
Nandu(1981)
Tamil110 mins
Nandu (1981) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Senthamarai, Kumarimuthu and Samikannu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Nandu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.
Director:J. Mahendran
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- J. Mahendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Ramkumar Sharma has constant fights with his father, who insists he marry a specific girl. To escape this pressure, he decides to leave home and move to Madras.
“A runaway groom seeks freedom in the city.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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AshwiniActor
→#2S
SurendarActor
→#3V
Vanitha VijayakumarActor
→#4
SenthamaraiActor
→#5
KumarimuthuHouse broker
→#6
#7S
SamikannuActor
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J. MahendranDirector
→#8
A
Ashok Kumar AgarwalCrew
→#9
#10K
Kutty PadminiActor
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Trivia
- This was the only film where actor Sivakumar played a character with a North Indian name and background.
- The film's climax was shot at the real-life Madras Central Railway station, causing a stir among passengers.
- Director J. Mahendran reportedly clashed with the producers over the film's tragic ending, which was uncommon for the time.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the female lead, was primarily known as a glamorous star but took on this more dramatic role.
- The movie's title 'Nandu' refers to the protagonist's childhood nickname, a detail revealed only in a flashback sequence.
- Despite its serious themes, the film included a comedy track featuring actors like Vennira Aadai Moorthy to lighten the mood.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja featured a rare lullaby that became popular in rural Tamil Nadu for years after.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nandu
Singa Muth-Music Composer42 films →
Actor-Composer23 films →
Ramkumar Sharma-Music Composer18 films →
Director-Composer12 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Music Composer-Uma8 films →
Singa Muth-Actor7 films →
Singa Muth-Actor4 films →
Singa Muth-Ramkumar Sharma3 films →
Singa Muth-Director3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →


