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- 2012
- 2 hr 27 min
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6.8 (796)
Sundarapandian is a 2012 Tamil-language romantic-action-comedy film directed by S. R. Prabhakaran and produced by M. Sasikumar. The film is set in a rural town and revolves around Sundarapandian, played by Sasikumar, and his love story with Archana, played by Lakshmi Menon. Sundarapandian is introduced as a happy-go-lucky guy who has a group of friends and spends most of his time with them. He falls in love with Archana, a school teacher who comes to his town. The love story progresses slowly, and Archana reciprocates Sundarapandian's feelings for her.
However, Sundarapandian's happy-go-lucky life takes a turn when a local goon in the town tries to kill one of his friends. Sundarapandian, who is against violence, gets into a fight with the goon, and the incident leads to a larger conflict between the two groups. Sundarapandian, along with his friends, tries to solve the issue without any bloodshed, but the goon's group does not budge. This leads to a series of events that eventually get out of hand.
The film's plot is not entirely new, and the storyline is predictable. They are not many subplots, and the screenplay is focused on the primary love story and the conflict between the two groups. However, what sets Sundarapandian apart is the way the director has used the rural town setting and the characters' portrayal. The film depicts the town's culture, the people's lifestyle and struggles, and the friendships that exist in rural areas.
M. Sasikumar's performance as Sundarapandian is noteworthy. He has portrayed the character as a simple, easy-going guy who loves to spend time with his friends. The character has a subtle personality that does not overdo any action or emotion. Lakshmi Menon, who plays Archana, has done justice to her role. As a school teacher who moves to a new town, she manages to capture the character's innocence and beauty.
The film's music is composed by N.R. Raghunanthan and is one of the highlights of the film. The songs are melodious and carry a rural vibe that syncs well with the film's setting. The cinematography by Prem Kumar is excellent, capturing the beauty of the town and the lives of the people living there.
Vijay Sethupathi plays a small but important role in the film. He plays the character of Murugesan, one of Sundarapandian's friends. Although his screen time is less, he manages to grab the audience's attention with his performance. The other actors who play Sundarapandian's gang have done a decent job.
Overall, Sundarapandian is an entertaining film that captures the essence of a rural town and its culture. The love story is sweet and simple, and the action sequences are not overdone. The film addresses the issue of violence in a non-preachy way and is a decent watch for those who enjoy romance-action-comedy films.
Sundarapandian is a 2012 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.