Find out when and where to watch Tamil crime thriller 'Asthram'

Debutant director Aravind Rajagopal's crime thriller 'Asthram' had a a mixed reception at the box office after its theatrical release. The movie is now set for its digital premiere.OTT detailsThe film will start streaming on the OTT platform Aha Tamil on May 9, giving audiences a chance to watch the gripping investigation unfold from the comfort of their homes.The streaming platform announcedSharing the news by the streaming platform on X (formerly Twitter) they wrote, "Action-treat on the way friends #Asthram premieres from May9th on namma @ahatamil".'Asthram' is the story involving Inspector Akilan, played by Shaam, who is on medical leave due to a hand injury but cannot stay away from duty. He begins probing a series of bizarre public suicides where victims stab themselves fatally. Teaming up with rookie officer Sumanth, Akilan discovers that all the victims were chess players connected by a mysterious book titled 'Chess The Secret', which references ancient Japanese ritual suicides. As the investigation deepens, Akilan uncovers links involving a psychiatrist named Rudhran, a wealthy businessman James, and his son Martin. A crucial flashback narrated by Rudhran sheds light on the case's dark background.Alongside the crime narrative, the film explores Akilan’s personal life, especially his relationship with his wife Nira, a media professional.Cast and crew of the filmThe film features Shaam in the lead role, supported by Venba, Aroul D Shankar, Nizhagal Ravi, Nira, Ranjith DSM, Jiva Ravi, and Videsh Anand. The screenplay and dialogues were crafted by Jegan MS, while Kalyan Venkatraman handled cinematography and Bhoopathy Vedhagiri took charge of editing.