Sirai(2025)

2h 4m

Release Date: Dec 25, 2025 | Limited

When a dedicated police constable is tasked with escorting a young under-trial prisoner across Tamil Nadu, a routine transfer turns into a tense journey that peels back layers of crime, prejudice, and conscience. Sirai blends suspense with social drama as both men confront their pasts and the cracks in a system that binds them.

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Director & Top Cast

Suresh-Rajakumari
Director

Vikram Prabhu
Actor

S Rajapandi
Selvam

Ananda
Actor

Anishma Anilkumar
Actor

Sushmitha Bhat
Actor

Ragu Esaki

Son-in-law

Wenugopal Kesavan

Investigation Officer

LK Akshay Kumar

Abdul Rauf

Harishankar Narayanan

Actor

Other Details

Country of Origin: India

Language: Tamil

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Plot Summary

Sirai is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language crime drama directed by Suresh Rajakumari, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tamizh. The film stars Vikram Prabhu as Constable Kathiravan and LK Akshay Kumar as Abdul Rauf, an under-trial prisoner whose life, past, and love story form the emotional core of the narrative. The cast also includes Anishma Anilkumar, Ananda Thambirajah, and Harishankar Narayanan in key roles. Set largely on the road between Vellore jail and Sivagangai court, the story unfolds as Kathiravan escorts Abdul Rauf with strict orders while wrestling with his own moral beliefs and the harsh realities of the justice system. Flashbacks reveal the events that shaped Abdul’s past, delving into love, violence, and the societal pressures that bind individuals and institutions. With cinematography by Madhesh Manickam, music by Justin Prabhakaran, and editing by Philomin Raj, Sirai uses courtroom tension and character depth to explore empathy, justice, and human conscience within a flawed system. Released in theaters on 25 December 2025, Sirai received strong critical praise, especially for its performances and grounded drama, and went on to find success at the box office through positive word-of-mouth. It later made its OTT debut on ZEE5 in January 2026.

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Vikram Prabhu's honest AR constable Kathiravan evolves from shoot-first protocol to empathetic restraint, refusing to fire on a fleeing prisoner late in production—mirroring his early defiance during inquiry scenes—after bonding with prisoner Abdul Rauf over the latter's tragic family feud backstory.