Rasathanthram
Seen it?2006 | 157 min | Drama, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 6 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who wants a laugh and families, this one's for you. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- A big, patient story, at 2 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 37 min.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Premachandran, a carpenter, rescues Kanmani, an ill-treated maid, and takes her into his care. However, to escape from her former abusers, Kanmani dresses up as a boy and joins the team of carpenters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$4 million worldwide on a $590K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sathyan Anthikad
- MohanlalPremachndran
- GopiBalan Master
- Meera JasmineKanmani
- KPAC LalithaSeethamma
- InnocentManikandan Aashari
- MamukkoyaKunjoonju
- Oduvil UnnikrishnanGaneshan Chettiyar
- Jagathy SreekumarVettivel Sundara Pandyan
- Bindu PanickerSobhana
- SiddiqueRamachandran