Kannamma(1972)
Kannamma is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Madhavan. The film stars Jaishankar and K.R. Vijaya in the lead roles. The story follows a gentle village wife who endures cruelty from her arrogant husband. After being falsely accused of infidelity and thrown out of her home, she rebuilds her life independently. The film explores themes of marital respect, sacrifice, and female empowerment. It was praised for its strong performances and emotional depth. Kannamma was a commercial success upon its release. The film is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1972
- Director
- M. Lakshmanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m 0
Storyline
A kind-hearted wife named Kannamma gives everything to her cruel husband. He treats her like a servant and listens to his bad friends. When he falsely accuses her of cheating, he throws her out. Alone and heartbroken, she must find the strength to survive on her own.
“Love without respect is just pain.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kannamma
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Jaishankar (53 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Nagesh (38 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Jaishankar (38 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Jaishankar (28 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Nagesh (27 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & Sankar Ganesh (18 films together).