Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
The story of Indian Space Research Organization scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was framed for being a spy and arrested in 1994.
Directed by Madhavan · Biography · Drama · 157 min · 2022
Trailer
Director
Madhavan
Writer
R. Madhavan
Studio
Tricolour Films / Varghese Moolan Pictures / 27th Entertainment
Release
01 Jul 2022
Runtime
157 min
Genres
Biography, Drama
Full Plot
Based by the life of ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan who was falsely accused of being a spy and arrested in 1994. Though free, he is still fighting for justice, with those police officials alleged to have falsely implicated him, still free.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Rajit Kapur
Vikram Sarabhai (Tamil version)
Ravi Raghavendra
Subbiah Arunan, Nambi's son-in-law and Geeta's husband
Muralidaran
Shankar Narayanan, Nambi and Meena's son
Shyam Renganathan
P. M. Nair from the Central Bureau of Investigation
Karthik Kumar
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Amaan
L. D. Gopal
Dinesh Prabhakar
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $7.9M, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect has grossed $3.9M worldwide — about 0.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
R. Madhavan appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Anbe Sivam, Irudhi Suttru.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
On the first day of its release, the film collected over ₹65 lakhs at the domestic box office.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (60,208 votes), 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.7/10 on IMDb (60,208 votes), 64% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect holds a 64% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect's IMDb rating?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect has a 8.7/10 rating on IMDb from 60,208 votes.
Is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect good? What are critics saying?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (60,208 votes), 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect has a runtime of 157 min.
Who directed Rocketry: The Nambi Effect?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was directed by Madhavan.
Where can I watch Rocketry: The Nambi Effect?+
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect" seems overwhelmingly positive. Many viewers express admiration for the movie's storytelling, characters, and performances. Reviews praise Madhavan's acting and Suriya's chemistry with Maddy, particularly in scenes depicting true stories about Indian aviation history. The film has also garnered numerous likes on social media platforms.
From the trailer's comments
After ayutha yezhuthu 🖤 S U R I Y A - M A D D Y 💯🤩
@NivingsMD · 3714 likesSuriya and Maddy ❤️🙃 fans hit like
@minnalrio9216 · 3010 likesR Madhavan one of the most underrated actor in Indian film industry who makes pan India films...really love him to see after so many years
@raunakgupta4357 · 2094 likesYesterday I watched this movie!Man what a movie!Nambi Narayan deserves all the respect and what he has achieved for the betterment of the nation ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@srinivaschavaly7290 · 242 likesSoorarai potru(surya) - aeroplane Rocketri(Madhavan)- Rocket both are true story 👏🏻👏🏻
@salimmalik269 · 1432 likesSuriya and Maddy's friendship is just awesome😍😍♥️ need their combo again
@renicalvina6104 · 1005 likesNambi Narayanan 🔥
@maheyokabilan · 3660 likesஇப்படி எடுங்க சினிமாவா கொஞ்ச படம் வந்தாலும் இந்த மாதிரி all the best Maddy sir வாழ்த்துக்கள்
@rameshraam1507 · 204 likes
