''Kanavu Meippada Vendum'' () is a 2004 Indian

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written and directed by

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. The film stars

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with debutants Asim Sharma and Thanu Vidyarthi. The film was released on 14 April 2004.

Plot

Cast

as Varalakshmi *Asim Sharma as Mohanasundaram *

as Hema *Thanu Vidyarthi as Nandita

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by

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. This was one of his last projects completed before his death. Ramya Krishnan made her singing debut with this film. *"Thazham Poove" – Ramya Krishna *"Adi Adi Paraiadi" – Padaiyappa Sreeram *"Panja Panam" – Vidya *"Aagayame Boologame" – Vijay Gopal *"Vidiyum Vidiyum" –

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*"Vazhaigal Kamugu" – Vidya *"Kadhal Vazhga" – Ragavan Manian

Release and reception

''Kanavu Meippada Vendum'' was released on 14 April 2004. Malathi Rangarajan of ''

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'' wrote that the film "takes up a socially relevant issue and tackles it with sensitivity." Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote "It's a matter-of-fact narration and the style is documentary" calling it "a commendable effort from the director whose persistence in making meaningful films on social issues should be appreciated". ''

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'' called it "flawed and to a large extent rather disappointing." Visual Dasan of ''

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'' praised Janaki for taking a new leap in storytelling for the director who was reinventing her screen language with masterful screenplay, natural visuals without fuss.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2000s Tamil-language films 2004 drama films 2004 films Indian drama films