these are constant reminders of the need to upgrade our government schools - but it needs more finesse, more heart". The Indian Express rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Raatchasi could have been a better film if the director understood the screenplay and characters were as important as ‘messages'". Hindustan Times rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Despite an earnest effort by actor Jyotika, the film's dependence on melodrama and message-heavy dialogues makes it an effort to watch". Cinema Express rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "After an efficient beginning, Raatchasi settles into a dull, comfortable zone, where familiar demons get addressed, and not particularly in enterprising ways". The News Minute rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jyothika's Geetha Rani is a refreshing character but the film does not rise above the predictable one-line story of a teacher turning a school around". Deccan Chronicle rated 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Sean Rolden's music and Gokul Binoy's cinematography capture the right mood of the film". Publicity The film's release also had gone viral among Malaysian social media users because of the film's storyline, to the point where the Education Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Maszlee Malik praised the film for its social relevance after watching the film along with his officers. Lead actress Jyothika penned a letter thanking Dr. Mazlee for his support on the film through her husband Suriya Sivakumar's Twitter user account. On September 30, the team of Raatchasi was invited by Dr. Maszlee for a special screening at TGV Setiawalk, Puchong which are also attended by deputy of Education Minister of Malaysia, Teo Nie Ching and other education officers. Accolades 2019 – Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actor Lead Role (Female) 2019 – Edison Award for Best Actress Director SY Gowtham Raj won the JFW award 2020 for the best director in a women-centric film for Raatchasi. Best women-centric film. 2019 – JFW Award for Best Actress - Women Centric Film 2020 2019 – Nominated - Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Actress 2019 – Screened in Indian film festival of South Korea (October 16 and 20 in Seoul) 2019 – Zee Tamil Award Nominated for three Category (Favorite Heroine, Best actress and Best Child actor) 2019 – Vikatan Cinema Viruthugal - Nominated for five Categories (Actress, Debut Director, Child actor, Dialogue, Best production) 2019 – Raatchasi Special Screening for Malaysian officials with