Kanna Nalama is a 1972 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Balachander and written by himself. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayanthi in lead roles, alongside Major Sundarrajan, Manorama, and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles.
The movie tells the story of a couple who pray for a child but are instead blessed with a boy who is exchanged at birth due to an earthquake. The family's lives become complicated when Gemini's boss discovers his resemblance to their son, leading to a series of events that ultimately result in the exchange of children.
The film was released on 12 January 1972 and explores themes of family, identity, and acceptance.