1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 3 00:02:56,458 --> 00:02:59,375 'SAINT PETERSBURG' 4 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,957 'THIRUVANATHAPURAM' 5 00:03:59,958 --> 00:04:02,457 (A surging, roaring protest) 6 00:04:02,458 --> 00:04:04,292 I also want to go with her. 7 00:04:05,792 --> 00:04:06,999 Be careful on the way. 8 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:08,166 Okay, Mom. 9 00:04:08,167 --> 00:04:14,292 (A surging, roaring protest) 10 00:04:15,042 --> 00:04:18,957 (A surging, roaring protest) 11 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:22,041 A protest rally organised by the CPNM 12 00:04:22,042 --> 00:04:27,375 against the State Government's bar policy is currently underway here. 13 00:04:27,583 --> 00:04:31,582 We extend a warm welcome to State Secretary Comrade Gopalan 14 00:04:31,583 --> 00:04:37,124 and State Secretariat member Comrade Kannur Jayadevan to the stage. 15 00:04:37,125 --> 00:04:38,957 "Against the liquor policy" Government Secretariat Siege 16 00:04:38,958 --> 00:04:44,707 (A surging, roaring protest) 17 00:04:44,708 --> 00:04:46,374 Under the leadership of the CPNM, 18 00:04:46,375 --> 00:04:49,582 a fierce protest is erupting against the State Government's move 19 00:04:49,583 --> 00:04:51,832 to grant licenses exclusively to five-star bars. 20 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:54,082 Thousands from every corner of Kerala have gathered, 21 00:04:54,083 --> 00:04:56,124 turning the Secretariat premises into a sea of red. 22 00:04:56,125 --> 00:04:57,207 If this continues, 23 00:04:57,208 --> 00:04:59,582 the capital city will grind to a halt by noon. 24 00:04:59,583 --> 00:05:02,999 Political Kerala is watching closely to see how Chief Minister KN Varghese, 25 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:05,207 who has so far faced allegations and controversies 26 00:05:05,208 --> 00:05:08,583 with remarkable political agility, will weather this storm. 27 00:05:10,083 --> 00:05:12,332 - How is it going? - Everyone's on edge. 28 00:05:12,333 --> 00:05:13,874 They've come fully prepared. 29 00:05:13,875 --> 00:05:16,457 A government surviving on a razor-thin majority of just two seats, 30 00:05:16,458 --> 00:05:18,082 one that could collapse any moment, 31 00:05:18,083 --> 00:05:20,374 this protest is nothing short of a trial by fire. 32 00:05:20,375 --> 00:05:21,874 Sir, things will escalate. 33 00:05:21,875 --> 00:05:23,417 The CM will be under immense pressure. 34 00:05:23,792 --> 00:05:27,292 If the crowd turns violent, the police shouldn't react immediately. 35 00:05:28,125 --> 00:05:29,957 Let them vent. 36 00:05:29,958 --> 00:05:31,542 Stoke their anger. 37 00:05:32,250 --> 00:05:36,042 Then use whatever feels right, rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons... 38 00:05:36,750 --> 00:05:40,291 If possible, turn this into another Koothuparambu or Muthanga. 39 00:05:40,292 --> 00:05:42,083 I don't need to spell it out, Soman. 40 00:05:42,583 --> 00:05:45,500 The media and social media 41 00:05:45,917 --> 00:05:47,332 - should be on fire. - Sir. 42 00:05:47,333 --> 00:05:48,917 Comrades, friends, 43 00:05:49,333 --> 00:05:51,082 So now, it seems bars in Kerala 44 00:05:51,083 --> 00:05:53,500 must all be five-star only! 45 00:05:53,875 --> 00:05:56,207 We all know our Chief Minister KN Varghese's 46 00:05:56,208 --> 00:05:58,375 undying obsession with five stars! 47 00:06:01,333 --> 00:06:04,667 Long live the revolution! 48 00:06:04,792 --> 00:06:07,957 Long live SFY! 49 00:06:07,958 --> 00:06:10,207 (A surging, roaring protest) 50 00:06:10,208 --> 00:06:11,291 Isn't the Chief Minister, 51 00:06:11,292 --> 00:06:14,874 along with his elder son, Rajya Sabha MP Tobin Varghese, 52 00:06:14,875 --> 00:06:16,583 busy looting Kerala dry? 53 00:06:16,833 --> 00:06:19,624 Has Kerala ever seen a Chief Minister 54 00:06:19,625 --> 00:06:22,249 as shameless as KN Varghese? 55 00:06:22,250 --> 00:06:24,874 I say this with complete responsibility. 56 00:06:24,875 --> 00:06:27,625 The Chief Minister and his son together 57 00:06:28,125 --> 00:06:30,166 have pocketed over a hundred crores, 58 00:06:30,167 --> 00:06:32,917 squeezed out of five-star hotel owners across Kerala! 59 00:06:33,167 --> 00:06:35,291 Before we leave this ground today, 60 00:06:35,292 --> 00:06:38,083 KN Varghese will be forced to resign! 61 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:40,374 What's happening, man? 62 00:06:40,375 --> 00:06:41,958 How is it? Is it getting wild? 63 00:06:43,833 --> 00:06:45,292 Anyway, send the boys in. 64 00:06:46,375 --> 00:06:47,957 What can sixty of them really do, 65 00:06:47,958 --> 00:06:50,042 stuck in the middle of five thousand people? 66 00:06:50,917 --> 00:06:52,625 Ah, send whoever's available! 67 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:55,458 They've got the stuff with them, right? 68 00:06:56,708 --> 00:06:58,417 Tell them to provoke the crowd. 69 00:06:59,042 --> 00:07:00,417 Yeah, I'm on my way. 70 00:07:03,042 --> 00:07:04,249 - Hey - Yeah? 71 00:07:04,250 --> 00:07:05,250 What is it, Tobin? 72 00:07:06,583 --> 00:07:08,957 You freshen up, have breakfast, and then come. 73 00:07:08,958 --> 00:07:09,917 Okay. 74 00:07:10,042 --> 00:07:11,666 - I'm heading out. - Where to? 75 00:07:11,667 --> 00:07:14,125 The Secretariat siege is heating up. 76 00:07:14,625 --> 00:07:16,333 Need to shake things up a little. 77 00:07:16,500 --> 00:07:18,500 Got to give Dad some backup. 78 00:07:19,375 --> 00:07:21,249 You've got the spare keys, right? 79 00:07:21,250 --> 00:07:23,042 Yes. Will you call me? 80 00:07:24,083 --> 00:07:26,125 Calling might take a couple of days. 81 00:07:26,375 --> 00:07:27,958 I'm pulling this SIM out right now. 82 00:07:38,708 --> 00:07:41,957 President, we should float a rumour about a resignation. 83 00:07:41,958 --> 00:07:43,249 The media is on our side. 84 00:07:43,250 --> 00:07:45,917 Mallu Voice has already gone active online. 85 00:07:46,083 --> 00:07:47,750 Thattel Prasad pinged me on WhatsApp. 86 00:07:48,167 --> 00:07:49,458 The Excise Minister is rattled. 87 00:07:49,875 --> 00:07:51,917 He's creating a scene in the cabinet meeting. 88 00:07:52,208 --> 00:07:54,291 Call Delhi and inform them 89 00:07:54,292 --> 00:07:56,500 we're withdrawing our group's support. 90 00:07:56,708 --> 00:07:59,083 Don't rush it. Let Varghese reach the Secretariat first. 91 00:07:59,333 --> 00:08:00,792 I'll call after that. 92 00:08:02,125 --> 00:08:03,667 It's ACP Baiju. 93 00:08:05,125 --> 00:08:06,249 Ah... yes, Baiju. 94 00:08:06,250 --> 00:08:07,250 Tell me. 95 00:08:08,667 --> 00:08:09,667 Oh, at a time like this? 96 00:08:10,875 --> 00:08:11,917 I see. 97 00:08:12,417 --> 00:08:13,499 What is it, sir? 98 00:08:13,500 --> 00:08:16,542 The CM has gone to pay his respects to the late IT Secretary, Cherian. 99 00:08:17,208 --> 00:08:19,750 Instead of rushing to the Secretariat, all tense and rattled, 100 00:08:19,917 --> 00:08:22,750 the man's gone to Chaakka Junction for the funeral rites! 101 00:08:30,042 --> 00:08:33,917 He doesn't think or act like us, man. 102 00:08:37,500 --> 00:08:38,542 He's a fox. 103 00:08:38,958 --> 00:08:41,667 The craftiest fox Kerala has ever seen. 104 00:08:52,750 --> 00:08:55,624 Prasad sir and Basheer ikka seems a little shaken. 105 00:08:55,625 --> 00:08:58,667 If the pressure builds, more people might jump ship. 106 00:08:58,833 --> 00:09:02,041 There's talk that the Delhi high command might cut you loose, sir. 107 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:03,042 Let's see, man. 108 00:09:03,625 --> 00:09:04,832 Haven't we seen this before? 109 00:09:04,833 --> 00:09:08,041 And don't fan the media flames right now. 110 00:09:08,042 --> 00:09:09,083 Hmm. 111 00:09:15,042 --> 00:09:16,458 Varghese, 112 00:09:16,583 --> 00:09:19,457 even flaunting a mere two-seat majority 113 00:09:19,458 --> 00:09:21,458 needs a bit of dignity, you know. 114 00:09:41,125 --> 00:09:43,916 - Sir, the situation is unpredictable. - We'll see. 115 00:09:43,917 --> 00:09:45,749 - How much staff do we have? - Very few, sir. 116 00:09:45,750 --> 00:09:47,166 Today we've no other plans. 117 00:09:47,167 --> 00:09:48,542 Sure, sir. 118 00:09:49,833 --> 00:09:51,250 Make way! Make way! Keep it aside. 119 00:09:55,542 --> 00:09:57,833 Yeah, I haven't forgotten. The day after tomorrow, right? 120 00:09:57,958 --> 00:09:58,999 I'll be there. 121 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:00,624 Paappachan, take care of 122 00:10:00,625 --> 00:10:03,957 everything needed for Rahel's daughter's wedding. 123 00:10:03,958 --> 00:10:04,999 Okay. 124 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:06,208 Alright. 125 00:10:40,458 --> 00:10:44,750 'Prathichaya' [Image] 126 00:11:11,792 --> 00:11:13,875 The protest outside is getting fiercer. 127 00:11:14,292 --> 00:11:16,833 They're calling for a complete shutdown by afternoon. 128 00:11:18,875 --> 00:11:20,041 There's talk everywhere 129 00:11:20,042 --> 00:11:21,750 that I'll be kicked out of the chair today. 130 00:11:22,875 --> 00:11:23,875 So... 131 00:11:25,208 --> 00:11:27,083 we're taking a decision now. 132 00:11:28,500 --> 00:11:31,708 We are shutting down all the bars in the state. 133 00:11:34,167 --> 00:11:36,291 Forget star ratings and classifications, 134 00:11:36,292 --> 00:11:37,667 shut down every single one! 135 00:11:38,958 --> 00:11:40,958 What?! How will that even work? 136 00:11:41,417 --> 00:11:43,708 Didn't he already take bribe from the five-star hotel lobby? 137 00:11:44,250 --> 00:11:45,917 Didn't Mathew sir object to this? 138 00:11:46,083 --> 00:11:47,332 And what about Thattel Prasad? 139 00:11:47,333 --> 00:11:50,292 CM, you can't take such a call in this kind of haste. 140 00:11:50,583 --> 00:11:52,499 Wasn't it you who insisted until last night 141 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:55,082 that there would be no compromise on this? 142 00:11:55,083 --> 00:11:59,041 Prasad, isn't politics all about changing your stance overnight? 143 00:11:59,042 --> 00:12:01,957 Even then, you should hear the Excise Minister out. 144 00:12:01,958 --> 00:12:03,457 Take a call after that. 145 00:12:03,458 --> 00:12:05,042 I'll listen to you, Prasad, 146 00:12:05,417 --> 00:12:06,667 but in my office. 147 00:12:07,375 --> 00:12:09,167 The decision, however, will be made... 148 00:12:09,458 --> 00:12:10,458 right now... 149 00:12:10,792 --> 00:12:11,833 right here! 150 00:12:13,333 --> 00:12:16,207 The revenue loss from shutting all bars, 151 00:12:16,208 --> 00:12:17,832 didn't I submit a note on this, CM? 152 00:12:17,833 --> 00:12:19,791 How am I supposed to run the state then? 153 00:12:19,792 --> 00:12:20,792 Mathew sir... 154 00:12:21,667 --> 00:12:23,999 This is a political decision. 155 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:26,332 Then it must be discussed in the Cabinet. 156 00:12:26,333 --> 00:12:27,958 You must also consult the coalition partners. 157 00:12:28,792 --> 00:12:30,250 Abdul Rahman Sahib, 158 00:12:30,375 --> 00:12:32,583 what's your stand on this? 159 00:12:32,708 --> 00:12:33,708 Thangal called me. 160 00:12:34,500 --> 00:12:37,791 He said you've already discussed this with him. 161 00:12:37,792 --> 00:12:39,583 So we stand with the CM. 162 00:12:40,708 --> 00:12:42,917 If Thangal and I agree, 163 00:12:43,375 --> 00:12:45,416 that settles it for the Front. 164 00:12:45,417 --> 00:12:46,792 Isn't that right, Mathew sir? 165 00:12:47,833 --> 00:12:50,916 For four years, I've been running this circus, 166 00:12:50,917 --> 00:12:53,292 surviving on a majority of just two seats. 167 00:12:53,833 --> 00:12:56,249 And now, at the peak of this real well-of-death stunt, 168 00:12:56,250 --> 00:12:58,042 how can we simply step back? 169 00:12:59,333 --> 00:13:01,625 Shouldn't we survive this, sir? 170 00:13:04,042 --> 00:13:05,250 So, let's face the media. 171 00:13:05,750 --> 00:13:08,958 After all, the comrades have an afternoon train to catch. 172 00:13:09,250 --> 00:13:14,374 Protesters: Inquilab Zindabad. 173 00:13:14,375 --> 00:13:17,250 This is a historic day. 174 00:13:18,458 --> 00:13:21,375 From today onwards, there are no bars in our state. 175 00:13:22,125 --> 00:13:23,666 And when I say this, 176 00:13:23,667 --> 00:13:28,125 I can already see the smiles 177 00:13:28,750 --> 00:13:31,667 on the faces of thousands of our sisters and homemakers. 178 00:13:32,292 --> 00:13:35,375 Our massive people's movement has tasted victory. 179 00:13:36,500 --> 00:13:38,625 We have just one thing to tell Varghese. 180 00:13:38,750 --> 00:13:40,624 This struggle will not stop, 181 00:13:40,625 --> 00:13:43,333 not until your misrule comes to an end. 182 00:13:47,125 --> 00:13:49,583 '252 km away' 183 00:13:53,417 --> 00:13:54,833 Hassan ikka, 184 00:13:55,167 --> 00:13:56,666 you need to be a bit more careful. 185 00:13:56,667 --> 00:13:59,291 When we avoid chemical fertilisers, the care has to double. 186 00:13:59,292 --> 00:14:01,249 This isn't neglect, not intentionally. 187 00:14:01,250 --> 00:14:02,332 I don't know why, 188 00:14:02,333 --> 00:14:04,542 but rot and pest attacks are worse this time. 189 00:14:04,958 --> 00:14:06,375 This isn't about profit for me. 190 00:14:06,625 --> 00:14:07,791 It's pure passion. 191 00:14:07,792 --> 00:14:09,666 After all the running around, 192 00:14:09,667 --> 00:14:11,291 coming back here brings peace. 193 00:14:11,292 --> 00:14:12,458 I know, sir. 194 00:14:13,792 --> 00:14:16,625 See the workers. The moment you look away, they slack off. 195 00:14:16,875 --> 00:14:19,833 Let me go meet my mother, take my usual scolding, and leave. 196 00:14:45,750 --> 00:14:48,542 This isn't a knee-jerk reaction to the Secretariat siege. 197 00:14:49,042 --> 00:14:51,582 Wasn't I accused of taking bribes 198 00:14:51,583 --> 00:14:53,167 from five-star hotel owners? 199 00:14:53,583 --> 00:14:55,125 Has that story lost its sting? 200 00:14:56,792 --> 00:14:57,792 Are you leaving? 201 00:14:58,250 --> 00:14:59,166 Yes. 202 00:14:59,167 --> 00:15:01,250 The next two months will be hectic, Mom. 203 00:15:01,833 --> 00:15:03,207 I won't be home often. 204 00:15:03,208 --> 00:15:06,083 I can't keep slogging it out here, in this godforsaken place. 205 00:15:06,208 --> 00:15:07,625 I'm shifting to the flat. 206 00:15:08,583 --> 00:15:11,375 I was wondering if you'd forget to bring this up today. 207 00:15:13,208 --> 00:15:15,250 Can you really leave this place? 208 00:15:25,375 --> 00:15:27,749 The government has taken a decision 209 00:15:27,750 --> 00:15:30,583 more revolutionary than even the Land Reforms. 210 00:15:30,708 --> 00:15:32,541 Isn't that an exaggeration, CM? 211 00:15:32,542 --> 00:15:33,542 Not at all! 212 00:15:33,958 --> 00:15:36,750 If you doubt it, ask your father, Elizabeth. 213 00:15:36,917 --> 00:15:40,625 Today's decision rests on the prayers and sacrifices 214 00:15:40,833 --> 00:15:42,666 of many Gandhians like him. 215 00:15:42,667 --> 00:15:44,416 Happy now, after him insulting your father? 216 00:15:44,417 --> 00:15:45,249 Scram! 217 00:15:45,250 --> 00:15:47,500 'MUMBAI' 218 00:16:17,458 --> 00:16:19,458 So, CM Varghese survives! 219 00:16:20,833 --> 00:16:22,416 I spoke with Mr. Purushothaman. 220 00:16:22,417 --> 00:16:24,207 He sounded rather desperate. 221 00:16:24,208 --> 00:16:26,125 Not the first time, goddamn it! 222 00:16:26,458 --> 00:16:28,708 Ishaan ji, we're running out of time. 223 00:16:29,583 --> 00:16:31,125 Why don't we give up Kerala 224 00:16:31,375 --> 00:16:32,875 and go for the other states? 225 00:16:34,167 --> 00:16:35,500 No. We'll stick with Kerala. 226 00:16:36,833 --> 00:16:39,500 For strategic, economic, and... 227 00:16:39,625 --> 00:16:41,417 socio-political reasons. 228 00:16:42,458 --> 00:16:44,708 Besides, it's the decision from the top. 229 00:16:45,917 --> 00:16:47,292 He doesn't listen to us. 230 00:16:48,875 --> 00:16:49,875 He dictates. 231 00:17:05,875 --> 00:17:07,625 What the hell is wrong with them? 232 00:17:07,750 --> 00:17:09,791 Are they seriously planning to shut down everything? 233 00:17:09,792 --> 00:17:11,416 You may leave. 234 00:17:11,417 --> 00:17:14,542 If Mom shows any asthma symptoms, take her to Dr. Ramankutty. 235 00:17:14,917 --> 00:17:16,041 Devasia uncle... 236 00:17:16,042 --> 00:17:17,624 Ah, it's you, Ravi? 237 00:17:17,625 --> 00:17:18,792 Why do you look so upset? 238 00:17:19,083 --> 00:17:20,167 My dear, Ravi, 239 00:17:20,500 --> 00:17:22,667 I don't mind standing in the BEVCO queue. 240 00:17:22,958 --> 00:17:25,874 But the whole bar vibe, blue lights, Hindi songs... 241 00:17:25,875 --> 00:17:27,832 drinking there was pure joy. 242 00:17:27,833 --> 00:17:30,625 You can't match that joy even with Scotch at home! 243 00:17:30,750 --> 00:17:32,625 All those lights and songs will be back. 244 00:17:33,583 --> 00:17:34,958 It's politics, after all. 245 00:17:36,292 --> 00:17:37,292 Things will change. 246 00:17:37,958 --> 00:17:40,124 The Panchayat wanted me to ask you, Ravi, 247 00:17:40,125 --> 00:17:42,500 Fixing the road to your house would help many people. 248 00:17:42,875 --> 00:17:45,250 Once it rains, it's a mess. Kids can't even get to school. 249 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:49,000 Isn't going to school in the rain fun, Devasia uncle? 250 00:17:49,875 --> 00:17:51,958 Some things should stay just the way they are. 251 00:17:57,750 --> 00:17:58,958 So, see you on my next visit. 252 00:17:59,083 --> 00:18:00,083 Okay. 253 00:18:22,583 --> 00:18:24,083 'Matha Tea Shop' 254 00:18:34,083 --> 00:18:36,500 'Cliff House' 255 00:18:45,375 --> 00:18:47,875 - Why are you crying, my dear? - I'll call you back. 256 00:18:48,083 --> 00:18:49,750 Who made my child cry? 257 00:18:50,208 --> 00:18:51,957 She was watching TV. 258 00:18:51,958 --> 00:18:55,667 She got scared hearing people say things about you in the news. 259 00:18:58,208 --> 00:18:59,291 Grandpa... 260 00:18:59,292 --> 00:19:01,125 Why's my little one scared? 261 00:19:01,375 --> 00:19:03,957 Rosa aunty's dad said... 262 00:19:03,958 --> 00:19:05,875 that you died, Grandpa. 263 00:19:07,125 --> 00:19:09,208 But your grandpa's right here, isn't he? 264 00:19:09,625 --> 00:19:11,749 It was Comrade Jayadevan on News Time. 265 00:19:11,750 --> 00:19:15,250 He said Varghese's political death happened today... 266 00:19:16,417 --> 00:19:17,625 It's alright, dear. 267 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:21,166 That uncle was just joking. 268 00:19:21,167 --> 00:19:23,000 He buys chocolates for you, right? 269 00:19:23,458 --> 00:19:24,917 Tobin, did you send some 270 00:19:25,250 --> 00:19:28,332 youth wing boys to the protest site 271 00:19:28,333 --> 00:19:30,082 with crackers and red ink? 272 00:19:30,083 --> 00:19:31,125 Yes, I did. 273 00:19:31,250 --> 00:19:33,082 It would've been more dramatic 274 00:19:33,083 --> 00:19:35,707 if the comrades had clashed with them. 275 00:19:35,708 --> 00:19:36,916 Sadly, that didn't happen. 276 00:19:36,917 --> 00:19:38,583 You drew the curtain too quickly, Dad. 277 00:19:39,792 --> 00:19:41,292 No matter how hard you try, 278 00:19:41,542 --> 00:19:44,667 you're just not able to grow beyond student politics. 279 00:19:48,250 --> 00:19:50,166 Dad, tomorrow is Mariya's birthday. 280 00:19:50,167 --> 00:19:52,791 If we host it on the lawn here, it'll be convenient for everyone. 281 00:19:52,792 --> 00:19:53,916 Of course, dear. 282 00:19:53,917 --> 00:19:55,458 Aren't you the queen here? 283 00:19:55,958 --> 00:19:57,333 You plan everything. 284 00:19:58,292 --> 00:20:01,207 I am sleeping with grandpa tonight. 285 00:20:01,208 --> 00:20:03,416 Tonight, she's all love for her grandpa. 286 00:20:03,417 --> 00:20:05,667 My child loves her grandpa every day, right, dear? 287 00:20:06,417 --> 00:20:07,708 Rosa, dear... 288 00:20:08,708 --> 00:20:11,582 isn't John closing the deal today? 289 00:20:11,583 --> 00:20:12,624 The signing is done, Dad. 290 00:20:12,625 --> 00:20:14,125 He's at the after party now. 291 00:20:15,958 --> 00:20:18,083 Did he tell you how much it was? 292 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:20,957 Would he tell me if he hasn't told you? 293 00:20:20,958 --> 00:20:22,250 Oh... 294 00:20:22,625 --> 00:20:24,041 'BANGALORE' 295 00:20:24,042 --> 00:20:26,041 Data drives the modern world. 296 00:20:26,042 --> 00:20:28,208 Vulnerability defines it. 297 00:20:28,958 --> 00:20:32,457 Ironveil delivers intelligent security solutions 298 00:20:32,458 --> 00:20:36,042 designed to protect critical information at scale. 299 00:20:36,167 --> 00:20:41,250 "Like a magic, acts so proudly, jams pretty loudly, he's a winner." 300 00:20:41,667 --> 00:20:46,208 "Lately, know ultimately, living life like a, like a mighty spinner." 301 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:52,167 "Smoothly, rolling low-key, and he moving like a Johnny Montana." 302 00:20:52,458 --> 00:20:57,250 "Hyped in, growing insane, feeling like a dynamic G's right on now." 303 00:20:57,750 --> 00:20:59,416 "All eyes on him." 304 00:20:59,417 --> 00:21:00,457 "That's right." 305 00:21:00,458 --> 00:21:02,041 "All eyes on him." 306 00:21:02,042 --> 00:21:03,124 "Sure." 307 00:21:03,125 --> 00:21:04,624 "All eyes on him." 308 00:21:04,625 --> 00:21:05,791 "Yeah, yeah." 309 00:21:05,792 --> 00:21:07,374 "All eyes on him." 310 00:21:07,375 --> 00:21:08,542 "Right now." 311 00:21:09,500 --> 00:21:11,041 Thank you. Thank you. 312 00:21:11,042 --> 00:21:13,417 I'm so happy that we're celebrating this together. 313 00:21:15,208 --> 00:21:16,208 Hey John! 314 00:21:18,792 --> 00:21:20,499 - Congrats, buddy. - Thank you. 315 00:21:20,500 --> 00:21:21,750 - Hi, Eric. - Hello. 316 00:21:22,625 --> 00:21:24,750 Such a big day for our buddy, John. 317 00:21:24,958 --> 00:21:27,375 - Congratulations to you too, Eric. - Thank you. 318 00:21:28,875 --> 00:21:30,042 But today... 319 00:21:30,167 --> 00:21:32,792 it's all about our mate, John Varghese. 320 00:21:33,333 --> 00:21:35,958 You've made your fortune by building... 321 00:21:36,375 --> 00:21:37,457 firewalls, 322 00:21:37,458 --> 00:21:38,916 stopping breaches, 323 00:21:38,917 --> 00:21:40,625 erecting digital walls... 324 00:21:40,958 --> 00:21:44,042 and all the while he's preaching about digital freedom, 325 00:21:44,375 --> 00:21:46,792 truth and data democracy. 326 00:21:47,542 --> 00:21:49,917 A walking bundle of contradictions. 327 00:21:50,042 --> 00:21:51,417 Just a minute, Sukesh. 328 00:21:51,917 --> 00:21:53,917 Eric... Please excuse me. 329 00:21:54,250 --> 00:21:56,624 I'm going to speak a bit in my native tongue. 330 00:21:56,625 --> 00:21:57,667 Okay. 331 00:21:58,167 --> 00:22:00,000 To those of you who don't know... 332 00:22:00,208 --> 00:22:01,583 You must have heard of. 333 00:22:02,250 --> 00:22:04,124 F-News, the channel that ran sting operations 334 00:22:04,125 --> 00:22:05,957 on three central ministers 335 00:22:05,958 --> 00:22:07,458 and forced them to resign. 336 00:22:07,792 --> 00:22:08,874 He owns it. 337 00:22:08,875 --> 00:22:10,042 Sukesh Pandey. 338 00:22:11,333 --> 00:22:13,166 He's been my friend for a long time. 339 00:22:13,167 --> 00:22:14,957 But he's a nasty guy... 340 00:22:14,958 --> 00:22:15,958 A moron! 341 00:22:17,625 --> 00:22:19,625 Yes, I'm dirty, John. 342 00:22:20,167 --> 00:22:21,792 But tell us one thing. 343 00:22:22,167 --> 00:22:24,041 Why so secretive about the... 344 00:22:24,042 --> 00:22:25,417 Eric deal? 345 00:22:26,792 --> 00:22:28,625 Why can't we know the price tag? 346 00:22:29,792 --> 00:22:31,166 Take it as a challenge. 347 00:22:31,167 --> 00:22:32,292 And find out! 348 00:22:34,167 --> 00:22:35,542 Party time, guys! 349 00:22:50,625 --> 00:22:52,583 Is Pandey going to cause trouble? 350 00:22:54,167 --> 00:22:56,250 He will just keep sniffing around. 351 00:23:03,042 --> 00:23:04,833 "All eyes on him." 352 00:23:05,708 --> 00:23:07,583 "All eyes on him." 353 00:23:08,458 --> 00:23:10,333 "All eyes on him." 354 00:23:11,125 --> 00:23:13,208 "All eyes on him." 355 00:23:33,458 --> 00:23:35,167 - Cheers! - Cheers. 356 00:23:35,458 --> 00:23:37,125 Bro, be careful. 357 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:39,249 She's Poonam. 358 00:23:39,250 --> 00:23:40,792 Niece of the central minister. 359 00:23:41,292 --> 00:23:43,500 And her intentions aren't good. 360 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:45,000 So, be careful. 361 00:23:55,417 --> 00:23:56,583 What's up? 362 00:24:08,417 --> 00:24:10,167 Let me make a call... 363 00:24:11,958 --> 00:24:14,333 Just want to speak to my wife. 364 00:24:15,167 --> 00:24:16,500 - Wife? - Yeah... 365 00:24:17,250 --> 00:24:18,916 I always speak to her... 366 00:24:18,917 --> 00:24:20,750 when anything great happens. 367 00:24:21,375 --> 00:24:22,667 What the... 368 00:24:25,500 --> 00:24:27,208 Transparency is important. 369 00:24:27,667 --> 00:24:29,500 You can also call your boyfriend. 370 00:24:29,750 --> 00:24:31,500 I don't have any boyfriend. 371 00:24:32,292 --> 00:24:33,458 Really?! 372 00:24:37,958 --> 00:24:39,042 Who's that? 373 00:24:40,708 --> 00:24:42,082 I'm her boyfriend. 374 00:24:42,083 --> 00:24:43,917 No way. We broke up. 375 00:24:44,875 --> 00:24:46,707 We broke up?! You ditched me! 376 00:24:46,708 --> 00:24:47,791 Doesn't matter! 377 00:24:47,792 --> 00:24:49,042 Bro... Bro... Bro! 378 00:24:49,292 --> 00:24:50,707 Easy... Easy, bro... 379 00:24:50,708 --> 00:24:52,833 Breakup means break up! 380 00:24:59,333 --> 00:25:00,542 Are you sick? 381 00:25:00,875 --> 00:25:02,000 You can drink this. 382 00:25:02,958 --> 00:25:04,207 Tai Chi champion. 383 00:25:04,208 --> 00:25:05,208 Two times. 384 00:25:05,958 --> 00:25:07,042 This guy?! 385 00:25:13,583 --> 00:25:15,333 SFY union secretary. 386 00:25:16,042 --> 00:25:17,333 Three years. 387 00:25:20,583 --> 00:25:21,957 Are you okay? 388 00:25:21,958 --> 00:25:22,958 Nice. 389 00:25:31,625 --> 00:25:33,083 Is the party over? 390 00:25:47,792 --> 00:25:48,957 What happened, dear? 391 00:25:48,958 --> 00:25:50,083 Dad, it's John. 392 00:25:50,625 --> 00:25:51,958 If it's about the deal, 393 00:25:52,208 --> 00:25:53,833 can't he call in the morning? 394 00:25:54,167 --> 00:25:56,041 Tell me... How much did you get? 395 00:25:56,042 --> 00:25:57,208 Oh, I got plenty. 396 00:25:57,958 --> 00:26:01,042 How's your relationship with the Karnataka CM now? 397 00:26:02,250 --> 00:26:03,250 I'm at... 398 00:26:03,458 --> 00:26:04,917 Kengeri police station now. 399 00:26:05,208 --> 00:26:06,708 Police station?! 400 00:26:06,875 --> 00:26:08,542 It's a small case... 401 00:26:08,750 --> 00:26:09,750 involving a woman. 402 00:26:09,875 --> 00:26:11,375 What a dirty mess! 403 00:26:11,500 --> 00:26:12,833 If the media gets wind of this... 404 00:26:14,125 --> 00:26:15,292 Hang up the phone. 405 00:26:15,542 --> 00:26:17,167 Let me contact the Home Minister. 406 00:26:17,875 --> 00:26:18,875 Quickly, please. 407 00:26:25,583 --> 00:26:28,499 I never thought he'd do something like this. 408 00:26:28,500 --> 00:26:29,792 I knew he would. 409 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:34,500 Salutes to the CM! 410 00:26:35,292 --> 00:26:37,125 Make way for the CM. 411 00:26:37,375 --> 00:26:38,375 Move. 412 00:26:39,375 --> 00:26:40,375 Sir. 413 00:26:41,625 --> 00:26:42,916 We'll accept all requests. 414 00:26:42,917 --> 00:26:44,458 Give it one by one. 415 00:26:45,042 --> 00:26:46,042 Here. 416 00:26:46,500 --> 00:26:48,125 We'll sort it out. 417 00:26:48,375 --> 00:26:50,208 It's regarding the drinking water scheme. 418 00:26:51,542 --> 00:26:54,625 Don't crowd up... We'll accept all your requests. 419 00:26:55,125 --> 00:26:56,583 Madam, go in front. 420 00:26:57,167 --> 00:26:59,832 Go stand there so that sir will spot you. 421 00:26:59,833 --> 00:27:02,082 There's no point standing here like this. 422 00:27:02,083 --> 00:27:03,332 Come on. Make way. 423 00:27:03,333 --> 00:27:04,791 We can fix it in a month. 424 00:27:04,792 --> 00:27:06,458 - We'll sort it out. - Move... move... 425 00:27:07,792 --> 00:27:09,333 Please drink this, sir. 426 00:27:12,542 --> 00:27:14,666 On Time has called you for an interview. 427 00:27:14,667 --> 00:27:15,791 What should I tell them? 428 00:27:15,792 --> 00:27:17,624 The vigilance report will be out the day after, right? 429 00:27:17,625 --> 00:27:19,125 - Let's do it then. - Alright. 430 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:24,541 - Madam... - Yes, sir. 431 00:27:24,542 --> 00:27:26,458 The department enquiry is on going. 432 00:27:27,708 --> 00:27:28,624 Sir... 433 00:27:28,625 --> 00:27:29,957 - Did you join? - Not yet, sir. 434 00:27:29,958 --> 00:27:31,082 I thought I'll see you first... 435 00:27:31,083 --> 00:27:32,957 - Then go to Trivandrum and take charge. - Yes, sir. 436 00:27:32,958 --> 00:27:34,207 I'll see you tomorrow evening. 437 00:27:34,208 --> 00:27:36,125 - There's something I want to discuss. - Okay, sir. 438 00:27:37,583 --> 00:27:39,374 - Thank you, sir. - For what? 439 00:27:39,375 --> 00:27:40,792 - I mean... - Go on... 440 00:27:41,625 --> 00:27:42,625 Yes, sir. 441 00:27:43,083 --> 00:27:44,957 Sir, we had kept her on the sidelines 442 00:27:44,958 --> 00:27:46,625 without assigning any posting. 443 00:27:47,042 --> 00:27:48,124 Give her the posting. 444 00:27:48,125 --> 00:27:49,624 - In Crimes. - Should we? 445 00:27:49,625 --> 00:27:50,958 She's a troublemaker. 446 00:27:51,125 --> 00:27:52,875 It's for a slightly nasty affair. 447 00:27:53,083 --> 00:27:54,083 She's perfect for it. 448 00:27:54,583 --> 00:27:57,583 Sometimes, it's good to give the job to the honest ones. 449 00:28:02,458 --> 00:28:03,832 Hey, man! How are you? 450 00:28:03,833 --> 00:28:05,083 - Hi... - Look over there. 451 00:28:05,542 --> 00:28:06,917 Is your course over? 452 00:28:07,042 --> 00:28:08,416 - Hey, man! - Hi, man. How are you? 453 00:28:08,417 --> 00:28:09,458 Rosa... 454 00:28:09,750 --> 00:28:11,249 Where's John? 455 00:28:11,250 --> 00:28:13,457 John will definitely come. He'll be here in some time. 456 00:28:13,458 --> 00:28:14,666 Let me go to the stage. 457 00:28:14,667 --> 00:28:15,708 Alright, Mom. 458 00:28:15,833 --> 00:28:17,416 - Hi... - Hi, I just got here now. 459 00:28:17,417 --> 00:28:18,458 Thank you. 460 00:28:31,667 --> 00:28:33,207 - John, don't ruin it. - Get lost! 461 00:28:33,208 --> 00:28:34,249 Greetings. 462 00:28:34,250 --> 00:28:35,457 Mom and Rani are looking. 463 00:28:35,458 --> 00:28:36,541 Who cares! 464 00:28:36,542 --> 00:28:37,792 - Come on! - Let me go. 465 00:28:41,583 --> 00:28:42,833 Dear, please make way. 466 00:28:44,542 --> 00:28:45,832 - All good? - Yes. 467 00:28:45,833 --> 00:28:46,917 Let me go, John. 468 00:28:47,708 --> 00:28:49,291 Just stop it. People are staring! 469 00:28:49,292 --> 00:28:50,582 Isn't that John? 470 00:28:50,583 --> 00:28:52,083 Why are you standing there? Come here. 471 00:28:52,542 --> 00:28:54,583 Tonight, let's drink to all the bars 472 00:28:54,833 --> 00:28:56,167 you've shut down, Dad. 473 00:29:02,250 --> 00:29:03,958 You are a corruptive force. 474 00:29:04,125 --> 00:29:06,332 Like you've nothing to do with corruption! 475 00:29:06,333 --> 00:29:07,542 - Stop it, you! - John. 476 00:29:07,833 --> 00:29:10,625 Why did you pull that stunt in the middle of the party? 477 00:29:10,958 --> 00:29:12,916 Isn't this how you make kids happy, Ichaya? 478 00:29:12,917 --> 00:29:13,957 Some good fun! 479 00:29:13,958 --> 00:29:15,250 Yeah, what a funny guy! 480 00:29:15,708 --> 00:29:17,874 My friends from Dubai were asking about 481 00:29:17,875 --> 00:29:19,417 what you were up to? 482 00:29:19,958 --> 00:29:21,958 You've left a terrible impression. 483 00:29:22,583 --> 00:29:24,666 Why didn't you just tell those guys 484 00:29:24,667 --> 00:29:25,875 what he does? 485 00:29:26,500 --> 00:29:27,542 See... 486 00:29:27,708 --> 00:29:29,583 you should show this to those guys. 487 00:29:29,958 --> 00:29:31,667 Then they'd be queuing up 488 00:29:31,875 --> 00:29:33,499 to meet my little one. 489 00:29:33,500 --> 00:29:35,166 - Right, dear? - Of course! 490 00:29:35,167 --> 00:29:36,958 Queuing... As if! 491 00:29:37,125 --> 00:29:38,499 - Stop it! - Here you go, Ichaya. 492 00:29:38,500 --> 00:29:39,750 I don't want. 493 00:29:41,250 --> 00:29:43,874 Rani, get me black tea with lemon. 494 00:29:43,875 --> 00:29:45,458 - Feeling squeamish. - Tobin. 495 00:29:46,833 --> 00:29:47,874 Yes, Dad. 496 00:29:47,875 --> 00:29:50,292 Why are those foreigners still hanging around? 497 00:29:50,542 --> 00:29:51,667 It's been a few days now. 498 00:29:52,125 --> 00:29:53,167 Dad... They... 499 00:29:53,375 --> 00:29:55,458 They are here for a project... 500 00:29:55,625 --> 00:29:57,207 Don't shake hands without making sure 501 00:29:57,208 --> 00:29:58,750 who they are and what it's about. 502 00:29:58,958 --> 00:30:00,875 And don't stash all that foreign currency 503 00:30:01,125 --> 00:30:03,500 they give you under your bed. 504 00:30:05,708 --> 00:30:09,083 Apparently, MP Tobin Varghese is struggling to convert 505 00:30:09,500 --> 00:30:12,042 around three million euros and five lakh dollars. 506 00:30:12,583 --> 00:30:15,083 I got this information from ADGP of Intelligence. 507 00:30:16,125 --> 00:30:17,125 Listen... 508 00:30:17,250 --> 00:30:18,917 Taking bribes... 509 00:30:19,292 --> 00:30:20,708 is an art. 510 00:30:20,917 --> 00:30:22,792 You need to learn how to do it properly. 511 00:30:22,958 --> 00:30:25,083 Dad, you've only ever had contempt for me. 512 00:30:25,458 --> 00:30:27,374 When will you ever appreciate me? 513 00:30:27,375 --> 00:30:30,249 How can I set a date and time for something 514 00:30:30,250 --> 00:30:33,250 you've got to earn through your own actions? 515 00:30:38,083 --> 00:30:39,167 John. 516 00:30:39,750 --> 00:30:40,792 Now, it's your turn. 517 00:30:41,292 --> 00:30:43,125 You said you had something to tell me. 518 00:30:43,458 --> 00:30:44,500 What is it? 519 00:30:45,250 --> 00:30:46,292 That's... 520 00:30:46,833 --> 00:30:48,875 Dear, why is he getting so nervous? 521 00:30:50,417 --> 00:30:52,875 Dad, John has taken up a new assignment. 522 00:30:53,125 --> 00:30:54,374 It's in St. Petersburg. 523 00:30:54,375 --> 00:30:56,000 He has to leave the day after. 524 00:30:57,500 --> 00:30:58,500 What is this? 525 00:30:58,875 --> 00:31:00,166 Out of the blue, 526 00:31:00,167 --> 00:31:01,792 you say you're going abroad? 527 00:31:02,417 --> 00:31:03,458 For how long... 528 00:31:03,833 --> 00:31:04,875 is this assignment? 529 00:31:06,625 --> 00:31:08,958 Now you'll tell me it's for a few days. 530 00:31:10,500 --> 00:31:13,500 Then it will become permanent, right? 531 00:31:15,917 --> 00:31:16,958 What about you? 532 00:31:18,417 --> 00:31:20,917 I'm trying for a post-doctoral programme there. 533 00:31:21,167 --> 00:31:22,167 Hmm. 534 00:31:22,958 --> 00:31:26,042 So, a complete uprooting, isn't it? 535 00:31:26,583 --> 00:31:28,249 When growth opportunities come my way, 536 00:31:28,250 --> 00:31:29,458 how can I turn them down? 537 00:31:29,667 --> 00:31:31,917 And shouldn't we see the world too? 538 00:31:32,375 --> 00:31:34,166 Who told you you've got to 539 00:31:34,167 --> 00:31:35,625 go abroad to see the world? 540 00:31:36,417 --> 00:31:37,832 What about where we live? 541 00:31:37,833 --> 00:31:39,167 Isn't this part of the world, too? 542 00:31:40,125 --> 00:31:41,583 The world isn't outside us. 543 00:31:42,042 --> 00:31:43,083 It's within. 544 00:31:45,917 --> 00:31:47,583 Let me speak with him. 545 00:31:52,500 --> 00:31:53,625 Come, son. 546 00:32:00,292 --> 00:32:01,333 John... 547 00:32:02,458 --> 00:32:04,167 Tobin... 548 00:32:05,458 --> 00:32:06,833 He's an idiot. 549 00:32:07,833 --> 00:32:09,875 Politics isn't for him. 550 00:32:10,875 --> 00:32:11,875 But you... 551 00:32:12,417 --> 00:32:13,625 You're my son... 552 00:32:15,167 --> 00:32:16,375 You've got my genes. 553 00:32:17,875 --> 00:32:19,708 My successor... 554 00:32:21,667 --> 00:32:23,958 But now, you're just trying to run away 555 00:32:24,167 --> 00:32:25,250 from yourself. 556 00:32:26,125 --> 00:32:27,125 Dad, you know... 557 00:32:27,375 --> 00:32:29,500 I'm not meant for all this power politics. 558 00:32:30,500 --> 00:32:31,917 My interests are different. 559 00:32:32,500 --> 00:32:35,167 The things I want to do are different too. 560 00:32:35,583 --> 00:32:38,292 I won't stand against your decision, dear. 561 00:32:39,542 --> 00:32:41,000 After my BA exams, 562 00:32:41,292 --> 00:32:43,750 my father asked me to join him at his fertiliser shop. 563 00:32:44,708 --> 00:32:46,500 I couldn't bring myself to say no to him, 564 00:32:46,667 --> 00:32:48,333 so I just stood there, confused. 565 00:32:48,625 --> 00:32:50,833 The very next day I left for Trivandrum. 566 00:32:51,750 --> 00:32:53,208 The next time I went home was 567 00:32:53,542 --> 00:32:55,208 after I became the Youth President. 568 00:32:58,542 --> 00:32:59,750 Go to bed. 569 00:33:00,625 --> 00:33:03,875 And pour me a drink tomorrow night too, alright? 570 00:33:12,417 --> 00:33:13,583 - John... - Hm? 571 00:33:13,833 --> 00:33:15,875 Are you hiding something from me? 572 00:33:16,750 --> 00:33:18,875 Something related to your professional life? 573 00:33:21,958 --> 00:33:23,749 Weren't you the one who said 574 00:33:23,750 --> 00:33:25,500 you didn't want to know about the deal? 575 00:33:26,042 --> 00:33:28,250 I wasn't asking you how much money you made. 576 00:33:31,625 --> 00:33:32,625 It's alright. 577 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:34,832 No matter how much you love your partner, 578 00:33:34,833 --> 00:33:37,292 there'll always be some things you can't share. 579 00:33:38,542 --> 00:33:40,582 Just make sure that when it all comes out someday, 580 00:33:40,583 --> 00:33:42,542 the other person isn't hurt too much. 581 00:33:45,208 --> 00:33:46,208 Hey... 582 00:33:47,917 --> 00:33:49,083 Don't say anything. 583 00:34:11,083 --> 00:34:12,583 Thank you for inviting me here. 584 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:14,125 Truly, it's an honour. 585 00:34:14,667 --> 00:34:17,500 You're all waiting to hear about my success story. 586 00:34:18,250 --> 00:34:19,750 But am I successful? 587 00:34:20,667 --> 00:34:21,792 Honestly, 588 00:34:21,958 --> 00:34:22,958 I don't know. 589 00:34:23,542 --> 00:34:26,207 If my success is starting a start-up 590 00:34:26,208 --> 00:34:28,916 and selling it to a multinational corporation, 591 00:34:28,917 --> 00:34:29,917 then I agree. 592 00:34:30,458 --> 00:34:32,874 Success can sometimes be defined by your 593 00:34:32,875 --> 00:34:35,042 designation or pay package. 594 00:34:35,333 --> 00:34:37,250 But is that really it? 595 00:34:37,958 --> 00:34:39,791 No matter how many steps you climb, 596 00:34:39,792 --> 00:34:41,666 there will always be more. 597 00:34:41,667 --> 00:34:44,458 The corporate hierarchy is an infinite ladder. 598 00:34:44,792 --> 00:34:47,374 I feel that a success story begins 599 00:34:47,375 --> 00:34:50,708 when your life touches the lives of others. 600 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:53,833 That's why the salt Gandhi made back then 601 00:34:54,125 --> 00:34:57,750 still has more value than the branded ones by Tata or Ambani. 602 00:34:58,458 --> 00:34:59,457 Because... 603 00:34:59,458 --> 00:35:00,708 it was the salt of freedom, 604 00:35:00,958 --> 00:35:01,958 not of slavery. 605 00:35:03,292 --> 00:35:05,000 Were Gandhiji, Nehru, 606 00:35:05,292 --> 00:35:06,583 EMS and AKG 607 00:35:07,083 --> 00:35:08,167 successful men? 608 00:35:08,917 --> 00:35:10,125 Or were they failures? 609 00:35:10,542 --> 00:35:12,582 The ones branded as failures are sometimes 610 00:35:12,583 --> 00:35:13,583 the real winners. 611 00:35:13,875 --> 00:35:15,166 And the so-called great winners... 612 00:35:15,167 --> 00:35:16,375 carry the greatest failures. 613 00:35:22,500 --> 00:35:24,166 Hey, I'm outside the Secretariat. 614 00:35:24,167 --> 00:35:26,625 There's no parking here. The cops will nab me. Come fast. 615 00:35:26,833 --> 00:35:28,750 Come here, dear. I'll get it for you later. 616 00:35:29,833 --> 00:35:31,707 Sister, such a good bike, right? 617 00:35:31,708 --> 00:35:32,916 Hey, don't touch it! 618 00:35:32,917 --> 00:35:34,416 - Let me touch it once. - No, mom will scold us. 619 00:35:34,417 --> 00:35:35,499 Here, have this. 620 00:35:35,500 --> 00:35:36,582 No, thanks. 621 00:35:36,583 --> 00:35:37,708 Come on. 622 00:35:46,958 --> 00:35:48,499 Your speech was superb. 623 00:35:48,500 --> 00:35:50,917 It's all over Instagram, stories and reels. 624 00:35:51,083 --> 00:35:53,417 Some even shared it on FB and X. 625 00:35:53,667 --> 00:35:54,916 Did you really like it? 626 00:35:54,917 --> 00:35:57,374 Your usual weird, cringe stuff... as always. 627 00:35:57,375 --> 00:36:00,207 But beyond that, I sensed honesty in it. 628 00:36:00,208 --> 00:36:01,333 Oho! 629 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,167 We don't need this, sir. 630 00:36:05,792 --> 00:36:08,374 If the children ask for it tomorrow, where will I get it from? 631 00:36:08,375 --> 00:36:12,125 We're not sitting here to receive sweets once in a while. 632 00:36:12,833 --> 00:36:14,000 Sorry, chechi. 633 00:36:24,750 --> 00:36:26,957 We can't blame her. 634 00:36:26,958 --> 00:36:29,791 They've been living in that hut for 151 days now, as part of the protest. 635 00:36:29,792 --> 00:36:31,249 Talk to your father. 636 00:36:31,250 --> 00:36:33,083 Ask him to arrange a job for her. 637 00:36:36,208 --> 00:36:37,208 I'll try. 638 00:36:39,167 --> 00:36:42,542 [TV News] 639 00:36:42,750 --> 00:36:44,624 [TV News] 640 00:36:44,625 --> 00:36:47,167 Didn't I organise all this just two days ago? 641 00:36:47,333 --> 00:36:49,374 You've messed it up again. 642 00:36:49,375 --> 00:36:51,000 Only then you'll keep coming back here. 643 00:36:53,208 --> 00:36:55,500 - So, John, you're leaving tomorrow? - Yes 644 00:36:56,625 --> 00:36:57,667 When exactly? 645 00:36:57,917 --> 00:36:59,167 In two months... 646 00:37:00,833 --> 00:37:03,624 If Rosa comes with me, then Comrade, you... 647 00:37:03,625 --> 00:37:04,707 Hey, no. 648 00:37:04,708 --> 00:37:06,125 Don't even think like that. 649 00:37:06,708 --> 00:37:09,000 I enjoy being alone. 650 00:37:11,958 --> 00:37:12,958 It's just that... 651 00:37:14,208 --> 00:37:15,208 once she leaves, 652 00:37:15,792 --> 00:37:17,875 this room will stay messy forever. 653 00:37:22,542 --> 00:37:23,542 John... 654 00:37:24,208 --> 00:37:26,542 I've been criticising your father quite strongly. 655 00:37:27,333 --> 00:37:29,167 He's heading down a dangerous path. 656 00:37:29,667 --> 00:37:31,917 He's become synonymous with corruption. 657 00:37:32,917 --> 00:37:35,917 After all, you once raised our party's slogans. 658 00:37:36,417 --> 00:37:38,292 Can't you talk to your father at least once? 659 00:37:38,458 --> 00:37:40,875 Comrade, no one can correct my father. 660 00:37:41,333 --> 00:37:43,000 He listens only to himself. 661 00:37:43,708 --> 00:37:44,708 Hmm... 662 00:37:45,208 --> 00:37:47,583 In a way, it's good that you two are moving away. 663 00:37:47,833 --> 00:37:49,624 The conflict in our politics 664 00:37:49,625 --> 00:37:51,374 could spill into your personal lives... 665 00:37:51,375 --> 00:37:53,583 if not today, then tomorrow. 666 00:37:58,375 --> 00:37:59,708 No, get up, dear. 667 00:38:02,083 --> 00:38:03,208 Tomorrow... 668 00:38:04,250 --> 00:38:05,374 I'm busy tomorrow. 669 00:38:05,375 --> 00:38:06,916 I'm not sure I can make it. 670 00:38:06,917 --> 00:38:07,957 That's why I came today. 671 00:38:07,958 --> 00:38:10,499 You came and blessed my daughter, sir. 672 00:38:10,500 --> 00:38:11,875 That itself is more than enough. 673 00:38:12,083 --> 00:38:13,083 Paappachan... 674 00:38:17,375 --> 00:38:18,833 - Did you like it? - Thank you. 675 00:38:22,750 --> 00:38:25,625 After the wedding, come and see me with your groom. 676 00:38:26,083 --> 00:38:27,458 Alright, I'll take my leave. 677 00:38:27,792 --> 00:38:28,792 God bless. 678 00:38:40,375 --> 00:38:42,624 Your flight is at 12:30 tomorrow, right? 679 00:38:42,625 --> 00:38:44,291 I asked you to come along so that 680 00:38:44,292 --> 00:38:46,375 I could spend some time with you. 681 00:38:47,375 --> 00:38:50,250 So, how does it feel sitting in the No. 1 State car? 682 00:38:51,083 --> 00:38:52,832 Too many jerks and jolts. 683 00:38:52,833 --> 00:38:53,958 Not smooth at all. 684 00:38:54,417 --> 00:38:56,458 Good. That was sharp. 685 00:38:56,917 --> 00:38:58,541 Your visit to the bride's house 686 00:38:58,542 --> 00:39:00,874 will be in your own paper tomorrow, Dad. 687 00:39:00,875 --> 00:39:03,667 "Minister Blesses, Rahel Smiles With Gratitude." 688 00:39:04,250 --> 00:39:05,750 I didn't do it for publicity. 689 00:39:06,625 --> 00:39:09,167 I've known Rahel for thirty years. 690 00:39:09,583 --> 00:39:11,542 I made her sweeper job permanent. 691 00:39:11,833 --> 00:39:13,667 She's been through a lot. 692 00:39:18,500 --> 00:39:21,874 Then why can't you give a job to the woman protesting at the Secretariat? 693 00:39:21,875 --> 00:39:22,917 No. 694 00:39:23,125 --> 00:39:25,542 She's filed six cases against the government. 695 00:39:26,083 --> 00:39:27,833 Let her sit there with her hut. 696 00:39:28,625 --> 00:39:31,041 Why hold such grudges against people like her, Dad? 697 00:39:31,042 --> 00:39:32,042 I will! 698 00:39:32,417 --> 00:39:34,583 I'll show love and compassion where it's due. 699 00:39:34,833 --> 00:39:36,708 And I show vengeance where that's deserved too. 700 00:39:38,500 --> 00:39:42,167 The Nedumbassery land case verdict is tomorrow, right? 701 00:39:42,500 --> 00:39:44,042 Will you have to resign? 702 00:39:45,833 --> 00:39:47,707 Oh, I've resigned countless times already! 703 00:39:47,708 --> 00:39:49,917 What do you even know about Varghese? 704 00:39:51,292 --> 00:39:53,417 A thief. A bloody thief! 705 00:39:54,625 --> 00:39:55,667 Get lost! 706 00:40:18,042 --> 00:40:19,042 John, 707 00:40:20,083 --> 00:40:21,832 there's a Cabinet meeting tomorrow morning. 708 00:40:21,833 --> 00:40:25,708 The Vigilance Court will deliver a favourable verdict. 709 00:40:27,333 --> 00:40:31,542 Then a live interview to flaunt my moral high ground. 710 00:40:32,083 --> 00:40:34,125 With Aravindan from On Time News. 711 00:40:35,083 --> 00:40:38,958 He's been abusing me for the last three years. 712 00:40:40,083 --> 00:40:42,250 Tomorrow, I'll tear him apart. 713 00:40:44,042 --> 00:40:46,833 There are no individuals in politics, 714 00:40:47,875 --> 00:40:49,583 only images and perceptions. 715 00:40:52,917 --> 00:40:54,958 Your father's 'man of the people' act, 716 00:40:55,417 --> 00:40:56,958 the mass contact programmes, 717 00:40:57,958 --> 00:40:59,625 skipped meals, odd eating hours, 718 00:41:00,750 --> 00:41:02,208 my smiles, 719 00:41:02,417 --> 00:41:04,500 my hand on every shoulder, 720 00:41:04,750 --> 00:41:06,958 forcing supporters into cars... 721 00:41:08,167 --> 00:41:10,500 that's the performance the media and public crave. 722 00:41:11,125 --> 00:41:14,875 The trick is knowing that, and using it well. 723 00:41:15,042 --> 00:41:18,083 Dad, isn't all this just dishonesty? 724 00:41:19,042 --> 00:41:20,833 Haven't you ever felt regret, Dad? 725 00:41:21,208 --> 00:41:23,458 Even a sting of conscience? 726 00:41:25,417 --> 00:41:28,333 You only see your father's flaws. 727 00:41:28,500 --> 00:41:29,875 That's why you're asking this. 728 00:41:30,542 --> 00:41:32,624 Thousands like Rahel, the woman we met earlier... 729 00:41:32,625 --> 00:41:33,874 there are many like her. 730 00:41:33,875 --> 00:41:38,167 I see their pain and wipe their tears. 731 00:41:39,625 --> 00:41:42,167 There are no black cats around your father. 732 00:41:42,917 --> 00:41:43,917 Only people. 733 00:41:45,167 --> 00:41:48,375 Anyone can approach me anytime with their problems. 734 00:41:48,750 --> 00:41:50,208 If it's something I can fix, I will. 735 00:41:50,708 --> 00:41:52,375 I don't bother too much of the law then. 736 00:41:53,167 --> 00:41:54,707 When I do a hundred wrongs, 737 00:41:54,708 --> 00:41:56,375 I also do a hundred rights. 738 00:41:57,500 --> 00:41:58,832 And when I lie down to sleep, 739 00:41:58,833 --> 00:42:00,957 I only count the rights. 740 00:42:00,958 --> 00:42:02,332 In my head, I go... 741 00:42:02,333 --> 00:42:05,292 one, two, three, four... 742 00:42:05,583 --> 00:42:06,624 Bam! 743 00:42:06,625 --> 00:42:08,250 And I fall into deep sleep. 744 00:42:09,167 --> 00:42:12,792 But tonight, I will struggle to sleep. 745 00:42:13,958 --> 00:42:16,833 You leaving... drifting further and further away... 746 00:42:17,917 --> 00:42:19,292 I couldn't sleep. 747 00:42:20,458 --> 00:42:23,083 It hurts... really badly. 748 00:42:25,667 --> 00:42:27,917 How often will we even... 749 00:42:28,708 --> 00:42:31,125 get to see each other like this in life? 750 00:42:40,250 --> 00:42:46,083 "Salutations to CM K. N. Varghese, purified through trials of fire." 751 00:42:46,333 --> 00:42:50,250 Sloganeering: Salutations! Salutations! 752 00:42:52,875 --> 00:42:54,582 In the Nedumbassery land deal case, 753 00:42:54,583 --> 00:42:56,874 CM K.N. Varghese has been cleared of all charges. 754 00:42:56,875 --> 00:42:59,457 The Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court delivered the verdict. 755 00:42:59,458 --> 00:43:02,083 The ruling came after a three-and-a-half-year trial. 756 00:43:02,250 --> 00:43:04,666 And with that, Varghese emerges stronger in the ruling front. 757 00:43:04,667 --> 00:43:06,124 Dad's scored again. 758 00:43:06,125 --> 00:43:08,457 Won't you call your father before boarding? 759 00:43:08,458 --> 00:43:09,625 Of course. 760 00:43:10,333 --> 00:43:12,916 Dear, don't feel bad that I'm not coming to the airport. 761 00:43:12,917 --> 00:43:14,624 It's Sally aunty's housewarming today. 762 00:43:14,625 --> 00:43:15,749 If I don't go... 763 00:43:15,750 --> 00:43:17,333 Chechi, it's okay. Don't worry. 764 00:43:18,042 --> 00:43:20,957 All this drama and Amma's tears feel like I'm leaving forever. 765 00:43:20,958 --> 00:43:21,999 Shut up! 766 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:25,041 Mom, it's St. Petersburg, instead of Bangalore. That's all. 767 00:43:25,042 --> 00:43:27,208 I'll visit every three or four months. 768 00:43:27,375 --> 00:43:29,500 Or why don't you come along when Rosa comes there? 769 00:43:29,667 --> 00:43:33,125 Vodka, Russian ballet... we'll have a blast! 770 00:43:33,708 --> 00:43:36,458 I won't go anywhere without your father. 771 00:43:36,667 --> 00:43:39,792 It's okay if you don't call me every day, but do call him. 772 00:43:40,042 --> 00:43:42,375 He's crazy about you. 773 00:43:42,500 --> 00:43:44,542 So you're not crazy about me, Annamma? 774 00:43:44,667 --> 00:43:46,167 Enough. Leave for the airport now. 775 00:43:55,625 --> 00:43:58,374 We're having a celebration and a meeting for Dad's victory. 776 00:43:58,375 --> 00:44:00,333 I just came to see you before you leave. 777 00:44:00,583 --> 00:44:01,666 Call once you reach. 778 00:44:01,667 --> 00:44:02,792 Have a blast! 779 00:44:03,750 --> 00:44:04,875 Brother... 780 00:44:06,292 --> 00:44:08,750 Spend some quality time with Dad. 781 00:44:09,958 --> 00:44:11,167 He likes that. 782 00:44:11,625 --> 00:44:12,625 I'll try. 783 00:44:13,500 --> 00:44:15,542 He doesn't like me much. 784 00:44:16,917 --> 00:44:18,292 But he's going to miss you. 785 00:44:20,250 --> 00:44:21,250 Take care. 786 00:44:36,625 --> 00:44:38,208 Greetings, CM. Congratulations. 787 00:44:38,667 --> 00:44:40,082 A brilliant verdict. 788 00:44:40,083 --> 00:44:41,083 Thank you. 789 00:44:41,208 --> 00:44:43,374 You and your channel crucified me relentlessly 790 00:44:43,375 --> 00:44:44,874 over this corruption case. 791 00:44:44,875 --> 00:44:47,624 So I thought... let's draw the curtain here. 792 00:44:47,625 --> 00:44:48,957 Despite all our criticism, 793 00:44:48,958 --> 00:44:51,667 your media-friendly attitude commands respect. 794 00:44:51,958 --> 00:44:54,666 Today's Face to Face is my tribute to you. 795 00:44:54,667 --> 00:44:56,083 - Please, come in. - Thank you. 796 00:45:06,375 --> 00:45:07,417 Hello. 797 00:45:07,917 --> 00:45:09,167 - Thank you. - Okay. 798 00:45:13,875 --> 00:45:15,250 Alright, you may leave now. 799 00:45:16,792 --> 00:45:19,666 Isn't Rosa Luxemburg suffering from pain of separation? 800 00:45:19,667 --> 00:45:20,667 Not at all. 801 00:45:20,917 --> 00:45:21,916 Oh! 802 00:45:21,917 --> 00:45:22,917 Alright then! 803 00:45:24,917 --> 00:45:26,042 John... 804 00:45:26,458 --> 00:45:29,374 I know you won't remember me once the Russian girls enter the frame. 805 00:45:29,375 --> 00:45:32,375 But at least remember Lenin, still lying there in the dust. 806 00:45:32,583 --> 00:45:34,292 The Russians aren't what they used to be. 807 00:45:34,417 --> 00:45:35,707 Most are class enemies. 808 00:45:35,708 --> 00:45:37,125 Don't have any alliance with them. 809 00:45:37,292 --> 00:45:39,042 Well... I'll try! 810 00:45:39,250 --> 00:45:41,707 The Kerala CM has no political influence in Russia. 811 00:45:41,708 --> 00:45:42,708 Copy that. 812 00:45:43,417 --> 00:45:45,125 - Lal Salaam! - Lal Salaam! 813 00:45:49,625 --> 00:45:50,749 Bye, Paappachan Chettan. 814 00:45:50,750 --> 00:45:51,750 Oh... 815 00:45:52,167 --> 00:45:53,624 Fix a drink for my father once in a while. 816 00:45:53,625 --> 00:45:55,583 He drinks only with you, dear. 817 00:45:55,958 --> 00:45:56,958 Okay. 818 00:46:05,208 --> 00:46:06,583 Listen, Aravindan. 819 00:46:06,875 --> 00:46:08,625 In the last four years, 820 00:46:08,750 --> 00:46:11,625 how many corruption allegations were hurled at me? 821 00:46:11,917 --> 00:46:12,917 At least one... 822 00:46:13,417 --> 00:46:16,333 Did you manage to prove even a single one? 823 00:46:16,500 --> 00:46:17,707 No, CM. 824 00:46:17,708 --> 00:46:20,500 Today, the court has declared me not guilty. 825 00:46:21,250 --> 00:46:23,374 Did journalists like you 826 00:46:23,375 --> 00:46:26,125 show even an ounce of remorse for your earlier stance? 827 00:46:26,583 --> 00:46:28,208 When an allegation surfaces, 828 00:46:28,500 --> 00:46:30,042 debates rage day and night! 829 00:46:30,792 --> 00:46:32,166 When I'm acquitted, 830 00:46:32,167 --> 00:46:33,750 it's a ten-minute scroll. 831 00:46:33,958 --> 00:46:35,667 Is that fair, Aravindan? 832 00:46:36,292 --> 00:46:37,832 Constant criticism, 833 00:46:37,833 --> 00:46:39,249 constant suspicion, 834 00:46:39,250 --> 00:46:40,832 constant questions... 835 00:46:40,833 --> 00:46:43,292 Isn't that exactly a journalist's job, CM? 836 00:46:43,417 --> 00:46:44,417 Absolutely! 837 00:46:44,625 --> 00:46:48,667 But criticism shouldn't come with an agenda. 838 00:46:49,542 --> 00:46:51,041 It must come from conviction. 839 00:46:51,042 --> 00:46:52,624 I accept that criticism, CM. 840 00:46:52,625 --> 00:46:56,500 So you firmly believe this government will continue? 841 00:46:57,208 --> 00:46:59,457 Even the opposition believes that. 842 00:46:59,458 --> 00:47:00,667 Alright, CM. 843 00:47:01,333 --> 00:47:03,375 We'll return after a short break. 844 00:47:05,875 --> 00:47:07,082 Sir, you're on fire. 845 00:47:07,083 --> 00:47:08,832 You're not giving me any space to defend. 846 00:47:08,833 --> 00:47:09,707 Oh... 847 00:47:09,708 --> 00:47:11,249 I give strong answers 848 00:47:11,250 --> 00:47:13,374 only because you ask strong questions, Aravindan. 849 00:47:13,375 --> 00:47:15,541 May I make a call? 850 00:47:15,542 --> 00:47:16,583 Yeah, sure. 851 00:47:23,167 --> 00:47:24,166 Hello. 852 00:47:24,167 --> 00:47:25,457 Did you check in? 853 00:47:25,458 --> 00:47:26,500 Yes. 854 00:47:26,625 --> 00:47:27,708 And congratulations! 855 00:47:28,583 --> 00:47:30,333 You got the verdict you wanted. 856 00:47:31,042 --> 00:47:33,666 Okay. I'll call after the interview. 857 00:47:33,667 --> 00:47:35,332 Alright. I'm watching it live. 858 00:47:35,333 --> 00:47:36,333 Okay. 859 00:47:37,542 --> 00:47:39,708 That was my younger son. 860 00:47:39,917 --> 00:47:42,999 He's flying to St. Petersburg today for some assignment. 861 00:47:43,000 --> 00:47:44,124 Let's begin, sir. 862 00:47:44,125 --> 00:47:45,957 We have a sharp ten minutes left. 863 00:47:45,958 --> 00:47:47,500 Of course. Let's start. 864 00:47:48,125 --> 00:47:50,582 Three... Two... One... 865 00:47:50,583 --> 00:47:51,541 Go! 866 00:47:51,542 --> 00:47:54,875 CM, I'm now raising a very serious issue. 867 00:47:56,042 --> 00:47:57,666 A grave allegation 868 00:47:57,667 --> 00:48:00,292 never before reported by any media. 869 00:48:01,375 --> 00:48:03,250 In fact, it's not just an allegation. 870 00:48:03,500 --> 00:48:06,333 It's a victim's desperate plea. 871 00:48:07,292 --> 00:48:08,958 I'm presenting it to you now. 872 00:48:09,750 --> 00:48:10,832 What is it? 873 00:48:10,833 --> 00:48:12,167 Please watch the video, sir. 874 00:48:13,833 --> 00:48:15,499 My company has permission 875 00:48:15,500 --> 00:48:17,208 to import white sand. 876 00:48:17,417 --> 00:48:20,291 To use it at the construction site, 877 00:48:20,292 --> 00:48:21,832 government clearance is required. 878 00:48:21,833 --> 00:48:24,542 I personally met the CM several times. 879 00:48:24,958 --> 00:48:26,667 Where did you meet him? 880 00:48:27,292 --> 00:48:29,125 At his office. 881 00:48:32,625 --> 00:48:35,166 When nothing moved, 882 00:48:35,167 --> 00:48:36,625 I called the CM directly. 883 00:48:36,958 --> 00:48:39,874 He asked me to come to his residence 884 00:48:39,875 --> 00:48:41,500 on the 23rd, after 7 PM. 885 00:48:41,708 --> 00:48:42,708 Did you go? 886 00:48:43,375 --> 00:48:44,375 Yes. 887 00:48:44,958 --> 00:48:45,958 Alone? 888 00:48:46,125 --> 00:48:47,917 My driver came with me, 889 00:48:48,208 --> 00:48:49,792 but stayed in the car. 890 00:48:50,958 --> 00:48:52,124 When I went inside, 891 00:48:52,125 --> 00:48:54,374 Paappachan Chettan told me the CM was in his room 892 00:48:54,375 --> 00:48:55,625 and asked me to go in. 893 00:48:56,750 --> 00:48:58,042 I entered that room. 894 00:48:58,250 --> 00:48:59,250 Then... 895 00:49:00,000 --> 00:49:01,333 What happened next... 896 00:49:02,417 --> 00:49:03,957 What nonsense is this? 897 00:49:03,958 --> 00:49:05,375 It's not over yet, CM. 898 00:49:07,542 --> 00:49:09,583 There... he forcefully... 899 00:49:11,833 --> 00:49:15,000 That wasn't the man the world knew. 900 00:49:16,250 --> 00:49:17,500 He threatened me. 901 00:49:18,792 --> 00:49:20,250 I was terrified. 902 00:49:21,250 --> 00:49:22,458 He... 903 00:49:22,625 --> 00:49:24,916 Are you saying 904 00:49:24,917 --> 00:49:27,083 the CM threatened and sexually exploited you? 905 00:49:28,083 --> 00:49:29,083 Yes. 906 00:49:37,208 --> 00:49:39,250 Please don't misunderstand, 907 00:49:39,583 --> 00:49:42,208 didn't you scream or resist? 908 00:49:42,500 --> 00:49:45,750 You can never understand that kind of intimidation. 909 00:49:46,583 --> 00:49:48,125 I was completely shattered. 910 00:49:48,625 --> 00:49:51,375 I stayed silent, fearing humiliation. 911 00:49:52,167 --> 00:49:53,542 I was cheated... 912 00:49:55,125 --> 00:49:56,250 in every way. 913 00:49:56,708 --> 00:49:59,750 The trauma became unbearable. 914 00:50:00,292 --> 00:50:01,500 Finally, I decided... 915 00:50:02,125 --> 00:50:05,417 the world must see the real face of CM Varghese. 916 00:50:05,917 --> 00:50:08,875 That's why I spoke out. 917 00:50:09,500 --> 00:50:10,667 I want justice. 918 00:50:11,125 --> 00:50:13,124 I'll go to any extent for it. 919 00:50:13,125 --> 00:50:14,207 What? 920 00:50:14,208 --> 00:50:15,666 What rubbish is this? 921 00:50:15,667 --> 00:50:17,624 Would anyone who knows me believe this? 922 00:50:17,625 --> 00:50:18,958 Nisha Chandrakumar. 923 00:50:19,500 --> 00:50:21,749 She insisted that when this footage airs, 924 00:50:21,750 --> 00:50:24,250 her face must not be masked and her name stated clearly. 925 00:50:24,667 --> 00:50:26,249 You know her, CM? 926 00:50:26,250 --> 00:50:27,332 Yes. 927 00:50:27,333 --> 00:50:29,124 Many approach me with grievances. 928 00:50:29,125 --> 00:50:30,166 She was one of them. 929 00:50:30,167 --> 00:50:32,957 Her issue had legal complications. 930 00:50:32,958 --> 00:50:34,500 And her allegation? 931 00:50:34,667 --> 00:50:35,707 That's my question. 932 00:50:35,708 --> 00:50:38,083 Would anyone who knows me believe it? 933 00:50:38,292 --> 00:50:40,167 Aravindan, do you believe this? 934 00:50:40,292 --> 00:50:42,957 This isn't about my belief, CM. 935 00:50:42,958 --> 00:50:47,333 It's for you to prove the allegation is false. 936 00:50:47,667 --> 00:50:48,957 Only you. 937 00:50:48,958 --> 00:50:50,208 That's the law. 938 00:50:50,750 --> 00:50:55,082 Two things must be established. 939 00:50:55,083 --> 00:50:56,875 When and where. 940 00:50:57,583 --> 00:51:00,875 That date is recorded in my diary. 941 00:51:01,042 --> 00:51:02,082 You may verify it. 942 00:51:02,083 --> 00:51:03,582 We already did, CM. 943 00:51:03,583 --> 00:51:06,457 You were at your residence from 6:30 PM onward. 944 00:51:06,458 --> 00:51:07,458 You didn't step out. 945 00:51:07,583 --> 00:51:09,832 Your family was at a wedding reception 946 00:51:09,833 --> 00:51:12,708 in Kottayam that evening. 947 00:51:12,917 --> 00:51:15,333 Only your personal staff were present. 948 00:51:15,500 --> 00:51:18,582 I have never met this woman 949 00:51:18,583 --> 00:51:20,667 at my residence. 950 00:51:21,250 --> 00:51:22,582 She's lying. 951 00:51:22,583 --> 00:51:24,000 Then look at this. 952 00:51:46,708 --> 00:51:50,332 These visuals show her entering your residence 953 00:51:50,333 --> 00:51:53,791 and speaking to your aide, Paappachan. 954 00:51:53,792 --> 00:51:58,250 Her driver recorded this randomly as proof. 955 00:51:58,375 --> 00:52:01,457 We verified the date and time. 956 00:52:01,458 --> 00:52:03,583 Both are accurate. 957 00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:08,457 Which means, CM... 958 00:52:08,458 --> 00:52:09,875 you lied... 959 00:52:10,833 --> 00:52:12,708 to the people of this state. 960 00:52:32,167 --> 00:52:34,249 Kerala's Chief Minister lied 961 00:52:34,250 --> 00:52:37,208 while denying a sexual assault allegation. 962 00:52:37,708 --> 00:52:39,082 In solidarity with the survivor! 963 00:52:39,083 --> 00:52:42,042 That is our channel's stand. 964 00:52:42,917 --> 00:52:45,750 So the answer to your earlier question... 965 00:52:45,958 --> 00:52:47,750 We don't believe you, CM. 966 00:52:48,292 --> 00:52:49,832 And it won't stop with me. 967 00:52:49,833 --> 00:52:52,792 The public will think the same. 968 00:52:53,000 --> 00:52:54,624 When you rule this state 969 00:52:54,625 --> 00:52:58,499 as its sole authority and supreme ruler in all its pride, 970 00:52:58,500 --> 00:53:00,541 will the police under your command 971 00:53:00,542 --> 00:53:04,082 investigate a crime the victim says you committed? 972 00:53:04,083 --> 00:53:08,208 Who will ensure that helpless woman gets justice? 973 00:53:08,833 --> 00:53:11,333 That's for you to answer, Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala. 974 00:53:11,708 --> 00:53:14,708 The state now awaits for your response. 975 00:53:24,667 --> 00:53:27,583 An impartial investigation will be conducted. 976 00:53:27,833 --> 00:53:29,667 I'll ensure it. 977 00:53:30,708 --> 00:53:33,375 After this, I'll meet the Party President 978 00:53:33,667 --> 00:53:35,083 and then address the public. 979 00:53:44,083 --> 00:53:46,291 In the wake of the assault allegation 980 00:53:46,292 --> 00:53:48,499 against CM Varghese Antony, 981 00:53:48,500 --> 00:53:50,874 he is heading to meet Party President Purushothaman. 982 00:53:50,875 --> 00:53:53,332 For sure this may signal resignation. 983 00:53:53,333 --> 00:53:54,332 Yes! 984 00:53:54,333 --> 00:53:57,167 Kerala CM Varghese Antony is resigning! 985 00:54:00,958 --> 00:54:04,083 A historic victory for fearless journalism. 986 00:54:21,125 --> 00:54:23,833 'Varghese, who is accused, should resign' 987 00:54:26,375 --> 00:54:27,875 Paappachan... 988 00:54:28,167 --> 00:54:29,167 Water. 989 00:54:31,125 --> 00:54:33,333 'Rapist CM, step down!' 990 00:54:35,208 --> 00:54:37,291 'Varghese, who is accused, should resign' 991 00:54:37,292 --> 00:54:39,416 Kerala Chief Minister KN Varghese 992 00:54:39,417 --> 00:54:41,750 is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. 993 00:54:41,875 --> 00:54:44,791 This is the biggest riot Kerala has ever witnessed, 994 00:54:44,792 --> 00:54:47,291 with CPNM activists in a state of rage. 995 00:54:47,292 --> 00:54:49,750 One question on everyone's mind. 996 00:54:49,958 --> 00:54:54,374 Widespread protests by CPNM members erupt across the state. 997 00:54:54,375 --> 00:54:56,832 Although the Chief Minister attempted to deny the allegations 998 00:54:56,833 --> 00:54:58,666 by trying to bury the truth, 999 00:54:58,667 --> 00:55:00,832 it was On Time News' careful and responsible reporting 1000 00:55:00,833 --> 00:55:02,791 reporting that brought many hidden facts to light. 1001 00:55:02,792 --> 00:55:04,875 Sir, it's best that the CM doesn't come here now. 1002 00:55:05,708 --> 00:55:07,458 There's a chance of mob violence. 1003 00:55:08,292 --> 00:55:09,416 Sir... 1004 00:55:09,417 --> 00:55:10,542 Yes, sir. 1005 00:55:11,208 --> 00:55:13,416 What can I do? CM's already on his way. 1006 00:55:13,417 --> 00:55:14,792 Control the crowd. 1007 00:55:17,667 --> 00:55:18,749 Move! 1008 00:55:18,750 --> 00:55:20,667 Come on! Move! Clear the way! 1009 00:55:36,708 --> 00:55:42,208 Protesters: Inquilab Zindabad. 1010 00:55:42,667 --> 00:55:46,500 Protesters: Inquilab Zindabad. 1011 00:55:59,542 --> 00:56:00,750 I'll meet you. 1012 00:56:01,250 --> 00:56:02,875 I won't leave without seeing you. 1013 00:56:05,250 --> 00:56:06,292 Oh, no! Sir! 1014 00:56:06,542 --> 00:56:07,667 Sir... 1015 00:56:14,458 --> 00:56:16,000 Start the car. 1016 00:56:18,292 --> 00:56:19,625 Start the car! 1017 00:56:30,125 --> 00:56:31,582 What a useless police force! 1018 00:56:31,583 --> 00:56:33,082 Is this how you protect a CM? 1019 00:56:33,083 --> 00:56:34,875 Step back! Move! 1020 00:56:35,750 --> 00:56:37,374 Today is a dark day in 1021 00:56:37,375 --> 00:56:38,750 the history of democracy. 1022 00:56:39,042 --> 00:56:41,667 After a sexual allegation was made against him 1023 00:56:41,833 --> 00:56:44,499 during an interview with a media outlet, 1024 00:56:44,500 --> 00:56:48,917 KN Varghese was ready to resign immediately. 1025 00:56:49,167 --> 00:56:51,041 For the wounds he suffered here today, 1026 00:56:51,042 --> 00:56:52,582 for the blood that was spilled, 1027 00:56:52,583 --> 00:56:54,499 we will seek retribution. 1028 00:56:54,500 --> 00:56:56,124 Sir, will the CM resign immediately? 1029 00:56:56,125 --> 00:56:57,208 Yes, he will. 1030 00:57:19,375 --> 00:57:20,832 - Aunty... - Yes? 1031 00:57:20,833 --> 00:57:21,916 I had gone to your house. 1032 00:57:21,917 --> 00:57:24,041 But a lady there told me you'd be here. 1033 00:57:24,042 --> 00:57:25,167 That's why I came here. 1034 00:57:25,958 --> 00:57:27,417 Who are you, son? 1035 00:57:27,625 --> 00:57:29,624 - Aunty, don't you recognise me? - No. 1036 00:57:29,625 --> 00:57:30,625 I'm Vinod. 1037 00:57:31,292 --> 00:57:32,874 I worked here about ten years ago. 1038 00:57:32,875 --> 00:57:34,375 For... almost six months. 1039 00:57:35,583 --> 00:57:37,125 Then, sir took me abroad. 1040 00:57:37,583 --> 00:57:40,167 Sir asked me to give this to you. 1041 00:57:40,417 --> 00:57:41,874 - That's why I came. - Alright. 1042 00:57:41,875 --> 00:57:44,125 I'm leaving now, aunty. My wife just gave birth... 1043 00:57:44,458 --> 00:57:46,167 to a daughter... I need to go and see them. 1044 00:57:47,083 --> 00:57:49,249 Ah, today is Makam. That's a good star for girls. 1045 00:57:49,250 --> 00:57:51,041 - That's right. - It's a lucky star. 1046 00:57:51,042 --> 00:57:52,250 - Alright, then. - Okay, bye. 1047 00:57:56,083 --> 00:57:57,124 'DUBAI' 1048 00:57:57,125 --> 00:58:00,125 Yeah, you can look around 600 million as an initial investment. 1049 00:58:01,250 --> 00:58:02,250 Excuse me. 1050 00:58:04,125 --> 00:58:05,207 Tell me, Vinod. 1051 00:58:05,208 --> 00:58:06,749 I've handed it over to your mother. 1052 00:58:06,750 --> 00:58:07,792 Alright. 1053 00:58:08,208 --> 00:58:09,749 By the way, I heard you've had a daughter. 1054 00:58:09,750 --> 00:58:10,957 Yes, sir. 1055 00:58:10,958 --> 00:58:12,707 She's got a gift coming from me. 1056 00:58:12,708 --> 00:58:13,875 Thank you, sir. Thank you. 1057 00:58:42,292 --> 00:58:47,208 Yes! World's biggest casino will be opening by 2027 in Alberto island. 1058 00:58:47,542 --> 00:58:49,000 The whole world will be here. 1059 00:59:01,417 --> 00:59:02,457 Write down the spelling of 'Apple.' 1060 00:59:02,458 --> 00:59:04,917 A...P...P...L...E 1061 00:59:05,458 --> 00:59:06,582 Sorry 1062 00:59:06,583 --> 00:59:09,333 Next word: Pen Write down the spelling of 'Pen.' 1063 00:59:09,458 --> 00:59:12,250 P...E...N! 1064 00:59:12,375 --> 00:59:13,667 - Pen! - Aha! 1065 00:59:14,125 --> 00:59:15,583 What are you doing, dear? 1066 00:59:16,042 --> 00:59:17,708 - Are you studying? - Mm... 1067 00:59:18,333 --> 00:59:20,082 She has quite a lot of homework to do. 1068 00:59:20,083 --> 00:59:21,833 Come, let's go inside and complete it. 1069 00:59:32,042 --> 00:59:33,083 Here. 1070 00:59:39,042 --> 00:59:40,417 Aren't you taking a bath? 1071 00:59:42,167 --> 00:59:43,291 Annamma... 1072 00:59:43,292 --> 00:59:44,292 You must've heard... 1073 00:59:45,208 --> 00:59:46,500 I've given in my resignation. 1074 00:59:47,750 --> 00:59:49,208 Why are you upset? 1075 00:59:49,583 --> 00:59:51,000 Don't I know you? 1076 00:59:55,500 --> 00:59:57,208 At least you could've told me... 1077 00:59:57,333 --> 00:59:58,749 he'd cancelled his trip. 1078 00:59:58,750 --> 01:00:00,250 I told Mom not to tell you. 1079 01:00:00,708 --> 01:00:02,166 Thought I'd give you a little surprise. 1080 01:00:02,167 --> 01:00:03,750 You shouldn't have cancelled your trip. 1081 01:00:03,917 --> 01:00:05,417 If you don't arrive on time, 1082 01:00:05,542 --> 01:00:07,750 won't things get held up? 1083 01:00:07,917 --> 01:00:09,957 Oh, that's manageable for a few weeks. 1084 01:00:09,958 --> 01:00:11,207 Dad, go freshen up and come. 1085 01:00:11,208 --> 01:00:12,375 Let's have a drink. 1086 01:00:12,542 --> 01:00:13,542 Okay? 1087 01:00:31,833 --> 01:00:33,250 Why aren't you drinking, Dad? 1088 01:00:49,250 --> 01:00:50,625 Two stitches. 1089 01:00:51,917 --> 01:00:54,666 I've taken lathi blows, pushes and pulls from the police before. 1090 01:00:54,667 --> 01:00:56,542 It's the first time I've been hit by a stone. 1091 01:00:57,083 --> 01:00:58,458 They arrested the guy. 1092 01:00:58,875 --> 01:00:59,875 Oh... 1093 01:01:00,167 --> 01:01:02,583 I told the DIG not to charge him with anything major. 1094 01:01:03,000 --> 01:01:05,124 The fellow did what any spirited young man would do 1095 01:01:05,125 --> 01:01:06,917 if he got his hands on a chief minister 1096 01:01:07,542 --> 01:01:10,625 who assaulted a woman at his official residence. 1097 01:01:11,750 --> 01:01:15,958 Why did you lie about that woman not coming here? 1098 01:01:16,625 --> 01:01:19,250 When they started showing her footage, 1099 01:01:19,500 --> 01:01:20,875 I got anxious. 1100 01:01:21,833 --> 01:01:25,125 I realised the interview was a trap. 1101 01:01:25,958 --> 01:01:27,791 I thought denying it in the interview... 1102 01:01:27,792 --> 01:01:29,958 saying she never came here would be enough 1103 01:01:30,750 --> 01:01:32,416 and I could just prove it later. 1104 01:01:32,417 --> 01:01:34,875 I thought I could manipulate it and manage it. 1105 01:01:35,708 --> 01:01:40,000 I've dealt with crises the same way before. 1106 01:01:40,792 --> 01:01:41,874 But... 1107 01:01:41,875 --> 01:01:42,917 this time... 1108 01:01:43,375 --> 01:01:44,417 I failed. 1109 01:01:46,208 --> 01:01:48,833 I met her here for barely ten minutes. 1110 01:01:49,958 --> 01:01:52,875 I consoled and told her I'd do what was needed and sent her back. 1111 01:01:53,458 --> 01:01:55,792 Son, I've done many bad things... 1112 01:01:56,542 --> 01:01:57,750 But this... 1113 01:01:57,875 --> 01:01:59,000 this I didn't do. 1114 01:01:59,833 --> 01:02:01,500 Do you really think I'd do this? 1115 01:02:03,042 --> 01:02:04,042 Dad... 1116 01:02:04,167 --> 01:02:05,167 What is this? 1117 01:02:06,667 --> 01:02:07,708 I am with you. 1118 01:02:10,000 --> 01:02:11,000 Let's face it... 1119 01:02:13,750 --> 01:02:14,750 Right? 1120 01:02:14,875 --> 01:02:16,250 Not just face it. 1121 01:02:16,917 --> 01:02:18,125 You should fight it, Dad. 1122 01:02:18,375 --> 01:02:19,542 We must fight. 1123 01:02:21,750 --> 01:02:23,833 We need to find who set you up. 1124 01:02:24,500 --> 01:02:25,750 Then finish them... 1125 01:02:25,958 --> 01:02:27,125 in the usual Varghese style. 1126 01:02:27,250 --> 01:02:28,250 Okay? 1127 01:02:29,083 --> 01:02:31,083 Even the biggest corruption charges 1128 01:02:31,667 --> 01:02:32,833 can be survived. 1129 01:02:33,250 --> 01:02:34,250 But... 1130 01:02:34,458 --> 01:02:35,916 when it comes to cases involving women... 1131 01:02:35,917 --> 01:02:37,500 the stain never washes off. 1132 01:02:38,333 --> 01:02:39,957 Even after you die, 1133 01:02:39,958 --> 01:02:41,374 while lying in a freezer, 1134 01:02:41,375 --> 01:02:44,083 people will see only that stain. 1135 01:02:49,625 --> 01:02:50,791 Tobin is lying inside, 1136 01:02:50,792 --> 01:02:52,500 unconscious and drunk. 1137 01:02:53,250 --> 01:02:56,792 He told Mom that his political future was over. 1138 01:02:57,625 --> 01:03:00,250 He must find it hard to face me. 1139 01:03:02,083 --> 01:03:03,750 When you stand with me like this, 1140 01:03:04,250 --> 01:03:05,542 I feel strong. 1141 01:03:06,792 --> 01:03:07,792 Let's fight. 1142 01:03:11,000 --> 01:03:12,167 That's my dad. 1143 01:03:16,000 --> 01:03:17,041 Goodnight, Dad. 1144 01:03:17,042 --> 01:03:18,333 Goodnight, dear. 1145 01:03:26,542 --> 01:03:27,833 I was cheated... 1146 01:03:28,458 --> 01:03:30,042 A grave allegation... 1147 01:03:30,542 --> 01:03:32,417 There... he forcefully... 1148 01:03:33,208 --> 01:03:34,999 - Yes... - Which means, CM... 1149 01:03:35,000 --> 01:03:36,458 you lied... 1150 01:03:38,042 --> 01:03:39,207 to the people of this state. 1151 01:03:39,208 --> 01:03:40,250 Wake up, John... 1152 01:03:40,458 --> 01:03:41,667 John! Get up! 1153 01:03:42,500 --> 01:03:44,041 John, wake up... 1154 01:03:44,042 --> 01:03:45,416 John... get up please! 1155 01:03:45,417 --> 01:03:46,416 What's wrong? 1156 01:03:46,417 --> 01:03:47,958 Just come with me... 1157 01:03:48,292 --> 01:03:49,292 What's the matter? 1158 01:04:05,042 --> 01:04:07,083 Wake up, dear... 1159 01:04:22,083 --> 01:04:23,333 Dear... 1160 01:04:38,250 --> 01:04:39,458 Dad... 1161 01:04:40,792 --> 01:04:41,917 John... 1162 01:04:44,542 --> 01:04:45,708 Dad... 1163 01:05:54,167 --> 01:05:57,499 Kerala has woken up to tragic news this morning. 1164 01:05:57,500 --> 01:05:59,832 We regret to inform our viewers 1165 01:05:59,833 --> 01:06:02,624 that Chief Minister KN Varghese has passed away. 1166 01:06:02,625 --> 01:06:13,833 "Did the bright sun slip into The dark night without a word?" 1167 01:06:14,125 --> 01:06:24,708 "The delicate flower weeps, Droops, and fades" 1168 01:06:25,375 --> 01:06:36,375 "That guardian flame has vanished in the night winds" 1169 01:06:36,750 --> 01:06:42,791 "Like fiery thorns burning all over, The depths of my soul ache" 1170 01:06:42,792 --> 01:06:47,583 "Oh, endless pain... pain..." 1171 01:06:49,375 --> 01:06:53,958 "Left all alone without a shoulder to lean on" 1172 01:06:55,167 --> 01:06:59,667 "Aching silently Like clouds holding back rain" 1173 01:07:00,708 --> 01:07:03,124 "Did you come back as a gentle breeze of love" 1174 01:07:03,125 --> 01:07:05,333 'A SHAMELESS EXIT' 1175 01:07:06,375 --> 01:07:11,667 "Just to touch me once And leave without a word?" 1176 01:07:11,958 --> 01:07:16,749 "Left all alone Without a shoulder to lean on" 1177 01:07:16,750 --> 01:07:19,624 I am here to bring you details of an extremely tragic event... 1178 01:07:19,625 --> 01:07:23,374 news that not just affects Kerala, but the entire country. 1179 01:07:23,375 --> 01:07:25,458 I am now standing in front of Cliff House. 1180 01:07:25,667 --> 01:07:27,499 There is no other leader in Kerala's history 1181 01:07:27,500 --> 01:07:29,875 who worked so closely with the people. 1182 01:07:30,167 --> 01:07:31,999 His resignation following sexual allegations 1183 01:07:32,000 --> 01:07:33,957 and his death the very same night, 1184 01:07:33,958 --> 01:07:35,917 have left many questions unanswered. 1185 01:07:49,667 --> 01:07:52,749 As stated by the Chief Secretary a short while ago, 1186 01:07:52,750 --> 01:07:53,999 after the post-mortem, 1187 01:07:54,000 --> 01:07:56,707 the Chief Minister's body will be kept at Cliff House for one hour, 1188 01:07:56,708 --> 01:07:59,375 and later at VJT Hall, for the public to pay their last respects. 1189 01:08:00,458 --> 01:08:11,957 "Are the fingertips that guided me Through the scorching forest slipping away?" 1190 01:08:11,958 --> 01:08:23,125 "Is the tender, gentle warmth of your heart Gone forever?" 1191 01:08:23,292 --> 01:08:28,957 "I will guard every single word of yours Deep inside me" 1192 01:08:28,958 --> 01:08:34,417 "I will forever string together These memories of yours" 1193 01:08:34,667 --> 01:08:37,874 "Like fiery thorns burning all over" 1194 01:08:37,875 --> 01:08:40,749 "The depths of my soul ache" 1195 01:08:40,750 --> 01:08:45,750 "Oh, endless pain... pain..." 1196 01:08:47,375 --> 01:08:51,958 "Left all alone Without a shoulder to lean on" 1197 01:08:53,042 --> 01:08:58,500 "Aching silently Like clouds holding back rain" 1198 01:08:58,708 --> 01:09:03,292 "Did you come back As a gentle breeze of love" 1199 01:09:04,375 --> 01:09:09,833 "Just to touch me once And leave without a word?" 1200 01:09:10,000 --> 01:09:14,625 "Left all alone Without a shoulder to lean on" 1201 01:09:33,292 --> 01:09:34,832 Twelve days have passed 1202 01:09:34,833 --> 01:09:36,833 since the death of CM Varghese Antony. 1203 01:09:37,208 --> 01:09:39,291 Sharp divisions and bitter factional power struggles 1204 01:09:39,292 --> 01:09:40,874 have erupted within the NDC 1205 01:09:40,875 --> 01:09:43,292 over the choice of the next Chief Minister. 1206 01:09:43,583 --> 01:09:45,917 Gentlemen, please cooperate. 1207 01:09:46,917 --> 01:09:50,916 Whether you say it in English or Hindi, our answer is the same, CK. 1208 01:09:50,917 --> 01:09:53,333 We cannot accept Purushothaman! 1209 01:09:55,958 --> 01:09:58,292 "Farewell to the People's Leader!" 1210 01:10:02,875 --> 01:10:04,542 Your father used to say, 1211 01:10:05,500 --> 01:10:09,667 after his burial, people would flock to his grave 1212 01:10:10,292 --> 01:10:11,958 with flowers and candles. 1213 01:10:13,917 --> 01:10:16,124 He never imagined being forgotten, 1214 01:10:16,125 --> 01:10:17,958 left alone without a single soul. 1215 01:10:19,125 --> 01:10:22,125 But now, it's just us here. 1216 01:10:22,667 --> 01:10:27,250 To the world, your father is now branded a criminal. 1217 01:10:29,250 --> 01:10:31,250 I can't bear this, my son... 1218 01:10:51,208 --> 01:10:53,833 However, this is ultimately a game of numbers and majority. 1219 01:10:54,750 --> 01:10:56,375 The situation clearly favours Tobin. 1220 01:10:56,542 --> 01:10:58,542 So, shall we draw a conclusion? 1221 01:10:58,750 --> 01:11:01,292 Tobin will comfortably win the by-election. 1222 01:11:01,625 --> 01:11:04,542 Besides, that constituency accepts only Varghese and his family. 1223 01:11:05,208 --> 01:11:06,167 But... 1224 01:11:06,292 --> 01:11:08,457 before you take a call, watch this once. 1225 01:11:08,458 --> 01:11:10,624 This is Sukesh Pandey. We are breaking a story 1226 01:11:10,625 --> 01:11:13,792 with serious financial and political consequences. 1227 01:11:14,292 --> 01:11:15,583 John Varghese, 1228 01:11:15,833 --> 01:11:18,957 the second son of the late Kerala Chief Minister, 1229 01:11:18,958 --> 01:11:20,791 who died amid a sex scandal 1230 01:11:20,792 --> 01:11:23,374 is under a cloud over the sale of his tech start-up, 1231 01:11:23,375 --> 01:11:25,707 just as his elder brother 1232 01:11:25,708 --> 01:11:28,207 prepares to inherit the political mantle. 1233 01:11:28,208 --> 01:11:30,832 John Varghese, the second son of late CM KN Varghese, 1234 01:11:30,833 --> 01:11:33,416 has allegedly been involved in black money transactions 1235 01:11:33,417 --> 01:11:35,207 amounting to nearly 125 crore rupees. 1236 01:11:35,208 --> 01:11:37,375 The revelation has sent shock waves across the state. 1237 01:11:37,542 --> 01:11:38,791 For the first time in history, 1238 01:11:38,792 --> 01:11:41,207 central investigating agencies have stormed 1239 01:11:41,208 --> 01:11:43,082 the official residence of a Chief Minister. 1240 01:11:43,083 --> 01:11:44,499 For the past two hours, 1241 01:11:44,500 --> 01:11:47,249 an ED raid has been underway at the CM's official residence. 1242 01:11:47,250 --> 01:11:49,457 John, the prodigal son of KN Varghese, 1243 01:11:49,458 --> 01:11:51,707 faces allegations of a 100 crore rupees FEMA violation. 1244 01:11:51,708 --> 01:11:52,707 With this, 1245 01:11:52,708 --> 01:11:55,541 the Varghese family finds itself relentlessly chased by controversy. 1246 01:11:55,542 --> 01:11:57,250 "Confusion. Uncertainty." 1247 01:11:59,792 --> 01:12:01,874 The ED has gathered enough evidence. 1248 01:12:01,875 --> 01:12:04,625 Sources say John Varghese may be taken into custody any moment. 1249 01:12:08,875 --> 01:12:11,083 But the red flags are real. 1250 01:12:11,458 --> 01:12:13,125 And they are serious. 1251 01:12:13,958 --> 01:12:17,083 Money, legacy, power collide. 1252 01:12:17,708 --> 01:12:20,082 The public deserves answers 1253 01:12:20,083 --> 01:12:21,708 and the truth. 1254 01:12:27,708 --> 01:12:32,583 Even now, the question of who the next CM will be remains unanswered... 1255 01:12:39,542 --> 01:12:41,583 Sir... sir... sir... 1256 01:12:41,792 --> 01:12:43,457 Sir, what's your response? 1257 01:12:43,458 --> 01:12:45,042 Give us a moment of peace! 1258 01:12:45,167 --> 01:12:47,416 Sir, will your brother be arrested soon? 1259 01:12:47,417 --> 01:12:50,749 Haven't you witch-hunted our family enough already? 1260 01:12:50,750 --> 01:12:52,624 Sir, how do you respond to this crisis? 1261 01:12:52,625 --> 01:12:54,582 Isn't all this chaos 1262 01:12:54,583 --> 01:12:57,207 because you refused to vacate the official residence? 1263 01:12:57,208 --> 01:12:58,208 Don't get smart. 1264 01:12:58,500 --> 01:12:59,500 Never. 1265 01:13:00,458 --> 01:13:01,500 Let's go. 1266 01:13:06,875 --> 01:13:07,917 Don't come. 1267 01:13:08,292 --> 01:13:09,958 Media everywhere outside. 1268 01:13:17,292 --> 01:13:19,541 There are three vigilance cases against you. 1269 01:13:19,542 --> 01:13:20,957 Will the next probe reach you as well? 1270 01:13:20,958 --> 01:13:21,999 Who? 1271 01:13:22,000 --> 01:13:23,291 Who are you people, anyway? 1272 01:13:23,292 --> 01:13:25,332 Tobin! We'll go inside, talk it out, 1273 01:13:25,333 --> 01:13:27,667 come back and see you. Isn't that enough? 1274 01:13:27,833 --> 01:13:28,958 - Move. Move. - Sir, sir... 1275 01:13:29,333 --> 01:13:30,583 Sir! Sir! 1276 01:13:31,833 --> 01:13:33,207 - Get in. - Officer... 1277 01:13:33,208 --> 01:13:34,832 - I want to talk to him. - Not possible. Sorry. 1278 01:13:34,833 --> 01:13:36,292 I want to talk to him! 1279 01:13:38,125 --> 01:13:39,458 Brother... 1280 01:13:40,708 --> 01:13:42,125 You've destroyed everything. 1281 01:13:42,833 --> 01:13:44,499 I was to take oath 1282 01:13:44,500 --> 01:13:46,583 as the Chief Minister of Kerala in five days. 1283 01:13:47,042 --> 01:13:48,499 Me, Ramakrishnan sir, 1284 01:13:48,500 --> 01:13:50,958 everyone who stood by our father... we're finished. 1285 01:13:51,417 --> 01:13:52,874 Brother...I... 1286 01:13:52,875 --> 01:13:54,541 You've driven the final nail into our coffin. 1287 01:13:54,542 --> 01:13:55,917 Enough. Enough. Please come. 1288 01:14:05,167 --> 01:14:06,999 John Varghese's money-laundering scandal 1289 01:14:07,000 --> 01:14:09,958 doesn't just corner the Varghese family or the NDC. 1290 01:14:10,208 --> 01:14:12,916 It also pushes the CPNM into a serious crisis. 1291 01:14:12,917 --> 01:14:14,207 As we all know, 1292 01:14:14,208 --> 01:14:15,999 John Varghese is married 1293 01:14:16,000 --> 01:14:18,707 to the daughter of MP Jayadevan, a senior CPNM leader 1294 01:14:18,708 --> 01:14:21,582 with the image of an untainted, staunch communist. 1295 01:14:21,583 --> 01:14:27,416 How Jayadevan and the CPNM respond to John Varghese's money-laundering case 1296 01:14:27,417 --> 01:14:29,917 is what political Kerala is watching closely. 1297 01:14:30,917 --> 01:14:33,208 Sir, this is Samuel. 1298 01:14:33,750 --> 01:14:34,791 From Mallu Voice. 1299 01:14:34,792 --> 01:14:35,792 Go on. 1300 01:14:36,167 --> 01:14:38,582 I'm about to drop another big one. 1301 01:14:38,583 --> 01:14:40,166 Alright. I'm stepping into a meeting. 1302 01:14:40,167 --> 01:14:41,167 Okay. 1303 01:14:41,625 --> 01:14:43,458 Step out only as Chief Minister. 1304 01:14:44,875 --> 01:14:46,916 Sources say the ED has uncovered 1305 01:14:46,917 --> 01:14:49,374 fresh evidence against John Varghese. 1306 01:14:49,375 --> 01:14:51,332 One after another, 1307 01:14:51,333 --> 01:14:54,542 central agencies are stepping in with new investigations. 1308 01:14:54,792 --> 01:14:56,916 The noose tightens around the Varghese family. 1309 01:14:56,917 --> 01:14:59,333 From "female" to FEMA violations, the fall is dramatic. 1310 01:15:00,208 --> 01:15:04,916 Dig deeper into the crimes John is accused of, 1311 01:15:04,917 --> 01:15:09,250 and at the very end, loom the dark, powerful hands of Varghese. 1312 01:15:09,500 --> 01:15:12,917 With central agencies launching their probe, 1313 01:15:13,125 --> 01:15:16,416 the roots of this corrupt family have been shaken. 1314 01:15:16,417 --> 01:15:18,707 All that remains to be seen now is 1315 01:15:18,708 --> 01:15:20,749 where the father and son have hidden the money. 1316 01:15:20,750 --> 01:15:21,792 My dear... 1317 01:15:24,333 --> 01:15:25,500 Aren't you going back? 1318 01:15:26,000 --> 01:15:29,000 It would ease John's mother's mind if you were there. 1319 01:15:37,458 --> 01:15:40,500 Dad, John would never agree to any shady deal. 1320 01:15:41,500 --> 01:15:42,500 I know, dear. 1321 01:15:43,375 --> 01:15:45,292 There's a conspiracy behind all this. 1322 01:15:45,833 --> 01:15:48,083 Nothing will happen to John. 1323 01:15:48,583 --> 01:15:51,292 If you've nothing to hide, you've nothing to fear. 1324 01:15:51,583 --> 01:15:52,667 Go home, dear. 1325 01:15:57,250 --> 01:15:58,499 It's been two days 1326 01:15:58,500 --> 01:16:01,250 since John Varghese was taken into ED custody. 1327 01:16:01,750 --> 01:16:05,832 I'm not discussing the circumstances that led to Varghese sir's death. 1328 01:16:05,833 --> 01:16:07,208 Stop it, President. 1329 01:16:07,542 --> 01:16:09,541 It's been 72 hours 1330 01:16:09,542 --> 01:16:11,750 my brother's been held without an arrest. 1331 01:16:12,042 --> 01:16:14,582 Has the Party raised even a single protest? 1332 01:16:14,583 --> 01:16:15,708 Tobin, sit down. 1333 01:16:16,292 --> 01:16:17,292 I said, sit down! 1334 01:16:18,542 --> 01:16:22,124 I will not speak for anyone involved in financial fraud. 1335 01:16:22,125 --> 01:16:23,125 Never. 1336 01:16:25,000 --> 01:16:27,791 Tobin, please control your temper 1337 01:16:27,792 --> 01:16:28,958 and show some respect. 1338 01:16:29,458 --> 01:16:32,749 While factions play the numbers game, calculating strength and loyalties, 1339 01:16:32,750 --> 01:16:35,208 governance stands paralysed. 1340 01:16:35,833 --> 01:16:38,500 We still don't have a Chief Minister. 1341 01:16:39,167 --> 01:16:41,582 How long will this uncertainty continue? 1342 01:16:41,583 --> 01:16:45,708 Kerala will not forgive this political impotence. 1343 01:16:46,042 --> 01:16:47,332 CK, your response? 1344 01:16:47,333 --> 01:16:49,957 I've explained the situation to the Party President. 1345 01:16:49,958 --> 01:16:51,541 Madam's position for now 1346 01:16:51,542 --> 01:16:53,750 is not to consider Tobin as CM. 1347 01:16:58,375 --> 01:17:00,166 We need PP's profile on air, now! 1348 01:17:00,167 --> 01:17:01,749 Call everyone you can. Get reactions. 1349 01:17:01,750 --> 01:17:02,791 Sir. 1350 01:17:02,792 --> 01:17:05,208 I can't agree to a one-sided decision. 1351 01:17:05,958 --> 01:17:08,791 How many MLAs in the Party actually back Purushothaman sir? 1352 01:17:08,792 --> 01:17:10,708 Forget the numbers, Tobin ji. 1353 01:17:11,208 --> 01:17:13,958 Your entire family is now tainted by corruption. 1354 01:17:14,708 --> 01:17:17,291 You also have three vigilance cases against you. 1355 01:17:17,292 --> 01:17:18,332 Don't forget it, Tobin. 1356 01:17:18,333 --> 01:17:20,749 Anyone who questions the Party President's call 1357 01:17:20,750 --> 01:17:22,542 has no place left in the Party. 1358 01:17:22,667 --> 01:17:24,624 So what I'm saying is... 1359 01:17:24,625 --> 01:17:26,957 as Kerala's next Chief Minister... 1360 01:17:26,958 --> 01:17:28,666 Hold on! 1361 01:17:28,667 --> 01:17:30,250 Switch on the TV. 1362 01:17:32,042 --> 01:17:33,082 The enquiry was about 1363 01:17:33,083 --> 01:17:35,082 how the 96 crore rupees Mr John Varghese earned 1364 01:17:35,083 --> 01:17:37,042 from selling his start-up was accounted for. 1365 01:17:37,375 --> 01:17:39,124 Some of you may have heard of 1366 01:17:39,125 --> 01:17:42,125 the Samyojitha Trust for Child Care, based in UP. 1367 01:17:42,833 --> 01:17:46,499 The Trust focuses on education and social security 1368 01:17:46,500 --> 01:17:50,166 for girls from Dalit, Adivasi, and minority communities. 1369 01:17:50,167 --> 01:17:53,250 Mr John Varghese donated 80 crore rupees to this Trust. 1370 01:17:53,500 --> 01:17:55,916 We have verified and cross-checked everything. 1371 01:17:55,917 --> 01:17:58,124 The remaining 16 crore rupees 1372 01:17:58,125 --> 01:18:00,041 was donated to an organisation called. 1373 01:18:00,042 --> 01:18:02,082 Movement for Data Freedom and Democracy, 1374 01:18:02,083 --> 01:18:04,916 which works for democratic transparency. 1375 01:18:04,917 --> 01:18:05,957 Sir, sir... 1376 01:18:05,958 --> 01:18:08,374 Sir, how do you respond to these allegations? 1377 01:18:08,375 --> 01:18:10,332 Is this a conspiracy, Mr John Varghese? 1378 01:18:10,333 --> 01:18:11,292 As you may know, 1379 01:18:12,042 --> 01:18:14,082 Movement for Data Freedom and Democracy 1380 01:18:14,083 --> 01:18:17,417 has exposed nearly 18 scams, 1381 01:18:17,750 --> 01:18:20,916 including the arms deal scam making headlines now. 1382 01:18:20,917 --> 01:18:22,750 I only did my part 1383 01:18:23,167 --> 01:18:25,124 to support their fight against corruption. 1384 01:18:25,125 --> 01:18:27,500 The one who stood by me while I took these calls... 1385 01:18:28,292 --> 01:18:31,625 who patted my shoulder and said, "You're doing the right thing..." 1386 01:18:32,375 --> 01:18:33,833 was my father... 1387 01:18:36,167 --> 01:18:38,792 former Chief Minister Varghese. 1388 01:18:40,583 --> 01:18:41,875 My father was my mentor... 1389 01:18:42,917 --> 01:18:43,958 my hero! 1390 01:19:10,833 --> 01:19:13,624 A meteoric rise in Kerala politics. 1391 01:19:13,625 --> 01:19:16,541 The second son of the late Chief Minister K. N. Varghese, 1392 01:19:16,542 --> 01:19:22,041 is now everywhere, across news channels and all over social media. 1393 01:19:22,042 --> 01:19:25,874 Among students and the youth, John Varghese is the new sensation. 1394 01:19:25,875 --> 01:19:29,875 His Y Talk reels have already crossed eight million views. 1395 01:19:33,833 --> 01:19:36,000 "Varghese sir's family is corrupt," right? 1396 01:19:36,583 --> 01:19:38,250 That's what everyone kept shouting! 1397 01:19:39,042 --> 01:19:41,458 But that political witch-hunt is over now. 1398 01:19:41,833 --> 01:19:43,333 What remains is pure numbers. 1399 01:19:44,375 --> 01:19:48,167 Ramakrishnan sir will talk on our behalf. 1400 01:20:01,500 --> 01:20:04,291 If you try to side-line me at this crucial moment, 1401 01:20:04,292 --> 01:20:05,624 I won't let it slide, sir. 1402 01:20:05,625 --> 01:20:06,582 No chance! 1403 01:20:06,583 --> 01:20:09,125 Tobin, act your age. 1404 01:20:09,542 --> 01:20:11,457 John has become a symbol now. 1405 01:20:11,458 --> 01:20:14,916 Both mainstream and social media are celebrating him. 1406 01:20:14,917 --> 01:20:19,124 The latest poster boy of a smear campaign and witch-hunt. 1407 01:20:19,125 --> 01:20:21,542 He even has that living martyr's glory now! 1408 01:20:21,833 --> 01:20:24,125 We need to capitalise on that. 1409 01:20:26,083 --> 01:20:28,375 What political experience does he have? 1410 01:20:31,250 --> 01:20:33,250 We once made someone with zero political experience, 1411 01:20:33,375 --> 01:20:35,749 someone who was literally flying in the sky, 1412 01:20:35,750 --> 01:20:37,375 our Prime Minister. 1413 01:20:38,708 --> 01:20:41,958 At 32, I was State President. 1414 01:20:42,250 --> 01:20:44,042 At 36, I became Chief Minister. 1415 01:20:44,333 --> 01:20:46,458 John is around that age now. 1416 01:20:47,208 --> 01:20:50,374 Eighteen MLAs still raise their hands when I ask them to. 1417 01:20:50,375 --> 01:20:51,249 Don't forget that. 1418 01:20:51,250 --> 01:20:52,499 Enough, Tobin. 1419 01:20:52,500 --> 01:20:53,958 I've spoken to everyone. 1420 01:20:54,125 --> 01:20:56,458 Our group stands firmly with John now. 1421 01:20:57,792 --> 01:20:59,833 If he takes charge wholeheartedly, 1422 01:20:59,958 --> 01:21:02,457 the youth across the state will rally behind him. 1423 01:21:02,458 --> 01:21:03,875 Please cooperate, Tobin. 1424 01:21:04,500 --> 01:21:05,500 Sir... 1425 01:21:06,333 --> 01:21:08,042 you played me too, didn't you? 1426 01:21:08,375 --> 01:21:10,499 In politics, loyalties aren't to people. 1427 01:21:10,500 --> 01:21:12,042 They're to circumstances. 1428 01:21:12,417 --> 01:21:13,957 The one who taught me that... 1429 01:21:13,958 --> 01:21:15,458 was Varghese sir. 1430 01:21:18,083 --> 01:21:19,750 John, won't you say something? 1431 01:21:20,625 --> 01:21:24,542 How many times have you told dad you'd never enter politics? 1432 01:21:26,125 --> 01:21:28,250 This shouldn't become a grudge between us, John. 1433 01:21:28,875 --> 01:21:30,083 - Ichayan... - Tobin! 1434 01:21:30,417 --> 01:21:31,458 It won't be John, 1435 01:21:31,708 --> 01:21:33,042 I will speak. 1436 01:21:34,125 --> 01:21:35,625 John will accept the responsibility 1437 01:21:36,125 --> 01:21:37,583 the Party has entrusted him with. 1438 01:21:45,417 --> 01:21:47,957 Mom, let me speak. 1439 01:21:47,958 --> 01:21:49,083 Ichayan... 1440 01:21:49,750 --> 01:21:51,833 I told you to stay quiet. 1441 01:21:52,458 --> 01:21:53,458 There will be 1442 01:21:53,833 --> 01:21:55,417 no more discussion on this, John. 1443 01:22:07,500 --> 01:22:09,375 So... the swearing-in is tomorrow! 1444 01:22:45,792 --> 01:22:46,792 Rosa... 1445 01:22:47,000 --> 01:22:48,000 Hey... 1446 01:22:48,875 --> 01:22:50,333 So, the decision's been made? 1447 01:22:52,958 --> 01:22:55,250 I was trapped in that strange situation. 1448 01:22:59,083 --> 01:23:01,292 I understand the pressure you're under. 1449 01:23:01,917 --> 01:23:04,708 I also know your state of mind since Dad passed away. 1450 01:23:05,958 --> 01:23:08,333 John, I too have a father. 1451 01:23:09,042 --> 01:23:10,250 He's still alive. 1452 01:23:10,583 --> 01:23:12,125 I have to face him. 1453 01:23:13,333 --> 01:23:16,292 When we decided to live together, there was one condition. 1454 01:23:16,542 --> 01:23:17,792 Just one! 1455 01:23:18,500 --> 01:23:20,875 That neither of us would enter active politics. 1456 01:23:22,042 --> 01:23:24,708 John, what's your decision now? 1457 01:23:25,708 --> 01:23:28,374 There are politics and values that we both believe in, John. 1458 01:23:28,375 --> 01:23:29,417 I know. 1459 01:23:29,750 --> 01:23:32,333 But we never expected things to turn out like this. 1460 01:23:32,833 --> 01:23:33,917 Right now, 1461 01:23:34,167 --> 01:23:36,708 I can't say no to Mom. 1462 01:23:36,958 --> 01:23:38,417 Leave that, John. 1463 01:23:39,417 --> 01:23:40,957 You and I have come this far 1464 01:23:40,958 --> 01:23:43,333 by saying no to our parents when it mattered. 1465 01:23:45,083 --> 01:23:46,541 I won't be by your side 1466 01:23:46,542 --> 01:23:49,833 for the swearing-in or the Raj Bhavan tea party. 1467 01:23:52,125 --> 01:23:53,207 I don't know why... 1468 01:23:53,208 --> 01:23:55,792 but I see your father in your eyes now. 1469 01:24:13,500 --> 01:24:15,625 Elizabeth, that's Sukesh Pandey. 1470 01:24:15,833 --> 01:24:18,207 He broke the story against John. 1471 01:24:18,208 --> 01:24:19,249 Oh! 1472 01:24:19,250 --> 01:24:20,792 What's he doing here?! 1473 01:24:21,083 --> 01:24:24,125 "The ocean of fury is split open" 1474 01:24:24,250 --> 01:24:27,208 "Dark shadows have vanished" 1475 01:24:27,458 --> 01:24:30,083 "The relentless rain strikes down" 1476 01:24:30,958 --> 01:24:33,417 "Leader! Leader!" 1477 01:24:33,625 --> 01:24:36,167 "The barricades are shattered" 1478 01:24:36,875 --> 01:24:39,375 "The truth within shines clear" 1479 01:24:40,083 --> 01:24:42,625 "The very ground is overturned" 1480 01:24:43,583 --> 01:24:45,916 "Leader! Leader!" 1481 01:24:45,917 --> 01:24:49,124 "Eyes on the dawg he a master of legacy" 1482 01:24:49,125 --> 01:24:52,166 "Comin back with haze in his eyes He's a Legatee" 1483 01:24:52,167 --> 01:24:55,457 "Walking like a king He is owning the Prophecy" 1484 01:24:55,458 --> 01:24:58,416 "He be dropping bombs in the way He a Trenchancy" 1485 01:24:58,417 --> 01:25:01,791 "People looking out for the King Better Run the checks" 1486 01:25:01,792 --> 01:25:04,957 "He be watching out for his kingdom He is on the Decks" 1487 01:25:04,958 --> 01:25:08,124 "Sacrificed the nights for the people Keeping border checks" 1488 01:25:08,125 --> 01:25:11,792 "King on the chess board Better be a mass flex" 1489 01:25:31,375 --> 01:25:34,541 "Come, come! The ultimate hero!" 1490 01:25:34,542 --> 01:25:37,958 "Come, come! The master of the game!" 1491 01:25:39,083 --> 01:25:43,125 "Let the days of ultimate truth arrive!" 1492 01:25:44,000 --> 01:25:47,249 "Come, come! The ultimate protector!" 1493 01:25:47,250 --> 01:25:50,792 "Come! Come! Leader of the masses!" 1494 01:25:51,750 --> 01:25:56,249 "Let the world-renowned glory overflow!" 1495 01:25:56,250 --> 01:25:59,374 "Becoming the burning ember Becoming the endless ocean" 1496 01:25:59,375 --> 01:26:02,624 "Now standing at the absolute peak Of the land" 1497 01:26:02,625 --> 01:26:05,666 "Undivided, multiplying into many" 1498 01:26:05,667 --> 01:26:09,249 "Marching in endless rows behind you" 1499 01:26:09,250 --> 01:26:12,292 "You are the law and the limit from now on" 1500 01:26:12,417 --> 01:26:15,375 "Nothing will soar above your head" 1501 01:26:15,625 --> 01:26:18,500 "Nobody will stand in your way anymore." 1502 01:26:21,083 --> 01:26:23,082 "The ocean of fury is split open" 1503 01:26:23,083 --> 01:26:24,374 "He is a lone ranger" 1504 01:26:24,375 --> 01:26:26,207 "Dark shadows have vanished" 1505 01:26:26,208 --> 01:26:27,582 "Da - Dapper - Danger" 1506 01:26:27,583 --> 01:26:29,207 "The relentless rain strikes down" 1507 01:26:29,208 --> 01:26:31,041 "He is a lone chaser" 1508 01:26:31,042 --> 01:26:33,707 "Leader! Leader!" 1509 01:26:33,708 --> 01:26:35,541 "The barricades are shattered" 1510 01:26:35,542 --> 01:26:36,957 "He is a rule breaker" 1511 01:26:36,958 --> 01:26:38,832 "The truth within shines clear" 1512 01:26:38,833 --> 01:26:40,124 "Da - Dapper - Danger" 1513 01:26:40,125 --> 01:26:41,791 "The very ground is overturned" 1514 01:26:41,792 --> 01:26:43,541 "He is a lone chaser" 1515 01:26:43,542 --> 01:26:46,667 "Leader! Leader!" 1516 01:26:51,125 --> 01:26:53,207 Do you know what you're asking me to publish 1517 01:26:53,208 --> 01:26:54,749 to damage my credibility? 1518 01:26:54,750 --> 01:26:55,916 I know. 1519 01:26:55,917 --> 01:26:57,499 You're the only one who can help me. 1520 01:26:57,500 --> 01:26:59,708 A fake scandal to build a clean hero? 1521 01:27:00,000 --> 01:27:01,291 I want power, Sukesh. 1522 01:27:01,292 --> 01:27:02,417 You know why. 1523 01:27:02,792 --> 01:27:04,250 I'm risking my name. 1524 01:27:04,375 --> 01:27:05,625 Thank you, Sukesh. 1525 01:27:09,667 --> 01:27:11,417 You said it was urgent. 1526 01:27:11,542 --> 01:27:14,125 Sukesh is about to break a story on my start-up deal. 1527 01:27:14,333 --> 01:27:17,000 I want a raid to follow it, at the CM's residence. 1528 01:27:17,125 --> 01:27:20,499 So, you're manufacturing innocence. 1529 01:27:20,500 --> 01:27:22,249 I'm manufacturing credibility. 1530 01:27:22,250 --> 01:27:23,958 Once Delhi says I'm clean, 1531 01:27:24,083 --> 01:27:25,833 the whole party will turn to me. 1532 01:27:26,333 --> 01:27:27,333 Well... 1533 01:27:27,458 --> 01:27:28,875 is this about power? 1534 01:27:29,125 --> 01:27:30,125 Yes... 1535 01:27:30,708 --> 01:27:31,832 badly! 1536 01:27:31,833 --> 01:27:34,416 "Come, come! The ultimate hero!" 1537 01:27:34,417 --> 01:27:37,707 "Come, come! The master of the game!" 1538 01:27:37,708 --> 01:27:40,166 You'll have the backing of sir's group. 1539 01:27:40,167 --> 01:27:43,041 But how will your name even be considered? 1540 01:27:43,042 --> 01:27:44,375 It will be, sir. 1541 01:27:44,833 --> 01:27:46,500 You just set things in motion. 1542 01:27:46,958 --> 01:27:50,375 "Come, come! Leader of the masses!" 1543 01:27:51,750 --> 01:27:56,042 "Let the world-renowned glory overflow!" 1544 01:27:56,208 --> 01:27:59,457 "Becoming the burning ember Becoming the endless ocean" 1545 01:27:59,458 --> 01:28:02,499 "Now standing at the absolute peak of the land" 1546 01:28:02,500 --> 01:28:05,707 "Undivided, multiplying into many" 1547 01:28:05,708 --> 01:28:08,958 "Marching in endless rows behind you" 1548 01:28:23,375 --> 01:28:24,458 Greetings. 1549 01:28:25,417 --> 01:28:26,625 Welcome, sir. 1550 01:28:27,000 --> 01:28:28,249 Thank you. 1551 01:28:28,250 --> 01:28:29,292 Please... 1552 01:28:30,917 --> 01:28:31,958 Greetings... 1553 01:28:35,167 --> 01:28:38,374 I was with my father when he visited your home before the wedding. 1554 01:28:38,375 --> 01:28:40,457 I hope your daughter and son-in-law are doing well? 1555 01:28:40,458 --> 01:28:41,458 Yes. 1556 01:28:45,958 --> 01:28:47,291 Shall I? 1557 01:28:47,292 --> 01:28:48,625 Jesus will be with you... 1558 01:28:48,875 --> 01:28:50,292 I will pray, son... 1559 01:28:50,958 --> 01:28:51,958 Sir. 1560 01:28:52,833 --> 01:28:53,958 Don't call me sir. 1561 01:28:54,208 --> 01:28:55,625 Call me as you did before. 1562 01:30:12,875 --> 01:30:14,125 Greetings to everyone. 1563 01:30:14,708 --> 01:30:17,625 I have no previous experience in politics or governance. 1564 01:30:17,833 --> 01:30:21,792 I will need all your guidance and advice. 1565 01:30:22,083 --> 01:30:25,833 CM! None of the earlier Chief Ministers ever wore black. 1566 01:30:25,958 --> 01:30:27,542 Why did you decide to wear it? 1567 01:30:28,083 --> 01:30:29,542 What's wrong with black? 1568 01:30:30,167 --> 01:30:32,292 Black carries many meanings. 1569 01:30:33,292 --> 01:30:34,582 You'll understand it in time. 1570 01:30:34,583 --> 01:30:36,624 CM, was MP Tobin Varghese pushed aside completely? 1571 01:30:36,625 --> 01:30:38,791 What will be your first steps as Chief Minister? 1572 01:30:38,792 --> 01:30:42,542 Since you've all got enough visuals, could you please leave? 1573 01:30:42,667 --> 01:30:44,542 Please leave the room. 1574 01:30:46,250 --> 01:30:48,416 Everybody, please exit the room. 1575 01:30:48,417 --> 01:30:49,625 Please. 1576 01:30:51,750 --> 01:30:54,125 Chief Secretary and DG, please stay. 1577 01:30:55,583 --> 01:30:57,292 Please remain seated, Ramakrishnan sir. 1578 01:31:00,333 --> 01:31:02,791 John, you shouldn't announce in front of the media 1579 01:31:02,792 --> 01:31:05,874 that you have no prior experience in politics and governance. 1580 01:31:05,875 --> 01:31:07,375 It makes us look weak. 1581 01:31:07,958 --> 01:31:09,249 But isn't it true, sir? 1582 01:31:09,250 --> 01:31:11,542 John, not every truth should be said out loud. 1583 01:31:12,792 --> 01:31:14,125 Pass me that file. 1584 01:31:17,833 --> 01:31:20,541 These are the profiles of four people. 1585 01:31:20,542 --> 01:31:22,083 Advisors to the CM. 1586 01:31:22,208 --> 01:31:24,167 Appoint them today itself. 1587 01:31:27,833 --> 01:31:29,124 Abdul Khader... 1588 01:31:29,125 --> 01:31:31,000 He's the head of our party channel. 1589 01:31:31,375 --> 01:31:33,750 He can serve as the CM's media advisor. 1590 01:31:33,958 --> 01:31:35,333 Then Jacob Cherian, 1591 01:31:35,458 --> 01:31:37,583 ex-deputy director of the IMF, 1592 01:31:37,750 --> 01:31:40,458 is best suited to be the financial advisor. 1593 01:31:40,708 --> 01:31:42,624 Next, former DGP Sreevalsan 1594 01:31:42,625 --> 01:31:44,250 can handle the Home Ministry. 1595 01:31:48,958 --> 01:31:51,250 I don't need them to advise and correct me 1596 01:31:51,458 --> 01:31:53,083 during my rule, sir. 1597 01:32:07,292 --> 01:32:09,125 I need just one person. 1598 01:32:11,125 --> 01:32:13,542 'Purushothaman Sir' 1599 01:32:13,833 --> 01:32:14,958 Sir... 1600 01:32:15,167 --> 01:32:17,292 I only need you by my side... 1601 01:32:23,083 --> 01:32:24,458 - Francis sir. - Yes, sir. 1602 01:32:24,833 --> 01:32:27,082 - You should do me a favour. - Yes, sir. 1603 01:32:27,083 --> 01:32:28,542 This is the first decision. 1604 01:32:28,917 --> 01:32:30,541 I'm going to make from this chair. 1605 01:32:30,542 --> 01:32:33,583 'JUSTICE TO ANIRUDHAN WHO DIED IN JUDICIAL CUSTODY' 1606 01:32:36,958 --> 01:32:39,750 The government will take responsibility of these children's education. 1607 01:32:39,958 --> 01:32:43,042 I have instructed the Department of Public Administration 1608 01:32:43,333 --> 01:32:48,375 to check vacancies suitable to Mrs Santha's qualifications. 1609 01:32:49,333 --> 01:32:51,457 Heard there is also a plan to pay 1610 01:32:51,458 --> 01:32:54,332 the welfare pension arrears and increase pensions? 1611 01:32:54,333 --> 01:32:55,374 There is. 1612 01:32:55,375 --> 01:32:56,291 Let's see. 1613 01:32:56,292 --> 01:32:58,666 That and this job promise... when you read it all together, 1614 01:32:58,667 --> 01:33:01,083 isn't it really about building an image for yourself? 1615 01:33:01,333 --> 01:33:03,250 If I do nothing, I'm seen as incapable. 1616 01:33:03,375 --> 01:33:05,542 If I do something, it's called image-building. 1617 01:33:07,208 --> 01:33:09,249 Also, these images you talk about... 1618 01:33:09,250 --> 01:33:10,667 Who builds them? 1619 01:33:11,083 --> 01:33:12,874 Idols are built and destroyed 1620 01:33:12,875 --> 01:33:15,417 based on market demands. 1621 01:33:16,458 --> 01:33:17,958 And you're the ones who do it! 1622 01:33:18,625 --> 01:33:20,541 There are no individuals in politics, 1623 01:33:20,542 --> 01:33:21,917 only images. 1624 01:33:22,750 --> 01:33:24,167 This is not my line... 1625 01:33:24,417 --> 01:33:25,583 It was my father's. 1626 01:33:29,000 --> 01:33:31,291 Political Kerala is now watching closely to see 1627 01:33:31,292 --> 01:33:33,291 whether KN Varghese's successor, John Varghese, 1628 01:33:33,292 --> 01:33:34,957 has the same ability and political acumen 1629 01:33:34,958 --> 01:33:37,457 to coordinate and lead the communal organisations in the state. 1630 01:33:37,458 --> 01:33:40,249 "Eyes on the dawg, he a master of legacy" 1631 01:33:40,250 --> 01:33:43,416 "Comin' back with haze in his eyes, He a Legatee" 1632 01:33:43,417 --> 01:33:46,666 "Walkin' like a king, He is ownin' the Prophecy" 1633 01:33:46,667 --> 01:33:49,707 "He be droppin' bombs in the way, He's a trenchancy" 1634 01:33:49,708 --> 01:33:53,041 "People looking out for the King Better Run the checks" 1635 01:33:53,042 --> 01:33:56,166 "He be watching out for his kingdom He is on the Decks" 1636 01:33:56,167 --> 01:33:59,374 "Sacrificed the nights for the people Keeping border checks" 1637 01:33:59,375 --> 01:34:03,375 "King on the chess board Better be a menassq Flex" 1638 01:34:18,542 --> 01:34:19,749 Greetings, sir. 1639 01:34:19,750 --> 01:34:21,167 Greetings! Sit down. 1640 01:34:23,333 --> 01:34:26,417 Good that you gave Santha a job. She had been protesting for a while. 1641 01:34:26,625 --> 01:34:28,624 I had mentioned it to Varghese sir many times, 1642 01:34:28,625 --> 01:34:29,792 but he never listened. 1643 01:34:30,125 --> 01:34:32,624 John, you've realised his stand was wrong. 1644 01:34:32,625 --> 01:34:33,666 That's good. 1645 01:34:33,667 --> 01:34:36,292 Whatever wrongs we can undo, we should. Right, sir? 1646 01:34:36,458 --> 01:34:40,207 In fact, Ramakrishnan sir and I are here to discuss a few corrective steps. 1647 01:34:40,208 --> 01:34:41,291 What is it, CM? 1648 01:34:41,292 --> 01:34:43,375 Do you have a cabinet reorganisation in mind? 1649 01:34:43,917 --> 01:34:46,708 I say this because of your lack of experience, CM. 1650 01:34:46,875 --> 01:34:49,583 Cabinet formation is a web of equations. 1651 01:34:49,750 --> 01:34:53,250 Caste, religion, alliances with powerful interests. 1652 01:34:53,500 --> 01:34:56,875 Our positions are determined by these very dynamics. 1653 01:34:57,542 --> 01:35:00,583 So, merit and efficiency are not the determining factors? 1654 01:35:01,542 --> 01:35:02,791 Was that sarcasm? 1655 01:35:02,792 --> 01:35:03,832 No... 1656 01:35:03,833 --> 01:35:05,125 it's an observation. 1657 01:35:05,375 --> 01:35:08,833 We would like to talk only with the President. 1658 01:35:12,708 --> 01:35:13,833 Alright. 1659 01:35:15,125 --> 01:35:16,333 Go on. 1660 01:35:24,750 --> 01:35:27,166 You want to push three veterans out and bring in novices, 1661 01:35:27,167 --> 01:35:29,250 that can't happen. 1662 01:35:29,958 --> 01:35:32,207 Also, if we go by this list, 1663 01:35:32,208 --> 01:35:34,958 all the equations Konniyoor spoke of earlier will go for a toss. 1664 01:35:35,667 --> 01:35:39,167 I still have to pass through Changanassery and Alappuzha. 1665 01:35:39,375 --> 01:35:40,916 The people on my list are 1666 01:35:40,917 --> 01:35:42,917 talented and capable youngsters. 1667 01:35:43,792 --> 01:35:45,582 Including them in the Cabinet 1668 01:35:45,583 --> 01:35:47,125 will have a positive impact. 1669 01:35:47,417 --> 01:35:50,917 I'm hoping to do this with your consent as well. 1670 01:35:54,333 --> 01:35:55,417 Sir, you know, 1671 01:35:55,625 --> 01:35:58,125 the people of Kerala are like Naranathu Branthan. 1672 01:35:58,583 --> 01:36:01,082 Every five years, they shift from one side to the other... 1673 01:36:01,083 --> 01:36:02,667 choosing the right one time 1674 01:36:02,958 --> 01:36:05,958 and after five years, swinging back to the left. 1675 01:36:06,667 --> 01:36:08,332 If you think along that logic, 1676 01:36:08,333 --> 01:36:10,167 we'll fail in the coming elections. 1677 01:36:10,625 --> 01:36:13,666 Sir, then you can place all the blame for failure on me, 1678 01:36:13,667 --> 01:36:15,458 the one in charge of this final term. 1679 01:36:18,792 --> 01:36:19,958 On the contrary, 1680 01:36:20,167 --> 01:36:21,875 if my experiment succeeds, 1681 01:36:22,250 --> 01:36:23,708 the public will think otherwise 1682 01:36:23,833 --> 01:36:25,167 and history will change. 1683 01:36:25,542 --> 01:36:26,917 We'll win again. 1684 01:36:29,042 --> 01:36:31,292 And you still stand to gain. 1685 01:36:35,333 --> 01:36:37,458 Sir, you'll be leading the upcoming election. 1686 01:36:38,375 --> 01:36:40,458 Kerala's next CM. 1687 01:36:42,500 --> 01:36:45,083 There will be no objection from my father's group. 1688 01:36:46,667 --> 01:36:48,167 That's my word. 1689 01:36:50,542 --> 01:36:53,708 Sir, think of this as a political balancing. 1690 01:36:54,750 --> 01:36:56,207 Varghese sir has gone. 1691 01:36:56,208 --> 01:36:57,666 You may lead, Purushothaman. 1692 01:36:57,667 --> 01:36:58,832 There's no dispute. 1693 01:36:58,833 --> 01:37:00,749 We will need to discuss regarding accommodations 1694 01:37:00,750 --> 01:37:02,417 and portfolio distribution. 1695 01:37:03,792 --> 01:37:06,542 Sir, you need not worry about me. 1696 01:37:06,792 --> 01:37:09,042 I won't be in this scene in the next election. 1697 01:37:09,417 --> 01:37:11,707 I am just a stop-gap... 1698 01:37:11,708 --> 01:37:12,917 arrangement. 1699 01:37:15,833 --> 01:37:17,791 I didn't expect the president to give in. 1700 01:37:17,792 --> 01:37:19,167 That's quite a change. 1701 01:37:19,417 --> 01:37:21,000 This isn't about change, sir. 1702 01:37:21,375 --> 01:37:24,375 The ministers have to back the decisions I make. 1703 01:37:24,958 --> 01:37:28,707 "Come, come! The ultimate hero!" 1704 01:37:28,708 --> 01:37:31,666 "Come, come! The master of the game!" 1705 01:37:31,667 --> 01:37:33,332 Displaying political resolve on par with, 1706 01:37:33,333 --> 01:37:35,416 if not exceeding that of his father, KN Varghese, 1707 01:37:35,417 --> 01:37:37,957 Chief Minister John Varghese returns from the party headquarters 1708 01:37:37,958 --> 01:37:40,207 after securing approval for the entire list he proposed. 1709 01:37:40,208 --> 01:37:41,624 Kerala politics is now witnessing 1710 01:37:41,625 --> 01:37:43,166 the rise of another powerful leader. 1711 01:37:43,167 --> 01:37:45,957 "Come, come! The ultimate hero!" 1712 01:37:45,958 --> 01:37:50,457 "Let the world-renowned glory overflow!" 1713 01:37:50,458 --> 01:37:53,666 "Becoming the burning ember, Turning into the endless ocean," 1714 01:37:53,667 --> 01:37:56,874 "Now standing at The absolute peak of the land" 1715 01:37:56,875 --> 01:37:59,832 "Undivided, multiplying into many" 1716 01:37:59,833 --> 01:38:03,250 "Marching in endless rows behind you" 1717 01:38:03,417 --> 01:38:06,624 "From now on, You are the law and the limit" 1718 01:38:06,625 --> 01:38:09,583 "Nothing will soar above your head" 1719 01:38:09,750 --> 01:38:13,083 "Nobody will dare Stand in your way anymore" 1720 01:38:26,625 --> 01:38:28,166 - Sir. - Come in. 1721 01:38:28,167 --> 01:38:29,292 Yes, sir. 1722 01:38:30,458 --> 01:38:32,667 Nisha Chandrakumar is a single mother. 1723 01:38:32,792 --> 01:38:35,291 She relocated to Kerala two years ago. 1724 01:38:35,292 --> 01:38:36,958 Till then she was living in Mumbai. 1725 01:38:37,083 --> 01:38:39,416 After submitting his resignation at Raj Bhavan, 1726 01:38:39,417 --> 01:38:40,917 it was around 8 PM 1727 01:38:41,042 --> 01:38:43,041 that Varghese sir instructed the DG 1728 01:38:43,042 --> 01:38:45,291 to register the crime and file an FIR. 1729 01:38:45,292 --> 01:38:47,124 The DG called me immediately 1730 01:38:47,125 --> 01:38:48,917 and placed me in charge of the SIT. 1731 01:38:49,208 --> 01:38:50,957 That same night around 9:30, 1732 01:38:50,958 --> 01:38:52,625 I had called Nisha. 1733 01:38:53,208 --> 01:38:56,124 I informed her that I would send a DySp and two women officers 1734 01:38:56,125 --> 01:38:57,917 the next day to record her statement. 1735 01:38:58,042 --> 01:38:59,207 She said fine. 1736 01:38:59,208 --> 01:39:00,874 Both the DG and I decided 1737 01:39:00,875 --> 01:39:03,042 to file the FIR after her statement. 1738 01:39:03,958 --> 01:39:05,917 My father passed away the next morning. 1739 01:39:06,458 --> 01:39:08,041 And you didn't proceed further? 1740 01:39:08,042 --> 01:39:09,292 That's right, sir. 1741 01:39:10,417 --> 01:39:11,957 As per the DG's report, 1742 01:39:11,958 --> 01:39:13,332 the day after Dad died, 1743 01:39:13,333 --> 01:39:14,707 she left for Dubai with her child 1744 01:39:14,708 --> 01:39:16,292 on an early morning flight. 1745 01:39:16,458 --> 01:39:17,791 And from there to London. 1746 01:39:17,792 --> 01:39:20,374 She has a UK visa valid for ten years. 1747 01:39:20,375 --> 01:39:24,333 She booked her ticket to the UK at 7:40 AM. 1748 01:39:24,750 --> 01:39:26,958 About an hour and a half after 1749 01:39:27,125 --> 01:39:29,250 the media reported Dad's death. 1750 01:39:30,333 --> 01:39:31,792 It was a hasty move. 1751 01:39:32,375 --> 01:39:33,417 A panic. 1752 01:39:34,125 --> 01:39:36,375 Maybe she feared public wrath. 1753 01:39:37,875 --> 01:39:39,749 We reviewed Nisha's call dump. 1754 01:39:39,750 --> 01:39:41,125 Nothing interesting. 1755 01:39:41,333 --> 01:39:42,916 My father gave you this posting 1756 01:39:42,917 --> 01:39:44,374 two days before his death. 1757 01:39:44,375 --> 01:39:45,374 Yes, sir. 1758 01:39:45,375 --> 01:39:46,917 I was totally surprised. 1759 01:39:47,042 --> 01:39:49,375 I was not in his good books at all. 1760 01:39:51,500 --> 01:39:53,041 Dad told Ramakrishan sir 1761 01:39:53,042 --> 01:39:54,749 that he brought you in 1762 01:39:54,750 --> 01:39:56,375 for some complicated job. 1763 01:39:58,750 --> 01:39:59,917 Any idea? 1764 01:40:00,458 --> 01:40:01,499 No, sir. 1765 01:40:01,500 --> 01:40:02,500 No idea. 1766 01:40:03,167 --> 01:40:05,166 Okay, madam. Let the investigation continue. 1767 01:40:05,167 --> 01:40:06,167 Yes, sir. 1768 01:40:07,667 --> 01:40:08,667 Sir. 1769 01:40:12,500 --> 01:40:13,832 Tobin and Rani 1770 01:40:13,833 --> 01:40:16,000 took Mariyam and moved to the flat. 1771 01:40:16,250 --> 01:40:18,874 Rosa also said she will be back after a few days. 1772 01:40:18,875 --> 01:40:20,208 She is at Comrade's. 1773 01:40:21,667 --> 01:40:22,917 Okay. 1774 01:40:51,125 --> 01:40:53,249 For now, let's not to do anything 1775 01:40:53,250 --> 01:40:55,667 that could fuel John's animosity towards our channel. 1776 01:40:56,083 --> 01:40:57,167 In fact... 1777 01:40:57,500 --> 01:40:59,375 Wherever possible, applaud him. 1778 01:40:59,583 --> 01:41:01,542 Sir, with all due respect, 1779 01:41:01,667 --> 01:41:02,750 the ruler, 1780 01:41:02,917 --> 01:41:04,832 no matter how much good he does... 1781 01:41:04,833 --> 01:41:06,624 we still need to hurl a few abuses. 1782 01:41:06,625 --> 01:41:08,916 Even if it's not certain, simply accuse him of corruption. 1783 01:41:08,917 --> 01:41:10,750 Stir up some smoke. 1784 01:41:10,958 --> 01:41:12,874 Only then will the news taste spicy. 1785 01:41:12,875 --> 01:41:14,749 Don't you want ratings and capture the market? 1786 01:41:14,750 --> 01:41:17,291 If you keep smearing sweetness, only flies will swarm around. 1787 01:41:17,292 --> 01:41:19,124 Our BARC ratings will nosedive. 1788 01:41:19,125 --> 01:41:20,499 When that happens, 1789 01:41:20,500 --> 01:41:22,457 don't blame the editorial team. 1790 01:41:22,458 --> 01:41:23,792 Give me that assurance. 1791 01:41:23,917 --> 01:41:25,917 Don't call and lash out at us. 1792 01:41:31,125 --> 01:41:33,291 No wonder he's our news anchor 1793 01:41:33,292 --> 01:41:35,083 with the highest ratings. 1794 01:41:36,333 --> 01:41:37,667 He opens his mouth... 1795 01:41:38,000 --> 01:41:39,667 only to spew venom. 1796 01:41:40,250 --> 01:41:41,542 Isn't that good? 1797 01:41:43,625 --> 01:41:45,041 Purushothaman called. 1798 01:41:45,042 --> 01:41:46,292 Tomorrow evening, 4 o'clock. 1799 01:41:46,583 --> 01:41:47,583 It's confirmed. 1800 01:41:48,833 --> 01:41:50,792 The chief investor should come in person. 1801 01:41:51,042 --> 01:41:52,583 That's John's demand. 1802 01:41:53,542 --> 01:41:55,208 This time, you'll have to come. 1803 01:42:38,792 --> 01:42:40,041 Ravi Madhavan. 1804 01:42:40,042 --> 01:42:41,124 I know. 1805 01:42:41,125 --> 01:42:42,542 Ishaan Tejas. 1806 01:42:42,708 --> 01:42:45,291 He's India's most renowned business advisor. 1807 01:42:45,292 --> 01:42:46,667 The corporate guru. 1808 01:42:47,417 --> 01:42:48,750 My condolences. 1809 01:42:49,083 --> 01:42:50,083 Please sit. 1810 01:42:54,333 --> 01:42:57,000 When that story about Varghese sir 1811 01:42:57,167 --> 01:42:58,875 aired on my channel that day, 1812 01:42:59,458 --> 01:43:00,749 I never imagined 1813 01:43:00,750 --> 01:43:03,208 such a tragedy would follow the next day. 1814 01:43:03,833 --> 01:43:05,667 I still feel quite guilty, CM. 1815 01:43:07,208 --> 01:43:10,125 Guilt has no place in journalism. 1816 01:43:11,292 --> 01:43:13,042 I didn't take it personally. 1817 01:43:13,708 --> 01:43:15,583 I'm sure my father didn't either. 1818 01:43:15,958 --> 01:43:17,458 Didn't I tell you? 1819 01:43:17,667 --> 01:43:19,667 John is one hundred percent professional. 1820 01:43:20,042 --> 01:43:23,000 He runs this government like a CEO. 1821 01:43:25,167 --> 01:43:26,792 Let's come to the matter. 1822 01:43:27,792 --> 01:43:29,082 Ishaan, please. 1823 01:43:29,083 --> 01:43:30,125 Sure. 1824 01:43:30,500 --> 01:43:32,291 This is a proposal that could 1825 01:43:32,292 --> 01:43:34,708 revolutionise our IT sector. 1826 01:43:37,792 --> 01:43:39,458 It's a plan that ensures 1827 01:43:39,708 --> 01:43:41,207 free internet access 1828 01:43:41,208 --> 01:43:42,833 for everyone in Kerala, 1829 01:43:43,167 --> 01:43:45,125 every household, 1830 01:43:45,542 --> 01:43:47,333 educational institution, government 1831 01:43:47,625 --> 01:43:49,332 and semi-government body, 1832 01:43:49,333 --> 01:43:51,500 without compromise. 1833 01:43:54,708 --> 01:43:56,707 So far, four state governments in India 1834 01:43:56,708 --> 01:43:58,750 have agreed in principle to this project. 1835 01:43:59,292 --> 01:44:03,041 We're planning to announce it at the upcoming Trivandrum IT conclave 1836 01:44:03,042 --> 01:44:04,667 which is a few days away. 1837 01:44:05,042 --> 01:44:06,750 That's your brain child, right, CM? 1838 01:44:08,417 --> 01:44:10,666 Our dream is a future where internet access 1839 01:44:10,667 --> 01:44:13,083 becomes a fundamental right. 1840 01:44:14,333 --> 01:44:16,083 And we want that dream 1841 01:44:16,250 --> 01:44:17,792 to begin in Kerala. 1842 01:44:18,417 --> 01:44:21,208 And that's Mr Ravi Madhavan's decision and his wish. 1843 01:44:24,250 --> 01:44:25,291 CM... 1844 01:44:25,292 --> 01:44:27,124 This is your chance to change the narrative 1845 01:44:27,125 --> 01:44:29,292 about the many investment opportunities 1846 01:44:29,750 --> 01:44:31,458 the state has lost over the years. 1847 01:44:41,958 --> 01:44:44,958 CM, we have a headline for this vision 1848 01:44:45,167 --> 01:44:46,708 that will dominate India. 1849 01:44:47,167 --> 01:44:48,792 The first page of this folder 1850 01:44:48,958 --> 01:44:50,667 holds that headline. 1851 01:45:04,042 --> 01:45:05,332 Two days back 1852 01:45:05,333 --> 01:45:07,416 they met me in Mumbai 1853 01:45:07,417 --> 01:45:08,833 and gave me this proposal. 1854 01:45:09,208 --> 01:45:11,249 See, this person in the churidar 1855 01:45:11,250 --> 01:45:12,582 leads this project. 1856 01:45:12,583 --> 01:45:14,582 His name's a bit complicated. 1857 01:45:14,583 --> 01:45:15,708 Ishaan Tejas. 1858 01:45:16,542 --> 01:45:19,208 His real name is Mathukutty K Avaran. 1859 01:45:19,625 --> 01:45:20,957 He is from Teekoy. 1860 01:45:20,958 --> 01:45:22,166 A complete fraud. 1861 01:45:22,167 --> 01:45:24,625 Calls from influential people followed. 1862 01:45:25,542 --> 01:45:27,832 Since it's related to the internet, 1863 01:45:27,833 --> 01:45:29,625 I thought I'd discuss it with you. 1864 01:45:30,208 --> 01:45:31,666 Now tell me, is this any good? 1865 01:45:31,667 --> 01:45:33,167 Dad, look at this. 1866 01:45:33,417 --> 01:45:35,250 "One Nation, One Information". 1867 01:45:35,667 --> 01:45:38,083 Could there be a more fascist tagline? 1868 01:45:39,917 --> 01:45:42,250 Today, the most powerful thing 1869 01:45:42,417 --> 01:45:44,124 in the world isn't oil, currency, 1870 01:45:44,125 --> 01:45:45,749 gold or atomic energy. 1871 01:45:45,750 --> 01:45:46,874 It's data. 1872 01:45:46,875 --> 01:45:47,917 Information. 1873 01:45:48,125 --> 01:45:49,917 That is the new-age capital. 1874 01:45:50,667 --> 01:45:52,707 This is an attempt by this fraud corporate guru 1875 01:45:52,708 --> 01:45:54,333 to monopolise it. 1876 01:45:54,958 --> 01:45:56,957 A major corporation is pulling the strings, 1877 01:45:56,958 --> 01:45:59,333 using Ishaan Tejas as the front. 1878 01:46:00,958 --> 01:46:03,374 The question is, who's the corporate giant 1879 01:46:03,375 --> 01:46:04,792 funding Mathukutty? 1880 01:46:10,125 --> 01:46:11,542 Mr Ravi Madhavan, 1881 01:46:11,750 --> 01:46:13,332 are you the one funding this project? 1882 01:46:13,333 --> 01:46:14,667 To be exact, 1883 01:46:14,833 --> 01:46:16,333 it is a consortium, 1884 01:46:17,083 --> 01:46:18,416 headed by RM, 1885 01:46:18,417 --> 01:46:20,542 Ravi Madhavan Group of Companies. 1886 01:46:24,083 --> 01:46:25,083 Thank you. 1887 01:46:25,708 --> 01:46:26,916 Let me study this. 1888 01:46:26,917 --> 01:46:29,207 You're a proven technocrat yourself, CM. 1889 01:46:29,208 --> 01:46:30,457 So, you'll understand 1890 01:46:30,458 --> 01:46:32,458 its possibilities better than anyone. 1891 01:46:36,208 --> 01:46:37,208 Of course. 1892 01:46:37,375 --> 01:46:38,750 All possibilities. 1893 01:46:42,833 --> 01:46:43,874 So, CM... 1894 01:46:43,875 --> 01:46:45,833 please take a good look at it. 1895 01:46:46,083 --> 01:46:48,792 And give me a call with the happy news. 1896 01:46:49,083 --> 01:46:50,082 Alright. 1897 01:46:50,083 --> 01:46:51,958 Alright then, we're off. 1898 01:46:53,750 --> 01:46:55,082 We shall take your leave. 1899 01:46:55,083 --> 01:46:56,625 May good things happen. 1900 01:46:57,167 --> 01:46:58,292 Yes... 1901 01:46:58,750 --> 01:47:01,208 May good things happen. 1902 01:47:28,375 --> 01:47:30,082 Corporates now control the world 1903 01:47:30,083 --> 01:47:32,167 through cyber manipulation. 1904 01:47:32,875 --> 01:47:36,875 Dad, in 2018, have you heard of the Cambridge Analytica scam? 1905 01:47:37,792 --> 01:47:39,832 It was a coup that turned 1906 01:47:39,833 --> 01:47:41,917 every social media like into a vote. 1907 01:47:42,375 --> 01:47:45,082 That's what happened in the recent election in Kenya. 1908 01:47:45,083 --> 01:47:47,499 If algorithms decide issues 1909 01:47:47,500 --> 01:47:49,542 and shape public opinion, 1910 01:47:49,750 --> 01:47:51,458 that is the end of the democracy. 1911 01:47:51,708 --> 01:47:53,874 Between 2022 and 2024, 1912 01:47:53,875 --> 01:47:55,332 global tech giants 1913 01:47:55,333 --> 01:47:57,499 began setting up data centres here. 1914 01:47:57,500 --> 01:48:01,333 Many believe that was the first step towards taking control of the country. 1915 01:48:01,542 --> 01:48:03,541 Dad, if you sign a deal like this, 1916 01:48:03,542 --> 01:48:05,749 these corporate agencies can freeze 1917 01:48:05,750 --> 01:48:07,542 our networks whenever they want. 1918 01:48:07,875 --> 01:48:09,541 Kerala will come to a standstill. 1919 01:48:09,542 --> 01:48:12,291 Dad, freedom isn't about connectivity. 1920 01:48:12,292 --> 01:48:14,332 It's about having the right to disconnect. 1921 01:48:14,333 --> 01:48:15,416 The phone in our hands 1922 01:48:15,417 --> 01:48:17,958 and turn into our greatest enemy and impersonator. 1923 01:48:18,458 --> 01:48:21,375 Politics and human life will become programmed. 1924 01:48:21,958 --> 01:48:25,292 By letting their fibre-optic cables and internet 1925 01:48:25,417 --> 01:48:27,708 reach every home, school, college, 1926 01:48:27,958 --> 01:48:29,874 hospital and government office... 1927 01:48:29,875 --> 01:48:32,291 this is what will happen. 1928 01:48:32,292 --> 01:48:35,542 Data theft, profiling and AI infiltration. 1929 01:48:35,833 --> 01:48:38,374 What our children should learn, what we should eat, 1930 01:48:38,375 --> 01:48:39,832 what medicine we should take, 1931 01:48:39,833 --> 01:48:42,333 what we should think and who we should vote for... 1932 01:48:42,625 --> 01:48:44,417 All of this will be decided by corporations. 1933 01:48:47,958 --> 01:48:48,958 Dad... 1934 01:48:49,625 --> 01:48:51,833 When various changes happen everywhere else, 1935 01:48:52,167 --> 01:48:54,666 some things remain the same in Kerala... 1936 01:48:54,667 --> 01:48:56,082 In every crisis, 1937 01:48:56,083 --> 01:48:59,417 we showed the world what Kerala truly is. 1938 01:48:59,958 --> 01:49:02,167 What the real Kerala story is. 1939 01:49:03,958 --> 01:49:06,958 This is an attempt to rewrite that Kerala model. 1940 01:49:08,708 --> 01:49:11,250 Hey, I'm sharing something. Just take a look. 1941 01:49:11,625 --> 01:49:14,291 Nisha Chandrakumar and her daughter, Aswini Chandrakumar. 1942 01:49:14,292 --> 01:49:16,791 They landed at Heathrow Airport on 23rd October. 1943 01:49:16,792 --> 01:49:18,874 Flight number EK008. 1944 01:49:18,875 --> 01:49:20,833 Locate her. Spare no expense. 1945 01:49:21,250 --> 01:49:22,375 Give me a day. 1946 01:49:22,667 --> 01:49:25,375 'BIRGANJ, NEPAL' 1947 01:50:17,542 --> 01:50:19,625 Can I please speak to him once? 1948 01:50:20,833 --> 01:50:21,917 Please. 1949 01:50:23,000 --> 01:50:24,458 She's really unwell. 1950 01:50:43,292 --> 01:50:46,499 Madam, this is the autopsy report of IT Secretary Cherian sir. 1951 01:50:46,500 --> 01:50:48,417 It lists cardiac death. 1952 01:50:48,542 --> 01:50:51,708 But the alkaloid levels in his blood are abnormal. 1953 01:50:52,125 --> 01:50:53,832 Alkaloids were present in the medicines. 1954 01:50:53,833 --> 01:50:56,041 Cherian sir was taking for his heart condition. 1955 01:50:56,042 --> 01:50:58,292 But after expert consultation, 1956 01:50:58,458 --> 01:51:02,042 the report says this variation is unnatural, madam. 1957 01:51:02,167 --> 01:51:03,207 Poisoning? 1958 01:51:03,208 --> 01:51:04,417 Possible, madam. 1959 01:51:10,333 --> 01:51:11,374 Madam? 1960 01:51:11,375 --> 01:51:12,999 Sir, there have been developments. 1961 01:51:13,000 --> 01:51:14,499 Sir, your suspicion was right. 1962 01:51:14,500 --> 01:51:16,707 Varghese sir was planning to assign me a case. 1963 01:51:16,708 --> 01:51:20,957 Maybe that's why I was transferred the very day Cherian sir died. 1964 01:51:20,958 --> 01:51:22,041 And he was right. 1965 01:51:22,042 --> 01:51:25,457 Since Cherian sir died before reaching the hospital, an autopsy was conducted. 1966 01:51:25,458 --> 01:51:29,167 The forensic report found a cardiac glycoside called Digitalis. 1967 01:51:29,333 --> 01:51:31,582 It can cause a cardiac failure quickly. 1968 01:51:31,583 --> 01:51:34,124 Sir, by the way, the person who filmed Nisha 1969 01:51:34,125 --> 01:51:36,124 entering the CM's official residence, 1970 01:51:36,125 --> 01:51:37,791 her driver Vinod, 1971 01:51:37,792 --> 01:51:39,667 died in an accident, 1972 01:51:40,208 --> 01:51:44,458 at 3:35 p.m., the same day the allegations against Varghese sir broke. 1973 01:51:54,625 --> 01:51:55,874 Madam, let's sit there. 1974 01:51:55,875 --> 01:51:56,958 Sir. 1975 01:51:57,167 --> 01:51:58,874 My father had assigned Cherian sir 1976 01:51:58,875 --> 01:52:01,333 to follow up on the project Ishaan Tejas submitted. 1977 01:52:01,708 --> 01:52:03,875 They made Cherian sir a massive offer. 1978 01:52:04,375 --> 01:52:05,957 Even after Dad froze the project, 1979 01:52:05,958 --> 01:52:08,957 Cherian sir wrote to the CM eight times supporting it. 1980 01:52:08,958 --> 01:52:10,333 I've seen the files. 1981 01:52:12,958 --> 01:52:16,667 There couldn't be any loose ends in their plan to trap my father. 1982 01:52:17,375 --> 01:52:19,375 So they eliminated Cherian sir. 1983 01:52:20,583 --> 01:52:22,292 Driver Vinod was another loose end. 1984 01:52:22,583 --> 01:52:23,624 Understood, sir. 1985 01:52:23,625 --> 01:52:25,125 So, one murder... 1986 01:52:27,958 --> 01:52:29,208 one accident... 1987 01:52:31,125 --> 01:52:32,583 one disappearance... 1988 01:52:33,875 --> 01:52:35,417 and the kingpin is... 1989 01:52:35,917 --> 01:52:37,417 Ravi Madhavan. 1990 01:52:48,958 --> 01:52:50,292 He's too big, sir. 1991 01:52:50,417 --> 01:52:53,750 You know he owns three major media houses. 1992 01:52:54,625 --> 01:52:58,125 Plus seaports, airports, mining, oil, and gas. 1993 01:52:58,458 --> 01:53:01,457 When we target someone who controls core sectors... 1994 01:53:01,458 --> 01:53:02,750 I know, madam. 1995 01:53:02,958 --> 01:53:04,832 He's a tough target. 1996 01:53:04,833 --> 01:53:06,958 Or, he must be exposed. 1997 01:53:07,375 --> 01:53:08,917 But I don't know how. 1998 01:53:36,458 --> 01:53:37,792 You look excited. 1999 01:53:37,917 --> 01:53:38,917 Yes. 2000 01:53:39,333 --> 01:53:41,958 Look. I got an email from the CM's office. 2001 01:53:42,333 --> 01:53:45,375 They've responded very positively to our proposal. 2002 01:53:46,208 --> 01:53:48,750 He's asked me to follow up with the IT Secretary. 2003 01:53:49,083 --> 01:53:50,375 Sir 2004 01:53:52,333 --> 01:53:54,541 This is the guest list from the party 2005 01:53:54,542 --> 01:53:57,625 held when John Varghese's startup was acquired. 2006 01:53:58,750 --> 01:54:01,167 Look at the names I've highlighted. 2007 01:54:07,875 --> 01:54:09,292 Sukesh Pande... 2008 01:54:10,250 --> 01:54:13,207 Isn't his portal the one that broke John's FEMA case? 2009 01:54:13,208 --> 01:54:14,249 Yes. 2010 01:54:14,250 --> 01:54:15,916 And the second name, Poonam Mattal. 2011 01:54:15,917 --> 01:54:18,792 The Central Home Minister's niece, you know her. 2012 01:54:19,542 --> 01:54:22,458 No one influences him more than her. 2013 01:54:22,958 --> 01:54:24,792 Our team was tracking both. 2014 01:54:26,042 --> 01:54:28,207 Sukesh Pande, a man who never slips, 2015 01:54:28,208 --> 01:54:30,458 suddenly publishes a fake story. 2016 01:54:30,750 --> 01:54:32,625 And Poonam shows up right there. 2017 01:54:33,292 --> 01:54:35,541 A staged Central Agency raid 2018 01:54:35,542 --> 01:54:38,417 at the Kerala CM's residence. 2019 01:54:39,667 --> 01:54:41,541 Within 72 hours, John Varghese becomes 2020 01:54:41,542 --> 01:54:43,667 a youth icon and political hero. 2021 01:54:43,875 --> 01:54:46,417 A perfectly scripted narrative takes over social media. 2022 01:54:46,958 --> 01:54:49,708 Google optimisation at its crazy peak. 2023 01:54:50,625 --> 01:54:51,917 John is sharp. 2024 01:54:53,250 --> 01:54:54,583 A very sharp player. 2025 01:54:55,250 --> 01:54:58,208 He weaponised the media and manufactured an image. 2026 01:54:58,625 --> 01:55:01,375 His game mirrors ours, constructing truth. 2027 01:55:02,708 --> 01:55:04,042 Don't get rattled. 2028 01:55:04,500 --> 01:55:06,916 We can still strike a deal with someone 2029 01:55:06,917 --> 01:55:09,042 who understands power games. 2030 01:55:10,000 --> 01:55:11,333 I don't think so, Ravi. 2031 01:55:12,083 --> 01:55:13,916 If it were Purushothaman or Tobin, 2032 01:55:13,917 --> 01:55:15,291 we'd have full control. 2033 01:55:15,292 --> 01:55:16,957 And we would have had a puppet CM. 2034 01:55:16,958 --> 01:55:18,125 But him... 2035 01:55:19,625 --> 01:55:22,625 He's unpredictable, and far too clever. 2036 01:55:22,917 --> 01:55:25,583 The X factor we never saw coming. 2037 01:55:28,333 --> 01:55:30,500 Damn Varghese sir's death! 2038 01:55:31,750 --> 01:55:33,583 Unnecessary collateral damage! 2039 01:55:40,292 --> 01:55:41,542 Something wrong? 2040 01:55:42,292 --> 01:55:43,792 No. Something is right. 2041 01:55:47,917 --> 01:55:49,082 It's an old incident. 2042 01:55:49,083 --> 01:55:50,625 Back in 1986, 2043 01:55:51,583 --> 01:55:54,583 there was a custodial death at Keezhthadam Police Station, Idukki 2044 01:55:55,292 --> 01:55:56,833 an estate worker. 2045 01:55:59,458 --> 01:56:02,875 He was accused of stealing ten sacks of cardamom from Plackal Estate. 2046 01:56:03,167 --> 01:56:06,708 The case was filed by the local feudal lord, Vakkachan. 2047 01:56:08,083 --> 01:56:10,249 Out of blind loyalty to him, 2048 01:56:10,250 --> 01:56:13,750 the SP and his men beat the poor fellow to death. 2049 01:56:15,792 --> 01:56:17,957 When the labourers found out he died in custody, 2050 01:56:17,958 --> 01:56:19,667 they surrounded the police station. 2051 01:56:20,292 --> 01:56:22,499 When the enquiry started going too close to the truth, 2052 01:56:22,500 --> 01:56:25,417 everyone, from the SP down to the SI, closed ranks. 2053 01:56:26,292 --> 01:56:30,833 And the blame was pinned on a poor ASI who was on night duty. 2054 01:56:33,542 --> 01:56:34,917 Poor man! 2055 01:56:35,625 --> 01:56:37,875 Terrified of losing his job and facing arrest, 2056 01:56:38,250 --> 01:56:40,250 he ran for help... 2057 01:56:40,750 --> 01:56:42,917 to Varghese's right-hand man, 2058 01:56:43,167 --> 01:56:46,500 the then Home Minister, MLA Ramakrishnan. 2059 01:56:47,125 --> 01:56:49,375 I took him to Varghese sir. 2060 01:56:49,583 --> 01:56:51,791 The pressure on him was enormous. 2061 01:56:51,792 --> 01:56:54,916 The Chief Minister, Home Secretary, the DGP, everyone... 2062 01:56:54,917 --> 01:56:57,582 to save the SP and his men, 2063 01:56:57,583 --> 01:56:59,333 sacrificed one ASI. 2064 01:57:01,250 --> 01:57:03,042 So Varghese sir abandoned him. 2065 01:57:03,292 --> 01:57:05,582 He lost his job and was arrested. 2066 01:57:05,583 --> 01:57:08,625 My mother and I used to visit my father in jail. 2067 01:57:11,292 --> 01:57:13,833 He would just stand there, staring at us, silent. 2068 01:57:14,833 --> 01:57:16,208 Then he would cry. 2069 01:57:17,000 --> 01:57:19,208 My mother would cry too, once we stepped outside. 2070 01:57:20,125 --> 01:57:21,666 I'd feel tears welling up, 2071 01:57:21,667 --> 01:57:23,958 but it was hunger that hurt me more than grief. 2072 01:57:26,833 --> 01:57:29,125 My mother fought the case by borrowing money, 2073 01:57:29,375 --> 01:57:31,417 pledging, selling, everything she owned. 2074 01:57:32,500 --> 01:57:34,792 My father got bail on the 86th day. 2075 01:57:35,708 --> 01:57:37,042 He came home. 2076 01:57:38,042 --> 01:57:40,792 The next day, I was playing with a friend. 2077 01:57:43,042 --> 01:57:46,792 I saw my father walk out of the house, into the rain. 2078 01:57:48,667 --> 01:57:51,124 When he didn't return for a long time, 2079 01:57:51,125 --> 01:57:53,167 my mother took me along to search for him. 2080 01:57:54,375 --> 01:57:55,958 We didn't have to go far. 2081 01:58:15,417 --> 01:58:17,957 I never felt hatred or a thirst for revenge 2082 01:58:17,958 --> 01:58:20,000 towards Varghese sir for abandoning my father. 2083 01:58:20,625 --> 01:58:22,917 When he gave up under political pressure, 2084 01:58:23,125 --> 01:58:25,542 he never imagined my father would take his own life. 2085 01:58:26,292 --> 01:58:27,957 In the same way, when I trapped him, 2086 01:58:27,958 --> 01:58:29,333 even I didn't know... 2087 01:58:30,125 --> 01:58:31,750 that shock would kill him... 2088 01:58:31,958 --> 01:58:33,833 that he was so fragile. 2089 01:58:35,750 --> 01:58:37,208 The game is level now. 2090 01:58:38,042 --> 01:58:39,208 But one thing is certain, 2091 01:58:39,625 --> 01:58:41,292 whether I want it or not, 2092 01:58:41,917 --> 01:58:43,457 the one destined to fall by my hands 2093 01:58:43,458 --> 01:58:45,083 will fall by my hands. 2094 01:58:45,625 --> 01:58:47,375 In today's India, 2095 01:58:47,583 --> 01:58:49,958 corporations like the RM Group, 2096 01:58:50,125 --> 01:58:52,041 which controls multiple media houses, 2097 01:58:52,042 --> 01:58:54,167 stand taller than a Chief Minister. 2098 01:58:54,583 --> 01:58:57,666 If they decide to go all out, nothing is impossible. 2099 01:58:57,667 --> 01:58:59,417 Isn't Varghese sir's downfall proof enough? 2100 01:59:02,292 --> 01:59:04,667 Ravi Madhavan is a corporate criminal. 2101 01:59:04,917 --> 01:59:06,958 You must be extremely careful with him. 2102 01:59:07,167 --> 01:59:08,917 He's beyond what we can handle. 2103 01:59:09,042 --> 01:59:10,833 Sir, you know him better than anyone. 2104 01:59:13,542 --> 01:59:14,750 What about me? 2105 01:59:16,167 --> 01:59:18,125 I know, you're Varghese sir's blood. 2106 01:59:18,458 --> 01:59:20,416 The last thing he told me was, 2107 01:59:20,417 --> 01:59:21,917 "Let's fight." 2108 01:59:22,708 --> 01:59:24,833 And then he went to sleep. 2109 01:59:25,042 --> 01:59:27,416 I need to visit him, light a candle at his grave, 2110 01:59:27,417 --> 01:59:29,250 and tell him he won. 2111 01:59:29,542 --> 01:59:32,042 He should know this, 2112 01:59:32,250 --> 01:59:35,000 the dead Varghese is far more powerful than the living one. 2113 01:59:35,917 --> 01:59:37,791 The senior-most leader of CPN 2114 01:59:37,792 --> 01:59:41,207 and the very symbol of indomitable resistance, MP. Jayadevan, 2115 01:59:41,208 --> 01:59:43,208 is out of the Party leadership! 2116 01:59:43,333 --> 01:59:45,874 Today, Party Secretary M. Gopalan personally called Jayadevan 2117 01:59:45,875 --> 01:59:48,082 and informed him of the Party's decision. 2118 01:59:48,083 --> 01:59:50,249 Satheesh Chettan, wasn't it you who got this news? 2119 01:59:50,250 --> 01:59:51,249 Yes. 2120 01:59:51,250 --> 01:59:53,249 Didn't Comrade Jayadevan tell the Party Secretary 2121 01:59:53,250 --> 01:59:54,707 he'd step away voluntarily? 2122 01:59:54,708 --> 01:59:55,874 That's the truth. 2123 01:59:55,875 --> 01:59:57,500 But what he is reporting now is the news. 2124 02:00:08,167 --> 02:00:10,083 Can you please come to the room? 2125 02:00:20,917 --> 02:00:21,917 Mom... 2126 02:00:24,208 --> 02:00:25,375 Come in, dear. 2127 02:00:25,667 --> 02:00:27,708 It's been so many days since I saw you. 2128 02:00:28,042 --> 02:00:30,583 I came to see both of you and to say something. 2129 02:00:31,375 --> 02:00:32,833 Rosa...I... 2130 02:00:34,042 --> 02:00:36,125 I called Comrade the moment I heard the news. 2131 02:00:36,625 --> 02:00:38,583 He didn't pick up. 2132 02:00:38,750 --> 02:00:39,916 For what? 2133 02:00:39,917 --> 02:00:41,333 What would you tell him? 2134 02:00:42,500 --> 02:00:44,542 I've been waiting all these days, 2135 02:00:44,875 --> 02:00:48,000 Thinking you'd tell me something that would make sense to me. 2136 02:00:51,083 --> 02:00:54,541 It's a tragedy to keep calculating what's on your partner's mind. 2137 02:00:54,542 --> 02:00:56,250 A terrible state to be in. 2138 02:00:56,625 --> 02:00:59,542 I know you will respect whatever decision I make. 2139 02:01:00,292 --> 02:01:01,500 I'll call you. 2140 02:01:02,917 --> 02:01:04,375 I'm leaving, Mom... 2141 02:01:18,958 --> 02:01:22,417 Pradeep will come from the Party Centre to drop me at the station. 2142 02:01:22,792 --> 02:01:24,416 Don't trouble yourself. 2143 02:01:24,417 --> 02:01:25,792 I'm coming with you, Dad. 2144 02:01:26,042 --> 02:01:27,707 I got a ticket in Tatkal. 2145 02:01:27,708 --> 02:01:29,583 It's been a while since I visited home. 2146 02:01:31,125 --> 02:01:32,292 Dear! 2147 02:01:32,500 --> 02:01:35,333 do you want to tell me something? 2148 02:01:37,083 --> 02:01:39,999 I don't think things will work between John and me anymore, Dad. 2149 02:01:40,000 --> 02:01:42,124 He's still not talking to me properly, 2150 02:01:42,125 --> 02:01:44,167 even now when you are in a crisis. 2151 02:01:46,292 --> 02:01:48,542 Don't worry about me. 2152 02:01:48,958 --> 02:01:52,333 I spoke to Gopalettan and asked him to remove me from the committee. 2153 02:01:52,500 --> 02:01:53,833 He didn't agree. 2154 02:01:53,958 --> 02:01:57,416 The Party has given me charge of the Kerala Yatra 2155 02:01:57,417 --> 02:02:00,583 starting on the 9th of next month, against the state government. 2156 02:02:01,083 --> 02:02:04,667 I'll be leading the political campaign against John. 2157 02:02:04,917 --> 02:02:07,250 But that's not the only issue, Dad. 2158 02:02:08,042 --> 02:02:09,958 A day before your mother passed away, 2159 02:02:10,583 --> 02:02:13,292 she asked me something for the first time. 2160 02:02:14,292 --> 02:02:15,958 That you shouldn't feel lonely 2161 02:02:16,458 --> 02:02:18,167 amidst my busy schedule. 2162 02:02:18,833 --> 02:02:20,500 Since then, I've tried 2163 02:02:20,958 --> 02:02:22,875 to be your best friend. 2164 02:02:23,625 --> 02:02:27,250 You should tell me how much I've succeeded. 2165 02:02:33,625 --> 02:02:36,167 There's helplessness in John's silence, dear. 2166 02:02:37,458 --> 02:02:39,458 Give him some more time. 2167 02:02:39,875 --> 02:02:41,167 He'll talk to you. 2168 02:02:41,292 --> 02:02:42,625 Listen to him first, 2169 02:02:43,042 --> 02:02:44,250 then decide. 2170 02:02:45,792 --> 02:02:48,291 There's nothing harder to bear 2171 02:02:48,292 --> 02:02:50,917 than the sense of loss. 2172 02:02:52,708 --> 02:02:54,625 I miss your mother so much 2173 02:02:54,917 --> 02:02:56,958 whenever I am alone. 2174 02:03:09,458 --> 02:03:10,917 Hi. Any leads? 2175 02:03:11,208 --> 02:03:16,500 Yeah, she and her kid were taken to Nepal on October 21. 2176 02:03:17,708 --> 02:03:18,916 Nepal? 2177 02:03:18,917 --> 02:03:21,833 Couriers moved them straight from the airport, 2178 02:03:21,958 --> 02:03:24,791 then a local gang took custody. 2179 02:03:24,792 --> 02:03:27,958 The mother and daughter were forced into Nepal, 2180 02:03:28,250 --> 02:03:29,958 and now they're being held 2181 02:03:30,125 --> 02:03:32,833 somewhere around Lumbini. 2182 02:03:33,250 --> 02:03:34,500 Just find them. 2183 02:03:34,667 --> 02:03:36,167 And extract them? 2184 02:03:37,500 --> 02:03:38,667 No. 2185 02:03:38,792 --> 02:03:41,083 Ravi Madhavan will do it for me. 2186 02:03:47,042 --> 02:03:48,666 Everyone's gone through the note 2187 02:03:48,667 --> 02:03:50,958 on the IT policy we plan to roll out, right? 2188 02:03:51,083 --> 02:03:52,708 So, shall we proceed? 2189 02:03:52,833 --> 02:03:55,832 CM, this comes with a massive financial burden. 2190 02:03:55,833 --> 02:03:58,249 And on top of that, it completely sidelines 2191 02:03:58,250 --> 02:04:00,957 the project Ravi Madhavan is launching at the IT conclave. 2192 02:04:00,958 --> 02:04:02,374 Not to forget, 2193 02:04:02,375 --> 02:04:04,832 he's ready to invest 25,000 crores in the very first phase. 2194 02:04:04,833 --> 02:04:07,041 CM, there's absolutely no need 2195 02:04:07,042 --> 02:04:10,166 to hand over information technology entirely to private players. 2196 02:04:10,167 --> 02:04:11,875 I stand with your vision. 2197 02:04:12,167 --> 02:04:14,625 This will bring us massive public support, CM. 2198 02:04:15,208 --> 02:04:18,083 So we're agreed on this, then? 2199 02:04:18,750 --> 02:04:21,667 This IT policy will be completely free 2200 02:04:21,792 --> 02:04:25,542 for ordinary citizens below a fixed income bracket. 2201 02:04:26,042 --> 02:04:28,999 Kerala will become India's first state 2202 02:04:29,000 --> 02:04:31,583 to guarantee unrestricted data freedom. 2203 02:04:31,750 --> 02:04:33,083 Understood? 2204 02:04:33,250 --> 02:04:34,958 He played us perfectly! 2205 02:04:35,458 --> 02:04:38,042 The government's free internet scheme! 2206 02:04:38,167 --> 02:04:39,666 So what's our next move? 2207 02:04:39,667 --> 02:04:42,708 John Varghese won't be the CM to announce that scheme. 2208 02:04:43,083 --> 02:04:45,083 More details at the conclave. 2209 02:04:46,708 --> 02:04:48,042 CM... 2210 02:04:48,333 --> 02:04:51,582 No changes to the IT conclave curtain-raiser programme, right? 2211 02:04:51,583 --> 02:04:53,833 No changes. That's the assurance I gave you. 2212 02:04:54,042 --> 02:04:55,750 And, congratulations. 2213 02:04:55,958 --> 02:04:57,374 Even if competitors allege 2214 02:04:57,375 --> 02:05:00,792 the new TRP ratings were rigged, I won't believe it. 2215 02:05:00,958 --> 02:05:02,167 Thanks. 2216 02:05:31,333 --> 02:05:33,333 - Everything okay? - Yes. All good. 2217 02:05:33,500 --> 02:05:35,042 Please come. Let's go inside. 2218 02:06:03,167 --> 02:06:04,583 Her fever has subsided. 2219 02:06:04,792 --> 02:06:07,457 Why are you treating me and my daughter like this? 2220 02:06:07,458 --> 02:06:09,666 Have I ever been disloyal to you? 2221 02:06:09,667 --> 02:06:11,458 I did everything you asked. 2222 02:06:11,750 --> 02:06:14,208 And an innocent man died because of me. 2223 02:06:15,250 --> 02:06:18,167 Everything between us was purely transactional, Nisha. 2224 02:06:19,333 --> 02:06:21,250 You followed my instructions. 2225 02:06:23,417 --> 02:06:25,708 And you were paid for your services. 2226 02:06:26,042 --> 02:06:29,249 You promised me a good life in the UK once this was over. 2227 02:06:29,250 --> 02:06:31,250 I believed you. That was my mistake. 2228 02:06:31,458 --> 02:06:33,291 I should never have trusted you. 2229 02:06:33,292 --> 02:06:34,417 Exactly. 2230 02:06:35,833 --> 02:06:38,083 After knowing me for six years, 2231 02:06:38,250 --> 02:06:40,042 you should've known better, Nisha. 2232 02:06:40,458 --> 02:06:44,583 Or did you imagine there was something emotional between us? 2233 02:06:47,125 --> 02:06:50,000 That exceptional talent of yours, convincing people... 2234 02:06:50,833 --> 02:06:52,917 I need it one last time. 2235 02:06:53,750 --> 02:06:56,000 You'll have to travel to Kerala again. 2236 02:06:56,750 --> 02:06:57,750 Alone. 2237 02:06:59,083 --> 02:07:00,875 I'll tell you what needs to be done. 2238 02:07:02,833 --> 02:07:05,000 Until then, they'll take care of your daughter. 2239 02:07:06,708 --> 02:07:08,333 If you pull this off, 2240 02:07:09,292 --> 02:07:12,375 that life I promised you, it will happen. 2241 02:07:12,958 --> 02:07:13,958 No. 2242 02:07:14,250 --> 02:07:15,500 I'm done. 2243 02:07:15,833 --> 02:07:17,042 You can kill me. 2244 02:07:17,458 --> 02:07:18,625 Kill you? 2245 02:07:20,000 --> 02:07:21,500 You're far too valuable. 2246 02:07:24,875 --> 02:07:25,917 MOM! 2247 02:07:35,583 --> 02:07:37,042 Take the kid away. 2248 02:07:37,458 --> 02:07:39,167 Transport Nisha immediately. 2249 02:07:39,750 --> 02:07:41,958 She should reach Kerala by tomorrow evening. 2250 02:07:42,375 --> 02:07:43,500 Okay, sir. 2251 02:07:54,875 --> 02:07:56,249 - Come, girl. - Mom... 2252 02:07:56,250 --> 02:07:57,583 - Mom... - Come. 2253 02:07:59,292 --> 02:08:00,707 Let go of me. 2254 02:08:00,708 --> 02:08:03,125 Mom... Mom... 2255 02:08:04,250 --> 02:08:06,332 Sir, as instructed, 2256 02:08:06,333 --> 02:08:08,416 the child has been moved to a safe location. 2257 02:08:08,417 --> 02:08:10,457 Nisha has also been taken to the airport. 2258 02:08:10,458 --> 02:08:11,583 Alright. 2259 02:08:18,125 --> 02:08:21,500 'Thiruvananthapuram' 2260 02:09:09,708 --> 02:09:11,792 Nisha, tell me what's going on. 2261 02:09:12,917 --> 02:09:14,583 Why did you come here now? 2262 02:09:15,167 --> 02:09:17,083 Why did you call me here? 2263 02:09:17,458 --> 02:09:18,792 This is dangerous. 2264 02:09:19,750 --> 02:09:21,375 Extremely dangerous. 2265 02:09:23,125 --> 02:09:25,083 If anyone sees us together... 2266 02:09:27,833 --> 02:09:28,833 I know. 2267 02:09:29,375 --> 02:09:30,917 This is their doing, isn't it? 2268 02:09:32,333 --> 02:09:34,542 Ever since that ugly stunt with my father, 2269 02:09:34,833 --> 02:09:36,750 I cut off all contact with them. 2270 02:09:37,833 --> 02:09:40,167 So what the hell is happening now? 2271 02:09:43,250 --> 02:09:45,374 Hey! Hey! Come quickly! 2272 02:09:45,375 --> 02:09:47,041 - Oh, no! - Come fast! 2273 02:09:47,042 --> 02:09:48,792 - An accident! - Try opening the door! 2274 02:09:56,125 --> 02:09:59,291 To the shocking details of a story that has shaken Kerala. 2275 02:09:59,292 --> 02:10:01,541 The survivor who accused 2276 02:10:01,542 --> 02:10:04,542 former Chief Minister and mass leader K.N. Varghese 2277 02:10:04,667 --> 02:10:07,332 was seen boarding a flight to London 2278 02:10:07,333 --> 02:10:09,416 on the very day of his death. 2279 02:10:09,417 --> 02:10:13,666 And today, she was spotted travelling in a car with Tobin Varghese, 2280 02:10:13,667 --> 02:10:17,124 MP, eldest son of K.N. Varghese, and brother of the current CM. 2281 02:10:17,125 --> 02:10:18,999 Everyone, please wait outside. 2282 02:10:19,000 --> 02:10:21,125 I need to speak to the CM. 2283 02:10:21,292 --> 02:10:23,749 Tobin Varghese's role in both the sexual assault case 2284 02:10:23,750 --> 02:10:26,624 and Varghese's death has now come to light. 2285 02:10:26,625 --> 02:10:28,458 - Sir, please sit. - Don't tell me to sit! 2286 02:10:29,500 --> 02:10:30,833 Did you see this? 2287 02:10:32,083 --> 02:10:33,707 Because of you and your family, 2288 02:10:33,708 --> 02:10:35,832 the party has hit rock bottom. 2289 02:10:35,833 --> 02:10:39,333 The woman who accused the father is seen with the elder son. 2290 02:10:39,958 --> 02:10:43,083 And the younger son's police force moves in to "protect" them! 2291 02:10:43,875 --> 02:10:46,249 On what grounds did the police detain her? 2292 02:10:46,250 --> 02:10:47,541 And then what? 2293 02:10:47,542 --> 02:10:51,583 They help MP Tobin Varghese escape straight from the hospital! 2294 02:10:51,750 --> 02:10:52,957 Brilliant! 2295 02:10:52,958 --> 02:10:56,292 It's the police's duty to protect that woman. 2296 02:10:56,792 --> 02:10:59,875 Both of you better end this dirty game, 2297 02:11:00,083 --> 02:11:02,167 now, at this very night! 2298 02:11:03,708 --> 02:11:07,250 Once they said I framed Varghese. 2299 02:11:08,167 --> 02:11:11,292 Now the world knows, his own sons destroyed him. 2300 02:11:12,792 --> 02:11:15,625 Protect your brother who pimped for your father, 2301 02:11:15,750 --> 02:11:17,875 and you won't sit in that chair, John! 2302 02:11:19,417 --> 02:11:21,125 I'm willing to resign, sir. 2303 02:11:22,542 --> 02:11:24,875 Give me time till tomorrow morning. 2304 02:11:26,417 --> 02:11:27,917 Like I always say, 2305 02:11:28,708 --> 02:11:31,708 I am just a stop-gap arrangement. 2306 02:11:47,500 --> 02:11:50,332 You left the country the same morning CM Varghese sir died, 2307 02:11:50,333 --> 02:11:52,292 without informing anyone. Am I right? 2308 02:11:52,458 --> 02:11:54,916 If you say it was due to fear of public reaction, 2309 02:11:54,917 --> 02:11:56,375 we can understand that. 2310 02:11:57,917 --> 02:12:00,541 And now you've returned to Kerala from Nepal. 2311 02:12:00,542 --> 02:12:03,000 You were in Nepal for the past 37 days. 2312 02:12:03,250 --> 02:12:05,500 May I know what's your Nepal connection? 2313 02:12:05,708 --> 02:12:07,667 May I know why you're detaining me? 2314 02:12:07,833 --> 02:12:09,208 Am I an accused? 2315 02:12:09,500 --> 02:12:10,874 Your allegation is that 2316 02:12:10,875 --> 02:12:13,083 the former Chief Minister sexually assaulted you. 2317 02:12:13,458 --> 02:12:16,124 Yet, the moment you landed in Kerala, 2318 02:12:16,125 --> 02:12:18,667 you got into the car of his son, MP Tobin Varghese. 2319 02:12:19,125 --> 02:12:20,708 Shouldn't that be investigated, madam? 2320 02:12:21,458 --> 02:12:22,708 And where is he? 2321 02:12:22,917 --> 02:12:24,292 You're protecting him? 2322 02:12:26,208 --> 02:12:28,667 What's the relationship between you and Tobin Varghese? 2323 02:12:28,833 --> 02:12:30,291 No matter what I say, 2324 02:12:30,292 --> 02:12:31,874 you'll have your own version. 2325 02:12:31,875 --> 02:12:32,916 His mate. 2326 02:12:32,917 --> 02:12:34,417 His illicit relation. 2327 02:12:34,708 --> 02:12:35,958 His keep. 2328 02:12:36,500 --> 02:12:38,666 Even if the media calls me a survivor, 2329 02:12:38,667 --> 02:12:40,582 your version will be different. 2330 02:12:40,583 --> 02:12:42,249 I raised the allegations against the CM 2331 02:12:42,250 --> 02:12:43,874 because Tobin told me to. 2332 02:12:43,875 --> 02:12:46,375 He promised me he would become the next CM. 2333 02:12:46,750 --> 02:12:48,583 But he didn't come to power. 2334 02:12:49,125 --> 02:12:50,542 So, he ditched me. 2335 02:12:50,792 --> 02:12:52,625 And I said I'll expose him. 2336 02:12:52,958 --> 02:12:56,208 After that I was contacted by the current CM, his brother. 2337 02:12:56,708 --> 02:12:58,958 He called and said he would settle everything. 2338 02:12:59,167 --> 02:13:01,542 Only now did I realise it was a trap. 2339 02:13:02,333 --> 02:13:05,875 You must produce me before the court. I want to record a 164. 2340 02:13:13,792 --> 02:13:15,082 - What's up? - Madam... 2341 02:13:15,083 --> 02:13:16,916 The CM's family is inside. 2342 02:13:16,917 --> 02:13:19,417 He asked you to wait when you arrive. 2343 02:13:21,583 --> 02:13:23,374 No matter how hard I try to defend you, 2344 02:13:23,375 --> 02:13:26,333 I've strong evidence regarding Nisha. 2345 02:13:26,958 --> 02:13:29,874 From the time Ishaan Tejus connected you to her in Dubai, 2346 02:13:29,875 --> 02:13:32,291 to meeting her secretly at your Palode house 2347 02:13:32,292 --> 02:13:34,958 on the day the opposition marched to the Secretariat. 2348 02:13:37,708 --> 02:13:40,167 It's been going on for two years, hasn't it? 2349 02:13:44,667 --> 02:13:46,417 Whatever you're saying is true. 2350 02:13:46,958 --> 02:13:49,208 But... I didn't betray Dad. 2351 02:13:49,917 --> 02:13:51,249 I swear on God. 2352 02:13:51,250 --> 02:13:54,792 The great MP Tobin Varghese didn't even have the basic sense to realise 2353 02:13:54,917 --> 02:13:56,958 she was trying to trap Dad. 2354 02:13:58,958 --> 02:14:01,833 Ever since her allegations against Dad surfaced, 2355 02:14:02,375 --> 02:14:04,500 I've been trying to contact her, 2356 02:14:05,333 --> 02:14:06,583 but couldn't. 2357 02:14:07,792 --> 02:14:09,708 I was terrified all this time. 2358 02:14:10,708 --> 02:14:12,917 Then she called me the other day, 2359 02:14:13,292 --> 02:14:15,583 said she was coming here and wanted to see me. 2360 02:14:16,917 --> 02:14:18,792 She pressured me so much. 2361 02:14:19,042 --> 02:14:20,792 I couldn't get out of it. 2362 02:14:23,125 --> 02:14:25,542 I was the one who introduced her to Dad. 2363 02:14:26,708 --> 02:14:27,875 That's why... 2364 02:14:28,333 --> 02:14:31,250 I couldn't face Dad that night... 2365 02:14:33,458 --> 02:14:35,375 Save your tears for later. 2366 02:14:37,375 --> 02:14:38,832 One Nation, One Information. 2367 02:14:38,833 --> 02:14:41,250 Were you involved in that project, Ichayan? 2368 02:14:41,583 --> 02:14:42,707 No. 2369 02:14:42,708 --> 02:14:46,374 Ishaan ji told me he'd consider me if it went through. 2370 02:14:46,375 --> 02:14:47,667 Ishaan ji, huh! 2371 02:14:47,792 --> 02:14:51,167 You were nothing more than a useful fool to them. 2372 02:14:52,250 --> 02:14:54,417 They set Nisha up to frame Dad 2373 02:14:54,542 --> 02:14:57,292 if he suspects something is off about their project. 2374 02:14:57,792 --> 02:14:59,749 They built a relationship between you and her 2375 02:14:59,750 --> 02:15:02,457 so they could use you to prove Dad's involvement 2376 02:15:02,458 --> 02:15:04,375 if an allegation ever came up. 2377 02:15:05,042 --> 02:15:07,166 They even had the President in their pocket. 2378 02:15:07,167 --> 02:15:09,750 They hold the strings no matter who's in power. 2379 02:15:10,208 --> 02:15:12,291 When they saw me standing up to them, 2380 02:15:12,292 --> 02:15:14,874 they brought Nisha back and exposed your relationship. 2381 02:15:14,875 --> 02:15:17,375 Now, they're running a smear campaign to discredit me. 2382 02:15:17,917 --> 02:15:20,083 I'll confess everything. 2383 02:15:20,958 --> 02:15:23,500 I'll make sure nothing happens to you, dear. 2384 02:15:26,500 --> 02:15:29,250 Do you even know your father died of heartbreak? 2385 02:15:33,333 --> 02:15:34,417 Aha! 2386 02:15:34,792 --> 02:15:36,708 My darling's here! 2387 02:15:37,333 --> 02:15:40,167 Go tell your mother goodnight and come back. 2388 02:15:40,667 --> 02:15:44,250 Tonight, Grandpa wants to sleep hugging my dear Mariyam. 2389 02:15:47,917 --> 02:15:49,542 What are you waiting for? 2390 02:15:49,958 --> 02:15:51,624 Go tell your mother and come. 2391 02:15:51,625 --> 02:15:53,832 No! I won't come. 2392 02:15:53,833 --> 02:15:57,083 I'm not going to sleep with you ever again, Grandpa. 2393 02:15:57,917 --> 02:15:59,292 Why, sweetheart? 2394 02:15:59,583 --> 02:16:01,583 Are you angry with Grandpa? 2395 02:16:01,958 --> 02:16:03,416 Isn't your grandpa a poor old man? 2396 02:16:03,417 --> 02:16:05,707 No, Grandpa, you're bad! 2397 02:16:05,708 --> 02:16:08,666 They said so on TV and in this too. 2398 02:16:08,667 --> 02:16:10,707 And Mamma said the same on the phone! 2399 02:16:10,708 --> 02:16:13,707 Mamma told me I should only sleep with her 2400 02:16:13,708 --> 02:16:15,832 and Papa from now on. 2401 02:16:15,833 --> 02:16:19,542 Mamma said not to sleep with Grandpa ever again. 2402 02:16:20,333 --> 02:16:22,167 Grandpa is bad! 2403 02:16:25,333 --> 02:16:26,542 Annamma... 2404 02:16:26,833 --> 02:16:28,374 What did she just say...? 2405 02:16:28,375 --> 02:16:30,582 She said it without knowing anything. 2406 02:16:30,583 --> 02:16:33,333 - But still... why would she say this? - Come, let's go to our room. 2407 02:16:33,833 --> 02:16:35,749 I can't believe I had to hear that... 2408 02:16:35,750 --> 02:16:37,167 Please don't cry... 2409 02:16:37,292 --> 02:16:38,667 I can't watch it... 2410 02:16:41,708 --> 02:16:43,750 Your father didn't sleep that night. 2411 02:16:44,458 --> 02:16:46,958 He kept tossing in bed all night. 2412 02:16:48,750 --> 02:16:50,625 And sometime between, I fell asleep... 2413 02:16:52,208 --> 02:16:53,667 When I woke up... 2414 02:16:55,875 --> 02:16:56,958 he had... 2415 02:16:59,417 --> 02:17:01,166 You killed your father! 2416 02:17:01,167 --> 02:17:02,167 YOU! 2417 02:17:06,667 --> 02:17:07,667 Dear... 2418 02:17:08,750 --> 02:17:10,917 You kept this distance from my son... 2419 02:17:11,625 --> 02:17:13,542 because he became the Chief Minister, right? 2420 02:17:14,917 --> 02:17:16,708 I told him that no matter what, 2421 02:17:17,875 --> 02:17:19,791 he must sit in his father's chair. 2422 02:17:19,792 --> 02:17:21,958 That was my decision. 2423 02:17:24,375 --> 02:17:26,458 I also told him not to let anyone... 2424 02:17:26,708 --> 02:17:28,708 responsible for his father's death 2425 02:17:28,875 --> 02:17:30,458 walk free. 2426 02:17:32,542 --> 02:17:35,958 If he could turn into a bad person even in front of a small child, 2427 02:17:36,500 --> 02:17:38,416 what would those who sang hymns at his funeral 2428 02:17:38,417 --> 02:17:40,124 and kissed his hand in farewell 2429 02:17:40,125 --> 02:17:41,958 have said about him in private? 2430 02:17:43,458 --> 02:17:45,292 I told John not to tell anyone 2431 02:17:45,583 --> 02:17:48,750 until the truth came out. 2432 02:17:51,292 --> 02:17:53,000 For his father's sake, 2433 02:17:53,500 --> 02:17:55,667 please forgive my selfishness, dear. 2434 02:18:00,292 --> 02:18:02,125 John told me this morning 2435 02:18:02,583 --> 02:18:04,583 that that wretched woman would be coming here. 2436 02:18:06,125 --> 02:18:09,292 I told him not to show you any mercy. 2437 02:18:10,708 --> 02:18:12,292 Even though I knew 2438 02:18:12,708 --> 02:18:14,458 you'd be with her 2439 02:18:14,583 --> 02:18:16,124 when she was arrested. 2440 02:18:16,125 --> 02:18:17,417 It was my decision. 2441 02:18:18,958 --> 02:18:21,625 This is Varghese's wife, 2442 02:18:22,125 --> 02:18:23,917 Annamma, taking her revenge. 2443 02:18:26,833 --> 02:18:28,542 Tara Vijayan is waiting outside. 2444 02:18:30,167 --> 02:18:31,583 You'll have to go with her. 2445 02:18:36,500 --> 02:18:37,500 Mom... 2446 02:18:37,625 --> 02:18:38,916 Don't say a word. 2447 02:18:38,917 --> 02:18:40,083 Just go. 2448 02:19:09,417 --> 02:19:10,875 I haven't changed. 2449 02:19:12,083 --> 02:19:13,333 What can I do? 2450 02:19:14,583 --> 02:19:15,917 I love my father... 2451 02:19:16,750 --> 02:19:18,208 I love him a lot... 2452 02:19:23,625 --> 02:19:25,832 Chief Minister John Varghese has placed 2453 02:19:25,833 --> 02:19:28,166 his strongest focus on the IT sector. 2454 02:19:28,167 --> 02:19:30,707 Which is why today's conclave is crucial. 2455 02:19:30,708 --> 02:19:33,457 An announcement is expected that major IT companies 2456 02:19:33,458 --> 02:19:35,916 will launch projects worth billions of rupees in Kerala. 2457 02:19:35,917 --> 02:19:38,457 However, since yesterday, the situation has grown unclear. 2458 02:19:38,458 --> 02:19:40,874 Now, the political survival of Chief Minister John Varghese 2459 02:19:40,875 --> 02:19:42,708 appears to be under threat. 2460 02:19:48,708 --> 02:19:51,166 Sir, the government has announced the Free Internet scheme 2461 02:19:51,167 --> 02:19:53,749 as an alternative to your One Nation One Information scheme. 2462 02:19:53,750 --> 02:19:55,042 How do you see it? 2463 02:19:56,333 --> 02:19:57,499 This is a free market. 2464 02:19:57,500 --> 02:19:58,833 There will be competition. 2465 02:19:59,083 --> 02:20:01,207 We are also prepared to extend government benefits 2466 02:20:01,208 --> 02:20:03,457 worth 25000 crore rupees to the people. 2467 02:20:03,458 --> 02:20:04,916 I believe the people and the media 2468 02:20:04,917 --> 02:20:07,208 will understand the reason behind rejecting it. 2469 02:20:17,292 --> 02:20:19,582 There is no doubt that this IT conclave marks 2470 02:20:19,583 --> 02:20:22,083 a major step towards Kerala's development. 2471 02:20:22,208 --> 02:20:26,750 Kerala accounts for 71 percent of India's IT workforce. 2472 02:20:26,875 --> 02:20:29,249 This conclave was conceived and organised 2473 02:20:29,250 --> 02:20:31,416 by Kerala's young Chief Minister, John Varghese, 2474 02:20:31,417 --> 02:20:33,333 who is himself an IT expert. 2475 02:20:33,708 --> 02:20:35,208 Big congratulations to you. 2476 02:20:36,292 --> 02:20:37,583 Thanks. 2477 02:20:40,042 --> 02:20:41,749 Thank you, CM, for taking the time 2478 02:20:41,750 --> 02:20:43,832 to speak to On Time for this face-to-face interview 2479 02:20:43,833 --> 02:20:45,375 at this inauguration venue. 2480 02:20:46,333 --> 02:20:47,917 I should be the one thanking you. 2481 02:20:48,458 --> 02:20:50,082 For giving me a platform 2482 02:20:50,083 --> 02:20:51,458 to say what I have to say. 2483 02:20:53,125 --> 02:20:55,332 The 90 days you've completed since assuming 2484 02:20:55,333 --> 02:20:57,457 office have raised great hope in Kerala. 2485 02:20:57,458 --> 02:21:00,874 Your steps against corruption, giving priority to youth in the cabinet, 2486 02:21:00,875 --> 02:21:02,332 and the new IT policy have all stood out. 2487 02:21:02,333 --> 02:21:04,833 But things are no longer so straightforward. 2488 02:21:07,625 --> 02:21:09,833 You are now facing a major crisis. 2489 02:21:12,542 --> 02:21:15,957 The return of the woman who made sexual allegations against your father, 2490 02:21:15,958 --> 02:21:18,374 and the questions surrounding her relationship with your brother. 2491 02:21:18,375 --> 02:21:20,957 Taking into account the statements they are believed 2492 02:21:20,958 --> 02:21:22,291 to have given the police, 2493 02:21:22,292 --> 02:21:24,458 you seem to be in a tight spot, CM. 2494 02:21:28,292 --> 02:21:30,207 This isn't just my assessment... 2495 02:21:30,208 --> 02:21:32,458 it's a view shared by the public as well. 2496 02:21:34,125 --> 02:21:35,624 Whatever you said is right. 2497 02:21:35,625 --> 02:21:36,833 I agree. 2498 02:21:38,167 --> 02:21:43,292 Wasn't it your brother, Tobin Varghese, who facilitated the alleged relationship 2499 02:21:43,458 --> 02:21:45,958 between the late Varghese Sir and the survivor? 2500 02:21:50,500 --> 02:21:54,667 Who protected her after she left for London following Varghese Sir's death? 2501 02:21:55,292 --> 02:21:57,750 What promise did he make to her? 2502 02:21:58,000 --> 02:22:01,375 There is no doubt that person was Tobin Varghese. 2503 02:22:01,500 --> 02:22:03,457 A fallout between them may have 2504 02:22:03,458 --> 02:22:05,875 brought her back to the capital yesterday. 2505 02:22:09,875 --> 02:22:11,041 Let me go. 2506 02:22:11,042 --> 02:22:12,207 Mom... 2507 02:22:12,208 --> 02:22:13,458 Leave me... 2508 02:22:43,542 --> 02:22:47,708 Sir, the child is still in our custody. just like you asked us to. 2509 02:22:48,000 --> 02:22:49,833 Nisha has been taken to the airport. 2510 02:22:50,125 --> 02:22:53,750 Everything has been done as per your instructions, sir. 2511 02:22:55,958 --> 02:22:57,833 But an unexpected accident 2512 02:22:57,958 --> 02:23:00,500 threw both your and your brother's plans off course. 2513 02:23:00,625 --> 02:23:03,792 Though you stepped in to contain the damage and close all loopholes. 2514 02:23:04,125 --> 02:23:06,041 The survivor was taken into police custody, 2515 02:23:06,042 --> 02:23:07,500 for reasons still unknown. 2516 02:23:07,667 --> 02:23:10,416 And the whereabouts of MP Tobin Varghese remain unclear as well. 2517 02:23:10,417 --> 02:23:11,708 Isn't that true, CM? 2518 02:23:12,583 --> 02:23:13,583 It's not true. 2519 02:23:13,875 --> 02:23:15,167 Why do you say so? 2520 02:23:15,875 --> 02:23:17,667 That accident was planned. 2521 02:23:21,167 --> 02:23:24,208 Exactly one minute and ten seconds after the accident, 2522 02:23:24,333 --> 02:23:27,167 your channel was already on the scene. 2523 02:23:28,042 --> 02:23:29,167 How? 2524 02:23:30,208 --> 02:23:31,458 Nice one, CM. 2525 02:23:31,667 --> 02:23:33,916 Is it wrong for us to report an important incident? 2526 02:23:33,917 --> 02:23:35,417 But that's not what happened. 2527 02:23:35,625 --> 02:23:38,375 You knew an accident would happen. 2528 02:23:38,625 --> 02:23:40,707 That's why your team was already positioned 2529 02:23:40,708 --> 02:23:42,750 just metres away from the accident site. 2530 02:23:43,125 --> 02:23:46,292 You told them it was to cover a police combing. 2531 02:23:49,250 --> 02:23:52,667 Yes, our team reached there anticipating such a news. 2532 02:23:53,208 --> 02:23:55,374 We broke an exclusive that shocked Kerala. 2533 02:23:55,375 --> 02:23:56,875 Where is the conspiracy in that? 2534 02:23:57,000 --> 02:23:59,207 The conspiracy lies in a phone conversation 2535 02:23:59,208 --> 02:24:03,541 between you and your channel owner, Ravi Madhavan, 2536 02:24:03,542 --> 02:24:05,542 at 6:53 PM that day. 2537 02:24:07,500 --> 02:24:10,416 A conversation saying the survivor has told Tobin Varghese 2538 02:24:10,417 --> 02:24:12,833 exactly where to wait 2539 02:24:13,167 --> 02:24:16,082 and asking you to handle the rest. 2540 02:24:16,083 --> 02:24:17,500 That phone call! 2541 02:24:20,417 --> 02:24:21,582 What the... 2542 02:24:21,583 --> 02:24:23,458 What nonsense are you saying? 2543 02:24:23,875 --> 02:24:26,458 If you have conviction, if you have nothing to fear, 2544 02:24:26,625 --> 02:24:28,208 if you have the nerve... 2545 02:24:30,083 --> 02:24:31,250 Play this. 2546 02:24:31,750 --> 02:24:34,875 It's a recording of the phone call between you and Ravi Madhavan. 2547 02:24:39,917 --> 02:24:43,875 Aravindan, call theft isn't a big deal for someone who knows his job. 2548 02:24:46,500 --> 02:24:47,957 And one more thing... 2549 02:24:47,958 --> 02:24:52,125 The statement the survivor gave the police is not the one you're expecting. 2550 02:24:53,750 --> 02:24:55,249 I can produce you in court. 2551 02:24:55,250 --> 02:24:56,875 But watch this video before that. 2552 02:24:57,083 --> 02:25:00,041 Ashwini Chandrakumar, aged 9, has been safely... 2553 02:25:00,042 --> 02:25:01,666 Your daughter is rescued. 2554 02:25:01,667 --> 02:25:02,832 And she's safe. 2555 02:25:02,833 --> 02:25:04,875 She's at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. 2556 02:25:05,750 --> 02:25:08,332 She's presently safe and secure. 2557 02:25:08,333 --> 02:25:10,374 Necessary coordination is underway. 2558 02:25:10,375 --> 02:25:11,458 Mom! 2559 02:25:15,000 --> 02:25:16,499 This is an orchestrated move. 2560 02:25:16,500 --> 02:25:17,749 A helpless woman 2561 02:25:17,750 --> 02:25:19,749 has been subjected to state terror. 2562 02:25:19,750 --> 02:25:21,374 And you are forcing her 2563 02:25:21,375 --> 02:25:22,957 to give a statement to the police 2564 02:25:22,958 --> 02:25:25,416 against a media house that upholds high values 2565 02:25:25,417 --> 02:25:27,874 and is committed to ensuring justice for her. 2566 02:25:27,875 --> 02:25:30,292 CM, you're playing with fire. 2567 02:25:30,958 --> 02:25:32,792 Then why don't you just play this USB? 2568 02:25:33,250 --> 02:25:34,792 I'm challenging you. 2569 02:25:37,000 --> 02:25:39,125 I'm the Chief Minister of Kerala. 2570 02:25:39,333 --> 02:25:42,625 I'm responsible for all the audio visuals in this. 2571 02:25:44,083 --> 02:25:45,333 If this is fake... 2572 02:25:45,583 --> 02:25:47,083 I will announce my resignation 2573 02:25:47,292 --> 02:25:48,875 right here, right now. 2574 02:25:53,167 --> 02:25:55,083 Let's play this, Aravindan. 2575 02:26:05,042 --> 02:26:06,708 - Is the team ready? - Yes. 2576 02:26:06,958 --> 02:26:10,250 The police are combing the area for three wanted goons. 2577 02:26:10,625 --> 02:26:11,958 That's good. 2578 02:26:12,375 --> 02:26:15,457 You'll be informed five minutes before the lorry hits. 2579 02:26:15,458 --> 02:26:16,625 Okay. 2580 02:26:44,917 --> 02:26:46,292 You call victims... 2581 02:26:46,792 --> 02:26:48,250 survivors... 2582 02:26:49,375 --> 02:26:50,667 I'm not a survivor. 2583 02:26:51,250 --> 02:26:52,750 I'm a victim. 2584 02:26:53,500 --> 02:26:55,833 A victim of corporate tyranny. 2585 02:26:56,333 --> 02:26:59,458 Behind many big corporate projects, 2586 02:26:59,833 --> 02:27:02,250 there is the silence of victims like me. 2587 02:27:02,458 --> 02:27:03,625 And tears. 2588 02:27:04,042 --> 02:27:06,292 For the past five years, 2589 02:27:06,667 --> 02:27:09,417 Ravi Madhavan has used me in many of his operations. 2590 02:27:09,750 --> 02:27:10,875 I'm paid. 2591 02:27:11,000 --> 02:27:12,333 And promised a good life. 2592 02:27:13,000 --> 02:27:16,208 But that wasn't the reason I did what he asked me to do. 2593 02:27:17,083 --> 02:27:18,458 It's fear and... 2594 02:27:18,958 --> 02:27:20,292 fear is his capital. 2595 02:27:20,625 --> 02:27:22,333 I did what he told me to. 2596 02:27:23,083 --> 02:27:26,375 A false allegation against the former CM Varghese sir... 2597 02:27:29,542 --> 02:27:31,499 One Nation One Information, 2598 02:27:31,500 --> 02:27:35,124 a project that is designed to enslave an entire nation through cyberspace. 2599 02:27:35,125 --> 02:27:36,416 For rejecting that proposal, 2600 02:27:36,417 --> 02:27:38,707 he became a victim of Ravi Madhavan's corporate terror... 2601 02:27:38,708 --> 02:27:39,708 My father... 2602 02:27:40,375 --> 02:27:41,792 KN Varghese. 2603 02:27:43,500 --> 02:27:44,792 Ravi Madhavan... 2604 02:27:45,167 --> 02:27:48,333 I came here far more prepared than you. 2605 02:27:48,625 --> 02:27:50,582 Every decision you took... 2606 02:27:50,583 --> 02:27:51,750 was mine. 2607 02:27:51,875 --> 02:27:53,333 I was controlling you. 2608 02:27:57,958 --> 02:28:00,250 When corporate criminals own the media, 2609 02:28:00,542 --> 02:28:03,375 truth turns into fiction, and fiction becomes the narrative. 2610 02:28:05,542 --> 02:28:07,374 Breaking a story means 2611 02:28:07,375 --> 02:28:08,791 breaking the truth. 2612 02:28:08,792 --> 02:28:10,125 Let me speak, CM. 2613 02:28:11,875 --> 02:28:13,249 Now, I will speak... 2614 02:28:13,250 --> 02:28:14,542 And so will they... 2615 02:28:15,458 --> 02:28:16,875 And you'll listen. 2616 02:28:24,542 --> 02:28:26,458 You can say anything about anyone. 2617 02:28:27,250 --> 02:28:28,792 Fabricate evidence. 2618 02:28:29,250 --> 02:28:30,833 Defame people. 2619 02:28:31,167 --> 02:28:32,458 Drag them down. 2620 02:28:33,292 --> 02:28:34,792 Destroy lives. 2621 02:28:35,333 --> 02:28:36,708 Pronounce judgments. 2622 02:28:37,875 --> 02:28:39,375 Manufacture consent. 2623 02:28:40,333 --> 02:28:41,583 Post truth! 2624 02:28:41,750 --> 02:28:44,250 That's your privilege, isn't it? 2625 02:28:47,917 --> 02:28:50,249 The media is meant to be society's greatest strength 2626 02:28:50,250 --> 02:28:51,832 and its corrective force. 2627 02:28:51,833 --> 02:28:53,624 That is what journalism should be. 2628 02:28:53,625 --> 02:28:56,833 But do not abuse the privilege of speaking 2629 02:28:57,333 --> 02:28:58,917 in the name of the people. 2630 02:29:01,417 --> 02:29:03,249 You know what's worth more than 2631 02:29:03,250 --> 02:29:06,667 the 500,000 US dollars he dumped in your Fiji account? 2632 02:29:06,958 --> 02:29:09,792 One honest line of news that exposes the burning truth. 2633 02:29:14,958 --> 02:29:16,708 My father's image was 2634 02:29:16,958 --> 02:29:18,792 destroyed in twenty-two minutes. 2635 02:29:19,667 --> 02:29:21,542 And your 300 million-dollar empire... 2636 02:29:21,958 --> 02:29:23,375 in fifteen. 2637 02:30:19,125 --> 02:30:20,167 Madam. 2638 02:30:23,833 --> 02:30:25,958 There used to be a newspaper in Bombay... 2639 02:30:26,125 --> 02:30:27,333 Midtown News. 2640 02:30:27,958 --> 02:30:30,541 It carried the news of my arrest in two columns, 2641 02:30:30,542 --> 02:30:32,125 for the first and last time. 2642 02:30:33,125 --> 02:30:36,417 When I got out on the 14th day... I bought out that newspaper. 2643 02:30:36,958 --> 02:30:39,167 That was also the beginning of On Time News. 2644 02:30:39,625 --> 02:30:41,416 By that logic, when I come out 2645 02:30:41,417 --> 02:30:43,292 I'll be buying your government, John. 2646 02:30:43,708 --> 02:30:45,292 There isn't much time left. 2647 02:30:45,667 --> 02:30:47,750 After all, you're just a stop-gap arrangement. 2648 02:30:48,750 --> 02:30:50,250 I've let it all go. 2649 02:30:50,375 --> 02:30:52,125 Now I only have one identity. 2650 02:30:54,667 --> 02:30:56,083 Successor... 2651 02:30:57,708 --> 02:31:00,250 I'm here to deliver my father's response. 2652 02:31:01,125 --> 02:31:02,458 His successor... 2653 02:31:04,333 --> 02:31:06,333 The tree your dad hanged himself... 2654 02:31:07,208 --> 02:31:08,875 is waiting for you. 2655 02:31:10,542 --> 02:31:12,125 You're too old-fashioned. 2656 02:31:12,542 --> 02:31:15,208 I have no father, son, no holy spirit. 2657 02:31:15,792 --> 02:31:17,375 I'm not even human. 2658 02:31:18,375 --> 02:31:20,833 I'm an algorithm you'll never decode. 2659 02:31:21,500 --> 02:31:23,125 Keep your firewalls ready. 2660 02:31:23,875 --> 02:31:25,042 I'll be coming. 2661 02:31:25,750 --> 02:31:26,792 Bring it on. 2662 02:31:38,458 --> 02:31:41,416 I will appear before the court and tell the whole truth. 2663 02:31:41,417 --> 02:31:44,792 Ravi Madhavan's conspiracy against the present Chief Minister, 2664 02:31:45,250 --> 02:31:48,500 including the false allegations against former CM Varghese. 2665 02:31:49,292 --> 02:31:51,875 He treated me with nothing but respect. 2666 02:31:52,458 --> 02:31:54,374 I unknowingly became the reason 2667 02:31:54,375 --> 02:31:56,458 for the death of a man like him. 2668 02:31:57,250 --> 02:31:59,292 For that... I apologise... 2669 02:32:12,125 --> 02:32:13,499 You should fight it, Dad. 2670 02:32:13,500 --> 02:32:14,582 We must fight. 2671 02:32:14,583 --> 02:32:17,083 THIS MAN WAS TRULY RIGHTEOUS 2672 02:32:51,167 --> 02:32:52,250 Dad... 2673 02:32:53,542 --> 02:32:55,208 isn't alone anymore... 2674 02:33:09,375 --> 02:33:11,417 Today's Varghese sir's resurrection. 2675 02:33:12,167 --> 02:33:15,208 No one else has stood by their father the way you have. 2676 02:33:15,958 --> 02:33:18,833 Sir, you must now stand by the people who loves him. 2677 02:33:19,375 --> 02:33:21,875 No one understood my dad the way you did, sir. 2678 02:33:22,000 --> 02:33:23,666 Sir, you must step forward 2679 02:33:23,667 --> 02:33:24,917 and lead them. 2680 02:33:25,667 --> 02:33:27,458 I'll submit my resignation. 2681 02:33:28,750 --> 02:33:30,667 Dad will understand me... 2682 02:33:41,375 --> 02:33:46,167 "May you become immortal" 2683 02:33:46,958 --> 02:33:51,875 "May you always stay close to me" 2684 02:33:52,667 --> 02:33:57,750 "You are the boundless sky" 2685 02:33:58,333 --> 02:34:04,792 "That my soul's eyes are searching for" 2686 02:34:12,125 --> 02:34:15,125 "The ocean of fury is split open" 2687 02:34:15,292 --> 02:34:18,042 "Dark shadows have vanished" 2688 02:34:18,458 --> 02:34:21,250 "The relentless rain strikes down" 2689 02:34:22,042 --> 02:34:24,749 "Leader! Leader!" 2690 02:34:24,750 --> 02:34:27,583 "The barricades are shattered" 2691 02:34:27,917 --> 02:34:30,667 "The truth within shines clear" 2692 02:34:31,083 --> 02:34:34,125 "The very ground is overturned" 2693 02:34:34,667 --> 02:34:37,082 "Leader! Leader!" 2694 02:34:37,083 --> 02:34:40,249 "Eyes on the dawg he a master of legacy" 2695 02:34:40,250 --> 02:34:43,249 "Comin back with haze in his eyes He's a Legatee" 2696 02:34:43,250 --> 02:34:46,582 "Walking like a king He is owning the Prophecy" 2697 02:34:46,583 --> 02:34:49,541 "He be dropping bombs in the way He a Trenchancy" 2698 02:34:49,542 --> 02:34:52,874 "People looking out for the King Better Run the checks" 2699 02:34:52,875 --> 02:34:56,041 "He be watching out for his kingdom He is on the Decks" 2700 02:34:56,042 --> 02:34:59,249 "Sacrificed the nights for the people Keeping border checks" 2701 02:34:59,250 --> 02:35:02,917 "King on the chess board Better be a mass flex" 2702 02:35:22,375 --> 02:35:25,582 "Come, come! The ultimate hero!" 2703 02:35:25,583 --> 02:35:28,917 "Come, come! The master of the game!" 2704 02:35:30,208 --> 02:35:34,250 "Let the days of ultimate truth arrive!" 2705 02:35:34,958 --> 02:35:38,291 "Come, come! The ultimate protector!" 2706 02:35:38,292 --> 02:35:41,708 "Come! Come! Leader of the masses!" 2707 02:35:42,750 --> 02:35:47,291 "Let the world-renowned glory overflow!" 2708 02:35:47,292 --> 02:35:50,291 "Turning into the burning ember Becoming the endless ocean" 2709 02:35:50,292 --> 02:35:53,582 "Now standing at the absolute peak Of the land" 2710 02:35:53,583 --> 02:35:55,833 "Undivided, multiplying into many"