Sandikuthirai(2016)

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?”

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Cast & Crew

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Raj KamalActor

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ManasaActor

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Delhi GaneshActor

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Ganja KaruppuActor

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AnbumathiDirector

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sandikuthirai

Cast reunions in this film: Ganja Karuppu & Delhi Ganesh (2 films together).

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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.