
Kadhal Mannan(1998)
Tamil157 mins
Kadhal Mannan (1998) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Saran. Starring Vivek , Maanu and Ajith Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Kadhal Mannan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.
Director:Saran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 March 1998
- Director
- Saran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A strict father disowns his daughter for eloping. His younger daughter, Thilothama, lives under his harsh rules but falls in love with a kind mechanic named Shiva. She fears telling her father, and their love must face a clash between her feelings and his rigid traditions.
“A father's rules. A daughter's forbidden love.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 March 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asகாதல் மன்னன்
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kadhal Mannan' was inspired by a popular Tamil song from the 1960s movie 'Paalum Pazhamum'.
- This was the first major film for actor Murali, who played the lead role of Shiva, after several supporting parts.
- Director Saran made his directorial debut with this film, launching a successful career in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Sirpy, became a hit, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhale' gaining particular popularity.
- A key filming location was the historic town of Kumbakonam, known for its temples and traditional architecture.
- The film's release faced competition from several other big-budget Tamil films that same year.
- Actress Rambha, who played Thilothama, was already a well-known star in Telugu cinema before this Tamil role.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhal Mannan
Oyya-Ranjan10 films →
Actor-Ranjan10 films →
Actor-Black Dog security service Inspector9 films →
Black Dog security service Inspector-Music Composer9 films →
Actor-Oyya8 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Director-Composer8 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →
Oyya-Music Composer4 films →
Black Dog security service Inspector-Director4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Ranjan-Black Dog security service Inspector3 films →
Oyya-Black Dog security service Inspector2 films →
Actor-Black Dog security service Inspector2 films →
Actor-Rudran2 films →
Oyya-Rudran2 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →





