Kanni Maadam

Kanni Maadam is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat in his directorial debut. The film stars newcomers Sriram Karthik, Chaya Devi, and Vishnu. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

Cast

 * Sriram Karthik as Anbu
 * Chaya Devi as Malar
 * Aadukalam Murugadoss as Shankar
 * Vishnu Ramasamy as Kathir
 * Mime Gopi as Inspector Paramasivam
 * Valeena Princes as Auto Driver
 * Priyanka Robo Shankar as Landlady
 * Gajaraj as Anbu's father
 * Ananthraj
 * Rindhu Ravi

Production
Principal photography commenced on 18 February 2019 and ended on 16 May 2019.

Soundtrack
Several celebrities attended the audio launch including Vijay Sethupathi, Bharath, Samuthirakani, Vikraman, Harish Kalyan, Gayathrie.

Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs. Robo Shankar made his singing debut in the film.


 * "Oyadha Megam" – Shweta Mohan
 * "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" – Robo Shankar
 * "Oru Veedu" – Vijay Yesudas
 * "Andarathil Thongudhaiya" – Anthony Daasan
 * "Thee Pidithu" – Arvind Mukundan, Priyanka NK
 * "Yen Devan" – Sirisha
 * "Villu Paatu" – Hari Sai

Release and reception
Kaani Maadam was released on 21 February 2020. The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "However, it is the overdose of melodrama which lets the film down. The lacklustre screenplay doesn’t engage after a point". Similarly, The Deccan Chronicle gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and stated that " Had the director concentrated on a better screenplay, the film would have had a bigger impact" while praising the performances of the cast.

Accolades

 * Screening Chennai International Film festival 2020
 * Osaka International Film Festival Japan screening
 * 2020 Tamil Best Film screening Chennai Film Festival 2020 along with 11 films