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Kadhalna Summa Illai(2009)

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Kadhalna Summa Illai is a 2009 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Ilankannan. The lead cast includes Sharwanand as Abhi and Ravi Krishna in a supporting role. The story follows Abhi, the arrogant son of a multi-millionaire, who loses his lover Janaki due to his disdain for the poor. His journey to find her forces him to confront his own pride and class prejudices. The film is notable for its straightforward emotional narrative and its critique of wealth-based arrogance. It was released in 2009 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.

Director:Ilankannan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 2009
Director
Ilankannan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Abhi is a rich brat who looks down on poor people. He falls in love with Janaki, a kind girl from a humble family. His arrogance drives her away. Now he must find her and prove he has changed.

“Love cannot be bought”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Ravi Krishna, Actor in Kadhalna Summa Illai
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Sharwanand, Actor in Kadhalna Summa Illai
SharwanandActor
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Kamalinee Mukherjee, Actor in Kadhalna Summa Illai
Kamalinee MukherjeeActor
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Nassar, Actor in Kadhalna Summa Illai
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Tejashree, Actor in Kadhalna Summa Illai
TejashreeActor
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E. S. MurthyMusic Composer
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Vidyasagar, Music Composer in Kadhalna Summa Illai
VidyasagarMusic Composer
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Mani Sharma, Music Composer in Kadhalna Summa Illai
Mani SharmaMusic Composer
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IlankannanDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhalna Summa Illai

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Mani Sharma (13 films together), Nassar & Sharwanand (3 films together), and Sharwanand & Kamalinee Mukherjee (2 films together).

Nassar
NassarActor
16th time
Vidyasagar
VidyasagarMusic Composer
Nassar × Vidyasagar — 16 films together →
Nassar
NassarActor
13th time
Mani Sharma
Mani SharmaMusic Composer
Nassar × Mani Sharma — 13 films together →
Nassar
NassarActor
3rd time
Sharwanand
SharwanandActor
Nassar × Sharwanand — 3 films together →
Sharwanand
SharwanandActor
2nd time
Kamalinee Mukherjee
Kamalinee MukherjeeActor
Sharwanand × Kamalinee Mukherjee — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director Ilankannan was previously known for directing the 2005 film 'Kadhal', which also starred Bharath.
  • Actress Sana Khan, who played Janaki, made her Tamil debut with this film after appearing in Hindi and Kannada movies.
  • The movie's title is a playful twist on a famous line from the classic Tamil film 'Kadhalikka Neramillai' (1964).
  • It was shot extensively in picturesque locations including Ooty and Kerala, which was uncommon for a small-budget romance at the time.
  • The film had a limited theatrical run and gained more attention through television broadcasts and DVD sales later.
  • Composer Dhina, known for his work in the early 2000s, returned to score this film after a brief hiatus.
  • A subplot involving the hero's change of heart was compared by some critics to the Hollywood film 'Overboard' (1987).

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