# Rasavathi

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{{Short description|2024 film directed by Santhakumar}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = Rasavathi
| image          = Rasavathi.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [Santhakumar](/source/Santhakumar)
| writer         = Santhakumar
| producer       = Santhakumar 
| starring       = [Arjun Das](/source/Arjun_Das)<br />[Tanya Ravichandran](/source/Tanya_Ravichandran)<br />Reshma Venkatesh<br />[Sujith Shankar](/source/Sujith_Shankar)
| cinematography = Saravanan Ilavarasu<br />Shiva GRN
| editing        = [V. J. Sabu Joseph](/source/V._J._Sabu_Joseph)
| music          = [S. Thaman](/source/S._Thaman)
| studio         = DNA Mechanic Company<br />Saraswathi Cine Creations
| distributor    = Sakthi Film Factory 
| released       = {{film date|2024|5|10|df=y}}
| runtime        = 
| country        = India
| language       = Tamil 
| budget         = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
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'''''Rasavathi: The Alchemist''''' is a 2024 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil-language)-language [romantic action thriller](/source/romantic_thriller) film written, produced and directed by [Santhakumar](/source/Santhakumar). It stars [Arjun Das](/source/Arjun_Das), [Tanya Ravichandran](/source/Tanya_Ravichandran), Reshma Venkatesh, and [Sujith Shankar](/source/Sujith_Shankar) in lead roles. The soundtrack and background score were composed by [S. Thaman](/source/S._Thaman), while the cinematography and editing were handled by Saravanan Ilavarasu and Shiva GRN, and [V. J. Sabu Joseph](/source/V._J._Sabu_Joseph).<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2023 |title=Arjun Das-Santhakumar film titled 'Rasavathi' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/Aug/05/arjun-das-santhakumar-film-titled-rasavathi-2602001.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430151007/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/tamil/2023/Aug/05/arjun-das-santhakumar-film-titled-rasavathi-2602001.html |archive-date=30 April 2024 |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=[The New Indian Express](/source/The_New_Indian_Express)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2023 |title=Second look of Rasavathi out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Aug/29/second-look-of-rasavathi-out-47089.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511084150/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2023/Aug/29/second-look-of-rasavathi-out-47089.html |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express)}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-08-05 |title=Santhakumar's film starring Arjun Das titled 'Rasavathi - The Alchemist' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/santhakumars-film-starring-arjun-das-titled-rasavathi-the-alchemist/article67161851.ece |work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)}}</ref>

It was extensively shot in [Kodaikanal](/source/Kodaikanal), [Madurai](/source/Madurai), [Cuddalore](/source/Cuddalore) and [Palani](/source/Palani).<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2024 |title=Arjun Das And Tanya Ravichandran's 'Rasavathi' Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-and-tanya-ravichandrans-rasavathi-trailer/articleshow/109695864.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430151010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-and-tanya-ravichandrans-rasavathi-trailer/amp_articleshow/109695864.cms |archive-date=30 April 2024 |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)}}</ref>

It theatrically released on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-10 |title='Rasavathi' Twitter review: Arjun Das starrer is an elegant exploration of human emotions |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rasavathi-twitter-review-arjun-das-starrer-is-an-elegant-exploration-of-human-emotions/articleshow/110008759.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510160639/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rasavathi-twitter-review-arjun-das-starrer-is-an-elegant-exploration-of-human-emotions/articleshow/110008759.cms |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences.

== Plot ==
''Rasavathi'' is a Tamil romantic action thriller that follows Sadhasiva Pandian, a reclusive Siddha doctor with a traumatic past, who finds solace and love with Surya, a hotel manager also healing from her own scars, in the serene hills of Kodaikanal. Their peaceful life is disrupted by the arrival of Inspector Parasuraj, a volatile and obsessive police officer who has a deeply troubling and vengeful connection to Sadhasiva's past, leading to a psychological cat-and-mouse game as the truth behind their intertwined lives slowly unravels.

==Cast==
* [Arjun Das](/source/Arjun_Das) as Sadhasiva "Sadha" Pandian
* [Tanya Ravichandran](/source/Tanya_Ravichandran) as Surya
* Reshma Venkatesh as Chandra
* [Sujith Shankar](/source/Sujith_Shankar) as [Inspector](/source/Police_Inspector) Parasuraj "Parasu"
* [G. M. Sundar](/source/G._M._Sundar) as Police Inspector
* [Sujatha Sivakumar](/source/Sujatha_Sivakumar) as Sadhasiva's mother
* [Ramya Subramanian](/source/Ramya_Subramanian) as Dr. Sailaja
* Rishikanth
* Arul Jothi
* Deepa
* Nikhila Shankar as Sadhasiva's sister

==Production==

===Development===
The film was produced by Santhakumar under his own banner DNA mechanic company  ''Production No. 1'' on 5 August 2023, the film's official title was unveiled as ''Rasavathi'' by director Santhakumar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2023 |title=Makers unveil first look and title of Magamuni fame Santhakumar's next |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/makers-unveil-first-look-and-title-of-magamuni-fame-santhakumars-next-728113 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503054314/https://www.dtnext.in/amp/news/cinema/makers-unveil-first-look-and-title-of-magamuni-fame-santhakumars-next-728113 |archive-date=3 May 2024 |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=[DT Next](/source/DT_Next)}}</ref>

===Casting===
[Tanya Ravichandran](/source/Tanya_Ravichandran) and Reshma Venkatesh was cast in as the female lead opposite Arjun Das, marking their first collaboration. [Sujith Shankar](/source/Sujith_Shankar) was reported to play a police officer and the main antagonist in the film while veteran actor [G. M. Sundar](/source/G._M._Sundar) and other actors and actresses like [Ramya Subramanian](/source/Ramya_Subramanian), [Sujatha Sivakumar](/source/Sujatha_Sivakumar) and Rishikanth appear were cast in other pivotal roles.<ref name=":0" />

===Filming===
[Principal photography](/source/Principal_photography) of the film began on 4 November 2022 and [wrapped up](/source/wrap_(filmmaking)) on 5 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2023 |title=Director Santhakumar's 'Rasavathi-The Alchemist' in post-production stage now |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/santhakumars-rasavathi-the-alchemist-in-post-production-stage-now/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503154447/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/santhakumars-rasavathi-the-alchemist-in-post-production-stage-now/ |archive-date=3 May 2024 |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=The South First}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2022 |title=Starting my 3rd movie under my production house "DNA Mechanic Company" with |url=https://twitter.com/Santhakumar_Dir/status/1588575167134867456 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503154447/https://twitter.com/Santhakumar_Dir/status/1588575167134867456 |archive-date=3 May 2024 |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=[Twitter](/source/Twitter)}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable ([WP:NOTRS](/source/WP%3ANOTRS)).|date=May 2024}}

==Music==
The music and background score is composed by [S. Thaman](/source/S._Thaman), in his third collaboration with Santhakumar after ''[Mouna Guru](/source/Mouna_Guru)'' (2011) and 
''[Magamuni](/source/Magamuni)'' (2019). The audio rights were acquired by [Divo](/source/Divo_(record_label)). The first single "Saaral Saaral" was released on 2 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2024 |title='Saaral Saaral' song from Rasavathi out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/03/saaral-saaral-song-from-rasavathi-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511084005/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/May/03/saaral-saaral-song-from-rasavathi-out |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express)}}</ref> The last single "Thai Thai (Rasavathi Fusion)" was released on 8 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=அர்ஜூன் தாஸ் நடித்துள்ள ரசவாதி… புதிய பாடல் ரிலீஸ்… |url=https://www.apcnewstamil.com/news/cinema-news/thai-thai-rasavathi-fusion-is-out-now-rasavathi-in-theatres-near-you-from-10th-may/83695 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511084047/https://www.apcnewstamil.com/news/cinema-news/thai-thai-rasavathi-fusion-is-out-now-rasavathi-in-theatres-near-you-from-10th-may/83695 |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=APC News Tamil}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Saaral Saaral
| length1 = 3:07
| extra1 = [S. Thaman](/source/S._Thaman)<br />Lakshmi Meghana
| lyrics1 = [Yugabharathi](/source/Yugabharathi)
| title2 = Thai Thai 
| note2 = Rasavathi Fusion 
| length2 = 4:10
| extra2 = S. Thaman<br />[Roshini](/source/Roshini_(singer))
| lyrics2 = [Yugabharathi](/source/Yugabharathi)
}}

==Release==
===Theatrical===
''Rasavathi'' was released in theatres on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2024 |title=மகாமுனி இயக்குனரின் அடுத்த படம்! மே 10ம் தேதி வெளியாகும் ரசவாதி! |url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/arjun-das-and-tanya-ravichandran-starring-rasavathi-movie-releasing-on-may-10-directed-by-shanthakumar-502782/amp |website=Zee Tamil News |language=Ta }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Manigandan KR of ''[Times Now](/source/Times_Now)'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "If you have the time and the patience for a good, meaningful story, then ''Rasavathi'' is definitely an option."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-09 |title=Rasavathi Review: A Slow Burn Thriller That Stands Out For Its Making And Remarkable Performances |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/rasavathi-review-a-slow-burn-thriller-that-stands-out-for-its-making-and-remarkable-performances-review-109966664 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510063230/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/rasavathi-review-a-slow-burn-thriller-that-stands-out-for-its-making-and-remarkable-performances-review-109966664 |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

Roopa Radhakrishnan of ''[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "''Rasavathi'' impressed with many fascinating characters. The makers have indeed created many intriguing characters but then failed to place them in a setting that is as compelling as them."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rasavathi Movie Review : A few compelling characters trapped in a non-compelling film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/rasavathi/movie-review/109984609.cms |access-date=2024-05-10 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Jayabhuvaneshwari B of ''[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express)'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "In the final act of the film, the pace picks up, drawing viewers to the edge of their seats as the reasons behind the protagonist-antagonist enmity are revealed."<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-05-10 |title=Rasavathi Movie Review: An effective Arjun Das anchors this middling film with potential |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/May/10/rasavathi-movie-review-an-effective-arjun-das-anchors-this-middling-film-with-potential |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511084014/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/May/10/rasavathi-movie-review-an-effective-arjun-das-anchors-this-middling-film-with-potential |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express) |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
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Category:2024 Indian films
Category:2020s romantic thriller films
Category:2024 Tamil-language films
Category:Films scored by Thaman S
Category:Indian romantic thriller films
Category:Tamil-language Indian films

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