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Sundara Kanda (1992): Cast & Plot

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Sundara Kanda is a 1992 romantic comedy directed by K Raghavendra Rao, starring Brahmanandam as Thukaram, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Meena. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes.

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Sundara Kanda (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 27m (147 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sundara Kanda About?

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

A newly appointed professor discovers that one of his students is infatuated with him and insists on marriage. He rebuffs her advances and instead weds an orphan, hoping to move on. Undeterred, the student persistently pursues him, turning his attempt at a normal life into a tangled emotional struggle.

Sundara Kanda Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • remake
  • love
  • love triangle
  • death
  • teacher
  • husband wife relationship
  • marriage
  • school
  • terminal illness
  • teacher student relationship
  • schoolteacher
  • student
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Cast & crew

Sundara Kanda Cast & Characters

Brahmanandam leads the cast as Thukaram, with Kota Srinivasa Rao as Principal and Meena as Nanchari. Directed by K Raghavendra Rao; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from K Raghavendra Rao

More films directed by K Raghavendra Rao: Om Namo Venkatesaya, Shirdi Sai, Jhummandi Naadam and Pandurangadu.

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Plot

Sundara Kanda Plot Summary

What happens in Sundara Kanda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shanmugamani arrives as a respected Tamil teacher at a school where he once studied, coming back with a mix of pride and humility. Despite his modest background, his exceptional performance as a student the year he ended twelfth standard earned him recognition, and his return is framed by a sense of duty and tradition. The classroom he steps into is lively, ruled by a clever, restless energy, led by a brilliant yet mischievous student named Priya. Her antics, though entertaining to some, quickly push Shanmugamani to his limits, and he finds fault with every clever trick she plays.

Full summary

The whole story of Sundara Kanda, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sundara Kanda?

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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What is the profession of Shanmugamani when he returns to his alma mater?

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Sundara Kanda Also Known As

Also known as “Sundarakanda”.

Also known as
  • Sundarakanda

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FAQ

Sundara Kanda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sundara Kanda?

Sundara Kanda runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

When was Sundara Kanda released?

Sundara Kanda was released on October 2, 1992.

Who directed Sundara Kanda?

Sundara Kanda was directed by K Raghavendra Rao.

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Who is in the cast of Sundara Kanda?

Sundara Kanda stars Brahmanandam as Thukaram, Kota Srinivasa Rao as Principal and Meena as Nanchari, among 9 credited actors.

Does Sundara Kanda have a post-credit scene?

No. Sundara Kanda has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sundara Kanda in?

The original language of Sundara Kanda is Telugu.

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