Mudhal Kanave(2007)
Mudhal Kanave (2007) is a Tamil-language romance film directed by C. Balamurugan in his directorial debut. The film stars Vikranth and Honey Rose in lead roles, with Santhanam, Karunas, and Yugendran in supporting parts. The story follows Hari, a painter who moves to Kanyakumari and falls in love with Jennifer, only to discover she is already married. A flashback reveals that a past misunderstanding drove the lovers apart. The film was praised for its honest storytelling, strong dialogues, and the cinematography by M. D. Vijaya Gopal. Srikanth Deva composed the soundtrack, which includes the popular song 'Aarusamy Ponnu'. Mudhal Kanave was released in 2007 and is available for streaming on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 20 April 2007
- Director
- C Balamurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Hari, a painter, moves to Kanyakumari and falls for Jennifer, a married woman. He learns they were once lovers torn apart by a cruel misunderstanding. Now, he must win back her trust and free her from a loveless marriage.
“First dream. Last chance.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mudhal Kanave
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Janagaraj (14 films together), Karunas & Srikanth Deva (9 films together), Karunas & Manivannan (7 films together), Santhanam & Karunas (6 films together), Santhanam & Manivannan (4 films together), and Manivannan & Srikanth Deva (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Kanyakumari, capturing the town's unique coastal landscapes as a backdrop for the romance.
- Director C. Balamurugan was also a noted cinematographer, which influenced the film's visual storytelling style.
- The movie's title 'Mudhal Kanave' translates to 'First Dream', hinting at the protagonist's idealistic love.
- Actor Hari, who plays the lead, is not a mainstream star but was chosen for his everyman appearance fitting the painter role.
- The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja features a mix of folk-inspired melodies and romantic themes, typical of his 2000s work.
- It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on cable TV and home video markets common for smaller Tamil films then.
- The plot twist involving Jenny's marital status reflects themes of unrequited love often seen in Tamil literary traditions.