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Sandamarutham is an age old story of an honest cop and his mission against a deadly villain, the only silver lining here is that Sarath Kumar has played both the villain and hero. Sarveswaran (Sarath Kumar) is a deadly don in Kumbakonam and he runs the underworld chemical bomb business to devastate the entire country. Mean time, we are shown another Sarath Kumar (Suriya) who is an undercover cop and he gets to know the real side through his honest cop friend Thirumalai (Samuthira Kani) who was murdered by the same chemical bomb. On his mission Suriya also encounters RR (Radharavi) who is a close friend of Sarveshwaran. The rest of the story tells how Suriya knocks down Sarveswaran.
The film follows Suriyanarayanan, a retired police officer seeking justice for his daughter's murder. He uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful businessman and a corrupt system. Determined to bring the culprits to book, he embarks on a dangerous mission, facing numerous challenges and betrayals along the way.
Sandamarutham received mixed reviews from critics. While R. Sarathkumar's performance and the action sequences were often praised, the film was criticized for its predictable plot and lengthy runtime. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with some appreciating the action elements and Sarathkumar's dual role.
Praiseworthy for its action sequences and R. Sarathkumar's dedicated performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and lengthy narrative that could have been tighter.
The film attempts a social message but gets lost in its action-heavy plot.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the action-packed nature of the film and R. Sarathkumar's dual role. However, many found the plot to be somewhat repetitive and the overall pacing could have been improved. The film's attempt to deliver a message was noted positively by some.
The film features R. Sarathkumar in a dual role, playing both the protagonist and the antagonist, a challenging feat that showcased his versatility as an actor.
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Sarveswaran (Sarath Kumar) is the kind of criminal who is 80 steps ahead of his pursuers, as he himself puts it. The cops in his base, Kumbakonam, fear him, and thus, he has managed to develop a highly potent chemical that can cause destruc...