
Kadhal Kavithai(1998)
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
Actor-Actor102 films →
Actor-Composer59 films →
Vishwa's father-Music Composer41 films →
Music Composer-Jothi's mother33 films →
Music Composer-Vishwa's mother32 films →
Actor-Composer26 films →
Vishwa's father-Actor22 films →
Pandiyan-Music Composer19 films →
Vishwa's father-Pandiyan16 films →
Vishwa's father-Actor15 films →
Actor-Jothi's mother13 films →
Pandiyan-Actor12 films →
Music Composer-Jothi's father12 films →
Vishwa's father-Jothi's mother9 films →
Pandiyan-Actor9 films →
Vishwa's father-Vishwa's mother6 films →








