| Kannika | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | S. M. Sriramulu Naidu |
| Written by | Elangovan |
| Produced by | S. M. Sriramulu Naidu |
| Starring | M. S. Sarojini T. E. Varadan N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathuram |
| Music by | A. V. Natarajan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Narayanan Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 mins (16701 ft.) |
| Language | Tamil |
Kannika is a 1947 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. S. Sarojini, T. E. Varadan and M. R. Santhanalakshmi. The film was directed and produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu.[1]
Plot
King Paligna is a demon king whose life is imprisoned inside a dove. He constantly sacrifices young women, with a belief that by doing this, his soul will be made immortal. Shiva creates a man, Kumaran, to kill the king and end the sacrifices. After many twists and turns, Kumaran destroys Paligna by killing the dove and marries the king's daughter, Malini.
Cast
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Soundtrack
The music was composed by A. V. Natarajan and the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan except "Nadanam Aadinaar", which was penned by Gopala Krishna Bharathiyaar. Singers are M. S. Sarojini, T. E. Varadan and M. R. Santhanalakshmi. Playback singer is S. S. Mani.[2]
| No | Song | Singer | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Nadanam Aadinaar" | M. S. Sarojini | 04:07 |
| 2 | "Enadhu Manam Thudikkuthe" | M. S. Sarojini | 05:52 |
| 3 | "Manam Kaninthu Intha Varam Tha" | M. R. Santhanalakshmi | 00:72 |
| 4 | "Narayana Hari Narayana Hari" | Narasimhan | 02:46 |
| 5 | "Yaanai Mugane Karunakarane" | M. S. Sarojini | 02:29 |
| 6 | "Sundareswarane Subakara" | S. S. Mani | |
| 7 | "Engum Niraindirukkum" | S. S. Mani | 02:21 |
| 8 | "Oon Naadi Kodiya Vilangukal Pol" | S. S. Mani | 02:35 |
| 9 | "Enna Anandam Paar" | M. S. Sarojini | 03:38 |
| 10 | "Yaaro Vanthen Iru Kann Pothinaar" | M. S. Sarojini, S. S. Mani | 04:25 |
| 11 | "Thaye Bhairaviye" | S. S. Mani | 09:40 |
| 12 | "Natarajan Un Thiru Nadam Kandu" | M. S. Sarojini, S. S. Mani | 05:10 |
| 13 | "Velli Malaikkarase" | M. S. Sarojini | |
| 14 | "Thikkutheriyadha Kaattil" | S. S. Mani | |
| 15 | "Buvanesa Shankarabharana Menru" | S. S. Mani, M. S. Sarojini, Narasimhan | 03:46 |
| 16 | "Maamanaar Muthalukku" | N. S. Krishnan | 03:53 |
| 17 | "Shiva-Mohini Dance" | Dance Music | 04:01 |
Release and reception
Kannika was released on 11 November 1947,[3] and distributed by Narayanan Company.[4] It emerged a box-office bomb. Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2011 that the film will be "Remembered for the melodious music, impressive cinematography and the interesting onscreen narration."[1]
References
- 1 2 Randor Guy (12 March 2011). "Kannika 1947". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 "Song Book for Tamil Film "Kannika"". InternetArchive (in Tamil). Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
- ↑ "Kannika". The Indian Express. 11 November 1947. p. 12.