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Annanagar Mudhal Theru(1988)

Tamil•145 mins•

Annanagar Mudhal Theru is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Balu Anand. The film stars Sathyaraj, Ambika, and Radha in lead roles. The story is set in a busy Chennai neighborhood and revolves around a young man's struggle to marry the woman he loves against his family's wishes. The film was praised for its authentic depiction of community life and its blend of humor and emotion. It was released in 1988 and remains a popular title among fans of vintage Tamil cinema.

Director:Balu Anand
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 1988
Director
Balu Anand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A young man named Raja lives on a lively street in Chennai. He falls in love with Radha, a woman from the same street. His family wants him to marry someone they choose. Raja must find a way to win their approval without breaking their hearts.

“Love fights tradition on one street”

Film Details

145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1988

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

#1
Ambika, Actor in Annanagar Mudhal Theru
AmbikaActor
→#2
Prabhu, Actor in Annanagar Mudhal Theru
PrabhuActor
→#3
Radha, Actor in Annanagar Mudhal Theru
RadhaActor
→#4
Sathyaraj, Actor in Annanagar Mudhal Theru
SathyarajActor
→#5
C
ChandraboseMusic Composer
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B
Balu AnandDirector
→#7
V
Vivekananda Film CircuitProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Annanagar Mudhal Theru

Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ambika (13 films together), Sathyaraj & Ambika (11 films together), Prabhu & Radha (11 films together), Sathyaraj & Radha (9 films together), Sathyaraj & Prabhu (8 films together), and Radha & Ambika (6 films together).

Prabhu
PrabhuActor
13th time
Ambika
AmbikaActor
Prabhu × Ambika — 13 films together →
Sathyaraj
SathyarajActor
11th time
Ambika
AmbikaActor
Sathyaraj × Ambika — 11 films together →
Prabhu
PrabhuActor
11th time
Radha
RadhaActor
Prabhu × Radha — 11 films together →
Sathyaraj
SathyarajActor
9th time
Radha
RadhaActor
Sathyaraj × Radha — 9 films together →
Sathyaraj
SathyarajActor
8th time
Prabhu
PrabhuActor
Sathyaraj × Prabhu — 8 films together →
Radha
RadhaActor
6th time
Ambika
AmbikaActor
Radha × Ambika — 6 films together →
Prabhu
PrabhuActor
2nd time
B
Balu AnandDirector
Prabhu × Balu Anand — 2 films together →
C
ChandraboseMusic Composer
2nd time
Ambika
AmbikaActor
Chandrabose × Ambika — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by Balu Anand, who was primarily a Malayalam director.
  • The film's original Malayalam version, Gandhinagar 2nd Street, was a major hit and established a popular genre.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, known for his villain roles, played a rare comedic lead character in this film.
  • The film's success helped solidify the career of actress Radha in the late 1980s.
  • It was produced by the Vivekananda Film Circuit, a major distributor known for backing profitable remakes.
  • The story revolves around the lives of middle-class tenants in a specific Chennai locality, giving it a relatable setting.
  • Composer Shankar-Ganesh provided the music, continuing their partnership after many successful 1980s films.

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