The beginning of the year 2025 was very special for the Tamil cinema audience, when a romantic comedy film like Kadhalikka Neramillai came on the big screen. Directed by Kriti Udhayanidhi, this film not only spreads the sweetness of love but also wins hearts with its light humor. Made under the banner of Red Giant Movies, the film stars Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menen in lead roles. The film’s story, direction, and A. R. The magic of Rahman’s music is completely successful in keeping the audience glued to the theatres.
| Movie Name | Kadhalikka Neramillai |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| Release Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Director | Krithika Udhayanidhi |
| Producer | Udhayanidhi Stalin |
| Production House | Red Giant Movies |
| Lead Cast | • Jayam Ravi • Nithya Menen |
| Supporting Cast | • Yogi Babu • Vinay • John Kokkan • Lal |
| Music Director | A. R. Rahman |
| Cinematographer | Kawamik U Aari |
| Editor | Lawrence Kishore |
| Production Timeline | • Announced: November 2023 • Filming Start: November 2023 • Filming Completed: May 2024 |
| Filming Location | Primarily Chennai |
Story
A young man falls in love with his boss’s daughter, but has to come up with a unique plan to get his relationship approved. Wanting to win back his love, he requests his friend to pretend to be his father and convince the boss to marry him. The plan seems brilliant, but as events unfold, everything starts going wrong. The strange behavior of the friend who turns out to be a fake father and his attempts to hide the truth create many comical situations. The twist in the tale comes when the boss and his daughter begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.
The film weaves the emotions of relationships, friendship, and family in the colors of humor and love. It shows that any relationship built on the foundation of lies and drama cannot last long. This story, full of laughter and emotional moments, gives the message to the audience that there is nothing better than the truth.
Cast
- Lakshmi Ramakrishnan – Sireyya’s mother
- John Kokkan – Karan
- Jayam Ravi – Siddharth “Sidhu”
- Arsai – Venkat
- Vinay – Sethuraman “Setu”
- Mano – Sireyya’s father
- Yogi Babu – Gowda
- Sunil Verma – Kumarsena
- Tamil – Lawyer
- Shriganesh – Police Officer
- Vinothini Vaidyanathan – Sireyya’s aunt
- DJ. Bhanu – Nirupama
- Lal – Siddhu’s father
- Nithya Menen – Sireyya
Kadhalikka Neramillai Review
This is the story of two ambitious professionals who have completely different ideas about relationships and commitment. But the play of time and fate brings them together. The film presents a modern perspective on relationships and parenting through a brilliant story. Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi has turned this film into a light-hearted entertaining experience that discusses topics prevalent in the society like single parents, same-sex marriage, one night stands, breakups and short-term relationships. He has presented the two generations’ perspectives on social stereotypes in perfect balance.
The combination of strong screenwriting and well-timed emotions keeps the audience completely engaged. The excellent casting of the film was also highly appreciated. Nithya Menen brought her character to life, it seemed as if the role was written just for her. Ravi Mohan also played his role charmingly with Nitya. Lal, Vinay Rai, Yogi Babu, Vinothini Vaidyanathan, TJ Bhanu, Mano, Rohan, and Lakshmi Ramakrishnan also gave life to their respective characters.
With colorful cinematography by Gavmik U Eri and precise editing by Lawrence Kishore, A. R. Rahman’s music and background score made the film a great experience. This film is a perfect choice to spend time with light-hearted fun and redefinition of relationships.
From a viewer’s point of view, after a long time we got to see a film which presented emotions as well as music beautifully. This film was completely different from those cliche action films, where the hero fights with 1,000 goons and not a single bullet hits him. This was a refreshing offering.
However, the story of the film may make it a bit uncomfortable to watch with the family. It is best watched alone or with a close companion. The comedy scenes are bold and funny. Also, the songs and background music of the film are so amazing that they have become a part of the audience’s playlist.
Ravi Mohan’s acting was very strong in this film. This could be a sign of his return. At the same time, Nithya Menen once again proved why she is considered such a talented actress. Overall, Kadhalikka Neramillai offers a fresh perspective on relationships and provides entertainment worth watching.
Trailer
Conclusion,
Kadhalikka Neramillai presents relationships, modern thinking, and family sentiments in a beautifully and entertaining manner. The film maintains a balance of light-hearted humor and deeply emotional moments, making it a treat for audiences of all ages. Directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, A. R. Rahman’s music, and the stellar cast’s performances make the film a memorable experience.
This film challenges the stereotypes present in the society in a humorous manner and presents a new perspective on relationships. The blend of comedy, emotions and modern ideology, makes it a perfect weekend entertainer. If you want to experience a new story with a bit of light-hearted fun, then definitely watch Kadhalikka Neramillai.