Pandhayam (2008 film)

2008 Indian film

Pandhayam

Film poster

Directed by| S. A. Chandrasekhar
Written by| S. A. Chandrasekhar
Produced by| Shoba Chandrasekhar
Starring|

* Nithin Sathya
* Sindhu Tolani

Cinematography| Srinivas Devamsam
Edited by| J. N. Harsha
Music by| Vijay Antony

Production
company

V. V. Creations

Distributed by| Nemichand Jhabak

Release date

* 19 September 2008 (2008-09-19)

Country| India
Language| Tamil

Pandhayam (transl. Bet) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Nithin Sathya and Sindhu Tolani while Prakash Raj and Radhika play supporting roles. Vijay did a guest role as himself. The music was composed by Vijay Antony with cinematography by Srinivas Devamsam and editing by J. N. Harsha. The film released on 19 September 2008.[1]

## Plot

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Masanam (Prakash Raj), a local thug and criminal who kills people, slowly rises up the ranks to be a minister. Shakthivel (Nithin Sathya) is a die-hard fan of an actor Vijay and studies in college. He falls in love with Masanam's sister Thulasi (Sindhu Tolani) and challenges him (he has a reason for that), and a cat-and-mouse game ensues. What follows is a series of incidents between the two that leads to a melodramatic climax.

## Cast

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* Nithin Sathya as Sakthivel
* Sindhu Tolani as Thulasi
* Prakash Raj as Masanam
* Radhika Sarathkumar as Masanam's wife
* Ganeshkar as Ganesh
* Vadivel Ganesh as Vadivel Ganesh
* Rajini Murugan as Mani
* Lavanya as Lavanya
* Dhamu
* Scissor Manohar
* Y. G. Mahendran as Dr. Pitchaimuthu
* Vimal as Murugesan (uncredited)
* Rajini Nivetha as Murugesan's mother
* Bala Singh

Special appearances :

* Vijay as himself
* Perarasu as himself
* Raj Kapoor as himself
* Meghna Naidu (special appearance in the song "Lusimbara")
* O Podu Rani as Chinna Maami (special appearance in the song "Chinna Maamiye")
* Ashok Raja (special appearance in the song "Chinna Maamiye")
* S. A. Chandrasekhar (special appearance in the song "Chinna Maamiye")
* Sampath Ram as Police Inspector (uncredited)

## Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Antony.[2] It features remixes of the songs "Surangani" and "Chinna Maamiye".[3]

Song | Singers | Lyrics

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"Ammane" | Bellie Raj, Nidhesh Gopalan, Vinaitha | G. A. Robert
"Chinna Maamiye" | Christopher, MK Balaji, Shoba Chandrasekhar, Vinaya | Ceylon Manohar, Eknaath
"Kadhal Theeviravathi" | Vinaya, Jaidev | Priyan
"Lusimbara" | Ramya NSK, Vijay Antony, Christopher | Annamalai
"Surangani" | MK Balaji, Maya, Megha | Ceylon Manohar

## Critical reception

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Behindwoods wrote, "There is no singular theme or accent in Pandhayam and the film abounds in illogical narrations."[4] Rediff wrote "Watch Pandhayam if you've challenged your friends about sitting through a ridiculous movie. Even then, you might end up losing."[5] IANS wrote, "The movie looks like one that suffered a double Rip Van Winkle slumber since the 70s sans the vintage quality of that era".[6] The Hindu wrote "Looks like the experienced director is losing grip! Helming a film whose theme toes the beaten track of revenge, writer-director S.A. Chandrasekaran makes a hotchpotch of it. Every creator has a saturation point. SAC is no exception as this V.V. Creations’ product shows".[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Pandhayam (2008)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
2. ^ "Panthayam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Gaana. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
3. ^ Vamanan (6 February 2018). "His Surangani ferried Baila tunes from Lankan shores". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
4. ^ "Pandhayam Review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
5. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (19 September 2008). "Review: Pandhayam". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
6. ^ "'Pandhayam' – a bad movie bet (Tamil Film Review)". IANS. 20 September 2008. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2024 - via India Forums.
7. ^ "Swarming with stereotypes -- Pandhayam". The Hindu. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 29 September 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2024.

## External links

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* Pandhayam at IMDb

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Films directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar

1970s|

* Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai (1978)

1980s|

* Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981)
* Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
* Needhi Pizhaithathu (1981)
* Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981)
* Balidanam (1982)
* Idhayam Pesugirathu (1982)
* Om Shakti (1982)
* Pattanathu Rajakkal (1982)
* Palletoori Monagadu (1983)
* Gedda Maga (1983)
* Geluvu Nannade (1983)
* Hasida Hebbuli (1983)
* Saatchi (1983)
* Samsaram Enbathu Veenai (1983)
* Simha Gharjane (1983)
* Kudumbam (1984)
* Devanthakudu (1984)
* Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984)
* Vetri (1984)
* Balidaan (1985)
* Intiko Rudramma (1985)
* Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
* Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985)
* Pudhu Yugam (1985)
* Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
* En Sabatham (1986)
* Vasantha Raagam (1986)
* Sigappu Malargal (1986)
* Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
* Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987)
* Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu (1987)
* Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)
* Poovum Puyalum (1988)
* Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal (1988)
* Rajanadai (1989)

1990s|

* Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
* Seetha (1990)
* Naalaiya Theerpu (1992)
* Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992)
* Insaaf Ki Devi (1992)
* Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993)
* Rajadurai (1993)
* Senthoorapandi (1993)
* Rasigan (1994)
* Deva (1994)
* Vishnu (1995)
* Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996)
* Once More (1997)
* Periyanna (1999)
* Nenjinile (1999)

2000s|

* Dost (2001)
* Mutham (2003)
* Sukran (2005)
* Nenjirukkum Varai (2007)
* Pandhayam (2008)

2010s|

* Sattapadi Kutram (2011)
* Touring Talkies (2015)
* Capmaari (2019)

2020s|

* Naan Kadavul Illai (2023)

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