Screen fades to black with a remix of "Bella Ciao" played on nadaswaram and thavil .

Inside, Kabilan triggers a fire in the vault. Selvam, the elephant mahout, uses a fire hose to create a steam shield, saving the gold and hostages.

Periyar’s true plan emerges: Part 3: The Hostage Twist They take 40 hostages, including a popular news anchor named Malarvizhi —who secretly sympathizes with their cause. Periyar orders Meenakshi to record a video demanding one thing: Abolish the electoral bond system in 48 hours, or the gold melts.