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Kanni Thaai(1965)

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Tamil123 mins

Kanni Thaai (1965) is a 123-minute Tamil film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. Starring K. A. Thangavelu, Jayalalithaa J and M. A. Thirumugam.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 September 1965
Director
M. A. Thirumugam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 3m
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Storyline

A military captain promises his dying friend to look after the man's young daughter. He and the little girl then embark on a long, difficult journey across the country.

A promise to protect. A journey to survive.

Film Details

0.0Rating
123Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 September 1965
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familysurvivalfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kanni Thaai' translates to 'Virgin Mother,' a theme central to the protagonist's pure, parental love.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films of the era to extensively feature a road trip narrative across diverse Indian locations.
  • Actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) was initially considered for the lead role before S. S. Rajendran was cast.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy includes the hit song 'Aasaiye Alai Pole,' sung by P. Susheela.
  • Director M. A. Thirumugam was known for family dramas, and this was among his early collaborations with producer A. L. Srinivasan.
  • The child artist playing Rani, Baby Sumathi, became a recognizable face in Tamil cinema after this film.
  • Its plot of a soldier caring for a child resonated post the 1962 war, reflecting social themes of the time.

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