
Athma(1993)
Tamil140 mins
Athma (1993) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Prathap K. Pothan. Starring Vaani, Ramki and Gouthami. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Athma stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.
Director:Prathap K. Pothan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 July 1993
- Director
- Prathap K. Pothan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An atheist archaeologist investigates his father's disappearance in a remote village and uncovers a prophecy about a healing waterfall. News of the cure draws a desperate crowd, including his friend who hopes it will save her dying husband. Meanwhile, a terrorist group targets the temple, setting off a tense race against time.
“A prophecy promises miracles, but unleashes a deadly race.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date30 July 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAthma
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VaaniActor
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RamkiSaravanan / Vignesh
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GouthamiDivya
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RahmanRaghu
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Prathap K. PothanDirector
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Prathap PothanDirector
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Madhu AmbatCrew
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Gautami TadimallaActor
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SenthilActor
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aathma Bandham' but was shortened to 'Aathma' upon release.
- Director Prathap Pothan is better known for acclaimed art-house films, making this action-thriller a rare genre departure.
- Actor Nassar, who plays the terrorist leader Saravanan, was also a popular villain in many Tamil films of the early 90s.
- The movie's plot involving a mystical waterfall cure drew comparisons to real-life faith healing practices in some rural Tamil Nadu temples.
- The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja includes a rare fusion track blending traditional folk rhythms with synth elements for the thriller sequences.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a modest theatrical run and is seldom discussed in mainstream retrospectives of 90s Tamil cinema.
- A key action sequence involving the temple's destruction used miniature models and practical effects, as digital CGI was not common then.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Athma
Meiyappan-Music Composer72 films →
Actor-Composer22 films →
Actor-Composer14 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Actor-Meiyappan12 films →
Director-Composer12 films →
Music Composer-Story7 films →
Meiyappan-Story2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Naveen-Music Composer2 films →

