Vaathi(2023)
Vaathi (2023) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Venky Atluri. Starring Dhanush, Samyuktha and Thotapalli Madhu, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.6/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 17 February 2023
- Director
- Venky Atluri
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- 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
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaathi
Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), Dhanush & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Samuthirakani (7 films together), Samuthirakani & Dhanush (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Sai Kumar (5 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & G. V. Prakash Kumar (4 films together).
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.