| Kadalora Kavithaigal | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Bharathiraja |
| Written by | R. Selvaraj (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Bharathiraja |
| Story by | K. Somasundreshwar |
| Produced by | Ve Vaduganathan C. Natesan |
| Starring | Sathyaraj Rekha |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Edited by | T. Thirunavukkarasu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Mookambika Art Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kadalora Kavithaigal (transl. Poems by the Sea) is a 1986 IndianTamil-languageromantic drama film directed byBharathiraja. The film starsSathyaraj andRekha, withRaja,Janagaraj and Kamala Kamesh in supporting roles. It is about transformation of a ruffian, who has a prison record and his understanding of love through an elementary education. In that process, he falls in love with the school teacher.
Kadalora Kavithaigal was the debut film for Rekha and Raja. It was primarily shot inMuttom, Kanyakumari. The film was released on 5 July 1986, and was remade twice inTelugu asAradhana (1987) andKauravudu (2000) and inKannada asKowrava (1998).[1][2]
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InMuttom, Kanyakumari, Chinnappa Das is a ruffian who has a criminal record and returns to his village after serving his prison term. He is persuaded by his maternal uncle's daughter Gangamma to marry him. In one of his encounters at an elementary school, he meets a lady school teacher Jennifer who gives a sound scolding on how ignorant fools behave.
There is an element of purity in Das's heart which the school teacher could identify, this transforms his life forever. Set in a coastal milieu, the duo often meet on the beach, amidst sunlit sea and splashing waves on the rocks. In a sequence, Das makes the teacher stand alone atop a seaside hillock, Das from down below on the sands announces aloud to her that "you are my God". Eventually teacher developed feelings for Das but those on the other side of the teacher's family want her to marry an acquaintance of her family which would lead to a drama of emotions
Kadalora Kavithaigal is the debut for Raja and Rekha as actors.[4][5] The film had Sathyaraj deviating from the negative roles he was previously known for.[6] The film was produced by Bharathiraja's friends Vaduganathan and Natesan.[7] It was primarily shot inMuttom, Kanyakumari.[8] Actor Kanakarajsamy worked as an electrician for the film's outdoor unit.[9]
The music was composed byIlaiyaraaja.[10][11] The song "Adi Aathadi" is set in theCarnatic raga known asShivaranjani,[12][13] "Poguthe Poguthe" is set in Pahadi,[14] and "Kodiyile Malliyapoo" is set inNatabhairavi.[15] "Adi Aathadi" was partially adapted as "Aa Jaana Tere Bin", composed byAnand–Milind forBol Radha Bol (1992).[16] "Adi Aathadi" was remixed bySabesh–Murali for the filmMittai (2011).[17]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adi Aathadi" (Sad) | Malaysia Vasudevan,S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 03:42 |
| "Adi Aathadi" | Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki | 04:39 | |
| "Das Das Chinnappadas" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 03:00 |
| "Kodiyile Malliyapoo" | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 04:21 |
| "Podinadaya Poravare" | K. S. Chithra | Gangai Amaran | 05:23 |
| "Poguthae Poguthae" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu | 04:34 |
| "Poguthae Poguthae" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 2:57 |
Kadalora Kavithaigal was released on 5 July 1986.[18]Jayamanmadhan ofKalki said that while the sea in the film's title was breathtaking, the poem in the title was incomplete.[19] Rekha won theCinema Express Award for Best New Face Actress.[20][21]
Kadalora Kavithaigal was parodied in theStar Vijay comedy seriesLollu Sabha, in an episode named "Kadalora Kazhuthaigal".[22]
