EXAM (2026) s01e01 Episode Script
Two-Headed Serpent
O Almighty Muni,
please look at us.
Your children stand here
with folded hands.
He studies very well.
He is the school topper.
Please help him continue to study well
and secure a government job.
I'll offer a new axe in your honor.
Pray!
"In the battle, the Republicans, led by
Brutus, appear to be winning at first."
"But when Cassius' messenger's horse
seems to be overtaken by the enemy…"
"…and gets his servant to help him
to a quick death."
"After finding Cassius' body,
Brutus commits suicide."
Life…
'Tis but a canoe that carries dreams
Life…
-Where are you going?
-'Tis but a firefly that seeks the dawn
Wait. Give it, brother.
I'll have a go.
What are you doing?
-Hey! Mom will scold you! Come!
-Hold on.
Life…
-Come!
-'Tis but a time to question the answers
Needless stuff!
'Tis but a canoe…
'Tis but a canoe…
Hey!
Who told you to come here?
Isn't it Sunday, Mom?
I thought I would be helpful
to you both if I went to the market.
Let the stench of fishing
end with your elder sister and me!
Even if it pays pennies,
my son should only go
for a government job!
Go home and study!
You take the fish to the market.
I'll come later.
Mom!
What's wrong?
-Mom! What is it?
-Mom! What's the matter?
Go get her, man!
Mom!
Mom!
Get her out of there!
-Mom!
-Mom!
Get her out of there, man!
Mom!
Jhansi,
as we expected,
copies of Maramalli's transfer order
will be sent from the Home Department
to the Superintendent's office
in the district of Udhagam Malai,
where she will be posted,
and to the Superintendent's office
in Kaverichattiram,
where she is currently posted.
A messenger will collect
the transfer order
from the Superintendent's office
in Kaverichattiram
and hand it over to Maramalli
at the Thalavankottai DSP office.
Mommy will call once she reaches, okay?
Malli?
If your lawyer calls about your divorce,
how should I respond?
Say there's nothing left to think about
and that she definitely wants the divorce.
-See you.
-Travel safe.
Sir?
Maramalli's car just left.
Brother?
Brother?
-Hello?
-Welcome, ma'am!
I'm coming over to your jurisdiction,
Sekaran.
Where is the party?
You got it, ma'am!
You haven't switched brands, right?
Same beer, correct?
Hills. Chill climate, too.
Let's go with rum!
Okay, ma'am.
Call me when you've reached.
I'll have the Russian rum ready.
Alright, done.
See you.
Play a good Ilaiyaraaja song
for our road trip.
UDHAGAM MALAI
Who are you people?
Parking your car inside the premises
instead of outside!
What's in the car?
DSP Maramalli ma'am's possessions, sir.
We're coming from Kaverichattiram.
Hold up.
DSP ma'am will arrive early
in the morning.
Her things need to be unloaded.
We were told to collect the keys
to her quarters from here.
Hey.
One Mr. Namatchivayam
is in the first room on the left.
Tell him the inspector outside told you
to collect the keys. He'll help you.
Okay, sir. Thank you.
-Hey!
-Sir?
Do this. In my dressing room,
there's a shawl I received at some event.
-Okay, sir.
-Put it away.
Pick up a ready-made cover from
a garment store before coming in tomorrow.
For what, sir?
The new DSP takes charge tomorrow.
She must be welcomed.
A new DSP is coming, right?
Can't we get a new shawl, sir?
We've been looking at one new DSP
after another, haven't we?
-Hello, Mani?
-Sir!
I got the key to the quarters
from the police station.
Very good, Mani!
The bug has been fixed at the server room
in the Home Department office.
Nothing to worry about.
It's your area.
Have fun!
I was afraid of the big risk we're taking
by bugging the Home Department.
What if I give you one rupee and ask you
to swallow it for 5,000 rupees?
Will you do it?
There are people in the Home Department
who would do exactly that
with a one-rupee coin.
There are also many
who would shit out that coin,
wash it, and carefully
put it back in their pockets.
Manikandan, you shameless pig!
Can you hear me yelling?
So you cannot hear?
Soundproof room ready.
That's all there is to it!
THYKARA
You've kidnapped a Deputy Superintendent
of Police.
Do you know what will happen
if this becomes public?
Why do you not calm down a bit
and watch your daughter's game?
Mami!
How much is this, buddy?
Are you lying?
What are you doing here, kid?
We are playing hide and seek!
If you hide in the same place every day,
they'll find you!
Shall I hide you in a place
where no one can find you?
-Hold on, kiddo.
-Okay, Uncle.
Be a dear and stay in here.
Sara!
Uncle!
What was that noise, Uncle?
Right now,
our dear madam
will repeat exactly what I tell her
to her mother.
Want to see?
A FEW DAYS AGO
I've had enough of this training, sir!
Let go!
Please, sir!
Even if you slip, you shall not fall.
The Lord shall hold you in His arms.
Spring!
Slider!
Come on!
Magazine!
Lock!
Aim!
Fire!
Well done, Jhansi!
My name isn't Jhansi.
It's Maramalli!
My name is Shakthivel, ma'am.
I'm a constable.
Your driver.
Auntie!
While playing cricket, our ball fell
onto your terrace. Can we please take it?
No going inside the house.
Got it?
Here. Buy a new ball--
No, thanks, Auntie.
Let's go, guys.
-Who's that kid?
-Station Inspector Ilangovan's son.
Oh.
Jhansi.
As far as the SP's office
in Udhagam Malai is concerned,
the Superintendent's name is Vinod.
He's from up north.
As for his character, he is fearless.
Straightforward.
Next up?
In the same office,
there's Inspector Sekaran.
In Kaverichattiram Kallavankottai,
he was the Inspector at the station
during Maramalli's tenure as DSP.
There's a link between the two of them.
He'll figure it out
the moment he sees you.
That you're not Maramalli,
but Jhansi!
But…
he will not be coming today.
Let's go!
His name is Chezhiyan.
He's the Sub Inspector
at the Superintendent's office.
Just like Sekaran
has a rapport with Maramalli,
this man is familiar with you as well.
But…
he's always on patrol every day
between nine and ten.
Those patrol hours are your window.
-Hello?
-Hello? Yes, Sarath?
The SP wants you back
at the station immediately, Mr. Chezhiyan.
Did he say why?
The new Thykara DSP
has come to take charge today.
-Probably about that, sir.
-Okay. I'm on my way.
Make a U-turn, Raj.
Ma'am?
Sir is calling you in.
-May I come in, sir?
-Yes, come in.
Sir!
Where were you trained?
Mandaloor, sir.
Can you tell me the name
of the training officer?
Pavan Kumar, sir.
Sir!
She is Maramalli.
She's joining as a DSP
in the Thykara jurisdiction.
-Get the acknowledgment book.
-Okay, sir.
Wish you all the best.
Thank you, sir.
Pull over, Shakthivel.
-I'll be right back.
-Okay, ma'am.
What happened, Jhansi?
All good, sir.
But it felt like a near-death experience.
Was there a problem?
The formalities at the SP's office
went well.
But Chezhiyan returned from patrol
earlier than expected.
And then?
Thankfully, he couldn't recognize me.
Somehow, I managed to get out of there.
Congrats, DSP ma'am!
You don't need to rub it in, sir.
The next headache is about to begin.
As far as the Thykara DSP office
is concerned, you're the boss!
Everyone reports to you!
For the next ten days,
you're strapped to a bomb while running.
And the bomb is your real identity.
If you stop running, the bomb explodes.
And we all lose!
So run.
Keep running.
Don't you dare stop.
Inspector Ilangovan,
Law and Order Division.
Welcome, ma'am.
Please come in.
Greetings, ma'am.
Please sit, ma'am.
Are you in the right mindset, ma'am?
-Shall I bring the pending case files?
-Not now.
Please come when I call you.
Okay, ma'am.
Greetings, ma'am!
I'm asking out of curiosity.
What section applies
to an impersonation case, ma'am?
What charge can be filed
for impersonation?
Under which section
do you file fake documentation cases?
Documents prepared under
another person's identity.
When I came to file a land seizure case
on those grounds,
your inspector filed an FIR
under Section 417 instead of Section 465.
What nonsense is this?
I need only one thing, ma'am.
I want a First Information Report
filed under Section 465.
Never mind all that!
With whose permission
did you come into my room?
Wait outside.
Come when you are called.
My brother!
Your brother?
He's not listening to anything I say.
That's why I stepped out
when he entered.
Never mind that, sir.
Could you please arrange
an interview for me with the DSP?
A recommendation on Day One itself?
Ask her yourself, and she'll grant it.
Yeah, right!
Ma'am?
I've come to Thykara
for a special operation, Ilangovan.
-Okay, ma'am.
-For the next ten days,
handle any case that comes in.
Don't bring anything to me.
Got it?
Okay, ma'am.
Sure.
Can I be seen in the frame, Akash?
-How could you not be--
-Ma'am is coming!
We're at the Thykara DSP office.
We're about to meet Ms. Maramalli,
who just took charge!
-With whose permission are you shooting?
-Ma'am, it's just an interview.
-Delete it!
-Ma'am--
-Delete it!
-Ma'am!
-An interview--
-Delete it, I say!
I'm with a leading channel, ma'am.
The inspector--
Get out!
Have you eaten, kiddo?
Not yet, Dad.
I'll eat now.
First eat. Then study.
Come!
Good evening, ma'am!
Hey! Given how angry I am,
I could beat you to death!
-Jhansi!
-Wait. I'll be right back.
Hey! Who are you?
V. Maramalli,
Deputy Superintendent of Police!
When did Ms. Jhansi
turn into Ms. Maramalli?
Fraud!
A former convict is now a DSP?
You're busted!
You're tonight's breaking news
on my channel!
please look at us.
Your children stand here
with folded hands.
He studies very well.
He is the school topper.
Please help him continue to study well
and secure a government job.
I'll offer a new axe in your honor.
Pray!
"In the battle, the Republicans, led by
Brutus, appear to be winning at first."
"But when Cassius' messenger's horse
seems to be overtaken by the enemy…"
"…and gets his servant to help him
to a quick death."
"After finding Cassius' body,
Brutus commits suicide."
Life…
'Tis but a canoe that carries dreams
Life…
-Where are you going?
-'Tis but a firefly that seeks the dawn
Wait. Give it, brother.
I'll have a go.
What are you doing?
-Hey! Mom will scold you! Come!
-Hold on.
Life…
-Come!
-'Tis but a time to question the answers
Needless stuff!
'Tis but a canoe…
'Tis but a canoe…
Hey!
Who told you to come here?
Isn't it Sunday, Mom?
I thought I would be helpful
to you both if I went to the market.
Let the stench of fishing
end with your elder sister and me!
Even if it pays pennies,
my son should only go
for a government job!
Go home and study!
You take the fish to the market.
I'll come later.
Mom!
What's wrong?
-Mom! What is it?
-Mom! What's the matter?
Go get her, man!
Mom!
Mom!
Get her out of there!
-Mom!
-Mom!
Get her out of there, man!
Mom!
Jhansi,
as we expected,
copies of Maramalli's transfer order
will be sent from the Home Department
to the Superintendent's office
in the district of Udhagam Malai,
where she will be posted,
and to the Superintendent's office
in Kaverichattiram,
where she is currently posted.
A messenger will collect
the transfer order
from the Superintendent's office
in Kaverichattiram
and hand it over to Maramalli
at the Thalavankottai DSP office.
Mommy will call once she reaches, okay?
Malli?
If your lawyer calls about your divorce,
how should I respond?
Say there's nothing left to think about
and that she definitely wants the divorce.
-See you.
-Travel safe.
Sir?
Maramalli's car just left.
Brother?
Brother?
-Hello?
-Welcome, ma'am!
I'm coming over to your jurisdiction,
Sekaran.
Where is the party?
You got it, ma'am!
You haven't switched brands, right?
Same beer, correct?
Hills. Chill climate, too.
Let's go with rum!
Okay, ma'am.
Call me when you've reached.
I'll have the Russian rum ready.
Alright, done.
See you.
Play a good Ilaiyaraaja song
for our road trip.
UDHAGAM MALAI
Who are you people?
Parking your car inside the premises
instead of outside!
What's in the car?
DSP Maramalli ma'am's possessions, sir.
We're coming from Kaverichattiram.
Hold up.
DSP ma'am will arrive early
in the morning.
Her things need to be unloaded.
We were told to collect the keys
to her quarters from here.
Hey.
One Mr. Namatchivayam
is in the first room on the left.
Tell him the inspector outside told you
to collect the keys. He'll help you.
Okay, sir. Thank you.
-Hey!
-Sir?
Do this. In my dressing room,
there's a shawl I received at some event.
-Okay, sir.
-Put it away.
Pick up a ready-made cover from
a garment store before coming in tomorrow.
For what, sir?
The new DSP takes charge tomorrow.
She must be welcomed.
A new DSP is coming, right?
Can't we get a new shawl, sir?
We've been looking at one new DSP
after another, haven't we?
-Hello, Mani?
-Sir!
I got the key to the quarters
from the police station.
Very good, Mani!
The bug has been fixed at the server room
in the Home Department office.
Nothing to worry about.
It's your area.
Have fun!
I was afraid of the big risk we're taking
by bugging the Home Department.
What if I give you one rupee and ask you
to swallow it for 5,000 rupees?
Will you do it?
There are people in the Home Department
who would do exactly that
with a one-rupee coin.
There are also many
who would shit out that coin,
wash it, and carefully
put it back in their pockets.
Manikandan, you shameless pig!
Can you hear me yelling?
So you cannot hear?
Soundproof room ready.
That's all there is to it!
THYKARA
You've kidnapped a Deputy Superintendent
of Police.
Do you know what will happen
if this becomes public?
Why do you not calm down a bit
and watch your daughter's game?
Mami!
How much is this, buddy?
Are you lying?
What are you doing here, kid?
We are playing hide and seek!
If you hide in the same place every day,
they'll find you!
Shall I hide you in a place
where no one can find you?
-Hold on, kiddo.
-Okay, Uncle.
Be a dear and stay in here.
Sara!
Uncle!
What was that noise, Uncle?
Right now,
our dear madam
will repeat exactly what I tell her
to her mother.
Want to see?
A FEW DAYS AGO
I've had enough of this training, sir!
Let go!
Please, sir!
Even if you slip, you shall not fall.
The Lord shall hold you in His arms.
Spring!
Slider!
Come on!
Magazine!
Lock!
Aim!
Fire!
Well done, Jhansi!
My name isn't Jhansi.
It's Maramalli!
My name is Shakthivel, ma'am.
I'm a constable.
Your driver.
Auntie!
While playing cricket, our ball fell
onto your terrace. Can we please take it?
No going inside the house.
Got it?
Here. Buy a new ball--
No, thanks, Auntie.
Let's go, guys.
-Who's that kid?
-Station Inspector Ilangovan's son.
Oh.
Jhansi.
As far as the SP's office
in Udhagam Malai is concerned,
the Superintendent's name is Vinod.
He's from up north.
As for his character, he is fearless.
Straightforward.
Next up?
In the same office,
there's Inspector Sekaran.
In Kaverichattiram Kallavankottai,
he was the Inspector at the station
during Maramalli's tenure as DSP.
There's a link between the two of them.
He'll figure it out
the moment he sees you.
That you're not Maramalli,
but Jhansi!
But…
he will not be coming today.
Let's go!
His name is Chezhiyan.
He's the Sub Inspector
at the Superintendent's office.
Just like Sekaran
has a rapport with Maramalli,
this man is familiar with you as well.
But…
he's always on patrol every day
between nine and ten.
Those patrol hours are your window.
-Hello?
-Hello? Yes, Sarath?
The SP wants you back
at the station immediately, Mr. Chezhiyan.
Did he say why?
The new Thykara DSP
has come to take charge today.
-Probably about that, sir.
-Okay. I'm on my way.
Make a U-turn, Raj.
Ma'am?
Sir is calling you in.
-May I come in, sir?
-Yes, come in.
Sir!
Where were you trained?
Mandaloor, sir.
Can you tell me the name
of the training officer?
Pavan Kumar, sir.
Sir!
She is Maramalli.
She's joining as a DSP
in the Thykara jurisdiction.
-Get the acknowledgment book.
-Okay, sir.
Wish you all the best.
Thank you, sir.
Pull over, Shakthivel.
-I'll be right back.
-Okay, ma'am.
What happened, Jhansi?
All good, sir.
But it felt like a near-death experience.
Was there a problem?
The formalities at the SP's office
went well.
But Chezhiyan returned from patrol
earlier than expected.
And then?
Thankfully, he couldn't recognize me.
Somehow, I managed to get out of there.
Congrats, DSP ma'am!
You don't need to rub it in, sir.
The next headache is about to begin.
As far as the Thykara DSP office
is concerned, you're the boss!
Everyone reports to you!
For the next ten days,
you're strapped to a bomb while running.
And the bomb is your real identity.
If you stop running, the bomb explodes.
And we all lose!
So run.
Keep running.
Don't you dare stop.
Inspector Ilangovan,
Law and Order Division.
Welcome, ma'am.
Please come in.
Greetings, ma'am.
Please sit, ma'am.
Are you in the right mindset, ma'am?
-Shall I bring the pending case files?
-Not now.
Please come when I call you.
Okay, ma'am.
Greetings, ma'am!
I'm asking out of curiosity.
What section applies
to an impersonation case, ma'am?
What charge can be filed
for impersonation?
Under which section
do you file fake documentation cases?
Documents prepared under
another person's identity.
When I came to file a land seizure case
on those grounds,
your inspector filed an FIR
under Section 417 instead of Section 465.
What nonsense is this?
I need only one thing, ma'am.
I want a First Information Report
filed under Section 465.
Never mind all that!
With whose permission
did you come into my room?
Wait outside.
Come when you are called.
My brother!
Your brother?
He's not listening to anything I say.
That's why I stepped out
when he entered.
Never mind that, sir.
Could you please arrange
an interview for me with the DSP?
A recommendation on Day One itself?
Ask her yourself, and she'll grant it.
Yeah, right!
Ma'am?
I've come to Thykara
for a special operation, Ilangovan.
-Okay, ma'am.
-For the next ten days,
handle any case that comes in.
Don't bring anything to me.
Got it?
Okay, ma'am.
Sure.
Can I be seen in the frame, Akash?
-How could you not be--
-Ma'am is coming!
We're at the Thykara DSP office.
We're about to meet Ms. Maramalli,
who just took charge!
-With whose permission are you shooting?
-Ma'am, it's just an interview.
-Delete it!
-Ma'am--
-Delete it!
-Ma'am!
-An interview--
-Delete it, I say!
I'm with a leading channel, ma'am.
The inspector--
Get out!
Have you eaten, kiddo?
Not yet, Dad.
I'll eat now.
First eat. Then study.
Come!
Good evening, ma'am!
Hey! Given how angry I am,
I could beat you to death!
-Jhansi!
-Wait. I'll be right back.
Hey! Who are you?
V. Maramalli,
Deputy Superintendent of Police!
When did Ms. Jhansi
turn into Ms. Maramalli?
Fraud!
A former convict is now a DSP?
You're busted!
You're tonight's breaking news
on my channel!