Though exiled in the forest,
Ram's love for his wife was boundless.
There was nothing he would not do for her.
So, when Princess Sita asked him to get the beautiful golden deer for her,
how could he refuse her?
She had never seen anything so beautiful.
But Lakshman cautioned him
that there was something unnatural about the creature.
But Ram was determined to see his wife smile.
A small thank you for all the hardships she had endured in their exile.
He asked his brother to keep her safe.
Had Ram only listened to his brother that day,
had he not been led astray,
perhaps, then, this whole story would be different
and Ram would have remained happy in the forest.
For Ram lost much that day.
But in killing the demon Maricha, he was not the only one to suffer.
As he watched the demon die,
mimicking screams in Ram's voice,
he remembered the words of his brother,
"Don't go, for I fear this is a trick that may destroy us."
All right, big boy, shall we continue?
It's over.
You're safe now.
I thought my life was over. You risked your life for me. Thank you.
How could I do any less?
How did this happen?
I was kidnapped. Stolen from my home last night.
The demon said nothing, gave me no reason.
Strange.
A rakshas like this rarely enters a city alone.
Tell me, who is your king?
It's my uncle, the great King Suketu.
I am sure his guards must be searching for me.
Suketu?
Does King Suketu know this forest?
We are on a mission and time's running out. Maybe he can help us?
Why not? You people saved my life. My uncle has vast resources.
If you take me to him, I'm sure he will reward you.
I like the sound of this reward. Maybe it's food.
If it is, I think I'll like the taste of it even more.
Hanuman, a moment.
See how they talk behind your back?
You are the prince! Does Hanuman think he's better than you?
Quiet, Hariya. My head is pounding for some reason
and your voice only makes it worse.
Some more water then to ease your headache.
I know of Suketu. He is a good man.
I feel there is a "but" coming.
But he may not be the ally we think.
There is a darker history that may surprise you.
Enough of your whispering!
Suketu knew my father. They were allies and friends.
Someone has to think of our mission. Someone has to lead.
If we are to hold this girl's hands all the way home,
then at least we can get some help from a friendly face.
Angad is wise. We must listen to him.
Unless you think otherwise, Hanuman.
Jambhvan, this is the best choice we have.
Let's head to the Yaksh Kingdom.
We're almost there. Come on.
Last one there has to rub Jambhvan's feet!
Not after last time!
I nearly passed out! This time it'll be you, Nal!
Look at them.
To be young.
Angad, are you all right?
I'm fine. Take care of yourself.
Help! Help!
Now what?
Nal, what happened? Why did you scream?
What is this?
Have you ever seen anything like it before, Jambhvan?
Never and that's what worries me.
These vines were not here yesterday.
What has happened to my kingdom? My King?
Don't touch it. It might be poisonous.
Look! Angad's just ripping them apart.
See, they're just vines, easily pushed aside.
We should wait.
You can hide outside if you wish. I will follow the Prince.
There are darker forces at work here, Hanuman.
Perhaps, old bear. But if so, we can't let them face it alone.
Dharini? Kandarpa? Where is everyone?
There!
Dharini? Kandarpa?
Nirvani, where were you? We were so worried!
Who... who are these vaanars?
Don't worry; they're friends.
They saved me from a rakshas in the forest.
What happened here? How did these vines surround the city?
No one knows. They grew overnight.
King Suketu is planning to use all his power to perform a mahayagna to destroy this evil.
Take us to him. I must speak with my uncle at once.
Uncle Suketu!
Nirvani! Thank the gods you're safe.
We searched the city but feared the worst when you went missing.
I would have died if it wasn't for these heroes.
They killed the rakshas that took me.
These are the vaanars of Kishkindha.
I present to you Hanuman, Jambhvan and Prince Angad.
It is an honour to welcome you to my kingdom, Prince Angad.
But tell me, how did you get past these vines?
What do you mean? I just pulled them apart. They're just vines.
Impossible! We've tried cutting them, burning them,
even using magic, but nothing works.
They surround the entire kingdom now.
Wait, if they surround your entire kingdom then that means--
Yes. I'm afraid there's no way in or out. You're as trapped here as we are.
Trapped? No!
We must leave at once!
We're on an urgent mission,
and its success grows slimmer with every setting sun!
But that's not for me
but for our great leader to decide. Isn't it, friend?
I see much has changed in Kishkindha.
I was sorry to hear about your father's death.
It wasn't right what Sugreev did to him.
Thank you, but Sugreev is our king now.
If we don't do his bidding, our lives are forfeit.
I need your help.
Then you will have it.
For saving Nirvani, all my resources are yours.
But, first, we must destroy these vines.
Prince Angad, the vines opened for you before.
Perhaps you possess something that we do not.
Perhaps he does.
What? This worked earlier!
Why won't you move?
-Stay calm, Angad. -Be quiet, old bear!
Perhaps you should resume your mahayagna, Lord Suketu.
Surely this barrier would be no match for your immense power.
Whatever we do, it needs to be fast.
If we fail, Lord Suketu will not be there to stop Sugreev's sword
when he swings it down on our necks!
Angad, we do this mission to help Prince Ram, not for fear of death.
I have faith Prince Ram will guide us.
You come as envoys of Ram?
Ram of Ayodhya?
Do you represent Ram of Ayodhya?
Speak!
Yes, Lord Suketu.
We've been sent on this mission to honour an oath made by King Sugreev
to Prince Ram, to find his wife, Princess Sita.
Cursed be his name.
Ram and his brother took everything from me.
My beautiful daughter, Tataka, and my loving grandson, Maricha.
Tataka's foolish husband mocked Sage Agastya
and was killed for his mistake.
It should have ended there.
But the sage spared no one.
My daughter and grandson were also cursed,
robbed of their true appearance, transformed into monsters, into rakshasas.
Driven mad by their transformation,
their minds became twisted
until nothing of my sweet daughter and her son remained.
They terrorized the holy men of the forest, attacking them,
destroying their homes and fouling their yagnas.
Eventually, Sage Vishwamitra appealed to Ayodhya's king
who sent two warriors.
They first killed my sweet daughter, Tataka.
Then later, when my grandson, Maricha,
was tricked by Ravan into posing as a beautiful golden deer,
they killed him as well.
That arrow did not just kill him, it killed my spirit.
Those two warriors were Princes Ram and Lakshman,
sons of Dashrath of Ayodhya.
I would rather die with all of us trapped inside these vines
than see you leave here and help Ram!
Uncle, you can't do this! We will starve!
The vaanars will starve before our people will.
Once they are dead, I will resume my mahayagna and remove the vines.
King Suketu, you're wrong about Prince Ram.
He is a man whose virtue and righteousness have given my life a greater meaning.
There is a great evil spreading across the realms.
These vines are just the start.
I believe Prince Ram may be the only one that saves us in the end.
Ram and his brother robbed me of all that I loved in life.
Every day since has been one of hollow existence.
Let the evil come. What can it do to me that hasn't already been done?
I'm sorry, my friends.
I was not expecting to bring you into this... trap.
You did nothing wrong, Nirvani.
You will release me!
Release me!
Angad, control yourself.
Angad, are you--
Don't touch me!
Here, Prince Angad, relax a little. Have some more water.
These vines are as strong as steel and as sharp as knives.
It's almost like it let us inside Suketu's kingdom
with the intent to trap us inside.
Yes, I thought that, too.
We must discover what this is
and what its connection to Angad is.
Put out the fire. There will be no yagna.
Tell the priests, if any of them say a prayer against these vines,
they will face my punishment.
Hanuman saved my life. How can you do this to him?
To our people, to me?
How dare you question me.
You know nothing of the pain I have endured.
My daughter.
My grandson.
Dead because of Ram.
Tataka was my cousin, my sister.
Maricha was like my own son.
They were my family, too, Uncle!
But they were already dead and gone the moment Sage Agastya cursed them.
Ram killed only their bodies.
He gave them salvation.
I will never forgive him, never help him.
Then help yourself.
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover, in the end,
that the prisoner was you.
Nirvani! I'm sorry, but I will not help them.
Then, I will.
What was that?
It's the vines, Nal.
Go, deal with it. Go on!
Why me? You are the older one.
But Mother loves me best.
If anything happens to me, she'll be really upset.
You on the other hand? Not so much. Weren't you adopted? Go!
Don't worry.
Remember your courage. Remember why we are here.
Why do you keep us here? Whom do you serve?
So, you're the little monkey that's caused all this trouble.
Hardly even worth it.
How can you know my worth? You cannot see into my heart or soul.
Do you challenge me, monkey?
Do you wish to have your worth measured?
If the reward is freedom, then yes. I am not afraid. Are you?
You are an insolent one.
I see now why my mistress hates you so. Fine. A game then.
Mistress?
It's unfair to play against one that I can't see.
Show yourself and stop hiding behind those vines.
Careful, Hanuman! We don't know what we're up against.
Stand back, Hanuman! I will face this demon.
Oh, quiet, you fool. You've done enough.
The grown-ups are now talking. Lie down.
Leave him alone!
Then come forward.
You wanted to see the real me, didn't you?
Hanuman, wait! I'm coming with you.
No, Jambhvan!
Listen to me. If this doesn't work,
you have to convince Suketu to complete the mahayagna.
You and Angad must still find Princess Sita.
If I play your game and win, will you let these people go free?
Of course.
Do you want me to give you my word?
We both know that's worth nothing.
True.
But then again, what other choice do you have?
So, do you accept my challenge, hero?
Hanuman, please. We'll find another way.
That mace won't protect you in there.
I am more than my mace, my friend.
Hanuman.
Hanuman!
Jambhvan, quick! Something's wrong with Angad!
Angad, are you all right?
I don't think he is!
Angad, what's happened to you?
You will all die.
You will all die!