Renowned filmmaker Shankar has publicly expressed deep admiration for the critically acclaimed Tamil film 'Sirai', stating that the movie moved him to tears. The director, a leading figure in Tamil and Telugu cinema, took to social media platform X to share his heartfelt review of the debut directorial venture by Suresh Rajakumari.
Shankar's Emotional Reaction and Detailed Praise
In his post, Shankar wrote that "#Sirai- Such a good film. Really moved me to tears in many places." He emphasized that the characters and their performances stayed with him long after the film ended. Shankar proceeded to commend the cast individually, highlighting Vikram Prabhu's "staunch performance" throughout the narrative.
He also praised the acting of L K Akshay Kumar and Anishma Anilkumar, noting how they beautifully captured their characters' innocence and emotions. Shankar extended his congratulations to producer S S Lalit Kumar for bringing this "gem" to audiences and lauded director Suresh Rajakumari for making a powerful debut that "imprisoned our hearts." He specifically mentioned that the message in the film's last scene was solid and highly relevant, concluding that Tamil cinema was ending the year on a high note.
Widespread Acclaim and Star-Studded Background
Shankar's endorsement adds to the growing praise for the police drama, which has taken a very strong opening at the box office. Notably, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin had also recently applauded the film. Ashwin revealed he was so gripped by the story that he did not touch his phone once during the viewing, calling it a "refreshing" addition to Tamil cinema and appreciating the ensemble cast where it felt like "everybody's movie."
The film's journey to the screen is noteworthy. The story, inspired by real-life incidents, was penned by director Tamizh of 'Taanakaran' fame, based on a personal experience. Debutant director Suresh Rajakumari, previously the co-director to acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran, wrote and directed the project. Vetrimaaran also mentored Rajakumari and was involved in a special pre-release event where a car was gifted to the director's mother by producer S S Lalit Kumar as a token of confidence in the film.
Cast, Crew, and Production Details
'Sirai' is a gripping police drama featuring Vikram Prabhu in the lead, paired with actress Anantha. The film also marks the acting debut of producer S S Lalit Kumar's son, L K Akshay Kumar, who is paired with actress Anishma. The technical crew boasts notable names:
- Music by Justin Prabhakaran
- Cinematography by Madesh Manickam
- Editing by the prolific Philomin Raj
- Stunts choreographed by Prabhu
Shooting for the film took place across various locations in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Sivagangai, and Vellore. With powerful endorsements from top industry figures and a compelling real-life inspired narrative, 'Sirai' has firmly positioned itself as one of the notable Tamil releases of the year.
