Kanni Maadam

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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{short description|2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat}}
{{No plot|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kanni Maadam
| image = Kanni Maadam.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Bose Venkat]]
| producer = Muhammed Hasheer
| writer = Bose Venkat
| starring = Sriram Karthik<br /> Chaya Devi<br /> Vishnu
| music = Hari Sai
| cinematography =Iniyan J Harish
| editing = Rizaal jainy
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|02|21}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| studio = Rooby Films
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
}}

'''''Kanni Maadam''''' is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language [[romantic film|romantic]] [[drama film|drama]] film directed by [[Bose Venkat]] in his directorial debut.<ref name="t">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-love-story-for-bose-venkats-directorial-debut/articleshow/68048747.cms|title=A love story for Bose Venkat's directorial debut|newspaper=The Times of India|date=6 March 2019|first=Sharanya|last=CR|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref> The film stars newcomers Sriram Karthik, Chaya Devi, and Vishnu in the lead roles.<ref name="Audio">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanni-madam-has-a-strong-script/articleshow/74174974.cms|title='Kanni Madam has a strong script' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/010220/the-spirit-of-chennai.html|title=The spirit of Chennai|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=1 February 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>The movie met mixed to positive reviews from critics but poor reception from audience.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* Sriram Karthik as Anbu
* Chaya Devi as Malar
* [[Aadukalam Murugadoss]] as Shankar
* Vishnu Ramasamy as Kathir
* [[Mime Gopi]]
* Valeena Princes as Auto driver
* Priyanka Robo Shankar as Landlady
* Gajaraj as Anbu's father
*Ananthraj
{{Colend}}

== Production ==
The shooting for the film commenced on 18 February 2019 and ended on 16 May 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wraps-shoot/articleshow/69483127.cms|title=Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wraps shoot - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
Several celebrities attended the audio launch including [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Vikraman]], Crazy Star [[Harish Kalyan]], [[Gayathrie]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-has-always-been-passionate-about-movies-samuthirakani/articleshow/74175044.cms|title=Bose Venkat has always been passionate about movies: Samuthirakani - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="Audio" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkat-is-an-inspiring-personality-vijay-sethupathi/articleshow/74170572.cms|title=Bose Venkat is an inspiring personality: Vijay Sethupathi - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs.<ref name="t"/> [[Robo Shankar]] made his singing debut in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/robo-shankar-turns-singer-for-bose-venkats-film/articleshow/74021917.cms|title=Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

*"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 ==
''Kaani Maadam'' was released on 21 February 2020.<ref name=toi>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kanni-maadam/movie-review/74244201.cms|title=Kanni Maadam Movie Review: The lacklustre screenplay doesn't engage after a point|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''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".<ref name=toi /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220220/kanni-maadam-review-a-caste-drama-cast-well-by-first-time-director.html|title=Kanni Maadam review: A caste drama cast well by first-time director|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=22 February 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Nominee
!Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2020
| Toronto Tamil Film Festival
| Audience Award for Best Feature film || ''Kanni Maadam''
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bose-venkats-kanni-maadam-wins-at-toronto-tamil-film-festival/articleshow/78140138.cms|title=Bose Venkat's Kanni Maadam wins at Toronto Tamil Film Festival - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}screening Chennai international film festival 2020 films Osaka international film festival japan screening 2020 Tamil best film

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|12117528}}

[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2020 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2020 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2020 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

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