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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editMusic was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music.[5]
| 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
editRediff.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 [sic] 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 [sic] 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]
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.
- ^ "Kalaignarin Kannamma". Chennai Online. 15 October 2004. Archived from the original on 4 December 2005. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "`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.
- ^ "Kalaignarin Kannamma". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 February 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (11 February 2005). "Kannamma". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 February 2005). "Kalaignarin Kannamma". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 April 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Karunanidhi Mourns Kannamma's Total failure". Cinesouth. 5 February 2005. Archived from the original on 11 February 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
