MANIRATNAM'S KADAL - Story and characters

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has almost wrapped up his dream project Kadal with only few days of shooting left now.

Apparently yesteryear actor Karthik’s son — Gautham Karthik and Radha’s daughter — Thulasi are playing the lead roles in the movie. Though everything about Mani’s films are being done in a hush-hush manner, a close unit hand lets the cat out of the bag about the character Thulasi essays.

According to the source, Thulasi plays a challenging role of a mentally deranged girl similar to what Sri Devi did in Moondram Pirai.

Aravind Samy is doing a crucial role in 'Kadal', while Arjun will be seen as a tough Navy officer. "Like Mani Ratnam's earlier films, 'Kadal' will deal a serious issue in a touching way."

Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and cameraman Rajiv Menon reportedly watched the first rushes of 'Kadal' and were seen to be jubilant at the outcome. Sources say that the director wore a proud smile after being impressed with Gautham Karthik's performance.

The film also introduces Thulasi, the youngest daughter of Radha, paired opposite Gautham Karthik and it was reported earlier that Mani was overwhelmed seeing how the young girl literally transformed into her character.

The movie has a backdrop of Rameswaram fishermen and Gautham portrays the son of a fisherman.

This movie also has the the lead cast of the industry comprising of Arvind swamy,Arjun Sarja,Parthiban,Lakshmi manchu,Pasupathy

The film which has Rajiv Menon behind the camera has already been bought for Rs 25 crores by Gemini Films. Apparently, the combo of Mani and music director A.R. Rahman has already created huge musical expectations.

Kadal Film towards the end of shooting

The latest news is that Maniratnam has managed to complete the shooting for his much-awaited Kadal in a quick pace. A major Portion of the movie has already been wrapped up. The movie marks the debut of Gautham, Karthik's son as hero.


Normally Maniratnam is all set to take his own time and complete film at a leisurely pace. But for Kadal that is based on life in fisherfolk in Rameshwaram, Maniratnam had done intense research and ensured that he completed the film at quick pace.


Recently a song sequence was shot in the shores of Manned featuring the lead roles with music byA R Rahman and lyrics by Vairamuthu. Also Karky has penned three songs.


Sources say the movie has come good so far with Arjun, Arvindhsamy,pasupathi, and parthiban also in the cast. so the film can be expected to release for  Diwali .

Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram to be Remade with Gautam of KADAL and Vikram

Its Remake time for Agni Natchathiram - The yesteryear Blockbuster from Maniratnam , the great news now is Prabhu's son VIKRAM PRABHU (Sivaji ganesan's Grand son) and Karthick's son GAUTAM KARTHICK are being roped for the remake ,but the direction this time will be Dharani of Ghilli fame. This film is anticipated as fathers done the lead in lead.

Gautam is now shooting for Maniratnam's KADAL which is now on shooting and can be expected to release by the End of this year.

Kadal ' s Shooting is now in allepey (Alapuzha) kerala, which has the the lead cast of the industry comprising of Arvind swamy,Arjun Sarja,Parthiban,Lakshmi manchu,Pasupathy,and the female lead is done by Thulasi nair daughter of Radha.