Kannamma (film)

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Kannamma
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Directed byS. S. Baba Vikram
Screenplay by M. Karunanidhi
Story byS. S. Baba Vikram
Produced byS. S. Baba Vikram
Starring Meena
Prem Kumar
Bose Venkat
CinematographyC. M. Muthu
Edited byVikram Raja
Music by S. A. Rajkumar
Production
company
Baba Cine Films
Release date
  • 4 February 2005 (2005-02-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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]

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Plot

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

Production

The film marked the comeback of M. Karunanidhi to films as a screenwriter after Puthiya Parasakthi (1996). [3] Abitha was initially considered for the lead role before Meena took over. Filming began in October 2004. [4]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music. [5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(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

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". [6] Indiaglitz wrote "The film is peppered with messages on nationalism, caste and communal harmony. But it lacks the spellbinding effect of certain war films". [7] Sify wrote "So much was expected out of the film but sadly this amateurish attempt of director SS Baba Vikram made the film look like a B grade ‘masala’ flick with item numbers devoid of any cinematic qualities. DMK cadres are sure to be disappointed that there are not enough punchline dialogues and the film is too dry and dull to absorb for nearly 150 minutes". [8]

Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "It's amteurish work from scene one to the last scene, with hardly anything commendable about it. But one has to accept that here at least Kalaignar Karunanidhi's script and dialogue and Baba's narration move in tandem, matching perfectly well as the story moves through it's dreary journey!". [9] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "FOR THOSE who savour M. Karunanidhi's proficiency in the Tamil language, as evinced in his dialogue for films for more than five decades now, Baba Cine Films' "Kalaignarin Kannamma," (U), directed by Baba Vikram should prove a nostalgic trip. The play on words, imagery and alliterations that fall in place so spontaneously are a treat for the philologist". [10] The film bombed at the box-office. [11]

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