Sirai is a courtroom crime drama that follows the story of head constable Kathiravan, who is assigned to escort an accused man, Abdul Rauf, from prison to court.
Through flashbacks from Abdul’s life, the film reveals systemic bias and human struggles while exploring themes of identity, justice, and humanity within a flawed system. The movie particularly focuses on the challenges faced by underprivileged and minority communities in India.
Cast and crew of Sirai
Sirai stars Vikram Prabhu in the lead role, joined by LK Akshay Kumar, Maranamass fame Anishma Anilkumar (in her Tamil debut), Ananda Thambirajah, Harishankar Narayanan, Remya Suresh, Munnar Ramesh, PL Thenappan, and several others in key roles.
Directed by Suresh Rajakumari, the film is co-written by him along with Tamizh. Produced by SS Lalit Kumar under the banner of Seven Screen Studio, the movie’s music and background score are composed by Justin Prabhakaran.
The cinematography is handled by Madhesh Manickam, with Philomin Raj serving as the editor. Upon its theatrical release, the film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
Vikram Prabhu’s previous movie
Vikram Prabhu was last seen in a lead role in Ghaati, co-starring Anushka Shetty. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the action crime drama follows the story of Sheelavathi and Desi Raju, a couple who must rise above the odds to protect their community.
Apart from the lead actors, the film also featured Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Jagapathi Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Brahmanandam, Suhasini Maniratnam, Sumithra, Giri Babu, and many others in pivotal roles. The film received an underwhelming response and ultimately failed at the box office.