Anni(1985)
Anni is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Karthick Raghunath and produced by Meera Balagopalan. The lead cast includes Mohan, Saritha, and Jai Shankar. The story follows Ram, a middle-class factory worker who protests against his corrupt and cruel employer. His act of defiance leads to severe hardships for his family, including job loss, eviction, and illness. The film is notable for its strong social message about workers' rights and the power of collective action. It was released in India in 1985 with an 'A' certificate, indicating adult content.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Karthick Raghunath
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m 0
Storyline
Ram is a poor factory worker who watches his boss treat employees like animals. When he speaks up for his coworkers, he is fired and his family is thrown into crisis. With help from a kind stranger, Ram must find the courage to fight back against a powerful man who will stop at nothing to destroy him.
“One man's courage can change everything”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anni
Cast reunions in this film: Janagaraj & Manorama (18 films together), Saritha & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Manorama (15 films together), Mohan & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Manorama (13 films together), and Delhi Ganesh & Jai Ganesh (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Anni Oru Alayam' before being shortened to just 'Anni'.
- It was one of the few films in the 1980s to feature a female protagonist in a central, title role.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not among his widely remembered soundtracks.
- Director Karthik Raghunath was primarily known as an actor, and this film was a rare directorial venture for him.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many social dramas in Tamil cinema, but it did not achieve major commercial success.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the lead, was already an established name in Tamil and Malayalam films by this time.