''Rathna'' is a 1998
Tamil language
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film directed by Ilanchezhiyan. The film stars
Murali in a dualrole, while
Sangita
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,
Revathi
Asha Kelunni Nair (born 8 July 1966), better known by her stage name Revathi, is an Indian actress and director, known for her works predominantly in Tamil & Malayalam cinema - in addition to Telugu, Hindi & Kannada films.
She has won several ...
and
Maheswari
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play other supporting roles.
Cast
Soundtrack
Release
The film received negative reviews upon release, with a critic from Indolink.com noting it was a "film to be avoided" and that "Murali should choose roles better". Another critic wrote "it would've taken a really strong climax to rescue such a weak movie. But the ridiculous climax here is the perfect pinnacle to the sloppiness of the rest of the movie."
References
1998 films
1990s Tamil-language films
Indian action drama films
Twins in Indian films
Indian films about revenge
1998 directorial debut films
1990s action drama films
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