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Rating: ( 3.5 / 5).

Time heals… But before we can get to the healing part, there are multiple stages that we all undergo. It is in one of these stages that filmmaker Shree Karthick decided to make his debut film, Kanam , which is an extension of his personal suffering, but not without the finesse of a well-made multi-genre film. It is interesting how Tamil cinema marries the sci-fi space with its quintessential masala tropes. We don't often see pure genre films in Tamil, and Kanam is no different, but it isn't a problem because the makers never intend to intellectualise this concept.

Cast: Sharwanand, Amala, Sathish, Ramesh Thilak

Director: Shree Karthick

Kanam begins with a car accident, which has an interesting subversion. Right from this moment, Shree Karthick and team cleverly inject small doses of ingenuity into time-tested cliches that never once feel outdated. The film is about Aadhi (Sharwanand), who loses his mother (Amala Akkineni) at a very young age, and finds solace in music. However, his stage fright never allows him to break into the big leagues. His closest friends Kathir (Sathish) and Pandi (Ramesh Thilak), too have their own emotional baggage. The former is unable to find a partner to marry, and the latter has an inferiority complex connected to his unfinished school education and present profession as a real estate broker.

Shree Karthick uses one of the songs from Jakes Bejoy's brilliant soundtrack to establish the characters of the three friends and their lives. Although, Aadhi's story carries more emotional heft than the others, full points to the makers for giving the usually neglected 'hero's friends' a fulfilling personal character arc. Throw in Nasser, his eclectic time machine, and we are in for a ride riddled with a bunch of existential questions that are treated rather lightly.

It is imperative that a time-travel film has to follow the rules ascertained in that world. Kanam too has a set of simple rules for a simple sci-fi concept. However, it is so simple that even when Nasser explains time travel to the trio, there is hardly any resistance from them. They aren't really bothered about the ramifications of time travel, and this nonchalance is actually disconcerting. How can someone not stop and ask questions when the idea of time travel is put forth? This lack of wonderment is detrimental to the narrative, which replaces scientific jargon with sentimental dialogues. But, a lot of these missteps, including the rules of the world not really being followed to a T, are overshadowed by the universality of the sentiments, and the performances of the lead cast.

Despite limited screentime, Amala, who is just known as 'Amma', is the soul of the film. She is the archetype of a doting mother, and it is interesting how she is not given a particular name. She could be anybody's amma, and that is the universality that Shree Karthick wants Kanam to cater to. The three kids — Jay, Hitesh and Nithya — playing the younger versions of Sharwanand, Sathish, and Ramesh Thilak are very sincere in their roles and raise the standards high enough to ensure it isn't a walk in the park for their adult versions. Ramesh stands out with his earnestness and establishes his credentials as an actor who can be given a full-fledged role. Ritu Varma is given a role with very limited scope, but she makes the best of it. Also, points to the writing for giving Ravi Raghavendra, who plays Ravichandran, the father of Aadhi, a solid character arc. He has a penchant for keeping things clean, and knowing the antecedents of this habit is one of the many emotional highs of Kanam . While the central conflict heavily works in favour of the film, it is these nifty side touches that warm the heart a bit more. In fact, the reason for Nasser to go back in time, and the ambiguity existing in his life is a fascinating addition to Kanam that might seem a largely simple amma-sentiment film.

Just like how Shree Karthick’s debut film is a way of catharsis for the young filmmaker, this feeling is extended to the audience too. Watching Kanam , one gets transported to the wondrous yet taxing world of ‘What Ifs’. We have all once walked through these hallows to find answers to questions we wish we never had. Throughout all time-travel films, it has always been about one single want of the protagonist, which more often than not revolves around love… and regret, in any form. Shree Karthick and team give us a bunch of relatable characters that connect with us on such a deep level that we begin to envision ourselves as them. In fact, even during the runtime of the film, whenever I found time from wiping my tears or sporting a wide smile, I was traversing multiple timelines in my head. However, there is also the fear that too much is left to chance, and we aren’t sure if a course correction in our past is the best way forward. All we have is the present, and Shree Karthick has designed a film that might seem like a conversation with time but is a deeply introspective piece, which urges us to make peace with our decisions and where life has brought us. We know time heals… and films like Kanam remind us that art heals too.

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Kanam is a film written and directed by Shree Karthick and bankrolled by SR Prabhu and SR Prakash Babu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures. The film has Sharwanand and Ritu Varma in the lead roles while Amala Akkineni, Nasser, Sathish, Ramesh Thilak and others play supporting roles. The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the cinematography is done by Sujith Sarang.

Aadhi (Sharwanand), Pandi (Ramesh Thilak), and Kathir (Sathish) are three friends whose lives are miserable in their own ways. Aadhi is a singer, but refuses to put out his work to the public. Kathir struggles to find a suitable bride for marriage, and Pandi hates his profession of being a broker. They embark on a time travel journey with the help of a scientist named Paul (Nasser), in order to set their past right, which in turn will change their future. However, a small mishap occurs during the time travel, and how they escape it forms the rest of the plot.

One can broadly classify films into two types. The first type being one where the film has loads of twists and turns, and is highly unpredictable. It doesn't have to be a thriller, but can also be a romantic drama, where the unpredictability would be about how the relationship/character arcs are going to progress. On the other hand, you have films where you know exactly what is going to happen, and yet you remain glued to the screen because of the emotional value, the honest writing, and the beautiful performances.

And Kanam falls into the latter category. You might find flaws with the film, yet the film is so delightful that it makes you forgive them immediately. It's like the difference between ordering biriyani and curd rice at a new restaurant. You are anxious to know how the biriyani tastes, but curd rice is always a safe, comfort food.

The best place to start talking about the film would be the performances. Sharwanand is earnest as Aadhi, and his chemistry with Ramesh Thilak and Sathish works out really well. And the star of the show is Amala Akkineni who plays the mother of Aadhi. Despite being a grounded character, her screen presence makes the film extremely likeable. She's almost like a silent superstar.

The writing of the film is very basic and simple. It never complicates itself under any circumstance, and each scene conveys the emotion it wants with top-notch clarity. The humour through Ramesh Thilak and Sathish's dialogues, especially towards the interval, works out big time.

Technically, the VFX during time travel looks convincing and bolsters the film's engagement. At no point is anything overdone, and at no point does the film try to be over-ambitious. The background score by Jakes Bejoy aids the film at its most crucial junctures, and elevates the film several notches higher. Sreejith and Sujith Sarang - the editor and cinematographer respectively, work in tandem to deliver a visually appealing product.

Overall, the message it tells us is conveyed in a non-preachy way, and the point is driven home. Despite a second half which might seem long for a small section of audience, the film's unsaturated sweetness makes this a wonderful watch. The performances and music also take this several notches higher. Do not miss this!

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Kanam Movie Review (2022)

Shree karthick's 'oke oka jeevitham' / 'kanam', with sharwanand and amala akkineni, is a beautifully written time-travel drama.

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Shree Karthick's time-travel drama is interestingly titled. In Telugu, it is called Oke Oka Jeevitham, which can be extrapolated to mean we have only one life, this life, to live. In Tamil, the film is called Kanam, which means moment, as in: this present moment is all we have. The theme in other words, is time, and what better way to understand how time affects us than through a time machine, which allows us to revisit the past… or see the future. Like the Dhanush character in Thiruchitrambalam, Aadhi (Sharwanand) is someone who wants to go back to a time before his mother's death changed his life forever. But he cannot – at least, not until he gets access to that time machine. So he sits around with his friends with a perennially mopey face. These friends are also his roomies. They are played by Vennela Kishore and Priyadarshi in the Telugu version, and by Sathish and Ramesh Thilak in Tamil.

The most impressive aspect of this film is the writing. Shree Karthick dots every i, crosses every t. Take the instance of how the time machine inventor, played by Nasser, comes into the picture. One of Aadhi's roomies is a broker, and we get enough instances of his life as a broker – including his feelings about the job – before he gets a call from this scientist. An entire career is established in quick strokes. Or take Aadhi's girlfriend, played by Ritu Varma. She is concerned that his musical career isn't taking off, but more importantly, we get to see a maternal side to her in a scene where she tends to three children. The "mother" Aadhi misses and yearns for is probably right in front of him. Or take the way Aadhi's relationship with his father in the later stages plays out without any dialogue. Because none is needed.

Why isn't Aadhi's musical career taking off? The reason is connected to his mother, and it could also be seen as a metaphor for his inability to move on. He was this way as a boy; he remains that way as a man. The two roomies aren't just random friends who crack jokes to liven up the narrative because the protagonist is so serious. Like Aadhi, both of them have unresolved issues – issues that may be solved through that time machine. And the character of Amala Akkineni, who plays Aadhi's mother, is written as the kind of loving mother who is very physical with her affection – so it makes all the more sense how much Aadhi misses her. A late scene where Amala understands, in a flash, something that would have taken pages of exposition, is a real beauty.

Shree Karthick stages scenes nicely, with minimum fuss – and he takes his time. But while this approach works on a scene by scene basis, the film, as a whole, seems to take its time. And this becomes a small issue, because – with the exception of a misguided and tonally-off chase scene involving cops – this is a mostly eventless movie. The focus is on emotions, rather than on twists or frantic time-travel adventures. There's a certain coolness, a sense of detachment that happens when a film is too "classy" for its own good. With this premise, I could have used a few more emotional highs – a missing-child incident, for example, goes on and on, but with the same beats being repeated. But these are minor complaints in such a warm-hearted story, filled with warm and knowing performances, especially by the three children. Best of all is the understated – actually, unstated – message. Time changes us, and the only thing we can do is be grateful for the present.

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Directed by Shree Karthick

A struggling young musician, along with his two friends, with the help of a quantum physicist goes back in time to prevent the death of his mother. What happens next?

Sharwanand Ritu Varma Amala Akkineni Priyadarshi Pullikonda Vennela Kishore Ramesh Thilak Sathish Nassar Yog Jappie Ravi Raghavendra Jay Adithya Nithyaraj Hitesh Tak M. S. Bhaskar Vaiyapuri Madhunandan Ali Basha

Director Director

Shree Karthick

Producers Producers

S. R. Prakashbabu S. R. Prabhu

Writers Writers

Shree Karthick Tharun Bhascker

Cinematography Cinematography

Sujith Sarang

Production Design Production Design

Sathees Kumar

Stunts Stunts

Composer composer.

Jakes Bejoy

Songs Songs

Madhan Karky Uma Devi Krishna Kanth Kaber Vasuki

Sound Sound

M. R. Rajakrishnan Hari Haran

Costume Design Costume Design

Pallavi Singh

Makeup Makeup

Airport Raju

Dream Warrior Pictures

Alternative Titles

Oke Oka Jeevitham, Okke Okka Jeevitham, Oke Okka Jeevitham, Okke Oka Jeevitham, Khanam, Ganam, Ghanam, ఒకే ఒక జీవితం

Science Fiction Fantasy Drama

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09 sep 2022, releases by country.

Theatrical U
Theatrical PG

154 mins More at IMDb TMDb Report this page

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Review by Michael James ★★★½ 3

A simple and neatly crafted SciFi fantasy drama that takes you on a refreshing feel good journey with a balanced blend of time travel elements, soulful emotions, good comedy and enjoyable nostalgic touches. It’s driven by a beautiful mother-son bond at its core, heart fully brought to life by the duo of Amala-Sharwanand. Three friends meeting their own kid versions and trying to influence their future, lead to some interesting situations and highly enjoyable moments. The casting is perfectly apt and do a wonderful job. Cinematography and music perfectly complement the drama. Despite of a few minor dips in the latter half, it still ends up as one heartwarmingly satisfying watch with a thoughtful underlying message.

Review by _sobamask ★★★ 2

Imagine the trauma of the kids who wanted to watch 'Hitler' Chiranjeevi but saw 'Sye ra' Chiranjeevi

Review by Jaisri Nandhini ★★★★ 2

Yo! Logics and rules of time travel aside, this is a really goood film that offers a lot to feel and think.

I mean what else do I need after a grandeur film that lacked every sorta emotion. Absolutely sold!

Also, Amala is always the silver screen sweetheart ahhhh!!!

(P.S. WATCH THE TELUGU VERSION! Vennela Kishore and Priyadarshi nailed their roles, more than the lead!)

Review by M S Krishna Prateek

Missed Oke Oka Jeevitham in theatres during its opening weekend due to some other work, but glad I was able to catch it just in time on AMMAla's birthday, who got a loud cheer for her intro that is fittingly in tune with her love for dogs or stray dogs and animals in general! Could've easily slipped into all gloss and technicality with a minimal soul had there been huge budgets and stars involved, but S R Prabhu proves to be a producer of taste again rather than just going for money-dumping and Shree Karthick (got to know that he has a Telugu mother and Tamil father and what a fitting bilingual on his feature debut where he also credits…

Review by Shritan ★★★½ 2

My man Vennela Kishore has the power to achieve world peace.

The immense clarity of thought Oke Oka Jeevitham has is what will cement it as one of the most accessible and infectiously positive time-travel adventures of our...time. A hug of sunshine which magically makes the moments passing through us as we leave the cinema feel heavier, mightier and more magnified than ever. Be ready to laugh but also notice new wrinkles on the people next to you.

Review by jack 2

time travel genre is growing on me

Review by Akshay Kannan ★★★½

A well executed feel good movie, it used the time travel as a minor plot device to built it's story upon rather than unnecessarily stressing upon it like a lot of movies. The final third was told half glass full kind of way, the same story could've been told with a rather bleak and nihilistic outlook but I liked the way the movie ended in a positive manner.

Review by Dhanush ★★★★½

This is the beauty of cinema. This is the beauty of cinema, you know? :')

Review by siddharth 4

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Review by Tavaseelan ★★★★★

Always a sucker for time based stories. Never thought i was going to enjoy this much. Well made

Review by Surya | Screen Savor ★★★½ 2

Oke Oka Jeevitham/Kanam is a beautiful and wholesome film coupled with a novel concept that I have watched in a long time that blends in comedy, drama and a feeling of nostalgia perfectly. Though the film has a concept of time travel, it really keeps it very simple because at the core it's more about the emotional drama than the sci-fi aspect and I was glad that the film knew it's stronghold.

The film has a watertight script that leaves no room for any loopholes. Moreover the writing is quite ingenious that does good detailing and great foreshadowing. The movie was clean and the screenplay was neat that blended both the comedy and the emotional drama well.

I really loved…

Review by 𝗡 𝗜 𝗞 𝗛 𝗜 𝗟 🍿 ★★★½

Watched the Telugu version Oke Oka Jeevitham. Shree Karthick’s intention of making a time travel film revolving around a mother-son relationship and friendship is commendable and he has done a pretty good job by balancing out the emotions and the sci-fi angle.

The casting is also wise. Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni, Priyadarshi, Vennela Kishore and Nassar felt like very apt choices for their roles. Jakes Bejoy’s songs and background score are solid along with Sujith Sarang’s visuals. While handling subjects like these, director needs to ensure that things are simple and easy to understand if he intends to reach out to wider audience and Shree Karthick has taken full care of that. The scenes featuring sci-fi elements are all very clearly…

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Critics Review

A sweet little time travel flick.

Follows the slow and steady wins the race path, a simple and a neatly made sci-fi flick with no complex stuff. Despite the lags, an engrossing watch for the most part topped with the right amount of emotions. (more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

Amala's comeback film packs an emotional wallop with amma sentiment and '90s nostalgia

The warmth that Amala (who is returning to Tamil films after three decades) exudes and the longing that Sharwa conveys (his expression when he gets to taste his mother's food again is a standout) go a long way in endearing these characters to us. The sub-plots involving Kathir's attempt at getting his younger self to show interest in his classmate who is bound to become a stunning model and Pandi's attempt at making his younger self get serious about studies add levity to the proceedings and ensure that things don't get too serious. (more)

Source: Suganth, Times Of India

Sharwanand's time-travel film works wonders with its emotional beats

Kanam is a delightful debut for Shree Karthick. Not only has he created a compelling film, but he also managed to provide enough fan service to his favourite star Rajinikanth (it�s charming how these moments too become a part of the narrative). Above all else, it is the loveliest of tributes to his late mother. (more)

Source: Bhuvanesh Chandar, The Hindu

Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni's time-travel film feels like a warm hug on a cold day

Kanam is thoughtful in its approach to dealing with one's emotions. There is no unnecessary glorification or dramatic music to elevate a scene. The emotions are as real as they get. And that's where Kanam stands apart. The concept of time travel is not just a visiting card for Kanam. It travels throughout the story and in a compelling manner. (more)

Source: Janani, India Today

A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TIME-TRAVEL DRAMA

The focus is on emotions, rather than on twists or frantic time machine adventures. But with this premise, I could have used a few more emotional highs. (more)

Source: Baradwaj Rangan, galatta.com

A big idea, a bigger heart

In fact, even during the runtime of the film, whenever I found time from wiping my tears or sporting a wide smile, I was traversing multiple timelines in my head. However, there is also the fear that too much is left to chance, and we aren�t sure if a course correction in our past is the best way forward. All we have is the present, and Shree Karthick has designed a film that might seem like a conversation with time but is a deeply introspective piece, which urges us to make peace with our decisions and where life has brought us. We know time heals� and films like Kanam remind us that art heals too. (more)

Source: Avinash Ramachandran, The New Indian Express

Nostalgia and Sentiments work in this time travel

What works big in 'Kanam' are the mother-son sentimental scenes and the journey is engaging due to that. Similarly the nostalgic moments of the late 90s help in realizing how things have changed drastically now. The interval twist involving the younger versions of the hero and his friends is what keeps the audience invested in the second half. (more)

Source: Indiaglitz, IndiaGlitz.com

Solid performances and simple writing makes Kanam a film to be cherished.

Source: Behinwoods, Behindwoods.com

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Kanam Movie Review: கணம் தரமான படமா? படம் முடிந்ததும் தரும் முதல் விமர்சனம் இதோ!

Kanammoviereviewtamil:ஷர்வானந்த், ரிதுவர்மா, அமலா அக்கினேனி, நாசர் நடிப்பில் இயக்குநர் ஸ்ரீகார்த்திக் இயக்கத்தில் இன்று வெளியாகியிருக்கும் திரைப்படம் கணம்.‌.

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ஷர்வானந்த், ரிது வர்மா, அமலா அக்கினேனி, நாசர் நடிப்பில் இயக்குநர் ஸ்ரீகார்த்திக் இயக்கத்தில் இன்று வெளியாகியிருக்கும் திரைப்படம் கணம்.‌ இந்த திரைப்படத்தின் விமர்சனத்தை பார்க்கலாம்.

The clock is ticking ⏱️ Brace yourselves for a memorable time travel ❤️ #OkeOkaJeevitham / #Kanam Theatrical trailer out tomorrow at 12:30 PM⏳ #OkeOkaJeevithamTrailer #KanamTrailer @riturv @amalaakkineni1 @twittshrees @JxBe @prabhu_sr @DreamWarriorpic pic.twitter.com/HQYGgSWwzw — Sharwanand (@ImSharwanand) September 1, 2022

கதையின் கரு: ஒரு விபத்தில் இளம் வயதில் தாயை இழந்து அதில் இருந்து மீள முடியாமல் தவிக்கிறார் ஹீரோ ஷர்வானந்த்(ஆதி). 20 வருடங்களாக அதிலிருந்து மீள முடியாமல் தவிக்கும் நிலையில், காலச்சக்கரத்தின் மூலம் மீண்டும் சென்று தாயை மீட்க அவருக்கு ஒரு வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தது.தன் கடந்த காலத்திற்கு சென்று தன் தாயை மீட்டாரா ஷர்வானந்த் என்பதே திரைக்கதை.

ஹீரோவின் நண்பர்கள் சதீஷ்(கதிர்) மற்றும் ரமேஷ் (பாண்டி) தங்கள் எதிர்காலத்தையும் மாற்றி அமைக்க ஆதியுடன் கடந்த காலத்திற்கு செல்கின்றனர்.அவர்களது எதிர்கால வாழ்க்கை மாறிவிட்டதா?? நாசருக்கு இதில் என்ன தொடர்பு? காலச்சக்கரம் காலத்தை வென்றதா என்ற கேள்விகளுக்கான விடையே கணம் திரைப்படத்தின் கதை.

கணம் திரைப்படம் மறுக்கமுடியாத ஒரு எமோஷனல் ரோலர் கோஸ்டர்.தாயை இழந்த மகனாக, ஷர்வானந்த் தனது நடிப்பில் பட்டையை கிளப்பிவிட்டார். 20 வருடங்களுக்கு பிறகு தனது இறந்த தாயை மீண்டும் பார்க்கும் காட்சிகளில் உருகி உருகி நடித்துள்ளார் ஷர்வானந்த். எதிர்கால வாழ்க்கை மேல் அக்கறை உள்ள காதலியாக கதாநாயகி ரித்து வர்மா (வைஷ்ணவி) ஆதிக்கு பக்க பலமாய் இருக்கிறார். ரித்து வர்மாவின் கேரக்டருக்கு இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் முக்கியத்துவம் கொடுத்து இருக்கலாம்.31 வருடங்களுக்கு பிறகு நடித்துள்ள அமலா அக்கினேனிக்கு கணம் திரைப்படம் சிறந்த கம்பேக் காக இருக்கும்.

மகனின் இசை மேல் உள்ள ஆசைக்கு துணைபுரியும் தாயாக, மகனுக்காக கணவருடன் சண்டையிடும் தாயாக, மகனை தொலைத்து விட்டு தேடும் காட்சிகளில் ரியல் தாயாகவே மாறிவிட்டார். சதீஷ் மற்றும் காமெடி நன்றாக ஒர்க் அவுட் ஆகியுள்ளது. சிட் ஷ்ரிராம் குரலில் பேஜாய்யின் மெய்மறக்கச் செய்யும் இசையில் 'ஒருமுறை என்னை பாரம்மா ' பார்வையாளர்கள் கண்களைக் கலங்கச் செய்தது‌.ஹீரோவின் பாசம் நிறைநத் கண்டிப்பான தந்தையாக ரவிசந்தர் தனது கதாப்பாத்திரத்திற்கு நியாயம் செய்திருக்கிறார்.

முதல் பாதி விருவிருப்பாக போக, இரண்டாம் பாகத்தில் சின்ன களைப்பை ஏற்படுத்திவிட்டது‌.இன்டர்வல் ப்ளாக் சஸ்பன்ஸ் படத்தின் புதிய திருப்பமாக அமைந்தது. சைன்டிஸ்டாக வரும் நாசருக்கு காலச்சக்கரத்தை கண்டுபிடித்து இயக்குவதை தவிர பெரிய முக்கியத்துவம் கொடுத்ததாய் தெரியவில்லை.

கோமாளி திரைப்படத்தின் சாயல் சில காட்சிகளில் தெரிகிறது. ஹீரோ மற்றும் நண்பர்கள் இருபது வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பு சென்று, தங்களின் பள்ளிப்பருவ நினைவலைகளை திரும்ப பெறும் காட்சிகள் இனிமையாக இருந்தது. குறிப்பாக அவர்கள் சிறுவயதில் செய்த பிழைகளை, அருகிலிருந்து அவர்களே திருத்தும் காட்சிகள் சுவாரசியமாக இருந்தது.

தாய் பாசத்தையும் தாயை இழந்து வாடும் வலியையும் நொடிக்கு நொடி கண்முன் கொண்டு வந்து போகச் செய்தது. முன்னதாக சயின்டிபிக் எமோஷனல் படம் எனக் கூறப்பட்ட நிலையில் சயின்ஸின் உதவியுடன் நடந்த எமோஷனல் டிராமா எனலாம்‌.

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'Kanam' trailer: Sharwanand & Amala Akkineni's comeback film looks promising!

Actor Sharwanand gained fame with the Tamil audience through his lovely performance in 'Engeyum Eppodhum'. He is now returning to Kollywood after a long gap with the Tamil - Telugu bilingual 'Kanam' aka 'Oke Okka Jeevitham'. Also, this film marks veteran actress Amala Akkineni's comeback to Tamil cinema after 30 years.

Rockstar Anirudh took to his social media handle to launch the trailer of 'Kanam' today. The trailer opens with the lives of two youngsters filled with passion played by Sharwanand and the female lead Ritu Varma. Ramesh Thilak and Sathish play Sharwanand's childhood friends and their life takes a drastic turn when they meet a scientist, played by Nasser, who helps them travel back in time.

Amala Akkineni appears as Sharwanand's mother in the 2.5-minute video. We were shown a beautiful glimpse of a mother & son's endearing tale along with the consequences of time traveling. The trailer ensures us a heartwarming and adventurous ride. 'Kanam' also stars Ravi Raghavendra, M.S. Bhaskar, Vaiyapuri, Yog Jappe, Jay Adithya, Nithyaraj, and Hitesh in supporting roles.

'Kanam' is directed by Shree Karthick and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. The movie is slated to hit the screens worldwide on September 9. Jakes Bejoy's musical score, Sujith Sarang's visuals, and Sreejith Sarang's cuts along with a brilliant VFX work by Paper Plane TV & Bheshma Studios have made the trailer much more impressive.

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Kanam on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot

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Kanam is a Tamil science fiction movie starring Shree Karthick in both writing and direction. Tamil and Telugu languages are both used to film the movie simultaneously.

KANAM ON OTT PLATFORM: RELEASE DATE, WHERE TO WATCH

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Actor Sharwanand plays the primary character of Kutlu in the movie, and Amala Akkineni plays his mother. Vaishnavi is portrayed by actress Ritu Verma, Paandi by Ramesh Thilak, Kathir by Sathish Muthukrishnan, Rangi Kutta Paul by veteran actor Nasser, Adhi's father by Ravi Raghavendra, Michael Roy by Yog Japee, and Young Adhi by Jay Adithya.

On September 9, 2022, the movie had its theatrical debut to rave reviews from critics. The cast's performance, the direction, the plot, and the screenplay all received high accolades for the movie. It had clever intermission surprises and was fascinating and amusing. It also demonstrates the lovely relationship between a mother and son. Published By: Karan Yadav Published On: Oct 5, 2022 --- ENDS --- READ | New Hollywood weekend watches on OTT you can’t miss READ | Uniki on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot

'Kanam' review: A big idea, a bigger heart

Time heals… But before we can get to the healing part, there are multiple stages that we all undergo. It is in one of these stages that filmmaker Shree Karthick decided to make his debut film, Kanam , which is an extension of his personal suffering, but not without the finesse of a well-made multi-genre film. It is interesting how Tamil cinema marries the sci-fi space with its quintessential masala tropes. We don’t often see pure genre films in Tamil, and Kanam is no different, but it isn’t a problem because the makers never intend to intellectualise this concept.

Shree Karthick uses one of the songs from Jakes Bejoy’s brilliant soundtrack to establish the characters of the three friends and their lives. Although, Aadhi’s story carries more emotional heft than the others, full points to the makers for giving the usually neglected ‘hero’s friends’ a fulfilling personal character arc. Throw in Nasser, his eclectic time machine, and we are in for a ride riddled with a bunch of existential questions that are treated rather lightly.

It is imperative that a time-travel film has to follow the rules ascertained in that world. Kanam too has a set of simple rules for a simple sci-fi concept. However, it is so simple that even when Nasser explains time travel to the trio, there is hardly any resistance from them. They aren’t really bothered about the ramifications of time travel, and this nonchalance is actually disconcerting. How can someone not stop and ask questions when the idea of time travel is put forth? This lack of wonderment is detrimental to the narrative, which replaces scientific jargon with sentimental dialogues. But, a lot of these missteps, including the rules of the world not really being followed to a T, are overshadowed by the universality of the sentiments, and the performances of the lead cast.

Despite limited screentime, Amala, who is just known as ‘Amma’, is the soul of the film. She is the archetype of a doting mother, and it is interesting how she is not given a particular name. She could be anybody’s amma, and that is the universality that Shree Karthick wants Kanam to cater to. The three kids — Jay, Hitesh and Nithya — playing the younger versions of Sharwanand, Sathish, and Ramesh Thilak are very sincere in their roles and raise the standards high enough to ensure it isn’t a walk in the park for their adult versions.

Ramesh stands out with his earnestness and establishes his credentials as an actor who can be given a full-fledged role. Ritu Varma is given a role with very limited scope, but she makes the best of it. Also, points to the writing for giving Ravi Raghavendra, who plays Ravichandran, the father of Aadhi, a solid character arc. He has a penchant for keeping things clean, and knowing the antecedents of this habit is one of the many emotional highs of Kanam . While the central conflict heavily works in favour of the film, it is these nifty side touches that warm the heart a bit more. In fact, the reason for Nasser to go back in time, and the ambiguity existing in his life is a fascinating addition to Kanam that might seem a largely simple amma-sentiment film.

In fact, even during the runtime of the film, whenever I found time from wiping my tears or sporting a wide smile, I was traversing multiple timelines in my head. However, there is also the fear that too much is left to chance, and we aren’t sure if a course correction in our past is the best way forward. All we have is the present, and Shree Karthick has designed a film that might seem like a conversation with time but is a deeply introspective piece, which urges us to make peace with our decisions and where life has brought us. We know time heals… and films like Kanam remind us that art heals too.

Director : Shree Karthick Cast: Sharwanand, Amala, Sathish, Ramesh Thilak Rating: 3.5/5

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Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle

Despite a strong field, Karasuno High volleyball team advances past preliminary round of Harutaka tournament in Miyagi prefecture to reach the third round. Despite a strong field, Karasuno High volleyball team advances past preliminary round of Harutaka tournament in Miyagi prefecture to reach the third round. Despite a strong field, Karasuno High volleyball team advances past preliminary round of Harutaka tournament in Miyagi prefecture to reach the third round.