'Fire' OTT release date: When and where to watch Balaji Murugadoss' controversial film

Actor Balaji Murugadoss' latest film, 'Fire,' which garnered attention for its controversial scenes, is now available for streaming. The film, written, directed, and produced by JSK Sathish Kumar under the JSK Film Corporation banner, delves into a hard-hitting real-life crime story. 'Fire' is now streaming on Prime Video and Tentkotta, allowing audiences to watch the much-talked-about film from the comfort of their homes.
Inspired by the infamous Nagercoil Kasi case
'Fire' is based on the shocking real-life crime of the 2020 Nagercoil Kasi case. The film portrays the disturbing crimes of Kasi, an extortionist who exploited over 100 women by secretly recording intimate, non-consensual videos and blackmailing them for huge sums of money. Law enforcement officials later recovered approximately 1,900 obscene photographs and 400 videos from his multiple mobile devices, exposing the depth of his crimes. The film aims to shed light on such heinous acts while weaving an intense thriller around the true events.
Ensemble cast and technical crew of 'Fire'
Apart from Balaji Murugadoss, 'Fire' features a stellar ensemble cast, including Chandini Tamilarasan, Rachitha Mahalakshmi, Sakshi Agarwal, Gayathri Shan, Singampuli, and Suresh Chakravarthi in pivotal roles. The film’s technical team comprises music composer DK, cinematographer Sathish G, editor CS Prem Kumar, and art director SS Suseedevara. With a strong cast and a gripping narrative, 'Fire' is expected to make a significant impact on the digital platform.
JSK Sathish Kumar’s legacy and Balaji Murugadoss’ next venture
JSK Sathish Kumar is a National Award-winning producer known for acclaimed films like 'Thanga Meengal' and 'Kuttram Kadithal,' both of which won Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2014 and 2015. He made his acting debut in 'Taramani' and has since appeared in 'Peranbu,' 'Agni Siragugal,' 'Kabadadaari,' and others. Meanwhile, Balaji Murugadoss is already preparing for his next project, 'Runner,' a sports drama directed by debutant Chidambaram A. Anbazhagan. In 'Runner,' Balaji will play a determined sprinter working hard to qualify for the Olympics, marking an exciting departure from his previous roles.