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Rasavathi(2024)

6.4/10
Tamil148 mins

Rasavathi (2024) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by Shantha Kumar. Starring Arjun Das, Tanya Ravichandran and G. M. Sundhar. With an audience rating of 6.4/10 and a box office flop verdict at the box office, Rasavathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Director:Shantha Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
AHAha Tamil, Prime Video

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
10 May 2024
Director
Shantha Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A former criminal doctor and his wife try to start a peaceful new life. Their plans are shattered when a vengeful, psychopathic police inspector targets them. The inspector's relentless pursuit, sparked by a simple accidental bump, threatens their relationship and the doctor's life.

A peaceful life shattered by a vengeful cop.

Film Details

6.4Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 May 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThe Alchemist

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Rasavathi' refers to a person who masters emotions, hinting at the doctor's past and the inspector's obsession.
  • Director Santha Kumar also wrote the script, drawing inspiration from real-life stories of people trying to escape their past.
  • Actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who plays the inspector, reportedly studied real police interrogation tapes to prepare for his intense role.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using specific neighborhoods to create a claustrophobic, tense atmosphere.
  • A key romantic song sequence was filmed in a single long take to emphasize the couple's fragile moment of peace.
  • The film's climax involved a complex stunt sequence that took three nights to shoot due to safety protocols and lighting challenges.
  • Despite being a thriller, the soundtrack includes a rare classical Carnatic-based love theme composed by Ganesh Raghavendra.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Rasavathi

Frequently Asked Questions