Love Birds(1996)
Love Birds is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu Deva in a dual role as Arun and David, alongside Nagma as Mridula. The story follows a wealthy young woman who loses her lover in a car accident, only to later find him alive in London under a new identity. The film is a remake of the 1986 Kannada film Ratha Sapthami. Its soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman, became a chartbuster with songs like 'Malargaley' and 'Come On Come On'. The film received mixed reviews and had a below average commercial run. It was released on 15 January 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 1996
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Mridula is devastated when her lover Arun dies in a car accident. Her father takes her to London to heal. There, she meets David, a man who looks exactly like Arun. David denies knowing her, but Mridula is determined to uncover the truth behind his identity.
“Love that survives death and lies”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Love Birds
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Vadivelu & Vijayakumar (22 films together), Vadivelu & Manorama (16 films together), Vadivelu & A. R. Rahman (13 films together), Vadivelu & Chinni Jayanth (12 films together), and Chinni Jayanth & Vijayakumar (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1993 Hollywood movie 'Sommersby', which itself was a remake of the French film 'The Return of Martin Guerre'.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where director P. Vasu also worked as the story and dialogue writer.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Sirpy, became popular, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhale'.
- Actor Abbas, who played the dual role, was reportedly chosen for his youthful look that fit the romantic lead.
- The film was shot in scenic foreign locations, which was a notable production expense at the time.
- It was released during a period when many Tamil films were exploring themes of look-alikes and mistaken identity.
- The movie is sometimes referenced for its dramatic plot twist involving the protagonist's true identity.