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Sonnal Thaan Kathala(2001)

2.9/10
Tamil mins

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed, produced, and scored by T. Rajendar. The cast includes T. Rajendar, Murali, Roja, Karan, Livingston, Swathi, and Vadivelu. The story follows Roja, a woman supporting her alcoholic father, mother, three sisters, and brother, who must choose between love and family duty. T. Rajendar's son Silambarasan appears in two songs. The film received mixed reviews but won Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Family Film and Best Child Star. It released on 18 May 2001.

Director:T. Rajendar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 May 2001
Director
T. Rajendar
Language
Tamil
Rating
2.9/10

Storyline

A young woman named Roja works hard to support her struggling family. She has no time for love. Her colleague Murali loves her and tells her openly. She keeps rejecting him. A journalist named T. R. helps her see that love can be a strength, not a distraction.

Is love real if you just say it?

Film Details

2.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 May 2001
Original Titleசொன்னால்தான் காதலா
Also Known AsSonnalthan Kaadhala

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sonnal Thaan Kathala

Cast reunions in this film: Murali & Roja Selvamani (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director T. Rajendar also composed the music and wrote the lyrics for all the songs.
  • Actress Roja, who played the lead, was a popular television anchor before entering Tamil cinema.
  • The movie was shot quickly and had a modest budget compared to other films of that year.
  • A subplot involves the heroine supporting her family, a common theme in early 2000s Tamil dramas.
  • The film's release faced competition from several bigger commercial movies during the same season.
  • Some songs from the soundtrack, like 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', gained attention on local radio channels.

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