

Kanal
2022, Tamil. Directed by T. Samaya Murali.
A widowed mother of two children fights against the oppressive norms of society, determined to carve a better future for her family. As she navigates poverty and relentless hardships, she refuses to bow to fate, breaking free from the chains that seek to hold her back.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 June 2022
- Original title
- கனல்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- T. Samaya Murali
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Kanal runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Which OTT platform is Kanal on?
Kanal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 2022. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kanal?
If you liked Kanal, try Bastard Out of Carolina, The Safety of Objects, Hounddog.
Who directed Kanal?
Kanal (2022) was directed by T. Samaya Murali and stars Kavya Bellu, John Vijay, Sridhar.