Kanmani () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film. It was directed by R. K. Selvamani. The film stars Prashanth and Mohini, while Sujatha, Lakshmi and Jaishankar play supporting roles. It was released on 31 July 1994.
Plot
Raja, a student at S.R.M. Engineering College, who faces harassment from a group led by Mohini, who secretly films women in the college bathroom. After several clashes, Prashanth asserts dominance over Mohini, sparking a romance despite their early conflicts. Meanwhile, his sister Lakshmi, a prominent criminal lawyer, seeks revenge against police officer Sujatha and her husband, Judge Jai Shanker, due to a past betrayal. Lakshmi supports smugglers, including liquor baron Mansur Ali Khan, who runs a medical college, to undermine Sujatha. Khan’s daughter also develops feelings for Prashanth, creating a love triangle.
Cast Prashanth as Raja Mohini as Kanmani Jaishankar as Rajasekaran Sujatha as Rajalakshmi Lakshmi as Gayatri Subhashri as Radha Mansoor Ali Khan Thyagu
Production According to Mohini, she was forced by Selvamani to do intimate scenes, and though she did not initially consent, she eventually yielded.
Soundtrack The songs were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Song Singers Lyrics Length "Aasai Idhayam" Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki Muthulingam 05:07 "Busilla" Mano, S. Janaki Vaali 04:54 "Ennai Parthu" K. S. Chithra Muthulingam 05:00 "Madicharu" Mano, K. S. Chithra Vaali 05:11 "Netru Vandha Kaatru" Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki 04:14 "Oh En Deva Deviye" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha Pulamaipithan 05:10 "Sariyana Paruppu" K. S. Chithra Vaali 04:57 "Udal Thazhuva" Mano, Minmini Pulamaipithan 05:07
Reception K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times called it "just another love story, big on bare flesh appeal".
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