Kanni Paruvathile(1979)
Kanni Paruvathile is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by B. V. Balaguru. The lead cast includes Rajesh, K. Bhagyaraj, and Vadivukkarasi. The story follows Subbiah, a village man who becomes impotent after a jallikattu bull injury, and his wife Kannamma, who must hide his condition from society. Their secret is exploited by a manipulative friend, Cheenu, played by Bhagyaraj. The film was Bhagyaraj's first screenplay and marked Rajesh's debut as a lead actor. It received mixed reviews, with critics noting it did not match the success of producer Rajkannu's earlier films like 16 Vayathinile. The soundtrack by Shankar–Ganesh includes the popular song 'Pattuvana' set to raga Shivaranjani. The film was released on 21 September 1979.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- B. V. Balaguru
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Subbiah marries Kannamma after a love affair, but a past jallikattu injury has left him impotent. He hides this secret from his wife and the village, pretending to be a happy husband. When his friend Cheenu discovers the truth, he begins to manipulate and harass Kannamma, threatening to destroy their fragile marriage.
“Love tested by a secret too heavy to share”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanni Paruvathile
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Rajesh (13 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Sankar Ganesh (7 films together), Vadivukkarasi & Sankar Ganesh (2 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & B. V. Balaguru (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film where actor K. Bhagyaraj wrote the screenplay and dialogue, launching his successful career as a writer.
- The film's sensitive theme about impotency was considered very bold and rare for mainstream Tamil cinema in the late 1970s.
- Director B.V. Balaguru was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Despite its controversial subject, the film was a major commercial success, running in theaters for over 32 weeks.
- The movie's success helped establish K. Bhagyaraj as a leading actor and paved the way for his future comic and romantic roles.
- Actress Vadivukarasi received critical acclaim for her nuanced performance as the troubled wife in a socially pressured marriage.