Manvat Murders (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

[milk cans jangling]
[bicycle bell ringing]
[morning insects buzzing]
[man shouts in alarm]
[thud]
[suspenseful music]
I'm telling you, saheb
this is black magic!
Stop blabbering like an idiot!
Someone's cast a spell here
to kill saheb.
Will you shut up now!
These things aren't for real.
The question is how did this doll
make its way under Sir's bed?
I had bolted the door.
Yusuf!
- Can you please lock this?
- Yes, Sir.
[bolting sound]
[ominous music begins]
When I went upstairs
the door was open.
[ominous music continues]
When I entered, everything
seemed alright.
But I don't remember
if I had bolted the door.
Then why the hell
Why didn't you tell me this earlier!
Saheb
I thought I was hallucinating.
Paranje!
Sir!
I need more security here!
Yes, Sir.
And where is Shukla?
There was a fatal accident
in the village.
He's there.
What happened?
Early this morning, a milkman fell off
his bike and hit his head on a rock.
And died instantly.
Pathetic.
Life has become so worthless.
Ambadas
how is it any different after death?
[ominous music playing]
There's nothing to worry about.
There's an outbreak at the moment.
Just take your medicines on time.
Get some rest for 3-4 days.
Otherwise, you won't recover.
OK.
How are things
at the hospital?
The hospital has 25 beds.
It's almost always vacant.
Why?
Sick people prefer spellcasters.
And not doctors like me.
Stand back!
The guy's dead, saheb.
I'm not blind. Move!
Move away!
Sangappa!
What is this stench?
Looks like a boozer.
Must've had a few in the morning.
Hmm.
This is too much stench
for just one person, Sangappa.
Move back!
Move!
Stand back.
[engaging music playing]
[spits out, disgusted]
Son of a
I'd heard of smugglers using tyres
but this?
- But saheb
- Yeah?
That's a really smart idea.
Hey!
Does anyone recognise him?
Saheb.
What?
Ganya.
Umm, Ganesh.
Which dairy did he work at?
Umm, Janaki Dairy.
And who owns that?
Uttamrao Barhate and Rukminibai.
Is it?
Sangappa!
Just take care of things here.
- I'll be right back.
- Right.
The doctor said there's
nothing to worry about.
Let's go.
Throw this doll away first, Sir.
Otherwise, you won't recover.
OK, OK! I will. But I need
to examine it first.
Give it to me.
Don't throw it away, Sir.
Burn it instead.
That's right.
Hmm.
Let him get some rest now, OK?
We need to learn to do
a few things on our own too.
Come.
I need to go to Parbhani urgently.
Why?
Uttamrao and Rukminibai's lawyer
has filed a petition.
Right.
So that they can enter Manvat.
Hmm.
Let's see how it goes.
- OK?
- Right.
I'll inform Sir.
[sound of motorcycle engine]
Janaki Dairy
Samindribai!
Only Uttamrao and
Rukminibai will now decide your fate.
You shithead!
Do you think we're fucking dimwits?
You thought you could
keep scamming us?
You're not one among us.
And yet, we blindly trusted you.
And you wanted to steal from us?
How the hell did you
screw up the accounts?
Biting the damn hand that feeds you!
[sniffles]
Come on, spit it out!
I was going to return the money.
Yeah, right!
You expect me to believe that?
Your fate is now up to
Uttamrao and Rukminibai.
Cry me a bloody river.
[fast-paced music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct conversation]
Oi!
Keep it here.
[fast-paced music playing]
Don't dilly-dally!
Make it fast!
We need to ship the goods today.
Ganya's already bit the dust today.
If the police smell foul,
we'll be in a fix.
We don't grease Paranje's
palms for nothing.
Listen!
Don't be a smart ass.
We can't ship all of this in a day.
Maybe in a couple of days.
[thud]
Right.
I know how important it is
for me to be in Mumbai.
Don't worry.
No.
We don't have any
interesting leads yet.
Yes, I'll keep you updated.
Trunk call from Kadam?
He was telling me about
next week's court dates.
Sir!
Have you asked for a vehicle?
Hmm.
Why?
I mean do you need go somewhere?
Yes.
Hasn't the doctor asked you
to get some rest?
Don't worry, I'll take it easy.
We just need to meet Shrirang Barhate.
But Sir
I recently looked into
the rituals he did at his farm.
I think he's telling the truth.
It's true that he only sacrificed a lamb
and chickens for that treasure.
That's alright.
That's not why we're meeting him.
But
[tense music playing]
[Manvat Police Station]
It's important. See you
in the evening. [indistinct]
By important, I mean
See you later.
[background conversation]
Sir!
Wait
what happened, saheb?
What's Shukla up to?
Ah.
I think he's onto something big.
Something's not right.
Keep an eye on the fucker.
That dick is sucking up to Kulkarni
so he can screw us over.
Right.
Look
Ambadas
You and I are the main
investigators here.
Right.
So we need to stick together.
- Got it?
- Yes, saheb.
Should I go too?
[loud whirring]
Listen!
[loud whirring]
Shrirangrao! [loudly]
How do I contact Kaachu Paaku?
What?
He said
Contact! Contact!
Huh?
[loud whirring continues]
[switch flipping sound]
[whirring reduces]
So
the police is looking for
Kaachu Paaku for a while now.
But we can't find him.
How do I contact him?
You need to contact his guy.
And he passes on
the message to Kaachu Paaku.
Hmm.
I won't ask you who this guy is.
But
I need a small favour from you.
What exactly?
You have a farm in Nimgaon, right?
Yes.
Why?
I'll tell you.
Give that guy a message
for Kaachu Paaku.
That you want him
to carry out a ritual there.
Saheb!
That means you'll arrest him there!
And he's going to
hold that against me!
He'll be on my back
for the rest of my life!
Four little girls
and three women
have been murdered
because of this man.
And you
are more worried about yourself?
It's not surprising though.
He can always work
his black magic on you
and kill you.
Even though you're "an educated man".
[indistinct chatter]
[sound of motorcycle engine]
Listen up! Come here!
He's here.
Come here!
I've called only you guys here.
Because I know
that we think alike.
For years we've worked our asses off
to find those liquor shops.
We've raided Uttamrao's businesses
we've searched his farms.
We've even raided his lover's
I mean Rukmini's mansions.
But we found jackshit!
Because there was nothing there.
What we've never done
is raid Janaki Dairy instead.
We know that, Shukla Sir.
But what is your plan?
Right!
Tomorrow night
Ramakant Sir, Vakatkar Sir, Paranje
along with two constables
are going out of town
for an assignment.
And you?
I'll be asked to go too.
But I'll make up an excuse
and stay back.
What's the assignment?
They haven't told anyone about it.
But
they're definitely going.
Which is why we will raid
Janaki Dairy tomorrow night.
What about the permission?
I'll doctor the report later.
Stating that we got
a tip-off at the last minute.
And that we would've lost
our chance if we hadn't acted fast.
Hmm.
If we cross Paranje saheb and do this
he's not going to spare us.
Don't worry about that!
Paranje isn't the boss here.
It's Ramakant Kulkarni.
He's already told us
if we can link the liquor distribution
to Uttamrao and Rukmini
the case is as good as cracked.
And
Rukmini's sister Samindri
is currently managing
the dairy business.
Once we arrest her
our job is done.
Will do.
If we can pull this off tomorrow night
our promotion is certain!
And so is Paranje's transfer!
Got it?
OK, off you go now!
[fast-paced music playing]
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Ambadas?
What are you doing here?
I was waiting for you.
Why?
I know what you're plotting
for tomorrow night.
And you've also ratted me out
to Paranje, haven't you?
You're going to bust my plot!
Should I cancel it?
Why would you do that?
Just do you what you've decided.
I haven't said a word to anyone.
And I don't plan to either.
I thought you and Paranje were
No, I'm not Paranje's minion!
All the favours I've done him till today
were not by choice.
So you're on my side then?
Right?
On one condition.
What condition?
If
it so happens
that Kulkarni saheb issues
an inquiry into Paranje's conduct
Hmm.
then
you'll have to tell Kulkarni saheb
that I am clean.
Get it?
[chuckles]
And
make sure I stay out of the inquiry.
That's all I need, really.
I'll do the best I can.
OK?
So should I count on you
for tomorrow night?
No.
Why not?
What if your plan fails
and Paranje stays back?
Ambadas!
I hope you know
you're worse than a snake.
I've always known that.
You're just finding out right now.
I'll see you around.
[engaging music playing]
[engine sputtering]
This motherfucking bike!
I hadn't told anyone
our plan till we got here.
Because I wanted to
keep things discreet.
I hope
you're OK with that.
Absolutely, Sir.
The real question is what
Shrirang Barhate is doing here.
Well, he's the star of tonight's show.
- The pooja will be done here.
- Right.
Kaachu Paaku'll be here
by 10 in the night.
How many guys does
he usually bring along?
It's just him and another
helper, saheb.
Hmm.
What's the plan of action now, Sir?
The plan is
is quite simple really.
I won't tolerate any mistakes!
Yes, Sir. [together]
Kaachu Paaku and his helper will
do the ritual with Shrirang near this tree.
That is the only way here
through the farm.
Vakatkar, you'll wait behind that tree.
If we're seen together,
they'll smell a rat.
So stay away from each other.
One of you behind me
and three of you in the alley!
And you two
need to be ready in those bushes.
Don't just nod your heads.
Remember your positions!
Paranje and I will
wait behind this tree.
I'll alert you when
Kaachu Paaku's here.
Understood?
Am I clear?
Sir, should we ask for more backup?
So we can surround them completely.
Umm, no.
If there's too many
of us, he'll spot us.
And so I don't want to take that risk.
Nawathe, you'll be
herding the chickens!
So you'll lead.
Kalpanabai and Sarlabai!
Don't you start gossiping there!
You'll join us as soon as I alert you.
As soon as Samindri enters
we will enter Janaki Dairy together!
Any doubts?
No! [together]
[goat snorting]
[night insects buzzing]
- You know what I think, Sir?
- Shush!
[goat bleating]
[suspenseful music playing]
[goat bleating]
[suspenseful music continues]
Listen!
Hurry up! Don't drag your feet.
[indistinct chatter]
- Fill up the bottles.
- I'm on it.
[loud crackling]
[eerie music playing]
[ominous music playing]
Stop it, Paranje! Switch it off! [whispers]
I saw a snake, Sir!
There's no snake! Switch it off!
- Don't just stand there, catch him!
- Yes, Sir!
Get him!
Get hold of him!
Get him!
[gunshot]
I want him alive!
Hey, don't shoot!
Fucking cops! Run!
Run! Run!
[indistinct shouting]
Get hold of them!
Sarlabai! Go after Samindri!
[indistinct shouting]
Get her!
Don't let her escape!
[sound of blast]
Jadhav! Don't let him escape!
From there! Get him!
[fast-paced music playing]
Don't you run, Kaachu Paaku!
Stop or I'll shoot!
Get him, Sir! Get him!
[tyres screeching]
[engine idling]
Shit!
[groaning sounds]
Ew!
- What did I tell you!
- Hmm.
[chuckles]
And the truth shall pour out
like booze from a bottle!
Saheb!
Sangappa!
We're definitely getting promoted!
Don't worry, I won't
forget your name.
Yeah but a couple of them got away.
Who cares about the little fish?
When we've caught
the real sharks here!
[panting]
[goat bleating]
You can set it free now.
If nothing else
we've at least managed
to save a goat.
Right?
[goat snorting]
[cans clattering]
Where is Paranje saheb?
Call him first!
Why would I do that?
We've already paid him his share!
You can't raid this place.
Do you hear what she's saying?
I want you'll to tell Ramakant Sir
what she's saying.
And you can forget about Paranje.
No one can save you now.
Get it?
[sniggers]
Why me?
What have I done?
Samindribai!
I know you don't own the dairy.
And that Uttamrao Barhate
and Rukminibai do.
But are you going to deny
that you manage
business around here?
If you confess, I'll let you go in a day.
Deal?
What rubbish, Shukla saheb!
What do Rukminibai, Uttamrao and I
have anything to do with this dairy?
I was just here to buy some milk.
Is it?
Stop fibbing, Samindri.
Who runs the liquor business then?
[tense music playing]
I do.
You?
Yes, I do.
I run the liquor business
from my dairy.
Samindribai has
nothing to do with it.
I had taken a loan
from her for the dairy.
That's her only involvement.
I run the liquor business on my own.
You're lying!
It is what it is, saheb!
[suspenseful music playing]
- She didn't
- Shut up!
Stop taking Samindri's side.
Do you have a daddy who's
gonna pay for the damage?
Excuse me!
Mind your language!
You know she can handle it!
Your dear Jaydya isn't
half as reliable!
Bloody hell.
Thank God it's only your sister!
If it were your child,
I'd be in ruins by now!
Fucking barren bitch!
You think you can insult me
only because I'm barren!
"The police makes a fiasco
twice in one day."
"The police fails to"
Louder!
"The police makes a fiasco
twice in one day."
"The police fails to link the girl's murder
and Uttamrao to Janaki Dairy."
"Kaachu Paaku pulls
a fast one and flees."
Damn this Sheshrao!
He should be spanked until he's sore!
Who's Sheshrao?
He's a local, Sir.
A good-for-nothing journalist.
He's Uttamrao Barhate's cousin.
The two are locked in
a legal battle over some land.
Which is why he claims that Uttamrao
is responsible for all the murders.
The fucker also insinuates
that I'm protecting Uttamrao.
I don't care about the past.
But he's not far from the truth today.
No, Sir. We were unlucky today.
That's why he got away.
Unlucky?
What are you saying?
Your flashlight gave us away!
But I really thought I saw a snake.
There was nothing there, Paranje!
Sir!
After our raid at the dairy yesterday
Sheshabai said it herself.
That you can't raid this place,
we've already paid Paranje off!
Hey!
What nonsense!
He'she's lying, Sir.
Sir!
You can ask anyone
who was present there.
But why were you in a hurry
to raid the place?
It's not that, Sir.
I was tipped-off, Sir.
- And if we had delayed
- Then what?
Was Janaki Dairy going to vanish?
There was no one here
for guidance, Sir.
So, I made a decision and
But we were going to
get back in a day!
We haven't found Uttamrao's
and Rukminibai's names!
The dairy is registered
in Sheshabai's name.
Shukla!
Thanks to you immature behaviour,
not only has Samindri escaped
you've also put
the rest of them on alert!
He can't see anything
but his promotion.
Which is why he wants
to screw me over.
But Ramakant Sir is smarter than that.
Shukla!
Don't think you can
influence Sir with these lies!
Oh, please!
Paranje!
Who are you tell me this?
I've known him for 10 years!
But I know you better!
Is it? Then explain the flashlight!
How about you explain the raid?
What about the bribe?
What bribe? What bribe?
Is Sir feeling OK?
He left without saying anything.
He's quite upset.
With me?
With you, with him.
And with himself. For recruiting us.
So will he report us to his superiors?
What do you think?
Ponkshe! Have you
come with better news?
The judge didn't even hear us out.
What do you mean?
Have Uttamrao and Rukminibai been
given permission to enter Manvat?
[door creaks open]
[ominous music begins]
[ominous music continues]
[music builds to a crescendo]