Kanneer Pookkal (transl. Tear Flowers) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vijayan and Sripriya, with Anand, Anumanthu, Vijay Babu, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Rohini and Roopa in supporting roles. Based on the novel Aayul Thandanai (transl. Life sentence) by Sivasankari, it was released on 10 April 1981.[1]
Kanneer Pookkal | |
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Directed by | Rajasekhar |
Screenplay by | Rajasekhar |
Based on | Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari |
Produced by | Jayalakshmi |
Starring | Vijayan Sripriya |
Cinematography | V. Ranga |
Edited by | M. Vellaichamy |
Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Jayavel Productions |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Kanneer Pookkal is not based the novel of the same name by Mu. Metha,[2] but Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari.[3] Cinematography was handled by V. Ranga and editing by M. Vellaichamy.[4]
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[5][6] The song "Maadi Veettu Mama" attained popularity.[7]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kaviya Mullai" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:35 |
2. | "Iravum Pagalum" | Vaali | S. Janaki | 4:36 |
3. | "Vasanthamum Neeye" | Pulamaipithan | S. Janaki | 4:45 |
4. | "Maadi Veettu Mama" | Poongkuyilan | Ambili and Chorus | 4:21 |
Total length: | 18:17 |