O Kadhal Kanmani
Two young lovers are compatible in every way - they even agree that marriage is futile. However, their emotions are not so easily managed, especially when they witness the unconditional love of the older couple with whom they live.
Directed by Mani Ratnam · Drama · Musical · Romance · 139 min · 2015
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Director
Mani Ratnam
Writer
Mani Ratnam
Studio
Madras Talkies
Release
17 Apr 2015
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Drama, Musical, Romance
Full Plot
A young video game developer relocates to Mumbai and forms an unlikely bond with an aspiring architect who shares his skepticism about marriage. As they navigate their careers and personal lives, they begin a temporary live-in relationship to avoid long-term commitment. However, when one of them receives a visa to study abroad, the other's absence forces them to confront the reality of their situation. Their carefree dynamic begins to fray as they face the challenges of their careers.
Cast & Characters
Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan
Dulquer Salmaan
Bhavani Ganapathy
Leela Samson
Ananya
Ramya S.
Buddy
Prabhu Lakshman
Vasudevan Varadarajan
Siva Ananth
Chandrika
Rama Ramasamy
John
John Devasahayam
a woman at the clinic (cameo appearance)
Kanika
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $940,000, O Kadhal Kanmani has grossed $5.1M worldwide — about 5.4x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Mani Ratnam has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Kannathil Muthamittal, Mouna Ragam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dulquer Salmaan appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Bangalore Days, Kaantha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Mani Ratnam approached Ram Charan for the lead role but he declined.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Dulquer Salmaan played the lead role, while Nithya Menen was selected after Parvathy Thiruvothu and Pooja Hegde were considered.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
A. R. Rahman composed music for the film, which Vairamuthu renewed his collaboration with Mani Ratnam to write song lyrics for.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
P. C. Sreeram joined the team later in August 2014, collaborating with director Mani Ratnam after Alaipayuthey (2000).
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
O Kadhal Kanmani holds 7.4/10 on IMDb (7,403 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.4/10 on IMDb (7,403 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O Kadhal Kanmani's IMDb rating?+
O Kadhal Kanmani has a 7.4/10 rating on IMDb from 7,403 votes.
Is O Kadhal Kanmani good? What are critics saying?+
O Kadhal Kanmani holds 7.4/10 on IMDb (7,403 votes).
How long is O Kadhal Kanmani?+
O Kadhal Kanmani has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed O Kadhal Kanmani?+
O Kadhal Kanmani was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Where can I watch O Kadhal Kanmani?+
O Kadhal Kanmani is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
O Kadhal Kanmani received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with many praising director Mani Ratnam's return to form and the film's fresh approach to romance. Several reviewers singled out Nithya Menen's performance for praise, while others noted the film's technical excellence and its ability to charm audiences with a feel-good story. The critical consensus is that the film is a successful and enjoyable romantic drama.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
