R Sarathkumar starrer movie The Smile Man hit the big screens earlier on December 27, 2024. Close to a month after its release, the movie is likely to be released on streaming space soon.

When and where to watch The Smile Man

According to a report by OTTplay, the R Sarathkumar starrer movie is slated to be released on the OTT platform, Aha Tamil. The film is notified to hit the streaming platform on January 24, 2025.

Official trailer and plot of The Smile Man

The Smile Man starring R Sarathkumar in the lead role focuses on the tale of a seasoned cop, Chidambaram who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Adjusting to the newfound detail about himself, the cop has a year left before his memory fades away entirely.

However, amidst the same, the man must now deal with a serial killer who is terrorizing the people by attacking them in the same fashion. Now, with his disease likely to become a hindrance, the man must rely on his experience and wits to tackle the case and find the culprit. As the movie becomes a race against time to apprehend the killer, it also dives in deep to present a psychological perspective.

Cast and crew of The Smile Man

The Smile Man features R Sarathkumar in the lead role playing the character of the police officer, marking his 150th cinematic venture. Aside from him, the film features an ensemble cast of actors like Sija Rose, Iniya, Suresh Chandra Menon, Rajkumar, George Maryan, Baby Aazhiya, Kumar Natarajan, Gopi Gpr, and many more.

The movie is directed by Syam and Praveen with Gavaskar Avinash crafting the musical tracks and scores. The film is based on a screenplay by Kamala Alchemis with the cinematography and editing being fulfilled by Vikram Mohan and Sam Lokesh. Upon release, the movie was met with generally mixed reviews.

Moving ahead, Sarathkumar is next set to appear in a key role for Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa.

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