Kannan Varuvaan (2000 film)

Kannan Varuvaan is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik, Manthra and Divya Unni (in her Tamil debut ), while Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Ranjith and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music was composed by Sirpy with editing by P. Sai Suresh and cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar. The film released on 25 May 2000. The film was average success at box office.

Plot
Kannan's ambition in life is to take up the construction of the temple left incomplete by his forefathers. Unfortunately, funds are not forthcoming. Thannirmalai assures Kannan that with his employer's help, Kannan's dream would become a reality. Unfortunately for Thannirmalai, he becomes disappointed when his employer, the wealthy landlady Ranganayagi's grandson Raghu, turns out to be money-minded and heartless. In a fit of anger, Thannirmalai pushes Raghu into a river and thinks that he has committed a murder. Kannan is made to enter the scene as an impostor by pretending to be Raghu. Meanwhile, there is a love triangle between Kannan, Rajeswari and Parvathi. What follows forms the crux of the story.

Production
Kannan Varuvaan features Soori in his first speaking role.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Sirpy. Chennai Online wrote "Despite the bunch of talented singers, music director Sirpi lets us down with a very mediocre score".

Reception
K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times criticised the film's lack of originality, but said the presence of Karthik, Divya and Goundamani saves the film. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "The story and dialogue by Singapuli are too cliched to prove interesting. And Sundar C.'s screenplay and direction do not do much to elevate the film either". Tamil Star wrote "Either director Sunder C .has exhausted all his ideas, or is never tired of repeating the same sequences and characters from film to film. 'Kannan Varuvan' is a film to be avoided like the plague". Krishna Chidambaram of Kalki wrote he is tired of seeing Karthik acting in same kind of roles, called Radha Ravi's villainy as funny and felt since everything seems to be predictable, Goundamani's comedy track had too much of spice. Indiainfo wrote "Sundar, who is known to come up with some good comedy situations even if the storyline is stale, falls flat here. So, be prepared for a big yawn".