Love Today(1997)
Love Today is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Balasekaran in his directorial debut. The film stars Vijay and Suvalakshmi in lead roles, with Manthra, Raghuvaran, Karan, and Sriman in supporting parts. The story follows Ganesh, a college graduate who becomes obsessively infatuated with Sandhya, a focused student who wants nothing to do with love. Her strict police inspector father suspects an affair and reacts violently, forcing the couple apart. The film was shot primarily in Vishakhapatnam with minor portions in Chennai. It received positive reviews and became a commercial success, running for over 175 days in theatres. The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Shiva and featured lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film was remade in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 1997
- Director
- Balasekaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
Ganesh falls in love with Sandhya at first sight, but she is not interested. Her strict police inspector father suspects an affair and forces her to leave town. Ganesh chases after her, but his pursuit leads to a tragedy that changes everything.
“Love can cost you everything.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Love Today
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Sriman (12 films together), Mantra & Raasi (9 films together), Vijay & Raghuvaran (7 films together), Vijay & Karan (5 films together), Karan & Raghuvaran (3 films together), and Sriman & Raghuvaran (3 films together).
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.