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Siren(2024)

5.9/10
Tamil155 minsdirect-to-OTT

An Ambulance driver turned criminal, who awaits the day of his release from prison. However, the man gets to go out of jail after 14 years on parole.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, JioHotstar, YuppTV
OTT Release Date
24 May 2024
Theatrical Release
16 February 2024
Director
Anthony Bhagyaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A psychological thriller about a woman whose life spirals when she becomes entangled with a mysterious and dangerous individual. Trust becomes the rarest commodity as paranoia sets in. The narrative explores themes of manipulation, deception, and the fragility of reality.

When war divides, innocence pays the price.

Film Details

5.9Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 February 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Siren

Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Yogi Babu (14 films together), Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), Samuthirakani & Keerthi Suresh (4 films together), Samuthirakani & Yogi Babu (4 films together), Jayam Ravi & Azhagam Perumal (2 films together), and Jayam Ravi & Yogi Babu (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Siren' refers to the warning alarms heard in conflict zones, symbolizing impending danger.
  • Director Tillottam Pawar is a former assistant to director Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking his solo debut.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real locations in Pondicherry to capture a raw, coastal atmosphere.
  • It features a cameo by a popular Tamil television actor in a key supporting role, which was kept secret before release.
  • The climax sequence required a special permit to film near a restricted government lighthouse area.
  • The background score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments like the 'urumi' to heighten the emotional tension.
  • Despite being a thriller, the script was initially pitched as a drama before being reworked into its final genre.

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