Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic drama film directed by Fazil. It is the Tamil remake of Fazil's Malayalam film Aniyathipraavu (1997). The film stars Vijay and Shalini (reprising her role from the original), while Sivakumar, Srividya, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Manivannan, Dhamu, Charle, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. It tells the story of a couple from differing backgrounds and beliefs and how they unite despite opposition from their families. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with cinematography by Anandakuttan.

Plot

Jeevanantham "Jeeva" is a rich youth who has just completed his B.Com. Although his parents want him to marry a girl and settle down, Jeeva prefers to pursue MBA studies instead and is not interested in marriage. However, his attitude changes when he has a chance encounter at a bookstore with Mini, a Christian girl and final-year B.Com student. He instantly falls in love with her, and after a few incidents succeeds in winning her heart.