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Kadhalan(1994)

7.3/10
Tamil168 mins

Kadhalan (1994) is a 168-minute Tamil film directed by Shankar. Starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Kadhalan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.

Director:Shankar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 September 1994
Director
Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 48m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A college student falls in love with a governor's daughter. When her father finds out, he has the young man arrested and bans him from seeing her.

Love defies power and prison walls.

Film Details

7.3Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 September 1994
Also Known AsHumse Hai Muqabula · Kadalan · Premikudu · Humse Hai Muqabala · Kadhalan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovejusticecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaadhalan' was changed to 'Premikudu' for its Telugu release and 'Humse Hai Muqabala' in Hindi, with the Hindi version starring Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance.
  • The iconic 'Urvasi Urvasi' song was originally composed for another film but was reused here, becoming a massive hit and popularizing hip-hop in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Nagma, who played Shruthi, was initially hesitant to accept the role but was convinced by director Shankar's narration.
  • The film's villain, played by Raghuvaran, was inspired by a real-life politician known for his authoritarian style, adding a layer of social commentary.
  • Kaadhalan was one of the earliest Tamil films to extensively use computer graphics, especially in the song 'Mukkabla'.
  • The film's success led to a legal dispute over its remake rights, with multiple producers claiming ownership for different language versions.
  • Prabhu Deva's dance steps in 'Urvasi Urvasi' were heavily influenced by Michael Jackson, whom he admired, and the song's choreography became a cultural phenomenon.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhalan

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