Singam

Singam is a Tamil-language action film series whose title means "lion" in Tamil. The franchise centers on Durai Singam, a principled and fearless police officer in Tamil Nadu, and follows his battles against organized crime and corruption. The films are directed by Hari and produced by Studio Green, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.

The first film, Singam (2010), stars Suriya in the title role and features Anushka Shetty in a leading role. It introduces Durai Singam as he takes on criminals who threaten public safety and works to uphold the law in the face of political and social pressures. The movie established a high-energy, mass-entertainment formula that the franchise would continue.

Two sequels followed: Singam II (2013) and Singam 3 (2017). Each installment preserves the central premise of a relentless officer confronting crime, while expanding the scope of action and adjusting antagonists and settings. The series is noted for its brisk pacing, action choreography, and the portrayal of a steadfast, upright cop as a charismatic action hero.

commercially successful, the Singam films contributed to Suriya’s prominence in Tamil cinema and influenced police-centered masala action films in the region. Beyond box office, the character and title have become recognizable signals of a brand of Tamil cinema that blends procedural drama with larger-than-life heroics.