After winning accolades in theatres, RJ Balaji’s Tamil prison break thriller Sorgavaasal is all set to release on OTT platforms. The film stars a new director Siddharth Vishwanath and follows the lead as a convict in prison years going through turbulent changes to finally face a chaotic end. Amid a volatile prison landscape, Sorgavaasal tackles issues of justice, treachery, and more.
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RJ Balaji’s Sorgavaasal Prison Thriller to Release on Netflix on December 27, 2024
Sorgavaasal OTT Release Date
Netflix has confirmed that it will own the digital rights to Sorgavaasal and also announced that the film is set to start streaming on their service beginning December 27, 2024. He made an intriguing, yet portentous post on their social media announcing that: “Naraga vaasal la Yeman Sorgavaasal la Parthiban. Puriyala? December 27 anniku, Sorgavaasal thorakkudhu. Paakalama? Watch Sorgavaasal on Netflix, out December 27.”
Plot Summary
The plot of Sorgavaasal follows a wrongly imprisoned man named Parthiban, who has been sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit. A riot in Madras Central Prison leads to an investigation into the corruption, power struggles, and manipulation running rampant within the prison walls. Shuttling through the confusion, Parthiban deals with violence, betrayal, and manipulation as he tries to procure justice against the crimes that have been committed against him. His journey exposes the dark underbelly of the system, as the truth begins to unravel amidst the turmoil.
Film Details and Reception
Co-written with Thamizh Praba, Ashwin Ravichandran, and Siddharth Vishwanath, the film has a cast including RJ Balaji, Selvaraghavan, Natty, Karunaas, Saniya Iyappan, among others. Sorgavaasal was celebrated for its entertaining screenplay, emotional core, and RJ Balaji’s lead role in a new avatar during its theatrical release. Technical aspects of the film such as a gripping background score, a special track by Anirudh, and the cinematography were also appreciated by critics and audiences alike.
RJ Balaji on the OTT Deal
RJ Balaji was thankful to the producer before the release of the film for getting the OTT deal for it. Releasing a film on OTT also requires some strategic planning and precise timing, he emphasized, complimenting the producer for selling the film at an early stage so that it matched up with Netflix’s slate of content.
FAQs
When is Sorgavaasal releasing on Netflix?
Sorgavaasal will be available on Netflix from December 27, 2024.
Who stars in Sorgavaasal?
The film stars RJ Balaji, Selvaraghavan, Natty, Saniya Iyappan, and more.
