Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- urgent
- paranoid
- propulsive
- action movie night
- technology thriller marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot focuses on hacking, information leaks, and the vulnerability of personal information in an interconnected society.
The hacker threat is associated with the deep web and darknet, making concealed digital networks central to the conflict.
The film combines conventional action-thriller momentum with hacking and telecommunications as major dramatic mechanisms.
Major R. Kathiravan faces an information threat capable of compromising individuals and public institutions.
Films like Irumbu Thirai, and why
Enemy of the State
technology-driven action thriller centered on hacking, surveillance, and stolen personal data
The Net
cybercrime investigation, information warfare, and escalating paranoia about digital privacy
Aamir
stylized Indian action thriller combining high-stakes conspiracy with technology anxiety
Who Am I: No System Is Safe
science fiction thriller treatment of interconnected systems, hacking, and loss of individual control
Movie Details
- Director
- P. S. Mithran
- Release Date
- 2018-05-11
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (51)
Cast
- Vishal Krishna
- Arjun Sarja
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Delhi Ganesh
- Robo Shankar
- Vincent Asokan
- Kaali Venkat
- Vivek Prasanna
- Darshana Rajendran
- P. S. Mithran
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Irumbu Thirai about?
- A determined major confronts a hidden hacker who turns interconnected technology into a weapon against privacy, identity, and public trust.
- What is Irumbu Thirai like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Irumbu Thirai as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Irumbu Thirai violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Irumbu Thirai as moderate.
- Which films are like Irumbu Thirai?
- Films with a similar feel include Enemy of the State, The Net, Aamir, and Who Am I: No System Is Safe.
- How long is Irumbu Thirai?
- Irumbu Thirai runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Irumbu Thirai?
- In United States, Irumbu Thirai streams on Sun Nxt.
