Where to watch Sirai online in India
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Sirai OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 25 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 23 January 2026 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 29 days |
| Streaming now on | Zee5 |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Sirai story (no spoilers)
Sirai follows a police officer tasked with transferring a young convict, Abdul Rauf, from prison to court. During the journey, the officer learns about the chain of events that led to Abdul's conviction for violence. The film is a Tamil drama with romantic elements, exploring how circumstances and relationships shape a person's fate. The narrative moves between the present transfer and the past, revealing the story behind the crime. With a runtime of 124 minutes, the film builds its conflict around the officer's growing understanding of the young man's situation. The tone is serious and character-driven, focusing on the human cost of the justice system. The film stars Vikram Prabhu as Kathiravan and Lk Akshay Kumar as Abdul Rauf, with Anishma Anilkumar as Kalaiarasi. Directed by Suresh Rajakumari, Sirai is a grounded look at how one incident can change lives.
Should you watch Sirai?
Watch it for
- Vikram Prabhu plays Kathiravan, a police officer whose perspective shifts as he learns Abdul Rauf's story, grounding the drama in a tense transfer journey.
- Director Suresh Rajakumari blends Drama and Romance, showing how relationships and choices lead to Abdul's conviction for violence.
- The 124-minute runtime keeps the focus tight on the chain of events and the moral questions raised during the prison-to-court transfer.
- Justin Prabhakaran's music underscores the emotional weight of Kathiravan's discovery and the young convict's past.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced action over a slow-burn drama that spends time on backstory and character reflection.
- You dislike stories that move between past and present to explain a crime, as the film's structure relies on that device.
Sirai cast
Vikram Prabhuas Kathiravan
Lk Akshay Kumaras Abdul Rauf
Anishma Anilkumaras Kalaiarasi
Remya Sureshas Abdul's Mother
Ismath Banuas Selvi
P.L. Thenappanas Rathnavel Pandian (Judge 1)
Munnar Rameshas Kaadhar Bhasha
A.V. Anoopas Judge 2Sirai movie details
| Director | Suresh Rajakumari |
|---|---|
| Writer | Suresh Rajakumari, Tamizh |
| Music | Justin Prabhakaran |
| Cinematography | Madhesh Manickam |
| Producer | Lalit Kumar |
| Release date | 25 December 2025 |
| Runtime | 2h 4m (124 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | சிறை |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 13+ |
Parental guide: is Sirai family friendly?
The U/A 13+ certificate suggests themes of violence and conviction that may not suit younger children; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Sirai uses a simple transfer journey to unpack how a young man ended up convicted, with Vikram Prabhu's officer as the audience's guide. The Drama and Romance elements keep the story grounded in human relationships rather than procedural details. It is a thoughtful, mid-length Tamil film that asks you to consider the story behind the verdict.
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Where can I watch Sirai online in India?
Sirai is available for streaming on Zee5 in India with a subscription.
When is Sirai releasing on OTT?
Sirai releases on Zee5 in India on 23 January 2026.
When did Sirai release in theatres?
Sirai released in theatres in India on 25 December 2025.
Who is in the cast of Sirai?
The cast includes Vikram Prabhu as Kathiravan, Lk Akshay Kumar as Abdul Rauf, Anishma Anilkumar as Kalaiarasi, Ananda Thambirajah as Mariyam, Remya Suresh as Abdul's Mother, 'Maina' M. Poovitha as Karpagam, Ismath Banu as Selvi, and P.L. Thenappan as Judge Rathnavel Pandian.
What is the runtime and certificate of Sirai?
Sirai runs for 124 minutes and has a U/A 13+ certificate in India.
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