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{{short description|2005 film by N. Lingusamy}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sandakozhi
| image = Sandakozhi.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[N. Linguswamy]]
| producer = [[Vikram Krishna]]
| writer = [[S. Ramakrishnan]] '''(Dialogues)'''
| story = N. Linguswamy
| screenplay = N. Linguswamy
| starring = [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] [[Meera Jasmine]] [[Rajkiran]] [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] Raja [[Suman Setty]] [[Ganja Karuppu]]
| studio = [[Vikram Krishna|G K Film Corporation]]
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cinematography = [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]] [[Nirav Shah]]
| editing = [[G. Sasikumar]]
| released = {{Film date|2005|12|16|df=y}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| language = Tamil
| country = India
| budget = {{INR}}10 crore
| gross = {{INR}}30

crore
}}

'''''Sandakozhi''''' ({{trans|Fighting Hen}}) is a 2005 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]] written and directed by [[N. Linguswamy]] and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner of G K Film Corporation. The film was inspired by the relationship between MC Thatha and Harikrishnan from Trichy District. The film stars [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] as Harikrishnan, [[Meera Jasmine]] , [[Rajkiran]] as MC Thatha and [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] in lead roles, whilst Raja, [[Suman Setty]], and [[Ganja Karuppu]] as supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. The film released on 16 December 2005 to rave reviews and has become one of the huge hits in 2005, running for more than 200 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/top-stories/sandakozhi-celebrates-281106.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708011552/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/top-stories/sandakozhi-celebrates-281106.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-08|title=Sandakozhi celebrates 210 days|work=[[Oneindia]]|accessdate=2009-06-22}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=April 2020}}

The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Pandem Kodi''. The film was remade in Kannada as ''[[Vayuputra]]''. It was also remade in Odia as ''Ganja Ladhei''. It was declared a blockbuster at the box office and [[cult film]] for action film genre.

The film was also later dubbed into [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''Jeet Hamari'' in 2012. A [[sequel]] titled ''[[Sandakozhi 2]]'' was released in 2018.

==Plot==

Balu ([[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]) visits his friend Karthik's (Raja) home in Chidambaram after completion of engineering. He meets Hema ([[Meera Jasmine]]), Karthik's sister, and they develop an affection which transforms into love. Kasi ([[Lal (actor)|Lal]]) is the local gangster in Chidambaram who is feared by the entire town. Balu, on his way back to his place, sees Kasi chasing a man with a sickle. When Kasi was about to kill the man he was chasing, Balu interferes and stops Kasi. An angered Kasi immediately tries to attack Balu, and to save himself, Balu retaliates by hitting Kasi. Only then, Balu comes to know that the person he hit is Kasi. To everyone's surprise, Balu smashes Kasi in front of everyone and leaves.

Kasi is furious and wants to take revenge on Balu. Kasi's men trap Karthik's father and get to know about Balu's native place. Kasi sets goons to kill Balu but gets shocked when he knows that Balu's father is Durai ([[Rajkiran]]), a powerful man in Theni District, and it will be very difficult to attack them. Kasi leaves to Theni and waits for the right moment to kill Balu and his family. Meanwhile, Balu meets Hema and her family at a temple. Hema's father initially gets angry seeing Balu as he was responsible to bring trouble by hitting Kasi, but later, Balu convinces him. Both the families decide to get Balu and Hema married to each other.

One day, Kasi tries to kill Balu but instead attacks Durai. Durai understands that Balu is being targeted and decides to protect him. A localite in Theni ([[Thalaivasal Vijay]]) hates Durai and his family and decides to help Kasi so Durai can get killed. Kasi decides to bring in violence during a temple festival day and utilize that opportunity to kill Balu and Durai. But Balu saves Durai and fights Kasi. In the end Durai asks his son to fight with him and win, Balu hits Kasi and leaves, challenging him to return if he still has guts to take revenge.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] as Balu
* [[Meera Jasmine]] as Hema
* [[Rajkiran]] as Durai
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Kasi
* Raja as Karthik
* [[Suman Setty]] as Ilango
* [[Ganja Karuppu]] as Balu's house servant
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Kasi's friend
* Jaya Murali as Hema's mother
* [[Shanmugarajan]] as Durai's brother-in-law
* [[Thennavan (actor)|Thennavan]] as Durai's brother-in-law
* [[Mu Ramaswamy]] as Villager
* [[Monica (actress)|Monica]]
* [[Dhandapani]]
* John Amirtharaj as Hema's father
* [[Vidharth]] (uncredited role) as Balu and Karthik's friend
* [[Elango Kumaravel]] (uncredited role) as Balu and Karthik's friend
{{colend}}

==Production==
The story was originally narrated for [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] with [[Jyothika]] as heroine, but both were replaced by Vishal & Meera Jasmine later.<ref>https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/did-you-know-thalapathy-vijay-missed-these-big-films/sandakozhi.html</ref> Vishal says that he worked hard for the role by taking courses in acting and dancing.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170902134825/http://www.sify.com/movies/vishal-signed-by-lingusamy-news-tamil-kkfvGzghchdsi.html Vishal signed by Lingusamy!]</ref>

A fight scene involving hero Vishal and Lal was picturised in Dindigul for seven days. The songs have been shot at locations in Australia, New Zealand and Chennai. An introduction song for Rajkiran was shot at Theni.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060101134255/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2005/12sandaikozhi.asp</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sandakozhi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 25 November 2005
| recorded = 2005
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 22:37
| label = New Music
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]
| prev_year = 2005
| next_title = [[Kalvanin Kadhali (2006 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]
| next_year = 2006
}}
The soundtrack, composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], teaming up for the first time with director [[N. Linguswamy]] and Vishal, was released on 25 November 2005. It features 5 tracks, the lyrics of which were written by [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Yugabharathi]] and [[Thamarai]]. Both the film score as well as the songs were appreciated and praised as outstanding with the song "Dhavanipotta Deepavali" considered as the pick of the album.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/12/23/stories/2005122300430200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051225035801/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/12/23/stories/2005122300430200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 December 2005|title=Interesting twists|accessdate=2009-06-22|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 December 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14049504&ctid=5&cid=2429|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060313015620/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14049504&ctid=5&cid=2429|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-03-13|title=Movie Review: Sandakozhi|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=2009-06-22}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22:37
| title1 = Dhavanipotta Deepavali
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| extra1 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length1 = 4:23
| title2 = Ennamo Nadakkirathe
| lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]] ||
| extra2 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length2 = 5:01
| title3 = Gumthalakkadi Gana
| lyrics3 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra3 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Ranjith (Singer)|Ranjith]]
| length3 = 5:03
| title4 = Ketta Kodukkira Boomi
| lyrics4 = [[Thamarai]]
| extra4 = [[Chinmayi]], [[Ganga Sitharasu]], [[Jassie Gift]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| length4 = 4:26
| title5 = Mundasu Sooriyane"
| lyrics5 = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| extra5 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Sriram
| length5 = 3:44
}}

==Reception==
''Chennai Online'' wrote "'Sandakozhi' is an engaging entertainer, an action-flick with a difference".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/12sandakozhi.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060106071521/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/12sandakozhi.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-01-06|title=Sandakozhi|work=Chennai Online}}</ref> ''Sify'' wrote "It is well-packaged film without any big stars or unwanted sentiments. Technically, the film is slick with good music by Yuvan and outstanding camerawork by Jeeva and Nirav Shah".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sandakozhi-review--pclvOzjeejaji.html|title=Review: Sandakozhi (2005)|work=Sify}}</ref>
==Box office==
The film was a commercial success grossing $3.5 million at the box office.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-vishal.html]</ref>

==Sequel==
{{main|Sandakozhi 2}}
In December 2015, Linguswamy announced that he would direct the sequel of ''Sandakozhi'' with Vishal again, which was shelved. However the project was revived in 2017 with Vishal confirming his presence in the sequel.<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/aug/02/yuvan-shankar-raja-on-board-for-sandakozhi-2-1636876.html</ref> Rajkiran from the original has been retained in the sequel with additional new cast involving Keerthi Suresh and Varalaxmi.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/vishal-sandakozhi-2-is-lingusamy-s-fifth-draft-news-tamil-rjhkW8fhhgbbj.html sify.com]</ref> The film was released in 2018 failed to replicate the success of its original film.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0497573|title=Sandakozhi}}
{{N. Lingusamy}}

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