
Pandhayam(2008)
Tamil145 mins
Pandhayam (2008) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Nithin Sathya, Sindhu Tolani and Perarasu. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Pandhayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.
Director:S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 September 2008
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A college student who idolizes a famous actor falls for a young woman. He soon discovers she is the sister of a powerful, corrupt politician. The minister uses his influence to tear them apart, forcing the couple to fight for their future.
“A fan's love clashes with a corrupt minister's power.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 September 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pandhayam' refers to a traditional Tamil game of strategy, symbolizing the mind games in the plot.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar cast his son, actor Vijay, in a special appearance to boost the film's appeal.
- It was shot quickly, with many scenes filmed in real college campuses around Chennai to keep costs low.
- The movie includes a cameo by comedian Vadivelu, whose comedy track was added to lighten the serious thriller tone.
- Despite a modest budget, the film faced tough competition from bigger releases during its Diwali 2008 opening.
- A subplot involving political corruption was inspired by real-life controversies in Tamil Nadu at the time.
- The soundtrack, composed by Srikanth Deva, featured a hit romantic song that gained popularity on local radio channels.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pandhayam
Himself (Special Appearance)-Director13 films →
Director-Producer7 films →
Himself (Special Appearance)-Masanam6 films →
Himself (Special Appearance)-Producer4 films →
Himself (Special Appearance)-Music Composer3 films →
Murugesan (Uncredited Role)-Masanam3 films →
Masanam-Himself (Special Appearance)3 films →
Himself (Special Appearance)-Himself (Special Appearance)2 films →
Masanam-Music Composer2 films →
Masanam-Director2 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Director-Composer2 films →









