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Seedan (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 2011, Seedan is a family film directed by Subramaniam Siva, running about 135 minutes.

What it’s about. Seedan (Tamil: சீடன்) (English: Disciple) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva. The film stars newcomer Unni Mukundan and Ananya of Naadodigal fame in the lead and features Dhanush in an extended guest appearance, while Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek appear in supporting roles. The film, a remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit film, Nandanam, released on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. The whole film is shot inside a palacial set created by art director Jacki. The whole house including the exterior and interior was built in Prasad Studios. After more than a few decades a full traditional house set is made for a Tamil film.

Who’s in it. Seedan stars Krishna Nair as Mano, Ananya as Mahalakshmi, Dhanush as Saravanan and Suhasini Maniratnam as Thangam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Seedan has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seedan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seedan tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seedan (2011)?
In US, Seedan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Seedan worth watching?
Seedan holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Seedan?
Seedan stars Krishna Nair, Ananya, Dhanush, Suhasini Maniratnam and Sheela Kaur.
When was Seedan released?
Seedan was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.