Nandha,
the
2001-released
Tamil
action
drama
film
emerged
as
the
biggest
turning
point
in
the
career
of
Suriya,
the
popular
actor.
The
movie,
which
was
written
and
directed
by
Bala,
attained
both
the
critical
acclaim
and
commercial
success.
Suriya
essayed
the
titular
character
Nandha
in
the
movie,
which
featured
senior
actor
Rajkiran
in
a
pivotal
role.
Laila
essayed
the
female
lead
opposite
Suriya
in
Nandha,
which
had
Rajashree,
Karunas,
Saravanan,
Sheela,
etc.,
in
the
supporting
roles.
Let
us
see
who
would
fit
into
the
characters
of
Nandha,
if
it
is
remade
in
Malayalam
now....
Fahadh
Faasil
As
Nandha
Undoubtedly
the
best
choice
for
the
role
of
Nandha
played
by
Suriya,
from
the
current
slot
of
Mollywood
actors.
The
role
of
the
young
man
who
is
haunted
by
his
dirty
past,
and
rejected
by
his
mother,
will
be
totally
safe
in
Fahadh
Faasil's
hands.
Anu
Sithara
As
Kalyani
Laila
appeared
as
Kalyani,
the
Srilankan
Tamil
girl,
who
brings
a
breath
of
fresh
air
into Nandha's troubled life.
If
the
movie
is
being
remade
in
Malayalam
now,
Anu
Sithara
will
be
a
good
choice
for
the
role.
Saikumar
As
Periyavar
The
role
of
Periyavar,
the
rich
landlord
whom
Nandha
considers
as
a
paternal
figure,
was
played
by
Rajkiran
in
the
original.
If
Nandha
is
remade
in
Malayalam
now,
Saikumar
will
be
the
best
choice
for
the
role.
Lena
As
Nandha's
Mother
The
role
of
Nandha's
deaf-mute
mother
who
refuses
to
forgive
her
son
for
killing
his
own
father
was
wonderfully
portrayed
by
Rajashree.
From
the
current
slot
of
actresses,
Lena
will
be
the
perfect
choice
for
the
role.
Soubin
Shahir
As
'Lodukku' Pandi
Karunas
essayed
the
role
of
small-time
thief
'Lodukku'
Pandi
in
the
movie.
If
Nandha
is
remade
in
Malayalam,
Soubin
Shahir
can
play
the
character,
which
has
the
shades
of
humour,
with
total
ease.
The
character
of
Nandha,
which
emerged
as
Suriya's
first
step
in
the
top
league
of
Tamil
movie
industry,
was
originally
offered
to
Ajith
Kumar.
But
the
actor
rejected
the
offer,
citing
the
creative
differences
with
director
Bala
as
the
reason.
Later,
the
team
roped
in
Suriya,
who
was
a
budding
actor
that
time,
to
the
play
the
role.
Even
though
Suriya's
real-life
better
half
Jyothika
was
considered
to
essay
the
character
of
Kalyani,
the
role
eventually
went
on
to
Laila.
Similarly,
the
role
of
Periyavar,
played
by
Rajkiran
in
the
movie,
was
originally
written
for
the
legendary
actor
Shivaji
Ganesan.
Suriya
received
his
first
Tamil
Nadu
State
Film
Award
trophy
for
Best
Actor,
for
his
performance
in
Nandha.
The
movie
bagged
four
awards
at
the
Tamil
Nadu
State
Film
Awards,
2001,
including
the
special
prize
for
Best
Film,
Best
Supporting
Actor
Award
and
Best
Cinematographer
award.
Nandha
also
won
two
trophies
at
the
Filmfare
Awards
South,
of
2001.