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Wikipedia article




'Kanni Thai' is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. A. Thirumugam, starring M. G. Ramachandran. The film was produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar and released on 10 September 1965.

Plot



In a military camp, captain Saravanan promises to his brother-in-arms, captain Moorthy, dying person (seriously wounded following an exchange enlivened against poachers on the Indian border) to take care of his 6-year-old daughter Rani. Saravanan and Rani begin a big trip through the country, full of pitfalls. Because of his swiftness, Saravanan realises that who his daughter protects is the leader of an evil group. But they do not fall only upon ill-intentioned people, quite the opposite, Saravanan and Rani meet on their way, Sarasu, a young woman without ties, devoid of any bad feelings, which will spare no effort, such as being mother for Rani and will devote herself as an affectionate partner for Saravanan. Together, for the girl Rani, they are going to surmount all the numerous obstacles which wait for them on the road.

Cast



* M. G. Ramachandran as Captain Saravanan

* M. N. Nambiar as Rakka

* S. A. Ashokan as D. Vasu

* Nagesh as Estate manager's son

* V. K. Ramasamy as Estate manager

* Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar as Kali

* K. R. Vijaya as Suguna

* Jayalalithaa as Sarasu

* Manorama as Rukku alias Rukkumani

* P. K. Saraswathi as Saravanan's mother

* Baby Shakila as Rani

* Chandhrakantha (Guest-Star) as Nirmala

Soundtrack



The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and all the lyrics were written by Panchu Arunachalam.

Release and reception



'Kanni Thai' was released on 10 September 1965. 'The Indian Express' called the story "lacklustre", its narration "mawkish" and the dialogue "gibberish". T. M. Ramachandran of 'Sport and Pastime' wrote, "The picture has its flaws and improbable and illogical sequences but director M A Thirumugam has made the film somewhat interesting with a racy treatment and with both eyes on the box-office."

References




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