Kanam(2022)
Kanam (2022) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Shree Karthick. Starring Hitesh Tak, Ritu Varma and Vennela Kishore. With a well-received audience rating of 7.0/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 9 September 2022
- Director
- Shree Karthick
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A struggling musician and his friends team up with a physicist to travel back in time. Their goal is to save his mother from dying. The story follows the consequences of their attempt.
“Change the past. Save a life. Unravel time.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanam
Cast reunions in this film: Vennela Kishore & Priyadarshi Pullikonda (5 films together), Sharwanand & Vennela Kishore (4 films together), Sathish & Ramesh Thilak (3 films together), Ritu Varma & Vennela Kishore (2 films together), and Jakes Bejoy & Sujith Sarang (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kanam' means 'dream' in Tamil, reflecting its blend of reality and fantasy.
- Director Shree Karthick also composed the film's background score, showcasing his dual role.
- The quantum physics concepts were simplified with help from consultants to make them accessible.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, using specific locations to enhance the time-travel feel.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention through streaming platforms.
- Actor Aadhi Pinisetty, known for action roles, played the lead musician, a departure from his usual genre.
- The story explores the emotional impact of time travel, focusing more on relationships than sci-fi mechanics.