Kanni Maadam

Kanni Maadam is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bose Venkat in his directorial debut.^[1] The film stars newcomers Sriram Karthik, Chaya Devi, and Vishnu.^[2][3] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

Kanni Maadam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bose Venkat
Written by	Bose Venkat
Produced by	Muhammed Hasheer
Starring	Sriram Karthik Chaya Devi Vishnu
Cinematography	Iniyan J. Harish
Edited by	Rizaal Jainy
Music by	Hari Sai
Production company	Rooby Films
Release date	21 February 2020 (2020-02-21)
Running time	132 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Cast

• Sriram Karthik as Anbu
• Chaya Devi as Malar
• Aadukalam Murugadoss as Shankar
• Vishnu Ramasamy as Kathir
• Mime Gopi as Inspector Paramasivam
• Valeena Princes as Auto Driver
• Priyanka Robo Shankar as Landlady
• Gajaraj as Anbu's father
• Ananthraj
• Rindhu Ravi
• Hello Kandasamy
• Supergood Subramani as an aspiring actor

Production

Principal photography commenced on 18 February 2019 and ended on 16 May 2019.^[4]

Soundtrack

Several celebrities attended the audio launch including Vijay Sethupathi, Bharath, Samuthirakani, Vikraman, Harish Kalyan, Gayathrie.^[5][2][6]

Newcomer Hari Sai composed the film's songs.^[1] Robo Shankar made his singing debut in the film.^[7]

• "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 and reception

Kaani Maadam was released on 21 February 2020.^[8] 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".^[8] 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.^[9]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
2020	Toronto Tamil Film Festival	Audience Award for Best Feature film	Kanni Maadam	Won	[10]
2021	South Indian International Movie Awards	SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor – Tamil	Kanni Maadam	Won
2021	South Indian International Movie Awards	SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress – Tamil	Kanni Maadam	Nominated
2021	South Indian International Movie Awards	SIIMA Award for Best Debut Producer – Tamil	Kanni Maadam	Nominated

• Screening Chennai International Film festival 2020
• Osaka International Film Festival Japan screening
• 2020 Tamil Best Film screening Chennai Film Festival 2020 along with 11 films