Kanne Kaniyamedhe(1986)
Kanne Kaniyamedhe is a 1986 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Kannan. The lead cast includes Rahman and Amala Akkineni in pivotal roles. The story follows Kanan, a young man who opens a dance institute after a difficult childhood. His mother, who left home years ago due to her husband's violence, unknowingly seeks employment at his institute. The film explores themes of family separation, forgiveness, and emotional healing. It is based on Vimala's novel 'Ula Varum Uravugal'. The film was released theatrically on January 1, 1986, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Yaar' Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A young man named Kanan builds a successful dance institute after a painful childhood. His mother, who abandoned him years ago to escape an abusive husband, arrives looking for work. Neither recognizes the other at first. Their reunion forces both to confront the past and decide if love can overcome old wounds.
“A mother's love never truly leaves”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanne Kaniyamedhe
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Amala (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular novel called 'Ula Varum Uravugal' by writer Vimala.
- This was one of the early films for actor Rahman, who later became a major star in the 1990s.
- Director Yaar Kannan was also a well-known dialogue writer for many successful Tamil films.
- The movie's title is a phrase from a classic Tamil poem, often used to express romantic longing.
- Actress Amala, known for her expressive eyes, was reportedly chosen to match the poetic title's theme.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a dominant music director in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite the star composer, the film did not achieve major box office success upon its release.