Koodi Vazhndhal Kodi Nanmai(2000)
'Koodi Vazhndhal Kodi Nanmai' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The cast includes Nassar, Karan, Khushbu, Roja, Vadivelu, Vivek, and Kovai Sarala. The story follows a middle-class joint family in Chennai that falls apart when the youngest brother becomes arrogant after getting a good job. The film explores themes of family unity, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of money. Kovai Sarala appeared in her 100th Tamil film with this project. The music was composed by Deva. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the first half but finding the second half weaker. It was released on 15 July 2000.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 July 2000
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Thangaraj lives happily with his two brothers and their families in a joint household. When his youngest brother Sivaraman starts earning well, he becomes arrogant and refuses to help with a family wedding. The family splits apart. Thangaraj's wife and daughter leave with him. Can the women of the family bring everyone back together?
“Unity brings a thousand blessings.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Koodi Vazhndhal Kodi Nanmai
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Kushboo & Deva (24 films together), Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), and Deva & Roja Selvamani (22 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a popular Tamil proverb meaning 'living together brings great goodness'.
- Director V. Sekhar is known for family comedies, and this was his first film of the 2000s.
- Actor Vivek, who plays a key role, was also a prominent social activist and writer in real life.
- The movie's plot of joint family conflicts mirrored common societal themes in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who frequently worked with director V. Sekhar.
- It was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas were popular at the Tamil box office.
- The film is less discussed compared to the director's earlier hits like 'Cheran Pandiyan'.
- Scenes were shot in typical Chennai household settings to emphasize the family atmosphere.