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Kaadhal (2004): Cast & Plot

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Kaadhal is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Balaji Sakthivel, starring Bharath Srinivasan as Murugan, Sandhya and Kadhal Sukumar. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Kaadhal (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Balaji Sakthivel
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Kaadhal About?

The premise of Kaadhal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Murugan, a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, leads a simple life until Aishwarya, a wealthy schoolgirl, becomes infatuated with him. She presses him to elope, defying her family's expectations and plans for her future, thrusting both into a risky, socially charged romance.

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Cast & crew

Kaadhal Cast & Characters

Bharath Srinivasan leads the cast as Murugan, with Sandhya as Aishwarya and Kadhal Sukumar as Stephen. Directed by Balaji Sakthivel; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Balaji Sakthivel

More films directed by Balaji Sakthivel: Vazhakku Enn 18/9 and Samurai.

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Plot

Kaadhal Plot Summary

What happens in Kaadhal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, and life rolls on smoothly until a wealthy student, Aishwarya, fixates on him. Her infatuation grows and she coaxes him to break away from the constraints of her powerful family, who have their own plans for her future. At first, he hesitates to love someone from a different caste and class, but as their bond deepens, he recognizes her genuine affection and returns it. Realizing their union would be blocked by her relatives, they decide to flee to Chennai, aided by a close friend, Stephen, and they marry in secret.

Full summary

The whole story of Kaadhal, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kaadhal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the scooter mechanic who is the male lead?

Details

Kaadhal Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kadhal” and “Premisthe”.

Also known as
  • Kadhal
  • Premisthe

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FAQ

Kaadhal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaadhal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kaadhal?

Kaadhal runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Kaadhal released?

Kaadhal was released on December 17, 2004.

Who directed Kaadhal?

Kaadhal was directed by Balaji Sakthivel.

More films by Balaji Sakthivel

Who is in the cast of Kaadhal?

Kaadhal stars Bharath Srinivasan as Murugan, Sandhya as Aishwarya and Kadhal Sukumar as Stephen, among 10 credited actors.

Does Kaadhal have a post-credit scene?

No. Kaadhal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kaadhal in?

The original language of Kaadhal is Tamil.

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