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Vaathi

  • 2023
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
12K
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Dhanush in Vaathi (2023)
The life of a young man and his struggles against the privatization of education.
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When a private school teacher is assigned to a neglected public school, he must overcome personal and political strife in his fight for education.When a private school teacher is assigned to a neglected public school, he must overcome personal and political strife in his fight for education.When a private school teacher is assigned to a neglected public school, he must overcome personal and political strife in his fight for education.

  • Director
    • Venky Atluri
  • Writer
    • Venky Atluri
  • Stars
    • Dhanush
    • Samyuktha Menon
    • Samuthirakani
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Venky Atluri
    • Writer
      • Venky Atluri
    • Stars
      • Dhanush
      • Samyuktha Menon
      • Samuthirakani
    • 73User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Dhanush
    Dhanush
    Samyuktha Menon
    Samyuktha Menon
    • Meenakshi
    Samuthirakani
    Samuthirakani
    • Srinivas Tripathi
    Tanikella Bharani
    Tanikella Bharani
    • Thanigachalam
    Sai Kumar
    Sai Kumar
    • President Patthi Papa Rao
    Pavish Narayan
    • Student
    • (as Pavish V.)
    Hareesh Peradi
    Hareesh Peradi
    • Ansari
    Praveena
    Praveena
    • Bala's Mother
    Aadukalam Naren
    Aadukalam Naren
    • Bala's Father
    Ilavarasu
    Ilavarasu
    • Education Minister
    Pammi Sai
    Sha Ra
    Sha Ra
    Srivani Tripuraneni
    • Lecturer Vani
    Naga Mahesh
    Ken Karunas
    Ken Karunas
    • Muthu
    Hyper Aadi
    Hyper Aadi
    • Karthik
    Thotapalli Madhu
    Srivani
    • Lecturer
    • Director
      • Venky Atluri
    • Writer
      • Venky Atluri
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    User reviews73

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    10ankitpiramal

    Bitter truth present

    I don't know why people are under rating this kind of movies, this movies present bitter truth of this era. There is no vulgarity simple and sober movie, Dhanush never disappoint with his acting, a simple story each seen make you feel reality. In 21st century education become a business, goverment school and colleges are shutting down because of lack of students presence and teacher are spending more time with private and corporate classes. One thing bitter to accept that South movies are better than Bollywood, there is not a single kissing or romantic scene , no item song, proper dressing sense you can enjoy movie with your family too.

    Overall movie is one time watch but must watch.
    10vickyvignesh-57475

    The Best of All...Kudos to Venky Atluri

    This movie is a Slipper Shot to the people who is Making Education as Business and labelling Students as their Products.

    The Art flim making with a social message is beautifully handled, The Director and his team superbly worked on the screenplay for delivering right moments with the help of some iconic characters from Tamilnadu, That is Dr. APJ Sir, Mahakavi Bharathiyar and The Great Ravana.

    This movie will be very close to your heart if you were one of the person who came out of Village where you had less schools with very less teachers.

    All the actors nicely performed their Roles and The Music was outstanding.

    Hats off to Dhanush for accepting this story and preformed very perfectly.

    Teaching is the greatest Service and it is not a Business.
    10bernadetteann-28061

    Everyone should watch

    From the moment the movie started I couldn't help but to shed tears for every scene because whatever happened in the movie is happening in real life. Dhanush's acting 10000/10 and Ken really brought life to the scenes. What a combo dhanush n Ken!! Not only both of them but everyone else who was involved in this movie did an amazing and excellent job. I'm glad I went for the movie. Education is like presatham, give it don't sell it. Gv Prakash my love, he did a fantastic job with the BGM and songs. Everything was on point. Stephen Zachariah's voice was a little auto tuned but I still loved the song one life. I hope more awareness movies will be made in the future.
    10rishirana-57522

    Vaathiyar of Tamil nadu 💯

    One of the best inspiring movie I ever seen. The screen play is very much interesting and many scenes are packed of goosebumps 🔥.......!

    It resembles the exact situation of education scenario of present days.

    The director have made the movie up to the 💯 level . The background music is well suited to the situation of the movie.

    Mr. Dhanush have played the "bala sir" role which is well played (GREAT OF ALL TIME).

    The main moto of the movie is based on the EDUCATION TO ALL .the movie is Talk's about the bad times of privatization of education. Which makes the difference in society.

    ⭐must watchable movie⭐
    10sandakelum2009

    I'm not usually one that writes reviews

    Well, first let me just say that I'm not usually the one that writes reviews! But wow! This movie is really underrated. The plot was solid 10/10 for me and the Dhanush's acting just the cherry on the top. Musical direction is also top notch. Granted, some of other cast performance was not that great (such as the lead actress). But overall, this was a solid film and they delivered it as promised.

    I can't believe movies like Varisu or Thunivu has better viewership, but masterpieces like this left unnoticed. You're highly advised to watch this on theater! You won't regret it.

    I'm not being biased, but this movie really stolen 10/10 from me.

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    • Trivia
      Dhanush's voice in the Hindi version is dubbed by TV actor Avinash Sachdev.
    • Soundtracks
      Vaa Vaathi (Tamil)
      Music by G.V. Prakash Kumar

      Lyrics by Dhanush

      Performed by Shweta Mohan

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 2023 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • Tamil
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Sir
    • Production companies
      • Fortune Four Cinemas
      • Sithara Entertainments
      • Srikara Studios
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $424,004
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 19m(139 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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