The Unlocked

Written By
Nikhiil Harikumar

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1. INT. STREET - NIGHT

A dimly lit, deserted street in the middle of the night.

The street is eerily quiet, with only the occasional sound
of a distant car passing by. A small, rundown apartment
building stands at the end of the street.

ARJUN (early 20s, nervous, wearing a hoodie) stands in the

shadows, looking around anxiously. His eyes dart from side
to side as he waits for someone.

Sound of footsteps approaching. Jay tenses up, stepping

further into the shadows.

DEEPAK (late 20s, confident, dressed in casual clothes)

appears from around the corner, holding a small, brown
package. He stops a few feet away from ARJUN.

DEEPAK
ARJUN?

ARJUN
Yes it's me.

DEEPAK
Take this and remember what I have
told you. Deliver this package,
never open the package.

ARJUN (SLIGHTLY NERVOUS)

Nyabagam irukku.

ARJUN nods, taking the package from DEEPAK. He looks around

one last time before quickly heading towards the apartment
building.

2. INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT

Arjun enters his small, dimly lit apartment. The room is

sparse, with only a few pieces of furniture. He locks the
door behind him, double-checking to make sure it’s secure.

Arjun places the package on a table in the center of the

room. He stares at it for a moment, his mind racing with
thoughts. Finally, he takes a deep breath and begins to
open it.

Inside the package is an old, rusty key attached to a note.

The note reads: “For the door you should never open.”

Arjun’s face contorts with confusion and fear. He picks up

the key, staring at it as if it might come to life.

ARJUN (V.O.)
“Idhukku enna artham?”

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Suddenly, there’s a knock on the door. Arjun freezes,

clutching the key tightly in his hands.

ARJUN(WORRIED)

"Yaaru?"

No response. Another knock, louder this time.

Arjun hesitates, then slowly approaches the door. He peers

through the peephole but sees nothing. His heart pounds in
his chest as he slowly unlocks and opens the door.

Nobody is there. The hallway is empty.

Arjun’s anxiety skyrockets. He quickly shuts the door,

locking it again. He turns back to the table, staring at
the key and the note.

3. EXT. STREET SIDE - DEEPAK

Deepak is speaking to his boss in his mobile phone.

DEEPAK
I got the leaked information but I
could'nt find the one who leaked
it, but we are working on it sir.

HEAD
Someone has leaked the information
about our network, we shouldn't
underestimate him catch him as
soon as possible.

DEEPAK
Yes, Sir. We are on it. We just
got a pawn for our game.I've sent
him to the address with the leaked
information and asked him to
deliver back the leaked
information to our network
sir.I've given him the address.

HEAD
Perfect!

4. INT. APARTMENT - LATER THAT NIGHT

Arjun sits on the couch, the key still in his hand. His
phone buzzes on the table, and he quickly picks it up.

Text message from an unknown number: “Don’t use the key.”

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Arjun’s eyes widen in fear. He types back frantically: “Who

is this? What’s going on?”

No response.

The phone buzzes again, this time with a new message:

“You’ve been warned.”

Arjun’s breathing becomes erratic. He looks at the key,

then at the door across the room—a door he’s never opened
since moving into the apartment.

ARJUN (V.O.)
“Andha door pinnadi enna irukku?”

He stands up, walking slowly toward the door. His hand

trembles as he reaches for the doorknob. He tries to open
it, but it’s locked. The only way in is with the key.

5. INT. APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS

Arjun holds the key up to the lock, hesitating for a

moment. He knows that once he turns the key, there’s no
going back. But the curiosity—and the fear—are too
overwhelming to ignore.

He inserts the key into the lock and slowly turns it. The
sound of the lock clicking open echoes through the silent
apartment.

Arjun takes a deep breath and pushes the door open. The
room inside is pitch black. He can’t see anything, but he
feels a cold breeze coming from inside.

ARJUN (WHISPERING TO HIMSELF)

"What the hell…"

He steps inside, his hand fumbling for a light switch. He

finds it and flips it on

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6. INT. SECRET ROOM - CONTINUOUS

The room is empty except for a single chair in the center.

On the chair sits a laptop, open and glowing faintly. Arjun
approaches it cautiously, his heart pounding in his ears.

On the laptop screen is a video file labeled “Play Me.”

Arjun’s hands shake as he hovers the cursor over the play

button. He clicks it.

Video:

The screen shows Deepak, sitting in the same chair Arjun is

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standing next to. Deepak looks directly into the camera,

his expression serious.

Deepak (on video) "If you’re watching this, Arjun, it means

you opened the door. You shouldn’t have. Now, there’s no
turning back."

Arjun’s blood runs cold as he watches Deepak speak.

Deepak (on video) "There’s something in that room with you.

Something that shouldn’t be there. Andha kadhava thorandhu
nee adha veliya vittutta, It's coming for you.

Arjun looks around the room, but it’s still empty—at least,
as far as he can tell.

Deepak (on video) Idha fix panna unakku ore oru vazhi dhan
irukku. Andha apartment ah vittu veliya poyidu. Now. Don’t
stop for anything. Just run.

The video cuts off abruptly, leaving Arjun in silence.

Arjun’s panic sets in. He turns to leave the room but stops
dead in his tracks. The door he entered through is now
closed, and there’s a faint whispering sound coming from
the darkness behind him.

7. INT. ELEVATOR, APARTMENT BUILDING - CONTINUOUS

Arjun bursts out of his apartment, running down the hallway

as fast as he can. His breathing is ragged, his footsteps
echoing off the walls.
CUT TO!

8. EXT. STREET - NIGHT

Arjun sprints down the deserted street, glancing over his

shoulder as if something is chasing him. His fear is
extreme.

DEEPAK'S (V.O.)
"Nee andha door ah open pannirukka
kudadhu, Arjun..."

Arjun’s foot catches on a loose pavement stone, and he

falls hard to the ground. He looks up, and in the distance,
he sees a figure standing under a streetlight.

It’s Deepak. He’s watching Arjun, a cold smile on his face.

ARJUN (V.O)
“Naa adha ketturukkanum.”

Deepak showing his phone that he has been watching Arjun

since he got the package.

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9. EXT. STREET - NIGHT

ARJUN
"En idhellam panra, Deepak? Enna
nadakkudhu inga?"

DEEPAK
"Let’s stop playing games. Nee
nenakkira maari adhu oru normal
package illa adhu unakku nee andha
package ah vangumbodhe theriyum
unakku. And now You opened the
door and you have to face the
consequences.

Arjun's eyes widen, and he stumbles backward, remembering

the note: “For the door you should never open.”

FLASHBACK:

10. INT. DARK ROOM - A WEEK AGO - NIGHT

Arjun sits in a dimly lit room with the same package in

front of him. He’s on a call with Deepak, his hands
trembling as he listens.

DEEPAK (ON PHONE)

"You have no idea what’s in that
package, Arjun. Anna nee adha
deliver panna podhum we'll leave
you!

ARJUN
"Ana deliver pannala na enna
agum?"

DEEPAK (ON PHONE)

Then you’ll be dealing with
consequences you’re not ready for.

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11. EXT. STREET - NIGHT - PRESENT

Arjun snaps back to reality, facing Deepak, who is now mere

feet away.

ARJUN (VOICE SHAKING)

Andha package la enna dhan irukku?

DEEPAK
Information. Valuable, dangerous
information. Adhula irukkura
information leak achu nu therinja
yaar ah irundhalum andha network
vida mattanga"

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Arjun realizes the magnitude of his mistake. The package he

took wasn’t meant to be opened—it was a trap, meant to lure
him into something far bigger than he understood.

ARJUN
"Enakku idhellam theriyadhu enakku
ippa idha vittu veliya poganum.!"

DEEPAK
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"Too late for that. You’re in it
now, and there’s only one way
out."

Arjun looks around frantically, but there’s no escape. He’s

cornered.

ARJUN
"Unakku en kitta irundhu enna
dhaan venum?"

DEEPAK
"Nee start pannadha nee dhan end
pannanum, package kuduthen la
unakku adha andha same address ku
deliver pannidu, indha problem
solve ayidum, and romba
mukkiyamana vishyam irukku andha
package la so delivery it
carefully."

ARJUN
"What?"

DEEPAK (LEANING IN, WHISPERING)

The key. Andha door matum open
panradhukku use avura key
kadayadhu idhu. It’s the key to
everything.

Arjun's eyes widen as he reaches into his pocket, pulling

out the rusty key. Deepak watches him carefully, his
expression unreadable.

ARJUN (HOLDING OUT THE KEY)

"Take it. Idha neeye vechukko."

DEEPAK
"Idhu onnum avalo simple illa,
Arjun. Indha key venumnu
nenakkiravanga unna summa ipdi
nadakka vida maatanga."

Arjun's fear intensifies as he realizes the gravity of his

situation.

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DEEPAK (CONT'D)
Nee dhan idha start panna, idha
stop panna vazhi eh illa ana oru
choice irukku.

Arjun looks at the key, then back at Deepak.

ARJUN
Enna choice?

DEEPAK
Nee indha key ah enkitta
kuduthuttu vazhkka full ah
yaravadhu varuvangala nu bayathule
vaazhalam or indha package ah
deliver pannittu aduthu enna
nadakkudho adha face pannu.

ARJUN'S MIND RACES AS HE CONTEMPLATES HIS OPTIONS. HE KNOWS

THAT EITHER CHOICE COMES WITH RISKS, BUT ONE OFFERS A
CHANCE TO END THIS NIGHTMARE.

ARJUN
Fine. Naa panren. Indha package ah
deliver panren.

DEEPAK (NODDING)
Smart choice.

Deepak takes the key from Jay and slips it into his pocket.
He then hands Arjun a small, sealed envelope.

DEEPAK (CONT'D)
Idha andha address ku deliver
pannidu, don't open it , endha
kelvi um kekkadha ena unakku vera
vazhi illa, deliver pannitta
that's all problem solved.!

Arjun takes the envelope, his hands shaking slightly. He

knows there’s no turning back now.

ARJUN
Oruvela deliver pannala na?

DEEPAK
Adhu varakkum nee uyiroda iruppiya
nu therla.

Arjun swallows hard, nodding in understanding.

12. EXT. CITY STREETS - DAWN

Arjun walks through the early morning streets, the envelope

clutched tightly in his hand. The city is waking up, but he
feels more alone than ever. He glances at the address on

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the envelope, knowing this is his last chance to escape the

nightmare he’s found himself in.

He arrives at a small, unassuming building. The door is

slightly ajar. He hesitates for a moment, then pushes it
open.

13. INT. SMALL ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Inside, the room is empty except for a single table and

chair. Arjun places the envelope on the table and steps
back, unsure of what to do next.

When Arjun enters the building, Deepak is a little bit far

from Arjun takes a device and presses the button.

DEEPAK
You did well, Arjun. Better than I
expected.

CUT TO:

EXT. CITY STREETS - DAWN

The building Arjun entered explodes, the blast echoing

through the quiet streets.

Deepak walks away calmly, disappearing into the morning

crowd as smoke rises in the distance.

DEEPAK (V.O)
“In this game, there are no
winners… just survivors.”

Deepak calls his Head to inform that the information and

the pawn both have been taken care.

DEEPAK (CALL)
Sir, The information and the pawn
have been taken care sir they are
no more..And the only thing is we
cannot find who leaked the
information sir..

CUT TO:

Arjun walks away from the building before the building get
explodes. He walks and behind him the building explodes.

FLASHBACK:

When he was going to deliver the envelope he opens it and

sees the information and found out that it was the
information that he had leaked and it has been give to him
to deliver to the right place to destroy the information.

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CUT BACK TO:

Arjun walks away from the building before the building get
explodes. He walks and behind him the building explodes.

CUT BACK TO:

As soon as he enters the address given by Deepak he leaves

the house from the other side.

CUT BACK TO:

Arjun walks away from the building before the building get
explodes. He walks and behind him the building explodes.

THE END

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