Synopsis/Plot : A cop escorts a prisoner during a transfer from Vellore prison to Sivagangai court, leading to unexpected interactions between them.
Critics Review
3.00
An Unhurried Drama with a Phenomenal Finale!
A generic backstory is saved by a sincere writing in the contemporary portions. Vikram Prabhu�s relatable character arc sums up a welcoming moral message and the solid last act uplifts what could have just been a decent social drama.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
3.00
Vikram Prabhu's cop secures a neat, engaging thriller drama
Sirai is the performances of newcomers Akshay and Anishma; the latter leaves an impression even with the limited screentime she gets, and Akshay, the son of the film�s producer SS Lalit Kumar, brims with potential. Sirai may not make it to many year-end lists on Tamil cinema, but that isn�t to un...(more)
Source: BHUVANESH CHANDAR, The Hindu
3.50
Vikram Prabhu film tackles minority struggle, bias with quiet strength
Vikram Prabhu's restrained performance is perfect for a serious film with a well-intentioned climax. The film belongs to debutant LK Akshay Kumar as much as it does to Vikram Prabhu. The debutant brings Abdul alive with innocence in his voice. Anishma is a ray of hope in the film, and his smile ligh...(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.50
Vikram Prabhu carries a grounded procedural drama
The film tugs hard at heartstrings, sometimes sacrificing character depth for emotional manipulation. You sense the story wants you to feel things more than it wants to develop these people beyond their narrative functions. LK Akshay Kumar does what he can with Abdul, but the character remains somew...(more)
Source: Abhinav Subramanian, Times Of India
3.50
An arresting drama about cops, choices, and consequences
Even when talking about identity politics and caste-driven divisions, it doesn't take the holier-than-thou approach. It simply lays all the cards that the system deals to the various characters of Sirai, and asks the audience to see how each of them plays their hand. It makes the experience all the ...(more)
Source: Avinash Ramachandran, The New Indian Express