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Kanni Rasi(1985)

6.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Kanni Rasi (1985) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Pandiarajan. Starring Super Subbarayan, S. N. Lakshmi and Senthil. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Kanni Rasi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Director:Pandiarajan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Pandiarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man falls in love with his niece. An astrologer warns that marrying her will cause his death. Because of this prediction, his sister calls off their wedding.

A love defying fate and family fears.

Film Details

6.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKanni Rasi

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first film directed by Pandiarajan, who was primarily known as an actor and comedian.
  • The film's title 'Kanni Raasi' refers to the astrological signs of Virgo (Kanni) and Aries (Raasi), central to the plot's conflict.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused the popular tune 'Nilaave Vaa' from the Malayalam film 'Moonnam Pakkam' for a song in this movie.
  • Actress Radha, who played Dhanalakshmi, was a major star at the time, which helped draw audiences to this family drama.
  • The plot revolves around a controversial romantic theme of a man falling for his sister's daughter, which was unusual for mainstream Tamil cinema.
  • Pandiarajan also acted in the film, playing a supporting role, which was common in his early directorial ventures.
  • The movie released during a period when astrological beliefs influencing marriage decisions were a common theme in Tamil films.

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