Chandi Veeran(2015)
Chandi Veeran is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film directed by A. Sarkunam and produced by Bala under B Studios. The film stars Atharvaa Murali as Paari, a young man who returns from Singapore to end a generations-old water feud between two villages, with Anandhi playing his love interest Thamarai and Lal portraying her father, the rival village leader. The story is set in rural Tamil Nadu and focuses on the real-world issue of water scarcity driving violent conflict between communities. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the realistic portrayal of village life and the performances of Atharvaa and Lal, but noted a slow-paced narrative. It was released on August 7, 2015, in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 7 August 2015
- Director
- A. Sarkunam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Paari loses his father as a child in a violent fight over water between two villages. Years later, he returns from Singapore determined to end the feud. But the village elders refuse to share the pond, and Paari's love for Thamarai, the daughter of the enemy leader, makes the conflict even more dangerous.
“One man's courage can end a war”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chandi Veeran
Cast reunions in this film: Bose Venkat & Lal (4 films together), Adharvaa & Ashvin Raja (3 films together), Bose Venkat & Supergood Subramani (3 films together), Bala & Rajashri (2 films together), and Adharvaa & Bose Venkat (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chandi Veeran' is a reference to a local guardian deity often worshipped in Tamil Nadu villages.
- Director A. Sarkunam shot the film extensively in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
- Actor Vimal, known for rural roles, performed many comedy scenes without a script, using improvisation.
- The movie's plot about water disputes reflects real conflicts between neighbouring villages in parts of Tamil Nadu.
- The soundtrack by composer D. Imman features folk-inspired songs that became popular in rural areas.
- Despite a modest budget, the film had a successful run in small-town and rural theatres.
- A key comedy track involves characters misunderstanding a mobile phone, highlighting urban-rural culture clash.
