Kangalal Kaidhu Sei(2004)
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film co-written by Sujatha and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Vaseegaran in the lead role and marks Priyamani's debut in Tamil cinema. It also features Sri Lankan actor Sanath Gunathilake in his only Tamil film appearance. The story follows John Vaseegaran, a wealthy kleptomaniac who steals a priceless diamond and becomes obsessed with the woman sent to retrieve it. The cinematography was handled by B. Kannan and the editing by K. Pazhanivel. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film received mixed reviews from critics who praised the music and visuals but criticized the screenplay. It was released on 19 February 2004 after being postponed from its original Valentine's Day release date.
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- Theatrical Release
- 20 February 2004
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
John Vaseegaran is the fifth richest man in India and a compulsive thief. He steals a diamond worth ₹10 crore from an exhibition. Vidhya, the woman blamed for the theft, goes undercover as his secretary to find the diamond. But Vasee falls in love with her and refuses to let her go. Their twisted relationship leads to tragedy in the Swiss Alps.
“Arrest me with your eyes.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Cast reunions in this film: Ilavarasu & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Bharathiraja & Ilavarasu (6 films together), Bharathiraja & A. R. Rahman (4 films together), and Priyamani & A. R. Rahman (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kangalal Kaidhu Sei' translates to 'Make the Deaf Hear,' a phrase often associated with social awakening in Tamil literature.
- This was the first and only film where director Bharathiraja collaborated with music composer Vidyasagar, known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
- Actress Laila, who played the female lead, was primarily a Malayalam film star and this was one of her few prominent roles in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The movie was shot extensively in picturesque locations in New Zealand, a relatively uncommon choice for Tamil films in the early 2000s.
- Despite its big budget and star cast, the film performed poorly at the box office and is considered a commercial failure.
- The plot deals with the psychological condition kleptomania, a theme rarely explored in mainstream Tamil cinema during that period.
- A subplot involving a character seeking maternal affection was noted by critics as a recurring emotional theme in director Bharathiraja's earlier films.