Sandhippu () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Peter Selvakumar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sridevi, Sujatha, M. N. Nambiar and Prabhu. It is a remake of the 1981 Hindi film Naseeb. The film ran for over 175 days in theatres, becoming a silver jubilee hit.
Ramanathan, the trustee of the town temple, and Muthayya, the dharmagatha, are highly respected figures in their community. Their families share a close bond.
Rajavelu, who works for Ramanathan, uses his position as a cover to scout the temple and plot to steal its jewellery. With his partner Vedagiri, Rajavelu drugs Ramanathan, murders Muthayya, and robs the temple. When Ramanathan discovers their crime, they threaten his family, forcing him to sign a false confession before brutally assaulting him. The police, convinced of RamanathanâÂÂs guilt, arrest him. Outraged, the townspeople drive RamanathanâÂÂs wife, Lakshmi, and their sons, Raja and Vijay, out of town. The family is separated in the aftermath.
Years later, Raja works as a club waiter and part-time boxer to support VijayâÂÂs college education. Lakshmi, now an adoptive mother, raises Geetha, a singer who performs at the same club as Raja. Vijay falls in love with his classmate Chithra, unaware that she is MuthayyaâÂÂs daughter. Meanwhile, Raja and Geetha develop feelings for each other, but Prem â VedagiriâÂÂs son and the clubâÂÂs new co-owner â also pursues Geetha.
Rajavelu and Vedagiri have grown wealthy and now serve a mysterious and powerful criminal known as Don. When Rajavelu visits the club, Raja recognizes him and begins to investigate. His pursuit leads him to Don, who, to RajaâÂÂs shock, turns out to be his long-lost father, Ramanathan.
Raja also reconnects with his childhood friend Vasanth, RajaveluâÂÂs son and another co-owner of the club. As the situation grows more complex, Vasanth falls in love with Geetha, further complicating the love triangle.
Now, Raja must unravel the tangled web of relationships, reunite his scattered family, and bring Rajavelu, Vedagiri, and the criminals to justice.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote Rajendran makes us feel as we watch the film in fatigue wondering if it is for 18 reels and we are surprised that the film ends too quickly.