Sandai (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sandai is a 2008 action comedy directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Rohini as Thangalakshmi (voice), Ramya Raj and Sundar C. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $47,189 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Sakthi Chidambaram
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sandai About?
The premise of Sandai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thangalakshmi, a prosperous matriarch, plans for her daughter Abhi to wed an NRI from their hometown, hoping to secure a lucrative alliance. However, unforeseen circumstances intervene, and Abhi ultimately marries Kathiresan, the loyal bodyguard assigned to protect her, turning her parents' expectations on their head.
Sandai Themes & Keywords
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Sandai Cast & Characters
Rohini leads the cast as Thangalakshmi (voice), with Ramya Raj as Abhi and Sundar C as 'Kaththi' Kathiresan. Directed by Sakthi Chidambaram; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sakthi Chidambaram
- Rohini as Thangalakshmi (voice)
- Ramya Raj as Abhi
- Sundar C as 'Kaththi' Kathiresan
- Napoleon as Collector
Also Starring in Sandai
· 11 more- Vivek Mani / Nattamai
- Raj Kapoor
- Nadhiya Thangalakshmi
- Namitha Seemakal Chinnakilli
- Ravi Mariya
- Meera Krishnan
- Uma Padmanabhan
- Kadhal Thandapani
- Suja Varunee
- Jyothi Lakshmi
- Paravai Muniyamma
More from Sakthi Chidambaram
More films directed by Sakthi Chidambaram: Jolly O Gymkhana, Pei Mama, Charlie Chaplin 2 and Guru Sishyan.
Sandai Plot Summary
What happens in Sandai 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
Thangalakshmi, a wealthy and influential woman, plans a marriage for her daughter Abhinaya with an NRI in her native village, aiming to secure her daughter’s future. However, her peace is disrupted by a persistent gang led by Paalpandi, who is later revealed to be Thangalakshmi’s own brother. This gang begins to stalk both Abhi and Thangalakshmi, creating a tense and dangerous atmosphere. To protect Abhi and ensure her safety until her marriage, a rogue named Kathhi—a man known for doing anything for money—is appointed as her bodyguard.
Full summary
The whole story of Sandai, scene by scene
Sandai Box Office
Sandai grossed $47,189 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47.2K
- International
- $47.2K
How Well Do You Know Sandai?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the real mother of Abhinaya in the film?
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Sandai FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sandai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sandai?
Sandai runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Sandai released?
Sandai was released on March 21, 2008.
Who directed Sandai?
Sandai was directed by Sakthi Chidambaram.
More films by Sakthi Chidambaram Who is in the cast of Sandai?
Sandai stars Rohini as Thangalakshmi (voice), Ramya Raj as Abhi and Sundar C as 'Kaththi' Kathiresan, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Sandai make at the box office?
Sandai grossed $47,189 worldwide.
Does Sandai have a post-credit scene?
No. Sandai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sandai in?
The original language of Sandai is Tamil.
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