Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (Eng: Respect For Love) is an Indian 1997 Tamil romantic musical film directed by Fazil. It starred Vijay and Shalini in the lead roles with Sivakumar, Srividya and Manivannan playing other supporting roles.
The film became a blockbuster soon after release and was dubbed by critics as a “classic”, with the lead pair in the film profiting from the widespread success.
The film was a remake of Fazil’s successful Malayalam film, Aniathipravu, which featured Kunchacko Boban and Shalini in the lead roles.
Directed by – Fazil
Produced by – Sangili Murugan
Written by – Gokula Krishnan (Dialogue)
Screenplay – by Fazil
Story by – Fazil
Starring – Vijay, Shalini
Music by – Ilayaraja
Cinematography – Anandakuttan
Edited by – K. R. Gowrishankar & T. R. Sekar
Production – Murugan Cine Arts
Distributed by – Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd
Release date – 19 December 1997
Running time – 165 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
