Rudra Thandavam (transl. Violent dance) is a 2021 Indian Tamil language action thriller film written, directed and produced by . The film stars Richard Rishi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and in lead roles, with Radha Ravi and Thambi Ramaiah in supporting roles. The film was released in theatres on 1 October 2021. The film mostly received negative reviews from critics. The film was supported by leaders of the Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu, and "attempted to cause social unrest through its casteist and communalist politics", according to Newslaundry.