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Overview
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
A closer look
Kannagi (1942) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by R. S. Mani. The cast includes P. Kannamba, P. U. Chinnappa, M. S. Saroja, N. S. Krishnan. Runtime: 228 minutes.
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Kannagi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kannagi?
Kannagi is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kannagi?
Our source metadata lists 22 August 1942. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kannagi?
The listed director is R. S. Mani.
Who is in the cast of Kannagi?
The available cast credits include P. Kannamba, P. U. Chinnappa, M. S. Saroja, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kannagi?
The recorded runtime is 228 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kannagi?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Kannagi?
The original title in our source data is கண்ணகி. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Kannagi about?
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
