''Saadhuriyan'' () is a 2005 Indian

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written and directed by T. J. Kumar. It features

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, Kunal and Nandana. The

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and soundtrack for the film was by

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Cast

* Kunal * Nandana

Production

T. J. Kumar, an erstwhile assistant of director K. Subhash, narrated the story of ''Saadhuriyan'' to director

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, who recommended that his son

was cast in the project. Manoj changed his stage name to Manoj Bharathi for the film, hoping that it would be a more auspicious name for him. Kunal was signed on to play a second lead role, appearing with Manoj again after ''

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'' (2002), and a photo session featuring both actors was held in October 2004.

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was cast as the lead actress, before being replaced by Rathi. A scene in which Manoj was to put his hand on Nandana took several takes till Nandana put his hand on her by herself.

Soundtrack

The

and soundtrack for the film was by

. *"Anju Vayasula" — Sabesh *"Kannamma Kannamma" — Tippu,

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*"Naalai Enaka" — Jeevarekha *"Saadhuriyana" —

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*"Singamada" — Jayalakshmi, Mahesh Vinayaga Ram *"Vachan Vachan" —

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, Malathi Lakshman

Release and reception

The film had a theatrical release on 11 November 2005 across Tamil Nadu. The film's lead pair, Manoj and Nandana, fell in love during the making of the film and later got married in December 2006.

References

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