Sorgavaasal (2024) is a Tamil-language prison drama directed by Sidharth Vishwanath, marking his directorial debut. The film features RJ Balaji and Selvaraghavan in lead roles, supported by Karunas, Sharaf U Dheen, Samuel Abiola Robinson, Saniya Iyappan, and Natarajan Subramaniam. Set against the backdrop of the 1999 Madras Central Prison riots, the narrative delves into themes of systemic corruption, redemption, and the complexities of justice.
Parthiban, known as Parthi (RJ Balaji), is a humble dosa vendor in North Chennai, living with his ailing mother and aspiring to open a hotel. His life takes a drastic turn when he's falsely accused of murdering retired IAS officer Shanmugam, a regular customer who had promised to help Parthi secure a loan. The accusation stems from a police inspector harboring a grudge against Parthi, leading to his incarceration in Madras Central Prison.
