Sandai
| Sandai | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Sakthi Chidambaram |
| Written by | Ravi Mariya (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Sakthi Chidambaram |
| Story by | Sakthi Chidambaram |
| Produced by | Radha Sakthi Chidambaram |
| Starring | Sundar C Nadhiya Namitha Ramya Raj |
| Cinematography | K. S. Selva Raj |
| Edited by | G. Sasikumar |
| Music by | Dhina |
Production company | Cinema Paradise |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sandai (transl. Fight) is a 2008 Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dhina with cinematography done by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008.
Plot
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Thangalakshmi, a wealthy woman, arranges marriage for her daughter, Abhi, with an NRI in her native village. However, a twist of events leads to Abhi marrying her bodyguard, Kathiresan.
Cast
[edit]- Sundar C as Kathiresan aka Kaththi
- Nadhiya as Thangalakshmi
- Namitha as Seemakal Chinnakilli
- Ramya Raj as Abhinaya Kathiresan (voice dubbed by Savitha Reddy)
- Vivek as Mani / Thangapandi, the village chieftain
- Napoleon as District Collector Kamaraj (Thangalakshmi's husband)
- Lalu Alex as Paalpandi, Kathiresan's father
- Mithun Tejasvi as Abhi's ex-fiance
- Kadhal Dhandapani as Kamaraj's stepfather
- Ravi Mariya as Kamaraj's cousin
- Rajkapoor as Kamaraj's cousin
- Thalapathy Dinesh as Fighter
- Vichu Vishwanath as Kathiresan's cousin
- Meera Krishnan as Kathiresan's's mother
- Paravai Muniyamma as Kathirvel's grandmother
- Jyothi Lakshmi as Mani's mother
- Delhi Kumar as Tha's father
- Uma Padmanabhan as DSP
- Suja Varunee as item number
Production
[edit]It was announced in 2007 that Sundar C. will team up with Sakthi Chidambaram for an action comedy film. During the launch, the film was initially titled as Porukki,[1] however as the title was said to be derogatory, titles like Adhirudhula and Mahamagam were considered before the team finalised Sandai.[2][3][4] The filming was held at Pollachi, Karaikudi, Switzerland and London.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]Music is composed by Dhina and released via T-Series.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pokkirina" | Na. Muthukumar | Silambarasan | 4:50 |
| 2. | "October Madathil" | Ravi Mariya | Shaan, Rita | 5:49 |
| 3. | "Vaadi En" | Gangai Amaran | Sundar C, Grace Karunas | 5:26 |
| 4. | "Aathadi" | Na. Muthukumar | T.Rajendar, Dev Prakash | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Maduraikara" | Sakthi Chidambaram | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram | 5:29 |
| Total length: | 26:11 | |||
Reception
[edit]Rediff.com called it "illogical" and stated that "Just suspend all logic and reason before settling for this age-old mother-in-law/son-in-law battle movies on the lines of Poova Thalaiya and Mappillai."[7] Behindwoods wrote "You need no introduction to the Shakthi Chidambaram brand of cinema- he makes movies purely for entertainment and most often they work. This time the director who had formerly specialized in Sathyaraj starrers has teamed up with Sundar C to provide Sandai."[8] Sify wrote "Here is regressive piece of kitsch, with over-the-top loud performances. The plot degenerates into a farce in the second half of this tedious film as it tumbles to an all?s-well-that- concludes-well end".[9] The Indian Express wrote, "One star for Sundar C. and one star for Shakthi Chidambaram for his fast paced narration".[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Simbu stands, Sundar Succumbs". Behindwoods. 4 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Porukki is now Adhirudhilla". IndiaGlitz.com. 5 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "All in the Name of a Film – II". IndiaGlitz. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Porukki is Mahamagam now". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 September 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (3 October 2007). "Porukki". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Sanda". JioSaavn. 1 January 2009. Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (24 March 2008). "Review: Sandai is illogical". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Sandai Movie Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "Sandai". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ Naresh (2 April 2008). "SANDAI: For the masses". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
