Kadhal Sadugudu(2003)
Kadhal Sadugudu is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by V. Z. Durai. It stars Vikram, Priyanka Trivedi, Prakash Raj, and Vivek. The story follows Suresh, a young man from Madras who falls in love with Kausalya, the daughter of a stubborn village headman named Chithambaram. The headman opposes their relationship without knowing Suresh's true character. The film explores themes of pride, patience, and family bonds. It was released on 13 April 2003. The music was composed by Deva, and the cinematography was handled by M. S. Prabhu. The film received mixed reviews and performed poorly at the box office.
Kadhal Sadugudu is streaming on Vi Movies and TV and Prime Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Prime Video, Sun NXT, aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 2003
- Director
- V. Z. Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Suresh, a kind young man from Madras, falls in love with Kausalya during a village festival. Her father, Chithambaram, is a stubborn village headman who hates Suresh without knowing him. Suresh must win Chithambaram's approval while facing misunderstandings and a dangerous villain. Can love survive a father's pride?
“Love is a game. Play it right.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Sadugudu
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Vidyasagar (14 films together), Vivek & Prakash Raj (11 films together), Vivek & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Prakash Raj & Vidyasagar (9 films together), Vivek & Vikram (5 films together), and Rekha & Delhi Ganesh (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where Vikram played a character named Suresh, a common Tamil name, unlike his more stylized roles.
- The film's director, V. Z. Durai, was primarily known as an editor and had previously directed the successful film 'Mugavari'.
- Actress Priyanka Trivedi, who played the female lead, was a former Miss India finalist and this was one of her early Tamil films.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Deva, a popular composer for village and love themes in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Despite starring a popular actor like Vikram, the film was a major commercial failure upon its release.
- The story is set against a traditional temple festival backdrop, a common setting for Tamil romantic dramas of that era.
- Prakash Raj, who played the father, was already an established character actor known for both villain and supportive roles.