Kanavu Meippada Vendum

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Kanavu Meippada Vendum
Kanavu Meippada Vendum.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJanaki Vishwanathan
Written byJanaki Viswanathan
Produced byRamesh S. Arunachalam[1]
Sakthi Rama Arunachalam[1]
StarringRamya Krishnan
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Asim Sharma
Tanu Vidyarthi
CinematographyC. J. Rajkumar
Music byMahesh Mahadevan
Production
company
Sruthika Foundations
Release date
  • 14 April 2004 (14 April 2004)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kanavu Meippada Vendum (transl. Dreams should come true) is a 2004 Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Janaki Vishwanathan. The film stars Ramya Krishnan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy with debutants Asim Sharma and Thanu Vidyarthi in lead roles. The film was released in 14 April 2004 to mixed critical reception.

Cast[]

Soundtrack[]

Kanavu Meippada Vendum
Soundtrack album by
Mahesh Mahadevan
ReleasedApril 2004
Recorded2003
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelBest Audio
ProducerMahesh Mahadevan
Mahesh Mahadevan chronology
Vaanam Vasappadum
(2003) 		Kanavu Meippada Vendum
(2004)

Soundtrack was composed by Mahesh Mahadevan.[4][5] This was one of his last projects completed before his death.[6] Ramya Krishnan made her singing debut with this film.[2]

  • "Thazham Poove" – Ramya Krishna
  • "Adi Adi Paraiadi" – Padaiyappa Sreeram
  • "Panja Panam" – Vidya
  • "Aagayame Boologame" – Vijay Gopal
  • "Vidiyum Vidiyum" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • "Vazhaigal Kamugu" – Vidya
  • "Kadhal Vazhga" – Ragavan Manian

Release and reception[]

Kanavu Meippada Vendum was released on 14 April 2004.[7] The Hindu wrote that the film "takes up a socially relevant issue and tackles it with sensitivity."[2] 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".[8] Sify called it "flawed and to a large extent rather disappointing."[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Kanavu Meipada Vendum preview". Sify. 1 April 2004. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Rangarajan, Malathi (16 April 2004). "Kanavu Meippada Vendum". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 July 2004. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Kanavu Meipada Vendum". Sify. 16 April 2004. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Kanavu Meippada Vendum Songs". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Kanavu Meippada Vendum songs". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  6. ^ Umashanker, Sudha (4 November 2002). "He had a cheerful disposition". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 February 2019.[dead link]
  7. ^ "கனவு மெய்ப்பட வேண்டும்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 14 April 2004.
  8. ^ Mannath, Malini (19 April 2004). "Kanavu Meipada Vendum". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
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