Aandal
| Aandal | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Sandosh Kesavan |
| Written by | Ghandi Kasinadan (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Sandosh Kesavan |
| Story by | Sandosh Kesavan |
| Produced by | Sandosh Kesavan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Daven Raghvan |
| Edited by | Logan |
| Music by | Jay Suresh Rogen |
Production company | Janu Talkies |
Release date |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Tamil |
Aandal is a 2005 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Sandosh Kesavan[1] and starring Ram, Nandhini Harikrishnan, and Unggal Shangkara.
Plot
Based on a true story, the film follows Aandal, a poor estate woman, as she elopes with Suresh, only to find out that she has now found herself in a world of drugs and prostitution.[2]
Cast
- Ram THR as Suresh
- Nandhini Harikrishnan as Aandal
- Unggal Shangkara as Guna
- Jojo Bala as Taukeh
- Rajah Maniam as Doctor James
- Kalaimaamani Yegavalli as Asha Patti
- R. Shanmuganathan Mano Ramalingam as Murali
- Virupashini as Radha
- Prem
- P. S. Bama
- K. Chidambaram
- K. Mohana Kumar
- Sebastian
- Gogo
- Murugan Nadesan
- Ghandi Kasindadan
- Nisha
- Marina Rasmekhunathan
- Jamiran
- Ganeson
- Jay
- Thanesh
- Darshavina Ishika Dewi
- Kumar
- Rajkumar
- Dr. Alice Pratima in a special appearance
Production
The film was produced by Sandosh Kesavan's production company, Janu Talkies, which he established in 2003.[2] According to Kesavan, Aandal is a "sincere", "heartfelt", and "special" project for him because it was made during a time when he was pushed away from the commercial side of the industry.[2]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Jay and Suresh Rogen. The lyrics were written by Thozhi and Suresh Rogen.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "En Manase" | Sharmila Sivaguru | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Penne Un Paathai" | Suresh Rogen | |
| 3. | "Theme Song" | Suresh Rogen, Jay |
Release
The film received a lukewarm response at the box office.[3][4] At the time of its release, Aandal sold the highest number of VCDs in Malaysia and Singapore amongst other local Tamil movies.[2] Kesavan gained recognition throughout Malaysia after the film's release.[5] In 2012, the film won the special jury award for its story at the first Malaysian Indian film festival.[6]
References
- ^ Lee, Adrian Yuen Beng (2022). Malaysian Cinema in the New Millennium. Hong Kong University Press. p. 234. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d Sandy (26 January 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: "I Want To Bring Malaysian Content To The World," – Sandosh Kesavan". Varnam Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ Velayutham, Selvaraj (3 April 2008). Tamil Cinema: The Cultural Politics of India's other Film Industry. Routledge. p. 181. ISBN 9781134154456. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
Malaysia Tamil movies such as Chemman Sallai (2005), Andaal and Uyir were released and received a lukewarm response
- ^ Dewan budaya (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 2011. p. 33. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
Filem tempatan yang menggunakan bahasa Tamil dan Inggeris telah dihasilkan dan ditayangkan di pawagam . Antara filem Tamil tersebut seperti Chemman Chaalai , Aandal , Uyir , Ethirkaalam , dan Chalanggai
- ^ 2025 ஒரு கண்ணோட்டம் : கலைப்பயணம். Bernama Seithigal (in Tamil). 29 December 2025. Event occurs at 0:50-0:54. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Showbitz — A slice of Malaysia". The Hindu. 13 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.