Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | |
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Directed by | Fazil |
Produced by | Sangili Murugan |
Starring |
Vijay Shalini |
Music by | Ilayaraja |
Cinematography | Anandakuttan |
Edited by |
K. R. Gowrishankar T. R. Sekar |
Production company |
Murugan Cine Arts |
Distributed by | Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd |
Release dates |
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Running time | 500 minutes |
Language | Tamil |
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (English: Respect for Love) is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It starred Vijay and Shalini in the lead roles with Sivakumar, Srividya and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film became a blockbuster soon after release and was dubbed by critics as a "classic", with the lead pair in the film profiting from the widespread success.[1][2] The film was a remake of Fazil's successful Malayalam film, Aniathipravu, which featured Kunchacko Boban and Shalini in the lead roles.[3]
Plot
Jeevanandhan (Vijay) refuses to give them away and the brothers swear bloodshed. A registrar wedding is quickly arranged and on the eve of the wedding, the lovers learn of the unlimited love, affection and care their respective family members have for them and decide not to hurt their sentiments. They agree to part company. The fisherfolk leader is shocked first at their decision, and later understands their feelings and sends them back safely, an appreciable twist in the movie. Jeeva and Mini go back to their respective homes to the excitement and relief of their families. However, their mothers realize how heartbroken the couple are without each other and reunite them.
Cast
- Vijay as Jeevananthan
- Shalini as Mini
- Sivakumar as Chandrasekhar
- Manivannan
- Radha Ravi as James
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Thomas
- Shaji Khan as Stephen
- Charle as Kesavan
- Dhamu as Raghavan
- Srividya
- KPAC Lalitha
- Kaka Radhakrishnan
- Poornima
- Saranya Mohan
Production
Initially Fazil was keen on casting a debutant in the lead female role, but Shalini insisted that she should also star in the Tamil version.[4] Fazil initially approached Abbas for lead role but due to mismanagement created by Abbas manager with callsheets, Vijay was selected for the lead role.[5]
Release
Critical reception
The film opened in December 1997 to unanimously positive reviews. A reviewer from The Hindu mentioned that "Vijay brings to surface the soft nature of the love", while adding that the rest of the cast make "fine contributions", and praising the director's work.[6] Another critic from Indolink.com recommending the film and citing that "Shalini returns in this film with a good performance" and that Ilaiyaraaja music is "Unbelievable". He also goes on to praise the performance of the other lead actors and Fazil's direction.[7] Indiaglitz wrote:"From the very title, to the climax, this movie is a stellar piece in the moviedom. Turning out to be a path breaking flick for Ilayathalapathy Vijay [..] This movie set to be an inspiration for many of the successful love stories of the present day.[8]
The film saw Vijay win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor alongside Parthiban in 1997, while Pazhani Bharathi also picked up the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist for his work in the film.[9]
Another remake was soon made in Hindi as Doli Saja Ke Rakhna with Akshaye Khanna and Jyothika in the lead roles which was also repeated the same magic of the tamil version.[10] The success of the film prompted the director to make another film with the lead pair in 2000, Kannukkul Nilavu, however the film became a box office failure despite positive reviews.
Soundtrack
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | |
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Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja | |
Released | 1997 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Star Music |
The soundtrack has been scored by Ilaiyaraaja was well received by the audience.[11] The lead actor, Vijay, sung the song "Oh Baby" for this movie.
Song title | Singers | Length |
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Ennai Thalaata | Hariharan, Bhavatharini | 05:05 |
Anantha Kuyilin Pattu | Malaysia Vasudevan, Surendar, Arunmozhi, Chitra, Deepika | 04:58 |
Oru Pattam Poochi | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha | 05:13 |
Idhu Sangeetha Thirunalo | Bhavatharini | 04:35 |
Anantha Kuyilin Pattu | K. S. Chithra | 01:53 |
O Baby | Vijay, Bhavatharini | 04:56 |
Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | Ilaiyaraaja | 05:05 |
Ayya Veedu Therandhuthan | Ilaiyaraaja, Arun Mozhi | 04:54 |
Legacy
In Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999), Vivek sings "Ennai Thalatta Varuvala" and imitates Vijay's dance steps.[12] The song inspired 2003 film of same name which featured Ajith Kumar in a cameo appearance.[13]
Entertainment portal Behindwoods placed the film in first place in "Top 20 Best Films of Vijay" and also placed in "Top 20 Best Love Stories In Tamil".[14][15] Scenes from the film was spoofed in Thamizh Padam (2010). Shiva and a girl will be taking the same book "Love and Love only" in a same way similar to the pair in the film, but shock awaits as the girl turns out to be married.[16]
References
- ↑ Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, IMDb, retrieved 2009-01-15
- ↑ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". Rediff. 1999-11-04. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Madras calling". Rediff. 1998-10-13. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ "Penchant for riveting romances - The Hindu". Cscsarchive.org:8081. 2004-06-20. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/19990507170950/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/1-5-98/gosrajni.htm#4
- ↑ "Kadhalukku Mariyathai - The Hindu". Devadoss.tripod.com. 1997-12-26. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ "Kaadhalukku Mariyaadhai: Movie Review". Indolink.com. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/love-in-the-air-part-1-kannada-news-90952
- ↑
- ↑ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: The Ajit-Shalini romance". Rediff. 1999-09-15. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ↑ http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Music/Reviews/98/kaadmar.htm
- ↑ Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (DVD)
- ↑ http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=386&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english
- ↑ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-best-films-of-vijay/1-kaadhalukku-mariyadhai-1997.html
- ↑ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/best-love-stories/kadhalukku-mariyadhai.html
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/thamizh-padam-review-tamilfont-movie-review-11518