Kanni Penn
Kanni Penn () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri. It was released on 11 September 1969. The movie was a sleeper hit and praised for RMV's screenwriting. Plot. A young man comes across a crossroad in his life where he is forced to make a few important and difficult decisions. Production. "Kanni Penn" was directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan under Sathya Movies. Cinematography was handled by Vijayan. Themes. The film attempts to project the ideals of  C. N. Annadurai: duty, dignity and decency. Soundtrack. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics were written by Vaali, Alangudi Somu and Avinasimani. Release and reception. "Kanni Penn" was released on 11 September 1969. The critic from "The Indian Express" criticised the film's length of 19 reels but wrote, "[Jaishankar] is getting acceptable as an actor. [Vanisri] as the girl in miserable circumstances gives a very good account of herself. In fact, she is the best in the movie."