Vaathi
When a private school teacher is assigned to a neglected public school, he must overcome personal and political strife in his fight for education.
Directed by Venky Atluri · Action · Drama · 139 min · 2023
Director
Venky Atluri
Writer
Venky Atluri, {{Infobox, decat = yes, child = yes, label1= Dialogues by, data1 = K. N. Vijayakumar (Tamil), Venkatesh (Tamil)
Studio
Sithara Entertainments / Fortune Four Cinemas / Srikara Studios
Release
17 Feb 2023
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Action, Drama
Full Plot
In "Vaathi", a young lecturer named Balamurugan 'Bala' is sent to teach at a struggling government college in rural India, where he organizes classes and wins over the hearts of his students. As he navigates the challenges of teaching, Bala also falls for a colleague and tackles social issues affecting the community. The film explores themes of education, love, and social change in a small Indian town.
Cast & Characters
young Muthu/Murthy
Ken Karunas
Meenakshi
Samyuktha
Muthu Pandian (Tamil Version)/Papa Rao (Telugu Version)
P. Sai Kumar
Sudarshan
Narra Srinivas
Subbayya
Pammi Sai
Did You Know?
Venky Atluri has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Vishwanath & Sons, Lucky Baskhar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dhanush appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Maryan, 3.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vaathi received mixed reviews from critics.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Vaathi holds 7.3/10 on IMDb (11,011 votes), 67% 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 (7.3/10 on IMDb (11,011 votes), 67% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaathi's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Vaathi holds a 67% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Vaathi's IMDb rating?+
Vaathi has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb from 11,011 votes.
Is Vaathi good? What are critics saying?+
Vaathi holds 7.3/10 on IMDb (11,011 votes), 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Vaathi?+
Vaathi has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Vaathi?+
Vaathi was directed by Venky Atluri.
Where can I watch Vaathi?+
Vaathi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Vaathi received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its no-nonsense writing and others criticizing the storytelling and narration. The film's runtime was seen as a double-edged sword, with some appreciating its educational value while others found it preachy. Overall, opinions were divided on the film's execution and impact.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
