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Kanavan(1968)

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Tamil149 mins

Kanavan (1968) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by P. Neelakantan. Starring Cho Ramaswamy, C. R. Vijayakumari and R. S. Manohar.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 1968
Director
P. Neelakantan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
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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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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.

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