Kannukku Kannaga(2000)
'Kannukku Kannaga' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. Dhayalan in his debut. The film stars Murali, Devayani, Vindhya, and Raja in lead roles. The story follows Dharma, a brother who learns from an astrologer that he will die on the day his nephew turns five. He hides this curse from his family, but misunderstandings and sacrifices follow. The film features a soundtrack composed by Deva. Critical reception was mixed, with praise for its family sentiments but criticism for exaggerated melodrama. The film was released on 26 October 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 21 October 2000
- Director
- S. Dayalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Dharma loves his sister Devi more than anything. An astrologer predicts Dharma will die when his nephew turns five. Dharma hides the truth and prays for a girl child. But Devi gives birth to a boy. As the boy grows, the family falls apart with misunderstandings. Devi must make an impossible choice to save her brother.
“A brother's love, a sister's sacrifice”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kannukku Kannaga
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Murali & Deva (16 films together), Devayani & Deva (15 films together), Vadivelu & Murali (11 films together), Vadivelu & Devayani (6 films together), and Vadivelu & Mayilsamy (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kannukku Kannaga' is a poetic phrase meaning 'a bride for the eye', often used in classical Tamil literature.
- Director S. Dhayalan was primarily known as a successful cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actress Vindhya, who played a key role, was a popular television anchor before entering films.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is considered one of his lesser-known works from that period.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using many real-life locations to depict a middle-class setting.
- Despite starring established actors like Murali and Devayani, the film had a very limited theatrical run.
- The story revolves around a complex romantic triangle, a common theme in early 2000s Tamil cinema.