Anney Anney(1983)
Anney Anney is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Mouli. The cast includes Mouli, Viji, and Sumithra in lead roles, with supporting performances by Vanitha Krishnachandran, Charle, and V. K. Ramasamy. The story follows Krishnagiri, a wealthy man who prefers a simple life, while his family pressures him to embrace a more extravagant lifestyle. Their greed creates conflict and threatens family bonds. The film is notable for its blend of humour and moral lessons, and was a commercial success upon release. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack with lyrics by Vaali. The film was released on 7 July 1983.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Mouli
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Krishnagiri is a rich man who hates showing off his wealth. His greedy family wants him to spend more and live large. He just wants peace and simplicity. Their constant pressure leads to fights and heartbreak. Can Krishnagiri teach them what really matters?
“Brotherhood is richer than any fortune.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anney Anney
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & V. K. Ramasamy (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Sumithra (13 films together), Ilayaraja & Viji (8 films together), Charlie & V. K. Ramasamy (7 films together), and Ilayaraja & Mouli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by the director Mouli's own banner Kalaivani, which was relatively new at the time.
- It was one of the few films where Mouli, known as a writer and comedian, played the central romantic lead role.
- The title 'Anney Anney' is a colloquial term of endearment, often used between siblings or close friends in Tamil.
- Actress Sumithra, who played a key role, was a well-known stage and screen actress from a prominent theatre family.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Mouli was highly active as a playwright for the stage.
- Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in many successful films of the era.
- The film is not widely available for viewing today, making it a lesser-seen part of the director-actor's filmography.