Kanal(2022)
Tamil70 mins
A widowed mother of two children fights against the oppressive norms of society, determined to carve a better future for her family. As she navigates poverty and relentless hardships, she refuses to bow to fate, breaking free from the chains that seek to hold her back.
Director:Samaya Murali
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 4 June 2022
- Director
- Samaya Murali
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A widowed mother with two kids faces poverty and harsh social rules. She refuses to give up, fighting for a better life for her family. Her struggle is about breaking free from what society expects of her.
“A mother's fight for freedom against all odds.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
70Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 June 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
John VijayVincent
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Kavya BelluSakthi
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#4J
Jai BalaDoctor
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SridharAuto Driver
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S
Swathi KrishnanSwathi/Rich House Owner
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B
BhanumaNeighbour
→#7
S
ShivagamiNeighbour
→#8
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AishuIce
→#9
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Aarav RakeshKarthick
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Samaya MuraliDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director, Samaya Murali, is also a well-known poet and lyricist in Tamil.
- The movie was shot in just 18 days on a very small budget.
- Actress Sona Heiden, who plays the lead, learned to speak Tamil specifically for this role.
- The story is inspired by real-life struggles of women in rural Tamil Nadu.
- The film's title 'Kanal' translates to 'fire' in English, symbolizing the protagonist's inner strength.
- It was produced by a first-time production company, focusing on socially relevant stories.
- The movie's climax scene was filmed in a single continuous take to increase emotional impact.