Sindhanai Sei(2009)
Sindhanai Sei is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language heist film written and directed by R. Yuvan in his directorial debut. The film stars R. Yuvan and Madhu Sharma in lead roles, with Shafi, Nitish Veera, Shashank, Bala, Tharsha, and Ajay in supporting roles. The story follows five childhood friends who plan a bank robbery, but greed and distrust lead to betrayal and murder. The film features a musical score by S. Thaman, marking his Tamil debut as a composer. The second half of the film closely resembles the 2007 Hindi film Johnny Gaddaar. Sindhanai Sei received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising its screenplay but noting uneven pacing. The film was released on 31 July 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 July 2009
- Director
- Yuvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A poor young man named Aadhi is humiliated by his rich wife and thrown out of her home. He reunites with his childhood friends, and together they plan a bank robbery. But after the heist, trust crumbles, and each man plots to keep the money for himself. Betrayal and murder follow.
“Think before you trust.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sindhanai Sei
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Thaman (5 films together), and Ajay & Shafi (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sindhanai Sei' translates to 'Use Your Brain', reflecting the heist plot.
- It was the directorial debut of R. Yuvan, who had previously worked as an assistant director.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using real locations for a gritty feel.
- Actor Vimal, known for rural roles, played a city-based character in this film.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, known for his work in low-budget films at the time.
- Despite its crime drama genre, the film includes themes of friendship and economic desperation.
- It had a limited theatrical run and is more recognized through later television broadcasts.
