Kana Kanmani (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2009, Kana Kanmani is a thriller, family and horror film directed by Akku Akbar, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Roy (Jayaram) is a successful architect married to Maya (Padmapriya) with a daughter named Anakha(pet name Anu). Roy decides to take his family on a vacation to Singapore, but Anu insists that they first go to Roy's old home. They agree to go there first, stay for 4 days, and then go to Singapore. But upon arriving at the old house, Anu starts behaving strangely and soon Roy and Maya understand that she is infected by the ghost of their unborn child Shivani, who was aborted. It was at this house both that Maya conceived Shivani and that they decided to abort the pregnancy. Shivani tells them that she is envious of the love that Roy and Maya are giving Anu, and that she will kill Anu as revenge. Roy and Maya try to escape in vain. Roy calls his friend Raveendran to his house. They all anxiously pray and wait until the time when Shivani said she would kill Anu. By that time, Shivani has changed her mind, after seeing the parents' love for Anu, and spares her life.
Who’s in it. Kana Kanmani stars Niveditha Vijayan as Shivani / Anakha, Jayaram as Roy, Padmapriya Janakiraman as Maya and Nedumudi Venu as Iyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Kana Kanmani has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kana Kanmani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kana Kanmani tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kana Kanmani (2009)?
- In US, Kana Kanmani is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kana Kanmani worth watching?
- Kana Kanmani holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kana Kanmani?
- Kana Kanmani stars Niveditha Vijayan, Jayaram, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Nedumudi Venu and Biju Menon.
- When was Kana Kanmani released?
- Kana Kanmani was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.