Anal Kaatru(1983)
Anal Kaatru (transl. Hot Air) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Komal Swaminathan. It stars Rajesh and Vanitha Krishnachandran in lead roles. The story follows Raju, a proud village man whose small lie about a promotion spirals into debt, public shame, and family breakdown. Adapted from Swaminathan's play Swarga Bhoomi, the film critiques the social pressure to maintain appearances. It received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film was released on 25 March 1983.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Komal Swaminathan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Raju is a proud family man in a Tamil village. He lies about a job promotion to gain respect. The lie forces him into debt and destroys his reputation. His wife leaves him. Raju must choose between continuing the lie or rebuilding his life with honesty.
“One lie. One family. One chance.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anal Kaatru
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh & M. S. Viswanathan (8 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Komal Swaminathan (3 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Ravinder (2 films together).