Dhandayuthapani

Dhandayuthapani is a 2007 Indian Tamil action film directed by Saravana Sakthi. The film features newcomers S. Suresh Raja and Shivani Sri in lead roles, with Manoj K. Jayan, Kadhal Sukumar, Ranjitha, Bobby, Mahanadi Shankar, Balu Anand and Viji Ketti playing supporting roles. The film, produced by C. N. Rajadurai, had musical score by Sunil and E. L. Indhrajith and was released on 27 April 2007.[1][2]

Dhandayuthapani
Directed bySaravana Sakthi
Produced byC. N. Rajadurai
Written bySaravana Sakthi
StarringS. Suresh Raja
Shivani Sri
Music bySunil
E. L. Indhrajith
CinematographyRuthrun
Edited byB. S. Vasu
Saleem
Production
company
CNR Films
Release date
  • 27 April 2007 (2007-04-27)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Dhandayuthapani (S. Suresh Raja) is a carefree and jobless graduate who lives with his widowed mother and siblings in Madurai. One day, he falls in love at first sight with the college student Thenmozhi (Shivani Sri) in a temple. Dhandayuthapani then bumps into Thenmozhi in different situations and they slowly fall in love with each other but the lovers don't exchange a single word in all their interactions. Meanwhile, Thamizharasu (Manoj K. Jayan) and Yaanai Kumar (Bobby), two rival gangsters, are fighting over the lands belonging to the government. Later, Yaanai Kumar's henchmen plan to murder Thamizharasu but before, they spy Thenmozhi taking a bath in her house. Dandayuthapani who notices it starts to chase them and beats them up in front of Thamizharasu.

Impressed by Dandayuthapani's braveness, Thamizharasu offers him to join his gang but Dandayuthapani refuses. The cunning Thamizharasu then sends his henchman and they brutally attack Dandayuthapani, they lied to him that they are Yaanai Kumar's henchman. Left half tonsured, naked and wounded, Dhandayuthapani manages to survive the assault. His family and his friends who fear for Dhandayuthapani's life advise him to leave the town. However, the incident leads to a drastic change in Dhandayuthapani's behaviour and a vengeful Dhandayuthapani joins Thamizharasu's gang. Dhandayuthapani slowly becomes Thamizharasu's best henchman and he shows his loyalty by killing Yaanai Kumar. Dhandayuthapani who knew from the beginning that Thamizharasu was the culprit kills him as well. The film ends with Thenmozhi marrying another man and a rowdy killing Dhandayuthapani.

Cast

Production

Saravana Sakthi, an erstwhile assistant of S. A. Chandrasekhar, made his directorial debut with Dhandayuthapani under the banner of CNR Films. C. N. Rajadurai who is a doctor by profession had emerged as a producer in this film. S. Suresh Raja was cast to play the title role while Kerala-based Vidhya Mohan, credited as Shivani Sri, was chosen to play the heroine. The fight scenes had been choreographed by Jaguar Thangam, Ruthrun took in charge of cinematography, the music was composed by Sunil and E. L. Indhrajith and the editing was by B. S. Vasu and Saleem. The film was primarily shot in Nagercoil and Madurai.[3][4][5]

Soundtrack
Dhandayuthapani
Soundtrack album by
Sunil and E. L. Indhrajith
Released2006
Recorded2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:48
LabelNew Music
ProducerSunil
E. L. Indhrajith

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composers Sunil and E. L. Indhrajith. The soundtrack features four tracks with lyrics written by Yosi, Tamilamuthan and Saravana Sakthi.[6][7][8]

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Adikkadi Ethayathil"Harish Raghavendra, Harini Sudhakar4:05
2."Athadi Alaiasathada"C. N. S., Anuradha Sriram3:36
3."Katrum Puyalum"Ranjith4:10
4."Vanam Muzhuvathum"Vijay Yesudas4:57
Total length:16:48

Reception

A reviewer wrote, "The only thing which is laudable in this movie is the bold attempt made by debutants" and added, "Heroine Shivani has performed well in a limited scope. Music by Sunil Indirajith is laudable".[4] Malini Mannath said, "Suresh Raja may be a far cry from the typical hero-mould. But he performs his scenes with understanding, and like a seasoned actor. Shivani fits in as the coy Thenmozhi" and called it "a promising work from a debutant director".[5]

References
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  2. "Dhandayuthapani (2007)". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  3. Malini Mannath. "Dandayuthapani". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2006. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  4. "Making a life out of knife - Dhandayuthapani - Review". indiareel.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  5. Malini Mannath. "Dandayuthapani". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  6. "Thandayuthapani (2006) - Indhrajith, Sunil". mio.to. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  7. "Dandayuthapani Songs". jiosaavn.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  8. "Thandayuthapani Songs". mymazaa.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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