Kannan Varuvan (1970 film)

Kannan Varuvan (transl. Kannan will come) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by I. N. Murthy and written by A. L. Narayanan from a story by A. Gurusami.[1][2] The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, Lakshmi, Nirmala and Vijaya Lalitha. It was released on 2 October 1970.

Kannan Varuvan
Poster
Directed byI. N. Murthy
Screenplay byA. L. Narayanan
Story byA. Gurusami
Produced byV. S. Ranganathan
StarringJaishankar
Muthuraman
Lakshmi
Nirmala
Vijaya Lalitha
CinematographyR. Chittibabu
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music byShankar–Ganesh
Production
company
Devalayam
Release date
  • 2 October 1970 (1970-10-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(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

Kannan Varuvan was released on 2 October 1970.[4] 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.[5]

References
  1. Kannan Varuvan (motion picture) (in Tamil). Devalayam. 1970. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 3:05.
  2. Manian, Aranthai. பம்மல் முதல் கோமல் வரை [From Pammal to Komal] (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1975. OCLC 225093103.
  3. "Kannan Varuvan". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  4. "Kannan Varuvan (1970)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  5. "Cinema". The Indian Express. 11 October 1970. p. 5. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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