Ratsasan (2018)
▸ Worth a watch
Ratsasan is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
The verdict
Ratsasan holds up as a perfectly decent Tamil film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 206 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 170 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
Should you spend 2h 50m on it?
2h 50m of Tamil thriller with a crime streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 206 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
A serial killer is murdering school girls, and a newbie cop has to track him down before the victim count increases.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 50m — long |
| Genre | Thriller / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ram Kumar
Cast
Vishnu Vishal
SI Arun Kumar
Amala Paul
Vijayalakshmi "Viji"
Suzane George
ACP Lakshmi
Munishkanth
Doss
Kaali Venkat
Venkat
Radha Ravi
Inspector Rajamanickkam
Where to watch in the UAE
Sun Nxt
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 25 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Ratsasan worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. 2h 50m of Tamil thriller with a crime streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Where can I watch Ratsasan?
You can stream Ratsasan in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
When is Ratsasan releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Ratsasan is already streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
What language is Ratsasan in?
Ratsasan is a Tamil film (Thriller / Crime).