Kadhal Meipada (transl. Love is real) is a 2011 Indian Tamil language romance film directed by Ravi Acharya. The film stars Vishnupriyan and Madhumitha, with Thalaivasal Vijay, Kadhal Dhandapani, Ganja Karuppu, Kuyili, Viji Ketti, Kadhal Sukumar, Chaams and Soori playing supporting roles. It was released on 29 April 2011.

Shiva and Aishwarya are college students who fall in love with each other. Shiva is from a middle-class family, while Aishwarya is the daughter of the heartless gang lord Natarajan. Natarajan is hell-bent to save his family's prestige, so he is against love marriage. Aishwarya, who is scared for Shiva's life, decides to break up with him, but Shiva convinces to believe in their love. When Natarajan learns about their love affair, he makes the police arrest Shiva, and they beat him up in the police lockup. Natarajan then blackmails Aishwarya and forces her to forget Shiva. The couple eventually elopes. Thereafter, their families accept for the marriage, but Shiva and Aishwarya decide to finish their studies first and then marry.

Ravi Acharya made his directorial debut with Kadhal Meipada under the banner of Dvarakamai Cine Production.^[1] The film started production in late 2007. Vishnupriyan was cast to play the lead role, while Madhumitha was chosen to play the heroine. Ganja Karuppu was also cast to play the comedian.^{[2] [3]}

The soundtrack was composed by Murshak. The soundtrack, released in 2009, features 7 tracks.^[4] Shree fame T. S. Muralidharan and his assistant Shakthi composed the music of the film under the name of Murshak. The song "Enna Kobam" from Kuzhandhaiyum Deivamum was remixed in this film.^[5]

Kungumam gave the film a mixed review.^[6] Dinamalar called it a "good film".^[7]