Suzhal - The Vortex

Nandini is on trial for Guna's murder, defended by respected lawyer Chellappa, a father figure to Sakkarai. Chellappa invites Sakkarai to the Ashtakaali festival but is soon found dead in a locked cottage with a missing gun. Sakkarai becomes the investigating officer, creating tension with Inspector Moorthy. In the locked room murder, Sakkarai finds a hidden shocker!

A verbatim confession from the 7 young women who surrendered at different police stations, each claiming to have killed Chellappa sends Sakkarai's head spinning. He requests Nandini to be his eyes and ears in the sub-jail the women are lodged in. In lieu of the festival, a low-key funeral is held for the grand man, Chellappa. Dhamu steps up in a time of need, making an immense personal sacrifice.

Sakkarai learns that Chellappa has been trying to crack and nab the kingpin of the human trafficking ring for the past 10 years. Shared grief brings Sundar and Dhamu closer. A shocking development sends Sakkarai on a time sensitive chase. The 8 women finally reveal their story from the night of the murder. The elusive demon prepares for battle, putting the 8 women in grave danger.

Sakkarai fixates on the case and nails Chellappa's killer. With the identity of their demon revealed, the 8 women gear up for revenge, but their demon puts up a formidable fight. Sakkarai goes on an epic chase to save the newly trafficked kids. Just as the festival goers wash away their past, Sakkarai, Nandhini and the 8 women are presented an opportunity to let go of their past and start anew.