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{{short description|2013 film by R.S. Prasanna}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| image = kalyana samayal saadham.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Poster
| native_name =
| director = R. S. Prasanna
| producer = [[Arun Vaidyanathan]]<br>Ananth Govindan
| writer = R. S. Prasanna
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]<br>[[Lekha Washington]]
| music = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| cinematography = Krishnan Vasant
| editing = [[Sathyaraj Natarajan]]
| studio = Everest Entertainment
| distributor = Abi TCS Studios<br>[[Thirukumaran Entertainment]]<br>[[RPP Film Factory]]
| released = 7 December 2013
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Kalyana Samayal Saadham''''' ({{Translation|Wedding Feast}}), also known by the acronym '''''KSS''''', is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil-language]] [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by R. S. Prasanna. It features [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] and [[Lekha Washington]] in the lead roles, while [[Crazy Mohan]], [[Delhi Ganesh]], [[Uma Padmanabhan]] appear in supporting roles.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88516.html |title=Prasanna in 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-11-24 |accessdate=2012-12-31}}</ref> Produced by Ananth Govindan and [[Arun Vaidyanathan]] under the Everest Entertainment banner, it was distributed by Abinesh Elangovan's Abi TCS Studios, [[C. V. Kumar]]'s [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]] and [[RPP Film Factory]].

The film follows Raghu, a software engineer who faces several challenges in his arranged marriage as he suffers from erectile dysfunction and tries to find a solution to his problem. Prasanna, a gold medal winner from L. V. Prasad Film Institute, made his directorial debut through this film. Principal photography of the film started on 3 January 2013, and completed within 25 days.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Prasanna starts shooting for KSS|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-03/news-interviews/36129849_1_prasanna-and-sneha-achamundu-achamundu-rajan-madhav|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208101755/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-03/news-interviews/36129849_1_prasanna-and-sneha-achamundu-achamundu-rajan-madhav|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 December 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> The music was composed by Arrora, with cinematography handled by Krishnan Vasant and editing done by Sathyaraj Natarajan.

Kalyana Samayal Saadham, was marketed as a feel-good wedding movie, with some modern twists.<ref name=":0" /> The film released worldwide on 7 December 2013, and received critical acclaim.<ref name=":5">{{cite web|date=2013-12-07|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' Review Roundup: Deals with Sensitive Subject in Light- hearted Comedy — International Business Times|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/528188/20131207/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-comedy-prasanna-kalyanasamayalsadhamreview.htm|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Ibtimes.co.in}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web|date=|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' Tamil Movie, Music Reviews and News|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/movie/1119/kalyana-samayal-saadham-tamil-movie-review|accessdate=2013-12-25|publisher=Moviecrow.com}}</ref> It was listed on "The list of Films, that redefined Tamil cinema" by [[The Hindu]].<ref name=":6" /> The film was remade in [[Hindi]], titled as ''[[Shubh Mangal Saavdhan|Shubh Mangal Savdhan]]'', directed by Prasanna himself.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=March 3|first1=Sruthi Sahasranaman On|last2=2017|date=2017-03-03|title=RS Prasanna On Why Kalyana Samayal Saadham's Hindi Remake Is A "Reincarnation"|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/interviews/rs-prasanna-kalyana-samayal-saadhams-hindi-remake-reincarnation/|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Silverscreen.in|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Title ==
The film's title ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'', is derived from a legendary song from the 1957 film ''[[Mayabazar]]''.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|date=2012-11-23|title="kalyana Samayal Saadham" Is Not Just A Legendary Song Now ...|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-12-04/prasanna-lekha-washington-23-11-12.html|accessdate=2012-12-31|publisher=Behindwoods}}</ref>

==Plot==
Raghu ([[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]), a [[software engineer]], gets engaged to another engineer named Meera ([[Lekha Washington]]). It is going to be an arranged marriage, and the extended families of both are looking forward to it. However, Raghu has [[erectile dysfunction]], and on the advice of his friends, tries out various quacks treating [[impotency]] Funny things happen on the way of solving the problem.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] as Raghu Viswanathan
* [[Lekha Washington]] as Meera Chandrasekaran
* Geetha Ravishankar as Raghu's mother
* Natarajan (Nat Narayanasamy) as Viswanathan (Raghu's father)
* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Meera's mother
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Chandrasekaran
* [[Raaghav]] as Gautham
* [[Kathadi Ramamurthy]] as Raghu's grandfather
* [[R. Neelakantan|Neelu]] as Meera's uncle / Card Mama
* [[Vatsala Rajagopal]] as Meera's grandmother
* [[Crazy Mohan]] as Dr. Kamlesh
* [[Dr. Sharmila]] as Raghu's aunt
* [[Srilekha Parthasarathy]] as Raghu's aunt
* [[R. S. Shivaji]]
* Sreekanth Dass as Dhina
* Praveen Muthurangan as Kabir
* Srikanth as Dheena
* Joel as Jeff
* Rohit
* Baby Swaksha as Young Meera
{{colend}}

==Production==

=== Development ===
The film marks [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]'s first feature film, after his marriage with [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]. It also marked the directorial debut of R. S. Prasanna, a gold medal winner from the L. V. Prasad Film Institute.<ref name=":1" /> The first look released in November 2012,<ref name=":0" /> which features the technical crew, Krishnan Vasant handling the cinematography, [[Sathyaraj Natarajan]] being the editor, and [[Vedanth Bharadwaj]] and singer [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], were initially roped into compose the music, later replaced by flautist Navin Iyer, credited as [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]. [[Delhi Ganesh]] and [[Uma Padmanabhan]], joined the film, playing the parents of [[Lekha Washington]], whereas Geetha Ravishankar and Natarajan essayed the role of Prasanna's parents.<ref name=":0" /> Crazy Mohan, also joined the film in a supporting role.<ref name=":0" />

=== Filming ===
Principal photography of the movie began on 3 January 2013, with a pooja (blessing) ceremony.<ref name=":1" /> Most of the film's shoot schedule was completed within 25 days.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-02-13|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham almost complete|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalyana-samayal-saadham-almost-complete/articleshow/18460239.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The sound mixing of the film took place at the [[Warner Bros.|Warner Brothers Studio]] in [[Los Angeles]], with audiographer Kunal Rajan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KSS mixing in Los Angeles - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/KSS-mixing-in-Los-Angeles/articleshow/20459418.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 16 October 2013
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:22
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = Arun Vaidyanathan
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = [[Peruchazhi]]
| next_year = 2014
| misc =
{{singles
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Mella Sirithai
| single1date = 9 September 2013
}}
}}

The music for ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is composed by flautist Navin, credited as [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]], who made his debut as a music composer. The soundtrack album features six tracks, with lyrics written by singer [[Harish Raghavendra]], Muthamil, Arrora, Sakthi, Srikanth Varadhan, with the latter making his debut as a lyricist. Actor [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] also made his debut as a playback singer for the song "Pallu Pona Raja" which has a female version sung by [[Sangeetha Rajeshwaran]]. The audio rights of the film were purchased and marketed by [[Think Music India|Think Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham audio soon! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-audio-soon/articleshow/19472108.cms|access-date=2020-06-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The first single track "Mella Sirithai" sung by [[Haricharan]], [[Chinmayi]] was released on 9 September 2013 coinciding with the occasion of [[Ganesh Chathurthi|Vinayaka Chathurthi]],<ref>{{cite web |title=KSS Single track release |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kss-single-track-release/articleshow/20171636.cms |website=The Times of India |date=9 September 2013|access-date=9 September 2013}}</ref> at [[Suryan FM 93.5|Suryan FM 93.5 Radio Station]] in [[Chennai]], in the presence of directors [[Nalan Kumarasamy]], [[Karthik Subbaraj]], [[Balaji Tharaneetharan]], [[Balaji Mohan]], [[Pa. Ranjith]] and [[Alphonse Puthren]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Flicks|first=Studio|date=9 September 2013|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham – "Mella Sirithai" Single Audio Launch|url=https://www.studioflicks.com/news/kalyana-samayal-saadham-mella-sirithai-single-audio-launch/?amp|access-date=9 September 2013|website=Studioflicks}}</ref> The video of the song got positive response for its innovative making.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-09-13|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham song Mella sirithai: Love and marriage in the times of Facebook|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/kalyana-samayal-saadham-song-mella-sirithai-love-and-marriage-in-the-times-of-facebook-229245/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> The audio launch of the film took place on 16 October 2013, at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-14|title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham audio on Oct 16 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-audio-on-Aug-2/articleshow/21366011.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> with the presence of [[K. S. Ravikumar]], [[Balu Mahendra]], [[G. Dhananjayan]], [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]], Nalan Kumarasamy and [[Santhosh Narayanan]], alongside the cast and crew. The audio CD of the film was unveiled by Ravikumar and received it to Balu Mahendra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadam-audio-launched-news-tamil-nicn5Cdjjja.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802155308/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadam-audio-launched-news-tamil-nicn5Cdjjja.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-02 |title='Kalyana Samayal Saadam' audio launched|publisher=Sify |date=2013-10-16 |accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/kalyana-samayal-saadham-audio-launch-kalyana-samayal-saadham-ks-ravikumar.html |title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Audio Launch, Kalyana Samayal Saadham, K.S. Ravikumar |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2013-10-16 |accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref>

The audio album received positive reviews from critics. Behindwoods rated the album 2.75 out of 5 stating, "A marriage of imaginative melodies and ideas. R. S. Prasanna and Navin (Arrora) start on the right track."<ref>{{cite web|date=2013-10-16|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Songs Review Kalyana Samayal Saadham, Kalyana Samayal Saadham songs review, Kalyana Samayal Saadham — songs rev|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-songs-review.html|accessdate=2013-10-19|publisher=Behindwoods}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated the album 3 out of 5, stating "A thundering debut by Arrora."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kalyana-samayal-saadham-songs-review-tamil-movie-16892|access-date=2020-06-12|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Milliblog reviewed it as "Promising composing debut by Arrora."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham (Music review), Tamil – Arrora by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2013/08/02/kalayana-samayal-saadham-music-review-tamil-arrora/|access-date=2020-06-12}}</ref> Lakshmansruthi.com gave a verdict stating "The composer has mixed the western hint to the carnatic tune at places and it has come out pretty well."<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 October 2013|title=Music Review - Kalyana Samayal Saadham|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/music-review/Kalyana%20Samayal%20Saadham.asp|access-date=|website=Lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> The album was ranked in 25th position in the Top 25 Albums of 2013, by Behindwoods.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-12-31|title=TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2013|url=https://tamil-movies/slideshow/top-25-albums-of-2013.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track list
| title1 = Modern Kalyanam
| title2 = Mella Sirithai
| title3 = Kalyanam 2.0
| title4 = Pallu Pona Raja
| note4 = Male
| title5 = Kadhal Marandhaayada
| title6 = Pallu Pona Raja
| note6 = Female
| lyrics1 = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| lyrics2 = Muthamil, Sakthi
| lyrics3 = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| lyrics4 = Srikanth Varadhan
| lyrics5 = Arrora, Harish Raghavendra
| lyrics6 = Srikanth Varadhan
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = [[Megha (singer)|Megha]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| extra2 = [[Haricharan]], [[Chinmayi]]
| extra3 = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]], Keerthana
| extra4 = [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]
| extra5 = Arrora, Keerthana
| extra6 = [[Sangeetha Rajeshwaran]]
| length1 = 4:36
| length2 = 4:18
| length3 = 5:00
| length4 = 3:41
| length5 = 5:04
| length6 = 3:41
| total_length = 26:22
}}

==Release==
''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' was initially slated to release on 13 September 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-08-22|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham on September 13 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-on-September-14/articleshow/22045643.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> later the release was pushed to 29 November 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-25|title=Prasanna's film to release on November 29? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasannas-film-to-release-on-November-29/articleshow/24738604.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and the films release was scheduled on 7 December 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-11-21|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham release date - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-release-date/articleshow/26353469.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film's distribution rights were acquired by [[C. V. Kumar]], under [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]] banner,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-07-13|title=C V Kumar acquires Kalyana Samayal Saadham - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/C-V-Kumar-acquires-Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham/articleshow/21051171.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> alongside with Abhinesh Elangovan's Abi TCS Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-07-15|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham rights bought - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-rights-bought/articleshow/21067444.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The film opened in 260 screens across [[Tamil Nadu]] on 7 December 2013. It had been received a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification]]. Prasanna said this rating was "the elephant in the room when he pitched the story to his producers".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45255080_1_tax-exemption-u-certificate-censor-board | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45255080_1_tax-exemption-u-certificate-censor-board | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-12-30 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Is tax exemption for 'U'-rated films making Tamil films less edgy?}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
The film's first look poster was released on 24 November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2012-11-24|title=First Look - Jannal Oram & Kalyana Samayal Saadham|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1615/first-look---jannal-oram--kalyana-samayal-saadham|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> A few making stills were released on 3 January 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-01-03|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham - First Look|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham---first-look-imagegallery-kollywood-nclpBrbaeacsi.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> The teaser of the film was released on 14 April 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-04-11|title=Prasanna's KSS Teaser on April 14 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasannas-KSS-Teaser-on-April-14/articleshow/19526353.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> coinciding with the occasion of [[Tamil New Year]]. The teaser received positive response from viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham teaser - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-teaser/articleshow/19555370.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The theatrical trailer of the film was released on 16 October 2013, at the film's audio launch event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-16|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham trailer|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-trailer.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

As a part of the film's promotion, the makers of ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'', replaced their Facebook profile pictures, with their wedding photos, including the cast and crew,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prasanna uses social media to promote KSS - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasanna-uses-social-media-to-promote-KSS/articleshow/26513351.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> since the film's theme is based on marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-12-01|title=Innovative campaigns gain ground in K'wood - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Innovative-campaigns-gain-ground-in-Kwood/articleshow/26640365.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The innovative social media campaign of the movie became hugely successful, and has been reported by national media.<ref>{{cite web|author=|date=2013-11-28|title=A galatta kalyanam on social media|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131128/entertainment-kollywood/article/galatta-kalyanam-social-media|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=|date=2013-11-26|title=Social media effective film marketing tool: R.S. Prasanna|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/social-media-effective-film-marketing-tool-r-s-prasanna-113112600349_1.html|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Business Standard}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film received critical acclaim from critics.<ref name=":5" /> [[The Times of India]] gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "The first 15 minutes play out like a romantic fantasy and director Prasanna deftly changes track, turning it into a comedy about erectile dysfunction. Prasanna treats these segments quite cheekily but never resorts to crassness. And gently (and deftly), he nudges this lighthearted material into serious territory".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/articlelist/kalyana-samayal-saadham/movie-review/26975104.cms |title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at|work=The Times of India|date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> Cinemalead rated the film with 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kalayana Samayal Sadham is feel good feast which everyone can enjoy."<ref>http://cinemalead.com/moviereview-id-kalyana-samayal-sadham-movie-review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-tamil-movie-review-review211.htm</ref> [[Rediff]] gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is not just about a big fat Indian wedding but also highlights the emotional and sensitive topic of stress-related erectile dysfunction that is becoming an increasingly common problem among the modern youth".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-is-funny-and-thought-provoking-south/20131206.htm |title=Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking|publisher=Rediff|date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] wrote, "It wants to be little more than an innocuous, pleasant, crowd-pleasing entertainer, so you can’t fault it for what it isn’t — but there’s a lingering sense of what-could-have-been".<ref>{{cite news|author=Baradwaj Rangan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/kalyana-samayal-sadham-scenes-from-an-arranged-marriage/article5433514.ece |title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham: Scenes from an arranged marriage |work=The Hindu |date=2013-12-08|accessdate=2013-12-12 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Deccan Herald]] wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' turns out to be an interesting rom-com providing food for thought. Despite its savoury title, the film is not a big fat wedding fest. But it touches upon a sensitive topic of erectile dysfunction, a modern-day problem among urban youth given the stressful life they lead".<ref>{{cite web|author=S Viswanath |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/373365/ticklish-yet-thoughtful.html |title=Ticklish, yet thoughtful |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=2013-12-09|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[The New Indian Express]] wrote, "To craft an adult comedy with a sensitive theme, with maturity and style, is harder still. But debutant director R S Prasanna has pulled it off with finesse. ''Kalyana Samayal Sadham'' entertains even as it takes up an issue that is becoming more prevalent in modern stressful times".<ref>{{cite web|last=Mannath |first=Malini |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-Maturity-Teems-with-Style-Substance-in-Adult-Comedy/2013/12/08/article1934548.ece |title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham: Maturity Teems with Style, Substance in Adult Comedy |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2013-12-08|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[Sify]] wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is a well-made adult romcom, that keeps you smiling. It is take on a big fat Brahmin wedding and its pitfalls and rituals is great fun".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-tamil-15044765.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207191114/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-tamil-15044765.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-07 |title=Movie Review : Kalyana Samayal Saadham|publisher=Sify |date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> Behindwoods gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Kalyana Samayal Saadham, is a practical take on a very serious issue but laced with lighthearted approach" and called it "A pleasant feel good urban flick".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review.html |title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham (aka) Kalyana Samayal Saadham review |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-25}}</ref>

== Remakes ==
The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Shubh Mangal Savdhan (2017 film)|Shubh Mangal Savdhan]]'' (2017), directed by Prasanna, who helmed the original version. [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and [[Bhumi Pednekar]], played the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017-02-03|title=Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar kick off shooting for RS Prasanna directed 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-and-bhumi-pednekar-kick-off-shooting-for-rs-prasanna-directed-shubh-mangal-saavdhan/articleshow/57426931.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
[[Sudhish Kamath]] picked it as one of five films that have redefined Tamil cinema in 2013, writing, "this is a surprisingly subtle and truly modern Tamil romantic comedy by writer-director R.S. Prasanna, which has pushed the boundaries of the unexplored characters and situations further".<ref name=":6">{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-shot-at-standing-out/article5511980.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=A shot at standing out | date=2013-12-28}}</ref>

Actor [[Kamal Haasan]], who watched the special screening on 2 January 2014, later stated that "I became nervous when the makers told me that I had inspired them. Therefore, I wished for the film to succeed and I'm glad that it has today. The director and the producer of the film ensured that I don't feel nervous anymore."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-02|title=Was nervous about 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham': Kamal Haasan|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/was-nervous-about-kalyana-samayal-saadham-kamal-haasan-659380.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=News18}}</ref>

Kalyana Samayal Saadham, was also featured in the [[Emmy Award|Emmy]]-nominated American television series ''[[Born to Explore with Richard Wiese]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' to feature in US TV show|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-11/news-interviews/37622527_1_kalyana-samayal-saadham-kss-ananth-govindan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411032801/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-11/news-interviews/37622527_1_kalyana-samayal-saadham-kss-ananth-govindan|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=11 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Telugu film 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham' on US TV show|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/india/telugu-film-kalyana-samayal-saadham-on-us-tv-show-595700.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> A statement from the film's production house said that the movie was covered as part of the series. The show was telecasted in April 2013, and was aired at the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC TV]] channel, later telecasted on [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic Channel]] worldwide.<ref name=":3" />

==References==
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==External links==
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