Kannamma (film)

Kannamma is a 2005 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. S. Baba Vikram, starring Meena as the titular character along with Prem Kumar and Bose Venkat. The script was written by M. Karunanidhi.

Plot
The story is that of a rich medical student named Kannamma, who falls in love with Anandan after he saves her from an acid attack by her driver Babu. Anand's friend Madan becomes Kannamma's ever-vigilant sentinel, risking his own marriage with Mala. Kannamma learns of Anand's martyrdom through TV. Her baby is disputed, and she is brought before a village council.

Cast

 * Meena as Kannamma
 * Prem Kumar as Anandan
 * Bose Venkat as Madan
 * Vindhya as Mala
 * Karate Raja as Babu
 * Vadivukkarasi
 * Vaiyapuri
 * Kuyili
 * Chandrasekhar

Production
The film marked the comeback of M. Karunanidhi to films as a screenwriter after Puthiya Parasakthi (1996). Abitha was initially considered for the lead role before Meena took over. Filming began in October 2004.

Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music.

Reception
Rediff.com wrote that "It is quite obvious that the director has not updated himself on how films are made today, in 2005. This film may have worked if it were made in the early 1960s". Indiaglitz wrote "The film is peppered with messages on nationalism, caste and communal harmony. But it lacks the spellbinding effect of certain war films".