# Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)

> A wealthy MBA student and the woman he loves must choose between elopement and the family bonds that ultimately bring them together.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/48646

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Action
- Director: Fazil
- Cast: Vijay, Shalini, Srividya, Sivakumar, Charle, Dhamu, Radha Ravi, Thalaivasal Vijay
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316078/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, sentimental, romantic, romantic movie night, tamil cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A rich young man finds love but faces fierce opposition from his girlfriend's overprotective brothers.

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