Kaadhal Kasakuthaiya(2017)
Kaadhal Kasakuthaiya is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Dwarakh Raja. The film stars Dhruvva and Venba in the lead roles, with Charle and Kalpana in supporting roles. The story follows Diya, a 17-year-old schoolgirl, who falls in love with Arjun, a 25-year-old software engineer. Their relationship faces opposition from Diya's father and societal judgment. The film explores themes of age-gap love, parental protection, and persistence. It was released on 8 September 2017 to mixed reviews. The music was composed by Dharan Kumar. The film was later dubbed and released in Telugu as Heart Beat.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2017
- Director
- Dwaraka Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A 17-year-old schoolgirl named Diya falls in love with a 25-year-old software engineer named Arjun. She proposes to him, and he accepts. But when her father finds out, he separates them. Can their love survive family anger and societal judgment?
“Love that feels bitter.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Dwarakh Raja is also a popular television anchor and host.
- It was shot in and around Chennai, including locations like Besant Nagar beach and T. Nagar.
- The movie's title 'Kadhal Kasakuthaiya' is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'love itch' or 'craving for love'.
- Actress Raveena Daha, who played Diya, was relatively new to Tamil cinema at the time of release.
- The film faced criticism for its portrayal of a schoolgirl's romance with an older man.
- It had a limited theatrical run and gained more attention through television broadcasts later.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who has worked on several Tamil independent films.