Then Kinnam
1971 Indian film
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Then Kinnam (/θeɪn/ transl. Bowl of Honey) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed and produced by K. Krishnamoorthy. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. It stars Nagesh,[1] Vijaya Lalitha,[2] V. K. Ramasamy and M. R. R. Vasu, with Suruli Rajan, Sachu, Thengai Srinivasan, and Vijayachandrika in supporting roles. It was released on 11 December 1971.[3]
| Then Kinnam | |
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| Directed by | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| Screenplay by | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| Story by | Ayyapillai |
| Starring | Nagesh Vijaya Lalitha V. K. Ramasamy Suruli Rajan M. R. R. Vasu |
| Cinematography | Chitti Babu |
| Edited by | B. S. Mani |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Sri Chitra Mahal Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Nagesh as Mohan
- Vijaya Lalitha as Mala
- Suruli Rajan as Manikkam
- V. K. Ramasamy as Kangasabai
- M. R. R. Vasu as Accountant
- S. N. Lakshmi as Meenakshi
- Thengai Srinivasan as Chithambaram
- Sachu as Rama Sundari
- Rama Rao as Jayaram
- Vijaya Chandrika as Bhanu
Production
For one song sequence, Nagesh sported tiger makeup and clothing. The makers were not initially satisfied with how the sequence initially panned out, until Nagesh asked to do as per his own wish.[4]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Kumara Devan.[citation needed] The songs "Thenkinnam Thenkinnam" and "Utharavindri Ulley Vaa" attained popularity.[5]
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Thenkinnam Thenkinnam" | P. Suseela | 3:37 |
| "Podanu Soappu Podanum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 3:06 |
| "Kadhalo Kadhaal" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 4:06 |
| "Chinna Kutty Ponnu" | T. M. Soundararajan, K. Jamuna Rani | 6:27 |
| "Akkam Pakkam" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 3:47 |
| "Utharavindri Ulley Vaa" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali | 5:59 |
Reception
Theekkathir said the "kinnam" (bowl) was beautiful but there was no "then" (honey) in it.[6]
