Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal' releases amidst 'Vishwaroopam' controversy

Kadal is a Tamil romantic thriller 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.

"The background is a fishing village but the story is universal; it’s about good versus evil and narrates the story of an individual caught between sin and redemption," said director Mani Ratnam in an interview with The Hindu.