En Uyir Kannamma(1988)
En Uyir Kannamma is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Sivachandran in his directorial debut. The film stars Lakshmi, Prabhu, and Radha in lead roles. The story follows Kannamma, a young widow living with her controlling in-laws, who finds a second chance at love with a kind man named Sivachandran. The film explores themes of tradition, widow remarriage, and a mother's sacrifice. Lakshmi's performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and authenticity. Ilaiyaraaja's music and the film's cinematography were noted as additional strengths. The movie received positive reviews for its seamless screenplay and heartfelt storytelling. A 4K digitally restored version was released on YouTube in March 2024.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Sivachandran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
Kannamma is a young widow trapped in a loveless home with her strict in-laws. Her only joy is her young son. When a kind man named Sivachandran falls in love with her, she must choose between her own happiness and her child's safety. Society, family, and tradition stand in her way.
“A mother's love is her only freedom.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for En Uyir Kannamma
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Pandu & Ilayaraja (21 films together), Lakshmi & Ilayaraja (20 films together), Prabhu & Radha (11 films together), and Prabhu & Pandu (10 films together).