Kadhal Kondein(2003)
Kaadhal Kondein (transl. I Fell In Love) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic psychological thriller film written and directed by Selvaraghavan. The film stars Dhanush, Sonia Agarwal, and Sudeep Sarangi in lead roles. The story follows Vinod, an orphan and genius, who develops an obsessive love for his only friend Divya. His traumatic childhood as a child slave drives him to kidnap her when she rejects his love. The film was praised for its bold storytelling, strong performances, and Yuvan Shankar Raja's acclaimed music. It became a critical and commercial success, establishing Dhanush as a leading actor. The film was released on 4 July 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 2003
- Director
- Selvaraghavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A brilliant but deeply traumatized orphan named Vinod falls in love with his only friend, Divya. When she rejects him and chooses another man, Vinod kidnaps her. He takes her to a remote hideout, hoping to force her to love him. But his dark past and unstable mind turn the situation deadly.
“Love can be the most dangerous obsession.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Kondein
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Nagesh (15 films together), Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (10 films together), Dhanush & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Dhanush & Selvaraghavan (6 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Arvind Krishna (6 films together), and Selvaraghavan & Arvind Krishna (5 films together).
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.