[soft chirping of night insects]
Listen, Babu.
Tell us everything you know.
So that you can go home.
Hm?
OK.
I'll tell you what.
Let's go and have some...
shev-chivda tomorrow.
OK?
Now tell me.
Tell me.
He won't say a word.
I've barely managed to get him to open his mouth.
Hmm.
Where did you find Babu?
At the crime scene.
When we found Kondya.
I mean when we found his body, I was there.
We had invited a few people from his neighbourhood.
To identify his body.
It's standard procedure.
[mumbles in local language]
[tense music]
What did she mean?
She meant...
if he opens his mouth...
he'll share the same fate as Kondya.
So his mother took him away.
I thought something wasn't right, so I followed them.
I also went to his school the next day.
I took him aside...
and then pleaded him to tell me.
But this guy!
Didn't say a word.
Once I made him feel comfortable, he finally spoke.
Saheb.
Babu has witnessed Kondya's murder.
Hmm.
Sangappa.
That was really brave of you.
This is the biggest breakthrough in this case yet.
Good job!
Sir.
If he goes against his own people and they find out...
his life will be in danger.
Hmm.
Shukla!
Call Babu's mother to the guest house.
And make arrangements to keep him in our custody.
People will soon find out that...
Sangappa has got Babu to us.
And so it is our responsibility...
to keep Babu safe.
Give me your jacket.
[sombre music]
Don't worry.
You can trust me.
Saheb! [crying]
I'm begging you, Saheb.
Listen to me, tai.
Please let me take my son home.
He's really scared.
[sobbing]
He can't stay here all by himself!
Tai.
Please sit here.
Sarlaji, please.
Have a seat.
Look...
we have everything he needs.
You can visit him whenever you want, day or night.
And...
he'll be much safer here under our protection.
But if I go against my own people...
Don't worry about that.
He'll be very safe here.
I promise you.
Ah!
Babu!
Here.
Take it.
Saheb is doing what's best for us.
Take it.
Here you go.
Shukla.
Perfect!
Sarlaji...
give her a ride home.
You have nothing to worry about.
Namaskar!
Look! Aai is here!
Let's pack up! Quick!
Has she eaten?
Of course!
I started only after she was done.
I can't thank you enough.
She would've been scared to wait alone in the school.
She's not a daredevil like us!
Don't worry about it.
I like spending time with her.
And why were you out so late?
What was so important?
Is something wrong?
You know you can tell me.
It's nothing.
I had a long day at work.
That's all.
It's getting really late now.
We should get going.
Let's go.
[suspenseful music]
Come!
[sound of door being bolted]
[eerie music]
[sound of car engine]
Oi!
Keep walking.
Why is the police giving you a ride?
And where's Babya?
You bitch!
Take your time.
[chewing noises]
[gulping sound]
I want to see my mother.
But you met her just a while ago!
Don't worry, she'll visit you every day!
As soon as you tell me everything you know...
you can go home!
How does that sound?
So now...
tell me.
What did you see exactly?
I know.
you're scared of Samindribai, aren't you?
Don't worry about her.
I'm right here with you.
OK?
Now tell me.
Come with me.
Let's take a stroll outside.
Come.
Please don't get up.
[crackling of fire]
Did you like the sweater?
Yes.
- I did. - Hmm.
And...
do you like your school?
I like that too!
So then...
tell me.
What's 7+4?
Eleven!
That's correct!
Very good!
Here.
School is fun!
That's great!
But...
you can't to go to school now.
Why not?
It's difficult to explain, Babu.
With everything that's happening in the village...
until we find a solution to it...
your school will be closed.
But...
if you tell me everything you know...
things will go back to normal...
and schools can re-open!
Tell me what you saw.
I'll catch those bad guys...
and put them behind bars!
And then...
I'll even make sure your school opens!
Don't worry.
Tell me.
I...
was on my way home.
That's when I ran into Kondya.
What was he doing?
He was crying.
Listen, Kondya!
Kondya!
Why are you crying?
I lost one of Samindribai's goats.
Then what are you doing here?
She's asked me to look for her in the quarry.
The quarry?
Why will the goat be in the quarry?
I'll have to find her wherever she is!
Else I won't be spared!
Come with me!
No way! Not my problem!
Please!
Go find her yourself!
[suspenseful music]
Finish the job and come back.
Don't while away-
Who else was with her?
Umm, there were two other men.
But I didn't recognise them.
Hmm.
What happened next?
Samindribai saw me.
And caught me by the neck.
[whimpers in fear]
Were you spying on us?
Not at all!
I was just passing by.
I didn't hear a thing!
Do I look dumb to you?
Now get out of here! Go!
Son of a bitch!
[ominous music]
Go.
[whimpering]
[clicking noises to call goat]
If you tell anyone about this...
I won't spare you.
Will you go against your own people?
Umm, no.
I hope you know what happens if you do.
Don't say a word to anyone, OK?
Here, take this.
Take it.
[whimpering]
[eerie silence, footsteps approaching]
[loud thud]
[birds cawing]
Whatever...
you've told me just now...
I need you to tell the magistrate judge tomorrow.
OK?
Hm?
OK.
And don't be afraid.,
The police department is here to protect you.
Hm?
And if you do exactly as I say...
you won't have to worry about anyone.
And then...
it'll be you...
and your school!
Only fun and games!
OK?
Now go.
Come on.
[pensive music]
Babu won't say a thing!
You have my word. [crying]
Is he at the police station?
- No? - Where then?
He's at the guest house.
It's surrounded by police officers.
Don't you worry about Babu.
You can go now.
Listen!
Give her a ride home!
[suspenseful music]
You bitch!
Why didn't you bump Babu off when you saw him?
But he's one of our own.
So?
Bloody piece of shit.
Here!
Now get out!
[tense music]
Bloody whore!
Good morning!
Is Babu up?
No, Sir.
Hmm.
Alright.
Let him sleep.
I'll be back in some time.
Give him breakfast and prep him for the magistrate.
Yes, Sir.
Good morning, Sir.
Good morning, Sonawane!
Let's go.
[birds chirping]
Listen!
You've come to the right place.
Salve, right?
Give me the letter.
There's no way I'll go against our own people.
You know you won't stay alive if you do, smart ass.
Don't worry, I won't.
Just get me out of here.
I'm getting bored here.
You botched the whole thing and now...
you want us to get you out, you dickhead.
Botched?
Hmm.
Why the fuck were you roaming around in that costume then?
You're no Bachchan, you delusional piece of shit.
I didn't do anything.
Shut your trap!
If you utter even a word...
I'll screw you over personally.
Ask her to calm down!
Listen, woman!
Behave yourself.
Get your hands off me!
Keep the asshole locked up!
I hope you die here.
Time to leave.
He's the dickhead and everyone's after our ass.
[suspenseful music]
[sound of car engine]
[dramatic music]
- Isn't he up yet? - No.
Babu!
Get up, Babu!
It's bolted.
Babu! Babu! [knocking]
Open the door, Babu!
Wake up!
Babu! Open the door!
[ominous music]
[door slams open]
Patil! Babu's escaped!
What the hell!
I'll check here, you go outside.
[music builds to a crescendo]
Greetings from Baramati from Dr. Storyteller.
I am doing well, please don't worry about me.
I hope and pray that you are doing well too.
Greetings to Yashodabai. And may Goddess Satvai bless us.
Also sending my love to the little one.
And...
Keep me posted with the latest from Manvat.
For how long will Kulkarni saheb still be there?
Interesting.
Regards...
Dr. Storyteller.
Who the hell is this Dr. Storyteller?
[sighs]
Thank you.
[car engine starting]
There were two guards outside and I was right here upstairs!
How did no one notice?
These kidnappers aren't amateurs.
Call for backup from Aurangabad and Parbhani.
Sir.
And the dog squad too.
Yes, Sir.
Scour the entire village!
Go to the neighbouring villages too.
I want you to sweep through all of Uttamrao's, Rukmini's and Samindri's properties!
I want Babu in our custody...
within the next 8 hours.
Yes, Sir.
We cannot afford to lose the only eye witness of this case!
Understood?
Now hurry up!
Don't waste time!
Yes, Sir! [together]
[fast-paced music]
[sound of door opening]
You guys can look in there.
The rest of them in there.
You can go this way.
[ominous music]
No.
Search every street and alley thoroughly.
Hurry up, let's go!
- Get the car! - Ambadas! Let's go!
Come on, hurry up!
[sound of engines slowly fades]
[melancholic music]
Where are you headed?
[sound of car engine]
[dramatic music]
[fast-paced music]
[indistinct chatter]
[music turns tense]
Have you seen this boy?
No.
Let's go.
[music turns dramatic]
Shut your shop immediately!
Do not loiter!
Shut it down, now!
[announcement] Curfew has been issued!
[engine revving in night silence]
Hey!
Stop!
Stop, motherfucker!
Hey!
Hey! Stop!
[fast-paced music]
Aaaah! [loud scream of child]
Stop! Or I'll shoot!
[suspenseful music]
Aaah! [loud scream]
[heavy exhale]
What's the matter?
When did you get here?
I heard about Babu and left from Parbhani immediately.
We didn't find Ganpat Salve.
But...
someone writes to him regularly.
The guy keeps asking for updates about Manvat.
He calls himself "Dr. Storyteller".
I've kept his house under 24-hour surveillance.
I'm sure we'll get hold of him.
And we have a few informants there.
I've asked them to keep a watch.
They'll let us know-
Vakatkar!
Sir.
What am I going to say to Babu's mother?
I promised her that he'll be safe.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music continues]
Ramakant Kulkarni fails yet again. Eye witness Babu missing.
Sir, this Sheshrao is-
That is not important, Vakatkar!
Do you have anything new, Ambadas?
- No, Sir. - Kulkarni Sir!
Move!
Stop!
May I come in, Sir!
Yes! Let her in.
Sir!
That letter you showed me...
may have been written by Kamli.
I mean Samindri's daughter.
Look at this.
I think Samindri got it written by her.
[pensive music]
[fast-paced music]
It's a perfect match!
Does that mean...
Samindri tried to warn us after the second murder?
Janhaviji.
I need a favour.
[silence]
Who kidnapped Babu from the police's custody?
And where have they kept him?
I was brought here even before Kondya was murdered!
How would I know?
Is Babu alive?
If he is, where could he be?
I thought as much.
I knew you wouldn't say a word!
You'll keep mum like last time, won't you?
I will not go against my own people!
I won't bite the hand that feeds me.
You can ask me anything else.
I'm not here to ask you about the weather!
Just trust me and ask me!
Listen!
Why don't you ask me about this scar here?
[fast-paced, soft music]
[silence]
How did you get the scar?
When I was in prison...
there was this prick who I hated.
Prem Chopra.
Prem Chopra?
I mean he was a lookalike.
Everyone used to call him Prem Chopra.
We used to get into a fight every other day.
One day, he jammed a screwdriver into my head.
That's how I got this scar.
So what about that?
So then...
I gave it back.
This is the incident Tukya told me.
About him and this guy he hated, Prem Chopra!
Tukya was also a ganja dealer on the inside.
And he never got caught despite the warden's efforts.
How come?
Because...
the warden searched everyone except one man.
And that was...
Prem Chopra.
The warden knew we hated each other.
The last guy the warden suspected...
of hiding my stash was him.
And he had hidden your stash?
How come?
He was a partner in my business.
So I gave him my stash.
We kept pretending...
to be enemies for the world.
We put up an act.
But how is all this connected?
What was Tukya trying to imply?
I think I know...
what he's trying to tell us.
Thank you.
- Ambadas! Let's go. - Sir!
Let's go!
[fast-paced music]
[car engine starting]
Since...
it was you who came to meet me the last time...
this time I should come and meet you.
That way...
we can talk a little more about your work.
I'm glad that you have continued your work...
as an honest and fearless journalist.
The thing is...
our past experience with the police hasn't been great.
But now that you're here, I'm going to trust you.
I'll keep out of the headlines from now on.
[soft chuckle]
I don't mind making the headlines, Sheshrao.
What surprises me...
is that Uttamrao...
seems to be missing...
from your headlines.
[tense music]
Er...
[nervous chuckle]
I didn't know you read our newspaper so diligently.
I mean I'm proud to know that an officer of your stature...
reads what I write.
It's a great compliment.
[soft chuckle]
[tense music]
[loud clinking noise]
I think I better get going.
Let's go.
Isn't that the land that you're fighting over with Uttamrao?
That's right.
Have you won that case?
No, the matter is still in court.
Then why have you encroached on that land?
Aren't you worried that Uttamrao might fight back?
And by the way...
since we got here...
I've been noticing this smell.
Kind of like alcohol.
Haven't you?
We're getting our shed painted.
It must be that.
Is it?
[bolting of door]
I'll see you around.
[tense music]
Sheshrao.
Are you sure you have nothing to tell me?
Umm, I'm sure.
[loud whistle]
[sound of siren, engine revving]
[doors being unbolted]
[dramatic, fast-paced music]
[metallic clanking]
Move it!
[indistinct chatter]
Sir.
We've only found Bajya and Palya.
And Babu?
[slow, tense music]
[music turns fast-paced]
Stop!
[loud gunshot, man screaming]
[gunshot]
[unbolting of door]
[child whimpering, crying]
Babu, Babu!
I'm here now.
[pensive music]
Ow!
Move it!
Come here honey!
Hello there!
You must be Kamli tai!
You know I celebrated my birthday last week!
And my family...
sent me this dessert.
Here, try it!
Now...
I'll close my eyes...
and count to 3.
Come and get it before I finish!
Otherwise you lose!
OK?
One!
Two!
Three!
Excellent!
Very good!
Come, let's play outside.
Come.
Babu's back in our custody.
We've also submitted his statement to the magistrate.
And Bajya and Palya...
have confessed that they killed Kondya...
on your instructions.
I should've killed Babu when I had the chance!
But you didn't!
Why didn't you?
And why did you kill Kondya?
He killed my goat so I killed him.
That's it?
Why else would I kill him?
That's what I'm asking you.
I think this is part of the murders we've seen...
in the past one and a half years.
I don't understand what you mean, saheb.
Look...
you're definitely looking at...
a death sentence...
or at least a life sentence for killing Kondya.
And...
after you're gone...
who's going to look after your girl...
in your absence?
Will your family...
or...
your neighbours...
look after her?
Will they let her go to school?
[tense music]
Janhavi madam told me that Kamli is a very bright child.
If she goes to school, she has a bright future.
She's got no future, saheb.
She'll have to pay for my sins, won't she?
Well...
if you're smart about it, she won't have to.
Kamli will get all the support she needs.
If you turn witness...
and tell us everything you know about the previous seven murders...
I can try to reduce your punishment...
to the bare minimum.
And...
I'll make sure Kamli is looked after.
She can even continue...
to go to school.
So...
who committed...
the previous seven murders?
Who all were involved?
What was their motive?
And...
how were you involved?
Tell me everything.
[dramatic music]
Saheb...
I don't know anything about those seven murders.
I killed Kondya...
because he killed my goat.
Arrest me...
put me in jail...
or hang me.
I don't care.
Sir...
will you go back to Mumbai now?
Shukla.
We'll leave early morning tomorrow.
We'll need a ride to the station.
Complete the formalities today...
and take over the case.
Yes, Sir.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music continues]
We caught Kondya's killer in good time, Sir.
We even cracked the eighth murder!
We didn't come here for that, Vakatkar.
We were here to solve the previous seven murders.
That was our task!
And we've failed in it miserably.
We've failed the Department, we've failed the Home Minister...
and we've failed the innocent people of Manvat.
I still think we shouldn't lose hope, Sir.
Are you still expecting a miracle?
Shankar, Tukya, Samindri are all liars!
We bet everything on Samindri giving us information.
She was our last hope!
[pensive music]
It's an early morning train...
you should sleep.
[pensive music continues]
[footsteps approaching]
[eerie music]
[loud door knock]
[sound of door opening]