Sendhoorapandi(1993)
Sendhoorapandi is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijay and Yuvarani in lead roles, with Vijayakanth in an extended cameo as the titular character. The story follows Vijay, a young man who returns to his village and falls in love with Meena, the sister of a powerful local bully. Their love is opposed due to caste differences, leading to violent conflict. Vijay's brother Senthoorapandi, recently released from prison, steps in to protect his family and ensure the wedding happens. The film is notable for using Vijayakanth's star power to launch Vijay's acting career. It was released on 10 December 1993 and performed well commercially.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 1993
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Vijay returns to his village and falls in love with Meena. Her brother Ponnambalam opposes the match because Vijay belongs to a lower caste. He threatens to kill Vijay's family. Vijay's brother Senthoorapandi, just released from prison, must protect his family and fight for his brother's love.
“A brother's love is the strongest weapon.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sendhoorapandi
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Ponnambalam & Deva (18 films together), S. A. Chandrasekhar & Vijayakanth (18 films together), Deva & Manorama (17 films together), and Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together).
Trivia
- This was Vijay's first film as a solo hero after several movies as a child actor.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar is Vijay's father, making this a significant father-son collaboration.
- The film's title refers to a traditional South Indian sweet, symbolizing something desirable.
- It was released the same year as Vijay's other hit 'Udhaya', establishing his young lead actor status.
- Actress Yuvarani, who played the female lead, was a popular dancer in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The movie featured comedy tracks by veteran actress Manorama, a staple in 1990s family dramas.
- Despite a family drama plot, the film included action sequences tailored for Vijay's emerging image.