Kandhakottai is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. Sakthivel, starring Nakul and Poorna, whilst Sampath Raj and Santhanam play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dhina. The film was released on 19 December 2009 to average reviews.

Kandhakottai
Directed byS. Sakthivel
Written byS. Sakthivel
Produced byT D Rajha
StarringNakul
Poorna
Sampath Raj
Santhanam
CinematographyE. Krishnasamy
Edited byS. Surajkavee
Music byDhina
Production
company
ESK Films International
Distributed byAGS Entertainment
Release date
  • 19 December 2009 (2009-12-19)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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The film is about Siva, who hates love and those who are into such relationships, and even strives to separate couples. On the other hand, Pooja, a girl in Nagercoil, is the opposite of Siva, and takes risks to unite lovers. When Siva's sister Girija falls in love with Poorna's cousin, the two dissimilar characters meet. And when Siva sings Eppadi Ennul Kadhal Vandhadhu, they fall in love. But a man in Nagercoil kills himself when Pooja reveals that she is in love with Siva. Now his father Annachi is infuriated with the girl and murders her relatives. So Siva battles the baddies and marries Pooja.

Cast

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  • Nakul as Siva
  • Poorna as Pooja
  • Sampath Raj as Singam Perumal
  • Santhanam as Velu
  • Raviprakash as Siva's father
  • Sivaranjani as Siva's mother
  • Bala Singh as MLA
  • Rajendranath as Inspector Dharmalingam
  • Cheran Raj as SP Shanmugan
  • Cool Suresh as Siva's friend
  • Poochi Senthil as Siva's friend
  • Maya Reddy as Durga
  • Jayaprakasam
  • Ramakrishnan
  • Viji Khanna
  • Master Madhusoodanan
  • Master V. J. Praveen Raj

Songs

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Kandhakottai's soundtrack was composed by Dhina and features five songs.[1] Behindwoods wrote "Except for the novelty of Nakulan’s voice and the cool duet, this album does not have much to recommend".[2] Milliblog called it "Below par Dhina soundtrack".[3] Actor Nakul had lent his voice for a song in the film.

Kandhakottai
Soundtrack album by
Released2009
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
Dhina chronology
Anthony Yaar?
(2009)
Kandhakottai
(2009)
Guru Sishyan
(2010)
Song Singers Lyrics
"Kaadhal Paambu" Benny Dayal, Sowmya Raoh, Dev Prakash Yugabharathi
"Kala Kala Kandha Kottai" Tippu, Dhina
"Unnai Kadhali Yendru" Naresh Iyer, Sadhana Sargam Kabilan
"Eppadi Ennul Kadhal" Nakul Viveka
"Dishyum Dishyum" Shankar Mahadevan, Suchitra

Reviews

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Oneindia said that "On whole, Kandha Kottai lacks substantiality in both narrative and technical aspects".[4] Behindwoods wrote that "Kandha Kottai is an interesting concept which could have been sustained for the entire length of the film. But, commercialism and action take over in the second half, robbing the film of its main theme".[5] A review in Sify stated, "On the whole Kandha Kottai is a typical masala entertainer that is made for the youth audiences. Have fun".[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Kandha Kottai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Gaana. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Kandha Kottai - Tamil Music Review - Kandha Kottai Nakulan Poorna S Sakthivel Tippu Dhina Benny Dayal Sowmya Rao Devprakash - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Music review: Kandha Kottai (Tamil – Dhina) by Milliblog!". itwofs.com. 21 November 2009. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Kandha Kottai – Review". 21 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Kandha Kottai - Tamil Movie Reviews - Nakul - Poorna - Sampath Raj - Santhanam - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Sify Movies – Review listing (1970)". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 March 2013.
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