| Then Kinnam | |
|---|---|
| File:Then Kinnam.jpg VCD cover | |
| Directed by | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| Screenplay by | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| Story by | Ayyapillai |
| Starring | Nagesh Vijaya Lalitha V. K. Ramasamy Suruli Rajan M. R. R. Vasu |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
| Cinematography | Chitti Babu |
| Edited by | B. S. Mani |
Production company | Sri Chitra Mahal Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Then Kinnam (/θeɪn/ transl. Bowl of Honey) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed and produced by K. Krishnamoorthy. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. It stars Nagesh,[1] Vijaya Lalitha,[2] V. K. Ramasamy and M. R. R. Vasu, with Suruli Rajan, Sachu, Thengai Srinivasan, and Vijayachandrika in supporting roles. It was released on 11 December 1971.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- Nagesh as Mohan
- Vijaya Lalitha as Mala
- Suruli Rajan as Manikkam
- V. K. Ramasamy as Kangasabai
- M. R. R. Vasu as Accountant
- S. N. Lakshmi as Meenakshi
- Thengai Srinivasan as Chithambaram
- Sachu as Rama Sundari
- Rama Rao as Jayaram
- Vijaya Chandrika as Bhanu
Production[edit | edit source]
For one song sequence, Nagesh sported tiger makeup and clothing. The makers were not initially satisfied with how the sequence initially panned out, until Nagesh asked to do as per his own wish.[4]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Kumara Devan.[citation needed] The songs "Thenkinnam Thenkinnam" and "Utharavindri Ulley Vaa" attained popularity.[5]
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Thenkinnam Thenkinnam" | P. Suseela | 3:37 |
| "Podanu Soappu Podanum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 3:06 |
| "Kadhalo Kadhaal" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 4:06 |
| "Chinna Kutty Ponnu" | T. M. Soundararajan, K. Jamuna Rani | 6:27 |
| "Akkam Pakkam" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 3:47 |
| "Utharavindri Ulley Vaa" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali | 5:59 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Theekkathir said the "kinnam" (bowl) was beautiful but there was no "then" (honey) in it.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "புறக்கணிக்கப்பட்ட நாயகன் – செங்கதிர்". Andhimazhai (in தமிழ்). 17 April 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "குருவியார் கேள்வி-பதில்கள்". Dina Thanthi (in தமிழ்). 26 January 2020. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "Then Kinnam (1971)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "திடீர் ஆசைகள்; படீர் சிரிப்புகள்!". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 28 January 1979. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 17 August 2024 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "படமும் வெற்றி... பாடலும் வெற்றி! – கவிஞர் முத்துலிங்கம்". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). 30 September 2018. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "தேன் கிண்ணம்". Theekkathir (in தமிழ்). 9 January 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 17 August 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Then Kinnam on IMDb