Antha Sila Naatkal(1983)
'Antha Sila Naatkal' (transl. Those Few Days) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Venkat. The film stars Mohan as Gopi and Poornima as the female lead, with Nithya Ravindran, Manorama, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and debutant T. V. Varadarajan in supporting roles. The story follows Gopi, a wealthy MBA manager, who falls in love with Poornima, a tenant from a modest background living in his house. Their relationship faces opposition from both families due to class differences. The film is based on Venkat's stage play of the same name. It received praise for strong characterisation and Mohan's performance, though critics noted the inclusion of a dance number by Silk Smitha and double-meaning dialogues as drawbacks. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 29 April 1983 alongside Venkat's other directorial 'Soorapuli'.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Venket
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Gopi, a successful MBA manager, falls in love with Poornima, a kind-hearted tenant living in his family home. Their growing bond faces fierce opposition from both families due to class differences. Gopi must choose between his family's expectations and the woman he loves.
“Those few days that changed everything”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Antha Sila Naatkal
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Manorama (21 films together), Mohan & Manorama (6 films together), and Mohan & Poornima Bhagyaraj (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil novel of the same name by writer Sujatha.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the hill station of Kodaikanal, giving it a distinct visual look.
- The movie's music by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Kaatril Enthan Geetham' becoming an evergreen classic.
- Actor Mohan, who played Gopi, was initially hesitant to take on such an intense and emotionally draining role.
- Director Venkat was known for family dramas, making this darker romantic tragedy a slight departure from his usual style.
- The film's portrayal of the protagonist's psychological decline was considered quite bold for mainstream Tamil cinema in the early 1980s.
- Despite its serious theme, the film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters.