Kaakha Kaakha

Anbuselvan survives a fall after being shot, pulling through physically and emotionally. As he regains consciousness, he begins to recall a complicated past that will drive his choices. The sequence anchors the story in the present-day Chennai setting as memory returns to him.

In the role of Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Crime Branch, he commands a tight-knit squad known for blunt honesty and a willingness to cross legal lines in pursuit of criminals. Their aggressive methods yield short-term wins but draw scrutiny from human rights advocates and superiors. The atmosphere is tense, with high expectations and heavy pressure.

The unit's controversial tactics trigger human rights concerns and official scrutiny. After five gangsters are killed in three months, authorities disband the team and push Anbuselvan into a quieter role. The shift marks a turning point in his career and the city's war on crime.

Maya, a warm-hearted schoolteacher, crosses paths with Anbuselvan when he lets her go with a warning after a traffic stop. This small act plants a seed of respect and soon deepens into a tentative, hopeful bond. Their growing connection sits against the backdrop of ongoing crime in the city.

Maya's world expands as she gets to know Anbuselvan's colleagues—Shrikanth, his wife Swathi, and others—through everyday interactions. The friendships bring warmth into a life shadowed by crime and duty. The relationship between Maya and the squad grows gradually.

Agaram Sethu reconnects with his estranged brother Pandiya, who returns from Maharashtra with a ruthless approach: kill a family member of the target and force the survivor to live with guilt. Their strategy aims to destabilize the city and empower Sethu's gang. The threat takes a darker turn as kidnappings begin.

Sethu's gang, aided by Pandiya's schemes, starts a string of major kidnappings that escalate the city's fear. In response, the experienced Crime Branch unit is recalled and reassembled, ready to take down the growing threat. The team reconvenes under renewed pressure.

The team closes in on Sethu during a tense deal at a railyard. They succeed in killing Sethu, while the rest of the attackers escape. The victory is pyrrhic, setting off a chain of retaliations that will test the survivors. The sequence also features brief cameos by Ramya Krishnan in the Thoodhu Varumaa song and R. D. Rajasekhar in another musical moment.

Pandiya retaliates by attacking the families of Vasu Seth, leaving Seth traumatized but alive and vowing revenge. The attack upends the balance of power and intensifies Anbuselvan's resolve. The threat to Anbuselvan's personal life grows as the pursuit tightens.

Pandiya's forces kidnap Maya, forcing Anbuselvan and his team into hiding. A brutal clash results in Ilamaran's death, and the rest of the unit is scattered as they scramble to respond. The personal stakes become unbearable for Anbuselvan.

In the hospital, Shrikanth and Arul reveal the graves of truth: Swathi was kidnapped at the airport, and Shrikanth betrayed Anbuselvan by leaking his location and swapping the pistol magazine for an empty one. The revelation shatters him and he takes his own life in remorse. Maya's capture weighs heavily as the truth unravels.

A message from Pandiya leads Anbuselvan and Arul into Andhra Pradesh, where they discover two grisly parcels: Swathi's severed head and Maya's arm flesh. The gruesome evidence hardens the resolve of Anbuselvan and his team. The case takes a personal turn as grief and vengeance drive the pursuit.

The final showdown culminates in a brutal moment where Maya dies in Anbuselvan's arms after being used as a human shield by Pandiya. He annihilates Pandiya in a climactic confrontation, delivering months of vengeance and memory into one ending. The loss steels him for the road ahead.

With Pandiya dead, Anbuselvan continues his work as an IPS officer, carrying Maya's memory as a quiet beacon amid the city's ongoing fight against crime. The balance between duty and personal loss defines his onward path. The story closes on a note of resilience rather than closure.