All Astro customers can enjoy new Tamil thriller series, Kuruthi Mazhai, premiering at 9pm on 1 December, on Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), Astro GO and On Demand.

This 22-episode gripping mystery series is directed by local director, Indiran Shanmugam and stars popular and talented local cast including C. Kumaresan, Dhilip Kumar and Aahmuu Thirunyaanam.

Kuruthi Mazhai is the first local Tamil series featuring C. Kumaresan - the popular local actor, director, writer from Malay police series ‘Gerak Khas’, and films such as ‘Undercover Rascals’ (2010), ‘Maindhan’ (2014), ‘Mayangaathey’ (2016), Malay thriller film ‘Dukun’ (2018) and ‘Ennaval’ (2019).

The story revolves around a policeman, Inspector Kathirvel (played by C. Kumaresan) who takes charge of a high-profile murder case. He faces additional pressure to nab the murderer as quickly as possible, especially as a murder takes place on the first day of him handling the case.

The situation worsens when his wife is found murdered. As Kathirvel's investigations progresses with his colleague Sub-Inspector Ezhil (played by Dhilip Kumar), they find that the serial killer only strikes on rainy days. Whether the duo manage to arrest the serial killer forms the crux of the story.

Catch new episodes of Kuruthi Mazhai every Monday to Friday at 9pm on Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 231) or stream anytime on Astro GO and On Demand.