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Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'.
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Ep 1The Awakening
Shankar, a small-time smuggler challenges his boss Ramajayam, who is involved in the business of bootlegging. With the help of police officer Kathiravan, Shankar succeeds to ditch Ramajayam and hands over the liquor to Vinayagam. Shankar comes across Chandrika, a cabaret dancer, and fights with the goons who try to misbehave with her. Chandrika gets impressed with Shankar and they fall in love.
Ep 2The Power Game
During Aasaithambi’s party, Ramajayam has a tiff with the minister. Kathiravan guides Shankar to take advantage of the situation and conquer Ramajayam and Reddy's business. When Aasaithambi who comes to rescue Ramajayam and Reddy at the police station, Shankar insults him. Shankar takes control over the city's entire illicit liquor and brothel business
Ep 3The Rise of the Demon
Shankar, who has fallen in love with Chandrika, ill-treats his wife Sumathi. When the situation becomes worse, Sumathi leaves the house. Sudalai advises Shankar to be careful with Chandrika but he does not bat an eye. Meanwhile, Kathiravan visits Shankar as he fears of losing his power over Shankar.
Ep 4The Wolf Hunter
Sudalai shows Chandrika’s picture to the minister who gets tempted to spend a night with her and requests Shankar to arrange for it. When Shankar denies his request, the minister uses his power against Shankar. Kathiravan advises Shankar to fulfill the minister’s demand. When Shankar finds out that Sudalai was behind this, he decides to kill him.
Ep 5The Seed of Chaos
When everything gets into its place and Shankar's men are released, Ramajayam sends his men to destroy Shankar's brothel. An enraged Shankar picks up Ramajayam’s man Govindharaj, kills him and buries him in the walls of his house.
Ep 6The Balancing
When an inspector comes to investigate about Reddy’s death, people show their support for Shankar. When Govindharaj’s widow comes to complaint about Shankar, Kathiravan tries to ignore her. During Shankar’s birthday, Kathiravan comes and expresses his interest in Chandrika. This irks Shankar and kicks him out of the house.
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