Solla Marandha Kadhai(2002)
Solla Marandha Kadhai is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. The film stars Cheran as Sivadhanu and Rathi as Parvathi. It is based on Nanjil Nadan's award-winning novel 'Thalaikeez Vigithangal'. The story follows an educated but poor man who marries a rich woman and faces constant humiliation from her father. The film explores themes of class divide, poverty, and self-respect. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its realistic tone and others calling it outdated. It was released on 4 November 2002.
Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) OTT release date is not officially announced yet — GudVibe tracks its streaming availability daily.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 November 2002
- Director
- Thangar Bachan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Sivadhanu is an educated but unemployed man from a poor family. He marries Parvathi, the daughter of a rich businessman. After moving into her father's house, he is treated like a servant and loses all his independence. He must fight to keep his self-respect while his in-laws humiliate him at every step.
“A story that was forgotten to be told”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Solla Marandha Kadhai
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Vadivukkarasi & Ilayaraja (10 films together), Manivannan & Pyramid Natarajan (4 films together), Ilayaraja & Rathi (4 films together), Manivannan & Thangar Bachan (3 films together), and Thangar Bachan & Ilayaraja (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Forgotten Story' in English, reflecting its theme of overlooked human struggles.
- Director Thangar Bachan also wrote the screenplay and dialogues, drawing from his background in theatre and social realism.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was known for villain roles earlier, and this film showcased his versatility in a sympathetic character.
- The movie was shot on a modest budget, with many scenes filmed in real locations to capture authentic village and town settings.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja, who incorporated folk instruments to match the rural setting of the story.
- The film addresses unemployment and societal pressure, themes that resonated with Tamil audiences in the early 2000s.
- Despite critical praise, it had a limited theatrical run and later gained recognition through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.