
Nandha(2001)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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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.







