The film delves into the complexities of hate crimes, a criminal network operating behind the scenes, data mining social media, and grooming potential killers through psychological profiles.

The narrative is filled with intriguing elements like hate crimes, a criminal network, and a battle of wits between the protagonist and antagonist, creating tension and suspense throughout the storyline.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film presents a thought-provoking exploration of journalism, crime, and the manipulative power of data in a thrilling and engaging manner.

[needs update] Janani K of India Today gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Raththam could have been a good crime thriller had there been some great moments that would wow the audience.

"[19] Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu gave the film a mixed review and noted that "CS Amudhan's thriller, starring Vijay Antony, suffers from a bland treatment despite having an intriguing plot.

"[21] Thinkal Menon of OTTplay gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Raththam is a pretty straightforward investigative drama that pivots around hate crimes in the country.