Rathnam
Rathnam works as a henchman under MLA Panner Selvam. A girl travels to Vellore for an interview and a few rowdies try to kill her but Rathnam saves her and becomes her guardian angel. How long can he protect her?
Directed by Hari · Action · 155 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
Hari
Writer
Hari
Studio
Stone Bench Films / Zee Studios / Invenio Origin
Release
26 Apr 2024
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action
Full Plot
Rathnam is a henchman who works for MLA Panneer Selvam in Vellore. He protects Malliga, a medical student who bears a resemblance to his late mother Loganayagi, from land grabbers and their relentless pursuit. Rathnam's past is revealed as he learns of his family's dark history and the truth about his mother's tragic fate. This discovery sets him on a path of justice and redemption.
Cast & Characters
Priya Bhavani Shankar
Young Rathnam
Pragadeesh RM
Priya Bhavani Shankar in a dual role as
Malliga, Rathnam's love interest
Loganayagi, Rathnam's late mother (cameo appearance)
Beema Rayudu (Dharmalingam)
Murali Sharma
Did You Know?
Hari has directed 17 films in our catalog, including Thamizh, Poojai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vishal appears in 17 films in our catalog, including Paayum Puli, Poojai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
On 23 April 2023, Vishal Film Factory announced that its founder, Vishal, was to join hands with director Hari for an upcoming project, tentatively titled Vishal 34.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Rathnam holds 5.4/10 on IMDb (3,542 votes), 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.4/10 on IMDb (3,542 votes), 20% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rathnam's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Rathnam holds a 20% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Rathnam's IMDb rating?+
Rathnam has a 5.4/10 rating on IMDb from 3,542 votes.
Is Rathnam good? What are critics saying?+
Rathnam holds 5.4/10 on IMDb (3,542 votes), 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Rathnam?+
Rathnam has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Rathnam?+
Rathnam was directed by Hari.
Where can I watch Rathnam?+
Rathnam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Rathnam" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its action-packed sequences and performances, others found it clichéd, dated, and lacking in originality. The film's inability to captivate audiences with its old tropes and formulaic storytelling was a common criticism among reviewers.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
