Shankar praises 'Sirai' for its emotional moments and powerful message, calls it 'truly an excellent film'

Renowned director Shankar’s review of the just-released movie Sirai is currently trending in film circles. Featuring Vikram Prabhu and newcomer Akshay, the film has won over the audience since its release, and Shankar’s review has added to the credibility and value of the film. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), the director called Sirai a very touching and gripping film.

Shankar moved by the film's narrative

In his note, Shankar wrote that Sirai is “truly an excellent film” and admitted that it moved him to tears at several moments. He emphasized the emotions in the film, noting that each character and their performances lingered with him even after the film. For him, this lingering feeling is what distinguishes “Sirai” as a significant and strong film that resonates with the viewers.

Performances of 'Sirai' stars leave a lasting impact

Speaking about the performances, Shankar praised Vikram Prabhu in particular, describing him as impressive and the heart of the film. Shankar also referred to Akshay and Anishma Anilkumar, who are both debutants, and remarked that they did a good job portraying the innocence and shades of their roles. From what Shankar has commented on, it shows that the newbies have done a great job and have added a lot of value to the film with their performances.

A promising directorial debut

Shankar went on to commend the film’s producer for supporting an engaging film, in addition to expressing his special praise for director Suresh Rajakumari, who made his film debut with Sirai. He said: “The filmmaker managed to impress with his first effort.” The venerable director added to his remarks highlighting the climax of the film, saying that the take-away of the movie’s last portion was definitely impactful and is appositely resonant with the present-day times. Shankar’s endorsement has bolstered the standing of Sirai and is expected to attract many more to the cinemas in the forthcoming days.

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