Love Today(1997)
Tamil160 mins
Love Today (1997) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Balasekaran. Starring Rajan P Dev, Suvalakshmi and Mantra. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Love Today stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:Balasekaran
Mood:
emotionaldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 1997
- Director
- Balasekaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A young man is deeply in love with a woman who does not return his feelings. His constant pursuit of her causes significant trouble. His life takes a dramatic turn after his father dies in an accident.
“Love can change in a single, tragic moment.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 May 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleலவ் டுடே
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkdisturbing
Themes
loveobsessionfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2R
Rajan P DevActor
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SuvalakshmiSandhya
→#3
MantraPreethi
→#4
KaranActor
→#5M
Mohan RamanActor
→#6
RaghuvaranActor
→#7
VijayActor
→#8
SrimanRavi
→#9
B
Bindu PanickerActor
→#10
#11D
DhamuActor
→
BalasekaranDirector
→#12
ShivaaMusic Composer
→#13
ShivaMusic
→#14
R
R. B. ChoudaryCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Balasekaran was a former assistant to director Mani Ratnam, and this was his directorial debut.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Deva, included a hit song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' that became popular on radio and audio cassettes.
- Actor Prashanth, who played Ganesh, performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a risky chase sequence.
- The film was shot extensively in Chennai and Ooty, with several scenes capturing the popular tourist spots of the late 1990s.
- Actress Rambha, who played Sandhya, was reportedly initially hesitant about the role due to the intense romantic pursuit theme.
- The movie's climax, involving the father's accident, was filmed at a real railway crossing with special permission from authorities.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately well at the box office, especially in rural Tamil Nadu.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Love Today