Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga(1997)
'Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu in his directorial debut. The film stars Murali as Jeeva and Kausalya in her Tamil debut, with Gemini Ganesan, Manivannan, Charle, Vivek, and Karan in supporting roles. The story follows a poor college singer who falls in love with a wealthy music enthusiast through phone conversations, facing class-based opposition from her family. The film was produced by Sivasakthi Movie Makers and features a soundtrack composed by Deva. It became a commercial blockbuster, completing 200 days in theatres, and was later remade in Kannada as 'Kushalave Kshemave' (2003). The cinematography by Thangar Bachan and Kausalya's performance received positive reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 February 1997
- Director
- R. Balu
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Jeeva, a poor college student with a gift for singing, catches the attention of Kausalya, a rich music lover who calls him to praise his voice. They fall in love through daily phone conversations, but their different social classes threaten to tear them apart. Jeeva must prove that his love is worth more than money.
“When voices meet, love knows no class”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Deva & Charlie (37 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), and Pandu & Deva (29 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film where veteran actor Gemini Ganesan and his son-in-law Murali acted together.
- The film's title is a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'May love flourish forever,' often used in wedding blessings.
- Director R. Balu primarily worked as an assistant director and made this his solo directorial venture.
- Actress Kausalya, who played the female lead, was a popular television anchor before entering films.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who was known for his peppy folk numbers in the 1990s.
- Producer Sivasakthi Pandian was also a distributor, and this film was part of a wave of family dramas from that era.
- Character actor Manivannan, known for his sharp dialogues, played a key supporting role in this romance.