Nanbenda(2015)
Nanbenda is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Jagadesh. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nayanthara, and Santhanam in lead roles. The story follows Sathya, a young man who falls in love with Ramya, but their relationship is threatened by a dangerous thug from her past. When the thug dies in an accident, Sathya and his best friend Siva are wrongly accused of murder. The film blends romance, comedy, and a mistaken-identity thriller plot. Produced by Red Giant Movies, it was released on April 2, 2015, to mixed reviews. The soundtrack was composed by Harris Jayaraj.
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 2 April 2015
- Director
- Jagdish
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Sathya falls in love with Ramya at first sight. But a dangerous thug from Ramya's past threatens to kill her. Sathya and his best friend Siva plan to teach the thug a lesson. When the thug dies in a freak accident, the two friends become fugitives accused of murder.
“Friendship faces its biggest test”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nanbenda
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Nayantara (8 films together), Santhanam & Dinesh Master (6 films together), Harris Jayaraj & Dinesh Master (6 films together), Nayantara & Harris Jayaraj (5 films together), Santhanam & Udhayanidhi Stalin (4 films together), and Udhayanidhi Stalin & Nayantara (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nannbenda' is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'good friend,' often used sarcastically in casual speech.
- Director Jagadish, primarily known as a comedian, made his directorial debut with this film after a long acting career.
- Actress Nayanthara, who plays Ramya, was reportedly initially hesitant about the role but was convinced by the script.
- The song 'Kannala Kannala' was shot in Georgia, marking one of the early Tamil film sequences filmed in that country.
- The film faced delays in release due to post-production work, eventually hitting theaters in April 2015.
- A subplot subtly references societal double standards regarding relationships, a theme less common in mainstream comedies then.
- The climax scene involving a public confession was filmed at a busy Chennai landmark, requiring careful crowd management.
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