Maranamass (മരണമാസ്സ്‌)

A STRANGE STORY

In the late '90s, the case of Kumar, an insurance agent

who was poisoned with a banana,

was filled with unexpected twists.

The very day his wife heard of his death,

she hanged herself.

At that time, their son was barely 8 years old.

A child who had endured enough trauma to shatter his sanity

spent 25 years preparing the stage for his revenge.

Now known as the Banana Killer,

his story of vengeance is one for the ages.

Can you...

spare me...

at least in this movie?

You can't, right?

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MARANAMASS

Hang your head in shame, Kerala!

After Ripper Chandran's killings,

Kerala is now gripped by a fresh wave of gruesome serial killings,

shaking the very conscience of humanity!

Two people have been murdered within just two weeks.

We are aware of the news reports

suggesting the involvement of a serial killer.

In the ceaseless cadence of existence,

as the rhythm of one man driving a hammer into another's skull rises,

witnessing the wailing of a 'Woeful Cavendish' banana's journey

to its destined end, the stomach,

and yet another luminous soul fades into the abyss.

This means 52 people will be killed in a year

and 520 in ten years.

Now, to discuss these ongoing serial murders in detail,

we have with us the renowned psychologist, Umesh Peethambaran.

Both recent killings share a disturbing pattern,

bananas stuffed into the victim's mouth

and deep blade wounds on the body.

To discuss this further, we have an ex-serial killer with us.

Sir...

The bananas stuffed in the mouth and the violence...

these are our...

Ah... ah... no... I mean...

these are not random acts

but their signature protest against the world.

Bringing agricultural crops like bananas, jackfruits,

pineapples, zapotas, pears and others into this can be considered as

a strong statement of protest against the government.

Our everyday evening prayers have now been rescheduled to noon for safety.

The 70-year-old man, Rajan, who mistakenly killed his own son,

suspecting him to be the serial killer, has died by suicide.

Fear of the serial killer has claimed four lives,

while the killer himself has only taken two.

Mom, can we pause this wrestling match and listen to the news for a moment?

There's a serial killer on the loose!

Serial killer, my foot!

Did you see that?

Do you even know who they are?

They're siblings.

That guy poured acid on his own brother's face.

That's why he wears a mask.

To avenge himself, he buried Undertaker alive for three days.

But Undertaker rose again from the grave.

Why?

- Because he's one of us. -

You actually believe all this nonsense? Don't forget, we have a girl child here.

Not one, but two.

Mom, I wasn't talking about you.

- My daughter hasn't come home yet. -

Listen, you always behave like your father.

That's exactly why I sent her to kick boxing,

so she wouldn't end up like you.

Because of your boxing obsession, my daughter hasn't come home yet!

Let her come back today. I'm putting an end to this nonsense.

She thinks night is the time for roaming the world!

When did you get here?

What's wrong?

I heard a sound.

That was Undertaker rising from the grave.

Huh? What?

Here.

Jessie, that boy of yours, Luke,

he started following me on Instagram.

Should I follow back?

Granny, behave yourself, huh!

I'm going to break up with him.

Good for him. Let the poor guy live in peace.

You've been smoking a bit too much these days.

Not just smoking, but she's getting way too progressive.

Okay.

Father pours, daughter drinks. Perfect!

- Sir. - Where the hell is he?

He stepped out for a personal errand. He'll be back soon.

Fuc--

Mic! Mic!

Sir, the serial killer seems to be targeting

only elderly victims and is brutally murdering them.

Are you scared?

Why should I be?

I fear no one.

But today is your 73rd birthday.

Who's spreading this nonsense?

73rd birthday, my foot!

I fear no soul!

Bloody serial killer!

Sir, people say, "Kerala is God's own country."

Yet, a serial killer is brutally murdering the elderly.

Sir, what's your comment on this?

God... God's own...

He.... God...

- Which channel is this guy from? - Malayalam 'Newch'.

Scram, you!

Damn, his Malayalam channel!

Sir, two brutal murders have taken place.

But there are allegations that

the Ministry of Home Affairs has done little to investigate.

That's a baseless allegation.

One of our department's top investigators, Ajay Ramachandran,

has already taken charge of the case.

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Who's Ajay Ramachandran?

He is a notorious police officer.

He fears no one.

He has even beaten up journalists.

Ajay...

Ajay...

Where were we?

Everyone abandoned me.

Oh.

I was alone.

At that time,

only Pakru was with me.

People say, "It's just a dog, let go of it."

But,

But when I had no bloody dog by my side,

this real dog was my only companion.

Ajay, people today are deeply attached to their pets.

That's why their loss is unbearable.

And in your case, wasn't Pakru the reason

your girlfriend broke up with you?

Possessiveness, jealousy issues and all.

See Ajay, you don't need medication.

Just sleep on time, eat properly,

and when you feel like crying, cry your heart out.

Huh? Not now.

Ajay, if you just focus a little on your job,

I think all your problems will be solved by themselves.

- I'm not sure if I can focus on my work. -

But...

I'll find my Pakru...

at any cost.

- Thank you. - Okay.

- This is Pakru's. - Okay.

In the wake of ongoing serial killings in Kerala,

Ajay Ramachandran, upon taking charge,

has consulted the city's top psychologist to understand the killer's mindset.

Let's hear more from him.

- Sir, sir... - Sir...

"Senior citizens' fashion choices are what tempt the killer."

Sir, what steps have the police taken following the serial murders?

Is it over, brother?

The culprit will be caught soon.

- Departments have been given the authority -

to detain and question anyone suspicious.

Is it just your suspicion?

It's not just a suspicion, sir, we're sure of it. Over.

We are approaching the suspect's house now. Over.

It's a sensitive case.

Handle it with care.

People have gathered all over here, sir. Over. Over.

O, the supreme lord bowed down by royal beings

- Hey! Come down! - Get lost!

Tiger sir!

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- Shush... -

Shushhh...

Shushhhhh...

Shushhhhhhhhhh...

SHUSHHHH...