Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam(2005)
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Dhanush as Srinivasan and Priyamani as Thulasi, with Karunas and Delhi Ganesh in supporting roles. The story follows a wealthy teenager who falls in love with his maid's daughter, leading to family conflict, a tragic accident, and a prison sentence. The narrative is framed as a flashback told by the protagonist to a lorry driver after escaping from jail. The film is a remake of Mahendra's own Malayalam film Yathra (1985) and features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its technical aspects but criticism for its storyline. The film was released on 2 November 2005, coinciding with Diwali, and performed below expectations at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 November 2005
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A young man named Srinivasan escapes from prison and hitches a ride on a lorry. He tells the driver his heartbreaking story of falling in love with Thulasi, his maid's daughter. His father's disapproval, a fatal accident, and a ten-year prison sentence stand between him and the woman he loves. Now he is on a desperate journey to find her again.
“Love that defied every wall”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Cast reunions in this film: Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Ilayaraja (19 films together), Balu Mahendra & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Karunas & Dhanush (9 films together), Karunas & Delhi Ganesh (4 films together), and Dhanush & Thalaivasal Vijay (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film where Balu Mahendra worked with actor Dhanush, who played the lead role.
- The film's title is taken from a popular Tamil song written by Kannadasan for the 1965 movie 'Server Sundaram'.
- It was shot almost entirely in natural light and on real locations, following Balu Mahendra's signature realistic style.
- The movie was a commercial failure upon release but later gained a cult following among fans of realistic cinema.
- Actress Sonia Agarwal learned to drive a lorry as part of her preparation for her character in the film.
- Balu Mahendra also handled the cinematography himself, as he did for many of his directorial ventures.
- The story is structured as a long flashback, narrated by the convict to the lorry driver during their journey.