'MUKHAM'
'Smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to health.'
What happened?
Someone tried to shoot me down. - What?
We didn't hear anything.
Who is this woman? - What?
Hello? Is this the police control room?
Where is that lady?
There was no one when we arrived, sir. - Okay.
The door was left open.
They say that they saw a lady running away.
Running away? - So they say.
Who saw her fleeing? - We did, sir.
Was she wounded? - No. - Okay.
She said someone tried to shoot her down.
Did you hear shots being fired? - No.
How do you know that she ran away from this apartment?
He said so, sir.
She ran away from here, sir.
Who is she? - She..
Tell us.
S-She is the Home Minister's sister, sir.
Are you sure? - Yes, sir.
Tell us nothing but the truth.
This is her apartment, sir.
She doesn't live here though.
And.. She visits from time to time.
Does she come alone?
She.. - Yes?
At first, she comes alone. - Okay.
Then someone else follows. - Okay.
I saw today's visitor leaving early, sir.
Do you know him?
No, sir.
I'll call you if needed.
Collect their addresses. - Okay, sir.
Come.
Was this window open when you got here?
Yes, sir.
This is Assistant Commissioner Hariprasad.
Please come in.
The assistant commissioner. - Hello. - Hello.
Today, an incident took place at your apartment.
What was it?
There was a woman in your apartment at around 8 p.m.
Someone tried to shoot her down.
She fled the place.
Who is living there?
In fact, no one. It is locked.
Did you give the key to someone? - No.
Did someone break in?
No, they have used a key.
What we found..
Okay. We will leave.
See you later. - Okay.
Who tried to kill you? - Me?
Was it you or the man who was with you?
Who was the man with you?
Why do you want to know? - Don't insult me.
When did it start bothering you?
You are the sister of a minister.
Newspapers will celebrate the news.
Minister!
He wouldn't have become a panchayat member if it weren't for me.
Leave me.
Let me tell you something.
Stay here only if you can play by my rules.
Or else, you can leave.
After ruining my life.. - Yeah, right!
When did you start drinking such expensive alcohol?
Alcohol, my foot!
The commissioner is coming. Move.
Move..
Hey, I'm talking to you too. Move.
Aren't you a driver? - Yes, a police driver.
Why don't you stick to driving? - Well, what do you do?
I am jobless. - Then you better wait outside.
Move. - Move.
Move away from the corridor.
They just keep saying this. - Move.
There is no use. - They don't do anything.
Can't you hear me? Move.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Everyone is here. What is the occasion?
We thought we'd come and meet you since we couldn't contact you.
Please sit.
What can I offer you?
Maybe, some news.
Don't I inform you when there is news?
You failed to inform us
about two consecutive murders and yesterday's murder attempt.
Doesn't these have any news value? - Oh, that's the issue.
Just a minute.
Mr. Hari, will you please come here?
I have called Assistant Commissioner Hariprasad.
Though this case doesn't come under his jurisdiction
he will have the investigation charge.
He didn't want to meet you
until the investigation was completed.
Please.
Assistant Commissioner Hariprasad.
Don't you know everyone here?
They are the reporters of major newspapers.
They want to know some things from you.
What do you have to say about the murders happening in the city?
The investigation is going on. - Hey, that is the routine!
An investigation will always follow a murder.
We want to know if you have got any evidence.
We'll inform you when we get it.
Yesterday, there was an attempt on the Home Minister's sister's life.
She escaped because of sheer luck.
Do you think there is some political interest involved in it?
No, I don't think so.
That's another issue.
You are correct.
Sir, the public is in a state of panic.
In two weeks, there were two murders and one murder attempt.
All three targets were women.
I have doubt.
The murderer might be someone who loathes women.
What do you think, Mr. Hari?
I don't think so, sir.
You two have conflicting opinions, don't you? - Hey, shut up.
The commissioner says it could be someone who loathes women.
What's your reason to disagree with him?
What I understood from my investigation
is that both the victims were virtuous. - Okay.
They were never accused of immoral activity. - Okay.
But.. - Are you saying that the Home Minister's sister was immoral?
Can we print that? - I never said that!
Don't put your ideas into my mouth.
The investigation is still in the preliminary stage.
Please don't report anything that might affect the investigation.
We'll inform you when we get key information.
Okay, sir.
Hey, don't take this seriously.
I just called you when they insisted.
I didn't ask anything in detail
to the Home Minister's sister since her husband was there.
I wanted to avoid a marital conflict.
There won't be a conflict.
He had known everything before he married her.
The husbands of the women who were murdered
had extramarital affairs.
It's the opposite here.
No, that's where your calculations went wrong.
You challenged the point I made to the reporters.
That's okay.
There is no doubt about the character of the minister's sister.
That is public knowledge.
The extramarital affairs that the other women had, were well hidden.
That's why I said
that the murderer might have animosity towards women.
The weapon used in all three cases was the same.
Even in this case, the shot was made from the exterior.
There are many similarities in all the three incidents.
So, the same person must be behind these crimes.
We only have a difference in opinion about the motive.
If we question the minister's sister
in the absence of her husband, we will know who it is.
Well, I forgot to tell you.
The IG had called me this morning.
The minister has instructed us
not to harass her with unnecessary questions.
How is that possible, sir?
You joined the department only a short while ago.
These are the problems we have been facing for a while.
Okay.
Collect the report right away.
It should be on my table when I reach the office.
Okay? - Sir.
What is this, sir?
We are all hungry, aren't we? - Yes.
It's already 1:15 p.m.
It will be 2:30 p.m. by the time you get the report.
We'll be on time if we go there after lunch.
Am I right, sir? - Start the car. - Okay, sir.
Jack, come here.
Did you feed him? - Both of us had our lunch.
Yes, have your lunch on time.
You are getting old, Kesavan Nair.
He can afford to be late.
He is young. - Okay.
Hey, what is this?
Did you make enough food for a month?
That's enough cooking for today.
Gosh! You are all covered in sweat.
I'm covered in sweat.
Hey, I have to leave. Come on, it's time.
Come here. - Gosh!
Kesavan Nair, serve everything on the dining table.
I'll serve everything except fish and meat.
Kesavan Nair is scared to even look at fish and meat.
Yes, that's sad.
One minute. I'll take a quick shower.
I'll join you.
Hey, not now.
Drat! Who is here now?
Won't let me take a shower!
Usha.
Your parents are here.
Mother! What's the reason behind this surprise visit?
We are coming back from a wedding. - Please sit.
Didn't you have your lunch yet? - No, I got a little late.
You have lost a lot of weight, Mother.
Oh, that's not true. I didn't lose weight.
Usha, serve lunch.
Okay. - We had food at the wedding.
And we have to leave soon.
Oh, why are you in a hurry, Father?
You just got here.
Don't you know that I have a lot of work at home?
Come here. Let me ask you something.
Come in.
Sit down. He will come soon.
Have you finished unpacking? - Yes, mostly.
Only her curio collection is remaining.
How is Kesavan Nair?
He is very lazy.
He was with me for a few years.
Hari always makes fun of him.
He gossips a lot.
Be careful.
Good evening, Hari. - Good evening, sir.
You were active in the NCC, weren't you?
NCC was the starting point of my career.
Please.
Can I get you cool drinks?
Does that suit the time? - Oh, I didn't think about that.
It's all right. - What is your brand, Mr. Hari?
Anything.
One minute.
Excuse me. - Okay.
Don't drink too much. - Let me see.
Narendran here.
Come to the office tomorrow.
Let us go inside. - Okay.
How about some snacks? - No.
Will you have a glass of beer?
No, thanks.
Have you never tried it?
No, I never got a chance.
I rarely used to have two ounce of wine
due to my father's compulsion.
I'll get tipsy even if I have a little bit.
That's okay. I'll bring wine.
A silencer was used to muffle the sound of the gunshot.
The ballistic expert said that the gun used
to shoot the minister's sister was the same one.
If it was an imported gun
you can investigate the underworld or the smuggler connections
of the man behind the murder.
Sir.
Hello? - Yes? - Are you planning to come out?
We are home.
Come.
Don't you want your shoes?
Gosh!
You drank too much, didn't you?
Sorry, Hari. Please.
What is this, Usha? What are you doing?
Change your clothes first. - Please. - No.
Get up.
I'll help you if you are that tired.
No. - That's okay.
I'll help you. - Oh, no!
Hey, that's enough.
I didn't ask many questions that day
because your husband was with you.
I was telling the truth.
I didn't go to the apartment that day.
I have all the evidence to prove that you were there.
Who was the man with you?
Don't pry too much into my personal life.
I hope you know who I am.
That is not my concern.
There is no point in lying to me.
You are still alive because someone missed their aim.
He may not miss it the next time.
We want you to stay alive.
Oh, thanks.
Don't you know that two women were shot recently?
You are his next target.
Don't try to scare me.
If I feel like it, I will make you stand guard to me.
I didn't get into this profession to guard a whore.
Shut your bloody mouth!
These are not mine.
I never said so.
'Mrs. Nirmala Kunjikrishnan. Door number 321. First main road.'
The key to your apartment
along with this letter was inside this vanity bag.
This bag was found under these clothes.
These clothes were removed and kept on the sofa at your place.
You can still claim, ma'am, that none of these is yours.
Do you want me to make you admit that these are yours
in an open court?
The police could only find the corpses of the other two women.
The dead tell no tales.
But you are still alive.
You must say whom you were with that night!
Would you fancy a beverage? - Sure.
Please don't tell anyone that it was me who said this.
I won't tell anyone.
You may say that in court. - Okay.
Oh, no! Please don't, sir.
Thanks.
Hadn't I instructed you not to harass that lady?
I got this address only because I questioned her.
This was the man whom she was with.
I see.
Did you question him? - He is currently out of town.
I'll be informed once he is back.
I know him.
He is a rich and influential person.
If he is the one behind this
arresting him and prosecuting that lady
will create a political imbalance.
Is our priority political balance
or solving a murder, sir?
Both.
We cannot proceed with all the cases
that we gather evidence in.
We will have to bury a few.
Why make enemies in high places by solving a case?
I called you here to say this.
I admit that I had an affair with Nirmala.
I was there that night.
I left way early.
I don't know about what happened afterwards.
Who could have fired that shot?
Who knows?
How were you related to the two women
who were murdered recently? - I don't even know them.
What about their husbands? - I don't know them either.
Okay. I have some more things to discuss.
Let us go to my office.
I don't have time today.
Make time, sir.
Get up! Hey!
Hey!
What happened? - A lady fell into the water, sir.
How did she fall? - What?
This is where she fell, sir.
Can we get some naval-divers?
Getting permission is tough at this time of the night, sir.
Sir, excuse me.
There is no point in searching.
She will surface only after 24 hours.
Okay.
Send George away.
Okay, sir. Go home, sir. I'm here. - Okay.
Inform the Home Minister. - Okay, sir. - Okay.
Let me see the corpse. Remove that.
Move the hair, please.
What kind of a policeman are you if you cannot save the life
of the Home Minister's sister?
Why didn't you put a security detail on her
when there was an attempt at her life?
She said she didn't want any, sir. - Get lost! Damn!
And you happily obliged?
People are being shot down like street dogs!
Aren't you ashamed to wear this uniform?
There is a special cell under an AC
for the investigation, sir. - And what good did it do?
But.. A better AC.. - No.
It is you who must be replaced.
I'll tell you what.
If you don't solve this case within two weeks
you'll be the one facing my wrath.
Yes, sir.
No.
Usha has not arrived yet. - Where did she go?
She left to buy something at around 10:30 a.m.
I wonder why she is late.
Where were you?
A friend of mine who is going abroad
and her husband have come.
They called me from the hotel.
They wanted to buy some curios.
I too bought some pieces.
Did you have lunch? - When they insisted
I ate at the hotel with them.
If it were any late, the police would've been troubled.
I have a bad migraine. Let me lie down for a while.
Do you want me to call a doctor?
No, I just need to lie down for a while.
What can I do?
What do I do?
Okay, I will come.
Who was it? - It was my friend.
They are about to leave.
They want to see me. - Okay.
'Ripper or Raman Raghavan? Another murder in the city.'
'The killer will be caught soon. Says the Assistant Commissioner.'
'Dear friend'
'I came to know what you said to the press.'
'I am writing this letter to congratulate you'
'before it comes in the papers tomorrow.'
'You only told the press that you would soon catch the killer.'
'Why did you hide'
'the naked truth that the women killed'
'were promiscuous?'
'I have undertaken the duty of killing such women.'
'I regret to inform you'
'that your wife is my next target.'
'Do you know where your wife was'
'between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. yesterday?'
'Regards, The Righteous One.'
Hello.
Did a lady drive a white Fiat car, TDV 3330, here?
No, sir. - Are you sure? - Yes, sir.
Thanks.
This is from the commissioner's office.
Check whether a white Fiat car
TDV 3330 has come there.
From now on, inform me before going somewhere.
Got it?
Thanks.
Hi, Vijay!
Hi, Usha!
How come you're here? - I live here now.
I got married.
My husband is Hariprasad, the police AC.
I see. - And you?
This is my shop. - Hey!
I can't believe it!
You contained yourself in a shop!
After all, this is life.
Imagine the dreams we had while we were students!
Leave that. Are you married?
No.
I'm in a bit of a hurry to leave.
I'll come another day. - Okay.
I need some good curios. - You're always welcome.
Since we are low on space here, I've stocked more items at my home.
Let us go home. - We'll do that some other time.
No, let us go today.
Some good items won't be there the next time.
Okay. - Okay. - See you.
Where were you?
Please don't get me wrong, Usha.
I have paid all I can.
I'm compelling you because I cannot pay any more.
How can I make that kind of money?
Do you think they care? We must do something.
This is the maximum of my ability.
For God's sake, don't trouble me anymore.
Hello. - It is me.
I'm calling to tell you that I reached my office.
There was a threatening call, sir. - What was it about?
A normal call where they say that they will kill me
and my wife and all.
I have put two policemen as her security detail.
Do you need additional force? - No, that is not necessary.
Okay.
How are you, Kesavan Nair?
I get by. - Where is Usha?
She is lying down inside, I guess.
What is this, dear? - Ma'am.
I came here to see you.
Why should you be concerned about a phone call?
Phone call? - Didn't Hari say anything?
No. - Death threats are nothing new
for officers' wives.
Hello. When did you come?
Just now.
Why didn't you tell Usha
about the threatening call?
I didn't want to scare her.
That was a bad choice.
What will she think if you say nothing
about the security detail that you've put on her?
What will the people think?
Won't they think that she is held
against her will?
Isn't she getting bored staying alone in here?
Let her freshen up.
We'll go for a stroll.
I'll drop her.
Don't be late. - No.
Jack, come on.
We are leaving. - Okay.
Kesavan Nair.
What is it, sir?
Nothing. - Oh.
Do you know where your wife was
between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. yesterday?
Where were you?
A friend of mine who is going abroad and her husband have come.
They called me from the hotel.
They wanted to buy some curios.
I too bought some pieces.
Oh, no!
Oh, God!
What is it?
Where the hell is he?
How long should I wait for a bit of alcohol?
Is this the only thing on your mind
at the end of the day?
I don't want to wait till then.
This is what I keep thinking from the morning.
But my job doesn't let me do it.
Answer the door. - He is here at last.
Where were you till now, you moron?
Oh, God!
Is Minnal here? - Yes. No.
N-No, sir. - What? - He'll come soon.
He'll come soon.
Mr. Hari..
Why are you so late..
What are you two doing here? - We are here to meet Mr. Madhavan.
He told us to wait. That's why we are here.
Okay.
Where is Minnal?
He said he'd be back soon. Didn't he? - I don't know.
What? - Yes. - Yes.
Take it inside. Oh, God!
You might've got bored. You can start now.
Where is Mr. Madhavan?
What will we do now? Hey!
He is a new guy, isn't he?
He bought rum instead of honey! Get lost!
He is a little crazy. That's why.. - Yes, I understood.
Well, I'll leave now.
When did you come?
I will.. - Okay.
Bring two glasses.
Sir, you..
That's enough.
Didn't you leave yet?
I am right here, aren't I?
A non-vegetarian like you won't understand
the plight of a man who has been denied his drink.
You should leave, Mr. Swamy.
Keep on waiting.
Oh! - You might get something tomorrow.
I'm sure. - Well, what did you mean?
What will I.. Sir!
Sir, I don't have soda. - Water is fine.
I'll order ice. - No.
Cheers.
I didn't expect you here.
Why are you standing?
I'm a bit fast. - Okay.
What is happening around us?
The body count is increasing.
The newspapers are feasting on it.
I can't face everyone's questions.
You don't have a good public image
as the investigating officer.
Yes.
We'll change that.
Pour me another one.
I am sorry.
I have something to tell you.
You should forgive me.
We don't want that relation.
Which relation?
I just saw
your wife and the commissioner's wife travelling together.
We don't want that.
Why?
She.. That woman is promiscuous, sir.
Don't get me wrong, sir.
I have known her for a long time. - Okay.
Shall I serve dinner? - Do you want to sleep so soon?
Well, Usha has not reached yet. That's why.
I think Usha is back.
It's already late. - I am not coming in.
Bye, ma'am. - Bye.
Sorry, Hari.
I got late.
Shall I serve dinner?
Have it if you are hungry.
Sorry.
I had dinner.
You look wasted. - Yes.
I got drunk to get wasted.
That must have been a prank call.
Why do you worry so much about that?
Mrs. Prema told me that I could
visit their house
when I get bored.
She likes me a lot.
She is such a sweet person.
Why are you silent, Hari?
Kesavan Nair. - Yes?
Why did you leave
the commissioner's house, Mr. Kesavan Nair?
I know everything.
Speak up.
I can't stay at a place like that.
Why?
Well, how can I say that? - Why?
She is a woman of easy virtue.
Hello.
W-Wrong number.
Well, where did your friends stay that day?
Hotel Sea Pearl.
Which room?
I don't know.
When I got there, they were in the lobby.
That was when you went to send them off.
You told me that you went to their room
and had dinner on the first day.
They were in the lobby that day as well.
They took me from there.
I did not notice the room number.
So, they were always in the lobby.
Why not?
What is your friend's name, Usha?
Padmini.
What about her husband's?
Vijayakumar.
Okay.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
What is the history
of Hotel Sea Pearl?
The partners of that hotel are quite influential.
They are dangerous.
The arms deal for a terrorist group
had taken place there.
A few years ago
the commissioner had seized their weapons.
But he could not do anything.
They got off scot-free.
And it is also the hangout of influentials.
I heard that it is a hub of immorality.
What is your interest in this hotel, sir?
Is it related to the murders? - Yes.
I can't find the name of Mr. Vijayakumar
who had taken a room with his family last Saturday.
They had vacated on Monday.
No one by that name had stayed here on that day.
Do you provide rooms without recording it? - No.
We don't do that, sir. - Okay.
Vijayakumar and his family
have not stayed in Hotel Sea Pearl on the day you mentioned, Usha.
There is some link between the murders and that hotel.
You had to return the weapons you had seized from that hotel.
I suspect that the murderer is using one of those.
I see.
So I feel that it will be wise if we keep an eye
on that hotel.
Okay.
But
you must be very cautious. - Sir.
Let's eat out today.
Don't bother to cook.
I don't feel well.
I knew it.
That is why I asked you
to avoid cooking.
Good evening, sir. - Good evening.
There is a good curio shop here.
Do you want to buy something, Usha? - No.
Have you been here before?
This is where your friends wanted to stay last Saturday.
Look behind you.
This is a kind of exhibitionism. Isn't that right?
One needs to put on a show
when he is not honest.
Isn't that right, Usha?
A couple need not hide anything
from each other.
Isn't that the wise thing to do?
Have you forgotten your table manners?
Sorry.
Okay.
An apology may not suit every situation.
I can't recommend for petty things like this. Sorry.
Move.. - Does he serve you tea or coffee?
Yes, sir. - They are our own guys, Mr. Kesavan Nair.
Take care of them. - Okay.
Bye, Usha.
It is me.
Get me Mr. Ramanathan's number
from the telephone index.
351528.
'I have undertaken the duty of killing such women.'
'I regret to inform you that your wife is my next target.'
'Do you know where your wife was'
'between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. yesterday?'
Hello.
He hasn't arrived yet. He'll be here shortly.
Hello? - May I speak to Usha?
She left just now, sir.
Hasn't he arrived yet? - No.
Would he be at home? - Yes.
Get in.
Hari!
Please save me. - What are you doing, Usha?
I can't take this anymore.
Come on.
I haven't done anything wrong.
I didn't disclose anything
as I was scared.
Why do you have to fear me?
Whom would you tell your problems to if not me?
I will tell you everything, Hari.
Tell me what it is.
I lied to you that my friend and her husband
had come.
What really happened was..
Please come in.
This way.
What do you want?
Nothing much.
I want you to take your clothes off. - What the hell?
I don't have time to wait. Hurry up.
We had to listen to him
for he would have murdered us if we hadn't.
Embrace her.
Tilt your head a little towards him. Do it.
A bit more.
Yes.
Let's try another pose.
Bastard.
Why didn't you tell this to me on the same day, Usha?
How could you have been so stupid?
Forget it. What happened later?
He took our photographs.
I ran outside and drove away.
And?
Vijay called up the following day and said
that if we don't pay him
he'd have those photos published in some newspaper.
I'd been covering this up till now because I was
scared that you'd misunderstand me.
I'm glad that you revealed this to me at least now.
I can't imagine the anguish you endured
having kept this to yourself. - What about you?
You would have been so worried
from the day you received the letter.
Please be honest with me, Hari.
Didn't you misunderstand me? - No.
I'd never do that.
I think you are lying.
If it weren't so, you would've told me about the letter
the day you received it.
I hid it from you since I didn't want
to upset you.
I have to go to the office.
I'll try to get back early. - Do you have to go?
I must.
Where is Vijay? - He hasn't come yet.
Where does he stay? - The route from..
None of us has seen him.
Give it to me. Let me take a look.
Hey, what's happening there?
They are looking for a guy in some photograph.
Do you know him? - How would I know?
Get lost then. - Why are you shouting at me, mister?
Just get lost.
He drives a black motorcycle.
Damn! - It's all right.
Let me take a look.
Oh, this guy!
I know him. - How?
I've seen him quite a number of times.
He frequents a place all the time.
Where is it?
What do you do for a living?
We are policemen. - See you then..
Let me.. What? - Hand me the fish.
Remove your bandana.
It's for a good cause. Move.
I'm scared of getting beaten up!
You'll be beaten up if you lie.
Why would I lie, pal? I mean, sir!
Can I say something? Shame on you!
Mr. Menon's wife was such a nice lady.
You still haven't arrested her murderer.
And you target me!
What is your name?
It's Anthony.
Srank Anthony. I work in a boat.
Are you from Thrissur? - No, I'm from Kottayam.
You are fake, aren't you? - Yes.
Where do you usually see him?
I'll show you the place. Wait here.
Hand me that fish.
Let me deliver this home.
We can do that later. Get in.
This is the problem with policemen! They will reel you right in!
Come.. - Come on.
It's fine. Come.
Hey, kid.
Take this to my home.
Don't say that I'm with the police.
What's wrong with it? - Really? - Yes.
Three years ago.. - Yes.
..I went to bathe in a Brahmin's pond. - I see.
I saw an abandoned corpse in it.
I, being a good man, informed the nearest police station.
That case is still pending.
So you're involved in a felony. - Yes, with God's grace!
I'll tell you what. - Yes?
We'll club these cases.. - Yes? - ...and solve them. - Fine.
Why did you bathe in a Brahmin's pond? - Am I not supposed to?
Are you not a Christian? - Yes.
There'll be another charge for that. - Really? - Yes.
No! - Zip it. Come..
That is his usual spot. He comes mostly at dusk.
Can you specify the dates?
What do you mean, sir?
Do I carry a calendar with me?
You! - No!
Don't get worked up, Mr. Anthony.
Try to remember.
Quick! We have other things to do.
I'm not going to. He's.. - Hey!
Come here.
Don't you know about the murders that happened here?
Yes. - On Christmas and New Year. - Yes.
Do you remember seeing him here in those days?
Do people stay sober during those days, sir?
That reminded me of something.
I saw him here on the Christmas Eve.
He was here on the New Year's Eve as well.
If you see him here again
inform us immediately. - Don't say collectively. I'll inform you.
Give him our phone number and address.
Give it to him. - Okay, sir.
That striped-shirt guy is rude.
He drinks, doesn't he?
Just obey us! Got it? - Okay.
Okay.
Like your father pays me!
Who took the photos of Usha and you at your home?
I don't know, sir.
Has anyone blackmailed you regarding that?
Yes. - What is this?
You paid him, didn't you? - Yes.
You gave him Usha's ornaments too, didn't you?
Yes.
Have you written a letter
to blackmail anyone? - No.
Isn't this your handwriting?
Yes.
Aren't these the same handwriting?
Tell me! - Yes.
Why!
Why?
Rascal!
You started blackmailing
decent women when your business capsized, didn't you?
Please stop it, sir.
Lock him up.
I know how to make him talk, sir.
Where are you, the sentry, off to?
To buy cigarettes, sir.
The commissioner is in the lockup.
That rascal is asleep.
I wanted to question him.
I too am here for that, sir.
Sir
he is backed by someone.
Goodnight.
If anything happens to him while in custody
you will be held responsible. - Sir!
This is not the bullet used for the previous murders.
Okay. - This is of 0.38 calibre, I believe.
This is found mostly in firearms issued to service personnel.
We disturbed you on a Sunday as it is an important case.
It's all right.
Hello? - Give the phone to Hari, please.
He just left for the office.
Have you seen these ornaments before?
No. - Do you know that these
belong to Usha? - No.
In that case, these are the ornaments that you got from Usha
and gave to the photographer who is blackmailing you
as per your testimony.
Do you know where I found them?
Yes. - Tell me.
From my house.
Why did you do this? - I got such a heinous idea
when my business capsized.
But I didn't get enough time to sell it.
Okay.
Do you know whose numbers these are?
I know. It's the commissioner's. - Okay.
Those of his office and residence, are they not?
Why do you have these numbers?
Sir, I.. I wrote it down during the arms case.
To ask him about the case from time to time, right?
I could only find bullets at your home.
Where have you kept the guns?
They took the guns, sir.
I see. They took it, didn't they?
Okay. And when you were in need of money
you staged a photography session
to get Usha's ornaments.
That photographer, too, is your man, isn't he?
Why don't we pay him a visit?
Hey..
Haven't I told you not to disturb me when I am in the darkroom?
This is a serious case.
What is it?
I will.. Your bloody case!
Don't you know him?
We need to see that photo.
Which photo? - The photo you took at gunpoint.
Sir, you won't believe me.
There was no film in the camera.
Hey, enough with the jokes. Give me the negative and the print.
I am telling the truth, sir.
Tell him! You are the one who made me do this.
I think they are trying to fool us, sir.
I'll force the truth out of him.
Come on.
Oh, that's the dark room. - That's more convenient.
Come with me. - Sir!
It's been long since I beat up
someone. - Please don't hurt me, sir! - Come on!
Oh, no! Please don't beat me, sir! - I'll break your bones.
Oh, no! Don't kill me, sir. - Tell me the truth!
Oh, no! I haven't done anything wrong.
Tell me the truth! - Oh, my God..
This will be the end of your life as a photographer.
Oh, God! - Tell me the truth!
Please, sir! - He's telling the truth, sir.
Oh, no! - That photo session was just a ruse.
I'll beat you to.. - Oh, no! - You..
Who is the man behind the curtain?
Tell them, rascal! I'm the one who is getting beaten up.
How much should I suffer for that meagre amount?
Where is that gun?
Oh, no! He gave it to me, sir.
And he took it back.
Get up! - Please don't kill me, sir.
Where is this taking us?
I know where it is going.
Sir, looks like you have got a clue.
This is my line of thought.
All the three murders were executed with long range gunshots.
The weapon is also same.
But he used a service revolver
while he made an attempt at Vijay's life.
The killer could be a professional killer
or a sharpshooter.
One who is very good with guns.
But why did he do this?
Two of the victims were virtuous.
I don't understand why he killed Nirmala.
Like the threat against my wife
this, too, must be to mislead me.
The IG had called me this morning.
The minister has instructed us
not to harass her with unnecessary questions.
The killer could be a professional killer
or a sharp shooter.
One who is very good with guns.
You were active in the NCC, weren't you?
Hadn't I instructed you not to harass that lady?
Is our priority political balance
or solving a murder, sir?
Both!
I know how to make him talk, sir.
He is backed by someone.
Goodnight.
The commissioner had seized their weapons.
But he could not do anything.
This is found mostly in firearms issued to service personnel.
Do you know whose numbers these are?
I know. It's the commissioner's.
What's wrong? What happened?
Somebody shot him, sir. - What?
The bullet grazed his hand.
Take him to the hospital. Quick.
You're lucky, Mr. Vijay.
You managed to survive two attempts.
Can't you tell me at least now?
Who is trying to kill you?
I don't know.
Then I will enlighten you.
The person whom you helped all this while.
You are trying to help him even now.
He is your enemy.
I am the only one who can save your life, Vijay.
For that, I need you to tell me his name.
I am not well.
Open it!
I knew that the person
who tried to kill Vijay would come here tonight.
Because he's still alive.
My calculations were correct.
Lock the door. Don't let anyone out. - Sir!
Don't let anyone in either. - Sir!
Didn't you see
the true colour of your friend?
I didn't know that he is so cruel.
Can't you speak out at least now?
Why are you helping him?
There is a gang which supplies weapons
to international terrorists.
I'm a part of that gang.
Once, the commissioner raided our safe house.
He seized all the money and weapons.
He told me that he would save me under one condition.
I will save you.
But you have to do as I say.
You must get me weapons
when and where I need it.
After my use, you must take it back too.
Questions should be avoided.
If I ever feel that you won't remain tight-lipped
I will finish you off.
I obeyed him to the letter.
I didn't have a choice.
I wrote that threatening letter
and blackmailed Usha
as per the commissioner's instructions.
You must ask Usha
to forgive my sins.
What's the matter? - Hari met with an accident.
What? - Oh, no! - Don't worry.
He's been hospitalised. I will take you there.
I'm coming too. - No.
Someone should stay at home. Come.
Please ask CI Madhavan to come here as soon as possible.
I want to meet the commissioner.
He just left for the office.
He asked me to tell you
that he'd be waiting for you there.
Take your seat.
What's next?
You're a senior officer.
Why don't you tell me
how to proceed in this kind of a situation?
Don't you know how to proceed?
Of course, I do.
But this is a special case, isn't it?
Because the accused is the police commissioner.
Yes.
The commissioner is the accused.
And he is not denying the crime either.
Yes, this is a special case.
Three murders in three weeks.
You've committed three murders in three weeks.
And you've attempted the fourth one.
What made you a killer?
I am not done.
There is one more remaining.
But
you may have to help me. - What do you mean?
Three murders in three weeks.
It took me three years to convince myself.
Now I'm asking you for one more day.
Just 24 hours to complete my mission. - Are you mad?
I-In a sense.
Wait.
Don't do anything stupid.
Usha is in my custody
in a safe place.
Hello..
I've called up your home, Hari. - Hello.
Who is it?
It is me.
Sir, the commissioner came here and took
Usha with him saying that you met with an accident.
Sir.. How are you feeling now?
Are you at the hospital?
Are you at the hospital, sir? Tell me.
I'm sorry that I had to do it.
I did it because you're smart.
I guess, you'll give me a day's time now.
No.
I just said that she is in a safe place.
Whether I'd spare her depends on your decision.
Don't do anything stupid.
You will regret it.
I have to be a policeman for one more day.
If you stand in my way.. - I know what you mean.
If I don't let you commit the fourth murder
you'll kill my wife.
Someone else should die for her to stay alive.
You're putting my wife's life at stake.
How brutal you are!
I admit
that I am brutal and I am a murderer.
Three years ago, I was a good man.
Weren't you hurt when you received a letter with a cooked up story
that your wife is cheating on you?
Imagine my plight when I know that my wife
is cheating on me for real.
I committed these murders
out of my grief.
The human mind works in a weird way.
I didn't murder any of the men whom she was cheating on me with.
If I murder them
it will offer them salvation!
I want to make them grieve
till the end of their lives.
That is why I murdered their innocent wives.
I had to kill some innocents
as part of my plan for the next murder.
Now, it's down to one last target.
I asked you for a day's time to finish her off.
I think, now you'll agree with me.
I was told that you met with an accident..
Yes, but I didn't get hurt.
Where is Usha?
She is at the commissioner's house.
Didn't you tell me that you wanted to visit your home?
Yes, but it's not urgent. It could wait.
No. You may leave today.
Usha and I are going on a tour.
We'll be gone for a couple of days. So, you may go home.
Come on.
Where is the woman you took in this boat? - Woman? I don't know.
Really?
I'll tell you, sir. I was the one who took her to the other shore.
But she isn't there now. As per the commissioner's order
I took her to his house.
Sir. - What are you doing here?
Why didn't you arrest him yesterday despite having all the evidence?
Sir, he has kidnapped my wife. - What?
Yes, sir.
I had gone to arrest him.
That's when he told me that he had taken my wife
as a hostage. - Why did he do it?
He said that he has one more target.
He needs 24 hours to do it.
He wanted my hands to be tied.
I've been ordered to arrest him no matter what.
My wife is in his home.
Don't you know that it is irrelevant in this situation?
Party, advance.
Advance.
Withdraw.
He is insane, sir.
We can't arrest him through an operation of this sort.
He has a sophisticated weapon
which can be fired from long range.
Moreover, he is a sharpshooter.
His position is strategically convenient than ours.
If we try to move forward, there will be more casualties.
Are you saying that we shouldn't arrest him?
We should, but this isn't the way to do it.
He'll come out of the house in about ten hours
with my wife.
I'll follow him and arrest him.
I need your help with something.
You have to withdraw the force.
No, I can't take such a decision.
I have to contact the DGP. - Sir.
I have another request. - Yes.
Convince the chief secretary to permit us
to tap the commissioner's phone.
Yes, it's okay.
Ma'am..
Open the door, ma'am!
Please!
Ma'am!
Retreat!
Why would you feel sad?
Aren't your old lovers still alive?
I only killed their wives.
Come on. Be happy.
Come on!
I hope you remember their phone numbers.
Call one.
Come on.
Do it!
There is no response, right? - No.
I know.
Your love landed him
in a mental asylum.
I'm glad that I turned
at least one of them insane.
Wasn't Mr. Menon
your favourite lover?
Call him.
Why are you hurting me?
Call him!
Hello? - Is that you, Prema?
Yes. - Why are you hurting me again?
I'm trying to forget everything.
After my wife's death, I was devastated.
Please don't..
Bloody dog!
That is exactly why I left you alive
and murdered your wife instead.
You need to dial one more number for me.
Let him listen to your sweet voice one last time.
Call Alexander.
Here.
Alexander here.
Speak!
This is me. - Hello?
Is that you, Prema? Prema?
Is this Prema? - Yes.
Hi, Prema! You've been avoiding me for a while.
What happened now?
I'm free today.
My wife will arrive at 4:30 p.m. via flight.
Today, there is a festival in her parish.
She will go to the church.
Will you drop by?
Or, should I come over?
Hello? Hello?
Why are you torturing me like this?
I should have killed you first!
But that would've put me in prison.
And your bastard lovers
wouldn't have suffered.
Tell me the truth..
Don't you love your lovers?
Tell me. Come on!
Yes.
Prema!
Have you ever loved me?
Tell me.
Tell me!
No.
I loved you so much.
You did not.
I do not wish to hurt you or Hari.
If Hari does something foolish
I may be forced to..
I don't want to kill you.
My target is leaving.
I won't get another chance like this.
I won't let Usha go until I am finished with it.
Come on..
Come on!
Come with me.
Come on. Come with me!
Come on.
Quick!
Hurry up!
Drat! Faster!
Get on the boat.
No!
Hari!
Oh, no!
Sir. - Take him into custody.
Thank you, sir.