Kadhal Rojave(2000)
Kadhal Rojave is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Keyaar. It stars George Vishnu and Pooja Kumar in the lead roles, with Sarath Babu, Charle, and S. S. Chandran in supporting parts. The story follows a wealthy heiress who runs away from an arranged marriage and meets a carefree young man on a bus, leading to a transformative road trip across Tamil Nadu. The film is a remake of the 1991 Hindi film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, which itself was based on the 1934 American film It Happened One Night. The music, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, was widely praised and remains a highlight of the film. Kadhal Rojave was released in theaters in 2000 and is available on select digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2000
- Director
- Keyaar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A wealthy heiress named Pooja runs away from home to escape an arranged marriage. She meets Vishnu, a charming but jobless young man, on a bus. Together, they embark on a road trip across Tamil Nadu, bickering and bonding along the way. But Pooja's father sends men to bring her back, forcing the couple to stay one step ahead.
“A rose for a love that blooms on the road”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Rojave
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Sarath Babu (16 films together), Ilayaraja & Keyaar (6 films together), and Charlie & Sarath Babu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kaadhal Rojakkave', but was shortened to 'Kaadhal Rojave' before release.
- Director Kothandam Ramaiah was a former assistant to director Manivannan, and this was his directorial debut.
- The movie's music was composed by Deva, who was at the peak of his popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Actress Roja, who plays the female lead, was primarily known for her work in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The film's plot shares similarities with the 1995 Hindi film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', featuring a runaway rich girl and a journey.
- A key song, 'Kadhal Rojave', was sung by Hariharan and became quite popular on radio stations.
- The movie did not perform well commercially, marking a setback for the debut director's career.