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| Directed by | K. Balachander
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| Produced by | Muthaiah Arunachalam |
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| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Kanna Nalama (Template:Translation)[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]
Plot
The movie features Gemini and Jeyathi, initially a childless couple. After several years of prayers they were blessed with a boy. While Jeyanthi was in the hospital for delivery, an earthquake occurs and her baby Raju is confused with another, Babu. One day when Gemini goes from Trichy to Madras for a meeting with his boss Major Sundarrajan, Sundarrajan claimed that Gemini resembled his own son. At first he doubts his wife and then Gemini found that their children were exchanged. Sundarrajan came to Gemini's house to exchange their children. At first they did not accept but finally agreed to exchange. When Babu comes to meet his mother, he is killed in a car accident. The Sundarans then kept Raju.
After Raju went with his father he found he was unable to live with them. He falls sick and Jeyanthi loses her memory. Doctors are unable to help him and ask his mother to come. As soon as Jeyathi arrives, Raju is cured and Sundaran's family sends Raju to Gemini and Jeyanthi.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Naan Ketten" | P. Susheela |
| "Petredutha Ullam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
| "Pakkathu Rajavukku" | L. R. Eswari |
Reception
Film World gave the film a favourable review, appreciating the writing and direction of Balachander.[4]
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedDharap - ↑ கண்ணா நலமா / Kanna Nalama (1972). Screen 4 Screen. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ↑ Songs from KANNA NALAMA (1972). Cinestaan. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine