'This is our resort's popular comedy event show.'
'Whoever wins, based on your votes,'
'will receive a cheque of 50 lakhs.'
'And get a chance to host their own show on TV. '
'That's Mohan, the manager of comedian Raju.'
'My mom's name is Kamlesh Gupta.'
'And my dad's name is Chuman...'
'She's alright now, but the shock was quite severe.'
- 'Camera? - There's too much happening around here.'
[gasps]
'Tanya!'
'Someone call a doctor. Call the CID.'
[suspenseful music playing]
It's poison.
It spread way too fast.
The murderer is getting bolder.
In front of everyone,
they killed Tanya.
Everyone was drinking. Tanya had the same drink too.
But only Tanya was affected.
Because Tanya's drink had poison.
She was the target.
[intense music playing]
Sir, they've got nothing on them.
I already checked.
That's obvious.
No one keeps poison on themselves.
They must have thrown it somewhere.
And this isn't some ordinary poison.
It's an acidic compound.
Probably corrosive.
The moment it enters the body, very part it touches,
it burns through completely.
Which means this acidic poison
was mixed into Tanya's drink.
These leaves are burnt.
[suspenseful music playing]
It's a vial.
It definitely had poison.
All the leaves are burnt here.
[suspenseful music playing]
Someone from this group
poisoned Tanya and threw it here.
Where is Naina?
Sir, Naina was just here. I just checked on her.
- Where's Naina? - What?
Where did Naina go?
The staff said Naina went that way.
Is she trying to escape after killing Tanya?
Naina!
Where are you going?
[dramatic music playing]
She's holding that poison bottle.
Poison?
Purvi!
- Purvi, are you alright? - Yes, sir.
[suspenseful music playing]
You attacked a CID officer.
No, I got scared.
You should be scared. You'll be hanged.
Hanged?
Yes. You killed two innocent people.
Now you have tried to kill a CID officer.
So if not a death sentence, should you get a medal instead?
Sir, I didn't kill anyone.
And why would I try to kill her?
I just got scared, and the bottle slipped from my hand.
- Will you throw poison because you're scared? - Poison?
The bottle you threw at me had acidic poison.
It would've burned any part of the body it touched. Look at that.
I'm sorry. I had no idea it had poison.
Tanya was murdered outside, and suddenly you all showed up.
I panicked, that's all. I'm sorry.
How did this bottle reach you?
I was heading to my room, and someone had left it outside the door.
I found it right there.
Then why did you disappear right after Tanya died?
Afraid of being caught?
That's not it.
But it is, Naina.
After committing a crime, the criminal panics.
Tries to run away.
And in panic, they always make mistakes. Like you did.
First, you killed Mohan.
Then, you tried to kill Kavita. But she survived.
And now, you have poisoned Tanya.
You're eliminating all your competitors, one by one.
You have no chance of escaping now, Naina. Tell us the truth.
Why did you run after Tanya's murder? Tell us.
Because I needed to use the washroom.
I had fast food, and it upset my stomach.
If you really need to confirm, call a doctor and have it checked.
[music fades]
Alright. Okay.
- Fine. - Sir.
Yes.
Sir, here's
the footage near Naina's room.
Someone in a staff uniform came
and left this box outside her room.
Purvi, whoever this is,
they knew exactly where the CCTV was.
Look, they've hidden their face with a cap.
Who could this be?
Someone from the resort staff or
someone disguised in the uniform?
- Find out. - Sir.
[suspenseful music playing]
Sir, if I were in the lab, I might have explained it in more detail.
But from what I've examined here, one thing is confirmed.
Tanya died because of this poison.
Have you identified the poison?
Yes, sir. A rare neurotoxin.
It comes from a flower
called Black Colander.
It means the killer must know about poisons.
Yes, sir. The killer's really smart.
Even on the poison bottle,
only Naina's fingerprints were found.
Sir, Purvi checked at the reception.
No delivery box was logged.
Whoever placed that box must be the killer.
It's someone from inside.
Someone is
trying to frame Naina.
Did you notice one thing?
The killer
tried three different methods to kill.
They killed Mohan with a coconut.
Tried electric shock on Kavita.
And poisoned poor Tanya.
This isn't a serial killer. Because
serial killers usually follow one pattern.
The motive is almost the same, too. Sir.
Then why are they after the stand-up comedians?
Why do they want to kill them?
Exactly.
What have these comedians done
for the killer to want them dead?
Something's fishy. Definitely something's off.
Sir, I don't understand one thing.
When we've done nothing, why have you locked us up like this?
This is ACP sir's order.
You're all suspects in Mohan and Tanya's murders.
No one leaves until I say so.
Dilshan, all of this happened because of you.
You were the one who was all excited, hearing about the 50 lakh prize money.
Now that things aren't going your way, you're blaming me?
Can I get some more chips to eat?
I always get hungry when I'm angry.
Wow, just wow! Do you care about your hunger?
Tanya's soul hasn't even found peace yet. Have some shame.
Shut up!
Tanya is dead. Don't drag her into this.
Just shut up and let me eat in peace.
Keep stuffing yourself. Don't argue.
I'm stuffing myself?
Hey!
Raju! What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Let go!
Leave him!
Enough! If anyone says another word,
I'll tape your mouths and handcuff you.
Abhijeet, whether it's assault or murder, whoever did it
is linked to this group.
And one more thing, this backstage pass
found near Mohan's body,
- this isn't Mohan's pass. - No, sir.
Then whose is it? It must belong to the killer, right?
But sir, we checked the resort's list.
Everyone who was given a backstage pass
still has theirs.
Mohan had
everyone's secrets saved in his phone.
The one wearing the crown can't sleep in peace.
The one with the crown means the one who took
on responsibility.
But how's that line connected
to this comedy contest?
The connection is with this contest itself, sir.
He was carrying the burden of so many secrets.
Which means he had plenty of enemies.
Abhijeet, but tell me one thing,
why would someone attack Kavita?
She had no connection with Mohan at all.
Someone tried to kill Kavita using electric shock.
So I feel Vikram
might be involved.
Sir, Vikram is an electrical engineer.
He's good with wires, be it fixing or connecting.
So Vikram killed Mohan?
Then why would he kill Tanya?
She was his friend.
[phone rings]
Yes, Purvi.
Okay, good.
Sir,
we found out who placed the box
outside Naina's room.
Very good.
[whistles]
What happened?
Wow, nice tattoo!
What happened, sir?
You were the one who placed that box outside Naina's room, right?
Are your ears not working, or are you just shocked to hear this?
You bent down to leave the box,
your tattoo got recorded in the CCTV footage.
Where will you run off to?
You know how bad the weather is outside?
Sir, I didn't do anything.
I was just following an order.
I didn't know there was poison in the box.
Honestly, sir.
Who gave you the order?
Sir, I'll lose my job.
What's the use of a job if you're going to jail anyway?
Sir, I don't want to go to jail. Please, sir.
- You don't want to go? - No, sir.
- Then speak. - Sir, it was...
Latisha ma'am told me to do it.
Why would Latisha want to kill Tanya?
Sir, I don't know anything about Tanya.
But Mohan, the one who died, a day before that,
he had an argument with Latisha ma'am.
Something about keeping a secret as a secret.
I don't know much beyond that.
Secret?
Yes, sir.
I was the one who asked Rocky to place that box.
It came to our house, sent for Naina by a guest.
So you forwarded it to her room without even checking?
Sir, I didn't know what was inside the box.
Who sent it?
I don't know.
- I'll check with reception. Give me a minute. - Quick!
Hello, Shubi.
Just find out who arranged that box delivery to Naina's room.
Okay. Thanks.
Thank you.
Sir, I'm getting the details.
Alright. One more thing.
What were you and Mohan arguing about?
What were you arguing about?
Tell us quickly.
Latisha, two murders have happened.
Better you tell us the truth.
Otherwise, it won't end well for you.
Sir.
Everyone has secrets. So do I.
But I didn't kill anyone.
When did we say you killed someone?
Did we?
Tell us the truth.
Otherwise, Inspector Purvi will sweetly drag the truth out of you.
Sir...
We cheated in the last
comedy contest.
But the sponsors wanted their own guy to win.
Who did they want to win?
Shanks.
[thudding sound]
Somehow Mohan found out.
He threatened
to make it viral on social media.
'At some point, everyone cheats, Latisha.'
'It's how the world moves forward.'
'Am I wrong?'
'What rubbish are you talking about?'
'I'll let you hear Shanks' rubbish, too.'
'I have the recording.'
'He was drunk and blurted everything about how he won the contest.'
'He made a mistake.'
'He didn't even realise who he was talking to. Mohan.'
[chuckles]
'That's why he ran away mid-contest.'
'Quiet! You'll get what you want.'
'But this secret must stay a secret. Understood?'
Sir, everyone's after money.
Even Mohan asked for it.
Before I could arrange it,
he was murdered.
Sir, I'm telling you,
I didn't commit this murder.
In fact, it harms me more.
The contest would get cancelled.
And I still want it to continue.
I've said this before.
- Now enough... - Sir, please, I request.
Whether the contest happens or not,
the murders are happening, right?
And Tanya wasn't even a stand-up comedian.
Yet she was killed.
Sir, I already told you,
this contest
means a lot to this resort and the people who work here.
Please!
What is wrong with you, Latisha?
Two innocent lives have been lost
and all you care about is this contest.
[suspenseful music playing]
Hello?
Okay, thank you.
Sir, the box that was sent to Naina's room,
it was
sent by Vikram.
Vikram?
But sir, I didn't send any poison in it.
Then, how did the poison bottle get in the box?
I'd put a fake spider inside.
Naina would've opened it, seen it, and freaked out.
Wait, sir. I'll show you.
[suspenseful music playing]
Look, ma'am.
Sir, I sent this exact same box.
Then, how did poison end up in Naina's box?
I don't know, ma'am.
If I had sent it,
then that would mean I killed Tanya, too.
And why would I kill Tanya?
Then why did you send that fake spider box to Naina?
Why?
Was it a prank?
Sir, Naina's terrified of spiders.
I thought if she got a shock, she'd panic.
Her performance would suffer.
And I'd have a better chance at winning.
After all,
she's my biggest competition in the show.
Purvi, get his fingerprints.
We'll see.
Yes, sir.
Come on, give your fingerprints.
Let's find out why you did it.
Vikram,
you're saying someone switched the box you sent,
then your fingerprints shouldn't be on it, right?
But remember one thing.
If we do find your fingerprints,
be ready
to crack jokes behind bars.
[music fades]
[[heels clicking]
- Abhijeet. - Found anything?
I double-checked.
On the box and the bottles inside,
not just Vikram, there were no fingerprints apart from Naina's.
So Vikram's telling the truth.
This case is getting more tangled.
Every time we find a suspect,
all the evidence ends up supporting them.
How long will he keep escaping?
The crime happened in this resort,
so the criminal and the evidence must be here too.
We just
need to lay eyes on them once.
[suspenseful music playing]
What now? Will you do a marathon? Sit down quietly.
Nothing's working!
Yeah, I know. But we'll have to do it, right? Let's keep trying.
Yeah, but the killer is around us.
In this tension, only silly jokes come to mind.
Better I hit the stage with silly jokes than sit around in the resort.
What happened, Kavita? Why are you sitting like this?
Aren't you going to practise?
Don't try to motivate me, Arjun. I can't do it.
And I'm not going on that stage.
To hell with the prize money.
I was lucky to survive last time.
If something happens to me, what good will that money do?
Come on, Kavita, how long will you keep living in fear?
Will you quit stand-up because of this fear?
And after quitting, what will you do?
We'd promised ourselves we wouldn't back out like this once we made it.
We won't give up.
Now you're going back on your word.
Yes, I am.
Because more than my career, I care about my life.
Listen, do whatever you want.
Do whatever your heart says. I don't care.
[brooding music playing]
It's okay, Kavita. If you don't want to perform, that's fine.
But someday, you'll have to go back on stage.
So face your fear today. Come with me.
Come, nothing will happen. Trust me.
See, nothing happened.
Trust me, Kavita. Nothing will happen. Come.
Hold this.
You can try. Come on.
Trust me. You can do this. Come on!
[pensive music playing]
[music continues]
[applause]
[screaming]
[suspenseful music playing]
Arjun!
[suspenseful music playing]
[camera clicks]
[suspenseful music playing]
Oh, god! The voltage of the electric current was so high
that he had heart failure on the spot.
Sir, someone tampered
with the mixing console.
The current was passing directly through.
Looks like the killer knew Arjun was coming and would touch it.
But sir,
Arjun had nothing to do with the mixing console.
He was Kavita's manager.
Then, how did the killer know he'd come here and touch it?
Arjun was never the target.
Someone else was.
Sir, looks like the killer is using a lottery system.
Whoever was unlucky, their number came up.
Whoever's doing this is very smart.
Maybe the killer knows that
if he follows the same pattern he'll definitely get caught.
He's clever.
But he will get caught.
Call everyone.
[brooding music playing]
[intense music playing]
Sir, how long will this go on? Everyone's life is at risk.
Neither can we leave the resort, nor can your team catch the killer.
Wait a minute. I know you're all scared.
And your fear is valid.
But we're doing everything we can to find the killer.
We just need some time.
Three of your friends, Tanya, Mohan and Arjun have lost their lives.
But we haven't found any connection between them.
And even the cause of death is still unclear.
That's why it's taking time to solve this case.
But don't worry.
We've found one thing.
The killer is one of you.
[suspenseful music playing]
Vikram.
You're an electrical engineer.
So you know how to handle electrical wires
very well.
Coincidentally, both Kavita and Arjun
got electric shocks.
- But sir... - Yes, fortunately,
we didn't find your fingerprints
on the wires or the feeder box.
Because, sir, I didn't do anything.
Maybe you wore gloves.
Or maybe you wiped off
your prints later?
Someone who's committing such smart murders
must know all these tricks.
And then you had that gift box
placed outside Naina's room?
What? You placed that box, Vikram?
Sir, I told you, it was a prank.
There was no poison in that box.
We know.
You gave the box at the reception?
Then Latisha got it placed outside Naina's room through Rocky.
Exactly.
You tried to frame me?
I only sent fake spiders
to scare you.
There was no poison in it.
I won't spare you.
Wait a minute, ma'am. It's also possible that
- someone switched the box on the way. - Yes.
That means, at the reception, Latisha...
- I didn't do anything. - Ma'am.
Excuse me. I didn't do anything.
[dramatic music playing]
- Ma'am, I didn't do anything. - Just a minute!
Sit down.
[intense music playing]
By the way, Babloo,
we heard there was some tension between you and Mohan?
Sir, not just tension.
We were enemies.
I am being honest, sir.
He got me thrown out of a TV show.
No, it wasn't Mohan.
It was Raju.
Raju told Mohan to crack the show
for him. Isn't it, Raju?
Mohan actually wanted to help you.
But Raju stopped him.
Raju, you ruined my career? Why?
Because I was supposed to get that TV show.
But you pulled strings and grabbed it for yourself.
You thought I wouldn't find out?
That's why I got Mohan to call the producer and got myself back in.
I didn't kill Mohan.
But I'll kill you.
[suspenseful music playing]
Raju,
Babloo is also on our suspect list.
Sir, stop this nonsense.
First, bring proof, then talk.
[upbeat music playing]
[brooding music playing]
Latisha, wait a minute.
Actually,
I need the list of all
the resort guests.
Sir, you'll have to ask at reception. They'll tell you.
No, Latisha, this is a very important matter.
And I know you're
the most responsible person in this resort.
You're intelligent, too,
so please come with me.
- Come, sir. - Thank you.
I'll get the list.
[suspenseful music playing]
'Forty thousand paid to Sylvester.'
'This payment was made a day after Kavita's mic accident.'
'Could Latisha have planned the attack on Kavita?'
I left the door open?
Even the keys were left there.
But...
I...
[phone ringing]
- Hello? - Latisha, where are you?
Sir, I'll be there in two minutes.
Please understand the value of time, Latisha.
This is an important case. I had to discuss something with you.
Sir, please, just two minutes. I'll be right there.
Alright, I'm waiting.
Okay, sir. Coming.
[upbeat music playing]
Sir, Latisha made payments to a man named Sylvester.
The first before the contest.
The second, right after Kavita's mic accident.
Oh!
Sir, don't you think the timing of the payment is a bit odd?
You can't trust anyone in this resort.
Who knows, maybe this entire setup was planned by Latisha.
[intense music playing]
Now find out,
who is this Sylvester?
And why did Latisha pay him twice?
Sylvester!
[intense music playing]
Sir, Latisha is here, waiting for someone.
She's alone.
Yes, sir, I'm in the back area of the resort.
[intense music playing]
'This is Varun, he runs a construction business.
'And he's desperate to buy this resort at any cost.'
Varun?
[suspenseful music playing]
Latisha!
[suspenseful music playing]
Latisha, you're quite a fine actress.
The one you were calling an enemy, turns out he's your close friend.
We were just...
Yes!
Your little argument was just for us to see.
Look, sir, you're mistaken. It's nothing like that.
This is a separate matter, and we've nothing to do with it.
Here's the thing, Mr Varun,
even the smallest action here
seems to be linked to those three murders.
So don't try to explain it to us.
Fine, this resort is on the verge of collapse.
And if this contest fails,
we can close a deal for this resort,
which benefits both Varun and me, that's it.
That's the whole story.
Nothing more.
That's all
there is to the story?
Latisha, there's still
one character missing in your story,
Sylvester.
An important character, right?
You paid Sylvester, didn't you? You did, right?
Why did you pay Sylvester?
Raju, wait! I said stop, Raju!
I won't spare you today. Wait!
Stop, Raju!
[splashing sound]
You ruined everything.
[splashing sound]
- Then what was I doing? - Quiet!
- Let go! - First, ask why he has a gun.
I have a gun licence!
- Let go first! - Hey, stop!
What are you doing?
Let him go!
- Sir! - Hey!
What's wrong with them?
Sir, what can I even tell you?
Raju went into Babloo's room.
And he found those two guns there.
And since then, Babloo's been after him to kill him!
You mean Babloo is the murderer!
Come out!
Come out.
Where is everyone else?
Sir, everyone else is in their rooms.
Only Kavita is in the auditorium. She's practising.
[suspenseful music playing]
Kavita, you have to perform today, right?
So awaken your inner child.
And show everyone that you are the comedy queen.
Rocky, you?
What are you doing here, Rocky? Is everything fine?
Don't you recognise me?
Not Rocky, Rajat.
I auditioned last year, remember?
You didn't like my jokes.
You made fun of me.
Not just you, everyone mocked me.
It was just a joke.
Why did you take it so personally?
It was personal to me.
You humiliated me in front of everyone.
- But that... - Quiet!
That Tanya told me
to quit stand-up comedy and become a cartoon at kids' parties.
And that Mohan said
my jokes were like lemonade without lemons.
Being or not being is all the same.
And Arjun
questioned my humanity itself.
He said, I'm a real time technical glitch.
I'd need another birth to be repaired.
Where are the ones who didn't laugh at my jokes?
Who's laughing now? They?
Or me?
[chuckles]
[intense music playing]
Raju and Babloo, you're incredible actors.
You did exactly as we told you.
We're professionals, sir.
Our trick worked perfectly, sir.
Rocky picked up the same gun that we planted.
But, sir, how did you know that Rocky was the murderer?
Instinct. We call it instinct.
A voice rises from the heart, and we follow that voice.
Plus, we've got years
of experience in catching criminals.
They don't slip past our eyes.
We didn't get it, sir.
Inspector Purvi mentioned there were three murders.
Each committed differently, but with the same motive.
We found that motive.
And one name kept appearing in our investigation, Rocky.
So we dug into his history.
We found out what happened to him at last year's Comedy Crown contest.
He went into trauma.
He was hospitalised for two months.
And that's why Rocky
started hating everyone linked to this contest.
And so, he decided to take revenge
and committed the murders.
Just for that, you killed them?
Absolutely.
And now, I'll kill all of you too.
And I'll write jokes on your deaths.
Rocky, have you written any jokes about going to prison?
Rocky, your performance time is over. Come on, Kavita.
Sadly, your act failed again. You got caught.
The torn piece found backstage near Mohan's body
exposed your entire plan.
Though you had that pass printed again.
Wow, CID is amazing!
But if only
you'd caught me before, Tanya, Mohan and Arjun died.
They could've been saved.
We truly regret their deaths.
But Rocky, now that we're here,
no one else will die in this resort.
Are you sure, ACP?
[suspenseful music playing]
Tarika, shall I tell you a joke?
Tell me something. Why doesn't a gun ever lose its way?
Because it follows a bullet point.
[laughs]
[suspenseful music playing]
See, even Tarika didn't laugh.
And whoever doesn't laugh at my joke, I kill them.
[scoffs]
[laughs]
Hey, stop laughing.
Stop laughing.
[laughs]
Stop laughing or I'll kill her.
[groovy music playing]
[gunfire]
Hey!
[groovy music playing]
What happened, Rocky? Not finding it funny?
The gun you picked up from the poolside was fake.
Pankaj, confetti in the gun? Amazing!
Sir, that's my style. Colourful justice!
- Do you want to see my style? - Yes.
Come, I'll show you. Hey, come here.
[slaps]
Sir, I don't think this contest holds any meaning anymore.
And the money that comes with it, too.
After losing Tanya, Arjun and Mohan,
even winning the prize money won't bring us any joy.
Hmm!
I think we should talk to the sponsor and say
we want to donate the prize money
to a children's hospital.
That's a really noble thought.
If this prize money goes to a good cause,
what could be better than that?
It's a wonderful idea!
What now?
Even in a situation like this, someone wants to perform?
[groovy music playing]
Pankaj?
Hello, everyone!
[groovy music playing]
I thought,
since we've all been through such a tense atmosphere,
a few jokes might lighten the mood.
I've written some jokes.
Maybe they won't make you laugh,
but I'm not going to let my inner Rocky out.
Now I'll tell you a joke about the CID officers.
First up,
Daya sir!
Do you all know why Daya sir never uses stairs?
Because the lift doors open automatically for him!
[quirky music playing]
Abhijeet sir!
Abhijeet sir always arrives at the office on time.
He's never late.
Do you know why?
Because what's a lonely bachelor supposed to do sitting at home?
Purvi!
Oh, forget Purvi.
She never gets half my jokes anyway.
She's poured all her brains into her IPS studies.
Once ACP sir...
[laughs]
No, actually, let's do one thing.
I'll tell this joke to you some other time. Alright, thank you, bye!
[applause]
So, Pankaj, you've become a stand-up comedian now.
Sir!
Don't do it again.
No, sir. Sorry!
[music fades]