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Athma(1993)

7.5/10
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.

Mood:
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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

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Cast & Crew

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VaaniActor
#2
Ramki, Actor in Athma
RamkiSaravanan / Vignesh
#3
Gouthami, Actor in Athma
GouthamiDivya
#4
Rahman, Actor in Athma
RahmanRaghu
#5
Prathap K. Pothan, Director in Athma
Prathap K. PothanDirector
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Prathap PothanDirector
#7
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Madhu AmbatCrew
#8
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Gautami TadimallaActor
#9
Senthil, Meiyappan in Athma
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

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