
Kanni Rasi(1985)
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
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1










PrabhuActor
→#2
RevathiActor
→#3
GoundamaniActor
→#4
Super SubbarayanCarrom Opponent (special appearance)
→#5
#6S
S. N. LakshmiActor
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SenthilActor
→#7
MayilsamyActor
→#8
Venniradai MoorthyActor
→#9
PandiarajanDirector
→#10
#11A
Ashok Kumar AgarwalCrew
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SumithraActor
→#12
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#13
I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
→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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kanni Rasi
Actor-Actor80 films →
Actor-Composer75 films →
Actor-Composer72 films →
Actor-Composer60 films →
Music Composer-Sivaraman59 films →
Actor-Composer42 films →
Actor-Composer32 films →
Actor-Actor18 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
Actor-Actor16 films →
Actor-Sivaraman15 films →
Actor-Actor14 films →
Actor-Sivaraman13 films →
Music Composer-Kasthuri13 films →
Screenplay-Music Composer10 films →
Director-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →

