Irumbu Thirai

"Irumbu Thirai" is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by P. S. Mithran. The movie follows the story of Kathiravan, a major in the Indian army with anger management issues, who takes on a gang of cyber criminals when money goes missing from his account. The film stars Vishal, Arjun, and Samantha Akkineni in the lead roles. The movie begins with Kathiravan returning to his village to spend time with his family, where he is forced to take a loan to fulfill his sister's wedding expenses. However, when the money disappears from his account, Kathiravan sets out to track down the scamsters, leading him to White Devil, a master hacker. As Kathiravan delves deeper into the world of cybercrime, he discovers that White Devil is not just a ordinary hacker but a kingpin of the dark net who uses his educational trust as a front for his illegal activities. The movie takes a thrilling turn as Kathiravan confronts White Devil and his henchmen, retrieving a laptop that they used to hack people's accounts. The climax of the movie features a hand-to-hand combat between Kathiravan and White Devil, resulting in the latter's defeat. However, just as it seems like the problem has been solved, White Devil creates a new username, Dark Angel, hinting at a possible sequel. Overall "Irumbu Thirai" is an engaging action thriller that explores themes such as family, love and the dark side of technology. With its well-executed action sequences, gripping plot and strong performances, it's definitely a must-watch for fans of the genre.

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