*Tamil Zee5 Announces Gritty Rural Crime Series ‘WARRANT’ on May 22 Featuring Director Prashant Pandiyaraj as lead actor in His Acting Debut -*

India, 6th May 2026: Tamil Zee5 continues to strengthen its slate of bold, rooted, and uncompromising storytelling with the upcoming original series ‘Warrant’, set to premiere from May 22, 2026. The series stars Prashant Pandiyaraj in the lead role, marking a significant milestone as the acclaimed director of the cult-hit series Vilangu and film Maaman makes his debut as a lead actor. Actor and Musician GV Kumar launches the first look of the series.

Link - https://youtu.be/z58t_iTcAz0?si=ObdXXelrafjs82G-

Produced by Sivan Pictures and S Studios, directed by debutant Vignesh Natarajan, with music composed by Sam C.S. The series is showrun and cast by Prasanth Pandiyaraj. Alongside, the series features a powerful ensemble cast including Balaji Sakthivel, Kousalya, Kaali Venkat, Namritha MV, Arul Jothi, Arul Dass, and Chaya Devi, among others, bringing depth and credibility to its layered narrative.

Warrant delves into the overlooked world of routine police cases that slowly spiral into danger. It follows Koattai Karuppusamy, a second-grade constable whose quiet humiliation and fear begin to shape how he enforces the law, raising unsettling questions about power, authority, and when justice starts to blur.

Speaking about his decision to debut as an actor through Warrant, Prashant Pandiyaraj shared, “Koattai Karuppusamy is not a hero written to be admired. He is uncomfortable, fragile, and deeply human. That honesty scared me, and that’s exactly why I chose to play him. As a creator, I’ve always been drawn to truth over spectacle. Acting in Warrant pushed me to confront emotions I usually explore only behind the camera. Tamil Zee5 gave this story the space to breathe, to be raw and unapologetic. I hope audiences don’t just watch Koattai Karuppusamy’s journey, but feel challenged, and moved by it.”

Stay tuned to watch ‘Warrant’ on Tamil Zee5 from May 22.

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