Following its theatrical run, Rathnam is gearing up for its digital debut on two OTT platforms. Directed by Hari and released on April 26, 2024, the film received mixed reviews from audiences and critics. However, recent reports have confirmed that audiences will soon have the opportunity to experience it digitally.
In April 2023, Rathnam officially marked Vishal’s 34th film as the lead actor under the tentative tile, Vishal 34. Filmed at various locations, including Trichy, Karaikudi, Vellore, Triputi, and Chennai, production concluded in late January 2024. With an approximate budget of $6 million, the film has been produced by Stone Bench Films and Zee Studios.
The cast includes Vishal, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Murali Sharma, and others. Rathnam’s story revolves around a man who works as a bodyguard for an MLA. When an outsider girl arrives in his village for an interview and faces an attack by gangsters, Rathnam takes it upon himself to protect her.
When will Rathnam arrive on OTT?
Recent reports from Telugu Hindustan Times suggest that Rathnam will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting May 24, 2024. Additionally, it will be available only in Tamil and Telugu. The website further confirms that Netflix has secured its digital streaming rights, indicating that it may also be available on that platform. However, official confirmations from the two are still pending.
Regarding its box office collection, the film earned around $293,000 on its opening day, slightly declining to $257,000 on Day 2. Its first-week collection reached $1.5 million in India’s net collection. In the international market, Rathnam has earned around $1.9 million till date.
In a recent interview, director Hari discussed his techniques and said, “When you remind your audience of such facts, they are surprised and happy. When you tell them things they didn’t know, it might make them surprised but not necessarily happy. I want to make my audience happy. That is why I prefer working with the known.”
As of now, audiences await the official announcements of the film’s OTT debut. It will be intriguing to see when the platforms officially confirm its arrival.
