Anand(1987)
Anand is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Sivaji Productions. The film stars Prabhu as Anand, Radha as Latha, and Jayashree as Geetha. It is a remake of the 1987 Telugu film Majnu. The story follows a wealthy young man who hides a fatal brain tumor from the woman he loves. The film features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gangai Amaran. Lata Mangeshkar sang for this film without remuneration out of respect for Sivaji Ganesan. The song 'I Want To Tell You Something' is notable for having an English chorus. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its music and Radha's performance. It was released on 20 November 1987.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A wealthy young man named Anand falls deeply in love with Latha. But Anand has a secret. He is dying from a brain tumor. He must decide whether to tell her the truth or protect her from the pain. His choice will change both their lives forever.
“Love that lasts beyond death.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anand
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), and Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by Kannada filmmaker Dinesh Baboo.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial hit.
- Actress Radha, who played Stella, was a top star at the time, making her role as a caretaker notable.
- The plot dealing with paralysis and abandonment was considered a bold social drama for its era.
- It was produced by Raadhikaa Cine Arts, a company named after the actress Raadhika.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many melodramatic 'sacrifice' themes in Tamil cinema.