Kalakka Povathu Yaaru and Cook With Comali fame Bala's debut as a lead, Gandhi Kannadi, hit theatres on September 5. The Sherief directorial, also starring Balaji Sakthivel, opened to mixed reviews when it hit theatres. Now, a month after the film's theatrical release, it premiered on Prime Video on Friday.
Gandhi Kannadi also stars Namita Krishnamurthy, Archana, Madhan, Amudhavaanan, Sharath Ravi, Jeeva Subramanian, and Nikhila Sankar, among others, in supporting roles. The film revolves around Gandhi's (Balaji Sakthivel) wish of conducting a grand 60th wedding for his wife. As he scrambles to arrange money, he sells his ancestral land. Unfortunately, the cash he receives in Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes for the land becomes invalid due to the demonetisation order imposed in 2016. The rest of the story follows his relentless pursuit, along with Kathir (Bala), who holds an event management company, to fulfil his wife's wishes.
Recently, the film's director, who made his debut with Vaibhav's Ranam-Aram Thavarel, shared that Gandhi Kannadi clocked 25 days in the theatres. Sharing the news, the filmmaker wrote on his social media handles, "25 days of Gandhi Kannadi, but a lifetime of memories. Every clap, every smile, every tear you gave us has become our true success. From our hearts to yours, thank you."
An excerpt from CE's review of the film read, "Balaji Sakthivel truly shines, proving his mettle as an actor who can mirror, reflect and distort a picture through his skills. His childlike expressions, undying love for his wife and naivety in choosing materialistic desires make him a character that one wholeheartedly roots for."
Gandhi Kannadi reunited Sherief with his Ranam-Aram Thavarel cinematographer Balaji K Raja. On the technical front, it had music by Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon.
