, the Tamil dubbed version is a popular reference for fans of the mermaid-themed fantasy. Movie Profile: Kanavu Kanni (1996) Original Title: Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya Fantasy, Adventure, Romance. as Ravi Chandra. Shilpa Shetty as Bangaram/Meena (the mermaid). K. Raghavendra Rao. M. M. Keeravani. Plot Summary

So, what makes "Kanavu Kanni" such an enduring classic? Here are a few reasons:

A greedy businessman and a witch attempt to capture the mermaid to find a sunken treasure.