Kannan En Kadhalan


Kannan En Kadhalan is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role and Jayalalithaa with Vanisree, S. A. Asokan and Cho Ramaswamy, among others.

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 Sunder aren't on good terms. Sundar's behavior towards Mallika and Malathi is not appropriate.

Cast

Shanmugasundari as Malliga's aunt
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film's soundtrack was under label Saregama.

Reception

Kannan En Kadhalan was released on 25 April 1968. 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".