---
title: "Karunthel Kannayiram"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/karunthel-kannayiram-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1669691
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/karunthel-kannayiram-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Karunthel Kannayiram" is a film about a man named Ashok who travels to Chennai in search of his elder brother. Ashok's search leads to a series of events resulting in his imprisonment, where he is wrongly accused of a crime. The film follows Ashok's efforts to clear his name and prove his innocence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man searches for his brother in Chennai but is imprisoned for a crime."

### Why Watch
- Engaging search for a missing sibling
- High-stakes prison dilemma

### Caveats & Content Note
- Falsely accused protagonist faces daunting odds
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of wrongful accusation and imprisonment.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, suspense, mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: R. Sundaram

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jaishankar** as *Ashok / Arun*
- **Lakshmi** as *Lakshmi*
- **CID Sakunthala** as *Rani*
- **Thengai Srinivasan** as *Kanakku*
- **R. S. Manohar** as *Ramesh*
- **Manorama** as *Parvathi*
- **Tambaram Lalitha** as *Ashok and Arun's mother*
- **Venniradai Moorthy** as *Film Director*
- **Isari Velan** as *Film lead*
- **S. V. Ramadas** as *Henchman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Karunthel Kannayiram released?
The film was released on May 17, 1972.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is Ashok, who comes to Chennai to find his elder brother Arun.

### Q: Why does Ashok go to prison?
Ashok is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

### Q: Where does Ashok travel to find his brother?
Ashok travels to Chennai in search of his elder brother, Arun.

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