Kaantha (2025)

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This.

"Saantha begins again."

This news bit.

And the phone call that came after.

Everything changed.

We can sh**t whatever you want

The latest lenses German camera.

Everything. Everything!

Last time, the movie stopped midway.

This time, I'll make it for you.

Think about it.

Tamil cinema's first horror film.

You're a very lucky man.

Okay

The phone call that changed everything

You never asked me who it was from.

- Who?

- Who else?

Your disciple.

The one and only

The king of acting.

T. K. Mahadevan.

What does he want?

He wishes to act in Saantha again.

And what did you say about it?

Obviously, a "yes"!

I was anxious to get this film made.

Just think about this.

Saantha with T. K. M.!

Financiers will queue outside

the studio for his name alone.

We can sh**t this film in a grand manner.

- We can clear the debts of the studio...

- Hey!

I am the one to decide

who needs to act in my film.

Ours was one of the first three

studios in Madras.

Today we are in such a bad shape.

If we end up shutting the studio down

I will have to blame you.

For your previous film

You wanted 5,000 extras

for the b*ttlefield scene.

Did you not get it?

You wanted pearls and

precious stones from Jaipur.

Didn't we get it for you?

But when the studio is struggling

and asking for help

Isn't it your turn to help out?

My father has always told me

We can lose anything

Money can be lost.

But we should never lose good artists.

My father always had a special

respect towards you.

Even if not for the film

For my father

For this studio

At least for everyone relying on you...

Yes.

SAANTHA DAY 01

You there, move the mic.

I can see its shadow.

Don't touch the mic

If you like, move the camera.

Brother, to hear is secondary.

First is to see.

Ayya told us. The scene is here,

the mic will stay here.

Babu Babu, come here.

He won't move his mic.

There will be shadows in the frame.

Babu, this comes from Ayya.

Ayya said that?

- Then we cannot move the mic.

- Exactly.

And you can't move your camera.

Then, move the lights!

Baybu!

- Baybu! Baybu!

- Stanley.

Baybu, no. Babu!

Why are there two 'Kennedys'?

- 'Kennedys'?

- 'Glasses'.

Ayya had asked for two or three glasses

Ayya's here

- Babu.

- Yes, Ayya.

- What is the first shot?

- Chandran seeing the ghost's painting...

I mean, Neeli and gets spooked

He is in it, right?

He is, Ayya.

When the hero arrives,

we can start the sh**t.

- First, go clean that up.

- Okay, Ayya.

Sit. Sit.

Ramu, give us the room.

Your pronunciation needs to emote

exactly in every word.

Your Burmese Tamil

accent should not show up.

Sure, Ayya

Okay

What is the story of this film?

Who's the hero?

You.

Everyone will tell you, it's him.

As the writer of this film.

As the director. I say this.

Hero, heroine,

everything is you.

I saw my mother hung herself to death

This story is my wish of how

she should have lived.

It was only after seeing you

That I decided to make this film again.

I have agreed to a lot of

compromises to make this film

Kumari.

You have to make me a promise.

Whatever happens,

your attention should not waver.

Promise me that you will act

the way I ask you to.

Swear to me.

Everyone look, TKM is here.

- Greetings, Anna.

- Welcome, Anna.

This set was made just for you.

Look at the sheer scale of it all...

- Babu.

- Anna?

What scene are we starting with?

Today, you and Chandran talk

about seeing a haunted painting.

Let's not do that, Babu.

We will start with a good scene.

Me and my wife...

Who's the one playing her?

Is she close by?

Bring her quick!

- W-What is her name?

- 'Kumari'.

Okay

The scene where I come back

from work early

and surprise her. Let's do that.

We will start where we left.

Scene 60,

Page 64.

Wow!

- Any changes?

- No.

There is, now.

I changed the cl*max.

I'll fill you in later.

One more thing.

The film isn't called 'Saantha' anymore.

'Kaantha'.

- Works better, right Martin?

- Of course.

It's catchy

- The audience will like it, too.

- Absolutely!

It's going to be a golden jubilee hit!

Ready.

KAANTHA

Ayya, shot ready.

Should I tell anything to Anna?

He merely comes in and sits down.

That's it. Nothing fancy.

- Tell him that.

- Sure, Ayya.

'Saantha'. Scene 60. Shot 1. Take 1

Action.

My dear, hope I didn't startle you?

To float in the flood of happiness,

I freed myself from the shackles of work

to come here and be with you.

Babu, is the shot okay?

Ayya, is the shot okay?

Wasn't it good, Babu?

Didn't everyone applaud?

Did you think I was making

this film for your damn applause?

Who applauded this? Who was it?

Your applause created

these half-assed actors!

Did you forget who this film is about?

And you're thinking about applause

Ayya

If you'd prefer, I will do as you say.

If I... If I prefer?!

I know damn well what I want

and what I don't.

Babu.

Shot

okay.

What? 'King of acting'?

Making quite a scene.

Things I learned from you.

What's the plan, then?

I will make this movie.

You can watch it from a corner.

You think my acting is half-assed?

Let's see you fight the urge

to applaud my acting.

This movie will be released

with the cl*max I want.

You can watch that too from a corner, too.

Babu!

Scene change!

Relax. A little more

Just like that. Hold it.

Look here, look here

Keep your hands on your waist.

Wider eyes.

Chin up.

Be like a King. Very good.

Mahadeva.

This is nothing.

You are destined for much bigger cameras.

Over there.

Stanley.

- Looking good.

- Thank you.

Camera should be on my right side.

Right side, Stanley.

- My fans like right side.

- Okay, sir.

I'll change.

You heard him. Move the camera!

Kumari will tell her lines and

then comes your dialogue.

This is your mark.

Kumari, here is your mark.

Ayya?

What's the matter, Kumari?

Kumari, this is your mark.

Ayya?

Ayya!

Ayya, where should I stand?

Ayya, I can't hear you.

Where should I stand?

Stand there.

Where should I look?

- Look into his eyes.

- Still can't hear you

Look at his eyes!

This is your story. Your film.

It's your call.

I will listen only to you.

You might have bought so

many things with that arrogance.

Money, reputation, fame

But you can never buy

that girl's loyalty towards me.

With her as my weapon,

I'll destroy your arrogance.

And I will make my film

Ready.

Action.

Mohan.

My love.

What's wrong?

Why are you tearing up?

As a symbol of our love,

there is going to be another

beating heart inside of me.

Last night...

Is this what you tried to say, last night?

I fell asleep like some damn fool.

Yes

You're a fool, indeed.

Cut.

Stanley

Switch to the opposite angle.

Babu

Tell me, Anna.

- Let's do another take.

- Give me one second.

Ayya

He's asking for another take.

Ayya, do you think we need it?

Ayya says 'no'.

Ayya

It's not much he is asking for.

Just another take

Anna I asked

He wanted to do Kumari's angle instead.

Kaantha. Scene 14. Shot 2. Take 1.

My dear, what's wrong?

Why are you tearing up?

Who says you tear up

only when you are sad?

I am happy and I am tearing up.

These are tears born out of happiness.

There is going to be another

beating heart inside of me.

Is this what you wanted to say last night?

I fell asleep like some damn fool.

Yes

You are a fool, indeed.

Fantastic!

She is Ayya's student, after all.

That explains it.

Looks like she is going

to surpass everyone.

I was afraid that if you knew

about what I did

I thought I would lose you forever.

Which is why I hid this from you.

I acted.

Your husband

is begging for your forgiveness.

Will you forgive me?

Cut!

Kumari. Kumari!

Why did you slap him?

In the script, it is only mentioned

to hold his hands and cry.

Babu, he acted really well.

He would have asked

for another take by now.

Why hasn't he?

We will go for another take, Babu.

Anna?

We're going for another take, Babu.

We'll take it from the last line.

You slap me exactly like that.

Your husband is begging

for your forgiveness.

Will you forgive me?

There's no need to worry

You slap me exactly like you did before.

Will you forgive me?

Kumari.

Slap me exactly like the first take.

Just like he taught you.

Like you did on the first take.

I'm begging for your forgiveness.

Will you forgive me?

Stanley, don't cut!

Keep rolling!

Why did you stop?

k*ll me with these hands

The very hands I held on to

Isn't just to embrace...

It can also destroy.

k*ll me! k*ll me!

Don't stop.

k*ll me with your bare hands.

My darling

My love

My life

k*ll me k*ll me

k*ll me! k*ll me!

with your own two hands.

Cut.

Ayya

Can I ask you something?

Why don't you two talk anymore?

A fat leech thought it

could climb a sharp knife.

I don't understand.

Go to sleep

So you can focus on the sh**t tomorrow.

Babu!

Yes, Anna.

Scene paper.

First, your close up.

Then Kumari.

This is her scene.

- We will start with her close up.

- Okay, Boss.

Stanley, madam, close up.

- Okay, move. Move. Fix it.

- Silence!

Shot 1. Take 1.

Action.

Mohan

Before we moved into this house,

did something abnormal happen here?

Why do you ask?

Is this not the place where

our child is going to play?

A mighty boy or a beautiful girl

The baby shouldn't have any problem.

Our house should be like a garden

with blooming flowers.

But

But then

But then again

You k*lled me on that staircase!

Isn't that true, Mohan?

Our child should grow up without

any problems, right?

You acted really well.

One day, Ayya came across Anna

in a street play.

Seeing him play eight

roles in a single play

Ayya was mesmerized.

When he found out that Anna had no one

He brought him straight home.

Anna used to stay in the same room as you.

The habit of Ayya sharing his food,

before eating

That ritual started with Anna.

Ayya.

Why don't we make this into a movie?

A story decides when it has to be told.

Let it rest for now.

Modern Studios have accepted

to do a movie with you.

I have made them accept.

The world is finally going to see

who you really are.

Greetings, Ayya.

Mahadeva!

Get a chair for him.

No need, a cloth would be enough.

My King.

Whatever Ayya asked

him to do, TKM followed it.

Ayya looked after him like his own son.

For the word I gave...

For our people...

Held the sword with his hand.

Let's march against the enemies

who have encircled us.

Stand proud!

I saw that film four times myself.

You should have seen that crowd

for yourself, Kumari.

Move it! Move it!

They're gonna start the film soon!

KOMALI RAJA

The two of them made quite a team.

Kumari?

Why are you standing here?

I want to talk to you.

Tell me

Forgive me

Say what?

Forgive me

For what?

For slapping you that day, during sh**t...

You came alone at

this hour just to say this?

Come with me, I'll drop you off.

- Selvam, when is the event?

- At 7:00. We should probably leave now.

That's alright. We'll

drop her off first. Come on.

But you still haven't forgiven me.

Is this really a big deal?

Yes.

Okay, I forgive you.

Say it with a smile if you mean it.

Fine, I forgive you. Come on.

Selvam, we can leave now.

Where is your house at?

I stay in Ayya's house.

I live in the daat.

"Daat?"

I was in Burma for a while

And daat means upstairs.

Daat.

Mind if I ask you something?

Ask.

Why don't you and Ayya talk to each other?

Any difference can be solved

by having a heart to heart?

No one can respect him like I did.

That includes you, too.

Little by little, I'm starting

to see what he saw in you.

I thought I wouldn't like anybody

as a competition

but that's what I like about you.

Want to come with me?

Where to?

Here he is

The one we've all been waiting for.

The king of acting, T K Mahadevan himself!

Let us all embrace his arrival.

Raise the whole roof

with your roaring applause!

Fill every corner of these

halls with your burning passion.

A giant making waves

as he walks by his fans.

Today.

A film produced by Central Studios

starring the king of acting,

T. K. Mahadevan, himself.

'Sundara Kumaran' movie is celebrating

its 1,000th day victory event.

The hero of this event

A star that never fades.

A man of art.

A man, born solely for the art.

All of this is waiting for you

on the other side.

Let's welcome him on to stage.

Raise your voices!

Greetings, sir.

Please sing something for us!

Sing! Sing! Sing!

Sing! Sing!

Sing! Sing! Sing!

"The beauty of eyes Like a dark rain cloud"

The beauty of a singing girl

The beauty of eyes Like a dark rain cloud

The beauty of a singing girl

As her dancing feet move,

Flowers are scattered

Is it a shower of honey?

Is the girl's heart changing?

Is it your smiling face?

To search for her in every direction,

To long and pine for her

Will our hearts unite?

The beauty of eyes Like a dark rain cloud

The beauty of a singing girl

As her dancing feet move,

Flowers are scattered

"Is it a shower of honey?"

Very nice.

Suits you really well.

I see that you missed

the dinner last night.

About that

You're still using the studio bus, right?

- Ayya...

- I heard a door opening

in the dead of night.

Ayya

Ayya? Greetings. How are you?

I'm doing well. How are you doing?

His happiness is my happiness

- Send my regards to your dad.

- I will do that for sure, Ayya.

- I'll leave you to it.

- Okay.

Dear

Could you walk me to the car, please?

Fine.

Kannama?

Oh, there you are?

What's with the longing look?

I have a doubt.

Can't tell which contains more beauty

That moon over there?

Or this face of yours.

Mohan?

Who is Neeli?

She tells me not to trust you, Mohan.

My dear.

But that's not part of the scene.

Do not fret.

Gaze into my eyes

Don't you have faith in me?

That comes later on.

It's fine. Don't worry.

Wrap it up for today.

The next three days will be song sh**t!

Get lost.

Fool! Fool!

Did you forget what you came for?

Did he mesmerize you with his fame!?

Why do you talk this way?

He respects you a lot.

-Mr. T.K...

-Mister!?

Mr. Big Shot!

The one who rewrites the story

I named after my mother.

And you're laughing alongside him.

Now you're acting too.

Just like him.

I know.

I know everything.

With his money and fame

He has entranced you.

Fooled you.

- That's not it at all.

- Hey!

If you'd like, you can rest in my room.

You must be joking.

The sole reason I came here

was to see you in action.

I must write about it in vivid detail.

- Babu?

- Coming, Anna.

Today's scene paper.

- Mirror scene?

- Yes, Anna.

Walk four steps, then say two lines

of dialogue facing the mirror

- That's it, right?

- Well

I'll take care of it.

There's a bit more to it in the script

And what happens

if we stick to the script?

- Will the film succeed then?

- Ayya

Doesn't the director

explain the scene to you?

Isn't that the norm?

All he does is just watch.

Unfaithful dog!

You are an unfaithful dog!

In the script. In the film.

When you realise that,

that guilt weighs on your soul.

It shows in your walk.

Walk

Your next step

You're an ill-mannered opportunist!

And the success you earned because of it.

The ego.

The pressure these builds up on your face.

Mark.

Next step.

You're a damn scoundrel!

Dishonesty stains your eyes red.

Another step

A scum with no integrity.

Your head filled with venom.

Mark that, too

Troubled by all those emotions

The ghost that resides within you

What do you call it?

Kaantha. Kaantha!

Even when you wish to cry,

it forces you to laugh.

Makes you say the lines and

hit your head against the mirror.

What will you do then?!

Four steps.

Walk. Let's see.

- Ayya, should we switch to a prop glass?

- Hold on

Let's see what the ghost does.

Keep watching.

Kaantha. Scene 52. Shot 1. Take 1.

Action!

This face

How could anyone despise it?

But it disgusts me!

What happened?

The hero crashed into a real glass!

Selvam, quick!

We need to rush him to a hospital.

Brother!

How is he unfazed by any of this?

Ayya, what do we do now?

- Why are you asking him? He doesn't care.

- Selvam, go get the car.

UNFAITHFUL DIRECTOR

T. K. MAHADEVAN IS INURED ON SEAnna?

What, Babu?

Ayya isn't coming in today.

Why's that?

A couple of punks on their bikes hit him!

His leg's fractured!

I see. Let him recover.

Till then, you take over.

Think of it as your movie.

Ayya said the same thing

Anna, also

Kumari hasn't shown up either.

Martin wanted to talk to you. And today

It's only the combination shots

between you and Chandran.

Okay, Babu.

I'll be on set if you need me.

Finish it off.

Singaram!

You're acting was superb!

Can we move on to the next scene?

If you look at this scene,

you and Chandran

are planning to get rid

of any evidence left behind.

Any problems?

- Nothing, Babu.

- Okay.

What do you want?

You should come back to sh**t.

What about him?

You made sure that he can't come.

You're really blaming me for this?

Think what you will.

Doesn't matter.

Are you coming to the sh**t or not?

I don't wish to hurt him.

Back when I had nothing,

he gave me everything.

Talk to him.

Apologize.

Why should I?

I did nothing wrong.

Then forget about me coming to the sh**t!

Why did you come here?

How's the leg?

After sending your g*ons to rough me up

You have the nerve to ask me that?

Cheat! Get the hell out!

What were you saying?

He gave you everything

when you had nothing?

He only does that when

you have nothing though.

But when you begin to fly on your own

He tries to clip your wings.

His false accusation landed me in jail.

Ask him to deny it.

I spent every day in prison

pierced by one question.

Who wants to see me

in such a miserable state?

I suspected everyone

But not once did I think it would be him.

He wants me to be always beneath him

Why should I?

I refuse!

Kumari, it makes no

difference if he's there or not.

Are you coming or not?

If not, this film gets dropped again!

Ayya, I'll take my leave.

I'll visit you as often as I can.

Mahadeva

Don't act after you hear cut.

Okay, Ayya.

Take a seat.

Long time no see.

Sorry, Ayya. Caught up with sh**t.

Here. As you wished.

Ayya. In this film

My character dies in the cl*max.

What are you saying?

Everyone looks at him like he is God.

He cannot die.

- Better not to, my boy.

- This is why, Ayya.

Your boy just acted as a God.

Here you go.

Coconut candy.

Your favorite.

Don't be shy.

sh**ting is in ten days

Get ready for rehearsal.

A ghost, you say?

Put your foot down.

What happened to you?

Stick to the script.

This could work, Ayya.

The audience will like it.

Audience?

When did you learn this word?

Mahadeva

The audience you speak of,

won't exist in 50 years.

But this film will endure.

Just do what I say.

- Action!

- A ghost!?

Cut

Just do what I taught you

- One more.

- A Ghost!?

A Ghost!?

A Ghost!?

Cut

Show fear. Don't act like a fool.

One more. Action.

A ghost, you say!

I can't die at the end.

Doesn't seem right.

My fans will never accept it.

But Ayya would never

accept a change in cl*max.

Sir

How much did Ayya's last film make?

Not much. Around Rs. 30,000.

I've had ten continuous blockbusters.

This film should be one too.

However, this is a story that

is very close to Ayya's heart

I've heard him say this story is

about his mother

Sir, do you think crowd shows up

to see my face?

Or to hear his mother's sob story?

You think about what's right for the film.

Ayya! Ayya! Ayya!

- Please forgive me, Ayya.

- Stop with the act.

I shouldn't have said that. Forgive me.

Words don't come from here.

It comes out of here.

Fame is starting to blind you.

Arrogance has gotten to your head.

Mahadeva

Don't face me ever again.

- Ayya...

- Greetings! Welcome!

We were just talking about you.

How well do you act?

You know what they call him now?

Not that you wouldn't know

They call him the king of acting.

A king, indeed.

He was acting the whole five years

he spent with me.

I'm realizing that just now.

Go act.

Sit.

Get the camera close.

Closer to my face.

Camera close!

Did you think I was making

this film for your damn applause?

I know damn well what I want

and what I don't.

"The film was dropped within weeks

into the sh**ting.

When asked why, TK Mahadevan said

The film was beneath my image... "

Ouch!

Breaking news!

This morning,

Actor TK Mahadevan was arrested

for the attempt to m*rder

of character artist, Parthasarathy.

He was taken with handcuffs at

Central Studios in mid-sh**t.

This has left his fan base in utter shock.

Sign here.

You've been granted a bail.

He has given the surety

needed for the bail.

Until the case closes, we need

you here every week to sign.

'Cause of one false accusation...

All those people I

surrounded myself with...

Not a single one showed up.

Who could be behind this?

Has to be out of a grudge.

What makes you think the

person did this out of a grudge?

It could even be your teacher

who cares about you

People only show up to see

your face, isn't that right?

One lie. Made you arrogant.

Now one lie

Has shown you the truth.

Mahadeva

We should never forget our roots.

The fame, name and wealth that

comes with cinema

is corrupting you.

Why don't you just

Go back to whatever village you came from.

I thought it would teach him a lesson.

But he didn't.

He's still the same arrogant boy.

Babu, what are we sh**ting today?

You're gonna love it. Give that here.

Marriage? Who's the girl?

If there's any change in

Ayya's script, I won't agree to it.

No changes, Babu.

Yes. Do you like it?

Isn't that the way to live?

Cut!

You staying at his place makes

me afraid that it could affect us.

Some days, even I get scared

Windows and doors slam on their own.

And then a faint sound in the distance

Then...

Quit messing around.

I need you to promise me.

Promise me that you won't tell him

anything about us.

I can handle anyone else.

But I can't handle him

Do it.

Ayya Your Leg?

Still got it.

Today, stay by my side.

Dad, the IG will be here in 10 minutes.

Son-in-law.

Happy birthday, Uncle.

- Thank you.

- Greetings, sir.

The Chief Minister couldn't make it.

This is his gift.

Media king.

King maker.

My father-in-law.

The great Sivabalan Mudhaliyar's

60th birthday.

Greetings from me and my wife, Devi.

We welcome you all!

In sculpting the lives of each and

everyone gathered here

My father-in-law has a strong hand

It is not an exaggeration.

Myself included.

When I hit rock bottom

You pulled me up.

I feel the need to acknowledge it.

Selvam

Only three people own this watch.

Humphrey Bogart.

Winston Churchill.

And now

You, Uncle.

Happy birthday, sir.

Thank you, Commissioner.

Son-in-law. Could you spare a minute?

For the work I do, I have got eyes

and ears everywhere.

Uncle, these were taken during a sh**t...

I get it

But what if someone else got wind of this?

If Devi saw this?

Chandran gets spooked by something.

When he tries to tell you that...

Where is Kumari?

There is no Kumari in this shot, Anna.

Tell me when she gets here.

Sure, Anna.

Are you okay?

Don't move! Stay there!

I'm not sure why, but

Seeing you scared to death

Fills me with immense pleasure.

I am going to k*ll you, Mahadeva.

Someone throw out all this trash.

And wipe the floor.

Martin!

Kick that man out or I refuse to act.

He is trying to k*ll me.

What will become of

the studio and this film?

Kick him out this instant!

He won't.

What was that?

He won't go away.

Why's that?

He seems to know something

about you, that he shouldn't.

And he is threatening

to release it to the press!

Could it be

about Kumari?

Are you kidding me?

It does not look like he is kidding.

Have some fruit.

Maybe after work.

Cut!

Stanley, don't cut until my signal.

Now start rolling.

Cut!

Babu, now ask him if he would like

another take.

Your dialogues for today, Anna.

Boss.

Boss.

- What?

- Anna called for you immediately.

- Now what?

- Something about the script...

God!

Greetings.

What?

I came to see the last day sh**t.

There's a lot happening today.

Just go home.

What's going on?

You wouldn't get it.

Why? What? What happened?

Martin, this is the wrong cl*max.

Mohan must repent his sins,

leaving the audience in tears.

Those tears make this film a success.

Not him dying in vain.

People will reject this!

No Problem. We can just change it...

Who are you to decide that?

Who am I?

The one who's revered by everyone.

The king of acting!

That was my charity!

You gave me an opportunity.

Not life.

I refuse to be intimidated

by him any longer.

Devi, you shouldn't be here.

Selvam, take her home.

Let's go, ma'am.

Devi, you stay!

You won't get scared?

After cheating an innocent girl,

you won't be scared?

You might shut her mouth. Not mine.

Selvam, his father-in-law wanted

to see her, right?

I will bring her there tomorrow.

And tell him everything he needs to know.

Selvam, take Devi home!

Martin

This guy should leave here right now.

Why would I leave? Why should I?

If this film has to finish today,

this man must leave! Now!

This is my set! Why should I leave?!

I won't... Take your hands off me!

We'll be sh**ting my cl*max!

I'm not going anywhere.

I'll see it for myself.

Selvam, Anna.

We will stay here for a while.

Kumari gets shot and falls down

the stairs, I'll say my monologue

This is the cl*max we are going to sh**t!

I want everyone to get on board!

Scene 144.

Shot 1. Take 1

Leave my brother alone!

Or I'll have to k*ll you.

Your brother will die today.

Save yourself, if you can.

Chandra!

Don't do anything foolish.

- Saantha, you stay there!

- Brother, this is not your wife.

This is the ghost that inhabits her body.

- It's going to k*ll you!

- Stay there, Saantha!

You are delirious.

That is still your sister-in-law.

Hand me the g*n!

Mohan, your death is in my hands...

Chandra!!

Dear!

What...

- Take the close up, Babu.

- Okay, Anna.

- Chandran, hand me the g*n.

- Here you go, Babu.

Devi, come on.

Devi, come on let's go!

Selvam, you stay here.

Did he say anything?

Babu.

- Tell me.

- Where is the g*n?

- It's in the table drawer. I'll go get it.

- No, I can get it.

Scene 144. Shot 1. Take 2.

Action.

Leave my brother alone!

Or I will k*ll you!

Your brother is going to die.

If you can, save yourself.

Chandra!

Don't do anything foolish!

Brother, this is not your wife.

This is the ghost possessing her.

And she'll k*ll you.

You are delirious. That

is still your sister-in-law

Hand me the g*n!

Mohan!

Even though I knew you were going to die,

I extended my hands to support you, Mohan.

I have got another

beating heart inside of me...

Cut it!

What just happened?

Are you okay?

That man's trying to k*ll me.

And all of you are watching it happen.

If I didn't duck in time...

And why did you?!

Why?

Tell us why?

Stop acting.

You knew there were b*ll*ts in the g*n.

'Cause you were the one who put it there.

Why are you trying to k*ll her?

Me?

I'm the one trying to k*ll her?!

Everyone is aware

of who's trying to k*ll whom.

Did I make the chandelier drop?

Was I the one who tried

to strangle my own neck?

You loaded the b*ll*ts in the g*n!

You want me dead.

Martin, there's nothing

you can do about him, right?

Please

Then call the cops.

Or else, I refuse to act in this!

No need!

You don't need to act.

Martin, the film is over.

The film will be done

with a close-up shot of Kumari.

Stanley, get a close-up of her.

I'm not acting either.

I refuse to be a part of this.

Kumari...

Let's see you finish your film now.

Sorry. I don't know how this happened.

Please take rest.

I will have this sorted out. Trust me.

I don't understand what's going on.

What are you crying for?

I should be the one getting angry

What did I do?

I made a promise to him

that I will give him his film.

I had no idea there were

real b*ll*ts loaded in the g*n.

Your father-in-law calling me

I have no idea how he found out.

Trust me.

Don't abandon me.

I am not going anywhere.

I'll be by your side.

Tomorrow, let us go

to Tirupati and get married.

Really?

Yes

But I need you to tell me something first.

You mentioned a promise

that you made to Ayya.

But you also made a promise to me.

Remember?

You swore that you wouldn't tell

Ayya anything about us.

Did you tell him anything?

Tell me the truth. And I'll stay with you.

I won't look at your face now.

A simple yes or no.

Our secret meetings, relationship

Does he know any of this?

Tell me.

No.

I didn't tell him.

He doesn't know a thing.

Then let's get married.

The inspector is on his way.

You can ask him when he gets here.

Sir, what's going on here?

Tell us.

We have no idea what's going on.

And no one has any answers.

The inspector's here.

Sir, you owe us an explanation.

Tell us what happened to Kumari.

Be patient!

We're still investigating.

You'll know soon enough.

Until then, remain calm.

Why should we be patient?

Can't be patient!

Can't be patient, is it?

Didn't they tell you to be quiet!

Being patient is your only option!

Now sit!

Everybody sit apart.

- I told you you sit apart.

- You heard him!

We won't say it again.

Starting now,

this is no longer a film set.

It's my police station!

Look at him

The nerve to just sit there after

murdering someone.

Hasn't said anything either.

We can't get a confession

out of him until he speaks.

Suitcase?

Take a look at this,

they even took photos together.

Where did you say this girl was from?

Does her family know?

When asked around, they said

she is an orphan

An orphan?

Yes, sir

Fine, then. Consider it done.

What's the orphan's name again?

Cat got your tongue?

She died with a smile.

What?

You're right.

Strange

- Okay, have you called the hero?

- Sir

IG sir has given strict orders

not to call the hero

Yes. He is high profile.

We probably shouldn't disturb him.

After all, he's the one k*lled her.

Why did you do it?

Was it out of love?

Envy?

This is what happens, when

you fall in love this late at life.

Don't write all this. Hand it over.

Fine, keep your lips sealed.

Your reasons for k*lling the girl

Why? How? Write it all down.

Saves us the work and we can send

the body for a post mortem.

Not body. Kumari.

I thought you didn't speak.

Whatever, have it your way.

Bring that over here.

Didn't you say

This was supposed to be the girl's

first movie?

Too bad that it became her last.

For a film about your mother,

why did you turn it into a horror?

Were you that scared of your mom?

Saantha!

Burn, baby. Burn!

You want me to talk, is that it?

Bring Mahadevan here. Then we'll talk.

Okay, where is the g*n?

Aren't you the police? You figure it out.

- Get the reel for fingerprints.

- Okay, sir.

Phoenix, it's an open and shut case.

The k*ller is right there.

But you're interrogating everyone.

During yesterday's sh**t, they

used a Colt 350mm with live b*ll*ts.

The m*rder weapon is neither in the

suspect's hands nor the crime scene.

So it's not an open and shut case, sir.

So what?

What now?

Nothing at all, dear. Nothing.

So what? You can't just hold them

c*ptive at the studio.

Especially, during a TKM sh**ting.

I asked for you with hopes of finding

the k*ller before the news gets out.

But it looks like you will

leak the news yourself.

Now listen carefully.

I will come there around 12'o clock.

Get the written statement

from the accused.

Phoenix.

I say this again.

TKM must never be bothered.

Correct, sir.

We should call him here to interrogate.

I was also thinking about the same thing.

We will take care of this, sir

Thank you for the permission as always.

Come on

Sir, I have a doubt.

What?

It seems you fought with a bear

on the Chinese border

and tore it apart.

Tore what apart?

The bear.

What's your doubt in that?

Are there even bears

on the Chinese border?

Dear?

There's a constable looking for you.

- A constable?

- Yes.

Someone's been m*rder*d at the studio.

What?!

A m*rder?!

The victim?

Not sure.

They insist on questioning you.

Are they outside?

Should I call my Dad?

So when was this taken?

Ayya took this photo. In the refugee camp.

Cinema and acting were my interests.

She was never into any of this.

I was the one who talked her into acting.

She was an innocent girl.

Then why was Ms. Innocent alone

in the studio last night?

Yesterday, Ayya and TKM fought

in front of everyone.

After the sh**ting, both of them

spoke to Kumari.

Although when Ayya spoke to her

There was a lot of yelling from the room.

Traitor!

Ayya was screaming

at the top of his lungs.

Did you join forces with him?

If you think about going with him

I'll k*ll you myself.

Kumari, what happened?

Why was Ayya mad at you?

Did you have your talk with Anna?

What did he say?

What's with the-

Kumari, I am talking to you!

W-What?

Why are you smiling?

Rani

- Rani!

- Yes, tell me.

We are going to Tirupati.

We are going to get married.

- When did you two decide this?

- Just now.

So that's why Ayya was mad.

I thought he said things in the moment.

But just thinking about it now, scares me.

What is it that you do here?

I work as an Art Assistant.

What does that mean?

We're responsible for building the set.

What about the g*n?

Producer...

Did he lend his real g*n for the sh**t?

What?

Spit it out.

Sir, the photographer, Sabapathi...

He took photos of the hero

and Kumari together in private.

In exchange for producer Martin's cash.

One day, he got drunk and spilled

all the beans.

Pretty sure I kept it here.

g*dd*mn it!

He stole the g*n and k*lled Kumari!

I knew it!

Why did you stay in the studio last night?

Like I said, there were a lot of problems

And I had to handle a lot of nonsense...

I will tell you, Kaathu.

He had an eye on Kumari for a while.

Yesterday was the last day of sh**ting.

Kumari had stayed here.

When he tried to misbehave with her...

She didn't play along, so

he k*lled her with his own g*n.

Lies! These are lies!

Now, he is trying to hide the g*n

and frame the director.

- Look at him, Kaathu.

- You are totally right.

He even looks like a criminal.

Shut up, you low life buggers!

Sir, he's insulting us.

I will call IG Uncle and remove you

from the case.

Hey, Uncle! Uncle!

Quit complaining like a school boy.

What are you calling your uncle for?

You make a movie in front of everyone

and then one behind their backs.

Right?

Where are the secret photos

of the hero and heroine?

I don't know what you're talking about.

It looks like someone beat me

to the punch.

Stop it!

The mad director beat me up.

He even took the photos with him.

Go ask him!

One more thing.

Not sure if this has any relevance. But

About two days back

After tomorrow's sh**t, don't go anywhere.

Someone wants to meet you.

Who?

The hero's father-in-law.

Okay, I will check with him once.

Is he your husband?

Do you run all your decisions by him?

We're going to see him. No one else

should know about this.

The same goes for you too.

- Anna, I need to tell you something.

- What happened, Rani?

Don't take this the wrong way.

But while you were away

Selvam visited Kumari and insulted her.

- She is quite down after that

- What did he say?

Well, he

Don't be afraid.

How dare you speak to her that way?

Who the hell are you to ask her

if I'm her husband?

Where did you get the nerve?

Rani, tell her to stay the night here.

Tell her I'll be back.

Where are you taking him?

Do you think we'll just let you take him?

Let him go! Let him go!

They're saying someone m*rder*d Kumari.

And they won't even let us see her.

I want to see Kumari.

We can't allow you to see the body now.

Please sit down, sir.

I didn't come here to sit.

I want to see Kumari now.

Where is she?

- Please try to understand...

- Hey. What's with the ruckus outside?

What kind of policemen are you?

Hero?

Pleased to meet you.

What is the problem here, sir?

I want to see Kumari.

Kaathu, bring the body here.

He wants to see it.

Kumari.

Sit down, sir. Please.

T. K. M.

Anna

They're saying Ayya k*lled her.

Moorthi, the watchman saw him.

- Are you saying Ayya did it?

- It's true.

- Our Ayya?

- It would seem that way.

Kumari...

Rolling...

Camera...

Action.

What sort of a person are you?

It was between the two of us.

What did she ever do to you?

Last time, you tried to k*ll me.

And now, you've k*lled her.

Are you laughing at this?

What right do you have to take her

from us?

Tell me!

Tell me!

Why aren't you guys applauding?

Why are you not cheering him

for his acting this time?

You're the actor. It's you.

Why her?

Why? Why her?

What do you think happens

if this were a police station?

You said you'd talk

if the hero arrives, right?

Come on, old man.

Why did you take her from me?

Stop hugging each other.

- Let him go. He came, didn't he?

- You only k*lled her.

- It's you.

- No, it was you!

- Why?

- It's you

- I know it's you.

- Stop that!

Hero! You just wait over there.

Get your hands off me!

Not here. Over there.

Your turn. Sit.

Your film set after all.

Kaathu

- Is he really that good of an actor?

- Sir, what are you asking?

He's a king among actors.

In the film Latchiyam Nichayam,

he did all 16 roles.

Why's that?

No other actor in your town?

That's a fact!

There really aren't any other

actors like him.

Then again

Take a look at his face.

So emotional So sad, right?

That's how it would be, right?

When the girl you want to marry

gets k*lled.

He would have never married her.

- How would you know?

- I know him better than anyone.

He might have you all fooled.

As if you are a saint.

Kaathu

Sir?

Do you remember the 13/46 case?

The attempt to m*rder case?

Yes, the same.

That kept TKM in jail for a few days.

That was all made up.

You want to know who set him up?

- Who did?

- Our old man.

What do you mean?

Yes or no?

That was a lesson I taught him.

Good grief!

Okay, Professor!

Who did you give a lesson

to in the studio last night?

I knew he was gonna k*ll Kumari.

Man, how does he know everything?

Yesterday, in the sh**t

He planted real b*ll*ts in the g*n.

Did you see it?

Ayya left the b*llet case with me

for safe keeping.

After Anna finished the first take

Take a close up of the g*n, Babu.

After a close up shot of Chandran

loading the g*n,

I put them both back inside

separate drawers.

Which drawer was it? This or that?

g*n in here.

The b*llet over there.

Who was the first to handle

the g*n yesterday?

Ayya was the one who handed it to me.

- After that?

- Then it was me.

Who else entered the room after you?

When I left the room,

I saw Martin come in.

Who took the g*n from the drawer?

It was Anna

Who did you say used the g*n in the film?

Chandran, sir.

And who did he get it from?

Also, Anna-

Who the hell is Anna?

- The hero, sir!

- The hero. Got it!

Now tell me. How did the b*ll*ts

from that drawer end up in this g*n?

Sir, I think g*n was in this drawer...

Who loaded the b*ll*ts in the damn g*n?

It has been bugging me since last night.

You need to help me figure it out

Ayya spoke to the camera man

and me privately.

He said that when the horror music

starts playing

And whatever happens, we should

follow his cl*max.

Whatever happens?

Yes, sir.

So, the professor knew there were

real b*ll*ts in the g*n.

Okay, so what was your hero

saying back there?

- I swear I don't know...

- Weren't you close by!

Fine. Leave.

Get out!

Hey, Operator. Play this part in a loop.

He definitely said something to her

He said something. And she walks away.

You act...

You act very well.

Kaathu, call your hero now.

You danced here, right? I saw.

Film-making is like that, right?

A lot of things can happen all at once.

Shall we begin, sir?

Your name, sir?

TK Mahadevan.

Full name, sir?

Tiruchengode Kalidas Mahadevan.

What a grand name? Did you name yourself?

Place of birth?

Probably Tiruchengode.

Correct. Sorry.

Parents name?

I wouldn't know.

Then a guardian perhaps?

Is it the professor?

Or your father-in-law?

What do you want now?

Just ask what you want to know.

Who is Kumari to you, sir?

She was my co-star.

Was that it?

I heard something different

That you two were about to get married.

Why do you want to risk it, sir?

You could have just

kept her as a mistress.

Isn't that the norm?

To search for her in every direction,

To long and pine for her

Will our hearts unite?

Whom did you sing it for?

Do you sing to all your heroines?

Where are your parents?

I do not have anyone

Then you are the same as me.

Both of us started our

journey from nowhere.

We can be therefore be anywhere we like.

But this is where I wish to be.

I truly loved her.

Let's get married.

I wanted to live with her.

Then why did you keep the b*ll*ts

in the g*n to k*ll her?

- Did you see it for yourself?

- Not me. It was the professor who saw it.

- He's lying.

- Lying?

It's nothing new to him.

He's the one you should be investigating.

Not me.

Sit down!

I will decide whom to investigate.

You can go home after answering

a few questions

Now sit.

Who is Selvam to you?

My helper.

Driver.

After hitting Selvam that day,

where did you go?

Get out!

You have a right over me.

Not denying that

But what did that girl do?

What right does Selvam have to insult her?

I told you I'd take care of it.

And I've seen the way you take care of it.

My daughter wanted to marry you.

That's what made you what you are.

If something happens

that breaks her heart...

It won't be just you.

That low life girl will pay the price too.

Watch your tongue.

Her name is Kumari.

If something happens to her,

I won't care who it is.

- Has it gone that far?

- Yes.

All I need is five minutes to destroy you

I am not some dust that you can blow away

I am a mountain.

Is it? We'll see.

Watch me.

Nice.

So you told your father-in-law.

Did you tell your wife?

I wanted talk to her.

I had planned on talking to her

in the morning.

I knew it would break her heart but

I couldn't live a lie anymore.

I understood what true love

meant, only after meeting Kumari.

A new place

A brand new life with her.

What would people say?

What will they say about her?

My wife's sadness.

My father-in-law's anger

My fans, journalists...

I went to sleep, thinking about

all of this.

But now, everything is shattered

into pieces.

That's alright.

You can come clean right now.

Surprise!

Your turn, madam.

You look dressed up for a wedding

Even though it's a funeral.

Is she always like this?

Madam

Why did you come to the sh**t yesterday?

She came to see my sh**ting.

Now why did you bring her here?

Sir, you wait. Let her talk for once.

Madam, you know why we called

for you, right?

Yes, I heard

That the girl passed away.

Passed away?!

m*rder*d by g*nsh*t.

We are trying to catch the k*ller.

Mister, know your limits.

Okay, sorry.

You can ask questions, but don't touch me.

Don't touch.

Madam, in the few minutes you had come

A b*llet was fired at your husband.

Did you know about any of this?

Yes, Selvam told me.

Oh, no, what? Did you not tell her?

Do you tell her anything?

Fine

What has he told you about the girl?

Why would we talk about that girl?

Madam, you are so innocent.

Your husband was truly in love with her.

In fact, they were planning to elope.

It didn't happen, now did it?

What didn't?

The marriage. Didn't take place, right?

He's still with me, isn't he?

And after this is over,

he's coming home to me

When did your husband come back

home last night?

Around 8 o'clock.

Throughout the night, was he at home?

Think it through

When it rained, he never went out?

He was with me the entire time.

Your turn, sir.

Where were you last night?

In my house.

And her?

We were together.

Okay, just leave

You can go now.

Not you though, sir.

You sit.

You can leave, madam.

Ayya, come on.

It's only your hero. Come on in.

See for yourself.

Scoot over a bit, sir.

He is an elder, isn't he? So please.

Ayya, be careful.

You won't even look at each other,

but finished an entire movie together.

What's the use of making a movie?

- When a girl got k*lled.

- k*lled by him.

What makes you so sure that he k*lled her?

Would you believe it if he said

that he did love her?

To be in love, you need to be honest.

And he could never do that.

All he knows is to cheat.

Narcissist

So maybe he didn't love her

But why k*ll her?

Kaathu, how long have

they been friends for?

- Their first film came 12 years back.

- 12 Years?!

And yet neither of them understood

the other.

Hey! Law man.

He's not a scripture to decipher.

He's a scoundrel.

Swapping b*ll*ts in that g*n,

proves that he k*lled her.

Lie!

A complete fabrication!

Did I plant it?

Did you see me plant it?!

Professor, did you see him

keep the b*ll*ts in the g*n?

He couldn't have seen what

didn't happen to begin with.

Did you or did you not see him keep

the b*ll*ts in the g*n?

He was the last person to handle the g*n.

First, told me that you saw him keep

the b*ll*ts, now you are changing it

Stick to a single story!

He should have kept it.

He should have k*lled her.

- I know.

- Should have...

Kaathu, call him in.

Come on.

- What's your name?

- Selvam.

What job do you do?

I work as Brother's help.

What work did you have

in this room yesterday?

Whose orders were you following?

Was it him?

His father-in-law, maybe?

Or was it his wife?

DEAR DEVI

Who is this Devi?

Oh, it's madam. Sorry.

Hey, Kaathu

I understood everything. Do you?

It's all Devi.

Let's wrap the case.

File it against Devi.

You guys are free to go...

I switched the b*ll*ts!

Yesterday, I was the one

who kept the b*ll*ts in the g*n.

But I did not k*ll her.

I did not expect this to come and

fall on my brother.

It's a good thing that he dodged it.

I am who has to see it happen

every single day.

Let's get married.

She deserved to die.

Now she's dead!

I have raised Devi since she was 5!

Selvam!

- Why are you talking about Devi now?

- This guy...

- Shut up!

- Daddy

Let's go.

Daddy, I can't leave without him.

Bravo! What a family drama?

Very nice.

You're the one who brought in my daughter?

The IG will be here soon.

You can take it up with him.

Devi. Selvam. Come, let's go.

Mr. Rich Man!

Your driver has k*lled that girl.

Under whose orders? I have to investigate.

That could even be you.

I heard that you wanted to meet that girl.

What for?

To tell her to watch her steps

or that she could die.

- Is she dead now?

- Yes.

- How come?

- Someone shot her.

Interrogate these small fries

and find out who the k*ller is.

I will come and pin a medal on you.

- Just because some lowlife died...

- Hey!

Who are you calling a lowlife?

You know nothing about her!

- Hey, watch your damn mouth!

- Relax, Professor!

Relax! Take a deep breath!

Be careful...

- Look here!

- What now?

I am taking my daughter home now.

Tomorrow, you won't have a job

to worry about.

- Kaathu, file the charge sheet.

- Sir?

Name his daughter as the accused.

This man committed the m*rder,

under her orders.

Case closed!

Yes, sir.

Your daughter will be

in the police station tonight.

If you want, come in the morning

and take her home.

Charge sheet.

Or just answer my questions...

Then you can take

your daughter with you now.

Want to talk now?

Yes.

Come with me, Mr. Rich Man.

This room is too crowded.

Let's take this somewhere private.

Let's go. You too, ma'am.

I knew you'd be here

if I called your daughter.

You would do

everything for her, after all.

- Have a seat.

- Here?

It looks rich enough. Please sit down.

Sir, I heard that you

have four g*ns at home.

I'll have 40 if I wanted to.

What's it to you?

Where were you last night?

With the IG.

So you came fully prepared.

Writer, the inspector wants you there.

Leave those two alone.

What did I do wrong?

Why did you stop talking to me?

What is that made you so angry with me?

You cheated me.

I acted for the applause.

That's the problem you have

with me, right?

If you expected something

else from me., what can I do?

This is me. This is all there is to me.

When I was a child, I used to

finish acting and close my eyes.

My body will be shivering with hunger.

You never know what's

coming at you - rocks or pennies.

Until you finish the play.

The noise the bag makes

was the only thing that told me

how many days of hunger

will I satisfy with it.

For that, they need to applaud.

This is a game.

Are you in it? Or out?

Are you struggling or on top?

This is the question.

Yesterday, Kumari was alive.

Today, she is not.

I have told her many times.

Don't trust everything you see

and hear blindly.

But every time she would

say because I trust blindly...

That's why I am happy always.

While you find your peace only

when you close your eyes.

Ayya

Time's up.

Come on in, Ayya.

We searched the whole studio.

We couldn't find the g*n anywhere.

We still haven't looked in one spot.

Your safe.

You're the only person with the code.

Open it up.

I forgot.

You don't seem like the type to forget.

What is inside this?

What could the professor be hiding?

Is it the photos you took from Martin?

Is it still inside?

There's another set of clothes?

Is there another pair of shoes?

Was it there yesterday?

Yes.

Remove your shirt and shoes

and give it to me.

Need to send it for a forensics test.

Wear this.

Sir

The tire marks we found at the

back gate matches with Devi's car.

Hey

What's this?

Macaw?

Sir, what are you doing over here?

What is even happening?

At least, tell me what you know so far.

Tell me, sir.

I might also learn something.

Last night

That girl was shot in the

position she got from her bed.

What makes you say that?

You can see it in the impact area

and the blood splatter direction.

That girl did not lock her door. Why?

Because she knew someone she

trusted will come.

If you look at the boot marks

at the k*ller aiming position,

it feels like the k*ller lacked

the courage to face her

and shot her without looking at her.

- I just have one doubt.

- What's that?

Why would a k*ller turn their face away?

You asked once if there were bears

on the Chinese border.

Not just in China.

Bears are all around us.

Every criminal is like a bear.

Sometimes if there is no witness,

the criminal acts like a bear.

Sometimes, the witness

is their own conscience.

Sir

I did not understand a word you said.

But see, I got goosebumps.

Hey, it's 12 o'clock already. Time to go!

Come on in, madam. Sit.

Last few questions. That's it.

Madam, do you know how to drive?

Yes, I know.

When did you drive last?

I came here driving.

- Could anyone else have driven your car?

- Phoenix!

Hello, sir.

What's happening?

I told you specifically not

to call them for inquiry.

Stand up!

- Kaathu.

- Sir?

Arrest someone on the basis of doubt.

Then we should arrest the director, sir.

I still have my doubts on him.

His boot marks are in the blood.

- Get his confession statement.

- Yes, sir.

I am taking them now.

Come on, sir. Let's go.

You are letting the criminal escape.

But I won't.

I know who the k*ller is.

I've even got the evidence.

Babu

You wanted the world to know Kumari

through the movie.

The film won't be released.

I burnt the cl*max reel.

I hit you too. My apologies.

Martin. You would do anything

to save this studio, right?

How will your movie release

without the cl*max?

Look

Another bumper offer.

And you can lock up the studio now.

And you let real g*ns into the set.

- So you're under arrest! Shut Up!

- I did not do anything.

- Uncle, I did not do anything!

- Shut up!

Selvam

You kept the b*ll*ts in the g*n.

Attempt to m*rder.

You are under arrest.

But these guys are not the k*ller.

You want to know why?

The k*ller is pretty cunning.

He planned the m*rder perfectly.

He didn't just want to escape

He also knew how to shift the blame

on someone else.

But fate is stronger than everything.

It gave me a witness of the k*ller.

Even though this witness can't speak.

It showed me everything that happened.

Devi, is there an African Macaw

in your house?

There are four.

One of them is the witness!

What?

One feather

I found one feather

in the scene of the crime.

In the blood!

If you had k*lled her

Would you have seen her face or not?

You would have, wouldn't you?

Because you despise her.

However, the k*ller never saw her face.

Would you?

Some truths need to be hidden

in the dark, right?

Meeting her in the nights

made you feel good, right?

Don't you dare slander her name!

Her name or yours?

Why are you hiding from everyone?

What are you so scared of?

I'm leaving now.

Sir!

It doesn't work that way.

You may be a star in your films.

But around here, until I see fit,

you remain a criminal.

For the m*rder of Rajakumari,

you are under arrest!

- Anna!

- Phoenix, stop it!

You are exceeding your limits!

I know my limits and I am within it, sir!

- Handcuffs!

- Do you realise the trouble we're in for...

Sir.

What do you want?

You want to arrest me? Is that it?

Isn't that what you've

been getting since morning?

I'm used to being punished

for a crime I didn't commit.

Arrest me.

What are you doing?

Let it happen. I'll get you

a confession statement.

He's a crook, Uncle.

Since he got here, he's been

behaving like a degenerate.

You cannot arrest him! No!

Sir, you mustn't arrest Anna.

Not just for his sake alone.

But for Kumari's sake, too.

Jail, arrest, g*ns and b*ll*ts...

We're not familiar with any of this.

But Kumari didn't deserve to die.

She was pure.

And now how would the world

get to know her?

Just some girl who died in a studio.

That's not fair.

She deserves to live forever.

The only way to do that

is through cinema.

Through this film.

With this movie, people can

know her for who she was.

They'll know her then.

So it has to happen.

And for that, Anna needs to finish

what he started.

Please don't arrest him.

We're begging you!

You will not arrest him!

We won't let you get away with this!

Please don't arrest him.

- He's not the kind of person to do this.

- Exactly, sir.

Please don't, sir.

Don't worry.

I'm not worried.

'Cause, I didn't do anything wrong.

But like they said,

this film needs to be made for Kumari.

Just one more scene. After that

I'll come anywhere you like.

I'll do anything.

Okay.

Even after knowing I was such a bad man,

you embraced me with love.

As a result

I removed all my masks in front of you.

Did I do all that to see you as a corpse?

My dear.

Open your eyes, dear.

I plead with you.

Please open your eyes once for me.

My whole life is in it.

Don't make me an orphan again, dear.

You always asked me to say anything

with a smile.

How will I smile and tell you that

you aren't there anymore?

How will I smile anymore?

Once you asked me...

Who did I sing for?

I did not tell you back then.

But I'm telling you now.

I sang solely for you.

Is the girl's heart changing?

Is it your smiling face?

To search for her in every direction,

To long and pine for her

Will our hearts unite?

My wife...

My love...

My life...

My dearest...

Please k*ll me!

k*ll me! k*ll me!

Oh, God

You were telling the truth.

You loved her with all your heart.

You can go, sir.

Go to your room and take rest.

You must be exhausted.

Kaathu, get our boys out.

And leave him alone.

Relax, sir.

- Sir?

- Come with me

- What's this about?

- Sit down for a minute.

- Sit down?

- Just sit and I'll tell you.

- Sir, what are you doing?

- I know all about you.

- You're in charge.

- Thank you, sir.

Once T.K.M. leaves the studio,

release him.

- Okay, sir.

- Sir

Everyone is emotional at the moment.

This is the only time

to get a confession statement.

It's why I made him act.

Kaathu, give me the keys!

You may go now!

Sir, with your permission.

Kaathu, you only have the key.

I know where the lock is for this case.

Sir! Sir!

You were in love with her truly.

If not, you cannot express it like this.

You weren't acting.

You did not act.

Her boat from Burma capsized

in the middle of the sea.

She was in the ocean for two

days and nights.

She wrestled with death

and came out victorious.

Anyone who came face with face with death

would wish to live

their lives to the fullest.

And she did, didn't she?

Who could have the heart to k*ll her?

Why should they?

Which scoundrel did this?

Scoundrel

I was the one who k*lled her.

You made me do it.

You wished to teach me a lot of things.

And now you have taught me to k*ll.

That too, a girl I loved deeply.

She fooled me, Ayya.

I was ready to give up everything for her.

Everything.

But it was all just an act.

She was pregnant.

That was it, right?

The trap you set for me.

And for that, you found a girl,

made her act,

let her seduce me, took a photo

of that. And lie to me

I was about to marry that woman!

And you made me k*ll her.

Co-conspirators.

I know.

I heard everything.

Saw everything.

Kumari!

KUMUDHAM

Scene 60, Page 64.

Speak

Tell him you're pregnant.

Then you'll know.

Repeat everything you said.

Ayya, you were right from the start.

Actor T. K. Mahadevan is a con man.

A fraud.

He cheated me too.

He never intends to stay with me

like he claims.

He is with me only for my body.

When you are not around,

we spend time together in the studio.

Here you go

This photo is proof of that.

You can use this to have your revenge.

I'm willing to tell this to anyone

you want me to.

I'll admit this to anyone you want me to.

Actor T. K. Mahadevan is a con man.

He is a fraud.

I'm a fraud?

She's the real fraud.

She wasn't in love with me.

She wasn't pregnant.

Everything's a lie.

The acting that you taught her!

Even after knowing all this

I tried asking her.

The times we met, spent together...

Your pregnancy.

Does he know anything of this?

I didn't say anything.

He doesn't know anything.

She lied even then.

I believed her to be the only truth.

But she had me fooled.

She acted.

You made act her heart out.

Last time when you left me on the streets

I decided something right then.

I will decide the place I deserve.

No one can move me from there.

Especially you.

Now, who will you go and

tell that she was pregnant?

Who will believe that lie?

When she is not there to

back up your story.

You can take anything from me.

But the image I created on my own

I won't let you...

I will do anything to protect it.

This time, you will go to jail.

I made sure of that.

You won.

Your win, my loss. Is that it?

We both lost.

We both k*lled.

Forgive me.

We should have spoken to each other.

She pleaded us to talk with each other.

Ego. Arrogance. Pride!

We should have spoken to each other.

Poor girl.

Mahadeva

Why didn't you finish

listening to the tape?

Kumari! What the hell is this?

What makes you think

I want to see you like this?

You tell me everything.

Then why did you hide this from me?

I did not intend to hide anything

from you.

But you get angry

whenever I talk about him.

Even now I am angry. Furious!

You have the wrong opinion of him.

And you have the right opinion?

Fool! Fool!

- Don't call me a fool.

- Yeah, 'cause you are very bright!

After a few days, you'll

come running to me in tears.

I'll make you hear all this then. Speak

Tell me everything.

Then you'll see for yourself.

Now repeat everything.

Mahadeva

Why do we tell stories in the first place?

In a dark room...

In front of a huge screen...

People gathered from all sides

of the spectrum

What's the most we could tell them?

This is living. This is what life is.

As long you live, live honestly.

Be humble.

What more could one say?

Then how humble should we be?

Go through everything.

I want to know what else he was hiding.

Hold it right there.

Did Ayya open the safe?

He must have shot himself.

To cover for you.

But you are now going home?

Hero!

I've seen hundreds of deaths

k*lled many in the line of duty.

But I've never seen

someone die with a smile.

Kumari was the only one.

I knew right then that it was you.

Now why was she smiling?

What made her smile?

Keep living your life.

Every waking minute you spent

will be a nightmare.

I told you it was him, didn't I?

The g*n was here the whole time.

We should have just pried it open sooner.

But you said that the real culprit

might get away.

Now look

He wrote his confession by hand.

I lacked the skills of a mother tiger

biting her cubs without hurting them.

I grabbed on too hard and ended

up k*lling my own child, Kumari.

For my sins, I'll seek my own punishment.

Tell him you're pregnant.

Then you'll know.

You were right from the start.

Actor T.K. Mahadevan is a con man.

A fraud.

He cheated me too.

He never intends to stay with me

like he claims.

He likes me just for my body.

When you are not around, we

spend time together in the studio.

Here you go

This photo is proof for that.

You can use this to have your revenge.

I'll admit this to anyone you ask me to.

If I said that, you'll see

me as smart, won't you?

Then I don't mind being a fool.

I really like him, Ayya.

He stays true around me.

You might know a lot of things about him.

But I know him deeper than that.

I don't know how the world will

understand this.

But we are going to be together.

- We are going to get married.

- Hey!

Forget marriage.

Just tell him you are pregnant.

He'll have to stick by you, right?

He won't.

He will try to cut you out somehow.

Now who's the fool, Ayya?

If I tell him I am pregnant,

he would embrace me.

He would take good care of me.

I feel the safest

when I lean on his shoulders.

Do you know what he calls me?

"My dear."

How could he ever hurt me, Ayya?

I'll hold onto this

photo as proof of that.

My dear, can't tell which contains

more beauty

That moon over there

or this pretty face of yours.

Do you stand on his side or mine?

You're both on the same side.

What's a problem that can't be

solved by having a heart to heart?

Is that what you were trying to say?

I fell asleep like some damn fool.

Yes You are a fool, indeed.

Where should I look?

Look into my eyes.

How could anyone hate this face?

But it disgusts me!

After the sh**t, promise me

that we'll be together.

I have no one.

You know what he calls me

"My dear."

How could he ever hurt me?

I grew up without a father.

My child shouldn't go through that ordeal.

Please don't abandon me.

Let's get married.

People are celebrating the movie.

Just like you said they would.

Everybody is celebrating Kumari.

Ayya would have wanted the same.