Raatchasan (2018)

Ratsasan (Raatchasan) is a taut, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller about Arun, an aspiring film director who reluctantly becomes a sub-inspector after his father’s death. When a string of brutal murders targeting teenage schoolgirls grips the city, Arun is drawn into a harrowing investigation that forces him to adapt to police work while confronting a methodical, sadistic killer. The film unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game between a novice cop learning the ropes and a perpetrator who leaves few traces. Viewers can expect a dark, suspenseful atmosphere, slow-building dread, and several shocking moments designed to unsettle rather than simply startle. The narrative balances procedural detective work — interviews, evidence-gathering, profiling — with emotional stakes: Arun’s personal growth, his relationships with colleagues and survivors, and the moral urgency to stop more victims. Pacing alternates between quiet, investigative stretches and intense, high-stakes confrontations, culminating in a gripping climax. If you watch Ratsasan, you’ll experience a well-crafted thriller that emphasizes psychological tension and investigation over cheap thrills. It’s engaging for fans of mystery and crime dramas, but be aware the subject matter is disturbing and contains violent scenes that may be hard to watch for sensitive viewers. Overall, the film delivers suspense, strong narrative propulsion, and a satisfying if harrowing payoff.

Actors: Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, Radha Ravi

Director: Ram Kumar

Runtime: 170 min

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

8.3 /10 8.3 /10