Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum(2014)
Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by debutants Anil Krishnan and Srihari Prabaharan. The lead cast includes Shivaji Dev as Gautam, Shilpa Bhatt as Ramya, and Berkin Johns as Manikandan. The story follows a young man struggling to cope after his fiancée dies in a car accident. Set in a middle-class home, the film focuses on the quiet moments of grief and recovery within a family. It was praised for its honest and understated portrayal of loss. The film has a high IMDb rating of 7.7 out of 10. It was released on April 14, 2014, and runs for 54 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2014
- Director
- Anil Krishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 54m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Gautam loses his fiancée Ramya in a sudden car accident. He cannot move on from the grief. His father and sister try to help him, but he pushes them away. A patient family friend slowly helps him open up. Gautam must learn to accept his loss and find hope again.
“This too shall pass.”
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Trivia
- The film was released for free on YouTube by AVM Productions to celebrate Tamil New Year in 2014.
- It is a very short feature film, with a runtime of only about 55 minutes.
- The movie was co-directed by Anil Krishnan and Srihari Prabaharan, who also wrote its script.
- It was produced by twin sisters Aruna Guhan and Aparna Guhan, continuing the AVM studio legacy.
- The film's title is a popular Tamil proverb meaning 'This too shall pass'.
- This was one of the early major Tamil films to skip a theatrical release and premiere directly online.
- The story is a slice-of-life drama focusing on contemporary urban relationships and challenges.