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Rathnam (Vishal) is Panneer Swamy's (Samuthirakani) close aide and MLA for Chittoor. He is constantly involved in some sort of confrontation. He begins pursuing Mallika (Priya Bhavani Shankar) after seeing her one day. Rathnam quickly learns that Mallika is being targeted for murder by some thugs. Rathnam exerts every effort to keep Mallika safe.
Story:
Rathnam (Vishal) is Panneer Swamy’s (Samuthirakani) close aide and MLA for Chittoor. He is constantly involved in some sort of confrontation. He begins pursuing Mallika (Priya Bhavani Shankar) after seeing her one day. Rathnam quickly learns that Mallika is being targeted for murder by some thugs. Rathnam exerts every effort to keep Mallika safe. These guys are whores. What makes them want to murder Mallika? For Mallika, why did Rathnam put his life in danger? Rathnam is all about this.
Pros:
When it comes to his performances, Vishal is the type of actor who never fails. He performed with total conviction in Rathnam as well, making an impression. Every action scene with him is breathtaking. Vishal leads the film with his strong body language and charisma. There are a few well-written action scenes in the film that might be watched by a large number of people. For their parts, Samuthirakani and Priya Bhavani Shankar are passable. By means of Rathnam, Devi Sri Prasad demonstrated his vintage stamp. Some of his best-loved tunes will take us back to his early years.
Cons:
Although Hari’s films typically follow a formula, his storytelling ability is what sets them apart. In the past, he made fascinating films even with ordinary stories. They also moved quickly, which made it easier for us to ignore how formulaic the writing were. However, this is where Rathnam stumbles. The narration fails to captivate us, indicating a major lack of the director’s magic. There are a lot of dull scenes throughout the film, and the action occasionally slows down.
One is compelled to identify the problems when the fun is missing. After a while, the second half gets monotonous because it is all action and very little drama. At the very end, when the editors might have edited it shorter, the movie drags on. The major actors are supposed to be experiencing a different emotion, yet the story isn’t conveyed effectively. It is challenging to relate because there is this one mood throughout the entire movie. There were a few scenes where the humor clicked, but Yogi Babu isn’t used to his full potential. There isn’t much for Murali Sharma to do.
Technical Aspects:
Devi Sri Prasad gave the movie excellent song and background score placements. Sukumar’s cinematography is well-organized, and the five-minute action sequence in one frame is almost visually appealing. Plus, the production design is excellent. The movie appears overlong, and the editing is subpar. Rathnam was a terrible film, directed by Hari. He was unable to create any amusing scenes, which detracts from the movie in several places. A body without a soul is like an action movie without any heartfelt moments. This is precisely Rathnam’s issue.
Verdict:
Rathnam is an overall underwhelming action drama that is devoid of appropriate feelings. The film features some really well-thought-out action scenes, and Vishal looks great in his mass avatar. The main issue with Rathnam is that the central feeling that propels the movie is not at all believable. Additionally absent are the entertaining element and quick-witted narrative, which were once among Hari’s strong points. The climactic scenes are overly drawn-out and eventually tiresome. Therefore, it is advised that you search for alternative possibilities this weekend.
#Rating: 3/5
Director: Hari
Starring: Vishal, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Samuthirakani, and Priya Bhavani Shankar
Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematographer: M. Sukumar
Editor: T.S. Jay
Producers: Kaarthekeyan Santhanam, Zee Studios
