Kannamma is a 2005 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. S. Baba Vikram, starring Meena as the titular character along with Prem Kumar and Bose Venkat. The script was written by M. Karunanidhi.[1][2]
| Kannamma | |
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| Directed by | S. S. Baba Vikram |
| Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Story by | S. S. Baba Vikram |
| Produced by | S. S. Baba Vikram |
| Starring | Meena Prem Kumar Bose Venkat |
| Cinematography | C. M. Muthu |
| Edited by | Vikram Raja |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Baba Cine Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
The story is that of a rich medical student named Kannamma, who falls in love with Anandan after he saves her from an acid attack by her driver Babu. Anand's friend Madan becomes Kannamma's ever-vigilant sentinel, risking his own marriage with Mala. Kannamma learns of Anand's martyrdom through TV. Her baby is disputed, and she is brought before a village council.
Cast edit
- Meena as Kannamma
- Prem Kumar as Anandan
- Bose Venkat as Madan
- Vindhya as Mala
- Karate Raja as Babu
- Vadivukkarasi
- Vaiyapuri
- Kuyili
- Chandrasekhar
Production edit
Abitha was initially considered for the lead role before Meena took over. Filming began in October 2004.[3]
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaikodu Kaikodu" | Vairamuthu | Mathangi Jagdish, Srinivas | 4:46 |
| 2. | "Ennai Ethanai" | Vaali | Pop Shalini, Tippu | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Ilaignane Ilaignane" | Karunanidhi | Manikka Vinayagam | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Kichu Kichu" | Vaali | Anuradha Sriram | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Aalamara Kilaiyinilae" | Baba Vikram | Swarnalatha | 5:03 |
| 6. | "Iru Vizhi Mazhai" | Karunanidhi | Vani Jairam | 5:49 |
| Total length: | 27:33 | |||
Reception edit
Rediff.com wrote that "It is quite obvious that the director has not updated himself on how films are made today, in 2005. This film may have worked if it were made in the early 1960s".[5] Indiaglitz wrote "The film is peppered with messages on nationalism, caste and communal harmony. But it lacks the spellbinding effect of certain war films".[6]
References edit
- ^ Chanda, Arup (19 September 2004). "Karunanidhi scripts another run". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 4 November 2004. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "When Kalaignar visited Doddabetta peak and tasted Badaga food in 2004". Deccan Chronicle. 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "`Kannamma` starts rolling!". Sify. 5 October 2004. Archived from the original on 13 October 2004. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Kanaamma". JioSaavn. 1 January 2005. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Poornima (5 February 2005). "Kalaignarin Kannamma disappoints". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "Kannamma Review". IndiaGlitz.com. 4 February 2005. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
