Kadhaludan(2003)
Kadhaludan (2003) is a Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Rajakumaran. The film stars Murali, Devayani, and Abbas in lead roles, with Ramesh Khanna, T. S. Raghavendra, and Radha Ravi in supporting parts. The story follows Kalyan, a magician who agrees to an arranged marriage but first wants to understand the bride, Kavitha. He discovers she is still in love with a man named Durai, who disappeared years ago. Kalyan searches for Durai and eventually helps the couple reunite, sacrificing his own feelings. The film was released on Valentine's Day 2003 and features a soundtrack composed by S. A. Rajkumar. Critical reception was mixed, with some reviewers noting similarities to the director's earlier film Nee Varuvai Ena.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 2003
- Director
- Rajakumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
A magician named Kalyan agrees to an arranged marriage but insists on knowing the bride first. As he observes Kavitha, he falls in love with her. But Kavitha is still waiting for her lost lover Durai. Kalyan must decide whether to pursue his own love or help Kavitha find happiness with another man.
“Love means letting go.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhaludan
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Charlie (22 films together), Manivannan & Vinu Chakravarthy (20 films together), Charlie & Radha Ravi (17 films together), Charlie & Vinu Chakravarthy (17 films together), Manivannan & Anandaraj (15 films together), and Murali & Charlie (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kadhaludan' translates to 'With Love', but it was also released in Telugu as 'Premikulu' with a different cast.
- Director Rajakumaran had previously worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, which influenced his storytelling style.
- This was one of the few films where actor Abbas played a supporting role, as he was primarily a lead actor in the early 2000s.
- The movie's soundtrack by composer Vidyasagar included a hit song 'Kannukkul Pothivaippen', sung by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam.
- A key filming location was the picturesque hill station Yercaud, used for several romantic song sequences.
- The film's release faced competition from several other Tamil films that month, affecting its initial box office performance.
- Actor Ramesh Khanna, known for his comedy roles, provided light-hearted moments contrasting the main romantic plot.