Kannayiram, the black scorpion) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres.

Karunthel Kannayiram was directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres.

The producer and screenwriter were not credited; the dialogues were written by Ma.

Poonthamalliyile" belongs to Baila, a Sri Lankan music genre.

[5][6] Karunthel Kannayiram was released on 17 May 1972,[7] and failed commercially.