

A young farmer, who starts rearing a camel, gets to know that the animal deserves to live in a desert for its well-being. He sets out to Rajasthan for the same, but goes through a lot of hardships.
Acting
Vikranth's stubborn, tender farmer — all heart, no heroics.
Direction
Subu's patient observation of rural Tamil life.
Practical Effects
Real camel chemistry — no CGI, just patience.

Director
Jagadeesan Subu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of Tamil cinema's rare 'camel films' — shot across four states with zero star power, banking entirely on emotional authenticity.
Director Jagadeesan Subu spent months living with camel herders in Rajasthan; the real hardship stories are woven into Rathnam's journey.