Endrendrum Kadhal(1999)
Endrendrum Kadhal is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed, co-produced, and scored by Manoj Bhatnagar. The film stars Vijay, Bhanupriya, and Rambha in lead roles, with Raghuvaran, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Radha Ravi in supporting parts. The story follows Vijay, a shipping magnate who falls in love with Meenu during a business trip to Switzerland, only to discover her brother is the man who destroyed his sister's life. The film marked Bhanupriya's comeback after relocating to the United States. It received mixed critical reviews but is notable for its soundtrack and family-centric drama. The movie was released on 5 March 1999.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 5 March 1999
- Director
- Manoj Bhatnagar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A wealthy businessman falls in love with a woman he meets in Switzerland. But when he learns her brother is the same man who broke his sister's heart, he must choose between love and revenge. Can forgiveness heal the wounds of the past?
“Love that lasts forever”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Endrendrum Kadhal
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Radha Ravi (17 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Radha Ravi (15 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Charlie (14 films together), Raghuvaran & Charlie (10 films together), Vijay & Charlie (9 films together), and Vijay & Raghuvaran (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhal Endrendrum' but was later changed to 'Endrendrum Kadhal' for release.
- This was one of the few films where actor Vijay played a corporate managing director, a departure from his usual youthful roles at the time.
- The Switzerland song sequences were shot in the town of Interlaken, a popular location for Tamil films in the late 90s.
- Director Manoj Bhatnagar was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his rare directorial ventures.
- Actress Banupriya, who played the spinster sister, was a well-known Bharatanatyam dancer before entering films.
- The film's soundtrack by Sirpy included a hit romantic duet, 'Kannukkul Nooru', which gained popularity on radio.
- Despite starring a popular hero, the film had a moderate box office run and is not widely remembered among Vijay's major hits.