Kanden Kadhalai(2009)
Kanden Kadhalai is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Kannan. It stars Bharath Srinivasan as Sakthivel and Tamannaah Bhatia as Anjali, with Santhanam in a supporting comic role. The story follows a depressed businessman who meets a talkative woman on a train, leading to a journey that changes both their lives. The film is a remake of the 2007 Hindi film Jab We Met. It received mixed reviews but was praised for Tamannaah's performance and the feel-good tone. The movie was released on October 30, 2009, in India.
Kanden Kadhalai is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 2009
- Director
- R. Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A depressed businessman named Sakthivel boards a train to end his life. He meets Anjali, a loud and happy girl running away from her family. She drags him along on her journey to find her lover. Together they face her angry family, travel across India, and discover what really matters in life.
“A train ride to love and life”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanden Kadhalai
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Manobala (21 films together), Santhanam & Nizhalgal Ravi (7 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Santhanam (6 films together), Ravichandran & B.S Ravichandran (6 films together), Santhanam & Vidyasagar (4 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Manobala (4 films together).
Trivia
- This film is a Tamil remake of the 2007 Hindi hit 'Jab We Met', starring Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor.
- The movie marked the Tamil film debut of actor Bharath, who was already a star in Telugu cinema.
- Director R. Kannan also wrote the screenplay, adapting the original story to suit Tamil cultural sensibilities.
- The song 'Adada Mazhaida' was filmed in the hill station of Ooty, a popular location for romantic songs in Tamil films.
- The film's title 'Kanden Kadhalai' translates to 'I Found Love' in English, reflecting the story's central theme.
- Actress Tamannaah, who played the lead, was praised for her energetic performance reminiscent of her early career roles.
- Despite being a remake, the film included original comic scenes with supporting characters to appeal to local audiences.