Kaadhal Kavithai
| Kaadhal Kavithai | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Agathiyan |
| Produced by | Sunanda Murali Manohar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ravi Yadav |
| Edited by | Lancy-Mohan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Metro Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kaadhal Kavithai(transl. Poem of love) is a 1998 IndianTamil-languageromance filmdirected byAgathiyanand produced bySunanda Murali Manohar.The film starsPrashanth,Isha Koppikar(in her Tamil debut) andKasthuri,whileManivannanandSrividyaplay supporting characters. The film had music composed byIlaiyaraaja,while duo Lancy-Mohan and Ravi Yadav handled the editing and cinematography respectively.
The storyline revolves around a classical dancer who, while touring Europe, visitsPrincess Diana's memorial atAlthorp.Browsing through the various messages left by the public, she comes across a poetic, poignant epistle in Tamil that captivates her and impels her to scribble a response. While returning a few days later, she finds the author of that note has left another one, prompting her to begin to search for the author. After opening on 25 December 1998, the film went on to gain success critically and became a commercially successful venture.
Plot
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Vishwa spends his time hanging out with Anandham to avoid his mother, who always quarrels with his father. To find peace, he plays tricks on others. Among the victims is Jothi. The story moves to London, where Vishva visitsPrincess Diana's grave and leaves a beautiful poem behind. At the same time, Jothi too visits the grave and leaves a note after reading the poem. Then begins a warm relationship between Jothi and Vishwa without seeing each other. Whether the two are united form the rest of the story.
Cast
[edit]- Prashanthas Vishwa
- Isha Koppikaras Jothi
- Kasthurias Swapna
- Manivannanas Vishwa's father
- Rajivas Jothi's father
- Ambikaas Vishwa's mother
- Srividyaas Jothi's mother
- Charleas Anandham
- Supriya Nikita Palekaras Shoba
- Thalaivasal Vijayas Pandiyan
- Karanin a special appearance
- Raju Sundaramas himself in a special appearance
- Rojaas herself in a special appearance
- Saranya Nagas Jothi's friend (child artiste)
Production
[edit]After the success of the 1998 filmJeans,its co-producerAshok Amritrajagreed to work with actorPrashanthagain in his next film and thus signed on to finance a film to be directed byAgathiyan.[1][2][3]The film, initially untitled, began filming inTamil Naduin August 1998.[4]Amritraj later sold the project, later titledKaadhal Kavithai,toSunanda Murali Manoharof Cee I TV Limited.[5]
Isha Koppikarmade her debut as an actor in Tamil cinema with this film.[6]The team had earlier approachedAishwarya Raito be a part of the film, though she did not accept the offer.[7]Monalauditioned for the film, but did not make the final cast.[8]Prakash Rajwas originally chosen for an important role; however he was replaced byThalaivasal VijaywhileIndrajawas originally offeredKasthuri's role which she refused due to the role being glamorous.Rojamade a cameo appearance for a song which was originally offered toSimran.[9]Raju Sundaramchoreographed a belly dance song shot in Rajasthan featuring Kasthuri.[1]Part of the film was shot inLondon,with locations including near theRiver Thames,theHouses of Parliament,Piccadilly CircusandAlthorp,where the memorial toDiana, Princess of Waleswas located.[5][10]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed byIlaiyaraaja,[11][12]and became one of the most sold Tamil albums in 1998.[13]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalana Naal Mudhala" | Pushpavanam Kuppusamy,Sowmya Raoh | 05:06 |
| "Hey Konji Pesu" | Ilaiyaraaja,Sujatha | 05:05 |
| "Alai Meethu" | Bhavatharini | 03:04 |
| "Diana Diana" | Hariharan | 05:11 |
| "Kadhal Meethu" | Hariharan | 05:08 |
| "Manasa Thotta Kadhal" | Hariharan | 04:37 |
| "Thathom" | Ila Arun,Swarnalatha | 04:59 |
Release and reception
[edit]D. S. Ramanujam fromThe Hindugave the film a positive review, praising the director's work.[14]Kala Krishnan Ramesh fromDeccan Heraldmentioned that the film is "visually a delight, the songs and music are pleasant, especially when they harmonise with the locations, which they don't always." The reviewer adds that "Prashanth is alright though he seems a little narcissistic, you always feel that he's looking at a mirror someone's holding up. The heroine is new, and not unpleasant. Srividya is wasted, though brightening."[15]
G. Ulaganathan fromThe New Indian Expresswrote that both Prashanth and Koppikar performed well and "Prashanth, especially after hisJeanshas matured as an actor ".[16]R. P. R. ofKalkipraised the acting of Manivannan and Ambika and poetic dialogues and felt the characterisation of parents of both main leads were more memorable than the lead pair but questioned Agathiyan for reusing the plot of hisKadhal Kottaiinstead of coming up with something new while panning the acting of Prashanth and Kasthuri's character design and concluded saying certain special features from the film may not attract the attention of fans because it is a familiar story but if you think the story doesn't matter, there are many other aspects of the film to consider.[17]
Prashanth, withKaadhal Kavithai,capped off a hat-trick of hit films in 1998 after the successes of Shankar'sJeansand Ravichandran'sKannedhirey Thondrinal.[18]Koppikar won plaudits from critics for her performance with Rediff.com stating that with her "strong screen presence, and acting skills that belie her newbie status, she could be the latest to storm the TN industry".[1]The film won her further offers andVijaysigned her on for his nextNenjinileafter seeing her performance inKaadhal Kavithai.[19]She went on to win theFilmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[20]
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