
Aathma
1993, Tamil. Directed by Prathap Pothan.
Raghu, an atheist archaeologist, and his father goes to an isolated village for research, his father disappears mysteriously and Raghu finds out a strange prophecy : God will come to earth on Purnima day at the Nagakali Amman temple and the people who will submerge completely under the waterfall near the temple will be cured of any disease. His colleague Pathma informs her blind Journalist friend Divya and the news reaches the public. Pathma is in love with Naveen, in the final stages of cancer. Soon, an atheist terrorist group, led by Saravanan, try to destroy the temple. Saravanan's sister and brother-in-law were brutally killed by the temple's donor. Police officer Hari, Divya's brother, is charged with eradicating the terrorist group. Pathma believes in this prophecy, gets married to Naveen and takes him to the temple. Divya compels Hari to come with him to restore her sight and he agrees. A race against the clock starts.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- UA
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Aathma
Aathma isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 1993.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 July 1993
- Original title
- ஆத்மா
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Prathap Pothan, Shanmuga Priyan
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Aathma

Overdrive
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Brothers Under Fire
2026 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Car
1977 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Murder at the Embassy
2025 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Night Train to Lisbon
2013 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Remember
2015 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The 355
2022 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Caveman's Valentine
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Maanaadu
2021 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Gotcha!
1985 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Aathma: quick answers
Is Aathma worth watching?
Aathma doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Aathma?
Aathma runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Aathma have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Aathma. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Aathma parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Aathma is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Aathma on?
Aathma isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 1993. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Aathma?
If you liked Aathma, try Overdrive, Brothers Under Fire, The Car.
Who directed Aathma?
Aathma (1993) was directed by Prathap Pothan and stars Rahman, Gautami Tadimalla, Ramki.