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Annakili(1976)

7.5/10
Tamil134 mins

Annakili (1976) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Devaraj Mohan. Starring S. N. Lakshmi, Venniradai Moorthy and M. N. Rajam. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Annakili stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.

Director:Devaraj Mohan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
Devaraj Mohan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A teacher moves to a village for work. He faces challenges trying to provide for his unmarried sister and mother.

A teacher's dreams clash with his family's needs.

Film Details

7.5Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivallovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Annakili' refers to a type of bird, symbolising the main character's longing for freedom.
  • This was one of the earliest films for actor-director Devaraj, who was better known as a supporting actor.
  • The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to capture authentic village life.
  • It featured a hit song 'Kadavul Ullame' by composer Shankar–Ganesh, which became popular on radio.
  • The story highlighted the social pressure on a bachelor supporting his family, a common theme in 1970s Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Lakshmi, who played the female lead, was already a major star, bringing attention to this smaller film.

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