Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by DevarajâÂÂMohan and produced by A. L. Raghavan. The film stars Sarath Babu, Sripriya, Vadivukkarasi and M. N. Rajam. The songs for this film were composed by five composers: K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, ShankarâÂÂGanesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja. The film, released on 14 March 1980, failed commercially.
Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal was produced by playback singer A. L. Raghavan under Raja Meenakshi Films and was directed by the duo DevarajâÂÂMohan. Azhagapuri Azhagappan and Amuthavan wrote the dialogue, while T. Krishna was the editor. Film News Anandan worked as the film's public relations officer, and Marcus Bartley Junior was the cinematographer. The filming was held at locations such as Nagarjuna Sagar, Paritala in Andhra Pradesh.
The soundtrack consists of five songs. K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, ShankarâÂÂGanesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song each. Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's score. The song "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Mohanam.
Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the actors, dialogues, music, cinematography and direction.