Meendum Oru Kadal Kathai(1985)
Meendum Oru Kadal Kathai is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Pratap Pothen in his directorial debut. The film stars Pratap Pothen and Raadhika in lead roles. The story follows a man who cannot move on from his lost love until he meets a woman who looks exactly like her. The film explores themes of grief, identity, and second chances. It was praised for its honest storytelling and soulful music. The movie was produced by Raadhika herself.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Prathap K. Pothan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A heartbroken man named Pratap sees a woman who is the spitting image of his lost love. He pursues her, hoping to fill the void in his heart. But he must learn to see her as her own person, not a ghost from his past.
“Can love survive a ghost?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Meendum Oru Kadal Kathai
Cast reunions in this film: Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Prathap K. Pothan & Ilayaraja (12 films together), and Raadhika Sarathkumar & Prathap K. Pothan (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the directorial debut of Pratap K. Pothen, who was primarily known as an actor before this film.
- The film was produced by its female lead, actress Raadhika, which was unusual for the time.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the songs did not become major hits like his other works.
- It was shot extensively in Ooty, using the hill station's landscapes to reflect the romantic mood.
- The story was co-written by Pothen and writer Somasundareshwar, focusing on a mature romantic narrative.
- Despite the star power of the lead couple, the film had a modest box office performance upon release.
- The title translates to 'A Love Story, Again', hinting at a theme of rekindled romance.