Kaanal Neer (transl. Mirage) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film stars A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi in the lead. An adaptation of the novel Badi Didi by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, it was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Batasari. The film was released on 21 July 1961, and did not succeed commercially.
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Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Screenplay by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Based on | Badi Didi by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay |
Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Starring | P. Bhanumathi A. Nageswara Rao Sowcar Janaki |
Music by | Master Venu |
Production company | Bharani Pictures |
Distributed by | Gemini Studios |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The list was adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[1]
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Kaanal Neer was an adaptation of Badi Didi, a novel written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Batasari.[1][2]
The soundtrack was composed by Master Venu. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam.[3]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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1 | "Ulagam Theriyaa Payire" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:22 | |
2 | "Manamenum Maaligai Meedhu" | P. B. Srinivas & K. Jamuna Rani | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 02:18 |
3 | "Anbaana Enname Paavama... Kanaala Kaanaamale" | P. Bhanumathi | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:02 |
4 | "Aasai Mozhi Pesa Vaa" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:09 |
5 | "Kannil Therindhum Kaikku Varaadha" | P. Bhanumathi & Jikki | Kannadasan | 02:35 |
6 | "O Matha Jegan Matha... Arul Vizhi Paaraai Daevi" | P. Susheela | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:00 |
7 | "Vazhi Thedi Vandhaai" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:39 | |
8 | "Ammaan Magal Paaru" | Jikki | 03:22 |
Kaanal Neer was released on 21 July 1961 and was released by Gemini Studios.[4] The following week, The Indian Express said, "The standout feature of Kaanal Neer is the fascinating photography of young Venkat, particularly in the climax. In other technical respects, the film maintains a good standard."[5] According to historian Randor Guy, the film did not succeed commercially because audiences felt the story was too highbrow.[1]