Nandri was directed by Rama narayanan and released in 1984. Rama narayanan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Nandri stars Karthik alongside Nalini, Suresh. The film marks a collaboration between Karthik and director Rama narayanan within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Nandri?

The music for Nandri was composed by Sankar Ganesh. Sankar Ganesh is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Is Nandri suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Nandri holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Nandri(1984)

Tamil• mins•theatrical•Updated 7 May 2026

Nandri is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed and scripted by Rama Narayanan, with a story by Abbaiah Naidu. The cast includes Karthik, Nalini, Mahalakshmi, and Arjun Sarja in his Tamil debut. The plot follows Officer Shankar and his loyal dog Raja as they battle a corrupt village chairman. The film is a remake of the Kannada film Thaliya Bhagya. It features a dog named Brownie in a pivotal role. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film was released on 17 August 1984.

Director:Rama narayanan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1984
Director: Rama narayanan
Language: Tamil

Storyline

Officer Shankar moves to a village ruled by the cruel chairman Sathyanathan. With his loyal dog Raja, Shankar fights to protect the villagers. Sathyanathan will do anything to stop him, even kidnap innocent women. Shankar must risk everything to bring justice and save those he loves.

“A dog's loyalty is a man's greatest strength”