Chanakya (Chanakya the Warrior)

lndustrialist Mr Mehta was killed by an unidentified assasin today.

His investment fund was abruptly shut down several months ago.

He was on trial for allegedly misappropriating 20.7 million rupees

when the murder took place. This has created much interest in this murder.

The police are currently searching for the unidentified assasin.

- Where did you work prior to this? - Dr RaviChandran's House.

- How long have you been working here? - l've been here for about 5 years.

- What's your name? - Santhi.

There appear to be no leads in your father's murder investigations.

No one slays another without good reason.

He must have had enemies. Can you think of any possibilities?

- Could this be it? - What is it?

All the investors had set up an organisation to file their lawsuits.

Five of their leaders occassionally came to meet father.

They displayed much anger towards him. Perhaps, one of them could have...

Shadow these five individuals closely without them finding out.

l want all the details about them in three days!

lts right here.

Here, grab this and sit down.

Head to Patrick's Church.

One minute!

l won't ask about your religion. But why do you pray at every temple?

Ganesh, from Sydapaettai, is racing in the auto-rickshaw race today.

l am praying to all the gods for his victory.

Victory after victory will find me!

The true glory of getting these victories ...

- What on earth was that about? - Just me saying 'greetings!'

You threw sand into my eyes as a way of greeting me?!

Oh! Trying to get rid of more talented competition? Look here!

- Victory is certain! - Thank you very much!

- l meant mine! - But you were pointing at me! Go!

- The wire is torn! - Where? - ln that vehicle!

May Day Greetings to our auto- rickshaw driving friends.

The prize money of 25 thousand rupees is unimportant.

lts a competition between Sydapaetai and Thaenapaetai!

lf we get rid of Sydapaetai's Ganesan, no one can beat us!

- What's his vehicle's number? - 27

Spread the news and get our guys to target vehicle 27!

Target vehicle 27.

Wait! - What? - The flag's down! What are you doing?

l got it ready by changing gear cables, engine parts and all!

- Just testing it now! - So you spent all night servicing the vehicle?

- Yes! - Then even if you win, the victory is not yours.

- Then? - lts the vehicle's victory! Look at me.

l've just returned from ferrying passengers to immediately take part!

- Why? - Why?! - Passion! Passion to win!

l belong to a family of three generations of auto-rickshaw drivers!

ls that why your family haven't progressed in three generations?

- l don't wish to explain that. - Don't!

lf you are truly courageous, drive my vehicle and win! l'll take yours!

A talented man needs no special tools.

You agreed so readily! Did you also perform servicing for my vehicle?

- l like challenges alot! - So do l!

- Bring it on! - Erm, yeah!

Hey Ganesan! - What is it?

- An experianced driver keeps his vehicle low on petrol! - What?

The vehicle you are in only has ten spoons of petrol! - Ten?

Let's see how you are going to win!

Knock 27 out of the race!

Why do you keep hitting me this way? Go and race properly!

- How did you get in? - Stop the vehicle!

- Get off! - They're beating me up and yet you act as if nothing's happened!

l'm racing! l've got to move forward! Give me 100 rupees for petrol.

- ls this the time to ask for money? - lf you've got none, you can leave!

They keep transferring me to different vehicles!

Hey, Ganesan is in vehicle number 7!

Surround him! Surround number 7!

My daughter has not seen light in 1 2 years.

Today, your kindness has enabled her to have eye surgery!

l won't forget this for as long as l live!

- We're in Chennai! - Stop! This is my area.

This is all that remains of your vehicle.

Do you want us to help you by bringing you to your house itself?

l have many friends here! They will panic when they see me in this state.

Ganesan in particular, will probably break out into sobs when he sees me!

Thank god there are no dogs here! Delhi Babu! Ganesan! Kumar!

They don't seem to be responding! Could they be lying drunk somewhere?

Eat to your heartfelt satisfaction! My daughter cooked it with lots of love!

No one needs to pay for this afternoon's lunch!

- Why this free meal? - lts to celebrate my guy's race victory.

- Are you kids going to school? - lts the bogeyman!

- Bogeyman? - Useless man! Why scare the poor children? Go to hell!

He's not the bogeyman! He's a beggar! Don't run!

They don't recognise me and are hitting me thinking l am a beggar!

- Ganesan! - Devanayaki, come here! Who is this serving for?

- Subramani! - For my friend? - Yes!

He's mad! He takes a ten mile detour just to get to the next lane.

He was racing along his own route! He won't return in this lifetime.

Why are you guys waiting? Let's split it for ourselves!

Sinners! You are eating up my share! You guys are not friends but thieves!

- ls this friendship? - Eat well! Eat!

Beggars again! l can't stand your nuisance anymore!

You blind fogey! Do l appear like a beggar to your eyes as well?

The meal's just going on! Yet, you're here begging! Go and sit in a corner.

The meal will finish in 1 5 minutes! Until then ...

Eat this!

Oh god! Not you too!

Such good food! Subramani was not fortunate enough to be here!

lt is just his luck!

Your hand was about to fling it but stopped! This is friendship indeed!

Don't go and sleep after this! Get moving to look for passengers!

What do you guys think of yourselves?!?

- You .. - Beggar! Say it! You're the only one yet to call me that!

- Subramani! - ls it finally obvious to you?

Subbu is it? Where's the auto-rickshaw?

Auto-rickshaw?! l am so badly beaten, yet you ask after the vehicle!

- The arrogance of an employer! - Was there alot of injuries?

Finally, some sign of compassion! You are a woman indeed!

l didn't ask about you! ls the vehicle badly damaged?

lts in pieces in the workshop! You can pay 25 thousand and retrieve it!

You were using it! You should pay! - l can't pay it!

He used my auto-rickshaw and made 25 thousand! Get it from him!

l'm saying you settled it! You were going after him for your lost funds.

We asked for our monies and filed a suit! That's all!

Why bug us instead of chasing after the murderer?

lf we kill him, how do we get out monies? You're being idiotic!

l'm not an idiot! You invest your monies blindly.

You then kill when your investment goes wrong! He had no other enemies!

A snake does not spare the prey that it has marked out!

lf not you lot, then who did it?

l am filing charges against you guys! Just quietly sign and leave!

Have you found scapegoats as usual? They didn't commit the murder Sir.

- Who are you? - The murder you are investigating ...

l committed it.

Ganesan, an auto-rickshaw driver has owned up to killing Mr Mehta.

lnspector Kallupati said his testimony will be filed in court tomorrow.

- Did you have monies deposited in the investment fund? - Are you joking?

- No extra income to invest! - Any previous grudges between you two?

No need for a grudge! lf you don't like someone, ...

Then, did someone pay you to have him killed?

No one paid me! But l committed the murder.

- Then why did you kill him? - The police should investigate that!

Don't keep asking me. lsn't it this officer's job to find out?

l pray the court place him in police custody for 1 week of questioning.

Sir, The law prescribes sentences for stabbing, shooting, etc.

Give me the sentence, and l'll go! Don't place me in police custody.

They'll shred me into pieces and file false charges against me.

- You're out of line, Ganesan. - l'll back off Sir.

The law has the power to detain you in police custody. You have to go!

- Who's the lnspector? - Me, my Lord!

Heard what he said? Treat him with great care.

There must not be one scratch on his body. Buy him good food! - Yes.

Why did you kill Mehta?

ls the reason for your actions so shameful that you cannot speak of it?

- Was it involving rape or blackmail? - Were you smuggling partners?

The police will investigate this and will file formal charges in court

- You must come to court on that day. - Why do you answer so flippantly?

Ganesan! Wait up! Wait!

Tell me, your true friend, the true reason for your actions.

- You didn't say. - You didn't hear!

- What did he say? - Come here!

- Why are you blowing into my ear?! - That's what he did to me!

You are worse than a politician! Keep your hands down, lest they get stuck!

They've waited so long to see me. lts the least l can do for them!

Shut up and sit down! Close the door!

- Eat! Chicken Briyani as requested! - Why is there no chicken thigh?

Why wouldn't you ask? The mice come out to play when the cat is out!

Open up that packet for me! Quick!

Here have some water!

- No Cola? - What? - Cola! Coca- Cola!

- lsn't this a bit too much? - ls it?

Fine, l'll make do with this.

Please tell me. Why did you kill Mehta?

He keeps staring at me. Ask him to turn around.

Hell, l'll just send him out. You! Go outside!

He's gone! - Where to?

You wanted to secretly give me the reason for killing Metha right?

- l've sent him out! Tell me now. - Don't be silly!

He kept staring at my food, so l asked him to turn away.

- You! - What? Don't you dare ..

You're protected by the courts.

l have not seen my family in two days.

A murderer tends to be motivated by a particular reason.

What was the motivation underlying your actions?

- You need a reason? - Yes! - l didn't like him! So l killed him.

- You'll kill those whom you don't like? - Yes Sir.

For instance, l don't like your bugging me with questions either!

Fine! But what was the reason that caused you to dislike him?

l asked him for five rupees. He didn't give it to me, so ..

'Ganesan claims to have murdered Mehta over a mere 5 rupees.

This has baffled the investigating officers in this case.'

We were the ones who killed Mehta. Why has this man surrendered?

Could the police have arranged for it to make themselves look competent?

Leave it! We got the money for the job as promised.

We'll leave for Mumbai tomorrow morning and not return for a month!

- Stop! Do you have your registration book? - lts the Police!

They're checking for drunk drivers! - Don't stop! Just accelerate!

Follow that vehicle! Quick!

Get out! Won't you stop at a traffic check? Disobeying our orders?!

- Don't hit us! - Check the vehicle! There might be heroin or marijuana!

This was the knife used to kill Mr Mehta.

The DNA from the blood on the knife matches Mr Mehta's DNA.

These three men here - Radha, Pattaabi, Danger David ...

have admitted to being the real culprits to the police.

- Why did you do it? - Mehta's son has assets in his name in Kodaikaanal.

Mehta had asked his son, Nirmal to sell those properties.

Nirmal didn't want that and so hired us to kill his father.

Nirmal has also confessed during police inquiries.

- The case has taken quite a turn! - l should be asking you about that!

The four accused, David, Pataabi, Radha and Nirmal ...