Story, Cast, Review & Movie Details
Nandhan is a 2024 Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and produced by Era. Saravanan. The film stars M. Sasikumar and Sruthi Periyasamy in the lead roles.
The movie was released in theaters on September 20, 2024, and explores caste, power, politics, and social inequality through the story of a village panchayat.
Story
The story revolves around a village panchayat that becomes a reserved constituency. An influential upper-caste former panchayat president wants to maintain his control over the village despite losing his position.
To protect his influence, he chooses his oppressed house help, Koozh Paana, as the new panchayat president. However, what begins as an attempt to create a puppet leader gradually turns into a struggle for dignity, independence, and equality.
The film explores the conflict between political power and social justice while highlighting the challenges faced by people from oppressed communities.
Cast
M. Sasikumar as Koozh Paana
Sruthi Periyasamy as Selvi
Balaji Sakthivel as Koppulingam
Samuthirakani as Marudhu Durai (cameo)
Crew
Director, Writer & Producer: Era. Saravanan
Music: Ghibran
Cinematography: R.V. Saran
Lead Cast: M. Sasikumar and Sruthi Periyasamy
Language: Tamil
Genre: Drama
Release Date: September 20, 2024
Review
Nandhan is a socially relevant Tamil drama that examines caste discrimination, political control, inequality, and the struggle for self-respect. The film uses a village political setting to present the challenges faced by an oppressed man who unexpectedly finds himself in a position of power.
M. Sasikumar’s performance and Era. Saravanan’s direction adds emotional weight to the story, making the film appealing to viewers who enjoy socially driven dramas.
Final Verdict
Nandhan is a thought-provoking Tamil drama that combines village politics with themes of caste, dignity, equality, and social justice. With a strong central performance from M. Sasikumar, the film delivers an emotional story about breaking free from oppression and finding one’s voice.

