John Luther (2022) - full transcript
The missing case of a teacher named Prakashan is reported at the police station where John Luther works as a CI. As the investigation progresses, John meets with an accident in a scuffle while investigating another case.
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
- Show me your ticket
- Here.
Okay, hop in.
What happened?
No idea.
Why don't you take a look?
Open.
What happened?
Did we get hit?
It looks like we have a burst tyre.
Come, let's take a look.
Nothing wrong with the tyre.
So, what was the noise?
What the...
[woman screaming]
Come on.
Quick.
What's wrong?
What's it?
No idea.
What happened?
Are you leaving?
Okay.
Did you eat?
Yes.
Have you all had your dinner?
If not, please do.
We did.
Where is teacher?
Teacher...
She must be around somewhere.
It's been a while since her retirement
that she has seen her
She must be sitting with them.
I'll see you around.
Okay sir.
- Dad.
- Yes?
The verger called.
Pastor is ready to be picked up
from the church.
I'll go.
Yes, please do.
- Son.
- Yes?
Has John arrived?
No.
Has he even left yet?
I don't know.
Call him and find out.
He isn't picking up my calls.
Okay, you leave to the church.
Okay.
Molly?
Don't leave before dinner.
Molly!
Yes?
John isn't here yet.
He assured me yesterday
that he would leave by 3pm.
In that case he should have arrived
here a long time ago.
Libin says
he isn't responding to any calls.
Well, it just means he is late as always.
Oh, is it?
I'll give him an earful when I see him.
- Ready.
- Okay.
I met Vivek when I was a house surgeon.
We have known each other for two years.
But both of us never expected to become
life partners.
Dear...
Pastor will be here any moment.
Please come down.
Where is Jessy?
She is in the balcony.
Is it?
- You carry on. I'll be there.
- Okay.
Let's take the shot a little later.
Okay.
What's wrong?
I've been trying to get through to John.
Nothing new.
Atleast he should have been here today.
You make him sound like
he is the most punctual person ever.
Come on, don't get worried now.
Pastor is here.
No, you carry on.
I'll try one more time.
Okay, you try.
I'll be downstairs.
Okay.
Bravo 1 control calling.
A motorbike accident on the mountain pass,
4th bend.
There is casualty.
Arrive at the spot.
The wound is deep.
It will take a while to heal.
When did you get your last Tetanus
A month ago.
Good.
Nurse, please dress the wound.
- Okay, doctor.
- Okay.
How are you, sir?
It's okay. Just a slight pain.
I have bought the medicines.
That's okay sir. I have cash.
Take enough and leave the rest
on the dashboard.
Okay, sir.
Where's Felix?
Felix sir is here.
I'll bring the jeep around.
How's your hand now?
I was administered pain killers.
How are you?
Slightly painful.
I think your phone is ringing.
Oh, I didn't hear.
It's the MLA.
Don't respond.
Probably a reccomendation for release.
So, give me an update.
We are questioning him
in all possible ways at the station.
But he insists that Mohan was attacked
by some other men.
But he also agrees that he accompanied
the men to Mohan's
Did you get their details?
Yes. One is Lijo.
The other is Manu.
Both are from the district of Idukki
but not within our
They belong to Mullakudi.
I have informed
the respective police station.
Both Lijo and Manu, including Praveen
have been previously
Their homes are being searched.
I'll be updated.
You won't find them in their homes.
- Shall we make a move?
- Yes.
Sir.
- Sir.
- Update?
Even after brutal questioning he maintains
that two other men
He says it's a political issue.
Stop questioning. File an FIR
and produce him at the court
Okay, sir.
Sir, there is a message.
A motorbike was involved in an accident
at the mountain pass,
The rider died on the spot.
- Who's on duty?
- Abilaash and Manoj are at the spot.
- Okay.
- Okay, sir.
You were right.
They are not at home.
They haven't been home
for the past 2 weeks.
I have been sent their details
and photographs.
Please send it to me via watsapp.
I also want information
on their friends and family.
Let's keep an eye on them.
Okay, sir.
Also, track their phones.
I am going home.
Okay, sir.
FIR is already filed.
Sir, how are you going to drive until
Ernakulam with this hand?
That's allright.
Tomorrow is my sister's engagement.
Well, in this situation since both of you
must be present here,
Come for the wedding.
Okay, sir.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Hello John, Good evening.
Good evening, sir.
John, any updates?
Sir, we have been able to nab one person
who tried to kill
Good.
We are yet to find two more men.
Manu and Lijo.
They are absconding but we will
catch them pretty soon.
Listen John...
Handle with care.
It's a political issue.
Sure sir.
Sir, there was an accident
at the mountain pass.
Shot death
I am going there right now.
After that I will go home.
Tomorrow is my sister's engagement.
It is tomorrow, isn't it?
Please pass her my wishes.
Sure sir.
Okay, goodnight.
Thank you, sir.
Goodnight.
Where's Abhilash?
He is at the bottom.
Sir.
When did it happen?
It was at 8.45 pm.
The accident took place at the top bend.
He fell off his bike onto the bus.
It was a hit and run.
Do you have information on him?
I do.
Name: Reji.
Place: Ernakulam.
Where in Ernakulam?
Kakkanaad.
I have informed his home.
Please pass information to all stations
of Idukki and
Okay sir.
The person that hit him
must have panicked.
Once he comes to his senses,
he may surrender at one of
Okay, sir.
What about the bus?
Did you record the driver's and conductor's
statements?
Not yet.
Okay, record their statements
and let them go.
Don't give the passengers any trouble.
Okay, sir.
Okay. Keep updating me.
Father, it's organic meat.
Eat your full.
- Mathew.
- Yes Father.
Where is John?
Take this.
I am helpless, Father.
We have now come to believe
that we have only 2 daughters.
I become agitated
as soon as I hear his name.
Don't be so insensitive.
Jessy was right here.
That is the truth.
And she knows it too.
She is very forgiving towards him.
Some other girl in her place,
she would have already divorced
Good lord!
I shouldn't have enquired about John.
Mathew, everything will be allright.
I have no hope for him, Father.
I called but you didn't answer.
Were you busy?
Me? You are the busy man.
I had to sort out somethings.
What about there?
Is everything okay?
I called you several times.
You could have answered at least once.
The phone was in the jeep.
That's why.
Your dad is very angry.
There goes my day [!]
Where are you now?
I am on my way.
Will come soon.
Okay.
Why are you here now?
You could have come directly
to the church tomorrow.
How irresponsible can you be?
Today was an important day for your sister.
And look at the
Please calm down.
The children will wake up.
What's the use of advising him?
Children obey their elders.
But here I am, wasting my time.
Come inside.
Eat something and go to bed.
The day begins early tomorrow.
Dear, serve him food.
Your love has spoiled him.
I'll serve you.
A minute.
Circle Inspector John Luther has arrived!
Still awake?
I assumed you were asleep.
Right, how it puts me to sleep
to hear dad and son fight
Better late than never.
What happened to your hand?
Nothing serious.
It's a small bruise.
Go to sleep.
You have an early day tomorrow.
Listen, will you take me
to Panampilly Nagar at 5 in the
What for?
Don't I need to get my makeup done?
Okay will take you.
Sleep now.
Brother...
Aren't you done with this yet?
What will you do when
you are married and gone?
You can take one yourself
and send it to me.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Stop fidgeting with it and go to sleep.
Okay.
Are you asleep?
Are you angry?
I'm not angry
Isn't your hand bruised?
Take rest.
I thought you didn't notice.
I did.
Stop it now.
Brother!
Brother!
Hey.
Come.
"The sun rises to a new day"
"And a thousand dreams are blooming"
"Like the river that flows aimlessly"
"Let's wander far in search of happiness"
"Let's pamper the fragrant breeze"
"and the delicate creepers"
"softly!"
"To the fragrant breeze"
"and to the delicate creepers,
let's talk"
"to our heart's content!"
"The sun rises to a new dawn"
"and a thousand dreams are blooming"
What happened to his hand?
Nothing serious dad.
Just a small bruise.
"Here, even the dreams sing a tune"
"Dearest sky, fill my eyes with
a thousand colourful dreams"
"A flury of wind whispers
sweet things in my ear"
"Oh dear, come closer
and whisper tender love to me"
"Our faces brighten up as the day passes"
"H ere we stand beautifully,
our fingers and hearts intertwined"
Where are you posted now?
Devikulam station.
Is it a recent posting?
No, it's been a while.
Haven't you children come?
No.
- Hi Mam.
- They couldn't take off.
Hi.
I'll see you around.
You should have been here early.
John, these are my students.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Hello sir.
Hi sir.
You promised you will be here early.
Traffic was bad.
Oh, I see.
Don't leave before food.
Don't forget to click photographs.
- See you.
- Okay mam.
Please take your seats.
Hello?
Who was the informant?
Okay.
I'll call you Felix.
What happened?
I have to leave.
Right away?
The engagement is just over.
At least it's over.
It's an emergency.
Can you not wait until the reception?
No. It can't wait.
What is more important for you, John?
Just inform everyone.
Why is he leaving so soon?
'Police station
Devikulam'
Sir.
Felix.
What happened?
There is a CCTV at the hotel
And a CCTV at a nearby ATM.
The footages from them between
7pm - 10 pm...
show this bike
passing by at approximately 8pm.
We see two people here.
Prakash and Reji.
Prakash is missing since the accident.
Who filed the missing person case?
Prakash's wife.
Have any nearby hospitals
reported accident cases?
I checked but none has been reported.
None?
No.
What information do we have on Prakash?
He is a school teacher.
He is also into real estate business.
Reji and Prakash
are partners in the business.
According to the wife,
who reported at Palarivattom station,
they were at Munnar
on a real estate dealing.
Don't we have the motorbike in custody?
Yes sir.
We found remains of a headlight
from the accident site.
I believe it belongs
to the vehicle that hit them.
That vehicle would have later travelled
with just one working
But we have a problem.
The last person who called Prakash
was his wife.
They informed her
that they would leave by 7:30 pm.
She maintains the same
in the complaint report.
CCTV visuals show them
travelling from Munnar to Ernakulam.
That means the vehicle that hit them
must have come from the
It would have been
climbing up the mountain pass.
But between 8:00 and 10:00 pm
we have no visuals of vehicles coming up
with one headlight
Prakash's phone records prove
that his wife was the last
The frontside of the motorbike was hit.
That means the other vehicle
was definitely coming up.
So, CCTV visuals
must show the other vehicle.
Right sir.
This is very confusing now.
Did Prakash's wife recieve
any anonymous call after the
No sir.
Do we have his phone record?
Yes sir.
He recieved in total 18 phone calls.
Most are from friends and family.
But after the accident at 8:45 pm,
his phone was switched off.
Do you think this was
a planned kidnapping?
But we don't have any proof of kidnapping.
Why did they go to Munnar?
Identification of the hit and run vehicle.
These are the answers we need.
Do we have phone records
of the deceased Reji?
No sir.
- I need to see that.
- Okay sir.
Goodmorning sir.
Hello, John. The case is a headache.
I am being pressured
to drop Mohan's case.
Any updates on the other case?
We haven't been able to find them.
Both their phones are switched off.
Lijo's aunt lives closeby.
They usually stay over with her.
A policeman in plain clothes
is watching over the house.
We will nab the men once they turn up.
I am being pressured by my superiors.
I understand sir.
Okay then.
Thank you.
Yes sir?
Give me an update.
I am standing next to the workshop.
This is a perfect spot to watch the house.
Any movement today?
No sir.
Nobody other than the newspaper boy.
Listen, don't dare nod off.
Until Manoj comes in the evening,
standby and watch.
Yes sir. Okay sir.
Sir, Reji's call list.
The last incoming call was at 8.30 pm.
Duration : 32 seconds.
I see.
That means just before the accident.
Yes.
Do we have details of this incoming call?
Yes sir.
Yes sir?
Is this Anil home, right?
Yes, I am Anil.
Do you know Reji from Ernakulam?
Yes I do.
How do you know him?
I had assigned Reji
to help me sell one of my properties.
Was he here day before yesterday?
Yes, he was here.
Was Reji alone?
No, he was accompanied by a friend.
Do you know his name?
His name was Prakash.
How long have you known Prakash?
I don't know Prakash.
What time did they leave your house?
About 8 pm.
Did you contact them afterwards?
I called Reji.
Why?
Reji left behind his reading glasses here.
I noticed it after they left.
I called to inform him the same.
What did Reji say when you called?
He told me he would come over to get it.
But never turned up.
Didn't you follow up after that?
I got busy.
What's the matter, sir?
Nothing. It's just a routine enquiry.
- Thank you.
- Okay.
Looks like the case has turned.
Sir?
I mean...
Reji must have recieved Anil's call
when he was going down
When they returned to pick up his glasses
they climbed up the pass again.
That means the vehicle that hit them
was going down the
Cameras at the bottom
of the pass will show.
But we have a problem.
There is only one petrol station
going down the pass.
That one has no cameras.
The next town is 11 kms away.
There are three deviations between them.
And 10 - 12 pocket roads.
A CCTV footage in such
a case is impossible.
What do we do sir?
The vehicle that hit them
would have had to pass the bus.
Yes sir.
Call the conductor
and collect the numbers of the passengers.
Okay.
Ask the passengers to
send us photographs...
and videos they took during
the time of the accident.
Okay sir.
Sir, these are not very visible.
In which folder
is the ATM's camera footage?
Same folder, sir.
Please open it.
[Talking softly]
Pull out the RC details of this vehicle.
Okay sir.
Joy, where was Varghese's
daughter married to?
- Alappuzha?
- Yes, Alappuzha.
- Isn't the boy dead?
- Yes.
- Drowned, eh?
- Yes.
Call me when you need a ride.
Give my regards to your father.
Sure.
Varghese?
Who's it?
Yes?
I came to see you.
Me? What's the matter?
I want a ride.
Where to?
- To Munnar.
- To Munnar.
And what's your luggage?
Cupboard.
That's simple.
I can give you a ride.
Who told you I was here?
Careful!
Your wife told me
when I went by your home.
Don't mind but...
I haven't seen you before.
You are not a local, are you?
I am from Munnar.
Now I get you.
I know almost everyone in and around here.
I know.
You were in Munnar two days ago, right?
Day before yesterday?
No. I didn't have any ride.
I was at home.
I avoided it because of the rain.
No, someone mentioned they saw you
on the mountain pass.
How's that possible?
Someone said so.
Weren't you in Munnar?
No way.
I was right here.
- I was at home.
- Alright
Let me tell you.
Your vehicle was involved in an accident.
One of your headlights is out.
Good that you replaced the headlight.
Made it easy for me.
I think you have the wrong person.
It wasn't me.
There is no chance.
The accident you caused
killed a person.
His name is Reji.
There was a second person
on the bike, Prakash.
He is missing.
Where is he?
Is he alive or did you kill him?
What do you mean I killed him?
Don't talk rubbish.
Get lost.
I have work.
I have work too.
Leave me alone.
I have to go.
I am going too but not without you.
Felix. Take Varghese brother in.
Sir, it was not me!
It wasn't me!
Please don't hurt me! Please!
Get in you!
Felix, bring the vehicle.
Sir, please listen to me!
Please!
Let's go
Sir, hear me out please!
Please don't sir!
Stop hitting me, please!
Tell me the truth.
Please don't beat me anymore!
Now tell me, Varghese.
What happened on that day?
Sir, honestly I do not know anything.
Is this the only vehicle you own?
Yes sir.
You told me you didn't have a ride
on that day.
Right?
Then whose vehicle is this?
This photo was taken after the accident.
The receipt for replacing the headlight
and painting your
Do you have anything to say?
I'll tell you the truth, sir.
Tell me.
What happened on that day?
I went to Munnar to deliver vegetables.
But I was delayed.
It was raining heavily on my return.
[Singing]
This is the truth.
It was not intentional, sir.
I was too scared to tell.
It's the truth, sir.
Are you going to tell me
what you did to Prakash...
or do you want me to
beat it out of you?
Sir, I have no idea who Prakash is.
What happened to Prakash then?
Did he vanish into thin air?
Say it out!
Say it!
Let's see how adamant you can be.
Please don't beat me, sir!
A minute, sir.
Tell me I say!
Tell me what you did with Prakash.
Sir.
I enquired about Varghese.
He is a middle-class family man.
He lives in Adimaali.
He had a problem with one of his
Felix!
Please stop beating me, sir!
One of his kidneys had a problem and
was surgically
A group of good samaritans bought him
a vehicle with which he
I enquired about him
and nothing seemed questionable.
I have emailed you his medical reports.
Sir, I can make him talk.
I don't think he has a hand
in Prakash's disappearance.
So, where is Prakash?
Sir, please don't hit me again!
Varghese...
When the accident took place
was there any other vehicle behind yours?
No sir.
No.
Are you sure?
I am sure.
A vehicle that came
after Varghese left the scene...
must have taken Prakash.
The registration number
is missing on its body.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Varghese's vehicle
crossed here at 8.49 pm.
This is the vehicle
that crossed afterwards.
I think...
this is the vehicle
with the missing number.
We'll probably find Prakash, here.
Isn't this the only pickup stop
after the junction?
Yes sir.
Do you recognise this vehicle?
No sir.
If you spot this vehicle --
Nobody knows anything about that vehicle.
Okay, carry on.
Okay sir.
Bravo calling.
We suspect a vehicle
in regard to Prakash's case.
A Mahindra pickup
with the number missing on its side.
If you spot such a vehicle, inform me.
I hope the message is clear.
Over.
Brother!
Brother!
Get in quick.
Please don't rush.
Come on.
Oh no!
Quick!
Brother!
Go on!
Brother! Wait for me!
Brother!
Please stop!
Oh no!
Brother please!
Please, can you give me a ride?
Please stop!
Can you give me a ride?
According to Subin's family he had classes
until noon.
When he didn't reach home even later,
they looked for him at
and realised he was
missing since morning.
That's when they reported at the station.
Doesn't the boy use the school bus?
The school bus broke down 2 days ago.
Otherwise this is the
What's the name of his school?
De Paul school.
Class?
Seventh.
Where does Subin live?
His house is close by.
I was out when you
came to the station.
I was caught up in a few things.
Do you have any updates on my son?
Don't worry.
We are looking.
Have you recieved any calls or messages
after his
No, nothing at all.
Did he have any problems at home?
No sir.
Do you have any enemies?
No sir.
I need to see Subin's room.
He doesn't have a room of his own.
He sleeps with us.
We have nobody other than him.
If I leave home in search of my son,
she will be all alone.
I have no relatives here.
I don't know what to do, sir.
Please do not worry.
We are on the look out.
Okay.
Is Subin's shoe size 6?
Yes. Why?
Nothing. I just wanted to know.
- Felix?
- Yes
I hope you have Subin's photograph.
I do.
Get details of all buses
that ran this route between 9 and 10
Okay.
Show them Subin's photograph and
find out if anyone has
Similarly check auto
stands and bus stands
including vehicles
going down the mountain pass.
If you don't get any information...
he studies in De Paul, right?
Yes.
Find out from the school if anyone knows
a man named
Do you think there is a link between
both their
I am not sure.
It's just a probability.
Both of them are connected to the school.
One is a teacher.
The other a student.
Let's see.
Yes, Felix?
Subin has not boarded
any bus on that route today.
Do you know this person?
Have you seen him at Teachers' meetings
or cultural festivals?
No sir.
(Chruch chanting)
Yes?
Lijo's aunt is at St. Peter's Church
parish hall enroute
She is on a 10-day meditation.
The meditation began 4 days ago
but she arrived just now.
I am a little suspicious.
We are coming over now.
Okay sir.
Father, are Manu or Lijo
among the people attending the
Manu and Lijo?
No one by that name here.
Show him the photographs.
Sir, both of them are here
but those are not their names.
Stop right there!
Run Manu!
It's locked!
Beat them!
Sir!
Abhilash!
Tell me
Who hired you?
Tell me!
Who asked you to kill Mohan?
Say it!
Who hired you to kill Mohan?
Sir...
Who hired you to kill Mohan?
Sir...Sir!
Phone...
Your phone is ringing.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Sir! Sir!
What happened?
- Bring a vehicle around.
- Okay, sir
Bring a vehicle around quick!
Is it necessary for all of us to be here?
I have loads of work back home.
What's the room number?
Room number 11
His usual room.
Did it happen during the investigation?
Yes.
Just like last time.
Last time since he had fractures,
someone had to be by his
I always insisted he resign his job.
Does he ever listen to me?
Leena, do have a talk with the doctor.
Okay.
Not necessary.
I'll have a word with the doctor.
All of you go see him.
Son?
Mom...
John!
What did the doctor say?
Is he all right?
He is okay.
He is sedated.
Will he be discharged today?
The doctor will let us know.
Why do you look disturbed?
Nothing.
What did the doctor say?
Will they let him go today?
Not today.
Why not?
It will take a few days.
He was hit on his ears with a tubelight.
Shards of glass from the light
have damaged his ear drum.
It is infected and the doctor
mentioned nerve damage.
So?
Not to worry.
He might have...
hearing loss in his right ear.
He may have just about 20 percent hearing.
Don't worry about it dear.
Hearing aids will definitely
improve his hearing.
And...
what about the left side?
He will not be able to hear
with his left ear.
What?!
What are you saying?!
My son!
You told me he was okay!
Sir...
How do you tell a father, right?
Sir.
John?
John!
Wake up John.
You are all right now.
Open you eyes.
John!
Hello John.
Can you hear me?
Can-you-hear-me-John?
Slightly.
Can-you-hear-me-now?
I can't understand what you are saying.
What about now? Can you hear me?
I hear you very softly.
John, owing to the
blow with a tubelight...
you have damaged nerves
in your left ear.
You have lost hearing
in your left ear.
I can't hear with my left?
Yes, John.
Your right ear
can still hear about 20 percent.
Once your bruises have healed,
we will try a hearing aid.
It will increase your healing ability
to 30/35 percent.
I can use a hearing aid?
Yes. Hearing aid will help improve
your hearing capacity.
Do you understand me?
No need to worry John.
Everything will be allright.
Doctor...
I have no other problems, right?
You have no problems.
You are absolutely fine.
I can't hear you.
You have no other problems.
You are totally fine.
Can I rejoin work?
It is better to take rest for a while.
You take care. Okay?
You can see him.
Okay doctor.
Sir, I hope you will join us soon.
"The sky is quiet"
"so is the sea"
"The grey clouds have disappeared"
"leaving the mind barren"
"Life...why have you abandoned me?"
"My soul..."
"my silence has not ended"
"The sky is quiet and so is the sea"
"The grey clouds have disappeared
leaving my mind barren"
"I have to bear my pain alone"
"perhaps time will heal it"
"When I wither like a flower in the sun"
"I know your presence
will bloom me again"
"When my silence will remain
only a distant memory"
"a new dawn will rise again"
"my voice will return, so will my smile"
"wait for that day, my dear!"
"It is time now"
"to face the truth"
"The day has come"
"to walk uphill"
"My soul... wake up!"
"Help me find myself"
Dear...
Is no one here?
Is your mother here?
Yes.
Sister...is no one here?
What is it?
I am here for alms.
I have a prayer at Malayattoor Church.
Please wait.
Son, go on, play.
Good boy.
Thank you, sister.
Let's go in and play now.
Come.
Sir! A minute...sir!
Sir, I have a question.
Sir, please.
What is it?
3 missing cases
have been reported in Idukki.
One Mr. Prakash, a student named Subin and
Geeta, a
They are all missing
from the same police jurisdiction.
But the Circle Inspector is off duty.
What's happening?
CI John was injured during an investigation
and is off for a
Right now the case is being handled
by Sub Inspector Felix.
They have not found even one person!
Neither is anyone arrested on suspicion.
We are doing our job.
The missing persons will be found.
All persons related to this case
will be questioned.
Will it take years?
Within 2 weeks. Okay.
Sir!
This is the third missing case
in Devikulam.
Both earlier cases
are still pending investigation.
People are worried.
Inspector John Luther investigating
the case is presently off
It shows the inability of our police force.
Cameraman Jamal reporting from Idukki.
Yes dad?
I came to tell you something.
What?
Let's...
Your phone is ringing. Pick it up.
I'll call them back later.
You talk to them.
Felix?
Sir, one more missing person is reported.
I called you but didn't get through.
Felix I will call you back.
Sir...
I will call you back.
Okay sir.
Tell me dad.
Why are you talking so loudly?
Talk softly.
- Softly?
- Yes.
Like this?
Softer.
Now?
Yes, that's fine.
This is perfect.
Shall we go for a drive?
What?
Shall we go on a drive?
- Now?
- Yes.
Let's go.
Son, I would like to...
Mom wants you to resign from your job.
And stay with us all the time.
It would make her very happy.
Not just her. Me too.
When you are with us, we feel strong.
Once you go...
I mean, not that we can blame her.
Everytime you go to
work, we are worried.
But no one lets you know.
Every phone call at night scares us.
Mom is really tensed.
Can't you stay back with us?
What's your decision?
Dad, I...
Listen, this is mom's opinion.
Now, whatever maybe your decision,
I have only one thing to
I need my old son back.
I miss arguing with you.
Now, return to your job
and concentrate on it.
I will convince mom.
Okay?
What's it son?
Tell me.
It's been a long while...
since you have addressed me as 'son'.
Come.
Are you okay, John?
Sir, I am cancelling my leave
and rejoining duty.
Why are you in such a hurry?
Sir?
John, why-are-you-in-such-a-hurry?
I understand your concern.
But I need to investigate this case.
Perhaps this is will be my last case.
I know you are the perfect person
to solve this case.
But in this state...
I know my weakness, sir.
But I assure you
it will not affect this case.
Believe me.
We have 2 weeks before the media
starts questioning again.
But we need a breakthrough
before that.
Go ahead.
Thank you, sir.
Sir.
How are you, Rajan brother?
I am fine sir.
How are you feeling now?
Sir.
Sit down, Felix.
I need information
on the third missing case.
Sir, the third missing person is Geeta.
What?
The third missing person is Geeta.
41 years...
Okay, again.
The third missing person is Geeta.
41 years old.
She is from Pallivasal.
Pallivasal?
Yes. Her husband, Sudeep,
reported her disappearace.
Sudeep?
Yes, Sudeep. They had no children despite
18 years of
Owing to that, they had a prayer offering
to the Malayattoor
As part of the offering,
she had to beg alms from 101 houses.
'Day before yesterday,
when Sudeep was away at work'
'Geeta went out to visit houses'
'No one, including the neighbors,
have seen her after that.'
This is the case file.
When did Sudeep register a complaint?
10:30 pm.
When?
10:30 pm, sir.
But it isn't mentioned here.
Sir, the FIR was filed by Manoj.
Please ask him to be more attentive.
Okay sir.
Ready Geeta's look out notice immediately.
Insert in all newspapers tomorrow
Including all social media and all local
channels, along with our
Okay sir.
We don't have time, Felix.
We need at least one person
who has recognised Geeta.
We need that tomorrow.
Sure, sir.
'This lady, named Geeta,
is missing since August 20th.'
'If anybody knows about her please
inform to Devikulam
'Day before yesterday,
when Sudeep was away at work'
'Geeta went out to visit houses.'
'Nobody has seen her after that.'
Sir.
What are the updates, Felix?
We haven't recieved any calls until now.
Do we have an update, Felix?
We haven't recieved any calls
until now, sir.
Right.
Has Geeta's lookout notice reached widely?
Yes sir.
All places have been covered.
This is not an ordinary missing case.
It is different.
What are your reasons, sir?
Reason?
Yes.
All the three missing persons in this case
are not related to
There is no relation between their age,
gender or profession.
It is a random selection.
True.
The first missing case
has proved one thing.
According to Varghese, he left Prakash
on the road after the
Prakash went missing
after Varghese left the scene.
That means Prakash was never a target.
Prakash was only a
victim of circumstance.
Perhaps this is their nature of work.
They don't look for prey.
The prey comes to them
That is why the selection is random.
In that case, what
could be their motive?
No idea.
But there is one similarity
between the first two missing cases.
Both of them went missing
from isolated spots.
The third person must have
also gone missing from an isolated
Sir, I have a doubt.
Rajan brother, please speak louder.
Sir, I have a doubt.
Geeta was looking for prayer offerings.
Yes.
Why would she walk into an isolated spot?
She should have been looking for
a busy, residential area.
As I mentioned,
these are only my assumptions.
From Pallivasal, Geeta could have covered
houses within a
In that case, what are the locations
she could have visited?
Chithirapuram, Pothamedu,
Old Munnar, Attukad.
Among these locations,
secluded areas are...
Hello?
Your name, please.
Location?
What time did you see Geeta?
Okay.
Sir, location: Attukad.
Rajan, bring out the vehicle.
Sir.
- Felix.
- Okay sir.
Vinod, right?
Yes, sir.
What time did Geeta come here?
I wasn't here, sir.
Only my wife and child saw her.
This morning when we saw the lookout notice
in the
That's why I called you.
Is your wife here?
Yes sir.
Please call her.
Revathy...
Come in, sir.
Did Geeta travel by any vehicle?
No, she was on foot.
Okay.
Was she alone?
- Noted?
- Yes.
Yes, sir.
What was the time?
About 3 pm or 3:30 pm.
What?
About 3:30p m, sir.
What did she say?
She said she had an offering
at Malayattoor Church...
and was seeking alms.
I went in and returned
with some rice for her.
Did she have anything in her hand?
She had a big carry bag
and perhaps a purse.
Are there any houses nearby?
About 8 - 10 houses, sir.
'She said she had an offering
at the Malayattoor Church'
'and was seeking alms.'
'I went in and returned
with some rice for her.'
'Did she carry anything?'
'She had a big carry bag and...'
Sir.
- ...perhaps a purse.
- Sir.
Yes?
We know nothing else apart from the fact
that Geeta was
After Geeta left,
did you notice a vehicle like this?
No, sir.
There is a vehicle like this in that house.
I think I too have noticed
a vehicle like this there.
Who lives there?
I guess they are building workers.
It is usually vacant.
That property and the house
belong to Proprietor Isaac.
It's rented out.
I think it's vacant.
Felix, I need the details of the tenants
and the vehicle
Okay sir.
Sir.
Sir.
I spoke to Isaac.
He has rented out the house
to an agency called Galaxy from
Who's the owner?
That man there.
- You go on. I'll talk to them.
- Will it be all right if I go?
- It will be allright. Go on.
- Okay.
Do you own this?
Yes.
I am John.
Circle Inspector, Devikulam station.
How can I help you, sir?
Ask him to leave.
Go on.
Your name?
Joby.
What?
Joby.
Have you taken Isaac's property for rent?
Yes, sir.
Who lives there?
It is usually vacant.
The building is mostly used
as storage space.
If we have more workers, some of them
stay there.
Do you own a Mahindra pick up?
Yes, sir.
How many?
Two.
Are they here?
One is here. The other is in the workshop.
What?
One is here. The other is in the workshop.
Can we take a look at the one that's here?
Yes, of course.
Come on.
Where?
That's the one, sir.
This is the one, sir.
This one has a number on the body, sir.
Not this.
Come.
Sir, that vehicle has a number.
Where's the other one?
That's in the workshop, sir.
- Get in.
- Okay.
Come on.
Get in.
Stop.
What happened?
What's it, sir?
Why doesn't this vehicle have a number
on this side?
I didn't know.
I haven't noticed this before.
Let me ask these guys.
Who drives this?
My employee. Driver Venkit.
Where's he?
He's away in Chennai.
- What?
- He's in Chennai.
Why?
He accompanied my brother, Jijo,
to sell a borewell lorry.
When did he go?
Last evening.
Why are you selling the lorry?
We are running at a loss.
And there is shortage of underground water.
Some of the works we had were cancelled.
We also have repair works.
All of this stressed me out
and I decided to sell the lorry.
What's the matter, sir?
How long has Venkit worked here?
About 4 months.
Does Venkit sleep in your rented room?
Yes, once in a while.
Sir.
Do you have the key?
No sir.
Felix, open it.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Call the forensic.
Okay sir.
You come here.
What kind of a guy is Venkit?
He is a straight forward guy.
Keeps to himself mostly.
He is a hard worker.
Sub Inspector Felix speaking.
We need a team here.
Where's he from?
- I'll message you the location.
- What?
He is from Tamilnadu.
But I don't know the exact location.
It's urgent. Okay.
Do you have his photograph?
Let me check.
Sir, the forensic team will be here now.
Here, sir.
Did they call you from Chennai?
Yes, my brother called me this morning
when they reached
When will they return?
They have to sell the lorry...
Louder!
They will return by the next train
as soon as they sell the lorry.
Does Venkit have any friends?
No, sir.
Prasad brother brought him here.
Prasad?
Yes.
Who's Prasad?
He was one of our workers.
An older fellow.
Prasad introduced me to Venkit.
Where's Prasad?
He is no longer here. He stopped working
and went back to his
Why did he stop working?
I asked him the same.
He said he had become too sick to work
and wanted to go
Hometown?
Yes.
Where?
It's in the border of Tamilnadu.
A place called Kulukkumalai.
You would have to come with us.
I will come, sir.
Prasad brother.
Yes?
A few people are here to meet you.
Who?
No idea, brother.
Prasad brother.
What's the matter, Joby?
The police are looking
for information on Venkat.
I thought you were too sick to work.
But it doesn't look like it.
That means you left work
owing to some other reason.
Sir...
I'll tell you.
Joby, come on. Let them talk.
Sir, Venkat is my brother's son.
I know him since he was a child.
But he never acted his age.
He was different.
[crowd speaking indistinctly]
Hey, where's Venkat?
No idea.
Venkat had a sister.
Between the two,
Venkat was the more intelligent.
He came first in all classes.
My brother struggled
a lot to send him to school.
I asked Venkat
what he wanted to grow up to be.
He said he wanted to become a doctor.
I thought he was just fooling around.
But I soon realised that
he was serious.
What's in that satchel?
Nothing, uncle.
Don't lie. Show me.
Why do you need this?
To study.
I want to become a doctor.
Everything he said came true.
He wrote the entrance examination.
And studied medicine.
He always came first in class.
He was his teachers' favourite.
During that time his sister fell ill.
But we didn't have the money to treat her.
Despite not being licensed, Venkat joined
as a doctor in a
He was only a house surgeon then.
Once they brought in a girl
with breathing issues to the
He treated her.
But the girl died.
It became a police case.
- I didn't do anything.
- The medical assosciation debarred him
for treating a patient
when still a house surgeon.
He went to prison for five years.
His sister died because they
couldn't afford the treatment.
Venkat could never become
a doctor again.
Out of depression, my brother and
his wife committed suicide.
When Venkat completed his sentence,
I brought him back.
He doesn't talk to anyone.
But he never left my side.
Once when were returning
after a work in Munnar,
Uncle, go take a look.
Okay.
Son...
Venkat. Come quickly!
Son...
Venkati, come on!
Son...
Venkat, come on! He is still alive.
Hold his legs and lift him up.
Son...son...
Oh my god!
Venkat. Stop the vehicle.
Stop it, I say!
Son...
What happened?
He is dead.
It's okay.
Let's take him to a hospital.
Go on!
Where are you going?
The hospital is on the other side.
Venkat! Where are you going?!
Venkat.
Why are we here?
Uncle, you never saw him.
Now take the vehicle and go your
Hey, Venkat!
He didn't come for work for 2 days.
But when he returned, he was very happy.
After a few days,
he took off for 2 more days.
I was suspicious.
I went to the house
to find out what was happening.
Surgical blade...
What did he do with the bodies?
I don't know, sir.
Take him in.
Get in.
'Venkat is my brother's son.
I know him since he was a child.'
'He never acted his age.'
Sir. He is quite serious.
What do we do?
Are there any hospitals near by?
Is this Manoj sir?
Come.
Careful.
Is it an emergency?
The doctor is late.
Hold him.
Ask the doctor to make it quick.
Okay sir.
Email me the report, Abhilash.
Okay.
Sir, the doctor is delayed.
Is it?
Yes, sir.
Okay, do one thing.
Discuss the case with the doctor
and call me.
Okay.
And come back with him.
I'll send a vehicle.
Okay sir.
Do you have enough money?
Yes, I do.
Okay, ask Felix to come.
Okay, sir.
Forensic report is out.
The blood we found in the house is B-ve.
The last missing person,
Geeta's, blood group...
..is B-ve.
Call your brother and ask him
when they are returning.
Okay. Can you please pass my mobile?
Use the speaker.
Okay.
- Hello?- Yes, brother.''
Hello? Where are you?
What are the updates?
We sold the lorry. I have the money.
Okay, is Venkat with you?
Yes, he is here.
I had called you but
you didn't answer.
I was a little busy.
When are you returning?
We will board the 4:30 train.
Okay, come quickly.
Okay.
Call me when you reach.
Okay, I will.
Okay.
4:30 train, right?
Yes, sir.
They will reach at 5:00 am.
Yes, Rajan brother.
Sir, Prasad is shifted into the room now.
He has a slight breathing problem.
He is under observation.
Okay.
Keep updating me.
Okay, sir.
Okay.
'Venkat accompanied my brother, Jijo,
to sell a borewell lorry.'
'Why are you selling the lorry?'
'We were under loss.'
'Moreover there is shortage
of underground water.'
'We had some work but...'
'We were under loss.'
'Moreover there is shortage
of underground water.'
What do you do with boreholes
that draw no water?
We close it, sir.
Do you?
Yes.
How many have you closed until now?
About 3.
On what dates were they closed?
The details are in my phone.
Can you pass me my phone?
Which dates were they closed on?
I'll tell you now.
The dates are in my phone.
Sir, the first one was
closed on July 6th.
Prakash went missing on July 3rd.
And?
The second one was
closed on July 14th.
July 16th?
July 14th.
Okay.
The last one was on August 21st.
We must immediately open
all the three boreholes.
Okay, sir.
Move! Move on!
Let us watch!
Careful. Don't break the cover.
Ask them to move.
Sir, we found the child's body.
The body parts are dumped
in various polythene covers.
Have you informed Subin's parents?
I have.
They are on their way.
Don't go there.
My son...
I want to see my son!
I want to see him!
My son!
Please show me my son!
Note down this number.
Okay sir.
Venkat - #9745826263
Jijo - #9846648098
This number is right now in Chennai.
And it is moving.
They are returning to Ernakulam.
Inform me if you see a
Okay sir.
Sir, will Venkat hurt my brother?
Sir...
Did you say something?
Will Venkat hurt my brother?
Don't be worried. Sit down.
We will take care.
Okay.
We have to reach Ernakulam before they do.
Sir, we have a problem.
Venkat's name is missing from the list
of doctors debarred in
'I asked him what he wanted
to grow up to be.'
'He said he wanted to
become a doctor.'
'I thought he was just fooling around'
'But everything he said came true.'
'Venkat wrote the entrance examination.'
'And studied medicine.'
'They debarred him for treating a patient'
'when he was still a house surgeon.'
'He went to prison for five years.'
Yes, sir.
Rajan brother.
The man we are looking for is not Venkat.
It's Prasad.
Sir...
Prasad is missing.
Rajan's phone is switched off.
Probably the battery has drained.
How much longer?
We should reach in an hour.
Hello?
Kulukkumalai police station?
Yes.
Hey, come quickly.
Both of them are not here, sir.
The men you mentioned are not here.
We are searching all areas, sir.
We'll find them, sir.
- Are there any long route buses from here?
- Hello? Yes?
At this hour there are no buses, sir.
But there is a jeep that does.
We can check.
Sir, there is a jeep that goes long route.
Why don't we take a
Okay.
Okay, come.
Sir, we have found a body nearby.
Body?
Yes sir.
We found it near the temple.
Felix...
You go with him.
I'll join you.
[crowd speaking indistinctly]
Move the cloth.
What happened, Felix?
Sir, we searched the jeep.
We searched the jeep
but didn't find Prasad.
No?
No.
Prasad could have escaped alone.
Why did he take Rajan
Sir...
Sir...can you hear me?
Surgical blade.
Room number?
Sir, 25.
25?
Yes sir.
Sir, this way.
Here.
Rajan brother...
Rajan brother...
Here.
Open your eyes.
Rajan...
This is me.
Open your eyes, please.
Did you assume
I had murdered just three people?
I have committed 16 murders.
All of them, the same way.
Each killing was an inspiration for me.
Because I am a brilliant surgeon.
Hey...
Don't get worried now.
You are bleeding.
In a few more minutes...
Rajan brother...
Anbu...
Sir!
Call the ambulance.
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
"Life..."
"Why have you abandoned me?"
Son...
Come my son...
"Return..."
Come...
"My silence has not ended"
Come my dear son
'We had some work,
but they were all cancelled.'
'We have repair works too.'
'I was totally stressed out and
decided to sell the lorry.'
'What's the matter, sir?'
'How long has Venkat worked with you?'
'About 4 months.'
'- Does Venkit sleep in that rented room?
- Once in a while.'
'- What kind of a person is Venkat?
- He is a straightforward
'He keeps to himself mostly.
And he is a hard worker.'
'Where is his hometown?'
'I am not sure but it's somewhere in the
border of Tamilnadu.'
'Do you have his photograph?'
'Let me check.'
'Did they call you from Chennai?'
Sir!
'Yes, my brother called me this morning
when they reached
'When will they return?'
Sir!
'- Once they sell the lorry...
- Louder!'
'They will return after
selling the lorry'
Sir!
Sir, this is the closing
file of Crime # 42.
Good job.
Thank you, sir.
Carry on.
Yes.
- Hello, sir.
- Yes.
Naragakaanam murder investigation is on.
Who's in charge?
Circle Inspector, John Luther.
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
- Show me your ticket
- Here.
Okay, hop in.
What happened?
No idea.
Why don't you take a look?
Open.
What happened?
Did we get hit?
It looks like we have a burst tyre.
Come, let's take a look.
Nothing wrong with the tyre.
So, what was the noise?
What the...
[woman screaming]
Come on.
Quick.
What's wrong?
What's it?
No idea.
What happened?
Are you leaving?
Okay.
Did you eat?
Yes.
Have you all had your dinner?
If not, please do.
We did.
Where is teacher?
Teacher...
She must be around somewhere.
It's been a while since her retirement
that she has seen her
She must be sitting with them.
I'll see you around.
Okay sir.
- Dad.
- Yes?
The verger called.
Pastor is ready to be picked up
from the church.
I'll go.
Yes, please do.
- Son.
- Yes?
Has John arrived?
No.
Has he even left yet?
I don't know.
Call him and find out.
He isn't picking up my calls.
Okay, you leave to the church.
Okay.
Molly?
Don't leave before dinner.
Molly!
Yes?
John isn't here yet.
He assured me yesterday
that he would leave by 3pm.
In that case he should have arrived
here a long time ago.
Libin says
he isn't responding to any calls.
Well, it just means he is late as always.
Oh, is it?
I'll give him an earful when I see him.
- Ready.
- Okay.
I met Vivek when I was a house surgeon.
We have known each other for two years.
But both of us never expected to become
life partners.
Dear...
Pastor will be here any moment.
Please come down.
Where is Jessy?
She is in the balcony.
Is it?
- You carry on. I'll be there.
- Okay.
Let's take the shot a little later.
Okay.
What's wrong?
I've been trying to get through to John.
Nothing new.
Atleast he should have been here today.
You make him sound like
he is the most punctual person ever.
Come on, don't get worried now.
Pastor is here.
No, you carry on.
I'll try one more time.
Okay, you try.
I'll be downstairs.
Okay.
Bravo 1 control calling.
A motorbike accident on the mountain pass,
4th bend.
There is casualty.
Arrive at the spot.
The wound is deep.
It will take a while to heal.
When did you get your last Tetanus
A month ago.
Good.
Nurse, please dress the wound.
- Okay, doctor.
- Okay.
How are you, sir?
It's okay. Just a slight pain.
I have bought the medicines.
That's okay sir. I have cash.
Take enough and leave the rest
on the dashboard.
Okay, sir.
Where's Felix?
Felix sir is here.
I'll bring the jeep around.
How's your hand now?
I was administered pain killers.
How are you?
Slightly painful.
I think your phone is ringing.
Oh, I didn't hear.
It's the MLA.
Don't respond.
Probably a reccomendation for release.
So, give me an update.
We are questioning him
in all possible ways at the station.
But he insists that Mohan was attacked
by some other men.
But he also agrees that he accompanied
the men to Mohan's
Did you get their details?
Yes. One is Lijo.
The other is Manu.
Both are from the district of Idukki
but not within our
They belong to Mullakudi.
I have informed
the respective police station.
Both Lijo and Manu, including Praveen
have been previously
Their homes are being searched.
I'll be updated.
You won't find them in their homes.
- Shall we make a move?
- Yes.
Sir.
- Sir.
- Update?
Even after brutal questioning he maintains
that two other men
He says it's a political issue.
Stop questioning. File an FIR
and produce him at the court
Okay, sir.
Sir, there is a message.
A motorbike was involved in an accident
at the mountain pass,
The rider died on the spot.
- Who's on duty?
- Abilaash and Manoj are at the spot.
- Okay.
- Okay, sir.
You were right.
They are not at home.
They haven't been home
for the past 2 weeks.
I have been sent their details
and photographs.
Please send it to me via watsapp.
I also want information
on their friends and family.
Let's keep an eye on them.
Okay, sir.
Also, track their phones.
I am going home.
Okay, sir.
FIR is already filed.
Sir, how are you going to drive until
Ernakulam with this hand?
That's allright.
Tomorrow is my sister's engagement.
Well, in this situation since both of you
must be present here,
Come for the wedding.
Okay, sir.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Hello John, Good evening.
Good evening, sir.
John, any updates?
Sir, we have been able to nab one person
who tried to kill
Good.
We are yet to find two more men.
Manu and Lijo.
They are absconding but we will
catch them pretty soon.
Listen John...
Handle with care.
It's a political issue.
Sure sir.
Sir, there was an accident
at the mountain pass.
Shot death
I am going there right now.
After that I will go home.
Tomorrow is my sister's engagement.
It is tomorrow, isn't it?
Please pass her my wishes.
Sure sir.
Okay, goodnight.
Thank you, sir.
Goodnight.
Where's Abhilash?
He is at the bottom.
Sir.
When did it happen?
It was at 8.45 pm.
The accident took place at the top bend.
He fell off his bike onto the bus.
It was a hit and run.
Do you have information on him?
I do.
Name: Reji.
Place: Ernakulam.
Where in Ernakulam?
Kakkanaad.
I have informed his home.
Please pass information to all stations
of Idukki and
Okay sir.
The person that hit him
must have panicked.
Once he comes to his senses,
he may surrender at one of
Okay, sir.
What about the bus?
Did you record the driver's and conductor's
statements?
Not yet.
Okay, record their statements
and let them go.
Don't give the passengers any trouble.
Okay, sir.
Okay. Keep updating me.
Father, it's organic meat.
Eat your full.
- Mathew.
- Yes Father.
Where is John?
Take this.
I am helpless, Father.
We have now come to believe
that we have only 2 daughters.
I become agitated
as soon as I hear his name.
Don't be so insensitive.
Jessy was right here.
That is the truth.
And she knows it too.
She is very forgiving towards him.
Some other girl in her place,
she would have already divorced
Good lord!
I shouldn't have enquired about John.
Mathew, everything will be allright.
I have no hope for him, Father.
I called but you didn't answer.
Were you busy?
Me? You are the busy man.
I had to sort out somethings.
What about there?
Is everything okay?
I called you several times.
You could have answered at least once.
The phone was in the jeep.
That's why.
Your dad is very angry.
There goes my day [!]
Where are you now?
I am on my way.
Will come soon.
Okay.
Why are you here now?
You could have come directly
to the church tomorrow.
How irresponsible can you be?
Today was an important day for your sister.
And look at the
Please calm down.
The children will wake up.
What's the use of advising him?
Children obey their elders.
But here I am, wasting my time.
Come inside.
Eat something and go to bed.
The day begins early tomorrow.
Dear, serve him food.
Your love has spoiled him.
I'll serve you.
A minute.
Circle Inspector John Luther has arrived!
Still awake?
I assumed you were asleep.
Right, how it puts me to sleep
to hear dad and son fight
Better late than never.
What happened to your hand?
Nothing serious.
It's a small bruise.
Go to sleep.
You have an early day tomorrow.
Listen, will you take me
to Panampilly Nagar at 5 in the
What for?
Don't I need to get my makeup done?
Okay will take you.
Sleep now.
Brother...
Aren't you done with this yet?
What will you do when
you are married and gone?
You can take one yourself
and send it to me.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Stop fidgeting with it and go to sleep.
Okay.
Are you asleep?
Are you angry?
I'm not angry
Isn't your hand bruised?
Take rest.
I thought you didn't notice.
I did.
Stop it now.
Brother!
Brother!
Hey.
Come.
"The sun rises to a new day"
"And a thousand dreams are blooming"
"Like the river that flows aimlessly"
"Let's wander far in search of happiness"
"Let's pamper the fragrant breeze"
"and the delicate creepers"
"softly!"
"To the fragrant breeze"
"and to the delicate creepers,
let's talk"
"to our heart's content!"
"The sun rises to a new dawn"
"and a thousand dreams are blooming"
What happened to his hand?
Nothing serious dad.
Just a small bruise.
"Here, even the dreams sing a tune"
"Dearest sky, fill my eyes with
a thousand colourful dreams"
"A flury of wind whispers
sweet things in my ear"
"Oh dear, come closer
and whisper tender love to me"
"Our faces brighten up as the day passes"
"H ere we stand beautifully,
our fingers and hearts intertwined"
Where are you posted now?
Devikulam station.
Is it a recent posting?
No, it's been a while.
Haven't you children come?
No.
- Hi Mam.
- They couldn't take off.
Hi.
I'll see you around.
You should have been here early.
John, these are my students.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Hello sir.
Hi sir.
You promised you will be here early.
Traffic was bad.
Oh, I see.
Don't leave before food.
Don't forget to click photographs.
- See you.
- Okay mam.
Please take your seats.
Hello?
Who was the informant?
Okay.
I'll call you Felix.
What happened?
I have to leave.
Right away?
The engagement is just over.
At least it's over.
It's an emergency.
Can you not wait until the reception?
No. It can't wait.
What is more important for you, John?
Just inform everyone.
Why is he leaving so soon?
'Police station
Devikulam'
Sir.
Felix.
What happened?
There is a CCTV at the hotel
And a CCTV at a nearby ATM.
The footages from them between
7pm - 10 pm...
show this bike
passing by at approximately 8pm.
We see two people here.
Prakash and Reji.
Prakash is missing since the accident.
Who filed the missing person case?
Prakash's wife.
Have any nearby hospitals
reported accident cases?
I checked but none has been reported.
None?
No.
What information do we have on Prakash?
He is a school teacher.
He is also into real estate business.
Reji and Prakash
are partners in the business.
According to the wife,
who reported at Palarivattom station,
they were at Munnar
on a real estate dealing.
Don't we have the motorbike in custody?
Yes sir.
We found remains of a headlight
from the accident site.
I believe it belongs
to the vehicle that hit them.
That vehicle would have later travelled
with just one working
But we have a problem.
The last person who called Prakash
was his wife.
They informed her
that they would leave by 7:30 pm.
She maintains the same
in the complaint report.
CCTV visuals show them
travelling from Munnar to Ernakulam.
That means the vehicle that hit them
must have come from the
It would have been
climbing up the mountain pass.
But between 8:00 and 10:00 pm
we have no visuals of vehicles coming up
with one headlight
Prakash's phone records prove
that his wife was the last
The frontside of the motorbike was hit.
That means the other vehicle
was definitely coming up.
So, CCTV visuals
must show the other vehicle.
Right sir.
This is very confusing now.
Did Prakash's wife recieve
any anonymous call after the
No sir.
Do we have his phone record?
Yes sir.
He recieved in total 18 phone calls.
Most are from friends and family.
But after the accident at 8:45 pm,
his phone was switched off.
Do you think this was
a planned kidnapping?
But we don't have any proof of kidnapping.
Why did they go to Munnar?
Identification of the hit and run vehicle.
These are the answers we need.
Do we have phone records
of the deceased Reji?
No sir.
- I need to see that.
- Okay sir.
Goodmorning sir.
Hello, John. The case is a headache.
I am being pressured
to drop Mohan's case.
Any updates on the other case?
We haven't been able to find them.
Both their phones are switched off.
Lijo's aunt lives closeby.
They usually stay over with her.
A policeman in plain clothes
is watching over the house.
We will nab the men once they turn up.
I am being pressured by my superiors.
I understand sir.
Okay then.
Thank you.
Yes sir?
Give me an update.
I am standing next to the workshop.
This is a perfect spot to watch the house.
Any movement today?
No sir.
Nobody other than the newspaper boy.
Listen, don't dare nod off.
Until Manoj comes in the evening,
standby and watch.
Yes sir. Okay sir.
Sir, Reji's call list.
The last incoming call was at 8.30 pm.
Duration : 32 seconds.
I see.
That means just before the accident.
Yes.
Do we have details of this incoming call?
Yes sir.
Yes sir?
Is this Anil home, right?
Yes, I am Anil.
Do you know Reji from Ernakulam?
Yes I do.
How do you know him?
I had assigned Reji
to help me sell one of my properties.
Was he here day before yesterday?
Yes, he was here.
Was Reji alone?
No, he was accompanied by a friend.
Do you know his name?
His name was Prakash.
How long have you known Prakash?
I don't know Prakash.
What time did they leave your house?
About 8 pm.
Did you contact them afterwards?
I called Reji.
Why?
Reji left behind his reading glasses here.
I noticed it after they left.
I called to inform him the same.
What did Reji say when you called?
He told me he would come over to get it.
But never turned up.
Didn't you follow up after that?
I got busy.
What's the matter, sir?
Nothing. It's just a routine enquiry.
- Thank you.
- Okay.
Looks like the case has turned.
Sir?
I mean...
Reji must have recieved Anil's call
when he was going down
When they returned to pick up his glasses
they climbed up the pass again.
That means the vehicle that hit them
was going down the
Cameras at the bottom
of the pass will show.
But we have a problem.
There is only one petrol station
going down the pass.
That one has no cameras.
The next town is 11 kms away.
There are three deviations between them.
And 10 - 12 pocket roads.
A CCTV footage in such
a case is impossible.
What do we do sir?
The vehicle that hit them
would have had to pass the bus.
Yes sir.
Call the conductor
and collect the numbers of the passengers.
Okay.
Ask the passengers to
send us photographs...
and videos they took during
the time of the accident.
Okay sir.
Sir, these are not very visible.
In which folder
is the ATM's camera footage?
Same folder, sir.
Please open it.
[Talking softly]
Pull out the RC details of this vehicle.
Okay sir.
Joy, where was Varghese's
daughter married to?
- Alappuzha?
- Yes, Alappuzha.
- Isn't the boy dead?
- Yes.
- Drowned, eh?
- Yes.
Call me when you need a ride.
Give my regards to your father.
Sure.
Varghese?
Who's it?
Yes?
I came to see you.
Me? What's the matter?
I want a ride.
Where to?
- To Munnar.
- To Munnar.
And what's your luggage?
Cupboard.
That's simple.
I can give you a ride.
Who told you I was here?
Careful!
Your wife told me
when I went by your home.
Don't mind but...
I haven't seen you before.
You are not a local, are you?
I am from Munnar.
Now I get you.
I know almost everyone in and around here.
I know.
You were in Munnar two days ago, right?
Day before yesterday?
No. I didn't have any ride.
I was at home.
I avoided it because of the rain.
No, someone mentioned they saw you
on the mountain pass.
How's that possible?
Someone said so.
Weren't you in Munnar?
No way.
I was right here.
- I was at home.
- Alright
Let me tell you.
Your vehicle was involved in an accident.
One of your headlights is out.
Good that you replaced the headlight.
Made it easy for me.
I think you have the wrong person.
It wasn't me.
There is no chance.
The accident you caused
killed a person.
His name is Reji.
There was a second person
on the bike, Prakash.
He is missing.
Where is he?
Is he alive or did you kill him?
What do you mean I killed him?
Don't talk rubbish.
Get lost.
I have work.
I have work too.
Leave me alone.
I have to go.
I am going too but not without you.
Felix. Take Varghese brother in.
Sir, it was not me!
It wasn't me!
Please don't hurt me! Please!
Get in you!
Felix, bring the vehicle.
Sir, please listen to me!
Please!
Let's go
Sir, hear me out please!
Please don't sir!
Stop hitting me, please!
Tell me the truth.
Please don't beat me anymore!
Now tell me, Varghese.
What happened on that day?
Sir, honestly I do not know anything.
Is this the only vehicle you own?
Yes sir.
You told me you didn't have a ride
on that day.
Right?
Then whose vehicle is this?
This photo was taken after the accident.
The receipt for replacing the headlight
and painting your
Do you have anything to say?
I'll tell you the truth, sir.
Tell me.
What happened on that day?
I went to Munnar to deliver vegetables.
But I was delayed.
It was raining heavily on my return.
[Singing]
This is the truth.
It was not intentional, sir.
I was too scared to tell.
It's the truth, sir.
Are you going to tell me
what you did to Prakash...
or do you want me to
beat it out of you?
Sir, I have no idea who Prakash is.
What happened to Prakash then?
Did he vanish into thin air?
Say it out!
Say it!
Let's see how adamant you can be.
Please don't beat me, sir!
A minute, sir.
Tell me I say!
Tell me what you did with Prakash.
Sir.
I enquired about Varghese.
He is a middle-class family man.
He lives in Adimaali.
He had a problem with one of his
Felix!
Please stop beating me, sir!
One of his kidneys had a problem and
was surgically
A group of good samaritans bought him
a vehicle with which he
I enquired about him
and nothing seemed questionable.
I have emailed you his medical reports.
Sir, I can make him talk.
I don't think he has a hand
in Prakash's disappearance.
So, where is Prakash?
Sir, please don't hit me again!
Varghese...
When the accident took place
was there any other vehicle behind yours?
No sir.
No.
Are you sure?
I am sure.
A vehicle that came
after Varghese left the scene...
must have taken Prakash.
The registration number
is missing on its body.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Varghese's vehicle
crossed here at 8.49 pm.
This is the vehicle
that crossed afterwards.
I think...
this is the vehicle
with the missing number.
We'll probably find Prakash, here.
Isn't this the only pickup stop
after the junction?
Yes sir.
Do you recognise this vehicle?
No sir.
If you spot this vehicle --
Nobody knows anything about that vehicle.
Okay, carry on.
Okay sir.
Bravo calling.
We suspect a vehicle
in regard to Prakash's case.
A Mahindra pickup
with the number missing on its side.
If you spot such a vehicle, inform me.
I hope the message is clear.
Over.
Brother!
Brother!
Get in quick.
Please don't rush.
Come on.
Oh no!
Quick!
Brother!
Go on!
Brother! Wait for me!
Brother!
Please stop!
Oh no!
Brother please!
Please, can you give me a ride?
Please stop!
Can you give me a ride?
According to Subin's family he had classes
until noon.
When he didn't reach home even later,
they looked for him at
and realised he was
missing since morning.
That's when they reported at the station.
Doesn't the boy use the school bus?
The school bus broke down 2 days ago.
Otherwise this is the
What's the name of his school?
De Paul school.
Class?
Seventh.
Where does Subin live?
His house is close by.
I was out when you
came to the station.
I was caught up in a few things.
Do you have any updates on my son?
Don't worry.
We are looking.
Have you recieved any calls or messages
after his
No, nothing at all.
Did he have any problems at home?
No sir.
Do you have any enemies?
No sir.
I need to see Subin's room.
He doesn't have a room of his own.
He sleeps with us.
We have nobody other than him.
If I leave home in search of my son,
she will be all alone.
I have no relatives here.
I don't know what to do, sir.
Please do not worry.
We are on the look out.
Okay.
Is Subin's shoe size 6?
Yes. Why?
Nothing. I just wanted to know.
- Felix?
- Yes
I hope you have Subin's photograph.
I do.
Get details of all buses
that ran this route between 9 and 10
Okay.
Show them Subin's photograph and
find out if anyone has
Similarly check auto
stands and bus stands
including vehicles
going down the mountain pass.
If you don't get any information...
he studies in De Paul, right?
Yes.
Find out from the school if anyone knows
a man named
Do you think there is a link between
both their
I am not sure.
It's just a probability.
Both of them are connected to the school.
One is a teacher.
The other a student.
Let's see.
Yes, Felix?
Subin has not boarded
any bus on that route today.
Do you know this person?
Have you seen him at Teachers' meetings
or cultural festivals?
No sir.
(Chruch chanting)
Yes?
Lijo's aunt is at St. Peter's Church
parish hall enroute
She is on a 10-day meditation.
The meditation began 4 days ago
but she arrived just now.
I am a little suspicious.
We are coming over now.
Okay sir.
Father, are Manu or Lijo
among the people attending the
Manu and Lijo?
No one by that name here.
Show him the photographs.
Sir, both of them are here
but those are not their names.
Stop right there!
Run Manu!
It's locked!
Beat them!
Sir!
Abhilash!
Tell me
Who hired you?
Tell me!
Who asked you to kill Mohan?
Say it!
Who hired you to kill Mohan?
Sir...
Who hired you to kill Mohan?
Sir...Sir!
Phone...
Your phone is ringing.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Sir! Sir!
What happened?
- Bring a vehicle around.
- Okay, sir
Bring a vehicle around quick!
Is it necessary for all of us to be here?
I have loads of work back home.
What's the room number?
Room number 11
His usual room.
Did it happen during the investigation?
Yes.
Just like last time.
Last time since he had fractures,
someone had to be by his
I always insisted he resign his job.
Does he ever listen to me?
Leena, do have a talk with the doctor.
Okay.
Not necessary.
I'll have a word with the doctor.
All of you go see him.
Son?
Mom...
John!
What did the doctor say?
Is he all right?
He is okay.
He is sedated.
Will he be discharged today?
The doctor will let us know.
Why do you look disturbed?
Nothing.
What did the doctor say?
Will they let him go today?
Not today.
Why not?
It will take a few days.
He was hit on his ears with a tubelight.
Shards of glass from the light
have damaged his ear drum.
It is infected and the doctor
mentioned nerve damage.
So?
Not to worry.
He might have...
hearing loss in his right ear.
He may have just about 20 percent hearing.
Don't worry about it dear.
Hearing aids will definitely
improve his hearing.
And...
what about the left side?
He will not be able to hear
with his left ear.
What?!
What are you saying?!
My son!
You told me he was okay!
Sir...
How do you tell a father, right?
Sir.
John?
John!
Wake up John.
You are all right now.
Open you eyes.
John!
Hello John.
Can you hear me?
Can-you-hear-me-John?
Slightly.
Can-you-hear-me-now?
I can't understand what you are saying.
What about now? Can you hear me?
I hear you very softly.
John, owing to the
blow with a tubelight...
you have damaged nerves
in your left ear.
You have lost hearing
in your left ear.
I can't hear with my left?
Yes, John.
Your right ear
can still hear about 20 percent.
Once your bruises have healed,
we will try a hearing aid.
It will increase your healing ability
to 30/35 percent.
I can use a hearing aid?
Yes. Hearing aid will help improve
your hearing capacity.
Do you understand me?
No need to worry John.
Everything will be allright.
Doctor...
I have no other problems, right?
You have no problems.
You are absolutely fine.
I can't hear you.
You have no other problems.
You are totally fine.
Can I rejoin work?
It is better to take rest for a while.
You take care. Okay?
You can see him.
Okay doctor.
Sir, I hope you will join us soon.
"The sky is quiet"
"so is the sea"
"The grey clouds have disappeared"
"leaving the mind barren"
"Life...why have you abandoned me?"
"My soul..."
"my silence has not ended"
"The sky is quiet and so is the sea"
"The grey clouds have disappeared
leaving my mind barren"
"I have to bear my pain alone"
"perhaps time will heal it"
"When I wither like a flower in the sun"
"I know your presence
will bloom me again"
"When my silence will remain
only a distant memory"
"a new dawn will rise again"
"my voice will return, so will my smile"
"wait for that day, my dear!"
"It is time now"
"to face the truth"
"The day has come"
"to walk uphill"
"My soul... wake up!"
"Help me find myself"
Dear...
Is no one here?
Is your mother here?
Yes.
Sister...is no one here?
What is it?
I am here for alms.
I have a prayer at Malayattoor Church.
Please wait.
Son, go on, play.
Good boy.
Thank you, sister.
Let's go in and play now.
Come.
Sir! A minute...sir!
Sir, I have a question.
Sir, please.
What is it?
3 missing cases
have been reported in Idukki.
One Mr. Prakash, a student named Subin and
Geeta, a
They are all missing
from the same police jurisdiction.
But the Circle Inspector is off duty.
What's happening?
CI John was injured during an investigation
and is off for a
Right now the case is being handled
by Sub Inspector Felix.
They have not found even one person!
Neither is anyone arrested on suspicion.
We are doing our job.
The missing persons will be found.
All persons related to this case
will be questioned.
Will it take years?
Within 2 weeks. Okay.
Sir!
This is the third missing case
in Devikulam.
Both earlier cases
are still pending investigation.
People are worried.
Inspector John Luther investigating
the case is presently off
It shows the inability of our police force.
Cameraman Jamal reporting from Idukki.
Yes dad?
I came to tell you something.
What?
Let's...
Your phone is ringing. Pick it up.
I'll call them back later.
You talk to them.
Felix?
Sir, one more missing person is reported.
I called you but didn't get through.
Felix I will call you back.
Sir...
I will call you back.
Okay sir.
Tell me dad.
Why are you talking so loudly?
Talk softly.
- Softly?
- Yes.
Like this?
Softer.
Now?
Yes, that's fine.
This is perfect.
Shall we go for a drive?
What?
Shall we go on a drive?
- Now?
- Yes.
Let's go.
Son, I would like to...
Mom wants you to resign from your job.
And stay with us all the time.
It would make her very happy.
Not just her. Me too.
When you are with us, we feel strong.
Once you go...
I mean, not that we can blame her.
Everytime you go to
work, we are worried.
But no one lets you know.
Every phone call at night scares us.
Mom is really tensed.
Can't you stay back with us?
What's your decision?
Dad, I...
Listen, this is mom's opinion.
Now, whatever maybe your decision,
I have only one thing to
I need my old son back.
I miss arguing with you.
Now, return to your job
and concentrate on it.
I will convince mom.
Okay?
What's it son?
Tell me.
It's been a long while...
since you have addressed me as 'son'.
Come.
Are you okay, John?
Sir, I am cancelling my leave
and rejoining duty.
Why are you in such a hurry?
Sir?
John, why-are-you-in-such-a-hurry?
I understand your concern.
But I need to investigate this case.
Perhaps this is will be my last case.
I know you are the perfect person
to solve this case.
But in this state...
I know my weakness, sir.
But I assure you
it will not affect this case.
Believe me.
We have 2 weeks before the media
starts questioning again.
But we need a breakthrough
before that.
Go ahead.
Thank you, sir.
Sir.
How are you, Rajan brother?
I am fine sir.
How are you feeling now?
Sir.
Sit down, Felix.
I need information
on the third missing case.
Sir, the third missing person is Geeta.
What?
The third missing person is Geeta.
41 years...
Okay, again.
The third missing person is Geeta.
41 years old.
She is from Pallivasal.
Pallivasal?
Yes. Her husband, Sudeep,
reported her disappearace.
Sudeep?
Yes, Sudeep. They had no children despite
18 years of
Owing to that, they had a prayer offering
to the Malayattoor
As part of the offering,
she had to beg alms from 101 houses.
'Day before yesterday,
when Sudeep was away at work'
'Geeta went out to visit houses'
'No one, including the neighbors,
have seen her after that.'
This is the case file.
When did Sudeep register a complaint?
10:30 pm.
When?
10:30 pm, sir.
But it isn't mentioned here.
Sir, the FIR was filed by Manoj.
Please ask him to be more attentive.
Okay sir.
Ready Geeta's look out notice immediately.
Insert in all newspapers tomorrow
Including all social media and all local
channels, along with our
Okay sir.
We don't have time, Felix.
We need at least one person
who has recognised Geeta.
We need that tomorrow.
Sure, sir.
'This lady, named Geeta,
is missing since August 20th.'
'If anybody knows about her please
inform to Devikulam
'Day before yesterday,
when Sudeep was away at work'
'Geeta went out to visit houses.'
'Nobody has seen her after that.'
Sir.
What are the updates, Felix?
We haven't recieved any calls until now.
Do we have an update, Felix?
We haven't recieved any calls
until now, sir.
Right.
Has Geeta's lookout notice reached widely?
Yes sir.
All places have been covered.
This is not an ordinary missing case.
It is different.
What are your reasons, sir?
Reason?
Yes.
All the three missing persons in this case
are not related to
There is no relation between their age,
gender or profession.
It is a random selection.
True.
The first missing case
has proved one thing.
According to Varghese, he left Prakash
on the road after the
Prakash went missing
after Varghese left the scene.
That means Prakash was never a target.
Prakash was only a
victim of circumstance.
Perhaps this is their nature of work.
They don't look for prey.
The prey comes to them
That is why the selection is random.
In that case, what
could be their motive?
No idea.
But there is one similarity
between the first two missing cases.
Both of them went missing
from isolated spots.
The third person must have
also gone missing from an isolated
Sir, I have a doubt.
Rajan brother, please speak louder.
Sir, I have a doubt.
Geeta was looking for prayer offerings.
Yes.
Why would she walk into an isolated spot?
She should have been looking for
a busy, residential area.
As I mentioned,
these are only my assumptions.
From Pallivasal, Geeta could have covered
houses within a
In that case, what are the locations
she could have visited?
Chithirapuram, Pothamedu,
Old Munnar, Attukad.
Among these locations,
secluded areas are...
Hello?
Your name, please.
Location?
What time did you see Geeta?
Okay.
Sir, location: Attukad.
Rajan, bring out the vehicle.
Sir.
- Felix.
- Okay sir.
Vinod, right?
Yes, sir.
What time did Geeta come here?
I wasn't here, sir.
Only my wife and child saw her.
This morning when we saw the lookout notice
in the
That's why I called you.
Is your wife here?
Yes sir.
Please call her.
Revathy...
Come in, sir.
Did Geeta travel by any vehicle?
No, she was on foot.
Okay.
Was she alone?
- Noted?
- Yes.
Yes, sir.
What was the time?
About 3 pm or 3:30 pm.
What?
About 3:30p m, sir.
What did she say?
She said she had an offering
at Malayattoor Church...
and was seeking alms.
I went in and returned
with some rice for her.
Did she have anything in her hand?
She had a big carry bag
and perhaps a purse.
Are there any houses nearby?
About 8 - 10 houses, sir.
'She said she had an offering
at the Malayattoor Church'
'and was seeking alms.'
'I went in and returned
with some rice for her.'
'Did she carry anything?'
'She had a big carry bag and...'
Sir.
- ...perhaps a purse.
- Sir.
Yes?
We know nothing else apart from the fact
that Geeta was
After Geeta left,
did you notice a vehicle like this?
No, sir.
There is a vehicle like this in that house.
I think I too have noticed
a vehicle like this there.
Who lives there?
I guess they are building workers.
It is usually vacant.
That property and the house
belong to Proprietor Isaac.
It's rented out.
I think it's vacant.
Felix, I need the details of the tenants
and the vehicle
Okay sir.
Sir.
Sir.
I spoke to Isaac.
He has rented out the house
to an agency called Galaxy from
Who's the owner?
That man there.
- You go on. I'll talk to them.
- Will it be all right if I go?
- It will be allright. Go on.
- Okay.
Do you own this?
Yes.
I am John.
Circle Inspector, Devikulam station.
How can I help you, sir?
Ask him to leave.
Go on.
Your name?
Joby.
What?
Joby.
Have you taken Isaac's property for rent?
Yes, sir.
Who lives there?
It is usually vacant.
The building is mostly used
as storage space.
If we have more workers, some of them
stay there.
Do you own a Mahindra pick up?
Yes, sir.
How many?
Two.
Are they here?
One is here. The other is in the workshop.
What?
One is here. The other is in the workshop.
Can we take a look at the one that's here?
Yes, of course.
Come on.
Where?
That's the one, sir.
This is the one, sir.
This one has a number on the body, sir.
Not this.
Come.
Sir, that vehicle has a number.
Where's the other one?
That's in the workshop, sir.
- Get in.
- Okay.
Come on.
Get in.
Stop.
What happened?
What's it, sir?
Why doesn't this vehicle have a number
on this side?
I didn't know.
I haven't noticed this before.
Let me ask these guys.
Who drives this?
My employee. Driver Venkit.
Where's he?
He's away in Chennai.
- What?
- He's in Chennai.
Why?
He accompanied my brother, Jijo,
to sell a borewell lorry.
When did he go?
Last evening.
Why are you selling the lorry?
We are running at a loss.
And there is shortage of underground water.
Some of the works we had were cancelled.
We also have repair works.
All of this stressed me out
and I decided to sell the lorry.
What's the matter, sir?
How long has Venkit worked here?
About 4 months.
Does Venkit sleep in your rented room?
Yes, once in a while.
Sir.
Do you have the key?
No sir.
Felix, open it.
- Felix.
- Sir.
Call the forensic.
Okay sir.
You come here.
What kind of a guy is Venkit?
He is a straight forward guy.
Keeps to himself mostly.
He is a hard worker.
Sub Inspector Felix speaking.
We need a team here.
Where's he from?
- I'll message you the location.
- What?
He is from Tamilnadu.
But I don't know the exact location.
It's urgent. Okay.
Do you have his photograph?
Let me check.
Sir, the forensic team will be here now.
Here, sir.
Did they call you from Chennai?
Yes, my brother called me this morning
when they reached
When will they return?
They have to sell the lorry...
Louder!
They will return by the next train
as soon as they sell the lorry.
Does Venkit have any friends?
No, sir.
Prasad brother brought him here.
Prasad?
Yes.
Who's Prasad?
He was one of our workers.
An older fellow.
Prasad introduced me to Venkit.
Where's Prasad?
He is no longer here. He stopped working
and went back to his
Why did he stop working?
I asked him the same.
He said he had become too sick to work
and wanted to go
Hometown?
Yes.
Where?
It's in the border of Tamilnadu.
A place called Kulukkumalai.
You would have to come with us.
I will come, sir.
Prasad brother.
Yes?
A few people are here to meet you.
Who?
No idea, brother.
Prasad brother.
What's the matter, Joby?
The police are looking
for information on Venkat.
I thought you were too sick to work.
But it doesn't look like it.
That means you left work
owing to some other reason.
Sir...
I'll tell you.
Joby, come on. Let them talk.
Sir, Venkat is my brother's son.
I know him since he was a child.
But he never acted his age.
He was different.
[crowd speaking indistinctly]
Hey, where's Venkat?
No idea.
Venkat had a sister.
Between the two,
Venkat was the more intelligent.
He came first in all classes.
My brother struggled
a lot to send him to school.
I asked Venkat
what he wanted to grow up to be.
He said he wanted to become a doctor.
I thought he was just fooling around.
But I soon realised that
he was serious.
What's in that satchel?
Nothing, uncle.
Don't lie. Show me.
Why do you need this?
To study.
I want to become a doctor.
Everything he said came true.
He wrote the entrance examination.
And studied medicine.
He always came first in class.
He was his teachers' favourite.
During that time his sister fell ill.
But we didn't have the money to treat her.
Despite not being licensed, Venkat joined
as a doctor in a
He was only a house surgeon then.
Once they brought in a girl
with breathing issues to the
He treated her.
But the girl died.
It became a police case.
- I didn't do anything.
- The medical assosciation debarred him
for treating a patient
when still a house surgeon.
He went to prison for five years.
His sister died because they
couldn't afford the treatment.
Venkat could never become
a doctor again.
Out of depression, my brother and
his wife committed suicide.
When Venkat completed his sentence,
I brought him back.
He doesn't talk to anyone.
But he never left my side.
Once when were returning
after a work in Munnar,
Uncle, go take a look.
Okay.
Son...
Venkat. Come quickly!
Son...
Venkati, come on!
Son...
Venkat, come on! He is still alive.
Hold his legs and lift him up.
Son...son...
Oh my god!
Venkat. Stop the vehicle.
Stop it, I say!
Son...
What happened?
He is dead.
It's okay.
Let's take him to a hospital.
Go on!
Where are you going?
The hospital is on the other side.
Venkat! Where are you going?!
Venkat.
Why are we here?
Uncle, you never saw him.
Now take the vehicle and go your
Hey, Venkat!
He didn't come for work for 2 days.
But when he returned, he was very happy.
After a few days,
he took off for 2 more days.
I was suspicious.
I went to the house
to find out what was happening.
Surgical blade...
What did he do with the bodies?
I don't know, sir.
Take him in.
Get in.
'Venkat is my brother's son.
I know him since he was a child.'
'He never acted his age.'
Sir. He is quite serious.
What do we do?
Are there any hospitals near by?
Is this Manoj sir?
Come.
Careful.
Is it an emergency?
The doctor is late.
Hold him.
Ask the doctor to make it quick.
Okay sir.
Email me the report, Abhilash.
Okay.
Sir, the doctor is delayed.
Is it?
Yes, sir.
Okay, do one thing.
Discuss the case with the doctor
and call me.
Okay.
And come back with him.
I'll send a vehicle.
Okay sir.
Do you have enough money?
Yes, I do.
Okay, ask Felix to come.
Okay, sir.
Forensic report is out.
The blood we found in the house is B-ve.
The last missing person,
Geeta's, blood group...
..is B-ve.
Call your brother and ask him
when they are returning.
Okay. Can you please pass my mobile?
Use the speaker.
Okay.
- Hello?- Yes, brother.''
Hello? Where are you?
What are the updates?
We sold the lorry. I have the money.
Okay, is Venkat with you?
Yes, he is here.
I had called you but
you didn't answer.
I was a little busy.
When are you returning?
We will board the 4:30 train.
Okay, come quickly.
Okay.
Call me when you reach.
Okay, I will.
Okay.
4:30 train, right?
Yes, sir.
They will reach at 5:00 am.
Yes, Rajan brother.
Sir, Prasad is shifted into the room now.
He has a slight breathing problem.
He is under observation.
Okay.
Keep updating me.
Okay, sir.
Okay.
'Venkat accompanied my brother, Jijo,
to sell a borewell lorry.'
'Why are you selling the lorry?'
'We were under loss.'
'Moreover there is shortage
of underground water.'
'We had some work but...'
'We were under loss.'
'Moreover there is shortage
of underground water.'
What do you do with boreholes
that draw no water?
We close it, sir.
Do you?
Yes.
How many have you closed until now?
About 3.
On what dates were they closed?
The details are in my phone.
Can you pass me my phone?
Which dates were they closed on?
I'll tell you now.
The dates are in my phone.
Sir, the first one was
closed on July 6th.
Prakash went missing on July 3rd.
And?
The second one was
closed on July 14th.
July 16th?
July 14th.
Okay.
The last one was on August 21st.
We must immediately open
all the three boreholes.
Okay, sir.
Move! Move on!
Let us watch!
Careful. Don't break the cover.
Ask them to move.
Sir, we found the child's body.
The body parts are dumped
in various polythene covers.
Have you informed Subin's parents?
I have.
They are on their way.
Don't go there.
My son...
I want to see my son!
I want to see him!
My son!
Please show me my son!
Note down this number.
Okay sir.
Venkat - #9745826263
Jijo - #9846648098
This number is right now in Chennai.
And it is moving.
They are returning to Ernakulam.
Inform me if you see a
Okay sir.
Sir, will Venkat hurt my brother?
Sir...
Did you say something?
Will Venkat hurt my brother?
Don't be worried. Sit down.
We will take care.
Okay.
We have to reach Ernakulam before they do.
Sir, we have a problem.
Venkat's name is missing from the list
of doctors debarred in
'I asked him what he wanted
to grow up to be.'
'He said he wanted to
become a doctor.'
'I thought he was just fooling around'
'But everything he said came true.'
'Venkat wrote the entrance examination.'
'And studied medicine.'
'They debarred him for treating a patient'
'when he was still a house surgeon.'
'He went to prison for five years.'
Yes, sir.
Rajan brother.
The man we are looking for is not Venkat.
It's Prasad.
Sir...
Prasad is missing.
Rajan's phone is switched off.
Probably the battery has drained.
How much longer?
We should reach in an hour.
Hello?
Kulukkumalai police station?
Yes.
Hey, come quickly.
Both of them are not here, sir.
The men you mentioned are not here.
We are searching all areas, sir.
We'll find them, sir.
- Are there any long route buses from here?
- Hello? Yes?
At this hour there are no buses, sir.
But there is a jeep that does.
We can check.
Sir, there is a jeep that goes long route.
Why don't we take a
Okay.
Okay, come.
Sir, we have found a body nearby.
Body?
Yes sir.
We found it near the temple.
Felix...
You go with him.
I'll join you.
[crowd speaking indistinctly]
Move the cloth.
What happened, Felix?
Sir, we searched the jeep.
We searched the jeep
but didn't find Prasad.
No?
No.
Prasad could have escaped alone.
Why did he take Rajan
Sir...
Sir...can you hear me?
Surgical blade.
Room number?
Sir, 25.
25?
Yes sir.
Sir, this way.
Here.
Rajan brother...
Rajan brother...
Here.
Open your eyes.
Rajan...
This is me.
Open your eyes, please.
Did you assume
I had murdered just three people?
I have committed 16 murders.
All of them, the same way.
Each killing was an inspiration for me.
Because I am a brilliant surgeon.
Hey...
Don't get worried now.
You are bleeding.
In a few more minutes...
Rajan brother...
Anbu...
Sir!
Call the ambulance.
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
Sir!
"Life..."
"Why have you abandoned me?"
Son...
Come my son...
"Return..."
Come...
"My silence has not ended"
Come my dear son
'We had some work,
but they were all cancelled.'
'We have repair works too.'
'I was totally stressed out and
decided to sell the lorry.'
'What's the matter, sir?'
'How long has Venkat worked with you?'
'About 4 months.'
'- Does Venkit sleep in that rented room?
- Once in a while.'
'- What kind of a person is Venkat?
- He is a straightforward
'He keeps to himself mostly.
And he is a hard worker.'
'Where is his hometown?'
'I am not sure but it's somewhere in the
border of Tamilnadu.'
'Do you have his photograph?'
'Let me check.'
'Did they call you from Chennai?'
Sir!
'Yes, my brother called me this morning
when they reached
'When will they return?'
Sir!
'- Once they sell the lorry...
- Louder!'
'They will return after
selling the lorry'
Sir!
Sir, this is the closing
file of Crime # 42.
Good job.
Thank you, sir.
Carry on.
Yes.
- Hello, sir.
- Yes.
Naragakaanam murder investigation is on.
Who's in charge?
Circle Inspector, John Luther.
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