Anbukku Naan Adimai(1980)
Anbukku Naan Adimai is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Thyagaraajan and produced by Devar Films. The lead cast includes Rajinikanth as Gopinath, a street dancer, alongside Sujatha, Rati Agnihotri, Sridhar, and Vijayan. The story revolves around a love triangle complicated by a family conflict between a police officer and his criminal brother. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption. It was released on June 4, 1980, and also dubbed in Telugu as Mayadari Krishnudu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 4 June 1980
- Director
- R. Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A street dancer named Gopinath falls in love with Lakshmi, the sister of a strict police officer. The officer disapproves of the match. Complicating matters, the officer's own brother is a thief hiding from the law. Gopinath must prove his worth and unite a broken family.
“Love makes a slave of us all”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anbukku Naan Adimai
Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Nagesh & Major Sundarrajan (43 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Nagesh & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), and Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together).
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.