Suzhal - The Vortex (2022) s01e03 Episode Script

Phone's ringing continuously.
Don't think I'm taking my son's side.
He is touchy and short-tempered,
but he wouldn't commit an abduction.
No girls have complained about him.
So you're saying Malar's lying.
No, I'm not.
She just may have misunderstood.
He's gone out with his friends.
He'll be back tomorrow.
Once he's back, I'll bring him to you.
Question him yourself.
What's she saying?
Until then,
we just sit around doing nothing.
Dad!
If he doesn't come tomorrow?
If he has indeed abducted Nila,
what will you do?
Will he send a message like this
after kidnapping a girl?
Mom!
We're staying at Clement Country Resort.
Munnar is awesome!
You, me, and dad should
make a trip here. Okay?
This came in yesterday.
He sent one this morning, too.
We'll be back in time
for the festivities tomorrow.
If you need anything,
let me know. I'll get it.
Nothing amiss with his tone.
Doesn't sound like a kidnapper.
You know nothing about him, dad.
He stalked Nila wherever she went.
Yes, dad.
I've heard he's quite the ruffian too.
A boy following a girl he likes is nothing
unusual, is it?
I heard a boy named Dheena
was following her around.
He's different.
Fatsos leer at me too!
Who dear?
You never told me about it!
Never mind that!
Malar, what did Nila tell you?
I'm Nila's only friend.
But, she never shared
anything personal, even with me.
I've seen it for myself.
She trembles
at the very sight of Adhisayam.
He wasn't just following her.
-How much did you get?
-Centum.
-You got centum too?
-Yes.
Creep!
Here you go.
Hey.
Hey!
Pull over. Pull over!
-Why is Nila's bike parked here?
-How would I know?
Where's Nila?
Please let go of me.
Let go of me, please!
Get out of the way.
-Let me go.
-Nila!
-Please, let me go.
-Nila!
Let me go.
Let her go.
Creep!
Come.
Bloody creep!
The inspector's son's a rogue.
-What the
-Knowing that girls won't speak up,
the boys abuse them.
And you seem to support these boys,
Regina madam.
Never mind all that!
Where's Nila?
Wouldn't we tell you if we knew?
Put it on speaker.
Aunty, this is Mani.
Adhisayam stepped out for some tea.
Can I have him call you back?
No need to call!
-I want you to come here right away.
-What, aunty?
-We've a huge problem.
-What?
-I want you here in four hours.
-OK.
Got it?
Mani?
Hello?
Won't it take 8 hours
to get back from Munnar?
It's shorter through Marayur or Pollachi.
They'll be back by dusk.
Have some tea, brother.
-Nandini, get my bag.
-Where are you going, Dad?
I'm going to meet the D. S. P.
Adhisayam has attended
my family events.
He seemed like a good guy.
He's like a brother to Sakkarai.
Our interference
won't escalate the issue. Will it?
Wasn't Arivu's son, Mani, on the phone?
I think the inspector
is being fair about all this.
Do you have any
Of course she's trying
to cover up for her son.
Son of an inspector, that too!
That's my fear too.
If you talk about the inspector
to the D. S. P would he play fair?
-What if things get worse?
-It's true, brother.
Should I take some men
to search in Munnar?
If you all go as a group,
they might hurt Nila.
-It's risky.
-So what am I supposed to do?
Give some tea to the gentleman.
Hey! Did I come here
for some bloody tea and biscuits?
Ask your ma'am to come.
Don't raise your voice here.
She's been informed.
She's handling a personal matter.
Wait.
Must I wait for her personal business?
Call her now.
Sir!
Wait if you can, quietly,
or meet her elsewhere.
Ma'am,
the fire inspector, Kothandaraman,
has been bugging us all day.
When will you
I don't know, man!
I'm still at Trilok's office.
Say something and send him off.
The mood I'm in,
I'll rip that guy apart if I see him.
Ratnam, were you able to track
Nila's phone number?
The writer had sent an email.
You don't need to do anything.
-I'll take care of it.
-Okay.
Ma'am. I'll handle Kothandaraman.
You meet Mr. Trilok and head home.
This doggone job won't let us
attend to personal matters for even a day.
-Hello?
-Inspector Regina here.
-Yes ma'am.
-Any emails?
Just a minute.
Sir?
Yes sir, it just came in.
Ma'am, the email just came in.
If there's any information,
call me at this number.
-Got it?
-Okay, ma'am.
You won't pick up my calls?
Why not pick up the phone and say so?
Keep Kothandaraman away
from this case.
Not for nothing.
-Name your price.
-Do you understand what you're saying?
Police don't work for your factory.
Shanmugam's daughter is missing.
I need to handle that first.
You understand, sir?
It's a serious problem
that has gotten her pretty worked up.
It'll wrap up today.
I'll handle Kothandaraman later.
Sakkarai, you don't need
to play moderator.
He'll come around
if he needs us. Muthu
I can't make it, Lakshmi.
I'm up to my neck in work. Hang up.
I told her I'd take her to the fair.
-Sorry ma'am.
-Why "sorry"?
Is it always 24/7 duty?
Look Sakkarai,
don't focus too much on work
and screw up your personal life.
-Take her out.
-Let Adhisayam return.
I'll go afterwards.
Just go! I'll call you
once he returns. Now go!
Drive, Muthu.
Every year at this festival,
I tie an amulet on the neem tree.
You have enough wishes
to do this every year?
-Has it worked?
-Yeah.
That's why I do it every year.
Haven't you ever?
You don't believe in God?
-I don't know.
-Then, why this beard and holy thread?
My mom prays to the Goddess
and ties it on me every year.
I wear it just for her sake.
Otherwise, if you ask about faith in God,
I don't know.
You don't know?
Everyone needs God.
They sure do.
Just not certain that God is there.
There's one. Angala parameshwari.
They started the locks here,
and it has ended up at London and Paris.
Should we go?
We might as well.
Your shop.
Step in with your right foot.
-Welcome! I'll pack that up.
-Thanks.
Please have a seat.
What do you seek?
Sarees, churidars?
-How much is it?
-Lakshmi?
Looks stunning, right?
Want to wear it?
Cheeky, yeah?
It'll suit you. Take it.
-How is it?
-Looks good.
It sure does, ma'am.
Take this and one more too.
-Sikander
-Sir.
-Mr. Cop!
-Yeah.
Some attention here too.
Which looks better?
Stop it.
If you like them, get them both.
Paying out of love
or because you can't wait to leave?
I will not do anything for this town.
I will not say anything.
Do you ask why?
There will be rain.
You will sow seeds.
Plants will grow. But
There will be no fruit!
The trees won't bloom.
Do you know why?
In this town, a sister of mine
is on her knees
with her arms tied up.
She is languishing in pain.
My sister, there
is suffering.
She's suffering.
Can no one save her from that monster?
-Move aside.
-No one to help? No one?
Who is that monster?
Where's he holding your sister captive?
Tell me!
Don't interrupt her.
Or she'll leave.
Who is restraining her?
-What are you doing?
-Where is she?
Don't interfere when the Goddess speaks.
She will not spare you.
-You'll do anything 'cause you're a cop.
-Tell me, Pechiamma.
After what you did, she left.
Have you no sense?
Tell me, Pechiamma.
Why don't you listen to us, sir?
Let's go, Sakkarai. Come.
Those who seek holy ash
from the Goddess, step up.
-Keep moving.
-Sub inspector, sir!
To protect that inspector's son,
don't make our child a scapegoat.
The Goddess won't let it go.
I've said my say.
Were you worked up over some case?
Not knowing that, I dragged you along.
If something's up, let me know.
We're going to live together, right?
Pechiamma mentioned something
about her sister being restrained.
I thought she was referring to Nila,
Shanmugam's daughter.
An idol was stolen
six years ago, remember?
-That's what she talks about every year.
-What are you saying?
-Shit, the phone.
-Wait, I'll get it.
What are you staring at?
-Beat it, fatso!
-I'll whack you.
All good, right? Tell me, sir.
Can you come to the house right away?
What's wrong, sir?
Where is Ms. Regina?
Just come here, please.
Tell me. When did you take charge
as the Managing Director?
-How is that relevant to the accident?
-There is a connection.
How else can I know
if it was an accident or a case of arson?
It's been three years.
My father's on the advisory committee
only recently. What does that say?
If you don't mind,
I'll ask the questions.
Can you provide financials
for the last three years?
I told you
that the accountant is on leave.
He's not taking calls.
He's away on personal business.
When I go to the station,
the police are busy.
Your accountant's unreachable.
The union leader is missing.
How come every one has absconded, sir?
How would I know that?
Ask them.
I intend to.
I will when I meet them.
Another thing I don't quite understand.
Your factory feeds the whole town.
Such a huge fire accident has happened.
Leaving that aside,
where the hell has everybody gone?
Silenced them all, have you?
Sir, there's a bigger problem.
Your sons: Ganesh, Mani,
Gandiban, and my son, Adhisayam…
The four of them are together.
If any of your kids call or turn up…
call me right away.
Don't tell anyone about this.
Understood?
Anything happens,
come straight to me. All right?
-Arivu.
-Yes.
You may be a union guy…
but this is your son's life.
Don't ruin it.
Get going.
This's why you told me
to do my business?
Look, don't unnecessarily
interfere in this issue.
Just do your job.
Who asked you to call him here?
Don't do these needless things.
-Ma'am? Don't you have trust in Adhisayam?
-I did.
Now the boys aren't answering.
Their phones are switched off.
What are you saying?
I just heard from the cybercrime agency.
Adhisayam called Nila
over 20 times a day.
Even the last call she received was his.
Sakkarai, if Adhisayam professed his love
and Nila rejected him
He's rough.
If he did something to her…
The very thought makes me tremble.
Adhisayam would never do such a thing.
Someone planned this out.
Any information from the cyber cell?
If I need anything further,
I told them I'd reach out.
As the local police station
will be alerted,
we told them to stop tracking
Adhisayam's phone.
That's why I intend to go myself.
There'll be trouble if you do.
I'll go. All right?
It's better if you do.
Even though the boys are innocent,
if they know you're going
Shanmugam's men might assault the boys.
Come what may, bring my son back to me.
Before you tell anyone else. Got it?
MUNNAR
-Where's Clement Country Resort?
-There's a better resort.
-Cheaper. Interested?
-Friends booked already. Where is it?
They may look the same,
but provide better services.
I've already booked.
Travel two kilometers,
and you'll see it.
Friends booked a room? Chicks waiting?
Go right ahead.
Want a room, sir?
This lodge falls within that rate.
You can have it for four hours.
You can come and go
and have fun with anyone you please.
It is 100% safe.
Here, no problems at all.
Hey, what's the rush?
I was on a call, wasn't I?
Police?
Sir, did the kickbacks
not reach the station?
Are you new to the station?
Quit pissing me off
and answer my questions.
Four boys. Around 16-17 years of age.
-Which room are they in?
-Sir.
Underage kids aren't allowed here.
It's illegal.
Where're those boys?
Was there a girl with them?
Read this. It has the guest list.
No one fits your description.
I'm aware of the crap in this book.
You were confessing as I came in.
Come! Let's check each room.
You can't disturb the guests like that.
Do you have a warrant?
That one's empty.
What is it?
What's up?
What do you want?
Get lost!
There's only a girl in that room.
A young girl!
-Poor thing, sir.
-Who's in there?
She's scared.
Who do you think you are?
Who the hell is that guy?
Nandini?
I couldn't trust the cops and stay quiet.
Do you trust us now?
I'm personally here to check.
Dad I'm at Munnar.
The lodge Adhisayam mentioned.
That's where I am.
Turns out they didn't come here.
He lied.
Why'd he lie
about where he was staying?
He must be the one who kidnapped Nila.
Dad are you still on the line?
Hell! This is going to explode somewhere.
Must you tell your father all of this now?
Get in. I'll drop you at the bus stop.
Head home. I'll call once I find the boys.
Head back home to do bloody what?
I booked a room to figure out
if the lodge guy was lying.
Take a look. I've checked
all these resorts already.
None of them are here.
I'll talk to the local inspector.
It isn't easy to get this done
without their help. Let's go.
Wait here.
Hello. I'm with Tamil Nadu Police.
S. I. Chakravarthy from Sambaloor.
I need your help with a case.
From your team
-Have you seen this girl?
-No, I haven't seen her.
Maybe they're not in Munnar at all.
They're definitely in Munnar.
Anytime a person lies,
there is some truth thrown in.
You think you understand everything
in the world you live in.
But the people here
aren't quite that simple.
Most of the time, they don't know
what they do or why they do it.
What the hell are you doing?
Acting all smart.
Sir!
There's a red minivan
near the plantation.
Got a call just now. Let's go check.
Didn't I tell you? Where?
They abducted Nila in this van.
The license plate wasn't visible
in the CCTV footage.
Brother?
Trace it.
Adhisayam
Sir!
The fan is on. Someone's in there.
These windows aren't opening.
This one don't open either.
Brother, open this window.
Adhisayam's phone.
Be gentle with the bottles!
They might break!
As it is, we bought only three! Don't let
the cold weather make you drop one.
Today's the coldest
since we got to Munnar.
We go to the room, open up the beer,
and start the party.
What are the side dishes?
Garlic pickles
and potato crisps, what else?
Dude, I'll follow Adhisayam's footsteps
and score Malar someday.
What did you say?
You need a lot of guts for that.
Send Adhisayam's message.
The one he asks for
his mother's forgiveness? Last one?
As soon as we get to the room,
we'll send it.
The way that girl
was crying in that picture!
She'll soon get used to it.
-Where is he?
-Police!
-Where's Adhisayam?
-I don't know, Sakkarai.
Hold it right there.
-Mani.
-Stop, you guys.
Hey, watch your step!
What kind of game is this, kids?
Hey, listen to me. Stop!
If I catch you, you're finished.
Running away? Get on the ground now.
Where are you running to?
I'll whack you all.
Where is Adhisayam?
Regina will do anything
to protect her son.
So that's why she warned us
about the boys' safety.
"Safety"? What will she do to the boys?
I don't know. But for my son's safety,
can we give up our Nila?
If the mother's hiding something,
it means the boy has done wrong.
Guna!
-Brother.
-Have our guys come there.
Who the hell does Regina think she is?
Get the goods!
Day 3 of Mayana Kollai!
DAY 3 MAYANA KOLLAI
THE CHARIOT RIDE
Angalamman will be hoisted
upon the divine chariot of Pavadairayan
for a majestic ride all over Sambaloor.
Hello, ma'am?
If there's a problem, I'll handle it.
You guys handle security at the festival.
-Muthu.
-Ma'am.
Shut the gate.
Regina! Regina.
You're escalating the issue.
If there's an issue, I'll handle it.
Don't get in the way.
Listen to me.
Whatever it is, we'll talk it out.
They lack common sense,
but what about you?
Listen to me! Please wait!
Go away!
Back off!
They might do something, ma'am.
Listen up, guys. Disperse now!
He brought a big crowd
to cause a ruckus.