Kanmani Poonga(1982)
Kanmani Poonga is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars Visu, Saritha, and Kishmu in lead roles. The story follows a married couple whose relationship is strained when the husband's mother demands a male child. The wife's inability to conceive leads to family conflict and emotional turmoil. The film is notable for its sensitive portrayal of infertility and societal pressure on women. It was praised for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The film was released on 14 November 1982. Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 0
Storyline
A happily married couple faces a crisis when the husband's mother demands a male heir. The wife cannot conceive, and the mother pressures her son to marry again. The wife must decide whether to fight for her marriage or sacrifice her happiness for family peace.
“Love or tradition? A family's toughest choice”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanmani Poonga
Cast reunions in this film: Saritha & M. S. Viswanathan (13 films together), Visu & M. S. Viswanathan (12 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & ananthi Films (2 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & M. R. Rajamani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kanmani Poonga' but was later released as 'Kanmani Poonga?' with a question mark.
- Director Visu also wrote the story, continuing his focus on family-centric social dramas.
- The film's conflict was considered bold for its time, directly tackling the pressure on women to bear children.
- It was produced by Sivaji Productions, a company founded by the legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan.
- The movie features music by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular composer duo of the early 80s.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Uma, was known for her roles in strong women-centric stories during this period.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of Tamil cinema critically examining traditional family structures.