Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam
| Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Written by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Produced by | K. Karthika Devi |
| Starring | Arish Kumar Prete Bhutani Lakshmi Priya |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan R.Tamilvanan |
| Edited by | G. Sasikumar |
| Music by | Kasthuri Raja |
Production company | R. K. Productions Pvt. Ltd |
| Distributed by | Sri Thenandal Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam (transl. This is the age of love) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars several newcomers including Arish Kumar, Prete Bhutani and Lakshmi Priya alongside Kiran Rathod. It chronicles the coming-of-age of a teenager who is a school student. The film was released on 1 December 2006. As of 2026, it is the last film directed by Kasthuri Raja.[1]
Plot
Surya, the school-going 15-year old boy finds himself attracted to his classmate Raji. Later he gets infatuated with a model Manasi. Finally, his lust grows for a call girl Swarna. As Swarna's husband is a pimp, she also shows some interest towards Surya. Surya and Swarna elope. But towards the end Swarna turns to preach. She advises Surya to be a good role model student and also to return to his parents.
Cast
- Arish Kumar as Surya
- Prete Bhutani as Swarna
- Lakshmi Priya
- Kiran Rathod as Manasi
- Baba Bhaskar as Ajees
- Karunas
Production
The songs were shot in places including Rameswaram, Kumbakkarai, Visakhapatnam, Kodaikkanal, Manjalaru Anai and Theni.[2]
Soundtrack
Kasthuri Raja made his debut as music composer with this film and also wrote lyrics for all songs.[2][3][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yugam Yugamai" | Aishwarya Kishore | |
| 2. | "Sollamal Mudivatha" | Prasanna | |
| 3. | "15 Vayasu" | Nitish Gopalan, Lavanya | |
| 4. | "Paada Paduthum" | Jayadev, Padmalatha | |
| 5. | "Kanja Adikalada" | Jayadev | |
| 6. | "Kadhal Kadhal" | Nitish Gopalan, Anuradha Sriram |
Release and reception
The film was released on 1 December 2006.[5] Malini Mannath from Chennai Online wrote that "The message if any, is wasted again, as [Kasthuri Raja's] target-audience (?) would be nowhere in the theatre".[6] Sify wrote, "[Kasthuri Raja] once again takes his usual route of sex, smut and sleaze with Ithu Kathal Varum Paruvam which looks more like a soft-porn movie".[7]
References
- ^ "Kasthuri Raja returns to direction". The New Indian Express. 7 May 2018. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ a b Kumar, S.R. Ashok (4 August 2006). "All about adolescence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam (2006)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "IDHU KADHAL VARUM PARUVAM — Kasthuri Raja Audio Cd". Audio CDs World. Archived from the original on 21 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam (2006)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 25 May 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (20 December 2006). "Ithu Kadhal Varum Paruvam". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 20 January 2007. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Ithu Kathal Varum Paruvam". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 December 2006. Retrieved 20 September 2025.