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O Kadhal Kanmani is a film of genre Drama directed by Mani Ratnam released in USA on 17 april 2015 with Dulquer Salmaan
O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
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Add to a movie listO Kadhal Kanmani (English: Oh Love, Apple of my Eye), also known as OK Kanmani, is a 2015 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written, directed and produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen in the lead roles, portraying a young couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson play supporting roles as an older couple in the film, portraying the younger couple's landlords. The film was said to be a "reflection of the modern mindset of urban India", dealing with issues such as marriage and traditional values.
The film featured music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography by P. C. Sreeram and editing by Sreekar Prasad. Prior to the film's release, the soundtrack was well received and the promotional activity of the film on social media, also garnered praise. O Kadhal Kanmani was released on 17 April 2015, alongside it's Telugu version OK Bangaram, and won highly positive reviews from critics, praising the lead pair's performances and the quality of the film's technical aspects. The film went on to become a financial success at the box office, performing extremely well in multiplexes in India and overseas.
Synopsis
Deux jeunes gens, Aadhi et Tara tombent amoureux, l'un de l'autre. Les jeunes amoureux doivent trouver le parfait équilibre entre la vision moderne du couple et celle de l'Inde millénaire rattrapé par la mondialisation.Actors
Dulquer Salmaan
(Aadi)
Nithya Menen
(Tara)
Prakash Raj
(Ganapathy)
Kanika
(Woman at the clinic (Cameo Appearance))
Vinodhini
(Saroja)
Ramya Subramanian
(Ananya)
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