Underplayed Gems

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997)

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai poster
Original title
காதலுக்கு மரியாதை
Directed by
Fazil
Genre
soundtrack
Country
India
Runtime
2h 40m
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 15 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A couple from different family backgrounds falls in love and tries to overcome opposition from their relatives. The story shows how they work to unite with support from others around them.

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What happens

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (transl. Respect for Love) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic drama film directed by Fazil. It is the Tamil remake of Fazil's Malayalam film Aniyathipraavu (1997). The film stars Vijay and Shalini (reprising her role from the original), while Sivakumar, Srividya, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Manivannan, Dhamu, Charle, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. It tells the story of a couple from differing backgrounds and beliefs and how they unite despite opposition from their families. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with cinematography by Anandakuttan. Kadhalukku Mariyadhai was released on 19 December 1997 to positive reviews and became a box-office blockbuster. It was also Shalini's first Tamil film as a leading actress, having previously acted as a child artist. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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