Rathnam

Storyline

Rathnam has lived in the shadows of power, doing dirty work for his MLA. When he meets Malliga, a mirror of his lost mother, his world tilts. As he uncovers the land grab gang's connections to his own family tragedy, violence escalates and vengeance becomes inevitable. The fight is not just for her land - it's for his identity, his mother's honour and his own future.

Tags

Tagline

When the past fights through your hands.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Marks the third collaboration of actor Vishal with director Hari
• Music composed by Devi Sri Prasad
• Shot across multiple locations including Thoothukudi, Trichy and Vellore, released on 26 April 2024

Goofs

• Some plot threads feel dated and character motivations are occasionally unclear
• Certain violent sequences draw criticism for excessive gore and pacing

Quotes

• "My blade carried their fear. My heart carried their past."
• "When I saved her, I saved the wound I carried in silence."

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• The opening credits roll over a speeding bus crash and river plunge scene before moving into the title, signalling the film's blend of past and present trauma.

Connections

• Follows the mass masala action formula of Tamil cinema where hero, past, revenge and large scale violence mix, echoes previous collaborations between Vishal and Hari.

Soundtracks

• Devi Sri Prasad's score features heavy percussion, tribal drums and theme songs that heighten both action and emotional undertones.