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Sandai
Sandai (transl. Fight) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dhina with cinematography handled by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008. Plot
Thangalakshmi, a wealthy woman, arranges marriage for her daughter, Abhi, with an NRI in her native village. A gang led by Paalpandi (Lalu Alex), who is revealed later to be Thangalakshmi's brother, keep stalking Abhi and Thangalskhmi. A rogue called Kathhi, who does anything for money, is appointed as the bodyguard to Abhi till her marriage to the NRI groom. Paalpandi makes repeated unsuccessful attempts to convince Thangalakshmi to marry Abhi off to his son. In a strange turn of events, three relatives of Thangalashmi's husband, who claim to have been innocently jailed on the charges of killing Thangalakshmi's husband, a former District Collector, are released and kill the judge and public prosecutor responsible for their imprisonment. They also enter into the good books of Thangalakshmi by manipulating her into believing that they are innocent and Paalpandi is the real killer, a fact which Thangalaskhmi herself has been believing herself due to a misunderstanding. In due course of events, during which Kathhi and Mani(Thangalakshmi's PA, who also wants to secretly marry Abhi), comically try to thwart the marriage of Abhi, the groom gets kidnapped by the very same three relatives, who try to kill him to pin the blame on Paalpandi. Kathi interves, bashing them and their goons up and saving the groom, who then refuses to marry Abhi honoring the words of his parents. Arriving at the venue along with his men, Paalpandi once gain tries to convince Thangalakshmi into marrying Abhi off to his son. Refusing to give in due to her sense of pride, Thangalakshmi forces Abhi and Kathhi to get marries and taunts Paalpandi by saying that she fulfilled her oath. At the same time, Paalpandi starts laughing and mockingly reveals that Kathhi is none other than his son, his real name being Kathiresan MBA. Shocked, Abhi and Thangalakshmi try to foist charges of kidnapping and criminal intimidation on Kathiresan, who successfully manages to evade charges by showing the DSP the video recording of the events at the marriage hall. Abhi and Thangalakshmi try to run away to Bangkok, but are waylaid by Kathiresan, who challenges Thangalakshmi to make Abhi accept him as her husband after staying in his house for seven days, while also promising that he would try to engage in physical contact with Abhi without her consent. Initially getting off to a rocky start with her relatives on the maternal side, Abhi comes to understand Kathir's and the family's caring and loving nature. All attempts by Thangalakshmi to separate Abhi and Kathiresan fail, with towards the end, she too coming to understand her brother's innocence and the good nature of Kathiresan and her family. In the climax, the villains, who had killed Thangalakshmi's husband, attempt to kill her too, and she manages to place a call to Kathiresan, who arrives at the right time and rescues her, getting stabbed by the villains in the process. After Paalpandi arrives at the spot and sees Thangalakshmi standing beside his son with a blood stained knife, he still believes her, making her realize her folly. Kathiresan, who has not yet lost consciousness, bounces back and kills the villains after a thrilling fight. Thangalakshmi re-unites with her family and they all live happily ever after. Cast
ProductionDuring the launch, the film was initially titled Porukki;[1] however as the title was criticised as derogatory, it was retitled Sandai.[2] The filming was held at Pollachi, Karaikudi, Switzerland and London.[1] SoundtrackMusic is composed by Dhina and released via T-Series.[3]
Release and receptionSandai was released on 21 March 2008, Good Friday alongside Kannum Kannum, Inbaa and Singakutty.[4] Rediff.com called the film "illogical" and stated that "Just suspend all logic and reason before settling for this age-old mother-in-law/son-in-law battle movies on the lines of Poova Thalaiya and Mappillai."[5] Sify wrote "Here is regressive piece of kitsch, with over-the-top loud performances. The plot degenerates into a farce in the second half of this tedious film as it tumbles to an all?s-well-that- concludes-well end".[6] The Indian Express wrote, "One star for Sundar C. and one star for Shakthi Chidambaram for his fast paced narration".[7] References
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