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Kadalora Kavithaigal(1986)

7.5/10
Tamil137 mins

Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Janagaraj, Lalitha Sharma and B. Kannan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kadalora Kavithaigal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 July 1986
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A schoolteacher falls for a rough, uneducated man from her village. She believes her love can transform him, even though others see him as a hopeless troublemaker.

Love can transform even the hardest heart.

Film Details

7.5Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 July 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKadalora

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kadalora Kavithaigal' translates to 'Seaside Poems', reflecting its coastal village setting.
  • This was one of the earliest films where composer Ilaiyaraaja used a synthesizer extensively for the background score.
  • Actress Radha won her second Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role as the schoolteacher.
  • Director Bharathiraja cast newcomer Karthik against type as the rough village rowdy, which was a surprise to audiences.
  • A key song sequence was filmed at the historically significant Dhanushkodi, a town destroyed by a cyclone.
  • The film's story was partly inspired by real-life reports of social workers trying to reform criminals through love and care.
  • It faced some censorship challenges for its bold portrayal of a romantic relationship across social and educational divides.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadalora Kavithaigal

Director-Director of Photography17 films
Jennifer-Actor15 films
Jennifer-Music Composer11 films
Music Composer-Lawrence10 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography9 films
Actor-Director of Photography9 films
Actor-Director of Photography5 films

Frequently Asked Questions