Kanni Penn


Kanni Penn is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Jaishankar, Vanisri and Lakshmi. It was released on 11 September 1969.

Plot

A young man comes across a crossroad in his life where he is forced to make a few important and difficult decisions.

Cast

Production

Kanni Penn was directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan under Sathya Movies. Cinematography was handled by Vijayan.

Themes

The film attempts to project the ideals of C. N. Annadurai: duty, dignity and decency.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Release and reception

Kanni Penn was released on 11 September 1969. The critic from The Indian Express criticised the film's length of 19 reels but wrote, " is getting acceptable as an actor. as the girl in miserable circumstances gives a very good account of herself. In fact, she is the best in the movie."