Sirai out on OTT: Written by Tamizh, a former cop, the crime drama has garnered positive reviews for its engaging narrative and strong performances

Last Updated: 07.38 AM, Jan 23, 2026
Sirai , the 2025 Tamil film starring actor Vikram Prabhu in the lead role, is now streaming on OTT. ZEE5 which has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of the crime drama, has released the film. You can watch Sirai in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam right now, via OTTplay Premium.

One of the critically acclaimed films of 2025 in Tamil cinema, is Sirai. The film features Vikram Prabhu along with debutant LK Akshay Kumar in the lead roles. Based on true events, Sirai is directed by Suresh Rajakumari in his debut. For those who missed watching the film in theatres, Sirai is now streaming on ZEE5. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch the film. Sirai is streaming in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.
Sirai is about the police procedure of escorting those accused of crime to court for their hearings. The film is written by Tamizh who had made Taanakkaaran. Drawing from his experience as police, Tamizh wrote Sirai as a crime drama that revolves around a young man Abdul who is escorted by cop Kathiravan to the court for his murder trial hearing.

Sirai had opened to good reviews from critics and audience alike. One of the main reasons why Sirai clicked about audience is for its detailed writing and neat performances by the cast. While there are more reasons to watch Sirai, the film has a gripping narrative, making it a must-watch Tamil film in the recent times.
According to Sacnilk, Sirai has made Rs 29.65 crore worldwide, with its budget reported to be only about Rs 3-5 crore. It is to be noted that Sirai was the only Tamil film in December 2025 that provided respite to theatres, given no notable releases had come during that month. Sirai was shot by Madhesh Manickam and edited by Philomin Raj. Justin Prabhakaran has scored music.
Q. Is the Sirai movie released in OTT?
A. Yes, Sirai is streaming on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium now.
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.