Kanmaniye Pesu(1986)
Kanmaniye Pesu is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Gajendar. The lead cast includes Sivakumar, Ambika, and Lakshmi. The story follows a married man who secretly supports a widowed friend, leading to misunderstandings with his wife. The film explores themes of trust, jealousy, and forgiveness within a traditional Tamil household. It is notable for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released in theaters in 1986.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1986
- Director
- Rajashekar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A married man tries to help a lonely widow from his past. His wife discovers their meetings and suspects an affair. The misunderstanding threatens to destroy their family. Can trust and honesty save their marriage?
“Love needs trust to survive”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanmaniye Pesu
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmi & M. S. Viswanathan (36 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sivakumar (26 films together), Lakshmi & Sivakumar (17 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Ambika (10 films together), Lakshmi & Poornam Viswanathan (6 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Poornam Viswanathan (6 films together).