Kanni Maadam Explained
Kanni Maadam |
Director: | Bose Venkat |
Producer: | Muhammed Hasheer |
Starring: | Sriram Karthik Chaya Devi Vishnu |
Music: | Hari Sai |
Cinematography: | Iniyan J Harish |
Editing: | Rizaal jainy |
Runtime: | 132 minutes |
Studio: | Rooby Films |
Country: | India |
Language: | Tamil |
Kanni Maadam is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars newcomers Sriram Karthik, Chaya Devi, and Vishnu.[2] [3] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
Cast
- 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
Production
Principal photography commenced on 18 February 2019 and ended on 16 May 2019.[4]
Soundtrack
Several celebrities attended the audio launch including Vijay Sethupathi, Bharath, Samuthirakani, Vikraman, Harish Kalyan, Gayathrie.[5] [6]
Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs. Robo Shankar made his singing debut in the film.[7]
Release and reception
Kaani Maadam was released on 21 February 2020.[8] 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.[9]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Toronto Tamil Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Feature film | Kanni Maadam | | [10] |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor – Tamil | Kanni Maadam | | |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress – Tamil | Kanni Maadam | | |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Producer – Tamil | Kanni Maadam | | | |
- 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
Notes and References
- News: CR . Sharanya . 6 March 2019 . A love story for Bose Venkat's directorial debut . . live . 31 March 2020 . 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 . 23 February 2019.
- News: 'Kanni Madam has a strong script' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201230092616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanni-madam-has-a-strong-script/articleshow/74174974.cms . 30 December 2020 . 31 March 2020 . The Times of India. 17 February 2020 .
- Web site: Subramanian . Anupama . 1 February 2020 . The spirit of Chennai . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200620220034/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/010220/the-spirit-of-chennai.html . 20 June 2020 . 10 May 2020 . Deccan Chronicle.
- News: Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wraps shoot . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190528210423/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wraps-shoot/articleshow/69483127.cms . 28 May 2019 . 31 March 2020 . The Times of India. 24 May 2019 .
- News: Bose Venkat has always been passionate about movies: Samuthirakani . live . 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 . 7 December 2021 . 31 March 2020 . The Times of India. 17 February 2020 .
- News: Bose Venkat is an inspiring personality: Vijay Sethupathi . live . 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 . 7 December 2021 . 31 March 2020 . The Times of India. 17 February 2020 .
- News: Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407141030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/robo-shankar-turns-singer-for-bose-venkats-film/articleshow/74021917.cms . 7 April 2020 . 1 April 2020 . The Times of India. 8 February 2020 .
- News: Kanni Maadam Movie Review: The lacklustre screenplay doesn't engage after a point . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200331233359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kanni-maadam/movie-review/74244201.cms . 31 March 2020 . 31 March 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Subramanian . Anupama . 22 February 2020 . Kanni Maadam review: A caste drama cast well by first-time director . live . 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 . 8 April 2020 . 31 March 2020 . Deccan Chronicle.
- News: Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wins at Toronto Tamil Film Festival . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211011034640/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wins-at-toronto-tamil-film-festival/articleshow/78140138.cms . 11 October 2021 . 7 December 2021 . The Times of India. 16 September 2020 .