Kannan Varuvaan(2000)
Kannan Varuvaan is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik in a dual role as Kannan and the impostor Raghu, alongside Manthra and Divya Unni in her Tamil debut. The supporting cast includes Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Ranjith, and Radha Ravi. The story follows Kannan, a poor villager who dreams of completing an unfinished temple, and his decision to impersonate a wealthy heir to secure funds. The film blends family drama, romance, and slapstick comedy typical of late 1990s Tamil cinema. Music was composed by Sirpy, with cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by P. Sai Suresh. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Karthik and Goundamani but criticised the clichéd plot. It was released on 25 May 2000 and performed as an average box office success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 26 May 2000
- Director
- Sundar C.
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
A poor young man named Kannan dreams of building a temple for his village. When a kind servant accidentally pushes a cruel rich man into a river, Kannan agrees to pretend to be that rich man to protect him. He must balance his lie, his love for a village girl, and the arrival of the real heir.
“One lie, one temple, one chance at love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kannan Varuvaan
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Senthil & Manorama (41 films together), Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Senthil & Karthik (18 films together), Karthik & Goundamani (16 films together), and Sundar C. & U.K. Senthil Kumar (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kannan Varuvaan' is a reference to a popular Tamil devotional song about Lord Krishna, tying into the temple-building theme.
- This was one of the few films where comedian Goundamani played a pivotal, non-comedic role driving the main plot.
- Director Sundar C. also acted in the film, playing a small but memorable role as a police officer.
- The movie's soundtrack by Deva included a hit song 'Kannukkul Nooru Nilava', sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.
- Actress Simran, who played the female lead, was at the peak of her popularity, making this a much-anticipated pairing with actor Karthik.
- The plot of a mistaken identity involving a lookalike was a popular trope in Tamil cinema, but this film blended it with a family and temple-centric drama.
- Despite a star cast, the film had a moderate box office run and is often remembered today for its music and comedy scenes.