Kaanal Neer

Kaanal Neer (transl. Mirage) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film stars A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi in the lead. An adaptation of the novel Badi Didi by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, it was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Batasari.

Kaanal Neer
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Based onBadi Didi
by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
StarringP. Bhanumathi
A. Nageswara Rao
Sowcar Janaki
Music byMaster Venu
Production
company
Bharani Pictures
Distributed byGemini Studios
Release date
  • 21 July 1961 (1961-07-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Cast

The list was adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[1]

Production

Kaanal Neer was an adaptation of Badi Didi, a novel written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Batasari.[1]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Master Venu. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. The playback singers are P. B. Srinivas, Jikki, P. Suseela & K. Jamuna Rani. The song Manamennum Maaligai Meedhu was released only on the record (not included in the film).[2]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Ulagam Theriyaa Payire"P. Bhanumathi03:22
2"Manamenum Maaligai Meedhu"P. B. Srinivas & K. Jamuna RaniKu. Ma. Balasubramaniam02:18
3"Anbaana Enname Paavama... Kanaala Kaanaamale"P. BhanumathiKu. Ma. Balasubramaniam03:02
4"Aasai Mozhi Pesa Vaa"P. SuseelaKannadasan03:09
5"Kannil Therindhum Kaikku Varaadha"P. Bhanumathi & Jikki02:35
6"O Matha Jegan Matha... Arul Vizhi Paaraai Daevi"P. SuseelaKu. Ma. Balasubramaniam03:00
7"Vazhi Thedi Vandhaai"P. Bhanumathi02:39
8"Ammaan Magal Paaru"Jikki03:22

Release and reception

Kaanal Neer was released on 21 July 1961 and was released by Gemini Studios.[3] The following week, The Indian Express said, "The standout feature of Kaanal Neer is the fascinating photography of young Venkat, particularly in the climax. In other technical respects, the film maintains a good standard."[4] In 2013, film historian Randor Guy said the film would be "Remembered for the excellent performances of the lead pair and the story depicting the lifestyle of landed gentry".[1]

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References
  1. Guy, Randor (18 May 2013). "Kaanal Neer (1961)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  2. Neelamegam, G. (November 2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 19.
  3. "Kanal Neer". The Indian Express. 21 July 1961. p. 3.
  4. "Kanal Neer". The Indian Express. 28 July 1961. p. 3.
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