Irai (Template:Translation) is an Indian Tamil-language crime thriller streaming television series produced as an Original for Aha Tamil, directed by Rajesh M. Selva.[1] Produced by Radaan Mediaworks the series stars R. Sarathkumar in the lead role along with Nizhalgal Ravi, Abhishek Shankar, Sri Krishna Dayal and Gouri Nair.[2] The series was based on the crime novel Birds of Prey written by Archana Sarat,[3] and was initially announced with that same title.[4] The series comprised six episodes and was released on Aha Tamil on 18 February 2022.[5]
Synopsis
In autumn 1985, ACP Robert Vasudevan investigates the mysterious disappearances of men from the city's affluent families and finds an inexplicable pattern in the abductions, leading him and his team to one common link. Upon conclusion of the investigation, there is only one woman who is standing between Robert and justice.
Cast
Reception
The series opened to positive reviews. Bhuvanesh Chandar of The New Indian Express rated the series with 3/5 stars, stating that, "What stands apart in this series is Sarath Kumar’s acting. The actor looks the part and is well-aware of what the role demands from him. Even in shots that can easily be tagged as ‘mass-y’, it is Robert who we see. Irai is also helped majorly by its splendid cinematography and editing. The transitions are creatively well done. If Irai goes on to tap into its enormous potential and rights its wrongs for the next season, it might just turn out to be our very own Happy Valley/Broadchurch. And we have waited long enough to deserve such content."[6] OTTplay.com gave a rating of 2.5 out on 5 and wrote, "Irai is a web show that is appealing because of its genre and the lead. It offers viewers a crime thriller that is worth binging. However telling two stories simultaneously might throw off the audience a bit."[7]
Episodes
Release
Along with the original Tamil version, the series has also been released with dubbed version in Hindi & Marathi language titled as Kodai Diaries which is available to watch on Ultra Play & Ultra Jhakaas app respectively.
References
- ↑ Director Rajesh M Selva's web show 'Irai' to be out in 2022. The Times of India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ 'Irai' Trailer: R. Sarathkumaar and Nizhalgal Ravi starrer 'Irai' Official Trailer. The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ Actor Sarath Kumar to make OTT debut with Birds of Prey, see posters. Hindustan Times(15 July 2020). Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ↑ Irai to Mad Company, Aha announces new Tamil originals. Cinema Express(13 February 2022). Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ↑ Sarath kumar shines in a series that needed more depth. The New Indian Express(19 February 2022). Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ↑ Irai review: Sarathkumar's series is convoluted but offers some genuine moments of thrills. ottplay.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.