Naan Kadavul is a 2009 Indian Tamil film co-written and directed by Bala, based on the Tamil novel Yezhaam Ulagam by Jayamohan who also penned the dialogues for the film. The film stars Arya and Pooja in the lead roles. The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film, which had been in making for over three years, was finally released on 6 February 2009, received rave reviews and critical acclaim, winning two National Film Awards, including the Best Director Award for Bala, and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It is considered a moderate success at the box office. For astrological reasons,... a father leaves his son Rudran in Kasi. Years later, repenting his act he goes with his daughter in search of him. He finds him there but is shocked to learn that he has become an Aghori. Nevertheless he brings him back to Tamil Nadu. The story takes a turn here and introduces us to the world of physically and mentally challenged beggars. A world controlled by the cruel Thandavan . Hamsavalli a blind girl is forcefully separated from her troop and made to join the beggars.
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| Release date: | February 6, 2009 |
| Directed by: | Bala |
| Runtime: | 150 Minutes |
| Producer: | P. L. Thenappan |
| Music by: | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography: | Arthur A. Wilson |
| Screenplay by: | Bala |