Kadal Pookkal
Karuthaiya and Peter are inseparable friends. They marry each other's sisters and decide to take revenge against a man who abandons Peter's sister after impregnating her.It won two National Awards India for the year 2001.
Directed by Bharathiraja · Drama · 2001
Director
Bharathiraja
Studio
Sivasakthi Movie Makers
Release
2001
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
Two friends, Karuthayya and Peter, agree to marry their sisters Kayal and Maria respectively, despite initial reservations. However, it's later revealed that Maria was already pregnant with a city man's child, forcing her into the marriage. When Maria confesses to Karuthayya about Peter's deception, he confronts his friend, leading to a violent confrontation on the sea. The situation escalates as Karuthayya tries to save the city man from Peter's wrath.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Sindhu Menon
Lead
Pratyusha
Peter (Voice-over by Ranjith)
Manoj K. Bharathi
Kayal
Umashankari
Uppili (Voice over by Jothi Latha)
Prathyusha
Peter's mother
Puthu Kavithai Jyothi
Fernandes
Shyam Ganesh
Did You Know?
Bharathiraja has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Muthal Mariyathai, Meendum Oru Mariyathai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Murali appears in 6 films in our catalog, including Sundhara Travels, Namma Veetu Kalyanam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Tarun was initially offered Murali's role in this film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
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The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its well-crafted script and performances, while others criticized Bharathiraja's storytelling style and the film's loose ends. Some reviewers singled out specific aspects of the film, such as the cinematography and music, for praise or criticism. Overall, opinions were divided on the film's quality.
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