Kanneer Pookkal
| Kanneer Pookkal | |
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| File:Kanneer Pookkal.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rajasekhar |
| Screenplay by | Rajasekhar |
| Based on | Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari |
| Produced by | Jayalakshmi |
| Starring | Vijayan Sripriya |
| Cinematography | V. Ranga |
| Edited by | M. Vellaichamy |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Jayavel Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kanneer Pookkal (transl. Flowers of tears) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vijayan and Sripriya, with Anand, Anumanthu, Vijay Babu, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Rohini and Roopa in supporting roles. Based on the novel Aayul Thandanai (transl. Life sentence) by Sivasankari, it was released on 10 April 1981.[1]
Plot
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Cast
[edit | edit source]- Vijayan
- Sripriya
- Anand
- Anumanthu
- Vijay Babu
- Manorama
- Pandari Bai
- Rohini
- Roopa
Production
[edit | edit source]Kanneer Pookkal shares its name with a novel by Mu. Metha,[2] but is actually adapted from Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari.[3] It is the first Tamil film directed by Rajasekhar.[4] Cinematography was handled by V. Ranga and editing by M. Vellaichamy.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit | edit source]The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[6][7] The song "Maadi Veettu Mama" attained popularity.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaviya Mullai" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Iravum Pagalum" | Vaali | S. Janaki | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Vasanthamum Neeye" | Pulamaipithan | S. Janaki | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Maadi Veettu Mama" | Poongkuyilan | Ambili and Chorus | 4:21 |
| Total length: | 18:17 | |||
Reception
[edit | edit source]Nalini Sastry of Kalki praised the performances of Vijayan and Sripriya and Ranga's cinematography. She concluded the review by saying the film is not a life sentence for us, however the praise is for Sivasankari.[9] Naagai Dharuman of Anna also reviewed the film praising acting of cast, dialogues.[10]
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External links
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