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Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen (1997): Cast & Plot

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Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen is a 1997 romantic drama starring Vijay as Kannan, Dimple and Delhi Ganesh.

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Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen (1997) movie poster
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Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen About?

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

Vijay as Kannan, the pampered only son of Jaisankar and Sri Vidya, organizes his college’s cultural fest. He discovers temple singer Manimekalai (Dimple) and convinces her to perform, but she declines. Persistent, Kannan wins her trust and falls in love, yet she loathes him, even having him arrested for eve‑teasing. He later schemes to marry her.

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen Cast & Characters

Vijay leads the cast as Kannan, with Dimple as Manimekalai and Delhi Ganesh.

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Plot

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen Plot Summary

What happens in Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Coimbatore, Kannan, the pampered son of a retired commissioner, lives a life of luxury under his mother Lakshmi’s indulgence. His affluent upbringing has made him reckless with money, and his birthday plan to grant a free trip for everyone quickly reveals a chaotic streak in his character. When a fellow student, Manimekalai, declines the invitation to join the celebration to preserve her independence, their first encounter carries a hint of sharpness and rivalry.

Full summary

The whole story of Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen?

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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Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene

Release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen, each answered in a sentence.

When was Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen released?

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen was released on January 14, 1997.

Who is in the cast of Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen?

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen stars Vijay as Kannan, Dimple as Manimekalai and Delhi Ganesh, among 8 credited actors.

Does Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen have a post-credit scene?

No. Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen in?

The original language of Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen is Tamil.

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