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Ratsasan

Ratsasan is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language psychological slasher film written and directed by Ram Kumar.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ratsasan is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language psychological slasher film written and directed by Ram Kumar. It stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan, and follows an aspiring filmmaker who becomes a police officer and investigates a serial killer targeting schoolgirls. The film was released on 5 October 2018 and was a commercial and critical success.

Plot

The story follows an aspiring filmmaker who becomes a police officer after family pressure and later investigates a serial killer. The case involves a series of murders targeting schoolgirls.

Production

Ram Kumar wrote and directed the film, with music by Ghibran, cinematography by P. V. Shankar, and editing by San Lokesh. The film was produced in India and released in Tamil.

Release and reception

Ratsasan was released on 5 October 2018. It was received well by critics and became a commercial success at the box office.

Legacy

The film was remade for other Indian language markets, including Telugu and Hindi. It is widely associated with the Tamil psychological-thriller genre.

Key facts

  • Ratsasan is a 2018 Tamil-language psychological slasher film written and directed by Ram Kumar.
  • The film stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan.
  • The plot follows a police investigation into a serial killer targeting schoolgirls.
  • It received critical acclaim and commercial success upon its release on 5 October 2018.
  • The film was remade in Telugu as Rakshasudu and in Hindi as Cuttputlli.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ratsasan?
Ratsasan is a 2018 Tamil-language psychological slasher film directed by Ram Kumar.
Who stars in Ratsasan?
The film stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan, with supporting performances by Kaali Venkat and others.
What is Ratsasan about?
It follows an aspiring filmmaker-turned-police officer who investigates a serial killer targeting schoolgirls.
When was Ratsasan released?
It was released on 5 October 2018.
Was Ratsasan successful?
Yes. It received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
Was Ratsasan remade?
Yes. It was remade in Telugu as Rakshasudu and in Hindi as Cuttputlli.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratsasan
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7060344/
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ratsasan
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