---
title: "Vaathi"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vaathi-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 918864
imdb_id: "tt15427980"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 41
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vaathi (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vaathi-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Vaathi (transl. Teacher).
Telugu title: Sir.
Year: 2023.
Release Date (IN): 02/17/2023.
Genre: Indian period action drama / Drama and Action.
Director: Venky Atluri.
Producer: Naga Vamsi.
Writer/Director: Venky Atluri.
Cast: Dhanush (titular role of a school teacher), Samyuktha (or Samyu), Samuthirakani, Sai Kumar, Sumanth (extended cameo).
Plot: An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
Runtime: 2h 17m.
Languages: Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu.
Draft 1: Vaathi is a 2023 Indian period action drama film. The film was written and directed by Ven

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Venky Atluri
- **Networks / Studios**: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, Srikara Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dhanush** as *Balamurugan*
- **Samyuktha** as *Meenakshi*
- **Sai Kumar** as *Village President Muthu Pandian*
- **Samuthirakani** as *Thirupathi*
- **Tanikella Bharani** as *Thanigachalam*
- **Shiva Kumar Kasaram** as *Jr Lecturer*
- **Thotapalli Madhu** as *Sathiyamoorthy*
- **Narra Srinu** as *Sudarshan*
- **Pammi Sai** as *School Peon*
- **Hyper Adhi** as *Karthi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Vaathi online?
Vaathi is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Vaathi worth watching?
Vaathi holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 41 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Vaathi and when was it released?
Vaathi is a feature film with a runtime of 137 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Vaathi?
Vaathi was directed by Venky Atluri.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vaathi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/918864)
- [Vaathi (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15427980/fullcredits/)
- [Vaathi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaathi)
- [Vaathi (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/918864/cast)
- [Review: Vaathi/Sir is an intriguing and relevant film - CINEMANIA](https://cinemaniaworld.com/review-vaathi-sir-is-an-intriguing-and-relevant-film/)
- [Vaathi Cast & Crew | Cast Of Vaathi Tamil Movie - FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/vaathi/cast-crew.html)

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