Kadhal Parisu(1987)
Kadhal Parisu is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan, Ambika, and Radha. The story follows Mohan, a man released from prison after a rape conviction, who falls in love with Chitra. Her sister Malini recognizes him as her former lover who she accused of rape years earlier. The film explores how a single act of deception by a classmate named Anand destroys multiple lives. It was noted for its emotional intensity and tragic climax. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 14 January 1987, coinciding with the Pongal festival, and became a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 1987
- Director
- A. Jagannathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Mohan gets out of prison after being convicted for rape. He meets and falls in love with Chitra, a wealthy young woman. But Chitra's sister Malini is Mohan's ex-lover—the same woman who sent him to prison. Malini will do anything to keep them apart.
“One lie. Two sisters. A love that costs everything.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Parisu
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Ilayaraja & Ambika (32 films together), Ilayaraja & A. Jagannathan (12 films together), Kamal Haasan & Ambika (8 films together), and Ilayaraja & Sathya Movies (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaadhal Parisu' translates to 'Love's Prize', but it was also released in Telugu as 'Prema Pasam'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Prabhu played a character with a morally ambiguous past, a shift from his usual heroic roles.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran comedian Goundamani in a brief but memorable comedy track separate from the main plot.
- Director A. Jagannathan and music composer Ilaiyaraaja collaborated on over 20 films, with this being one of their later 1980s projects.
- Actress Radha played dual roles as sisters, a popular trope in 80s Tamil cinema, requiring distinct styling for each character.
- The film's climax and courtroom drama were noted for their high emotional drama, typical of the director's melodramatic style.
- Despite the serious plot, the film included several commercial elements like fights and songs to appeal to mass audiences of the time.