| 1. K. K. Rathnam (1930-2023) was an Indian stunt master known for his work in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi films. |
| 2. He studied various martial arts to enhance his physical abilities. |
| 3. Rathnam was discovered for acting in movies by Mugavai Rajamanickam, a screenwriter. |
| 4. He collaborated with top stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Puneeth Rajkumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and N. T. Rama Rao. |
| 5. One of his notable achievements was directing a famous fight scene in Rajinikanth’s 'Muratkugu'. |
| 6. Rathnam worked as a stunt coordinator in over nine languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. |
| 7. In 2013, he entered the Guinness World Records for his work as a stunt coordinator in more than 1200 Indian films. |
| 8. He advocated for recognition and was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 2019 after writing to Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. |
| 9. Rathnam penned his autobiography 'Thamaraikulam: Two Capitals' in 2013. |
| 10. During an interview, he mentioned an incident where he accidentally injured Rajinikanth's neck during Silambam practice. |
| 11. In August 2021, his residence in Periyappa Mudali Street, Kudiatham, Dharanapet encountered a theft. |
| 12. He started his working life as a mill worker before entering the film industry. |
| 13. He earned the title 'Judo Rathnam' from the Tamil Arts and Literature Forum. |
