Kana Kanmani (2016 TV series) explained

Kana Kanmani (കാണാ കണ്മണി) is a 2016 Indian television series^[1] airing on Asianet from 11 April 2016 to 26 August 2016. The series ended following its 99th episode. It is the story of Jayanthan Menon and his daughter Manasa.

Gowri Krishna and Dilsha Prasannan won the Best Debut award at the Asianet Television Awards 2016 marking their debut in Malayalam television along with South Indian television actor Sanjay Asrani.^[2]

Plot

The family drama starts with Jayanthan Menon's assistant Kaimal meets Chitra (Jayanthan's wife) conveying his wish to meet his daughter Manasa before he dies. However Chitra and Manasa convey their hatred towards him. She sends her friend Krishnendhu to Jayanthan Menon as Manasa. But a turn of events puts all three under the same roof.

Recognition

Asianet TV awards 2016:

• Best debut – Gouri and Dilsha (nominated)
• Best Script
• Best Audiography
• Best Director
• Best editor

Cast

• Gowri Krishnan as Krishnendu^[3]
• Dilsha Prasannan as Manasa
• Sanjay Kumar (Sanjay Asrani) / Risabawa as Jayanthan Menon
• Balaji Sharma as Jayaprakash Menon
• Anila Sreekumar as Thoolika Teacher
• Vijayakumari as Maheshwari
• Shivadas as Kaimal
• Arun G Raghavan as Giri
• Sarath Swamy as Sidharth
• Anand Narayan as Ragesh
• Venu as Mukundan Menon
• Mithun as Manu
• Geetha as Chitra
• Arya Rohit as Sarayu
• Uma Devi Nair as Devayani
• Manka Mahesh as Muttashi

Notes and References

1. Web site: New series on Asianet. www.vinodadarshan.com.
2. Web site: Bureau . Adgully . 2016-06-21 . Asianet Television Awards 2016 . 2024-01-08 . www.adgully.com . en-US.
3. Web site: 'Kana Kanmani' Serial Cast and Crew. www.keralatv.in.