Sandikuthirai(2016)
Tamil mins
Sandikuthirai (2016) is a Tamil film directed by Anbumathi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Sandikuthirai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Anbumathi
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2016
- Director
- Anbumathi
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A group of students' private photo is used against them by criminals. The situation escalates from threats into a deadly murder, putting their lives in danger.
“A photo turns deadly. Can they escape the frame?”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 August 2016
Also Known AsSandi Kuthirai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director, Anbumathi, is also a well-known actor in Tamil television serials.
- The movie's title 'Sandikuthirai' refers to a traditional wooden horse used in folk performances, symbolizing hidden turmoil.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real college campuses to add authenticity to the student scenes.
- The plot involving a compromising photo and murder drew comparisons to earlier Tamil thrillers like 'Mankatha' in its moral dilemmas.
- Despite its thriller and comedy mix, the film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren played a key supporting role, bringing his experience from other gritty Tamil dramas to this film.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvam, who was relatively new to the industry at the time of this film.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Sandikuthirai
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