Nandha (2001): Cast & Plot
Nandha is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Bala, starring Suriya as Nandha, Rajkiran and Sheela Kaur. It runs 3 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Bala
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Aparajeeth Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nandha About?
The premise of Nandha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nandha comes home after completing his prison sentence for killing his father—a deed he committed to protect his mother, who nevertheless refuses to forgive him. Seeking a fresh start, he is taken in by Periyavar, a compassionate figure who shelters Sri Lankan refugees, offering Nandha a chance at redemption and belonging.
Nandha Cast & Characters
Suriya leads the cast as Nandha, with Rajkiran as Periyavar and Sheela Kaur as Chitra. Directed by Bala; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bala
- Suriya as Nandha
- Rajkiran as Periyavar
- Sheela Kaur as Chitra
- Rajashree as Nandha's mother
Also Starring in Nandha
· 6 more- Laila Kalyani
- Saravanan Periyavar's son-in-law, Durai
- Karunas 'Lodukku' Pandi
- Vinoth Kishan Nandha (Younger age)
- Nandha Saravanan Ragging Senior
- Mu Ramaswamy
More from Bala
More films directed by Bala: Vanangaan, Varmaa, Naachiyaar and Tharai Thappattai.
Nandha Plot Summary
What happens in Nandha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a woman and her two children, Nandhaa Suriya and Chitra Sheela Kaur, arriving in Rameswaram, seeking a new start after a family tragedy that has left them reeling. Nandhaa, the elder child, is already marked by trauma: he is sent to a borstal for the murder of his father, a crime he believes stemmed from witnessing his father’s illicit affair with a prostitute and the abuse his mother endured when she discovered it. He returns home to his mother, Rajashree who is deaf-mute, and Chitra, both still in shock from the upheaval that reshaped their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Nandha, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Nandha?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the titular character Nandhaa in the film?
Nandha Also Known As
Also known as “Vaastav The Return”.
- Also known as
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- Vaastav The Return
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Nandha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nandha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nandha?
Nandha runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Nandha released?
Nandha was released on November 14, 2001.
Who directed Nandha?
Nandha was directed by Bala.
More films by Bala Who is in the cast of Nandha?
Nandha stars Suriya as Nandha, Rajkiran as Periyavar and Sheela Kaur as Chitra, among 10 credited actors.
Does Nandha have a post-credit scene?
No. Nandha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nandha in?
The original language of Nandha is Tamil.
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