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Nandha(2001)

7.2/10
Tamil180 mins

Nandha (2001) is a 180-minute Tamil film directed by Bala. Starring Suriya, Laila and Rajkiran. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Nandha stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Director:Bala
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 November 2001
Director
Bala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

A man gets out of prison after killing his father to protect his mother. His mother still won't forgive him for it. A local leader then gives him a place to stay at a shelter for refugees.

A killer returns home, but forgiveness is harder to find.

Film Details

7.2Rating
180Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVaastav The Return

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familyjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real prison in Chennai, using actual inmates as background actors.
  • Surya's intense physical transformation for the role included learning martial arts from a local kalari trainer.
  • The character Periyavar was inspired by a real-life social worker who aided Sri Lankan Tamil refugees.
  • Director Bala originally planned a different ending but changed it after discussions with the film's writer.
  • The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja was recorded live with a full orchestra to enhance its raw feel.
  • Actress Laila was cast after Bala saw her in a Malayalam film and felt she suited the innocent village girl role.
  • Nandha was shot mostly in natural light to maintain a gritty, realistic look throughout the film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nandha

Actor-Cinematographer5 films
Director-Actor2 films
Director-Nandha's mother2 films
Director-Cinematographer2 films
Actor-Periyavar's son-in-law, Durai2 films
Periyavar's son-in-law, Durai-Music Composer2 films
Music Composer-Cinematographer2 films

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