Iraivan (2023)
Audiences and critics agree: skip it.
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Iraivan is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Iraivan don't rate this Tamil film well. It's sitting at 5.3/10 on TMDB across 15 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 152 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 32m on it?
2h 32m of Tamil action with a thriller streak. Only 15 people have rated it, so treat that 5.3 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 15 votes is a thin sample
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 32m
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Arjun, a tough cop along with his friend Andrew embark on a mission to track down a truly gruesome psychopathic killer called Bhramma a.k.a The Smiley Man. They eventually manage to apprehend Bhramma at the cost of losing Andrew makes Arjun resign from the police force. However, tragedy hits home when Bhramma escapes from prison and resumes his killing spree.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 32m — long |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
I. Mueenuddin Ahmed
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the UAE
Trailer
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