'Thanks to all Magazines, Television, Websites, FM Radio and all media people'
[owl hooting]
'A burnt corpse of a man has been found in Avadi, Chennai'
'The police department has sent it to Forensic department'
[currency notes counting]
We have only 10 minutes
Understood?
Let's go
- Next? - Madam
- I want to pledge my gold bangle - I lost my last month's receipt
'Okay, madam, I'll collect it tomorrow morning'
Hey!
Hey! Step outside
'Sir, don't shoot me'
STEP OUT!
- 'Who are you? - If you press the button'
'Your brain will be blown to bits'
Sssshhhh!
If you don't scream just 10 minutes
We will finish our task and leave of our own accord
Otherwise we will take your life along with the loot
All of you, on the floor with your hands on your head
Go
Take him
Go
Hey!
Open
Hurry...hurry up
Start the car
'Move'
"Daily, after you shower, you look for me You dry your hair with the edge of my sari"
[song from 'Minnale']
"That simple act to me is sheer poetry"
"You sneak like a thief suddenly"
"You hug me from behind stealthily"
"That is poetry to-"
Gambling and grooving to a song you seem to be having a blast
What's up? All of you look like you've seen a ghost!
Wondering how I landed up as an uninvited guest?
You were the ones who invited me
'Throughout Tamil Nadu'
'This gang is targeting small finance companies'
'Having studied this gang thoroughly'
'A special pattern has been traced'
'After the police get the information'
'When they take minimum 10 minutes to reach the crime spot'
'Only such finance companies are their sole target'
'Following this pattern without being nabbed'
'They have been looting all these days'
'Now this gang'
'...intends targeting Chennai'
'As per Intelligence reports received'
'So in some finance companies in the city'
'I have instructed our team to pledge jewelry fixed with GPS chips, sir'
'The snake that eats its prey, doesn't know'
'That it will soon be the eagle's prey!'
Only 10 minutes
Back up team will be here
We can leave
"Watchya think?"
"I'm the king"
"No, you can't"
"You can't touch me"
"Rage inside"
"Cannot hide"
"Want some more?"
"Fight for life"
[rap]
[rap continues]
"Watchya think?"
"I'm the king"
"No, you can't"
"Blame it on the boogie"
"Like a newbie"
"Rookie all the way"
"Can't get it right for slow bees"
[slow fade out]
"For show and tell"
"Ask the soldier for the weather"
"Can't you see it getting better"
"Jus' winning all the way Ain't no other netter"
"Fight till the end...fight Fight no bend "
"Watch out, before you find out your end"
"Watchya think?"
"I'm the king"
"No, you can't"
"Can't touch me"
"Rage inside"
"Cannot hide"
"Want some more?"
"Blame it on the boogie"
"Like a newbie"
"Rookie all the way"
"Can't get it right for slow bees"
"Bees bees, b-bees bees bees"
"Bees on the bread like for show and tell"
'Bank robbers in Chennai have been arrested by the team under ACP Aravindan'
"Hey Fellas! Better stay out of his sight"
"Because you are not ready to fight"
"Just another day"
I'll ask Narcotics team to meet you
"You'll be his prey"
"It's the price you pay"
"Hey Fellas! Better stay out of his sight"
'Burnt corpse found in Velachery Special Investigation team set up'
"Are you ready to hide?"
"Keeps an eye on this blood red town"
"He's gonna drag you down"
Sir
'Another body found in Velachery similar to the burnt corpse in Avadi'
Same pattern
'Looks like a link between the 2 cases'
Start your investigation immediately
The missing complaints you asked for
"He's breaking down doors Better sound the alarm"
"Rest in peace"
"The devil is waiting"
'This network is shipping illegally allopathic medicine banned globally'
'And distributing to many States in India under a different name'
Sir, this file has details of all suspects you asked for
Okay
"The devil is waiting"
"Skin and bones, time to atone The city is covered in crime"
"Lock your homes, he is unknown"
"Everyone's looking for signs"
"Another test, not what it seems Who will determine the tide?"
"Can't rest, can't be at peace What if the devil is inside?"
This murder follows same pattern
No torture marks
In the bullet wounds analyzed in these 3 murders
His mental state is escalating
He seems to be very dangerous
'You need to catch him soon'
"Fiery tweel"
"Heart of steel"
"How many more can you save?"
"You believe"
"You are brave"
"Oh! He is digging your grave"
"Don't try it"
"You can't get him"
"He's more than a beast within"
"Ohhh! Mind hunter"
"Here to plunder"
"He's a cold blooded sinner"
"His venomous heart, it is leading the way"
"He's gonna get just what he craves"
"His eyes, they are as sharp as silver knives"
"Rest in peace"
"The devil is waiting"
"Hey Fellas! Better stay out of his sight"
"Because you are not ready to fight"
Sir, this tablet has been banned in many countries
It is so dangerous, even 4-5 tablets can cause permanent brain damage
I'm almost closing it, sir
- Sir, give me one last chance - To hell with your investigation, get lost
Sir, please check the reports
"He's the lightning before the thunder"
My foot!
"The rain of bullets they will drown you under"
"Rest in peace"
"The devil is waiting"
I'm really proud of you
All the best
DGP really appreciated you
"The devil is waiting"
- 'Is it just one murderer? - Did you identify the victims?'
'Tell us, sir'
[overlap of inquiring voices]
[mobile ringing]
Hello?
'Serial killing in Chennai has created a stir and panic amongst the public'
'Investigating officer ACP Ranjith Kumar was involved in a car accident'
'He is undergoing treatment admitted in Intensive Care'
'The question now is who will follow up in investigating the serial killings'
'Inquiry is in progress regarding that accident'
'Will the serial killings be solved soon?'
'People are wondering if this case will be transferred to CBI'
'Commissioner has been approached regarding-'
Call Sub Inspector Manohar
Aravindan
Serial killing case investigated by ACP Ranjith is still pending
You must be already aware
Unfortunately he has slipped into coma 2 days ago due to a car accident
I heard about it, sir
I have strict orders from DGP to wrap up this case at the earliest
We are being hounded by the Media at the slightest chance they get
You will be handling this case now
Case details
The killer is a breed apart!
A psycho with an unbelievable IQ
Sir
This is Sub Inspector Manohar
- He will assist you - Okay, sir
- Aravindan - Sir
I'm facing severe political pressure to hand over this case to CBI
I trust you will solve this case at the earliest
- All the best - Sure, sir
Sir
- Manohar - Sir?
I want to visit the 6 crime spots in person
Yes, sir
An efficient officer like Ranjith Kumar
Only now I understand why he was unable to crack this case
No fingerprints
No CCTV footage
Not even a small hair follicle was found
The killer has disposed the bodies outside city limits
- Manohar - Sir?
What is your opinion about this case?
He has followed the same pattern for all 6 murders
I feel he must be a psycho, sir
Maybe
But my question is
As per autopsy reports
No trace of torture found on any of the victims
Moreover he has shot all of them in point blank range
Then he has poured petrol and burnt the bodies
He has done this purposely to conceal the identity of his victims
What is the need to eliminate their identity, sir?
He can be tracked if the victims are identified
Correct, sir
None of the victims' details match the Missing Complaints we've got so far
No, sir I gave up
Not only that
The victims fall under almost the same age group
Looks strange
- Manohar - Sir?
Don't discuss this case with anyone else in the department
- Keep it between us - Okay, sir
Sir, 1 minute
Hello?
Why? What happened?
I'll be there in half an hour
What, Manohar? Was that your wife?
Manohar? You heard me?
My wife died in an accident last year, sir
I'm sorry
Children?
1 son, sir
His name is Rithvik
My domestic help called to tell me he isn't eating his dinner
He is very smart, sir
Like his mother
I mean the whole world to him, sir
Just 1 spoon
[cranking the engine]
'8 months earlier'
[mobile ringing]
'San, where are you?'
At the restaurant
'Did you meet the groom?'
Groom, huh? I should decide if he'll be my groom
'Please give the green signal at least to this alliance'
'You are growing older by the day'
If you harp on my age you'll see my worst side
'Reason I'm insisting is'
'He is a good boy'
- 'Good family' - Ma!
I can't get married to any man I just meet
I can only marry a man I am attracted to
- Bye - 'Hey, San'
'Grey shirt'
Grey Shirt
'Grey shirt'
Hello?
Hi, Prithvi
You're mistaken
I'm not Prithvi
Oh!
So, what is your name?
Won't you tell me?
Thank you, sir
Aravindan
Hi, Aravindan Are you married?
Who are you?
What do you want?
I like you very much
Is this a prank?
Don't waste my time
Actually I know what you are thinking now
I am like this I am extremely frank
Not reserved at all
That's how I am designed!
Aravindan IPS
I believe you finish whichever case you take up, to its very end
That's why before you can finish your present case
I have been ordered to finish you
Police, huh?
Hi, Sanjana Prithvi
Sorry, I got a bit delayed
How fortunate you were delayed Thank you so much, brother
Brother, huh?!
"Demon smart and savvy?"
"Are you, tell me?"
"Mr Right, my love so true"
Dear, are you okay with the groom?
"Am I right, are you?"
"I need time, more and more"
"To share stories with you, encore"
"Sweet-nothings in my ear sweetly softly whisper"
"For my hunger to be appeased, my dear"
"Like who, tell me"
"You glow in my heart fiery"
- Anna, I'll pay you tomorrow - Okay
"In countless dreams I visualize"
"I revel when as a demon you crystallize"
"In countless dreams I savor with glee"
"As a demon you come to hug this girlie"
"Endless dreams haunt me happily"
"Countless dreams I enjoy repeatedly"
"Even though a million faces I have seen"
"So love-struck I have never been"
"Even if I lose my way I come back to your gate to stay"
"Even without your flute's melody"
San, what are you doing?
"Krishna, your music is rhapsody to me"
"Stop playing your games with me"
"My femininity will spin dizzy I will end up tossing in bed in a tizzy"
"In countless dreams I visualize"
"I revel when as a demon you crystallize"
"In countless dreams I savor with glee"
"As a demon you come to hug this girlie"
"Demon smart and savvy"
"Are you, tell me?"
- Waiter - Ma'am
- What did he order? - Water, ma'am
Only water?
Did he come all this way just to drink water?
"I need time, more and more"
"To share stories with you, encore"
"Sweet-nothings in my ear sweetly softly whisper"
"For my hunger to be appeased, my dear"
"Like who, tell me"
"In my heart I've become like you truly"
"In countless dreams I visualize"
"I revel when as a demon you crystallize"
Hello
Hello?
Hello, this is San here
Who?
Restaurant
Fight
Do you remember me?
"I revel when as a demon you crystallize"
"In countless dreams I savor with glee"
"As a demon you come to hug this girlie"
Why are you standing quiet after hitching a ride?
I didn't realize it was you
I stopped because I realised it is you
Get inside
Otherwise I won't leave this place
Neither will I allow you to go
I think it is getting late for work
Think deep and hard
Seat belt
I'll fasten it, don't worry
How is Ranjith now?
Because of the severe head injury
He is still in a state of coma
But the doctors say his chances of recovery is high
You don't worry
He will be alright soon
I am now investigating the case Ranjith Kumar was handling
When he was investigating this case
Personal dairy, notes
Did he maintain any such records?
Not as far as I know
In case you find anything please let us know
It will be very helpful for this case
I'll definitely tell you
Thank you
Just like the previous bodies found, sir
Same pattern
- When did you get the information? - 6:00 a.m, sir
The scrap collector informed the local station
- Who has come from forensic? - Baskar, sir
Move
- Sir - Sir
- Any leads? - No, sir
Even the possibilities are low
Finish the formalities and clear it up as soon as possible
Okay, sir
[clamoring voices]
Allow them in
- Who is taking the body to GH? - He is there, sir
What stage is the investigation at?
- What is the police's next move, sir? - How many murders must we witness?
Did you at least find the murderer's motive?
Is it true this case will be shifted to CBI?
Do you think this case is a failure for your department?
Sir, we are asking you and all we get is silence in return
Say something, sir
- Tell us, sir - Give us some news
This case will not go cold
Meet you all soon
Sir, the report you asked for
Anything, doctor?
Nothing new
Shot in head from point blank
As usual he has burnt the body after killing the victim
He must also be around 30 years
But
This time
I have got something crucial for you
We found this plate in the victim's body
What is this plate?
It's an ankle surgery plate
4 - 5 months ago
This plate has been fixed in the victim's right leg
You should see an expert
You'll get more information
It's a recently manufactured plate
Medical Council has approved this only 1 year ago
It is the first breakthrough in this case
Names of those who underwent this surgery in the last 7 months in Chennai
Can I get that list, doctor?
Why not?
If you scrutinize this plate, you'll see the manufacturer's name inscribed on it
See...KSP
Give me 3 days time
I'll get you the patients' list
I don't have that luxury, doctor
I need the list tomorrow
Okay, I'll do my best
May I come in?
Yes, come in
Doctor...Manohar?
- Who are you? - I'm Aravindan
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Have your seat
Why did Manohar come here?
That is-
Tell me now
Sir, Manohar has a rare heart problem called Cardiomyopathy
He needs an immediate heart transplant
Otherwise his life is in danger
Sir, he asked me to keep this information confidential
So, please
Sir
Dr Chandramouli has sent the list of patients who underwent ankle surgery
Totally 40 persons underwent this surgery
Those who fit into our profile
Seven
'Why are these dents not yet fixed?'
'Make it fast'
Brother, come here
- Tell me, sir - Who is Chandrasekar here?
'I'll do it, sir'
Sir
- Did you undergo any surgery recently? - Yes
- Did they implant any plant in you? - Yes, sir
Show me
- What is this about, sir? - Minor inquiry
- Thank you - Okay, sir
- Did you meet with an accident recently? - Yes, sir
- Did they implant any plant? - Yes, sir
Sir, he is the last in the 7 suspects shortlisted
His name is Sudhakar
[door bell ringing]
- Who are you? - Aravindan
Assistant commissioner of police
Can we come in?
Please come in, sir
Take a seat, sir
No, it's okay
Tell me, sir
Who is Sudhakar here?
I am Sudhakar, sir
That's my father, sir
He is bed-ridden due to a paralysis attack
He shouts like this often
Please don't mistake him
No...no It's okay
- Did you undergo any surgery recently? - Yes, sir
I had a small accident 6 months ago
I underwent surgery on my right leg, sir
Did they fix any plate?
Yes, sir
Sir, may I know why you are asking all these questions?
Nothing serious
Quality complaint has been filed on the manufacturing company
Before taking any action
We are getting direct feedback from patients if they have any issues
I don't have any problem, sir
Oh! Good
Can I get some water to drink?
1 minute, sir
Sir, water
Thank you
[mobile ringing]
Ah! Hello?
- 'San speaking' - What do you want?
'Can you come to the restaurant where we first met please?'
Sorry, I am busy
'Please...please'
'I am facing a problem here'
What happened?
'I can't tell over the phone Can you come in person?'
What's the problem?
I'll tell you Please sit
Tell me
Why are you angry all the time?
You told me to come here just to ask me this?
No
I want to tell you something
I never believed in 'Love at first sight'
But the moment I saw you
'I experienced that feeling'
Yes
I'm in the love with you
My entire life
I wish to share with you
Will you marry me?
Other than my name and being a police officer
What else do you know about me?
I thought you were just playing around
But now you've come with a ring
Listen
This is just a youthful whim or fancy
Don't pick a stranger on the road Marry the groom your parents approve
Don't waste my time
1 minute
Just because I pursued you even after you avoided me
You have a low opinion of me
If a girl is open about her genuine feelings
It doesn't make her a slut!
'You'll understand one day'
It isn't a whim of my heart But straight from my heart
'You'll come looking for me'
Until then I've decided not to see you in person
- Manohar - Sir?
Till now he dumped the bodies in the outskirts of the city
- Why dump it within city limits now? - Baffles me too, sir
Did you find anything?
Is there any missing case registered in your station?
No, sir
- Sir - What, man?
- That beggar - Shut up, man
- What? - Nothing, sir
You tell me
Sir
'Yesterday at the station'
Hey, Venkatesh Who is this?
Sorry, sir, he rushed in before I could restrain him
'He is a beggar at the bus stand'
Bit of a whacko-
Hey!
Bus...bus
- I saw - What?
Girl
A girl
A man...hit her
Which girl? Who hit her?
Coat...coat
Hey! What's wrong with you? Take him away
Yov! Get up Get up, I say
Giving me grief!
Complains when he is such a cuckoo!
What did you see that night?
Ignore them
Tell me
Have you seen that girl before?
I have seen her I have seen her
She walks this way Yes, I'm sure
'She rides a scooter'
I checked the entire area
There is no CCTV here
Even the remaining 2 are broken by vandals
A girl who rides a scooter daily
Travelled by bus that day
What can be the reason?
Maybe bike repair
Yes
If the girl's bike needed to be fixed
Where should the bike be?
- Mechanic shop, sir? - Mmmm
Yes, sir, 2 days back a girl left her 2-wheeler here
That scooty over there, sir
Do you know the girl's address or phone number?
No, I don't know, sir
She said she'll collect it yesterday evening
But she didn't turn up, sir
- Manohar - Sir
Check the vehicle
Sir, both the number plates are rusted
- Get me the key - Okay, sir
Meera
- Can we come in? - Yes, come in
Is there no one else at home?
Mom and dad have gone out of town
Madam, didn't you come yesterday-
I shouldn't see you around hereafter
Get lost!
Go! Go!!
Who are you? What do you want?
My pup is missing, sir
So I wanted to file a complaint
What? Missing pup?
Where do you sprout from to give me a hard time?!
First clear out of here You think we are jobless!
My bloody fate!
They are ganging up to get me bashed by my superiors!
Did you find your pup?
No, sir
Where were you on Friday night?
At home, sir
You know the repercussions of lying to the police?
Sir, I swear I was at home
You said your dog is missing
Sofa and chairs are clean Not even a strand of dog hair
No bowl anywhere
There's no sign of a dog in this house
'Why did you lie?'
I'm asking you Tell me the truth
'Sir...!'
What is this, sir?
So many twins in the same school?
Look closely, Manohar
Same class
11 twins
'Can I get some water to drink?'
'1 minute, sir'
'Will you tell me the truth yourself?'
Or should I get it out of you?
Choice is yours
I'll tell you, sir
Good! Go ahead
I'm not Sudhakar, sir
I am Surendar
'Sudhakar is my brother, sir'
'We are twins'
He worked in a travel agency
23rd of last month
'My work is not yet over'
'You sleep'
'I'll be late'
'He texted me, sir'
'This isn't anything unusual'
'So I wasn't worried, sir'
Because it was raining that night
Meera texted me she'll spend the night at her friend's place and come in the morning
I called her immediately
Her phone was not reachable
Anyway she'll be home in the morning
So I was not alarmed
'He didn't come home the next morning'
'His phone wasn't reachable either, sir'
I decided to go to his office and see if he was at work
That's when I got a video call from an unknown number
[mobile ringing]
'I attended it'
'Meera was tied up'
'He was wearing a mask, sir'
'He was holding a gun'
If I follow his orders
He promised to let go of Meera
He said Sudhakar won't be alive if I flout his order and go to the police
I didn't know what to do
'I was terrified'
'Come what may, I felt it is better to go to the police'
That's why I was at the station the other day
'I know where you are right now'
'Let me repeat what I told you then'
'If you follow my orders'
'Your sister will be alive'
'If you disobey'
'And prefer seeking police help'
'You won't even see her corpse'
'I shouldn't see you around hereafter'
'Go! Go!'
'Who are you? What do you want?'
'I didn't know what to do'
So I made up a missing pup story
He called me again that day
He asked to come to the rear end of Kasturibai Nagar railway station
'With no other option'
'I went to the place he specified'
I didn't know what happened then, sir
Suddenly I was unconscious
'When I opened my eyes'
'I was in some kind of a mall which was under construction, sir'
'But there was no one around'
'A phone rang'
[mobile ringing]
'It was a video call'
When I answered the call
'He was dunking Meera in a water tank'
I begged him to let her go
If he should spare Sudhakar's life
'He asked me to enter a tent over there'
'I went inside'
'When I went in'
'Someone was tied up in that room'
'And covered with a tarpaulin'
'There was a gun on the table nearby'
He told me to place the phone on the table and take the gun in my hand
'I just followed his orders blindly'
'He asked me to place the gun'
'On the captive's forehead in front of me'
'I refused to do so'
'He started dunking Meera in the water again'
'I couldn't bear to see my twin suffer, sir'
'So I followed his command, pointed the gun on the captive's forehead'
Good boy!
Now...shoot!
'Who is this?'
'Why should I shoot?'
'I cannot kill'
'I just cannot do this'
More than your twin's life
Is a mere stranger's life more important to you?
'I beg of you'
'Let go of Meera please'
'What do you want?'
Don't you understand?
I want you to kill
Shoot!
Come on, shoot!
Every single second you waste by hesitating
Your sibling's life
'...is slowly dying'
Just 10 seconds left
'9'
'8'
'7'
'6'
'5'
'4'
'3'
2
'Shoot!'
I don't know what happened after that
When I opened my eyes, I was in the same road he asked me to come
I was expecting Sudhakar home the next day
But I only got a video message
Sudha!
'Sudha'
'Meera'
'Sudha'
Sudha
'Happy journey'
He threatened to submit the video to the police if I tell anyone, sir
He made me kill Meera with my own hands, sir
When I think I'm the reason for her not being in this world
I am dying, every single minute
He is my equal half, sir
In a world without him
'I didn't want to live'
'I tried committing suicide many times, sir'
'But I didn't have the heart to abandon my father who was dependent on me'
I'm living this hell on earth, sir
- 'Manohar, send that girl inside - Okay, sir'
So with a recorded video he has fabricated it as a live call
Okay
Do you guys know each other?
I found this group photo in both of your houses
Now tell me
You are...?
Surendar
I am Tara
Sir
We are classmates
We are meeting now after many years
Do you both suspect anyone?
If he wanted, he could have killed them himself
But he didn't do so
He used you as his pawn
I don't think it is just a murder
It should definitely be someone you both know
Think deeply and tell me
Is there anyone in your life like that?
Benjamin!
What did you say?
Benjamin
Sir
'I have seen this girl often in the tea shop outside our office'
Do you know this girl?
I know, sir
Her name is Sanjana
She is also our classmate
Here she is in the photo
The one next to her is her sister Anjana
'The number you are calling is currently switched off'
'Please try later'
Do you know Sanjana's address?
Not the exact house, sir
But she said she lives in Besant Nagar
We accidentally bumped into her last year in VR Mall
That's when we clicked this snap, sir
We exchanged phone #s
- 'But we didn't meet up' - Okay
The incident that took place in your school
Will you both tell me in detail?
Do you have contact details of your other classmates?
You can leave now
You must come when called for an inquiry
Until this case is solved
Both of you keep your mouth shut
'Surendar, 1 minute'
Sudhakar had a plate inserted
How do you have stitches on your leg?
Sir, it is-
Both of us never had any differences from childhood, sir
So I slashed myself with a knife, sir
Okay, you may go
Sir, in their statements
There is a mixture of lies and truth
Only if we visit their school we will know the whole truth
Sir, going by their version
I feel our previous 6 victims must be their classmates
Yes
If we have to save the rest
Our only lead
Twin Birds School
'Sir, can I ask you something?'
'All said and done they are both murderers'
'Why did you let them go scot-free?'
'If Benjamin gets to know we got hold of them'
'We can never nab him'
'That's why I sent them home'
'Please sit'
Tell me
Hello, madam I am Aravindan
Asst Commissioner
He is Sub Inspector Manohar
For the past 1 year in Chennai there have been 8 murders
Serial killing
All the victims are from the same school and same class
That school is Twin Birds
'The murderer is their classmate'
His name is
Benjamin?
'23 years ago'
'My husband and I started a school'
'2 years later, sheer serendipity 6 twins joined our school'
'At that juncture, the Press covered our school extensively'
'Then our school became well known in Chennai city'
'My husband changed this into a business strategy'
'If parents sought admission in our school for twins'
'He announced a special offer Pay for 1, admit 2'
'Many parents admitted their children who were twins in our school'
'Then SV Matriculation School changed to Twin Birds School'
'We attended as Chief Guest for a Chess tournament in Chennai'
'We met Benjamin for the first time'
'He was the champion in that tournament'
'We met his twin Francis too'
'If this set of twins joined our school'
'Using Benjamin's flair for chess'
'My husband thought we can promote our school even more'
'We went to air this idea to his parents'
'Benjamin said his parents had died in an accident'
'Only then we knew the 2 boys were orphans'
'They were living on the sidewalk, earning money doing small chores'
'And studying in the nearby Govt school'
'Observing Francis's activities'
'We realised he was a borderline mentally disturbed child'
'When we told him our brainwave Benjamin didn't agree to come with us'
'We tried our level best to convince him'
'But Benjamin refused point blank'
'Realizing his twin Francis will benefit with a better life'
'For that sole reason, Benjamin agreed'
'We made them reside in our school campus'
'Seeing them together one point struck home'
'They lived in a small world all to themselves'
'They were the sole occupants in that self made cocoon'
"Hey! Smile at this address new"
"Smile, laugh, giggle all of you"
"Eyes here and there waver and wander"
"Eyes filled with fun forever"
"Dew drops in a misty shower"
"Refreshing young ones all over"
"Paths get drenched so speedily"
"Ways to cheer everyone readily"
"Speak a new language; elated"
"Fling into the fire everything outdated"
"Light as a feather Hearts full of cheer"
"Flying or floating, my dear?"
"Hey! Smile at this address new"
"Smile, laugh, giggle all of you"
"Eyes here and there waver and wander"
"Eyes filled with fun forever"
"Dew drops in a misty shower"
"Refreshing young ones all over"
"Paths get drenched so speedily"
"Ways to cheer everyone readily"
"In the tiny gap available of threading a needle"
"Your twin wings you spread to touch the skies ahead"
"Fly up, fly high to race Unseen distances into space"
"You want rain to refresh Clouds collide to clash"
- Good morning, madam - Good morning
- Good morning, madam - Sit...sit
Students, they are your new classmates
Benjamin and Francis
'You must study well All the best'
Thank you, madam
I meant to ask you
Who is the older of the two?
We don't know, madam
Our parents didn't tell us though we repeatedly asked them
Okay, go and sit
Carry on
Thank you, ma'am
'The 2 boys were very happy and settled down easily'
'Just as we thought, Benjamin began to win in many Chess competitions'
'Our school was promoted thanks to his winning streak'
'Francis excelled in academics and stood first in his class'
'It was just a matter of time before they became the teachers' favorite twins'
'So all the teachers pointed to them as example to all the other students'
'We thought the other students would be inspired by this'
'But it had sowed seeds of hatred and jealousy over Benjamin and Francis'
'So the entire class started avoiding these 2 boys'
Parents Teachers meeting was held one day
Benjamin and Francis on that day
Tell me
I'm Francis
Benjamin's father
I am Benjamin
Francis's father
[clearing throat]
I have nothing to say about Francis
'He is an excellent student'
I have no complaints about Benjamin either
He has brought accolades and awards to our school
'To have both your children as students in our school'
'We consider it our pride and joy'
'Parents repeated what the teachers said all along and reprimanded their children'
'Their resentment and hatred against Benjamin and Francis intensified'
Francis, what happened?
Why are you crying?
- Am I a lunatic? - Nothing of that sort
Then why is everyone saying I am mad?
Who called Francis a lunatic?
We did So what?
If he talks to himself what do you call him then?
[sniggering]
'Unable to stomach their cruel attitude Benjamin hit them mercilessly'
'I warned the other students not to be so heartless'
'I punished Benjamin so he doesn't resort to violence once more'
'But it affected Francis much more than Benjamin'
'All India Open Chess Tournament in Delhi was announced a few weeks later'
'My husband decided to send Benjamin to play in that tournament'
'I am a National Chess player'
'I started giving practice sessions to Benjamin after school hours'
Check mate
Of late, you are losing concentration in the game
If you continue like this you will lose out in the very first round
Instead of ruining the reputation of our school
You might as well not participate this time
I will inform sir
You may go now
Madam, one more game
No need You may leave
Madam, just 1 game
Please
'Check mate'
'I noticed his game strategy only on that day'
Usually we have Plan A and a backup Plan B
But Benjamin alone will have a plan C also in his mind
He will move his chess pieces at the same time for all 3 plans
We won't know any of this when he is playing the game
We will realize only at the end of the game
Whom did you learn these moves from?
I learnt by playing both sides by myself
Then why were you losing to me on a daily basis?
You remind me of my mother when I am with you
Will anyone defeat their mother?
A mother should always win
Can I call you 'amma' just once?
Benjamin...Benjamin!
[loud wail of fear]
Francis, don't I'm here for you
Francis, don't cry I'll be with you
Francis, don't be scared
Don't cry
Francis, please don't cry I am always here for you
I'm with you now Stop crying
Only on that day, Benjamin told me about Francis's problem
Francis was petrified by darkness right from childhood
Nyctophobia
He can't be in darkness for too long
This was the reason for his mental issues too
'Benjamin, this is a prestigious Open Tournament'
If you win this competition it will be a game changer for you
All the best
I'm scared how Francis will cope without me, madam
Benjamin, don't be scared
Madam will take good care of Francis
We are late for our flight, let's go
'I thought the fight between Benjamin and his classmates was resolved'
'But the students were waiting for such a golden opportunity'
'I was quite unaware then'
'They targeted their anger over Benjamin on Francis'
'We were oblivious of his plight'
'Poor child!'
'Unable to confide in anyone he was traumatised by their cruelty'
'Benjamin won the tournament and returned with the trophy'
'Worried if he shared his trauma with his twin'
'Benjamin may turn violent again Francis bottled up his distress'
'Next day was their birthday'
- Happy birthday, Benjamin - Thank you, madam
- Happy birthday, Francis - Thank you, madam
- Today is their birthday - Is that so?
'Both of them sought me to get my wishes'
'It was lab day for them'
'One twin went to Physics lab while the other went to Chemistry lab'
- Madam, do you know this? - What, madam?
Francis is suffering from a problem called nyctophobia
That means?
He is terrified of darkness it seems
Even Shanthi madam panicked hearing him shout in the dark
- Really? - Yes, madam
He just can't be controlled if plunged into darkness it seems
Shanthi madam was explaining symptoms of nyctophobia to Ravi sir
How sad! He's a good boy, madam
I have to correct unit test papers
- Okay, madam - Bye
Benjamin, pen
[loud scream]
[petrified scream]
[cruel laughter]
Hey...listen! Open the door
Someone please open the door
Please!
Oh gawd! Please open
Francis
'I am here for you'
I'll do anything you ask of me
Please
Francis, I am here for you
He cannot tolerate darkness
I'll do anything you ask of me
Please
Open the door, please
'Open the door'
[gasping for breath]
Please, I am begging you
[gasping for breath]
Please open
Please, da
He cannot tolerate darkness Open the door, please
Francis
Dheeraj, switch on the lights
'Francis'
Francis...Francis
Francis...Francis!
Francis
Francis, please get up
Please, Francis
Francis, get up
Oh God! Francis
Francis
Sorry, he is no more
Get up, Francis
Madam, ask Francis to get up
Francis
Madam, tell them not to close the coffin
He is petrified of darkness, madam
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
Francis
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Present in 1 flower are shadows two"
"Where did one alone depart to?"
"Have you become a tree hereafter?"
"Will it be a haunting dream thereafter?"
"Aiyo! What to do?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Are my eyelashes on a guilt trip lashing With memories down memory lane flashing?"
"My twin soul however merged with the wind forever"
"Did tear drops like a pure lotus glistening sparkle in grief laden eyes moistening?"
"Did the sun's rays golden disappear into oblivion?"
"Is it a journey of a beloved bond?"
"Forgetting this world did it go beyond?"
"Acceding to God's command did it depart from our land?"
"Now who is whose kith & kin?"
"Will silence prevail within?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Present in 1 flower are shadows two"
"Where did one alone depart to?"
"Have you become a tree hereafter?"
"Will it be a haunting dream thereafter?"
"Aiyo! What to do?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
3 days after Francis's death
Benjamin returned to school
'Students, copy this'
'I will be back now'
It won't be good for Benjamin to continue here in his present state of mind
He will be swamped in memories of his twin
He needs a change of place
Let me take Benjamin
I will take good care of him
'I have already spoken to Benjamin about this'
The decision is in your hands
Benjamin, come
Talk to your sir and come I will wait outside for you
Benjamin
Mother Helen spoke to me
Forget all that has happened and start a new life for yourself
You should become a renowned chess champion
Don't worry about anything
Benjamin, we are always there for you
Benjamin
Shall we inform the police?
Are you out of your mind?
If this news leaks out our school's reputation will be at stake
But Benjamin-
Why are you obsessed with that boy?
Orphans on the sidewalk
I have provided food, shelter and education
In return I have only used Benjamin's talent in chess
Benjamin and Francis They are just business for me
'I am not ready to forsake my school for the sake of those 2 orphans'
That was the last time I saw Benjamin
After a few weeks
Mother Helen told me someone adopted Benjamin
We were not to be informed of any news about him
This was the promise Benjamin took from Mother
Madam, your school?
Maybe the grave injustice we meted out to him, I don't know
'In a fire accident in school one day'
'The entire building was burnt to the ground'
That was the end of our school
Can we get the details of the other classmates?
1 minute
Admission details of his classmates
It contains all the addresses
Thank you, madam
Somehow save those 2 students
Madam, your husband
'Unable to accept the fate of the school he started'
'He became an alcoholic'
'All my pleas to stop fell on deaf ears'
'His addiction sent him to his grave'
I'm sorry
It's okay
Did you get any news about Benjamin?
Not yet, but very soon I will find out
In case
You find Benjamin
Court has to decide
- Manohar - Sir?
- Show me all the post post-mortem reports - Yes, sir
Sir?
What is it, sir?
Francis died on his birthday
Similarly, Benjamin is killing his victims on their birthday
Other than Surendar and Tara
Meet the remaining 6 classmates
And confirm the demise of their respective twin
'I'll go in search of Sanjana, Anjana and Dheeran, Dheeraj'
Tell me Whom do you want?
I am Aravindan
Asst Commissioner
Oh! You? Most welcome
Please come in
Why are you looking at me strangely?
I am Anjana Sanjana's sister
We are twins
Sanjana has spoken a lot about you
But though I pestered her she never showed me your photo
She'll be so happy to know you are here
1 minute
San...?
'Look who is here'
I knew
You will come looking for me
I'm here regarding something else
All of you listen to me for a minute without getting flustered or perturbed
This is such an unbelievable story
We are terrified, sir
Don't panic
Just do what I ask you to
I'll wait outside
Sir
It is safe for you to be here especially at this juncture
Don't be scared, go
I have interrogated the 6 classmates
'They faced the same trauma Surendar and Tara went through'
Expected
Didn't we think missing complaints weren't filed at all, sir?
'Actually they have been registered'
But the victim's twin came to identify the body in all the cases
They lied about the actual identity petrified their crime will come to light
Only Dheeran and Dheeraj are remaining
Somehow we should save them
- You be careful - Okay, sir
Whom do you want, sir?
- Dheeran and Dheeraj live here? - No, not that I know of
No, madam, this is the right address
We are here for the past 10 years
Even the previous tenants weren't of that name
'Ask our neighbors, sir'
'Sir?'
- Yes, sir? - In the opposite house
Lived twins called Dheeran, Dheeraj Do you know anything about them?
Yes, carbon copy of each other
But they shifted 15 years ago, sir
- Do you have their present address? - No, sir
I met their mother a few years ago in Koyambedu market
'She had a vegetable stall'
'You can enquire over there, sir'
- Brother - Huh?
- Which is Kaveri's stall? - Garlic stall, sir
The twins gave this to us after their mother's demise
They come here occasionally
Do you know their address?
They live in Egmore, sir
But not the exact address
Ages since I saw them They haven't come here either
Do you have their photo or phone number?
No, sir
Inform me immediately if they come here or contact you
Okay, sir
[mobile ringing]
What's happening, Aravindan?
How is Benjamin able to trace the classmates you are unable to?
Is this Dheeran or Dheeraj?
We don't even know the answer
Dheeran
How do you say so?
Sir, going by what Surendar and Tara told me when I interrogated them
All the victims so far were in Physics lab on the day Francis died
Dheeran was also in Physics lab
So...?
Benjamin's intention is not to kill those in the Chemistry lab with Francis
His plan is to kill their respective twin in the Physics lab instead of them
His intention is to make them feel the same pain he experienced
What?
I've never met someone like this in my entire service
What do I tell the DGP now?
Sir, give me one last chance
I won't miss this time, trust me
Where are those 2 girls now?
They are in a safe place, sir
Okay
Carry on with your formalities
Aravindan, Ranjith has been discharged from hospital and is back home
He said he wants to meet you
He wants to tell you something important
- Attend to that - Okay, sir
Coffee?
Thanks
Please have, sir
I was not involved in an accident that day
It's a perfect execution
'I got information a body had been found near Semmancheri'
'Only after I reached that spot I knew'
'It was fake information'
'A black car at that point in time'
'The strange thing was'
The same man dropped me at the hospital when I was on the verge of dying
I mean, Benjamin
What?!
The man who planned to kill you
Why should he want to save your life?
I don't know
But there must be some reason
If I am right
He is very close to us
No, thanks Not now
May I?
Any time, any help
You can call me
Sure, sir
Thanks for your information
Aravindan
Be alert, be safe
Sure, sir
[mobile ringing]
Hello?
Aravindan
I am Shanthi speaking
Tell me, madam
Madam?
I don't know whether it is right or wrong to tell you
But I don't want any more lives to be lost
'After you listen to what I intend sharing Benjamin's life should not be jeopardised'
Promise me
Okay, tell me without hesitating
Usually on Francis's death anniversary
'I pay my respects and place flowers on his grave'
'But every year'
'By the time I go, a bouquet will already be placed there'
Benjamin?
Yes
Tomorrow is Francis's death anniversary
Benjamin will visit the cemetery for sure
[church bell rings]
I will shoot even if you move an inch
Get on your knees now
Get down
Manohar, Benjamin knows we are on his track
They are no longer safe here
We have to shift them elsewhere
'ACP Aravindan here TN 01 BF 1, black Benz'
'Inform me if you see this vehicle anywhere in the city'
'Sir, I'm Kumaresan speaking from the patrol'
'The car you are tracking is now on Poonamallee High road, sir, over'
'When I opened my eyes'
'I was in some kind of a mall which was under construction, sir'
Anjana
Anjana!
Anjana
ANJANA!
Sanjana!
Benjamin is coming in the lift to kill Anjana
'He will kill Anjana'
Take this gun
Shoot him
GO
'GO'
Francis!
Benjamin
Sir...?
Where is Benjamin?
Anjana
Aravindan IPS
Killer Benjamin
Brilliant!
You made fools out of our entire police force
Your classmates played a cruel prank
How horrendous a punishment for their innocent misdeed in school!
When Francis died, he was the same innocent age as them
Don't try to justify your crimes, Benjamin
To all those on the other side this will come across as a crime
See it from this side
You will understand my anger
Hasn't your anger subsided even after so many years since Francis died?
It intensified
I have never dreamt of a life without Francis even in my dreams!
Francis?
'They joined hands in making the dream a reality!'
'Every minute without him in my life'
'When I was going through hell here'
All of them had forgotten their misdeed coolly
'They had moved on in life happily'
'The more I thought of it my anger turned into rage'
'I decided then'
The agony and anguish I felt
They should have a taste of their bitter medicine
I can't kill all of them as a common man
'I knew the police will nab me for sure'
But if I am the investigating police officer of this case...!
That's why I asked specifically for IPS even though I passed the IAS level
I got a transfer to Chennai at the right moment
Welcome to Chennai
Then I tracked down every single classmate responsible for Francis's murder
'I found every single one of them'
'Sanjana Anjana'
'Dheeran Dheeraj'
'Details of only these four remained an elusive mystery'
'Only place which will give me the answer'
'Twin Birds School'
'So I decided to bring in Twin Birds School into this case'
'Wanting this case to be handled by me'
'I left the body of my first victim in my own jurisdiction'
But I just didn't expect the commissioner to give you the case
I knew very well you wouldn't get any leads with the first 6 victims
'But you would have finished this case if you had got the plate in Sudhakar's leg'
That's why I engineered your accident before I murdered Sudhakar
'My intention was not to kill you'
I dropped you in front of the hospital so you can be saved in time
Then I got to handle the case just as I expected and planned
'I killed Sudhakar after that as per my plan'
'Then I killed Meera'
'I dropped her body within our station limit'
I brought Twin Birds School into this case
I interrogated Shanthi right royally
I got the address details I needed
'Can we get the details of the other classmates?'
I tracked down Dheeran and Dheeraj and killed Dheeran
'Is this Dheeran or Dheeraj?'
'Dheeran'
Everything was on track according to my plan
My biggest mistake was meeting you
I don't know what made you suspect me
'Your man started following me and informing you of my whereabouts'
'I thought I won't be able to kill Anjana if you close in on me'
That's when I brought Manohar into my game
[mobile ringing]
Hello?
'Benjamin speaking'
'I will come straight to the point'
'If you obey my instructions'
'Your son who is the light of your life will be alive'
'If you refuse'
'Having got away with 9 murders'
'Your son becoming my 10th victim is no big deal for me'
'To divert your suspicions on me'
'I told Manohar to come to the cemetery as Benjamin'
'Not wanting Manohar to suspect me'
'I pretended to chase him'
'Following my orders, Manohar took Anjana to the construction building'
'I killed Anjana sticking to my plan'
I just used Manohar to kill Anjana
I made Manohar do all this with threats of killing his son
So he is in no way connected to these murders
Despite your fool-proof master plan
You still got caught
Do you know how?
Lighter
'When you lit a cigarette in my place'
'I saw your lighter'
'I vaguely remember seeing the same lighter when you took me to the hospital'
I suspected you mildly
'Immediately I checked your bio data'
'Records showed Bangalore as your hometown'
I contacted my batch mate working there
I asked him to find out about you
Only then I knew you were not the biological son of your parents
I found out you had been adopted from Chennai
This intensified my suspicions about you
'I went to your house when you were not there'
'When I checked your personal belongings'
'They were all in pairs'
'When I realised you were Benjamin'
I was shocked!
I arrived at your location by tracking your phone #
I arrested you
'You planned so brilliantly'
But look how you got caught by a mere lighter!
Even a mighty elephant can slip and fall, Benjamin
For all your crimes
Court will proclaim death sentence for sure
[scoffing]
It has been 17 years since I died
'To Aravindan alias Benjamin'
'As maximum measure of punishment'
'This Court imposes death sentence as verdict'
A police officer in a high cadre has made fools out of your entire department
'Your efficiency is a question mark now'
Your reply?
You are forgetting something
It was our police officer who nabbed the same 'high cadre cop' alias Benjamin!
Do you think the general public will still trust you?
Because of our due diligence day and night 24x7
Now Benjamin is behind bars
I think this is enough for our people to continue trusting us
Therefore-
Such a misfortune will not occur again
My affirmation to the public
- Thank you all - Excuse me, sir
[overlap of voices]
Any information about the twin Dheeraj?
Not yet, sir
I am inquiring
My heart goes out to the twin of all the victims, Manohar
Sir
If you feel sad for those who killed to save their twin's life
Doesn't it hold good for Benjamin too who lost his twin at such a young age, sir?
Hey!
Weren't you arrested in the finance robbery case?
You should be in jail How did you come out?
Sir, that isn't me
My brother Dheeran
I am Dheeraj
'I hid in Kadapa as soon as my gang got nabbed by the police'
Only this morning
I saw the News about Benjamin
Please save my twin somehow, sir
Please, sir Please...please
'Francis died on his birthday'
'Similarly, Benjamin is killing his victims on their birthday'
When is your birthday?
Today, sir
Shit!
Manohar, come
Manohar, call the jailer
What is it?
Hey!
'Usually we have Plan A and a backup Plan B'
'But Benjamin alone will have a plan C also in his mind'
'He will move his chess pieces at the same time for all 3 plans'
'We won't know any of this when he is playing the game'
'We will realize only at the end of the game'
'When I enquired about Dheeran and Dheeraj in the market that day'
'Inform me immediately if they come here or contact you'
'Okay, sir'
'Why is he asking us these questions?'
'Puzzles me too, anna'
- Hey! - Sir...sir
You had better cough up the truth
Or I will put you behind bars and skin you alive
I swear we don't know where Dheeraj is, sir
Trust us, sir
Then what about Dheeran? Tell me the truth
'You put him behind bars in that MG Finance robbery case'
'Only then I knew the last victim on my list was in jail'
'I decided to kill Dheeran without arousing any suspicion'
'I burnt an unclaimed corpse and made everyone believe Dheeran had been killed'
'Only after I met you in your place'
'I decided you'll be my trump card to get into the jail'
'You were half conscious in my car the night of the accident'
'I knew you may have noticed my lighter'
'So I deliberately placed my lighter in front of you to trigger your memory'
'That was my bait'
'You fell into my net'
'Even the mighty elephant can slip and fall'
But that old saying doesn't hold good for me
Your son need not experience the pain I was engulfed in
All of you want the culprit to be forgiven
You want the affected party to be forgotten
I can't forgive
Neither can I forget
'This tablet has been banned in many countries'
'It is so dangerous, even 4-5 tablets can cause permanent brain damage'
'AMMA'
'Amma'
Francis
Wait, I'm also coming
'Death is a terrible punishment an individual imposes on people in his life'
'First, my parents'
'Next, Francis'
'Then, Mother Helen'
'Parents who adopted me All of them meted out that punishment'
'I know how difficult it is to grow up as an orphan in this world'
'I have experienced that anguish'
'Manohar's son should not go through that agony'
'After my death'
'Transplant my heart to Manohar'
'Honor my last wish and allow me to rest in peace right next to Francis'
'He is petrified of darkness'
'I will rest in peace by his side forever'
subtitled by rekhs
assisted by adhi
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Present in one flower are shadows two"
"Where did one alone depart to?"
"Have you become a tree hereafter?"
"Will it be a haunting dream thereafter?"
"Aiyo! What to do?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Are my eyelashes on a guilt trip lashing With memories down memory lane flashing?"
"My twin soul however merged with the wind forever"
"Did tear drops like a pure lotus glistening sparkle in grief laden eyes moistening?"
"Did the sun's rays golden disappear into oblivion?"
"Is it a journey of a beloved bond?"
"Forgetting this world did it go beyond?"
"Acceding to God's command did it depart from our land?"
"Now who is whose kith & kin?"
"Will silence prevail within?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"
"Present in one flower are shadows two"
"Where did one alone depart to?"
"Have you become a tree hereafter?"
"Will it be a haunting dream thereafter?"
"Aiyo! What to do?"
"Where is the sky without a dawn?"
"My breath awaits; holding on"