Pandi(2008)
Pandi is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan. The film stars Raghava Lawrence and Sneha in lead roles, with Namitha, Nassar, Saranya Ponvannan, and Sriman in supporting roles. The story follows Pandi, a carefree youth from Usilampatti who is wrongly accused of theft by his father. He marries Bhuvana against her father's wishes, goes to Dubai to support his family, and returns to find his mother dead. The film blends action, romance, and family drama with a message about forgiveness. It was released on 23 May 2008 and was an average success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 2008
- Director
- Rasu Madhuravan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Pandi is a young man from a small Tamil village who is always blamed for trouble. When his family's savings go missing, his father kicks him out. He marries the love of his life, Bhuvana, and goes to Dubai to earn money. But when he returns, he discovers his mother was murdered. Now he must choose between revenge and forgiveness.
“A son's love, a mother's dream”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pandi
Cast reunions in this film: Sriman & Srikanth Deva (6 films together), Namitha & Srikanth Deva (6 films together), Sriman & Raghava Lawrence (5 films together), Pandi & Sriman (3 films together), and Sneha & Sriman (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Pandi' but 'Mr.' was added to avoid confusion with another movie.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar cast his son, actor Vijay, in a cameo to boost the film's appeal.
- It was one of the early major film roles for actor Santhanam, who later became a comedy star.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single long schedule at a specially constructed set.
- Despite a rural setting, the film incorporated several fast-paced chase sequences uncommon for such stories.
- The soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a remix of a classic folk tune, which became popular.
- The film's release faced delays due to post-production work on its visual effects.