Kadhal Kavithai(1998)
Kaadhal Kavithai (transl. Poem of love) is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Agathiyan and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar. It stars Prashanth, Isha Koppikar in her Tamil debut, and Kasthuri. The story follows a classical dancer who discovers a Tamil poem at Princess Diana's memorial in England and begins a correspondence with the anonymous poet. The film was shot in Tamil Nadu and London, including at Althorp. Its music by Ilaiyaraaja was one of the best-selling Tamil albums of 1998. The film received positive reviews and was a commercial success, earning Koppikar the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. It released on 25 December 1998.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 1998
- Director
- Agathiyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A classical dancer visiting Princess Diana's memorial finds a beautiful Tamil poem among the messages. She writes a response and begins a secret correspondence with the poet. Back in Chennai, she discovers the poet is the same annoying man who once played tricks on her. Can she trust that the trickster is also the sensitive soul who wrote those words?
“A love story written in poems.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadhal Kavithai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), Ilayaraja & Ambika (32 films together), and Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together).
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.