Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (transl. Long live love) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu in his debut and produced by Sivasakthi Pandian. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, in her Tamil debut role, while Gemini Ganesan, Manivannan, Charle, Vivek, and *Karan play supporting roles. This film completed 200 days at the box office and was a 'blockbuster hit'. The film was remade in Kannada as Kushalave Kshemave with Ramesh Aravind and Srilakshmi.
| Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | R. Balu |
| Written by | R. Balu |
| Produced by | Sivasakthi Pandian |
| Starring | Murali Kausalya |
| Cinematography | Thangar Bachan |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | |
Release date | 12 February 1997 |
Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Jeeva is the college boy and singer (with bundles of commitments belonging to the lower middle class) who enchants the rich college girl Kausalya with his musical skills. Kausalya, the music buff who is in the habit of appreciating good singers over the phone, does it with Jeeva also. The telephonic voice of Kausalya turns out to have a tremendously magical romantic effect upon the hero, who besides falling in love head over heels with her, wants to see her.
Cast
- Murali as Jeeva
- Kausalya as Kausalya
- Gemini Ganesan as Kausalya's grandfather
- Manivannan as Nayar
- Charle as Perumal
- Vivek as Haridas
- Karan as Prakash
- R. Sundarrajan as Principal Venkatraman
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Vice Principal Narasimhan
- Kovai Sarala as Elizabeth
- Shanmugasundaram as Jeeva's father
- Pandu as Sanjay Kujidabadham
- Rajeev as Psychiatrist (Special appearance)
- Nassar as Hariharan (Special appearance)
- Ramji as Rama (Special appearance)
- P. B. Sreenivas as himself (Special appearance)
Production
Following the release of director Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottai (1996), aspiring director Balu claimed that Agathiyan had stolen the story of the film from his half-complete venture Un Ninaivaaga. To appease Balu, producer Sivasakthi Pandian offered him the chance to make a film for his production studio.[1] The film was named after a song from Kadhal Kottai. Kavitha made her Tamil debut with this film, and Balu gave her the screen name Kausalya.[2][3]
Release
A critic from Indolink.com stated that "overall, if it is a long time since you saw a movie with good comedy, above average music and crystal clear photography, here is one for you."[4]
The success of Kadhal Kottai and Kalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga, prompted Sivashakthi Pandian to announce another love story Kaadhale Nimmadhi soon after this film's release.[1]
Soundtrack
| Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Lucky Audio |
The soundtrack of the film was composed by Deva, was well received by the audience.[5] The lyrics written by Deva, Palani Bharathi and Ponniyin Selvan.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Annanagar Andalu" | Deva | Sabesh | |
| 2. | "Baghavanae" | Palani Bharathi | Mano | |
| 3. | "Oru Mani Adithal" | Palani Bharathi | Hariharan | |
| 4. | "Vennilavae Vennilavae" | Palani Bharathi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | |
| 5. | "Babilona" | Ponniyin Selvan | Krishnaraj | |
| 6. | "Putham Pudhu Malargal" | Palani Bharathi | K.S. Chithra |
References
- ^ a b . indolink.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ ""எனக்கு இப்போது திருமணமில்லை" - கவுசல்யா விளக்கம்".
- ^ "The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : I am happy to act in television serials, says Kousalya". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ . www.indolink.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2001.
- ^ "Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn".
- ^ "Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.