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{{Use Indian English|date= | {{Short description|2013 Indian film by Suseenthiran}} | ||
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| starring = Santosh Ramesh<br />[[Manisha Yadav]] | | starring = Santosh Ramesh<br />[[Manisha Yadav]] | ||
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | | music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | ||
| cinematography = Soorya | | cinematography = Soorya A. R. | ||
| editing = [[Anthony (editor)|Anthony]] | | editing = [[Anthony (editor)|Anthony]] | ||
| studio = Nallu Studios | | studio = Nallu Studios | ||
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'''''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer''''' ({{ | '''''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer''''' ({{translation|Therefore, Go Ahead and Love}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Suseenthiran]].<ref name="a">{{Cite web |title=Suseenthiran starts his next film |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Suseenthiran-starts-his-next-film/articleshow/13409077.cms |access-date=4 June 2012 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> It features debutant Santhosh Ramesh (Singanamala Ramesh Babu's second son) and [[Manisha Yadav]] of ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'' fame in the lead roles.<ref name="a" /> It is produced by Nallu Studios and music by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. Cinematography is by Soorya A. R., editing by Antony, stunts by Anal Arasu, lyrics by Vaali and Yugabharathi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poornima Bhagyaraj's comeback in Suseenthiran's next |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82660.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605204002/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82660.html |archive-date=5 June 2012 |access-date=4 June 2012}}</ref> The film released with highly positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is hard hitting! |url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-aadhalal-kaadhal-seiveer-is-hard-hitting-50246242-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819021655/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-aadhalal-kaadhal-seiveer-is-hard-hitting-50246242-in-1.html |archive-date=19 August 2013 |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> The film was remade in Kannada as ''[[Naduve Antaravirali]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 October 2018 |title='Naduve Antaravirali' review: A teenage love story that hinges on an unexpected climax |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/naduve-antaravirali-review-teenage-love-story-hinges-unexpected-climax-89501}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The plot revolves around two college-going students, Karthik and Shwetha, who fall in love. They hail from upper-middle-class families. Shwetha's friend Genelia is against their relationship and advises her to break up with Karthik and focus on her studies and future. Since Shwetha is equally interested in Karthik, she continues to meet him behind Genni's back. A worried Genni discloses Shwetha's relationship status to the latter's mother, before anyone is ready to open up to their parents. Shwetha handles her mom by blaming Genni's jealousy and lies that she is still single. Karthik and Shwetha continue to see each other in secrecy, and on one such weekend getaway, they have sex. Within a few weeks, Shwetha finds that she has missed her period and suspects that she might be pregnant, which she confides in Karthik and a few common friends. | |||
On their idea, they try to abort the fetus, posing as a married couple. The doctor gets suspicious when they answer irrelevantly and chucks them out. While they try to find other means to perform the abortion, Shwetha's mother, who was already suspicious of her activities since Genni's warning, finds out the truth, and then all hell breaks loose. After the initial commotion and arguments, Shwetha's parents want to get the couple married to avoid further disgrace. However, Karthik's dad is not interested since his reputation will be ruined. The lovers, on the other hand, plan to elope, but Shwetha changes her mind halfway. One argument leads to another, and the rift between the couple and their families continues to widen. Karthik's parents agree to a wedding on the condition that Shwetha aborts the fetus, so that they can focus on their future and well-being. Shwetha is scared that they might change their mind later on and call off the wedding once her abortion is done, so she refuses to abort. To add fuel to the fire, Shwetha's parents are insulted by Karthik's relatives when they try to patch them up and proceed smoothly. Ego clashes and insults rage between the families; at one point, Shwetha and Karthik find they are incompatible, so they break up bitterly. | |||
Finally, a few months later, a baby boy is born, and Shwetha's father leaves him in an orphanage. Two years later, Shwetha happily gets engaged to someone else; Karthik flirts with another girl in a coffee shop; and the little child grows up in the orphanage without parental love and care. | |||
Finally,a few months later a baby boy is born and Shwetha's | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{cast listing| | |||
* Santhosh Ramesh as Karthik | * Santhosh Ramesh as Karthik | ||
* [[Manisha Yadav]] as Shwetha | * [[Manisha Yadav]] as Shwetha | ||
* [[Jayaprakash]] as Shweta's father | * [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] as Shweta's father | ||
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Thulasi]] as Shweta's mother | * [[Tulasi (actress)|Thulasi]] as Shweta's mother | ||
* [[Poornima Jayaram]] as Karthi's mother | * [[Poornima Jayaram]] as Karthi's mother | ||
* Ramnath Shetty as Karthi's father | * Ramnath Shetty as Karthi's father | ||
* Varun as Karthik and Shweta's friend | |||
* [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]] as Jai | * [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]] as Jai | ||
* Archana Raja as Genelia | * Archana Raja as Genelia | ||
* Durga as Karthik's sister | * Durga as Karthik's sister | ||
* Srinidhi Vasudevan as Radhi | * Srinidhi Vasudevan as Radhi | ||
}} | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
After ''[[Rajapattai]]'', which was based on a script by a friend, Suseenthiran went back to new scripts and chose ''Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer''. "This is a story that has never been explored before in Tamil cinema. You cannot classify this film as mainstream. The enormous impact of the script will be felt in the film’s second half", he said.<ref name="Script over stars">{{ | After ''[[Rajapattai]]'', which was based on a script by a friend, Suseenthiran went back to new scripts and chose ''Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer''. "This is a story that has never been explored before in Tamil cinema. You cannot classify this film as mainstream. The enormous impact of the script will be felt in the film’s second half", he said.<ref name="Script over stars">{{Cite news |date=22 September 2012 |title=Script over stars? |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/script-over-stars/article3926171.ece |access-date=25 September 2012 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> Santhosh, a third year Loyola College student, plays the hero, while [[Manisha Yadav]], who played one of the leads in the critically acclaimed ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'', the heroine. Some students from both [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola]] and [[M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women|MOP Vaishnav]] colleges have acted in the film. Actor [[Poornima Bhagyaraj]] makes a comeback with this film. Apart from her, actors Jayaprakash, Thulasi and Arjun, who played a commendable role in ''[[Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Eppadi]]'', are the other three familiar faces in the cast. The rest are newcomers. For the film all artistes attended a two-month rehearsal.<ref name="Script over stars" /> | ||
Suseenthiran came up with the script of ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'' while chatting with a friend who was talking about one of his relatives, a college girl, who had fallen in love. "As he discussed her story, several issues one would normally not associate with a couple in love emerged. The impact was such that I was prompted to make a movie out of the story," says Suseenthiran.<ref name="Script over stars"/> Suseenthiran has convinced the young music director [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] to appear in a music video for a song from the film.<ref>{{ | Suseenthiran came up with the script of ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'' while chatting with a friend who was talking about one of his relatives, a college girl, who had fallen in love. "As he discussed her story, several issues one would normally not associate with a couple in love emerged. The impact was such that I was prompted to make a movie out of the story," says Suseenthiran.<ref name="Script over stars" /> Suseenthiran has convinced the young music director [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] to appear in a music video for a song from the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja, a lucky mascot for Tamil films |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=271885&subcatg=&keyword=regional&nid=271885 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130105901/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=271885&subcatg=&keyword=regional&nid=271885 |archive-date=30 January 2013 |access-date=25 September 2012 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref> Unlike most other films, this film's title will not be showcased at the beginning but at the end.<ref name="Script over stars" /> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| label = [[ | | label = [[Saregama]] | ||
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | | producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | ||
| prev_title = [[Aadhi Bhagavan]] | | prev_title = [[Aadhi Bhagavan]] | ||
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The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. There are six songs but only four will be featured in the album as the director feels that the lyrics of the other two songs would give out the plot details. These two songs will only be a part of the film.<ref>{{ | The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. There are six songs but only four will be featured in the album as the director feels that the lyrics of the other two songs would give out the plot details. These two songs will only be a part of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The title of this movie would be displayed only in the end |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-04/suseenthiran-aadhalaal-kadhal-seiveer-23-09-12.html |access-date=25 September 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The audio launch was held on 17 October at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yuvan repeats Billa 2 act ! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-04/yuvan-billa-2-24-09-12.html |access-date=25 September 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The first audio CD was released by actor [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and received by director-actor [[K. Bhagyaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Athatlal Kadhal Seiveer |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/athatlal-kadhal-seiveer/article4037955.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204103905/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/athatlal-kadhal-seiveer/article4037955.ece |archive-date=4 February 2013 |access-date=1 November 2012 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> | ||
The music was praised by critics. Behindwoods wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja proves why he is the 'Little Maestro' in the finale of the movie and the little pathos song sung by Yuvan himself, will surely move you".<ref name="behindwoods1">{{ | The music was praised by critics. Behindwoods wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja proves why he is the 'Little Maestro' in the finale of the movie and the little pathos song sung by Yuvan himself, will surely move you".<ref name="behindwoods1">{{Cite web |title=Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer Movie Review Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, Suseendiran |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-review.html |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> [[The Hindu]] wrote, "topping the list of other highlights is Yuvan Shankar Raja’s score. The songs have been chartbusters for quite a while. Now you notice his RR beautifully enhancing the mood of the sequences".<ref name="thehindu1">{{Cite news |last=Malathi Rangarajan |date=17 August 2013 |title=Climax wins the heart |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/aadhalaal-kaadhal-seiveer-climax-wins-the-heart/article5032233.ece?homepage=true |access-date=17 August 2013 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> [[The New Indian Express]] wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score is a key strength to the film".<ref name="newindianexpress1">{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=13 August 2013 |title=Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, a must watch |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aadhalal-Kadhal-Seiveer-a-must-watch/2013/08/17/article1737692.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820135748/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aadhalal-Kadhal-Seiveer-a-must-watch/2013/08/17/article1737692.ece |archive-date=20 August 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |publisher=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Rediff]] wrote, "music by Yuvan Shankar Raja is melodious and pleasing to the ear, particularly the Poovum Poovum number by Vijay Yesudas and Vinaitha".<ref name="rediff1">{{Cite web |title=Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling – Rediff.com Movies |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-south-aadhalaal-kadhal-seiveer-is-compelling/20130816.htm |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> [[Sify]] wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music is peppy and the pathos song sung by the music director in the climax and picturised on the child artist is heart-warming and will move you to tears".<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web |title=Movie Review : Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-review-tamil-15036504.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817100223/http://www.sify.com/movies/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-review-tamil-15036504.html |archive-date=17 August 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | ||
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| headline = Track listing | | headline = Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
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| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]] | | extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]] | ||
| length2 = 5:19 | | length2 = 5:19 | ||
| lyrics2 = Yugabharathi | | lyrics2 = [[Yugabharathi]] | ||
| title3 = Thappu Thanda | | title3 = Thappu Thanda | ||
| extra3 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Bhavatharini]] | | extra3 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Bhavatharini]] | ||
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| lyrics4 = J. Francis Kiruba | | lyrics4 = J. Francis Kiruba | ||
| title5 = Mella Sirithal (Repeat) | | title5 = Mella Sirithal (Repeat) | ||
| extra5 = Yuvan Shankar Raja | | extra5 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | ||
| length5 = 3:52 | | length5 = 3:52 | ||
| lyrics5 = Yugabharathi | | lyrics5 = [[Yugabharathi]] | ||
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{{ | {{track listing | ||
| headline = Bonus tracks | | headline = Bonus tracks | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
It was released by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]'s Red Giant Movies<ref>{{ | It was released by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]'s Red Giant Movies<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2013 |title='Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer' changes hands |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-changes-hands-news-tamil-ng4kIddafde.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819233500/http://www.sify.com/movies/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-changes-hands-news-tamil-ng4kIddafde.html |archive-date=19 August 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> though [[Studio Green]] had initially acquired the distribution rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TNN |date=2 July 2013 |title=Red Giant Movie's next release |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-02/news-interviews/40328390_1_aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-singanamala-ramesh-vazhakku-enn-18-9-fame |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706051152/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-02/news-interviews/40328390_1_aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-singanamala-ramesh-vazhakku-enn-18-9-fame |archive-date=6 July 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film which supposed to hit screens on 23 August 2013<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 July 2013 |title=Aadhalal Kaadhal Seiveer release date |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/aadhalal-kaadhal-seiveer-release-date/75252/story.htm |access-date=17 August 2013 |publisher=nowrunning.com |archive-date=27 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827022639/http://www.nowrunning.com/aadhalal-kaadhal-seiveer-release-date/75252/story.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> was advanced to 15 August,<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2013 |title=Red Giant Movies' new romantic musical from 15 August, Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer, AKS |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/red-giant-movies-new-romantic-musical-from-august-15-aadhalaal-kadhal-seiveer-aks-28-07-13.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814022413/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/red-giant-movies-new-romantic-musical-from-august-15-aadhalaal-kadhal-seiveer-aks-28-07-13.html |archive-date=14 August 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> on [[Independence Day (India)|Independence day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2013 |title=Two movies to hit on Independence Day – Tamil Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/95923.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731201335/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/95923.html |archive-date=31 July 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> | ||
===Reception=== | ===Reception=== | ||
Suganth of [[The Times of India]] gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and called ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'', "a return to form for the director after the misfire that was ''[[Rajapattai]]''.<ref>{{ | Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and called ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'', "a return to form for the director after the misfire that was ''[[Rajapattai]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 1970 |title=Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer/movie-review/21875380.cms |access-date=17 August 2013 |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote, "''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'' comes as a breath of fresh air. Clear and focused in its screenplay, it is sensitive in handling the issue of premarital sex and teen pregnancy. Brilliantly narrated by Suseenthiran, it capsules a relevant issue in just 106 minutes. ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'' is an experience not to be missed".<ref name="newindianexpress1" /> [[Sify]] wrote, "Suseenthiran is back in form with his latest realistic ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer''. He has come out with a different kind of film which is sure to pull at your heartstrings and at the same time make you think of the realities of life".<ref name="autogenerated1" /> S Saraswathi of [[Rediff]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Aadhalaal Kaadhal Seiveer'' is a must watch. A simple and honest screenplay with a liberal dose of realism coupled with some excellent editing, but most of all, the totally unexpected climax, sets this film apart".<ref name="rediff1" /> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Nearly two years after ''Rajapaatai'', Suseenthiran bounces back with AKS that has a neatly told story and a finale that touches an interesting emotional acme".<ref name="thehindu1" /> [[Indo-Asian News Service]] wrote, "Suseenthiran handles the film bravely without compromising on the message it sets out to deliver to its audiences. Any story dealing with a social problem is either extremely preachy or overtly melodramatic, but what we get here is an intelligent output sans cliches. Kudos to the director for writing and narrating an impactful story".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer: A bold attempt sans cliches (IANS Tamil Movie Review) – NY Daily News | NewsCred SmartWire |url=http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/87a29897637c140dbaee74d463ab72a5/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-a-bold-attempt-sans-cliches-ians-tamil-movie-review#ixzz2cFwSC1rg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821062627/http://india.nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/87a29897637c140dbaee74d463ab72a5/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-a-bold-attempt-sans-cliches-ians-tamil-movie-review#ixzz2cFwSC1rg |archive-date=21 August 2013 |access-date=17 August 2013 |publisher=India.nydailynews.com}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote, "AKS is a 'slice of life' tale topped by a really impactful climax. Suseenthiran is back in form with a short impactful teenage romance".<ref name="behindwoods1" /> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:2013 romantic drama films]] | [[Category:2013 romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Suseenthiran]] | [[Category:Films directed by Suseenthiran]] | ||
[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]] | [[Category:Indian pregnancy films]] | ||
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[[Category:Teenage pregnancy in film]] | [[Category:Teenage pregnancy in film]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:41, 21 March 2026
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Suseenthiran |
| Produced by | D.N.Thai Saravanan |
| Written by | Clinton & Suseendhiran (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Suseendharin Nagarajan Vijay Anand |
| Story by | Suseendharin (Additional Story) Lenin Bharathi (Original Story) |
| Starring | Santosh Ramesh Manisha Yadav |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Cinematography | Soorya A. R. |
| Edited by | Anthony |
Production company | Nallu Studios |
| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (transl. Therefore, Go Ahead and Love) is a 2013 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Suseenthiran.[1] It features debutant Santhosh Ramesh (Singanamala Ramesh Babu's second son) and Manisha Yadav of Vazhakku Enn 18/9 fame in the lead roles.[1] It is produced by Nallu Studios and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Cinematography is by Soorya A. R., editing by Antony, stunts by Anal Arasu, lyrics by Vaali and Yugabharathi.[2] The film released with highly positive reviews.[3] The film was remade in Kannada as Naduve Antaravirali (2018).[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The plot revolves around two college-going students, Karthik and Shwetha, who fall in love. They hail from upper-middle-class families. Shwetha's friend Genelia is against their relationship and advises her to break up with Karthik and focus on her studies and future. Since Shwetha is equally interested in Karthik, she continues to meet him behind Genni's back. A worried Genni discloses Shwetha's relationship status to the latter's mother, before anyone is ready to open up to their parents. Shwetha handles her mom by blaming Genni's jealousy and lies that she is still single. Karthik and Shwetha continue to see each other in secrecy, and on one such weekend getaway, they have sex. Within a few weeks, Shwetha finds that she has missed her period and suspects that she might be pregnant, which she confides in Karthik and a few common friends.
On their idea, they try to abort the fetus, posing as a married couple. The doctor gets suspicious when they answer irrelevantly and chucks them out. While they try to find other means to perform the abortion, Shwetha's mother, who was already suspicious of her activities since Genni's warning, finds out the truth, and then all hell breaks loose. After the initial commotion and arguments, Shwetha's parents want to get the couple married to avoid further disgrace. However, Karthik's dad is not interested since his reputation will be ruined. The lovers, on the other hand, plan to elope, but Shwetha changes her mind halfway. One argument leads to another, and the rift between the couple and their families continues to widen. Karthik's parents agree to a wedding on the condition that Shwetha aborts the fetus, so that they can focus on their future and well-being. Shwetha is scared that they might change their mind later on and call off the wedding once her abortion is done, so she refuses to abort. To add fuel to the fire, Shwetha's parents are insulted by Karthik's relatives when they try to patch them up and proceed smoothly. Ego clashes and insults rage between the families; at one point, Shwetha and Karthik find they are incompatible, so they break up bitterly.
Finally, a few months later, a baby boy is born, and Shwetha's father leaves him in an orphanage. Two years later, Shwetha happily gets engaged to someone else; Karthik flirts with another girl in a coffee shop; and the little child grows up in the orphanage without parental love and care.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Santhosh Ramesh as Karthik
- Manisha Yadav as Shwetha
- Jayaprakash as Shweta's father
- Thulasi as Shweta's mother
- Poornima Jayaram as Karthi's mother
- Ramnath Shetty as Karthi's father
- Varun as Karthik and Shweta's friend
- Arjunan as Jai
- Archana Raja as Genelia
- Durga as Karthik's sister
- Srinidhi Vasudevan as Radhi
Production[edit | edit source]
After Rajapattai, which was based on a script by a friend, Suseenthiran went back to new scripts and chose Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer. "This is a story that has never been explored before in Tamil cinema. You cannot classify this film as mainstream. The enormous impact of the script will be felt in the film’s second half", he said.[5] Santhosh, a third year Loyola College student, plays the hero, while Manisha Yadav, who played one of the leads in the critically acclaimed Vazhakku Enn 18/9, the heroine. Some students from both Loyola and MOP Vaishnav colleges have acted in the film. Actor Poornima Bhagyaraj makes a comeback with this film. Apart from her, actors Jayaprakash, Thulasi and Arjun, who played a commendable role in Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Eppadi, are the other three familiar faces in the cast. The rest are newcomers. For the film all artistes attended a two-month rehearsal.[5]
Suseenthiran came up with the script of Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer while chatting with a friend who was talking about one of his relatives, a college girl, who had fallen in love. "As he discussed her story, several issues one would normally not associate with a couple in love emerged. The impact was such that I was prompted to make a movie out of the story," says Suseenthiran.[5] Suseenthiran has convinced the young music director Yuvan Shankar Raja to appear in a music video for a song from the film.[6] Unlike most other films, this film's title will not be showcased at the beginning but at the end.[5]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 17 October 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
| Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack of the film was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. There are six songs but only four will be featured in the album as the director feels that the lyrics of the other two songs would give out the plot details. These two songs will only be a part of the film.[7] The audio launch was held on 17 October at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.[8] The first audio CD was released by actor Mohan and received by director-actor K. Bhagyaraj.[9]
The music was praised by critics. Behindwoods wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja proves why he is the 'Little Maestro' in the finale of the movie and the little pathos song sung by Yuvan himself, will surely move you".[10] The Hindu wrote, "topping the list of other highlights is Yuvan Shankar Raja’s score. The songs have been chartbusters for quite a while. Now you notice his RR beautifully enhancing the mood of the sequences".[11] The New Indian Express wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score is a key strength to the film".[12] Rediff wrote, "music by Yuvan Shankar Raja is melodious and pleasing to the ear, particularly the Poovum Poovum number by Vijay Yesudas and Vinaitha".[13] Sify wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music is peppy and the pathos song sung by the music director in the climax and picturised on the child artist is heart-warming and will move you to tears".[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mella Sirithal" | Yugabharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Alaipayum Nenjile" | Yugabharathi | Udit Narayan | 5:19 |
| 3. | "Thappu Thanda" | Vaali | Javed Ali, Bhavatharini | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Poovum Poovum" | J. Francis Kiruba | Vijay Yesudas, Vinaitha | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Mella Sirithal (Repeat)" | Yugabharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 3:52 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Aaraaro" | Na. Muthukumar | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 5:25 |
| 7. | "Kaadhale" | Ranjith | 1:57 | |
| 8. | "Nenje Kel" | Shweta Pandit | 2:49 |
Release[edit | edit source]
It was released by Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies[15] though Studio Green had initially acquired the distribution rights of the film.[16] The film which supposed to hit screens on 23 August 2013[17] was advanced to 15 August,[18] on Independence day.[19]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Suganth of The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and called Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, "a return to form for the director after the misfire that was Rajapattai.[20] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express wrote, "Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer comes as a breath of fresh air. Clear and focused in its screenplay, it is sensitive in handling the issue of premarital sex and teen pregnancy. Brilliantly narrated by Suseenthiran, it capsules a relevant issue in just 106 minutes. Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer is an experience not to be missed".[12] Sify wrote, "Suseenthiran is back in form with his latest realistic Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer. He has come out with a different kind of film which is sure to pull at your heartstrings and at the same time make you think of the realities of life".[14] S Saraswathi of Rediff gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "Aadhalaal Kaadhal Seiveer is a must watch. A simple and honest screenplay with a liberal dose of realism coupled with some excellent editing, but most of all, the totally unexpected climax, sets this film apart".[13] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "Nearly two years after Rajapaatai, Suseenthiran bounces back with AKS that has a neatly told story and a finale that touches an interesting emotional acme".[11] Indo-Asian News Service wrote, "Suseenthiran handles the film bravely without compromising on the message it sets out to deliver to its audiences. Any story dealing with a social problem is either extremely preachy or overtly melodramatic, but what we get here is an intelligent output sans cliches. Kudos to the director for writing and narrating an impactful story".[21] Behindwoods wrote, "AKS is a 'slice of life' tale topped by a really impactful climax. Suseenthiran is back in form with a short impactful teenage romance".[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Suseenthiran starts his next film". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Poornima Bhagyaraj's comeback in Suseenthiran's next". Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is hard hitting!". Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ↑ "'Naduve Antaravirali' review: A teenage love story that hinges on an unexpected climax". 5 October 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Script over stars?". The Hindu. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ↑ "Yuvan Shankar Raja, a lucky mascot for Tamil films". NDTV. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "The title of this movie would be displayed only in the end". Behindwoods. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ↑ "Yuvan repeats Billa 2 act !". Behindwoods. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ↑ "Athatlal Kadhal Seiveer". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer Movie Review Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, Suseendiran". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Malathi Rangarajan (17 August 2013). "Climax wins the heart". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Mannath, Malini (13 August 2013). "Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, a must watch". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling – Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Movie Review : Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "'Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer' changes hands". Sify. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ TNN (2 July 2013). "Red Giant Movie's next release". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Aadhalal Kaadhal Seiveer release date". nowrunning.com. 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Red Giant Movies' new romantic musical from 15 August, Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer, AKS". Behindwoods.com. 28 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Two movies to hit on Independence Day – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer: A bold attempt sans cliches (IANS Tamil Movie Review) – NY Daily News | NewsCred SmartWire". India.nydailynews.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.