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Chennai Kadhal(2006)

5.8/10
Tamil mins

Chennai Kadhal (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. Starring Genelia D'Souza, Bharath and S. Muthu Ganesh. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Chennai Kadhal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:Vikraman
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 December 2006
Director
Vikraman
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A college dropout named Gautham falls for Narmada, a young woman living in a hostel. He learns her father is a local gangster who now wants to force her into an arranged marriage with his criminal partner.

A college dropout falls for a gangster's daughter.

Film Details

5.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 December 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPrema

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Chennai Kaadhal' but was released as 'Chennai Kadhal'.
  • This was Genelia D'Souza's Tamil debut after her successful Telugu film 'Bommarillu' the same year.
  • Director Vikraman is known for family dramas, and this was his rare attempt at a city-based youthful love story.
  • The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was shot in Bangkok, a location uncommon for Tamil films at that time.
  • Actor Bharath, known for boy-next-door roles, played a college dropout character for the first time.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a large bungalow set to maintain continuity.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the soundtrack by Vidyasagar became popular, especially among younger audiences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chennai Kadhal

Frequently Asked Questions