Rathnam (trans. as) is a 2024 Tamil action film directed by Hari and produced by Stone Bench Films, Zee Studios, and Invenio Origins. The film stars Vishal in the lead role, with Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirkani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Murali Sharma, Haresh Pardi, Mohan Raman and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. After Thamirabharani and Poojai, Vishal and Hari have worked together for the third time in this film.
Rathnam film was officially announced in April 2023, initially titled Vishal 34, as it is Vishal’s 34th film as the lead actor. The official title, Rathnam, was announced in December 2023. Filming began in July 2023 and took place in various locations including Thoothukudi, Trichy, Karaikudi, Vellore, Tirupati, and Chennai. The shooting was completed by the end of January 2024. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with M. Cinematography by Sukumar and T. S. Edited by Jay.
Rathnam was released on April 26, 2024. It received mixed reviews from critics and performed moderately well at the box office.
Rathnam Movie Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hari |
| Written by | Hari |
| Produced by | Kaarthekeyan Santhanam, Alankar Pandian |
| Starring | Vishal, Priya Bhavani Shankar |
| Cinematography | M. Sukumar |
| Edited by | T. S. Jay |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Production companies | Stone Bench Films, Zee Studios, Invenio Origin |
| Distributed by | Ayngaran International, Big Films |
| Release date | 26 April 2024 |
| Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Rathnam Starring Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Vishal | Rathnam |
| Priya Bhavani Shankar | Malliga / Loganayagi (Rathnam’s mother) |
| Samuthirakani | MLA Panneer Selvam |
| Yogi Babu | Moorthy |
| Murali Sharma | Beema Rayudu / Dharmalingam |
| Hareesh Peradi | Subba Rayudu / Punniyakodi |
| Vettai Muthukumar | Raghava Rayudu / Keshavan |
| Vijayakumar | Malliga’s grandfather |
| Jayaprakash | Vedha Nayagam (Malliga’s father) |
| Tulasi | Malliga’s mother |
| Delhi Ganesh | Neelakandan (Home Minister of Tamil Nadu) |
| Rajendran | Mahesh |
| Ganesh Venkatraman | Rathnam’s father |
| Y. Gee. Mahendra | Rathnam’s grandfather |
| Mohan Raman | Rathnam’s uncle |
| Gajaraj | Gajendra Babu (Education Minister) |
| Ashvin Raja | Muthu (Rathnam’s friend) |
| Muthukaalai | – |
| Pondy Ravi | Babu Reddy (Councillor) |
| Jeeva Ravi | Malliga’s uncle |
| Supergood Subramani | Surveyor |
| Arvind Khathare | Vellore DC |
| Ashok Pandian | SP Seenivasan |
| Sujatha Babu | Panneer Selvam’s wife |
| Gautham Vasudev Menon | Anbazhagan (Principal Secretary, cameo appearance) |
| VTV Ganesh | Inspector Muthupandi (cameo appearance) |
| Sumathi G. | Tenant who doesn’t pay rent |
Rathnam Box Office Collection and Occupancy
India Net Collection (in ₹ Crore)
| Day | Collection | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹ 2.45 Cr | – |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹ 2.15 Cr | -12.24% |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹ 2.3 Cr | 6.98% |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹ 1.5 Cr | -34.78% |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | ₹ 1.55 Cr | 3.33% |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | ₹ 1.75 Cr | 12.90% |
| Total | ₹ 11.7 Cr | – |
Collection Breakdown (in ₹ Crore)
| Tamil (Ta) | Telugu (Te) | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹ 1.75 Cr | ₹ 0.7 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹ 1.6 Cr | ₹ 0.55 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹ 1.65 Cr | ₹ 0.65 Cr |
| Day 4 | ₹ 0.9 Cr | ₹ 0.6 Cr |
| Day 5 | ₹ 0.95 Cr | ₹ 0.6 Cr |
| Day 6 | ₹ 1.15 Cr | ₹ 0.6 Cr |
| Total | ₹ 8 Cr | ₹ 3.7 Cr |
6 Days Collections
| Collection Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| India Net Collection | ₹ 11.7 Cr |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹ – Cr |
| Overseas Collection | ₹ – Cr |
| India Gross Collection | ₹ – Cr |
Rathnam Day 6 Occupancy (Tamil)
| Show Type | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Morning Shows | 13.72% |
| Afternoon Shows | 23.46% |
| Evening Shows | 16.10% |
| Night Shows | 15.64% |
Rathnam Day 6 Occupancy in Main Regions (Tamil)
| Region | Overall | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night | Shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 23.00% | 19% | 30% | 23% | 20% | 313 |
| Bengaluru | 7.00% | 5% | 9% | 8% | 6% | 213 |
| Madurai | 25.00% | 22% | 32% | 24% | 22% | 82 |
| Coimbatore | 16.00% | 10% | 28% | 12% | 14% | 101 |
| Pondicherry | 28.00% | 26% | 37% | 20% | 29% | 36 |
| Salem | 11.25% | 11% | 16% | 11% | 7% | 42 |
| Vellore | 20.00% | 23% | 19% | 20% | 18% | 45 |
| Dindigul | 18.25% | 17% | 33% | 7% | 16% | 8 |
| Kochi | 5.00% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 5 |
| Trichy | 16.00% | 12% | 23% | 18% | 11% | 35 |
| Trivandrum | 2.00% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10 |
| Mumbai | 22.00% | 13% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 3 |
| National Capital Region (NCR) | 15.00% | 0% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
Rathnam Day 6 Occupancy (Telugu)
| Show Type | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Morning Shows | 15.17% |
| Afternoon Shows | 17.06% |
| Evening Shows | 14.79% |
| Night Shows | 16.13% |
Rathnam Day 6 Occupancy in Main Regions (Telugu)
| Region | Overall | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night | Shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 19.50% | 18% | 19% | 18% | 23% | 279 |
| Bengaluru | 8.50% | 10% | 11% | 10% | 3% | 63 |
| Vijayawada | 7.25% | 5% | 11% | 5% | 8% | 75 |
| Warangal | 11.50% | 6% | 22% | 6% | 12% | 18 |
| Guntur | 19.00% | 18% | 19% | 23% | 16% | 34 |
| Vizag-Visakhapatnam | 19.50% | 20% | 23% | 18% | 17% | 85 |
| Nizamabad | 5.75% | 16% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 10 |
| Karimnagar | 7.25% | 10% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 10 |
| Mahbubnagar | 23.00% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 6% | 6 |
| Kakinada | 1.67% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 8 |
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Rathnam Movie Story, Review and Plot
Ratnam (Vishal) is a troubled and unstable man who acts as a force to be reckoned with for MLA Panneer Selvam (Samuthirakani), who uses violence and intimidation to enforce his twisted sense of justice. Haunted by a dark past, Ratnam struggles to control his violent desires. This becomes evident when he learns of a schoolgirl being abused and takes terrible revenge on the culprit.
Things become more complicated when Mallika (Priya Bhavani Shankar), a nurse who looks a lot like his mother, enters the scene. Ratnam’s protective instincts get activated and he starts following her, but he discovers that she is being targeted by thugs sent by Andhra’s notorious land grabber Bima Rayudu (Murali Sharma). This leads to bloody violence, in which Ratnam attacks and kills his enemies to protect Mallika and stop Rayudu’s evil plans.
Directed by Hari, Rathnam is basically 90 minutes of non-stop action and violence, with some drama in between. Don’t expect a deep plot or complex characters; This movie is about Vishal’s ass fucking. The story of an innocent woman named Mallika, who somehow attracts a group of criminals, seems a bit weak. Also, the idea that his parents are willing to die for a piece of land makes no sense. But the director makes it clear – this is Vishal’s show, and he is here to destroy anyone who comes in his way. The emotional parts are just there to give some justification to his violence.
Rathnam film could use some editing. Many of the action sequences feel repetitive, with only minor changes in location and weak reasons for the villains to initiate another fight. It’s the usual Hari formula – action-packed, fast-paced, and relentless – but even for that, it sometimes feels slow. This will help in reducing the family drama in Mallika’s house.
Once you accept the crappy setup, you can enjoy the action. There are knives, machetes, car chases, and even a nice single-shot car chase scene. Be it Tamil Nadu, Andhra, or Mallika’s college, the bad guys keep coming, setting the stage for Vishal’s brutal eviction. When you’re in the action, you won’t care about the story or the logic.
Vishal is the star of this show. His role as Ratnam is full of agility, intensity, and charm. Sharp editing and slow-motion shots make his action sequences stylish and exciting. Priya Bhavani plays her role well, showing concern and attraction towards Shankar Ratnam’s protective nature. Samuthirakani brings his usual seriousness to the role of the MLA, cleaning up Ratnam’s mess. Yogi Babu’s comedy is hit or miss. Murali Sharma always looks dangerous as a scary villain. His presence alone makes him a credible bad guy. Gautham Menon’s cameo appearance gets the most excitement from the audience. The rest of the cast does their part, supporting the story as required.
The film’s music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, is a mix of fun songs and emotional tunes. M. Sukumar’s camerawork captures the fast-paced action and brings Hari’s perspective to life.
