Irumbu Thirai (2018)
Tamil · Action / Thriller · 160 min · U
★ 6.8 Few ratings 51 ratings
Released 11 May 2018
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
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Audience★ 6.8 from 51 ratings on TMDB
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Irumbu Thirai is streaming in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax.
What the audience says
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.
Should you spend 2h 40m on it?
2h 40m of Tamil action with thriller threaded through, fine for the whole family. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating rests on only 51 votes
- 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
- An evening with the household together
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 |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
P. S. Mithran
Cast

Vishal Krishna
Major R. Kathiravan

Sathya murthy / White Devil

Dr. Rathi Devi

Delhi Ganesh
Major R. Kathiravan's Father

Robo Shankar
Major R. Kathiravan's Uncle

Vincent Asokan
Telecommunication Minister
Where to watch in India
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Irumbu Thirai worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. 2h 40m of Tamil action with thriller threaded through, fine for the whole family. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Where can I watch Irumbu Thirai?
You can stream Irumbu Thirai in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv.
When is Irumbu Thirai releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Irumbu Thirai is already streaming in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv.
Is Irumbu Thirai family friendly?
Irumbu Thirai is rated U, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Irumbu Thirai in?
Irumbu Thirai is a Tamil film (Action / Thriller).
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