Kaadu (U)
21/Nov/2014 Social, Social 2 Hrs 26 Mins

2.50

A socially responsible film done with earnest concern

At a time when the same old beaten to death themes invade the screens week after week, here is Kaadu directed by debutant Stalin Ramalingam that stands out for its earnest concern for our dwindling natural resources especially forests and for recording the plight of people who are dependent on the w...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

2.50

Below Average

Film making is not just about having a message oriented story line, picturesque cinematography and slick cuts. A director should hook us into the film and make us to feel for the characters. Sadly debut director Stalin Ramalingam's Kaadu didn't even have one scene where you feel for the characters a...(more)

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3.00

Velu agrees to take the blame and go to jail for smuggling sandalwood to save his friend Karuna, whose aim in life is to become a forest officer.

Right from the beginning, when we see a dedication to all naturalists and nature lovers, Kaadu makes it intentions clear. It wants to be a hard-hitting tale on the mindless manner in which we, humans, are destroying our forests. And to make this point, it gives us the story of Velu, who sells firewo...(more)

Source: M. Suganth, Times Of India

2.50

Below Average

Film making is not just about having a message oriented story line, picturesque cinematography and slick cuts. A director should hook us into the film and make us to feel for the characters. Sadly debut director Stalin Ramalingam's Kaadu didn't even have one scene where you feel for the characters a...(more)

Source: Movie buzz, Sify.com