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Vaathi(2023)

7.6/10
Tamil137 mins

Vaathi (2023) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Venky Atluri. Starring Dhanush, Samyuktha and J. Yuvaraj. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Vaathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Venky Atluri
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
17 February 2023
Director
Venky Atluri
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A young math teacher works at a struggling private school in the 1990s. He is determined to help his poor students succeed, even when corrupt officials and politics try to stop him.

One teacher. Many students. A fight for their future.

Film Details

7.6Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 February 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsVaathi · Vathi · Vaaththi · Vaatthi · Sir · సార్ · Vaathi · ครู · 热血良师 · バーラ先生の特別授業

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
corruptionjusticeeducationsocial inequality
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Sir' with the same cast and crew.
  • Dhanush performed his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
  • The movie's 1990s setting required sourcing vintage school uniforms and textbooks.
  • It was partially filmed in real government schools in Tamil Nadu to add authenticity.
  • The climax exam scene was shot over 11 days with 500 junior artistes as students.
  • Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar used a retro-inspired soundtrack to match the period.
  • The film's title 'Vaathi' is an old Tamil term for teacher, rarely used in modern times.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vaathi

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