Sandimuni

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Sandimuni
Sandimuni poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMilka S. Selvakumar
Produced bySivaramkumar
Starring
CinematographySenthil Rajagopal
Edited by Bhuvan Srinivasan
Music byA K. Rishalsai
Production
company
Sivam Media Works
Release date
  • 7 February 2020 (2020-02-07)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sandimuni is a 2020 Tamil language horror comedy film directed by Milka S. Selvakumar. The film stars Natarajan Subramaniam and Manisha Yadav. [1] [2]

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Plot

After the wife Tamarai dies (Manisha Yadav), the husband Sandimuni (Natarajan Subramaniam) falls in love with another girl Radhika (Manisha Yadav). After seeing him loving another girl, the spirit of his dead wife could not bear this and starts attacking him.

Cast

Production

This film marks the directorial debut of Selvakumar, who was a former associate of Raghava Lawrence. [3] Much of the film takes place in a house in Meikarasapatti, near Palani. Yogi Babu was signed to play a second lead role. [4] [5]

Soundtrack

Songs for the film were composed by A. K. Rishalsai. [6] [7]

Release and reception

Sandimuni was released on 7 February 2020. The Times of India gave the film one star out of five stars and wrote that "With hardly any innovative element in the narration, characterisation and screenplay, the movie is a colossal mess". [8] Maalai Malar praised the songs, cinematography, and comedy scenes while criticizing the background score. [9]

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