Sundarapandian

Sundarapandian (Tamil: சுந்தரபாண்டியன்) is a 2012 Indian Tamil comedy drama film directed by debutant S. R. Prabhakaran, a former associate of M. Sasikumar.[1] Sasikumar himself played the titular character, besides producing the film, while Lakshmi Menon, Vijay Sethupathi, Soori, Inigo Prabhakaran and Appukutty appeared in supporting roles. Music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, while cinematography was handled by Premkumar of Pasanga fame.[2] The film released on 14 September 2012 to overall positive reviews. Following its commercial success, the film is planned to be remade in Telugu by director Bhimaneni Srinivasa of Sudigadu fame.
The film opened to very positive reviews. N. Venkateswaran from The Times of India gave it 3.5 out of 5 and called it a "clean family entertainer". The reviewer wrote that "the racy script, easy flowing dialogues and the twists he introduces in the screenplay to take it off the beaten path are commendable" and added that "one more student has passed out with flying colours from the Sasikumar school of cinema".[7] in.com wrote "Sundarapandiyan is a well made commercial flick with right dose of comedy, sentiment and thrill".[8] IBNLive claimed that the film was a "honest attempt. Prabhakar does his best and make it an interesting watch thanks to Sasikumar".[9] A critic from Sify wrote that debutant director SR Prabhakaran made "a confident debut with a film that is both respectable and engaging"[10] BollywoodLife praised the film, citing: "No masala elements, and still entertaining".[11] Anupama Subramanian from Deccan Chronicle described it as an "honest attempt from Prabhakaran which is engaging family fare", while noting that "Sasi[kumar]’s touches [were] seen till [the] climax".[12] Behindwoods gave 3 out of 5, calling it a "family entertainer with ample dose of comedy".[13] Similarly Zee News termed the film a "satisfying wholesome entertainer"okkk.