Kadhal Paathai Explained
Kadhal Paathai |
Director: | Vyaasan |
Producer: | K. Venkatesh |
Starring: | |
Music: | S. S. Kumaran |
Cinematography: | Ravi Srinivas |
Editing: | Siva |
Studio: | Sri Balaji Frames |
Country: | India |
Language: | Tamil |
Kadhal Paathai is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Vyaasan and starring debutante Vinod Kumar and Vidhya.
Plot
In Kodaikanal, a shoemaker (played by Vinod Kumar) lives in the same area as a girl (played by Vidya) from a rich family who is staying at her grandmother's house and studying at a college. The shoemaker falls in love with to girl much to her father's despise. Her father sends goons to attack the shoemaker. Both the shoemaker and the girl flee to Agra.
Cast
Production
The film is about a journey across twelve states from Kodaikonal to Agra. Debutante Vinod Kumar and Vidhya play the lead roles in the film.[2] The film is a romantic film and the backdrop of Agra was chosen because the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love.[3]
Soundtrack
The songs are composed by S. S. Kumaran.[4] [2] FEFSI Siva, Srinivas, and Kalaipuli Sekar attended the audio launch.[2]
Release
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Kaadhal Paadhai is a romance-cum-road movie, but the best parts are neither the romance nor the road trip".[5] A critic from Maalai Malar praised the cinematography and the music. A critic from Kungumam praised the performance of Mansoor Ali Khan.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: காதல் பாதை. March 3, 2012. Malai Malar. ta. 8 August 2020. 21 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921120057/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/review/2012/03/03192709/kathal-pathai.vpf. live.
- Web site: Audio Beat: Kadhal Paathai. S. R. Ashok. Kumar. February 11, 2012. The Hindu. 7 August 2020. 11 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311041852/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/audio-beat-kadhal-paathai/article2882643.ece. live.
- Web site: 10 மாநிலங்களில் வளர்ந்த காதல் பாதை! | Kadhal Padhai movie review. February 13, 2012. Dinamalar. ta. 7 August 2020. 15 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415021401/http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/6469/cinema/Kollywood/Kadhal-Padhai-movie-review.htm. live.
- Web site: Kadhal Paadhai Songs: Kadhal Paadhai MP3 Tamil Songs by Mahathi Online Free on Gaana.com. gaana.com. 8 August 2020. 11 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311041905/https://gaana.com/album/kadhal-paadhai. live.
- Web site: KAADHAL PAADHAMI MOVIE REVIEW. The Times of India. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312004538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaadhal-paadhai/movie-review/12036676.cms. live.
- Web site: காதல் பாதை - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine. www.kungumam.co.in. 27 September 2020. 11 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311041849/http://www.kungumam.co.in/VArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=1348&id1=45&issue=20120305. live.