Sandai(2008)
Sandai is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha, and Ramya Raj in lead roles, with Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi in supporting parts. The story follows a wealthy widow who hires a rogue bodyguard to protect her daughter from her estranged brother, leading to a series of comedic and violent confrontations. The music was composed by Dhina, with cinematography by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008 and became a commercial success despite mixed critical reviews. It is known for its over-the-top performances, family feud plot, and a remix of the classic song "Vaadi En Kappa Kelange".
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube (JSK Prime Movies)
- Theatrical Release
- 21 March 2008
- Director
- Sakthi Chidambaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy widow hires a rogue bodyguard to protect her daughter from her estranged brother. The bodyguard has a secret identity that will change everything. As the wedding approaches, lies and betrayals threaten to tear the family apart forever.
“Fight for family, fight for love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sandai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Sundar C. (11 films together), Sundar C. & Raj Kapoor (6 films together), Sakthi Chidambaram & Namitha (5 films together), Vivek & Napoleon (4 films together), Vivek & Dhina (3 films together), and Vivek & Namitha (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Sakthi Chidambaram is also a popular dialogue writer, having worked on many successful comedies.
- Actor Santhanam, who plays a key supporting role, was primarily known as a television anchor before his film career took off.
- The movie's plot of a marriage mix-up involving a bodyguard is a common trope in Tamil cinema from that era.
- Parts of the film were shot in Pollachi, a location often used for village-set comedies and action films.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with the director.
- Despite being an action-comedy, the film did not feature major stunt choreographers typically associated with big-budget action films.
- The movie released during a period with several other rural-themed comedies, facing tough competition at the box office.