Vilangu (which is a Tamil word meaning “Handcuff” (or “Animal”) is a crime thriller in Tamil which blends suspense with raw emotion. The plot takes place in Vembur Police Station on the outside of Trichy. The protagonist is a Inspector Paridhi is away for his wife’s birth, but destiny has other plans for him. A phone call regarding a strange dead body lands him in an investigation that quickly uncovers more disturbing details. Three cases — a jewelry theft, a body that is decaying without a head and bloody murder — unfold one after another within the jurisdiction of Paridhi. Now it’s up to him and his team members to solve these crimes and identify the perpetrator behind these crimes.
Vilangu Web Series Cast & Crew
- Vemal is Ilamparithi (Paridhi) the honest, everyday police officer who is trying to balance work and personal obligations.
- Ineya depicts Revathi his wife, who is worried about expecting their first child.
- Bala Saravanan is Karuppu Karuppu, the hot-headed constable who is quick to react, but loyal to his team.
- Munishkanth portrays the role of SI Uthaman as part of the team investigating.
- Other cast members of note include R. N. R. Manohar as Inspector Kodilingam, S. S. Chakravarthy as DSP Vaidhyanathan Reshma Pasupuleti in the role of Selvi and others who add richness to the cast.
- The script was produced and written by Prasanth Pandiyaraj and music composed written by Ajesh Cinematography created by Dinesh P as well as editing done directed by Ganesh Siva. The show was created by P. Madhan under the banner of Escape Artists and released as an ZEE5 Original.
When & Where to Watch
- Platform Platform: Stream Vilangu exclusively on ZEE5 which is accessible in both subscription options and ads-supported ones.
- Episodes Season 1 contains seven episodes each ranging from 34 to 41 minutes in length.
- The release date It was released on the 18th of February in 2022 It was the debut of a Tamil Web-based crime series which blends realism from small towns with dramatic investigation.
Reception & Reviews
Vilangu received a hit due to its authentic tone and a well-structured mystery
- Cinema Express called it an “arresting murder mystery” and declared it “a worthwhile to add” to Tamil web-based series. Rating: 3/5.
- Behindwoods The reviewers praised the outstanding performances, Ajesh’s songs and witty writing, giving it a rating of 3.5%.
- OTTPlay describes it as a “edge-of-the-seat thriller” that has a fast-paced screenplay which allows for good performance by the characters.
- The News Minute loved the way that the show does not reveal too much and keeps viewers in the dark about “cat or mouse.”
- Binged.com rated it 6.25/10, calling it “slow-paced yet engaging” especially appealing to those who are fans of crime procedurals.
Final Thoughts
Vilangu Vilangu is an impressive Tamil action thriller which mixes an intriguing mystery with solid character writing. Its realistic portrayal of police work and layered performances–especially from Vemal, Bala Saravanan, and Ineya–make it memorable. If you are a fan of investigative dramas that are authentic and grounded This series is well worth watching.