From the day I saw you) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer V. Priya, who had earlier assisted Mani Ratnam.

Produced by Prakash Raj under the Duet Movies banner, the film stars Prasanna and Laila, with Karthik Kumar, Revathi, Lakshmi and Regina Cassandra in the supporting roles.

Ramya, who decides to marry to help her younger sister's love, displays herself as a passive character before Aravind who accepts whatever her life partner feel is right.

"[5] The Hindu wrote "From the title to the treatment everything about Duet Movies' `Kanda Naal Mudhal' glistens with a poetic touch, and first-time filmmaker Priya V. proves with each frame that she's here to stay.

"[6] Sify wrote "Kanda Naal Mudhal directed by debutant Priya V is in good taste without a shred of vulgarity, violence or risque comedy that has become the bane of Tamil cinema.

Priya deserves a pat on her back for weaving a gossamer romance like her mentor Mani sir did in [Mouna Ragam] or [Alai Payuthey].

[7] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the performances and characterisation of actors, Sriram's cinematography, Yuvan's music but panned the placement of songs and concluded saying even if it is a commercial film, Priya has followed a quality and style.

[8] Chennai Online wrote "In her debut effort - after an apprenticeship with Maniratnam and some work on the small screen - Priya, who's scripted and directed the film, makes a sincere attempt to provide a clean family entertainer sans vulgarity, overt glamour, double-entendres, item numbers and fights.