Kadal is a 2013 Indian Tamil drama film directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. The film features debutantes Gautham Karthik, son of actor Karthik, and Thulasi Nair, daughter of Radha, in the lead roles.It is a love story, featuring debutants Gautham Karthik (a third generation actor) and Thulasi Nair (second generation). But the first half barely sees them together, barely are the embers of love lit.The second half will make amends in kindling love and uniting the lovers against all odds.