Kannan Varuvan (transl. Kannan will come)[1] is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by I. N. Murthy and written by A. L. Narayanan from a story by A. Gurusami.[2][3] The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, Lakshmi, Nirmala and Vijaya Lalitha. It was released on 2 October 1970.
| Kannan Varuvan | |
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| Directed by | I. N. Murthy |
| Screenplay by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Story by | A. Gurusami |
| Produced by | V. S. Ranganathan |
| Starring | Jaishankar Muthuraman Lakshmi Nirmala Vijaya Lalitha |
| Cinematography | R. Chittibabu |
| Edited by | P. Bhaktavatsalam |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Devalayam |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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A man wants to keep his promise to an old man who saved him from being lynched. This promise involves the protege in many domestic problems, sacrificing his love, fighting goondas and putting the house in order.
Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boomiyai Padaithathu" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Kannan Varuvan Indru" | P. Susheela, Jikki | |
| 3. | "Nilavukku Povom Idam" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 4. | "Poovinum Melliya" (female) | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Poovinum Melliya" (male) | T. M. Soundararajan |
Release and reception
editKannan Varuvan was released on 2 October 1970.[5] The Indian Express wrote, "Despite the familiarity of the ingredients, there is a certain warmth in the film that recommends itself", praising its family-friendly theme and lack of vulgarity.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Veteran South Indian actor Kazan Khan dies of heart attack". Gulf News. 13 June 2023. Archived from the original on 5 November 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Kannan Varuvan (motion picture) (in Tamil). Devalayam. 1970. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 3:05.
- ^ Manian, Aranthai. பம்மல் முதல் கோமல் வரை [From Pammal to Komal] (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1975. OCLC 225093103.
- ^ "Kannan Varuvan". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Kannan Varuvan (1970)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Cinema". The Indian Express. 11 October 1970. p. 5. Retrieved 28 June 2023 – via Google News Archive.