
Vaathi(2023)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1



DhanushBalamurugan
→#2
SamyukthaMeenakshi
→#3V
Venky AtluriDirector
→#4J
J. YuvarajCrew
→#5
K
Kumar KasaaramActor
→#6
#7H
Hyper AdhiActor
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G. V. Prakash KumarMusic Composer
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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
Thirupathi-Music Composer11 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Thanigachalam-Thirupathi7 films →
Thirupathi-Actor6 films →
Thanigachalam-Village President Muthu Pandian5 films →
Thanigachalam-Music Composer4 films →
Thanigachalam-Actor2 films →
Director-Composer2 films →


