143(2017)
143 is a 2017 Tamil romantic musical film directed by Rishi Gangadhar. The film stars Rishi Gangadhar as Karthi and Priyanka Sharma as Madhu in lead roles. The story follows Karthi, who accidentally dials a wrong number and falls in love with Madhu's voice. He uses the code '143' to express his love. The film explores themes of love at first voice and fighting for relationships against family expectations. It is a simple, feel-good romance with a focus on emotional connection. The movie was released on November 10, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 2017
- Director
- Rishi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 11m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Karthi accidentally calls a wrong number and speaks to Madhu. He falls in love with her voice. He says '143' to tell her he loves her. But Madhu is confused about loving someone she hasn't met. Karthi must win her heart and face her family's expectations to be with her.
“A wrong number. A right love.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title '143' refers to the number of letters in the phrase 'I love you', a common code in old pagers and SMS.
- Director Rishi, son of veteran director K. Bhagyaraj, made his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was a frequent collaborator with the film's lead actor, Sandeep Kishan.
- A key comedy scene involving a 'love letter' was improvised on set, according to cast interviews.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the popular Marina Beach area.
- Despite the romantic plot, the film performed modestly at the box office upon its release.
- The supporting cast features veteran Tamil actor Sathyaraj in a significant role as the father.