Kadhalukku Mariyadhai

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai English Respect for Love is a 1997 Tamil musicalromance film directed by Fazil. It starred Vijay and Shalini in the lead roles with Sivakumar, Srividya and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film became a blockbuster soon after release and was dubbed by critics as a classic, with the lead pair in the film profiting from the widespread success. The film was a remake of Fazils successful Malayalam film, Aniathipravu, which featured Kunchacko Boban and Shalini in the lead roles.

Initially Fazil was keen on casting a debutant in the lead female role, but Shalini insisted that she should also star in the Tamil version. Fazil initially approached Abbas for lead role but due to mismanagement created by Abbas manager with callsheets, Vijay was selected for the lead role.The film opened in December 1997 to unanimously positive reviews. A reviewer from The Hindu mentioned that Vijay brings to surface the soft nature of the love, while adding that the rest of the cast make fine contributions, and praising the directors work. Another critic from Indolink.com recommending the film and citing that Shalini returns in this film with a good performance and that Ilaiyaraaja music is Unbelievable. He also goes on to praise the performance of the other lead actors and Fazils direction. Indiaglitz wroteFrom the very title, to the climax, this movie is a stellar piece in the moviedom. Turning out to be a path breaking flick for Ilayathalapathy Vijay .. This movie set to be an inspiration for many of the successful love stories of the present day. ........

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