Sirai OTT release: Why should you stream Vikram Prabhu's police procedural drama?

Sirai, the 2025 Tamil crime drama starring actors Vikram Prabhu, LK Akshay Kumar and others, is set to make its streaming debut. ZEE5 has announced that Sirai will premiere on the platform from January 23 onwards. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch it. If you haven’t watched Sirai already, we point out five strong reasons for you to stream it.

Sirai OTT release: Why should you watch the Vikram Prabhu film?

An authentic police procedural drama:

At the heard of it, Sirai is a police procedural film. It revolves around the escort duty that the cops are put into, making them responsible to submit the accused individuals to the court for their hearings. While this aspect of police department is less explored in Tamil cinema, Sirai takes this as the main crux to establish a journey of a cop who must submit a young man accused of murder, to the court. Sirai is free of any cinematic exaggeration and sticks true to its subject and details a procedural drama in an authentic way.

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A well-performed movie:

Sirai stars Vikram Prabhu as the cop who is in charge of escorting the accused, while debutant LK Akshay Kumar plays Abdul, the young man accused of murder. Along with them Anishma Anilkumar, and Ananda Thambirajah also play important roles in Sirai. The movie tucks in a love story amid the crime drama, giving ample space for the characters to perform. The cast’s subtle acting, devoid of heroism and over-the-top performances, make it one of the standout points of the film.

A gripping narrative:

Sirai is a story of a young man Abdul who is accused of murder. While he is being escorted by the police to court, the movie shows how individuals from certain sections and communities are viewed differently, paying way for discrimination. Sirai is also a love story, that of a young woman who comes for Abdul’s every court hearing, hoping for a relief. With police procedural drama on one hand and romance on the other, Sirai is a gripping story with a powerful message.

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A solid story backed by exceptional writing:

Director Tamizh, who had made Taanakkaran (another brilliant cop film about police training), has written Sirai. While it is directed by debutant Suresh Rajakumari, Sirai is based on true events and is presented with exceptional writing. Tamizh, having served the police department earlier, brings in his experience, which makes Sirai a solid watch which stays true and grounded to its subject.

A film that ends on a hope:

Sirai has all the ways to have a tragic ending. However, it does not, thus instilling some faith in humanity. While it is for you to watch and find out what happens at the end, Sirai ends on an optimistic note, spreading hope. It also goes against the grain by not showing a sad climax, which Tamil cinema often resorts to.

Sirai FAQs

Q. Is the Sirai movie released in OTT?

A. Sirai will release on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium on January 23.

Q. Is Sirai a true story?

A. Yes, Sirai is based on true incidents drawn from the experience of filmmaker Tamizh when he served as a cop.

Q. How is the Sirai movie?

A. Sirai had opened to good reviews, and was praised for its writing and performances.