Vaathi (2023)
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
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Vaathi is streaming in India on Netflix.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Vaathi mostly like this Tamil film. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 38 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. It runs a manageable 137 minutes. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 17m on it?
2h 17m of Tamil drama with an action streak, fine for the whole family. Only 38 people have rated it, so treat that 6.8 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 38 votes is a thin sample
- you want something with an edge to it — this is certified U, pitched wide
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 17m |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Venky Atluri
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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