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Kadal (pronunciation ⓘ; transl. The Sea ) is a 2013 Indian Tamil -language drama film [ 3 ] co-written, co-produced and directed by Mani Ratnam . [ 2 ] The film stars debutantes Gautham Karthik , [ 4 ] and Thulasi Nair , [ 5 ] with Arjun Sarja , Aravind Swamy and Lakshmi Manchu in supporting roles.
Jun 2, 2023 · Revisiting Kadal as Mani Ratnam turns 67: Ace director’s attempt at making a biblical epic. Kadal, the debut of Gautham Karthik and Thulasi, was panned by the audience and critics upon its release. In retrospect, people failed to see its merits as it was drowned in hate. Written by Kirubhakar Purushothaman.
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Set in a coastal town, the plot revolves around Surya (Sourabh Bhandary), an irresponsible, arrogant youngster with visceral hatred for his father Shivaram, a fisherman.
Feb 2, 2013 · Kadal. The first 40 minutes or so is a poignant journey into the bewildered mind of a four-year-old, and later into the harassed psyche of a 10-year-old. Nitish, who plays the child, is...
A tale of good vs evil, set in a Christian fisherman village in southern Tamil Nadu which has got Manirathnam’s technical flair but fails with its narrative force. There are a few brilliant moments and twists which works, but isn’t enough to save the sinking ship. The nativity of the region are well exhibited through its dialogues.
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- Madras Talkies, Gemini Film Circuit
- Mani Ratnam
Feb 2, 2013 · Mani Ratnam, one of the most admired and revered filmmakers of our times, is back with Kadal, which marks the debut of Gautham Karthik, the son of yesteryear actor Karthik, and Thulasi Nair, the...
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Feb 1, 2013 · Kadal is the story of a young direction-less man and the influences on his life with a fishing hamlet as the backdrop. However, the pivot is the conflict between Arvind Swamy and Arjun which...
