Saandrithazh(2023)
Karuvarai, being a prime example for an utopian village which has no crimes, people are taught self-discipline as a way of life,and honesty and hard work is valued. The villagers even shun a prestigious award for the model village, but don't want the local politicians to interfere in their way of functioning, which earns wrath of politicians.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 August 2023
- Director
- J.V.R
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Storyline
A peaceful village runs on honesty and hard work, with no crime. The villagers refuse a major award to keep politicians from interfering in their way of life. This defiance angers the local politicians.
“A perfect village. A dangerous secret.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Saandrithazh
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Radha Ravi (7 films together), Manobala & Ravi Mariya (4 films together), Radha Ravi & Aruldoss (4 films together), Harikumar & Radha Ravi (3 films together), Manobala & Aruldoss (2 films together), and Ravi Mariya & Aruldoss (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director J.V.R is also a former assistant to director Mysskin, known for his own distinct style of thrillers.
- The village scenes were shot in real locations around Theni district, known for its scenic and untouched landscapes.
- Actor M.S. Bhaskar, who plays a key role, reportedly prepared by spending time with elderly villagers to understand their mannerisms.
- The film's title 'Saandrithazh' translates to 'companion' or 'friend', hinting at the theme of community versus outside forces.
- It was produced by a relatively new production house, V Movie Masters, which focused on content-driven Tamil cinema.
- The story draws loose inspiration from real-life self-governed villages in India, like Hiware Bazar in Maharashtra.
- Despite its rural setting, the film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.