Kadhalikka Neramillai Review: Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen Shine in a Delightful, Modern Love Story
Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi is back with her fourth film, Kadhalikka Neramillai, a romantic comedy that released during Pongal this year. Starring Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen, the film is a fresh and unconventional take on romance in Tamil cinema, inspired by the 1964 classic of the same name. This modern adaptation explores themes of love and relationships in today’s world, offering a refreshing perspective.
Plot Overview
The film introduces two extremes in couples and sets up to explore the coming-of-age tale. Siddharth, a structural engineer (Ravi Mohan), is engaged to model Niru (TJ Bhanu). Just when their engagement is about to happen, Niru finds out that Siddharth had once been a sperm donor. This only breeds confusion and ends the engagement. The other couple, a struggling architect Shreya (Nithya Menen) and Karan (John Kokken), deal with their own problems. After a marriage for visa purposes and a betrayal, Shreya embarks on an unconventional journey to assert her independence, which eventually connects her with Siddharth.
Modern Approach to Romance
Kadhalikka Neramillai takes a bold, modern approach to relationships by addressing topics that are rarely discussed in Tamil cinema, such as sperm donation.
The film explores the evolving choices men and women make confidently today, challenging traditional romantic norms. Siddharth decides not to have children, which is quite an unconventional decision, but it does not impact his relationship. The movie also focuses on Shreya’s decision to break all the societal norms and become a mother through sperm donation. The director has portrayed how relationships have become mature and diverse in the modern world. It shows that love doesn’t have to take the conventional route and overcomes societal pressures.
What Works
Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen have great chemistry on screen, and both the actors deliver natural, engaging performances.
Ravi Mohan brings a refreshing presence to urban romance, and Nithya Menen is excellent as a mother. Supporting characters like Yogi Babu and Vinay Rai add to the narrative, though their roles are limited. John Kokken and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan make a strong impression in smaller parts. While AR Rahman’s music, with songs like “It’s a breakup da” and “Yennai Izhukathaddi,” is easy to enjoy, the music does not stick in my head.
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s direction has grown much, and one of her very good works has come out as Kadhalikka Neramillai. With breezy lightness in a movie, especially romance in it with modern ideas, this cinema makes for refreshing relief from regular violent cinema. A lovely movie about how love and relationships keep changing, with very good performance from the main characters, you might like this light-hearted Kadhalikka Neramillai.
