

Vaathi
“An Ambitious Journey of a Common Man”
An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
Where to watch Vaathi in India
Can I watch Vaathi in India? Yes — you can stream Vaathi in India on Netflix.
Click a service to open Vaathi there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Vaathi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | — |
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Vaathi
Vaathi is a 2023 Tamil-language drama and action film directed by Venky Atluri. The cast is led by Dhanush, Samyuktha, Sai Kumar. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Vaathi was produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios and made in India. It was released on February 16, 2023, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Venky Atluri
- Writers
- Venky Atluri, K. N. Vijayakumar, Venkatesh Mohan
- Release date
- February 16, 2023
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, Srikara Studios
Vaathi cast & crew
Vaathi was directed by Venky Atluri and written by Venky Atluri, K. N. Vijayakumar, and Venkatesh Mohan.
The cast features Dhanush as Balamurugan, Samyuktha as Meenakshi, Sai Kumar as Village President Muthu Pandian, Samuthirakani as Thirupathi, Tanikella Bharani as Thanigachalam, and Shiva Kumar Kasaram as Jr Lecturer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography is by J. Yuvaraj, and it was produced by Sai Soujanya and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi.
Is Vaathi worth watching?
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and action, Vaathi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Vaathi
In India, you can stream Vaathi on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Vaathi

Dhanush
Balamurugan

Samyuktha
Meenakshi

Sai Kumar
Village President Muthu Pandian

Samuthirakani
Thirupathi

Tanikella Bharani
Thanigachalam

Shiva Kumar Kasaram
Jr Lecturer

Thotapalli Madhu
Sathiyamoorthy

Narra Srinu
Sudarshan

Pammi Sai
School Peon

Hyper Adhi
Karthi

Shah Ra
Prakash Reddy

Aadukalam Naren
Narayanan
Vaathi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vaathi in India?
Vaathi is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch Vaathi in the US?
In the US, Vaathi is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Where can I watch Vaathi in the UK?
In the UK, Vaathi is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Is Vaathi on Netflix?
Yes — Vaathi is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is Vaathi in?
Vaathi is originally in Tamil, with audio tracks including Tamil, Telugu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Vaathi?
Vaathi runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Vaathi rated?
Vaathi is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 41 ratings.











