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Anbukku Naan Adimai(1980)
Tamil129 mins
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by R. Thyagarajan. Starring Suruli Rajan, Thengai Srinivasan and Major Sundarrajan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Anbukku Naan Adimai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.
Director:R. Thyagarajan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 June 1980
- Director
- R. Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A street dancer gets caught up in the lives of two brothers—one is a policeman and the other is a thief.
“Two brothers, one law. A dancer caught between.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 June 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMayadari Krishnudu
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Suruli RajanActor
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RathiActor
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VijayanActor
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SujathaActor
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Thengai SrinivasanActor
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Major SundarrajanActor
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A. KarunanidhiActor
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S. A. AsokanActor
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NageshActor
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RajinikanthActor
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R. ThyagarajanDirector
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V. RamamoorthyCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Devar FilmsProducer
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Trivia
- The film was produced by actor Sivakumar's home production company, Sivaji Productions.
- It was the first Tamil film to feature the popular song 'Kannukkul Piravaigal', sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- Director R. Thyagarajan was also a well-known actor, often playing supporting roles in many films of that era.
- The movie's plot of two brothers on opposite sides of the law was a common theme in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radhika, who played the female lead, was a prominent figure in Tamil and Telugu films during that period.
- The film's title translates to 'I am a slave to love', highlighting its central dramatic theme.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film included several comedy scenes featuring actors like Thengai Srinivasan.
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