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Kannathil Muthamittal(2002)

5.6/10
Tamil127 mins

Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Easwari Rao, Simran and Nandita Das. With an audience rating of 5.6/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Kannathil Muthamittal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date
15 September 2002
Theatrical Release
14 February 2002
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A little girl learns she is adopted and wants to meet her birth mother. Her family takes her to war-torn Sri Lanka to search, where they come face-to-face with the violent conflict of the Tamil Tigers.

A child's search for a mother in a war-torn land.

Film Details

5.6Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 February 2002
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Original Titleகன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டாள்
Also Known AsA Peck on the Cheek · Kannathil Muthamittal · Amrutha

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a line from a famous Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati, which translates to 'a kiss on the cheek.'
  • Mani Ratnam initially considered casting a younger actress for the lead but chose P. S. Keerthana after seeing her in a school play.
  • The Sri Lankan war scenes were filmed in Kerala, India, using local tea estates to resemble the terrain of Sri Lanka.
  • Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Vellai Pookal' with singer Chinmayi when she was just 16 years old.
  • The film was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2003 Academy Awards.
  • Actor Madhavan learned to play the guitar for his role as the adoptive father, practicing for weeks before filming.
  • Mani Ratnam avoided using graphic violence in the war scenes to keep the film's focus on the child's emotional journey.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kannathil Muthamittal

Director-Original Music Composer20 films
Actor-Original Music Composer10 films
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography8 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography8 films
Actor-Original Music Composer5 films
Actor-Original Music Composer4 films
Director-Director of Photography3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions