Kan Simittum Neram(1988)
Kan Simittum Neram is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Kalaivanan Kannadasan in his directorial debut. The film stars Karthik, Ambika, and R. Sarathkumar in his Tamil cinema debut. The story follows a man who loses his memory after a failed murder attempt and is cared for by the woman he intended to kill. Inspector Sarath investigates the case and uncovers a web of deceit involving a fake photograph. The film was praised by Kalki magazine for its direction, photography, and suspense. It was released on 13 April 1988 and later remade in Hindi as Sailaab in 1990.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 1988
- Director
- Kalaivanan Kannadasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A man named Raja tries to kill Lakshmi but kills her aunt by mistake. He loses his memory in an accident. Lakshmi, a doctor, names him Kannan and cares for him. Inspector Sarath discovers the truth: a fake photo destroyed Raja's family. When Raja's memory returns, he must choose between revenge and the woman who saved him.
“A blink can change everything”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kan Simittum Neram
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Karthik (18 films together), Senthil & S. S. Chandran (18 films together), Sarath Kumar & Senthil (15 films together), Senthil & Ambika (10 films together), Ambika & Poornam Viswanathan (4 films together), and Senthil & Poornam Viswanathan (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Kalaivanan Kannadasan, who was primarily known as a lyricist.
- The film's title translates to 'The Time When Eyes Meet', hinting at a key romantic or suspenseful moment.
- Actor R. Sarathkumar, who plays a lead role, was also a popular bodybuilder before entering cinema.
- The movie was released during a period when thriller films with romantic subplots were gaining popularity in Tamil cinema.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in the 1980s, provided the music for this film.
- Lead actress Ambika was a major star in Tamil and Telugu films during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The film is not widely available or discussed today, making it a lesser-known entry in the careers of its lead actors.