| Sandakkari | |
|---|---|
| File:Sandakkari.jpg Poster | |
| Directed by | R. Madhesh |
| Produced by | Jeyabalan Jeyakumar Sharmiela Mandre |
| Screenplay by | R. Madhesh |
| Based on | My Boss by Jeethu Joseph |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Amresh Ganesh |
| Cinematography | R. B. Gurudev |
| Edited by | Dinesh Ponraj |
Production company | Boss Production Corporation |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sandakkari (transl. Fighter woman) is an Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film[1] written and directed by R. Madhesh. It is a remake of the 2012 film Malayalam film My Boss, which itself is based on the American film The Proposal (2009).[2] The film stars Vimal and Shriya Saran. It was shot in 2019 but has yet to receive a theatrical release as of 2026. Despite that, it won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Film (Third Prize).
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vimal[3]
- Shriya Saran as Maya Azhagan[4]:1:38
- Prabhu[5]
- Punnagai Poo Gheetha[4]
- Sathyan[5]
- K. R. Vijaya[6]
- Rekha[6]
- Dev Gill[4]
- Uma Padmanabhan[6]
- Crane Manohar[4]
- Mahanadi Shankar[5]
- Vadivel Balaji as an auto driver[4]:1:24–1:29
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was initially titled Sandakkari, My Boss.[7] The first schedule of the film was shot in New York, Venice, and London.[5] The second schedule took place in Goa.[2] The film was being shot in Kerala as of 13 July 2019.[5] The last schedule took place in an erected house set 20 kilometers away from Kochi for around fifteen days from the end of July 2019.[8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Amresh Ganesh, and the lyrics were written by Kabilan and Vivek.[5] The soundtrack features three songs.[9]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
In early 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for films released between 2016 and 2022. Sandakkari won in three categories in the 2020 batch: Best Film (Third Prize), Best Male Playback Singer (Amresh Ganesh), and Best Art Director (Ayyappan).[10] This led to netizens questioning under what criteria it qualified since it had yet to receive a theatrical release.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vemal to act in a romantic comedy". The Times of India. 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Prabhu, Mani (14 July 2019). "Sandakari My Boss, starring Vimal and Shriya Saran, in its final leg of shoot". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Shriya teams up with Vemal for a film based on My Boss". The Times of India. 20 May 2019. Archived from the original on 22 May 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Sandakari – Official Trailer | R.MADHESH | VEMAL | SHRIYA SARAN. Behindwoods TV. 14 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 April 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "Shooting of Sandakkari now happening in Kerala". The Times of India. 13 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Subramanian, Anupama (14 July 2019). "It is Shriya for Vemal in Sandakkari". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ Prabhu, Mani (15 July 2019). "Vimal's film with Shriya titled Sandakari My Boss". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Sandakari set washed away in Kerala rain". The Times of India. 27 August 2019. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Sandakkari". JioSaavn. 22 January 2020. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Nyayapati, Neeshita (31 January 2026). "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2016 to 2022 full list: Suriya, Dhanush, Sai Pallavi, win big in various categories". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Unreleased Tamil film Sandakari wins 3 State awards, fans question selection". India Today. 2 February 2026. Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Sandakkari on IMDb
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