Kannan Varuvan () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by I. N. Murthy and written by A. L. Narayanan from a story by A. Gurusami. The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, Lakshmi, Nirmala and Vijaya Lalitha. It was released on 2 October 1970.
A man wants to keep his promise to an old man who saved him from being lynched. This promise involves the protégé getting into many domestic problems, sacrificing his love, fighting goondas and putting the house in order.
The music was composed by ShankarâÂÂGanesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Kannan Varuvan was released on 2 October 1970. The Indian Express wrote, "Despite the familiarity of the ingredients, there is a certain warmth in the film that recommends itself", praising its family-friendly theme and lack of vulgarity.