Andhadhi(2015)
Andhadhi is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller film directed by Ramesh Venkataraman in his directorial debut. The film stars Arjun Vijayaraghavan, Anjena Kirti, Karthik Nagarajan, and Sahithya Jagannathan. The story follows a minister who accepts a bribe for a solar power project, triggering a kidnapping and murder. Two young police officers investigate the case while facing pressure from corrupt superiors. The film explores themes of greed, corruption, and the struggle for justice. It received mixed reviews from critics, with a rating of 1.5/5 from The Times of India, who noted the plot's potential but found the execution confusing. Andhadhi was released in theaters on October 9, 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 June 2015
- Director
- Ramesh Venkatraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A minister takes a bribe for a solar project. A kidnapping and murder follow. Two young cops investigate. They face threats from powerful people. They must find the truth before it is too late.
“One night changes everything.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Andhadhi' refers to a poetic form in Tamil literature where the last word of one verse becomes the first word of the next.
- Actor Aadhi, known for action roles, performed his own stunts for a major fight sequence in a quarry.
- The movie was shot in a tight schedule of around 30 days, primarily in and around Chennai.
- Director Ramesh Venkatraman also worked as an assistant director on the popular film 'Kaakha Kaakha'.
- The plot involving a solar power project kickback was seen as a topical reference to real-world corruption scandals in India.
- Composer S. Thaman, who scored the music, was a last-minute replacement for another composer.
- Despite being an action film, it features a subplot exploring the strained friendship between the two police officer leads.