Sandai

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.

Sandai
Directed bySakthi Chidambaram
Written byRavi Mariya
(Dialogue)
Screenplay bySakthi Chidambaram
Story bySakthi Chidambaram
Produced byRadha Sakthi Chidambaram
StarringSundar C
Nadhiya
Namitha
Ramya Raj
CinematographyK. S. Selva Raj
Edited byG. Sasikumar
Music byDhina
Production
company
Cinema Paradise
Release date
  • 21 March 2008 (2008-03-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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 getting married to her bodyguard, Kathiresan.

Cast

Production

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, the titles like Adhirudhula and Mahamagam[2] were considered before the team preferred to name the film as Sandai.[3][4]

Soundtrack

Music is composed by Dhina and Released on T-Series.[5]

Sandai
Soundtrack album by
Released2008
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length26:11
LanguageTamil
ProducerDhina
Dhina chronology
Kannum Kannum
(2008)
Sandai
(2008)
Dindigul Sarathy
(2008)
Track-List
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pokkirina"Na. MuthukumarSilambarasan4:50
2."October Madathil"Ravi MariyaShaan, Rita5:49
3."Vaadi En"Gangai AmaranSundar C., Grace Karunas5:26
4."Aathadi"Na. MuthukumarT.Rajendar, Dev Prakash4:37
5."Maduraikara"Sakthi ChidambaramUdit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram5:29
Total length:26:11

Reception

Rediff 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."[6] 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."[7] 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".[8] The Indian Express wrote, "One star for Sundar C. and one star for Shakthi Chidambaram for his fast paced narration".[9]

References

  1. "Simbu stands, Sundar Succumbs". Behindwoods. 4 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  2. "Porukki is now 'Mahamagam'". Filmibeat. 19 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  3. "Porukki is now Adhirudhilla". IndiaGlitz.com. 5 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  4. "All in the Name of a Film – II". IndiaGlitz. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  5. "Sanda". JioSaavn. 1 January 2009. Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  6. Srinivasan, Pavithra. "Review: Sandai is illogical". Rediff. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  7. "Sandai Movie Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  8. "Sandai". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  9. Naresh (2 April 2008). "SANDAI: For the masses". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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