Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham(1999)
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Selvaa. The film stars Prashanth, Kausalya, Anand, and Chandini in lead roles. The story follows Karthik, who unknowingly writes a love letter to his best friend's bride, triggering a chain of jealousy and abuse. The supporting cast includes Vivek, Vijayakumar, Sathyapriya, and Rajan P. Dev. The music was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu and K. Subash. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Snehithulu (1998). Critics praised the balanced screenplay and the blend of comedy, sentiment, and action. The film was released on 17 December 1999.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 1999
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Karthik falls in love with a woman he sees at a bus stand. He later discovers she is Lakshmi, the bride of his best friend Anand. After the wedding, Anand becomes jealous and abusive. Karthik must find a way to save Lakshmi and prove his innocence.
“A letter that broke two hearts.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Deva & Charlie (37 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Deva & Charle (19 films together), and Vaiyapuri & Deva (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'A Letter in the Desire,' directly tying to the central plot device of the love letter.
- Director Selva, known for his comedy films, made this a rare romantic drama in his early career.
- Actress Kausalya, who played Lakshmi, was a popular television anchor before entering Tamil cinema.
- Comedian Vivek's role was part of his early 2000s streak of playing the hero's close friend in many films.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Deva, who was the dominant music director for village-based stories at the time.
- Much of the film was shot in real village locations to capture the authentic setting for the wedding drama.
- The plot revolves around a single letter, a simple device that creates all the conflict in the story.