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Kadhalil Vizhunthen(2008)

6.7/10
Tamil188 minstheatrical

Kadhalil Vizhunthen is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic psychological thriller film directed by P.V. Prasad. The film stars Nakul and Sunaina Yella in lead roles, with Livingston and Sampath Raj in supporting parts. The story follows Sabha, a young man who returns from a football match to find his girlfriend Meera dead. Unable to accept her death, he carries her corpse around town, talking to her as if she is still alive. The film explores themes of grief, denial, and obsessive love. Its soundtrack, composed by Vijay Antony, features the viral hit 'Nakka Mukka', which gained national fame after the Indian cricket team danced to it during the 2011 World Cup celebrations. The film was released on September 26, 2008.

Director:P. V. Prasad
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 September 2008
Director
P. V. Prasad
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h 8m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

Sabha loves Meera more than anything. After a football match, he finds her dead. He cannot accept it. He carries her body everywhere, pretending she is still alive. His friends and the police try to stop him. But Sabha will do anything to keep Meera with him, even if it means losing his mind.

Love that refuses to die

Film Details

6.7Rating
188Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 September 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKadhalil Vizhundhen

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loverevengecorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhalil Vizhunthen

Cast reunions in this film: Sampath Raj & Livingston (4 films together), Livingston & Vijay Antony (3 films together), and Sunaina & Vijay Antony (2 films together).

Trivia

  • This was Vijay Antony's first film as a music composer, and he also acted in a cameo role.
  • The film's title was inspired by a popular song from the 1995 Tamil movie 'Muthu'.
  • Director P.V. Prasad was previously an associate to director A.R. Murugadoss.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, which was considered a very fast schedule at the time.
  • Actress Sunaina made her Tamil film debut with this movie after working in Telugu films.
  • The film's climax was reportedly reshot based on initial audience feedback.
  • Cinematographer S.D. Vijay Milton later became a successful director with films like 'Goli Soda'.

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