
Anjala(2016)
Tamil112 mins
Anjala (2016) is a 112-minute Tamil film directed by Thangam Saravanan. Starring Vimal, Nandita and Pasupathy . With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Anjala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Thangam Saravanan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 February 2016
- Director
- Thangam Saravanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A 100-year-old tea shop is a beloved local hangout and a family legacy. Its quiet owner and the regular customers must fight to save it when the city plans to widen the road and tear it down.
“A century-old tea shop fights for its life.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
112Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 February 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1










VimalKavas
→#2
NanditaUthra
→#3
Pasupathy Muthirulandi
→#4
Imman AnnachiJogging Chellapa
→#5
Aadukalam MurugadossKalyana Raman
→#6
Subbu Panchu ArunachalamActor
→#7
Riythvika Actor
→#8R
R. V. Udayakumar Actor
→#9
RiythvikaActor
→#10R
Ravi KannanCinematographer
→#11T
Thangam SaravananDirector
→#12
Gopi SunderMusic Composer
→#13
PasupathyActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Anjala' refers to a real village in Tamil Nadu's Theni district, known for its tea estates.
- Director Thangam Saravanan previously worked as an assistant director for over a decade before making his debut with this film.
- The story was inspired by real-life concerns about small heritage businesses disappearing due to urban development.
- Actor Prasanna, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences.
- The movie's soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja features a rare folk-inspired song celebrating local tea culture.
- Despite its rural setting, portions of the film were shot in busy Chennai to contrast traditional and modern life.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but later gained appreciation through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.

