Kadhal Dot Com(2004)
Kadhal Dot Com is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by S.R. Selvaraj. The film stars Prasanna, Sruthi Raj, and Anu Sasi in lead roles. The story follows Vinod, a young man who falls in love with a woman he meets online while his parents arrange his marriage to a childhood friend. The narrative explores the conflict between modern digital romance and traditional family expectations. The film was noted for its relatable portrayal of early internet-era relationships in urban India. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional core. Kadhal Dot Com was released in theaters in 2004 and later made available on digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Dailymotion
- Theatrical Release
- 2 April 2004
- Director
- Selvaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Vinod is a young man whose parents want him to marry Priya, his childhood friend. But Vinod falls in love with Nandini, a girl he meets in an online chat room. He must choose between obeying his family and following his heart. But Nandini has a secret that changes everything.
“Love clicks, but trust takes time”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Dot Com
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together), Vadivelu & Pandu (11 films together), Pandu & Madhan Bob (7 films together), Vadivelu & Bharadwaj (6 films together), Vadivelu & Nirosha (4 films together), and Prasanna & Vadivelu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhal.com' to highlight its theme of modern romance and technology.
- Director R. Selvaraj also wrote the screenplay, drawing from contemporary urban relationship trends.
- Actor Prasanna, who played Vinod, was relatively new to lead roles when this film released.
- The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a hit song 'Kadhal Valarthen' that gained popularity on radio.
- It was shot primarily in Chennai, capturing early 2000s college and urban settings.
- The film explored the conflict between arranged marriage and personal choice, a common theme in Tamil cinema then.
- Despite mixed reviews, it developed a cult following among youth for its relatable love triangle plot.