In October 2014, the film was revealed to have a working title of OK Kanmani. During the making of the film, the cinematographer hinted that the film has contents on the lines of Ratnam's Alaipayuthey (2000), and that it was also loosely based on a real life incident. Sreeram joined the team later in the month, collaborating with the director after Alaipayuthey (2000). Rahman to write song lyrics, and stated that the director had told him the film's plot concisely within three minutes and described it as a "beautiful love story" about "two characters and their love and mindset". Vairamuthu renewed his collaboration with Mani Ratnam and A. In August 2014, Madras Talkies had confirmed that Dulquer Salmaan would play the lead role in their forthcoming production and it was reported that Mani Ratnam's regular collaborator, composer A. In early 2014, Mani Ratnam first approached Telugu actor Ram Charan to be a part of the film, but he felt the lead role would not work for him. Kanika as a woman at the clinic (cameo appearance).Ciby Bhuvana Chandran as Aditya's co-worker.Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan as Aditya's co-worker.In the post credits, it is shown that Adhi has finished his project in US and has moved to Paris where they reunite and have a baby and arrive in India. Post marriage, both of them continue to accomplish their own dreams, one in Paris, another in the US. Finally, Adhi proposes to Taara, and they decide to get married. While looking for her, they continue arguing about their relationship. One day, Bhavani goes missing again, as she did when she forgot her house address. Nearing the last day, they begin to have little fights and arguments, which do not last long. The next day, both of them make an agreement to enjoy themselves to the maximum for the 10 days left before they separate. He tells his colleague that it is hard for him to leave Taara.
Soon, Adhi is selected to develop his skills in video games and to go to US. Upon seeing the love and patience that Ganapathy has for his wife Bhavani, an Alzheimer's patient, who one day even forgets the way to her own house, they begin to understand the importance of each other's presence in their life. The next day, Taara goes to Jaipur for her business, and Aditya starts to miss her terribly. She tells him that she might get her visa approved for going to Paris, and that it is hard for her to leave Adhi and go far away. One midnight, Tara has a conversation with Ganapathy. Taara and Adhi live happily, being playful with each other. They wish to spend their time with each other before they go their separate ways for their respective careers. They agree that marriage is not for them and decide to have a live-in relationship instead, and Taara moves into Adhi's place, rented from Ganapathy. They soon begin to call each other often, go out together, and start to fall in love during a holiday that they take together. He later finds out that she is planning to pursue her studies in Paris. The film was later remade into Hindi as Ok Jaanu in 2017.Īditya Varadarajan is a video game developer who accidentally meets Taara Kalingarayar at his colleague's wedding. The film went on to become a financial success at the box office, performing extremely well in multiplexes in India and overseas. O Kadhal Kanmani was released on 17 April 2015 and won positive reviews from critics, praising the lead pair's performances and the quality of the film's technical aspects. Prior to the film's release, the soundtrack was well received and the promotional activity of the film on social media also garnered praise. The film was said to be a "reflection of the modern mindset of urban India", dealing with issues such as marriage and traditional values. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson play supporting roles as an older couple in the film, portraying the younger couple's landlords. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen, portraying a young couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai. Oh love, apple of my eye), also known as OK Kanmani, is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, directed and produced by Mani Ratnam.