Actress Chaya Devi spoke as follows:
“Initially, I declined to act in this series. However, when Prashanth asked, ‘I am starring as the lead; won’t you support me?’ I agreed immediately. Now, he truly shines as the hero of this series.” She offered her congratulations. “Just as ‘Vilangu’ and ‘Maaman’ were celebrated, ‘Warrant’ will undoubtedly captivate the audience. Whether you find it good or not, please convey your feedback directly to Prashanth,” she said, concluding her speech with a touch of humor.
Actor Vaiyapuri spoke as follows:
“This is my first web series. The aspect of this unit that I enjoyed the most was that everyone worked together like friends. They worked with great enthusiasm and absolutely no ego.” He added, “I aspire to continue working on such quality series with ZEE5.” He concluded by thanking everyone.
Actor Arul Doss spoke as follows:
“‘Vilangu’ earned Prashanth immense recognition. ‘Warrant’ has been produced as a follow-up to that success. Although it is a police story, it offers a very intimate portrayal of police life—something we rarely see depicted in mainstream cinema,” he noted. “Prashanth has delivered a natural performance as an ordinary police constable, allowing the audience to easily connect with his character. I wish him continued success, not only as an actor but also as a director,” he said. He further remarked, “This team possesses a wealth of stories related to the police force; therefore, there is a strong possibility that ‘Warrant’ will be followed by subsequent installments.”
Actress Poornima Ravi spoke as follows: “There is no such thing as ‘hero material.’ The true hero is the one who takes the lead and drives the story forward. Prashanth Sir possesses that very talent,” he said. “Even off-screen, Prashanth Sir is immensely popular among women. Once this series is released, he is bound to garner a massive fan base on-screen as well.” The full-scale launch event for Warrant—a project that has already heightened expectations—served as a testament to the film crew’s camaraderie, their collective effort, and their unwavering faith in Prashanth. The team expressed their confidence that Warrant—a web series being developed as an expansion of the Vilangu universe—would be warmly received by audiences thanks to its realistic portrayal of a police procedural.
Producer Kumar spoke as follows:
“I have read this entire story. I wish Vignesh great success as a director. I have been watching Prashanth’s career since his film Maman. He was very insistent that I read this particular story. At that time, I wasn’t aware that he was the one who would be starring in it. It is a truly excellent story. He has already committed to four upcoming films in quick succession; I would like to take this opportunity to request that he do a film for me as well. I wish him immense success in achieving great heights.”
Actor Bose Venkat spoke as follows:
“There is no specific physical mold or archetype for a ‘hero.’ The story itself is the hero. Prashanth possesses the talent to execute that role perfectly. My best wishes go out to him, as well as to the director, Vignesh.”
Director Ramkumar spoke as follows:
“Prashanth is a good friend of mine—an excellent director who has now transitioned into an actor. He has always possessed a unique individuality. I had, at one point, considered casting him in my film Parking. Just as he triumphed as a director, he will undoubtedly triumph as an actor as well. There is surely no one who hasn’t enjoyed the Vilangu series; similarly, Warrant is bound to captivate everyone. I am eagerly looking forward to watching it. My best wishes to everyone who worked on this project.” Director Tamilarasan Pachamuthu spoke as follows:
“Prashanth is a friend of mine; he was actually slated to act in my film as well. However, I do not believe he took on that role with the intention of starring as a lead hero. Vilangu was a series that captivated audiences across Tamil Nadu. It taught us exactly how much attention to detail is required when crafting a film. I am confident that Warrant will prove to be an equally exceptional series. Thank you.”
Set against a rural backdrop, this series centers on the lesser-seen side of the police force and the darker facets of authority. Influenced by real-life incidents, the series is designed to intensely portray themes such as psychological stress, the abuse of power, and the complex transformations of the human psyche.
The central protagonist of this series is a police constable named “Kottai Karuppasamy.” Beginning his career as an ordinary constable, he soon finds himself entangled in social humiliations, institutional pressures, and various criminal situations. As he begins investigating old pending warrant cases, his mindset and conduct gradually undergo a transformation. The pivotal moments—when a man sworn to uphold the law becomes a threat to the very law he serves—constitute the core essence of this series.
A custodial death incident completely upends the narrative. Subsequently, the story revolves around the ensuing conflict between truth, falsehood, power, and justice. Warrant is viewed as a sincere attempt to realistically document the psychological evolution of a police officer.
The series features a stellar cast in pivotal roles, including Balaji Sakthivel, Kali Venkat, Arul Doss, Namritha MV, Aruljothi, Chaya Devi, Hello Kandasamy, Meena, Kausalya, and Vaiyapuri, among others. Sam C.S. has composed the background score, while Ashok Kumar handled the cinematography and R. Ramar served as the editor. This series—which portrays village police stations, local politics, intimidation by those in power, and the darker sides of the human psyche with unflinching intimacy—is titled “Vilangu.”
It is expected to receive a warm reception from fans who enjoy realistic crime dramas such as “Ku.”
The web series “Warrant” premieres on the ZEE5 platform starting May 22nd.