Anandha Kanneer(1986)
Anandha Kanneer is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Vijayan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Lakshmi in lead roles. It is based on the play Puthiyathor Ulagam Seivom by Bharath. The story follows Kalyanaraman Iyer, a retired father who struggles to arrange his daughter's wedding amidst family conflicts and dowry demands. The film explores themes of parental sacrifice, family unity, and the evils of the dowry system. It was released on 7 March 1986 and received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and emotional depth. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar-Ganesh.
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- Theatrical Release
- 6 March 1986
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Kalyanaraman Iyer is a retired father who wants to marry off his youngest daughter Radha. But his family is falling apart. His eldest son leaves the joint family, his second son marries secretly, and his third son is jobless. To make things worse, the groom's family demands a huge dowry. With no money left, Kalyanaraman Iyer makes an extreme sacrifice to save his daughter's wedding.
“A father's love knows no limits”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anandha Kanneer
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & V. K. Ramasamy (31 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Thengai Srinivasan (23 films together), V. K. Ramasamy & Thengai Srinivasan (21 films together), and V. K. Ramasamy & Major Sundarrajan (21 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Tears of Joy', reflecting its emotional family drama theme.
- It was produced by Sivaji Productions, a company founded by veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan.
- The movie features music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo in the 1980s.
- Actress Radha played a key role, appearing in many successful Tamil films that year.
- Director K. Vijayan was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema before this film.
- The story is noted for its focus on family relationships and traditional values.
- It released during a period when family-oriented dramas were common in Tamil cinema.