Kanni Maadam

Kanni Maadam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBose Venkat
Written byBose Venkat
Produced byMuhammed Hasheer
StarringSriram Karthik
Chaya Devi
Vishnu
CinematographyIniyan J. Harish
Edited byRizaal Jainy
Music byHari Sai
Production
company
Rooby Films
Release date
  • 21 February 2020 (2020-02-21)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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][2][6]

Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs.[1] 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".[8] 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.
2020 Toronto Tamil Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature film Kanni Maadam Won [10]
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor – Tamil Kanni Maadam Won
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress – Tamil Kanni Maadam Nominated
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Debut Producer – Tamil Kanni Maadam Nominated
  • 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

References

  1. ^ a b CR, Sharanya (6 March 2019). "A love story for Bose Venkat's directorial debut". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b "'Kanni Madam has a strong script'". The Times of India. 17 February 2020. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (1 February 2020). "The spirit of Chennai". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 20 June 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wraps shoot". The Times of India. 24 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Bose Venkat has always been passionate about movies: Samuthirakani". The Times of India. 17 February 2020. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Bose Venkat is an inspiring personality: Vijay Sethupathi". The Times of India. 17 February 2020. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film". The Times of India. 8 February 2020. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Kanni Maadam Movie Review: The lacklustre screenplay doesn't engage after a point". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 March 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  9. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (22 February 2020). "Kanni Maadam review: A caste drama cast well by first-time director". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wins at Toronto Tamil Film Festival". The Times of India. 16 September 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.