| Kadhal Azhivathillai | |
| Director: | T. Rajendar |
| Producer: | T. Rajendar |
| Starring: | Silambarasan Charmy Kaur T. Rajendar |
| Cinematography: | T. Rajendar |
| Editing: | P. R. Shanmugam |
| Music: | T. Rajendar |
| Studio: | Chimbu Cine Arts |
| Runtime: | 180 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Kadhal Azhivathillai is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written, directed and produced by T. Rajendar, who also composed the music and portrayed a supporting role as Vakkeel Dada. It stars his son Silambarasan (in his debut as a lead actor) and Charmy Kaur. The film released on 4 November 2002 and was average at the box office.[1] [2]
Vallavan is elected college chairman after he beats Charmy, the daughter of Ravishankar, a minister. Predictably, the two soon fall for each other, though they never directly reveal it. But when Ravishankar learns of the love affair, he is staunchly against it and is willing to go any distance to make sure that it never succeeds. At Vallavan's house, his father mentally harasses his wife, since he suspects her of having an affair with her ex-lover. Outside the home, Vallavan is helped by Vakkeel Dada, a lawyer who makes sure justice is served, whatever the means.
T. Rajendar announced that his son Silambarasan would play the lead role in Kadhal Azhivathillai in 2000. After failing to find a suitable lead actress to appear opposite Silambarasan, Rajender postponed the project and went on to make Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001).[3] Vadivelu's brother, Jagatheeshwaran, played a role in the film.[4] Two songs "Clinton Magalo" and "En Manathil" were shot at Switzerland while the song "Maara Maara" were shot at seven sets.
The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Pilaiyar Suzhi" | 06:32 | ||
| "Paarkadha Podhu Podhu" | 06:08 | ||
| "Kadhal Azhivathilai" | 06:51 | ||
| "Jothikava" | Silambarasan | 05:01 | |
| "Clinton Magalo" | Silambarasan | 06:40 | |
| "Maara Maara" | 06:24 | ||
| "Evanthan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 05:47 | |
| "En Manasil" | Prasanna Rao, Srivardhini | 06:09 |
The film was released on 4 November 2002 on Diwali day.[6] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote "This rich guy-poor girl romance, set against a college campus backdrop is narrated in the director's expected, inimitable style".[7] S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote "The story line has nothing innovative to offer in terms of content".[8] Sify wrote "This is the launch vehicle of Silambarasan the ?Little star? of yesterday who is touted as ?Little Superstar? by his father T. Rajendar who has produced and directed film Kathal Azhivathillai. The film has been made to showcase Silambarasan?s many talents (?). In spite of all this and loud boasting, the film is a slur on the audience thinking capability. Does T. Rajendar think that the audience are dumb and ignoramus?".[9] Cinesouth wrote "It makes you wonder why T Rajinder was making all that noise about a dud film like that. That's what 'Kaadhal Azhivathillai' makes you feel. T Rajinder is under this illusion that as long as his son dances and fights well, he can make it big in the industry. He cares so much about his son. He didn't even give a thought about the poor viewer. You get the distinct feeling of having watched a dubbed third rated Telugu film to add to the effect there are Y.Vijaya and Sudhakaran in the film! There is a song after every 10 minutes. The length of the songs and Silambarasan's interval-less dance makes them a tiresome affair".[10]