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Then Kinnam(1971)
Tamil mins
Then Kinnam (1971) is a Tamil film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy.
Director:R. Krishnamoorthy
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1971
- Director
- R. Krishnamoorthy
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
“A village's fate rests on a single, shocking secret.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1971
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thenkinnam' translates to 'honeycomb', symbolising sweetness and complexity in the story.
- It was produced and directed by K. Krishnamurthy, who often worked in the crime thriller and drama genres during this era.
- The movie features music by the composer M. S. Viswanathan, a dominant figure in 1970s Tamil cinema.
- Actor Ravichandran, known for his roles in Tamil and Kannada films, played a key part in the cast.
- The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema was exploring more urban and crime-oriented narratives.
- It is one of the lesser-known works from the early 1970s, not widely discussed in mainstream film histories today.
- The cinematography was handled by N. S. Varma, a technician active in many Tamil films of the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Then Kinnam
Actor-Actor53 films →
Actor-Composer14 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
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Actor-Composer3 films →
Actor-Producer2 films →

