

A sincere man wishes to fulfill his father's dream that he follows in his footsteps and becomes a police officer. However, when his father is punished for his honesty and transferred to an area that is ruled with an iron fist by a heartless gangster, the young man must take the law into his own hands to protect his father.
Acting
Ajith's silent suffering — the man can wreck you with a stare.
Direction
AL Vijay's debut confidence, balancing melodrama and grit.
Score
GV Prakash's thunderous soundtrack weaponizes every scene.

Director
A. L. Vijay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam classic of the same name starring Mohanlal, considered one of Indian cinema's greatest tragic performances.
The title 'Kireedam' literally means 'crown' — the burden of legacy that crushes Shaktivel's entire existence.