Kadhalikka Neramillai

Despite having a lot of positive elements that the makers tried hard to inject to make this film an intellectual one, Kadhalikka Neramillai fails to impress me as a regular audience.

I aim not to blame anyone for the film, except for one thing, and that is that a commercial film should remain commercial. If they try to input 'progressive stuff' in a wrong way then it would become a piece of garbage. A woman willingly conceives with the help of a fertility centre just because she realised that her acquaintances want kids seems a vague idea. Also, this movie showed a comparison of women from a patriarchal man's perspective is problematic. They tried to make a progressive commercial film based on an illogical story. Not recommended.

I was anticipating for this movie the song illukuthadi created such an expectation. If I watch it without any expectations it's a good movie. First I want to go with pros!

Pros: 1. The initiation! Kudos for that. Normalising pregnancy with donor, LGBTQ, glorifying women's career and single parenting it's wonderful!

2. Still in some movies female leads are only used for objectifying dance or to be the side chick for the male lead. This movie breaks the cycle and given such an admiring strength to the female lead!

3. The movie ambience was very good. Nithya Menon played the role of architect and the movie sets justified it. Her place her houses ambience was very good. The director gave a good detailing.

4. LGBTQ: As I already mentioned the initiation was wonderful. Usually Gays were potrayed with ugly stereotypes in most of our flims. But this film took a very decent approach and initiated gay parenting.

Cons: 1. I felt the director concentrated more on introducing western style of taking and stroy line but the actor's didn't apt well with it. In some areas i felt like they just memorized the script and repeating no justification was done for the westernised speaking. Even the accent was like they so artificial.

2. They tried to introduce so many things but failed to give a proper story line. It was like a drama play more than of a movie.

3. I am still confused how suddenly Jeyam Ravi' s character suddenly changed from not wanting children to loving them. They didn't give importance for that transition. His engagement was cancelled because he don't want children.

4. The film was so longgggg but story not properly executed.

Overall, It a okay ish movie. Can watch it one time. 4 stars for all the initiation. Little disappointed great storyline poorly executed.

Quite an entertaining romantic movie! Story revolves around a young lady with a successful career desiring marriage n children organically falling in love with a man who doesn't believe in marriage n children. Storyline is quite engaging n very well directed. It does have all the elements of modern era namely sperm freezing, IVF, single parenthood, gay marriage etc. Film doesn't feel deviated from the theme of the storyline n nothing feels unwanted, gets one eventually completely invested. Originally a Tamil movie dubbed in all South Indian languages including Hindi as well. Available in Netflix, my ratings 7.5/10!

Kadhalikka Neramillai - visually cool with AR Rahman's music, where the "heartbroken" Nithya Menen choses to become a single mother through IVF process bypassing the marriage, later finds love in Ravi Mohan. The film tries to be romcom, "progressive" with today's girls prioritising career, "shock" the audience with Nitya saying that she is not a virgin and "bold" by having a gay friend. But towards the end you realise that it is all facade with Nitya falling for the man who had unknowingly lent his sperm. So technically she marries the biological father of her child and the movie is "culturally" correct. Hypocitic.. Remember "Rhythm (2000)" where widower Arjun marries another widow Meena with a child? She says that her husband died on the day of marriage and the child is adopted on as per her husband's wish. Rhythm celebrated for "remarrying a widow", is actually remarriage of a "technical" virgin. Even after 25 years the creators' hypocrisy hadn't changed.

**Kadhalikka Neramillai** (2025) is a contemporary romantic comedy directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin under Red Giant Movies. The film stars Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Yogi Babu, TJ Bhanu, and John Kokken. The main characters are Siddharth (Ravi Mohan) and Shriya (Nithya Menen) - who with her fresh, young face and talent keeps us rooted but would do well to reduce her weight, else she runs the risk to losing fine roles and might end up playing Ravi's mother in the next movie.

The story revolves around Shriya, an architect - who at a whim after a breakup - decides to become a single mother through IVF, and Siddharth, a structural engineer who freezes his sperm for future use. A mix-up at the clinic leads to Shriya being inseminated with Siddharth's sperm, and their lives intertwine years later, exploring the complexities of modern relationships, parenthood, and societal norms.

The film's sole strength lie is its **thought-provoking theme** and **stellar performances** by the lead actors. Nithya Menen delivers a compelling performance as Shriya, portraying her character's journey with depth and sensitivity. Ravi Mohan's portrayal of Siddharth is equally impressive, capturing the character's emotional struggles and growth. But despite their best efforts, the movie fails to take off due to the weak story line, and poor screenplay - and the Story Writer and Director fail in their endeavour to present the multiple facets of Single Motherhood. Many viewers might find the plot predictable and certain portions, particularly in the second half, less engaging. The film's pacing is slow at times, and some of the comedy elements feel forced.

Overall, **Kadhalikka Neramillai** is a half-charming film that attempts to balance entertainment with meaningful themes, making it a not-so-worthwhile addition to contemporary Tamil cinema.

My rating: 4/10.