Kadhal Kadhai(2009)
Kadhal Kadhai is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language erotic romantic drama film written and directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The cast includes Velu Prabhakaran, Shirley Das, Preity Rangayani, Babilona, and Stefi. The story follows three women from a caste-divided village who are destroyed by lust and betrayal. A parallel narrative shows the director fighting the censor board and surviving an assassination attempt by his ex-wife. The film is notable for its explicit content and the real-life censorship battle it faced. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. It was released on 17 July 2009.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 July 2009
- Director
- Velu Prabhakaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 0
Storyline
A film director fights the censor board to release his controversial movie. His film tells the story of three village women destroyed by lust, caste violence, and male betrayal. Meanwhile, someone hires goons to kill the director. The police investigate, uncovering a dark secret from his past.
“Love is a lie. Lust is real.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Kadhai
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Velu Prabhakaran (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Velu Prabhakaran was primarily known as a cinematographer, having worked on many films before this directorial debut.
- The movie's title 'Kadhal Kadhai' translates to 'Love Story', which contrasts with its mature and controversial plot themes.
- It was shot in a relatively short schedule, with many scenes filmed in real residential locations in Chennai to maintain a realistic feel.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who used a mix of traditional instruments and synthesizers to match the film's emotional tone.
- Despite its dramatic synopsis, the film had a very limited theatrical release and received little attention from mainstream audiences.
- One of the lead actresses, Sangeetha, was already an established name in Tamil television before appearing in this film.
- The movie's poster and promotional materials highlighted its romantic elements more than its darker dramatic conflicts to attract viewers.