Manvat Murders (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

Nawathe!
I had only asked you
to follow Shankar secretly.
Not to be his drinking buddy!
Who investigates like this!
Sorry, Sir!
I thought this would
help me earn his trust.
He spilled some beans
thanks to the alcohol.
But statements made under the influence
of alcohol aren't admissible in court, Nawathe!
You're smart enough to know that!
Yeah, but
we got some important information, Sir.
That these murders were committed
for some alcohol and 15 rupees.
And Shankar knew all about it, Sir.
I have a feeling he is also involved.
Please arrest him urgently, Sir.
For what crime exactly!
For visiting a temple?
For following the police around?
Or for weeping uncontrollably?
For this!
Er
I mean, as a suspect, Sir.
No!
Shankar said all this when he was drunk.
So we cannot arrest him!
And all he has said is 15 rupees
and some alcohol.
Nawathe, you made
the same mistake as Shukla.
We can't afford to rush
when the case is this sensitive.
Be patient all of you!
Am I clear, Nawathe?
Yes, Sir.
Did you drink too?
Just a little to keep him company.
[sighs in frustration]
[sniggering]
From now on
you'll only act on my command.
So please don't tail him now!
[dogs barking in the distance]
[sound of door opening]
[suspenseful music]
Hm.
[panting]
The liquor shop-
Vakatkar!
Yes, Sir.
Victim numbers 5 and 6,
that is Kalavati bai and Haleema,
- I want to meet their families tomorrow.
- Yes, Sir.
There's one thing I need
all of you to follow.
No one will speak to Kaachu Paaku
without my permission!
Let him be for a while
and he'll tell us everything.
And don't forget what I said!
Patience.
[suspenseful music]
[thud]
[dramatic music]
Kisanrao!
I know you've spoken
to the police earlier.
But I have a few more questions
about your wife's, I mean about
Kalavati bai's murder.
I'm sorry to make you relive
those painful memories
but please
Well, that day
I had gone to Shelu to shop
early in the morning.
I came back in the afternoon.
But upon returning, Kali
I mean Kalavati
I couldn't find her anywhere.
Kalay!
Kalay!
[indistinct muttering]
Kalay!
Kalay!
So I asked our neighbours.
They said
she's gone to get some firewood.
I thought she'll be back soon.
But even by evening
when it got dark
she hadn't returned.
That's when I got really worried.
Kalay![yelling]
And I set out
to find her.
Kalavati![yelling]
Kalavatibai!
Then
we looked under the bridge.
Kalavati!
Kalavatibai!
There was a lot of blood.
But
Kalavati's body wasn't there.
That was found here.
Close to the Pandhrya temple.
Right.
Kisanrao
I've read all these details
in the police report.
Is there anything else
that might be important?
Something that you
might've missed earlier.
Saheb, I think the wrath killed her.
Wrath?
Yes.
What wrath?
Wrath of the goddess.
The thing is
we didn't have any children.
So we prayed to the goddess
and promised to sacrifice
a goat every Tuesday.
But this famine ruined everything.
We were left with
no money to even eat.
How could we afford a goat?
We couldn't offer anything
for a few Tuesdays in a row.
And so the Goddess turned on us.
Your wife was killed
as part of a sacrifice.
We have proof she was killed
and then dragged here.
Things are so obvious and yet
you believe in these ridiculous
wrath and goat ideas!
The thing is
educated people like you
you feel you know it all.
But you'll only know
when this happens to you.
[sounds of village bustle]
Listen!
- How much for this?
- One rupee.
Hmph!
Is your hay made of gold or silver!
I'll give you 20 paisa.
Do we have a deal?
Forget it then.
What happened?
Hm?
- Abba!
- Hm?
No one's willing to pay a rupee.
20 paisa is the most they're offering.
Such a miserly village this is!
Listen.
If someone's paying even 50 paisa
sell it off. OK?
And then you can go home.
Hmm.
Till then, I'll stand in
the queue for kerosene.
Bye!
[dramatic music]
But according to that
woman's statement
she bought that stack from Haleema
for fifty paisa simply out of mercy.
And then, Haleema headed
home immediately.
But she never came home
even though it was late, saheb.
As it is the fear of murders
looms large on the village
So why didn't you
approach the police?
Police?
Who'd trust them after
five unsolved murders!
When she was returning home
that evening
death was waiting for her.
[ominous music]
Help! Please help!
Two days later, that constable
Ambadas did come to meet us.
He said they had
found Haleema's body.
There were 48 wounds
on the poor girl's body, saheb!
How many?
48!
[intense music]
Bhaakar?
Some bhaakar?
You can go now.
That bloody Kulkarni is
becoming a headache now!
He's as shrewd as they come!
He has detained Kaachu Paaku.
If we continue to ignore him,
the fucker will get to us too.
Samindray.
We need to do something about him.
What can I possibly do?
He has us fully cornered.
Things wouldn't have gotten this bad
had you looked after the dairy.
You're the reason the business
is at a standstill.
I was also the reason it was running.
Really?
It was running, but isn't
anymore, right Kamlay?
[dramatic music]
Kamlay! Let's go play.
So what is it that want me to do?
[sound of car engine]
There's so much
poverty in this village.
If people are willing to kill for
a mere 15 rupees and some alcohol
that's really terrible.
You're right, Sir.
We must get Shankar
to talk soon, Vakatkar!
Let some time pass
and we will tail Shankar again.
OK, Sir!
But Sir
what do we do about Kaachu Paaku?
I have an idea.
Ponkshe!
Let's go to the police station.
Here! Drink some, dear.
Go on!
Drink!
Drink.
[whispered call]
[loud groan]
[sound of door opening]
[silence]
Let me go![yelling]
[people clamouring]
Baba! Aai!
Let me go![yelling]
[silence]
Saheb!
Let's get done with this quickly.
I'm losing my mind
sitting here in the dark.
Why the hell
did you keep this doll in my room?
Saheb.
Why would I do that?
It can't be anyone else.
Saheb.
Every other psychic
makes this kind of doll.
I'm not the only one here.
There are others like me.
What do you mean?
I'm not the only psychic in Manvat.
There's Rasool Pathan in Jintur
Ijappa in Khadi
and
Ganpat Salve in Pingli.
Haroon in Padgaon.
I mean in Pedgaon.
There are plenty like me, saheb.
OK.
Why exactly are you
so chummy with Paranje?
Chummy?
I mean
he's like your pal, isn't he?
Not at all!
I keep such guys at arm's length.
We've to bribe the asshole
for every ritual.
If you're not close to Paranje
why did he help you escape
Shrirang Barhate's farm that night?
Who? Him?
Helped me?
It was Shrirang who asked me
to run from the cops.
The flashlight was a coincidence.
Why?
Was he scared that
you'd turn him into a rabbit?
[dramatic music]
[loud screaming]
[people clamouring]
People believe that there's
treasure buried in many places.
Right.
And I've also heard
that Uttamrao Barhate had asked you
to look for it.
Yeah.
But that was a long time ago.
Almost four-five years ago.
His mother was born breech.
Breech?
Yeah, I mean
she came out feet first
from the womb.
And dreams of breech
babies come true.
Uttamrao's mother used to
dream of a pot of gold coins.
And the pot used to yell "Get me out of here!"
So then, one day
Uttamrao said to me,
"The old woman is insisting!"
And asked me to find that pot.
But don't you have to
sacrifice a human for that?
I mean that's what
you told Shrirang Barhate!
So then?
Did Uttamrao agree to sacrifice a human?
Uttamrao is a selfish man.
He can go to great lengths.
But saheb
I don't
know anything
about sacrificing humans.
- Really?
- No.
What about that ritual we saw you do?
I did do that.
But that was different.
What was that ritual?
[evil cackle]
My name is Dharia Bua!
Dharia Bua!
I've slayed seven women so far!
The eighth kill
[girl crying]
the eighth murder
[slashing, screaming]
What ritual did Uttamrao
have you carry out?
It was for Rukminibai to have a baby.
Why? Was she barren?
Yes.
She hit a dead end at 35.
What does that mean?
She stopped getting her period.
They consulted doctors but
nothing worked so she came to me.
So did your "ritual" help?
No.
But you still made
a lot of money, didn't you?
Didn't you?
The police received a letter.
After the second murder.
It said "Of Elevens, a goat
and the earth!"
In one of the lines.
Tell me what the hell that means!
[eerie music]
Sorry, saheb
I don't know and I've never
heard this before.
Try harder to remember!
It's a mantra to find the treasure.
How could you not know?
I really don't.
Saheb
to tell you the truth
I don't know any rituals
to find treasures.
You don't?
No.
And the one where you
sacrificed a goat at Shrirang's farm?
What was that?
A fake ritual?
Yes, saheb.
I've done rituals without
knowing anything about them.
But
if you think that
I have anything to do with
all the strange things happening
I swear on my mother, saheb
I've got nothing to do with
the murders in Manvat.
[whimpering]
[sombre music]
Manglay!
Come, Manglay!
Baba! [crying]
I'm here now.
[fast-paced music]
This means we shouldn't
have suspected Paranje.
He had nothing to do with
helping Kaachu Paaku escape.
But Sir
we should keep Kaachu Paaku
in custody for a few more days.
I don't think he knows
more than what he's told us.
I'm sure of that.
And
the way we paraded him
across the village
I don't think we need
to worry about him now.
- Vakatkar.
- Sir.
Here are some psychics
Kaachu Paaku has named.
Look into them.
Sure.
Sir! Sir!
Dharia Bua!
[dramatic music]
Listen.
Don't be afraid.
Tell me what happened.
What did that man look like?
What was his voice like?
Tell me everything.
[soft whimpering]
Mangala, dear child.
You have nothing to fear.
We're all only trying to help you.
Please tell me.
Don't worry, dear. And tell him.
Eighth!
[dramatic music]
The eighth murder.
Whose murder?
Whose murder, Mangala?
Dharia Bua!
The eighth murder.
The eighth
Saheb!
I saw him.
You know those open
fields near Sutarwadi?
That's where he went.
- Vakatkar!
- Sir!
And Ponkshe.
Send a few officers there.
Arrest him as soon as he is found.
And
ask a few constables to go
undercover in the village.
Ask them to get some information.
And most importantly
make sure no woman or girl
leaves their house at night.
Sir!
You may leave.
Jadhav! Ambadas! Let's go!
Hello again, saheb.
I'm Sheshrao Barhate.
I hope I look familiar.
I have a few questions for you, saheb.
Wait.
Not in here.
Outside.
What's your brother's name?
Kondaji Roday.
Since when is he missing?
Since yesterday.
[sound of police siren, engine]
Right.
You were saying.
Saheb!
I thought you had a reputation.
And you still haven't found anyone?
How can you say that?
Since I've arrived here
Bansi Walke, Kaachu Paaku
have all been arrested.
So has Kaachu Paaku
confessed to the crimes?
No.
I mean
You mean the police haven't found
anything even after so many days!
And
what about Dharia Bua?
Stop crying. [background]
Umm
They'll find him.
[public announcement] Stay inside your houses!
Do not leave your houses at night!
Do not loiter around alone.
Stay inside your houses!
Hey you! Didn't you hear what I said?
Close your doors!
[grunting, laughing]
[deep, low voice]
[loud screaming]
[chirping of morning insects]
Listen!
[ominous music]
[ominous music continues]
Get a shot of his legs.
[camera click]
You!
Come and identify the body.
[sound of car engine]
Sir.
The murder was committed
two days ago.
And this is not similar to
the previous seven murders.
Hm.
It's a little boy this time.
Hm.
The victim's name is Kondya.
But his face is unrecognisable.
This is wrong, saheb!
A murder has been committed
right under your nose!
- We need answers!
- I'll give you your answers.
You should be ashamed.
Let us make the report at least.
[belching sound]
- Help her.
- Yes, Sir.
[coughing sound]
[camera click]
Get us some water here!
God!
If you're done making
the crime scene report
send the body over for an autopsy.
[sighs]
Should we go ahead?
[background]
Wait, not now! [background]
This is terrible, Sir.
News of a murder in Manvat
with the crime branch present
will be all over Maharashtra.
Kadam.
Just tell me the update
you've got for me, please.
The Home Minister has sent an order.
Asking you to return to Mumbai.
Return?
And leave this investigation midway?
I need more time to solve this case.
If it was my decision,
I would oblige, Kulkarni Sir.
But we've lost a lot of time already and
we've got nothing to show for it.
We haven't arrested anyone.
The prime suspects too are back in town.
I need one more week.
Your cases in Mumbai
are equally important, Sir.
One of them is already in court.
I know that very well, Kadam.
I just need one week.
Trust me!
OK, Sir.
I can recommend to the department
that the case is solved
and you need an extension
of 5-6 days.
But please hurry up, Sir.
- Thank you so much.
- Sir.
Sir
Five days?
What are we going
to do in five days?
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[eerie music]
[dramatic music]
[loud clinking sound]
Hey!
[grunt]
[loud scream]
Jairam, get out here!
Motherfucker!
Fucking asshole!
Kisan! Vasudev!
[grunting sound]
You motherfucker!
Hey!
[people clamouring]
[car engine sound]
What the hell!
[people clamouring]
Move aside!
Get out of the way!
[violent, grunting sounds]
[loud gunshot]
[violent grunting]
[suspenseful music]
Fuck! Is that you?