The film stars Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen in the lead roles, alongside Yogi Babu, Vinay Rai, T.J. Bhanu and Lal.
[4] The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography handled by Gavemic U. Ary and editing by Lawrence Kishore.
[5] Kadhalikka Neramillai released in theatres on 14 January 2025 and received positive reviews from critics and from the general public.
Shriya, desiring motherhood, decides to undergo In vitro fertilisation (IVF) with the support of her cousin, Ashwini.
After a stressful work period, Sid, along with friends Sethuraman "Sethu" and Gowda, decide to freeze their sperm.
As Sid's relationship with Nirupama becomes strained due to his reluctance to have children, while Shriya becomes curious about her sperm donor, P. James.
Eight years later, Sid arrives in Chennai to secure a project for his company and coincidentally meets Shriya and her 8-year-old son, Parthiv.
Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi revealed that the inspiration for Kadhalikka Neramillai stemmed from a conversation with friends about their unconventional relationships.
This sparked the idea for a romantic comedy-drama reflecting the evolving dynamics of relationships and choices, particularly those relevant to women.
We explore these subjects without being preachy.”[11] After completing the script, Kiruthiga envisioned Nithya Menen for the lead role, influenced by her performance in Thiruchitrambalam.
[13] In March 2024, the team filmed a scene where Nithya Menen and Ravi's characters reunite after a long separation, reminiscing about their previous meeting.
[26] Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Kadhalikka Neramillai is a simple, sensitive, and sensible film that accepts the flaws of its characters as par for the course.
"[28] Narayani M of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "It is a film that dares to take its audience on a familiar yet revamped route, towards a new and interesting space that might not suit everyone’s idea of a destination, one that is not bound by the confines of societal expectations or time.
"[29] Janani K of India Today gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s film resorts to clichés with a triangle love story and some redundant messaging in the second half.
"[30] Anusha Sundar of OTTPlay gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Kadhalikka Neramillai attempts to talk a modern love story, one where the couple are beyond their honeymoon phase of getting along.
"[31] Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu wrote "Despite its fair share of shortcomings, Kadhalikka Neramillai is a sweet breath of fresh air that plays to its strengths and, in a way, embodies contemporary relationships.
"[32] Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote "Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen share great screen chemistry and their performances are beautiful [...] Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s directorial skills have definitely evolved with her films over the years and Kadhalikka Neramillai is perhaps one of her best works.