Tea Kadai Raja(2016)
'Tea Kadai Raja' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic dark comedy film. It was written and directed by Raja Subbiah in his directorial debut. Raja Subbiah also stars as the lead character. The film was inspired by the hit song 'Tea Kada Raja' from the 2014 film 'Jigarthanda'. The story is set in a semi-urban backdrop and follows a group of neighboring boys. It centers on one boy's love affair and his emotional journey. The film blends humor with heartfelt moments. It received attention for its honest portrayal of small-town romance and friendship. The movie was released in theaters in 2016.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 2016
- Director
- Raja Subbiah
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A shy tea shop owner named Raja falls in love with his new neighbor Anu. He wants to win her heart, but a rich rival stands in his way. Raja must overcome his own insecurities and the secrets of Anu's past to find true happiness.
“Love is not about winning”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tea Kadai Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Madhan Bob & Yogi Babu (4 films together), and Yogi Babu & Sharmila Thapa (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 30 days, a very fast schedule for a feature film.
- Director Marudhu Raja is the son of veteran director P. Vasu.
- The movie's title is a playful nod to the director's own name, Raja.
- It was the debut film for actress Anjena Kirti in a lead role.
- The story is set in the semi-urban area of Tiruchengode, giving it a specific local feel.
- Actor Sathish, known for comedy, played a supporting role to help launch new faces.
- The soundtrack by D. Imman included a popular romantic song called 'Mella Mella'.