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Kadalai(2016)

6.3/10
Tamil138 mins

Kadalai is an 2016 Indian Tamil comedy film directed by P. Sagayasuresh, starring Ma Ka Pa Anand and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead roles. Featuring music composed by C. S. Sam.

Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional

Kadalai is streaming on YouTube.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
28 October 2016
Director
P. Sagayasuresh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A carefree young man doesn't take farming seriously. His perspective changes when a greedy developer tries to buy up the village land, making him realize he must fight to protect his home and its agricultural way of life.

A lazy youth finds purpose defending his village's land.

Film Details

6.3Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 October 2016

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
lovefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadalai

Cast reunions in this film: John Vijay & Yogi Babu (10 films together), Sam C. S. & Yogi Babu (9 films together), Aishwarya Rajesh & Yogi Babu (7 films together), Ponvannan & Yogi Babu (5 films together), Ponvannan & Sam C. S. (3 films together), and Aishwarya Rajesh & John Vijay (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kadalai' means 'groundnut' in Tamil, tying directly to the agricultural theme.
  • Director P Sagaya Suresh is known for rural-based scripts and also wrote the story for this film.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic farming life.
  • Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comic roles, plays a key supporting character in the film.
  • The plot was seen as promoting awareness about farmers' issues and land acquisition problems.
  • The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja's son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, was his first collaboration with this director.
  • Despite its social message, the film had a limited theatrical release and moderate box office performance.

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