| K. K. Rathnam (1930-2023) was an Indian stunt master known for his work in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi films. |
| He studied various martial arts to enhance his physical abilities. |
| Rathnam was discovered for acting in movies by Mugavai Rajamanickam, a screenwriter. |
| He collaborated with top stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Puneeth Rajkumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and N. T. Rama Rao. |
| One of his notable achievements was directing a famous fight scene in Rajinikanth’s 'Muratkugu'. |
| Rathnam worked as a stunt coordinator in over nine languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. |
| In 2013, he entered the Guinness World Records for his work as a stunt coordinator in more than 1200 Indian films. |
| He advocated for recognition and was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 2019 after writing to Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. |
| Rathnam penned his autobiography 'Thamaraikulam: Two Capitals' in 2013. |
| During an interview, he mentioned an incident where he accidentally injured Rajinikanth's neck during Silambam practice. |
| In August 2021, his residence in Periyappa Mudali Street, Kudiatham, Dharanapet encountered a theft. |
