''Kadhal Meipada'' () is a 2011 Indian
Tamil language
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romance film
Romance films involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their ...
directed by Ravi Acharya. The film stars
Vishnupriyan
Vishnupriyan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in lead roles in Tamil language films.
Career
Vishnupriyan made his acting debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Malayalam film ''Nizhalkuthu'' (2002), and has since portrayed leading and supporting r ...
and
Madhumitha
Madhumitha (born Swapna Madhuri) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu and Tamil films.
Career
Madhumitha started her acting career under her birth name Swapna Madhuri with the 2002 Telugu film '' Sandade Sandadi'' (2002) doing a pivota ...
, with
Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivaasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Career
Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil ...
,
Kadhal Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' ...
,
Ganja Karuppu
Karuppu Raja, known for his stage name Ganja Karuppu (born 5 January 1976), is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's ''Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced suc ...
,
Kuyili
Veeramangai Kuyili (died 1780) was an army commander of queen Velu Nachiyar who participated in campaigns against the East India Company in the 18th century. She is considered the first suicide bomber and "first woman martyr" in Indian hist ...
, Viji Ketti,
Kadhal Sukumar
Kadhal Sukumar is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil language films. After working as a comedian in films for a decade, notably in Balaji Sakthivel's romantic film '' Kaadhal'' (2004).
Career
Sukumar, the son of a farmer fr ...
,
Chaams
Chaams (born as Swaminathan: 30 November 1972) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in ' ...
and
Soori playing supporting roles. It was released on 29 April 2011.
Plot
Shiva and Aishwarya are college students who fall in love with each other. Shiva is from a middle-class family, while Aishwarya is the daughter of the heartless gang lord Natarajan. Natarajan is hell-bent to save his family's prestige, so he is against love marriage. Aishwarya, who is scared for Shiva's life, decides to break up with him, but Shiva convinces to believe in their love. When Natarajan learns about their love affair, he makes the police arrest Shiva, and they beat him up in the police lockup. Natarajan then blackmails Aishwarya and forces her to forget Shiva. The couple eventually elopes. Thereafter, their families accept for the marriage, but Shiva and Aishwarya decide to finish their studies first and then marry.
Cast
*
Vishnupriyan
Vishnupriyan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in lead roles in Tamil language films.
Career
Vishnupriyan made his acting debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Malayalam film ''Nizhalkuthu'' (2002), and has since portrayed leading and supporting r ...
as Shiva
*
Madhumitha
Madhumitha (born Swapna Madhuri) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu and Tamil films.
Career
Madhumitha started her acting career under her birth name Swapna Madhuri with the 2002 Telugu film '' Sandade Sandadi'' (2002) doing a pivota ...
as Aishwarya
*
Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivaasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Career
Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil ...
as Shiva's father
*
Kadhal Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' ...
as Natarajan, Aishwarya's father
*
Ganja Karuppu
Karuppu Raja, known for his stage name Ganja Karuppu (born 5 January 1976), is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's ''Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced suc ...
as Azhagar, Shiva's uncle
*
Kuyili
Veeramangai Kuyili (died 1780) was an army commander of queen Velu Nachiyar who participated in campaigns against the East India Company in the 18th century. She is considered the first suicide bomber and "first woman martyr" in Indian hist ...
as Shiva's mother
*Viji Ketti as Kamakshi, Aishwarya's mother
*
Kadhal Sukumar
Kadhal Sukumar is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil language films. After working as a comedian in films for a decade, notably in Balaji Sakthivel's romantic film '' Kaadhal'' (2004).
Career
Sukumar, the son of a farmer fr ...
as Shiva's friend
*
Chaams
Chaams (born as Swaminathan: 30 November 1972) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in ' ...
as Narayanan, Shiva's friend
*
Soori as Shiva's friend
*Vadivelu David as House owner
*
Karate Raja
Karate Raja is an Indian actor who has worked in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made his breakthrough as an actor by playing a supporting role in Kamal Haasan's '' Virumaandi'' (2004), before garnering acclaim for playing the lead role ...
as Aadhi, Aishwarya's uncle
*
Sampath Ram
Sampath Ram is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil-language films. He is known for his villainous roles.
Career
Ram started his acting career with the television series '' Ethanai Manithargal'' that aired on Doordarshan as a thug. H ...
as Police inspector
*Sasi as Sasi
*
Krishnamoorthy as Fraud
*
Suruli Manohar
Suruli Manohar was a Tamil film actor and comedian who appeared in many films and television serials. He is known for his roles in '' Padikkadavan'', ''Sura'' and many other movies.
Filmography
Films
*'' Veeranadai'' (2000)
*'' Ponnana Ner ...
as House Owner
*Kumtaz as Professor
*Archana Harish as Poongavanam
*Julie as Gayathri
*Sopna as Sopna, Shiva's sister
*Minnal Deepa as Deepa
Production
Ravi Acharya made his directorial debut with ''Kadhal Meipada'' under the banner of Dvarakamai Cine Production. The film started production in late 2007.
Vishnupriyan
Vishnupriyan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in lead roles in Tamil language films.
Career
Vishnupriyan made his acting debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Malayalam film ''Nizhalkuthu'' (2002), and has since portrayed leading and supporting r ...
was cast to play the lead role, while
Madhumitha
Madhumitha (born Swapna Madhuri) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu and Tamil films.
Career
Madhumitha started her acting career under her birth name Swapna Madhuri with the 2002 Telugu film '' Sandade Sandadi'' (2002) doing a pivota ...
was chosen to play the heroine.
Ganja Karuppu
Karuppu Raja, known for his stage name Ganja Karuppu (born 5 January 1976), is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's ''Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced suc ...
was also cast to play the comedian.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Murshak. The soundtrack, released in 2009, features 7 tracks. ''
Shree'' fame T. S. Muralidharan and his assistant Shakthi composed the music of the film under the name of Murshak. The song "Enna Kobam" from ''
Kuzhandhaiyum Deivamum'' was remixed in this film.
Reception
Kungumam
Kumkuma is a powder used for social and religious markings in India. It is made from turmeric or any other local materials. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a bit of slaked lime, which turns the rich yellow powder into a red color.
In ...
gave the film a mixed review.
Dinamalar
''Dinamalar'' is an Indian Tamil daily newspaper. It was founded in 1951 by T. V. Ramasubba Iyer. ''Dinamalar'' has an average circulation of 689,773 ( ABC Jan–Jun 2022).
History
Dinamalar was founded by T. V. Ramasubbaiyer on 6 September ...
called it a "good film".
References
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2011 films
2010s Tamil-language films
2010s Indian films
Indian romance films
2010s romance films
2011 directorial debut films