S. Venkatarathnam

S. Venkatarathnam’s got a filmography that’s honestly all over the map, in the best possible way. Let’s talk Vaathi (2023) first. It’s this gritty, straight-shooting drama set smack in the middle of a corrupt education system. The story? Well, it’s not just another hero-saves-the-day gig. It’s about a young teacher who straight up refuses to back down, even when the system tries to bury him. There’s fights, there’s politics, and—no surprise—a ton of heart. It’s the kind of movie that makes you want to stand up and yell at the screen, “Yeah, fight the power!” Jump to Awe! (2018), and you’re suddenly in a totally different universe. Think a wild, mind-bending ride with plots twisting around each other like noodles in a bowl. It’s got everything: a bunch of characters with their own weird, dark secrets, a talking goldfish (yep, seriously), and a vibe that flip-flops between comedy, drama, and full-on psychological thriller. If you’re into movies that leave your brain spinning and make you question what the heck you just watched, this one’s a trip. And then there’s Hit: The First Case (2022). Detective thriller, big time. It’s all tense and moody, following a cop with a haunted past as he dives into a missing person case that keeps getting creepier. You can almost feel the pressure squeezing him as he unravels the mystery, and honestly, it’s edge-of-your-seat stuff. Venkatarathnam’s projects? Never dull. Each movie’s got its own flavor, but all of ’em stick with you.