Kann Malar

Kann Malar is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Pattu and written by Madurai Thirumaran.

The film stars Sowcar Janaki, B. Saroja Devi and Gemini Ganesan.

In the village of Thennur, Valli the is daughter of a poor priest and temple caretaker, who is raised up with morals and good nature.

Vadivu on the other hand, is punished by the chieftain, for trespassing into the temple property to pluck flowers in the idea of selling them.

Valli's father, works day and night in the field to pay to sum of money that is to be contributed for the construction of the hospital.

Meanwhile, Vadivu and Kanaga steal mangoes from the chieftain's plantation to pay her fine.

Valli's father falls sick due to his age and the work her performed in the field.

Vadivu sees this as saves her, also telling her she would bring the doctor who asked for money if he is to visit patients.

When asked to make promise that Vadivu would change her ways, she doesn't and leaves.

Seeking this opportunity, Vadivu's brother asks her to speak to Valli about his desire to marry her.

But the train that Valli and Vadivu are travelling to reach the city for the wedding meets with an accident.

She also meets Amabalavanar and Kannan's family decide to accept Valli no matter what.

[2] The Indian Express called the film "less than mediocre", criticising its lack of originality, but praised only Janaki's performance.