A common man imprisoned in a corrupt system questions whether jails truly rehabilitate or push individuals deeper into crime's abyss.

Sorgavaasal (transl. Gate of Heaven) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language prison drama film directed by Siddharth Vishwanath in his debut, and produced by Swipe Right Studios, together with Think Studios. The film stars RJ Balaji and Selvaraghavan, leading an ensemble cast that includes Karunas, Sharaf U Dheen, Samuel Abiola Robinson, Saniya Iyappan, Natty Subramaniam and Balaji Sakthivel. Based on the 1999 Madras Central Prison riots,[2] it revolves around a wrongfully convicted man thrown into prison, and questioning whether such places really reform people. The film was released in theatres on 29 November 2024.

Following a prison riot at Madras Central Prison, the Tamil Nadu Minister, Mayilvaganam, establishes an enquiry commission under retired Justice Ismail. The commission begins its investigation into the events leading up to the riot. Kattabomman, a prison employee with 30 years of service, initiates the narrative by recounting the story of Sigamani "Siga", a notorious gangster who, despite being incarcerated, exercises control over the prison and the city through his wealth and influence. Tiger Mani, Siga's trusted aide, who struggles with anger issues, is also an inmate at the prison. Kendrick, a reformed man and former juvenile drug dealer, has embraced spirituality and now propagates the teachings of Jesus, earning the affection of his fellow inmates. Upon his urge and Seelan's advice, an educated Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, Siga and his associates relinquishes their sinful ways, accept Christianity and Siga ultimately undergoes baptism.