Kaathala Kaathala(1998)
Tamil133 mins
Kaathala Kaathala (1998) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Starring M. S. Viswanathan, Prabhu Deva and Soundarya. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Kaathala Kaathala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.
Director:Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Mood:
funnyupliftinglighthearted
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 1998
- Director
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
Two friends are both named Lingam. Their identical names cause a series of funny mix-ups with their girlfriends and families, leading to a lot of chaos.
“Two Lingams, double the trouble.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 April 1998
Original Titleகாதலா! காதலா!
Also Known AsKaathala Kaathala
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyupliftinglighthearted
Themes
friendshiploveidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor5
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a direct Tamil remake of the director's own Telugu hit 'Mister Pellam', but the script was significantly reworked.
- Kamal Haasn's character name, Lingam, is a playful nod to his frequent use of that name in his earlier films like 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'.
- The film's climax featuring a chaotic wedding was shot at the same famous marriage hall in Chennai used in the classic comedy 'Sathi Leelavathi'.
- This was one of the few comedies where actor Prabhu played a dual role, with both characters having the same name but different personalities.
- The soundtrack by Deva became popular, with the song 'Chikku Bukku Rayile' being adapted from an earlier folk-inspired tune he composed.
- A subplot involving a missing diamond was reportedly added late in scripting to heighten the comedy of errors beyond the romantic mix-ups.
- The film's title, 'Kadhala Kadhala', translates to 'Love Love', emphasizing the lighthearted and farcical take on romantic relationships.