Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal

Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal (transl. Stories in the eyes) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan and produced by A. L. Raghavan.^[2] The film stars Sarath Babu, Sripriya, Vadivukkarasi and M. N. Rajam.^[3] The songs for this film were composed by five composers: K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja. The film, released on 14 March 1980,^[4] failed commercially.^[5]

Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Devaraj–Mohan
Dialogues by	Azhagapuri Azhagappan Amudhavan
Story by	Srikrishna Alanahalli[1]
Produced by	A. L. Raghavan
Starring	Sarath Babu Sripriya Vadivukkarasi M. N. Rajam
Cinematography	Marcus Bartley Junior
Edited by	T. Krishna
Music by	Songs: K. V. Mahadevan G. K. Venkatesh Shankar–Ganesh Agathiyar Ilaiyaraaja Score: Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Raja Meenakshi Films
Release date	14 March 1980 (1980-03-14)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Sarath Babu
• Sripriya
• Vadivukkarasi
• M. N. Rajam
• Senthamarai
• Vennira Aadai Moorthy

Production

Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal was produced by playback singer A. L. Raghavan under Raja Meenakshi Films and was directed by the duo Devaraj–Mohan. Azhagapuri Azhagappan and Amuthavan wrote the dialogue, while T. Krishna was the editor. Film News Anandan worked as the film's public relations officer, and Marcus Bartley Junior was the cinematographer.^[3] The filming was held at locations such as Nagarjuna Sagar, Paritala in Andhra Pradesh.^[6]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of five songs.^[7][8] K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song each.^[9][10] Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's score.^[3] The song "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Mohanam.^[11][12]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Naan Oru Ponnoviyam"	Pulamaipithan	Ilaiyaraaja	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki and P. Susheela
2.	"Naan Unnai Nenaichchane"	Vaali	Shankar–Ganesh	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam and Jikki
3.	"Onnu Rendu Moonu"	Vasukinathan	Agathiyar	S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha
4.	"Vettaikaaran"	Kannadasan	K. V. Mahadevan	T. M. Soundararajan
5.	"Naan Paartha Rathidevi"	Muthulingam	G. K. Venkatesh	A. L. Raghavan

Critical reception

Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the actors, dialogues, music, cinematography and direction.^[13]