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Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal(2013)

5.7/10
Tamil150 minstheatrical

Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed, co-edited, and co-written by Vasanth. The film stars Arjun Sarja, Cheran, and Vimal in lead roles, alongside Lasini and other actresses. The narrative presents three separate love stories set in different locations across Tamil Nadu. Each story explores the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The film is notable for its emotional honesty and its focus on sacrificial love rather than conventional happy endings. It received mixed critical reviews, with praise for its performances but criticism for its pacing. Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal was released in theaters on May 1, 2013.

Director:Vasanth
Filmed In:Chennai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingromantic
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Watcho
Theatrical Release
1 May 2013
Director
Vasanth
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Three men love three women, but each love faces impossible obstacles. A photographer secretly coaches a sprinter with Olympic dreams. A middle-aged man fights society for a younger woman. A village boy struggles against class differences. Each man must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for love.

Three loves, one truth: love hurts

Film Details

5.7Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 May 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMoondru Per Moondru Kadhal · MPMK · Moondru Per Moondru Katal · Moondru Per Moondru Kaadal · Moondru Per Moondru Kathal
Filmed InChennai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingromantic
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal

Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & John Vijay (5 films together), Vimal & Thambi Ramaiah (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), John Vijay & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Cheran (3 films together), and Vasanth & Yuvan Shankar Raja (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in three distinct locations to match each couple's story: Kanyakumari for the seaside, Ooty for the mountains, and Pollachi for the plains.
  • Director Vasanth originally planned to make this as three separate short films before combining them into one feature.
  • The film's title translates to 'Three for Three Loves,' referencing the three interconnected love stories.
  • It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Mouli, who plays a small but memorable role as a wise old man.
  • The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his few scores for a multi-narrative romance film in the 2010s.
  • Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a modest theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts.
  • The screenplay uses a non-linear structure, weaving the three stories together through thematic parallels rather than direct plot connections.

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