Prepare to shoot, sir.
Pull the trigger.
Cut! Cut!
Cut!
What's wrong?
He's leaving.
What's wrong, sir?
Please wait, sir.
Let's go, sir.
Move away!
Let's go, sir.
Move away.
Move! Move away!
-What's wrong with him? -I don't know, sir.
Go check.
Sooraj, sir.
Sooraj, sir?
Sooraj.
Yeah.
The shot came out very well.
Something's not right.
I couldn't connect with him right from the crying scene at the table.
Why should Arun commit suicide?
Mental stress, sir.
Sorry sir.
I am not convinced.
We are adhering to the police records.
We have the commissioner's press release addressing Arun's suicide.
Shall I play it?
Kaanyakumari gangster, Dharma.
Salem gangster, Viji.
Vellore Ravi.
Chennai Guna.
Sivanangai Aadhi
and a few more.
The brave police officer who encountered them all.
Arunmozhi Varman!
The department had a name for him.
Seyon!
He was away from his family for a long time
and the mental stress from that...
led to his suicide while he was alone at home.
Arunmozhi Varman...
Let me share my view on Arun.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Police records say Aadhi is a criminal.
As a policeman, Arun couldn't accept people calling him a Good Samaritan.
The events that followed...
questioned the policeman inside him...
and left him feeling guilty, right?
But the narrative that the guilt made him commit suicide feels forced.
If it was stress that led to his suicide
he could have done it on his way back from town
but he didn't.
How would he commit suicide after seeing his family?
Something is stopping me from performing this scene.
Between the time Arun met the commissioner...
and his suicide
something significant has happened.
We just have to find it out.
(VEDUVAN) "The Hunter"
Sooraj, sir!
People warned me that he would meddle with the script.
I should have taken their advice.
Director.
Can we work with the footage we have?
No, sir.
He has to shoot himself and fall down in a single shot.
You want the producer's money
but the director and hero refuse to cooperate.
Do whatever! I can only blame myself.
Sooraj.
This is really bad.
You approved the story before the shoot.
I heard the story as a viewer.
I am living inside the story now.
So what?
It's based on a real story.
How can we change it?
But the facts seem to be wrong.
Try to understand me.
Have you forgot the social media posts about you?
-I don't bother. -You have to bother!
Some one has invested crores of rupees on you.
Many livelihoods depend on this movie. Try to understand.
I know, Pallavi.
How can I act knowing it's wrong?
That's like betraying the character.
This is a biopic. Biopic has to speak the truth!
How would you know which is the truth?
I am going to meet the real characters from the story.
Sir, water.
Thank you.
Vennila, mam.
Arun wouldn't have been the police officer he was...
without a wife like you.
You supported and instilled courage in him.
Hats off, mam.
I have a question, mam.
What are your thoughts on Arun's suicide?
I shouldn't have left him alone.
Was he dead when you saw him?
He locked the door from inside.
I rang the doorbell.
He didn't open the door.
My neighbours broke the door.
If you don't mind
do you know the reason for his suicide?
Sorry, you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
Shanthi.
He shouldn't have met Shanthi.
Hi, sir.
-Welcome. Mr. Sooraj. -Thank you so much, sir
for your valuable time.
That too in your busy schedule.
Not an issue. You are a big star.
Moreover, you are acting in a police office biopic.
How can I turn you down?
Go ahead.
The movie is shaping up well.
-We only need to film the climax. -Very good.
I need clarity on something.
Go ahead.
In the Arun's suicide scene
I feel something is missing.
Was it really a suicide, sir?
Are you suspecting our department?
Not at all, sir. Don't mistake me.
I only want to clarify my doubts.
Carry on.
Arun is left-handed, as you may know.
In this case
in that split-second decision to commit suicide
why did he use his right hand?
When a left-handed person uses his right-hand
there will be a margin of error.
That error would have changed the outcome of this suicide.
Mr. Sooraj.
To us
what we see at the crime scene is the fact.
Arun used his right hand...
to hold the gun and commit suicide!
Okay.
The reason for his suicide?
We have provided the records to your team.
Ask them if you have any more doubts.
I don't have time to explain again.
Thank you so much for your valuable time and respect, sir.
Something is fishy.
I feel the commissioner is hiding something.
That is none of our business.
[Phone ringing]
Yes, security guard.
We have a visitor for sir.
Who is it?
Arun is like a son to me.
I too had some doubts about his suicide.
But the proofs are clear.
The gun he used...
has his fingerprints on it.
The bullet in the gun...
also matches the bullet that caused his death.
Going after the truth...
behind Aadhi's encounter
would have put Arun's life in danger.
That's why I avoided...
answering his questions.
Let me tell you...
what I wanted to tell him.
Don't go after the truth.
You have a family.
A career.
Let me ask this as Arun.
Why kill Aadhi?
It's a clear political murder.
Behind Arun's suicide...
there is a political influence.
Is it the ruling party or the opposition?
That's our misconception
but in reality
there are only two sides.
People and politicians.
When someone tries to do good
they would suppress him.
Don't try to include this message in your film.
If you do, the real criminal...
will come after you.
If that happens
people won't see your movie
only you will.
Hope you understand.
Arun made a mistake.
He shouldn't have met Shanthi.
(Aadhinathan Democratic Convention)
-Greetings. -Greetings, mam.
-How are you all? -We are fine, mam.
Your son?
I will take care of it.
Don't worry, I will look into it.
Karuppu, make sure everybody eats.
Don't worry, I will look into it.
Hi, hi.
Aren't you actor Sooraj?
Yes. I would like to see mam.
-I will check with sister. -Sure.
A selfie, sir?
Yeah, sure.
-How are you, sir? -I am good.
I am our fan, sir.
-Shall I click a photo? -Sure.
Tell them Shanthi Aadhinathan said so.
Welcome. Please sit.
Karuppu.
There's some issue with the police permission.
-Sort it out. -Okay, sister.
-Shall I get you something? -No, thanks.
Yes, go ahead.
Yeah.
We are making a biopic about police officer Arunmozhi Varman.
I am playing the role of Mozhi.
I heard about it.
What good is Seyon's story to this society?
From my understanding of Mozhi
he is not the weak type who would commit suicide.
He bravely shot many thugs...
Watch your words, Mr. Sooraj.
Not all of them were thugs.
No, I didn't mean it.
I'm really sorry.
You know him very well.
So...
I wanted to know your opinion about his suicide.
The punishment for his betrayal of trust...
is his death!
Did you impose that punishment on him?
I didn't say it.
Your eyes say so.
See you.
Mr. Sooraj!
I don't know much about your movie.
If I like your narrative
everyone will be safe.
(Maruthupandiyapuram)
Forgive me, Karuppu.
I know the man who killed Aadhi brother.
I kept it a secret all these days.
The guilt is killing me.
What did the commissioner say, dear?
I didn't get the answer.
He doesn't even understand my question.
It disturbs me.
Shall I suggest something?
I will bring Akhil from school.
Pack our things. Let's go to our home town.
A change of scenery will heal your mind.
I want to talk to you.
You came into my house
ate my food
and kill my husband.
Are you so heartless?
You played with the kids
and killed their father?
What kind of person does that?
There are thousands of cops like you
but our town will not have another Aadhi.
Have any of today's politicians...
done even a fraction of what he did for the people?
I longed to see you again in my life
but now...
I hate myself for seeing you.
You may receive a government medal for killing him
but the respect people had for Aadhinathan
you will never earn in this life!
Shanthi...
Your anger is justified.
Killing your husband still haunts me.
I dying inside, Shanthi.
You are not the reason for his death, it's me.
I let you into my house and became the reason for his death.
How will I live with this guilt?
You better die!
Take her out through the back door.
I am not 100 percent sure about it
but...
something along those lines has happened.
So what are you going to do?
-Roll camera! -Rolling sir!
Action.
You remember the kids singing at Aadhi's funeral.
That whole scene plays before you.
Place the gun, sir.
You are going to shoot yourself.
Pull the trigger.
Shoot yourself, sir.
Cut!
Mr. Sooraj
don't get carried away by the logic...
and shoot with your left hand.
Sorry.
As per the records...
Ready.
Mam. Is everything alright with him?
Thank God, I am saved.
Action!
Fantastic!
[People clapping]
How was the movie?
Sooraj brought Arun to life.
Terrific! It's a blockbuster.
Outstanding movie.
Baby.
What a comeback!
You nailed it.
The movie is a massive hit.
They are increasing the theatre count.
OTT platforms are offering good prices for the rights.
The producer called. He is overjoyed.
He is willing to pay you any salary you name.
I am so happy.
The press is waiting for you.
Can you come?
Congratulations, sir!
Your made a blockbuster. What's your next movie?
Who's the director?
Can we expect another biopic?
I am not sure if I'd act again.
For supporting me all these years
Thanks!
Sooraj sir. Please wait.
We have more questions.
Sooraj.
Sooraj!
Sooraj, stop.
Are you serious?
After such a huge success?
I cannot own this success, Pallavi.
People watching this movie...
would believe that Arun really died by suicide.
We turned a blatant lie into history.
What if the so-called history we know is also filled with such lies?
One thing is clear.
People don't believe in the truth.
Whatever people believe becomes the truth.
We are just social animals.
With social responsibility.
I won as an actor
but I lost as a human being.
But they need only the actor.
Put everything aside and enjoy this moment.
Sorry Pallavi.
Arun still lives inside me.
He's asking me to do something else.
I am not sure what.
One thing is sure.
Everything I do from now on...
will embody the truth!
(The People Accused of the Train Burning Must be Hanged!)
(S.S.I Death: Prime Suspect Dies from Police Firing!)
(Software Engineer's Murder Case Officially Closed..!)
(Senior Police Officer Found Dead at his Home With Bullet Wounds)
(Young Policewoman Dies by Suicide: Is the Department to Blame?)
People don't believe in the truth
Whatever people believe becomes the truth
What if the history we know is riddled with lies?