Kanni Penn () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Jaishankar, Vanisri and Lakshmi. It was released on 11 September 1969. The story follows the usual 1960s Tamil cinema family dynamics, focusing heavily on moral uprightness, upholding personal and family dignity against societal pressures, and overcoming deceptive elements in society.
Plot
A young man comes across a crossroad in his life where he is forced to make a few important and difficult decisions.
Cast Jaishankar Vanisri Lakshmi Sivakumar Vennira Aadai Nirmala Cho V. K. Ramasamy
Production Kanni Penn was directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan under Sathya Movies. Cinematography was handled by Vijayan.
Themes The film attempts to project the ideals of C. N. Annadurai: duty, dignity and decency.
Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Release and reception Kanni Penn was released on 11 September 1969. The critic from The Indian Express criticised the film's length of 19 reels but wrote, "[Jaishankar] is getting acceptable as an actor. [Vanisri] as the girl in miserable circumstances gives a very good account of herself. In fact, she is the best in the movie."
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