Manvat Murders (2024) s01e07 Episode Script

[soft chirping of night insects]
Listen, Babu.
Tell us everything you know.
So that you can go home.
Hm?
OK.
I'll tell you what.
Let's go and have some
shev-chivda tomorrow.
OK?
Now tell me.
Tell me.
He won't say a word.
I've barely managed to get him
to open his mouth.
Hmm.
Where did you find Babu?
At the crime scene.
When we found Kondya.
I mean when we found
his body, I was there.
We had invited a few people
from his neighbourhood.
To identify his body.
It's standard procedure.
[mumbles in local language]
[tense music]
What did she mean?
She meant
if he opens his mouth
he'll share the same fate as Kondya.
So his mother took him away.
I thought something wasn't
right, so I followed them.
I also went to his school the next day.
I took him aside
and then pleaded him to tell me.
But this guy!
Didn't say a word.
Once I made him feel
comfortable, he finally spoke.
Saheb.
Babu has witnessed Kondya's murder.
Hmm.
Sangappa.
That was really brave of you.
This is the biggest breakthrough
in this case yet.
Good job!
Sir.
If he goes against his own people
and they find out
his life will be in danger.
Hmm.
Shukla!
Call Babu's mother
to the guest house.
And make arrangements
to keep him in our custody.
People will soon find out that
Sangappa has got Babu to us.
And so it is our responsibility
to keep Babu safe.
Give me your jacket.
[sombre music]
Don't worry.
You can trust me.
Saheb! [crying]
I'm begging you, Saheb.
Listen to me, tai.
Please let me take my son home.
He's really scared.
[sobbing]
He can't stay here all by himself!
Tai.
Please sit here.
Sarlaji, please.
Have a seat.
Look
we have everything he needs.
You can visit him whenever
you want, day or night.
And
he'll be much safer here
under our protection.
But if I go against my own people
Don't worry about that.
He'll be very safe here.
I promise you.
Ah!
Babu!
Here.
Take it.
Saheb is doing what's best for us.
Take it.
Here you go.
Shukla.
Perfect!
Sarlaji
give her a ride home.
You have nothing to worry about.
Namaskar!
Look! Aai is here!
Let's pack up! Quick!
Has she eaten?
Of course!
I started only after she was done.
I can't thank you enough.
She would've been scared
to wait alone in the school.
She's not a daredevil like us!
Don't worry about it.
I like spending time with her.
And why were you out so late?
What was so important?
Is something wrong?
You know you can tell me.
It's nothing.
I had a long day at work.
That's all.
It's getting really late now.
We should get going.
Let's go.
[suspenseful music]
Come!
[sound of door being bolted]
[eerie music]
[sound of car engine]
Oi!
Keep walking.
Why is the police giving you a ride?
And where's Babya?
You bitch!
Take your time.
[chewing noises]
[gulping sound]
I want to see my mother.
But you met her just a while ago!
Don't worry, she'll visit you every day!
As soon as you tell me
everything you know
you can go home!
How does that sound?
So now
tell me.
What did you see exactly?
I know.
you're scared of Samindribai,
aren't you?
Don't worry about her.
I'm right here with you.
OK?
Now tell me.
Come with me.
Let's take a stroll outside.
Come.
Please don't get up.
[crackling of fire]
Did you like the sweater?
Yes.
- I did.
- Hmm.
And
do you like your school?
I like that too!
So then
tell me.
What's 7+4?
Eleven!
That's correct!
Very good!
Here.
School is fun!
That's great!
But
you can't to go to school now.
Why not?
It's difficult to explain, Babu.
With everything that's
happening in the village
until we find a solution to it
your school will be closed.
But
if you tell me everything you know
things will go back to normal
and schools can re-open!
Tell me what you saw.
I'll catch those bad guys
and put them behind bars!
And then
I'll even make sure your school opens!
Don't worry.
Tell me.
I
was on my way home.
That's when I ran into Kondya.
What was he doing?
He was crying.
Listen, Kondya!
Kondya!
Why are you crying?
I lost one of Samindribai's goats.
Then what are you doing here?
She's asked me to look
for her in the quarry.
The quarry?
Why will the goat be in the quarry?
I'll have to find her wherever she is!
Else I won't be spared!
Come with me!
No way! Not my problem!
Please!
Go find her yourself!
[suspenseful music]
Finish the job and come back.
Don't while away-
Who else was with her?
Umm, there were two other men.
But I didn't recognise them.
Hmm.
What happened next?
Samindribai saw me.
And caught me by the neck.
[whimpers in fear]
Were you spying on us?
Not at all!
I was just passing by.
I didn't hear a thing!
Do I look dumb to you?
Now get out of here! Go!
Son of a bitch!
[ominous music]
Go.
[whimpering]
[clicking noises to call goat]
If you tell anyone about this
I won't spare you.
Will you go against your own people?
Umm, no.
I hope you know what happens if you do.
Don't say a word to anyone, OK?
Here, take this.
Take it.
[whimpering]
[eerie silence, footsteps approaching]
[loud thud]
[birds cawing]
Whatever
you've told me just now
I need you to tell the magistrate
judge tomorrow.
OK?
Hm?
OK.
And don't be afraid.,
The police department
is here to protect you.
Hm?
And if you do exactly as I say
you won't have to worry about anyone.
And then
it'll be you
and your school!
Only fun and games!
OK?
Now go.
Come on.
[pensive music]
Babu won't say a thing!
You have my word. [crying]
Is he at the police station?
- No?
- Where then?
He's at the guest house.
It's surrounded by police officers.
Don't you worry about Babu.
You can go now.
Listen!
Give her a ride home!
[suspenseful music]
You bitch!
Why didn't you bump Babu off
when you saw him?
But he's one of our own.
So?
Bloody piece of shit.
Here!
Now get out!
[tense music]
Bloody whore!
Good morning!
Is Babu up?
No, Sir.
Hmm.
Alright.
Let him sleep.
I'll be back in some time.
Give him breakfast and
prep him for the magistrate.
Yes, Sir.
Good morning, Sir.
Good morning, Sonawane!
Let's go.
[birds chirping]
Listen!
You've come to the right place.
Salve, right?
Give me the letter.
There's no way I'll go
against our own people.
You know you won't stay alive
if you do, smart ass.
Don't worry, I won't.
Just get me out of here.
I'm getting bored here.
You botched the whole thing and now
you want us to get
you out, you dickhead.
Botched?
Hmm.
Why the fuck were you roaming
around in that costume then?
You're no Bachchan,
you delusional piece of shit.
I didn't do anything.
Shut your trap!
If you utter even a word
I'll screw you over personally.
Ask her to calm down!
Listen, woman!
Behave yourself.
Get your hands off me!
Keep the asshole locked up!
I hope you die here.
Time to leave.
He's the dickhead and
everyone's after our ass.
[suspenseful music]
[sound of car engine]
[dramatic music]
- Isn't he up yet?
- No.
Babu!
Get up, Babu!
It's bolted.
Babu! Babu! [knocking]
Open the door, Babu!
Wake up!
Babu! Open the door!
[ominous music]
[door slams open]
Patil! Babu's escaped!
What the hell!
I'll check here, you go outside.
[music builds to a crescendo]
Greetings from Baramati
from Dr. Storyteller.
I am doing well, please
don't worry about me.
I hope and pray that
you are doing well too.
Greetings to Yashodabai.
And may Goddess Satvai bless us.
Also sending my love
to the little one.
And
Keep me posted with
the latest from Manvat.
For how long will
Kulkarni saheb still be there?
Interesting.
Regards
Dr. Storyteller.
Who the hell is this Dr. Storyteller?
[sighs]
Thank you.
[car engine starting]
There were two guards outside
and I was right here upstairs!
How did no one notice?
These kidnappers aren't amateurs.
Call for backup from
Aurangabad and Parbhani.
Sir.
And the dog squad too.
Yes, Sir.
Scour the entire village!
Go to the neighbouring villages too.
I want you to sweep through all of
Uttamrao's, Rukmini's and Samindri's properties!
I want Babu in our custody
within the next 8 hours.
Yes, Sir.
We cannot afford to lose
the only eye witness of this case!
Understood?
Now hurry up!
Don't waste time!
Yes, Sir! [together]
[fast-paced music]
[sound of door opening]
You guys can look in there.
The rest of them in there.
You can go this way.
[ominous music]
No.
Search every street
and alley thoroughly.
Hurry up, let's go!
- Get the car!
- Ambadas! Let's go!
Come on, hurry up!
[sound of engines slowly fades]
[melancholic music]
Where are you headed?
[sound of car engine]
[dramatic music]
[fast-paced music]
[indistinct chatter]
[music turns tense]
Have you seen this boy?
No.
Let's go.
[music turns dramatic]
Shut your shop immediately!
Do not loiter!
Shut it down, now!
[announcement] Curfew has been issued!
[engine revving in night silence]
Hey!
Stop!
Stop, motherfucker!
Hey!
Hey! Stop!
[fast-paced music]
Aaaah! [loud scream of child]
Stop! Or I'll shoot!
[suspenseful music]
Aaah! [loud scream]
[heavy exhale]
What's the matter?
When did you get here?
I heard about Babu and
left from Parbhani immediately.
We didn't find Ganpat Salve.
But
someone writes to him regularly.
The guy keeps asking for
updates about Manvat.
He calls himself "Dr. Storyteller".
I've kept his house under
24-hour surveillance.
I'm sure we'll get hold of him.
And we have a few informants there.
I've asked them to keep a watch.
They'll let us know-
Vakatkar!
Sir.
What am I going to
say to Babu's mother?
I promised her that he'll be safe.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music continues]
Ramakant Kulkarni fails yet again.
Eye witness Babu missing.
Sir, this Sheshrao is-
That is not important, Vakatkar!
Do you have anything new, Ambadas?
- No, Sir.
- Kulkarni Sir!
Move!
Stop!
May I come in, Sir!
Yes! Let her in.
Sir!
That letter you showed me
may have been written by Kamli.
I mean Samindri's daughter.
Look at this.
I think Samindri got it
written by her.
[pensive music]
[fast-paced music]
It's a perfect match!
Does that mean
Samindri tried to warn us
after the second murder?
Janhaviji.
I need a favour.
[silence]
Who kidnapped Babu
from the police's custody?
And where have they kept him?
I was brought here even
before Kondya was murdered!
How would I know?
Is Babu alive?
If he is, where could he be?
I thought as much.
I knew you wouldn't say a word!
You'll keep mum like
last time, won't you?
I will not go against my own people!
I won't bite the hand that feeds me.
You can ask me anything else.
I'm not here to ask
you about the weather!
Just trust me and ask me!
Listen!
Why don't you ask me
about this scar here?
[fast-paced, soft music]
[silence]
How did you get the scar?
When I was in prison
there was this prick who I hated.
Prem Chopra.
Prem Chopra?
I mean he was a lookalike.
Everyone used to call him Prem Chopra.
We used to get into
a fight every other day.
One day, he jammed
a screwdriver into my head.
That's how I got this scar.
So what about that?
So then
I gave it back.
This is the incident
Tukya told me.
About him and this guy
he hated, Prem Chopra!
Tukya was also a ganja
dealer on the inside.
And he never got caught
despite the warden's efforts.
How come?
Because
the warden searched
everyone except one man.
And that was
Prem Chopra.
The warden knew we hated each other.
The last guy the warden suspected
of hiding my stash was him.
And he had hidden your stash?
How come?
He was a partner in my business.
So I gave him my stash.
We kept pretending
to be enemies for the world.
We put up an act.
But how is all this connected?
What was Tukya trying to imply?
I think I know
what he's trying to tell us.
Thank you.
- Ambadas! Let's go.
- Sir!
Let's go!
[fast-paced music]
[car engine starting]
Since
it was you who came to
meet me the last time
this time I should come and meet you.
That way
we can talk a little more
about your work.
I'm glad that you have
continued your work
as an honest and fearless journalist.
The thing is
our past experience with
the police hasn't been great.
But now that you're here,
I'm going to trust you.
I'll keep out of the headlines
from now on.
[soft chuckle]
I don't mind making
the headlines, Sheshrao.
What surprises me
is that Uttamrao
seems to be missing
from your headlines.
[tense music]
Er
[nervous chuckle]
I didn't know you read
our newspaper so diligently.
I mean I'm proud to know
that an officer of your stature
reads what I write.
It's a great compliment.
[soft chuckle]
[tense music]
[loud clinking noise]
I think I better get going.
Let's go.
Isn't that the land that you're
fighting over with Uttamrao?
That's right.
Have you won that case?
No, the matter is still in court.
Then why have you
encroached on that land?
Aren't you worried that
Uttamrao might fight back?
And by the way
since we got here
I've been noticing this smell.
Kind of like alcohol.
Haven't you?
We're getting our shed painted.
It must be that.
Is it?
[bolting of door]
I'll see you around.
[tense music]
Sheshrao.
Are you sure you have
nothing to tell me?
Umm, I'm sure.
[loud whistle]
[sound of siren, engine revving]
[doors being unbolted]
[dramatic, fast-paced music]
[metallic clanking]
Move it!
[indistinct chatter]
Sir.
We've only found Bajya and Palya.
And Babu?
[slow, tense music]
[music turns fast-paced]
Stop!
[loud gunshot, man screaming]
[gunshot]
[unbolting of door]
[child whimpering, crying]
Babu, Babu!
I'm here now.
[pensive music]
Ow!
Move it!
Come here honey!
Hello there!
You must be Kamli tai!
You know I celebrated
my birthday last week!
And my family
sent me this dessert.
Here, try it!
Now
I'll close my eyes
and count to 3.
Come and get it before I finish!
Otherwise you lose!
OK?
One!
Two!
Three!
Excellent!
Very good!
Come, let's play outside.
Come.
Babu's back in our custody.
We've also submitted
his statement to the magistrate.
And Bajya and Palya
have confessed that they killed Kondya
on your instructions.
I should've killed Babu
when I had the chance!
But you didn't!
Why didn't you?
And why did you kill Kondya?
He killed my goat so I killed him.
That's it?
Why else would I kill him?
That's what I'm asking you.
I think this is part of
the murders we've seen
in the past one and a half years.
I don't understand what
you mean, saheb.
Look
you're definitely looking at
a death sentence
or at least a life sentence
for killing Kondya.
And
after you're gone
who's going to look after your girl
in your absence?
Will your family
or
your neighbours
look after her?
Will they let her go to school?
[tense music]
Janhavi madam told me that
Kamli is a very bright child.
If she goes to school,
she has a bright future.
She's got no future, saheb.
She'll have to pay for my sins, won't she?
Well
if you're smart about it,
she won't have to.
Kamli will get all
the support she needs.
If you turn witness
and tell us everything you know
about the previous seven murders
I can try to reduce your punishment
to the bare minimum.
And
I'll make sure Kamli is looked after.
She can even continue
to go to school.
So
who committed
the previous seven murders?
Who all were involved?
What was their motive?
And
how were you involved?
Tell me everything.
[dramatic music]
Saheb
I don't know anything about
those seven murders.
I killed Kondya
because he killed my goat.
Arrest me
put me in jail
or hang me.
I don't care.
Sir
will you go back to Mumbai now?
Shukla.
We'll leave early morning tomorrow.
We'll need a ride to the station.
Complete the formalities today
and take over the case.
Yes, Sir.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music continues]
We caught Kondya's killer
in good time, Sir.
We even cracked the eighth murder!
We didn't come here for that, Vakatkar.
We were here to solve
the previous seven murders.
That was our task!
And we've failed in it miserably.
We've failed the Department,
we've failed the Home Minister
and we've failed
the innocent people of Manvat.
I still think we shouldn't lose hope, Sir.
Are you still expecting a miracle?
Shankar, Tukya, Samindri
are all liars!
We bet everything on Samindri
giving us information.
She was our last hope!
[pensive music]
It's an early morning train
you should sleep.
[pensive music continues]
[footsteps approaching]
[eerie music]
[loud door knock]
[sound of door opening]