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Seedan (2011): Cast & Plot

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Seedan is a 2011 family film directed by Subramaniam Siva, starring Dhanush as Saravanan, Unni Mukundan and Ananya. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Seedan (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Subramaniam Siva
Genre
Family
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Seedan About?

The premise of Seedan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seedan is a 2011 Tamil drama directed by Subramaniya Shiva, starring newcomer Unni Mukundan and Ananya, with Dhanush in an extended guest role and supporting parts by Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek. A remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit Nandanam, it opened on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. It was filmed on a palace set built by art director Jacki at Prasad Studios, the first house set for a Tamil film in decades.

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Cast & crew

Seedan Cast & Characters

Dhanush leads the cast as Saravanan, with Unni Mukundan as Mano and Ananya as Mahalakshmi. Directed by Subramaniam Siva; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Subramaniam Siva

More films directed by Subramaniam Siva: Vellai Yaanai, Pori, Donga Dongadi and Thiruda Thirudi.

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Plot

Seedan Plot Summary

What happens in Seedan 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

Mahalakshmi is a devoted servant in the house of the elderly Amritavalli in Pazhani, and she is cherished like a family member even as she shoulders the lion’s share of the household work. A sincere devotee of Lord Murugan, she clings to a quiet dream of visiting a Murugan temple in Pazhani, a wish that remains out of reach due to her duties and the social dynamics around her. One night, she experiences a vivid dream, where she stands at her own wedding with an unknown man, a vision that lingers as a spark of hope.

Full summary

The whole story of Seedan, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Seedan?

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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FAQ

Seedan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Seedan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seedan?

Seedan runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Seedan released?

Seedan was released on February 25, 2011.

Who directed Seedan?

Seedan was directed by Subramaniam Siva.

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Who is in the cast of Seedan?

Seedan stars Dhanush as Saravanan, Unni Mukundan as Mano and Ananya as Mahalakshmi, among 8 credited actors.

Does Seedan have a post-credit scene?

No. Seedan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Seedan in?

The original language of Seedan is Tamil.

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