Sandhippoma(1998)
Sandhippoma (1998) is a Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indrakumar. The film stars Suriya in his first leading role and Preetha Vijayakumar in her Tamil debut. The supporting cast includes Radhika, Prakash Raj, Sarath Babu, and Ambika. The story follows Vishwa and Nilani, two friends who fall in love but face opposition from Nilani's mother. The conflict escalates when Vishwa's father's past affair is exposed. The film is notable for its tragic ending, where the heroine commits suicide and the hero loses his sanity. The music was composed by Deva, and the cinematography was handled by R. Rathnavelu. The film was produced by Malaysian-based Tamil settlers and shot across locations including Rajasthan, Goa, and Himachal Pradesh. Sandhippoma released on 9 July 1998.
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- Theatrical Release
- 9 July 1998
- Director
- Indrakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Vishwa, a young photographer, falls in love with his friend Nilani. But Nilani's mother disapproves of their relationship. When Vishwa displays photos of Nilani publicly, the conflict worsens. A secret affair from Vishwa's father's past threatens to destroy their love forever.
“Love that ends in tragedy.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sandhippoma
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Anandaraj & Deva (18 films together), Manivannan & Anandaraj (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Deva (13 films together), Prakash Raj & Manivannan (9 films together), and Prakash Raj & Anandaraj (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sandhippoma' translates to 'Let's Meet' in English, reflecting the central theme of the lovers' union.
- This was one of the early films for actor Surya, who had made his debut just a year earlier in 'Nerrukku Ner'.
- Director Indrakumar was primarily known for comedies, making this romantic drama a slight departure from his usual style.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Sirpy, featured a popular song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' sung by Hariharan and Sujatha.
- The plot involving a father's secret relationship causing turmoil was a notable dramatic conflict in late 90s Tamil cinema.
- Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was a major star at the time, appearing in many successful films that year.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many romantic dramas in Tamil, facing stiff competition at the box office.