Sundarapandian

Not to be confused with 1998 Tamil film Sundara Pandian starring Karthik, Swathi and Heera Rajagopal
Sundarapandian
Directed by S. R. Prabhakaran
Produced by M. Sasikumar
Written by S. R. Prabhakaran
Story by S. R. Prabhakaran
Starring
Music by N. R. Raghunanthan
Cinematography Premkumar
Production
company
Company Production
Release dates
  • 14 September 2012 (2012-09-14)
Country India
Language Tamil
Budget ₹ 5.5 crore
Box office ₹ 44 crore

Sundarapandian (Tamil: சுந்தரபாண்டியன்) is a 2012 Indian Tamil comedy drama film directed by debutant S. R. Prabhakaran, a former associate of M. Sasikumar.[1] Sasikumar himself played the titular character, besides producing the film, while Lakshmi Menon, Vijay Sethupathi, Soori, Inigo Prabhakaran and Soundararaja appeared in supporting roles. Music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, while cinematography was handled by Premkumar of Pasanga fame.[2] The film released on 14 September 2012 to overall positive reviews.[3] Following its commercial success, the film was remade in Kannada as Raja Huli and in Telugu as Speedunnodu.[4]

Plot

Sundarapandian (M. Sasikumar) is a son of rich landlord in Kandamanoor leads a happy life and spends all time with his friends. Sundarapandian ensures that he is always of some help to his friends. One day, he goes to ensure that his friend's (Inigo Prabhakaran) love is conveyed to a girl Archana (Lakshmi Menon), who happens to be his ex-flame. As it happens, she falls for Sundarapandian again. But trouble begins through Paranjothi (Soundararaja) he joined and planned together with Jegan (Vijay Sethupathi). A murder happens and the blame falls on Sundarapandian and then some twist and turns that forms the climax .

Cast

Soundtrack

Sundarapandian
Soundtrack album by N. R. Raghunanthan
Released 31 August 2012
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label Think Music
N. R. Raghunanthan chronology
Krishnaveni Panjaalai (2012) Sundarapandian
(2012)		 Neerparavai (2012)

The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan of Thenmerku Paruvakaatru fame.[5] The audio was released by Bala and received by Muthaiya and Socrates, two assistant directors of Sasikumar.[6]

Tracklist
No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Kadhal Vandhu"  Na. MuthukumarHaricharan  
2. "Kondaadum Manasu"  MohanrajanAnand Aravindakshan  
3. "Rekkai Mulaiththen"  Madhan KarkyG. V. Prakash Kumar, Shreya Ghoshal  
4. "Nenjukkulle"  ThamaraiSaindhavi  

Critical reception

The film opened to very positive reviews. N. Venkateswaran from The Times of India gave it 3.5 out of 5 and called it a "clean family entertainer". The reviewer wrote that "the racy script, easy flowing dialogues and the twists he introduces in the screenplay to take it off the beaten path are commendable" and added that "one more student has passed out with flying colours from the Sasikumar school of cinema".[7] in.com wrote "Sundarapandiyan is a well made commercial flick with right dose of comedy, sentiment and thrill".[8] IBNLive claimed that the film was a "honest attempt. Prabhakar does his best and make it an interesting watch thanks to Sasikumar".[9] A critic from Sify wrote that debutant director SR Prabhakaran made "a confident debut with a film that is both respectable and engaging"[10] BollywoodLife praised the film, citing: "No masala elements, and still entertaining".[11] Anupama Subramanian from Deccan Chronicle described it as an "honest attempt from Prabhakaran which is engaging family fare", while noting that "Sasi[kumar]’s touches [were] seen till [the] climax".[12] Behindwoods gave 3 out of 5, calling it a "family entertainer with ample dose of comedy".[13] Similarly, Zee News termed the film a "satisfying wholesome entertainer".[14]

Awards

60th Filmfare Awards South

Nominated - Best Director - S.R.Prabhakaran

Nominated - Best Film

2nd South Indian International Movie Awards

7th Vijay Awards

Nominated - Best Debutant Director

Nominated - Best Film

Nominated - Best Debutant Actress

Vikatan Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Story of Sasikumar's 'Sundarapandian'". Indiaglitz. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sasikumar is the beautiful Pandian". Behindwoods. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Sasikumar's 'Sundarapandian'". Indiaglitz. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "Bhimaneni Srinivasa to remake 'Sundarapandian' in Telugu". IBNLive. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "Raghunanthan’s hands are full now". Times of India. 21 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Audio Beat: Sundarapandian". The Hindu. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "Sundarapandiyan movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  8. ↑ "Sundarapandiyan is a neat entertainer!". In.com. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  9. ↑ "Tamil Review: 'Sundara Pandian' is watchable - South Cinema - Tamil Reviews - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  10. ↑ "Movie Review:Sundarapandian". Sify.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  11. ↑ 5.55 PM IST 09.17.2012 (2012-09-17). "SUNDARAPANDIAN movie review: No masala elements, and still entertaining - Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos at". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  12. ↑ 16 September 2012 By Anupama Subramanian (2012-09-18). "Sundarapandian review: Sasi’s touches seen till climax". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  13. ↑ "Sundarapandian Review - Sundarapandian Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  14. ↑ "`Sundarapandian` Review: A satisfying wholesome entertainer". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.

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