Kanneer Pookkal

Kanneer Pookkal is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vijayan and Sripriya, with Anand, Anumanthu, Vijay Babu, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Rohini and Roopa in supporting roles. Based on the novel Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari, it was released on 10 April 1981.

Production

Kanneer Pookkal shares its name with a novel by Mu. Metha, but is actually adapted from Aayul Thandanai by Sivasankari. It is the first Tamil film directed by Rajasekhar. Cinematography was handled by V. Ranga and editing by M. Vellaichamy.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The song "Maadi Veettu Mama" attained popularity.

Reception

Nalini Sastry of Kalki praised the performances of Vijayan and Sripriya and Ranga's cinematography. She concluded the review by saying the film is not a life sentence for us, however the praise is for Sivasankari. Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting of the cast and the dialogues.