Gandhi Kannadi(2025)
Tamil126 mins
An ambitious young event planner named Kathir sees a big opportunity when an elderly man, Gandhi, hires him to plan his 60th wedding anniversary. As their dreams and desires intertwine, their journey becomes a moving tale of love, conflict, and hope.
Director:Sherief
Mood:
emotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Aha Video, Apple TV, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 5 September 2025
- Director
- Sherief
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Storyline
A young event planner named Kathir gets a major job planning a 60th wedding anniversary for an elderly man named Gandhi. Their partnership brings their different dreams together, leading to a story filled with emotion, clashes, and hope.
“A celebration that will change two lives forever.”
Film Details
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 September 2025
Also Known AsGandhi Kannaadi
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
A
Abishek Joseph GeorgeKrishna
→#2
#3K
KPY BalaKathir
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Balaji SakthivelGandhi Mahaan/ Jamin
→#4
M
Madhan GopalMadhan
→#5
A
AradhyaYoung Kannamma
→#6
R
Ritu SaraActor
→#7
N
Namita KrishnamurthyGeetha
→#8
#9J
Jeeva SubramanianJhansi
→A
ArchanaKannamma
→#10
N
Nikhila SankarSundaram's wife
→#11
S
SheriefDirector
→#12
J
Jayi kiranCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Gandhi Kannadi' references a specific type of antique mirror, symbolising reflection and legacy.
- Director Sherief also composed the film's background score, a dual role he rarely takes on.
- Key scenes were shot in a single, heritage bungalow in Karaikudi to maintain an authentic period feel.
- The veteran actor playing Gandhi reportedly spent weeks observing elderly couples in public parks for his role.
- The anniversary celebration sequence featured over 150 local junior artists as guests from the filming location.
- This was one of the few 2025 Tamil films to have a traditional, orchestral musical score instead of electronic music.
- The script was initially developed during a screenwriting workshop focused on intergenerational stories.