Cast
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Vijay
as Aathi
Trisha Krishnan
as Anjali
Sai Kumar
as RDX
Prakash Raj
as Aathi's father
Vivek
as Bullet
Subbaraju
as RDX's brother
Adithya Menon
as Abdullah
Nassar
as Ramachandra
Manivannan
as Mani
Seetha
as Lashmi
Livingston
as Anjali's father
Vijayakumar
as Aathi's grandfather
Malavika Avinash
as Ramachandra's Wife
Sneha Nambiar
as Anjali's Mother
Karate Raja
as
Crew
Director
- Ramana
Writer
- Surender Reddy
- Vakkantham Vamsi
Producer
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Shoba Chandrasekhar
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Thriller film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Aathi distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Ramana brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2006, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Aathi took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 160 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 200 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1473 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2006, when this film is released:
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 15, 2006
- Runtime: 2h 40m