"Exactly," Durai said, leaning forward. "But for 90% of the movie, Manikkam does not fight. He tolerates insults. He bows his head. He lets people push him around. He creates a mask of humility."

Arjun shrugged. "Because he was actually Baasha, the underworld don."

"That’s just a movie, uncle," Arjun scoffed. "In real life, if you are weak, people walk all over you."