Kadhalar Dhinam Re-Release Date
Kadhalar Dhinam is re-releasing in theatres on 14 February 2026, timed very deliberately as a Valentine’s Day special for Tamil cinema fans.
The new poster and trailer confirm that this is a fresh 4K digital restoration, so the film is not just coming back as a nostalgia show, but as a cleaned‑up, big-screen experience for a new generation.
The re-release is positioned as a “fall in love again” event, which suits a film that basically taught a whole batch of late‑90s kids what online romance even looked like.
On X (formerly Twitter), the official handle @SakthiFilmFctry announced that this Valentine’s Day audiences can “fall in love again” with #KadhalarDhinam, confirming that the re-release will be in theatres from February 14.
Many theatres in Tamil Nadu are planning Valentine’s Day evening shows, and early chatter already sounds like groups treating it as a low-pressure date movie rather than a heavy, serious love story.
Cast of Kadhalar Dhinam
The main cast of Kadhalar Dhinam is led by Kunal as Raja and Sonali Bendre as Roja. Around them, the film fills out that very familiar late‑90s Tamil cinema ecosystem of faces audiences still recognise instantly in memes and TV reruns.
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Kunal – Raja, the small‑town student who falls in love online
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Sonali Bendre – Roja, rich, kind, and way out of his league on paper
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Nassar – Dean Ramachandra / college authority figure
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Goundamani – Professor “Romeo”, bringing campus comedy and one‑liners
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Manivannan – Manivannan, with that usual grounded humour and warmth
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Chinni Jayanth – Maandi, the energetic sidekick
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Rambha – special song appearance, very much a “blink and suddenly the theatre is whistling” moment
The mix of romance, character actors and comic relief is one big reason the re-release feels like a comfort-watch choice for Valentine’s Day shows.
About Kadhalar Dhinam
Kadhalar Dhinam is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama about Raja and Roja, who meet and fall in love through an early internet chat portal long before social media and dating apps existed.
Directed by Kathir and produced by A. M. Rathnam under Sri Surya Movies, the film was a box office success and later spawned a Telugu version and a Hindi adaptation, expanding its reach beyond Tamil audiences.
At the time, the “love via computer” idea felt almost futuristic, but the emotions are very simple: feeling out of place, worrying about class difference, and wondering whether love can survive real-world complications.
A.R. Rahman’s soundtrack – with songs like “Kadhalenum Thervezhudhi” and “Roja Roja” – is a major reason the film has stayed alive in playlists, auto speakers and college culturals for more than two decades.
For many viewers, Kadhalar Dhinam is tied to small, specific memories: hearing “Roja Roja” on a long bus ride, watching the film on a scratchy TV print during exams, or catching bits of it while flipping channels with family.
The 4K Valentine’s Day 2026 re-release uses that emotional memory plus upgraded visuals to make the movie feel like both a throwback and a fresh big-screen event, which matches current audience interest in revisiting classic romantic films in theatres.
Disclaimer: The information about the Kadhalar Dhinam re-release date, cast, and details is based on publicly available news and may be updated by official sources without prior notice. Viewers are advised to verify final show timings, availability, and regional schedules with local theatres or authorised ticketing platforms before planning their visit.
