Kanni Maadam
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{{short description|2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Kanni Maadam
| image = Kanni Maadam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Bose Venkat
| producer = Muhammed Hasheer
| writer = Bose Venkat
| starring = Sriram Karthik
Chaya Devi
Vishnu
| music = Hari Sai
| cinematography = Iniyan J. Harish
| editing = Rizaal Jainy
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|02|21}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| studio = Rooby Films
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
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Kanni Maadam is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat in his directorial debut.{{Cite news |last=CR |first=Sharanya |date=6 March 2019 |title=A love story for Bose Venkat's directorial debut |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-love-story-for-bose-venkats-directorial-debut/articleshow/68048747.cms |url-status=live |access-date=31 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223094218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-love-story-for-bose-venkats-directorial-debut/articleshow/68048747.cms |archive-date=23 February 2019}} The film stars newcomers Sriram Karthik, Chaya Devi, and Vishnu.{{Cite news |title='Kanni Madam has a strong script' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanni-madam-has-a-strong-script/articleshow/74174974.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230092616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanni-madam-has-a-strong-script/articleshow/74174974.cms |archive-date=30 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=The Times of India|date=17 February 2020 }}{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=1 February 2020 |title=The spirit of Chennai |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/010220/the-spirit-of-chennai.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620220034/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/010220/the-spirit-of-chennai.html |archive-date=20 June 2020 |access-date=10 May 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle}} The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- Sriram Karthik as Anbu
- Chaya Devi as Malar
- Aadukalam Murugadoss as Shankar
- Vishnu Ramasamy as Kathir
- Mime Gopi as Inspector Paramasivam
- Valeena Princes as Auto Driver
- Priyanka Robo Shankar as Landlady
- Gajaraj as Anbu's father
- Ananthraj
- Rindhu Ravi
- Hello Kandasamy
- Supergood Subramani as an aspiring actor
}}
Production
Principal photography commenced on 18 February 2019 and ended on 16 May 2019.{{Cite news |title=Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wraps shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wraps-shoot/articleshow/69483127.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528210423/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wraps-shoot/articleshow/69483127.cms |archive-date=28 May 2019 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=The Times of India|date=24 May 2019 }}
Soundtrack
Several celebrities attended the audio launch including Vijay Sethupathi, Bharath, Samuthirakani, Vikraman, Harish Kalyan, Gayathrie.{{Cite news |title=Bose Venkat has always been passionate about movies: Samuthirakani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-has-always-been-passionate-about-movies-samuthirakani/articleshow/74175044.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207063148/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-has-always-been-passionate-about-movies-samuthirakani/articleshow/74175044.cms |archive-date=7 December 2021 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=The Times of India|date=17 February 2020 }}{{Cite news |title=Bose Venkat is an inspiring personality: Vijay Sethupathi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-is-an-inspiring-personality-vijay-sethupathi/articleshow/74170572.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207063148/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-is-an-inspiring-personality-vijay-sethupathi/articleshow/74170572.cms |archive-date=7 December 2021 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=The Times of India|date=17 February 2020 }}
Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs. Robo Shankar made his singing debut in the film.{{Cite news |title=Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/robo-shankar-turns-singer-for-bose-venkats-film/articleshow/74021917.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407141030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/robo-shankar-turns-singer-for-bose-venkats-film/articleshow/74021917.cms |archive-date=7 April 2020 |access-date=1 April 2020 |website=The Times of India|date=8 February 2020 }}
- "Oyadha Megam" – Shweta Mohan
- "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" – Robo Shankar
- "Oru Veedu" – Vijay Yesudas
- "Andarathil Thongudhaiya" – Anthony Daasan
- "Thee Pidithu" – Arvind Mukundan, Priyanka NK
- "Yen Devan" – Sirisha
- "Villu Paatu" – Hari Sai
Release and reception
Kaani Maadam was released on 21 February 2020.{{Cite news |title=Kanni Maadam Movie Review: The lacklustre screenplay doesn't engage after a point |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kanni-maadam/movie-review/74244201.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331233359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kanni-maadam/movie-review/74244201.cms |archive-date=31 March 2020 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=The Times of India}} The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "However, it is the overdose of melodrama which lets the film down. The lacklustre screenplay doesn’t engage after a point". Similarly, The Deccan Chronicle gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and stated that " Had the director concentrated on a better screenplay, the film would have had a bigger impact" while praising the performances of the cast.{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=22 February 2020 |title=Kanni Maadam review: A caste drama cast well by first-time director |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220220/kanni-maadam-review-a-caste-drama-cast-well-by-first-time-director.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408095808/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220220/kanni-maadam-review-a-caste-drama-cast-well-by-first-time-director.html |archive-date=8 April 2020 |access-date=31 March 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}
Accolades
- Screening Chennai International Film festival 2020
- Osaka International Film Festival Japan screening
- 2020 Tamil Best Film screening Chennai Film Festival 2020 along with 11 films
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