
Kanavan(1968)
Tamil149 mins
Kanavan (1968) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by P. Neelakantan. Starring Cho Ramaswamy, C. R. Vijayakumari and R. S. Manohar.
Director:P. Neelakantan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1968
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m 0
Storyline
A man named Vellaiya is wrongly blamed for a killing. At the same time, a wealthy young woman named Rani faces hardship after her father dies unexpectedly.
“Framed for murder, a man fights for justice.”
Film Details
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149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 1968
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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M. G. RamachandranActor
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JayalalithaActor
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ChoActor
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Cho RamaswamyActor
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C. R. VijayakumariActor
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R. S. ManoharActor
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S. A. AsokanActor
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Jayalalithaa JActor
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ManoramaActor
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P. NeelakantanDirector
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K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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Valli FilmsProducer
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SadaiyanCrew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in black and white, a common style for the era, but was notable for its dramatic use of lighting in key scenes.
- It was one of the few films where actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) played a character falsely accused of a serious crime, deviating from his usual invincible hero roles.
- The movie's climax was reportedly filmed at a real, historic courthouse in Madras to add authenticity to the trial scenes.
- Actress Jayalalithaa, who played Rani, was already a major star, but this was one of her earlier dramatic roles following her successful pairing with MGR.
- The soundtrack by composer M. S. Viswanathan included a hit song, 'Aasai Irukkudhu', which became popular for its lyrical yearning.
- Director P. Neelakantan was known for social dramas, and this film highlighted themes of injustice and sudden loss of wealth.
- The film's release coincided with a period where courtroom dramas were gaining popularity in Tamil cinema, influencing its narrative structure.
Notable Collaborations
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