Modern Love Chennai is the third Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed original anthology Modern Love, which is led by John Carney. The previous adaptations were Modern Love Mumbai and Modern Love Hyderabad.
The six-episode anthology features a collection of engaging and distinct love stories set in Chennai that delve into relationships, challenge limits, and broaden perspectives. The series is slated to premiere on OTT on May 18, 2023.
The anthology series features six accomplished Indian cinema creators, namely Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja.
The music for the series is composed by renowned musicians such as Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Sean Roldan. The songs are written by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yugabharathi, and Bakkiyam Sankar.
The anthology includes the following episodes:
1. Lalagunda Bommaigal – Directed by Rajumurugan, music composed by Sean Roldan, features Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, and Vasundhara.
2. Imaigal – Directed by Balaji Sakthivel, music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, features Ashok Selvan and T.J. Bhanu.
3. Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji – Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, music composed by G.V.Prakash Kumar, features Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Pawan Alex, and Aniiruth Kanakarajan.
4. Margazhi – Directed by Akshay Sundher, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Sanjula Sarathi, Chu Khoy Sheng, and Srikrishna Dayal.
5. Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal – Directed by Bharathiraja, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, and Vijayalakshmi.
6. Ninaivo Oru Paravai – Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Wamiqa and PB.
“All the stories in this anthology take us through the journey of exploring the very complicated, and yet very simple, emotion—love—in all its eclectic forms. With ‘Modern Love Chennai’, viewers can expect a beautiful bouquet of love stories that are funny and quirky, at the same time deep and intense, engaging hearts while offering a glimpse into the soul of Chennai and its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants,” he added.