Aandal

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Aandal
Directed bySandosh Kesavan
Written byGhandi Kasinadan (dialogue)
Screenplay bySandosh Kesavan
Story bySandosh Kesavan
Produced bySandosh Kesavan
Starring
  • Ram
  • Nandhini Harikrishnan
  • Unggal Shangkara
CinematographyDaven Raghvan
Edited byLogan
Music byJay
Suresh Rogen
Production
company
Janu Talkies
Release date
  • 12 May 2005 (2005-05-12)
CountryMalaysia
LanguageTamil

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.

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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

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.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."En Manase"Sharmila Sivaguru4:38
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]

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Adrian Yuen Beng (2022). Malaysian Cinema in the New Millennium. Hong Kong University Press. p. 234. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sandy (26 January 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: "I Want To Bring Malaysian Content To The World," – Sandosh Kesavan". Varnam Malaysia. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  3. ↑ 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
  4. ↑ 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
  5. ↑ 2025 ஒரு கண்ணோட்டம் : கலைப்பயணம். Bernama Seithigal (in Tamil). 29 December 2025. Event occurs at 0:50-0:54. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
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