Kadha Solla Porom(2016)
Kadha Solla Porom is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Kalyaan in his directorial debut. The film features child actors Shibana, Raveena Daha, and Arun Aravind, alongside Preethi Christina Paul and Aadukalam Naren. The story follows twenty children living in a remote orphanage who long for a mother's love and embark on a mission to find one. Their search leads them to a summer camp where they meet a kind woman named Anitha, who has a painful past involving a stolen baby. A kidnapper threatens their safety, forcing the children to unite and fight for their friend. The film blends humor, emotion, and suspense to deliver a heartwarming message about family and love. It received a 6.6 rating on IMDb and was praised for its honest storytelling. The movie released on May 20, 2016, and is available on Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 2016
- Director
- S. Kalyan Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Twenty children in a remote orphanage dream of having a mother. They decide to find one themselves. But a dangerous kidnapper is watching them. At a summer camp, they meet a kind woman named Anitha. Her past connects to the kidnapper in unexpected ways. The children must save their friend and find the family they deserve.
“Twenty kids, one dream, one family”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadha Solla Porom
Cast reunions in this film: Aadukalam Naren & Rajendran (11 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Kaali Venkat (4 films together), Rajendran & Kalyaan (4 films together), Rajendran & Kaali Venkat (3 films together), and Kaali Venkat & Supergood Subramani (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kadha Solla Porom' is a common Tamil phrase meaning 'We will tell the story', often used to introduce a tale.
- Director Kalyaan also worked as an assistant director for several popular Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The story uses a summer camp setting, which is a less common backdrop for a Tamil family drama compared to typical village or city settings.
- Actress Anjali, known for her role in the film 'Engaeyum Eppothum', plays a key supporting role in this movie.
- The film's plot involving a child missing for eight years shares a core theme with several other Indian films, but is presented as a family-friendly drama.
- The music was composed by S. Thaman, a composer known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema, especially for high-energy scores.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film was marketed and received as a light-hearted family entertainer rather than a intense thriller.