''Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile'' () is a 1989

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directed by M. K. I. Sukumaran, starring Shankar along with

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and Pandiyan. It was released on 27 January 1989.

Plot

A rich girl, Ganga, falls in love with the leading student of the college, Ranganathan. Ranganathan's elder sister is unmarried and she is the breadwinner, with widowed mother and a school-going sister, forcing him to conceal his love affair from his elders and promising Ganga, who is aware of the growing friction in their family, of a better turn of events. Ganga is attracted towards that family, for parents (Vijayan) and (CID Shakuntala) are "society birds" paying little attention to their daughter, who longs for their love and care. The rich college bully Prem Kumar is the only son of widower Balasubrahmaniam. Prem Kumar and student chairman Ranganathan often clash with each other, both seeking the hand of Ganga. Prem really loves Ganga despite her hatred for him following his unethical approaches and humiliations; he engineers to ridicule the Ranga-Ganga love, which queers the pitch in the former's home. Ranga and Ganga learn through Prem's father of the affliction that is taking Prem to the doorsteps of death and request them to be kind with him, which brings Ganga closer to Prem, making her see the other side of the ruffian who has been doting on her a series of his paintings of her bearing testimony to that. Ganga is swayed by these developments and is unable to decide which one loves her more, the sympathy aspect also playing a part. Climax reveals Ganga's selection of partner, Prem or Ranga?

Cast

* Shankar *

* Pandiyan * Vijayan *Senthamarai * Balan K. Nair *

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*CID Shakuntala *Raghu Balayya *J. Lalitha *Mohanapriya *P. Vargees Mathews

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by

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Reception

The magazine ''Pon Manam'' mentioned that the film is a different triangular love story and appreciated the directorial skill of M. K. I. Sukumaran, while the weekly ''Suspense'' mentioned it as a new presentation in triangular love stories and will succeed at the box office without any doubt. ''

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'' acknowledged the director saying, M. K. I. Sukumaran deserves a place along with

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and

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, while

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weekly praised actor Shankar, but criticised the climax of the film. ''Marumanam'' praised the acting skills of the lead actors along with Balan K. Nair summering it as a very different film. ''Top Star'' magazine praised the film mentioning that "youth will enjoy the film". ''Sihappu Naada'' weekly praised the director and mentioned "Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile is a must watch for lovers, failed lovers, successful lovers and couples who loves after marriage". '' The Hindu'' wrote that the film will make the younger elements to think twice before getting involved in serious love affairs that may have far reaching consequences is told with conviction and a certain amount of farsightedness. ''

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'' said that the film will be much loved by college students. ''

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'' wrote that, even though the film is a love triangle, the director has presented it in a unique way without the usual cliches of caste and status in society and gave 42/100 marks. ''Thaai'' weekly praised the film for its unusual presentation of a love triangle and mentioned actor Shankar's successful re-entry after '' Oru Thalai Ragam''. Mounam Ravi of ''Dina Sari'' appreciated the director M. K. I. Sukumaran for presenting a strong love story, saying that he is the true successor to his guru Mahendran Ramji from ''Makkal Kural'' wrote that the film is a treat for Lovers and will haunt the minds for the tragic end. ''Dina Dhooth'' recommended this film for college students and appreciated the director. ''Moon'' magazine mentioned that the film is a treat for youngsters. N. Krishnaswamy of ''

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'' wrote, "I suspect director M. K. I. Sukumaran messed up the script because he wanted Sankar's role to be different from the one he played in ''Oru Thalai Raagam''."

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*{{IMDb title, id=3316038 1980s romance films 1980s Tamil-language films 1989 films Films scored by Manoj–Gyan Indian romance films