''Kandhakottai'' is a 2009 Indian

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written and directed by S. Sakthivel, starring Nakul and Poorna, whilst

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and Santhanam play supporting roles. The music was composed by

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. The film was released on 19 December 2009.

Plot

The film is about Siva, who hates love and those who are into such relationships, and even strives to separate couples. On the other hand, Pooja, a girl in Nagercoil, is the opposite of Siva, and takes risks to unite lovers. When Siva's sister Girija falls in love with Poorna's cousin, the two dissimilar characters meet. And when Siva sings ''Eppadi Ennul Kadhal Vandhadhu'', they fall in love. But a man in Nagercoil kills himself when Pooja reveals that she is in love with Siva. His father Annachi is infuriated with the girl and murders her relatives. Siva battles the baddies and marries Pooja.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

. Karthik Srinivasan of '' Milliblog'' called it "Below par Dhina soundtrack".

Critical reception

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'' stated, "On the whole Kandha Kottai is a typical masala entertainer that is made for the youth audiences. Have fun". ''

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'' wrote, "Kandhakottai is a film

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did not raise any great expectation. So there is not much disappointment either, that a script which promised to be different in its earlier scenes, slips into the predictable mode as the story progresses". S. R. Ashok Kumar of ''

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'' wrote, "While the first half of the film focusses on romance, action rules in the second half. This mix aims to entertain, which it does", also praising E. Krishnasamy's cinematography, Sakthivel's direction and writing.

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* * {{AGS Entertainment 2000s Indian films 2000s Tamil-language films 2000s romantic action films 2009 films Films scored by Dhina Indian romantic action films Tamil-language Indian films