Synopsis
Rathnam is an upcoming 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Hari and jointly produced by Stone Bench Films, Zee Studios, and Invenio Origin.
The film stars Vishal in the titular role, alongside Priya Bhavani Shankar in a dual role as the female lead and the hero's mother, Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Murali Sharma, Hareesh Peradi, and Vijayakumar.
The story follows Rathnam, a henchman working under MLA Panner Selvam, who finds himself in an unexpected role as a protector after saving a young woman from a group of rowdies in Vellore. He becomes her guardian angel, raising questions about how long he can continue to protect her.
Principal photography commenced in July 2023 and was shot sporadically in several legs, with filming locations including Thoothukudi, Trichy, Karaikudi, Vellore, Tirupati, Chennai. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while cinematography and editing were handled by M. Sukumar and T. S. Ja.
