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Kadhal Kondein(2003)

7.7/10
Tamil150 mins

Kadhal Kondein (2003) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Selvaraghavan. Starring Sudeep Sarangi, Sonia Agarwal and Dhanush. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Kadhal Kondein stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Director:Selvaraghavan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 July 2003
Director
Selvaraghavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A shy orphan raised by a priest goes to college and struggles to fit in. When a kind girl befriends him, he falls in love with her. However, she develops feelings for another student instead.

When love turns obsession, innocence shatters.

Film Details

7.7Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date4 July 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகாதல் கொண்டேன்
Also Known AsKaadhal Kondein

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentityrevengecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Kadhal Konden' but was briefly changed to 'Kadhal Kondain' before release, reflecting a slight shift in the title's meaning.
  • Director Selvaraghavan has said the film's dark tone was inspired by his own college experiences and feelings of isolation.
  • Dhanush, the lead actor, also sang the popular song 'Oru Maalai Neram' for the film, marking one of his early playback singing efforts.
  • The film's background score by Yuvan Shankar Raja used unconventional synth sounds to create a tense, psychological atmosphere.
  • A subplot involving a character named 'Kokki Kumar' was partly inspired by real-life college gang culture in Chennai at the time.
  • The movie faced some censorship challenges due to its intense portrayal of obsession and violence, requiring edits before release.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, the film later gained a cult following for its raw portrayal of unrequited love and mental turmoil.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhal Kondein

Divya's Father-Church Father Rozario15 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography6 films
Director-Director of Photography5 films
Divya's Father-Music Composer4 films
Police Inspector-Music Composer3 films
Actor-Director of Photography3 films
Police Inspector-Actor2 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films
Music Composer-Church Father Rozario2 films

Frequently Asked Questions