1968 film by P. Neelakantan
Kannan En Kadhalan (transl. Kannan, my lover) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Neelakantan, produced and written by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Vanisri. It was released on 25 April 1968.
Plot
Kannan is the adopted son of a retired Captain. Sundar is the real son. Mallika is the niece of this rich man, who is engaged, at birth to Sundar. Mallika is secretly in love with Kannan. Malathi lost her father in an accident; she now lives with the widow as her adopted daughter. Malathi and Kannan fall in love as they share good bonding. Kannan and Sundar aren't on good terms. Sundar's behaviour towards Mallika and Malathi is not appropriate. Kannan warns Sundar, but an irritated Sundar kills Kannan and forcefully marries Mallika and Malathi. Years passed, he is blessed with kids and his wives name one son as Kannan. The film ends.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[1][2] The song "Paaduvor Paadinaal" was composed using various Indian classical and western instruments, most notably the piano, and is a "jazz-meets-Indian folk redux".[3]
| No. |
Song |
Singers |
Lyrics |
Length
|
| a |
Opening title music |
M. S. Viswanathan |
No lyrics |
01:52 (instrumental)
|
| b |
Kannan on the piano, Mallika on the floor |
01.02 (instrumental)
|
| 1 |
"Kettikariyin Poyyum" |
T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela |
Alangudi Sômu |
03:27 / 03:37 (film version)
|
| 2 |
"Paaduvor Paadinaal" |
T. M. Soundararajan |
Vaali |
03:06 / 04:41 (film version)
|
| c |
Kannan, Malathi & action on music (part 1) |
M. S. Viswanathan |
No lyrics |
02.42 (instrumental)
|
| d |
Kannan, Malathi & action on music (part 2) |
01:32 (instrumental)
|
| 3 |
"Kangal Irandum" |
T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela |
Vaali |
03:07 / 03:37 (film version)
|
| 4 |
"Siriththaal Thangapadumai" |
T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela |
Alangudi Sômu |
03:12 / 04:02 (film version)
|
| 5 |
"Minminiyei Kanmaniyai" |
T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari |
Vaali |
03:57 / 03:54 (film version)
|
| 6 |
"Paaduvor Paadinaal" (reprise 1) |
T. M. Soundararajan & Jayalalithaa (Dialogues) |
02:57 / 02:58 (film version)
|
| 7 |
"Paaduvor Paadinaal" (reprise 2) |
T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela |
0:49 (film version)
|
Release and reception
Kannan En Kadhalan was released on 25 April 1968.[4] The Indian Express in its review dated 17 May 1968 wrote, "Director P. Neelakantan has made the film racy in tempo; there is not a moment of flagging interest".[5] Kalki called the film as attractive as its title.[6]
