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Kanna Nalama

1972Movie2 h 35 min

DramaFamily
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

Kanna Nalama is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist.

Feels like

  • Tamil Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional
  • Heartwarming

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
K. Balachander
Written by
K. Balachander
Produced by
M. R. M. Arunachalam
Music by
M. S. Viswanathan

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Facts

January 14, 1972 · 2 h 35 min · Family, Drama

Released
January 14, 1972
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Kanna Nalama worth watching?"

Questions about Kanna Nalama

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Is Kanna Nalama worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Kanna Nalama okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Kanna Nalama plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kanna Nalama in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.