Irumbu Thirai (2018)
Irumbu Thirai is streaming in the UAE on Zee5, Sun Nxt.
The verdict
Irumbu Thirai is a dependable Tamil film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 51 ratings, right around average territory. At 160 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Zee5, Sun Nxt.
Should you spend 2h 40m on it?
2h 40m of Tamil action with thriller threaded through. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating is resting on 51 votes so far
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 40m
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 51 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Kathiravan, a major in the Indian army with anger management issues, is compelled by circumstances to borrow a loan from a bank with false documents. When the entire money in the account vanishes, Kathiravan tries to track down the scamsters, and it leads him to White Devil, a master hacker.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 40m — long |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
P. S. Mithran
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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