Kaadhal

Kaadhal () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film based on a true story, directed by Balaji Sakthivel, starring Bharath and Sandhya. It was produced by S. Shankar and featured music composed by Joshua Sridhar. The film opened on 17 December 2004 to critical acclaim and was a high commercial success. It was Bharath's first successful film as a main lead actor. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Premisthe in 2005. It was remade in Kannada as Cheluvina Chittara in 2007, in Bengali as Chirodini Tumi Je Amar in 2008, in Bangladesh as Nogor Mastan in 2015, in Marathi as Ved Laavi Jeeva in 2010, in Nepali as Manjari in 2013 and in Punjabi as Ramta Jogi in 2015.

== Plot == Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, leading a simple and peaceful life—until Aishwarya, a wealthy student and the daughter of a local goon and bar owner, takes an interest in him. Her infatuation turns dangerous when she persuades Murugan to help her escape the constraints imposed by her family, who have other plans for her future. At first, Murugan hesitates to pursue a relationship, worried about the differences in their social status and caste. But he eventually recognizes her genuine love and reciprocates her feelings. Aware that Aishwarya's family will never approve of their marriage, the couple decides to elope to Chennai. With the help of Murugan's friend Stephen during this critical time, they manage to marry. However, Aishwarya's family, who dotes on her, is far from willing to let them go easily.