Seedan(2011)
Seedan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic fantasy drama film directed by Subramaniam Siva. The film stars Dhanush, Unni Mukundan, and Ananya in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam film Nandanam. The story follows Mahalakshmi, a servant girl and devotee of Lord Murugan, who falls in love with her employer's grandson. When their relationship faces opposition, a mysterious cook named Saravanan arrives to help. The film blends romance, comedy, and spiritual themes. It was released on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. The soundtrack was composed by Dhina. The film was later dubbed in Telugu as Mahalakshmi.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 25 February 2011
- Director
- Subramaniam Siva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A devoted servant girl named Mahalakshmi dreams of marrying a stranger. The next day, that man arrives as her employer's grandson. They fall in love, but his mother opposes the match. When Maha loses all hope, a mysterious cook appears to help. But the cook has a secret identity that will change everything.
“God becomes a cook to help love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Seedan
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Dhanush (5 films together), Vivek & Ilavarasu (5 films together), Dhanush & Ilavarasu (5 films together), Ilavarasu & Ponvannan (4 films together), Vivek & Suhasini Maniratnam (2 films together), and Vivek & Ponvannan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The entire film was shot inside a single, massive traditional house set built at Prasad Studios, a rare full-scale construction not seen in Tamil cinema for decades.
- The film is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam film 'Nandanam', which was itself inspired by a popular short story.
- Actor Dhanush, who has a key extended guest role, also reportedly provided creative input during the film's production.
- The film marked the Tamil debut of lead actor Unni Mukundan, who was primarily a star in Malayalam cinema.
- Art director Jacki, known for lavish sets, constructed the detailed palace interior and exterior specifically for this film.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film is noted for its classic family drama theme and traditional aesthetic.
- The soundtrack by debutant composer G. V. Prakash Kumar was well-received, featuring a hit song penned by lyricist Na. Muthukumar.