Kanna Nalama
Kanna Nalama (transl. Are you well, darling?)[1] is a 1972 Indian Tamil language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayanthi, with Major Sundarrajan, Manorama and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles. It was released on 12 January 1972.[2]
| Kanna Nalama | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
| Story by | Madhusudhan |
| Produced by | Muthaiah Arunachalam |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Rathnasabapathi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Anand
- Jayanthi as Seetha
- Major Sundarrajan as Sattanathan
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Sattanathan's Family Doctor
- Kumari Padmini as Santha
- M. R. R. Vasu as Manorama's Husband
- Manorama as K. Manorama
- V. S. Raghavan as Lawyer
- Master Prabhakar as Mani
- T. K. S. Natarajan as House rent collector
- Hari Krishnan as Doctor
- G. Dhanapal
- I. S. R.
- R. R. Gopal
- Gemini Mahalingam
- Aaraavamudhan
- Subbiah
- Thangaraj
- Master Sekar
- Master Ramu as Jayanthi's Son
- Master Viswesvar Rao as Mani
Production
Kanna Nalama was Kamal Haasan's first film with K. Balachander,[3] and dealt with the issue of "babies getting swapped".[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Naan Ketten" | P. Susheela |
| "Petredutha Ullam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
| "Pakkathu Rajavukku" | L. R. Eswari |
References
- Indian Films. B. V. Dharap. 1973. p. 6.
- "கண்ணா நலமா / Kanna Nalama (1972)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- Banerjee, Debesh (25 May 2015). "I would like to do Hindi cinema on my own terms, says Kamal Haasan". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- "How to crowd fund your movie? CIFF Forum to discuss on Monday". The Hindu. 15 December 2013. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
External links
- Kanna Nalama at IMDb
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