Kondattam(1998)
Kondattam is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Arjun as Raja, a wealthy young man, and Simran as Lalitha, his estranged fiancée. The story follows Raja after he loses his three best friends in a tragic boat accident and moves into their family home to protect a newborn baby from a mysterious killer. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and family bonds. It features a supporting cast including Gemini Ganesan, Manthra, and Ramesh Khanna. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. Kondattam received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Arjun's performance but noted the film lacked the comedic energy of Ravikumar's earlier works. It was released on 6 February 1998 and performed averagely at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 February 1998
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A wealthy, lonely man named Raja loses his three best friends in a boat accident. Filled with guilt, he gives away his property and moves into their family home to protect a newborn baby from a killer. He must win the family's trust and uncover the murderer before the baby is killed.
“A celebration of family and second chances”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kondattam
Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Sowcar Janaki & Gemini Ganesan (12 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Deva (11 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Vijayakumar (9 films together), Mantra & Raasi (9 films together), and Arjun & Vijayakumar (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kondattam' translates to 'celebration' in Tamil, reflecting its festive and family-oriented theme.
- Director K. S. Ravikumar and actor Arjun collaborated again the same year on the more successful film 'Velai' (1998).
- This was one of the early Tamil films for actress Simran, who rose to major stardom shortly after its release.
- The movie featured a popular comedy track involving actors Vivek and Vadivelu, who were both emerging as leading comedians at the time.
- A notable song, 'Kadhal Vandhachu', was composed by Deva and became a hit on audio releases.
- The film's climax and action sequences were shot in a factory setting, a common location for 1990s Tamil masala films.
- Despite being an average box office performer, it helped sustain Arjun's image as an action hero during that period.