Kandukondain Kandukondain (English: I have seen, I have seen) is a 2000 Indian Tamilromance film, an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the film features an ensemble cast of Mammooty,Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, and Abbas. Veteran actors Srividya, Raghuvaran and Manivannanalso play other supporting roles.[1] The highly successful soundtrack was scored by A. R. Rahman, while Ravi K. Chandran was the film's cinematographer.[2]
The film opened to Indian audiences, after several delays, on 5 May 2000 gaining positive reviews and box office success. Kandukondain Kandukondain was dubbed and released in Telugu as Priyuraalu Pilichindi, and the producers released subtitled versions worldwide.[3] The film went on to feature in international film festivals and gain notable awards.[4] Additionally, Shankar Mahadevanwon the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Enna Solla Pogirai" in the film.[5]
