Maari (மாரி)

It's been 5 years since joined police station in this area.

Many S I have come and gone in this period.

But you are the first S I who has voluntarily inquired about this case on your first day.

It's good but I am telling you out of concern.

It's better to be silent here.

This is a bad area.

And the case you are talking about is not even in FIR.

That murder is just a rumor, sir.

Someone else told and eventually came to my ear. That's all.

It's okay.

I like rumors better than the truth.

Tell me.

They say it happened 8 years ago.

A lot of pigeon racing happens in this area.

There is talk that this murder was a result of one of those fights.

What is pigeon racing?

Have you never heard about it?

It's very traditional in Chennai, sir. Yet no one seems to know about it.

There are two types of pigeon racing, sir.

1] Homing pigeon.

Each participant enters about 5 - 10 pigeons, sir.

The day before the race participants bring their pigeons to the club.

Each of the pigeons are given tags.

A secret numbered ring is fixed to the pigeon's leg.

Then all pigeons are transported through a lorry or train.

Depending on the race distance, they select a town.

Like Nellore, Bhopal, Delhi.

Going there, all the cages are lined up and all the pigeons are released simultaneously!

No matter how far away you take it, it flies right back to its owner's place!

The pigeon that reaches first is winner.

Pigeon enthusiast have a lot of respect for it.

They host the tournaments fairly.

They don't allow gambling in these tournaments but there is a lot of competition and rivalry.

There is talk that the murder you're asking about happened during one such issue.

Who did it? - There is this guy called “Coal” Velu, sir.

You might have heard. Big shot

This entire area is under his control, sir.

He exports red sandalwood illegally, sir.

Even he's been a pigeon enthusiast for years.

The killer was from his gang.

A 22 year old boy!

He wasn't even a rowdy then.

Just a boy who raised pigeons.

He used to look after Velu Anna's racing pigeons.

One night, a guy from the opponent's gang slit his favorite pigeon's throat.

That was it!

This boy went and stabbed man who was feared until then to death in blind rage.

They say a guy who raised pigeons is on a new level now!

That was 8 years ago.

He is the big shot in this area. We can't even touch him.

What did you say his name was?

Maari!

Velu Anna has many areas under his control.

He handed one of those areas to Maari.

His cut reaches him promptly every month.

Velu Anna's main business is smuggling red sandalwood.

It's the top illegal business in Chennai and Andhra these days.

A ton of red sandalwood can fetch up to 10 lakh at the foreign market.

Velu Anna has too many cases filed against him and even more enemies.

So he doesn't get out much.

He handles all deals through Maari.

There's another man under Velu called “Bird” Ravi.

He wants to be a part of Velu's business but Velu's support is for Maari.

Velu doesn't get involved in Maari's jurisdiction.

Nothing can happen to him now.

Want to pay up nicely or should I smash your shop up?

They're robbing us under broad daylight!

Is there no one to fight them?

Poor thing has been boiling in the sun, his feet swollen yet asking so sweetly.

Are you asking to be beaten?

You a rowdy???

Fondling with him! Can't beat him up and get it?

He's a rowdy.

If he gets angry, everyone around him will flee.

But when he's with his pigeons, you can see his other side.

He immediately becomes kind!

This bad guy appears to be a good guy when he's with the pigeons.

For ages, Velu was hosting these tournaments.

Now he left Maari in charge.

Despite a lot of illegal business, he's very honest when it comes to pigeons.

He conducts these tournaments supervised by senior enthusiasts.

If someone cheats, he gets very angry.

Then no kindness. Only hard!

Do the area people like him?

No. Not at all!

His only friends are boys who raise pigeons.

The people are really pissed off with him!

He's a naughty fellow, sir. He causes trouble just for the fun.

Daily causes trouble for everyone.

He went to get hair cut one day.

He waltzed straight into the seat, not awaiting his turn.

One customer who was already waiting just stopped Maari and sat down.

That was it! They just shaved him bald!

The loss he suffered was less.

There was a cricket match playing one day.

He got fully drunk and was watching the match at a TV showroom.

1 ball 3 runs. How is it possible?

World Cup semi-final match.

Unfortunately for them, India lost!

Oh my God!

India has lost.

Shop guy! Come out.

There are so many TV here.

How come India didn't win in even one of the TV?

Why didn't they win? - Don't hit me, Maari.

Smash every single TV, Maari!

Don't break it!

Move, I want to break a TV too!

He doesn't even leave the children alone.

What trouble does he cause children?

Hey, come here. -Yes, brother?

Go! - How is it

Does he at least treat his boys well?

He has a boy named Robert.

His nickname is “Punching bag”.

He just summons the “Punching bag” from wherever if he's angry, just to bash him up.

Only then does he cool down.

Why have the beer prices raised?

Why is it so sunny?

Why do you wake me up when I'm asleep? - I can only awake a sleeping person!

Why didn't you wake me up? I asked you, right?

How could they give the last over to Ashish Nehra?

How could they?

There's another lazy guy who hangs out with Maari.

His name is Sanikilamai.

Saturday? What kind of a name is that?

Come Saturday, I compulsorily drink.

So you don't drink on other days? - I do drink!

So just not compulsorily on other days?

Dirty fellow.

I definitely drink on other days, too. - Then why is your name Saturday?

Come Saturday, I compulsorily drink.

He's scratching his head. He's confused.

This Saturday selects people from the area and organizes a song and dance show for Maari.

He brings everyone by force and makes them sing and dance!

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

Such a warm evening. - Meaning?

I’m really proud of you!

I’m very happy to see you all.

Tonight, special program by Mr. Maari Boys Team!

Proudly presents the game of “If Doesn't Laugh, Die”.

What's “If Doesn't Laugh, Die”?

You perform, and if Maari doesn't laugh, you die!

Shut up!

Call this dancing?

What's he doing?

Move your bulldozer!

There! Face Maari.

Face them! Face them when you dance.

Not good! Bring on the next.

Stand in your position.

Dance heavily!

What's this?!

Look at this. Look at this baby's performance.

Bloody idiot! Dance like this.

All this happens but we can't do anything.

That's how much he's feared.

There was a tournament even yesterday.

Maari won the cup, as always.

Can't bear the endless talk in the area today!

Today's Boss Velu's birthday.

I'll kill you if there's a bad show at “If Doesn't Laugh, Die”.

I've got a special item here for Boss!

Item?

Feels light weight.

Saw that?

What's it? - It's an item you'll like.

Hey, come out.

Who's he? - Product name: Anirudh.

Ani…? - Rudh!

What does he do? - He plays!

He plays music and sings well, it seems.

Perform for us.

I need some instruments, man. - Get him those instruments.

Why? Cool!

Unnecessary. Just sing and dance.

Okay, I'll do it. - Careful!

What kind of dress is he wearing?

Look at his cap and glasses!

Get him changed.

Let's go, dear. - Lift him!

Bro, I'll come on my own.

We should just let him be, mind our jobs and be safe.

Sir, where are we going?

Take the vehicle to Maari's area.

I've got information that betting is taking place at the pigeon tournament today.

We'll catch him red handed.

But, sir.

We shouldn't even enter there without his permission, sir.

Are we the police or is he? Start the jeep.

Hey, you are banned this year, right?

What are you doing here? Just leave.

I just came to watch. Can't I watch?

Just leave.

Sir, he tumbled once!

Bro, was that okay? - That was okay, son.