Kandukondain Kandukondain(2000)
Kandukondain Kandukondain is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon. The ensemble cast includes Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, and Abbas. The film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel Sense and Sensibility, transplanted to modern-day Tamil Nadu. It follows two sisters, Sowmya and Meenakshi, who lose their family home and must navigate love and hardship in Chennai. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film won a National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer and two Filmfare Awards South. It was commercially successful and completed 150 days at the Tamil Nadu box office. The film was released on 5 May 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 4 May 2000
- Director
- Rajiv Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Two sisters lose their family home after their grandfather dies. Sowmya is practical and responsible. Meenakshi is romantic and passionate. They move to Chennai with nothing. Sowmya finds work and falls in love with a struggling film director. Meenakshi falls for a charming businessman. But a wounded soldier named Bala also loves Meenakshi. The sisters must choose between sense and sensibility.
“Love is found when you least expect it.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kandukondain Kandukondain
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan (15 films together), Manivannan & Raghuvaran (13 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Srividya (10 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Manivannan & A. R. Rahman (9 films together), and Manivannan & Srividya (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in over 100 real locations across Tamil Nadu, including many heritage buildings, without constructing sets.
- Aishwarya Rai learned to play the veena for her role, practicing for weeks to make her performance look authentic.
- The film's title is a line from an old Tamil poem and translates roughly to 'I have found it, I have found it.'
- Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Konjum Mainakkale' with singer Sadhana Sargam in a single take late at night.
- It was one of the earliest major Tamil films to be shot using extensive Steadicam techniques for smooth, flowing camera movements.
- Actress Tabu, who played the sensible sister, was also the film's dialogue coach for the Hindi dubbed version.
- The movie was a moderate box office success but later gained a strong cult following, especially for its music and aesthetic.