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Aanmai Thavarael(2011)

5.7/10
Tamil•135 mins•theatrical•

Aanmai Thavarael (2011) is a Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Kuzhanthai Velappan. The cast includes Dhruva, Sonu Gowda, Subbu Panchu, and Sampath Raj. The story follows Vettri, a call center employee, whose girlfriend Yamuna is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. He becomes the prime suspect and must clear his name while rescuing her. The film travels from Chennai to Goa as Vettri uncovers the criminal network. It is notable for addressing the serious issue of human trafficking within a commercial love story format. The movie received mixed reviews but was praised for its social message. It was released in 2011 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.

Filmed In:Chennai, Goa
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 June 2011
Director
D. Kuzhandai Velappan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Vettri loves Yamuna, but she disappears one day. The police blame him. To save her and prove his innocence, he follows a trail to Goa. There, he discovers a human trafficking ring. He must fight alone to bring her back before she is sold forever.

“Love will find a way”

Film Details

5.7Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date3 June 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InChennai, Goa

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
lovecorruptionrevengejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Lakshmi RamakrishnanMary
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#2
Sruthi Ramakrishnan, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
Sruthi RamakrishnanYamuna
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Sampath Raj, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
Sampath RajCharles Antony
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John Vijay, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
John Vijay'Andhra' Prasad
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Prasanth SrinivasanActor
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DhurvaVettri
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Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
Lakshmy RamakrishnanMary
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Subbu Panchu Arunachalam, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
Subbu Panchu ArunachalamMr. A
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Tarun Shatriya, Actor in Aanmai Thavarael
Tarun ShatriyaPavan
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DhruvaVettri
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D. Kuzhandai VelappanDirector
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#12
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D. Kuzlanthai VelappanDirector
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Kamal NayanCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aanmai Thavarael

Cast reunions in this film: Sampath Raj & Subbu Panchu Arunachalam (4 films together), Sampath Raj & John Vijay (2 films together), and Lakshmy Ramakrishnan & John Vijay (2 films together).

Sampath Raj
Sampath RajActor
4th time
Subbu Panchu Arunachalam
Subbu Panchu ArunachalamActor
Sampath Raj × Subbu Panchu Arunachalam — 4 films together →
Sampath Raj
Sampath RajActor
2nd time
John Vijay
John VijayActor
Sampath Raj × John Vijay — 2 films together →
Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
Lakshmy RamakrishnanActor
2nd time
John Vijay
John VijayActor
Lakshmy Ramakrishnan × John Vijay — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director D. Kuzlanthai Velappan was a former assistant to director Ameer.
  • The movie's title translates to 'Without Fear' in English.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to be shot extensively in Goa for its scenic backdrops.
  • The plot involves human trafficking, which the synopsis refers to as a major global crime.
  • Actor Ajmal Ameer, known for romantic roles, performed his own action sequences in this thriller.
  • The film's release faced competition from several other Tamil films that same week.
  • Music composer Vidyasagar provided the score, continuing his frequent collaborations in Tamil cinema at the time.

Frequently Asked Questions