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Kadhalukku Mariyadhai(1997)

6.3/10
Tamil mins

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997) is a Tamil film directed by Fazil. Starring Vijay, Shalini and Charlie. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Fazil
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 December 1997
Director
Fazil
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A young man named Jeeva falls in love with a woman named Mini after meeting her in a bookstore. Her protective brothers violently attack him whenever he tries to see her. When Jeeva's parents discover the truth, his father tries to force him to come home, but Jeeva refuses to leave Mini.

Love defies every beating to stay alive.

Film Details

6.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 December 1997
Original Titleகாதலுக்கு மரியாதை
Also Known AsKathalukku Mariyathai

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the director Fazil's own 1996 Malayalam film 'Aniyathipraavu', which starred Shalini and Kunchacko Boban.
  • Actress Shalini was only 13 years old during filming, which led to careful handling of romantic scenes to suit her age.
  • The movie's famous song 'Kadhal Rojave' was originally composed by Raveendran for the Malayalam version and re-recorded in Tamil by A.R. Rahman.
  • This was the debut Tamil film for actor Prashanth, who was already a star in Telugu and Kannada cinema.
  • The film's success established a popular trend of 'family resistance love stories' in late 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Director Fazil initially considered other established Tamil actors but chose Prashanth for his youthful look matching Shalini's age.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a remote hill station to maintain continuity and emotional intensity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai

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