Samundi(1992)
Samundi is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars R. Sarathkumar in the title role alongside Kanaka, Meera, and Mansoor Ali Khan. Set in a rural village, the story follows Samundi, a man with a traumatic past who moves to a new village with his family. He clashes with the local tyrant Rajangam while hiding a deep personal tragedy. The film is known for its intense emotional scenes and a shocking twist involving Samundi's sister. Deva composed the music, with lyrics by Vaali. The film completed a 100-day theatrical run and was shot in Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu. It was released on 18 September 1992.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 September 1992
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
Samundi moves to a new village with his mother and sister to escape a painful past. But the village is ruled by the cruel Rajangam. When Samundi fights back, his hidden rage explodes. He must confront his trauma and face a shocking secret that changes everything.
“A past that burns, a truth that shocks”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Samundi
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Deva (33 films together), Sarath Kumar & Deva (24 films together), Sarath Kumar & Goundamani (19 films together), Ponnambalam & Deva (18 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Deva (14 films together), and Ponnambalam & Goundamani (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Samundi' refers to a traditional Tamil name for a village deity, hinting at the protagonist's protective role.
- This was one of the few Tamil films directed by the Hindi filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic movies in Bollywood.
- Actor Ramki, who played the lead, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this action-heavy film a slight shift for him at the time.
- The movie's plot of a stranger confronting local oppression was a common theme in early 90s Tamil cinema, reflecting societal tensions.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the Vellore Fort, a popular location for period and rural-based films in that era.
- The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja included folk-inspired melodies to match the village setting of the story.
- Despite its action genre, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other releases that year.