Kannedhirey Thondrinal

Kannedhirey Thondrinal

Year: 1998

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Ravichandran

DramaRomance

She appeared before my eyes. The 1998 Tamil‑language romantic drama directed by Ravichandran tells a love story starring Prashanth and Simran. Its musical score and soundtrack were composed by Deva. The film’s popularity prompted remakes in several other languages.

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1

Rivalry starts at the engineering college

Vasanth joins a Chennai engineering college and immediately clashes with Shankar, a hot-headed senior. Their initial hostility is sharpened by small clashes and pride, setting up a tense dynamic that will shape their future. The campus atmosphere is charged with rivalry as the two test each other's limits.

Chennai, college campus
2

Vasanth saves Shankar, forging an unexpected bond

During a tense encounter with street ruffians, Vasanth steps in to defend Shankar. Impressed by Vasanth's humility and restraint, Shankar's respect grows and the two begin to see each other as friends rather than rivals. The act proves Vasanth's calming influence over Shankar.

Chennai streets
3

Visitors and a chilly welcome

Vasanth is invited to Shankar's house, but overhears Shankar's mother questioning why he would invite guests. The cold reception unsettles him, prompting an excuse to retreat and leaving Shankar embarrassed. The moment foreshadows deeper family tensions.

Shankar's house, Chennai
4

Shankar's mother warms to Vasanth

Despite the rocky start, Shankar's mother gradually understands Vasanth's good nature and grows affectionate toward him. This change strengthens the fragile trust between Vasanth and Shankar’s family. It also deepens the contrast with Shankar's protective, secretive past.

Shankar's house, Chennai
5

Meeting Priya at the Coimbatore railway station

In a separate thread, Vasanth chances upon a girl at the Coimbatore railway station and is drawn to her. He pursues her with persistence, and the situation leads to a misunderstanding with the police that lands him in jail for eve-teasing. The girl turns out to be Priya, Shankar's younger sister.

Coimbatore railway station
6

Vasanth's imprisonment and Priya's secret

Vasanth is jailed after a rumor-laden incident. After his release, he chooses not to reveal Priya's identity or his involvement to Shankar or his mother, and withdraws from her life. Priya, however, learns that she loves him in return.

Coimbatore jail
7

Love persists in silence

Vasanth and Priya's affection survives in private as they struggle to navigate the obstructive loyalties to Shankar. They refrain from making their romance public, fearing how their families will react. The tension builds as Priya's feelings grow stronger.

8

Shankar reveals a betrayal by a close friend

Before any public confession, Shankar discloses to Vasanth that one of his closest friends betrayed his family. The revelation forces a shift in their relationship and prompts a flashback to the past. It illuminates the fragility of trust within their circle.

Shankar's house, Chennai
9

Flashback: Shanthi's wedding turmoil

The story rewinds to Shankar's family history, introducing Shanthi, Shankar's sister, and Shakthi, his close friend. Shanthi runs off to marry Shakthi, triggering humiliation and betrayal from the wedding party and police as Shankar and his mother try to salvage the family. They eventually disown Shanthi.

Wedding hall; streets
10

Parallels spark a vow to protect friendship

Seeing echoes of his own dilemma in Shankar's past, Vasanth resolves that love should not override friendship. The moment hardens his resolve to stay loyal to Shankar and his family even as his feelings for Priya grow. It marks a turning point in his moral code and future decisions.

Mental moment
11

Priya's wedding pressure and poisoning scare

As Priya's family presses to arrange her marriage, she despondently consumes poison in a desperate bid to win time and secure a chance with Vasanth. She is rushed to the hospital, highlighting the danger of their unspoken love. The incident intensifies the sense of urgency for a resolution.

Hospital
12

Resolution and blessing

Boopalan reveals to Shankar and the family the true depth of Vasanth and Priya's love and how Vasanth sacrificed his own happiness for his friend's sake. Moved by the loyalty, Shankar declares his pride in their friendship and gives his blessing for the couple's marriage. This moment seals the alliance between the two families and the couple's future.

Shankar's house

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