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Kaanaakkinaavu (1996)

Kaanaakkinaavu poster
Original title
Kanakkinavu
Directed by
Sibi Malayil
Country
India
Rating
4.0 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man and a woman navigate their personal struggles and societal expectations in rural Kerala. Their lives intersect, leading to quiet moments of connection and reflection.

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What happens

Kaanaakkinaavu (transl. Unseen dream) is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil based on a script by T. A. Razzaq. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Mukesh, Murali and Sukanya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. The film premiered at the Indian Panorama section of the IFFI and was theatrically released on 14 April 1996. The film was a commercial success. The film won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. The film also won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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