So first, divide them.
And then...
make them feel like we
brought them together.
There's pressure from above.
We need to get him back somehow.
Won't he come if we call?
Even if we give him two slaps,
don't we have that
bond to correct him?
People change when their
profile changes, bro.
His growth depends
on your brains,
and you should also
benefit from it.
Not just some random people.
I'm fine with his
growth and all.
But shouldn't we call
and get him on our side?
Call him.
He'll come.
Okay ready. 4, 3, 2, 1...
How did you manage to convince the colony
folks who always take such aggressive stands?
I'm one of them.
That's the main reason.
It'll be uploaded to
YouTube right away.
Alright.
Where were you?
Didn't even answer my calls.
What happened?
This is for Mom.
She has a high fever.
You're heading home, right?
I'll come too.
Now I feel like
a lot of things I
did for others were a mistake.
But when we stand with the
people, what we do...
feels right.
This has turned into an
addiction for you, hasn't it?
Do you really have
to make enemies?
Enemies aren't
anything new for us.
Midhun!
Over here.
What's that?
Who's that? No clue.
Who's that?
Huh?
Come here, man.
You're trending online?
Got some solid mileage, bro?
Didn't they inform you
about the party's decision?
Why are you stirring
things up again?
What you just said,
is that the party's stand...
or Buffalo Raghu's fear?
You think you're big
enough to scare Raghu?
You set me up, didn't you?
Huh?
Anandu!
'DISTRICT HOSPITAL PATTATHANAM'
Sir, sir! Hey, move aside.
Sir, Midhun's father. Greetings.
As a part of development,
sometimes trees have to be cut.
So instead of resisting,
we should progress along with nature.
Hey, Anandu...
So you used me to pull this
off, huh?
This isn't over yet!
Turn up the A/C.
Let the car cool down.
And you, wait outside for a bit.
As I took care of it,
I managed to save you atleast.
If the higherups had
handed it to someone else,
you'd have been done for.
Not just you...
me too.
Me or someone else...
someone will do it.
Right now,
we're both on the same side.
But him...
his return isn't good
for either of us.
So just pray...
that he dies.
Let's catch up?
I've got something
nice lined up.
Deer meat!
Don't let anyone find
out or I'm screwed.
"It's the hour when the
forest slips into night"
"Let's glimpse the forest
gods before we leave"
"Grant us the strength to bind the fiercest
beast" "Shield me from the tiger, O' goddess"
"O' deer, O' peacock" "Under moonlight,
as you pass, behold the unseen" "O' forest"
"In this moonlight, what you reveal to
us" "We shall capture and carry with us"
"Let's twirl our moustache
and ready the gun"
"Let's twirl our moustache and unsheath
the sword" "The bow and arrows are ready"
"For leeches, no bullets, just salt
will do" "Guard us from betrayal"
"O' goddess,
spare us the spilling of blood"
Yes, sir?
We'll get the stuff.
Not for the old price.
It'll be a bit higher.
Per kg...
it'll be 2500 rupees, sir.
Shucks!
That was the resort manager.
Should've quoted 3000 per kg.
Looks like some VIPs, cops,
and leaders are heading there.
We're not even eating
what we hunt...
and they don't catch
the ones eating this.
Damn!
[singing a Tamil song] Bro...
Don't tap on the jeep.
Like this?
As if it will break!
Just don't tap the jeep!
Didn't I just say
not to do that?
Didn't you hear me?
This is mine, not yours!
Cut it out, prick!
Stop it! As if I can't tap his vehicle!
Damn! Take that gun!
Aren't we paying you?
That doesn't mean you mess with my jeep!
Scram! Hey, hey!
Where are you going?
Hey, stop right there!
Go to hell, you idiots!
I only did that to liven
things up in the jeep!
I'm not doing anything now.
Not even talking.
You shouldn't talk anymore.
I'm done talking.
Totally done.
You too.
'CHINNU MINNU'
'FOREST GUEST HOUSE, VEERUMALA'
Gosh!
Bro...
The fence is broken.
Oh, B7 rolled over
it two days ago.
Wrecked and
shattered everything.
Get in.
B7?
What?
Wild buffalo.
Wild buffalo?
Do elephants come too?
Elephants, leopards,
wild buffalo. Gosh!
Shall we begin?
Come on in.
I've been roaming around
this floor for an hour.
Now you shouldn't come.
I'm doing this alone.
What's it?
What's wrong with you?
What?
Trying to become like him?
Oh no, we're screwed.
We can't move the vehicle from here.
Bamboos are blocking the road.
Give it.
If they catch our scent...
they'll flee the hill altogether.
Use it.
Apply it.
Sheesh, this is tiny.
It's a mousedeer.
It doesn't grow bigger.
God!
Bro, this could be a problem.
What?
This is tied by the people here.
It's an offering
to the forest gods.
It's like a sign,
so they don't catch them while hunting.
Will it come back to bite
us, son?
This is meant as an offering!
The forest gods won't spare us.
Be careful.
Is it going to rain?
What's this?
Huh?
You've been on the
phone for sometime now.
It's nothing.
Love?
A little love.
Tch. What a waste!
No, I'm serious.
You may go.
I have something urgent.
You carry on.
He's still the same, isn't he?
Never lost that energy.
No...
What?
Isn't it a bit too much?
It only feels too
much when you fake it.
What are you even saying?
A jeep's coming.
But the thing's
still in our vehicle.
Be careful.
No space to pass. Reverse a bit.
Who are these guys?
Can't he just reverse?
Might be forest officers.
You just reverse!
Don't start a scene.
There's no room! Just back it up!
Why are you heading
straight at them?
What the hell!?
Didn't I tell you to reverse?
Bloody hell!
Stupid moustache punk!
Hey, just reverse, will you?
My arm's killing me!
Hey, I had no
network, that's why.
As if its not your problem.
Don't lose your temper.
Happy now?
Don't try to sweettalk me now.
Well...
If it had been positive...
our relationship would've
taken a different turn, right?
What?
You weren't there when I needed you.
Now you're acting all high and mighty?
Just get home, fast!
Don't laugh!
Bye.
Still not cold yet.
Sir...
Look what we've brought!
What have you hunted, man?
Isn't this a mouse deer?
Even though it is...
It's top quality!
Do you even realise
what you've done?
Don't you know the law?
Mouse deer is a Schedule 1 species.
If we get caught,
it's 6-7 years in jail!
It's not like these things
carry Aadhaar cards.
Just blame it on some
random gunshot in the woods.
What?
Nothing, sir. Forget it.
Look at it lying there like,
"Come on, fry me already!"
Suni, stop goofing
around and set up the grill.
It should be in the storehouse.
What are you staring at?
Come on.
Will this cause any trouble?
Even our Sallu Bhai got into
trouble, remember?
Bro, I've sharpened the slasher.
Will it get chopped?
Let's start by cutting
the string first, right?
Bro,
do you really need to do this?
Especially in this condition?
All I've got at home is meds,
gruel, and the news channel.
Just the meds alone
cost a bundle.
And when I pull off wayward
things like this once in a while,
I feel like I'm still alive.
Get the oil.
Here it is.
Why not put up a Facebook post?
With your Google Pay
and account number.
If needed, do a video
with the local councillor.
People will help.
That's the trend now.
Our book has strict rules
on who can receive 'Zakat'.
If we ignore that
it's wrong.
So this isn't wrong, huh?
Laws are...
different in different
books, right?
In the end,
only laws will remain.
Not people.
It suddenly charged out of the
forest, right in front of me!
Didn't get a chance
to pull the trigger.
Must've weighed 1 to 1.5 tonnes.
The BISON!
I took off.
And he came charging behind me.
As I jumped behind a big tree...
his horn got stuck in the trunk.
And the horn pierced through the tree and came
out the other side, straight into my hand...
Then?
Then what? My hand broke.
And... the bison?
Damn bison!
As if he's my nephew!
He needed time to yank his
horn out of the tree...
and the gun from Dynamite bro.
That too, in my hands!
I shot right on target!
But since the beast
was so tough...
the bullet didn't pierce through
and popped out the other side.
Still, it left me bedridden
for 2 months before dying.
You planning to listen
to this forever?
Shouldn't we go? Yeah, yeah.
Here it is. Give it.
I'll handle this.
Bye. Let's go.
Bro, just a light brushing.
Sir, need a hand?
No.
I got this.
Alright, we're off then.
Hey...
get out of the forest soon.
Don't go poking around
unnecessarily, okay?
We'll be home in no time.
Go, go.
Quick quick, let's go.
Offering to the forest Gods!
Keep the rest.
Let it hang here.
Take the jeep.
We'll be home in no time!
Now the real work begins!
Hello?
Yeah?
We're here.
What's the situation? All set?
The stuff is here.
Shall I send them?
No, wait. Only when I say so.
It's all clear out here.
Just give me the word.
Yyeah, I'll let you know.
You'll stay in range, right?
Alright. Call me then.
Hey, look.
Your item. You didn't forget.
What's with the gun?
Expecting a bison?
Not just a bison...
Anything could show up.
Want me to shoot?
Move. Put that away.
Don't mess around.
Murukku Hills.
Do you remember?
Oh... yeah.
Remember when we fired
shots at Murukku Hills?
Good old days!
When we ran down...
we were screwed.
Couldn't spot the thing.
Could've hunted another
one, huh?
If you miss the shot...
you gotta climb down that hill.
With that gunshot sound,
all the animals would've
run to the next hill.
You can't miss the target.
There's only one chance.
CHEERS!
Hey...
Back in the day, when we drank,
we spilled all the secrets.
Those were fun times.
Tell me.
There must be a bunch.
It's been a while
since I moved out.
Since you left,
it's been boring, man.
You're bluffing.
But there's a secret.
Wanna hear it?
Huh?
It's about him.
Something new?
Not new, just old.
Tell me, man.
When we went to that
wedding house...
There was drama about Shawn's
sister looking at you.
Actually... she
wasn't looking at you.
She was looking at him. Right?
Anandu!
They're ganging up on Midhun!
My eyes are burning,
wash your hands before you hit me, prick!
Hey...
You were in love with her? No...
Nothing like that.
Just random glances and smiles.
It didn't last long.
Why didn't you say
anything back then?
Hey...
what was your mind that day?
You were all showing
off and blushing!
Never seen you that happy before.
So I just kept quiet.
Besides,
I dropped it after that fight.
This is pure tragedy, man.
Then shall I tell you
a happy ending story?
Your secret?
A secret that only me
and Natarajan sir know.
Natarajan sir?
Yes.
After that beach incident...
he came to see me in the ICU.
Sir, Midhun's father.
Hello.
Lie down.
Does it hurt?
Since it was our own
people who stabbed me...
it doesn't hurt that much, sir.
Sir, do you remember the
Munambam boat accident?
It was a long while ago.
Thirty-two people died.
Among them...
a six month old baby...
was saved...
by the boat's serang, Selvam.
I went to the hospital
two days later...
to check on the
baby's condition.
That's when I found out...
the baby's parents had died.
No relatives came forward.
I couldn't leave the baby there.
So I took the baby with me.
There's no point...
bragging about bloodlines.
He's not...
my own blood.
Still...
it hurts like hell, sir.
I stared death in the face
from such a young age, sir.
I'm not that easy to kill.
That's a good story.
But what you did was wrong.
You protested against us
while we were in power.
If people find out
about our infighting...
it'll shame the party.
Yesterday...
we reached an understanding
with Hindustan Textiles.
We made the company announce that you
tricked the colony folks and took money.
You gave the colony folks even more
promises beyond what they already had.
Don't you need to keep
the people united?
Now,
the colony won't forgive you.
Even the party won't stay quiet.
There's going to be trouble.
Bravo, sir.
A big round of
applause for the party!
Brilliant strategy!
But...
I'm still the one who won.
The company's coming anyway.
I liked you.
But you messed up.
Stay away for a while.
I myself will bring you back.
I still need you.
Everyone won.
The company, the
party, the colony...
Fantastic.
But...
if I open my mouth...
won't the party start
to stink in shame?
You shouldn't say a word.
What do I get if I don't?
Alright, deal.
What do you want?
Think it over and tell me.
Sir...
can I get a government job?
What should we do?
He's a bit tough.
We'll have to send
him away for now.
A deal with Natarajan sir?
And that too, directly?
Not bad!
We thought you cleared
the exams and got the job!
Just attending exams for namesake
to bluff dad. I'd never pass anyway.
This forest job is how the
party decided to ship me off.
Bro, stop the jeep.
This is the spot.
From right here.
Come.
Thribidi...
grab a stick.
Kitho...
hold this.
Give it here.
Aren't you coming?
I'm not going with him.
You are also going?
Scared to sit alone?
Scared?
My foot!
Its here.
Slowly.
Tell me.
Your secret.
What secret, bro?
You know everything.
Still, there must be something.
Come on.
Nothing, man.
Then shall I say it?
A secret about you?
That night...
at the beach...
there were 12 slashes.
And one stab...
that didn't belong
to any of them.
A backstab!
That one hurt me.
Hey...
I know, man.
You threw me to them that day.
Hey...
What are you saying? Him?
Hey, Imod! Let me explain!
Just hear me out, man.
"All this time, I walk alone"
"and when I get hit"
"I keep moving and moving along"
"Here now, when darkness claws..."
"and fire blazes within does
someone suppress the truth?"
"Daring sunlight,
when my time comes"
"daring sunlight,
I forget the road from where I've come"
"Daring sunlight"
Damn you, Suni!
"As with half life
and half flesh"
"I wander through here"
God!
Damn!
Don't you see we're talking?
Back then, your mom...
didn't like me coming home.
I was just a slum guy, right?
But you stood up to her for me.
The way you made me
feel that day... that
was different, man.
I know...
you were always smarter than me.
Many things I got...
should've been yours.
But I had my colony
and people backing me.
During the protest, when new
folks gathered around me...
you felt like I was
drifting away from you.
Even the colony
folks left you out.
And then... you thought I'd
even steal the girl you liked.
You wanted things
to be like before.
Including me.
So, you had to pull
me out of the protest.
That's all you really wanted.
But...
Raghu's plan...
you didn't see it coming.
Isn't it?
It's true.
I was late to...
figure out what Raghu was up to.
Hey, Anandu...
Come on.
Everyone's here.
It's been a while since we came.
What's up, man?
What?
Where's Brother Raghu?
Then who's there?
Didn't we warn you once?
Damn! Let go of me! Move!
They'll do exactly
what we tell them!
Just let go of me!
Hey!
Run!
Midhun! Midhun! Hey, Midhun!
Hey!
Quick! Hurry up!
It took me 1.5 years...
to forgive you.
That's why I never came back.
If I had...
I might've killed you!
You know something?
I liked...
you more than anyone else.
Even now.
Even though you didn't kill me...
I died of guilt, bro.
I died out of fear of you.
Didn't you say...
I was scared you'd steal her?
It wasn't that...
I was scared she'd steal you.
That old Anandu is gone, man.
Now I'm just a tail.
A tail anyone can drag around.
No...
We'll take everything back.
I'm coming!
Remember?
You're the one who pulled me up
when I was just backing Raghu.
You're not a tail.
You're my head!
Imod!
What happened?
"Daring sunlight" "A blaze burns
deep within my soul"
Stop staring, do something!
"In the breath of
earthbound life"
"As with half life
and half flesh"
My leg!
"I wander through here"
It's the gun used on buffaloes.
He held on this long
only 'cause it's him.
The bullet's still inside.
What do we tell the hospital?
We'll be caught.
So what?
At most...
he has 30 minutes.
I know where the forest
officers return from patrol.
We'll leave him there.
They'll find him,
and we'll be safe.
What utter rubbish
are you spewing!?
You've got nothing to lose.
But me and my jeep,
everything's at risk.
I have kids, man!
Just get lost!
Do you even know
what a life is worth?
Just get us out of this forest.
I'll take him from there.
No one else should come!
Kitho, don't worry.
You...
You planning to kill me?
Suni, take that knife...
and cut the wound open.
Take the bullet out.
If anyone asks, say
an elephant gored me.
Get in, we don't have time!
Head to the riverside.
Hurry up!
Stop!
Bring it! Quick!
Kitho...
Thribidi, hold him!
Lift him up!
Start the engine!
Are you insane?
Just pour it.
Brother Raghu? Anandu...
Hello...
Just listen once.
What now?
He's not the same guy.
I don't think he's up for issues anymore.
We don't need to be scared like before.
So?
Should we go for
trouble from our side?
Let's drop this, bro.
You're not the guy
who left from here.
Looks like you guys
patched up again.
We made a pact...
and now you're backing off?
Let me explain, bro.
Will it happen or not?
Talk like a real man!
Then listen up...
It's not happening!
And I won't let
you do it either!
Just chill, man.
Why act like babies? Let it go.
Hey, no worries.
Have it. I don't want it.
Just eat it.
Didn't I say I don't want it?
Hey, hey!
What did you do?
What's your problem now?
Didn't you ask me
what my secret was?
Secret? One more person apart
from us knows about this.
What?
What are you saying?
Raghu!
Get lost, man!
If I started this,
I know how to finish it.
Everyone was cheating us.
The company, the party everyone.
Those who were moved out with promises
haven't even got their homes yet.
The company hasn't come either.
When you left,
everything collapsed.
Where were your tongues then?
You should've spoken
for the colony folks.
Am I from the colony?
They pushed me out even
when you were there!
If they push you out,
barge right back in!
You're really sure you
did the right thing, huh?
Imod, you're from
the colony, aren't you?
What can I do alone
against Raghu?
All of you are 'alone'?
Great!
All of us wanted the
same thing, right?
Let's start.
Again!
From where we left off!
Raghu!
Is he that scared of me?
I'm coming back!
Hey...
There's no time for anything.
We've got to move this
out of here quickly.
He might show up with cops or
forest officers any minute.
For what? This is hunted deer, man!
We'll all get trapped!
Burying it will fix it?
No.
Even a single hair
strand can get us caught.
They'll do a DNA test.
Then what do we do?
Tell me!
Hey, Imod?
Everything's clear, right?
Yes, yes.
Hold it.
Put it here.
Give it here. I'll tie the rest.
Clean it fast.
Careful. I'll do it.
I've got hold of him.
He must've taken the bullet out?
Yeah, he must've.
He'd have fainted from the
unbearable pain
of pulling it out.
Step on it! Get that water!
Give it, here it is, Kitho.
Drink it.
You're fine. You're fine.
Hey, let's go.
Wait, wait...
Run, run!
Careful.
Come, come!
Don't stop, come fast!
Come quick!
Get lost, you B7!
Looks like the deer did some
holy deeds! Royal final ritual!
Sir, please.
Slowly, hold it. Kitho...
You're fine. Don't worry.
What did they say happened?
They said some
elephant gored him.
Call the police.
The ones with him
shouldn't know it just yet.
Everyone's arrived.
Sir...
Go ahead.
What happened, sir?
Nothing. Just couldn't sleep.
So we came on a
trip to the forest.
Where were you?
Bathing in the sea this morning.
Old memories, sir.
We just swam in the river.
Good.
You came back without drowning.
Why would I drown, sir?
Where's the thing you hunted?
Hunted?
What are you saying?
I came to the guest house without
informing you. That was wrong.
These are my friends
from my hometown.
We had a couple of shots
since we met after so long.
I admit it.
It was wrong, sir.
We shouldn't have
boozed in the forest.
That's all?
Yes, sir.
Let the examination finish.
Then we'll see.
Hey, look there.
What's this?
We didn't find anything, sir.
Sir...
There's nothing here.
We checked over there too.
Sir!
We got this from inside.
Are you done with your nonsense?
Go and seal it.
Sir... What?
They don't know anything.
So? I did all this
to surprise them.
Let them go, sir.
Sir... sir... please, sir.
They don't know anything.
Tell all that to the court.
Got me? Come. Sir...
They weren't aware at all. Karthi, take
both of them and the gun to the vehicle.
Come on!
Come down.
Walk!
Just get in!
To hell with his deer meat!
Get in!
Imod, everything's clear, right?
Yes.
Hey...
How could you do this?
Brother Raghu...
If he comes back,
he'll convince the colony
folks and get them on his side.
Then we won't need to look
for another candidate.
In politics...
there's something
that only comes once.
Chance.
That's in your hands now.
Think it over.
Don't you always ask me...
am I...
trying to become like him?
Not like him...
Now I 'am' him!
'CNS AREA COMMITTEE
OFFICE PATTATHANAM'
Sir, aren't we going to the other camp? Who's
on duty there? Manu Sir, I think. Do as I say.
Don't forget what I said.
Nobody should know this. Okay, sir.
Sir! Sir!
Catch him!
Don't let him get away!
Hey!
Run after him!
Hey...
Sir is calling you. Come out.
He's a naive guy.
Just stay on line.
Sir.
The forest guard said
Midhun told him in the
jeep, "Nobody can lock me up."
There's a decision
hidden in what he said.
He must've been shattered.
6-7 years behind bars,
he'd lose his job too.
Even if he returned,
nothing big awaited him.
His mind would've slipped.
He jumped from Garudan Hills.
Jumped?
They found his body
down at Moothanpara.
Body!?
No...
Anyway, his final wish...
was to set you free.
Listen, us, cops
are not monsters.
All of them cornered and killed
him, right sir?
Mind your tongue!
Shut up and get out!
Or neither of you will see daylight!
You get me?
Hey!
Is this how you talk to him?
Get out!
Take him away!
Sir... why did he?
Get out.
Hey...
Hey!
Anandu...
Hey, let me explain!
Hey, hey!
Hey, stop! Let go of me!
Let me say!
"O'dear, open your eyes"
"My heart breaks
with every breath"
"Don't veil that
crimson face in silence"
"Unfurl your heart,
and blaze like fire, dear one"
"You gathered souls beneath your flame" "And
stood unmoved, a mountain in the storm"
"Don't leave, my dear"
"You clung to truth, guarding all you held
dear" "You stared death down, unblinking"
"I can't dream a world without you, my love"
"I'll shield you like a sun that never sets"
"Your mother, the very earth,
gazes at you her spirit torn and weeping"
"You carried our hearts with you" "Let
not your roots weep in your absence"
"O'dear, open your eyes"
"My heart breaks
with every breath"
"Don't veil that
crimson face in silence"
"Unfurl your heart, and blaze like fire,
dear one" Jayan has left, now Jako too!
"You gathered souls beneath your flame" "And
stood unmoved, a mountain in the storm"
"Don't go, my dearest one"
"You clung to truth, guarding all you held
dear" "You stared death down, unblinking"
"I can't dream a world without you, my love"
"I'll shield you like a sun that never sets"
"Your mother, the very earth,
gazes at you her spirit torn and weeping"
"You carried our hearts with you" "Let
not your roots weep in your absence"
Hey, look, Anandu has come!
Open your eyes, dear.
"Don't leave, my dear" Where's Shawn?
Over there.
Shawn!
Anandu's here!
Come on!
Go, beat him to death!
Don't spare him!
What's this? Move aside!
What's this, sir?
Let go of me!
Why are you barging in at me?
You really think he
took his own life?
It was murder, you morons!
All 'cause you and
I ratted on him!
Many tried to take him down.
When they couldn't,
they took him down by deceit!
They silenced the voice that
spoke up for all of you!
Truth is, many who stood
with him betrayed him.
Including me.
Those who hugged him,
draped an arm over his shoulder,
every one of them cheated him!
Even the ones who
shared his last meal!
Some friends are like that...
sometimes your heart,
sometimes bloody crabs!
Hey...
want to know his real story?
You all deserve to know
what really happened to him!
You and I should rise against the ones who took
him out! Don't come gunning for me instead!
Move, move.
Move, move.
Hey, he has come!
Move, sir!
'CNSPATTATHANAM LC BRANCH'
Stop there!
Sir,
if he returns to the colony...
things will spiral
out of control.
If he speaks up,
we're all screwed...
even the forest job
he got will come out.
If a tree grows into a threat to the
house, it must be chopped down!
He'll be there, come on!
'AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS'
Come on!
Hey, come!
Come!
Come!
Kitho fell into the pit
meant for Thommy.
Dynamite,
who was counting his final days,
suddenly found life buzzing
with courts and cases.
Dynamite swears that the 'Saiko' watch
Kitho gave him added years to his life.
'CNS CANDIDATE IMOD JOHN'
'Imod John'