Nandha
Nandha kills his father in the confusion that follows when his mother discovers her husband's philandering. Nandha is packed off to juvenile prison, leaving behind his deaf and dumb mother
Directed by Bala · Drama · Crime · Romance · 2001
Director
Bala
Writer
Bala
Studio
Aparajeeth Films
Release
2001
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Cast & Characters
Lead
Laila Mehdin
Supporting
Rajkiran
Supporting
Rajshree
Supporting
Sheela Kaur
Nandha
Surya
Young Nandha
Vinoth
Kalyani
Laila
Nandha's mother
Rajasri
Chithra
Sheela
a villager
Thanjai Ramasamy
Did You Know?
Bala has directed 9 films in our catalog, including Paradesi, Tharai Thappattai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Suriya was selected as Ajith Kumar's replacement in the title role after he rejected the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-17
Did You Know cinematographer R. Rathnavelu shot Laila's scenes under "normal lighting" to depict her character as less glamorous than usual.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-17
Did You Know Karunas, a singer and musician, made his acting debut through this film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-17
Did You Know Suriya underwent physical changes for the role, delaying production until he finished filming other projects.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-17
Critical Assessment
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Nandha was directed by Bala.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Nandha" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its powerful performances, engaging direction, and fresh concept. Others felt that it failed to live up to expectations, citing similarities to other films and some repetitive elements. Overall, the critical response suggests a balance between appreciation for the film's strengths and criticism of its weaknesses.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
