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{{short description|2013 Tamil comedy film}}
{{Short description|2013 Tamil film by K. S. Manikandan}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
| image          = Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya.jpg
| image          = Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya.jpg
| caption        = Promotional poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = {{film name|ta|கண்ணா லட்டு தின்ன ஆசையா}}
| director      = K. S. Manikandan
| director      = K. S. Manikandan
| producer       = [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]<br />[[Rama Narayanan]]
| based_on       = {{based on|''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]''|[[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}
| writer        = Santhanam (dialogues)
| producer       = [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] <small>(presents)</small><br />[[Rama Narayanan]]
| screenplay    =
| starring      = Santhanam<br />[[Srinivasan (Tamil actor)|Srinivasan]]<br />[[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]]<br />[[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]]
| based_on      = ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]'' by [[K. Bhagyaraj]]
| starring       = [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]]<br />Santhanam<br />[[Srinivasan (actor)|Srinivasan]]<br />[[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]]
| music          = [[S. Thaman]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| editing        = G. Ramarao
| editing        = G. Ramarao
| studio        = [[Santhanam (actor)|Hand Made Films]]<br />[[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| music          = [[Thaman S]]
| studio        = Handmade Films<br />[[Thenandal Studio Limited|Sri Thenandal Films]]
| distributor    = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| distributor    = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|01|13|ref1=<ref name="release">{{cite web|title=Action and romantic films reaped gold for Kannada cinema in 2013
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|01|13|ref1=}}
|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/action-and-romantic-films-reaped-gold-for-kannada-cinema-in-2013-656608.html
| runtime        = 146 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjc2njy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250305070559/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjc2njy |archive-date=5 March 2025 |access-date=5 March 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
|publisher=Times of India|access-date=23 November 2012}}</ref>}}
| runtime        = 145 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        = {{INR}}5 Crore<ref name="ibn1" />
| budget        = {{INR}}3 crore<ref name="BudgetGross">{{Cite web |date=17 December 2013 |title=Action and romantic films reaped gold for Kannada cinema in 2013 |url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/action-and-romantic-films-reaped-gold-for-kannada-cinema-in-2013-656608.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403061823/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/action-and-romantic-films-reaped-gold-for-kannada-cinema-in-2013-656608.html |archive-date=3 April 2016 |access-date=23 November 2012 |website=[[IBNLive]]}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}45 Crore<ref name="ibn1">{{cite web|title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya on Dec 21
| gross          = {{est}} {{INR}}12 crore<ref name="BudgetGross" />
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35318401_1_power-star-srinivasan-santhanam-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127160845/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35318401_1_power-star-srinivasan-santhanam-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 27, 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]
|access-date=Dec 17, 2013
}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya''''' ({{trans|My dear, would you like to eat [[Laddu]]?}}) also known as '''KLTA''', is an Indian 2013 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by KS Manikandan. It stars newcomer [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]], [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]], [[Srinivasan (actor)|Srinivasan]], and [[Vishakha Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/83631.html|title=It's official: Santhanam to eat 'Laddu' with Power Star|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=10 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref> The film marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his ''Handmade Films''. The film was co-produced by [[Rama Narayanan]] while [[S. Thaman]] scored the film soundtrack.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/46994/kollywood/santhanam-s-new-avatar-news-details|title=Santhanam's new avatar|publisher=SuperGoodMovies.com|date=10 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715071523/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/46994/kollywood/santhanam-s-new-avatar-news-details|archive-date=15 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The plot revolves around three friends who fall for the same girl, who has just moved into their neighbourhood. The movie released on 13 January 2013 to positive reviews and became a blockbuster and pongal winner of 2013 at the box office. The movie is based on ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]'' by [[K. Bhagyaraj]].
'''''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya''''' ({{translation|My dear, would you like to eat a [[laddu]]?}}), also known by the [[initialism]] '''''KLTA''''', is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by K. S. Manikandan in his debut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=3 October 2020 |title=Aval Appadithan: KS Manikandan to direct South siren Silk Smitha's biopic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aval-appadithan-ks-manikandan-to-direct-south-siren-silk-smitha-s-biopic-1727922-2020-10-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304165218/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aval-appadithan-ks-manikandan-to-direct-south-siren-silk-smitha-s-biopic-1727922-2020-10-03 |archive-date=4 March 2025 |access-date=4 March 2025 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]], [[Srinivasan (Tamil actor)|Srinivasan]], newcomer [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]] and [[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]]. Based on the 1981 Tamil ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]'' by [[K. Bhagyaraj]], it revolves around three friends who fall for the same girl, who has just moved into their neighbourhood.
 
''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his Handmade Films. The film was co-produced by [[Rama Narayanan]] via [[Thenandal Studio Limited|Sri Thenandal Films]] while [[Thaman S]] scored the soundtrack, and cinematography was handled by [[Balasubramaniem]]. It was released on 13 January 2013, and became a box office success.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Shiva, Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal (KK), and Power Kumar (Power) are three friends with no occupation other than getting drunk and chasing girls. A girl named Sowmiya moves in with her family to the house opposite Shiva. The three friends fall for the girl's beauty and make a gentlemen's agreement to let the girl choose her boyfriend. The three attempt different methods to woo her. Shiva helps Sowmiya's aunt in household work; KK joins Sowmiya's uncle to learn singing; Power joins Sowmiya's father to learn [[Bharatanatyam]].
{{More plot|date=March 2025}}
Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal alias KK, Power Kumar and Shiva are three unemployed friends who frequently [[Drinking#Alcoholic beverages|drink]] and chase girls. A girl named Sowmiya moves in with her family to the house opposite Shiva. The three friends fall for the girl's beauty and make a gentlemen's agreement to let the girl choose her boyfriend. The three attempt different methods to woo her. Shiva helps Sowmiya's aunt with household work; KK joins Sowmiya's uncle to learn singing; and Power joins Sowmiya's father to learn [[Bharatanatyam]].


One day, when none of Sowmiya's family members are home, the three eventually profess their love, leaving Sowmiya confused. Following the advice of her neighbour, Sowmiya reveals to all three that she loves actor [[Silambarasan|Simbu]]. The neighborhood boys then decide to bring Simbu as a gift for Sowmiya's birthday, but Simbu says he does not know anyone named Sowmiya. They then hire a thug named "Kolaveri" David to kidnap Simbu, but he kidnaps Sowmiya instead when he learns he is supposed to kidnap Simbu. As Simbu refuses to help them, Shiva, KK and Power go and save Sowmiya from David, and she falls in love with Shiva, because Power and KK had earlier beaten Sowmiya's uncle and father severely; they later marry.
One day, when none of Sowmiya's family members are home, the three eventually profess their love, leaving Sowmiya confused. Following the advice of her neighbour, Sowmiya reveals to all three that she loves actor [[Silambarasan|Simbu]]. The neighbourhood boys then decide to bring Simbu as a gift for Sowmiya's birthday, but Simbu denies knowing her. They then hire a thug named "Kolaveri" David to kidnap Simbu, but he kidnaps Sowmiya instead. As Simbu refused to help them, Shiva, KK, and Power go and save Sowmiya from David, and she chooses Shiva because Power and KK had earlier beaten Sowmiya's uncle and father severely; they later marry.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
;Main cast
* [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] as Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal (KK)
* [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] as Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal (KK)
* [[Srinivasan (Tamil actor)|Srinivasan]] as Power Kumar (Power)
* [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]] as Shiva
* [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]] as Shiva
* [[Srinivasan (actor)|Power Star Srinivasan]] as Power Kumar (Power)
* [[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]] as Sowmiya
* [[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]] as Soumya
* [[VTV Ganesh]] as Krishnamoorthi
 
* [[K. Sivasankar|Sivasankar Master]] as Sowmiya's father
;Supporting cast
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Shiva's father
* [[Ganesh Janardhanan|VTV Ganesh]] as Krishnamoorthi
* [[Kovai Sarala]] as Sowmiya's aunt
* [[Kovai Sarala]] as Sowmiya's aunt
* [[K. Sivasankar]] as Sowmiya's father
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Shiva's father
* [[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Shiva's mother
* [[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Shiva's mother
* [[Devadarshini]] as Shiva and Sowmiya's neighbour
* [[Devadarshini]] as Sowmiya's neighbour
* [[Ganeshkar]] as Auto Driver
* K. Bujji Babu as Power Kumar's father
* [[Swaminathan]] as Shiva and Sowmiya's neighbour
* Master Ananthu as Sowmiya's brother
* [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]] as Ad Film Actor
* [[Cool Suresh]] as Kolaveri David's henchman
* K. Bujji Babu as Power Kumar's Father
* [[Ganeshkar]] as an auto driver
* [[Stunt Silva]] as Kolaveri David
* [[Stunt Silva]] as Kolaveri David (uncredited)<ref name="Moviefone">{{Cite web |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/vSOIC2UWfZ5sRiCCY2hjT5/credits/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250804014451/https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/vSOIC2UWfZ5sRiCCY2hjT5/credits/ |archive-date=4 August 2025 |access-date=4 August 2025 |website=[[Moviefone]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Master Ananthu as Soumya's brother
* [[Swaminathan]] as Sowmiya's neighbour (uncredited)<ref name="Moviefone" />
 
* [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]] as an ad film actor (uncredited)<ref name="Moviefone" />
;Special appearances
* Kanakarajsamy as Double-decker Narayanan (uncredited)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=1 June 2019 |title=Say hello to Mr. Double-decker Narayanan! |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/say-hello-to-mr-double-decker-narayanan/article27399458.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225190932/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/say-hello-to-mr-double-decker-narayanan/article27399458.ece |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Ashwanth Thilak]] (in the song "Hey Unnathan")
;Cameo appearances
* [[Balasubramaniem]] (in the song "Hey Unnathan")
* [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] as himself
* [[Gautham Menon]] as a fictional version of himself who is the director of ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaan'', the sequel to ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]''
* [[Silambarasan]] as himself
* [[Robert (choreographer)|Robert]] (in the song "Aasaiye Alai Poley")
* [[Robert (choreographer)|Robert]] (in the song "Aasaiye Alai Poley")
* [[Silambarasan|Simbu]] as a fictional version of himself who is the main actor in ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaan''
{{colend}}
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name      = Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
| type      = Soundtrack
| longtype  = to Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
| artist    = [[S. Thaman]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 10 December 2012
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    = 21:31
| language  = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label      = [[Sony Music India]]<br>Ayngaran Music<br>An Ak Audio
| producer  = [[S. Thaman]]
| prev_title = [[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]
| prev_year  = 2012
| next_title = [[Naayak]]
| next_year  = 2012
}}
}}


The music was composed by [[S. Thaman]]. The audio was released on 10 December 2012. The notable guests of the audio function were director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]], [[Silambarasan|Simbu]], actor-producer [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and director [[M. Rajesh|Rajesh]] to name a few.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/Kanna-Laddu-Thinna-Aasaiya-Audio-Launch-10-12-12.html |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Audio Launch |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2012-12-10 |access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref>
== Production ==
''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' marked [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]'s venture into film production with his Handmade Films, and co-produced by [[Rama Narayanan]]. It was initially planned to be a film similar to [[The Hangover (film series)|the ''Hangover'' series]], but due to budget constraints, the story was placed in [[Karaikudi]] and [[Kumbakonam]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J |date=26 January 2013 |title=Everything to laugh about |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/everything-to-laugh-about/article4348038.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250302084823/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/everything-to-laugh-about/article4348038.ece |archive-date=2 March 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> The film's title is derived from a phrase spoken by [[Karthi]]'s character in ''[[Siruthai]]'' (2011),<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2024 |title=Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan upset over Karthi’s remarks; Tamil star apologises |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tirupati-laddu-row-pawan-kalyan-upset-over-karthis-remarks-tamil-star-apologises/article68677155.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240926065504/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tirupati-laddu-row-pawan-kalyan-upset-over-karthis-remarks-tamil-star-apologises/article68677155.ece |archive-date=26 September 2024 |access-date=19 January 2026 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> which also appeared in early Tamil [[Cadbury Shots]] advertisements.<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Venkatesan |date=19 July 1012 |title=The new title trend in Kollywood |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Jul/19/the-new-title-trend-in-kollywood-388333.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260204101331/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Jul/19/the-new-title-trend-in-kollywood-388333.html |archive-date=4 February 2026 |access-date=4 February 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=28 June 2021 |title=Beta, mann mein laddoo phutaa? |url=https://beastoftraal.com/2021/06/28/beta-mann-mein-laddoo-phutaa/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250301135828/https://beastoftraal.com/2021/06/28/beta-mann-mein-laddoo-phutaa/ |archive-date=1 March 2025 |access-date=1 March 2025 |website=[[Beast of Traal]] |language=en}}</ref> Rama Narayanan claimed the title was recommended by himself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Venkadesan |date=1 August 2012 |title=Santhanam’s flick is not a remake |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Aug/01/santhanams-flick-is-not-a-remake--392716.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203021225/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Aug/01/santhanams-flick-is-not-a-remake--392716.html |archive-date=3 February 2026 |access-date=3 February 2026 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by [[Balasubramaniem]], and editing by G. Ramarao.<ref name="Moviefone" />


{{track listing
[[Srinivasan (Tamil actor)|Srinivasan]], when approached by Santhanam to co-star, initially believed it was a joke, and learned about his role only when he went to shoot.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 January 2013 |title='I made Santhanam laugh' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-made-santhanam-laugh/articleshow/17900199.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250304160450/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-made-santhanam-laugh/articleshow/17900199.cms |archive-date=4 March 2025 |access-date=4 March 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[V. Sethuraman|Sethu]], a longtime friend of Santhanam, was offered one of the lead roles, making his acting debut.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peter |first=Petlee |date=31 July 2014 |title=Meeting a star behind the hospital screen |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/meeting-a-star-behind-the-hospital-screen/article6268955.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201184044/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/meeting-a-star-behind-the-hospital-screen/article6268955.ece |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 March 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> Though Sethu was doing medicine at that time and was tempted to accept the film offer, Santhanam urged him to do so only after completing his education.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2015 |title='I'll Always be a Doctor First, Not an Actor' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2015/Sep/28/ill-always-be-a-doctor-first-not-an-actor-821559.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206112434/https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2015/Sep/28/ill-always-be-a-doctor-first-not-an-actor-821559.html |archive-date=6 February 2026 |access-date=6 February 2026 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Vishakha Singh|Vishakha]] made her return to acting following a nearly-three year hiatus.<ref name="jfw">{{Cite magazine |last=Surendran |first=Anusha |date=February 2014 |title=More than a Pretty Face |url=https://jfwonline.com/emag/JFWFeb2014.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260204112259/https://jfwonline.com/emag/JFWFeb2014.pdf |archive-date=4 February 2026 |access-date=6 February 2026 |website=Just For Women}}</ref>{{rp|39}} The film, first reported in June 2012,<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 June 2012 |title=Santhanam, Power Star to team up! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-power-star-to-team-up/articleshow/14209884.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250301011852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-power-star-to-team-up/articleshow/14209884.cms |archive-date=1 March 2025 |access-date=25 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> was formally launched a month later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2012 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Movie Launch Stills |url=https://moviegalleri.net/2012/07/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-movie-launch-stills.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250225065716/https://moviegalleri.net/2012/07/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-movie-launch-stills.html |archive-date=25 February 2025 |access-date=25 February 2025 |website=Moviegalleri.net |language=en}}</ref> Vishaka agreed to dance to the song "Hey Unnathan" after the director assured her it would not be oversexualised or have voyeuristic camera angles.<ref name="jfw" />{{rp|40}} By that November, filming was almost complete, except for two song sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=V |date=17 November 2012 |title=A comic outing! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-comic-outing/articleshow/17241374.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250301011753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-comic-outing/articleshow/17241374.cms |archive-date=1 March 2025 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
| headline  = Track list
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| total_length  = 21:31
| title1      = Aasaiye Alai Poley
| extra1      = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Rahul Nambiar]]
| lyrics1    = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| length1    = 04:42


| title2      = Love Letter
== Soundtrack ==
| extra2      = Mukesh
The music was composed by [[Thaman S]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=KANNA LADDU THINNA AASAIYA&nbsp;– Thaman S Tamil Audio Cd |url=https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-thaman-s-tamil-audio-cd/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250302084113/https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-thaman-s-tamil-audio-cd/ |archive-date=2 March 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025 |website=Audio CDs World |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=S. R. Ashok |date=29 December 2012 |title=New film, new tunes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/new-film-new-tunes/article4252682.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250302133109/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/new-film-new-tunes/article4252682.ece |archive-date=2 March 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> The audio was released on 9 December 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 December 2012 |title=STR & Shankar launches Santhanam's KLTA |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/str-shankar-launches-santhanams-klta/articleshow/17554821.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250228071429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/str-shankar-launches-santhanams-klta/articleshow/17554821.cms |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=10 December 2012 |title=STR & Shankar launches Santhanam's KLTA |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/str-shankar-launches-santhanam-s-klta-news-tamil-mmkjBxacada.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212180548/http://www.sify.com/movies/str-shankar-launches-santhanam-s-klta-news-tamil-mmkjBxacada.html |archive-date=12 December 2012 |access-date=29 March 2025 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> It features a remixed version of the song "Aasaiyae Alaipolae" from the 1958 film ''[[Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum]]'', composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The song "Love Letter" is based on "Naan Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren" from the 1971 film [[Nootrukku Nooru|''Nootruku Nooru'']], composed by [[V. Kumar]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=13 December 2012 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (Music review), Tamil&nbsp;– Thaman S |url=https://milliblog.com/2012/12/13/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-music-review-tamil-thaman-s/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111002323/https://milliblog.com/2012/12/13/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-music-review-tamil-thaman-s/ |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=[[Milliblog]] |language=en}}</ref>
| lyrics2    = [[Gaana Bala]]
| length2    = 02:02


| title3      = Hey Unnathan
Pramodh of ''Musicperk'' rated the album 7/10 stating, "The composer Thaman has done a credible job to make sure the album’s genre is met with properly".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pramodh |date=13 December 2012 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya |url=http://www.musicperk.com/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113061431/http://www.musicperk.com/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/ |archive-date=13 January 2013 |access-date=16 January 2013 |website=Musicperk}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "''KLTA'' is a collection of numbers that might work only if seen with visuals".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=1 June 2013 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/articleshow/20381469.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250228071346/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/articleshow/20381469.cms |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Karthik Srinivasan|Karthik]] of ''[[Milliblog]]'' wrote, "Very Thaman... very listenable&nbsp;– good [[laddu]], this!"<ref name=":2" />
| extra3      = [[Suchitra]], Ranjith, Rahul Nambiar, Naveen Madhav
| lyrics3    = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| length3    = 04:13


| title4     = Birthday
{{Track listing
| extra4     = M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Senthil, Sam P.Keerthan
| headline      = Track listing
| lyrics4     = Vaali
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| length4     =04:29
| total_length  = 21:31
 
| title1        = Aasaiye Alai Poley
| title5     = Duet Song
| extra1        = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Rahul Nambiar]]
| extra5     = Muralidhar, Rahul Nambiar, Ranjith (Interlude by [[Gana Bala|Gaana Bala]])
| lyrics1      = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| length1      = 04:42
| title2        = Love Letter
| extra2        = [[Mukesh Mohamed]]
| lyrics2      = [[Gana Bala]]
| length2      = 02:02
| title3        = Hey Unnathan
| extra3        = [[Suchitra]], Ranjith, Rahul Nambiar, Naveen Madhav
| lyrics3      = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| length3      = 04:13
| title4       = Birthday
| extra4       = M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Senthil, Sam P. Keerthan
| lyrics4       = Vaali
| length4       = 04:29
| title5       = Duet Song
| extra5       = Muralidhar, Rahul Nambiar, Ranjith (Interlude by Gana Bala)
| lyrics5      = Vaali
| length5      = 04:02
| title6        = Potti
| extra6        = Gana Bala
| lyrics6      = Gana Bala
| length6      = 02:55
}}


| lyrics5    = Vaali
== Release ==
| length5    = 04:02
''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' was distributed by [[Red Giant Movies]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2013 |title=Red Giant acquires Endrendrum Punnagai's rights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/red-giant-acquires-endrendrum-punnagais-rights/articleshow/19123866.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250228070833/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/red-giant-acquires-endrendrum-punnagais-rights/articleshow/19123866.cms |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=1 March 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> who booked nearly 250 screens for the film's release.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=7 January 2013 |title=Bhagyaraj files a complaint against KLTA |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bhagyaraj-files-a-complaint-against-klta/articleshow/17921581.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250302070124/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bhagyaraj-files-a-complaint-against-klta/articleshow/17921581.cms |archive-date=2 March 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It was initially scheduled to release on 21 December 2012, but was shifted to 25 January 2013, a day before [[Republic Day (India)|Indian Republic Day]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2012 |title='Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' gets 'U' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-gets-u/articleshow/17674942.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250228072245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-gets-u/articleshow/17674942.cms |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya cleared by the censors! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-cleared-by-the-censors-imagegallery-kollywood-mmtlT8dbcdb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225165438/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-cleared-by-the-censors-imagegallery-kollywood-mmtlT8dbcdb.html |archive-date=25 December 2012 |access-date=21 January 2026 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> and later brought forward to 13 January. Prior to the revised date, filmmaker [[K. Bhagyaraj]] filed a suit against the makers of ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'', stating that they used the same storyline as his 1981 film ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]''.<ref name=":1" /> He also accused the makers of falsely claiming to have acquired the rights from him. It was later announced that the film, upon orders of the [[Madras High Court]], would acknowledge both Bhagyaraj and his ''Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'' story in the credits.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 January 2013 |title=KLTA ordered to carry Bhagyaraj in credits! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/KLTA-ordered-to-carry-Bhagyaraj-in-credits/articleshow/17993417.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203050002/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/news-interviews/36295944_1_kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-klta-power-star-srinivasan |archive-date=3 February 2013 |access-date=16 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Post release, Veer Vasanthakumar, president of the [[Hindu Mahasabha]], objected to a scene where a character dressed as the goddess [[Mariamman|Amman]] was making "inappropriate" body movements during a song sequence. Calling it "outrageous", "unacceptable" and "contemptuous", he threatened to file a court case if the scene was not removed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2013 |title=Comedy flick has Hindu outfit fuming |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2013/Jan/21/comedy-flick-has-hindu-outfit-fuming-444826.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250621133430/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2013/Jan/21/comedy-flick-has-hindu-outfit-fuming-444826.html |archive-date=21 June 2025 |access-date=27 January 2026 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><!-- https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2013/Nov/01/i-t-authorities-knock-at-the-doors-of-kollywood-biggies-532616.html -->


| title6      = Potti
=== Critical reception ===<!-- https://www.vikatan.com/humour-and-satire/cinema/28922--2 -->
| extra6      = Gaana Bala
| lyrics6    = [[Gaana Bala]]
| length6    = 02:55
}}


Musicperk.com rated the album 7/10 stating, "The composer Thaman has done a credible job to make sure the album’s genre is met with properly".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicperk.com/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/ |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya &#124; Musicperk |publisher=Musicperk |date=2012-12-13 |access-date=2013-01-16}}</ref>
Vivek Ramz from ''[[In.com]]'' rated the film three-and-a-half out of five and stated that "''KLTA'' is a perfect [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] treat for the family thanks to its clean humour. Go watch it and have a blast!"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramz |first=Vivek |date=13 January 2013 |title=Tamil review: Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya is the perfect Pongal treat! |url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-is-the-perfect-pongal-treat-50166798-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115124137/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-is-the-perfect-pongal-treat-50166798-in-1.html |archive-date=15 January 2013 |access-date=16 January 2013 |website=[[In.com]]}}</ref> N. Venkateswaran from ''The Times of India'' also gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars, saying, "Manikandan has now carved out a name for himself in the Tamil film industry".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venkateswaran |first=N |date=17 January 2013 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kanna-Laddu-Thinna-Aasaiya/movie-review/18057104.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122084037/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kanna-Laddu-Thinna-Aasaiya/movie-review/18057104.cms |archive-date=22 January 2013 |access-date=17 January 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' gave it three stars writing, "Gags galore, Laughs. This one's strictly for Kollywood junkies whose funny bones are easy to tickle", and called the film a "Jolly fun ride".<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2013 |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasiaya |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasiaya-review--pcmaF4fjeihej.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819235248/https://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasiaya-review--pcmaF4fjeihej.html |archive-date=19 August 2019 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said that the film was "a light-hearted fun film for the festive season, if you don't mind the crassness, that is!" and found many similarities to older films with the idea of several men trying to woo a girl already present in the 1971 release ''[[Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=19 January 2013 |title=Laughter at another's expense |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-at-anothers-expense/article4323016.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924152023/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-at-anothers-expense/article4323016.ece |archive-date=24 September 2020 |access-date=25 July 2019 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> R S Prakash of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' wrote, "A paper-thin script has been made to made sizzle right from the first frame, thanks to the strength of the film's comedy content".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=R S |date=19 January 2013 |title=''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaya''! As sweet as Laddu |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaya-as-sweet-as-laddu/articleshow/21245216.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250302133053/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaya-as-sweet-as-laddu/articleshow/21245216.cms |archive-date=2 March 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025 |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Release==
=== Box office ===
Prior to its 13 January 2013 release, filmmaker [[K. Bhagyaraj]] filed a suit against the film stating that it used the same storyline as his 1981 film ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]''.  He also accused the makers of falsely claiming to have acquired the rights from his film. It was later announced that the film, upon orders of a high court, would acknowledge both Bhagyaraj and his ''Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'' story in the credits.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/news-interviews/36295944_1_kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-klta-power-star-srinivasan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203050002/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/news-interviews/36295944_1_kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-klta-power-star-srinivasan |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2013 |title=KLTA ordered to carry Bhagyaraj in credits! |date=12 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>
''Sify'' noted that ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' made a profit within three days of its release and called it "2013's first big hit".<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2013 |title=KLTA&nbsp;– Big Pongal winner |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/klta-big-pongal-winner-news-tamil-nbri5Vfbdcg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118000159/http://www.sify.com/movies/klta-big-pongal-winner-news-tamil-nbri5Vfbdcg.html |archive-date=18 January 2013 |access-date=19 January 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The trade attributed the film's success to the failure of other films released in the same window.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 March 2013 |title=KLTA completes 50 days! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/klta-completes-50-days/articleshow/18788157.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250228070348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/klta-completes-50-days/articleshow/18788157.cms |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Trade analyst Trinath told [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] in December 2013 that it grossed {{INRConvert|12|c|year=2013}} against a budget of {{INRConvert|3|c|year=2013}}.<ref name="BudgetGross" />


=== Critical reception ===
== Accolades ==
Vivek Ramz from ''[[in.com]]'' rated it 3.5 out of 5 and stated that ''KLTA'' is a perfect [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] treat for the family thanks to its clean humour. "Go watch it and have a blast!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-is-the-perfect-pongal-treat-50166798-in-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115124137/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-is-the-perfect-pongal-treat-50166798-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-15 |title=Tamil review: Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya is the perfect Pongal treat! |publisher=In.com |date=2012-09-24 |access-date=2013-01-16}}</ref> N. Venkateswaran from ''[[The Times of India]]'' also gave it 3.5 out of 5 saying "Manikandan has now carved out a name for himself in the Tamil film industry"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kanna-Laddu-Thinna-Aasaiya/movie-review/18057104.cms|title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2013-01-17 |access-date=2013-01-17}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' also gave it three stars writing, "Gags galore, Laughs. This one’s strictly for Kollywood junkies whose funny bones are easy to tickle", and called the film a "Jolly fun ride".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasiaya-review-tamil-15017654.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530134329/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasiaya-review-tamil-15017654.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-05-30 |title=Movie Review:Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasiaya |publisher=Sify |access-date=2013-01-16}}</ref> ''[[Oneindia.in]]'' said "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya is a fun ride."<ref>{{cite web|author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2013/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-review-102570.html |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Review|work=Oneindia |date=2013-01-12 |access-date=2013-01-16}}</ref> In contrast, ''Behindwoods'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5, but said, "Replete with humor, ''KLTA'' offers what it is set out for-gives an unabashed hilarious 140 minutes" and gave the verdict that it was "an enjoyable fun ride for the festive season".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya/kanna-laddu-thinna-aasaiya-review.html |title=Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Movie Review|publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=2013-01-16}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said that the film was "a light-hearted fun film for the festive season, if you don’t mind the crassness, that is!" and found many similarities to older films with the idea of several men trying to woo a girl already present in ''[[Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa|Uththaravindri Ullae Vaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-at-anothers-expense/article4323016.ece|title=Laughter at another's expense|author=Malathi Rangarajan|date=19 January 2013|access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Debutant Producer&nbsp;– Tamil
|Handmade Films
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|[[Srinivasan (Tamil actor)|Srinivasan]]
|{{nom}}
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|[[8th Vijay Awards]]
|[[Vijay Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|Srinivasan
|{{nom}}
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Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. S. Manikandan
Produced bySanthanam (presents)
Rama Narayanan
Based onIndru Poi Naalai Vaa
by K. Bhagyaraj
StarringSanthanam
Srinivasan
Sethu
Vishakha
Music byThaman S
CinematographyBalasubramaniem
Edited byG. Ramarao
Production
company
Handmade Films
Sri Thenandal Films
Distributed byRed Giant Movies
Release date
  • 13 January 2013 (2013-01-13)
Running time
146 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹3 crore[2]
Box officeTemplate:Est ₹12 crore[2]

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (transl. My dear, would you like to eat a laddu?), also known by the initialism KLTA, is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Manikandan in his debut.[3] The film stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha. Based on the 1981 Tamil Indru Poi Naalai Vaa by K. Bhagyaraj, it revolves around three friends who fall for the same girl, who has just moved into their neighbourhood.

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his Handmade Films. The film was co-produced by Rama Narayanan via Sri Thenandal Films while Thaman S scored the soundtrack, and cinematography was handled by Balasubramaniem. It was released on 13 January 2013, and became a box office success.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal alias KK, Power Kumar and Shiva are three unemployed friends who frequently drink and chase girls. A girl named Sowmiya moves in with her family to the house opposite Shiva. The three friends fall for the girl's beauty and make a gentlemen's agreement to let the girl choose her boyfriend. The three attempt different methods to woo her. Shiva helps Sowmiya's aunt with household work; KK joins Sowmiya's uncle to learn singing; and Power joins Sowmiya's father to learn Bharatanatyam.

One day, when none of Sowmiya's family members are home, the three eventually profess their love, leaving Sowmiya confused. Following the advice of her neighbour, Sowmiya reveals to all three that she loves actor Simbu. The neighbourhood boys then decide to bring Simbu as a gift for Sowmiya's birthday, but Simbu denies knowing her. They then hire a thug named "Kolaveri" David to kidnap Simbu, but he kidnaps Sowmiya instead. As Simbu refused to help them, Shiva, KK, and Power go and save Sowmiya from David, and she chooses Shiva because Power and KK had earlier beaten Sowmiya's uncle and father severely; they later marry.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Cameo appearances

Production[edit | edit source]

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his Handmade Films, and co-produced by Rama Narayanan. It was initially planned to be a film similar to the Hangover series, but due to budget constraints, the story was placed in Karaikudi and Kumbakonam.[6] The film's title is derived from a phrase spoken by Karthi's character in Siruthai (2011),[7] which also appeared in early Tamil Cadbury Shots advertisements.[8][9] Rama Narayanan claimed the title was recommended by himself.[10] Cinematography was handled by Balasubramaniem, and editing by G. Ramarao.[4]

Srinivasan, when approached by Santhanam to co-star, initially believed it was a joke, and learned about his role only when he went to shoot.[11] Sethu, a longtime friend of Santhanam, was offered one of the lead roles, making his acting debut.[12] Though Sethu was doing medicine at that time and was tempted to accept the film offer, Santhanam urged him to do so only after completing his education.[13] Vishakha made her return to acting following a nearly-three year hiatus.[14]:39 The film, first reported in June 2012,[15] was formally launched a month later.[16] Vishaka agreed to dance to the song "Hey Unnathan" after the director assured her it would not be oversexualised or have voyeuristic camera angles.[14]:40 By that November, filming was almost complete, except for two song sequences.[17]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Thaman S.[18][19] The audio was released on 9 December 2012.[20][21] It features a remixed version of the song "Aasaiyae Alaipolae" from the 1958 film Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum, composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song "Love Letter" is based on "Naan Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren" from the 1971 film Nootruku Nooru, composed by V. Kumar.[22]

Pramodh of Musicperk rated the album 7/10 stating, "The composer Thaman has done a credible job to make sure the album’s genre is met with properly".[23] Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Times of India wrote, "KLTA is a collection of numbers that might work only if seen with visuals".[24] Karthik of Milliblog wrote, "Very Thaman... very listenable – good laddu, this!"[22]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aasaiye Alai Poley"VivekaRanjith, Rahul Nambiar04:42
2."Love Letter"Gana BalaMukesh Mohamed02:02
3."Hey Unnathan"VaaliSuchitra, Ranjith, Rahul Nambiar, Naveen Madhav04:13
4."Birthday"VaaliM. L. R. Karthikeyan, Senthil, Sam P. Keerthan04:29
5."Duet Song"VaaliMuralidhar, Rahul Nambiar, Ranjith (Interlude by Gana Bala)04:02
6."Potti"Gana BalaGana Bala02:55
Total length:21:31

Release[edit | edit source]

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya was distributed by Red Giant Movies,[25] who booked nearly 250 screens for the film's release.[26] It was initially scheduled to release on 21 December 2012, but was shifted to 25 January 2013, a day before Indian Republic Day,[27][28] and later brought forward to 13 January. Prior to the revised date, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj filed a suit against the makers of Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya, stating that they used the same storyline as his 1981 film Indru Poi Naalai Vaa.[26] He also accused the makers of falsely claiming to have acquired the rights from him. It was later announced that the film, upon orders of the Madras High Court, would acknowledge both Bhagyaraj and his Indru Poi Naalai Vaa story in the credits.[29] Post release, Veer Vasanthakumar, president of the Hindu Mahasabha, objected to a scene where a character dressed as the goddess Amman was making "inappropriate" body movements during a song sequence. Calling it "outrageous", "unacceptable" and "contemptuous", he threatened to file a court case if the scene was not removed.[30]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Vivek Ramz from In.com rated the film three-and-a-half out of five and stated that "KLTA is a perfect Pongal treat for the family thanks to its clean humour. Go watch it and have a blast!"[31] N. Venkateswaran from The Times of India also gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars, saying, "Manikandan has now carved out a name for himself in the Tamil film industry".[32] Sify gave it three stars writing, "Gags galore, Laughs. This one's strictly for Kollywood junkies whose funny bones are easy to tickle", and called the film a "Jolly fun ride".[33] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said that the film was "a light-hearted fun film for the festive season, if you don't mind the crassness, that is!" and found many similarities to older films with the idea of several men trying to woo a girl already present in the 1971 release Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa.[34] R S Prakash of Bangalore Mirror wrote, "A paper-thin script has been made to made sizzle right from the first frame, thanks to the strength of the film's comedy content".[35]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Sify noted that Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya made a profit within three days of its release and called it "2013's first big hit".[36] The trade attributed the film's success to the failure of other films released in the same window.[37] Trade analyst Trinath told IANS in December 2013 that it grossed ₹12 crore (equivalent to ₹16 crore or US$2.3 million in 2019) against a budget of ₹3 crore (equivalent to ₹4.1 crore or US$580,000 in 2019).[2]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Date of ceremony Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Producer – Tamil Handmade Films Nominated [38]
[39]
Best Comedian – Tamil Srinivasan Nominated
8th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Srinivasan Nominated [40]
[41]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 5 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Action and romantic films reaped gold for Kannada cinema in 2013". IBNLive. 17 December 2013. Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. ↑ Balachandran, Logesh (3 October 2020). "Aval Appadithan: KS Manikandan to direct South siren Silk Smitha's biopic". India Today. Archived from the original on 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Full Cast & Crew". Moviefone. Retrieved 4 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (1 June 2019). "Say hello to Mr. Double-decker Narayanan!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Rao, Subha J (26 January 2013). "Everything to laugh about". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  7. ↑ "Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan upset over Karthi's remarks; Tamil star apologises". The Hindu. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ S, Venkatesan (19 July 1012). "The new title trend in Kollywood". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 February 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  9. ↑ S, Karthik (28 June 2021). "Beta, mann mein laddoo phutaa?". Beast of Traal. Archived from the original on 1 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  10. ↑ S, Venkadesan (1 August 2012). "Santhanam's flick is not a remake". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "'I made Santhanam laugh'". The Times of India. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ Peter, Petlee (31 July 2014). "Meeting a star behind the hospital screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  13. ↑ "'I'll Always be a Doctor First, Not an Actor'". The New Indian Express. 25 September 2015. Archived from the original on 6 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Surendran, Anusha (February 2014). "More than a Pretty Face" (PDF). Just For Women. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "Santhanam, Power Star to team up!". The Times of India. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ↑ "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Movie Launch Stills". Moviegalleri.net. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ Lakshmi, V (17 November 2012). "A comic outing!". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  18. ↑ "KANNA LADDU THINNA AASAIYA – Thaman S Tamil Audio Cd". Audio CDs World. Archived from the original on 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  19. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (29 December 2012). "New film, new tunes". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 March 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ↑ "STR & Shankar launches Santhanam's KLTA". The Times of India. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ↑ "STR & Shankar launches Santhanam's KLTA". Sify. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Karthik (13 December 2012). "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  23. ↑ Pramodh (13 December 2012). "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya". Musicperk. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  24. ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (1 June 2013). "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  25. ↑ "Red Giant acquires Endrendrum Punnagai's rights". The Times of India. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "Bhagyaraj files a complaint against KLTA". The Times of India. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  27. ↑ "'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' gets 'U'". The Times of India. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  28. ↑ "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya cleared by the censors!". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  29. ↑ "KLTA ordered to carry Bhagyaraj in credits!". The Times of India. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  30. ↑ "Comedy flick has Hindu outfit fuming". The New Indian Express. 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  31. ↑ Ramz, Vivek (13 January 2013). "Tamil review: Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya is the perfect Pongal treat!". In.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  32. ↑ Venkateswaran, N (17 January 2013). "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  33. ↑ "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasiaya". Sify. 13 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  34. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 January 2013). "Laughter at another's expense". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  35. ↑ Prakash, R S (19 January 2013). "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaya! As sweet as Laddu". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  36. ↑ "KLTA – Big Pongal winner". Sify. 17 January 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  37. ↑ "KLTA completes 50 days!". The Times of India. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  38. ↑ "Nominees". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  39. ↑ "Winners List". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  40. ↑ Vijay Awards 07/20/14. Vijay Television. 20 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025 – via YouTube.
  41. ↑ Vijay Awards 07/27/14. Vijay Television. 27 July 2014. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025 – via YouTube.

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