Anbanavan Asarathavan Adangathavan(2017)
'Anbanavan Asarathavan Adangathavan' is a 2017 Tamil action-comedy film directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The cast includes Silambarasan TR in a dual role, alongside Shriya Saran and Tamannaah Bhatia. The story follows a retired Madurai gangster who falls in love with a younger woman, forcing him to confront his violent past. The film is known for its self-glorifying dialogues, confusing narrative, and low critical reception. It was released on June 22, 2017, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 June 2017
- Director
- Adhik Ravichandran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A feared Madurai gangster named Michael leaves his criminal life behind. Years later, living as Ashwin Thatha in his late 50s, he falls in love with a young woman named Ramya. His desperate attempts to win her heart drag him back into the violent world he tried to escape.
“Love has no age, but it has a price”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anbanavan Asarathavan Adangathavan
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together), Santhanam & Rajendran (13 films together), Santhanam & Silambarasan (13 films together), VTV Ganesh & Santhanam (11 films together), VTV Ganesh & Silambarasan (9 films together), and VTV Ganesh & Rajendran (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in two parts, but the second part was never released due to the first part's poor reception.
- Director Adhik Ravichandran also played a cameo role as a police officer in the movie.
- It was one of the few Tamil films where actor Silambarasan played three distinct roles, each with a different age and style.
- The movie's title is a playful alliteration referencing the three characters, but it was often shortened to 'AAA' by fans and media.
- Despite being set in Madurai, several key scenes were actually filmed in and around Chennai for logistical reasons.
- The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja included a song that reused a popular tune from one of his earlier hit albums.
- The film faced multiple delays in post-production, leading to a postponed release date from its original schedule.
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