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Kadhal Kavithai(1998)

4.4/10
Tamil145 mins

Kadhal Kavithai (1998) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Agathiyan. Starring Charle, Isha Koppikar and Kasthuri. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Kadhal Kavithai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.

Director:Agathiyan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 December 1998
Director
Agathiyan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.4/10

Storyline

Vishwa avoids his parents' fights by spending time with his friend and playing pranks on people like Jothi. Later, they both separately visit Princess Diana's grave in London, where they exchange notes and poems without meeting. The story follows whether their anonymous connection leads to them finally coming together.

Two strangers, one poem, and a love story written from afar.

Film Details

4.4Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 December 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகாதல் கவிதை
Also Known AsKaadhal Kavithai · Kathal Kavithai · Kaathal Kavithai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
4.4/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kadhal Kavithai' translates to 'Love Poem', reflecting the story's focus on poetry and letters.
  • Director Agathiyan also wrote the film's screenplay and dialogues, which was common for his work at the time.
  • The movie was shot partly in London, including scenes at Princess Diana's grave, which was a unique setting for a 1990s Tamil film.
  • Actor Prashanth, who played Vishwa, was a popular romantic hero in the 1990s, and this film added to his image.
  • The music was composed by Sirpy, who was known for his melodic tunes in the late 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • The film explores themes of family conflict and anonymous romance, blending drama with lighthearted moments.
  • It was released during a period when Tamil films often featured overseas locations to appeal to a wider audience.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhal Kavithai

Vishwa's father-Music Composer41 films
Music Composer-Jothi's mother33 films
Music Composer-Vishwa's mother32 films
Vishwa's father-Actor22 films
Vishwa's father-Actor15 films
Actor-Jothi's mother13 films
Music Composer-Jothi's father12 films
Vishwa's father-Jothi's mother9 films
Jothi's mother-Actor8 films
Vishwa's father-Vishwa's mother6 films

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