- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 08 May 2024 01:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Romantic Tamil Movies On OTT: Tamil cinema has garnered significant attention across India, largely owing to OTT platforms. Leading streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Aha, JioCinema and Hotstar have inspired regional filmmakers to produce content for wider audiences. Among various genres, romantic films in the Tamil industry have particularly struck a chord with viewers, thanks to their emotionally compelling narratives. Now, Romeo, the romantic comedy-drama film in Tamil, written and directed by Vinayak Vaithianathan, starring Vijay and Mirnalini Ravi in the lead roles, is set to take over OTT soon. But before this, let's check out top Tamil romantic movies available online.
Lover (Disney+ Hotstar)
Lover follows the journey of Arun and Divya, whose once-strong relationship begins to deteriorate after six years together, prompting questions about the endurance of their love. Penned and helmed by Prabhuram Vyas, the film features K. Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles, supported by Kanna Ravi and Harish Kumar in significant roles.
O Kadhal Kanmani (Disney+ Hotstar)
Also known as OK Kanmani, the Tamil romantic drama film written, directed, is produced by Mani Ratnam. Starring Nithya Menen and Dulquer Salmaan, the film portrays a young couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai, with Prakash Raj and Leela Samson playing supporting roles as an older couple, their landlords. The film earned positive reviews from critics who lauded the lead pair's performances and the film's technical quality. It emerged as a financial blockbuster, performing exceptionally well in Indian multiplexes and overseas.
Nitham Oru Vaanam (Netflix)
The romantic drama marks the directorial debut of Ra. Karthik. The movie features Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali, and Shivathmika Rajashekar in pivotal roles. The storyline revolves around Arjun, a young man grappling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), leading him to appear standoffish and resistant to change. However, his penchant for envisioning himself as the protagonist in stories he reads adds depth to his character. When Arjun crosses paths with Janani, he finds solace in her understanding demeanor and gradually falls for her. Their journey to marriage hits a snag when Janani decides to reconnect with her former boyfriend, leaving Arjun in a state of despair. To aid in his recovery, Arjun's doctor suggests he reads her short stories featuring two other couples—Veera-Meenakshi and Mathi-Prabha—resulting in three intertwining story arcs.
Hey! Sinamika (JioCinema)
Tamil-language romantic comedy helmed by Brinda in her directorial debut and jointly produced by Jio Studios and Global One Studios. Inspired by the 2008 Argentine film 'A Boyfriend for My Wife,' the adaptation flips the roles. The movie stars Dulquer Salmaan and Aditi Rao Hydari as the husband and wife respectively, with Kajal Aggarwal portraying a relationship counselor. The plot centers on Yaazhan, a software engineer, whose wife, Mouna, seeks to part ways with him, claiming he's too irritating.
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadha (Disney+ Hotstar)
Directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, and Samantha. It follows Rambo, a man whose luck changes when he falls for two women. Despite mixed reviews, it became a box office success, grossing over Rs 70 crore.
Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham (Amazon Prime Video)
Directed by Raghav Mirdath, starring Kaushik Ram, Anjali Nair, and Heroshini Kumar, the story begins with Shyam waiting for Anuradha outside her hostel in the rain, leading to an unexpected connection. However, due to a twist of fate, Shyam ends up marrying Radhe, another girl. Their initially happy marriage takes a turn when Radhe discovers Shyam's romantic fantasies in his diary. As the story unfolds, tensions rise as Anuradha re-enters the picture, seeking Shyam.