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RATING
8.1/10
POPULARITY
79

Rathnam works under MLA Panneer Selvam and is tasked with violent errands. When a medical student, Malliga, arrives and tries to protect her family land from ruthless brothers, Rathnam steps in. He re... Read more

Rathnam works under MLA Panneer Selvam and is tasked with violent errands. When a medical student, Malliga, arrives and tries to protect her family land from ruthless brothers, Rathnam steps in. He realises the gang threatening her are linked to his own mother's tragic past. As revenge, memory and identity collide, Rathnam must decide whether to be the weapon or to be the man who ends the weapon. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 1, 1970
GENRES
Action, Thriller

Quick Info

Release Date January 1, 1970
Language Tamil
Rating 8.1/10
Popularity 79
Genres Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating U/A

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.

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Did You Know

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.

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Tagline

When the past fights through your hands.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Rathnam about?

A henchman working for an MLA uncovers his own dark past when a young woman's land fight reminds him of his mother's tragedy and must fight both gangsters and himself.

02

Who directed the film?

Hari wrote and directed the movie.

03

Who plays the main roles?

Vishal stars in the lead role, with Priya Bhavani Shankar playing dual roles as the young woman and the mother, Samuthirakani and Gautham Vasudev Menon play supporting roles.

04

When was it released?

It was released on 26 April 2024.

05

What themes does the film explore?

Revenge, identity, land-grab conspiracy, past trauma, violence and redemption.

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