Kundakka Mandakka(2005)
Kundakka Mandakka is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ashokan. The film stars Parthiban, Vadivelu, Raai Laxmi, and Mallika in lead roles. The story follows Ilangovan, a middle-class youth obsessed with wealth, who tries to marry his sister to a millionaire while pursuing a rich industrialist's daughter. His plans are repeatedly disrupted by a bumbling petty thief named Chellappa. The film blends slapstick comedy with a moral lesson about the value of family and love over money. It was produced by SG Films and released on October 14, 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 October 2005
- Director
- Ashokan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 0
Storyline
Ilangovan is a middle-class young man who dreams of becoming rich. He wants to marry his sister to a millionaire and falls in love with a wealthy girl. But his plans keep getting ruined by a clumsy thief named Chellappa. Ilangovan must learn that money is not the key to happiness.
“Money can't buy happiness”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kundakka Mandakka
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together), Vadivelu & Bharadwaj (6 films together), Vadivelu & R. Parthiban (5 films together), Vadivelu & Aarthi (5 films together), R. Parthiban & Madhan Bob (3 films together), and Aarthi & Madhan Bob (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kundakka Mandakka' is a playful Tamil phrase that refers to a noisy, chaotic situation.
- Director Ashokan is better known as a popular actor in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot primarily in Chennai and some rural parts of Tamil Nadu to contrast city life with traditional settings.
- Actor Vivek, known for his comedy roles, appears in a supporting part, providing the film with its humorous moments.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his collaboration with director Ashokan from earlier projects.
- Upon release, the film received mixed reviews but was noted for its family-oriented message about values over wealth.
- A subplot in the film involves a classic Tamil cinema trope of mistaken identity, adding to the comedic confusion.