Kaadhale Nimmadhi(1998)
Kaadhale Nimmadhi is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Murali, Suriya, Jeevitha Sharma (credited as Kavitha), and Sangeetha (credited as Rasika). The story follows a young woman whose family wrongly suspects a photographer of stalking her, leading to his arrest and a forced marriage. Radhika, Manivannan, and Nassar play supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by Deva and includes the song 'Indha Devathaikku' sung by Deva's daughter Sangita. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Murali's performance but noting the plot's weak execution. It was released on 14 January 1998 during the Pongal festival.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1998
- Director
- Indiran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A young woman named Kavitha is caught in a family crisis when her brother mistakes a photographer's innocent photo for stalking. The photographer is arrested and Kavitha runs away, making things worse. A kind lawyer steps in to uncover the truth and restore peace.
“Love is the calm after the storm”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaadhale Nimmadhi
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Pandu & Deva (29 films together), Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), and Vivek & Pandu (20 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Indiran, who was previously known as an assistant director.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who was at the peak of his popularity in the late 1990s.
- Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played a serious character as the girl's brother.
- The movie's title translates to 'Be Calm, My Love,' contrasting its tense kidnapping plot.
- It was released during a period when many Tamil films were experimenting with thriller themes.
- The film featured cinematography by A. Sabapathy, who worked on several low-budget projects at the time.
- Despite the dramatic synopsis, the film included songs typical of commercial Tamil cinema of that era.