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Sirai Movie Review: An Engaging Film with an Intriguing Message

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Sirai Movie Review: An Engaging Film with an Intriguing Message

Movie: Sirai
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Vikram Prabhu, LK Akshay Kumar, Anishma Anilkumar, Ananda Thambirajah and others
Director: Suresh Rajakumari
Streaming On: ZEE5

Sirai (2025) is a critically acclaimed Tamil thriller drama, starring Vikram Prabhu (who appeared in Ghaati) in his 25th film. Directed by Suresh Rajakumari, the film garnered unanimous positive reviews following its OTT release. Read on for our review to discover what makes it so highly regarded.

Story:

Set in 2003, Kathiravan (Vikram Prabhu) works as a head constable in the Armed Reserve (AR) at Vellore. He is under scrutiny from senior officers due to an encounter case that is still under investigation.

Amid this pressure, he is assigned another duty: to escort Abdul Rauf (LK Akshay Kumar), a convicted murderer, to the Sivagangai Court. During the journey, Kathiravan slowly learns about Abdul’s past. The rest of the film unfolds how Abdul became a murderer and what final judgment awaits him.

Performances:

Vikram Prabhu delivers a sincere and restrained performance, doing exactly what the role demands. LK Akshay Kumar is effective in his part, but it is Anishma Anilkumar who truly stands out with her natural and impactful acting. Ananda Thambirajah and the supporting cast are also well-suited to their roles.

Analysis:

Directed by Suresh Rajakumari and co-written by Tamizh, Sirai is a well-intended thriller drama with a strong message. The film succeeds in presenting police procedures in a realistic manner. Scenes involving prisoner escorts and overcrowded courtrooms, where cases often seem pre-decided, are portrayed convincingly.

The mystery surrounding Abdul’s behavior is maintained well in the first half. The sequence where the police trio misses the bus, followed by the police station episode, is particularly engaging and well executed.

The flashback portions revealing Abdul’s backstory feel quite ordinary. The familiar setup of a Hindu–Muslim conflict affecting a love story, along with an abusive alcoholic antagonist who conveniently appears, such as during the pre-climax, gives a routine feel. These elements could have been handled in a more refreshing way.

Although the film moves through a few convenient moments, it regains momentum in the last twenty minutes. The climax comes with a pleasant surprise and provides a convincing closure to the love story.

Positives:

  • Performances
  • Truthful Narration
  • Emotional Scenes
  • Climax

Negatives:

  • Initial Slow Feel
  • Ordinary Flashback Portions

Sirai Review and Verdict:

Sirai is a well-meaning procedural thriller that gets most things right. While the slow beginning and predictable backstory slightly affect its impact, the film impresses with natural performances, well-handled emotions, and a strong, effective climax.

Pawan Kalyan’s Son Akira Nandan Gets Relief from Delhi High Court

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Pawan Kalyan’s Son Akira Nandan Gets Relief from Delhi High Court

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s son, Akira Nandan, has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that his personality and right to privacy were violated through a film created using artificial intelligence. In his petition, Akira stated that an AI-generated movie misused his facial expressions, voice, appearance, and personal traits by employing AI morphing and deepfake technology.

Akira Nandan Moves to Court Against AI-Generated Film

Along with the AI-generated film, Akira Nandan informed the court that a large number of fake profiles and social media pages have been created in his name on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. He requested the High Court to direct the concerned platforms to remove these fake accounts. After admitting the petition, the Delhi High Court issued notices to the respondents.

The High Court imposed a ban on the AI-generated love story film, stating that the use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to exploit Akira Nandan’s name, image, likeness, voice, and personality amounts to misappropriation. The court observed that creating distorted content that harms the petitioner’s reputation is a clear violation of his right to privacy.

The court also issued notices to Meta, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, directing them to remove the social media accounts linked to the video and disclose the IP details related to them. The case was heard by a bench led by Justice Tushar Rao. Senior advocate Sai Deepak represented Akira Nandan and filed the petition on his behalf. Advocates Aditya Gupta appeared for Google, while Varun Pathak represented Meta in the proceedings.

Anirudh concert in Hyderabad

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Anirudh concert in Hyderabad

Music director Anirudh Ravichander is currently the most popular musician in South Indian cinema, enjoying a massive fanbase across languages. The latest buzz is that Anirudh Ravichander is all set to perform at a grand live concert in Hyderabad.

He made his Tamil debut with 3 (2012), and the song “Why This Kolaveri Di” became a global sensation, turning him into an overnight star. Since then, Anirudh has delivered several blockbuster albums in Tamil, including Ethir Neechal, VIP, Kaththi, Master, Jailer, Leo, and Vikram. 

His energetic background scores and chartbuster songs have made him a favorite among young audiences. In Telugu as well, Anirudh has scored music for films like Jersey, Gang Leader, Agnyaathavaasi, Devara, and Kingdom, earning him huge admiration from Telugu movie lovers.

Anirudh has previously performed in Hyderabad, including a mini-concert in 2025, which received a great response. Now, he is scheduled to return with a much bigger and highly anticipated live concert on March 21, 2026, marking one of his most significant performances in Hyderabad so far.

Vaa Vaathiyaar OTT Release: Telugu Version Streams Directly

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Vaa Vaathiyaar OTT Release: Telugu Version Streams Directly

Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar, which was also promoted in Telugu, did not get a theatrical release in the Telugu states. But the Telugu version is now set to release directly on OTT, as it is making its digital debut tonight.

It is well known that Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was planned for a Pongal release, was postponed due to censor-related issues. Taking advantage of this situation, Vaa Vaathiyar was released only in Tamil on January 14, 2026. Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, the film failed to impress audiences and ended up with poor box-office collections.

The movie is now heading to Amazon Prime Video for streaming. The platform has officially announced that Vaa Vaathiyar will premiere on January 28 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Krithi Shetty plays the female lead opposite Karthi. The supporting cast includes Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Anandaraj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran, G. M. Sundar, Ramesh Thilak, and P. L. Thenappan. The film is produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under the Studio Green banner, with music composed by Santhosh Narayanan.

Chinmayi Counters Chiranjeevi

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Chinmayi Counters Chiranjeevi

The issue of the casting couch has once again become a hot topic in Tollywood. Recently, Megastar Chiranjeevi stated that there is no casting couch in the film industry and that new talent is always encouraged, to which singer Chinmayi strongly reacted to his comments. He also said that the industry reflects one’s own attitude and that professionalism protects people from negative experiences.

Chiranjeevi made these remarks during the success meet of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. He said that if a person is professional, no one can harm them, and issues like casting couch do not exist in the industry.

Casting Couch Issue: Chinmayi reacts to Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Comments

However, singer Chinmayi Sripaada strongly disagreed with Chiranjeevi’s comments. Reacting through a social media post, she stated that the meaning of the word “commitment” has been completely distorted in the film industry. According to her, many women are denied opportunities if they do not agree to so-called “full commitment,” which often implies sexual favors rather than professionalism.

Men in the Film Industry Believe They Are Entitled to Sexual Favors in Exchange for Work: Chinmayi

Chinmayi said that women who believe commitment means dedication to work and professionalism are often shocked to learn its real meaning in the industry. She alleged that some men in powerful positions feel entitled and expect sexual favors in exchange for work. She also highlighted that sexual harassment and abuse remain widespread issues in the industry.

While acknowledging that senior actors like Chiranjeevi come from a generation that worked with mutual respect, Chinmayi pointed out that the reality today is very different. She emphasized that blaming women or denying the existence of the casting couch only silences victims and protects offenders.

Chinmayi concluded by stating that the real problem lies with men who believe they are owed sex in return for giving work, and that the industry must acknowledge this reality instead of denying it.

CBFC Raises Serious Objections on Jana Nayagan, Court Orders Rehearing

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CBFC Raises Serious Objections on Jana Nayagan, Court Orders Rehearing

The censor issue surrounding Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is taking a new turn with every court hearing. There was recent buzz that the film might finally get relief and receive its censor certificate. But the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised serious objections on Jana Nayagan, which led the court to order a rehearing of the case.

According to a CBFC member, Jana Nayagan contains certain visuals and dialogues that suggest foreign powers creating large-scale religious conflict in India. The board feels that such content could disturb religious harmony in the country.

The Madras High Court’s Division Bench has now set aside the earlier order passed by the Single Bench and has given priority to the CBFC’s procedures.

The High Court rejected the earlier Single Bench direction to issue a U/A certificate to the film immediately, and the Revising Committee will now examine it. The censor certificate will be issued only after the committee takes a final decision.

As things stand, there appears to be no chance of a February release for Jana Nayagan. Most likely, the film will hit theatres only after the elections.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Surpasses 275 Cr

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Surpasses 275 Cr

After achieving the break-even within the first week, Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu moves close to the 280 Cr gross mark at the worldwide box office in its second weekend.

The movie had a decent extended second weekend with close to 25 Cr gross worldwide. But when we compare it to the massive 1st-week collections, the second week is not on par with that big level.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office: Aiming for the 300 Cr Milestone

On the extended second weekend, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu surpasses the 275 Cr gross mark for 15 days and moves close to 280 Cr. From now on the film should collect around 25 Cr to cross the 300 Cr mark.

It needs to be seen whether the film can cross that mark or not. Previously, films like Hanuman and OG missed the 300 Cr mark by a close margin.

Chiranjeevi Not Part of Spirit

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Chiranjeevi Not Part of Spirit

Mega fans and Telugu cinema audiences were excited by reports that Megastar Chiranjeevi would play an important role in Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit. But these reports have turned out to be false.

Sources close to Chiranjeevi have confirmed that the makers of Spirit did approach him and discussed the role. However, Chiranjeevi did not respond positively to the offer.

This confirms that the Megastar will not be part of Spirit, and there is no truth in the rumors about his appearance in the film.

Earlier, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had also clarified that his favorite hero, Chiranjeevi, is not part of Spirit. He added that he would prefer to make a full-length film with Chiranjeevi rather than include him in a cameo role.

Despite this clarification, new rumors surfaced recently, but Chiranjeevi’s team has once again denied them.

Border 2 Clocks Huge First Weekend, Beats Chhaava and Dhurandhar

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Border 2 Clocks Huge First Weekend, Beats Chhaava and Dhurandhar

Bollywood has begun 2026 on a strong note with Border 2, which created box-office records in its very first weekend. The film’s three days numbers have already crossed the three-day total collections of movies like Chhaava and Dhurandhar.

Made as an epic war action film, Border 2 entered the ₹100 crore club at the box office in India within just three days, and with Republic Day boosting collections, the film is expected to end its extended weekend with earnings of around ₹160–170 crore.

Trade experts are closely tracking the performance of this sequel to Border and are keen to see whether it can outperform Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar at the box office. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahaan Shetty play the lead roles in the film.

Kaithi 2 Not Shelved, Lokesh Reveals All Details

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Kaithi 2 Not Shelved, Lokesh Reveals All Details

There have been many rumors and reports about Kaithi 2, the much-awaited film by Lokesh Kanagaraj and Karthi. Many fans even believed that the film had been shelved. But Lokesh has now clears the air on Kaithi 2.

Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed that after Coolie, both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan approached him for new films. At that time, Kaithi 2 was planned as his next project, and he accepted their offers after taking permission from the producers. He worked on the script for about one and a half months. Later, he realized that they were expecting a light-hearted film, a genre he is not comfortable with, so he honestly decided to step away from those projects.

Lokesh Kanagaraj to make Kaithi 2 after AA23

At the same time, Karthi gave the Kaithi 2 slot to another director. Lokesh already had a prior commitment with Mythri Movie Makers and had been in discussions with Allu Arjun for many years. Eventually, everything fell into place and the gap was naturally filled.

Lokesh clarified that he did not step away from Kaithi 2 due to salary issues and confirmed that the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) is not closed. He stated that after the Allu Arjun film, his next project will be Kaithi 2, followed by Vikram 2 and a standalone Rolex film. He also assured fans that the LCU will reopen properly very soon and confirmed that Benz is also a part of the LCU.

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