| Kadhalar Dhinam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kathir |
| Written by | Kathir |
| Produced by | A. M. Rathnam |
| Starring | Kunal Sonali Bendre |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production company | Sri Surya Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kadhalar Dhinam (/kɑːðələr ðinəm/ transl. Lovers Day) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Kathir. The film stars Kunal and Sonali Bendre in the lead roles, while Nassar, Manivannan, Goundamani and Chinni Jayanth appear in supporting roles. It is based on a love relationship which begins through an internet chatroom and takes a turn after the protagonist has second thoughts about the relationship after finding out his lover's true identity.
Kadhalar Dhinam is the debut film for Kunal, and first major role for Bendre in Tamil. The film, produced by A. M. Rathnam, had music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography by P. C. Sreeram and editing by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan. It was released on 9 July 1999, while a partially reshot but mostly dubbed Hindi version, Dil Hi Dil Mein was released on 21 April 2000.[citation needed] The film received positive reviews and was a commercial success. It was also dubbed in Telugu as Premikula Roju.[1]
- ^ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (16 July 1999). "పాత ప్రేమబూజు - ప్రేమికుల రోజు" [Old Valentine - Premikula Roju] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2022.