Episode 1

TITLE: THE 4 LPA TRAP

SCENE 1: WIPRO OFFICE, SHOLINGANALLUR - DAY

SURYA (22) sits nervously across from the MANAGER (40s). The office is bright, but the Manager keeps glancing at the shadows in the corner of his own room.

MANAGER

Surya, your technical scores are great. Usually, for a fresher, the package is 3 LPA. That’s for the Day Shift.

SURYA

(Nods)

Yes, sir.

MANAGER

But... we have a vacancy in the Night Shift. It’s a bit... demanding. Because of the "difficulty" of the hours, we are offering 4 LPA. But there’s a condition: You must work the night shift for one year. No changes.

SURYA

(Calculating in his head)

4 LPA? Sir, that’s a huge jump for a fresher! I’ll take it. I have no problem with nights.

MANAGER

(Sliding the offer letter quickly)

Sign here. Welcome to the team, Surya. Don’t listen to any... office stories you might hear. Just focus on the code.

SCENE 2: SURYA’S HOME - EVENING

Surya is showing the letter to his PARENTS. His mother looks uneasy.

SURYA

Look, Pa! 4 Lakhs! None of my friends got this much. Wipro Sholinganallur is a top campus.

FATHER

(Smiling)

Very good, Surya! Hard work pays off.

MOTHER

I’m happy, but stay careful. Working all night in that huge building alone... I’ve heard the locals talk about that land. They say it’s restless.

SURYA

(Laughing)

Ma, it’s a corporate office, not a village temple! Only ghosts there are the "deadlines."

SCENE 3: LATE NIGHT - A TEA SHOP (THE CELEBRATION)

Surya is at a local "Chai Shop" with three friends. They are eating puffs and celebrating.

FRIEND 1

Macha, 4 LPA? You’re a king, man! You’re giving us the treat tonight.

SURYA

(Buying everyone extra snacks)

Of course! The Manager said it’s a "difficulty allowance." Easy money.

FRIEND 2

(Suddenly serious)

Wait... Wipro Sholinganallur? Night shift? My cousin worked there last year. He resigned in two months.

SURYA

Why? Heavy workload?

FRIEND 2

He didn't say. He just said the floor gets "heavy" after 2:00 AM. He told me if I ever get an offer for the night shift there... even for 10 LPA... I should run the other way.

SURYA

(Waving it off)

Your cousin is probably lazy. For 4 LPA, I’ll work in a graveyard!...send it full comics word only little is their

This works really well as a comedy-horror beat. The humor lands because Surya never breaks his own logic — every supernatural thing gets interpreted as normal corporate nonsense.

A few things that are especially strong:

The escalation is clean:

crying → scream → chair shaking → cold breath.

Surya’s reactions get progressively funnier because they stay sincere.

“Haptic Feedback office chair” is a solid modern-office joke.

The ghost becoming exhausted flips the power dynamic perfectly.

A couple of tweaks could sharpen timing and cinematic impact:

Suggested tightening for punchier delivery

Instead of:

“Wow, someone is watching a really sad emotional movie in the breakroom.”

You could make it slightly more specific and casual:

“Damn… must be a serial episode climax.”

(or)

“Somebody’s binge-watching breakup reels at 2 AM.”

That makes the misunderstanding feel even more grounded.

Stronger visual comedy

After:

“He starts vibing, head-bopping while writing perfect, clean code.”

You could add:

His screen fills with green checkmarks.

Build: SUCCESSFUL.

That contrast heightens the absurdity while chaos happens behind him.

Best joke in the scene

This line:

“Man, this new "Haptic Feedback" office chair is amazing! Wipro really invests in tech.”

That’s the comedic centerpiece. Keep it.

Ending suggestion

Current ending is already funny, but you can make the ghost’s defeat even more visual:

The Ghost just stares blankly, mascara-like ectoplasm dripping down her face.

Then:

SURYA

(waving)

Bye, sister! Hope the movie had a happy ending.

EPISODE 2: “THE CCTV FOOTAGE”

SCENE 1 – MANAGER CABIN – 11:00 AM

Bright daylight. Employees chatting. Keyboard sounds everywhere.

The MANAGER sips coffee while checking productivity reports.

Suddenly his eyes widen.

ON SCREEN:

Night Shift Productivity Report

Surya: 147 Tasks Completed

Entire Day Shift Team: 89 Tasks

MANAGER

(Shocked)

What?! One fellow alone beat the whole floor?!

He zooms in.

Location: 10th Floor – Wipro Sholinganallur

Active Employee at Night: SURYA

MANAGER

Nobody else works night shift there… how is this guy surviving alone?

He opens the CCTV recordings.

SCENE 2 – CCTV FOOTAGE PLAYBACK

2:13 AM footage.

The manager watches Surya vibing with headphones while coding at lightning speed.

Behind him…

…the Ghost slowly crawls out from under a desk.

MANAGER

(chokes on coffee)

AYYO!

The Ghost SCREAMS directly into Surya’s face.

Surya continues typing peacefully.

MANAGER

No no no no… turn around da!

The Ghost violently shakes the chair.

SURYA (CCTV AUDIO)

“Wow. Haptic feedback chair update.”

MANAGER freezes.

MANAGER

What kind of employee is this?!

SCENE 3 – CCTV FOOTAGE CONTINUES

3:00 AM.

The Ghost is now desperately trying everything:

flickering lights

floating upside down

screaming

crawling on ceiling

Surya meanwhile:

fixing production bugs

attending client call

writing documentation

eating biscuits calmly

At one point, the Ghost appears directly in front of the monitor.

SURYA

Move slightly, sister… Jira ticket not visible.

The manager slowly removes his glasses in disbelief.

SCENE 4 – MANAGER PANICS

The footage ends at 6:00 AM.

Ghost sitting exhausted in corner.

Surya waving happily before leaving.

MANAGER

(trembling)

There is ACTUALLY a ghost on the 10th floor…

HR enters casually.

HR

Sir, appraisal forms ready.

MANAGER

(pointing at screen)

GHOST!

HR looks.

HR

Oh her? Night-shift ghost ah? She’s been there for years.

MANAGER

FOR YEARS?!

HR

Nobody stays after 8 PM usually.

MANAGER

Then why Surya still works there?!

HR shrugs.

HR

Deadline, sir.

SCENE 5 – FINAL JOKE

Cut to night again.

The Ghost sits beside Surya sadly like a tired coworker.

Surya slides a coffee cup toward her without looking.

SURYA

You seem stressed, sister. Production issue ah?

The Ghost silently takes the coffee.

For the first time…

…she looks emotionally supported.

Meanwhile Surya is still coding at full speed.

SCREEN TEXT:

“Some fears are weaker than corporate deadlines.”

.WIPRO CAMPUS - 5:45 PM

The sun is setting over Sholinganallur. Surya walks toward the main entrance with confidence. As he nears the fountain, he sees a girl. She is stunning—wearing a trendy outfit, holding her phone up, taking aesthetic pictures of the campus.

This is RIYA.

Surya stops for a second. He feels a weird skip in his heart, like his brain just hit a "system hang" because of her beauty. Riya notices him staring. She decides to have a little fun with this stylish newcomer.

RIYA

(Smirking)

Hey! What are you doing here? Staring is a bug, you know.

SURYA

(Snapping out of it)

Oh, sorry. I’m Surya.

RIYA

(Looking at her watch)

Well, Surya, you’re cutting it close. It’s 5:45 PM. You only have 15 minutes left until the 6:00 PM logout. You should be at your desk working properly, not wandering around. Go, go! Work for 15 minutes then go home.

SURYA

(Laughing)

Hello, beautiful! You’ve got it wrong. My day isn't ending—it’s just starting. I’m the Night Shift guy.

RIYA

(Laughs loudly)

Are you kidding? Nobody works the night shift on Floor 10th  anymore. Only ghosts work those hours. You’re just trying to look cool, right?

SURYA

(Pulling out his phone)

You don't believe me? Look at this. I’ll share the shift details, but I won’t share the salary—that’s a secret!

He shows her his digital offer letter. Riya leans in, her eyes widening as she reads.

RIYA

(Shocked)

"Shift A: 6 PM to 3 AM... Shift B: 12 AM to 7 AM..." OMG. You really are the night shift developer!

SURYA

Now you understand? I’m the king of the night.

RIYA

(Her playful tone turns worried)

Hey Surya... listen. Seriously. Come to the day shift. Ask for a transfer. There’s no safety up there at night. People say things... bad things happen on that floor.

SURYA

(Flashing a stylish smile)

Don't worry about me, Riya. I love the night. The silence, the code... it's peaceful.

SURYA: Before I login, can I know your name?

RIYA: My name is Riya. And yours?

SURYA: You are very pretty, and your name is also cute. My name is Surya.

RIYA: Why do you have to struggle on the 10th floor? Come work with us in the day shift.

SURYA: Who said I'm struggling? Without any disturbances, I am very happy in the night shift. There is no ghost like you believe. Okay, bye, Riya dear!

He logs in for his second day. It is 9:30 PM. The office is freezing. Surya is deep in a complex piece of logic. The GHOST is standing right behind him, projecting a wave of supernatural coldness, trying to make his spine shiver.

SURYA

(Rubbing his arms)

Wow, the Sholinganallur weather is amazing today. Chennai has finally turned into Ooty! Wipro’s AC is world-class.

He pulls his stylish hoodie over his head and keeps typing. The Ghost is fuming. She is literally freezing the air around him, and he is just enjoying the "vibe."

SCENE 18: THE 10 PM STATUS CALL

At 10:00 PM sharp, Surya’s phone rings. It’s the MANAGER. Surya stands up to take the call, pacing back and forth near his desk to stretch his legs.

SURYA

Hello, Sir! Good evening!

MANAGER (V.O.)

(Sounding stunned)

Surya? You sound... very cheerful. I sent you those three critical modules an hour ago. Have you even looked at them?

SURYA

(Walking fast)

Looked at them? Sir, I’ve almost completed them! I’m so happy with the progress. The logic is flowing like water tonight!

The Ghost, seeing him distracted by the call, tries to sneak behind him to trip him. She sticks her leg out into the aisle.

CRUNCH!

Surya, walking with high energy, steps directly onto the Ghost’s ankle with his heavy, stylish sneakers.

GHOST

(A silent, agonizing scream)

AAAAIIIIEEEE!

The Ghost collapses, clutching her foot. She looks up at Surya with tears of pure frustration.

GHOST

(Sobbing silently)

Yesterday he broke my nose... today he broke my leg... Is this a software park or a wrestling ring?!

SCENE 19: THE MANAGER’S SUSPICION

Surya doesn't notice a thing. He thinks he just stepped on a loose piece of carpet.

SURYA

(Into phone)

Everything is perfect here, Sir. Very peaceful. No distractions at all.

MANAGER (V.O.)

(Thinking to himself)

How is this possible? Every other developer who sat at that desk was crying or screaming by 10 PM. This guy is talking like he's at a beach resort.

MANAGER

I... I really appreciate the dedication, Surya. Since you’re so "comfortable," I’m sending one more urgent file. Finish it and update the repository.

SURYA

Done, Sir! Consider it finished!

SCENE 20: BACK TO THE CODE

Surya sits back down, humming a song. The Ghost is now dragging herself across the carpet, trying to get away from his chair before he moves again.

SURYA

(To himself)

Man, this floor has some weird bumps. I should tell the facility manager to fix the carpet. Anyway, back to the "Special Project!"

MOTHER

(Coming from the kitchen with coffee)

Surya! You look like you’ve been in a war. How was the work, son? Did anything happen?

SURYA

(Yawning widely)

Superb, Ma. The project is finally running. I cleared every single bug. I’m just... dead tired. Good night, Ma... or good morning. I’m going to sleep.

He stumbles into his room and collapses onto the bed, still in his formal shirt. Just as he’s drifting off, his phone VIBRATES aggressively. It’s VIGNESH.

SURYA

(Groaning, picking up)

Hello?

VIGNESH (V.O.)

(Whispering urgently)

Dei Surya! I couldn’t sleep thinking about you. How was the shift? Are you alive? Did you see any spirit? Everyone is saying that floor is cursed, man!

SURYA

(Eyes closed, voice thick with sleep)

Are you mad, Vignesh? Do you know what time it is? I’m trying to sleep.

VIGNESH (V.O.)

I’m just checking if you're safe! My cousin said the ghost there pulls people’s hair and screams in their ears. Did you hear anything?

SURYA

(Laughs tiredly into his pillow)

Hey, shut up, man! I love the work, , and there is no ghost. Only "ghost bugs" in the code, and I killed all of them. No spirit, nothing. Now sleep silently and let me sleep... I have to login again tonight.

He hangs up and tosses the phone. Within seconds, he is snoring.

Riya is hiding behind a pillar, holding a small bottle of holy water and a flashlight. She is terrified but determined to "save" Surya.

RIYA

(Whispering)

Surya is so innocent. He thinks it’s just the AC, but I know what’s here. I have to get him out.

The GHOST, still limping with a band-aid on her nose, sees Riya. Her eyes turn red with fury. She can’t hurt the "Workaholic Monster" Surya, but she can definitely scare this girl.

GHOST

(Thinking)

He broke my nose. He broke my leg. Now a girl comes to save him? I will kill her instead!

The Ghost appears right in front of Riya, her jaw unhinging and her hair flying wildly.

RIYA

(Screaming at the top of her lungs)

AAAAAAAHHHH! GHOST! SURYAAAA!

Riya faints from pure shock and hits the floor. THUD.

SCENE 22: SURYA TO THE RESCUE

Surya, who was deep in a "For-Loop," rips off his headphones. He sees Riya lying on the carpet near his bay.

SURYA

Riya?! What is she doing here?

He runs over, picks up a water bottle from his desk, and sprinkles water on her face. Riya slowly opens her eyes, trembling.

RIYA

(Grabbing Surya’s arm)

Surya! Please! We have to leave right now! Take a transfer, quit, do anything! I saw it... the spirit... she was right there! She’s terrifying!

SURYA

(Sighing, completely calm)

Riya, relax. You guys have watched too many horror movies. You keep telling yourself "ghost, ghost," so your brain creates one. Why are you even here at this time?

RIYA

(Crying)

I came to save you! I didn't want you to be alone with that thing!

SURYA

(Laughing)

To save me? Am I a small kid or what? I’m a Software Developer, Riya. I deal with logic, not spirits. You’re the one who needs saving right now!

SCENE 23: SECURITY ESCORT

Surya picks up the desk phone and dials Security.

SURYA

Hello, Ravi Anna? Yeah, 4th floor. A girl from the day shift is here, she’s feeling dizzy. Please escort her out and make sure she reaches home safely in the company cab.

A few minutes later, the Security Guard arrives. He looks around the dark office nervously, but seeing Surya so "normal" gives him courage. He helps Riya up.

SURYA

Go home, Riya. Drink some hot milk and sleep. I have three more modules to deploy. See you tomorrow at the logout time!

SCENE 24: THE DEFEATED SPECTATOR

Riya leaves, looking back at Surya with pity and fear. Surya sits back down, puts on his music, and his fingers start dancing on the keyboard again.

The GHOST is sitting on top of a filing cabinet, watching him. She looks like a comedy piece—one leg sticking out, a band-aid on her nose, and a look of total confusion on her face.

GHOST

(Thinking)

I tried to kill his girlfriend, and he called a security guard like it was a housekeeping issue. Is this guy even human? I’m the most feared spirit in Sholinganallur, and I’ve become a joke on my own floor.

Surya starts humming a happy tune. The Ghost just puts her head in her hands, waiting for the sun to rise.

THE DAY SHIFT GOSSIP – 10:00 AMThe Day Shift team is crowded around the coffee machine. Riya’s hands are shaking as she holds her cup.GEETHA(Looking at the dashboard)

Guys, look at this. Surya cleared 147 tasks alone last night. We are 30 people and we only finished 87

.MALE COLLEAGUEHe is really stupid, Riya. Why does he work with a ghost like that? It must be for the high salary. He’s risking his life for money!

RIYA(Defensive): It's not just about the money. I tried to save him last night, but he isn't scared at all. He’s a total workaholic. He even sent me home in a cab like I was the crazy one!

GEETHAActually, Riya is right. He isn't a normal guy. While we are struggling here, he is finishing everything single-handedly.

SCENE 26 – THE TEAM LEADER EXPLODESSuddenly, the TEAM LEADER (TL) storms out of his cabin. He looks at the dashboard, then at the group of employees gossiping. He is furious.

TEAM LEADER(Shouting)What are you all doing here?! Is this a park or an office? Go and do your work right now!The team freezes.

TEAM LEADERI am watching the productivity! Surya is one man and he is doing 147 tasks. You people are a whole army and you can’t even cross 90? What nonsense is this?

!He points a finger at the Male Colleague.

TEAM LEADERWhoever is simply sitting and gossiping, I will scold you badly! There is zero productivity in this day shift. You people are useless compared to that night shift guy! Get back to your desks!

SCENE 27 –

RIYA’S DETERMINATIONThe team scatters in fear. Riya sits at her desk, staring at her blank screen.

RIYA(To herself)Let the TL shout. Let the others talk about salary. They don't understand the danger he is in.

She looks at her phone. It’s almost time for the shift change.

RIYA: Surya thinks he’s safe because he’s busy, but that ghost won't stay quiet forever. I don't care if I get scolded... I have to find a way to save him.

SCENE 28 – THE 6:00 PM LOGINSurya arrives at the campus for his second day. He looks energetic, wearing a fresh hoodie. He sees Riya near the entrance.

SURYA(Smiling)Hey Riya! Back again? Don't worry, the 10th floor is waiting for me

.RIYA(Grabbing his hand briefly)Surya, please... just one more time I’m asking. Come to the day shift. The TL is already using your name to torture us. It’s not worth it.

SURYA(Laughing)If the TL is using my name, that means I’m a celebrity, right? Relax, Riya. No ghost, no problem. Only code. Bye!

He walks toward the elevator with total confidence

.SCENE 29 – THE COLD ATTACK – 9:30 PMThe office is freezing. Surya is deep in a complex piece of logic. The GHOST is standing right behind him, projecting a wave of supernatural coldness.

SURYA(Rubbing his arms)Wow, Sholinganallur weather is amazing today. Chennai has finally turned into Ooty!He pulls his hoodie up and keeps typing.

The Ghost is fuming. She’s freezing the air, and he’s just enjoying the "vibe."

SCENE 30 – THE 10 PM STATUS CALLSurya’s phone rings.

It’s the MANAGER. Surya stands up, pacing back and forth near his desk.

SURYA :Hello, Sir! Good evening!MANAGER (V.O.)Surya? You sound... cheerful. Did you see the files I sent?SURYA: Sir, I’ve almost completed them! The logic is flowing like water tonight!

(The Ghost tries to trip him by sticking her leg out.CRUNCH!Surya steps directly onto the Ghost’s ankle with his heavy sneakers.)

GHOST(Silent scream)AAAAIIIIEEEE!The

Ghost collapses, clutching her foot. She looks at Surya with tears of frustration.

GHOST(Thinking)Yesterday my nose... today my leg... is this a software park or a wrestling ring?!....riya is in white shirt and cream baggy jeans

THE GHOST’S REVENGE PLANThe Ghost is tired of physical pain. She decides to attack Surya where it hurts most: his code.As Surya types, the Ghost reaches out with a shaky finger and starts hitting the 'Delete' and 'Backspace' keys. She starts adding random semicolons and brackets in the middle of his logic.

SURYA(Frowning) What the... why is the cursor jumping? Is this a hardware glitch?

The screen starts flickering. "ERROR 404," "SYSTEM CRASH," and "SYNTAX ERROR" pop up everywhere.

SURYA(Sighing)Must be a loose connection in the CPU cable. These maintenance guys never tighten the wires properly.SCENE

32: THE ELECTRICAL SHOCKSurya crawls under the desk to fix the wiring. The Ghost, thinking she has him trapped, crawls under there too, grinning wickedly. She reaches out to grab his neck.Just then, Surya yanked a loose high-voltage power cable to plug it back in.ZAP! SPARKS FLY!The cable brushes against the Ghost’s leg.

GHOST(Violent shaking)ZZZZZZZZT! OH MY GOD! I GOT A CURRENT SHOCK!The Ghost flies backward, hair standing up even more than usual, smoke coming off her toes. She collapses on the carpet, sobbing and twitching.

SURYA(Emerging from under the desk)There! Fixed. I heard a loud buzzing sound... someone must be watching an action movie in the security room outside.

He sits back down and starts typing at double speed. Now that the cable is "fixed," his productivity skyrockets.

SCENE 33: NAP TIME & CHOCOLATEBy 1:00 AM, Surya has finished another 50 tasks. His eyes are heavy.

SURYA(Yawning)Okay, power nap time.

He puts his head on the desk and falls into a deep sleep instantly. The Ghost crawls out from under a table, limping and smelling like burnt rubber. She looks at his sleeping face.

GHOST(Whispering)I give up. I can't disturb him. He is a monster. I am already so tired and my leg is still buzzing from that shock. Let him sleep... at least I get some peace.The Ghost sits in the corner, exhausted and defeated.

SCENE 34: THE CAFETERIA RUN2:00 AM. Surya wakes up fresh. He feels a bit hungry and decides to go to the cafeteria.The cafeteria is empty and dim. He walks to the vending machine and sees a premium Silk Chocolate. He remembers Riya’s worried face from earlier.

SURYA(Smiling)Poor Riya. She was so stressed today. Let me get this for her.He scans his employee ID, pays for the chocolate, and tucks it safely into his bag.

SCENE 35: THE FINAL SPRINT2:15 AM. Surya returns to his desk. He puts on his noise-canceling headphones and plays high-energy Tamil songs.He is vibing, head-nodding, and coding all at the same time. He doesn't notice the Ghost behind him trying to do a "scary dance." To him, it just looks like the shadows are moving to the beat of the music.

SURYA(Singing softly)"Coding-u logic-u... Ghost-u oru magic-u..."By 3:00 AM, he hits the 'Logout' button. Total tasks: 160.

SURYA(Packing his bag)Great night. Very productive.He walks out, leaving the Ghost staring at the empty chair in total disbelief.

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